The Atlanta Falcons Training Camp Open Thread, Day Two

by Dave Choate on Jul 31, 2010 11:00 AM EDT in Events

If you'd like to continue to talk about training camp, this is the place to do it. And if you don't want to talk about training camp....man, who the hell are you?

What'd we learn in the first day? We learned that Harry Douglas and Peria Jerry are reasonably healthy and have already been penciled into big roles, Jerry as a starter.

Unfortunately, we also may have lost Colin Peek. The promising undrafted rookie tight end, who came into camp with an uphill battle against well-rounded Justin Peelle and German wunderblocker Keith Zinger sustained what the AJC reported appeared to be a knee injury. We'll have to hope he's okay.

And thanks to the excellent work of our commenters, we've found out that the receiver battle looks to be an interesting one. As has been the case throughout his short career, Troy Bergeron appeared to show flashes of brilliance interspersed with nothing, and early Falcoholic favorites Kerry Meier and Brandyn Harvey received excellent and mixed reviews, respectively.

So with all that in mind, follow along closely again today and discuss. This is real, live football, pads or no pads, and you don't want to miss any more than you have to.

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speed baby!

Any insight on speed drills? How are we looking in terms of speed, especially with H.Douglas. I hope he hasn’t missed a step in his speed.

by ramsjigga on Jul 31, 2010 11:14 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Update on Colin Peek from the AJC...

Posted this on yesterday’s thread, but it probably fits better here:

The Falcons are not certain about the extent of Peek’s injury and are calling him day-to-day at this point.

by Jman781 on Jul 31, 2010 11:30 AM EDT reply actions

Morning practice Day 2

Jenkins, yes that Jenkins, looked great… Caught a nice touchdown on a post with Dunta Robinson in man coverage on him

Weems is running fourth in the line of receivers and I haven’t seem him drop a ball yet

Douglas is still VERY quick and does appear healthy

Peria Jerry did not practice this morning and I didn’t see him on the field

Willy Moore got some good comments from coaches on his pre-snap positioning in response to audibles

Spoon got a lot work with the first team taking Lofton out and moving Peterson to MLB and he blew some plays up

Franks dropped a sure pick 6 and the rest of the defense made him do 10 pushups!!

by WhiteKnight84 on Jul 31, 2010 11:55 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Thanks man!

by Dave Choate on Jul 31, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions

???

Only 10?

by muuzilla on Jul 31, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow, you are the best

by Mattyice318 on Jul 31, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Jenkins?

I can’t say that I really enjoy hearing the Michael Jenkins burned our top CB in man coverage. What the hell Dunta?!?!?!

by SouthFLAFalcon on Aug 1, 2010 4:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Do you understand

that this is spring training? That a DB will never stop every pass? That Dunta has never lined up against Jenkins before? With expectations like that you are going to have a LONG season.

by mwalex on Aug 1, 2010 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions

I do understand

I am also shocked that Jenkins was able to make a catch. Bricks for hands I tell ya!

by SouthFLAFalcon on Aug 1, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, well

it’s hard to argue that one. So far he’s getting mixed reviews, some great catches and dropping passes in the end zone.

by mwalex on Aug 2, 2010 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions

in his defense

A well thrown ball, even if he was in good position, is a hard thing to get a hand on. But then again, this is why we have practice!

by TheAreopagite on Aug 1, 2010 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions

mwalex

We must be twins of some sort.

by TheAreopagite on Aug 1, 2010 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions

If you guys look like this I want in.

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by Ball Hawk on Aug 1, 2010 6:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I've read your posts

and have no problems with that.

by mwalex on Aug 1, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Follow Daniel Cox on Twitter for the best in tc coverage:

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by Jason Kirk on Jul 31, 2010 12:26 PM EDT reply actions

Since I can't possibly squeeze in another form of communication...

Would you drop the big fat juicy bomb tweets in if you have a chance? I know it’s a lot to ask but I will give you 11 million if you do.

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by Ball Hawk on Jul 31, 2010 12:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

mmmm football!

so excited

by FLA_Falcon on Jul 31, 2010 1:50 PM EDT reply actions

what do yall think of the new secondary logo?

by VT89 on Jul 31, 2010 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

love it

by Mattyice318 on Jul 31, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Depends on what they plan to put it on.

If it’s merch only, that’s fine. If they start putting that on the unis…

You have opinions. We all do. Some of yours may have to do with the Falcons. Sign up today and share them.

by Adam Schultz on Jul 31, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

definitely not for uniforms

by Mattyice318 on Jul 31, 2010 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I would like to see some wings on the shoulder pads like Oregon.

Those are BadAss.

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by Ball Hawk on Jul 31, 2010 11:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Looking for it but I can't find it.

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by Ball Hawk on Jul 31, 2010 5:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Here's a link.

http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-falcons-blog/2010/07/31/falcons-unveil-their-secondary-logo-atl/

by rutzman on Jul 31, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow that's ugly.

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by Ball Hawk on Jul 31, 2010 6:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Too much like the Suns' "PHX."

by Mnemonic on Aug 1, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Not gonna lie,

I love it

by ArthurDank on Aug 1, 2010 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions

afternoon session called early for rain

They did get in a litle over an hour though. Watched the receivers, qbs, and secondary for a bit.

Receivers looked like roddy and everyone else this afternoon. Douglas didn’t take any reps.

Jenkins looked like jenkins – unfortunately. He and roddy hang out and joke like they’re buddies, but there’s just obvious separation in skill, even at half speed, in practice.

Kerry meier was definitely giving strong effort, and he looked really solid. You can see the finneran comparisons, though meier seems more sure handed than finn.

