Report: Peria Jerry Out For The Year With A Knee Injury
by Dave Choate on Sep 21, 2009 3:27 PM EDT
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PrintBad news, everyone. Peria Jerry is out for the year.
This news comes from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the only reporter from that particular organization that I'd trust with my life. It's a huge blow to the Falcons' front line, as Jerry was playing very well against the run and is clearly better as a pass rusher than either Trey Lewis or Thomas Johnson, who will likely be rotating into his spot. Expect Vance Walker to be re-signed to the team immediately to take his spot, unless the Falcons would like a more veteran presence. Here's hoping Jerry's healthy as fast as possible and that the team is able to cobble together a potent defense without him.
Damn, this really stinks. React?
UPDATE: Another Twitter report indicates that the Falcons have just re-signed Vance Walker to the team. Called that one. He may have value for us sooner than later.
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How fast do you think we get a replacement
I wonder if we are going to get another ex-Jag to fill his place. :P
wow...
this really really sucks… our first round pick out for the season. Our second round pick got injured and didn’t get to demonstrate what he could do in preseason so he still isn’t in our starting lineup.
This blows…
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perhaps Carolina has an illness
their DTs keep having season ending injuries too…
guess it’s more contagious than the swine flu.
yup… this blows…
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We are SCREWED!!!
This is bad. Really bad. Ridiculously bad. The Falcons got gashed up the gut when he was out, both before and after the injury. Any team with a semi coherent run game has now got a massive edge on the Falcons. Is Grady Jackson available?
Expect a FA signing soon.
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I dunno, they promoted Walker
Who’s going to get cut to make room for the free agent?
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Good point.
I still don’t expect us to rest on a FA, even if the DT market is dry.
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by Adam Schultz on Sep 21, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
You're probably right
They may at least sign someone to the practice squad, considering Walker’s up and Middleton just got stolen out from under our noses. Argh.
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honestly
I’d be happy with a really big guy that can stop the run… we don’t necessarily need a pass rushing DT. Just someone that could eat up space would be nice. Babineaux is a beast and he can get to the QB and we have a slew of DEs that have potential to be QB mauling machines.
Perhaaaaps even… why don’t we move Jamaal Anderson inside next to Babs on passing downs? The guy is 6’6, 289lbs. Jerry is 6’2, 294. If JA could be coached to keep a lower stance and to bull rush the interior lineman, he could actually be able shine in that role.
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That's a bingo!
Anderson is more valuable against the run than the pass. He would fit in nicely at DT. Still, this is really freaking bad.
The problem is
The Panthers were already scraping the bottom of the barrel with their DT injuries. Vance Walker is probably the best guy who is “freely available”… Dimitroff may have another miracle up his sleeve with a trade, but I doublt there’s a FA that would have an impact.
As soon as I saw that he couldn’t put the slightest bit of pressure on his leg, I knew he’d be out for the year. This is a heartbreaker…
What’s the story with Trey Lewis? Didn’t he impress before his big injury?
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I like Trey
We know he’s pretty solid against the run, but I haven’t seen enough of him to know if he can make things happen as a pass rusher. Since Johnson is primarily a run blocker and Walker’s raw, let’s hope he can.
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Not to sound vindictive or anything
but I wonder what Dimitroff sees in Jerry, to draft him despite his history of injuries. He’s a good kid and a fine player, but you have to stay healthy to contribute. This is indeed a sucky day for Falcons fans, but you move on. We were SO lucky with injuries last year, our good fortune there was bound to even out over time.
it was a gamble that could have turned out to be a great move... or like this
I don’t blame him for pulling the trigger on a guy like Jerry. Had he not gotten injured, TD would be getting hailed as a hero for the acquisition by the end of the season.
The NFL draft is always going to be a gamble. TD obviously doesn’t seem to mind about injury history (Jerry, Moore) and would rather just take the chance that the players can stay healthy after some NFL coaching.
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Not as bad as it seems.
There, I said it. ixnay the panic mode, fellow Facoholics.
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Perhaps we're hitting that button too hard
But he was already a key cog in the defense and it’s not immediately evident that anyone’s going to approximate that. As with all things, time will tell.
