Falcons set to meet with Justin Houston
All-SEC outside linebacker Justin Houston (left) has 10 sacks and 18.5 tackles for loss this past season. Some NFL teams consider him a defensive end prospect. (Johnny Crawford / jcrawford@ajc.com)
BIRDLAND – Justin Houston, one of the hot hybrid outside linebacker/defensive ends in the NFL draft, is set to meet with the Atlanta Falcons late next week, according to his representatives.
Houston, who skipped his senior season at Georgia to enter the draft, is considered the 28th ranked player in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com. He was an All-SEC outside linebacker last season, but is considered a scheme-fit for the Falcons at defensive end.
The Falcons pick 27th in the first round and have been looking at defensive ends and offensive tackles.
The Falcons like Houston’s ability to make plays in the opposition’s backfield. He had 10 sacks and 18 ½ tackles for loss last season. Houston’s 20 career sacks rank seventh on the school’s all-time list.
Houston bench pressed 225-pounds, 30 times at he NFL scouting combine, which was the fourth highest total in the linebacker group.
However, he has his detractors.
“Justin Houston from Georgia isn’t as consistent as I would like to see,” NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock said. “But he’s another guy that people are looking at.”
Falcons coach Mike Smith told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that team will always on the lookout for pass rushers.
“You want to make sure that the quarterback is under duress and that he’s not able to sit back and feel comfortable in the pocket,” Smith said. “We always are trying to improve our pass rush. I think that we do have some young guys that will continue to develop, but that is always an area where you can improve.”
–D. Orlando Ledbetter, The Atlanta Falcons beat blog
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Falcons will win
March 16th, 2011
5:43 am
Good choice
True Falcon Fan
March 16th, 2011
6:02 am
Are you kidding me — Why waste your time????
Falcon_4_Life
March 16th, 2011
6:44 am
I like his speed, but in the NFL everyone is fast. Would worry about size against faster stronger Off lineman? But if TD and Smith see something there, I trust them then.
The Real Falcon
March 16th, 2011
6:57 am
The guy gained 25 pounds and not muscle so does he have the discipline?
JohnGT Fan
March 16th, 2011
7:00 am
The kid makes plays. That’s really the important thing. He’s got speed and plays with a high motor. You get 10 sacks and 18 1/2 tackles for loss in the SEC, you’re playing hard and finding the right place to be. And at pick 27 in the draft, if he’s there, be really hard to pass on him. Just my opinion.
SeenThisB4
March 16th, 2011
7:07 am
If the falcan’ts pick’em, he’ll be a bust. He won’t be developed or used properly. It’d be better for him if he went elsewhere, like Carolina.
Rikus
March 16th, 2011
7:09 am
Please get us another sack-artist.
Gerald
March 16th, 2011
7:16 am
He is a guy that made plays but he didn’t allows show up .. Against Florida, Auburn and in the bowl game he didn’t show up at all .. Pass rush wasn’t and isn’t the Falcons problem on defense .. The Falcons need to Defend the pass and tackle better .. Cornerbacks sit back 7 to 10 yards off of the ball and drop back when the ball is snap .. No bump and run .. Robinson was sign to help out but he didn’t cover anybody ..
Larry
March 16th, 2011
7:20 am
“Smith said. ‘We always are trying to improve our pass rush.’”
One year ago today you had the best chance in the world to add Julius Peppers to accomplish this. Peppers was an even bigger and stronger version of John Abraham. You didn’t and you blew it by miscalculating the ability of Bierman, Sidbury and, of course, Mr. Anderson, as usual. This cost you a Super Bowl birth!
When will the guessing stop?
This team, in order, is a PROVEN DE, another Proven DB, a better LT, a dependable change of pace back, and a an NFL caliber Defensive Coordinator (like the Packers and Steelers enjoy) from being the best team in the NFC and possibly the NFL.
Stop guessing and messing around and get it done, Mr. Dimitroff, while your window of opportunity is still wide open!
Jimmy Crack
March 16th, 2011
7:45 am
While I am a UGA fan, I don’t like Justin for our pick. I agree with Mayock about his inconsistent play. That being said, DE is the position we need to fill and if Justin is the best available then take him.
He couldn’t be any worse than last year’s Falcons pass rushing disappointments.
42-34 Dawgs STILL Run This State
March 16th, 2011
7:45 am
How can you prove the weight JH42 gained was not muscle?
Ron "CHOKE" Mexico
March 16th, 2011
7:50 am
DLed, any chance the Falcons could trade first round picks with New England, move up higher from 27 to 17, to possibly get a DE like Kerrigan, what would that cost the falcons in terms of additional picks to get new england to go along?
falconfan4ever
March 16th, 2011
7:52 am
He is a good player. but, not the answer that the Falcons looking for a pass rusher. There are other players better than he is.
RambleOn84
March 16th, 2011
8:20 am
I like JJ Watt better…reminds me of Patrick Kerney.
Houston is a great athlete and can be explosive, but disappeared too often.
Dan
March 16th, 2011
8:25 am
An establish DE in Free Agency which there will be at some point and add a corner in first round (Jimmy Smith) or I would agree to get a DE in the first round if the Falcons are willing to sign Asomugha.
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
March 16th, 2011
8:28 am
I don’t like this pick for the falcons , but i am not the expert but from my easy chair this looks real iffy at best .
ROD
March 16th, 2011
8:30 am
I agree with Larry 100 percent. They had every opportunity to get Julius Peppers, and they blew it. They blew it at getting a quality receiver to compliment Roddy White. I told Mark Bradley last year they would finish 12-4, and lose in the playoffs. The reason, they need another defensive end, and another quality cornerback. They need to go after Asomugha,former of the Raiders, and try to get the DE from Clemson, and add a veteran receiver to help sorry Matt Ryan. They are paying Thomas D all of this money, but he can’t bring the city a Superbowl. You can get this guy in the second or third round. C’mon Mr. Blank, Thomas, and Coach Smith, you all are better than this.
By the way, that veteran receiver should be Ochocinco, or T.O. I said it last year, and I’m going to say it again!!!!!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
March 16th, 2011
8:39 am
CHOKE — Kerrigan could be sitting there at 27. They will be a good DE sitting there at 27. They just have figure out which one.
jalex49
March 16th, 2011
8:39 am
I hope they decide to fill the DE need through the free agency. As for CB the draft or free agency. I like Mike Ryan as our QB but feel he and Roddy needs someone to either step up or get a big-time receiver . Would be nice if they could swap a couple of picks this year and next for Larry Fitzgerald.
As far as getting someone who creates problems and feel they are better than the franchise and team-we don’t need-stay with character players.
Will be watching-can’t wait to see how the falcons go… maybe Larry F.?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
March 16th, 2011
8:40 am
ROD — You are wasting your time. The Falcons aren’t touching Chad Smith or T.O. (Now, Plaxico did have his best year under Mularkey in Pittsburgh. That’s the one to keep an eye on.)
RambleOn84
March 16th, 2011
8:42 am
Fitzgerald would be awesome, but not sure if we can swing it.
YardDawg
March 16th, 2011
8:46 am
“Didn’t show up?” “Disappeared?”
So, when the Packers’ Clay Matthews gets no sacks in a game, he didn’t show up or disappeared? Not much of a pro is he?
Could it be that certain teams have a player who can match up well against another? Or maybe a certain offensive coordinator’s schemes can neutralize a pass rusher?
Think before you type.
Meli
March 16th, 2011
8:51 am
Isn’t the NFL on a lockout? Meaning they’re not conducting any business? So if that’s the case, why are the Falcons meeting with a potential player for a season that won’t exist?
coachx
March 16th, 2011
8:53 am
Justin Houston would be great at DE with the Falcons.
Those saying he gained 25 pounds of fat are simply misinformed.
He was already at 260 and gained 10 pouinds of muscel. Did you not see his 40 time ?
He would be a great fit on a defense that lacks pass rushing outside of Abraham.
Midwestbird
March 16th, 2011
8:57 am
I have said Kerrigan this whole time. I live by Purdue and see him week in and week out. A lot like Kerney..
D. Orlando Ledbetter
March 16th, 2011
8:59 am
Meli — The draft will still be held. That’s why they are meeting with prospects. Season will be held eventually. Stay tuned . . .
mountain_jim
March 16th, 2011
9:16 am
Another agree-er with Larry:
Smith said. ‘We always are trying to improve our pass rush.’”
