UPDATE — Falcons sign 15 college free agents
Tarleton State's Garrett Lindholm kicked a 64-yard field goal in college.
UPDATE
FLOWERY BRANCH – Tarleton State kicker Garrett Lindholm, who booted a 64-yarder in college, was signed by the Falcons as an undrafted rookie free agent. In all, the team announced 15 signings.
Lindholm, who is 5-foot-7, 185 pounds, 64-yarder was the third longest in NCAA history. Here’s some youtube.com video on Lindholm.
Here’s a look at the rest of the players the Falcons signed:
Leroy Banks, TE, Southern Miss, 6-foot-3, 243-pounds: Started his career at Coahoma Junior College. He is from Memphis Whitehaven High.
Tim Buckley, QB, Alcorn State, 6-1, 185: Led the Braves vaunted attack last season.
Rafael Bush, S, S. C. State, 5-11, 195: He was highly productive for the Bulldogs, making 222 career tackles and scored three touchdowns as a senior. Was a former walk-on. Played both safety and cornerback in college. He made the S.C. State all decade team and is set to graduate with a degree in Sports Communications. He is from Williston, S.C.
Dominique Daniels, CB, Nicholls State, 6-2, 190: Had 66 career tackles, two interceptions and one fumble recovery.
Gabe Derricks, S, San Diego, 6-3, 202: Started for four years at cornerback in college.
Justin Drescher, LS, Colorado, 6-1, 230: A four-year snapper for the Buffaloes.
Brandyn Harvey, WR, Villanova, 6-4, 205: Had 131 career receptions for 1,835 yards and 11 touchdowns. Last season, he had 53 catches for 694 yards and five touchdowns.
Weston Johnson, LB, Wyoming, 6-3, 233: Played outside linebacker and was the team captain last season.
Dimitri Nance, RB, Arizona State, 5-9, 224: Parents were born in Liberia. Ran for more than 3,000 yards during one season in high school, but Big 12 schools turned their noses up at him. He had 341 carries for 3,173 yards and 41 touchdowns as a senior while playing in Texas 5Aclassification.
Michael Palmer, TE, Clemson, 6-5, 260: Started all 13 games last season, catching 43 passes for 507 yards and four touchdowns. Played at Parkview High.
Colin Peek, TE, Alabama: He was projected as a fifth or sixth round pick by Pro Football Weekly. Two foot injuries in college probably caused him to drop out of the draft.
Ryan Wolfe, WR, UNLV, 6-1, 205: Visited the Falcons during the pre-draft process. A highly productive receiver, who caught more passes than any receiver in the nation over the past four years with 283 career receptions.
Bear Woods, LB, Troy, 6-0, 245: He had to set out two games last season as part of his appeal to restore his redshirt status with the NCAA. Was the Troy’s leading tackler as a junior with 108.
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RGO67
April 25th, 2010
1:25 pm
First
Ernest
April 25th, 2010
1:25 pm
Gabe Derricks is intriguing because of his height. Hope he has some game and create good competition in the defensive backfield.
Falconsin2010
April 25th, 2010
1:26 pm
Michael Palmer is a good football player. I like that move a lot.
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Ernest
April 25th, 2010
1:28 pm
Even with Free Agents, there is still a shut out of Big Ten players. This is worth following up on as the year progresses….
Calvin G. Sims, Sr.
April 25th, 2010
1:31 pm
We need to replace Norwood with someone who is more durable. I hope we trade him for someone to rush the QB.
Hey! We got SPOON>
Go Falcons!!!
RGO67
April 25th, 2010
1:35 pm
Ryan Wolfe put up some impressive numbers at UNLV also Colin Peek is a nice pickup too.
Me
April 25th, 2010
1:44 pm
What about tiffin, has he been signed yet?
Jack
April 25th, 2010
1:45 pm
“Gabe Derricks, S, San Diego, 6-3, 202: Started for four years at cornerback in college.”
If he started at CB for four years, why is he listed as a safety? Do the Falcons plan a position switch?
Resign or Resign?
April 25th, 2010
1:46 pm
So what did Nance do at ASU? Why cite HS stats?
Mr Me
April 25th, 2010
1:47 pm
Im guessing the Falcons have found something they really don’t like about Brandon Lang, is he not even on their free agent wish list? Peek would be a huge get and I think Michael Moore would be a good possesion receiver to look at with much better hands and speed than Mike Jenkins. Moore had a really good pro day and you can’t really knock the guy because he had Joe “No Accuracy” Cox and Matt “Air it Out” Stafford throwing to him. lol
ATLFANSTUCKINTEXAS
April 25th, 2010
1:48 pm
Looks like TD & Company thinks our Defensive line is solid…I’m assuming with everyone coming back healthy and another year under there belt that they believe this unit is ready to soar… I Believe It Also and I’m not drinking the Kool-Aid either….
Bill
April 25th, 2010
1:49 pm
Like all 11. Nance should prove exciting,he’s a “lil Tank with Jet motor”
Woods the “BEAR” is tough also.
ATLFANSTUCKINTEXAS
April 25th, 2010
1:50 pm
Micheal Moore is about to be reunited with Matthew Stafford in Detroit as a Free Agent signee..
Tosin
April 25th, 2010
2:03 pm
The Falcons should sign Brandon Sharpe DE out of Texas Tech. He’s pretty fast and has quick feet and has great awareness. Here are his highlights.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILiCH69hto8
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 25th, 2010
2:18 pm
Ernest — It was a slow year for the Buckeyes.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 25th, 2010
2:19 pm
Resign — How many high school backs run for 3,000, in 5A Texas. NOTEWORTHY.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 25th, 2010
2:20 pm
Jack — Yes Jack. Happens a lot with big college cornerbacks.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 25th, 2010
2:23 pm
Mr. Me — Lang signed with San Diego Chargers.
Tosin
April 25th, 2010
2:24 pm
And Palmer signed withe the Broncos
PMC
April 25th, 2010
2:24 pm
so the majority of these guys are 4 year starters with high football IQ’s but not necessarily the most athletic. Probably some good special teamers in the mix.
PMC
April 25th, 2010
2:25 pm
lots of workaholics in this off season class.
PMC
April 25th, 2010
2:27 pm
If big 12 schools turned up their noses at him and he went to Arizona State… either grades were an isssue or there was something else off the field that was the problem.
Jesse
April 25th, 2010
2:33 pm
It’s rare for these guys to make the team, and then get on the field. Do we really think that will happen with any of them? I take it they weren’t drafted for a reason. I’m always curious to see who they sign, but then they never end up playing. Priest Holmes and few others are the rare exception.
Delbert D.
April 25th, 2010
2:36 pm
“Arizona State running back Dimitri Nance was overlook by the Big 12 school after rushing for 3,000 in as a senior.”
Wow. How did he not get drafted? How did he not win the Heisman?
There may be some confusing info in that statement.
Chris Johnson
April 25th, 2010
2:38 pm
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/all-access-football/2010/03/17/player-spotlight-show-rafael-bush-south-carolina-state
Rafael Bush is compared to the Colts Bob Sanders and will take your head off. SC State didn’t win back 2 Back titles by cooking cookies. Will Ford all time MEAC rusher and is CJ Spiller’s twin, Tre Young WR, and Markee Hamlin CB all are in Orangeburg,SC. Here’s the one WR no one in the world is talking about-Kelton Tindal 6′3”WR Newberry College in South Carolina runs a 4.29 40. Check Mel Kiper’s book. This guy can drive to flower Branch tomm.-GET HIM! Falcons need to hire me to their scout team.
FalcFan
April 25th, 2010
2:39 pm
Personally, I believe TD has just acquired two absolute steals. First, Ryan Wolfe- receiver out of UNLV- the guy is big, fast, runs great routes, and has unbelievable hands (yes that is a dig at Jenkins). If you don’t believe me check out the highlights. I didn’t know who he was so I did some checking up- he is going to be good. He slipped out of the draft because of a broken foot before his last college game- the only game he ever missed in college.
Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wplH8cl3zg&feature=player_embedded
And the second is Colin Peek TE out of Alabama… learning for Gonzo this kid should be something.
Delbert D.
April 25th, 2010
2:40 pm
The UTube highlights on Wolfe are impressive. The guy has great hands and can catch in traffic.
FalcFan
April 25th, 2010
2:41 pm
That should have been “from Gonzo”… I got ahead of my fingers.
Mitun
April 25th, 2010
2:42 pm
Colin Peek would be a great TE behind Tony G.
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
April 25th, 2010
2:48 pm
Jessie Tuggle wasn’t drafted.
skicky
April 25th, 2010
2:49 pm
Lets trade for Osi umenyiora
Mr Me
April 25th, 2010
2:50 pm
Hey Big-O did the falcons even attempt to sign Lang or did he have no interest in Atlanta? Also have you heard of where the local kids are going to end up?
waynester
April 25th, 2010
2:52 pm
Has Leroy Vann KR FAMU been picked up by anyone? I’d love to invite this kid to camp–Jags have shown interest, but I haven’t seen any news….
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
April 25th, 2010
2:54 pm
Here’s a good bar-bet question.
What NFL player holds the all-time record for tackles in a decade?
Yep, our very own (UNDRAFTED) Jessie Tuggle.
JMar
April 25th, 2010
3:00 pm
No kicker to challenge Bryant, and no QB to challenge JP Wilson, whom I don’t think is good enough to be an NFL backup. (I assume Buckley is being brought in at another position, based on all that I’ve read about him.)
JWL
April 25th, 2010
3:01 pm
Screw the “character guy” choices that the falcons seem stuck on. The Falcons let the best WR get by them because of their self imposed, ” good guy” mindset. I am a life long Falcon fan but I have tired of the Falcons mandate on not drafting players with questionable histories. This team will never reach the Super Bowl by acquiring players in this manner. No we dont need another MV type drama but to overlook a talent like Dez Bryant because of minor character flaws is stupid. These are kids who have made some errors in life. Get over it and approach the draft like other winning teams.
Falcon Devil
April 25th, 2010
3:05 pm
Nance is a great short yardage back, enjoyed watching him in college.
RGO67
April 25th, 2010
3:07 pm
Waynester – Leroy Vann signed with the 49er’s.
waynester
April 25th, 2010
3:13 pm
-RGO67
Dadgummit! He’s almost impossible to stop as a returner….
just me
April 25th, 2010
3:25 pm
I’m suprised not to see a K, OL, or DE on the list. They still may sign a few more…hopefully.
DOL…are the falcons not interested in Dace Richardson, if they are can they still sign him since he has a tryout with NYG? Also on the QB front…Greg Paulus QB from Syracuse U. who played Basketball at Duke would the falcons consider bringing him in to compete for the #3 spot. He showed many positives on a team that was lacking.
Tosin – I couldn’t find anywhere that Sharpe from TTU has been signed. I saw him play a few games this year. It would be nice if the falcons gave him a shot.
waynester
April 25th, 2010
3:39 pm
just me
the guy from tx tech looked great everytime I saw him last year…good call
FalconFan
April 25th, 2010
3:43 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJYwfR_XWSs
wow this kid Rafael Bush looks like he hurts someone on every tackle. A little “William Mooreish”. Can never have too many guys that lay the lumber, if nothing else this guy looks like an absolute hit stick on special teams. Wonder why he wasnt drafted, I know highlight videos just show the best plays and he seems to take some false steps, but the guys instincts and ability have to count for something.
North GA Nole
April 25th, 2010
3:44 pm
Here’s a suggestion for an undrafted free agent – Callahan Bright. Five star signee with FSU several years ago who didn’t qualify academically. Has taken a circuitous route to being considered for the draft. I can’t find him anywhere so I assume he wasn’t drafted. His high school vids show him throwing Eugene Monroe on his butt during a one on one. Definitely a project but could be a high risk – high reward scenario. DLed – will you let Falcons brass know?
Hangman
April 25th, 2010
4:09 pm
this list looks as good as the ones drafted IF THEY WILL BE USED. A good example is JOHN W PARKER.
Hangman
April 25th, 2010
4:15 pm
I CAN’T RESIST THIS: WHAT HAPPENED TO JOE COX?
chris taylor
April 25th, 2010
4:17 pm
Wes Welker wasn’t drafted either. Got to get Tiffen, HAVE TO. Him along with Peek and Wolfe would be great.
bossman
April 25th, 2010
4:24 pm
Love the Michael Palmer signing. 1st Team All-ACC (granted, the ACC), smart, tough, and cathes anything near him. He will play.
D
April 25th, 2010
4:35 pm
“Gabe Derricks, S, San Diego, 6-3, 202: Started for four years at cornerback in college.”
“If he started at CB for four years, why is he listed as a safety? Do the Falcons plan a position switch?”
His college coaches moved him to safety half way through his senior season to try and get him around the ball more because other teams wouldn’t throw to his side at corner. He’s a lock-down kind of guy.
Joe Schmoe
April 25th, 2010
4:36 pm
I called Collin Peek as one of the signings.
Seattle Falcons Fan
April 25th, 2010
4:36 pm
Hey DLed…. what is the deal with our kicking situation? I know Bryant holds the record for a 62 yrd Field Goal…. but he doesn’t seem to have much intrest from NFL teams and Hauschka was released by the Bucs…… do we have any plan?
Dawgs2010
April 25th, 2010
4:49 pm
All of the players drafted are less than impressive. Alcorn State? ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Seattle Falcons Fan
April 25th, 2010
4:55 pm
Does anyone know if Dan Carpenter resigned with the Dolphins? What about Garret Hartley with the Saints?
froggy
April 25th, 2010
4:56 pm
That’s impressive video on Bush — imagine, a modern DB who actually tackles with perfect form! Interesting that he’s the same size, and from the same school, SC State, as one of the greatest strong safeties ever — Donnie Shell. Have to like what you see of this guy.
Seattle Falcons Fan
April 25th, 2010
5:12 pm
Nevermind both k resigned
3DawgKnight
April 25th, 2010
6:03 pm
I wonder if we could pick up Michael Ray – wasn’t he a long snapper over @ Tech?
Dominique Foxworth
April 25th, 2010
6:03 pm
We also got a Kicker Garrett Lindholm out of Tarleton State….Big leg!
Dominique Foxworth
April 25th, 2010
6:05 pm
http://www.tarletonsports.com/news/2010/4/25/FB_0425102923.aspx
Here is the link. Has kicked a 64 yard FG! Awesome leg!
Willy
April 25th, 2010
6:05 pm
Where’s the kicker?
Willy
April 25th, 2010
6:11 pm
Thanks Dom
Drew
April 25th, 2010
6:11 pm
no kicker or defensive end??? did td and smitty watch any games last season. wtf?
Dominique Foxworth
April 25th, 2010
6:12 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teIjagZEaQ0&feature=player_embedded
There’s our KICKER Gents! Rookie Garrett Lindholm. He is everythink we wanted Prater to be and wasn’t!
Dr. Dave
April 25th, 2010
6:24 pm
I don’t see any big boys in this group. There have to be some lineman out there.
Dominique Foxworth
April 25th, 2010
6:27 pm
Some reports have us getting Brandyn Harvey the Villanova wideout as well.
suwaneefalcon
April 25th, 2010
6:40 pm
I like the Colin Peek kid. Could be a real steal. Any thoughts D.O.?
tjhook
April 25th, 2010
6:50 pm
Domonique Foxworth?!! . . . LOL I’m through with you, buddy. I’ll be Ronnie Bradford, then and we’ll have this blog covered. Garrett Lindholm is looking like a steal. However, he will never compare to the greatest free agent discovery in the Rozelle-era: Jesse Tuggle. I’m still amazed that the Falcons organization has not pushed for Tuggle to be considered for the Hall of Fame. He has the credentials. The most-tackles stats defines his worth.
tjhook
April 25th, 2010
6:52 pm
by the way, what grade are we giving the draft (and we should consider the undrafted free agents because their signings reflect what were the Falcons’ draft priorities)
The Big Chill
April 25th, 2010
7:29 pm
Are we trying to build an elite NFL FOOTBALL team or a team of picnic basket givers at the Senior Citizens home for all academic “Good Boy” Scholars. The Falcons will never go to a Super Bowl drafting this way.
If we are so shell shocked over the Michael Vick situation, protect your team by putting behavior clauses in peoples contracts, don’t just pass over them in the draft picking lesser talent. You will never win like this. Philadelpha, Dallas, New England, Indy and a host of other winning tradition teams understand this and they consistently win…….The Falcons don’t and will never consistently win.
Passing over Dez Bryant was a joke and Dallas swooped in a got this Top 5 talent, once in a 5 to 10 year talent. Drafting guys in the 3rd round you could have gotten in the 6 or 7 round is ridiculus. Not drafting Everson Griffin (USC) was a joke when you know you needed another pass rusher from this draft.
I don’t understand what the hell TD was doing. He will quicky see the Tampa Bay Bucs and Carolina once again pass us to the way back to the Super Bowl real quickly with this type of drafting. TD is a joke!!! HORRIBLE DRAFT for Atlanta!!!
CONFEDERATE DAWG
April 25th, 2010
7:49 pm
1. I MISS THE HAMMER AND LOVED WE GOT HIM TO THE SUPER BOWL.
2. AFTER VICK KILLED US AND THANK THE GOOD LORD WE GOT OUT OF THAT NO WORSE THAN WE DID ESP WITH PITRINOS PUNK ASS. IM ALL FOR THE FALCONS NEVER EVER EVER DRAFTING OR GETTING A FA WITH AND ? MARKS EVER. I MEAN WE SURE AS HELL AINT EVER WON WITH ANY OF THE ? MARKS. SO MIGHT AS WELL ATLEAST BE ROLE MODELS AND GIVE THAT A TRY. I COULD OF SPIT BULLETS WHEN WE DRAFTED A YANK QB THAT LOOKED LIKE A JV BAND MEMBER. THEN HE ENDS UP GETTING US OUT OF THAT JAM. SO WHATEVER MS AND TD THINK IM WITH YA.
SIC EM DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!
screg
April 25th, 2010
7:56 pm
DOL, next time youre in Flowery Branch you should explain to Dimitroff and Blank that they are idiots if they dont sign leigh tiffin and danario alexander. What have they got to lose? Believe me, Alexander is a beast.
screg
April 25th, 2010
7:57 pm
just make him keep his knee brace on at all times
JSS
April 25th, 2010
7:58 pm
Question: How does one “set out two games?”
JSS
April 25th, 2010
8:03 pm
@Waynester
Great call on Leroy Vann, that kid is rocket juice!
Steve
April 25th, 2010
8:32 pm
Wish we would have taken Cord Howard from Tech and Prince Miller from UGA on the free agent front. I think both those guys have a chance, and could have helped us possibly.
Icfraud
April 25th, 2010
8:34 pm
Time for all of us now to get a life…
hiramsaint
April 25th, 2010
8:44 pm
at least ya finally got a qb
Mike
April 25th, 2010
8:56 pm
I still do not see a kicker…are we going to look at getting a young kicker, or are we going to start calling retiremnet homes again?
Mike
April 25th, 2010
9:08 pm
as far as DE aer concerned I believe Aleem DE from LSU is still available too.
Mike
April 25th, 2010
9:15 pm
Dominique good find there on the kicker….maybe you should be scouting instead of whoever found the Montana guy whos name has already slipped my mind.
ryan
April 25th, 2010
9:33 pm
I am not telling TD how to his job but he had plenty of chances to get a pass rusher i mean Everson Griffen fell in his lap also there was Ricky Sapp. He could have try to trade up to get Dunlap to.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 25th, 2010
9:34 pm
Just got a text message, LSU’s Rahim Alem signed with the Bengals.
DrJ
April 25th, 2010
9:35 pm
Dominique: That Garrett Lindholm can really kick.. looks like all of them go 20-30 yds past the posts. He doesn’t fuss around, just knocks them thru. Tx for the video link. DOL are you watching?
Dominique Foxworth
April 25th, 2010
10:01 pm
I love the guy. He’s a luch pail kinda guy from a small Texas town who I think will fit in great with the high character guys we have on this team.
And to the poster upset about not drafting the WR……it wasn’t Vick that prejudiced the ATL against that type of player…..it was Meeangelo, TO, Ochoo Cinco and all those other clowns more interested in Prime Time than Game Time. I support the deciscion to draft substance over showtime!
ryan
April 25th, 2010
10:05 pm
Why does TD do not want to sign a DE can somebody tell me why.
Walker, Texas Ranger
April 25th, 2010
10:19 pm
Ryan I agree, Griffen fell till our last pick in the 3rd round, and we “can find any DE’s in our slot” Guy was projected by many in the first round.
Greg
April 25th, 2010
10:29 pm
Nobody is going after Tony Washington of Abilene Christian. I mean I know why he fell out of the draft, but has Sam Baker given us enough confidence that we won’t give this kid a shot.
RAD
April 25th, 2010
10:44 pm
Most of the free agents sound more impressive than the guys we drafted.
Mike
April 25th, 2010
11:11 pm
Greg I have been watching that myself…he was given a 3rd to 4th round grade…he will definitely be an adequate back up. I was disappointed to see C Black was signed today…was hoping the Birds would go after him. It looks like all the undrafted DE’s have been scooped up now. It is time to hope that Abe comes backl to life and Sidbury steps up. Atleast our secondary should be good enough for us to put in some different blitz packages this year.
PMC
April 25th, 2010
11:45 pm
It would be nice to have another big OT on the board that can play on the left side after the inevitable Baker injury.
CC2C
April 26th, 2010
12:26 am
I am glad to see you gave ASU Tim Buckley a chance he is a very out going young man thanks for thinking about the SWAC PLAYERS
waynester
April 26th, 2010
12:28 am
Greg
I noticed the same thing .Everything I’ve read actually leads me to believe he’s really a great kid who did a dumb thing. I wish we’d show some sense and practice what we preach about giving guys a chance to prove their change in behaviour. His coach has the highest regard for him having to live every day with the worst thing he ever did being widely known and rising above it. Plus he’s an awesome OT…
Mystikal
April 26th, 2010
12:29 am
DOL, how does it work with undrafted free agents, is it first come first serve for teams or do players decide who they want to try out for? Im sure TD did his due dilligence, but we didn’t seem to look at any of the big names of undraftables. Not a big surprise considering we didn’t look at big names during the draft either but wondered.
Mystikal
April 26th, 2010
12:31 am
the likes of Freddies Barnes, Brandon Land, Donovan Warren to name a few…
waynester
April 26th, 2010
12:33 am
rad
That’s the essence of the Patriot Way–get what you can in the draft, but put most of your effort into thoroughly studying the majority of players who won’t go in the 7rd draft. All the Patriot protege’s want to find the next Welker or Brady to show how smart they are by finding diamonds at dirt prices….
Tater Tot
April 26th, 2010
12:45 am
Man, i just saw the highlight film on Ryan Wolfe, WR out of UNLV, That guy is amazing, That was a great FA pick that no one saw coming. He will be a force to be reckoned wiith.
reallygroovy7777
April 26th, 2010
2:34 am
ledbetter where is the field goal kicker at? did we sign one? are they going to sign one?
Big Ray
April 26th, 2010
3:35 am
Far as I can see, we got some practice squad and special teammers.
However, I’m willing to bet Peek and Wolfe will make us pround.
Seattle Falcons Fan
April 26th, 2010
3:41 am
Any FA already pros on the Falcons “FBI” list?
tjhook
April 26th, 2010
4:09 am
reallygroovy, if you go to earlier in the blog, there is a link to a free-agent kicker we signed out of Texas. He puts the leg into that bad boy. look for a blogger named Domonique Foxworth
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 26th, 2010
7:01 am
Saw the report where the kicker kid said he signed with the Falcons. Waiting for agent to confirm to AJC.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 26th, 2010
7:03 am
Here’s Gil Brandt’s report on NFL.Com on the kicker at North Texas Pro Day:
(Garrett) Lindholm (5-foot-7 5/8, 185 pounds, Tarleton State), who made a 64-yard field goal in a game last season (third longest in NCAA history), connected on three of four from 60 yards with a 10 MPH wind. Against the wind, his best kick made was from 42 yards. On kickoffs against the wind, Lindholm booted the ball 64, 65 and 60 yards with good hang time. He looked very good overall.
All together, eight North Texas players worked out, while Lindholm and eight others joined them. And the kicker was the star.
waynester
April 26th, 2010
7:24 am
Lindholm is certainly one of the most exciting picks of this whole offseason! Really hopeful for his future as a falcon….
old man
April 26th, 2010
8:13 am
Overall, I feel good about where TD and Smith are taking the team. This draft will either prove that the media consensus on draft picks is usually right, or that TD really is going to make the Birds a perennial elite team. It will be fun to watch when camp opens.
The FA signings look like a lot of thought–not afterthought–went into them.
IceFan
April 26th, 2010
9:34 am
Looks Solid!!!!!
Report: Falcons Bring in UDFAs
April 26th, 2010
9:47 am
[...] Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the Falcons have agreed to terms with 11 undrafted free agents (UDFAs). Saturday evening, General Managet Thomas Dimitroff said he expects “11 or 12″ [...]
NFL junkie
April 26th, 2010
12:00 pm
Still no DE? What happened to Brandon Lang? The pass rush needs improvement. Bierman and Sidbury are going to be good but we need Abraham’s successor as well as another option.
mo
April 26th, 2010
1:34 pm
hi does anyone has any thing on Bear Woods
just me
April 26th, 2010
1:42 pm
I just checked and DE Sharpe from Texas Tech has not signed anywhere that I could find. Why not give him a shot, unless there’s something we don’t know about him.
How does everyone feel about signing a RB that was a back-up like:
RB – Roy Upchurch from Alabama. He is 6′0″ and only 200lbs so he could stand to add some weight. He never had more that 58 rushing attempts in a season, but he averaged over 4.5 yards per carry the last 3 years and over 6 yards per carry the last 2 years. In games this year he averaged over 8 yards per carry against UF on 7 attempts and over 12 yards per carry against VTech on 7 attempts. He could have been the starting RB at a number of other schools, but he was at Alabama. Maybe he’s a stretch, but why not give him atleast a tryout.
Just a thought.
joe
April 27th, 2010
8:03 am
are there 40 times available for some of the skill position guys ( db’s, wr’s)?
falmouth
April 27th, 2010
1:17 pm
although highlights don’t tell the whole story, it’s looks like we picked up a few decent players. we have VERY little safety depth so bush might actually have a chance to make the team. he looked like a ballhawk which is VERY nice to see. (thanx for the link, falconfan) wolfe’s routes look good and his hands looks sure…he might be able to mentor michael jenkins. brandyn harvey had some nice returns and killer blocks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkW6JIR1QqA but i must say i’ve never seen highlights for a receiver that didn’t include catches.
there were a few other clips on youtube where he made some nice catches, tho.
on a slightly negative note though,…was excited about the lindholm until i saw this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FCkatz2_fg&feature=related
ouch, lots of misses considering there was no rush. please don’t be prater jr.
mike
April 30th, 2010
11:05 am
what happen to Aaron Kelly
Domino's Richard
May 11th, 2010
9:14 pm
Way to go Ryan Wolfe! I hope that you make the team! You are far better than when you told me that you were just “O.K.” as a player. richardbg1962@yahoo.com