Dr.Ronnie retweeted
The Jessie Bates trade wasn't just about moving a veteran safety. It was also about avoiding the uncertainty of the NFL's compensatory-pick formula in the event the Falcons couldn't lock in an extension.
With more than $100 million in projected 2027 cap space, the Falcons risked offsetting any potential comp pick through free-agent spending.
Ian Cunningham chose guaranteed draft capital instead; a move that says a lot about how the GM views draft capital and roster building.
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Dr.Ronnie retweeted
BREAKING: The #Jaguars are trading a 1st-round pick (2027) and a 2nd-round pick (2029) to the #Eagles for DT Jordan Davis, per @AdamSchefter.
A bombshell trade as JAX is going for it.
Dr.Ronnie retweeted
Blockbuster: the Jaguars are trading a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to the Eagles for defensive tackle Jordan Davis, sources tell ESPN.
This is the Jaguars’ third trade for a defensive player today while the Eagles now are poised to have 10 picks in the first two rounds of the next three drafts.
Dr.Ronnie retweeted
From The Aftermath on @nflnetwork: A look at why the #Falcons moved on from Jessie Bates III.
Dr.Ronnie retweeted
Falcons will look to utilize DeMarrco Hellams in the wake of the Jessie Bates move like they did when Bates was injured in training camp, but Billy Bowman Jr. is also an option, Sydney Brown, too, per Stefanski.
Dr.Ronnie retweeted
Breaking: The College Football Playoff and ESPN have signed a five-year, nearly $1.7 billion deal that will expand the field to 24 teams in 2027 with ESPN as its continued broadcast partner, sources told @CFBHeather.
Dr.Ronnie retweeted
SEC Football Championship Game to conclude historic 35-year run as College Football Playoff expands: SECsports.social/fbchamp35
Dr.Ronnie retweeted
The #Saints are trading DT Davon Godchaux to the #Jaguars.
Jacksonville has been in the DT market for weeks and they have now landed a 10-year veteran.
The #Jaguars have been in the trade market for a DT and S and, in recent days, realized they would have an easier time finding a safety to trade for.
GM James Gladstone is always digging, so a trade for a DT is still in play before Tuesday.
Dr.Ronnie retweeted
🚨 BREAKING: Falcons TRADE Jessie Bates to Jaguars! Are Atlanta Falcons TANKING the Season? | LIVE teapawt.net/i/broadcasts/2aWLVbmyA…
Dr.Ronnie retweeted
The #Falcons made a statement this past offseason that they would build around their young offensive core: Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Matthew Bergeron. All of them got long-term extensions. Atlanta can now put the pieces it wants around them with a ton of cap space and four draft picks in the first two days.
Dr.Ronnie retweeted
If you gonna send me a 3 min voice note I hope your voice is soothing on the ears cause I ain’t listening
Dr.Ronnie retweeted
Trade: Falcons are sending former Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2028 5th-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
Dr.Ronnie retweeted
The #Falcons are trading All-Pro and Pro Bowl S Jessie Bates III to the #Jaguars per @AdamSchefter. Atlanta pays most of Bates’ $6.5M salary to complete the deal.
Some secondary help from one of the NFL’s best ball hawks.
