Two first round picks, two cuts

The Falcons released Jamaal Anderson and Michael Jenkins today. Forget implications this has on the salary cap and roster makeup. The first thing I thought was - these were some of the last guys drafted by Rich McKay. In fact, these guys kind of bookend McKays draft history with the Falcons, whom he GM'd from 2003 to 2008.

Michael Jenkins was drafted in the first round in 2004; McKay's second draft after assuming GM duties in 2003. Jenkins was the second of two first round draft picks for the Falcons in 2004. Deangelo Hall was drafted with the 8th overall pick and then Jenkins was drafted 29th. Jenkins never amounted to much during his seven seasons in Atlanta. He had 267 receptions for 3512 yards and 20 TDs. At best I think you could argue that Jenkins could be a below averge #2 receiver.

Jamaal Anderson was also drafted in the first round; this time in 2007 which was McKay's last draft. Anderson was handed the starting RE position and every Falcons fan had their dreams crushed when his potential was never realized. 4 seasons, 105 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles. 1 big draft bust. Anderson was eventually moved to a pass-rushing DT role before he was moved to the cut list.