Atlanta Falcon Training Camp Discussion

by Dave Choate on Aug 8, 2009 1:32 PM EDT in Editorial

In my neck of the woods, it's a beautiful Saturday afternoon and the last day of my only vacation of the year, so I'm going to spend as much of it as I can either outside or being incredibly lazy. Sometimes the truth hurts.

Consider this an all-purpose discussion thread for everything that's happened at training camp and what we can learn from it. Obviously, we know Harry Douglas is out and that Thomas DeCoud will probably win the starting SS job, but what else can we infer? That's up to you, my good friends.

Go to it!

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Questions shift to the receiving core

Before camp this wouldn’t even had been a thought in anyone’s mind. Now with HD going down and Roddy holding out its concerning because as Ive noticed, we don’t have much depth at the position (I do know TD signed Booker and Ferguson). I also know we have a great running game and Tony Gonzalez but without HD the situation seems a lot less gravy behind Jenkins and Roddy.

by qthaballa on Aug 8, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

Just got back from Roam the Dome

Bergeron actually looked great…made a couple of nice catches. Weems also looked pretty solid, not only as a receiver, but as a punt return man too. Kelly had a few nice catches as well.

Gonzalez had a beauty of a TD catch from Ryan – grabbed it from the sky between two defenders.

by TomQ on Aug 8, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Forgot to mention...

Ferguson had plenty of catches too – he looked good.

by TomQ on Aug 8, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Tom's absolutely correct.

Bergeron was a beast. Great returning and receiving. Weems is second strongest. Ferguson was servicable. Real highlight of the day was Tony G in the end zone. My, my what a catch.

Honorable mention to the Dome’s new HUGE jumbotrons. Crystal clear and sharp and easy to see from anywhere in the place. Pics and a full report to come tomorrow.

You have opinions. Share them.

by Adam Schultz on Aug 8, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I was worried at first

But the more I think about it the less I’m worried about it. Finn is more than capable of being the 3rd wr and we have some talented young guys in camp as well. Plus roster cuts are coming up and if a better option is out there you can bet TD will jump on it

by FLA_Falcon on Aug 8, 2009 5:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Roddy White signed!

The official site and ESPN are reporting Roddy White has come to terms on a 6 year contract extension, making him the second highest paid receiver to Larry Fitzgerald. Sounds like a good deal! Get on to camp Roddy!

by FalconCrazie on Aug 8, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions

About freaking time!

I hope his contract is loaded with all kinds of incentives that require him to perform.

Either way, I’m glad he is locked up for 6 years, he seems like the kinda guy that is gonna perform for his team regardless of whether he is in a contract year or not.

know what you believe in and why you believe in it

by MentallyMIA on Aug 8, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Great News

Hopefully he performs now. Last time we sorted out his contract (rookie) he ended up becoming an eventual Pro-Bowler. Lets see what happens now, hope he doesn’t slack off.

New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.

by Grayson on Aug 8, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn, FalconsCrazie beat me to it but...

KFFL.com News of Note
Roddy White ends hold out; agrees to new dealAdam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a six-year contract worth $50 million with WR Roddy White, according to a team source. The deal includes $18.6 million in guaranteed money. He will report to training camp Sunday, Aug. 8.

by FLA_Falcon on Aug 8, 2009 10:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Kudos to Arthur Blank

…for not dicking around and getting this done, and minimizing the distraction…especially with HD going down.

by johnnybacardi on Aug 8, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

With Harry Douglas WR Punt Returner out Rodney Feguson had 526 KR yards in 2004 For Green Bay But not Punt Returns.

Rodney Ferguson had 526 Kick Off Return yards for Green Bay But Not Punt Return Yards . Thomas also likewise is a good Kick-off Return guy.
Two people not Picked in NFL Draft with good Punt return NCAA Stats wereNcaa in 2007 The 28th best Punt Returner in College was Derrick Pegues Miss St 27 Punt returns for 268 yards, in 2007, in 2008 31 KR for 708 Yards and 26 Punt Returns for 172
Yards
Also Otis Wiley 24 Punt Returns for 249 and 4 Kick offs for 75 Yards. Michigan State.

by Jeff Gibson on Aug 13, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions