The Falcons had the best draft in the most underachieving division in 2014. That's more than enough to qualify them as winners. OLB Vic Beasley was a great first round pick up, and will prove to be a much-needed pass rusher in the team with the fewest sacks in the league last season (22). Jalen Collins is a very good cornerback addition, while RB Tevin Coleman from Indiana and East Carolina's WR Justin Hardy provide a spark to the side, with much of the team's revival based on whether their balanced draft class can stir up the existing roster. The NFC South has a playoff spot, but nobody could grab it last year. Expect a closer, higher-standard among the teams this year, with the Falcons ahead by a nose thanks to the draft. First Round Pick: OLB Vic Beasley, Clemson Tigers. Beasley will be hunting quarterbacks all season long, with the Falcons pinning their trust on his abilities to help them in that crucial task, with 33 sacks to his name in college football. He will provide plenty of athleticism and aggression for the team, with Drew Brees, Cam Newton and now Jameis Winston all impressive scalps to be had in the division alone.
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