Your Post-Saturday Atlanta Falcons Training Camp Report
by Dave Choate on Jul 31, 2011 10:30 AM EDT
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We're going to adopt a very loose format to these updates, given the likelihood that some days will go by where the most exciting news is that Mike Smith grimaced, leaned forward and cursed someone out. I'll collect three or four of the big updates for the day and we'll
Here's what we learned from Saturday's training camp, based on observers' reports. If you have your own, please add them to the comments and I'll move them up to the main post.
- Garrett Reynolds and Mike Johnson are competing for Harvey Dahl's vacated right guard spot. Reynolds is two inches taller and two pounds lighter than Johnson. My money's on MJ.
- Ray Edwards believes he might just be the missing piece. I'm hoping he will be too, but we won't get to see him practice until today thanks to the vagaries of the NFL signing system.
- William Moore has high hopes for himself. After the rookie season he put together, my hopes are somewhere in the realm of stratospheric.
- Matt Ryan vaporizes Tokyo. Okay, that's not true. But would it surprise you?
More to come as the day goes on, I'm sure. In the meantime, talk free agency, talk training camp and talk your own expectations for our 2011 Atlanta Falcons.
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Yeah he's very tall
makes me wonder if Ryan prefers such a tall guy. Wasn’t Dahl 6"5’? Don’t know how much of a difference it would make, but Reynolds is actually a little taller than Ryan.
At OT
it probably wouldn’t be that much of a difference, but I could see that being a different story at OG.
Apparently
It’s hard to see over tall interior lineman.
once again
dave has written something that make me smh and wonde wth??? so GR is two inches taller and 2 pounds lighter than himself, yeah, i guess if he’s THAT messed up, i’d put my money on MJ too…..geesh
ya know, your articles only take a couple of seconds to read (not counting time laughing), it wouldn’t be difficult to actually proof read them
Chill out
You know what he meant to say
by dirtybirds233 on Jul 31, 2011 11:16 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Chaz s... you got beat up a LOT in high school, didn't you?
by cheshire falcon on Jul 31, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
nope, never got beat up in school. i was the nerd they all came to for help to pass the big test. no i didn’t know what he meant to say, did he mean GR is taller but lighter than Dahl was, or MJ is? no, i don’t assume to ‘know what he meant’
and as for troll, that one makes me ROFLMAO, i’m one of the mods on one of the more popular falcons boards. Dave just needs to proof read…and the rest of you. no doubt i made better grades than you in school and you tried your best to see over my shoulder during finals
Were you absent on capitalization and punctuation day, professor?
I'm on the Twitter: twitter.com/edgrohl
by Duff_Man on Jul 31, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Reminds me of a Saints fan
I doubt he’s a Falcon fan…lol hahah Punktuashun is fer stupid dumb
by TheAreopagite on Jul 31, 2011 1:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Welcome Chaz
but this isn’t really the kind of blog where we put others down. If you’re a mod on another board I’m sure you appreciate what hard work it is.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Then please go to that "more popular" board
Cause like frozen said, we dont put people down here. You might have had good grades, but your social skills are pretty damn low. All are welcome here, just donttake advantage of that.
by dirtybirds233 on Jul 31, 2011 1:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Dear Rhodes Scholar,
Did you see what Ray Edwards did to the last hypocritical grammar Nazi that complained on thefalcoholic.com?
Nitpicking our main contributor AND saying you are smarter than us?
I guarantee that you did not make better grades than me. But that is a moot point. I hope you enjoyed your visit to the Falcoholic. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
"He has lived up to the legendary billing... And the legend is born in Calvin Johnson!" -Wes Durham
by sportsfan4life2012 on Jul 31, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, you didn't make better grades than me
But even if you did, the guy who made better grades didn’t get beat up for it… it was the guy who kept talking about how much smarter he was than everyone else who got beat up.
So getting in a pissing match over our transcripts kind of misses the point.
by cheshire falcon on Jul 31, 2011 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Guys stop
let’s remember who we are. Dave fights his own battles.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. Your right.
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jul 31, 2011 3:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
To be Fair
IDK what Dave meant as well lol
by !AtlFalcons-fan! on Jul 31, 2011 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
We got your back Dave
like Mike Smith against Deangelo Hall
by Mattyice318 on Jul 31, 2011 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I don't believe you had good grades in school.
