2017 NFL Mock Draft: Trade Bonanza Causes Titanic League Shift

CB. Alabama. Marlon Humphrey . 31. player. 44. The Atlanta Falcons blew the biggest lead in Super Bowl history. A brutal way to lose what should’ve been their first-ever championship. So how did it happen? There were many factors but the biggest one involved Tom Brady having clear throwing lanes most of the second half despite the pass rush getting decent heat on him. That says the problems originated in the secondary. Missing cornerback Desmond Trufant proved decisive. <p>In truth that position group isn’t very deep. They could use another body on the boundary who can provide quality coverage, easing the burden on the front line to get pressure right away. Marlon Humphrey will be somebody head coach Dan Quinn zeroes in on. He likes corners who have length and play tough, physical press coverage. Humphrey was a challenge for every wide receiver he played and rarely gave up big gains. At least not without a spectacular catch.</p>