One year ago today you had the best chance in the world to add Julius Peppers to accomplish this. Peppers was an even bigger and stronger version of John Abraham. You didn’t and you blew it
hike!!!
March 16th, 2011
9:23 am
The best defenses in the future will utilize “hybrid” type players at both the linebacker and safety positions. Houston is a perfect example of these “new” positions. Also, what would his career stats look like had he played his senior year…he becomes a top 10 pick in the next draft.
Finally, he never got a ‘breather’ during a game at Georgia because he was their best player. With the Falcons, he gets to be a ‘role’ player and have the luxury of playing @ 110% when in the game.
dean
March 16th, 2011
9:30 am
Yeah, Julius tore it up last year. He had the almighty defensive ranking of 221st last season. And he had a grand total of 2 tackles in 2 playoff games! Yep, we should have spent the farm on Julius.
http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?seasonType=REG&d-447263-n=1&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-p=5&statisticPositionCategory=DEFENSIVE_LINEMAN&d-447263-s=PERSON_TEAMS.PERSONS.LAST_NAME&tabSeq=1&season=2010&experience=null&Submit=Go&archive=false&conference=null&qualified=true
Hurt Kurbstreit
March 16th, 2011
9:39 am
Take him!!! Houston will help the Falcon’s pass rush and he is a good character guy that works hard.
dadgumitpaw
March 16th, 2011
9:49 am
What scares me is even the dawg fans on here are saying be wary of this guy’s inconsistency.
Larry
March 16th, 2011
9:57 am
Peppers 2010 regular season stats:
Sacks: 8
Tackles: 54
Passes Defensed (from a DE!): 9
Passes Intercepted (from a DE!): 2
Forced Fumbles: 3
Please tell me, Dean, how did these stats compare individually and COLLECTIVELY with all the DE’s for the Falcons this past season?
Further, stats do not always tell the whole story. The Bears’ vaunted defense had begun to regress the past couple of years from top 2-3 to top 10-15. When asked why the quick turnaround in just one season the Bear’s head coach, defensive starters and defensive coaches all pointed to one individual who’s 2010 performance and leadership in the huddle made everyone around them that much better and was the key individual that led them to the NFC Championship game–one Mr. Julius Peppers!
Think before you type!
doggoneit
March 16th, 2011
11:31 am
Georgia gave up too many yards and points last season. NOBODY is scared of Justin Huston. The films point out that He did not show up at times.
JONESBORO SLIM
March 16th, 2011
11:38 am
I’m sure like most of you have seen some good and bad comments on this blog…but without calling out any names there are some dumb-a$$ comments being made today like this one……… “Pass rush wasn’t and isn’t the Falcons problem on defense. The Falcons need to Defend the pass and tackle better”……..It doesn’t make any different whose on the corners if there’s no pass rush….and “Seen this before ” you better be getting your team together with all the problems the Saints have….
jp
March 16th, 2011
12:28 pm
I think it’s pretty simple for the Falcons, they need two DE’s in the next year or two. Biermann and Davis are backups at best and Abe is close to the end of his career.
Rod Johnson
March 16th, 2011
12:46 pm
Justin Houston would be a GREAT pick-up for the Falcons. I would be totally satisfied with this pick. Also, it would give the Falcons that hometown presence (i.e. Georgia Bulldogs).
Monkey Barf
March 16th, 2011
12:52 pm
“As stats do not always tell the whole story” neither do any of us know all the factors regarding the Falcons efforts or non efforts to sign Julius Peppers or anyone else for that matter. Thus for anyone to criticize the Falcons for a so called failure is totally unfair. As fans, we don’t know everything, but you would never know it by the posts that are made by expert know it alls. Monkey barf!
Mocking your Mock
March 16th, 2011
1:44 pm
I wish Houston was UGA’s DE this year. Lockout= Zero Interest.
JDawg1785
March 16th, 2011
2:15 pm
Seeing Houston in a Falcons’ jersey would make it easier for us Dawg fans who wanted him to stay for his senior season. He’d be a great fit!
True Falcon Fan
March 16th, 2011
2:17 pm
Folks especially you Dawg lovers – Justin Houston at best is a late second or early third rounder! You are kidding yourselves people, ustin was on a very “BAD” team this past season, sorry if you can’t handle that fact. Plus there is much better talent available defensive players the Falcons should go after instead of Justin.
