Someone Is Actually Willing To Pay Us For Joe Horn

by Dave Choate on Jun 27, 2008 2:46 AM EDT

When we examined Joe Horn earlier this offseason, we all pretty much agreed that it was time for him to go on his merry way. Sure, he's got leadership qualities and an illustrious career, but he also did basically nothing for the Falcons last year. Andre Rison would've probably had a more productive season, and (for those of you who are still wearing your Steve Broussard jerseys) he's been retired for a good many years.

Fortunately for the Falcons, the criminally insane famous Dallas Cowboys just happen to be looking for an aging, relatively ineffective wide receiver. Rotoworld reports that NFL Network's Adam Schefter is saying the Cowboys are keeping a close eye on Horn's situation in Atlanta. There's speculation that they might even surrender a low-round draft choice for him, which is pretty much all any of us can expect at this point.

I'm of the opinion that the team can probably get a fifth rounder in exchange for Horn, which would clear his salary off the books and give younger guys a chance to stick on the squad. If we can get back a fifth (or even a sixth), I think we have to cut our losses and move on.

Thoughts?

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Thoughts

Agreed. Low round pick and a wave goodbye. I’m of the thinking that we need to shed as much old fat as we can and bring on the younger stronger muscles. Really, at this point there nothing that younger guys could do to make things worse.

by Jesse28 on Jun 27, 2008 8:32 AM EDT reply actions

I'm conflicted

He’s a great locker room influence, but I want him to be happy. Not going to happen in ATL.

"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)

by jamesrael on Jun 27, 2008 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions

Take the offer

I like Joe and if there was any chance he could magically return to his ‘04 form I’d say keep him, otherwise he does not justify his contract. This is likely to be Horn’s final season in the NFL anyway, so if we can get anything for him we should take it!

Falcon Fans UNITE!

by Blue Falcon on Jun 27, 2008 12:23 PM EDT reply actions