Atlanta Falcons draft trade - James Pearce Jr.
The Falcons trade for James Pearce Jr. is one of the worst moves of first round | NFL Draft Live
Yahoo Sports' 'Draft Live' crew reacts to the Atlanta Falcons selection of Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr. in the first round.
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