Falcons finally get Abraham

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  1. panthersare#1

    panthersare#1 The GM

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    From espn.com

    ATLANTA -- Sometimes it takes a third party to resolve a stalemate, and that was the case on Tuesday evening as the Atlanta Falcons consummated a much-rumored trade for New York Jets defensive end and designated franchise player John Abraham.

    To complete the trade, the Falcons enlisted the aid of the Denver Broncos, who, ironically, had once been interested in Abraham themselves.

    Atlanta sent its first-round choice, the 15th pick overall in this year's draft, to Denver for the Broncos' first-round choice, No. 29 overall. The Falcons also picked up a pair of middle-round selections, one each in the 2006 and 2007 drafts.

    The Falcons then shipped the 29th pick acquired from Denver to the Jets in exchange for Abraham, a three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher who was also being sought by the Seattle Seahawks
     
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  2. TheBeef

    TheBeef Commish of FUN!

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    Finally the Falcons get creative....I thought they might just let the situation linger until it died....I think Denver got a steal, moving up that far for very little....
     
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  3. JustBry07

    JustBry07 The Underdog

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    Finally is right. I spoke too soon earlier today saying I wouldn't be surprised to see Abraham go to Seattle because the Falcons didn't want to give up Schaub, but they got the deal done and now he's a Falcon. The defense should be in better shape this season in comparison to last season, as long as they can stay healthy of course. Great pick up!
     
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    Thoth Sisyphus in training

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TheBeef)</div><div class='quotemain'>I think Denver got a steal, moving up that far for very little....</div>
    The only drawback is they have 1 less mid round pick to get Ron Mexico, Jr with i.e. Clarett last year.

    The 'phins OL just got dramatically better. Of course, that may have to something with Abraham and McGinest no longer being in the AFCE.
     
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  5. panthersare#1

    panthersare#1 The GM

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    So ATL loses its 1st rounder and 3rd in 06 and a 4th rounder in 07
     
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  6. J-E-T-S 1083

    J-E-T-S 1083 The Original Jets Junkie

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    ehhhhh personally i'd much rather have Schaub and a 2nd rounder but the Falcons were bitches about it... i'm not happy or sad all i know is that the Jets better do something with that pick
     
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    Thoth Sisyphus in training

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (panthersare#1)</div><div class='quotemain'>So ATL loses its 1st rounder and 3rd in 06 and a 4th rounder in 07</div>
    The dirty birds GET a 3rd in '06 & 4th in '07
     
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  8. J-E-T-S 1083

    J-E-T-S 1083 The Original Jets Junkie

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    Jets Get: 29th Pick of the Draft

    Denver Gets: 15th pick of the draft

    Falcons Get: John Abraham and two middle round draft picks
     
    J-E-T-S 1083, Mar 22, 2006
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    you already have two quarterbacks j-e-t-s
     
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