One Falcon To Watch: Dunta Robinson

by Dave Choate on Dec 4, 2011 8:01 AM EST in Falcons News

In a game between an 8-3 team and a 7-4 team, there's bound to be a few players worth watching.

For my money, it's Dunta Robinson for the Falcons, though. He'll have the unenviable task of covering Andre Johnson ahead of him, and he'll be in a prime position to either swat down, intercept or otherwise cause problems for the many passes of T.J. Yates. For all those reasons, you should be seeing a lot of him.

But wait, there's more! The absence of Brent Grimes and Kelvin Hayden makes Dunta even more crucial, because he's easily the best and most experienced cornerback on the field. The Texans are going to run a lot, sure, and that makes guys like Sean Weatherspoon invaluable. But Robinson will be in on the run game too and he'll be carrying a heavy burden when Houston takes to the air.

So keep a close eye on Dunta. Who's your player to watch?

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#55 in your programs...

…#1 in your hearts… The Predator… John Abraham… it’s time for a big game DL!!! RISE UP!!!

by TimmyC911 on Dec 4, 2011 9:08 AM EST reply actions

Matt Ryan

Their secondary sucks ass, he should have a good game. Just keep throwing it to whoever #25 is covering.

by mr92687!!! on Dec 4, 2011 9:40 AM EST reply actions

What secondary have

you been watching?

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

by FrozenFinger on Dec 4, 2011 11:25 AM EST up reply actions

any

news on Moore Dunta and DeCoud are our only healthy starting DBs

by Erihury on Dec 4, 2011 9:41 AM EST reply actions

Babs has been coming on of late...

and there’s no better recipe for success against a rookie QB than 95 in his face all day… with a little 91 sprinkled in for flavor

"And this here's the TV. Two hours a day, either educational or football, so you don't ruin your appreciation of the finer things." - H.I.

by 4thabirds on Dec 4, 2011 10:13 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Well, now they're going to pass all over us

You picked him, Dave, that means he’s bound to have a bad day. (If I recall correctly there’s some correlation)

by falconnuke on Dec 4, 2011 10:14 AM EST reply actions

it's simple

I think we have 3 players to watch 1.Sean weatherspoon he needs to have a monster day against Foster 2. Thomas Decoud we need him to control ALL big plays downfield and keep them from being completed and 3. William Moore we need him to also keep the big plays at a minimum but we also need him to watch and double either Chris Owens or Dominique franks man at all times

by falcons101 on Dec 4, 2011 11:13 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions

Mike Peterson to stop the 40 runs by Texans today.

by Rippers on Dec 4, 2011 11:34 AM EST reply actions

sorry

It was 44 rushes and we did not do well

by Rippers on Dec 4, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions

Ryan, Turner, Gonzales vs. Texans

Ss. Their safeties have played relatively well. I know Yates is a rookie but we’ve been really inconsistent. If we get up we have to keep the hammer down and we haven’t been doing that.

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

by FrozenFinger on Dec 4, 2011 11:37 AM EST reply actions