Because you don’t know how to capitalise and you start sentences with “and”. Also you say things which make no grammatical sense such as “I made better grades than you”.
Maybe you are the one that needs to proof read.
Are you kidding me?
Dave is an incredible writer! I’ve never come across someone as creative and clever as Dave, and I feel extremely lucky to have him as the head writer here. He is entitled to an occasional honest mistake. I’m sure he doesn’t mind having them pointed out, but not with the tone you’ve just taken. I think an apology would be appropriate.
"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
Thanks Tom, and everyone
I really appreciate the groundswell of support.
The tone of chaz’s comment was grating, yes, but his point is valid. I’ve made a few egregious mistakes lately, and that’s on me to fix. I pledge to do better.
For your part, chaz, please just point out the mistake next time. Thanks.
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Dave, you are a gentleman.
I appreciate the way you handle yourself as a writer and site administrator. This is a great site because of your contributions. I’ll leave it at that.
"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
After Ice got married in the offseason
he’s come in and already seems more confident and more mature. Obviously press conferences and games are two different things, but I’d love to see him really take over some more games this year, especially in the postseason. I think that’s what he wants to do.
In Blalock's absence, who is playing left guard with the first string offense during training camp?
by Charlie Dirty Bird on Jul 31, 2011 11:54 AM EDT reply actions
It's been reported on twitter by Jay Adams and DOL
Falcons OL at start of practice: Baker, M. Johnson, McClure, Reynolds and Svitek. #aftc11
Vaporize Tokyo.
A little insensitive but I know it was a joke.
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jul 31, 2011 12:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Agreed (it's been tough in Japan lately)
though I get the Godzilla reference. But, doesn’t Philly or Boston deserve it a lot more anyway?
HEY!!
THEY WON THE WOMENS WORLD CUP, WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT!!!
by ChickenLay on Jul 31, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Surely you
keed?
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
No he's talking about the
Nipponese isn’t he?
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Hope Solo is kind of hit or miss
I see some pictures of her and think she’s the most beautiful woman i’ve ever seen… I see others and i’m like “Ummmm… is that the same woman?”
by cheshire falcon on Jul 31, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
Not sold on Hope Solo. Alex Morgan is hot, but she is starting to become overhyped. I might take some abuse for this, but I put her in the Megan Fox category. Very attractive, definitely hot, but not worth all the hype
"He has lived up to the legendary billing... And the legend is born in Calvin Johnson!" -Wes Durham
by sportsfan4life2012 on Jul 31, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We have gotten way out of hand.
You guys are having lockout relapse. This has to stop before you grow vaginas.
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jul 31, 2011 3:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If you can do it separately like a house plant
then I’m in. You know growing green reduces the effects of global warming. You sir may hate the Earth. I will ally myself with love their brethren and sisthren.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Course there is that problem
of fertilizer.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
One could fertilize ones self.
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jul 31, 2011 4:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
HOWEVER, I hooked up with a chick on top of a car in the rain on South St. in Philly
She had her “hood” pierced. TMI? I’ve had some great times in Philly. Still hate the teams though…
TMI? NO, NO
keep talking.
and next?
Due to the lockout, I think this season will resemble last year a lot. I think the teams that were good last year will be good again this year. there will be a suprise team or 2, but I think this year kinda follows last years script, except of course the team that wins the SB will be different, since our Falcons will finally take that last final step and bring home the Lombardi trophy to the dirty dirty!!
by ATLsince1972 on Jul 31, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm gonna have to insist on the lack of a next
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by Dave Choate on Jul 31, 2011 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
partypooper...lol
Due to the lockout, I think this season will resemble last year a lot. I think the teams that were good last year will be good again this year. there will be a suprise team or 2, but I think this year kinda follows last years script, except of course the team that wins the SB will be different, since our Falcons will finally take that last final step and bring home the Lombardi trophy to the dirty dirty!!
by ATLsince1972 on Jul 31, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I shall now gnash my teeth and shake my fist in your general direction Dave!
Boy, I SURE hope I don’t get an email from YokoFalcon with details and possibly graphic images! I SURE hope not! ;)
by aces666high on Jul 31, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh look, an envelope with $4.23 just happend to slip out of my hand...
Don’t think of it as a bribe…I just dropped it…
LOL
U guys are funny….
But, uhhh.. I got $5 on it?
Haha
Later guys
Due to the lockout, I think this season will resemble last year a lot. I think the teams that were good last year will be good again this year. there will be a suprise team or 2, but I think this year kinda follows last years script, except of course the team that wins the SB will be different, since our Falcons will finally take that last final step and bring home the Lombardi trophy to the dirty dirty!!
Next moves?
It obviously depends on what happens with Snelling (questionable), Blalock (surely we re-sign him) and Grimes (this should be a no-brainer).
But based on what we know right now, i would argue that secondary depth would be priority #1. Agree/disagree? I’m thinking more safety than corner, but honestly either one would be nice. And i’m thinking Dimitroff does something like what he did a couple of years ago with Foxworth here… get a proven veteran who is a diamond in the rough.
by cheshire falcon on Jul 31, 2011 12:26 PM EDT reply actions
Interesting question
I think Blalock is the priority, then DB depth. The RB market is pretty stale right now, so I think they can afford to wait a bit on that. Plus, I could see one or two decent RBs getting cut still. And for anyone even thinking about saying “Noel Divine…blah blah blah,” he walked out on the Eagles. The guy is probably already done in the NFL.
yeah, i meant putting aside signing our unsigned free agents
Assume we bring all of those guys back (which I know is unlikely)… what is the biggest area of need?
I’d also feel comfortable with another LB… i feel like we have a solid corps, but need a little depth there.
by cheshire falcon on Jul 31, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we have enough depth
Lofton, Nicholas and Spoon as the starters
Wire, Peterson and Dent as backups
Then we have young guys like Adkins, James and Woods.
I don’t really see room for another linebacker.
by Mosugo on Jul 31, 2011 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
didn’t grimes say he was signing his tender for this year and would worry about long term next year? thinking i read that somewhere, his attitude sounded like mannings, let’s worry about the team first. nice to have a team that players WANT to be on and are willing to take a little less to stick around or come around. I do hope we sign snelling and blalock, though i think we have some pretty good depth on the OL with Johnson, Valdez, and Hawley waiting in the wings
Man who takes less?
I know it’s said a lot but I never trust it because sooner or later you’ll get nothing.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Kind of Pissed
that the Saints signed Fabian Washington. They already had one of the deepest secondaries in the NFL, this just solidifies it. Makes me a little nervous, I’ll be honest. We will have to stay with a running strategy first against them. Wish we could solidify our secondary like that.
Saints have Greer, Porter, Harper, Jenkins, Robinson, Torrence, and now Washington. That’s only their named players, they still have plenty of scrubs. Would be nice if they had to cut DeAndre McDaniel, and we could pick him up.
While were getting better
It seems like the 2 other teams (not counting packers) fighting for the NFC are getting amazingly better. The eagles and their “dream team” and now the saints might have the second best secondary in the NFL behind Philly. If Ingram turns out for them, we could be in a lot of trouble. They’re basically the same team from last year, just replaced Bush with Sproles, added the best RB in the draft, and have bolstered their secondary.
by dirtybirds233 on Jul 31, 2011 1:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Don't over-exaggerate (amazingly better?)
Everything you said of the Saints is mirrored for the Falcons. I think Edwards is a much more significant signing than Sproles. They may have added the best RB in the draft, but we added arguably the best WR.
As for the Eagles, we’ll see how that works out. Reportedly, Maclin has mono and they still have to sign their best WR. Their LBs and DLine would still leave me wanting if I was a Philly fan. Plus their new DC was an OLine coach up until, well, now.
Puts me at ease a little
But the eagles scare the sh** out of me. Even if Vick goes down, they have Young. Now before anyone laughs, he is a winning QB which takes a lot in the NFL and minus his off field issues, showed signs of being a solid QB. I think he’d e more than capable of starting a few games and being successful while doing it of Vick were to go down.
by dirtybirds233 on Jul 31, 2011 1:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
If it's one thing
Andy Reid can do it’s coach up a QB as he showed with the former Falcon who won’t be named. VY is 30-17 as a starter and now he’s with an offensive guy.
Andy Reid is 8-1 against the Falcons including playoffs. Mike Smith is 0-2 vs Andy Reid. I wouldn’t be so quick to talk them down like everybody is which really seems unlike our board. Eagles know we’re there and will be looking to make a statement when they come into the dome week 2. While we should have beaten them up there in ‘08 even with a rookie QB the game last year was over quickly and Kolb (whom I’m not sold on) killed us.
The Eagles have designed their defense to play against the Pack, Saints and Falcons. They’ve got DE Brandon Graham coming back from injury and no they’re not unbeatable but Green Bay didn’t blow them out in the playoffs either. I’d feel better if we did something before we started putting other teams down. Unless that team is the Saints.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t think anything up there is talking them down unnecessarily. Obviously, if I was an Eagles fan I’d be ecstatic right now. Still, I would compare their DE depth to ours, and say that we have better DTs and LBs. Moreover, I’d be very worried about the DC situation. He hasn’t held that position since he was a High School coach in the 80’s.
Additionally, if Super Bowls were won on preseason hype, the DAL Cowboys would have been much more successful in the last decade.
I'm not talking about the hype
I’m talking about dogging a team that we don’t beat. And if anybody’s got questions about a DC then baby it’s us.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Okay
guess we have different understanding of “dogging.” For all the heat BVG takes (deservedly), he has done some good things here with some less-then-ideal players at times. If the DEF isn’t any better after this season, he’ll probably be gone, yes.
Well I put that
on Mike Smith (whom I love) because he’s a defensive coach. KM I think a lot of what we have sometimes is comparing this team to Bobby Petrino’s team. Well that team was scat. If we’re going to be among the “elite” the defense has to take a monumental stride. I’m not talking statistically but I just want once to not have to worry about them. Remember when the Pats went for it on fourth and two from their own 25 and made it? Year four, it must be fixed.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think the Saints secondary is the 2nd best in the NFL
The Packers are certainly better for a start. Greer and Porter are solid, but they are not elite. Robinson has shown nothing and couldn’t even get on the field last year. PFF has Washington with a negative coverage grade. Harper is a good in the box safety but he can’t cover (see the Seahawks game). However Malcolm Jenkins is a really good player.
I think they are the deepest, not necessarily the best
Good points. Again, when Harper was getting lit up in the Seahawks game, he was playing out of position for the injured Jenkins.
Honestly
I was worried about the Eagles until they kept making moves, and didn’t stop. They’ll have some serious growing pains trying to get everyone on board. Post-lockout, continuity is the way to go.
by TheAreopagite on Jul 31, 2011 2:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Look at their last decade
and tell me they’re not a force in this conference. Beating them maybe twice this year is important. At least like Green Bay did to us last year we must beat them the last time.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The good news is
We are getting the Eagles early, maybe we’ll be able to catch them before they can get their act together.
by FlyYouFalcons on Jul 31, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
They're getting us early too
and they rubbed our noses in it the last time in the dome. James Brown or Jay Glazer will almost surely say that “Michael Vick looks for revenge in his return to the Georgia Dome” and let’s not even talk about the bootie kissing that the NBC crew is going to give the NFC East team in their showcase. I’m puking already…it’s the Bloody Mary’s.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I ain't worried bout them taints.
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jul 31, 2011 1:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
They need secondary depth
Since Porter is already banged up, and Greer is sure to follow. Maybe even in TC.
by TheAreopagite on Jul 31, 2011 2:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They have depth
They spent a first round pick on a nickle guy (Robinson). I’m just not sold on the overall ability of some of their guys. I think Roman Harper is incredibly overrated. Jenkins could be a great safety, but to spend a top 15 pick on a safety, he needs to be. I believe they signed another corner recently, although I could be mistaken. NO has a lot of depth, but only so many of them can be on the field at once.
"He has lived up to the legendary billing... And the legend is born in Calvin Johnson!" -Wes Durham
by sportsfan4life2012 on Jul 31, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
True
I think a lot of people are remembering Harper from late last year when he had to take Jenkins spot at FS. Harper is a solid SS.
Roman Harper was just terrible last year
Usually when he was asked to cover a tight end (or anybody for that matter). Tony Gonzalez with two pirate peg legs could get open against him. Also memorable was the touchdown on him against Seattle where Seattle run-blocked right, the tight end on the weak side of the formation faked fallind down, then stood up, uncovered, and pulled in the TD. Classic.
I don’t know how many safeties he injured to get into the pro bowl as an alternate.
by TheAreopagite on Jul 31, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Saints bring back safety Roman Harper. As a strong safety he excels in the run game with a +7.1 run stop rating. However it’s hard to erase the memory of his game against the Seahawks in the playoffs where he allowed six catches for 125 yards and three touchdowns.
