WR Michael Jenkins out 4 to 6 weeks with shoulder injury
Michael Jenkins scoring against Texas. (Curtis Compton/AJC)
FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons wide receiver Michael Jenkins is out for four to six weeks with a shoulder injury he suffered on Friday night during the team’s intrasquad scrimmage at North Gwinnett High School.
“You are always concerned anytime any of your players goes down with an injury,” said Falcons head coach Mike Smith. “One thing I am certain of is that Michael will work very hard with our athletic performance staff and our training staff to get back out on the field as soon as possible.”
Jenkins is entering his seventh season in the NFL. He was originally drafted by the Falcons as the second of two first round picks in 2004. The 6-4, 214 pound wide receiver has 54 career starts and has played in 92 games.
Jenkins did not practice with the team on Saturday, but said “I’m all right” when asked how the shoulder was feeling.
The team would did not reveal if he suffered a separated shoulder or if it was dislocated.
However, the team opens the regular season on Sept. 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s likely that the Falcons will have to get someone else ready to open the season opposite of two-time Pro Bowler Roddy White.
Harry Douglas, who is battling back from knee surgery, figures to have the best shot at the open starting spot. Last season, when Douglas went down early in training camp with a season-ending knee injury, the Falcons signed veteran wide receivers Robert Ferguson and Marty Booker.
Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas has a shot to land a starting spot. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com)
Before the start of training camp, the Falcons “discussed” signing Terrell Owens, but decided it was not in their best interests. The former Pro Bowl receiver was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Here’s a look at the wide receivers the Falcons have in training camp.
Roddy White: His 11 touchdowns was tied for fourth in the NFL last season.
Harry Douglas: Was eased back into practice last week. As long as he doesn’t have any setbacks from his anterior cruciate ligament surgery, he figures to land the open starting position.
Kerry Meier: The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Meier had a school-record 226 career catches at Kansas. He has been impressive. Smith singled him out for praise after his film review of the intrasquad scrimmage.
Brian Finneran: Veteran route runner, who suffered back spasms early in camp.
Eric Weems: Is having a strong camp after making the team last season.
Ryan Wolfe: He’s the Mountain West Conference’s leader in career receptions with 283. He will be competing for the fourth or fifth spots.
Troy Bergeron: He bounced back and forth between the practice squad and the active roster last season. He’s battling a calf injury.
Tim Buckley: Has made some nice plays in practice.
Brandyn Harvey: The 6-foot-4 receiver caught 131 passes for 1,835 yards and 11 touchdowns at Villanova. He’s returned to action after missing two days with head aches.
Andy Strickland: Spent the last two weeks of the season on the practice squad. Starred at Wofford. Was in camp with Jacksonville last year.
Did the Falcons make a mistake by not signing Terrell Owens this offseason?
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123 comments Add your comment
WOW
August 8th, 2010
9:57 pm
First, I am such a douche!!
JD
August 8th, 2010
10:06 pm
Tough break for Mike, you know he wants to be in the mix. But if it had to happen, better the pre-season….
Marcus
August 8th, 2010
10:06 pm
wow. 2nd. Looks like one of our late round or FA WRs might get shot to hang on. Bummer that Jenkins got hurt.
Brian
August 8th, 2010
10:13 pm
Should have signed TO!!!!
gadawgs
August 8th, 2010
10:13 pm
babye!!!!!!! Cut his sorry butt and save the rehab for someone else. He is terrible!!!!!
Birdman
August 8th, 2010
10:16 pm
I think Kerry Meier is just waiting to be annointed. This kid has mad skills and he has soft hands. Don’t be surprised if he is in the mix come Sept. 12th.
Jesse
August 8th, 2010
10:16 pm
All he does is block…. just move the back up Tackle to WR and let him do the job… it’s not like Jenkins caught many balls.
Jeff
August 8th, 2010
10:24 pm
I hate to mention cold, hard facts, but look at those numbers above: In six years, MJ is averaging 39 catches, 500 yards and 3 TDs per season… not very good for a first-round pick. Maybe he works hard and rehabs and comes back better than ever…. OR one of these little-known, late round picks makes a jump up and becomes a regular. Time will tell.
SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2010
10:25 pm
Aww! What a shame! Tough break.
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
robertussen
August 8th, 2010
10:28 pm
thats tasteless seen, the only injury i wish on your team is in the stats.
33theburner33`
August 8th, 2010
10:29 pm
SeenThisB4 GEAUX the hell away
Blake
August 8th, 2010
10:29 pm
Brian…Come on dude,Atlanta doesn’t want a washed up egomaniac like TO on this team to disrupt all the good that’s going on here.We don’t need him! We got enough depth here to give Kerry Meier a look or maybe Harry Douglas can step In and start on that side!
SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2010
10:30 pm
robertussen: I SAID: WHAT A SHAME! TOUGH BREAK!!
YOU can read your own spin into its tone and meaning.
Iceman
August 8th, 2010
10:32 pm
Good thing we’ve got everyone else.
robertussen
August 8th, 2010
10:34 pm
no dude you show up and boast your own team because one of our starters is injured. you are a sarcastic little turd with a big mouth.
Halsey
August 8th, 2010
10:34 pm
Jenkins is one of those guys that some fans love to whine about, but he is valued by the team. That’s why he keeps winning the starting job and got a contract extension. Now that he doesn’t have Vick to keep his production down, he’s caught 50 balls 3 years in a row.
SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2010
10:36 pm
GEAUX SAINTS!!! MOST EFFEMINATE TEAM IN THE NFL!!!
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SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2010
10:37 pm
robertussen: I’ve been boasting my own team for weeks. I guess your little brain can’t grasp that.
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
21best
August 8th, 2010
10:40 pm
A blessing in disguise for falcons. Tuff break for Jenkins though.
Jack
August 8th, 2010
10:42 pm
Falcons will be okay. It gives some of the other wr an oppurtunity to step up. Signing the head case TO would been a mistake, especially since we have a young qb,and a good clubhouse
Blake
August 8th, 2010
10:43 pm
SeenThisB4… I really appreciate your passion for the Saints.I’m a huge Falcons fan but I was pulling for the Saints In the Super Bowl.That city deserved a winner after all those losing seasons and what with hurricane Katrina devastating NO like she did.Believe me,we understand all too well about losing seasons.We’ve had our share too!Come on down to the Georgia dome and you can wear your Saints Jersey and I’ll wear a Falcons jersey and we’ll party together!
robertussen
August 8th, 2010
10:45 pm
are you serious man, youre gonna attack my intelligence, you really are sad little man. dont talk to me dude.
Great Falconi
August 8th, 2010
10:47 pm
Unless I’m mistaken, I think last season was the Saints’ time.
I’m looking forward to taking on the Saints this year. We owe them.
Blake
August 8th, 2010
10:49 pm
Yeah…I want to beat the Saints too but I’m ok with one of their fans coming on hear and stirring the pot.Makes for good Blog material!
SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2010
10:50 pm
robertussen: I am sure no one has ever accused you of having any intelligence to start with, so why attack what’s not there. And let me remind you, you addressed me first, so if you can’t stand the heat, stay inside.
Jenkins is not much of a loss for the falcants, he can easily be replaced.
SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2010
10:53 pm
Last season was the Saints’ statement season. This season is our encore season.
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
Blake
August 8th, 2010
10:56 pm
SeenThisB4 your cracking me up!LOL
Blake
August 8th, 2010
10:58 pm
I think Drew Brees Is the best QB In the league and until Matty Ice gets to that point we’re gonna have our hands full with the Saints!
drew
August 8th, 2010
11:01 pm
thank god. jenkins has had one good play in 7 years(against da bears last second catch). other than that he has been as big a bust as JA98. meier and HD will overtake the starting spots.
Jack
August 8th, 2010
11:01 pm
Brees had a great year, but the Saints are beatable. If you rember right we had our backups in and almost beat them last year
SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2010
11:02 pm
It took some shoulder surgery and some public questioning of his throwing ability to get Brees to focus, develop and take the next step. Maybe Ryan needs a little hardship like that to get him to the next level too.
Jack
August 8th, 2010
11:03 pm
The only statment made was Saint fans are finally taking the bags off their heads
Blake
August 8th, 2010
11:03 pm
True Jack…I hope we can get over the hump this year with the Saints!But It’s going to be a war man!
Nique
August 8th, 2010
11:03 pm
D-led
Would we go & sign Lavernus Coles who the Jets just released or even better trade a late round pick to Dallas to acquire Patrick Crayton? We could get the pick back by trading the 1 corner that we have who’s not gonna make the team to the Ravens who really need the help! I really believe Crayton as our # 2 would take us to the next level!
SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2010
11:04 pm
Jack: Every time I hear that excuse, I come to the same conclusion, the falcants didn’t have any depth last year. Have they fixed that problem? Doesn’t appear as they have.
LesLow
August 8th, 2010
11:04 pm
Too bad for jenkins. Even though I know his days are numbered this helps Finneran’s chances of making the team probably for his last time. If Harry isn’t quite ready it’s got to be Finneran. He’s experienced and a big target for Matt Ryan. Barring anymore injuries we should be ok. God forbid if Roddy goes down!!!!!!
Blake
August 8th, 2010
11:06 pm
I always admired Brees.I always wondered why Atlanta passed on him when they had the opportunity to pick him up.It was a great FA signing!
SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2010
11:09 pm
I tell you what, these type of injuries is why the NFL should get rid of these stupid 4 preseason games. You guys lose a player in an intrasquad scrimmage. What’s the exposure for that during preseason games? They need to make all the games count.
Jack
August 8th, 2010
11:11 pm
Blake I am guessing they concerned about the surgery they had.We should get over the hump, but it will be fun as always.
Again Saint fan our depth should have beat your starters last year. Without Brees, you have? owe yeah Bushwacker
Blake
August 8th, 2010
11:14 pm
SeenThisB4…Yeah I heard the league Is gonna cut It down to 2 preseason games.They’re not trying to protect the players but are looking to make more $$ on the 2 extra regular season games!
BigTimeTechFan
August 8th, 2010
11:14 pm
Saints = FLUKE
won’t even make playoffs this year.
Falcons and TB will pass them this year
D. Orlando Ledbetter
August 8th, 2010
11:15 pm
Nique — I know they’ll get a camp body in here. Crayton would be interesting. Who they bring in will be a developing story on Monday.
BigTimeTechFan
August 8th, 2010
11:15 pm
We need Jenkins, Douglass needs to be in the slot in 3 WR sets.
SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2010
11:17 pm
A TechfFan? LOL! You’re in the wrong league. Go back to studying your algebra, your equation above is completely wrong. YOU FAIL. The Saints own the falcants!
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
LesLow
August 8th, 2010
11:20 pm
Due to the nature of the game everytime these guys step on the field an injury is likely to happen. So by cutting preseason and adding more games is only going to make things just that more difficult. Very rarely is any team going to start and finish with the same 53 they began with. My solution is to allow teams to keep all 80 players they pick up in the offseason just for mere backup sakes. Of course after the first 53 there would be a significant pay cut but not so meager that it wouldnt be worth it for them. There should be something built in the contract that it they become a part of the main roster that get a certain amount of money. This way many players would be fulfilling a life long dream and every team would have a good number of players to pull from.
Jedi Falcon
August 8th, 2010
11:23 pm
Who cares. He was worthless anyway.
Jack
August 8th, 2010
11:25 pm
Tech man, not completely sold on Jenkins. He drops alot of balls so confidence is low, sorry. Did you see our boy D thomas injured his foot in broncos camp. I guess if you want to be hurt go to the Broncos camp.
LesLow
August 8th, 2010
11:25 pm
if jenkins is a fast healer 4-6 weeks means he might be ready for game one, game two at the worst.
he got injured on 8/6. that puts him somewhere between 9/10 & 9/17.
real falcon fan
August 8th, 2010
11:26 pm
to seen this b4 , why in the world are you on the falcons site ? are you saints fans that worried? guess if i were you i would be worried , since you barely beat us with our backups playing! and you were handed your trip to super bowl ,did you send peterson and farve rings?
SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2010
11:28 pm
Good luck with convincing the owners on that one. They will say they keep 61 now, with the developmental squad, and adding another 19 would be liking adding another 10 to 11 teams to the NFL. And the players union isn’t going to settle for pennies either.
Drop two games, and have all the QBs be red shirted for the remaining two games, but count them.
SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2010
11:32 pm
Real Falcant Fan: I told you all weeks ago that I am here to aggravate you all to the point that you all cry like new born babies. So far, most of you guys have been crying like just like little girls. Especially Kenneth!
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
Arthur Blank
August 8th, 2010
11:40 pm
Breaking news nfl.com just reported drew brees fractured his right clavicle.
Jack
August 8th, 2010
11:42 pm
LOL good one AB
eskoballa
August 8th, 2010
11:44 pm
SeenthisB4 said: GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
still celebrating last years champion run i see…you better wake up b4 its too lat. dont think ya understand what bearing the title of last year means this year lol. Teams like us are gona fire on ya and keep firing on ya until theres nothin left.
Terrance X
August 8th, 2010
11:53 pm
Cliff Branch had the speed that could stretch the field.
Jack
August 8th, 2010
11:53 pm
Saints need to be careful their schedule is not easy, there one injury away from having a losing record
eskoballa
August 8th, 2010
11:56 pm
itll be very interesting to see how the curse will affect who dat nation lol.
hmm lets see…what could possibly happen:
1. valueble player(s) get there season ended with injuries
2. Brees has a super pick interception season
3. pass happy offense becomes incomplete pass happy offense
4. defense still on vacation after superbowl lol
5. entrie team still lookn at their lombardi trophy
tyler
August 8th, 2010
11:56 pm
Should of signed TO
Jack
August 8th, 2010
11:59 pm
6. Have 1st pick in the next draft
PMC
August 9th, 2010
12:05 am
Always bad to have an injury. Godspeed to Michael Jenkins in his recovery. The blessing in disguise like last year is that they get to see what they have (or what they don’t) in the other guys they have in camp.
Last year we bemoaned the secondary as it was lambasted by San Diego the 3rd week in the preseason. I know they have Gonzalez now and he’s like a WR…. but this is a team that could use another bonafide weapon on the outside.
Howie Long
August 9th, 2010
12:21 am
Sad to say, but I feel a whole lot better about our season now that this bum Mike Jenkins is out for 4 to 6 weeks. I hope someone will step up and take his place and send him and that bum Brian Finneran packn’. Maybe the Football gods ARE in our favor this year. I hope that coach Mike Smith will finally get it right and see that that bum Jenkins isnt a number 2 receiver and Roddy White is really a number 2 at best. COME ON FALCONS TIME TO STEP UP AND GET IT TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!
Hunter B
August 9th, 2010
12:51 am
Wow Michael Jenkins, the last time you made a significant play…Joe Horn was on the Falcons (see background of picture).
mo
August 9th, 2010
1:00 am
i hope he return back soon but the time for him is over time to get someone else to have that #2wr no there are no bum on this team by the way
PaulieOldSchool
August 9th, 2010
1:14 am
Jenkins just lost his starting position in Atlanta. By the time he comes back, Kerry Meier will be in his roster spot. Book it.
GHunt
August 9th, 2010
1:38 am
No TO, great decision! Jenkins will be missed. Douglas/Meir will get opportunities to prove their worth. Congratulations to the Saints, however, don’t forget last year’s game at the dome. We beat your butts with backup players. Grimes’ interception, late into the game, which was overturned by a horrible/fake interference call, decided the game for the Saints.
Saints beware in 2010, you will be looking at the Birds with fear and trembling.
The Grinch
August 9th, 2010
2:26 am
Jenkins is a chronic underachiever, but he’s still a valuable receiver. Nobody should be happy about him missing time. White is a legit no. 1, but after him all we have is a bunch of 3’s and 4’s plus Gonzalez. HD showed some serious promise before the injury; if he comes back full speed he should take the 2 spot. Meier and Jenkins can round it out nicely given TG’s capability to make plays. I just hope Matt takes it to the next level and starts looking downfield before just chunking it to Tony every chance he gets; when Tony retires we’re not gonna have that option again and it may stunt Matt’s development.
What’s REALLY gonna help us this year is a greatly improved defense, which I believe we have. That and finally a little depth on the o-line. If nobody important gets knocked out there’s no reason this team can’t win 10-12 games and the South with a much easier sked.
Let the Saints fans crow; we’ll be doing the same thing soon enough. Have faith.
VegasBrave
August 9th, 2010
2:58 am
Ryan Wolfe is a must on the WR roster and could be a great TE also.. I live in Vegas, graduated UNLV and have seen Wolfe through his career at UNLV.. He is by far one of the best receivers on the roster, besides White.. For starters, he is big and strong, a tough one to take down, has great hands, does not drop many balls.. He unfortunately had a foot injury before the last game of his season, which held him from being drafted in the NFL draft.. Trust me Falcons fans, he needs to stay on the roster and given a chance..
Santa Cruz Dawg
August 9th, 2010
5:12 am
I hate that Jenks got injured, but the Kansas rookie seems like a player.
willie g hates stupid bloggers
August 9th, 2010
6:06 am
LISTEN IDIOT BLAKE THE SAINTS SUX PERIOD , THIS IS FALCON TERRITOTY THIS TEAM SINCE 1966 HASNT DONE SHI………. SO ANY PLAYER GOES DOWN ALREADY IS A CONCERING FACTOR THE FALCONS CANNOT HAVE INJURIES AND GO TO THE SUPER BOWL,, NOT WITH THE GREEN BAY PACKERS, MINNESOTA IF BRET COMES BACK, THE UP AND COMING 49ERS AGAIN, THEN THE DALLAS COWBOYS, AND WITH MIKE SHANAHAN RUNNING WASHINTON NOW LOOK OUT SO THE OPENING DAY GAME OF PITTSBURG VS ATLANTA COULD BE A SUPER BOWL PREVIEW.SO NO ONE IN GA WANTS TO PULL FOR THE LOW LIFE SAINTS A HURRICANE TORE UP TEXAS SO SHOULD THE TEXANS HAVE OUR SYMPATHY, NO .
BirdFanscout
August 9th, 2010
6:38 am
Meier has soft hands, is only 1/2 inch shorter than MJ and wieghs 6 pounds more. If the threads are true about his route running being crisp and he can run block then I believe it is his job to lose. Douglas is fast and was brought in for the slot to cause mis matches.
If Meier gets on the field and plays well against a Pitt 3-4 defense (which a 3-4 always gives us problems) I truely believe it will be hard for MJ to get his his spot back.
Notso Fast
August 9th, 2010
6:44 am
THE fALCONS NEVER NEED INJURIES BUT IF THEY HAD TO HAVE ONE THEN JENKINS MIGHT BE THE ONE THEY CAN REPLACE.THEY WILL MISS HIS BLOCKING MORE THAN HIS CATCHING.
Travis McGee
August 9th, 2010
6:45 am
No, T.O.
T.O. is poison to a team. His negative attitude is a contagion that runs through the locker room and infects the whole team.
PlanB
August 9th, 2010
7:00 am
These aints are very aggravating. It’s like you are trying to have a conversation with another adult about something you care about and you have an unruly child tugging at your pant legs while they scream and ball. Leave us alone. Time will tell who’s best.
Matt the Brave
August 9th, 2010
7:10 am
Something that Thomas Dimitrov and Mike Smith have done very well in the previous two seasons is get rid of players that are past their prime. This is not to say that they can’t be productive, but it also means that we develop our own talent. Amazingly enough, I seem to remember a time when the Patriots also did that. Seems they came out pretty well for a couple of seasons…
Matt the Brave
August 9th, 2010
7:12 am
Oh, and from what I read about Meier is that he is good at running his routes, but he’s never necessarily going to beat someone in a race. However, that said, being as big as he is, he’s going to be able to bust some guys up getting extra yardage on those 3-4 yard dump passes between coverage. This is something that we’ve desperately missed in our passing game the last few seasons because Jenkins has hard hands.
Stupid Git
August 9th, 2010
7:21 am
The caption on the picture…
“Michael Jenkins scoring against Texas.”
OK CLASS…What’s wrong with that caption???
Larry
August 9th, 2010
7:53 am
I think this may provide Finneran a reprieve. Had the more physical (blocking) Jenkins not been injured I see the Falcons releasing the older but similarly sized and physical Finneran and going with a Meier or someone else to add some variety to the Wide Receivers…Lord knows we need more variety like the Saints have in abundance.
When Jenkins returns and barring no more injuries at WR, look for Finneran to be released. And I truly like and respect what Finneran brings to the locker room but this is, after all, a business and we are in it to win it!
Native Georgian
August 9th, 2010
8:00 am
I personally won’t miss Jenks. With 2 pro bowl sets of hands in Roddy and TG, all we need on the other side is a potential stud #2 (Douglas), a promising rookie (Meier) and a wily vet (Finneran).
Blessing in disguise.
The key is Matty & Burner.
Larry
August 9th, 2010
8:03 am
…And as for TO…TO is a No-No! This team has been methodical the past 2-3 years at purging itself from the malcontents (Hall) the criminal (Vick) and the lazy (Williams). You will never “Rise Up” to your maximum potential with these types contaminating the team spirit!
papafoxx
August 9th, 2010
8:05 am
Douglas was going to take his starting job anyway
papafoxx
August 9th, 2010
8:11 am
Matt the Brave some of your more successful recievers past and present were not fast but had the ability to get open and CATCH the ball. Something we haven’t seen much out of the present players we have
Paddy
August 9th, 2010
8:29 am
SeenthisB4……why are you not getting ready for school little girl. Now, run along and don’t forget to brush your hair. The “short bus” waits on nobody!
Delbert D.
August 9th, 2010
8:33 am
WolfeMeier!
PlanB
August 9th, 2010
8:38 am
I’ve always liked Finn but he has had his share of drops too. He is also good on special teams but I think it’s time for him to move on and give some of these good new prospects a chance. I think Meier is going to be good or maybe great if given a chance.
Mikefalcon63
August 9th, 2010
8:40 am
To me, this is not a big deal. Finneran is really the better receiver between he and Jenks any way. Finn just has not been healthy. But Finn can block and actually catch better than Jenks. Hope we DON’T bring in another receiver at this point. Gotta give the younger guys a chance to show what they can do.
Joey
August 9th, 2010
8:42 am
If Meier gets the job, Jenkins will only get to platoon when he heals. Jenking drops too many important passes.
Paddy
August 9th, 2010
8:52 am
VegasBrave…..I also like Wolfe’s potential but you said he might be a productive TE also. At 6′2′ 210 LBS that seems like a position he would not grow into but I could be wrong.
Paddy
August 9th, 2010
8:53 am
This might be my hype but Meier could be a star in the making!
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Joe Tess Fish House
August 9th, 2010
8:56 am
I told you we should have signed TO. You all attack me for this, but now who’s laughing?
PMC
August 9th, 2010
9:12 am
Jenkins is probably thier best downfield blocker. That’s really going to suffer with a shoulder injury too.
SLY
August 9th, 2010
9:17 am
Seen this B4, Beware of the Madden Jinx… Drew Brees is on the cover this year. You are flapping your gums non-stop. You have serious runs of the mouth…very foul. The jinx is definitely real, it has claimed Ray Lewis Arm), Mike Vick (Leg), Shaun Alexander(Leg), Brett Farve (terrible season and hurt thumb-threw clost to 20 int’s), and etc. On top of the Madden Jinx there is also the Super Bowl let down of the teams that played in the Superbowl usually finish at home looking at the playoffs on television. Oh I forgot there is this wierd within the division, of the team on the bottom finish on top the following season. Well in that case you had your chance bottom feeder, someone else turn. Be careful who you step on on the way to the top, because you will definitely see all three teams on your way back to the bottom. This is fitting, New Orleans (Louisana)= Vodoo, the hex is on you.
jb
August 9th, 2010
9:23 am
Why does everyone say the city of New Orleans deserved a super title. They are just a bunch of moochers looking for a handout. And that is what the refs did, was give them a handout.
kerryb
August 9th, 2010
9:34 am
I would have no receivers on my team and still wouldn’t sign T.O.!
Keith
August 9th, 2010
9:41 am
No, I don’t believe they made a mistake. DId you see last night’s game? T.O. was making a silly fool of himself when the camera was on him, acting like he was primping in a mirror. The Falcons have a good nucleas and don’t need any extracurricular activities to distract them (well I guess Babs did that a bit but you know what I’m saying).
Ramblin Wrecker
August 9th, 2010
9:41 am
Wouldn’t it make more sense to have Kerry Meier start opposite of Roddy and put Harry Douglas in his more accustomed slot receiver spot? Because Jenkins, theorhetically will be back in the first few weeks of the season and it will be silly to move Douglas back to slot at that point. Let’s have some consistency of position.
Frito Bandito
August 9th, 2010
10:03 am
What’s a nucleas?
Frito Bandito
August 9th, 2010
10:06 am
Oh, and before you all anoint Kerry Meier a Falcon, let alone a starter, watch him in a few games first. He may prove to be the real thing, but one only knows that in real game situations.
Frito Bandito
August 9th, 2010
10:06 am
100th!
truth
August 9th, 2010
10:12 am
Hey Blake. Exactly how big is SeenThisLoserB4 nutt sack. You should know your holding in the palm of your hand. You too can go away.
Falcon57
August 9th, 2010
10:26 am
If Meier is indeed the sure handed reciever I countinue to read about and runs the precise routes I continue to hear about he has a very good chance to make it into the starting lineup. HD, I’m sure is just as good but fits more into the slot. As for Meier’s speed or lack thereof, maybe we can look at what A. Boldin has done for Arizona and will be doing for the Ravens. Sometimes speed is overrated but finding the open spots, making the catch and moving the chains are what its all about!!!!
truth
August 9th, 2010
10:54 am
Jenks will not be missed at all. 100% confident Meier and Weems can handle it, along with Douglas.
Paddy
August 9th, 2010
10:54 am
Well said Falcon57. Dan Abramowitz and Gary Collins ran routes as crisp as any in the history of the NFL and they both played a long, long time. They never seemed to ever drop a pass! Meier may not be that good but he is sure worth a long look.
Chucktown38
August 9th, 2010
11:22 am
I am so sick of you T.O. people! You are all alike! You are the same people who think Mike Vick was wronged some how! It’s a shame you can’t see past the color of your own skin when it comes to making smart thoughtful decisions.You couldn’t get out of your own way if your life depended on it.So for all of us TRUE falcons fans who want to see good football played by solid citizens, lets not dwell on the punk tugs, non-team players the falcons have not even given a second thought to.
terry
August 9th, 2010
11:24 am
yes the falcons should have gotten T.O. a long time ago.
D-Bird
August 9th, 2010
11:28 am
You never want to knock a man for being hurt before the season starts, but in Mr Jenkins case sorry for you! Looks like my man Harry will finally get his just do! Watch out Wes Welker, here comes Harry Douglas! If the knee holds up Harry will be in the Pro Bowl! Hey Jenkins get well, we need some help on special team.
Sid
August 9th, 2010
1:04 pm
Usually the circus comes to town in February. That is plenty.
Sid
August 9th, 2010
1:07 pm
Meier will prove to be a taller version of Steve Largent………………I keep telling ya………..
BFALCON
August 9th, 2010
1:13 pm
I would consider Kevin Curtis if he is healthy. Trading for P.Crayton would help
Mikefalcon63
August 9th, 2010
1:21 pm
We DO NOT need to go out and sign a receiver. Seriously, with Jenkins, we really have not had one anyways, so we really have not lost anything.
ryan
August 9th, 2010
2:34 pm
I like Kevin Curtis and Crayton plus someone who could be cheap Plaxico Burras I know he is risk but he is tall WR and still has talent .
GroundedFalcon
August 9th, 2010
3:24 pm
SeenThisB4: Go find another blog, this is the FALCAN’S BLOG, we don’t want to here your crap!
By the way, just to set the record straight! the two teams have a close to even head to head record.
The Saints are just a one year wonder!
They’re going to get they’re ass kicked this year, the Vikings will be the first of many to do it!
hiramsaint
August 9th, 2010
3:39 pm
if ya don’t want to hear it, don’t read it but soon you’ll have to read about how we simply man-handled the ‘cons again this year with our prolific O and new and improved D
GroundedFalcon
August 9th, 2010
4:58 pm
hiramsaint: “ha ha sherod you are”
Prolific O and new and improved D?
You must be “Delusional”
The N.O.A.L. saints are on a sinking ship!
The VIKINGS will plunder you and the FALCANS will humiliate whats left! Your’re WORRIED,because all the people on this blog are going to come down on you like a ton of bricks after you loose to the FALCONS. So enjoy yourself now, soon your time will be at an end!!! Goes for you to MEELY-MOUTH seenthisb4.
GET THE PAPER BAGS READY!!!!!!!!!!!!
hiramsaint
August 9th, 2010
5:20 pm
we’ll let you use them to vomit in after the poor performancs your team exhibits this season…LOL LOL
GroundedFalcon
August 9th, 2010
5:32 pm
Now that’s funny! I don’t care where you come from?
hahahahahahahaha!!
hiramsaint
August 9th, 2010
6:05 pm
thanks don’t take any of this stuff personally. it’s just banter to get hyped for the season
Mike
August 9th, 2010
7:33 pm
T.O. is like one of the miracle drugs you see on TV, and you think “sounds good”…then comes the list of side effects…and you realize whatever you are dealing with is not that bad.
joewhite
August 9th, 2010
8:04 pm
I am shocked at some of the comments. Yes jenkins has dropped passes and but he has over 50 catchs in each of the past two years, lets not always forcus on the negatives, cause he is a baller and with harry back he can move to the slot where he killed year before last cause he cannot get seperation from cb, so he needs to work the middle. But I do wish him a speedy come back to help us march to the superbowl
Mike
August 9th, 2010
11:20 pm
I have been very critical of Jenkins over the years for his dropped passes. However, looking what he brings to the table he will be missed. He often makes the tough catchto get you the 7-8 yards you need for the first. More so than that, how many times have we seen #12 throw a block on a DB that turns a 6 yard gain into a 30 yard gain. Jenkins has done everything his team has asked of him since he has been there, from special teams to throwing the block gets a RB credit for a great ruin. To contribute in the ways that he does requires you to check your ego…which not many receivers can do. Everyone knows that now he is the third option, and with the return of HD..he may become the 4th in the passing game. I still belive though winning is what matters to Jenkins… whether it be catch a 6 yard first down, spring a block to free a runner or another WR….play a part in kick off and punt coverage…whatever his team ask of him he will do knowing he will never be voted into a pro bowl… but I think he is one of the few receivers that puts team acomplishments above personal accomplishments.
GHunt
August 10th, 2010
12:09 am
Frito Bandito,
I agree with your observation of KMeir. I hope the kid is as good as all the praise being heaped on him to this point, however, as you so apporiately stated, let wait until he has actually done something before we give him starter status.
I am looking forward to Friday night and I want to see how the team addresses the #2 WR position. It looks like we will have some viable options. 2010, the year of the birds!
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