A Look At Falcons Cornerbacks, Sans Chris Houston

Robinson is the clear number one (I hope). I think there is going to be a real competition for the second position between Grimes, Owens, and Williams. My head tells me Williams, and my heart is torn between Grimes and Owens. Like I said – it’s going to be a vicious battle in training camp. All the better!

All of a sudden, I feel like we’re DEEP in this position.

How many corners do teams typically carry during the season?

I didn’t see enough of Tye Hill to form an opinion of him. I guess the preseason will tell…

52 man roster, but I think this may be the year to keep 6, knowing that Brian Williams can also back-up Free Safety
THE ONLY way they keep 6, is if they draft one they really like in the 3rd or 4th. IMO

Robinson on the right (obvious) and Owens on the left starting. I think Grimes will be the nickle and back up behind Robinson since it seemed he played better on the right. And I think Williams will back up Owens. Jackson and/or Tye Hill will be special teams.

i would not be at all surprised to see him totally break out this year. I thought he was very impressive as a rookie, and with a year of experience under his belt, this could be the year he blossoms into something special. trying to not be a delusional fan and i’m not predicting anything, but i really wouldn’t be surprised at all if that happens.

Robinson is obviously your #1, but if Owens comes along like he could, i’d see him as the #2 with Grimes playing the nickel. If i had to make a guess on the opening day starters though, it would be Robinson as the #1 and Williams as the #2.

And that’s not at all a knock on Grimes… i thought he showed a lot last year and i think he’s an important piece of our secondary. For some reason though (call it my gut), i think when Grimes and Owens both get to the end of their careers, Owens will have been more of a standout. I think he just has way more potential for some reason. I have a feeling he’s gonna be one of those feather’s in Dimitroff’s cap when all is said and done.

Robinson and Williams will start with Owens and Grimes getting solid playing time. Tye Hill will be gone before season starts. Jackson and a 5th round pick will be further backups. As I said before, I like a what we gotta.

Let’s focus on DE and LB position. This draft we need to find two solid DEs that we can develop into starters. Anderson/Abraham are both in their twilights and I just don’t see the beloved Biermann or Sidbury taking control of the Ends. Therefore using our 1st and a later round pick on DEs would be a wise choice. I could see us using the 3rd on best available and it’ll be a TE, WR, RB or CB.

Ben Tate and Pitta both intriguing choices in the 3rd or 4th, but many CBs we won’t be able to pass up.

Thank the Football Gods Houston is gone. No offense but, he wasn’t doing much for us. I like keeping Brian Williams because he only has to cover the number 2 receiver. Which helps. Here’s something interesting to think about. Every year that we picked up a new free agent since the new era that free agent had a pretty standout year. Turner year 1 Gonzalez (although expected) year 2 and now Robinson. I wouldn’t be surprised if Robinson brings back smash mouth football to us which I feel we need. Think of it this way. Robinson is a bump and run corner. Willie Moore was drafted for huge hits. Throw in a good pash rushing DE or OLB and we have ourselves a defense. I still think we need more blitz packages though.