REVISED DEPTH CHART: Reynolds to start at right guard
Garrett Reynolds (75) mixing it up at the Friday Nigh Lights scrimmage. Hyosub Shin, hshin@ajc.com
UPDATED: 12:26 AM. (With the team’s revised depth chart.)
FLOWERY BRANCH – While it’s too early to declare a winner for the starting right guard position, Garrett Reynolds appears to have a commanding early lead.
With Harvey Dahl off to the St. Louis Rams, Reynolds and Mike Johnson were set to compete for the open spot. Reynolds is listed as the starter on the “unofficial” depth chart released by the team for the exhibition season opener against Miami at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Georgia Dome.
Reynolds opened training camp working with the first team and has not relinquished that role. Johnson’s bid was sidetracked last Thursday when he suffered a concussion. He’s in the league’s concussion protocol and is officially day-to-day.
He did not practice on Monday.
Reynolds is not taking anything for granted.
“Just worry about myself and my own technique,” Reynolds said. “I see things every day on film. I write down anything I need to fix. I look back over it and try to focus on that the next day when I get back on the field.”
Reynolds, a fifth-round draft pick in 2009, is huge at 6-foot-7 and 310 pounds for a guard. He was drafted as a tackle, but has been trained to play both spots over the last two seasons.
“I feel pretty good in there,” Reynolds said. “I’ve been getting use to it the last couple of years.”
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan takes a snap. Garrett Reynold is at right guard on the first day of training camp Friday August 29, 2011. Brant Sanderlin bsanderlin@ajc.com
Johnson was taken in the third round of the 2010 draft and he’s 6-6, 304.
While he’s out, Reynolds will get a chance to play.
“There are still a couple of things I need to keep working on,” Reynolds said. “I feel comfortable in there communicating with the guys. But it’s still a work in progress.”
The winner will have a huge role to fill because Dahl was such an aggressive and nasty player. Reynolds believes he can provide that same level of nastiness.
“I learned a lot from Harvey and watching him play,” Reynolds said. “I try to play the same way that Harvey always played.”
REVISED DEPTH CHART
(The team sent out a revised depth chart)
OFFENSE
WR 11 Julio Jones 83 Harry Douglas 14 Eric Weems 15 Andy Strickland
18 Doug Beaumont 12 Kevin Cone
LT 72 Sam Baker 65 Jose Valdez
LG 63 Justin Blalock 69 Andrew Jackson 68 Paul Fenaroli
C 62 Todd McClure 61 Joe Hawley 67 Rob Bruggeman 64 Ryan McMahon
RG 75 Garrett Reynolds 79 Mike Johnson
RT 77 Tyson Clabo 74 Will Svitek 66 Matt Murphy
TE 88 Tony Gonzalez 87 Justin Peelle 81 Michael Palmer 85 Marquez Branson
86 Ryan Winterswyk 48 A.J. Simmons
WR 84 Roddy White 80 Kerry Meier 16 Tim Buckley 17 Brandyn Harvey
19 Drew Davis 89 P.J. Gore
QB 2 Matt Ryan 8 Chris Redman 4 John Parker Wilson 13 Adam Froman
RB 33 Michael Turner 44 Jason Snelling 27 Gartrell Johnson 35 Antone Smith
22 Jacquizz Rodgers 32 Philip Sylvester
FB 34 Ovie Mughelli 42 Lucas Cox 40 Thor Merrow
DEFENSE
RE 55 John Abraham 90 Lawrence Sidbury 93 Cliff Matthews 96 Emmanuel Stephens
DT 91 Corey Peters 99 Vance Walker 97 Trey Lewis
DT 95 Jonathan Babineaux 94 Peria Jerry 76 Kiante Tripp
LE 93 Ray Edwards 71 Kroy Biermann 92 Chauncey Davis 70 Tom McCarthy
OLB 56 Sean Weatherspoon 59 Spencer Adkins 51 Robert James 49 Youri Yenga
MLB 50 Curtis Lofton 52 Coy Wire 43 Akeem Dent 45 Bear Woods
OLB 53 Mike Peterson 54 Stephen Nicholas 46 LaMarcus Thompson
RCB 23 Dunta Robinson 21 Chris Owens 26 Kamaal McIlwain
LCB 20 Brent Grimes 24 Dominique Franks 29 Darrin Walls 37 Kirk Belgrave
S 25 William Moore 36 Rafael Bush 38 Rafael Priest 30 Matt Hansen
S 28 Thomas DeCoud 39 Shann Schillinger 41 Suaesi Tuimaunei
SPECIALISTS
K 3 Matt Bryant
KO 5 Matt Bosher
P 5 Matt Bosher 6 Ken Parrish
KR 14 Eric Weems 83 Harry Douglas
PR 14 Eric Weems 83 Harry Douglas
LS 82 Joe Zelenka 47 Andrew Schulze
H 5 Matt Bosher 80 Kerry Meier
–D. Orlando Ledbetter, The Atlanta Falcons beat blog
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72 comments Add your comment
torgo
August 8th, 2011
5:57 pm
Random notes: the first depth chart of the year nearly always reflects the status quo from last year. Peria Jerry was limited to backup duty in 2010, so he enters in that role in 2011. Peterson was a starter in 2010, so he’s still listed as the starter. In general, the new guys are listed behind the returning guys on the first depth chart. They have to earn their spot.
The one exception is that Julio Jones is already the starting WR. He has already earned it – Julio has taken our entire secondary to school since the start of camp. It begs the question of whether he’s THAT good, or whether our secondary is in trouble. Tony Gonzalez says it’s not the secondary – Julio really is that good.
The odd thing on Peria Jerry isn’t that he’s listed #2. It’s that he’s listed at the 3-tech while Vance Walker is listed at the 1-tech behind Peters. Peria was drafted to be our starting 1-tech, while Vance Walker was told the day he was drafted that the Falcons wanted him to play the 3-tech behind Babs. Perhaps that’s another minor mix-up on the depth chart?
Interesting that Rafael Priest is listed as a backup safety. I’ve seen him get many more reps at CB than at safety so far in camp.
Some responses to questions and comments, based on what I’ve seen in camp:
Pretty Boy Floyd – Garrett Reynolds and Mike Johnson each have prior experience at both the guard and tackle position. That much is a toss-up between them. At least for the first depth chart, Reynolds gets the edge in that the right side has been his side – he has practiced at RG and RT with the Falcons over the last two years, while Johnson was mainly at LG in camp last year.
D-Led – they never list more than one holder to start the year. Parrish and Kerry Meier took turns holding for Matt Bryant in today’s field goal drills. The competition isn’t over yet.
Shaggy – the K/P from USC has already been cut. So has OT Rob McGill (Louisiana Tech), which took me a bit by surprise. I’m wondering if that was an injury settlement and the team simply left out the details in the press release.
Fantastic Falcon Fanatic – Dent will be second string at one of the LB positions in an upcoming depth chart. He’s almost a lead pipe lock to make the team. Rodgers easily beats out Smith at RB. He’ll be battling Snelling for the #2 spot. Again, the first chart always lists the new guys behind the old guys. In reality, Rodgers is already #2 or #3 while Smith is on the bad side of the final roster cut trying to play his way back in the door. There’s a strong chance both Sidbury and Matthews make the cut. A “surprise” WR won’t happen unless someone gets hurt or unless the team decides to expand the group and keep six of them. But they haven’t done that since the start of the 2008 season.
gaboi
August 8th, 2011
6:36 pm
FBD, I have to go with DOL on this one…even though I am a grad of the REALEST HU!
SeenThisB4
August 8th, 2011
6:49 pm
I said it B4, and I’ll say it again: What depth?
