Is Brent Grimes A Candidate To Start?

by Dave Choate on May 29, 2008 11:55 AM EDT in Falcons News

From the unexpected division of our preschool-sized news desk comes Steve Wyche's report that Brent Grimes could start. I know it's too early to call any position battle, but Grimes moving into the starting lineup would be a huge upset. I figured Chevis Jackson, David Irons and Von Hutchins were all ahead of him on the depth chart.

Wyche said that the coaching staff really seems like Grimes and his athletic ability, though they have concerns with size and experience. At 5'10, Grimes isn't a huge guy, but if he can leap and stay close to his guy that's not an incredibly major issue.

Though I wasn't expecting his to contend for playing time, I have to say that I'm pretty thrilled to see a guy emerge from the pack. Pundits have roundly mocked our secondary for being awful, so filling our top slots with players who have actually impressed the coaching staff would be a big step forward.

Thoughts on Grimes?

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good alongside houston

grimes has got the athleticism and speed to match up with the shorter faster receivers which are becoming more and more popular. as well houston will be able to match up against the physical receivers, hes pretty physical.

p.s. im new.

by iloveroddywhite on May 29, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions

Irons

I think that Grimes would play well across from Houston. I will admit though, i am hoping that David Irons shows his stuff. He played well on special teams last year, and all i heard was praise from the staff (granted they weren’t the brightest guys). I just am waiting to see how training camp plays out.

The Falcons should sign Chuck Norris.

by Pregame with Pabst on May 29, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions

good point

true. i think that irons is another great young player. we might be decent in the secondary this year. i would also like to see what rookie chevis jackson’s got. dont forget we signed von hutchins as well a solid nickel or dime cb.

by iloveroddywhite on May 30, 2008 1:27 AM EDT reply actions

secondary

With the disappearance of “lack of D” Hall I feel we can start to move in the right direction when it comes to defense. To many times i see in the NFL teams spend stupid money on so called “lock down” CB’s who end up losing games for their teams. Ex. Panthers game last year. This will give all these new recruits a chance to trust each other and grow as a group without distractions. I like where the coaches are taking the team and am excited about the outlook of the team.

by HitImeSonfalcons on May 30, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

It's always good

when an unexpected players steps up and displaces other guys that were slotted ahead of him. That means that you’re actually going to the better at that position than originally thought. This is exciting news.

by WolfpackSteelersFan on Jun 4, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions

we here

grimes is going to be a great player possibly even an all-pro. grimes has cat like reflexes, jumps out the gym and then over the moon, and has the best hands in the league. if he wasnt on D he could make it on O. that whole plays db cause he cant catch does not apply to him. hopefully the falcons wake up and wipe the sleep out of their eyes and let him do punt returns cause 81 aint cuttin it. no disrespect to him. pacman did it why cant grimes. grimes is a big play waitin to happen but it cant happen if he doesnt have the ball in his hands. so for may sake and every falcon fan around the world, GIVE GRIMES THE DAMN BALL.

by fortykidz on Jun 14, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions

We here

I am with you, just give him the ball and I guarantee he is going to be like Spider Man, has been doing this since he was 9 years old (smile) He just loves football.

by Debilah on Jun 19, 2008 9:13 AM EDT reply actions