Falcons Issue Wednesday Injury Report
by Dave Choate on Sep 8, 2010 4:39 PM EDT
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INJURY REPORT: Did not practice--WR Michael Jenkins-shoulder. OL Joe Hawley (hip). Limited -- DT Corey Peters (knee), CB Brent Grimes (hip).
It's the first injury report of the year for the Falcons, and it's hardly a doozy. We already knew Michael Jenkins wasn't going to play against the Steelers, given his shoulder woes, and Joe Hawley's impact is likely to be minimal in the first game of the season.
Corey Peters being limited is slightly worrying, but it is only Wednesday. Without Peter, our rotation would be down to Peria Jerry, Trey Lewis, Jamaal Anderson and Vance Walker, which is solid but missing a certain....Corey Petersishness. Brent Grimes is listed as the starter, so his hip issues can't be too bad.
It's an early picture, but I'd go ahead and say Jenkins won't play, and the remaining three will play sparingly. What say you?
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Let Jenkins and Peters and Hawley Rest
And I suppose your right about Grimes. If he’s starting, it must not be that bad and he’s at worse probable.
Does make me a bit worried about our offense.
Maybe HD can replace Jenkins very well.
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I doubt HD would replace Jenkins.
They probably would line up Finn across from Roddy White and keep HD in the slot. Having Finn on the field on a play-by-play basis, now THAT worries me. That’s why I think Jenks plays unless his shoulder is really bad…there’s just too much off a dropoff.
by orion12 on Sep 8, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I doubt they'd use Finn too often even with a #2 WR down
he will be a situation player this season I guess.
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
HD does seems (on paper) to be an upgrade
But I think accordingly to the depth chart he will back up Roddy White unless a package involves both of them together.
His Speed and Size kinda makes him a deep threat.
With Meier out for the season and Jenkins may not play, Weems could play a role on offense too backing up Finneran
Finneran maybe be very critical in this game because of our lack of receiver depth and Weems doing returning. He’s going to be out on an island.
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of course
I forgot to meantion Gonzalez, but he’s a TE, but he may factor as a chains moving WR to help Finneran, so our TE might be used more in this game too.
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I figure the Steelers are going to bracket Tony G
It is going to be critical that HD and the 2nd WR make some catches to loosen that protection. I think it would help to take a couple of shots deep early too to Roddy or HD.
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by armchair quarterback on Sep 8, 2010 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
They were really bad last year covering TE's
26th in DVOA vs TE’s (although slightly better than average in terms of Targets and Yards). Of course, that was without Troy P most of the year, so it’s probably a moot point.
And I’m almost always in favor of taking a few deep shots to loosen up the D.
"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein
I think all that needs to be said is that Steve Smith is the Panthers' #1 receiver.
….and he’s all of 5’11".
So, put your two best receivers out there and let them go.
"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
by Zippo729 on Sep 8, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
And by that I mean
I know it hasn’t really been mentioned, but having Finn out there as the #2 would be purely for the size. Surely, HD can block someone his size. Put HD out there at #2 with Weems in the slot and see what happens. Heck, let’s run that weirdo Full House formation that Weems scored with in the Dallas game. Let’s just blow some DCs’ minds!
"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
Finneran being #2 is a nightmare
against the Steelers D. He isn’t fast and gets hurt easily. I’d slot HD at #2 and alternate Finn and Weems as #3.
Both of Finns major injuries
were ACL’s. And if I’m not mistaken you’ll have a hard time ripping those again. I think he’ll be find barring something unimaginable.
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by brotherbrown on Sep 8, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
HD should be ok
in filling in Jenkins shoes.
besides, I expect it will come down to how Ryan can connect on his passes to Gonzalez. in all of the tough games last season when we were against top defenses Ryan looked for Gonzalez as a safety valve. hope it works out this time.
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HD will be fine
I’ve got White and Gonzalez as starters on my fantasy team and took a chance on Douglas in the last round. Hoping he will surprise some people this year.
Hawley I dint think matters that much. A rookie backup ol missing practice isn’t a huge deal to me.
If grimes is dinged up that means Owens plays more hick is what most of us want.
Peters is the bigger concern to me since babs is suspended that would put us 2 ayers short at dt
by FLA_Falcon on Sep 8, 2010 5:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
wow ...
I’m not a fantasy expert – per se – but drafting three receivers from the same team doesn’t seem like the best call.
well with Gonzo being a TE
its not as bad as it may sound, considering he talked about HD being a last round pick I’m sure he has some other recievers he can play on our bye and at anyother point needed
Oh yeah
Miles Austin is my other starter. Got berrian and Knox. Also took a chance on mike Williams since he is the reason they cut tj.
Of course I like to win but I find more enjoyment in finding those sleeper type players deep in the draft
by FLA_Falcon on Sep 8, 2010 7:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Homer Alert!!!!!!!!
I have Matty, White, Turner, Gonzo and the ATL D on one of my FF teams. I know unless we go undefeated and break every record this season it was a stupid move but purely experimental.
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by Ball Hawk on Sep 8, 2010 7:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Lol I did that a few years ago.