Great Run Stopper which is a main key for the SS. Again, last year against the Seahawks he was not playing his natural position. Of course, he’s a Saint, so yes he’s overrated, but I don’t see how you can’t say he’s a solid SS.
by KMarch on Jul 31, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
To be honest
if we had the money I would like for us to go after Cromartie. At least kick the tires.
by Fear Me on Jul 31, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's really a poor fit
Only excels in press man coverage (we play more zone). Terrible at run support and tackling (we demand both as top skills for our corners). Then there’s the attitude, and the 8 kids by 7 moms that he can’t remember all of their names.
by TheAreopagite on Jul 31, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
me either not worried bout dem "ants" or philly new tweety birds
only what the FALCONS are doing! under the radar is how we like it.
What makes you think
we’re under the radar? People know we’re there. They just think other teams are doing more. That’s why we play the games. Well, not “we”
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
We will be under the radar
until we win a Superbowl. if there’s 15 minutes on Sportscenter talking about the NFC teams, the entire NFC east will take up 8 minutes, the “aints” will take up 3 minutes, the NFC north will take up 3 minutes, and NFC west, Bucs, and Panthers will combined take up the rest of the time.
We are not "Under the Radar" any more
Expectations and number of minutes on TV are different things! TV works on the ratings, bigger the market the more exposure you get, The expectations are high for falcons! Its amazing what 3 back to back winning seasons did to this team. We might not be considered a favorite to win the SUper bowl but we are definitely treated as a contender.
It's all about Process...
by Vishnu_falcon on Jul 31, 2011 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what I've been trying to
say. It’s not Petrino’s or freak show Mora’s team anymore. You gotta win something and that is playoff games and if you’re lucky a Super Bowl. Trent Dilfer ended up looking like he was right about us last season and that is unacceptable.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
tatapu?
that guy from Seattle. Anyone know about that, I’ve always liked him, would be nice pick up for our lbs.
He'd be a very expensive backup
We have the present and future in Lofton. With the resigning of Peterson, Nicholas, to pair with Lofton, Spoon, Dent, and others (Wire, Adkins) we have depth a plenty at the moment. No need to bring him in.
"He has lived up to the legendary billing... And the legend is born in Calvin Johnson!" -Wes Durham
by sportsfan4life2012 on Jul 31, 2011 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Peter King reports
that Julio has already sustained his first TC injury, let’s hope it’s the last. Some jackass stepped on his foot as he was juking and he has a bone bruise. Didn’t sound like anything serious, but something to keep an eye on for sure.
how dare some jackass put his foot down
by Botchelism on Jul 31, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Don't call him a jackass
In all likelihood, it was probably William Moore. He is always banging people up
"He has lived up to the legendary billing... And the legend is born in Calvin Johnson!" -Wes Durham
by sportsfan4life2012 on Jul 31, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
BLALOCK BACK!
per AJC tweets
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I will feel very good if we sign Snelling.
But it’s extremely good that we got our O-Line straight and on top of that everyone already knows the system.
Bring Randy Moss to Atlanta!!!!!!!! AT ANY COST!!
by !AtlFalcons-fan! on Jul 31, 2011 5:09 PM EDT reply actions
It would cost the locker room.
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jul 31, 2011 5:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Gotta go with you there
he’s not a good person. Everyone makes mistakes and a lot of times you’re misunderstood or things are inaccurately portrayed but if you can’t get along in Minnesota you ain’t trying.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jul 31, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
DEF depth
that is what we need the most. Our LB depth is ok at best. Lofton is the best one we got. Weatherspoon still unproven after one season. peterson = old, questionable coverage. nicholas isn’t great either. I also would like another DE in the mix. maybe gilberry from KC or someone else kinda second tier. I have no faith in da beerman maybe to a flaw. secondary is a no brainer do we have a solid 3rd corner?
I would like us to sign Safety Bernard Pollard
He played in texas last couple years. He is from here, where I live now, was a local stud. I think he would be a great backup to Moore and TD, would help with secondary depth.
Due to the lockout, I think this season will resemble last year a lot. I think the teams that were good last year will be good again this year. there will be a suprise team or 2, but I think this year kinda follows last years script, except of course the team that wins the SB will be different, since our Falcons will finally take that last final step and bring home the Lombardi trophy to the dirty dirty!!
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