Dunta Robinson Eyeing Return Against Dolphins
by Dave Choate on Aug 24, 2010 8:15 AM EDT
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On the landscape of pre-season Falcons injury news about Dunta Robinson, this is a big one.
If Dunta does indeed return, he'll probably play some very limited snaps against the Dolphins. Frankly, though, I'd be excited just to see our pricey off-season acquisition take the field. That'd be nice.
Really, that's been one of the subplots of the pre-season that has made me most anxious. We know Dunta's going to be healthy for the season, and I certainly don't want to rush him. At the same time, he was signed to lend stability and a wise ol' veteran presence to the cornerbacking corps, and we've not gotten to see him in action yet.
It's important to remember as we embark on our weekly Panic Quests due to ineffective play at linebacker or injuries at wide receiver that the secondary remains the most likely Achilles heel for this football team. All these other worrisome issues will likely iron themselves out by the start of the regular season, but how Dunta, Thomas DeCoud, Chris Owens and Erik Coleman perform is going to go a long way toward determining the success of the defense. Strong coverage will leave the quarterback in the pocket for a second longer, allowing John Abraham and Kroy Biermann to squish him between them like a marshmallow in a s'more.
So here's hoping Dunta gets going against Miami. I want to see how our new multi-million dollar man handles a fairly talented Dolphins passing game.
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I'd love to see him get some reps.
I’m excited to see him out there and what he brings to the table for us.
Absotutely...
BTW, the depth chart published by the AJC has Grimes starting opposite of Robinson. I’m personally okay with this, although I do like me some Owens too.
"It's called Thanksgiving for a reason. If I can give and people thank me for it, that's kind of the thing that makes me feel great inside." - Dunta
I think
Owens starts after the bye. If not day one. He’s making moves.
by CollegePark4Life on Aug 24, 2010 9:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I much prefer Owens on the
opposite side than Grimes based on last year’s performance and what I’m seeing from him in the preseason. That little guy is not scared to hit anybody. I love that. I think our secondary will be fine. As Dave said our linebackers were off last game. They seemed to be out of position so we got gashed on run plays. Did anyone else see our d-line get penetration on the Patriots. Our defense will be nasty.
The only person that I want to see play right now and I think should have a demeanor of urgency is William Moore. I need to know that he’s what we hoped for. I want to see him take somebody’s head off.
Please no Grimes
Having had two seasons of him being outjumped and outmuscled by bigger receivers is enough for this fan. Get that man in the nickel and let him shine!
gametheory7
Why no Grimes? I can tell it’s time for FB, will have to go into my attitude mode and let what people say not bother me. Grimes will be just fine again, the coaches will make the right decision. Your comments and others motivate BG.
He did not mean no Grimes at all
Grimes just seems to really be in his element in the nickel package where he can roam the field and be a ball hawk, make plays, get turnovers, rather than lining up one on one with bigger receivers.
He just meant he doesn’t want Grimes to be in one on one coverage is all – which I have full confidence that the coaching staff is sure to put him where he fits best.
know what you believe in and why you believe in it
Yeah, see, this is where I stand
I hate the idea that people get upset when it’s suggested that Grimes go for the nickel. He can either be a competent and occasionally flashy starting DB, or he can be a truly great nickel guy. His coverage shortcomings are somewhat disguised in that scenario, and he can pick a pass with the best of them.
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Dave
I love this time of year, when I come on this site it’s now because I love to read what people are saying, it really doesn’t bother me like it use to. This is what makes me happy. Off season is the worst. All writers keep up the comments on all the players, just be nice (smile).
I too would like to see him on the field.
But atleast we have seen him play before. Our safety, not so much.
by CollegePark4Life on Aug 24, 2010 9:57 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Man, I sure hope he doesn't turn out to be another Ed Hartwell for us..
I have no vampire experience, but I have hunted werewolves. I shot one once, but by the time I got there, it had turned back into my neighbor's dog.
Didn't Ed play for the Ravens after he left us?
and didn’t he start for them? >.> You could do worse than be a starting LB on the Ravens, I think.
That’s if I remember right.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, to either side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
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yep, before. Zippo729,our thinking was that exactly: we could do worse than get a starting LB from the Ravens... unfortunately we did do worse-we got the wrong starting LB from the Ravens..
I have no vampire experience, but I have hunted werewolves. I shot one once, but by the time I got there, it had turned back into my neighbor's dog.
After he went down in 2005 didn’t our Run Defense go to hell afterwards?
Perhaps, I must go through Hell to get to Heaven......................if there is one.
by brotherbrown on Aug 26, 2010 2:44 AM EDT up reply actions
It'll be good to see him get some reps for his sake
but it is still preseason. He could get 4 interceptions against Miami and then get burned every play in the regular season.
That is a little extreme, I know, but the game against the Pats just reminded me that what happens in preseason does not matter. I just cross my fingers and hope no one gets hurt
know what you believe in and why you believe in it
by MentallyMIA on Aug 24, 2010 4:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
qthaballa
Didn’t know there was a real battle, the final decision is up to the coaches and that hasn’t been done yet. Does it really matter, only if we lose, if we win, Sponge Bob could be playing. Are you asking a question or tell us something?
Wherever he plays, I think Brent will do very good things
When you think of the way he’s gotten a stranglehold on, at minimum, the nickel job, it’s amazing to think he was an undrafted free agent. Always rooting for the guy.
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Count me as a Grimey guy all the way
I bet he could cover the entire secondary like Bugs Bunny covers the ball field. Grimes at Corner, Grimes at Safety, Grimes at the other Corner, GRIMES AT THE OTHER SAFETY!!! All in one leap too. I bet he can fly, he’s just afraid us mere mortals couldn’t handle the truth.
I’m just saying.
"Everybody talks about SEC speed. The 27 fastest guys at the (NFL) combine, how many of them were from the SEC? Three. But if you say it enough, everybody will believe it."
-CPJ
"You could spend the next fifteen seconds of your life watching a man and a tiger scream together, or you could be an idiot."
Fact.
by Jesse28 on Aug 27, 2010 7:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
we're excited to see how well he'll do
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