Dimitroff: Falcons will not pursue Big John Henderson
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle John Henderson, right, rushes Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel for the sack during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 24-21. (Associated Press).
UPDATE, WED, April 28, 3:57 p.m.
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said that the Falcons will not attempt to sign defensive tackle John Henderson, who was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday.
Dimitroff was a guest of Adam Schein and Rich Gannon on Sirius radio and was asked about Henderson, who played in Jacksonville under Falcons head coach Mike Smith and defensive line coach Ray Hamilton.
“At this point we will not,” Dimitroff said when asked by Schein if the Falcons were interest in Henderson. “I think that’s probably the logical assumption but we feel like we have a young and evolving defensive line and where we are right now I would say that we will not go in that direction.”
UPDATE, WED, April 28 10:55 a.m.
At this time, there is no trip planned for Big John Henderson to visit with the Falcons, according to his agent Tim McGee. –DOL
BIRDLAND – The Falcons have drafted defensive tackles rather high in their last two drafts and signed one to a contract extension.
Loading ...Henderson is set to visit Kansas City on Tuesday. They could offer him a more proponent role and are willing to pay more than the veteran minimum.
The Falcons drafted Peria Jerry in the first round last season and Corey Peters in the third round last Friday. Signing Henderson would provide insurance in case the young players flop.
Also, the team signed Jonathan Babineaux, who’s coming off his best season, to a contract extension during the 2008 season.
Henderson has started 120 of 128 games in eight seasons with the Jaguars. He was a first round pick out of Tennessee in 2002.
Henderson, 31, made the Pro Bowl in 2004 and 2006.
Henderson can probably find guaranteed playing time and more money elsewhere.
Should the Falcons be in hot pursuit of Big John? Who will get to slap him in the face before games?
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Dawg-Hatin' Jacket
April 26th, 2010
5:09 pm
First?
Clayton
April 26th, 2010
5:10 pm
Absolutely, we don’t have anyone with that kind of size and he still has a couple years left in him. go get him!!!
Dawg-Hatin' Jacket
April 26th, 2010
5:10 pm
No way. Find a DE. We have enough tackles.
Poor McKay
April 26th, 2010
5:10 pm
ABSOLUTEY, they should sign him. Move Babineaux to DE (didn’t he play there a lot as a rookie?) and start Henderson next to Jerry. If you want to improve against the pass, then put close to 700 pounds of man at DT and send everyone else off the edge and dare a team to try to penetrate the middle. That’s why I was hoping the Falcons would draft someone like Dan Williams or Cam Thomas. Quick and penetrating is cute but give me big and immoveable.
Falconi
April 26th, 2010
5:11 pm
Sign the big fella. He’ll plug that middle and let Jerry play the under spot until Babs gets back.
Josh B
April 26th, 2010
5:11 pm
I agree that we could use him but gee how many DT’s are we gonna have on our roster this year ?!?!
Mando
April 26th, 2010
5:11 pm
First?
Harry
April 26th, 2010
5:11 pm
Vet minimum is fine otherwise pass!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 26th, 2010
5:12 pm
Just found out the price tag. Would cost $12 over two years. That’s starter money.
DePlane
April 26th, 2010
5:14 pm
Sure…if Smitty still thinks he can get it done and the price is right, why not? Jerry is no sure thing, hence the addition of Peters. Babs may be suspended for four games.
DePlane
April 26th, 2010
5:15 pm
That’s a lot of green for a role player…
wayne
April 26th, 2010
5:16 pm
Coach Smith knows the guy, if he wants him they should get him. Babs may be facing a 4 game suspension and Jerry is coming off an injury. Be nice to have a veteran presence on the def line.
N
April 26th, 2010
5:17 pm
Well, I was all giddy with the prospect of getting him. But not at that price. I have an instinctive, and indiscriminate love for any player who is described as “Big [insert name here].” Ah, how I miss you Big Grady Jackson. And you, performing at expectations Big John Abraham. To fill the hole in my heart, can we refer to Cory Peters as “Big Corey Peters”? That would make me happy. So would getting this guy if we let him sit on the market for a while, before he decided he wanted to come home to Papa Smith and Sugar Bear for a discount and a chance to contribute into the playoffs.
falconsforlife
April 26th, 2010
5:19 pm
That’s too much for him. I’d love to have him, but only at the veteran minimum.
wayne
April 26th, 2010
5:19 pm
12 mil 2 years sounds a little steep for me, guess I would pass.
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chris taylor
April 26th, 2010
5:21 pm
Does anyone know exactly how many DT’s we already have? I don’t think we should. We have Jerry who HAS to play to pan out as a former 1st rd’er. We have JA there too, time to expect more from our guys or get rid of them. I love the Falcons & will always be a fan but am starting to get sick of the “They are trying real hard” line.
tom
April 26th, 2010
5:24 pm
Anybody know why he was let go? Perhaps that should figure into the equation somewhere.
Brian Hunt
April 26th, 2010
5:25 pm
The Falcons should pass on Henderson. The team is now deep at the position and I doubt he has much left in the tank. Let’s give our young talent a chance to develop and establish themselves instead.
shannon
April 26th, 2010
5:27 pm
That would be great even at 12mill over 2, give or take a few! Want to help the pass rush & DE’s to get that pass rush, Put him in there! We do still need some DE’s, but “WE” the fans don’t know what Sidberry or Berman are going to be this year, TD and Smith must think they are going to get it done or they would have found a DE somewhere?
jcwfalcon
April 26th, 2010
5:28 pm
Get that man in here. I love what he brings. We need more scary defenders, and less of the kind that read Green Eggs and Ham to children.
Chronos
April 26th, 2010
5:30 pm
Not at that price. His time is up.
$12??
April 26th, 2010
5:30 pm
Hell I’ll pay his salery, sign him up
$12??
April 26th, 2010
5:31 pm
salary
chris taylor
April 26th, 2010
5:31 pm
We acquired players that most people can call questionable decisions where they were taken. Peters, Hawley, Shillinger etc. I want to see where we are with the guys we have instead of disguising our weakness’ with more signings at the same position we just drafted at.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 26th, 2010
5:31 pm
jcwfalcon — That’s funny!!!
chris taylor — Well thought out. After getting the numbers, I’m pretty sure he’s not headed here and the young guys will get a chance to show if they can play.
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St Augustine Dawg
April 26th, 2010
5:35 pm
Big John still has some energy left. He and Del Rio never got along after a argument a year ago. Falcons…SIGN HIM !!!!
ATLJBO
April 26th, 2010
5:39 pm
If he clear waivers…. I would go after him for a good price.
D-Led i dont think any team will pay him 12 million over 2 years….
Checkout my 2010 draft class highlight video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq8PTmDGwDc
Sgt. Pepper
April 26th, 2010
5:39 pm
Any hints that would make you think TD is interested in trading for Osi Umenyiora?
chris taylor
April 26th, 2010
5:39 pm
I would have given Washington that 3rd rounder before the draft and gotten Haynesworth in here. Most of his guarantied $ had already been paid and the production compared to the price was more palatable. Haynesworth actually had a good point to his arguments. He told his agent specifically he did NOT want to play a 3-4. Then got forced into one. Those are not real character issues, just a guy who doesn’t like the way he’s being used.
Chas
April 26th, 2010
5:44 pm
Yes this is a uncapped year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOB
April 26th, 2010
5:45 pm
The Falcons should try to sign “Big John” because he ,above all else, is a proven commodity,something no rookie or returning from injury rookie offers.But the chances of that happening are slim because if there are three things that we learned from the Falcon’s 2010 draft they would be:
1. the Falcons do not plan on competing for the Super Bowl in 2011. The picks were focused on long term stability and depth. They did not get any gamechangers in the deal and Big John would make sense from both parties perspective only if he was one of the last pieces to the puzzle for a Super Bowl run.
2. As planned, the defense got faster in general and the defensive backs got taller.
3. There must be a free agent being targeted for left tackle because there was none picked in the draft and the team cannot continue to risk their ginourmouse QB investment with the current incumbant.
NFL junkie
April 26th, 2010
5:47 pm
If the price is right, you better believe it! Move Babineaux to DE. It does make the decision NOT to draft a DE a glaring mistake. However, Henderson still has some fire left and the young guys can learn from him. It also gives significant push up the middle which can only help Abraham, Biermann and Company.
Chuck
April 26th, 2010
5:48 pm
Henderson can play DE as well.
Big Ed
April 26th, 2010
5:49 pm
First?
Chop Buster
April 26th, 2010
5:52 pm
Hell yeah they better bring Big John Henderson here to get that push up the middle. I think people would be less worried about the pass rush if you have a proven vet who can get after the QB. He would take on the double teams and it would open up things for Biermann, Babineaux and Abraham. Pull the trigger Dimitroff!
SirReal
April 26th, 2010
5:54 pm
Yeah D. Led. You’re right. For that $ he’s definitely not headed to Flowery Branch. That’s not gonna happen, though it would be nice to have a nice, experienced big body in the interior to command some blocks.
Question for all: Of the SLEW of rookies we signed, which ones do you think actually have a remote shot of making the team?
SirReal
April 26th, 2010
5:56 pm
@BOB I agree. Baker is terrible…definitely need to upgrade at LT. Hopefully TD is not too proud to admit he whiffed on Baker…
Hell yeah
April 26th, 2010
6:00 pm
Nice Draft video
tidog
April 26th, 2010
6:02 pm
If anyone on the blog has pull in the Dimitroff circle there’s an unsigned undrafted wr named Chris Bell Norfolk State via Penn St. Has a better shot of making the team than the drafted wr from Kansas.
Falcons Fan
April 26th, 2010
6:03 pm
I would rather sign the defensive end, Osi who would compliment Abe. The interior defensive side is pretty well stacked. We need someone on the edges to rotate.
1time
April 26th, 2010
6:05 pm
I say if anyone can, Smitty can talk Big John down to maybe 8 mil over 2 years and that would be a deal for both the Falcons and B.J. We could really use him, look at what Big Grady did, John would be even better since he is younger and in better shape. Now sigh B.J and TO and we may have a super bowl team!
1time
April 26th, 2010
6:06 pm
sign that is!!
BillC
April 26th, 2010
6:11 pm
Why in the world would a 4-3 DT want to play for a team like KC that runs a 3-4? He is no NT and sure as rain isn’t quick enough any more to play DE…would be a good fit here..
J-MAN
April 26th, 2010
6:22 pm
YES YES YES sign Henderson!!!!!!!!! I dont care if we have 10 DT he would be the best one
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 26th, 2010
6:27 pm
Sir Real — I like the Ryan Wolfe kid, He ran some nice routes. I want to see him get off press coverage. The Palmer kid from Parkview can make the team if he can block and catch. He’ll have to beat out Zinger and eventually Peelle. The running back Nance is interesting, too.
just me
April 26th, 2010
6:28 pm
Look at it this way. Babs is most likely headed for some kind of suspension. Big John could be a great mentor to these young guys as well as be a big producer on the field. So we pay $12M for two years. by the end of the two years we will hopefully have develop the younger guys into solid players without sacrificing D-line production.
Any possiblility of picking up G – Faneca, and/or a vet DE to help on the D-line? The Freak is out there as well as Charles Grant(off field probs) Seymore isn’t signed too bad the Raiders Franchised him
some others include Greg Ellis, Vonnie Holiday, Leonard Little, and Adewale Ogunleye.
D Falcons
April 26th, 2010
6:30 pm
As many have stated, we seem to really be loading up on DTs this off-season. Does this mean that the Falcons are concerned that Jerry won’t be ready or is this a necessity for BVG’s system? We still haven’t addressed DE, and we have obvious question marks there with Abraham on one side and Anderson having been moved mostly inside. Is there something TD and Smitty aren’t telling us?
D Falcons
April 26th, 2010
6:32 pm
Having said all that…sign him if you can get him within reasonable parameters. Depth on the D Line can never be a bad thing.
torgo
April 26th, 2010
6:32 pm
That WR from Norfolk State mentioned earlier was kicked off the Penn State team after threatening a teammate with a knife. Not exactly our kind of guy.
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Henderson would be a significant upgrade here. Jacksonville experimented with different defensive schemes after Smitty left. It flopped, and now they’re completely rebuilding that defense. But Henderson is still young enough to have a few good years left in the tank. He knows Smitty’s schemes, plus he has the size to be the true nose tackle we need.
$6M per year is too high, but offer him $7M for two years and welcome him to Atlanta. Henderson, Jerry, Babs and Peters would make a very strong four man DT corps.
Something that doesn’t come up that often is that we still need the inside help with run defense. Yes, we finished with good stats, but we were in the bottom half of the league against the run right up until Buffalo mailed it in for week 16 and Tampa showed up for the finale with just one running back. Those two games make the official team statistics quite misleading.
Row 3
April 26th, 2010
6:33 pm
I read an article from Peter King that says the Brown’s fan need to thank TD for getting Colt McCoy at #85. The Brownies were locked in on Cory Peters with the 85th pick. TD takes him off the board at #83.
So much for thinking we could have gotten him with a later pick. Just trust the man.
MG
April 26th, 2010
6:38 pm
How bout signing Adalius Thomas out of NE ?
Speed guy who can bring heat on the passer…
TD did squat in the draft to address that trouble area so why the heck not..
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 26th, 2010
6:41 pm
ATLJBO — The highlight video is HOT!!!! Schillinger can play Cover Two. He came over the top really well on that one play. Franks jumping a bubble screen and taking it to the house. That was special!
I’m going to tweet it out to my followers. THAT WAS HOT!!!
screg
April 26th, 2010
6:43 pm
how about signing him and releasing a few of the guys we have (trey lewis, vance walker, jamal anderson)
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 26th, 2010
6:45 pm
ACCORDING TO J.MIKE’S TWEET: Falcons draft pick jersey numbers: Weatherspoon (56), Peters (91), Johnson (79), Hawley (61), Franks (24), Meier (80), Schillinger (39).
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 26th, 2010
6:46 pm
screg — I think it’s going to come down to if Henderson wants to play for money or for a contender.
Tmac
April 26th, 2010
6:53 pm
I say sign him.
He will bring to the ‘10 defense:
improved run stopping (check)
free up the DE by commanding a double team. (check)
improve secondary by decreasing time to get rid of the ball. (check)
&
we don’t have to give up anything to get him except $$.
Dimitrof has said over and over that if a player improves the team, than A. Blank will spend the money…. WELLLLLLLLL, here we are. It only takes money and he Will improve the defense.
Row 3
April 26th, 2010
6:59 pm
Went back and watched the video for the second time. I’m pumped!
Bangkapi Ajarn
April 26th, 2010
7:02 pm
John Henderson? No Thank you, the DT position is getting crowded as it is with developmental talent, more so if you count JA as a DT more or less.
Allow, Babs, Jerry, Peters, Walker the snaps to develop with JA rotating in on obvious short yardage running plays (his strength as I recall). Full roster, no vacancy, only so many snaps to be had.
waynester
April 26th, 2010
7:04 pm
As of earlier today OT’s Washington and Tepper were still undrafted. Talented guys who fell for their own reasons off the field–the sex scandal in Washington’s case and health concerns stemming from a hit-and-run injury on Tepper. On the field they are both solid even dominant in the case of Washington. With us being injury and scandal shy I could understand us passing on them for the above reasons but I hope we are flexible enough as an organization to be able to cope with players that aren’t from a perfect background. It gives too much of a strategic advantage to all the other clubs out here competing for talent.
sffalcon
April 26th, 2010
7:07 pm
Henderson saying has has no problem droping 10 lbs to play DE
sffalcon
April 26th, 2010
7:08 pm
he has…
Ron Smith
April 26th, 2010
7:26 pm
I say Atlanta should bring him in on Wednesday and sign him(if he doesnt sign with KC. He will be there on Tue) I really think once he’s brought in we will release V. Walker or T. Lewis. He’s definitely an upgrade over either one of them. While Babs is out suspended I say start Henderson and Jerry with Peters coming off the bench. The wild card with Herderson coming in would be finding out what do do with Jamaal Anderson. I highly doubt he will be getting many snaps at DE. Since TD spoke about kicking Jamaal inside before, with this move now it almost seem like Andersons release would be imminent. If not i still say Henderson would definetly be worth picking up.
Terrell
April 26th, 2010
7:31 pm
Poor McKay,
You’re right Babs did play DE his rookie year, and that’s why he hasn’t played it since. He’s not effective as a DE
ATLJBO
April 26th, 2010
7:33 pm
Yea D-Led…. I really think we find a gem in Franks… He has a boatload of potential… The guy has 2nd round talent… His problem was mental lapse in coverage sometimes… He just need Tim Lewis to coach him up…. I think Franks can be a future starting CB
Watching clips of Schillinger shocked me… Dude is fast, good ball skills (10 college ints), and a very good tackling center field FS…. He is going to be a really good Special teams guy but he has the potential to become a good backup FS
Allot of fans and experts are not high onour draft but i like it…. Of course i would have done some things differently but this draft will be felt in 2 or so years…. Hawley and Johnson will stepin as starters to give us a good young O-Line group that will protect Matt Ryan for years….
We know Spoon is a beast and Corey Peters will give us a strong 3 penetrating DT rotation (Babs, Peria, and Peters)… That inside pass rush will help out our DE’s… I looked at our 2009 games again… Kroy Biermann was even better then i thought.
I like some of the UDFA’s we got also. (TE Colin Peek, TE Leroy Banks, WR Brandyn Harvey, WR Ryan Wolfe, RB Dimitri Nance, and Kicker Garrett Lindholm)
By the way…. Thankyou for the twitter shoutout for the video
Big B CH 99
April 26th, 2010
7:36 pm
I don’t really think we need more DT’s unless we’re trying to fade Babs out b/c of the off-field issues. Vance Walker actually played pretty well for a rookie when he got the chance last yr, he’ll never a star but is a good rotation guy. Trey Lewis was pretty good last yr also.
D Money
April 26th, 2010
7:58 pm
If it makes the line better, sign him. It’s not my money and tickets are going up regardless.
siskel_god
April 26th, 2010
8:07 pm
Yes
Dawgs2010
April 26th, 2010
8:11 pm
You can never have too many D-Linemen. Rotate them in and keep them fresh. Plug the middle and watch waht happens to the Ends.
John Henderson is a big boy. Go get him! Who cares who we drafted.
J-MAN
April 26th, 2010
8:14 pm
Ok I’ll put it like this if Adrain Peterson were suddenly a free agent but you would’nt want him b/c we have too many running backs even though he WOULD BE THE BEST ONE. Same point in J. Henderson if we get him he becomes our best DT by far may I add. Any chance you get to upgrade YOU TAKE IT!!!!!!
Fan since 74
April 26th, 2010
8:15 pm
Yes! I’d like to see the Falcons sign him. I don’t think we need a DE a badly as some of the other fans think. Kroy Biermann, Chauncey Davis, and Lawrence Sidbury are all solid players opposite of Abraham. There is a lot more that goes into getting pressure on the QB than just the DE play. If you put Henderson and Jerry in the middle while rotating Babineaux and Peter’s in then you’ve got a pretty good D-Line and more production will come from the DE’s.This coupled with a better group of Linebackers and seconday now that Weatherspoon and Robinson are in the mix could make for a really good defense. FYI: the Falcons defense gave up fewer point last season that the Saints defense.
willietaylor/willieturner
April 26th, 2010
8:21 pm
Last !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DHD
April 26th, 2010
8:21 pm
We should sign anybody that has “Big” in front of their name.
Tosin
April 26th, 2010
8:25 pm
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UcantCLA
April 26th, 2010
8:26 pm
Y not sign T.O. for a year and trade a 4th or 5th round pick for Usi from the Giants? More problems would be solved.
R. Merriweather
April 26th, 2010
8:27 pm
Let me start by saying great blog D. Ledbetter. In regards to whether the Falcons should get big John Henderson, my answer would be No. First and foremost, developing our own players is the key to success in any franchise. All successful franchises develop their own players. (Patriots, Colts, Chargers, etc.) The reason I mention these teams are because these teams in particular consistently have won over the years without hindering the development of their younger players by bringing in proven veterans just because they are available. If they do bring in a veteran or two, it’s in a position that is considered a dire area of need. Look at how unsuccessful the Washington Redskins have been for example. They are an example of a team who constantly bring in big name free agents, but don’t take the time out to develop their own players. And as a result, they haven’t been too successful. I believe that Peria Jerry and Jonatham Babineaux can completely get the job done without any problem at all.
Besides, John Henderson would want to be a starter if signed here and in my opinion he doesn’t fit our system. I’m tired of reading these foolish comments that he played with Mike Smith in Jacksonville so that will make him successful here. Let’s not forget that Henderson played in a 3-4 scheme in Jacksonville where he played DE when he made the Pro Bowl in 2004 & 2006 due to the fact that he also had Marcus Stroud playing DT besides him. Too many people on here seem so infatuated with getting a ‘Big’ DT but what very few people realize is that you typically don’t have DT’s that big in a 4-3 scheme. We possess the best type of DTs for a 4-3 scheme. Babineaux isn’t that big, but quick enough to put pressure on the quarteback by using his agility to get past center or tackle. Peria Jerry is right at 300 lbs. Not a huge DT, but big enough to be effective against the run and strong enough to command a double team on passing situations. The reason Jacksonville let him go is because his numbers have gradually declined since Stroud went to the Buffalo Bills in 2008 which may show that he may not be a good fit for our 4-3 Defensive Scheme.
So, signing Henderson in my opinion would be more of a setback instead of a benefit not only for our organization, but for the younger players that we are trying to develop as well. All of this talk that Henderson could help the development of our young players is absurd. The development of our younger players like any young player in the league is determined by playing time and learning from mistakes. If we keep our players together we should make a strong push this year, and be a team to be reckoned with for years to come.
Tosin
April 26th, 2010
8:28 pm
We won’t even need a DE anymore because our middle is too strong and powerful no matter who’s there, Jerry and Babs, Jerry and Henderson, Henderson and Peters, Walker and Babs. All these combinations = A relentless force.
screg
April 26th, 2010
8:41 pm
Well Trey Lewis and Jamaal Anderson have had more than enough time to develop. We know what works and what doesnt work. Sign Henderson, get rid of Anderson and Lewis.
By the way DOL, any news on Danario Alexander? Im tellin you, Brandon Marshall part 2!
I thought they were gonna retire #56 after Brooking left.
Greg
April 26th, 2010
8:57 pm
I’m with ya waynester
I think washington would be a solid pickup. I’m not saying the guy is gonna be the starting left tackle but its time to start grooming somebody for that spot so we can move baker to the right side
Hangman
April 26th, 2010
8:59 pm
SIZE IS EVERYTHING….GET THIS GUY ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Courtney
April 26th, 2010
8:59 pm
Right now we have ZERO proven DTs. Jamal Anderson is a bust, Babineaux kills dogs, and the draft picks are just that.
Willy
April 26th, 2010
9:07 pm
Yep
GT GRAD
April 26th, 2010
9:08 pm
Yes…..if the price right and his attitude is solid.
Bill
April 26th, 2010
9:16 pm
This is not the Braves. The Falcons have MONEY to burn. If Smith & TD thinks Henderson is worth it…sign him!!!!!!!
Thanks Orlando for your great info last 6 days.
No Dice
April 26th, 2010
9:24 pm
Why take an injured reject from the lowly jacksonville jaguars? Henderson’s washed up–don’t waste the cash.
Dion
April 26th, 2010
9:38 pm
Here’s an idea, didn’t JA play TE in college or HS also. Let’s convert him if he has good hands still. Sign Big John immediately. What an upgrade that would be, plus the cross training still has an effect if JA moves to TE. What do you think??
falcon21
April 26th, 2010
9:44 pm
RM, the Chargers have not won anything. It’s Super Bowl or nothing. Pats and Colts, I give you that but Chargers???
drmondo
April 26th, 2010
10:13 pm
DOL, has there been any rumblings about a FA or possible trade for DE or WR? I’m all for picking up Big John if the price is right and he can improve our lineup (which appears debatable). However, we still have a bigger need at DE. Sidbury was okay when he played and should get better. The Beer-Man was great for short stints and hopefully will be even better. Abraham was once a force, but who knows if last year was a fluke or a trend? Jamaal is a bust. Davis is a decent rotational player but he’s not scaring any QBs. Where is our pass rush? Do we pray we can get 4-5 sacks apiece from 8-9 players? We don’t have anyone who we can count on for 10+ sacks, so where are they going to come from?
I don’t want to see the Falcons go the way of the Braves (ie: have a known issue like hitting or leadoff and getting subpar people to “fix” the problem). My Dad and I are planning on going to either the Cleveland or Pit game (we’re transplants in upstate NY) and I don’t want a repeat of the last game I went to: at NE in 2009…I was embarrassed to be a Falcons fan that day, something I’ve been used to since ‘78 but thought I was passed worrying about under TD and Smith.
bob
April 26th, 2010
10:14 pm
Is there a list of the undrafted free agents the Falcons signed?
Paul From Milton
April 26th, 2010
10:23 pm
All you people on here who don’t want to sign Henderson – don’t come on here this fall when we get gashed up the middle (especially by the Saints and Panthers) and complain about our inability to stop the run up the middle. Our ability to stop the run up the middle is sitting there for the taking. John Henderson makes our entire defense better. Take him in a heartbeat and cut others to pay for it.
suwaneefalcon
April 26th, 2010
10:24 pm
Yes, sign him Wednesday. I gotta believe CMS has already called the man and let him know he wants him here.
Mystikal
April 26th, 2010
10:40 pm
Dled, what’s the word on Adalius Thomas? is he on the falcons radar at all?
florida falcon
April 26th, 2010
11:09 pm
That vid was kick azz! Top of the food chain! I’m pshyched! ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!!!!!!
PMC
April 26th, 2010
11:09 pm
absolutely! A big beast of a man with veteran savvy.
R. Merriweather
April 26th, 2010
11:28 pm
To ‘Falcon 21′. In regards to adding the Chargers to my analysis, I’m talking about their ability to win consistently. Granted not they have not proved themselves by not adding Lombardi trophies to their team museum, but you can count on them to win their division every year. They drafted and developed Rivers, Tomlinson, Gates, Merriman, Williams, Cromartie (Before being traded to the Jets), and a few others that aren’t worth mentioning. The point I’m trying to make is that they built around their core guys and whoever else they brought in to fill needs were just extra pieces.
I for one happen to like the Dunta Robinson signing because we needed a cornerback. Those types of moves I support. But why bring in an injury prone, declining veteran who has seen the best years of his career in on this team when the Defensive Tackle position is not an area of need. So if we sign Henderson then who will go to the bench? (Because you only pay a guy $12 million over a two year period only to start) Babineaux won’t sit well dropping as the third DT so do you trade a young promising DT for a 31 year old who has a couple of Pro Bowl visits but is obviously at the end of his career? Or do you send last year’s first round pick Jerry to third string? Which would therefore hinder his development as the player in which we drafted him to be.
In regards to all of this Jamal Anderson talk. He is not at all in my decision as why I don’t want Henderson as a Falcon. Our DE’s are set without Anderson (Abraham, Biermann, Davis & Sidbury). And so are our DT’s (Jerry, Babineaux, Peters, Johnson, Walker & Lewis). Our defensive line is set in my opinion. Look for Abraham and Biemann to start the season on opposite ends and for Jerry and Babineaux to shore up the middle. Look for Peters and Jerry to start the season off for the first four games since it is highly likely that Babineaux will be suspended for all of his off field issues.
This is just my assessment. Go Falcons!
Falcon's Brass Are Clueless
April 26th, 2010
11:28 pm
Falcons may have more money than both the Braves and Hawks, but it doesn’t do them any good when the GM is not ready to be a GM in the NFL.
I really feel bad for all the dedicated Falcons fans that are pending their hopes on this current regime making the team into SB contenders. They are living in a Fantasy world.
TD still doesn’t get it…you don’t win championships w/o a defense or big men upfront. Just ask the Hawks organization how its team is doing with undersize Hartford against Mil sorry centers.
annoyed
April 26th, 2010
11:33 pm
Whats with the “first” thing. Get a life. Go Falcons
nativefalcon
April 26th, 2010
11:41 pm
Hell YES Its a uncapped year, grab Alan Fanaca too. If Blank wants to make it easier to WIN NOW. I know be financially responsible, lets be financillay unresponsible for one year like Steinbrenner. We need John Henderson for Depth and also he can teach the newbies, and that will help the DEs too. You get Abe, Henderson Jerry or Babs, Then Bierman or Sidbury. We always will have pressure. and the ones that say NO and Vet miniumum, its not your money. Do you want to win?
wayne mitchell
April 26th, 2010
11:44 pm
now that D/line is set let”s get to two moves the falcons need to make!!! trade jenkins and anderson now !!! get ryan a receiver that can fly and catch the ballllll.
The Grinch
April 26th, 2010
11:56 pm
Absolutely. This minute. Our three best DT’s are under 300 pounds, and our three best DE’s are under 270. Where’s the beef?
Big Ray
April 27th, 2010
12:10 am
If it were last year, I’d have said “yes” emphatically.
We can say that Trey Lewis has had all the time in the world to develop, but the guy just hasn’t been on the field enough to do anything. JA98 will be ok as a run stuffer, but I’m looking for Corey Peters to move him down the depth chart.
In the meantime, either big Trey gets healthy and productive this year, or he can get gone. Hate to be like that, but we just don’t have time for this anymore.
Big Ray
April 27th, 2010
12:11 am
Then again, I wouldn’t be made if we managed to sign Henderson. Not mad at all.
tree rollins
April 27th, 2010
12:26 am
It would be absurd to sign him after using such high draft picks on this position. Why take somebody’s discards when you have this young talent coming in. If you wanted to do that you should have just kept Grady Jackson. Dimitroff also said he likes his defensive line as they are now. He’s not going to waste his money on this washed up merchandise – he’s too smart for that! Now if a backup quarterback that doesn’t sell insurance as his primary vocation comes available – now you’re talkin” – let’s do it!
tree rollins
April 27th, 2010
12:32 am
The ballad of Big Bad John (Henderson) just drifted off into the sunset. We don’t need any overstuffed linemen on our sleek, fast and quick defensive line. John, we’ll see you at the local 5 Guys hamburger joint – make mine a double meat!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2010
12:41 am
Been grading papers and podcasts for my Multimedia, Writing, Reporting and Storytelling students. They pretty good.
Bill — Thanks for the kind words.
screg — Let me check on Danario (I think he must be really slow. He’s got size).
Mystikal — I doubt if Adalius is on the radar screen. He kind of dissed Belichick last year and TD won’t stand for that. They won’t try to bring any real or perceived bad apples into the locker room.
ATLJBO — No problem. That took some time and my tweet followers will enjoy that production.
R. Merriweather — Nice take on the approach. I don’t think Big John is washed up, but starting him would hurt the development of the younger guys.
Atlanta Falcons Talk » Blog Archive » Should the Falcons sign Big John Henderson?
April 27th, 2010
1:02 am
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DawgBoi
April 27th, 2010
1:13 am
Okay, folks; why are people so worried about the price tag? It is not your money! This year is uncapped for one thing; also, we have an owner willing to spend his money to acquire talent that will bring a championship to our city! I would like to thank Mr. Arthur Blank for becoming wealthy enough, and willing enough, to change the culture of Professional Football in Georgia. There are certainly fans of football here; however, they have usually reserved their energy for their college team. The Atlanta Falcons have the right men in place to excite the fan base. Starting with Blank to dedicate himself to this franchise, then McKay to balance the checkbook, then Dimitroff to manage the roster and finally Coach Smith and his staff to teach and train the players how to win. The owner, coaches, players and fans here in G.A. are all determined and ready, and willing, and able to win a Championship! We should all expect nothing less from a state that gives so much to “America’s Game.” Go get Henderson because he gets us closer to that goal; the ultimate dream: to be called ‘Champion.’ How many of you readers agree with me?
Ken
April 27th, 2010
2:22 am
rafael bush is a great safety , just seen his highlights. hopes he makes the team……… get henderson
san diego dawg
April 27th, 2010
2:49 am
That picture makes Big John look like he’s a biscuit or two bigger than Grady Jackson.This team needed Grady last year. I say sign Big John if the team has roster space & Mr. Blank will write the check. That would be a strong rotation for fresh bodies in the 4th qtr. Can you imaging a QB getting sandwiched between Peria Jerry & Big John at full speed? Mercy.
Travis
April 27th, 2010
4:56 am
I would rather save the money for future upgrades elsewhere. I feel very comfortable with our guys in the middle of the defensive line. At this point I feel really good about where the defense is overall. The secondary should be set for years to come, as well as the middle of the DL. If the guys we already have can put a little pressure on the QB, we could have a really stellar year on the defensive side of the ball. On the offensive side of the ball, we are going to need Ryan to not be so scared to air the ball out. Roddy will go get the ball if he will air it out. It will be important for Ryan to put the ball up just to get Roddy excited about going out and getting those big numbers that he wants to achieve. The guy is a legit #1 receiver and if Ryan puts the trust in him to go get it, Roddy will not let him down. It is a psychology game that can play both ways. A QB that believes in his WR will not be disappointed, at least not with the talent that these guys share. They can achieve great things if they trust each other. Ryan was way to scared to make mistakes last year, and has to trust his best weapon to be just that for the team. Upgrades/depth on the OL and WR would be a better use of our resources at this point.
Jeff
April 27th, 2010
6:06 am
Go get him- 6′7 335 lbs. Most of our picks won’t make the team. Rounds 1 thru 6 won’t be major contributors this year anyway. Let the young guys learn from a good vet.
We are still in need of a WR and RB. I did a quick little research on NFL.Com and here are a few of the names that caught my attention.
What do you think?
RB-
Ronnie Brown- 5th year
Justin Fargas- 7th year
Samkon Gado- 4th year
Adrian Peterson- 8th year
Pierre Thomas- 3rd year
Brian Westbrook- 8th year
Cadillac Williams- 5th year
WR-
Miles Austin- 4th year
Mark Clayton- 5th year
Kevin Curtis- 7th year
Vincent Jackson- 5th year
Greg Lewis- 7th year
Lance Moore- 4th year
Mushin Mahammad- 14th year
David Tyree- 6th year
Javon Walker- 8th year
FalconsFan1
April 27th, 2010
6:30 am
Who had the best NFL draft?
http://thesportsdebates.com/category/tsd/the-best-2010-nfl-draft-week-debate/
Jeff
April 27th, 2010
6:52 am
It wasn’t us.
BFALCON
April 27th, 2010
7:04 am
Cut J.Anderson and C.Davis sign big John and trade for Umenyiora. This would give the Falcons a first rate d-line and give young guys time to develop.
biggerthanbigdawg
April 27th, 2010
8:21 am
Heck no we should not go after him. He is one lazy some beech.
biggerthanbigdawg
April 27th, 2010
8:23 am
Sorry I was thinking of that other UT DT in Washington. Big John is not lazy but since Stroud left Jac. he has been a non factor.
collegeballfan
April 27th, 2010
9:16 am
The $12 million makes it a business decision not a football decision.
tree rollins
April 27th, 2010
9:26 am
The only reason I think Atlanta might sign Big John is because Smitty loves his old players from Jax! Other than that he seems exactly like another Grady Jackson and Smitty seemed to want to have nothing to do with him though I have no idea why.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
April 27th, 2010
9:33 am
Sign him! This isnt baseball where its guaranteed 12 mill for 2 years. At most the Falcons will be on the hook for 7 million. If they are serious about bringing a title to the city, they cannot in a uncapped year let 7 million stand in the way if they feel he can improve the team.
tree rollins
April 27th, 2010
9:34 am
I’m beginning to feel like the only guy in Atlanta that doesn’t think Chris Redman is worthy of being a starting quarterback in the NFL (for about half the season while Matt Ryan nurses a hurt toe or whatever may develop this year). I must have been watching a different game than everyone else last year as I kept seeing pass after pass batted down at the line of scrimmage. It scares me to death thinking we are one toe injury away from an utter breakdown as a team – yet here we are a Half $B franchise letting it all ride on this backup QB. Am I the only one out there that sees it like this?
Mike is Back
April 27th, 2010
9:59 am
Yes, absolutely bring in an experienced vet that is already familiar with your system. He could have a big impact on the young guys…much like Peterson did before…he started to wear down.
screg
April 27th, 2010
10:11 am
Thanks DOL
Danario might not run the fastest 40, but he’s got game speed.
Josh
April 27th, 2010
10:20 am
So we wouldnt have the best DT rotation in the NFL with
Jonathan Babineaux
Peria Jerry
John Henderson
Corey Peters
Thomas Johnson/Vance Walker(one gets cut one makes the team)
Trey Lewis will be cut IMO
Same with Keith Zinger
Brian Finneran
Eric Weems
Chevis Jackson
maybe Justin Peele doubt it
Coy Wire is going to have competition as well
Antoine Harris too and Matt Girdiano
Michael
April 27th, 2010
10:38 am
Heck yes we SHOULD do everything that we can to bring in Big John! First of all, it amazes me as to how many people 4got that John Abraham had such better seasons when Grady Jackson was in the lineup, and there was a BIG body in the middle that took some of the attention away from him. The minute that we cut Grady, that’s when Abraham’s numbers began to dwindle. Why do you think that the Ravens doubled up on BIG men in the middle of their D-Line this year (Terrence Cody & Haloti NGata)? To keep OL off of Ray Lewis and the other LB’s so that they are free to make plays! Coach Smith used to have the same thing in Jacksonville with John Henderson and Marcus Stroud, and NOBODY wanted to attempt ANY runs up the middle! Look at the Vikings, who are BIG in the middle! On a different note, I love the UDFA picks of S-Rafael Bush, TE-Colin Peek, WR-Ryan Wolfe, LB-Bear Woods (special teams), RB-Dimitri Nance, and the kicker. I think that this unquestionably gives us tremendous depth for competition sake, and with that I believe that the best 53 players will make the team; but WOW, what a team! I forgot to mention Dominique Franks, Brandyn Harvey, & Dominique Daniels! For the first time in quite some time, I believe that the secondary (Safety’s & Corners), are the best that we have had in some time! I look 4ward to the Exibition Season to see who stands out!
