Coleman Shifting to SS, DeCoud to play at Free

by Pregame with Pabst on Aug 11, 2009 9:16 AM EDT

Here is the link to the article:

http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/coleman-assumes-112596.html

I feel pretty good about this switch. I think that DeCoud's skill set certainly lends more to FS than SS. This also allows for William Moore to learn behind Coleman for a season (or two) before coming in and playing along side DeCoud to give us much greater range in the secondary. What are y'alls thoughts?

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Probably good for Moore’s longterm development…

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by bwellnjonesco on Aug 11, 2009 9:28 AM EDT reply actions

Promoted!

Thanks for getting this up. I had hoped to get to it, but a strange brew of no sleep, Air Force One and newspapers has kept me way too busy.

by Dave Choate on Aug 11, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

i think it’s a good move. experience is needed in the secondary and coleman has more than most db’s on our roster
i know it’s hindsight, but wish we would have payed foxworth…concerned about all the youth in the dee backfield

JackBrando

by Jackbrando on Aug 11, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

Grimes

Is going to be a baller.

"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 Aug 12, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Agreed.

by TomQ on Aug 12, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Very good move.

Great decision by the Falcons. Eric Coleman is by far the most experienced between himself and DeCoud. Because of how in tuned a Strong Safety must be, Colemen is by far the better candidate. DeCoud can spread his wings, so to speak, and get a chance to start at the less stressful of the two safety positions.

And, as has been mentioned earlier, William Moore will progress better learning from the more experienced Coleman.

by Chris of Falcons FanCast on Aug 13, 2009 12:39 PM EDT reply actions

The move

although is a necessary move, I think its a good one. The only thing that I don’t know about Coleman is whether he can hit. I never heard of him being an enforcer but if he gets the job done, then so be it. I’m so ready to see what the defense looks like.

by Fear Me on Aug 13, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

Coleman

had 95 tackles last year with 3 interceptions. I think he was had like the 2nd or 3rd most tackles for Safeties in the NFL. I think he’ll make the transition just fine. And i’ll agree I’m also ready to see our Defense.

"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 Aug 13, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions