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In order to predict the future, you have to scrutinize the effects of the past. When it comes to the Atlanta Falcons' recent draft history, part of the reason why the team is picking so high this year is due to the past selections that haven't panned out or stuck with the team.

General manager Thomas Dimitroff has been heavily scrutinized throughout the offseason, but the teams he built from 2008 to 2012 were able to produce five straight winning seasons, including playoff berths in four of those seasons.

Let's check out the regrades of his last five drafts.