DJ Sniper
March 16th, 2011
2:19 pm
First of all, Julius Peppers’s price tag was too high for the Falcons. We already gave Dunta Robinson a huge contract, and I just didn’t see us ponying up whatever it was the Bears paid for Peppers. He was never in our plans.
IMHO, free agency is the way to go to address our DE issues. It takes a while for a rookie DE to develop into an impact player. It’s very rare that you get a rookie like Peppers or Dwight Freeney that can make contributions right away. The FA crop of DE’s this season looks pretty good, so I predict we will go that route.
Falcon Jim
March 16th, 2011
2:48 pm
I see SeenThisB4 is here and still loving on the Falcons.
aprilglaspie
March 16th, 2011
2:53 pm
Are you all stupid, there is no free-agency. There is no way to pull this out of your ass. Boo hoo. the owners will still have to pay and they will not get dick in return.
aprilglaspie
March 16th, 2011
2:55 pm
Look up Robert Edwards. That’s the sort of crap ownerws cqn pull. Anything fair qbout that?
MaxxFalcon
March 16th, 2011
3:05 pm
I pray to GOD we draft this guy. I don’t know if he’ll be there at 27, but if he is we had better scoop him up immediately
MaxxFalcon
March 16th, 2011
3:09 pm
Justin Houston was dominant this past year. He is perfect for what the Falcons need as far as a playmaking pass rushing DE. Anyone who thinks otherwise is lost. Houston is the real deal
Falcon Jim
March 16th, 2011
3:13 pm
The Falcons need to cover their needs as best they can through the draft since there probably won’t be free agency this year. But they have less gapping holes than most teams, so maybe it is good.
Tallcarl
March 16th, 2011
3:32 pm
ROD: Please put the crack pipe down and slowly back away.
Benny Birds
March 16th, 2011
3:53 pm
Enter your comments here
aprilglaspie
March 16th, 2011
4:00 pm
What the Pats and the league did to Robert Edwards exposes them as phonies liars.
Ed
March 16th, 2011
4:04 pm
Justin Houston would be the perfect hybrid DE/ OLB that the Falcons really need, besides getting a kid from Georgia would be a great thing. As for the talk of somehow landing Larry Fitzgerald, im all for that.
Benny Birds
March 16th, 2011
4:07 pm
Cameron Heyward 6′5 290lbs or Adrian Clayborn 6′4 290, we are tired of these 6′3 255 lbs DE, that can’t hold up against the run. Stay out of the Combine and get in the film room. Look at the body of work these guys put in and the caliber of opponent play against. We got the Beer Man at 6′3 260 lbs. Watch the films on these 2 guys.
Steve C
March 16th, 2011
4:09 pm
Larry said:
This team, in order, is a PROVEN DE, another Proven DB, a better LT, a dependable change of pace back, and a an NFL caliber Defensive Coordinator (like the Packers and Steelers enjoy) from being the best team in the NFC and possibly the NFL.
Stop guessing and messing around and get it done, Mr. Dimitroff, while your window of opportunity is still wide open!
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The NFL is not Wal Mart where a GM can walk in and pick up any player her need at any give time. What “proven DE” would you sign and how much could/would you pay him? What “proven DB” and “better LT” and “dependable change of pace back” and (this one really kills me) “NFL caliber defensive coordinator like the Packers and Steelers enjoy” woudl you sign exactly? EVERY team in the NFL looks for left tackles and proven defensive ends and proven DB’s. That doesn’t mean that Dimitroff, or any other GM for that matter, can just go on Amazon and order one up. There are contracts, salary caps, and player’s personal preferences to deal with.
D Money
March 16th, 2011
4:09 pm
How about getting a FA DE and using the first round pick for a OT that can play the right or left side. Re-sign Blalock and Clabo and stick them at LG and RG respectively. Re-sign Grimes. Then use draft picks 2-7 to fill holes wherever they need help
Hardy Falcon
March 16th, 2011
4:13 pm
The guy is a loser, why do the Falcons waste their time with under sized defensive players?
