A Very Falcoholic Discussion: Will Peria Jerry Start?

by Dave the Falconer on Apr 25, 2009 7:40 PM EDT in Editorial Comment 4 comments

Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick and former Mississippi defensive tackle Peria Jerry speaks to Falcons management on a cell phone while his name is called during the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Hattiesburg, Miss. Jerry was the 24th overall pick and the second Mississippi player selected in the first round. School teammate Michael Oher was chosen overall 23rd by the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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6 months ago: Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick and former Mississippi defensive tackle Peria Jerry speaks to Falcons management on a cell phone while his name is called during the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Hattiesburg, Miss. Jerry was the 24th overall pick and the second Mississippi player selected in the first round. School teammate Michael Oher was chosen overall 23rd by the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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I'm sure we'll discuss this further as we go ahead, but why not start early?

Assuming Trey Lewis is healthy and Jonathan Babineaux is ready to go, how will the Falcons handle their defensive tackle rotation? Will Jerry be a guaranteed starter, and if he is, does that mean Babineaux has to sit? Discuss away as we wait for the Falcons' second round pick to tumble into us.

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Rotation

Gotta be a rotation with Babs and Jerry on passing downs.

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by iRonin on Apr 25, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

agreed

Although we may not have two hulking monsters in the middle like Coach Smith did in Jacksonville with Stroud and Henderson, our quicker and more athletic rotation of Lewis, Babineaux, and now Jerry may wind up being just as effective under Smith’s coaching.

by Leon07 on Apr 25, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Starting

This is a great pick. He is a great pass rusher which we need, and he is also a good run stopper. We will have a great rotation. Jerry will start along side Babineaux. I could see them using him on the outside some when they run the 3/4 formation. I can’t wait to see what Trey Lewis can do when healthy again. I can really see J. Anderson stepping up this year in a big way. On passing downs, opposing quarterbacks are gonna be running for their life.

by faclon on Apr 25, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

you think

this guy could be our Haynesworth of the future?

Put on 20 pounds and you got the weight. He’s 5 inches shorter which gives him a better center of balance and lets him get under defenders and push up. He’s already faster than Haynesworth too.

I predict him at least 2-3 sacks this season. Up to 5 his next. I wouldn’t put it past him to see 8 sacks in a season by his 4th year.

The more I research the guy, the more I like him. He’ll definitely be starting this season with Lewis and Babs rotating next to him. Very easily a 3 down guy. Between him and Abraham, the team is going to be tearing some guys up. When offenses start overcompensating for him and Abe, hopefully, hopefully, hopefully Anderson finally does something to make him worth being on this team

by MentallyMIA on Apr 26, 2009 7:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs