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
just sayin
August 21st, 2010
11:15 am
uhhh la la last on previous blog first on this one – not calling first just stating a fact
just sayin
August 21st, 2010
11:16 am
last to first – if I can do it the Falcons can too LOL
B
August 21st, 2010
11:31 am
Way to get the naughty word for poop early in the post Darryl.
ryan
August 21st, 2010
11:33 am
The Falcons need to something at WR after missing out on TO , Brandon Marshal , and Boldin , Vincent Jackson is on the block after that performance Thursday Matt Ryan obviously needs help also P. Creaton and Miles Austin who is a RFA but Dallas is not going trade him.
Bangkapi Ajarn
August 21st, 2010
11:34 am
LOTS of potential and talent on the roster that apparently hasn’t been given a chance in the heat of battle – Harvery and Wolfe come to mind.
Bergeron showed some YAC that the Falcons have lacked since HD went down, so he deserves a stronger look as well.
Lets not import a trainwreck waiting to happen (Jackson, drugs questions) without giving the folks in hand a fair shot! If they can’t cut it, THEN look at other options.
bsg
August 21st, 2010
11:35 am
man this meier kid may be more like finn then i thought. im not sure who we can get but vince J would be championship caliber add
Fedup Falcon
August 21st, 2010
11:45 am
Vincent Jackson and DUI’S.I don’t think we are looking for more problems like we had before.We definitely need another receiver maybe Creighton.
Sly Ty
August 21st, 2010
11:47 am
Stop over reacting people, really, how many catches did you all expect from Meir this season anyway. I am far more concerned about Corey Peters. It does help us the fact that JA98 is one of the best 4-3 DE in the NFL at STUFFING THE RUN. No, he isn’t a good pass rushing DE, but he is as rock solid a run stuffer that you will find at his position, even better than Julius Peppers.
D Money
August 21st, 2010
11:47 am
Meier was not a starter folks. He provided depth so going after Jackson doesn’t make since…unless we’re talking about cutting Jenkins. Then I can go along with it.
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DJ Sniper
August 21st, 2010
11:50 am
While it would be great to seen Vincent Jackson in a Falcons uniform, it’s not gonna happen. If I’m not mistaken, the Falcons would have to give up a first and a third round pick to get him (if that’s incorrect, then please let me know). Also, we know he’s looking for a big payday, and I seriously doubt the Falcons are going to give high dollar contracts to 2 receivers. Now that I think about it, Roddy White got a new deal last season and Micheal Jenkins signed a $20 million dollar extension as well, so the chances of Jackson coming here are slim to none.
Also, you can’t knock the Falcons for not going after Anquan Boldin and Terrell Owens. You see Baltimore had to give up a second and third round(or fourth round, I can’t quite remember) pick to get Boldin, and we had already traded away two picks to get Tony Gonzalez and Tye Hill. As for Owens, I personally like the guy, but given his history, he’s not the type of player that this team needed.
I’m all for giving some of the unproven guys we have now a chance to see what they can do over the next 2 preseason games. A lot has been written about Brandyn Harvey, but I haven’t seen him on the field at all during the first 2 preseason games. Let’s throw him out there and see if he lives up to what’s been said about him. Also, Ryan Wolfe and Troy Bergeron may be able to do something as well.
I honestly don’t know what other receivers are out on the street looking for work, so I can’t really comment about who else we should go after. Damn shame about Meier’s injury. I was really looking forward to seeing what he could do for us this season.
Sly Ty
August 21st, 2010
11:52 am
OMG, you guys have gone bonkers, if Vincent Jackson is Championship Caliber, then why hasn’t he won 1 with the highly talented San Diego Chargers, who play in perhaps the WORST DIVISION IN THE NFL. We are going to beat the stuffing out of the Steelers in 3 weeks, and I for one would like for all of you OVERREACTORS to leave the blog and start rooting for the Cleveland Browns.
DJ Sniper
August 21st, 2010
11:52 am
Sly Ty, I’m with you on the comment about Corey Peters. So far, I’m hearing that he didn’t tear any ligaments in his knee. That’s definitely a good thing, considering that he said he heard something pop. Losing him for the season would be a bigger blow than losing Meier.
GregKennesaw
August 21st, 2010
11:54 am
No to Vincent Jackson. Guy is nothing but trouble. 2 DUI’s already, has to serve a 3 game suspension. Come on, we don’t need the problems.
Greg
August 21st, 2010
11:55 am
DJ Sniper said it all. Believe me, if were were going to pay the huge price VJ will command for a WR, it would NOT be for VJ. True, we are presently weak/untested at Jenk’s position (not to mention the slot position), and Finn is probably not the answer if we want to move to the next level. But VJ/ No.
Awesome
August 21st, 2010
11:57 am
So this is what journalism has come to? Laziness on a whole new level.
ryan
August 21st, 2010
11:58 am
Matt Ryan needs help you saw him get injured if he goes down that the end Jenkins is out I don’t care about the DUI we need Jackson TO caught a 43 yard bomb just think what Jackson could do.
Sly Ty
August 21st, 2010
12:00 pm
GregKennesaw, wow, I was not aware of the DUI portion of this equation. We have enough drunks on the road down here, we don’t need to add another. We said no to that Ex-Saint Stallworth and his Drunken Energizer bunny approach to driving, I say no to V-Jack, aka Very Jack Danieled Up, as well.
Sly Ty
August 21st, 2010
12:06 pm
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.
Brian Hunt
August 21st, 2010
12:09 pm
Kerry’s injury may be a blessing in disguise for the team. The originally wanted to put him on the practice squad, but were facing the reality of having to put him on the active roster to keep other teams from signing him away. IR accomplishes the same thing and they don’t have to use a roster spot.
Brian Hunt
August 21st, 2010
12:11 pm
Any word on Corey Peters injury?
nativefalcon
August 21st, 2010
12:12 pm
We need to go after Kevin Curtis. He still unsigned and doesn’t have all the baggage Vincent Jackson does.
colorado bulldog
August 21st, 2010
12:18 pm
YES! I think he’s worth the risk. We have DUI’s in Babineaux and we are dealign with that. It’s not the same baggage as domestic violence issues that someone like Brandon Marshall has. Sometimes a change of scenery and being around a vet like Gonzo can help turn his life around.
mountain_jim
August 21st, 2010
12:27 pm
Well I am sad for Kerry. As Gonzo said during the game, he was really getting noticed and playing well so far. Plus with his brother’s death during draft week, this year has just been awful for him and his family.
I hope some of the other no-names in camp are good, because the Falcons really do appear light at WR. If Roddy were to go down, the situation would be severely bad for this team. They did not spend a lot of draft capital on WR or bring in any big FAs last 2 years, so Jenkins better heal and Roddy better stay well and Harry better be as good as folks are hoping, and over his injury.
Mularkey will have to start going deep when the games get real or the offense is going to continue to stall due to other teams stacking up front to stop the run and the short passes.
Superbird
August 21st, 2010
12:30 pm
Hope Meier can have a speedy recovery and contribute next season. Don’t know why most Falcon Fans are over reacting, Meier was going too be added for depth only, not like he’s been a proven receiver with 100 catches a season, maybe he would have had 15 to 20 receptions this year, a starter on special teams.
We should have taken Owens when Jenkins went down, offered him a one year contract packed with perfomance incentives and kept him on a short leech, I know all about the culture the Falcons are trying too build with choir boy Football players, but we need some roughneck hardcore football players with attitudes that will bring some trash talking and energy to this football team.
This team was weak at the receiver position even before Jenkins got hurt,Its beginning to amaze me that some are suggesting we settle with Finneran and the back ups we have, we not only need a bonafide #2 receiver, but we need to aquire a #3 as well. Jenkins injured and may be slowed by this same injury this year, Finneran is injury prone and slow, Douglas coming off serious injury not up to full speed , imagine that, we have nothing after that. Roddy White is the only top notch receiver, he goes down we have nothing.
Franky
August 21st, 2010
12:45 pm
Why does everybody think Meier was going to do so much, he’s a rookie. We should have been went after Jackson. He would be a great fit opposite Roddy.
South ga boy in the atl
August 21st, 2010
12:49 pm
People calm down on the Jackson “Whoa Nelly” train. As has been said before Kerry was only going to be a backup this yr with promise for the future. The Falcons are committed to Jenks for this 1 last yr. All this means is that we will probably be drafting a WR with our no. 1 or 2 in next yrs draft. I do think it’s time, though, that the Falcons (and we fans too) understand that the purge is over and we have a very strong core of players so that we can take on a V Jackson as a player to put us over the top, if that’s what Smitty and TD think we need, without fear of said player undoing the tragectory of the team. Aka. As the patriots have done with Moss and others. In this instance though I don’t think TD sees as one of those times. If it was Jenks out for the yr though…….
Chop Buster
August 21st, 2010
12:55 pm
You took words out of my mouth…Vincent Jackson. They needed an experience WR to go with Roddy anyway. Finn is a still serviceable…but not a starter; Jenkins is injured but he was never a number 2 to begin with. With White, Gonzalez, Douglas and Jackson we could have a formidable passing core this year. Stop playing around TD and bring the damn man in for a work out.
torgo
August 21st, 2010
12:59 pm
Just to clarify, no, the Falcons would not have to give up a first and third round pick as part of acquiring a former RFA. The restricted free agency period is over. The former RFAs have all signed their tenders or are holding out – with the current team holding their rights. Either way, it’s a pure trade situation and the price is entirely negotiable.
As for whether the Falcons should get another WR, it depends – is Matt Ryan actually going to start looking to throw to the WRs anytime soon? If he keeps throwing only to Gonzalez and the RBs, we might as well just line Keith Zinger out wide and let him have fun pancake blocking CBs.
Got to Upgrade
August 21st, 2010
12:59 pm
Not going to win the division with this set of WR’s. I think TD will bring someone (or more than one) in just like he has done in the past at CB. Needs to be better than Marty Booker quality though
FEAR THE TALON
August 21st, 2010
1:03 pm
ABSOLUTELY!!! HE WOULD HELP STRETCH THE FIELD & THE PLAY SELECTION’S FOR OUR O.C. WOULD BE OFF THE CHART WITH THE ALL THE WEAPON’S WE ALREADY HAVE!! YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY OFFENSIVE WEAPON’S IN THE N.F.L.!!! DO IT!!!
ryan
August 21st, 2010
1:05 pm
If the Falcons don’t make the playoffs again then Aurthur Blank needs step in tell TD to go after John Gruden or Bill Cower .
tjhook
August 21st, 2010
1:07 pm
The Dallas Cowboys have players to give away at the wide receiver position and need a offensive lineman (going through injuries). How about Patrick Clayton for Blaylock? Ojinnaka can probrably play a number of position. And I don’t see the Falcons resigning Blaylock anyway.
Sid
August 21st, 2010
1:12 pm
Just damn, this kid is going to be a good one……..
Mike10
August 21st, 2010
1:20 pm
To me the Falcons get complacent at certain position like wide receiver rather than improving the team because of character issues I thought they should of signed T.O. but know we sit there and act like Michael.J is the best # 2 receiver in the league rather than get a good #2 receiver or move him down on the dept chart I think Jenkins is a #3 at best go get someone dont get Jackson he does us no good sitting the first three gms unless thats the only option dont get any washed up player.
ReddJonn68
August 21st, 2010
1:28 pm
I still say they should have picked a wr with 1st pick, because our defense will be no better than last year. Dimitroff knew wr is one our weakest spot on the roster even with Roddy ( he is more of hands guy not a deep threat ). People are going to load the box against us until we prove we can stretch the field. Yeah we are picking up nice chunks of yardage, but we cannot punch it in. Everyone was laughing when they talked about TO, but who’s laughing now. Whether Jackson or not we better get another set of hands with some speed in here, because seems like New Orleans never has trouble finding young hands. Is it just me or were we singing this same tune about our receiving corp last year about this time ???
Fish2774
August 21st, 2010
1:43 pm
Hey let’s just package up never available William Moore, Can’t catch Jenkins, and hurt all the time Norwood and send them all to San Diego for Vincent Jackson. We’ll get more out of this one man in 8 games than we would in all 16 with the three!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
stephen alexander
August 21st, 2010
1:49 pm
Will the Falcons finally go after a receiver now? Lets face it, Jenkins is not the #2 guy. I know I will get grief for this, but I honestly believe Roddy White is a strong #2 receiver. Vincent Jackson is out there, pipe dream. Javon Walker is out there; two #2’s are better than a true #2 in Roddy and a #3 in Jenkins. I was very excited about Meier this year. Seems we are jinxed when it comes to slot receivers (Finneran two years ago, Douglas last year, and now Meier, whom I thought would get ample playing time this year). For this offense to compete with the pass happy teams that dominate, (Saints, Vikings, Colts, Pats, Green Bay, Cinci, Chargers, Texans, etc.) we need some more pop out there for Ryan to fully emerge as an elite. The best QB’s ever always have legit #1’s with very compitent #2’s and 3’s. We do not have this. Javon Walker would garner more attention than Jenkins. This would free up Roddy, Douglas, and TOGO (Tony Gonzalez) in the passing game. Use Jenkins in a rotation. We need to get the ball down field more, obviously. We throw way to many 5 yard passes, and I’m over it. Mularky is possibly, the most boring OC out there. I feel, I have been watching the exact same plays, for two seasons and through this preseason. Frankly, I’m sick of it and bored. So predictable. Lets face it, Roddy gets doubled amd Jenkins is way to easy to defend one on one. So, for Ryan, it’s too easy to go with the sure thing, TOGO across middle and into the flats. These are the only options 90% of the time. Snooze fest. Our defense will be sub-par again this year, don’t kid yourself. We need to score. We need to sign the best option at receiver immediately. Ryan is a stud QB but will never get there with this receiving corp. Never. Plus Jenkins and White drop too many passes, I know not statistically, but when it matters. I have watched every game since these two came on board and dare someone to challenge me. Jenkins would not be starting for any of the other top 20 teams in the league.
htwo0rider
August 21st, 2010
1:55 pm
As a Falcon’s fan living in San Diego, I’ve seen Jackson’s act. Not worth the headache. Jackson’s second arrest for dui happened while he was on probation for the first offense.
Bharath Venkat
August 21st, 2010
1:58 pm
I wrote a post for my blog (pardonmybias.com) regarding the Chargers Super Bowl hopes. Here is the direct link to my post: http://pardonmybias.com/chargers-will-not-win-a-super-bowl-with-a-j-smith-as-gm/.
Feel free to comment and voice your own bias!
hiramsaint
August 21st, 2010
1:58 pm
what happened to all this depth i been hearing about? a rookie goes down and the whole falcon nation is in a panic. ken strickland could set you straight but he’s been absent along with the falcons O. where’yat ken???????????
khao$
August 21st, 2010
2:11 pm
DOL, is Peters’ injury a sprain (since it’s been determined no ligament damage was done)?
JeanE
August 21st, 2010
2:13 pm
No way, that guy Jackson sounds like bad news and a headache we don’t need. Finn is still Finn, do you see that catch during the game against the Patriots? If they would actually throw his way more, he’d grab them all and move the chains, same as he’s always done. Speed is not his game people, it’s hands and they are still attached to him, last I saw!
stephen alexander
August 21st, 2010
2:33 pm
you guys are nuts. we needed a receiver before this rook went down. need the best out there. this offense doesnt pop.
Sly Ty
August 21st, 2010
2:47 pm
For a change, I have to agree with hiramsaint, the worthless saints fan that invades the blog. All of you none believers in the falcons, go and root for the Cleveland Browns. Michael Jenkins is a decent #2 WR, and he is an excellent blocking WR. Name for me please some of the great #2 WR in the league at the moment. Somebody please list them for me. I am disappointed with the lack of faith our fan base displays on this blog. We are acting like people from NYC, or even worst, Philadelphia.
stephen alexander
August 21st, 2010
2:50 pm
Anquan boldin, pierre garscon, terrel owens, meachum, santanio holmes, miles austin or williams, however do it to name a few….
stephen alexander
August 21st, 2010
2:51 pm
percy harvin, sidney rice
Saints Idiot,
August 21st, 2010
2:52 pm
The Falcon nation is not in panic, it`s just became apparent there become a roster spot open at the WR position and Falcons fans are just discussing if, it`s a good idea to go outside the organization to fill that slot.
Stop judging Falcons fans as if your on some sorta alter, azzhat.
South ga boy in the atl
August 21st, 2010
2:54 pm
The problem with getting Jackson. First-He wants no 1 money to be a no. 2 WR. Second. After Roddy and TG get 80-100 catches, will Jackson be happy with the same 50 that Jenkins gets, uh-NO Third- we are a run first-throw second offensive mentality and I don’t see Smitty changing so with Jackson coming from pass happy San Diego he would not be happy. Let’s see how the WR’s shake out this yr and draft a WR with our No 1 next yr
ryan
August 21st, 2010
3:02 pm
Pay Jackson the money he is great WR he is game changer this is uncapped year Ryan needs help they have to score big with NO being the top dog
BT
August 21st, 2010
3:04 pm
What about Crayton in Dallas?
He could be a serviceable #2 WR.
He is said to be unhappy with the Cowboys, way down on their depth chart behind Miles, Bryant and Williams.
He seems obtainable for a lot less than V-Jac.
stephen alexander
August 21st, 2010
3:06 pm
i hope jenkins reads any of this. time for the boy to step up but isn’t every player from ohio state over rated.
BT
August 21st, 2010
3:07 pm
South GA,
I am not so sure V-Jac would be the #2 WR in Atlanta, when it`s all said and done if, they could land him?
hiramsaint
August 21st, 2010
3:09 pm
i’ve been reading most of the comments since the pats game and looks like a panic to me. maybe you call throwing you team under the bus after 2 preseason games “discussing” but it sounds like panic to me . all i’ve heard is depth,depth,depth and BAM there is none . of course you go outside to fill it azzhat but smitty is to dumb to know that. just like last year with all your injuries he didn’t do it ’till it was to late. i don’t need to judge falcants fans- i can see their support already
stephen alexander
August 21st, 2010
3:09 pm
exactly, move roddy to # 2. he’s physical fast. i don’t think a lot of people realize this, roddy won the state championship in alabama for wrestling. thats no small feat. great # 2, suspect #1. i don;t think pro bowls mean anything.
stephen alexander
August 21st, 2010
3:10 pm
we need receivers period.
Sly Ty
August 21st, 2010
3:11 pm
Stephen Alexander nice try buddy, but let me do a quick analysis for you: Anquan Boldin came from pass happy system with Hall of Famer Curt Warner his stats will be down significantly in Baltimore,Pierre Garscon again is in a pass happy system with Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, Terrell Owens is still explosive yes, just like C4, he will blow up sooner or later. Meachum who the hell is that, Santonio Holmes is a habitual weed smoker and will be serving a 4 game suspension to start the season, Roy Williams is less of a player than Jenkins at this point, Percy Harvin is a #3 guy with Migrain issues will be done in 2 more seasons. Sidney Rice is injured again, and has a history of being injury prone. Oh, Miles Austin is a #1 receiver not a 2. But again, nice try Stephen Alexander you helped prove my point.
stephen alexander
August 21st, 2010
3:12 pm
!hiramsaint! its not panic saints boy, we’ve been saying this for years. and remember when chris redman lost by only 3 to you all last year at end of season with all the injuries, i do, i was there. we were a second string team at that point.
Sly Ty
August 21st, 2010
3:15 pm
Is there anyone else here who would say that Roy Williams of the Cowboys is a good #2 receiver? You guys must be smoking weed with Santonio Holmes and getting drunk with Vincent Jackson. Everyone please stop acting like people from Philadelphia, you are Southern Folk and inherently have more common sense than to act like this.
Superbird
August 21st, 2010
3:15 pm
I agree with BT, a trade with the cowboys for Crayton is the most logical. The cowboys are hurting on the Oline, maybe we can Trade Baker for Crayton.
stephen alexander
August 21st, 2010
3:18 pm
sly ty, nice name. no buddy, read my original post. all pass happy teams have legit ones and twos. almost confusingly. miles austin is a one now, last year he was not. think roy williams still garners more attention than michael jenkins…terrel owens is one of the best receivers of all time and is a first ballot hall of famer that has played with the likes of jerry rice. meachum is the saints #2 by the way, and he catches the ball when its important. look at percy’s stats, think you will see that he lined up in the two slot frequently. hes been dealing with these symptoms his entire life and has made it this far. rice will be there for opener. as for kurt warner…who were his two receivers in st. louis win there was a superbowl being one. michael jenkins is a joke, bust. its the new nfl baby.
stephen alexander
August 21st, 2010
3:20 pm
50 % of the nfl is weed smokers bud, seems you would fit in.
Halsey
August 21st, 2010
3:25 pm
Wow, this is the first I heard of Meier. Can the football gods please stop giving the Falcons knee injuries? Thank you.
Saints LSU
August 21st, 2010
3:28 pm
that why you guys are not a good team you have to be good on both side of the ball & your not & them dumb folks keep picking the falcons to win the NFC south & go to the superbowl you are not the New Orleans Saints someone please tell the falcons the truth ESPN NFL LIVE & SPORT SOUTH PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Nique
August 21st, 2010
3:31 pm
Jackson would be great but i believe that he’d cost to much for what we’re willing to spend. I still say that Patrick Crayton is the answer & will cost a reasonable amount! He’s a proven # 2 & Dallas doesn’t need him, I said this before Meier went down, but we definitely need to do this now! Jenk might not be back game 1, Douglass is still working his way back & Weems nor Finneran are good enough players to be legit # 2 options. WE NEED CRAYTON, bc even when healthy Jenk isn’t a legit # 2, but if we don’t get Crayton, & we aren’t willing to spend to get Jackson, we could at least get L. Coles or T. Holt who just got released by the Pats. But i’d take any of them, Jackson obviously being the best option.
Brian
August 21st, 2010
3:34 pm
Should have got TO yo. Missed out on Boldin and B Marshall. Another weapon like that would be the finishing touch on this team. It would make us legit. I don’t understand how we are $35mil under the cap and we let an opportunity to land one of the leagues best WRs… 3 times!!! (Owens, Marshall, Boldin). Come on Mr. Blank, open up that checkbook!
Roddy White will now be double teamed every play, every game until someone steps up.
WE NEED A TRUE #2 WR NOW!!!
ryan
August 21st, 2010
3:40 pm
Thank you Brian that is what i have been saying we are week at WR Roddy White is going to be double teamed i am sure Fox will get playing time . But we need veteran game changer like Jackson TD get it done .
Bro
August 21st, 2010
3:40 pm
Whoever made the decisions on the Falcons draft bypassed a number of talented receivers-especially from FL and now they are in the toilet again. Second rate receivers will not make MR an all pro QB. It not only hurts him, but worse of all it hurts the team and us loyal fans. Any good fan could have picked a couple of good receivers-like New England did. Why do we alwaya seem to have Sh— for brains when it comes to the draft. Look at all the receivers and other position players we have passed up in order to draft second rate-cheap players. Garbage in = garbage out.
Nique
August 21st, 2010
4:09 pm
All ya’ll calling this a panic & acting as if this is a new issue, ya’ll obviously haven’t been paying attention to blogs & the cries of Falcons fans until now! Ppl have been begging for a new # 2 wr for at least a year & a half, but more like 2 to 3!!! & All ya’ll in support of M.J. INCLUDING Sly Ty must be the ppl smoking! There is no way that M.J. is a legit # 2 & there is definitely no way he’s more feared than Roy Williams!!! I really hope that was a joke! M.J. best year he got 53 catches, Roy Williams has toped that total 3 years including a year when he had 82 catches, 7 TD’s, 1,310 yards & averaging 16 ypr. Jenkins couldn’t even dream of doing that in the NFL, much less back at OSU! & for the Percy Harvin hater, please don’t do that, he’s going to be a stud 4 years to come, you must not realized that T.D. (Den) had the same issues & somehow made it into the HOF, go figure! Ppl please wake up!!! You might not think Jackson is the answer & i could understand that (although i disagree but i understand where that sentiment comes from) but lets not act as if Jenk is the answer!!!!!
& For ya’ll who obviously don’t get it, these outcries for a wr aren’t really bc of Meier, we just hope the injury to Meier helps the organization hear what some of us fans have been saying for years now! We need another WR & a new kicker if we are going to make it to where we hope to go!
Nique
August 21st, 2010
4:22 pm
Unfortunately for us Falcons fans who can see, it doesn’t look like any move whatsoever will be made!!! Over an hour ago from CBS’s NFL rapid fire reports- Even with WR Kerry Meier (knee) lost for the season, coach Mike Smith said it’s unlikely the Falcons will seek a free-agent WR. “I don’t anticipate that we need to do anything in terms of our roster,” Smith said. Falcons Rapid Reports.
Ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!This is soooo frustrating!
Jenk cost us two games last year!!! & our kicker cost us games, with 1 of those 4 games, we’re in the playoff’s despite all of our injuries last year, but funny enough (actually not funny at all) we haven’t addressed either 1 of those 2 positions going into this year & still after seeing them re-emerge here in the preseason, seems to be turning a blind eye to them again this year!
james
August 21st, 2010
4:34 pm
I don’t think that the falcon brass reads these e-mails, however the game the other night againt the patriots showed that we are in desperate need for a #2 and #3 wide out. you put in John parker Wilson and give him no one to throw to. We passed on T. O. and Vincent Jacksoin is available get him.
