Roddy’s World: WR wins award, reality show next?
101024 Atlanta - ONE HANDED CATCH - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White makes a one handed catch against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones for a 1st down during 2nd quarter action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 24 , 2010. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
FLOWERY BRANCH – For his electric performance against Cincinnati, Falcons wide receiver Roddy White was named the NFC offensive player of the week on Wednesday.
White caught 11 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns in the 39-32 victory over the Bengals and their reality show star receivers Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens.
White was 10 yards short of breaking the team record of 210 yards that he set last season against San Francisco. The 201 yards was the second-best day in the team’s history. Terance Mathis has a 198-yard game in 1998.
With a league-leading 54 catches for 747 yards, White is on pace to catch 123 passes, which would shatter Mathis’ record of 111, set in 1994. White set the record for most yard receiving in a season with 1,382 in 2008.
On Sunday, White also moved past Alfred Jenkins (360 career catches, 1975-1983) on the team’s all-time receptions list. White now has 369 catches. Mathis is the franchise leader with 573 (1994-2001) followed by Andre Rison’s 423 (1990-’94).
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Mike is back
October 27th, 2010
4:58 pm
CONGRADS TO WHITE…the honor is must deserved…dude just scratching the surface of his talent. Matty Ice and White could become a very potent combination…if we would commit to mixing up the run and pass…the way we did against Cincy.
I can’t remember when I’ve seen the offense look so explosive. BIG SHOUT OUT to Mulurkey for opening up the play book.
GO BIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
senior falcon
October 27th, 2010
5:00 pm
Congratulations Roddy! You have made yourself into one of the best receivers in the NFL. It is so refreshing to see someone take his raw talent and develop it(through hard work) into real skill. I’m proud to have you as a Falcon.
yo mama
October 27th, 2010
5:01 pm
first of all the “drop” was in atlanta, and we lost that game, and Vick gave everyone the finger. remember? Nice to see the falcons winning when they should and have enough power to thwart a comeback. DLED, great stat: since coming back from injury, Matt Ryan is 8-2. not bad huh?
Nativebird
October 27th, 2010
5:08 pm
So glad Roddy has “decided” to be a good football player. That was really in question for a number of years. I hope also that he’s is watching/listening to Tony Gonzalez about how to be a consumate professional in every sense of the word. Like not taking games off.
Tom Pridemore was tuff
October 27th, 2010
5:15 pm
Roddy got paid….Roddy will shatter Mathis’s record(s)…Roddy will be in the ring of honor one day…..if you ask me we don’t throw to him enough….
Reid Adair
October 27th, 2010
5:34 pm
Leave the reality show nonsense to Terrell Owens and Chad Johnson, two players whose off-the-field antics have long overshadowed their on-field performance.
Roddy White simply needed a quarterback who could do something other than throw it as far as he could. Just look at his numbers from 2007 with three quarterbacks – Joey Harrington, Byron Leftwich and Chris Redman. Since getting away from the former #7, and I do realize they’re friends, White’s performance has improved.
Folks can call it a change in attitude all they want, but I am convinced that was a significant factor in the improvement.
BT
October 27th, 2010
5:36 pm
Roddy leaves it all on the field, every down of every game.
As a fan, that`s all I ask.
The Falcon Avenger
October 27th, 2010
5:46 pm
Tim is a racist. Thug friends why dont you just call us the N word and get it over with by the way your hood is showing
Paddy O
October 27th, 2010
5:54 pm
Vick was never a highly consistent passer. Anybody remember the last few games he had for us? Twice he kicked the ball out of his own hand – pretty abysmal. But, Vick thought he was bullet proof, and made the mistake of being sloppy in his associations and track covering. He got off light. I miss his electricity, but it is tough to root for a guy with such deep character flaws. Schaub was the man, apparently – but Ryan is doing well – Ryan & White have better chemistry, plus we have a good cadre of options in the passing game. The next game will be a very important one – I hope both Spoon & Dunta are healthy – and, i hope we stick with the pass first, run to keep them honest mentality. Plus, we need to keep using the RB’s for pass protection – need Mughelli back too! Really like this team, if we get lucky, we could be going to Dallas.
D-MAN8
October 27th, 2010
5:55 pm
This isn’t a Super Bowl defence folks!
Tom Pridemore was tuff
October 27th, 2010
6:02 pm
I disagree D-MAN8…the Bengals were a bad match-up for us….if we can get home field advantage I think we can beat the G-men in the Dome….the Philly game was a trap game, the Eagles were 0-2 at home…
Falcon Jim
October 27th, 2010
6:38 pm
Stats are interesting, but only ONE matters. 5 and 2, baby !
BT
October 27th, 2010
6:44 pm
Too early to talk about Super Bowls and such.
Let the talking heads talk about that, they are wrong more than half the time, anyways.
I`m just enjoying the ride and want them to win the next game.
Brian Hunt
October 27th, 2010
7:27 pm
Congrats to #84! He deserves it.
ymmotretsof
October 27th, 2010
7:52 pm
I didn’t know The Talking Heads knew much about the Falcons!Besides they split up long time ago.
BT
October 27th, 2010
8:00 pm
Tommy, funny guy.
I used to like The Talking heads…
The talking heads are those guys on the four letter network.
They have to have something to talk about.
With the Cowboys and Farve done, it must be tough to be them?
SawThat1nce
October 27th, 2010
8:14 pm
Other than not preparing for games, not being able to read defenses, not having much touch or accuracy in his passing skills, not being able to see over his O-line, targeting one reciever on almost every play(Crumpler) no matter who else was open, and displaying zero leadership ability, Vick was a pretty good quarterback.
KimZ'sPackage
October 27th, 2010
9:11 pm
I have a great idea. Why don’t all the UGA and GT fans that like to post on the AJC.com meet at the Atalnta Community Food Bank the Friday after Thanksgiving to help sort food, help the poor, and talk crap the day before the game. It would let all of us meet and drop some of the Behind the Screen hatred.
Falcon Jim
October 27th, 2010
10:16 pm
I know everybody, I mean every football fan coach or announcer has always wondered:
What if Vick played a different position?
POLOBOY
October 27th, 2010
11:10 pm
ITS OUR TIME ATLANTA. DALLAS IS CALLING FEB 7TH.
Tron5000
October 27th, 2010
11:14 pm
Very happy for and proud of Mr. White. Great to see the young man fulfilling his potential.
froggy
October 28th, 2010
12:48 am
#84 Alfred Jenkins has long been my all-time favorite, but Roddy has really taken it to a new level and is making us proud. Gotta’ love how he plays the game.
mo's gator s'wich ta geaux
October 28th, 2010
1:16 am
i stel bi lukin fo mi buyfrend, seenthisb4. butt if he aint vailbul, i’d tak da camero bob guy.
bob u be gay aint ya.
Joe Tess Fish House
October 28th, 2010
7:48 am
Yo’s raddoie’s suk. We’s shold got T.O.s and Randie MOsses.
SirReal
October 28th, 2010
9:10 am
I told people years ago to give Roddy a chance. He was great at UAB. It is about work ethic. Its not about Vick. (For all those who are…get on with your lives please. This is a Falcons blog and last time I checked he was an eagle.) Think about the entire culture of the Falcons under Jim Mora. He was too laxed himself so that resonated with the rest of the team. Glad he’s gotten to his elite status. I took a lot of heat for supporting Roddy.LOL Now he just has to do this every game. No Falcon has been revered at the WR position for quite some time and I dont think ever has led the whole league. If he does this over the 2nd half….we may truly have a star in the making. i think he will though. Scorpios love the spotlight and power.LOL
Smiling Jack
October 28th, 2010
10:00 am
With each passing week, the memory of Vick fades. It’s just a matter of time until he is a small blip on the Atlanta Falcons scene. I personally long for the day I don’t have to read or hear about Mike Vick as a Falcon. He’s gone. He’s passed. What might have been …what if’s an all that other garbage doesn’t count now. Folks, let’s just get on with building a winning team. Looks like the Falcon leadership has done just that. As fans we can cheer for that! Rah, rah!!!
JSS
October 28th, 2010
11:54 am
@ Smiling…
Huh? And that is serious in my saying that… I won’t get into any of the silly name calling and snarky off the subject that permeates any blog when that subject is brought up… It is just not factual. You may hope otherwise, but it is not…
Congratulations to White on his honor. The thing that really jumped out at me was a number. 423… Andre Rison caught 423 passes in what amounts to 5 seasons. I know some of you will holler Run and Shoot. Go back at look at the other comparable R&S offenses, only Herman Moore stands out with that huge of a number of that period of years. He caught balls in Indy and produced here…
So “Smiling,” that’s why I say your statement to paraphrase MacArthur: “Just fade away” doesn’t hold water… Let the name calling and berating commence…
JSS
October 28th, 2010
1:13 pm
@ Reid Adair…
“Roddy White simply needed a quarterback who could do something other than throw it as far as he could. Just look at his numbers from 2007 with three quarterbacks – Joey Harrington, Byron Leftwich and Chris Redman.”