Benny Birds
March 16th, 2011
4:53 pm
Spend some money in free agent, Santonio Holmes Wr, to complement Roddy, Nnamdi Asomuaha or Antonio Cromartie to play opposite of Bret Grimes and move Dunta Robinson to safety, since he love to hit and great in run support.
Benny Birds
March 16th, 2011
5:05 pm
My 2011 Falcons Defense, DE Abraham DT Jerry DT Babineaux DE Cameron Hayward(R) OLB Spoon MLB Lofton OLB Casey Matthews(R) CB Grimes S Moore S Robinson CB Nnamdi Asomuaha
Anderson
March 16th, 2011
5:20 pm
I’m on the Justin Houston bandwagon. He was productive on the field and he has the physical measurables.
There will be detractors and questions about everyone…even the players picked in the top five.
There were questions about Clay Matthews….possible steroids use and was he a one year wonder @ USC.
I can see JH being a playmaker for the Atlanta Falcons. Also,as mentioned,he is a fit for their scheme.
WHY?!?!?
March 16th, 2011
5:40 pm
So, we drafted Witherspoon last year to modest results. What’re they doing now? Meeting with a 3-4 OLB? Seriously insane. Lets go after some real DE’s like Cam Heyward…..and yes, we can move down and get MORE picks to take him in the 2nd round. Also, we need some more depth at Corner and a difference maker at either RB or WR. I’d say take DeMarco Murray in the 2nd or 3rd round rather than the brightest colored turd from Uga’s horrible defense.
dirtyo11
March 16th, 2011
6:16 pm
Get him unless we gonna make a splash at DE via trade or FA. We also need to get a super fast slot reciever that’s not just fast but can catch and know when and how to break his route when the D is blitzing. We got our eye on wideout that runs a 4.3, hope he can catch…we might be able to get him in the 3rd rnd cause he come from a small school.
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March 16th, 2011
9:06 pm
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March 16th, 2011
9:11 pm
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cwltank
March 16th, 2011
9:24 pm
Houston would indeed be a safe & needed pick. We nee 1 more impact LB, the D lineman occupy the O lineemen & LB’s must be able to run and make plays. I pray we get him. lol
old man
March 16th, 2011
10:23 pm
Most critical needs:
Defense: Edge pass rusher, but Houston is not the answer
Offense: Change of pace RB
Everything else we already have can win a Super Bowl. These are our two missing pieces.
Falcons> Aints
March 17th, 2011
12:29 am
Well at least this is better than Allen Bailey. I’m not sure we take a DE at #27, though. We may jump on an OT or even a receiver, though the latter isn’t guaranteed either.
A good player will fall to #27, and I don’t think we’ll be trading any picks. Question is whether a better offensive need based player is who we grab with that pick, or a better defensive need based player is who we grab.
Right now, it’s anybody’s guess. Houston is a good pick, though. Even if he doesn’t turn out to be a stud DE (something I’m not sure of anyway), he could turn out to be better than Stephen Nicholas, which only makes our LB core better.
Scott
March 17th, 2011
7:41 am
I like Houston but his sides concern me .. The Falcons need a proven DE monster to compete .
GHunt
March 17th, 2011
11:38 am
DLed, jn your humble opinion, if Kerrigan, Heyward and Houston are all available at #27 who should they take? (Quinn would be a no brainer)
c white
March 17th, 2011
11:50 am
if u get a pass rush it help out the dbs so think before u say somethings we need all the help we can get and who ever heard of a bust at pick 27 man this a uga boy who can play not one but 2 pos he good young and fast if they pick hm good pick but he want be there anyway
Reddawg0369
March 17th, 2011
12:01 pm
The Falcons currently have no Georgia Bulldogs on their roster… This would be a very welcome addition. I think Justin has the potential to be a Jon Abraham type player with the right mentorship in place… and who better than Jon himself?
isproab
March 17th, 2011
1:27 pm
Wow, Houston may be inconsistent but he is still a productive player. Falcons are picking at 27, not 7. All players have questions.
People are concerned about Bower’s knee. Quinn missed an entire year b/c he took improper benefits. J.J. Watt isn’t explosive and is more of a 3-4 guy.Adrian Clayborne and Cameron Jordan both have some legal issues in their past and neither is really elite in terms of explosion.
