One Falcon To Watch: I Have No Idea

by Dave Choate on Sep 1, 2011 3:00 PM EDT in Editorial

The Atlanta Falcons will take on the Baltimore Ravens in less than five hours, which is pretty sweet. There will be a ton of players worth watching, and frankly, it's impossible to pick one.

We'd all love to see James Sanders. Kelvin Hayden was just signed yesterday, so I doubt he'll get much time out there on the field. Sanders has been with the Falcons for most of two days, too, so he's not getting on the field.

I'm very interested in Sanders, because he's at least a valuable reserve and a guy who might possibly be competing with Thomas DeCoud. I also like his coverage skills, if not his ability against the run, and I want to see him in game action after my brother-in-law texted me to ask, succinctly, why I was excited about the guy in the first place. That does tend to give you pause, even if I have seen him play on more than a few occasions.

But I digress. There's literally 20-30 players fighting for the their Falcon futures tonight, so there'll be at least half that many worth watching. So watch Dominique Franks. And Darrin Walls. And maybe Spencer Adkins. Hell, there's so many Falcons to watch with more than fifteen dudes to cut that it would be impossible to pick just one. Didn't stop me from trying, did it?

Who is your pick(s) for a Falcon to watch?

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Darrin Walls, for one

i feel like theres a reason he gotten so many snaps. i really wanna see him at least make the practice squad. but like you said there are so many guys to watch. i have complete faith in our front office to pick the right guys.

by crebagger on Sep 1, 2011 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

Edwards

We pretty much know who our starters are going to be, and even though Edwards has that designation, I want to see him harassing Flacco on the first drive.

by The DW on Sep 1, 2011 3:20 PM EDT reply actions

I'll

Go out on a limb and say Gartrell wil run into the ground atleast twice today and antone will have atleast one fumble.

We’re set at RBs. I’m really hoping Harvey can shine and somehow snag a roster spot.

by BJamesAtl on Sep 1, 2011 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

The ground is his enemy. He must show no fear against the earth, hence head butt, head butt,eye gouge

But to the player to watch is actually a position to me. Yes we have a shiny new nickel but it will take him a while to get up to speed. So we are going to see Owens and/or Franks get some real game playing time wether we like it or not. Here’s hoping one of them shines today or is at least competent. Hell just be competent.

by aces666high on Sep 1, 2011 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions

well i set my pre draft rankings

but unfortunatley i will be working. Thought i was gonna luck out on my lunch, but i just figured out the draft is gonna be 2 hrs ahead of my time and not one behind, haha. Good luck fellas, i will be very active in FA and in trades anyways.

Shi@t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by JJWatt1stfalconspick on Sep 1, 2011 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

Hope it works out for you, man

by Dave Choate on Sep 1, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Christoper Owens

by FLA_Falcon on Sep 1, 2011 3:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

i have carson palmer as my number one, then TO as second...should be set

Shi@t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by JJWatt1stfalconspick on Sep 1, 2011 4:01 PM EDT reply actions

No Randy Moss??? U should grab him off waivers

by FLA_Falcon on Sep 1, 2011 4:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

pretty much all the fringe guys trying to make the last couple spots of the final roster

especially Jose Valdez and Andrew Jackson

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by orang3b on Sep 1, 2011 4:02 PM EDT reply actions

Hawley..

I’ll be watching and hoping Hawley handles center very well.

by LuvGems on Sep 1, 2011 4:09 PM EDT reply actions

My pick as well

Other guys may win roster spots tonight, but its imperative that Hawley looks like he knows what he’s doing, regardless of how long the starters play.

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by phoenix falcoholic on Sep 1, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly.

I’ve decided center is extremely important because if he doesn’t do the job correctly nothing good has a chance to happen.

by LuvGems on Sep 1, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Center calls the line protections, if I remember right.

Very, very important.

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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 1, 2011 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Michael Turner

He looked terrible outdoors let’s see how he looks back home int the Dome. I saw where Tashard Choice might get cut by Dallas, that would be a nice fit in our offense.

by dirtybirdy84 on Sep 1, 2011 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

Who wouldn't make the roster?

We all want Quizz, and Snelling. Turner is no question.

by FlyYouFalcons on Sep 1, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Pretty sure

MIA would snatch Choice up fast

by KMarch on Sep 1, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Didn't even know Ihave Noidea was on the team.

Super-sleeper!

Had to do it.

by KMarch on Sep 1, 2011 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

Will this be

Metta World Peace’s (Ron Artest) or Chad Ochocinco’s next name?

by FlyYouFalcons on Sep 1, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Man, I just wish I could watch. But if I was able, I'd love to see Edwards.

Thankfully, I get to see Weeks 1-3 live and not archived :D

by YokoFalcon on Sep 1, 2011 4:55 PM EDT reply actions

I'm in Jacksonville with my buddy for the Jags Rams game

Just saw an atl Vick jersey walk by next to a Packers jersey. It was hard not to run outside and cuss both of them

by FLA_Falcon on Sep 1, 2011 5:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs

Won free tickets to the game tonight

Defend the Dome on FB. U guysmight want to check it out. They always giving away tickets and memorabilia.
I hope Ray Edwards gets some good PT today. Get the feel of the scheme and what not. I’m excited to see how DWalls and JH look in real life. It’d be nice to see Quizz get some quality snaps as well.
Looking forward to seeing a Bear in the Woods as well.
Hope to see some u guys at the game.

by birdwatch on Sep 1, 2011 5:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Cool

have fun.

by KMarch on Sep 1, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you sir

by birdwatch on Sep 1, 2011 6:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Lucky!

I’m stuck at the hags-lambs game. At least I get to see Dahl and Norwood I guess

by FLA_Falcon on Sep 1, 2011 6:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Yahoo is down.

This is f n stupid

Rule #1: Double tap.

by Ball Hawk on Sep 1, 2011 6:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

you too

I cant get in either
bullshit

" Ryan back to pass, He throws it long, he's going deep to Julio on his first snap! HE CAUGHT IT, HE CAUGHT IT! JJ's dragging the safety into the endzone with him! TOUCHDOWN FALCONS! TOUCHDOWN JULIO JONES!! HIS FIRST ONE IN THE NFL, AND I GOT A FEELING THE FIRST OF MANY MANY MORE TO COME FOLKS!! I GOTTA SAY IT FOLKS - JJ......... IS.......... DY - NO - MITE!!

by ATLsince1972 on Sep 1, 2011 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

this is the only time I have ever seen yahoo fantasy sports down like this

of course it has to be at our draft time.

by ATLsince1972 on Sep 1, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Must be everyone else's draft time, too.

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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 1, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions