Roddy, Randy and Julio would be unstoppable
Randy Moss making a reception over Falcons CB Christopher Owens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Randy Moss has been to Flowery Branch before. In August of 2010, Moss practiced at the Branch with the New England Patriots in a joint-practice.
Even though he was a jerk and didn’t want to speak to the media, we probably should not hold that against him. Not so sure about this given the Falcons penchant to steer clear of “challenged souls,” but it could’t hurt to do some due diligence.
I can’t get this three-wide lineup out of my head. Roddy White to the left, Julio Jones to the right and Moss slotted on either side or in motion from one side to the other.
Patriots QB Tom Brady chats with Falcons QB Matt Ryan before Tuesday's morning practice between the teams in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Then you think about the four-receiver lineup with Roddy, Randy, Julio and Tony Gonzalez. Wow, who’s going to stop that?
Five wides – Roddy, Randy, Juilio, Tony G and Harry Douglas or Eric Weems (Both are prospective free agents.)
Wide receivers coach Terry Robiskie is a strong and forceful coach. He certainly could firmly manage Moss.
And heck, if Moss becomes a problem, send him to Harsfield-Jackson in the black mini-van with a one-way ticket back to West Virginia.
The Falcons have to at least give my man Joel Segal (Moss’ agent) a call.
Here’s the ESPN story on Moss saying he wants to return to the NFL.
He’s even been endorsed by New England quarterback Tom Brady! (I don’t know where Giselle Brady stands on this development. I have to think that she’s all for receivers who catch her husband’s passes.)
Moss abruptly retired on Aug. 1 with a one-sentence statement from his agent, Joel Segal. But the ink had scarcely dried on the stories listing his career accomplishments — 954 receptions for 14,858 yards and 153 touchdowns over 13 seasons — when reports began to surface that Moss would be willing to return if the right situation presented itself. Tom Brady, with whom he connected for a single-season record 23 touchdowns for the Patriots in 2007, even said he’d welcome Moss back to New England.
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Kingbyrd
February 14th, 2012
12:07 pm
First!!!
kappellmeister
February 14th, 2012
12:07 pm
NOOOOO!
Kingbyrd
February 14th, 2012
12:09 pm
That would be a great line up DOL but I am fearful of Randy’s I play when I want to attitude and the effect it would have on the team.
James
February 14th, 2012
12:10 pm
Get the tackle from San Diego and fix that o-line and that offense would be the best in the league. Defense’s would fear us. Could never double-team a receiver or roll coverage.
Casey
February 14th, 2012
12:11 pm
As long as it’s a small (financial) risk, why not?!
Ray
February 14th, 2012
12:11 pm
Not a good idea
Ex-Season Ticket Holder
February 14th, 2012
12:12 pm
All good teams have one or two bad boys. The Falcons should give Moss a look.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
12:14 pm
He’s like 35. He should be matured by now. Maybe the timing is right.
Ex-Season Ticket Holder
February 14th, 2012
12:16 pm
Given Randy Moss’ age, the Falcons should be able to get him at a discount.
Marcus
February 14th, 2012
12:18 pm
ehhhhhhhhhhhh… no thanks
One could make the case that Moss is like the Derrick Coleman of the NFL. Uber-talented but didn’t always give consistent full effort to max the talent people saw in him.
We need OL help, DL help, and more than a passing glance at shoring up the DBs.
James
February 14th, 2012
12:19 pm
All Moss wants is to get a ring. He knows that this will be his last chance to get one. He can’t risk messing things up and destroy that chance.
Casey
February 14th, 2012
12:19 pm
My fear is his “quit” attitude; that it would rub off on some of the younger guys.
Jusdoitok
February 14th, 2012
12:25 pm
That is a good scenerio-having that kind of lineup on offense. Randy Moss is the rogue receiver that would compliment the Falcons. The Falcons want to get away from being the choirboy underachievers-this is the way to do it. Mr. Blank-get this deal done ASAP.
PATIENCE
February 14th, 2012
12:25 pm
ADD ORSON CHARLES AND LAMICHEAL JAMES WITH A LOW RISK CONTRACT FOR MARCUS MCNEIL AND CARL NICKS ON THE O LINE. AND THAT WR CORP MATT RYAN HAS NO REASON NOT TO EXCEL. THATS A BETTER OFFENSE THEN THE SAINTS AND THE PACKERS HAVE RIGHT NOW. CAN YOU 19 – 0 AND SUPERBOWL NOW WHAT DEFENSE IN THE LEAGUE COULD STOP THAT
Mack
February 14th, 2012
12:26 pm
Enter your comments here
Mack
February 14th, 2012
12:28 pm
You have got to br KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!
J.J.M.