The secondary seemed a little flat this afternoon. Dunta robinson stood out a little, but I think it was mostly because of the hair…

Anyway, still in traffic in the flowery branch parking lot. Haven’t moved in 15 mins and it’s raining hard. But I got my falcons fix!

by NeedATicketToTheGame on Jul 31, 2010 5:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Dunta Robinson

As a Texans fan I can tell you that Dunta will work great as a run stopping corner. If you expect him to do anything in coverage you will be disappointed. I’m not just disgruntled because I’m a die hard Texan. It’s just the truth. I can’t count the number of times a WR would blow by him for a 30 yard catch, Dunta would put a big hit on him and then strut around like he did something. MOTHERF%CKER YOU STILL JUST GOT BURNED FOR 30 YARDS!! I wish Dunta all the best in Atlanta since he’s no longer in Houston, but don’t think your going to get what you just paid for.

by TexanSchmackDown on Aug 1, 2010 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for the info

I do think he’s in line for a mild improvement. But reading you guys at Battle Red, I’ll accept that DR23 has some coverage issues, but again look at our team last year. All our corners got burned for 20 plus yards. So DR23 may actually be an improvement at Veteran Status and a fresh environment despite is coverage issues you say he has.
But his “safety” like run stuff ability sounds pretty decent to make up for it.

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by brotherbrown on Aug 1, 2010 2:32 AM EDT up reply actions

okay texan fans

This isn’t the first time, but I’m going to go ahead and address it. I’ve perused the Battle Red Blog, and I would have to say it’s time for some counseling. Seriously. Dunta is gone; he didn’t play well for your team, but that’s a different scheme with different players. Clearly our coaches thought he would be a solid player in our scheme. I know it’s getting boring complaining over on BRB about how badly Dunta hurt your team, but he’s our player now. Don’t come up in here and talk about how you “wish Dunta all the best” but that we’re not “going to get what you just paid for”. Take your passive aggressive behavior back to BRB. Do we come over there and complain about Shaub? No, because we are busy over here talking about football. As to my fellow Falcoholics, stand up and defend your players!

by TheAreopagite on Aug 1, 2010 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Just Calling a Spade a Spade

And that sounds like some really good Kool-Aid your drinking.

by TexanSchmackDown on Aug 1, 2010 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

I think we need to take these in the spirit they're delivered

During the Tony and Dunta signings, we had some people coming over and making comments that were just plain abrasive. And while I agree we’re not chasing them down to talk Schaub, it’s a fair warning. We’re going to have to see what Dunta does.

And for the record, I think he’ll be fine.

by Dave Choate on Aug 1, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Dave, wise words as always

but, after enough posts it starts to sounds like sour grapes.

I think Dunta will benefit from a change in scenery and scheme. If he doesn’t then it won’t be the first time a player hasn’t met expectations. If he starts to have problems then the coaches will have to come up with coverage schemes to help him out. The big difference our secondary is facing this year is the shear number of guys fighting for a spot. ATL has A LOT of DB’s and S’s trying to make the team. The talent pool is much better than last year. Also, if a pass rush materializes this year the DB’s and S’s will be fine.

by mwalex on Aug 1, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for the Updates

Thanks for the updates on Camp guys. Like the the new logo for merchandise only, just not for uni’s.

Finneran looked great yesterday’s first practice, but then you see him on the injured list today, and there in lies the problem. When he’s healthy, he plays very good and always gives his best effort, but the issue is that he’s just too injury prone and too old to invest another year and not undergo the youth movement, IMO. Really want us to find a way to keep Meier, Wolfe, and Harvey. Weems didn’t necessarily WOW me a camp yesterday, but he looked pretty good in individual drills. I guess that Peek’s injury isn’t too serious since he’s listed as day-to-day. Granted, it was no-pads, but Peek looked outstanding yesterday.

Great Job Dave, Adam, and Jason!

by D3_Falcons on Jul 31, 2010 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Thanks man!

We owe a lot of the news to you guys, of course.

by Dave Choate on Aug 1, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions

WRs...

i completely disagree with the Jenkins comment… I think he’s the clear cut number two out there… is so much more polished than the other guys under him, though White is clearly the number one out there….

Past him I’d go Douglas, Weems, then Finneran… but Finn looks like he’s hurt AGAIN, and it might be time to cut our ties with the long time, beloved Falcon…

Past those five, Meier is clearly next in line, and though I really do love those highlight videos from Villanova, I’ll go ahead and predict that Harvey doesn’t make the 53… he just doesn’t look like a hustler on the field, but he does have some talent making some nice grabs… just also dropping some others… Bergeron has had a solid couple of days from what i’ve seen and could make it if we carry 6 or 7

All that being said, the pads come on tomorrow afternoon and that will change everything

by WhiteKnight84 on Jul 31, 2010 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

I serious doubt

We will carry more than 6 receivers at best.

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by brotherbrown on Aug 1, 2010 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Might even be just 5

Smitty mentioned carrying 10 offensive linemen, which would be one more than last year (that one has to come from some position). This makes sense with a second year backup (G. Reynolds) and two rookies coming in. The may just keep Quinn “the facebook romeo” Ojinnaka as insurance, since he’s likely on the roster bubble. No one would snatch Wolfe or Harvey off the practice squad, so if any active WRs hit the IR, we can sign one to the active roster.

by TheAreopagite on Aug 1, 2010 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions

That sounds very plausible

I like all our new receivers so far. But with Jenkins and Finneran likely staying. Harvey Wolfe and Strickland and RB D.Nance could all be practice squad or even cut.

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by brotherbrown on Aug 2, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Just a question

Is Adam or anyone going to the training camps? I thought since Adam usually goes that it’s a safe assumption, It’d be nice to hear from a falcoholic perspective how the guys are going.

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by Grayson on Jul 31, 2010 11:48 PM EDT reply actions