Atlanta Falcons Ink LB Jamie Winborn

by Dave Choate on Jul 30, 2009 4:47 PM EDT in Falcons News Comment 16 comments

Shoving this one through the prison bars from work, so it'll have to be short for now. The more intelligent among you may want to debate the dude's merits in the comments.

Basically, we signed Jamie Winborn to give Stephen Nicholas a run for his money. Unless Mike Peterson suddenly developed a bad case of having no legs whatsoever, it's the most likely scenario, and Winborn is a capable tackler. For one year, it gives us at worst a quality backup linebacker and at best a stopgap starter.

Let's be clear, though: tackling is about all Winborn has had to his name since arriving in the league back in 2001. He can play basically any of the three spots we need him to and is a very useful dude to have around, but Nicholas offers infinitely more big play potential. I hope Winborn ends up being a top backup and not a starter, but if he earns it, he earns it.

Leave your thoughts, gentle men and women.

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Quality b/u that can make a sure tackle and play all 3 spots...

Whats not to like?

I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three.

Elayne Boosler

by NaGaNole on Jul 30, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

Nothing unless he starts

And possibly not even then.

by Dave Choate on Jul 30, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Competition

Is what Smitty and the gang are all about. I think that it foster increased growth during training camp and gives us insurance in case of an injury.

"If you can’t get excited for Ryan throwing to Gonzalez, you’re either a robot or clinically dead. Or you’re a zombie robot, which is just plain awesome."
Dave the Falconer

by Pregame with Pabst on Jul 31, 2009 9:14 AM EDT reply actions

Versatility, Toughness, Production

Pretty much the blueprint for what Dimitroff is looking for. If he can backup all three positions, that’s a huge plus.

By the way, did y’all realize he had 99 tackles last year after he took over for Boss Bailey (who was put on the injured reserve)? That’s not too shabby.

by LetsGoFalcons on Jul 31, 2009 9:20 AM EDT reply actions

As stated solid pickup. Also appears to have played for Mike Smith for a few games.

by Jon Cushman on Jul 31, 2009 9:28 AM EDT reply actions

There are women here???

how you doin?

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Jul 31, 2009 12:23 PM EDT reply actions

We did have one leave a comment once

But after the salivating started, she ran away.

You have opinions. Share them.

by Adam Schultz on Jul 31, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

lmao

I dont dount that one bit

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Aug 3, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

doubt...

cant figure out the edit thing here… is there one?

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Aug 3, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

no edit button currently...

I’m sure we can cajole Dave into making a stink with the SBN script kiddies, though…

You have opinions. Share them.

by Adam Schultz on Aug 3, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Doubtful

And not because of Dave either. I’ve been complaining for almost two years and still no edit button on the comments. I suppose it’s the * life for us.

by Jesse28 on Aug 3, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I think the preview button is all we get

it maintains the integrity of conversations

At least we can edit our fanposts

know what you believe in and why you believe in it

by MentallyMIA on Aug 3, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Jamie Winborn

Don’t worry about Jamie. He’s one of the fastest NFL Football player in the league. He brings heart, blood and guts. Something a lot of these cats don’t know or have. With Jamie Winborn the Atlanta Falcons are only that much stronger. So, stop hating and break out the drinks! Atlanta will be a deeper playoff team this year!

Sincerely , Jamie’s Cousin, Kevin Winborn

K DIDDY

by k dogg on Jul 31, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks for coming by

I think he’ll be a valuable contributor, but I’m all for getting the young dudes on the field if they’re ready to start. Either way, I’m happy to have him here.

by Dave Choate on Jul 31, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

What's in the basement

I for one am thrilled to have added what seems to be another quality veteran to a young defense. I know this sounds cheezy but to borrow from the most recent “ROCKY” movie (Rocky XXX isn’t it), it’s all about what’s left in the basement! I don’t care about the guys age………if he can ball…….he can ball. There’s nothing more valuable for a young defensive player to learn from a veteran and do it the right way. Welcome aboard Jamie!

by DocBurnett on Aug 2, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions