Official Atlanta Falcons Thread

Nobody's seen him play in the pros, so I have to trust that the staff evaluated him and cut him due to a lack of skill, talent, or desire. He was a 6th rounder for a reason, no big loss, IMHO.

 

I thought he was doing pretty good before getting injured last year but that was under the old regime. Hopefully he's not starting for the Patriots someday.

 

We will be back to more zone blocking under the current staff, so I think McClure will be okay. Not spectacular, but he won't be the reason our line sucks. :)

 

I am of the belief the O line will shock experts this season. McClure has been blown up at times, but he is a saavy vet with a lot of wisdom to impart to the younger guy. I was once calling for them to cut him. But now I'm glad he's still around.

 

Agreed. My biggest concern is the youth of the left side. If they play even average, I think we could have a great season. I'm not expecting it, but I never expected a Super Bowl in 98, so I could be pleasantly surprised.

 

I'm getting a little concerned that Sam Baker and Curtis Lofton haven't been signed yet. Camp is a couple weeks away.

 

Huh...

Have you ever second guessed yourself, other than this?

:beersign:

 

Sure I have! What human being hasn't? Sheesh! :icon_cool:

 

They'll be signed. The hard one is out of the way.

 

You know our front office, they'll throw a ton of money at these guys to get them in camp. Look at how quickly they signed Ryan.

 

I hope so. They are both vital parts of the process this season.

 

Anyone headed to Flowery Branch for training camp? I wish I could fly in for at least one weekend. Not sure about it this year though.

 

I might drive up there and meet a friend of mine who lives in Gwinnett. We did that last year for one practice. Not sure if I'll be able to get away with the new baby and all.

 

Article just posted about our birds. FYI.

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Looks like we're trying to get Grady Jackson. Great news for us! http://www.ajc.com/services/content...rady_jackson.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21

 

Right on. I've been thinking they were going to do this.

 

Falcons signed Lofton. Now Baker is the only one left.

http://www.atlantafalcons.com/News/Articles/2008/07/22-31/Falcons_sign_second-round_pick_Lofton.aspx

Picking up Jackson is a pretty big deal, even though he can't play nearly as many plays as he used to. Wouldn't surprise me to see the birds running the 3-4 some w/all the LB talent they have.

 

Can you imagine having two DT's on rushing downs that are both 350 + pounds?? (Grady Jackson, Rashad Moore) Nice! Get him in here!

 

Baker was signed Friday night, looks like everybody is in for training camp. Imagine this, good news before camp. This is pretty foreign to us after last season.

 

No doubt. I was just watching some video of Coach Smith at the first practice. Good stuff. Seems we have us a real football coach back in the ATL! Great to see!

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