chris
April 27th, 2010
11:13 am
I know it will pay off down the line but RIGHT NOW…that falcons are dangerously young on defense. I am all for getting another veteran to help out for a year or two while giving these young guys some time to learn and develop and not be rushed into being “THE GUY”. By adding a veteran you can play the young guys but not feel like you have to play them every down
Baba O'Riley
April 27th, 2010
12:07 pm
What do you mean they gave away bill Fralic’s and Haskell Stanback’s jersey numbers?????????
gcs
April 27th, 2010
12:40 pm
It seems to me that Dimitroff’s acquisitions have been much stronger than his drafting of the past two years. I am not saying those drafts were bad, it’s just that his trades and free agency signings have produced better results.
I trust TD’s evaluation of current NFL players.
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j.t. whitfield
April 27th, 2010
3:20 pm
NOT YES – BUT HELL YES !!!!!!! AND THERE IS SEVERAL RUNNING BACKS AND RECEIVERS OUT THERE, LET’S DO IT !!!!!!!
marcus
April 27th, 2010
3:24 pm
the only free agent we need is darren sharper
j.t. whitfield
April 27th, 2010
3:25 pm
oh and by the way have the Falcons herd that Dallas is letting go of Mark Clayton ?
MMMMMMMMM What do you thing about him?????
Listen to your true fans we do care abut the team !!!
Birdseed: April 27, 2010
April 27th, 2010
3:34 pm
[...] Should the Falcons go after Big John Henderson?, Atlanta Journal-Constitution You knew this was going to come up as soon as the Jaguars released the defensive tackle. After all, he had some of the best years of his career when Mike Smith was his defensive coordinator. He also was the subject of one of the greatest web videos… Ever. [...]
marcus
April 27th, 2010
3:34 pm
and a trade for patrick crayton
Smyrna Jacket
April 27th, 2010
4:12 pm
Babineaux to DE.
Change the uniforms.
Bubba
April 27th, 2010
5:47 pm
are the falcons interested in clint ingram?
alanfalcon
April 27th, 2010
7:20 pm
Why is everyone so nervous, we don’t need to sign Henderson, hes proven to be a problem player that we don’t need. The Falcons have alot of good young defensive lineman and the most of them gained good expierence last year. The Falcons also must feel pretty good about Beirman, Sidbury and Davis, so lets calm down and let the coaches do their thing.
GO FALCONS AND GO SOUTHERN RUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heath
April 27th, 2010
7:24 pm
Bill & DOL…I have been tracking Danario Alexander because the guy is a freak and would make a huge target for Ryan…however the knock on him is that he cant pass a physical as he has had 4 knee surgeries since 2008
As far as John Henderson goes he is a beast and I think that he would help the D however signing him defeats the purpose of what the front office has been doing and that is getting younger, faster and more athletic on D. I keep seeing the Grady Jackson comparisons and Im not sure that is a good thing.
I personally like both Sidbury and Biermann but feel that if Osi is available for a mid-late round pick then go get him.
Go Falcons!!!
screg
April 27th, 2010
8:19 pm
Exactly! Danario Alexander is a beast when healthy!!! Sign him. What have we got to lose?
dwight
April 27th, 2010
9:43 pm
the jaguars just released big john henderson he is is one of smittys boys from jacksonville lets sign him he will require double teams all day this will allow abraham and beirman to put up double digit sacks numbers or if we dont get him we need a defensive end what about a trade for osi umenirya what do the giants want for him but if they want too much then big john will do remember in 08 when abraham had 16.5 sacks you can accredit that to big grady jackson for requiring double teams all of our dt weigh 300 lbs or less we need more beef on the d line we have some athletic pass rushing dt’s but no monster 325+ tackles that require double teams so come on dimitroff and smitty we have three ex jaguars on the roster already peterson,williams and fudge one more could no
SCOOBY
April 28th, 2010
7:12 am
Great video. $12 mil is too much, however he may want to consider being on a winning team, as opposed to a losing one.
falconny
April 28th, 2010
10:57 am
SIGN UP TD! I know we picked up players in the draft based on fit in our scheme and guess what BIG JOHN FITS.
Babs will be suspended and move to DE anyways… Peria is coming off an injury. Would hate to see us miss out on a playoff shot because we are weak in the middle of the defense.
Paying him for two years could be well worth it. I just dont see us making it to the superbowl without one more good free agent pick up in a needed spot at either WR or DT or DE. I dont see it happening and thats reality. Look at the teams who played poorly last year look at their pick ups, they been so busy its unreal. We need to do the same.
falconny
April 28th, 2010
11:00 am
or osi!!! come on td
DC4atl
April 28th, 2010
12:02 pm
Big John in the middle of the defense will make curtis lofton a pro bowler. help tudor jamal anderson and the other d-lineman. I seen that this guy has played 120 out of 128 games to me no major injury to date. move JB to end and you have your pass rusher, also do to injuries to some of our players on d-line last year it still a young group with out a lot of experience. make a quality offer with incentives.
Dr. Warren
April 28th, 2010
12:22 pm
56. That’s Greg Brezina’s old number. Weatherspoon has some big shoes to fill.
Flo-Ri-Duh!
April 28th, 2010
12:23 pm
No – Henderson only plays well during one year of his contract – the final year because it is the one that determines his next contract. He’s a slacker.
Marcus
April 28th, 2010
12:32 pm
I see I might have to change my screen name ….
decatur g
April 28th, 2010
12:32 pm
the new me (Marcus)
BullDawg Rick
April 28th, 2010
1:15 pm
You can NOT have TOO many huge space eaters… This Dawg fan welcomes the ole Vol dude!!!
ATL Observer
April 28th, 2010
1:18 pm
I’d say “let him know you’re interested” but he’s not the biggest need in the world. As someone else in the thread said, it would probably be a lot of money for a role player (we’re looking at three years w/o a Pro Bowl now).
Nice to have him, but won’t be the end of the earth not to get him.