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Agreed
Come on. Yes, Jerry was a key anchor on our defensive line. Our defense did not play well last week. Guess what, we STILL won. Ryan and the offense is dynamic enough to help our defense along. There’s 14 more games left in the season. We’re still 2-0. All is not lost. Everyone relax.
by LetsGoFalcons on Sep 21, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Sucks for the team, sucks for Jerry
but injuries are a part of the game. Its ironic how one person’s misfortune is another’s golden opportunity. Lets see what Walker can do with it. Remember Brady’s big shot came courtesy of an injury.
If Walker takes over at QB
I’m going to be a little concerned.
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Not a lot of great options
I think I’d prefer to see what the trio of Lewis, Johnson and Walker (sounds like a generic law firm!) can do.
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Not so fast my friend!
Let me remind you of a few similar conversations i’ve had not long ago…
“what good fa linebackers are out there?”
“not a lot of options out there”
“oh look an aging mike peterson, meh”
“oh look, he’s a dominant force on our D”
“what good fa DBs are out there?”
“not a lot of options out there”
“oh look, a no-name cut Brian Williams, meh”
“oh look, he’s our starting corner and has some big plays”
I’m right there with you. I thought drafting Ryan would be a mistake. I really just don’t question these guys anymore. If they sign someone, expect something similar.
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by iRonin on Sep 21, 2009 10:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You're right
I am shamed.
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by Dave Choate on Sep 21, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
when it rains, it pours
and right now, atlanta is getting literally flooded.
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by armchair quarterback on Sep 21, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions
I wouldn't say flooded... but definitely a light drizzle
Carolina just lost ANOTHER DT on a season ending injury (you know, the one they picked up to replace their super star DT that went down in TC) … they are also still trying to swallow a hard loss which put’s them at 0-2 and are currently the owner of a 1million dollar per game player that was practically a no-show yesterday against our very own Sam Baker. That sounds like more of a flood than what we are dealing with.
Perhaps the 2-0 is working as a dam for me and preventing my happy cup from getting drowned out.
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true, it could be worse
i was partly joking because we are seriously getting flooded here. they canceled all late classes at school. severe weather advisories are everywhere.. since when did atlanta get a rainy season..?
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by armchair quarterback on Sep 21, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Be safe down there
We had a couple of 100 year storms up here and dealt with the consequences.
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thanks
here’s a pic of the interstate downtown.
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by armchair quarterback on Sep 21, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
ooooh... that's what you meant by flooded...
yeah, I stick to my previous analogy: light drizzle.
quit being so overdramatic
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Hey, it's not his fault
He’s a simply army pogue who couldn’t find chow in a mess hall. Maybe one day when he grows up, the Marines will let him join….
…NAAAAHHH!!!!
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No need to panic
Losing Jerry hurts, but its certainly not the end of the season. He was a talented rookie that was showing some potential but he was far from a superstar whom our entire defense was built around. We still have a solid, if slightly less talented rotation at DT and have a seeming plethora of talent at DE. As someone else stated, this type of thing happens to multiple teams every year. Hell, the Pats lost Tom Brady in the first game last year and they kept on fighting to a 11-5 record.
by Leon07 on Sep 21, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
About a trade...
I remember hearing the Bills were trying to get rid of McCargo in the offseason, not sure if he fits the bill (no pun intended) but it is a thought.
by thisistherevolt on Sep 21, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
This will end up being a positive. Davis will play DT giving Sidbury more experience at End. Walker will prove he’s a solid player although not spectacular. Personally I haven’t been impressed with Jerry, but hope he gets better quickly.
He hadn't made many plays yet, but...
He was active, and drawing some double-teams already. That’s about the best I could ask for from a rookie at 1-technique.
Maybe Anderson gets
more snaps at DT too.I don’t know that he’s lined up there in the regular season yet but I know Coach Smith talked all preseason about having his DL cross-trained so they can keep everyone fresh. With Beer Man playing well maybe Sidbury gets in the mix more now too. Time to see what kind of depth we have now
i kinda
like trey lewis i thought he was good before he walked down the stairs. wasn’t he a pretty decent player 2 years ago? im curious to see what he can do.
by iloveroddywhite on Sep 21, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions
i think if we're all honest with ourselves...
We had to kind of see this one coming. i like Jerry, i hope he’s a Falcon for years to come, and i think he has a ton of upside… but the one negative on him that everyone knew coming out of college was that he was injury prone. So this didn’t exactly come out of nowhere.
Yeah, this hurts, but i don’t think it’s a season killer by any means. i thought our defense was okay after he had to leave the game, i have faith in the guys backing him up, and i’m sure the people in the office are already on top of it. Point being, this isn’t like Matt Ryan going down… there ARE other options. And let’s bear in mind that while Jerry was doing well and coming along nicely, it’s not like he was a game changing playmaker out there either… i think he had 1 tackle in the first game and none in the second game. He was certainly solid, but not irreplacable.
So my big concern here is not what it does to this season… what bothers me more here is the possibility that Jerry may become “that guy”. You know the one i’m talking about: the guy who consistently figures out some way to end up out for the season every year before the season really even gets started. Hopefully that’s not the case and we see him on the field for many Falcons games down the road. I just think when you look at his college career, what happened in mini-camp, and now what’s already happening the second game into the season, it’s hard not to wonder if you’re looking at one of those china doll players who just constantly has the front office and fans in fits.
by cheshire falcon on Sep 21, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
Before the season, none of us knew who Thomas Jefferson was...
I think he has been just as disruptive as Jerry in the first two games. Not quite the talent, but he’s strong, and has a quick first step. I think getting Walker hup to the team and in the rotation can only help us down the road…
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I know Thomas Jefferson
The dude wrote the Declaration of Independence!
Seriously, though, Thomas Johnson could be a real asset with increased playing time. I just want to see it.
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by Dave Choate on Sep 21, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
Thomas Jefferson Johnson…The name you know….aka The Distinguished Gentleman played by Eddie Murphy…great movie
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Johnson did not look good at all on Sunday
Just saying…
by SG Standard on Sep 22, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Here’s an idea. Prior to this season there were rumors KC was looking to ship out Glen Dorsey. Anyone know how he’s been playing this year in the new defense? Also, watching him last year I thought he’d make a better DT in NFL than a DE. Thoughts?
I know I want Dorsey
but I don’t know if the Falcons want Dorsey (does that even make sense?)..
The problem is though, what would we have to give up to get him? They did spend last year’s first round pick on the guy and technically his stock has probably gone up a little bit since he has a year of NFL experience under his belt.
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Only thing better than 1 first round draft pick with a history of knee problems....
is TWO first round draft picks with a history of knee problems….
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I believe Rod Coleman available after getting cut by the Saints. Would love to see him again in an Atlanta uniform since he was such a strong performer for us.
Others veteran DTs that were cut:
Shaun Smith
Marcus Thomas
Terdell Sands
William joseph
Ian Scott
Tim Anderson
Dusty Dvoracek
Terrance Taylor
Steve Williams
Jonathan Lewis
Langston Moore
Other than Coleman I don’t know if any worth bringing in to play. Opinions welcomed.
Jessie Tuggle was awesome in an Atlanta uniform too...
But that was then, and they are both old…. =)
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trading for john henderson?
from what Im hearing he’s a little unhappy in jacksonville. He knows the defense and would help instantly. Don’t know what we would have to use to get him though.
My condolescenses on the loss of Jerry
Bad break for sure and we can feel your pain. Better hope Vance Walker works out because the FA market is picked clean.
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nobody talking about Sidbury?
Anderson at DT and rotate Sidbury and Bierman at DE… rotate all our D-lineman for that matter. D-line goes from a B+ to a B at worst. It’s not like Jerry was Warren Sapp.
But if you want to look at it as “the Falcons drafted 4 picks in the 1st 4 rounds to improve their D and none of those picks has seen or will be seeing significant playing time”, then yeah. This year’s draft gets a fail.
by nathan rothschild on Sep 22, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions
Another Cut Was Morlon Greenwood 9 Year LB Veteran 682 Tackles
Morlon Greenwood LB 9 year vet was Cut , 682 Tackles 7 Sacks 3 FF 2 int.
Zack Follett LB Rookie 6-2 232 Lb Rookie Cal;if I think he had over 20 Sacks in College.,
Trevor Canfield, G Ariz Rookie; also once once again Rod Coleman, Abraham may indeed be better but it was at differant Position.
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