Hobbler
August 8th, 2011
10:08 pm
Got to get Owens off this chart or else we are doomed to repeat history. Reminds me of Charles Dimry…
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August 8th, 2011
10:55 pm
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D. Orlando Ledbetter
August 9th, 2011
12:28 am
I just swapped out the depth charts with the revised one the team sent out.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
August 9th, 2011
12:38 am
The Fantastic Falcon Fanatic — He will make team as No. 2 MLB and get cross-trained outside, while playing on special teams. Meier’s knee is holding up well. He has not missed any practice. He had an awesome practice on Monday. It’s going to be a tough battle for Johnson and Smith. Matthews is looking pretty good. Sidbury and Davis are fighting for spots. I don’t see a real surprise there, but the Harvey kid is going to show out in these exhibition games. I think he has some practice squad eligibility left.
Don't feed Aints trolls (It isn't 2009 anymore)
August 9th, 2011
12:47 am
I am from Atlanta, but I currently live in Cincy. For that reason, those are the two teams I know most about. I used to think AJ was head and shoulders above JJ, but now I am glad we got JJ instead of AJ. After seeing reports from both camps, I think JJ is the more well rounded player and a better fit for ATL. I have read several reports from non Atlanta media that have said JJ looks like he has been in the league for 3-5 years. He has made some big plays in camp already, some while being covered by 1st team DBs. I think AJ will be a great player too, but there isn’t much he can do that Julio can’t. On the other hand, there is a lot Julio can do that AJ can’t. JJ is going to contribute so much more to the run game than AJ could. He is also able to break more tackles than AJ can. I think AJ will be the better pure receiver, though not by much. Julio will be the better all around player by contributing on every play and not just the plays where he is thrown to.
hiramsaint
August 9th, 2011
6:10 am
more like the revised shallow chart!
Bozo the Troll
August 9th, 2011
8:34 am
@D. Led – I am a regular critic of yours, but I just wanted to compliment your recent reporting. I can tell you’ve stepped it up a bit, and I just thought I should give credit where it is due – it’s only fair.
True Falcon Fan
August 9th, 2011
8:51 am
Dled very good post buddy. Wow wouldn’t it be nice to have the #75 “BIG BOY” callem’ “Nasty Too” – Wow “BIG Harvey” hopefully trained Garret Reynolds #75 well………..
Go Falcons
Row 3
August 10th, 2011
12:09 am
If I remember, Reynolds is a nephew of Gene (Hacksaw) Reynolds. There won’t be a problem with him playing mean, and nasty.
will i am loves the falcons
August 10th, 2011
10:57 am
Enter your comments here
will i am loves the falcons
August 10th, 2011
10:58 am
THE FALCONS WILL LOSE FRIDAY NIGHT
will i am loves the falcons
August 10th, 2011
10:58 am
THEY WILL LOSE ALL SEASON
will i am loves the falcons
August 10th, 2011
10:59 am
IWROTE THEY WOULD WIN FRIDAY NIGHT DIDNT GO THROUGH SO I WRETE THEY WILL LOSE
will i am loves the falcons
August 10th, 2011
11:01 am
the falcons gave there 1st round pick next year away, it will be a good pick because matt ryan will go down this year getting rid of harvey dahl will be a major mistake RYAN will get injured because of wanting to save pennies.
will i am loves the falcons
August 10th, 2011
11:03 am
the schedule is way to hard this year and this franchise has had 3 winning seasins in a row and the saints and tampa bay and carolina got better,so this season will be awful, but cant wait till 2012.
Read the Chart
August 10th, 2011
12:30 pm
Who ever said that Julio has better hands than Green hasnt obviously never watched any of their games in college. Love Julio and all but dont say dumb stuff like that. AJ was by far the best college receiver and was hands down the better “8″ of the two. Should have done more to get Green, but i will take JJ as long as he doesnt drop balls like he did in college.
Texas2steps
August 11th, 2011
4:47 pm
AJ Green isn’t as phyical as Jones, tooth pick legs will get you killed in the NFL, GREAT MOVE FOR FALCONS !!!!
Edd
August 11th, 2011
4:49 pm
Fragil /
Brittle A.J. Green
Akeem Dumb was such a waste of a pick
August 11th, 2011
8:11 pm
Who drafts special teamers in the THIRD round?! If he can’t beat out Koy Wire, he’ll be an instant bust.
We needed some solid depth, emerging star that high in the draft and we got nuthin. Ugh.