With Kerry Meier out, should Falcons go after Vincent Jackson?
Should the Falcons go after San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83), who's holding out and has to serve a three-game suspension. He recently pleaded guilty to his second DUI since joining the NFL. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
FLOWERY BRANCH — On Twitter.com I presented the following question last night:
“With (Michael) Jenkins hurt and Kerry Meier (knee) out for the year, do the Falcons need to make a move at wide receiver? Send along your thoughts.”
Well, more than 50 people did. Here are your thoughts on the wide receiver position. A certain Mr. Jackson’s name was mentioned several times.
WIDE RECEIVER TWEET FEST
1. ReanuKeeves
Fine w Jenkins obviously but Meier’s out too? Shit RT @AJCFalcons: w/ Jenkins hurt & Meier out for yr, do Falcons need to make a move at WR? 5 minutes ago via
2. irishrebel1666
@AJCFalcons We need to go after VINCENT JACKSON to be a championship team! 10 minutes ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
3. Peyochi
@AJCFalcons They stink at WR and White is decent at best.come on man Weems, Finnerman and a bunch of no-name guys…they shld have got Owens 11 minutes ago
4. BruceDowns
@AJCFalcons scary to be drafted by the Falcons. about 5 hours ago via TweetCaster in reply to AJCFalcons
5. conceptual23
@AJCFalcons My thoughts… contact San Diego asap and get Vincent Jackson..nuff said about 9 hours ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
6. mastacow53
@AJCFalcons Sounds like a good time to get in on the Vincent Jackson bidding. about 10 hours ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
7. byondcre8tive
@AJCFalcons Why not Troy Bergeron? about 12 hours ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
8. GrrrlZilla
@AJCFalcons I was looking forward to seeing what Meier could do, but I’m a FinnFan and would rather see a kicker move. Also: Douglas! about 12 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to AJCFalcons
9. TheRedPhoenix08
@AJCFalcons give Bergeron a roster spot and see what he can do about 12 hours ago via Echofon in reply to AJCFalcons
10. DaPodgeATL
@AJCFalcons We need someone, but no idea who.Trade, not someone from street. I’m ok w/ our 1st 3, but their circumstances make me nervous. about 12 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to AJCFalcons
11. IN_Falcon
@AJCFalcons I hope this gives Harvey a chance. I like him. How has he been in pads? about 12 hours ago via Echofon in reply to AJCFalcons
12. AtlFalconsRWD
@AJCFalcons @FalconsDCox @FalconsJAdams – Or do we just dangle some bait and go get V.Jax from SD?… That’d be a splash! about 12 hours ago via web
13. AtlFalconsRWD
@AJCFalcons @FalconsDCox – Quick thought, if nfl had moved to 18 game season, would we be happy right now going into Wk 1?… about 12 hours ago via web
14. A_C_Brooks
@AJCFalcons I think if we don’t like what we see after the 3rd preseason game yes, but as of now, we have Berg, and Harvey who can step up about 12 hours ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
15. ItsNeverSunny
@diamondjay2 @AJCFalcons Bengals won’t be cutting any WR’s, they’re going to keep at least 19, but only 3 offensive linemen. about 12 hours ago via web
16. keleland
@AJCFalcons I think Wolfe or Harvey would be fine. No need to go looking. about 12 hours ago via Osfoora for iPhone in reply to AJCFalcons
17. diamondjay2
@AJCFalcons I think they should wait to bloody monday. Bengals gotta cut some wrs. about 12 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to AJCFalcons
18. ranfin12
“@AJCFalcons: WR Kerry Meier is out for the year with a knee injury.”@FalconsDCox @Poppa_Falcon No F.A. 2 go after 2 replace him about 12 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
19. ajaedandridge
RT @PRSportsGirl RT @ajcsportseditor: RT @AJCFalcons: #Falcons rookie WR Kerry Meier (knee) out for the season #nfl <== DAMN about 13 hours ago via web
20. AtlFalconsRWD
@AJCFalcons i had assumed Meier was drafted as precaution for HD’s return… so did we count on him or only after he was having a good camp about 13 hours ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
21. PRSportsGirl
RT @ajcsportseditor: RT @AJCFalcons: #Falcons rookie WR Kerry Meier (knee) out for the season #nfl about 13 hours ago via UberTwitter
22. G_Martin
@AJCFalcons No, Finn is a solid fill in, not to mention the young guys we have in camp. I think we are good. about 13 hours ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
23. arthursullivan
@AJCFalcons no. finneran and/or bergeron (sp?) about 13 hours ago via SocialScope in reply to AJCFalcons
24. joshmassey1
@AJCFalcons Good news for Finneran, no doubt. about 13 hours ago via Echofon in reply to AJCFalcons
25. ajcsportseditor
RT @AJCFalcons: #Falcons rookie WR Kerry Meier (knee) out for the season #nfl about 13 hours ago via TweetDeck
26. NaNa_Shoes
@AJCFalcons just ruined my night…Kerry Meier is a great WR and although this injury is a major setback just (cont) http://tl.gd/38jieq about 13 hours ago via UberTwitter
27. mchambers5
@AJCFalcons We have some UDFA’s who may be able to fill in. I wouldn’t be surprised if we trade late rd pick (like Foxowrth, Hill) for WR. about 13 hours ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
28. AtlFalconsRWD
@FalconsJAdams @FalconsDCox @AJCFalcons – I bet this effects Douglas’ PT the rest of pre-season. about 13 hours ago via web
29. MyPresidentSux
@AJCFalcons I kinda like Kevin Curtis, if the Falcons look to make a move. about 13 hours ago via web
30. DTYBRDZ
@AJCFalcons Wouldnt hurt to bring in veteran WR. But think Harry Douglas & Roddy will step up. Turner & Norwood need to get involved w/ pass about 13 hours ago via mobile web in reply to AJCFalcons
31. Wombat9195
@AJCFalcons time to make a trade for Vincent Jackson. about 13 hours ago via Twitter for Android in reply to AJCFalcons
32. AtlFalconsRWD
@AJCFalcons other FAs available? Javon Walker retired right? Kevin Curtis? is he around still? David Tyree? might have to dangle trade bait about 13 hours ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
33. wbowmanlittler
@AJCFalcons I think they definitely need to keep Finneran and Bergeron around! about 13 hours ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
34. @AJCFalcons They already needed another receiver before the two injuries but we have to make a move for an additional receiver… about 13 hours ago via web from Raleigh, NC in reply to AJCFalcons
35. tddf30
@AJCFalcons bring Marty Booker back. Haha. If Finn doesn’t get hurt again I think we should be ok til jenks gets back about 13 hours ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to AJCFalcons
36. MMullins21
@AJCFalcons Huge bummer on Meier. Although this does open the door for the rookie from Nova, How has he been looking? about 13 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to AJCFalcons
37. AtlFalconsRWD
@AJCFalcons Re-sign Booker? Or live with Weems and Harvey/Wolfe/Brgeron might have to dress until Jenks comes back. about 13 hours ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
38. Atlanta__Sports
@AJCFalcons How long do you expect Jenkins to be out? We should have gotten T.O. while he was available. about 13 hours ago via Echofon in reply to AJCFalcons
39. telfo1
@AJCFalcons probably need a depth guy about 13 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to AJCFalcons
40. keleland
@AJCFalcons I love me some Finn but we need youth & spend. So yes about 13 hours ago via Osfoora for iPhone in reply to AJCFalcons
41. jtfalcon804
@AJCFalcons Definatly I don’t think theres anyone out there might be time to dip into next years draft picks and trade for someone about 13 hours ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
42. MyPresidentSux
@AJCFalcons There’s probably nobody out there who is better than anybody we already have. Trade a 7th rounder for a scrub? about 13 hours ago via web in reply to AJCFalcons
43. RPuntenoC
RT @AJCFalcons: WR Kerry Meier is out for the year with a knee injury. about 13 hours ago via TweetDeck
44.diamondjay2
@AJCFalcons that’s truly sucks. Hope he recovers like welker. Birds need wr talent in worst way. Finnerman is not starter in this league about 13 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to AJCFalcons
45. Atlanta__Sports
@AJCFalcons WOW!!!!!! I can’t believe that. We are screwed. Injuries will keep us from the playoffs this season. about 13 hours ago via Echofon
46. jrniemeyer
And so it begins…. RT @AJCFalcons WR Kerry Meier is out for the year with a knee injury. about 13 hours ago via web
47. DJ_Frisco
@AJCFalcons Any news on our DT? about 13 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to AJCFalcons
48. Everett_Duke
Bad, bad news… but no reason Finneran can’t step up as usual. RT @AJCFalcons WR Kerry Meier is out for the year with a knee injury
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140 comments Add your comment
Mrbeas
August 21st, 2010
11:34 pm
We need a tall physical WR with great hands and speed, or we need to use our small WR as run & shoot come back WR. The clock is ticking.
drmondo
August 22nd, 2010
12:40 am
So Dr. Einstein, you’re saying we need Douglas and Finneran?
drmondo
August 22nd, 2010
12:41 am
Excuse me. Coach Einstein.
DR. FALCON
August 22nd, 2010
1:19 am
I THINK WE WILL BE FINE AT WR. EITHER H. DOUGLAS, BRIAN FINNERAN OR ERIC WEEMS WILL HAVE TO STEP UP. FALCON FANS, DONT PANIC!FIRST OF ALL, VINCENT JACKSON HAS TO SIT OUT 4 GAMES AS MANDATED BY HIS SUSPENSION. ISNT MR. BLANK AND THE ORGANIZATION TRYING TO STAY AWAY FROM THESE TYPES OF PLAYERS? SECOND OF ALL, JACKSON IS UNDER CONTRACT. IT WILL HAVE TO BE A TRADE. WHAT WOULD DIMITROFF GIVE UP? DRAFT PICKS? PLAYERS? IS HE REALLY WORTH THE RISK?
blackbee
August 22nd, 2010
2:05 am
This is why the Falcons won’t make it to the Super Bowl. We have good pieces but we have to DO it now while we have Tony G. and M. Turner but instead TD will stand pat to make him look like a Draft Genius. The Falcons can’t mess around, they have to go all out this yr. Go get the players we need, we are almost there but we are going to have to make some moves and I’d bet TD and SMITTY play cute with this and the Falcons lose out!
P. Bull Terrier
August 22nd, 2010
2:51 am
I wouldn’t want to be working on Saturday morning either, but the AJC has reached a new low when Twitter comments are considered news. I would do just as well getting my “news” from my idiot next door neighbor who has plenty of opinions without having a clue what he’s talking about. He’s probably on the Twitter message list somewhere, but I’ll be dam#*d if I’m going to spend my time reading it to find out.
enz
August 22nd, 2010
3:25 am
this proves how much more it is true that DOL is a moron…too bad we lost Wyche to NFL Network
theriddler
August 22nd, 2010
5:05 am
No vertical game = no championship run.
theriddler
August 22nd, 2010
5:08 am
Folks, open your eyes. Other than White this group of Falcons receivers is pitiful. Way below NFL average talent level.
theriddler
August 22nd, 2010
5:13 am
Gonzalez must look around and say “dam I could use some help around here”.
Falcons73
August 22nd, 2010
8:50 am
Another blog masterpiece…nothing like copy, paste, and twitter to make up a blog post…do you seriously get paid to do this?
biggtwank
August 22nd, 2010
9:01 am
JACKSON IS A BEAST ON TE OUTSIDE. THAT DOUBLE TEAM WOULD OPEN THE FIELD UP FOR RODDY, GONZALEZ,AND TURNER. MATT SHOULD B CAMPAINING TO DIMITRI!
biggtwank
August 22nd, 2010
9:06 am
THIS IS A NO BRAINER. THIS MOVE WOULD SCARE THE HELL OUT OF N.O.,TAMPA, AND COROLINA. ITS SCARES ME JUST THINKING ABOUT IT.
Jedi Falcon
August 22nd, 2010
9:08 am
Are you a complete moron? Seriously? Stop trolling the Falcon Message Board for your articles.
BT
August 22nd, 2010
9:44 am
Weak minded, Jedi.
DOL did not need to visit TOAFMB for any ideas or information.
Don`t try flattering yourself with a back handed slap at DOL while bragging of an association with the clowns over there.
The idea and question of bringing on V-Jac was brought up on the Bird cage Blog within minutes of the news of Meier`s injury.
That blog just happens to be an extension or offspring of DOL`s own blog.
marcus
August 22nd, 2010
10:14 am
football is a team game that being said one plater does not make u a championship caliber team although i would like to see the falcons be more aggressive in the offseason at get free agents because a few more position could have been addressed beside corner back in the off season like the WR position they should be smarter next off season with trend these pass couple of season with our draft picks gotting hurt vincent jackson would fit in good if u ask me he should help white and tony out very well if they don’t have a good season this year they need to shake things up this off season
marcus
August 22nd, 2010
10:17 am
i don’t think ryan is vocal enough to campain on anything
suwaneedawg
August 22nd, 2010
10:26 am
I saw a report yesterday on the NFL Network that the Chargers gave permission to another team, I believe it was an NFC team other the the Falcons, to negotiate a contract with Jackson. Don’t know if this is true.
marcus
August 22nd, 2010
10:27 am
if the talent is out go get it thats the way i see it the falcons are holding on to player that haven’t proved thm selfs to long its like we’re going to give one more chance and then he does nothing and then your job is losted its best u get right and bring in the talent u need stop putting faith in young guys and first round draft pick that has done nothing to prove they deserve the money they make i mean come on we’ve bn waiting and waiting for guy to step up and some we where wait on before DT and smitty came to town they trade hall and keep jenkins around it maks on sence to me and people who want to say he’s a trouble maker please who would have got alone with the quiter petrino someone should clip his testes
Grady Jackson *Barber Shop*
August 22nd, 2010
12:05 pm
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… Nesbitt for Heisman
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hiramsaint
August 22nd, 2010
1:20 pm
@ suwanneedawg- it was the seahawks- pete carroll trying to make somehting happen
Jack
August 22nd, 2010
2:42 pm
Want to go on the record to say, despite our recent injuries I am extremely happy we did not sign TO. I am sure there will be people that disagree, but I am willing to agree to disagree.
veedub
August 22nd, 2010
3:34 pm
Even before Jenkins went down we needed another big time receiver.. The problem is that if we get into a scoring match with one of the powerhouse teeams we will not be able to keep up. If we have another WR that is a threat then the possibilities are endless if Matt Ryan steps up. We need another WR. Someone with some skill and passion for the game. i dont see that in anyone we have already. Not saying they dont have it but I dont see it!!
Mitun
August 22nd, 2010
5:41 pm
I say go after a WR because we aka the fans don’t know if Douglas is going to stay healthy after coming from a season – ending injury. I would give my good friend Troy Bergeron a shot to start because he is a pretty good receiver and he proved it. He lead Shaw High School to State Championship and was a standout. Now, Vincent Jackson is a great receiver no doubt but his problem off the field worries me.
birddawg24
August 22nd, 2010
7:25 pm
ALFRED JENKINS where are u ?
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
August 22nd, 2010
7:25 pm
NOW IF YOU FOOLS THINK THAT THE FALCANTS,CAN COMPETE WITH THE AINTS,NOPE THE SAINTS YOUR SMOKING METH,LONG LIVE THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE!
P.S. WE SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN TERRENCE CODY!
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
August 22nd, 2010
7:30 pm
GET VINCENT JACKSON NOW! AND CUT MICHEAL NOCATCHIN JENKINS!
Football Fan
August 22nd, 2010
9:15 pm
I thought Meier was on the verge of not making the team except for special teams. He is lucky b/c an NFL team can’t cut you on the injured list so he will get paid this year. Other than that, stupid article.
J-Man
August 22nd, 2010
9:24 pm
Meier and Jenkins hurt, and a potential lockout next season………GO FOR IT
ToccoaBird
August 22nd, 2010
9:51 pm
why not just be smart and wait to see who gets cut before the season starts
Jim
August 22nd, 2010
10:17 pm
They definitely will need to do something, the Pats DB’s man handled them. if they do not upgrade that position and think 5 to 8 yard dinks to Gonzalez will get it done they are crazy. If teams do not respect your pass game your run game does not stand a chance because the D will keep 8 in the box all day and force you to throw the ball. Atlanta receivers are only slightly better than Tampa and that is bad, very bad.
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
August 22nd, 2010
11:14 pm
RODDY OVERRATED WHITE,AND WHO ELSE DO WE HAVE AT RECEIVER? THE SAINTS HAVE HENDERSON,COLSTON,MEACHEM AND BUSH!
P.S.GET VINCENT JACKSON NOW
WARLORD
August 23rd, 2010
12:49 am
Sly Ty
Ryan come on dude, what happens if Brees, Brady, Manning, E. Manning go down. Oh yeah, we get to see what happens to the MIGHTY STEELERS with the alleged Rapist being suspended when we play his team. We are going to beat the Stuffing out of the Steelers because their Franchise Quarterback will not even be allowed in the Stadium that day. They have severe issues, we don’t.
It seems like you have severe issues that have become overlooked. 242.1 passing yds. allowed in 2009 makes me think that ANY qb could pass all day on this secondary so the Steelers qb won’t be an issue. Additionally with Polamalu back in the Pittsburgh lineup the Falcons are facing a top ranked defense. Pittsburgh is not going to be that easy. Obviously you must have been riding with Jonathon Babineaux on your way to Michael Vick’s house when you wrote this comment.
BlackMoses
August 23rd, 2010
12:57 am
Wow!! letting the Bengals sign T.O. for fish heads and rice is gonna come back and kill the Falcons. Being so conservative in the NFL will kill you everytime. Get your popcorn ready on Oct 24th.
Original D. Wade
August 23rd, 2010
4:27 am
Your third string running back, plus our choice of offensive lineman or Rodney White
L.A. Mont
August 23rd, 2010
9:59 am
The Falcons brass are not going to publiclu saying they are looking for WR help, but you know they are. The Falcons have to get another playmaker at WR. Banking on Roddy White, and Harry Douglas coming off injury is not comforting. In the NFL, its not just enough to just catch the ball. You have to get yards after the catch and make plays to help your QB. May of the Falcons routes are catch and get down plays that don’t allow for the WR to get yards after the catch. If Douglas can’t provide that, then we are in trouble.
ATL Observer
August 23rd, 2010
10:15 am
It would be great, but the price would be too high (re: draft picks).
Getting T.O. would have added some potential locker room headaches but the cost would have been much less. The “boom-bust” ratio there would have outweighed anything else that’s out there.
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Jd
August 23rd, 2010
3:51 pm
YESSSSS its obvious to the reast of the world that the falcons have just an average WR corps. We need Vincent Jackson bad with our fragile Wideouts!!!! If Arthur Blank wants another winning season he better get with the GM and sign Vincent Jackson. 10-6 looks better than 7-9 coach smith!!!!!
johnny Simmons
August 23rd, 2010
3:55 pm
Roddy White and nothing behind him. Of course the falcon need vincent Jackson who are they kidding. Falcons just to thin at WR and the rookies they have are average at best!!!! Please sign VJ!!!!!!!!