The trade table was where it all came apart. The Falcons shipped out far more than they hauled back, and no amount of spin dresses up the bill. A weekend to file away and forget, and an F to match.

For all the activity, offensive lineman went untouched, which is hard to explain. Whatever else happened, they won the night they took Walker.

They are betting the present roster is worth a lighter draft next spring.

In the end, a class that has to defy its grades just to matter.