Our punktrino year actually. Not the best results. Also had an all magic fantasy basketball team. Also a bad idea even tho we had a good year lol
by FLA_Falcon on Sep 8, 2010 7:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah
What happens when you get to week 8?
You’ll be F—ked!
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I have a bad ass bench;)
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by Ball Hawk on Sep 8, 2010 8:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Bench must be all Falcons -
Play them all in bye week too if you a serious fan.
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
I have an inkling
That being a serious fan means you never win fantasy leagues.
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You better
Or at least hope your opponent’s totals is a negative number and you win by default.
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by brotherbrown on Sep 8, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
The Falcoholic needs an iPhone app!
by FLA_Falcon on Sep 8, 2010 5:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Falcoholic could use a trademark sound/jingle
so you know it’s time for some Falcohol!
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We saw it a few times in preseason...
HD in the slot is going to be a revelation this season. Double team Roddy and bracket Gonzo = Wide open HD or a big lane for Turner/Norwood. Scary combo.
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by Ball Hawk on Sep 8, 2010 7:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
BTW I'm amazed Jerious isn't on the list.
Thank you Jesus.
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by Ball Hawk on Sep 8, 2010 7:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
vincent jackson!
I want him. Random. Were pretty healthy going in this year. Must win on sunday I think we will. Let’s go vikings beat the Aints
by DEMBIRDZCUZ! on Sep 8, 2010 10:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This is bound to be a good season for Jerious
2006 Moderate Injury
2007 Minor to no major Injury
2008 Virtually injury free
2009 Major reoccuring injuries
2010 No major reoccuring injuries, just game soreness.
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by brotherbrown on Sep 8, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm
Can’t wait until game time. Need to see what sort of packages and plays the team will implement with Finn at the 2. I’m guessing this will be yet another game without any shots down-field…
At least Finn
Doesnt drop as many critical passes.
I think he’ll do well.
I think we are also overplaying his injury issue. He’s as good a Brett Farve.
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by brotherbrown on Sep 8, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Question about Finn at #2
He is 33 years old, had two knee injuries, been available for 16 games in only four out of nine seasons with ATL, last 50 catch season was 2005, has averaged less than 15 yards per catch since 2003 and has only started all 16 games once in his career. Why are people okay with him at #2 WR? How is he going to take heat off of Roddy? If he catches a pass Troy P. might hit him hard enough to knock him out for the entire season.
Didn't say it was a good choice.
But it is what it is. Unfortunatly our coach is stubborn as hell and he’s made his mind up. There will be no secret combo, no deviation. We must accept it.
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by Ball Hawk on Sep 8, 2010 11:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He's got sticky hands
And that’s literally it. He’ll be the check down and third down option for Matt Ryan. For exactly one game, we’ve gotta live with it.
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by Dave Choate on Sep 9, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
so how the hell is jenkins gonna come bak and play after a broken collarbone?
He can’t get hit or block so soon after that. Or catch. Man we need a receiver. VJ I want u. Mybe he didn’t break his collarbone but I heard it somewhere. I just want assurance sumbody help me out
by DEMBIRDZCUZ! on Sep 9, 2010 6:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You'll forget all about that man crush
When you see the product we really have on the field.
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Are we sure it's just for one game?
Are you basing that on “rumors” of Jenkins injury? If it is a broken collar bone I doubt he’ll be back as soon as originally anticipated.
I still think we are better off than last year.
We hav HD who has shown promise in preseason. Finn is a big blocker with good hands. He can’t spread the field but he can help open it up for others.
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by Ball Hawk on Sep 9, 2010 12:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I can't say I feel the same way
If Finn touches the ball enough there is a good chance he’s going to get hurt. Without MJ12 in the lineup HD would then be #2 (I think he should be #2 anyway) but things then get fuzzy at the #3 WR position.
The team could have kept Bergeron and had him as a fall back.
New rules..
A reciever can no longer be hit while in the act of catching the ball. A defenseman may not “launch” into another player. A QB may not be hit while throwing the ball. It’s getting so steril that my grandmother could be a reciever this year. Finn will do just fine. Teams don’t look at players and call them 1,2,3 so much. They evaluate the personel and play call accordingly and if they are any good at that they will do so in a way that accentuates a players strengths and and augments their weaknesses.
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by Ball Hawk on Sep 9, 2010 4:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That's going to be impossible
They should get robots to play football
That will solve the labor issue as well.
Fans however…maybe another issue.
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This is so perfect
We are so downplaying Finneran.
And when he turns out to be half as good as he should be, we’ll be plesantly surprised!
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We're not sure, no
But I expect the coaching staff to get him on the field as soon as they can.
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sticky hands
can’t be bad.
Means he can’t drop the ball
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Don't worry about Finn
Yeah, he’s getting older and has been hurt, but he’ll do what he always does. Catch the ball when you need him most. In years past, think of how many times we thanked our lucky stars for Finneran. Quite enough for me. Go Finn! Go Falcons!
Also, I totally wanna see Norwood break a big one. He’s due.
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