Falcons: Will they show White the money?
Falcons All-Pro defensive end John Abraham doesn't plan to holdout.
The smooth sailing for Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Mike Smith figures to continue.
They’ll have to get the remaining three rookie draft picks – first rounder Peria Jerry, second rounder William Moore and fourth rounder Lawrence Sidbury – signed before camp opens. That shouldn’t be a problem.
Good to know that Abraham, while open to a contract extension or enhancer, plans to be on time for camp.
Abraham’s camp should be ticked about American Idol host Ryan Seacrest getting $15 million a year for three years ($45 million), according to the Hollywood Reporter. How many sacks did Seacreast get last season? Was he even All-Dekalb County when he went to Dunwoody High? What a fine hustle he has going. Good for Seacrest.
After settling the rookies and welcoming Abraham to camp, there’s that little matter or Roddy White’s contract extension. The Falcons need to lock up their Pro Bowl wide receiver, but are under no duress to do.
Will White do back flip if he gets a deal that averages more than $10 million a year? You bet cha!
The league is set for an uncapped year in 2010 because the owners elected to “opt out” of the collective bargaining agreement. A new deal needs to be in place by February 2010 or teams will have that “uncapped” year in 2010.
If White and the Falcons don’t reach a deal, under the old rules, he was set to become an unrestricted free agent after this season. If the “uncapped” year scenario takes hold, White would become a restricted free agent for one year and could hit the open market after the 2010 season.
Of course, the Falcons can make this a moot point by working out an extension now. Recently, Green Bay did a three-year, $27-million extension with Greg Jennings. Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald signed a four-year, $40 million deal in 2008.
Looks like White, who’s set to make $2.28 million this year, is headed for a $10 million-plus a year deal.
BABS HELPS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Falcons defensive end Jonathan Babineaux helped to distribute
Jonathan Babineaux
bookbags filled with school supplies to 3,000 underserved students last Saturday at Hosea Feed The Hungry & Homeless’s (HFTH) annual Back to School Jamboree at Turner Field.
Celebrating 40 years of community service, Hosea Feed the Hungry & Homeless (HFTH) implemented the “School Readiness” Back to School Jamboree initiative to help the approximately 12% of the Atlanta Public School students who are homeless.
V-103's Elle Duncan
ELLE DUNCAN AND TURNER?: Ran across one of those rauchy gossip sites. Think it was LipstickAlley.com and there was an item suggesting that Falcons running back Michael Turner and V-103 personality Elle Duncan were an item. Check out the video link.
Could we have our very own Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo romance brewing?
Jessica Simpson is available.
I guess the lovely Ms. Simpson is available again. I was looking forward to seeing her when the Falcons play the Cowboys in October.
FROM THE LINKS: Falcons vice president of communications Reggie Roberts won the Marshall McLuhan Open. It was a complete and thorough defeat for yours truly. Roberts won by 10 strokes.
I was down six strokes at the turn and was ready to make one of those Tiger charges to victory. Could not get to the fairways in regulation to show off the new short game that I spent a month working on.
On the back nine, Roberts remained steady and went away with the victory. Any master of communications knows that “the message is in the medium.”
Reggie Roberts, Falcons VP of Communications, has won the media showdown two years in row now.
Just a couple of more weeks until the opening of Training Camp on Aug. 1.
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273 comments Add your comment
Unca' Bob
July 14th, 2009
12:20 pm
D-led,
They need to come up with something. We need him locked down.
Unca' Bob
July 14th, 2009
12:33 pm
D-Led,
I may as well comment before anyone else does on Ms. Simpson very large pair of sunglasses.
Gabron Salome
July 14th, 2009
12:51 pm
Please I beg on bended knee. Show him the money!!!
WR
July 14th, 2009
1:00 pm
Unca’Bob, large glasses, okay for the sake of argument I will agree, maybe its just me but the glasses weren’t the first thing to catch my eye, I’m still human,but gotta focus on football.
I think the birds will show Roddy the money, its also good to know that Abe will be in camp. I’m not a GM but maybe the birds should add an incentive bonus to Abe’s current contract. If he plays a certain percentage of the overall plays on defense, he gets this, if he has so many sacks, he gets that, if he somehow becomes the defensive player of the year, he gets alot of this, and if the Falcons make the superbowl, he gets alot of that.
ctfalconsfan
July 14th, 2009
1:05 pm
White deserves the money sooner rather than later. Let’s not have this as an issue/distraction going into the season..
Falcon Devil
July 14th, 2009
1:37 pm
I’m not so sure about this. While Roddy was amazing last year his poor hands did cost us the Denver game. I would rather spend 10+ mil a year on Anquan Boldin rather than White today. I think we should wait a year and see if his play is consistent enough to demand top 5 money. If he has another sick year then yeh, give him the best contract in the league! Look at Braylon Edwards… on year he was a top 3 reciever, the next he has the most drops in the league. I say wait one year if Roddy wants the biggest WR contract to date. If we want to spend $10+ mil it needs to be a sure thing. I love Roddy but his play has been a rollercoaster. If he is willing to go to less than $9 million a year then extend the contract now.
v-dub
July 14th, 2009
1:51 pm
I seen turner and elle at the varsity together. I’m sure they are an item. He paid for their dinner.
