ial player Takkarist McKinley Jersey For Sale , but he has already had a remarkable career for a sixth round guard. Just 25 years old, Schweitzer battled savvy veteran Chris Chester well in his rookie season back in 2016, started all 16 games at right guard in 2017, and started 13 games in 2018 as the starting left guard. He’s picked up 13 penalties over the last two seasons and isn’t anywhere close to an elite option, but he’s been at least average, durable and an absolute bargain for this guard-needy Falcons team over the last two seasons. So it’s a shame to see that his season is over with one game to go, as Dan Quinn confirmed Schweitzer is out Sunday against the Buccaneers. He won’t simply be handed a starting job next season, but obviously he’s at worst an excellent reserve option for this team, and is under contract for one more year. We hope he heals up quickly. With Schweitzer out, the Falcons will turn to some combination of Ben Garland and Matt Gono at left guard. Garland’s been a steady and reliable veteran in his own right, but struggled mightily at times at right guard this year and is not under contract at the moment in 2019. Gono is an intriguing, athletic former tackle the Falcons are trying out at guard, and given their aversion to expending big money or high draft selections at the position Takkarist McKinley Jersey On Sale , you can’t rule out the young guy getting a real shot at competing for a starting role next year. We’re getting ahead of ourselves, obviously, but I’d expect Gono to get the lion’s share of the work against Tampa Bay so the Falcons can see how he looks at his new position.The good news is that Julio Jones and Tevin Coleman are both going to suit up Sunday. Julio will probably get a limited number of snaps as he attempts to add to his league-leading receiving yardage total, while Coleman should split carries pretty evenly with Brian Hill as he auditions for a big payday this offseason. They’ll at least make this final game more fun.While you’re here, give us your predictions for Garland vs. Gono at left guard and thoughts regarding the team’s guard situation going forward. The NFL draft is one month away so what better time to guess who the Falcons will draft."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕The Falcoholic staff predicts Falcons’ 1st-round NFL Draft pickNew,51commentsThe NFL draft is one month away so what better time to guess who the Falcons will draft.EDTAt ShareTweetShareShareThe Falcoholic staff predicts Falcons’ 1st-round NFL Draft pickKirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsSo far the Atlanta Falcons have kept their draft plans close to the chest. We know of visits, meetings, and workouts, but otherwise no reports or rumors on who Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff love. Now that we are flying blind, what better time for a first round prediction roundtable with the staff. Trade up for Ed OliverFew things are guaranteed in life. Death. Taxes. And Dimitroff trading up when he has a lot of draft picks. And boy does he have a lot of draft picks. Like Takkarist McKinley, Desmond Trufant, Julio Jones, and Sam Baker Takkarist McKinley Jersey Sale , Dimitroff is going to hop up the draft board. He could go for an edge player that falls out of the top 5 but Ed Oliver makes so much sense in that 7-10 range. - Matt ChambersNab the right tackle of the future This is not my ideal case for the Atlanta Falcons, given that I <3 Ed Oliver and, failing that, would be extremely interested in the team finding their next top-tier edge rusher in a player like Montez Sweat or Brian Burns. But this scenario feels more plausible as time goes on.Why? This is such an elite group of defenders here at the top of the draft that I fear things shake out just like they did in Dan Kadar’s recent SB Nation mock, where the best of the best defensive linemen and even linebackers are already gone by 14. If that’s the case, the Falcons would be left with that second tier of options—and admittedly they may love one and we just don’t know it—a top cornerback, or potentially as many as three of the top tackles in this class. If Jawaan Taylor, Jonah Williams or even Cody Ford are available at #14 and they’re better than the defensive talent on the board, I think the Falcons make an investment in keeping that offense humming at a high level for the foreseeable future. - Dave ChoateFind a new piece for the front four The Falcons have a fuller roster at times than a lot of us remember; to be honest, the signings at guard leave them mainly set for 2019 outside of the glaring issues on the defensive line. The defensive tackle group needs another guy to help out with the run, and the edge group needs two more guys to really make sure the team has as many options as possible in the pass rush. The team has invested two first-round picks here since Dan Quinn got to Atlanta (Vic Beasley, Takkarist McKinley), but I imagine they’ll Replica Takkarist McKinley Jersey , at long last, invest another to make sure that group is as talented as it can be. Edge feels pressing, with Beasley a likely free agent in 2019. But an Ed Oliver or Christian Wilkins might be enticing to pair with Grady Jarrett, too. Defensive