Why Kroy Biermann Is Better Than Falcons Fans Think

As patient as the Falcons are, even if they’re unhappy with his play he’s more than likely to start next year. That being said they have to be in giggles for the kind of play they’ve gotten for a 5th round pick and salary. They may still draft a DE in the first round, but likely to share snaps with the oft rested Abraham the first year or so. The real test will be whether they also bring in middle to big-time FA DE, which will likely not bode well for the Beer Man to start.

Thanks for posting this, Dave. I think it’s a conversation that I need to have. I have always loved Biermann, from the first time I saw him in a preseason game. You could tell he had a motor and never gave up on plays – a tenacious man, for sure. That said, lately, I’ve been thinking that my passion for the Biermann was a little overblown, mostly because of his lack of sacks last season. It’s good to see that he was in fact getting a lot of pressure on the opposing QBs, and that he is improving each season. I’d love nothing more for him to come out this season and seal the deal on a few more of his pass rushes – and there is a good chance that happens. The good thing is, even if we do draft a DE, we rotate D-line so much, everybody is going to get a fair amount of snaps. I’m still thinking we need a DE in the first round to 1) push Biermann AND 2) groom for the eventual replacement of Abraham. If Biermann does not continue to improve, we may end up needing another DE in a year or two (also, assuming that Sidbury doesn’t come in and make a splash this year).

Thanks again for the post, Dave. I needed that.

so as long as we get a DE somewhere in the first two rounds then, I’ll be happy.

Chauncey Davis is due $3m in 2011 and $3.4m in 2012. If the Falcons draft a DE in the first, it’s hard to imagine that Davis will be a Falcon after training camp.

However, with all the attention being paid to Jernel Jernigan, I think the Falcons would love to trade out of the first for second and later round picks, so they can draft Jernigan and a worthy lineman in the second round.

LIke most here…I like KB. Lets not forget we also have El’ Sid waiting in the wings and I really think he will be a bigger part of the rotation this year. I have been lobbying for a first round DE pick too but if they choose to wait till later in the draft or other avenue’s it’s not like the birds are screwed. I’ll take a (Pouncey or TSmith) First Round and a (Bailey or Reed) in the 2nd and be very happy!

 But if Bowers slides to 20 in the first round i’m all for trading up

Regardless, we need 4 good DEs, and we have 2, if you count KB. In a 4-3, all 4 DEs need to get to the passer, and, after this year, we may not even have Abe.

I’d be all for drafting a DE and taking one in FA, and I STILL think KB would get plenty of playing time. Charles Johnson, Justin Houston, Biermann, Abe sounds pretty good, with Abe leaving in a year. If you run a 4-3, you’ve got to get the DL right, and resources there are seldom misspent.

But if we have depth with KB and Sidbury.We have Kerry Meiers and Brandyn Harvey wating in the wings.Harry Douglass as our developing slot reciever.Where we don’t have depth is a athletic TE to replace Tony G.He has already given the Falcons the heads up of his impending retirement.The two TE behind him are blockers more than recievers.So if they don’t fall back to the second round for whatever reason Kyle Rudolph would be my most obvious pick.Also you want atleast your first pick to be an hit. A player ready to start.I can’t say all of the other candidates previously mention would fall into this category.But every statistic known to man says that drafting is an art not an science.Every pick is a roll of the dice.You can only eliminate issues to make the best choice.All said love Tommy D’s track record and the present roster(minus a few injury prone or want too much money for past perfomance). The Falcons are headed in the right direction.

Everyone likes Kroy Biermann although I question his decision with that “Housewife” chick, but I don’t believe he’s a long term solution. He’s a solid player and will play for several more years but he does not have upside. He will never disrupt nor dominate the line like we need in order to take this team to the next level.

As for Sidbury——buried comes to mine——he gets gobbled up by OL and will be cut by 2012 if we draft an DE.

Bierman And Sidberry were great Picks, They have Produced. But it looks like a loaded Draft in DE and DT BIG MEN.
DE: Robert Quinn 6-5 270 Aldon Smith 6-5 255 J.J. WAtt, Cameron Jordan, Ryan Kerrigan,Da’Quan Bowers, Adrian Clayborn was on NFL Weekly Top 7 DE Others include 8. Muhamed Wilkerson 6-5 300 lbs Pittsburgh,11. Cameron Heywood 6-5 288 Ohio St, 15 Greg Romeus, 6-5 270 Pitt, 17 Ricky Elmore 6-5 260lbs Arizona, 19. Ugo Chinasae 6-5 252 Okla St, 20. Piere Allen 6-5 265 Nebraska, 33. Kraig Marshall 6-5 S. Fla 260, 3.8 Kevin Kooyman 6-6 259 Wash St. 47. Patrick Egboh 6-5 245 Duke and 61. Malcolmn Jenkins 6-5 but weighs only 235. Also Big DT’s as well After Marcell Darius Alabama 6ft4 306 lbs Then Nick Fairley 6ft5 314 Auburn, Then at 8. is Christian Ballard 6ft5 297 Iowa, 14. Brandon Bar DT 6ft 7 in 266 Oregon, Frank Kearse 6ft5 325 lbs Ala A+M Lawrence Marsh 6ft5 288lbs Fla David Carter 6ft5 292 FLA 39 Miqual Chavis6ft5 285 Clemson 41 Jamie Cumbie 6ft 7in 290 Clemson, ALSO GIANT BIG MAN MAY HELP AGAINST RUN JUST TO BE ON FIELD 56. Leslie JASPER 6ft4 420 lbs Bethel TN, 59. Teryl White 6ft5in 290 N Car Cent. But whomever we pick Pick Fast or Big and Good Stats.

That no. 56Leslie Jasper was listed on Top Ranked Prospects From Pro Football Weekly At DT, on Schools Website (BETHEL) in Tennessee) He was Listed at OT.

I like Beer Man

How many other starting DE play special teams? I dont know the answer but think it would be an interesting stat. About half way through last season Beerman was put on special teams to sure up a struggling squad. That severely impacted his motor and his production dropped. If we put the newly drafted LB on special teams and give Beerman some dedicated DE time, I think we will see his true potential.