NFLPA
July 14th, 2009
2:00 pm
Art Blank either pay Roddy White & John Abraham for their worth or my players will be hold-outs. Don’t believe everything you read online – my clients have one thing to say – “Pay me or don’t play me”.
If you can give away 72-million dollars to a 5th year college qb who rode the jock of Mike Turner, you can surely pay the “real” contributing players.
Falcon Devil
July 14th, 2009
2:00 pm
Big spender…
Falcon Devil
July 14th, 2009
2:11 pm
NFLPA… YOUR players are on Madden 08 and Blank’s players are NFL atheletes. Abraham is making great money and the contract is on par with his performance. It was a highly lucrative deal when it was signed and still is. Neither player will hold out, you remind me of some colorful characters that used to be on this board… must be depressing for yall these days.
Go Falcons!!
Southside Falcon
July 14th, 2009
2:30 pm
PLEASE give Roddy the money he deserves it. Faclon Devil: he did it twice my friend in 07 and 08 time to pay up thats 2yrs in a row. Also the defense cost us the game in the nfl the last play should almost never be the determining factor in a win.
Southside Falcon
July 14th, 2009
2:33 pm
Also he did wth the horrible QB situation that year(2007) gotta give him(Roddy White)that.
Billy
July 14th, 2009
2:38 pm
rod- lay off my home boy d3. He’s a busy man with deadlines to meet. You wouldn’t survive 3 weeks at the paper.
Goldenglove002
July 14th, 2009
2:44 pm
If Fitzgerald signed for 4/40 and jennings signed for 3/27, the 4/37 sounds pretty reasonable for White. I’d say his value is somewhere between the 2 of them. I don’t think he should be making more than 10 MIL a year yet, I really don’t know if he is truely the elite WR some people see him as. He’s good, but he sure isn’t Larry Fitzgerald yet.
Zoomie
July 14th, 2009
2:54 pm
We need to try to get a deal done with White. I don’t think he’s shown worth of $10 million a year, but he’s proven worth greater than $2.28 million. That leaves a lot of room to work a deal that makes everybody happy.
Oh, and Unca Bob, those sunglasses aren’t real.
TBizzle
July 14th, 2009
3:05 pm
Falcon Devil,
Roddy did not cost anybody the game. The defense let the Broncos march down the field in seconds late in the 4th to take the lead, which then gave the Falcons one last possession to try to retake the lead/win the game.
That said, how many games did the Falcons win because of Roddy? One bad play does not mean he’s not worth a lucrative contract extension. If Jenkins got his, why shouldn’t Roddy?
Rollercoaster play? Yeah, if you call having over 2,500 yards in the past two seasons a rollercoaster.
MountainDawg
July 14th, 2009
3:09 pm
White was “made” into a Pro-Bowler thanks to the accurate arm of Matty Ice. Without a stud QB like Ryan, White is a journeyman WR (at best).
Spud Webb
July 14th, 2009
3:18 pm
Not sure why John A would even consider holding out. One great season isn’t a reason to renegotiate. He’s getting paid plenty in my mind. And he’s got a lot of miles on him & a lot of injuries, I’d be very, very careful investing too much more into abe.
I love hot rod, but you think he’s going to get more than fitz?? NO WAY. I bet something like a 4 yr & between 32 & 35 million. He should be happy with that and that won’t stiffle the team cap wise for years to come.
Great offseason falcons, keep up the good work.
KD
July 14th, 2009
3:29 pm
ROMO IS A ——. IF I WERE WITH JESSICA AND WE JUST HAPPENED TO GET MARRIED, YOU COULD CALL ME MR.JESSICA SIMPSON !!!!
Reid Adair
July 14th, 2009
3:32 pm
Pulling a one-year joke like that on Roddy White would be a mistake. Make a long-term commitment to him now. Stop wasting time.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
July 14th, 2009
3:41 pm
ROD: You are the editor!!! Thanks. Had to get some other things done and get back to the blog.
UNCA’ Bob: Those are some big sunglasses!
V-DUB: Thanks for the intel.
Intramural Team is Aggressive
July 14th, 2009
3:41 pm
Falcon Devil, I respect your opinion, but one play in one game last year does not negate a full year of performance. White has put together back-to-back 1200+ yard seasons. His drops have decreased drastically when compared to the number of targets he gets. (He had 148 targets according to National Football Post, he caught 60% of those passes, and only 8 of those were drops). He was 4th in the NFL in receiving yards last year, 9th in catches, and 5th in YPG. Plus he was sixth in the NFL in catches for 1st downs (by the way, Tony Gonzalez was second in that category, and we now are the only team in the NFL with two of the top 10 in this category).
Point is he’s well worth the investment in the long-term. Boldin and Fitz get a lot of pub, but Roddy’s numbers are comparable. Also White has more receiving yards than Boldin over the past two seasons.
doo mauh mauh maunz
July 14th, 2009
3:46 pm
NFLPA……….you need to go back and watch 2008 highlites. Turner rode on Matt’s jock several times also. That’s why it’s a team now and not a one trick pony show anymore……….stupid!
Matty Ice
July 14th, 2009
3:47 pm
I got 72-million before I ever played a down – why is that?
Intramural Team is Aggressive
July 14th, 2009
3:49 pm
And MountainDawg, I suppose that’s why he went for over 1200 yards with Harrington/Leftwich/Redman at the helm. Matty Ice didn’t make White, he makes him that much more dangerous.
NFLPA
July 14th, 2009
3:49 pm
It must be real hard to hand the ball off 339 times.
Intramural Team is Aggressive
July 14th, 2009
3:50 pm
Matty Ice, the owners will be asking the players union that very thing come next year.
NFLPA
July 14th, 2009
3:51 pm
Who made the pro bowl – Turner or Matty Ice? End of conversation!
Intramural Team is Aggressive
July 14th, 2009
3:58 pm
Question: Name the only starting Falcons QB to have at least an 85 QB Rating in this decade.
HINT: His name doesn’t rhyme with Pike Slick.
ChippersLoveChild
July 14th, 2009
4:00 pm
I like White and think he is definitely deserving of an extension, but I’d put his salary just below Fitzgerald and Jennings. I think a deal more along the lines of 3 or 4 yr extension and 8 mil a season would be good. White isn’t better than Jennings or Fitzgerald.
Intramural Team is Aggressive
July 14th, 2009
4:02 pm
Even better question, name the only Falcons QB to throw for more than 3000 yards this decade.
Rico
July 14th, 2009
4:09 pm
“Inatramural Team Is Aggressive”
Here’s another question for you. Name a Falcons team that was put together this decade with coaches who actually know what they’re doing after (you know who) broke his leg in 2003?
Unca' Bob
July 14th, 2009
4:12 pm
Intramural Team is Aggressive
July 14th, 2009
4:02 pm
Even better question, name the only Falcons QB to throw for more than 3000 yards this decade.
Where’s my hint?
D3
July 14th, 2009
4:12 pm
Good Tuesday Afternoon Fellas and Gals in the ‘Cage! Hope all is going well as we creep ever so closely to Training Camp time. Starting to feel it in the air, even though its still hot as Hades, but July will soon be August and that’s the month of pure excitement and anticipation. I’ve learned to roll through and enjoy August instead of hating it, especially with this Training Camp coming up. Love a new post……
DOL – nice post as usual; what are the Falcons waiting on with Roddy? I don’t quite get why they stringing this one out. The market has set around him, so its time. They certainly are taking their time with P.Jerry, W.Moore, & L.Sidbury as well. Still don’t get why Sidbury has dragged on this long as a 4th round pick. C’mon man, what happened on the links? Close or a beatdown?
Abe – great news on Abraham. Good of his agent to come out and quash the rumors once and for all. It does nothing but feed into the contingent among fans that he may not be the most committed, but good to hear he won’t be a holdout. After all, he has a contract and he’s due to get paid $8 million in 2 years. He does play football for a living after all, a position any number of 100 million people would die to do.
Seacrest Banking – $15 million a year? Wow. He gained some respect after he appeared in Judd Apatow’s movie “Knocked Up” and was letting the curse words fly all around the studio.
Pay the Man His Money – the market has settled and its time to lock-up Roddy White as a cornerstone of our franchise that he is. Pro-Bowl receiver that has developed a magnificent relationship with Matty Ice. He probably deserves somewhere in between Fitzgerald and Jennings.
Great Work for Babs – excellent to see one of our players continuing their committment to helping people in the community, especially kids.
Jessica Romo – D@–, now I can’t use my favorite line when trashing pretty boy Romo, who loves to wear his hat backwards and takes vacations the week before a HUGE playoff game at home, which they lost. What a chump! May be an idiot, but she sure is one hot tamale.
More to come……….
Falcon Devil
July 14th, 2009
4:13 pm
I agree with Chipper. Don’t get me wrong, Roddy White is a great number 1 reciever. I think he should be paid accordingly. However I don’t believe he is worth more than Larry Fitz and honestly I think Boldin is more talented. Boldin has less yards than Roddy because he is on the same team as the best WR in the game. If pay is based on performance then Roddy should be getting paid the 6th most of all WR’s because thats where his stats fall on average. Not $10+ million a year. If Roddy is willing to meet in the middle at $7.5-$9 million then thats fair. If he wants more then we should ride him out this year and see if he still deserves number 1 money. I do realize his last two seasons have been great but not the best in the NFL.
Intramural Team is Aggressive
July 14th, 2009
4:23 pm
As far as Jennings goes, the last time Jennings outperformed White in receiving yardage was 2006-07. Over the past two seasons, White has definitely outperformed Jennings. Regardless, I will agree that he’s not on Fitz’s level. I will even recognize that Boldin takes a dive in yardage because of the targets Fitz gets. But in terms of a “go-to” guy, Roddy is up right up there as one of the best in the league. He may not deserve Fitz’s level of money, but he certainly deserves AT LEAST on the level of Jennings, and probably more.
Intramural Team is Aggressive
July 14th, 2009
4:26 pm
And Unca: Your hint is that he didn’t take us to a Super Bowl and he didn’t play in the Penitentiary Bowl
Falcon Devil
July 14th, 2009
4:30 pm
We should be trying to lockup Norwood too, but I’m afraid he will be starting for Seattle or the Browns when he contract is out.
Falcon Devil
July 14th, 2009
4:30 pm
his*
Intramural Team is Aggressive
July 14th, 2009
4:31 pm
And Rico: Awesome point if you mean that our coaching has been terrible, but terrible point if you mean that Vick was a halfway decent passer.
Falcon Devil
July 14th, 2009
4:34 pm
Help meeeee help you!!!
D3
July 14th, 2009
4:37 pm
Looks like there’s some good ol’ Hate-Fishing in the Bird-Cage. Keep your eyes on the ball and lets talk some good, intelligent football. No need to even validate those opinions.
Unca’ Bob – Which pair of “sunglasses”? Couldn’t resist.
Gabron Salome – Agreed. Seriously, its time to pay up. They need to quit waiting for waiting sake, which is what it looks like they’re doing right now. Pay the man his dough!
WR – good idea on giving Abe incentives to add to his salary. If repeats another year like last he can only help himself. It would be a win-win that wouldn’t hurt the Falcons too much financially.
ctfalconsfan – you got it. If Camp starts with no new contract, thats all the national media will be talking about. Get it done already.
Falcon Devil – where you been bro’? Long time. Good to have you back; have you returned for good? Good point on Edwards, but I think Roddy will only get better with a solidified and successful QB at the helm. And Roddy has certainly gone through bad times and overcome it, which Edwards didn’t have until last year. Anquan Boldin is getting on up there in age and a little bit more injury prone than White. I think the last two years, he’s finally turned the corner as a Pro.
Southside Falcon – Nice argument on Roddy in Denver game. That was a catchable ball and should have been caught, but that was a 3rd and 16 desperate pass attempt. If anyone needs calling out in that game, squarely on the Defense. Chris Houston getting torched for a 47 yards pass play by Brandon Marshall on 3rd & 17 (I think) with less than 4 minutes sure as the H didn’t help.
Billy – thanks, I guess. But DOL is the beat writer and I (D3) am just a fan who likes posting in here. But I appreciate it. Definitely not the place for serious grammar work.
Goldenglove – nice point on Roddy being between Fitzgerald and Jennings. Jennings may have been overpaid a touch, but he is a year or two younger than Roddy. And no, Roddy’s not Fitzgerald yet.
Zoomie – In actual market terms, Roddy may not actually be worth $9 or $10 million, but it looks like that’s what his agent can reasonably ask for since Jennings signed his extension. That really hurt the Falcons position. They could have easily argued that he’s no Fitzgerald, but not that he’s not better than Jennings.
Spud Webb – very true. I looks like they don’t really plan to invest too much more money in Abe since they have Chauncey Davis signed close to starter’s money, Biermann with 2 sacks in limited time last year, and Sidbury as an eventual replacement for Abe or J.Anderson if he doesn’t produce.
Intramural Team is Aggressive
July 14th, 2009
4:44 pm
I definitely agree with you on trying to lock up Norwood, but realistically that’s not going to happen. He has yet to prove he’s an every down back, but he sure won’t mind trying with a new team once he’s no longer under contract.
Falcon Devil
July 14th, 2009
4:46 pm
D3 – What up dude? Yeh man I like to poke my head in now and then when there is an actual football related topic. Starting to get ancy for August!
NFLPA
July 14th, 2009
4:48 pm
Inatramural Team Is Aggressive” – question for you:
Who is the only Falcon qb this decade to be 1 & done in the playoffs?
Hint: He played 5 years of college ball.
NFLPA
July 14th, 2009
4:51 pm
Inatramural Team Is Aggressive”……here is another:
Name the only Falcon qb this decade that had a pro bowl rb & pro bowl wr, but still didn’t win a playoff game?
Hint: He is constantly referred as a word sounding like rust.
NFLPA
July 14th, 2009
4:54 pm
Inatramural Team Is Aggressive” —– try this one:
Who is the only Falcon qb this decade that started 16 games but didn’t get elected to the pro bowl?
Hint: He had a qb rating of 29 against Tampa in 2008.
Rachel Ray
July 14th, 2009
4:58 pm
I am so drunk right now.
D3
July 14th, 2009
4:59 pm
Intramural – great to have your excellent insights here in the ‘Cage. Hate to agree with you on Norwood. He will likely look to get paid some serious mullah, and a ton of teams will be ready to shower him with money. It certainly worked out for us here in Atlanta. Tons of teams will be frothing at the mouth to add Norwood’s speed. The only way he stays will be if HE wants to. Otherwise, long gone. Time to get TBrown or Snelling ready for that role. By the way, don’t even acknowledge that divisive, vitriolic BS that your trying to get baited into.
NFLPA
July 14th, 2009
5:02 pm
I hate my life. I wish I had a franchise QB to root for… you Falcons are lucky.
Rachel Ray
July 14th, 2009
5:03 pm
NFLPA marry me.
NFLPA
July 14th, 2009
5:03 pm
D3, Snelling and TBrown are not NFL number 2’s from what I’ve seen. Watch for the Birds to get a backup RB in the 3rd or 4th round next year. Quality RB’s are always deep in the draft.
Intramural Team is Aggressive
July 14th, 2009
5:05 pm
NFLPA, trust me, loved Vick as much as the next guy. I’ll never forget the moments he provided us. Probably would still be cheering for him if he was still playing. But he made his choices, and as a result we have a new QB, and my only point is, he’s pretty darn good.
Sorry to contribute to the hate, moving on.
I obviously can’t wait to see the offense play, but the defense intrigues me most. TD attacked glaring holes by trying to fill them with talent, I’m guessing in the hopes that the cream will rise to the top. I actually think that we’ll get a good result out of this at CB, because there’s a lot of competition across from Houston there.
Even more so I’m antsy to talk anything about the Falcons, as you can see by my overly-enthusiastic posts.
D3
July 14th, 2009
5:09 pm
As of right now, you are certainly correct. I’m not sure Snelling will ever be (even though he has a ton of supporters in these circles), but I think TBrown has the “potential”, but if he can never stay healthy the point will be a moot one.
Dean 21
July 14th, 2009
5:12 pm
Hello Cagers!
D3, what’s going on man? I just returned from my long vacation in Florida, now it’s time to get settled in and get ready for some football! I’m sure you have kept things interesting as usual in the cage.
Sarah B, it’s time to start the process for training camp day for the cagers. I’ll hit you up later.
I agree with locking Roddy up ASAP! This guy is surely only going to get better and he’s our “GO TO” receiver down field and with the help he will be receiving this year, he should have another pro-bowl year!
doo mauh mauh maunz
July 14th, 2009
5:17 pm
Question: Who is the only QB in Falcons history to take it up the rear while in prison?
Hint: His last two seasons with the Falcons ended with a 13-17 record.
jason
July 14th, 2009
5:17 pm
D3, what’s up my man? Waiting on that Flay recipe. I need something for the grill this weekend. you can alomost smell it in the air. DOL has started posting more and more. What’s up? D.O.L?
Quick point on Abe. If this is not his last year in his current contract, I wait. Why? He is coming off a career year, and probably first injury free. ATL needs to wait until going into his final year so they will have a better idea of what they will get from Abe in the futyre years. Also, ATL will know what they have in Sid and Bierrman. I don’t blame Abe for looking for that last big pay day, but I don’t blame TD and Co. for waiting either.
As for White, TD will pay White. It is a matter of time. As someone said earlier, it will split the difference between Jennings and Fitzgerald. ATL can’t get cauyght up paying these guys all this money at expense to providing depth and competition to the team as a whole.
By the way, gorgeous sunglasses. Be back on a little later, still at work. Later.
jason
July 14th, 2009
5:22 pm
D3, on Snelling, he is nothing more than a rushing FB. I like Snelling, but he is what he is. As much as I like Brown, I don’t see him as a #2 RB. He is small and fragile. I know he is tough as nails, and that he is a DAWG. I hate saying this, but he will not be able to hold up to the constant punishment. A#3 and special teams ace is his ticket. I see ATL looking towards the mid to late rounds in finding a good quality RB.
jason
July 14th, 2009
5:24 pm
Dean 21, Falcon Devil, What’s up? Haven’t seen you two in a minute. Football time is almost near.
D3
July 14th, 2009
5:28 pm
Best Burger Recipe I’ve ever had from the Messiah of Grilling Bobby Flay:
Dallas Burger
Directions
Bobby’s Perfect Patty
Shape 6 ounces of 80 percent lean ground beef chuck into a uniform patty, no more than 3/4 inch thick (don’t overwork the meat). Make a depression in the center with your thumb so the burger won’t bulge; the indent will rise as the patty cooks. Preheat a grill or cast-iron grill pan to high. Brush the burger with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown and slightly charred, turning once (7 minutes for medium-rare). Avoid pressing with a spatula! Add cheese for the last minute of cooking.
Spice Rub
Bobby coats the patty with a rub before grilling: Mix 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder, 2 teaspoons Spanish paprika, 1 teaspoon each dried oregano, ground coriander, dry mustard, ground cumin and kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon ground chile de arbol. (He also sells rubs at bobbyflay.com.)
Coleslaw
For the chef’s easy slaw, whisk 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 grated white onion, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons celery seeds, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper. Mix with 1 small shredded head cabbage and 1 shredded carrot. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Sliced Dill Pickles
Favorite BBQ Sauce
Bun > Burger > Cheese > BBQ Sauce > Coleslaw > Pickles > Bun
One of the Best Burgers I’ve ever cooked or eaten………..period.
Bubba
July 14th, 2009
5:36 pm
If Abraham wants to make more money than Seacrest, tell him to get out of football and go into the entertainment business.
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
5:41 pm
What’s up Posse? I see that all is still well here in the Falcon Nation. Good to see the brothers…D3, Jason, Unca Bob, WR, DO-Led, etc.