line feels like the obvious play, but it’s also felt like the obvious play in all the drafts we’ve had under Quinn. The team rarely meets expectations in April, so nothing’s set in stone. Dave’s idea about a right tackle feels like a strong possibility. - Cory WoodroofStay put and select the best available defensive linemanI don’t think Dimitroff will trade up in the first round, but man I could be so wrong about that. I think a trade up will come eventually, but with so much defensive talent on the board early, not on Day 1. I expect a few QBs to be taken before Atlanta’s pick, which bodes well for a defensive stud falling to them at 14. The likely name on my mind is Brian Burns, as I think Ed Oliver will be gone by the time Atlanta steps up to the podium. - Adnan IkicThe Falcons trade up for Brian Burns I had a dream last night that the Falcons traded Vic Beasley and his mammoth salary to the Buffalo Bills. The prospect of banishing Beasley to the tundras of Western New York provided some of the best sleep I’ve enjoyed in quite some time, but I awoke to the inevitable reality that it was just that — a dream. Beasley is firmly entrenched on this team through next season, at a positional group that is aching for an upgrade. Brian Burns put on a show at the Combine which certainly helped his stock; but with Thomas Dimitroff possessing a wealth of draft capital and an ingrained Stitched Takkarist McKinley Jersey , insatiable desire to trade up, I think the Falcons make a deal to land one of the most promising pass-rush prospects in 2019. - Carter BreazealeWho honestly knowsI have accepted that no matter what I say, it’ll be wrong because Dan Quinn is random. Most people didn’t see Calvin Ridley, Takk McKinley, or Keanu Neal being the selections in their respective drafts. I will say that for the most part, those selections have worked out well for the team overall. I want them to take Ed Oliver, but knowing Dan Quinn, I’ll predict that they select defensive end Rashan Gary from Michigan. He really hasn’t been mocked to the Falcons, which makes him a perfect candidate. – Evan BirchfieldFalcons draft: Rusher McQBKillerLook, I’m not gonna get hung up on which prospect is better than who. Guys like Kevin and Eric have all of that covered and do a great job with it. I just want a pass rusher. Someone who is going to make us forget about Vic Beasley getting paid $13 million this year to be marginally better than Ray Edwards was. Someone who we can put on the defensive line that will terrorize the NFC South for 8 to 10 years. If the Falcons draft pass rushers with all 9 picks, you will not hear a single complaint from me. I’m tired of this team ranking in the bottom 5 of sacks every single year. Get me a pass rusher or get the hell out. - David WalkerThe Falcons stay at 14, only to trade up laterAtlanta has been mocked Ed Oliver more than any other player, and for good reason. He’s a perfect fit for Dan Quinn’s defense Baby Takkarist McKinley Jersey , and we already know that Quinn doesn’t care if a player is “undersized”. With the buzz that Quinnen Williams may fall outside the top-5 and that Buffalo is enamored with Christian Wilkins, the stars seem to be aligning for Oliver to fall to the Falcons. I do believe Oliver is ultimately the pick, but I don’t support a trade-up into the top-10—the price would simply be too high. However, I’m going to predict a different trade-up: the Falcons give up their second, third, and first fifth round pick to the Oakland Raiders to get pick 27—which they will use to snag OT Dalton Risner or an EDGE like Clelin Ferrell or Charles Omenihu. - Kevin KnightThe Falcons stay at 14 and get their manFor all the speculation about trading up, Thomas Dimitroff will realize this team isn’t one game changer away from being a Super Bowl-caliber team. There are pressing needs across the defensive line. They will also be wise to draft a right tackle to challenge Ty Sambrailo. A blockbuster trade would put a flawed roster at risk of not being able to improve in certain areas. Adding talent at cornerback and linebacker will need to be seriously considered. Losing draft picks doesn’t seem like a sensible approach for a team that was manhandled for the majority of the season. Ed Oliver should be in their target range. There is no reason to hesitate if a talent like Oliver is available. - Allen StrkTrade Up For Either Burns or Oliver Its quite obvious based on how the offseason has transpired that the Falcons are going to focus intensely on defense during the draft. What is a true need at this point (edge rusher) so happens to be arguably the best position in the entire draft. What happens to be a secondary need (interior defensive lineman) also has a deep pool of talent for the Falcons to choose from. Sitting at 14th overall, the Falcons can very well select a solid prospect on the defensive line in probably a BPA scenario. Or they can be aggressive, which we’ve seen from GM Thomas Dimitroff before, and add a talent that can elevate a young defense. Me personally, either Burns or Oliver would do just the trick and trading up from 14 into the top 10 will not break the backs of the Falcons as far as trade capital goes. - Eric Robinson