To be quite honest, my inner Tech-ness is screaming, “Sympathy Starts!!!,” but I will try to but that to the side for now. If Shockley can get some time in there and make some vast improvements, plus show his knees are a thing of the past, then more power to him. Hell, I’m sure we would all like to see the guy get a true shot to at least beat out Harrington if the team is only planning on keeping three QBs on the roster. At this point though, I don’t see how it would hurt keeping all four and utilizing each to their strengths. I guess only time will tell and like you said Dave, it’s only a couple of practices.

Not only am I glad to see he is getting a fair shake, but I really feel like he could contribute. He certainly has more arm strength than say, Redman, and has the ability to make throws that Redman cannot. Even on a reconstructed knee, I would imagine that he is more mobile than any of our quarterbacks, something that will be vital, especially early in the season. However, I think that he would have a much better chance to make the team if it weren’t for the contracts of the other three. Ryan ain’t going anywhere. Harrington and Redman just signed new deals. Would the team be willing to cut a guy they just resigned who wouldnt play much anyway and eat some of that salary? Either way, it will be interesting to see how it plays out. In the best interest of the team and cause I simply like the guy, I’ll be rooting for him.

Just wait. When we put out our starting rosters last month, I said DJ would end up the starter. In this league, you have to be mobile. Now Brady and Manning are not the running athletes that you may think of. But when it’s time to run Brady showed he is not scared and Manning, somehow, finds a way to avoid the big hit. And they possibly have the best two O-Lines in the league. Mobility is a must. DJ showed that already. Now, if he can consistently put the ball where it needs to be and make some good plays with is arm, why wouldn’t he be the man. Harrington shouldn’t be on the roster at all. And Redman is my boy but prior to last year, he hasn’t played for three years. DJ gives us the best chance to win provided he keeps getting better.

And as always, I have to end on a positive note:

FREE MIKE VICK!!!

I know ya’ll go run me away for saying Free Mike Vick. BUT, he gave hope to a team that, for many, many years, was hopeless! The Falcons have a habit of getting rid of our top players, from Deion to Rison to Kerney. We can’t turn our backs on him now. Even if he doesn’t come back for the Falcons: Free Mike Vick