The time draws near and I’m ready to rock. First, Perry, Moore, and Sidbury, please have your people call our people and let’s get these deals done. Next, Roddy’s deal will get done for sure. The team does not want to risk a setback to the development of Matt Ryan. And with the chemistry that evolved last year between the two, they seem to be on track to be a duo to deal with for some time to come. Good to be back in the fold. ONE NATION!!…FALCON NATION.
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
5:44 pm
Jason, do not underestimate Snelling. He has the potential to develop into a major player in the right scheme. He will be scooped up in a very quick manner if he is let go. Dallas wanted him last year if I do recall..
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
5:55 pm
Snelling brings the versatility to play both the FB and RB positions. He has good hands to match a decent skill set. He just needs to find a way to break through and get more time in the scheme.
Falcon Devil
July 14th, 2009
6:01 pm
DOL, you have Babs listed at DE in your piece. DT is what you meant I believe.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
July 14th, 2009
6:03 pm
D3: Thanks for the shout out. It’s good that no one is taking the bait!!!
Hey Mr. Blank just got him some help. He added four minority owners.
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-add-four-minority-90826.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab
UGABAN1111
July 14th, 2009
6:09 pm
I HATE WHEN PEOPLE SAY, OH HE WOULDNT BE GOOD IF HE DIDNT HAVE A GOOD QB. GOTH THIS IS THE NFL, IF UR A STARTER U HAVE TO BE SOMEWHAT GOOD! NAME ANYBODY IN THE WORLD WHO CAN BE GOOD WITHOUT A GOOD QB. IDIOT!
Falcons Ticket Operator
July 14th, 2009
6:10 pm
Dang….Blank got him some help…wow
oh well….we’re still standing by down here. 2 tickets/2 jerseys $199
falcon21
July 14th, 2009
6:12 pm
D3, I will be in Panama City all of next week and will not have access to a computer. If anyone wants to join in on FF feel free to give them my spot. Thanks man!!!
WR
July 14th, 2009
6:53 pm
The cage is about to start rocking again, my old faithful ACC buddy is back, Seminole glad to have you back in the cage, if I wasn’t a Jacket, I’d be a Seminole,well if I wasn’t for the state of Georgia I would be a seminole, Dean21 is back, Falcon Devil is back in the cage, I know Nookah got to be getting near a return, the bird cage is cranking up again, finally, D3, can you feel it, it seems just hearing that seminole is back in the cage increases the adrenaline, I figure that Nookah should be back soon and hopefully reno911 will join back in soon, time to start really cranking out the knowledge, Bird Cage 2009 is officially open, welcome back crew.
Seminole, Alright I got a bit carried away but how are you and your soldier, I know its been busy for you and your family but glad to have you back, hope everyone is going well and I can’t wait til the Seminole, Yellow Jacket, battle, its always a good game for some reason.
FalconDevil, I see you came back with the fire,madden players, good come back and welcome back, I was wondering if you and Seminole passed Nookah alone the way.
falcon21
July 14th, 2009
6:56 pm
Hello Seminole Warrior, glad to see you are back!!!
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
7:08 pm
Thanks for the love WR and F21. It’s great to be back in the fold. The little Warrior is doing well; he is safe. Their mission remains a constant challenge so pray for them all as they do what they must. Mama Warrior is transitioning well but still, it’s her baby. I’m getting back up to speed; Falcons, Seminoles, a weak hurricane season thus far, etc. But rest assured…the Warrior will be back in FULL effect in a very short order. Again, thanks for the love and keep ALL of our young warriors constantly in your prayers. ONE NATION….FALCON NATION.
row3
July 14th, 2009
7:08 pm
I saw an interview on the local news last night with K Brooking. He said..I’m on the most talented team I’ve ever been on. Talent without chemistry won’t win Championships. I’ve always been a huge Brooking fan, but I can’t wait till the show-down in Big D. We should be converting alot of 3rd and 16’s
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
7:14 pm
DO-Led, I know the thread is about RW and his contract which I think will be resolved in short order. But I have a question for you and the inside scoop? Yahoo! sports has Chauncey Davis listed as a reserve and still projects Jamaal Anderson as a starter at left defensive end? Say it ain’t so? I like Jamaal but I think the time has come to give Davis a shot at the position. Thoughts posse?
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
7:17 pm
Row3, that same team had a “boatload” of talent last season and we all know how that ended. KB is on the decline; he is at best a role player and will have a minimal impact. We thank him for his service and his play during his time in ATL. But we are moving on…the future and our own parade down Peachtree in a few years.
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
7:24 pm
D3 is on key. Abe is a solid player but he has a history of injuries that will certainly scare away the big bucks. Davis and Biermann are the future (Anderson controls his fate). Also, I think that Robert James is going to emerge at the WLB position over the course of the next two seasons. The guy is healthy now and he can play!!
falcon21
July 14th, 2009
7:25 pm
SW, agreed but give it 3 or 4 games and if no progress, then time for a change.
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
7:27 pm
I would offer RW a deal in the neighborhood of 5 yrs at 35/40 million. Can’t get over-aggresive with the cash; lots of potential work to be done next season, especially on the offensive line as Blalock, Clabo, and Dahl are up as RFAs/UFAs. We can not afforded to have cracks in the foundation.
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
7:28 pm
F21, I can go for that. Simply put, if the Sugar Bear can’t bring Jamaal along, I don’t know who can.
row3
July 14th, 2009
7:30 pm
Seminole Warrior, I think Jamaal was most effective last year as an under-tackle. I would like to see him in a rotation with Jerry and Lewis as a down position tackle, and have Chauncey Davis as the starting left end.
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
7:33 pm
Row3, you and I are on the same wavelength there about Anderson. We will definately need the depth as Jerry, while tough-minded, does have a slight injury bug as well.
Unca' Bob
July 14th, 2009
7:43 pm
Seminole Warrior,
Long time, no see!! Welcome. I’m glad to hear Young Warrior is doing well. And yes, it can get very tough on the home scene. Hang in there.
R White is 27 years old. My thought would be to bump up the money on his last year’s contract, extend for three more and see what he looks like at 31, and go from there.
Unca' Bob
July 14th, 2009
7:47 pm
row3,NW,
Look for anderson to break out this year. He is only 23 and starting to come into himself.
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
7:54 pm
Unca Bob, if he does break out, that would be great. As I said, if the Bear can’t bring him around, I don’t know who can. Get the RW deal done but do not over do it. That offensive line is priority one so we have to plan accordingly. The last thing we want is for Turner and Ryan to be playing behind a “blue-light special” offensive line.
Dean 21
July 14th, 2009
8:04 pm
What’s going Jason, you’ve been missing in action also….Had to get that vacation out of the way before the season kicks off. I’m back now and it’s getting closer to mini-camp time!
Unca' Bob
July 14th, 2009
8:08 pm
Seminole Warrior,
I agree that the O-Line needs to be finalized. Before I speak out of school, let me do some research on their signing’s. I think they have all signed earlier. I’ll be back.
D3
July 14th, 2009
8:18 pm
Best Burger Recipe I’ve ever had from the Messiah of Grilling Bobby Flay:
Dallas Burger, Bobby Flay; http://www.foodnetwork.com
Directions
Bobby’s Perfect Patty
Shape 6 ounces of 80 percent lean ground beef chuck into a uniform patty, no more than 3/4 inch thick (don’t overwork the meat). Make a depression in the center with your thumb so the burger won’t bulge; the indent will rise as the patty cooks. Preheat a grill or cast-iron grill pan to high. Brush the burger with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown and slightly charred, turning once (7 minutes for medium-rare). Avoid pressing with a spatula! Add cheese for the last minute of cooking.
Spice Rub
Bobby coats the patty with a rub before grilling: Mix 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder, 2 teaspoons Spanish paprika, 1 teaspoon each dried oregano, ground coriander, dry mustard, ground cumin and kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon ground chile de arbol. (He also sells rubs at bobbyflay.com.)
Coleslaw
For the chef’s easy slaw, whisk 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 grated white onion, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons celery seeds, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper. Mix with 1 small shredded head cabbage and 1 shredded carrot. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Sliced Dill Pickles
Favorite BBQ Sauce
Bun > Burger > Cheese > BBQ Sauce > Coleslaw > Pickles > Bun
One of the Best Burgers I’ve ever cooked or eaten………..period.
Art Blank
July 14th, 2009
8:21 pm
Hi Falcon Fans, due to the sudden season ticket crisis from 2007 & 2008 seasons, I have no choice but to merge with 4 minor partners in order to keep the franchise afloat.
The revenue received from 2002 – 2006 seasons have severely saturated in majority part due to lack of dome sell outs. The attempt to create a new culture and the failed P.R. strategy to create a “new face” of the franchise.
The previous face of the franchise set the bar higher than I estimated, resulting in poor marketing and therefore decreased revenue. Apparently the selling of Matt Ryan didn’t sell too well with the Atlanta community.
Furthermore, 2010 may result in major roster.
Unca' Bob
July 14th, 2009
8:23 pm
Seminole Warrior,
They resigned Clabo 6-3-09. I didn’t find anythig confirming Blalock or Dahl.
D3
July 14th, 2009
8:35 pm
WOW…….The Bird-Cage is finally coming back to full strength and I’m d@– JACKED about it! As WR said, Bird-Cage 2009 looks to be tons of fun as we roll into Training Camp and then into the season. Absolutely awesome.
Seminole – my friend, its so good to have you back! I about jumped out of my seat when I saw your name in the ‘Cage. Great to have you back and glad to hear your family is doing so good. YES!
Dean21 – welcome back my man! How was the vaca’ down in FLA land? I think we’ve settled on the first morning session of August 1st. Lookin’ forward to meeting up with you guys and gals. Interested in grabbing some lunch after that? There’s a Taco Mac right down the road in Suwanee if you all are interested. Glad to have you back.
jason – tried to drop the Flay recipe, but the Monster ate it. Will get it back up at some point. Good point on Snelling and TBrown for that matter. Snelling is our future FB, and TBrown has got to prove something this year in terms of contributing out of the backfield, rather than just on special teams.