Moose
August 21st, 2010
5:29 pm
Baaaad idea looking at Vincent Jackson……… Lost the link but O’well………..
According to the North County Times, the Chargers have placed unsigned restricted free agents Vincent Jackson and Marcus McNeill on the team’s restricted list. Such a move mandates a mandatory three-game suspension for each player once they finally do come under contract.
Our View: This includes even if they are eventually traded and signed by another team. In other words, Jackson is now facing a six-game suspension to begin the 2010 season. The Chargers have precious little leverage with their holdout wideout. .
drmondo
August 21st, 2010
5:39 pm
According to ESPN, here’s who’s left as a FA WR:
Marty Booker
Kevin Curtis
Justin Jenkins
Muhsin Muhammad
David Tyree
Javon Walker
I’d like to see a bit of our current guys before jumping into the FA pool but I am nervous about this position. Jenkins blocks well but doesn’t contribute at a #2 level.
For the 276th time, TO is not the answer for the Falcons. He put up similar #s as Jenkins last year. He has caused problems in EVERY locker room he’s been in. He’s thrown QBs and coaches under the bus. Last year while “quiet”, he started a squabble because “racist realtors” wouldn’t rent to him (though it was later shown he wasn’t returning THEIR calls about the house). He also refused to say anything positive about anyone on his team (at least he didn’t throw anyone under the bus, he just refused to pull the brake).
Not sure about V Jackson. He has a 3 game suspension to serve and wants big $$.
E
August 21st, 2010
5:47 pm
Stop joking yourself Atlanta will never be a winning team because they love average players instead of great ones. You never see Atlanta develop young talent like other great teams and they never go after the ones that could take the team and city to another level but again loves to hype the fans up with spending money their hard earn money to see a lot of average players praying for an average season. 90% of Atlanta’s players would not even start on other NFL teams. STOP JOKING YOURSELF AS IF WE GOT A CHANCE AT GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL. We never draft well, don’t develop talent well, only make one trade a year, boring offense, and a no clue defense…
ryan
August 21st, 2010
5:48 pm
None those guys are game changers i would risk taking Jackson because look how well TO work out for the Bengals so far .
E
August 21st, 2010
5:57 pm
Why hollow about a receiver now when they clearly had a chance to take a raw one in Dez Bryant oh! I forgot he does not the stereo type that Atlanta love and he has to much talent for their team. They could have got a linebacker in FA instead of another rookie that they want develop. It’s only been a hand full of rookies that the team has drafted and turned out to really help the team to the playoffs or become a pro bowl type player. Only a hand full thank about it. Too loyal to average talent in a big time league.
Rick in Grayson
August 21st, 2010
6:39 pm
If we just want to stretch the field, then put Jerious Norwood at WR and let a CB chase him down the field, he will open up space for Gonzalez.
Delbert D.
August 21st, 2010
6:49 pm
Yeah, Jackson. Then the recidivist gets his 3rd DUI and gets suspended for the season, unless of course he kills somebody with his drunk driving.
Stevie B
August 21st, 2010
6:54 pm
It’s a real shame the falcons did not pick up a quality player like Terrell Owens. Maybe we can work a trade and possibly get DeAngelo Hall back. I am going to keep my fingers cross. We should all pray tomorrow for Smith and Demitrof. They need to go out on a limb and get some guys like these two. May God bless.
EB
August 21st, 2010
6:59 pm
This is not the way I wanted this season to start. Hopefully Finneran can have a great season before he retires and then Meirer can take over once he’s healed. Jenkins has never impressed me so I hope to see Douglas come back and help more, to pick up his slack. After what the hated Pats did to the defense, Smith hasn’t impressed me with his defensive style ball either. Looks to be a very long season ahead I’m afraid. Hope to see TD make some serious changes with this talent level on defense by next season, starting with the secondary and a replacement for Peterson!! Perhaps a better defensive coordinator might help as well.
Augusta ga
August 21st, 2010
7:06 pm
Falcons should have never traded Laurent Robinson he trade led to the William Moore pick and we know how that is working.
Sodam Numpspa
August 21st, 2010
8:11 pm
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Sodam Numpspa
August 21st, 2010
8:15 pm
Get Troy Bergeron! Trust me. He would be good in the slot or opposite of #84. He can stretch the field and use his AFL experience to move up field in small spaces like the TD catch against the Pats.
robertussen
August 21st, 2010
8:29 pm
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Football Bat
August 21st, 2010
8:31 pm
DOL: NEVER POST TWITTERS AGAIN. What a bunch of useless jibberish. You’re supposed to be a journalist. Tell us what YOU think. Do some research, there’s obviously enough comments with out the cryptic garbage.
2 DUIs do not a loser make. Jackson is much better than Crayton and our squad was fairly crappy even before Jenkins got injured. Jackson is worth a 2nd rounder+ and salaries are negotiable, esp with a suspension to set high performance clauses. I say go for it, b/c VJ is better than anyone we have in line after White.
falconfiend
August 21st, 2010
8:36 pm
If you think we need meier. what has he done? nothing, Atlanta offense was ranked 13 in scoring, 1 point more than dallas rank 14 last season and we had alot of injuries. ERIC WEEMS NEEDS TO GET THE BALL MORE. He has established himself and developed into a good receiver.
j
August 21st, 2010
8:42 pm
Wow. It’s a 5th round draft pick, folks. Anything he did above and beyond ST this year would be a bonus. Did he look good in camp? Sure. Is losing him disappointing? Sure. Does it mean we need to commit $6-$20 mil on another WR? No. While I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jenkins replaced around the time we replace Gonzo, there’s already enough players to get the ball on this team.
The real tragedy here is that DOL posted the flippin tweets on this site. Really? Really? If I gave a damn, I’d get twitter. I get more than enough of what the random Joe thinks on these response pages.
Post an update, a link, an observation, something by someone paid to comment, not the absolute mishmash garbage that’s above.
hiramsaint
August 21st, 2010
9:35 pm
i wonder if the falcants O is watching the saints texans game
marcus bales
August 21st, 2010
9:58 pm
Why bother with another receiver, they never throw the ball over 5 yards down the field anyway.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
August 21st, 2010
10:14 pm
J — Cheer up! Join us on Twitter, too. I’m no paid to comment. That’s the columnists. I’m paid to report facts.
riggo
August 21st, 2010
10:22 pm
If you can’t throw down field you want win the big game. The Falcons receiver core want scare anyone. Don’t let all the receivers get pass our roster. We play in a division with the Saints who is
going too throw the football on you. After Roddy ,as I said once before our receivers don’t scare anyone.
mcbubba
August 21st, 2010
10:30 pm
I would like to see the Birds add another receiver, but they seem content to take their bland vanilla offense to market as is..
Sure love watchin’ all those field goal attempts!!!
Coach Einstein
August 21st, 2010
10:35 pm
Sign a 4.2/40 olympic sprinter to run fly patterns to take the corner and safety deep which will open up other options. Sign a 7′ receiver just for the red zone.
ernisTbass
August 21st, 2010
10:45 pm
Move Norwood to receiver, the backfield is getting crowded and he is better than any of the other possibilities mentioned, and oh yeah, it won’t cost a dime or a pick
Coach Einstein
August 21st, 2010
11:03 pm
ErnisT is a very smart man. I concur with his theory.
PMC
August 21st, 2010
11:07 pm
yes please. Even if he is a little bit of a headache..to himself even. They could use 2 more good WR’s to tell the truth.
PMC
August 21st, 2010
11:09 pm
They suffered last year by not adding a WR of merit when Harry Douglass went down… they need another guy that is one of the better NFL WR’s no question…. if they really want to stretch the middle and open up the run anyway.
I wonder if they might have a go at Lee Evans to line up opposite of Roddy.
PMC
August 21st, 2010
11:12 pm
What they really need is for Jenk to come in and play much better than he did last year. I’m not talking about catching 50 passes.. I’m talking about not dropping the big ones.
Mike
August 21st, 2010
11:14 pm
with Kerry Meier in they should go after V Jackson…case closed…
DrJ
August 21st, 2010
11:14 pm
One DUI can happen, but two DUIs means a much deeper problem, that the Falcons do not need. There will be better WRs available when the squads get cut down at the end of pre-season. Sorry Vincent!
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!!!!!!!!