Khao$
April 28th, 2010
1:40 pm
I’d consider it. There is a MAJOR possibility that Babineaux will be suspended for drug possession. He was our best contributor on the line last year. Losing him for four games could be the difference in us going to the playoffs or missing them. I’d give Henderson a look.
ryan
April 28th, 2010
1:53 pm
The Falcons do not need a DT they should try an go after OSI there is still Antiono Pearce too. Matt Ryan still needs deep threat WR .
ddawgdavis
April 28th, 2010
1:58 pm
Just curious, why are the Falcons not trying Darren Sharper? I know the knee injury and age factor, but why not have another leader on D and in the locker room? Plus, we play NO twice a year and there will be some definite “Oh I can still play” against that Air attack which we cannot stop right now.
ryan
April 28th, 2010
2:14 pm
ddawgdavis your are right the Falcons should go after Darren Sharper i think an this my opinion is that he was backbone of that Saints D.
ryan
April 28th, 2010
2:42 pm
I think Falcons should go after Vincent Jackson i know you have to give up two 1st round draft picks for him having Roddy White on the other side what a threat. Falcons don’t have good drafts any way so why not.
Michael
April 28th, 2010
3:27 pm
For the life of me, I can’t figure out why people are saying that Joghn Henderson is a malcontent! What did he ever do besides disagree with Jack Del Rio? So under this premise, I would imagine that these same people believed that Mike Peterson was a malcontent as well because he had a serious rift with Del Rio as well, but I don’t see anyone putting false labels on him! Both of these players flourished under Mike Smith, and after he came to the ATL, the defense in Jax began to suffer. That should say more about Coach Smith’s excellent vaunted defense, than players being considered “He is one lazy some beech” @ biggerthanbigdawg. The same pricipal that was used to bring Tony Gonzalez, and Mike Peterson to ATL should be the same case here! Bring in a proven veteran player to work with the young 1 to 2 year players, and teach them the FALCON way that is being set in motion! If we move Babineaux to DE, then there wouldbe no need to bring OSI to the ATL. Don’t get me wrrong, I love Osi, but some moves don’t make logistical or situational sense!
Hamp
April 28th, 2010
3:43 pm
I think that everyone calling for J98 to be cut or traded is STUPID! There I said it. IF you look at him he was a one year wonder at arkansas. But he is really young, teach him to play DT he is well on his way he plays it fairly well when we kick him down. I say move JA98 to tackle permanantly and only use him if a DE gets hurt we are then set at DT for eight years. We are on the rise and the belly achers should quit. If you are not prpared to support JUMP SHIP HOMIE!!!!
tyger
April 28th, 2010
4:14 pm
How do you draft so many guys w/ draft grades 2.7 or lower?
Why do we draft the second best receiver from Kansas when Dez Briscoe had 7.0+ draft grade?
Or Corey Peters in the 3rd with a 2.7 grade?
The un-drafted players or equal to the drafted players. Not one person yet, thinks highly of this draft. They aren’t bad players they were all just taken too early. We left too much talent on that board.
Moreover, I’m not enthused with this Far West Mountain Conference slant – what are we now the West End Minutemen???
The Dimitroff Media Tour
April 28th, 2010
4:36 pm
[...] The team doesn’t have plans to pursue former Jaguars defensive tackle John Henderson (AJC). [...]
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 28th, 2010
4:39 pm
tyger — Covered Bengals drafts back in the late 90s. Never could figure them out. Covered Packers and Ron Wolf took the best, baddest, biggest player . . . The Falcons take “need based” and “scheme fit” guys, so their grades might be low to other teams and the player is rated higher on the Falcons’ board. That’s about the only way to explain what appears to be some reaches on draft day.
Heath — Thanks for the update. That’s what my St. Louis folks told me.
John Henderson: John Henderson not visiting the Chiefs | Internet Buzz
April 28th, 2010
4:41 pm
[...] Should the Falcons go after Big John Henderson? Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) – Apr 26th – 17:05 [...]
[Falcons] Falcons Rule Out Signing Free Agent DT John Henderson
April 28th, 2010
5:19 pm
[...] line and where we are right now I would say that we will not go in that direction." Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Attached Thumbnails [...]
Seattle Falcons Fan
April 28th, 2010
8:06 pm
I don’t think Peters was taken too high….. I read an article quoting Mike Holmgren as saying that the Browns were prepared to take Corey Peters with the 85th pick but we grabbed him with the 83rd so the Browns ended up taking Colt McCoy instead………….. Holmgren knows football and he was prepared to take him two picks later soooo………
And about signing Muhsin Muhammad……. if you check his stats last year he did no better than Jenkins did…….
gregkennesaw
April 28th, 2010
8:52 pm
2007 Coach resigns during the season, QB headed to Fed Pen. Team goes 4-12
2008 TD and Coach Smith arrive, Draft Ryan, sign Turner Team goes 11-5
2009 TD signs Tony G. Falcons go 9-7 first time in team’s history back-to-back winning seasons
None of you guys slamming this draft and TD for not signing every has been ex-fantasy FB star would have a bet a dime in 2007 that the falcons would win 20 games over the next 2 years and yet you still think you know better, well you don’t
Rod
April 28th, 2010
9:29 pm
D-Led what is the interest level for released Jags LB Clint Ingram? In his 1st year, when Smitty was in J’ville, he was a BEAST.
Seattle Falcons Fan
April 29th, 2010
1:09 am
If we’re going to only sign one or two more free agents this year, I would rather sign a DE and/or a WR…. I think two reasons we picked up Peters as early as we did was A- Babs suspension (we don’t want to fall off for those games) and B- A solid backup plan if Jerry is hurt again
tree rollins
April 29th, 2010
2:22 am
Guys – I told you he liked what he’s got. He doesn’t want a fat DT. That’s why they dumped Grady Jackson. Deal with it!
TEAMPLAYER
April 29th, 2010
4:50 pm
Should have gotten Alex Brown (Bears) ….remember him?
Is Henderson still in play for the Giants? - NFL Super Bowl Live Online
April 29th, 2010
9:04 pm
[...] The Atlanta Falcons, another team rumored to be interested, have decided to pass. [...]
GroundedFalcon
May 2nd, 2010
11:28 am
The mark of a great team is the amount of depth it has.
Go get him now!!!!
Remember what happened to the team after they lost Jerry last year? The Falcons never recovered!
You can never have enough defensive tackles.
Antonio
May 3rd, 2010
7:19 pm
I don’t see how we can even ponder this position.
SIgn him right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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