Seminole(2) – I definitely will be shocked if we don’t carry TBrown AND Snelling this year. I think the only reason we didn’t carry 5 RBs last year was because TBrown got hurt. Another roster somewhere will have to be sacrificed, say a 6th WR or 5th safety. We also carried 3 Centers (McClure, Stepanovich, Wilkerson). Can’t wait until the competition.
falcon21 – All good. We will just get everything set up over the next week or so and we’ll have to figure out when we want to do the draft.
WR – If Nookah and Reno911 come back soon, than I’ll be one happy dude.
row3 – Great, great line! I’m sure deep down somewhere KB wants nothing more than to show the Falcons organization that they made a mistake. Personally, as long as they Jessica Romo at QB, Softie Wade Phillips at HC, and Ego-Maniac Jerry Jones as GM, don’t see that happening. Could be dead wrong; but let’s remember that they haven’t won a playoff game since 1996. Did you see their draft for chrissake?
Unca’ Bob – I think we’re all good on the OL. Clabo was the last one who was a Restricted Free Agent and we signed him to a tender. With MV’s salary coming off the books next year, and likely losing Norwood (hate to admit it, but I just don’t see it in the cards), we should be looking awesome as far as the Salary Cap goes. Locking up Clabo to a long-term deal should be next on the list.
More later……..
JJ
July 14th, 2009
8:43 pm
D3: my man, are you flip-flopping on me…nuthin but respect my man!
Snelling is our future FB, and TBrown has got to prove something this year in terms of contributing out of the backfield, rather than just on special teams.
lol, it’s all good man, how’s lance? british open 2 days away!
JJ
July 14th, 2009
8:45 pm
“thou shall not run” — Mr. Stirg
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
8:54 pm
What’s up D3!! As I said earlier, it is good to be back with the fold and thanks to all for the support and prayers for the TeePee. As far as the RW situation, I still say we should definately resign him but be careful not to over-commit. The OL has to be dealt with also; this year, Clabo and Dahl signed RFA tenders. Next season, 2010, they will be UFAs as will be Newberry and Wilkerson. Justin Blalock will be a RFA as well. There is NO WAY we can let that line fall apart so I think we need to address at least THREE of the positions this season as well. I would not want to go into next season with a weakness on the OL; MR and MT would not like it either I am sure. I agree with D3; Norwood is gone next season. We will also have at least TWO comp picks in the draft due to the deals signed by Grady Jackson, Michael Boley, Keith Brooking, and Dominque Foxworth. So as you can see, the OL is a MAJOR issue going forward. I would say it is easily more important than even perhaps re-signing RW (though I want to keep him for sure.).
Seminole Warrior
July 14th, 2009
9:03 pm
Snelling is a RFA next season so the Falcons will seek compensation for him. Norwood is an UFA next season and I’m not sure if they will be as aggressive in pursuit of him. Next off-season will be very busy.
D3
July 14th, 2009
9:41 pm
JJ – British Open awaits, nice. Not pulling a flip-flop, just saying that Snelling may be being groomed to take over at Fullback for Mughelli and dump that high contract, not at tailback. I truly think that TBrown CAN be a #2 complement back, but he’s got to stay healthy; which he’s had a really hard time doing throughout his entire career.
Seminole – We should have plenty of money to resign Clabo & Dahl. New England always kept their productive lineman and I see TD doing that as well, particularly since they’re so young. Newberry is 33 and maybe a short term solution, giving us another draft to get a young OG to develop. We’ll see. It certainly will be a busy, busy off-season.
D3
July 14th, 2009
9:49 pm
A little off topic, but I just want to say what a great blog this is compared to the college ones I’ve been on, both here at the AJC and elsewhere. It is so d@– ridiculous. All it ever does is devolve into infantile, name-calling vitriol between UGA and GA Tech. I can’t even read it because its so freakin’ ridiculous. Out of pure boredom, I go back and check it but its insane.
charlotte bob
July 14th, 2009
10:03 pm
What a fine hustle he has going.
Great line DLed – don’t hate – appreciate!
Pay Roddy, but there is no need to rush if folks comunicate. The uncapped year introduces a lot of uncertainty for both sides. There is a case to be made for patience especially for the players. There is no telling what the next deal will look like, but if there is a rookie salary cap Roddy would take less now than he could possibly get after that deal is struck since vets will get more of the cap than they do today.
Go Falcons!!
Ride it
July 14th, 2009
10:14 pm
Elle is hawwwwt.. Mike is rich.. surprise?
Sarah B
July 14th, 2009
10:25 pm
Well Hi everybody. Just checking in. Good Fal-talk tonigh. They just ran a commercial for a Mat Ryan to be on 11Alive at 6 tomorrow morning I think I’ll record it. Been at the DR. all day, fell in the old school porcelian tub/shower and cracked my head really hard. All tests came back clear.
They need to sign Roddy now! Maybe the new minority owners will make it happen. No he’s no Larry Fitz, but who is???
D3
July 14th, 2009
10:35 pm
Sarah B. – hey, did you wanna be the GM of our fantasy league? If not, I’ll do it, but I wanted to offer it up if you wanted to do it. Sorry to hear about your accident, glad to hear everything’s OK.