Jerious Norwood, William Moore Should Return To Face 49ers

by Dave Choate on Sep 30, 2009 11:30 AM EDT in Falcons News

Since good news is always welcome, I thought I'd share a couple of tidbits that you might have heard elsewhere already. Both backup RB Jerious Norwood and backup SS William Moore will be returning to the field against the 49ers, barring any freak alien abductions or things of that ilk.

Obviously, both of their returns would come at an excellent time. Michael Turner still hasn't gotten it going in quite the Touchdown Vampire manner we had all hoped for in 2009, and the coaching staff isn't ready to give Jason Snelling too many carries because he's a similar kind of back. Norwood, who is just about as fast and shifty a back as you could dream up, really needs to be given some opportunities to spell Turner and provide a different dimension to the running game. Let's face it, even the best running back in the league can only do so much if he's asked to plunge through the middle of the defensive line 25 times a game.

Speaking of keys to the running game, our good friend "C4" Moore might be just as useful on the other side of the ball. We could really use a push up front to slow the run, but barring that Moore has a reputation as an excellent tackler and someone who has terrific instincts against the run. It might be worth getting him in there in clear rushing situations and having him cheat up closer to the point of attack and see if he can get the jump on whichever poor, hapless running back we happen to be dealing with at the time. The mere chance that he could help out makes this a welcome option.

What about you guys? Do you expect Norwood or Moore or both to have an immediate impact?

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glad to hear it

Norwood will make a nice change of pace for burner.

by Funballad on Sep 30, 2009 11:35 AM EDT reply actions

What about Tye Hill?

I’d like to see him starting. As in the #1 CB. And I’d like to see Moore getting some reps at safety.

Good to have Norwood back.

And geez, Turner, they need to have you on the atkins diet and running 200 m sprints all bye week

by nathan rothschild on Sep 30, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions

Is this based on anything?

Or just an “Oooh new shiny! Let’s play with the new shiny!” vibe?

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by iRonin on Sep 30, 2009 7:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

nathan, correct me if I'm off here

But my guess would be the athleticism, and the fact that he’s been slow-cooked to perfection by Chef Mike Smith.

by Dave Choate on Sep 30, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

If they're shifting focus

To more blitzes and man-to-man, I might be on board to try out Tye Hill over Brian Williams. But I’m fairly confident they’re going to be sticking to mainly zone coverages, and in that case, I think Williams should still be there (I think I’m ok with Houston either way).

by orang3b on Oct 1, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions

So am i

But last year it was said that Chevis Jackson was our best zone coverage guy (or at least cover 2). So in my opinion our best zone guys are Chevis and Williams. Houston and Tye Hill have a similar skill set and since they are much faster, they are better for man-to-man because of their recovery speed.

by qthaballa on Oct 1, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I would still like to see Chevis get more time on the field

But something must not be going right on the practice field for him.

by Dave Choate on Oct 1, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Let Norwood start

Our running game has been a little on the anemic side the past few weeks, and I’m not saying that Turner is the problem. Starting Norwood would be a great change of pace and might take some pressure off of the offensive line.

I like the suggestion about starting Hill at CB. San Fran might be a good game for that since their passing game isn’t one of the stronger in the league.

by mwalex on Sep 30, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions

That also might get Turner's tail in gear. Nothin like a little healthy competition.

by Zippo729 on Sep 30, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I think when Hill is ready

He’s in line for a fairly big role right away. Might only be as a nickel back, but the team needs to see what he can offer.

by Dave Choate on Sep 30, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions

beware the lions!

they are on a roll!

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by tapate50 on Sep 30, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions

Im an idiot. For some reason I saw the photo and thought we had the lions up next.

FAIL>

" No, I think I'll sit in the balcony " - Abe Lincoln

by tapate50 on Sep 30, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions

In the A

ATLiens are always afoot, so the possibility exists!

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by Jesse28 on Sep 30, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions

I've been saying this, and I'll keep saying it

Norwood needs more carries. The fact that he was hurt last week hurt the Falcons more than most people think. Instead of having Burner Turner and Actual Burner Norwood, we had Burner Turner and Back Burner Snelling. Not to hate on Turner and Snelling, but they’re similar style backs.

Also, Norwood is a screen pass type of back. He’s really a QB’s dream. Fast as lightning, reasonably tough, and can catch like a receiver. A great safety valve. Turner is more like a jackhammer. You keep pounding and pounding until the concrete cracks, but the wielder of the jackhammer needs a break every now and again.

For Moore, he’s a talented player. I bet he’s hungry to get some playing time, too. He’s more of a thumper safety’s size so he’ll be great in run support if he lives up to his paper. I have high hopes for him, and we all know Norwood is a deep threat any time he touches the ball.

by Zippo729 on Sep 30, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

Norwood

We need a lot of Norwood, but it has to be in the right way. The old regime used him as an after thought and while he had big moments, overall he never looked like what I wanted. But this year and last, he was a part of the game plan and an effective one. I say start Turner for sure, but use Norwood a lot. Receiver double backfield, not just third down!

by Trainhopper on Sep 30, 2009 8:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Next Season

It’s my first post and I would just like to say, I enjoy the good reads on this website.

I know it’s really, really early but is anyone else really excited about next season as well? The defense will have much better chemistry with each other, we will have Harry Douglas back, and Peria Jerry will return.

by streetenigma23 on Oct 1, 2009 1:01 AM EDT reply actions

And who knows, our schedule my be a tad more forgiving!

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by Adam Schultz on Oct 1, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions

So what's the falcoholic take on W. Moore?

I don’t remember even seeing him in preseason he’s been out so long. Is he a nickel back guy maybe? His college numbers suggest he’s a playmaker with decent speed and size but I have no idea if he’ll actually contribute

by zooker on Oct 1, 2009 12:59 PM EDT reply actions