Falcons Announce Practice Squad: No Bear Woods
by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 4, 2011 5:25 PM EDT
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Here's the list. Thanks to Jay Adams for that.
I'll do a quick rundown of each practice squad player and offer my opinion of them. Also, mad about no Bear Woods.
Rafael Bush: I think we had to keep him. He looked good at times during the preseason, but unfortunately was a numbers casualty since we signed two veteran DBs for the short-term. I expect him to compete for a safety spot in the next year or two.
Kevin Cone: The surprisingly speedy WR from Georgia Tech made the practice squad, and rightfully so. Someone of his speed (4.37 40 aka Julio Jones) should be kept around to see if he can make a contribution in a few seasons once Roddy starts to taper off.
DJ Davis: DJ Davis played in that speed demon offense at Oregon. He's not particularly big, standing only 6'1", but I believe he was touted as being a physical receiver somewhat in the mold of Roddy, just not quite as talented. The Falcons must see something they like in him as well.
President Jackson: I hope someone doesn't snatch him from us, but we managed to keep him around. He got some significant playing time in the preseason, and I think he's only here because our 53 man roster was just too crowded, the same as...
Jose Valdez: This is Jose's last year on the practice squad, and I'd be willing to bet they sent him to the PS for just that reason. Save a younger guy's eligibility and let Valdez ride the PS. If they really see something in him, it must be why he's still with us.
Robert James: Possibly another numbers casualty, though I would've taken Bear Woods instead. Robert James has done some decent things in his tenure here, but again, Bear Woods.
and last, and possibly least...
John Parker Wilson: The third QB makes his triumphant return! Only to the practice squad, where maybe he'll play scout team and try to emulate....someone else's third QB. I don't know.
There's the list. What do you all think? Are you mad about no Bear Woods? You should be.
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Very sad about no Bear Woods. And kind of ready to be done with JPW.
by Jeanna Thomas on Sep 4, 2011 5:30 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
my 2 cents exactly JT
" 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!!
Mine as well.
Would’ve preferred just about any other QB. I’m sure JPW is a fine person, but he’s kinda stale.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 4, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I think JPW is a great guy.
He’s just not prepared to play QB at this level, and I don’t think a year on practice squad will change that. There’s too large of a gap. I would rather see that spot go to a guy who showed promise in camp but would benefit from a year to develop. We had a ton of those guys in camp this year.
by Jeanna Thomas on Sep 4, 2011 5:46 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Kamaal McIlwain, even.
I’d go for having him over JPW
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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 4, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
after Thursday's game...
I kind of expected his name to be on this list! He had such a nice pick.
by Jeanna Thomas on Sep 4, 2011 6:14 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
We still have space for one more on our PS
So someone like that may be signed
dkjkdjkdjk
I hope someone doesn’t snatch him from us, but we managed to keep him around. He got some significant playing time in the preseason, and I think he’s only here because our 53 man roster was just too crowded, the same as…Dick Butkus Jersey
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April 1974 - Tug McGraw, when asked if he preferred grass or AstroTurf: "I don't know. I never smoked AstroTurf."
PISSED about no Bear Woods
WTF are James and JPW around?
I like Jackson, Valdez and Cone on the PS
Can’t say anything positive or negative about Davis.
Where’s Bear???
Aren’t we allowed 8 PS spots? Why do we only sign 7?? Where’s Bear???
Evidently, practice squads are allowed 8 players
which means we have one Bear Woods left to sign.
What if we didn’t sign Bear Woods so nobody could steal him off the practice squad from us? I’d be amused.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 4, 2011 5:33 PM EDT reply actions
Agreed.
But the Patriot way can also be a cutthroat way. It’s a business all the same.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 4, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
That wouldn't work
Because if someone wants him right now they can just sign him. Same as if he is on our practice squad.
by Mosugo on Sep 4, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
They could be looking at guys released by other teams too
"My parents do a lot of things behind the scenes that go unnoticed"- Cam Newton, Heisman acceptance speech.
by TurnerTheBurner on Sep 4, 2011 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
That is the likely scenario.
Who they’d be looking at, who knows.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 4, 2011 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya, tons of guys released in the past couple of days
Since we lost Stephens to Cleveland though, my guess is a DL of some sort. Maybe Tripp.
"My parents do a lot of things behind the scenes that go unnoticed"- Cam Newton, Heisman acceptance speech.
by TurnerTheBurner on Sep 4, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
But couldn't he just sign somewhere else if not added?
If we don’t place him anywhere can’t he then just go where he likes? What are the rules on this?
April 1974 - Tug McGraw, when asked if he preferred grass or AstroTurf: "I don't know. I never smoked AstroTurf."
If we didn't retain him, other teams might think he's not worth the trouble.
That’s a lot of film to watch for someone who isn’t even on a practice squad.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 4, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Got it...
April 1974 - Tug McGraw, when asked if he preferred grass or AstroTurf: "I don't know. I never smoked AstroTurf."
I read somewhere
That there were a ton of scouts from other teams at our game against the Dolphins. So I think if someone likes him they will have spotted him.
See, that's kind of why I was thinking...
April 1974 - Tug McGraw, when asked if he preferred grass or AstroTurf: "I don't know. I never smoked AstroTurf."
*what
April 1974 - Tug McGraw, when asked if he preferred grass or AstroTurf: "I don't know. I never smoked AstroTurf."
We've got one more to go...
Lost Emmanuel Stephens to Cleveland…best of luck to him. I’m guessing he was meant to be the 8th. If Bear makes it…great, if not, so be it. This is the way of the league. Lord knows if he has to go get a regular, 9 to 5 job, that hair is gone.
Bruggeman will likely be the 8th PS member once McClure is healthy
Although there’s a good chance they’d call up Jackson or Valdez to the gameday roster at that point.
I’m surprised that they held onto Carlton Powell. Was figuring they’d sign someone today to take Powell’s spot as the #5 DT.
Also surprised that they haven’t completely given up on JPW yet.
If I had a chance to ask TD or CMS ANYTHING and get a completey 100% honest answer
My question would be: “What have Robert James and Spencer Adkins done to make the team ahead of Bear Woods, and what does Bear have to do to make the team?”
If I knew the answer to that question I could let it go and sleep much better at night…
Bear plays MLB
James and Adkins play outside, to my knowledge. Adkins is hella fast, too.
Woods looks too small to me. You’d think he’d have bulked up by now, but maybe he can’t. He plays hard and tackles relatively well, but I dunno. Plus, with the release of Coy Wire, we don’t have a backup MLB anymore, do we?
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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 4, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Peterson played MLB in Jacksonville
He is our new super sub. With him being the primary backup to all three LB spots, and Dent being the new kid in town, I just think that the 6th LB spot would be mainly a special teams role. I know that I’m just biased but Woods > Adkins as a special teamer in my opinion. James I just don’t get at all, I think Moore is bigger than him, and hasn’t had a neck injury, and hasn’t tested positive and suspended for PEDs. I’m OK with Adkins sticking around, it’s James over Woods that is killing me!
James Woods
Forgot about Dent. Haven’t seen much of him.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 4, 2011 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually kind of refreshing.....
…….that we aren’t keeping a guy due to a great head of hair and a cute name……we have sufficient backup at MLB w/ Peterson & Dent, and if any additional injuries occur Woods can be added later; as I recall, he wasn’t added to the PS until late last year after being cut in the summer……
I agree too.
Yeah, his hair looks sweet, yeah he’s got an epic name… But even more than that I want him on the team because he always seems to be around the ball. I don’t even remember seeing James or Adkins on the field. Granted, it’s just the “eyeball test” but it seems to me that he has made more of an impact than either of those two. Peterson can play all three spots, I thought Dent could play MLB/OLB as well…
How are
Kevin Cone and DJ Davis worth keeping on the PS more than Brandyn Harvey?
by A. "Falmouth" Thomas on Sep 4, 2011 6:02 PM EDT reply actions
I think because Harvey has had his chance, whereas Cone and Davis haven't.
Harvey has looked lackluster at times, but Cone is a super athlete and Davis has experience in running a blazing fast offense.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 4, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Harvey looked good against MIA...
And didn’t do much in subsequent preseason games, whereas Davis and Cone both performed well in games throughout the preseason. All three looked great in practices, but game performance carries much more weight. I really, really like Harvey and would love to have him on the practice squad again, but I understand why they went with Cone and Davis.
by Jeanna Thomas on Sep 4, 2011 6:18 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions 1 recs
Harvey looked great last year if I remember right
then disappeared in games. But maybe Harvey doesn’t give as much of a special teams potential as the other two. Who knows?
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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 4, 2011 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree, Jeanna
From your reports and comments of others, Cone had a great camp. I fully expect another team to pick up Harvey.
I'm good with JPW on the squad, he'll continue to grow and maybe he'll be a good #2 someday.
by dirtybirdy84 on Sep 4, 2011 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm not
He’s had time to develop, and last Thursday night against the Ravens’ bench/scrubs, John Parker Wilson showed he hasn’t progressed much, if at all. That was horrendous. I think third is the absolute best he could hope for.
JPW will be fine, the Falcons think so or else he wouldn't be back on the practice squad.
by dirtybirdy84 on Sep 4, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I guess the Falcons are wasting their time then...
Sorry but I trust Atlanta’s opinion about JPW over anybody on here. I think they know a thing or two about developing players.
by dirtybirdy84 on Sep 5, 2011 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
think it is pretty evident that ATL doesn't think much of him either
or else, they wouldn’t have cut him and placed him on the PS. That opened up the possibility that JPW could have been signed away. Falcons clearly didn’t consider JPW as having too much skill to risk that. The likelihood is that since there are few young prospects that could pick up the OFF and run a scout team in such a short time, they hold on to him for the remainder of the year before dropping him.
By cutting him and putting him on the PS
they’re actually showing that they do think a lot of him. At any given time he can be called up to the active roster if we have an injury, most NFL teams who are running with just 2 active Qbs have a QB on the PS who knows the system. Like I said other people’s opinion of him don’t matter, the Falcons obviously have a plan for him and they know what’s best.
by dirtybirdy84 on Sep 5, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
If they thought a lot of him
They would keep him on the active roster. I think he’s only still around because he knows the system.
The Falcons are only running with 2 active QBs
That’s why he’s not on the active roster. Numerous teams are doing this, all of them put thier 3rd Qb on the PS.
by dirtybirdy84 on Sep 5, 2011 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Him being on the PS
says it all. If JPW was that good he’d replace Redman. He’s ONLY around in case Redman breaks a hip getting out of the shower.
Yeah, ATL’s plan is for JPW to throw pass to the WR’s on the PS.
JPW is not, nor will he be, an NFL caliber QB.
Who should I believe?
You or the Falcons? Exactly. He’ll progress and he’ll grow as a part of this team whether you guys like it or not. He’ll likely replace Redman as the number two QB someday, whether you guys like it or not. The Falcons know what they’re doing, and I’m pretty sure they know an “NFL caliber QB” when they see him. I’m willing to bet they know a lot more about JPW than you or anybody else who’s only seen him in a preseason game behind a 3rd string offensive line and operating with recievers who’ll likely never ever play a down in the league. This is all I really have to say on the matter, agree to disagree, bye.
by dirtybirdy84 on Sep 5, 2011 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I don't care who you believe actually
For some reason the facts don’t seem to matter in this case. It’s not a matter of anyone liking it or not. JPW is not NFL material at QB. He hasn’t even come close to threating and aging Chris Redman. He has looked awful in preseason and he was marginal in college. He is a practice dummy at this point.
When he has played with the 1st string during preseason he has stunk. Embrace reality that JPW isn’t viewed by the FO as a viable 2nd string QB. If he was he wouldn ‘t be on the PS. It just doesn’t get any simplier than that.
by mwalex on Sep 5, 2011 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
NFL teams are not infallibe
The Falcons having JPW on the roster doesn’t mean he will be a good QB. It doesn’t guarantee anything. The most likely reason he is on the roster is because only 3 active QBs in the NFL know Mike Mularkey’s current system. They are Matt Ryan, Chris Redman and John Parker Wilson. Bringing in a new guy would hinder the progress of the practice squad/scout team (which runs against the 1st team defense sometimes). If the Falcons really liked JPW they wouldn’t have cut him and risked any other team being able to sign him. They would have kept him on the active roster like they did last year. Clearly the team has soured on him since then. Also he may have been playing with a 3rd string offense in preseason, but keep in mind that he was also playing against a 3rd string defense. The 2 should cancel out and a talented player should show his true ability (see Antoine Smith).
I feel like this isn't going to go down well
But I feel like if Bear Woods name was Mike Woods and he had short hair no one would care that he hadn’t made the practice squad. The coaching staff has kept James and Adkins around because they are more talented and more athletic than Bear Woods. That means they have more potential and are likely to be better special teams players. Even if Bear Woods is “around the ball more” (which I’m not sure that he is, I think first off people see what they want to see and secondly he is always the most distinctive player on the field) that’s probably due to a better understanding of the schemes. That can be taught. Speed and agility can’t be taught. Adkins and James were both 5th round picks of this regime. They obviously like something about them. Bear Woods was an UDFA with a really cool name and really cool hair, but Adkins and James both have more upside than him. That’s what the practice squad is for. If I needed someone of the 3 to start Sunday against the Bears (no pun) in a crisis I’d probably take Woods, but considering that Adkins is our 6th LB and James is on the practice squad that’s not what we’re looking for. We’re looking for someone who might eventually factor in as a starter or top backup. I don’t think Woods has that potential.
by Mosugo on Sep 4, 2011 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
You mean
it’s not Polamalu’s hair that makes him good? I’ll be damned. Seriously though, this is the tame of year when fans go half batshit crazy. It really doesn’t matter who the number 6 LB is or the number 3 QB… if we get hurt that badly in a position group they’ll probably sign a vet off the scrap heap anyway. As fans we just need something to wring hands about, bitch over, celebrate… dammit we NEED some FOOTBALL.
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by J Tadpole on Sep 4, 2011 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Totally agree with you Mosugo
I don’t understand the man crush some people here have on Bear. I get that the guy has a cool name and unique hair, but he is not a very good player, is too small, and is not very athletic. I trust our front office completely. I hope Bear latches on somewhere, but he has ALOT of work to do before he can succeed in the NFL. I don’t wont to sound mean, but I don;t believe he can be a good player in this league.
He is bigger than Adkins and James, but I will give you that he is a step slower
Spencer Adkins: 5’11" 242, 23 yrs old (sub 4.5 40 yd dash)
Robert James: 5’11" 235, 27 yrs old (4.64 40 yd dash)
Bear Woods: 6’0" 245, 24 yrs old (4.74 40 yd dash)
I do have a man crush on Bear but I am 100% happy with Adkins beating him out for 6th LB. I think I am just as mad about James being on the practuce squad as I am Woods being left off.
Yes Bear Woods is a kick ass name, yes his hair is amazing and nappy as hell, NO those aren’t the reasons I want him on the team. What I REALLY want is to know how a neck injured roid head that never sniffs the field is still hanging around. I dislike James as much if not more than I like Woods.
As far as “not very talented” he piled up 185 tackles in 3 years at Troy, James finished his college career with 174, and Adkins had 72. I know the NFL is a whole ’nother level of play but these are the best stats I could find to compare the three.
And yeah, I got a “man crush” on Bear and he will be one of my faorites every year he shows up to camp, get over it! lol
Agree 100%
Other than his hair there is nothing remarkable about this kid to indicate he will be a contributing player in the NFL someday. He has a motor and always plays his rear off but that describes 99.9% of the other undrafted FA’s in training camps. He’s not big, he’s not fast and while he’s a solid 4th string MLB, that’s not enough.
I've already made my rant about Woods. He is not on that level.
Hard worker, good vision & awareness, but can get blocked with one arm.
So when does James pay off?
How friggin’ long is this waste of space (roster, that is) going to be developed before the pumpkin turns into the magical coach? The guy is 27 years old, been suspended for PEDs, had a significant neck injury, and still can’t make the Active list on any given Sunday. Do you really think he has any potential that hasn’t been tapped yet? I’m not buying it. Looking at the box scores from the four preseason games, James is nothing more than an afterthought. In the first 3 games he registered 1 solo tackle for a loss. In extensive play against the Ravens scrubs, he did manage 5 tackles, 4 solo and a sack, but both Woods and Adkins had 3 solo tackles each as well. How many 3 year practice squad players can you name that have gone on to contribute in the NFL?
It’s not about the hair or the name, it’s about production on the field. James has had his chance and the “potential” well has dried up. It’s time to give another young player a chance to be developed.
I’m also of the opinion that the Jose Valdez experiment is over. If he’s not been able to crack the active roster by now, and is getting beat out by newer, younger and less experienced guys, then he obviously will never have a starting role on this team. I doubt he will anywhere.
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I still
say the Falcons should have signed Herzlich before the Giants did. I think he is going to turn out to be better than all three in this discussion. Just my 2 cents.
Agree on Herzlich
He had first round potential before his illness, if he can get 75% of the way back he will be better than any of these guys. Maybe the medical team wasn’t confident in his recovery.
herzlich is the kind of guy
That will do anything in his power to contribute to his team and I think he will be a very good starter someday I pulling for the guy I hope the falcons have a shot at home later down the road
by falcons101 on Sep 6, 2011 7:46 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Defense
Will the Falcons EVER learn while a team has to outscore the other team, it takes a strong DEFENSE to make that happen. The only Falcons coach I can remember that put a strong defense on the field was Marion Campbell, you youngsters will have to go the Falcons history book to find that name I’m really concerned we’re going to have a repeat of last year, a super offense and the infamous Falcon swiss cheese defense
13-3
Plus Ray Edwards and Jerry, and the two new guys we got? I’ll take it!
I don't think we'll get to 13 wins again
11 is more like it for this year, maybe 12. If the D shows up week in and week out, then we might even hit 14 wins, but I’m not banking on that.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Sep 4, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
No, me neither
I like 11 or 12 though, we have enough talent, and as long as we play smart like last year there should be no reason we can’t do great things
You're right about Marion Campbell, but ...
the defense has improved significantly since Thomas Dimitroff, Mike Smith and company came to town. This year, with the free-agent acquisitions, there should be even more improvement on the field.
Man
They drafted predominently defense three out of four years didn’t they? First round picks have been injured perhaps hindering their developement. I believe a healthy Jerry and Spoon this year and if DR can become the play maker he was in Houston coupled with the Edwards signing and the recently added depth at safety and DB should make for a much improved defense. Then you add a more potent offense makes a much better football team IMO. So I think the Falcons will have a great season but the key to playoff success will be, can the D step it up a notch when facing a hot team? But thats the question for every team in the league I think.
I was hoping to see Paul Fenaroli's name on the list.
There’s tape of him pancaking every player he blocked as a center. I was just hoping he was that good, but sometimes it’s the competition a player’s facing more than their performance.
Sad aBout Bear!
Bear is a Great Player and I so hope andvpray a team will snap him up! The Falcons have missed out on getting a loyal, hard working player! One who would stay out of trouble!
For those of you making comments about his hair, I suggest you read about why it’s long! Bear has donated it to Locks of Love since 1999 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer! Atlanta has made a mistake in not signing Bear!
I wish him well
I’d really like to see him back in Atlanta ar some point this season or in camp next year. These guys will change their tune once he finally cracks the roster, just ask Debilah (sp?)
We love the hair
And love Bear Woods as a person because of how hard he works. I simply made the case that he might not be the best option for the team compared to other guys.
I personally would have preferred ...
to see Adam Froman signed to the practice squad rather than John Parker Wilson. Wilson has had his chance to learn and develop, but he’s shown no progress.
I know the Dolphins worked Froman out. I don’t know if they’ve signed him to the practice squad or not.
What about Tony Pike?
Haven’t heard nything about him in the NFL but he looked pretty good the very few times I saw him at Cincy
Jarret Brown
Reminds of VY but is more accurate with a stronger arm. We should definitely pick him up.
JPW making the PS
I actually like that move. It means we’re keeping Matty and Redman on the roster.
- QB —> I think it’s going to be Kerry Meier in emergency time. Why not? If both Matty and Redman are hurt, why not give Meier a shot? The season will be shot to hell anyways, and it’ll be fun to see a WR throwing passes.
Becase he hasn't
taken a SINGLE snap at QB while being in ATL. How does that make him prepared for playing a single down in the NFL as a QB?
We'd sign a veteran first
I like Meier, but if we lost both our QBs, we instantly sign a veteran the next day to fill the hole.
by The DW on Sep 5, 2011 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, I read something in early August about somebody named Darrin Walls
making a few plays on special teams coverage. I saw he was a defensive back, so I looked him up on Youtube and saw his highlight reel. I watched his highlight reel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwkGpeHIBhw
Then I watched him run his 40: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXq2N4ekGRE&feature=related
Then I posted this on Aug. 15, “Who’s this Darrin Walls kid? He played well at ND, he was a play maker. He left in 2008 for personal reasons, but returned in 2009. Did his spotty record cause some draft scouts to dismiss him?”
I didn’t see anyone talking about him, so again on Aug. 19 I commented: “Darrin Walls
I’m getting good vibes on this kid, I don’t know much about him.”
Then I see a couple of people saying almost the same thing. http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2011/8/27/2387574/saturday-six-pack-starters-starting-saturday-night-edition-8-27-11 and also here: http://www.foxsportssouth.com/08/24/11/Darrin-Walls-climbing-up-the-Falcons-dep/landing_falcons.html?blockID=553224 (written on Aug. 24)
Great minds being alike, DOL had the same thoughts: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/falconstv/?skip=36&video_id=1128938766001
So, I’m feeling pretty smart tonight! They should hire me to scout college and UDFA talent.
Well, since TD did sign him
I’d say the Falcons front-office is doing just fine. But you’d probably have no issue getting a job with the Bucs. I heard they spent 15 million on a punter down there…
Yeah, good punter, but...
I’d never work for the Bucs…
2011 Wes Welker Watch List (Darrin Walls)
Position: CB
Class: 5Sr
School: Notre Dame
Conference: Independents
HT: 6-0
WT: 183
40 Time: 4.45
Biography: Three-year starter who tallied 41/3/4 as a senior and 63/1/5 as a junior.
Positives: “Big cornerback who’s displayed the ability to shut down opponents throughout his college career. Jams opponents at the line of scrimmage, aggressive throughout the route, and fights hard to defend passes. Loses nothing transitioning to run with opponents, shows a terrific burst out of his plant, and has opponents throwing away from him. Can stay on the receivers? hip out of their breaks and plays with a explosiveness.”
Negatives: Must improve the consistency of his backpedal. Seems to get lost in zone coverage.
Analysis: “Walls displayed the underlying skills to be a top cornerback prospect throughout his college career. He must fine-tune the details of his game, but he is a prospect who could see significant action in nickel packages as a rookie in the NFL.”
Projection: 5-6
WOW
I’m really liking this kid now. Seems like he had a good nose for the ball and a good tackler sounds like a good candidate for our nickel even though I think Hayden gets it I hope he can compete for the chance
by falcons101 on Sep 6, 2011 8:12 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
As a Duck fan it’s great to see DJ Davis to at least get a shot on the practice squad, never thought of him as a Roddy White though. He’s physical & a great blocker. Last year against USC when we won he got player of the week without getting a catch because of how great his blocking was in that game.
As for the NFL see you guys week 2
No Bear
And we kept JPW? If it comes down to us starting JPW we might as well start Meier cause our season’s over.
Falcons sign TE Bransen to practice squad.
That makes it 8.
by falconfan1 on Sep 5, 2011 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm convinced Robert James and John Parker Wilson...
…have photos of Mike Smith grooming a puppy or something. There’s no logical explanation for this.
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by Dave Choate on Sep 5, 2011 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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