Kerry Meier Is The Newest Atlanta Falcon
by Dave Choate on Jul 18, 2010 8:00 AM EDT
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PrintTwo days late and probably at least a dollar short ain't half bad.
As you undoubtedly know by now, the Falcons signed a four year, $1.95 milllion deal with Kerry Meier, one of two draft picks who had remained unselected up to this point. Meier's role is uncertain in the short-term, but long-term he's almost a lock to unseat Brian Finneran.
But will he actually do it?
One of the things I really appreciate about this deal is how team-friendly it is. It places a young, potentially useful wide receiver under team control for four years, and runs the Falcons a little under $2 million for that span. That's a very reasonable amount.
Still, for all that, it's likely you're not going to see Kerry Meier get on the field all that often in 2010. It's entirely possible that he'll beat out Brian Finneran for a roster spot, since he's the heir apparent as a big possession receiver with average wheels. With the Falcons convinced against all reason that Michael Jenkins is a good possession receiver—he's probably a slightly above average one whose blocking doesn't make up for that—it's not like Meier is going to fly by him. He may not have the talent necessary to do so, anyways.
So if you're looking for a mustache fix, don't hold your breath too long. Meier will eventually be a contributor to this team. This season, though, I think he'll top out at 15 catches.
Your thoughts?
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STACHE!!!!
Not only will his mustache catch this ball, but in games, he will catch at least 1 game winner and earn his pay……..
Idk
Im thinkin 10 catches tops this year, but next year I think he might have 25.
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Let football season begin. GO FALCONS!
I'm excited to see this kid progress.
I love players like this. Gritty, hard-working, skilled at multiple positions.
The Falcons are loading up for a really nice run here.
Finn does more than just catch passes.
He’s a “Hands” guy. He’s played Defensive Back in Hail Mary situations. I’ve seen him field one, and nearly field another (Grimes jumped in front of him, and nearly knocked the ball to an enemy receiver.) He’s also on the onside kick “Hands” team – I’ve seen him grab an enemy onside kick. He’s also been put in at Punt Returner, when there’s a short field and any kick that’s not in the end zone will have to be fair-caught.
If Meier is Finn’s understudy, then we’ll probably see a lot more of him than just as a 3rd down possession receiver. He may only catch 10-15 passes, but he’ll be on the field for a lot of other important plays.
by vanb on Jul 18, 2010 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
yeah, but there are amputees that do too...
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off subject but
Seattle Seahawks LB Leroy Hill violated the leagues substance abuse policy. He was arrested for possession of marijuana just like me, I mean big babs… He only got a 1 game suspension. Dnt know if he had the exact same amount of weed as babs but being that its the same charge could babs maybe get the same punishment??? Only 1 game would be nice
by DEMBIRDZCUZ! on Jul 18, 2010 5:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That would be nice...
I was expecting like a 4 game suspension. Also, wasn’t Babs driving when he was caught in possession? That could complicate things…
they were considering charging him with "possession with intent to distribute"
Since it was over an ounce, which is quite a bit of Mary Jane. That might lengthen the old suspension.
by TheAreopagite on Jul 18, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Completely forgotten about until this very moment
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I would like
For him to be anything like finn!
by CollegePark4Life on Jul 18, 2010 10:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Good stuff!!
Seems like a great deal.
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good deal
I hope he can be even better then finn. And I’m going with 25 catches this year instead if 10-15. Do it big kerry
by DEMBIRDZCUZ! on Jul 19, 2010 4:25 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Kerry will score a Td this year!!!
Yes. I think he was a great pick-up and no doubt the heir to finneran. He will need this year and some of next year to get acclimated to the speed and physical play of the pro game but he’ll be just fine – I can feel it in me bones!! I predict 14 catches and 1 Td this year, and 32 catches and 3 Td’s next year. I think he will be used in trick play sets-(reverses,flea flicker, hook-n-ladder,etc.), that why I predict the Td’s for him.
Thanx for reading.
LETS GO FALCONS!!!
Nostradamus predicts:
And lo it shall be, in the 1st year of the 2nd decade in the 21st century during the 7th millenium, that the Red and Black Birds shall prevail and take home the sterling statue made in the image of "The Lombardi".
that is Kerry will be used in trick play sets - this year!
next year he will move more towards a 3rd down possesion type receiver. Especially since Finn probably wont be here next year – isn’t this the last year of his contract, or did he just sign a one year tender this offseason? So no matter what he’sone after this season, right?
Nostradamus predicts:
And lo it shall be, in the 1st year of the 2nd decade in the 21st century during the 7th millenium, that the Red and Black Birds shall prevail and take home the sterling statue made in the image of "The Lombardi".
he's gone after this season, right?
oops, sorry-typo
Nostradamus predicts:
And lo it shall be, in the 1st year of the 2nd decade in the 21st century during the 7th millenium, that the Red and Black Birds shall prevail and take home the sterling statue made in the image of "The Lombardi".
I think Meier
will catch more passes this year than we all think. Ryan loves possession receivers and has used TG a lot. Meier would post up slightly deeper than TG and could take some pressure off of the TE position. That would free up White and Jenkins for deeper passes, stretching the field and helping the run game.
The only way I see Meier relegated to a low number of receptions, barring injury, would be if Harvey or Wolf come out of spring training and secure a starting position.
We'll use him Wes Welker style in some packages I bet
Mularkey wil use more spread packages, and he can just run a little drag/under route from the slot for like a 7-yard gain. Basically a safety outlet for Matty Ice
"That's my teammate, man... That's my quarterback"
by TurnerTheBurner on Jul 28, 2010 6:21 PM EDT reply actions
I am a ku fan and so i can tell u first hand you guys should be happy to have kerry. hes got great hands, and his biggest strength is his character and work ethic. he started out at kansas as a qaurterback and he wasnt a bad one. but after reesing came he worked his butt of to switch over to wideout to help out the team. so even though he probably wont be the next fitzgerald or even wes welker he will do everything he can to contribute and will be a good character guy in your locker room.
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