Since you like to continue making broad generalizations, lets breakdown the numbers…
In the 6 games started by Harrington (1-6), Roddy averaged 4.16 catches with a high of 7 catches in one game. So excluding that high game, he average around catches a game.
He had a breakout game in game 7 against the Saints when Leftwich and Harrington split the duties and he rung up 8 catches for 110 yds on a day when they combined for 27-41. Leftwich was hurt in this game, so Harrington returned to start in game 8. White caught 3 passes in that win against the Niners. 32 catches in the 1st half of the season. So short throwing Harrington and one 3/4 of a game with Leftwich produced those numbers.
Harrington/Redmen went 20-27 for 245 yds against Carolina in a win with White catching 6 balls for 57 yds. The next week Harrington/Leftwich combined for 31/47 against Tampa with White catching only 4! (Note: Jenkins had a career high 9 for 73 yds.). The Indy game, Harrington was 14 of 30, 6 of those were to White for 104 yds ()48 on one catch). Game 12 is the defining point of that year for White against the Rams. He caught 10 balls for 146 yds in the loss. Harrington/Redmen were 33/58.
The next week, the one from infamy; the 2nd Saints game. During the implosion game, White caught only 3 balls. Jenkins caught 9 for 83 matching his career high. Chris Redman went 23/40 for 298 in the Petrino desertion game. It was his 1st start since being in Baltimore.
The next game, White only caught 1 ball against Tampa. Redmen went 4/15 that day for 34 yds. In Hue Jackson’s 2nd game with full play calling responsibility White came out. 12 catches for 141 yds. Redmen went 28/42 for 315 yds against Arizona in the desert (loss). In the finale, White caught only 5 passes for 62 yds in a 44-41 Falcons win. Redman went 17/27 for 251. 83 catches for 1220 yards.
So in conclusion, the breakout season by White was hugely uneven. 4 games accounted for nearly half of his receptions. But from the outside looking in; the big change was Roddy White started competing for the ball. No matter the quarterback, or where the ball was thrown, Roddy fought for the ball. Before 2007, Roddy rarely adjusted. No pass more exemplifies that his drop in 06 against New Orleans. Take of this as you may…
J.J.M.
October 28th, 2010
3:17 pm
Corey Peters
DL
ATL
Decrease, from 66 to 64OVR
Tony Gonzalez
TE
ATL
Decrease, from 97 to 96OVR
John Abraham
DE
ATL
Increase, from 91 to 92OVR
Roddy White
WR
ATL
Increase, from 95 to 97OVR
Michael Turner
HB
ATL
Increase, from 90 to 91OVR
Matt Ryan
QB
ATL
Increase, from 86 to 87OVR
Michael Palmer
TE
ATL
Increase, from 60 to 65OVR
Justin Peelle
TE
ATL
Lowered on depth chart (injury)
Brent Grimes
CB
ATL
Increase, from 80 to 82OVR
Chris Owens
CB
ATL
TAK Increase/COV Decrease
I see roddy white is a beast now in madden
DHunt
October 28th, 2010
8:10 pm
@atljbo, nice link. The Falcons have the best overall receiver in the NFC. He’s got the size, speed, hands, and all the intangibles. The Falcons have one of the best TE, RB, QB in the NFC. Our 2nd and 3rd WR are very talented (but not yet achieving the way they could). With all these weapons, and an offensive line that has helped us to a top ranked running game for the last three seasons, and kept Ryan remarkably healthy, we should be an offensive juggernaut. What we saw against Cinci on the offensive side of the ball is just a glimpse of what they could be.
phil
October 28th, 2010
9:28 pm
im so proud of roddy white. looking back since his rookie season when he struggled to breakout, and now one of the top receivers and the best receiver in the league as of now. such a great player like gives hope and motivation to others on the team to really go and compete and play in Dallas in February!!!
southside
October 29th, 2010
4:19 am
when they gon’ improve that soft defense ODL???
Fan
October 31st, 2010
5:50 pm
Win a Super Bowl, then you can brag about something. Win 6 like the Steelers have, then you really have something to brag about !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!