The Falcons ran the phones like sharks, prying loose value on deal after deal until the ledger was lopsided. Solid and sensible more than spectacular: a B-.

They covered a lot of ground and still skipped offensive lineman, which is a strange place to end up. If Walker pans out, nobody remembers the price. If not, this is the pick they hear about.

Spend now, pay later; the math only works if this class delivers.

A workmanlike haul that should hold up just fine.