Moore declared the starter on depth chart for Eagles game
Falcons safety William Moore, right, picks up a fumble by Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis. Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons have gone ahead and made the switch at strong safety, at least according to the depth chart they released for the Philadelphia game.
William Moore is listed as the starter at strong safety and Erik Coleman, who’s coming back from a knee jury as the backup.
Moore, the 2009 second round pick out of Missouri, took over for Coleman after he was hurt in the Pittsburgh game.
Coach Mike Smith has repeatedly said that he doesn’t have a rule about a player not losing his starting spot because of injury.
Coleman has been available the last two games. He didn’t play against San Francisco, but saw some action against Cleveland. On the
In the wildcard game on Jan. 3, 2009, Falcons safety Eric Coleman levels Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who had 6 catches for 101 yards and a score. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
pre-game flip card for the Cleveland game, Coleman was still listed as the starter.
Moore missed most of his rookie season with a hamstring injury. Since busting into the starting lineup, he has 26 tackles, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Also, wide receiver Harry Douglas was listed as the starter on the pre-game card for the last two games. But with Michael Jenkins coming back this week, Jenkins was listed as the starter on the depth chart for this week’s game against Philadelphia.
Here’s a look at the team’s depth chart:
OFFENSE
WR 12 Michael Jenkins 83 Harry Douglas 14 Eric Weems
LT 72 Sam Baker 74 Will Svitek
LG 63 Justin Blalock 79 Mike Johnson
C 62 Todd McClure 61 Joe Hawley
RG 73 Harvey Dahl 79 Mike Johnson
RT 77 Tyson Clabo 75 Garrett Reynolds
TE 88 Tony Gonzalez 87 Justin Peelle 81 Michael Palmer
WR 84 Roddy White 86 Brian Finneran
QB 2 Matt Ryan 8 Chris Redman 4 John Parker Wilson
RB 33 Michael Turner 44 Jason Snelling 35 Antone Smith 27 Gartrell Johnson
FB 34 Ovie Mughelli
DEFENSE
RE 55 John Abraham 90 Lawrence Sidbury
DT 95 Jonathan Babineaux 91 Corey Peters 97 Trey Lewis
DT 94 Peria Jerry 99 Vance Walker
LE 71 Kroy Biermann 98 Jamaal Anderson 92 Chauncey Davis
OLB 56 Sean Weatherspoon 54 Stephen Nicholas
MLB 50 Curtis Lofton 52 Coy Wire
OLB 53 Mike Peterson 59 Spencer Adkins
RCB 23 Dunta Robinson 21 Christopher Owens 24 Dominique Franks
LCB 20 Brent Grimes 29 Brian Williams
S 25 William Moore 26 Erik Coleman
S 28 Thomas DeCoud 39 Shann Schillinger
SPECIALISTS
K 3 Matt Bryant
KO 9 Michael Koenen 3 Matt Bryant
P 9 Michael Koenen
KR 14 Eric Weems 24 Dominique Franks
PR 14 Eric Weems 83 Harry Douglas
LS 82 Joe Zelenka
H 9 Michael Koenen
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cejay
October 13th, 2010
11:03 am
Joe Tess-”At least Vick get beter each year.”…you’re kidding…right??
vick never got better, he was stagnant as as heii. Vick is not and never will be a pocket passer, he’s incapable of it. yes, he has an arm but can rarely put the ball where it needs to be. I was disenchanted with Vicks passing ability way before he left Atlanta. He’s nothing more than a running back who can throw the ball…..good riddens !!
Rev Blake
October 13th, 2010
11:05 am
With all due respect Resign or Resign, it is “you’re.” As in “you are.” Respectfully submitted, Grammar Patrol.
Moore deserves the starting spot. This kid has amazed me in the fact that he is constantly near the football in order to make a play.
cejay
October 13th, 2010
11:08 am
Rev Blake — if you look how “better” is spelled, resign was simply using Joe Tess grammer when saying “your beter”.
cejay
October 13th, 2010
11:13 am
other than gross spelling/grammatical errors…. alot of this blog spends to much time on people correcting each other. Read passed it and move on to the point…..
Falcon Jim
October 13th, 2010
11:16 am
Joe PhishBreath, I injoi yo pust an hup u contrinu to contubite to tha dicusson. Ples kepp talkin caus yo insits ar entainin. Yo add grat valu as it makes me count my blessings.
Falcon Jim
October 13th, 2010
11:17 am
cejay, “TOO,” not “TO.”
(HA HA HA HA)
Falcon Jim
October 13th, 2010
11:19 am
“PAST,” not “PASSED.”
(HA HA HA HA)
Falcon Jim
October 13th, 2010
11:20 am
Just playing to the theme. No harm intended.
Barry
October 13th, 2010
11:21 am
Hey Y’all:
What I have seen of Moore so far this season, like Weatherspoon, he likes to TALK, HIT, and BACK IT UP!! The guy plays with a lot of enthusiasm and POWER for a defensive back. In my opinion, the guy is going to be the next Ronnie Lott. He is bigger than Lonnie and faster. So you know with his football intelligence and athletisim, he is going to be HURTING a lot of wide recieves, tight ends, and running backs. Having this type of talent on the team shows the depth the Falcons are building with each draft. THIS TEAM IS YOUNGER AND STRONGER THAN ANY TEAM IN THE LEAUGE. Messhed together with the VETS and the GREAT COACHES we have, we have a MONSTER on our hand here in Atlanta. Therefore, fans, sit back and enjoy real football in our great city of ATLANTA. THESE ARE OUR FALCONS. Sit back and enjoy them in “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!”. CAN YOU HEAR IT??!!!! THUMP!!! ITS GETTING LOUDER!!!!!!!!! THUMP!! THUMP!!! THUMP!!……..!!!!!!
LET’S GO FALCONS!!! “WE RISE” IN “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” THE “PROCESS” CONTINUES!!
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a SECRET from a FALCON FAN! TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!
………………….”ONE HEARTBEAT,BABY!!!!……………….
cejay
October 13th, 2010
11:23 am
I’m not going to respond to that because I like you……anybody who tag teams B4 with me is alright.
cejay
October 13th, 2010
11:23 am
Falcon Jim that is….
cejay
October 13th, 2010
11:25 am
hahahaha I just realized “passed” well what can I say its a football blog, I had it on my mind..
Falcon Jim
October 13th, 2010
11:31 am
Cejay, I like everyone and wouldn’t mess with anyone I didn’t. I actually like all the Taint fans. Really, they add color. Obnoxious and irritating, yes, but that’s “diversity.”
Resign or Resign?
October 13th, 2010
11:45 am
cejay;
Thanks for the defense; glad there is someone with an IQ over 100 on this blog who gets this stuff!
Resign or Resign?
October 13th, 2010
11:48 am
Falcon Jim;
Agree with you about the ‘Aints fans; don’t hear too much from the Cowgirls anymore, either!
Falcon Jim
October 13th, 2010
11:54 am
I liked when a couple of Browns fans came in. They were not obnoxious, kinda funny.
I think it would be great to have the other teams fans come in each week, if they are reasonable. (NOT PHILLY FANS! ! !)
cejay
October 13th, 2010
12:00 pm
Don’t worry, if the aint’s win sunday they’ll be back or if the Falcons lose they’ll be back. However you look at, a Falcons win and aint’s loss is the only thing that will keep them away
Falcon Jim
October 13th, 2010
12:09 pm
So, it’s a real confusing win/lose win/win lose/lose proposition, isn’t it?
FrontRow
October 13th, 2010
12:16 pm
The keep replaying the Pierre Thomas injury. That was Wm Moore laying the wood.
Rick from Pi
October 13th, 2010
12:23 pm
Falcons are a top tier team. They have not been lucky, just resolute to their tasks. I love what is going on here. As a Falcons fan since birth and a true ATLien, I am proud!!! Jenk is not the worst reciever you can have either.
Falcons RISE up!!!
John
October 13th, 2010
12:43 pm
cejay….Vick is ranked ahead of Ryan in QB ratings. Take your emotions out of the equasion and think logically by using the numbers. Your points have no validity because they are based on “your” feelings, not actual stats. Why does Vegas pick Philly to win if Vick plays? Maybe they know more than you…
Frozen Rope
October 13th, 2010
12:50 pm
William Moore is a stud,, hardest hitting safety the Falcons have had since Scott Case
cwltank
October 13th, 2010
12:52 pm
I am guilty of not being patience, T. D. & the staff have patience, thats why we are winning. Bringing in players is risky, at least building from in house & the draft, u know what u have. I trust in the staff, keep up the good work. And I must give a shout out to Arthur Blank, he believed in them.
Eddie
October 13th, 2010
1:15 pm
Att: Coach Smith & Van Gorder watch out for the sreen pass those have been the big plays I see against you do not leave middle field open this dedicated LB Spoon or other with closing speed will limit can also serve as a spoter or shadow against M Vick or K Kolb and the sreen this require single coverage on the corners they have to stay with recievers threw the play because both Phili QBs extend plays may have to switch Grimes on Jackson or alterante with D Robinson needs to step his game up have not seen the $54 million dollar value just yet stay with your reciever Dante– Coach Smitty and Van G Watch old Tampa Bay defenseive sceems against atlanta when Chukie was the coach they killed Atlanta on Defense shut Vick and offense down –Please take note want Victory for sunday—–
Willy
October 13th, 2010
1:16 pm
The Falcsons have surrendered less than 20 points in 7 of their last 8 games.
RE: Joe Tess Fish House
October 13th, 2010
1:26 pm
He Might be the dumbest person who posts here. That bad. I bet he is some stupid kid. Dough Johnson…yes he really wrote DOUGH…..
MORON!!
RE: Joe Tess Fish House
October 13th, 2010
1:28 pm
HE WROTE THIS:
“He look lost in the pocket and always throwin 2 Gonzales. The defence no this and double and tripel cover him.”
My kindergartner writes better than this.
Falcon Jim
October 13th, 2010
1:29 pm
Eddie, I think your “period” key is broken.
Joe Tess Fish House
October 13th, 2010
1:31 pm
Yos I bees stupids ands kant figua outs how to writes. T.O. and Mosses sould be on the Fancans. Why donts the Falkons tri to gat Paytoens Mannings tooos. Cause Matt Ryans aints not Mikes Vike.
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October 13th, 2010
2:00 pm
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ROB
October 13th, 2010
2:20 pm
I’m tired of everyone slammin’ D Robuinson. houston pass def 32nd in the nfl. Falcons 19th. that’s with the same secondary as last yr. why is houston giving up more than 440 ypg? why is houstons secondary being torched on both left and right side? answer d robinson is gone. check it out u homers!!!!!! teams go after grimes not robinson. watch the games please…
ROB
October 13th, 2010
2:24 pm
and grimes still shows up. falcons worst def stat is pass yds per game 19th in the nfl. eevery other stat is in the top 10
falconfan 2986
October 13th, 2010
2:55 pm
This is basically the same team we had last season. The difference , we have been pretty much injury free.(TEAM) Together Everyone Achieve More.Go Falcons.