To me, Aldon Smith, Ryan Kerrigan and Justin Houston are the most realistic options and I feel they provide the most bang for the buck without more than normal concerns. Smith may be out of reach, Kerrigan and Houston too at the end of the day. If on the board I would take Houston. He was a 4-3 end his first 2 years and being 270 and running 4.68 proves he can be big enough and still maintain his athleticism.
Ken Strickland
March 17th, 2011
3:04 pm
The Falcons don’t NEED a DE, we NEED an effective pass rusher to compliment DE JAbraham, which could just as well mean a LB or hybrid(DE/LB combo). Since we rotate our DL anyway, we can afford to draft a one dimensional pass rushing specialist at this point. We also stand a good chance of finding that player in the 2nd rd as well.
Some of you act like KBiermann is a total bust at DE. If he hasn’t developed to your satisfaction after 3yrs, 1 yr as a starter, then what in the devil makes you think anyone we’d draft at #27 would automatically give us everything we need at DE right out of college?
Over the last few yrs, there’s been no shortage of DE’s drafted among the top 15 picks that have turned out to be busts. If a quality OT drops to #27, like Pouncey, whose twin brother made the Pro Bowl as a rookie, we take him. While our OL has done well collectively, we need to start upgrading the individual talent along that OL.
This is especially important if we lose RT TClabo, who’s our only Pro Bowl caliber OLinemen. It would be a stupid for us to keep drafting DE’s yr after yr, and giving up on them prematurely. We seem to have a bunch of impatient fans that’s expecting us to find a complete DE at the bottom of the 1st rd that can perform at a Pro Bowl level right out of college.
Look at what we would have missed out on if we had been stupid enough to give up on former Falcon DE PKerney’s after his 1st yr as a starter. There was certainly no shortage of whinning and b!tching Falcon fans who were claiming he was a bust.
Steven A.
March 17th, 2011
6:05 pm
Justin Dallas, or whatever his name is, will be a career “special teamer.” Dude will be a major 1st round
disappointment to whomever takes such a risk. Watched a lot a Georgia football from Orlando last season and consequently felt that defensively, that unit had poor instincts and low football IQs.
Gordon General
March 18th, 2011
5:07 am
The Falcons have a lot of needs not just at DE but also at corner and wide receiver. Roddy White was the primary guy and everytime we got the ball on a passing down it was him or Tony G. Our offense was really predictable. What happened to the reversus’ and gadget plays that we so often fell prey to last year? Our corners play that soft defense, what happened to bump and run? They are 7-8 yards off the receiver before the ball is ever snapped, can you say positive gain? If Abraham is out getting a breather we rarely get any pressure on the QB. I know these guys play hard but its our time to not just get to a superbowl but win one. If Eugene Robinson wasn’t out picking up prostitutes and people out partying all hours of the morning we probably would have one by now…We have some great fans in the “A” and we deserve a championship too!
anon
March 18th, 2011
6:18 am
Drew Hill Warren Moon’s Favorite receiever had a Massive heart attack yesterday and will not recover.
He is one of the top 20 wide reciever of all time & one of the best partiers ever in the NFL. He’s at the Piedmonnt Hospital on Peachtree st in Atlanta 5th Floor.
cwltank
March 18th, 2011
10:42 am
That is very sad news. My prayers goes out to his family and love ones.
Falcons relax...
March 18th, 2011
7:14 pm
” we do have some young guys that will continue to develop, but that is always an area where you can improve.” That right there says it all. They want be drafting this guy for DE. Kerrigan to me is the only DE thats really on their list of “IF HERES THERE TAKE HIM” mentality. So if to me its about “NEED”. TD has set us up in a good way where we can take anyone. Its all about who is there because we could use a C, G, LT, CB, DE, WR etc. But o-line to me is the highest priority due to its lack of high ceiling, free agency, and years on them.
The U
March 20th, 2011
8:51 pm
Houston is the real deal. You can’t blame him for Willie Matinez read read read defense. When he was coached up by a professional coach he produced his best season. Go for it falcons he can’t be the bust anderson was for DE
waynelaster
March 20th, 2011
10:28 pm
Houston played under a new system GA had just installed. He is the best pass rusher in this draft, He has above average and size. If he shed 10 pounds he will be a perfect strong side linebacker. I pray we pick him. That being said, if we go O Lineman I want be suprised. lol