cejay
October 13th, 2010
3:02 pm
@John (aka; obvious vick and/or eagles fan)
cejay….Vick is ranked ahead of Ryan in QB ratings. Take your emotions out of the equasion and think logically by using the numbers. Your points have no validity because they are based on “your” feelings, not actual stats. Why does Vegas pick Philly to win if Vick plays? Maybe they know more than you…
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Did I say anything Ryan ?? No I did not, nor did I compare him to Vick. Secondly what you’re calling “emotions” and “feeling” is actually my opinion, and requires no “stats” or “numbers” and is based solely on my professional or unprofessional assement, it’s an o-p-i-n-i-o-n. Need we get into your silly Vegas statement? That’s just a guess on who’ll win BASED on “stats” and “numbers”, among other things, and is not a gaurantee, thats why its called Gambling….thats great logic! listen to everything vegas says, they’ve never been wrong.
truth
October 13th, 2010
3:08 pm
Who’s Vick?????
luke
October 13th, 2010
3:09 pm
I don’t know
Falcon Jim
October 13th, 2010
3:14 pm
I think SeenB4 is jealous and wants to be my boy-friend. Believe me, I am flattered, not insulted. But I must be faithful to my beautiful wife ( who is female, a lady, a woman.)
O. G. Falcon Fan
October 13th, 2010
3:48 pm
Has P Jerry been playing. I have not heard or seen him make a play all year??
O. G. Falcon Fan
October 13th, 2010
3:54 pm
D-led, They should get Chandler 98 from SB team to come in and give him some schooling on the Play action. He was great. He also taught MV7. Although Matties rookie season he was pretty affective at it. It is something he should really work on.
JB
October 13th, 2010
4:05 pm
Jerry doesn’t have top DL line strength. Check out his combine, which isn’t much better than Jamal’s. It’s no wonder they get pushed around.
SPS
October 13th, 2010
4:12 pm
DOL I agree with your thoughts about the play action fakes being weakly executed. I also don’t like the telegraphed handoffs, with the ball and our intentions on full display for the entire defense. Ball handling is an undervalued skill that can be taught. Despite his other failings, there was no one better at it than Chris Chandler, who learned it from his father-in-law John Brodie.
Falcon Jim
October 13th, 2010
4:30 pm
Chris Chandler took the Falcons to the Super-Bowl. He was a GOOD QB. He has all my respect.
mark
October 13th, 2010
4:39 pm
@ joe tess fish house; player hater say whaaat!
Joe Tess Fish House
October 13th, 2010
4:55 pm
You guys stop makin fun of me.
Cheese steak
October 13th, 2010
5:59 pm
It’s gonna be a long flight home after we expose the weakness that is the NFC South.
SeenThisB4
October 13th, 2010
7:09 pm
Sid (& you too Falcan’t Jim): You know that I don’t like you, and you don’t like me. I can live with that, we’re enemies as far as football goes. However, even amongst enemies, there is a level of respect. I don’t post as anyone other than me. I don’t use any other username other than SeenThisB4. I can’t speak for other people around here who post using my name or a derivation of it. But, if it doesn’t say SeenThisB4, then I guarantee, it’s not me. If it does say, SeenThisB4, it’s probably a 50/50 chance it isn’t me.
Now, that being said:
Sid: It’s too bad you weren’t one of the 33 souls at the bottom of that Chilean mine, cause if you’d had been there, I guarantee, I would have brought up only 32 and then sealed it shut with some of that heavy mud they used at the BP well in the gulf.
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
Post-it
October 13th, 2010
8:18 pm
Seen… you’re a troll. I know you’re trying to stay away because your team is in freefall as the Falcons continue to get stonger. But you can’t help yourself. It gives you that rush… standing up to men. Something you could never do in person. Meanwhile you remain the anonymous gnat you will always be. How about visiting the Bucs blogs since you play them next week. Then get back to us at the end of the season when we really have something to talk about.
Battle of the Bulge
October 13th, 2010
8:48 pm
Does that headset make Coach Reid look fat?
The Dogkiller Returns
October 13th, 2010
8:55 pm
This game will be a bonafide war. Count on it.
POLOBOY
October 13th, 2010
10:53 pm
FALCON JIM U A HOOT