February 14th, 2012
12:28 pm
lmao I saw this and laughed so hard….roddy julio and douglas could be unstoppable for any elite QB….signing moss wouldnt matter if you dont have a QB who can get the ball to them or evn TRY throwing deep balls 4 times a game…poitless article
GTT
February 14th, 2012
12:29 pm
If he hadn’t accepted Tennessee’s money, while giving them no effort whatsoever, I’d say OK. But, since he did, no.
Jusdoitok
February 14th, 2012
12:29 pm
To all the naysayers, Randy Moss’s attitude is no worst than Roddy’s. That’s our problem-no one wants to speak his/her mind. This is still supposed to be a free country, at least for right now. Just look at the Hawks-no one on that sorry team has ever spoken their mind about the inept coaching or about the bad management choices they’ve made with drafting talent. Everyone on that organization is scared for their own paycheck.
DJ Sniper
February 14th, 2012
12:30 pm
2-3 years ago, I would have said hell no to this idea. Now, I’m warming up to it. That offensive lineup would give defensive coordinators nightmares all season.
I’m also starting to envision the idea of even taking a look at Albert Haynesworth.
O'Brien
February 14th, 2012
12:31 pm
I dont think Randy would be happy to be the #3 receiver. Plus his main goal will be to win a championship. The Falcons can’t even get out of the first round.
Nique
February 14th, 2012
12:35 pm
In theory this sounds great… No way it happens though D-Led! Flacons would not even make the call! On another note though, while everyone keeps talking about drafting a TE to replace Gonzo, I actually don’t think that’s the answer. I think the answer is acquiring FA Martellus Bennett who has four years of experience, has been groomed under pro bowler Jason Whitten, has shown flashes & is still just 24 years old!!! I think he’s a perfect fit for our TE issue & could allow us to run dangerous 2 TE set this year. He’s already been groomed by a tough prow bowl quality TE & getting a year to learn from the best TE ever will only make him that much better! He should then be able to step uninterruptedly into the starting role the following year without our Offense missing much of a beat & him still being young enough to grow with the youthful core we have!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
12:36 pm
3 possibly elite WRs, no elite QB to get them the ball deep.
Jusdoitok
February 14th, 2012
12:38 pm
The work ethic I like. Maybe Randy did have an attitude with Tenessee, but, next to Jacksonville, they had the sorriest offense in the league. I think that the three of them, Randy, Julio, and Roddy-along with Tony will have a positive influence on the O-line as a whole. Matt will have to step up his game. Matt’s probably working on his body-as we speak-to strenghen that “noodle arm” of his and get his core in shape-ready on day 1 for mini-camp. He’ll have the benifit of having a full off-season and so will the other offesive players. We need to dump M. Turner-while he has some value. This is a passing league. Yes, you have to have your powerful running backs in place, but if Turner doesn’t lose all of that extra weight he’s carring, then trade him for running back who quicker to the hole and powerful to the cuts. Lastly, get a good backup to give Matt competition at the qb position.
RSM
February 14th, 2012
12:38 pm
I would rather have Hines Ward if the Steelers let him walk.
DDPO
February 14th, 2012
12:40 pm
Props to PATIENCE for being the first on today’s Falcons Blog to suggest that a UGA player could put them over the hump. The Packers had a pretty good offense and we see where that landed them. Same goes for the Saints.
DLed- What moves do you think that the Falcons will take to address their defensive issues?
D O Bedwetter
February 14th, 2012
12:41 pm
OK
Kurtis
February 14th, 2012
12:41 pm
We haven’t gotten blow out of the playoffs the past two seasons because we didn’t have enough people to catch the football. Nope, we’ve gotten dominated because we haven’t been able to push anybody off of the line of scrimmage, on either side of the ball. We’ve got decent talent on this team, so just upgrade BOTH lines in a big way and we will be much, much closer to achieving what we all desire. .
J.J.M.
February 14th, 2012
12:41 pm
^^^ajeh I just said the EXACT same thing
just sayin'
February 14th, 2012
12:41 pm
watch it you’ll get banned…
tyger
February 14th, 2012
12:42 pm
Even Coach Blank isnt going for all those “black dots” this year…
Certainly, Randy Moss would improve our receiving core…
Even at 35, slowed from a 4.2 to a 4.5 is still better than most…
I see him on the outside rather than slot, but….
who is going to get him the ball…
Brady showed off his arm strength with that hail mary at the end…
Easily 60 yd in the air, Ryans went 45 wishfully…
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
12:42 pm
Najeh Davenpoop — I said be nice!
Tom G
February 14th, 2012
12:42 pm
Do not even consider spending any money on a WR(unless he comes free) until you have addressed the OL and DL. Games are won and lost 90% of the time in the trenches?
Broken Wing
February 14th, 2012
12:43 pm
Having read White’s comments about Goodell, I’m not sure I even want to keep him on the team, much less add another prima donna.
Roddy doesn’t pay the commissioner’s salary but wants to criticize the amount! Roddy before you tweet again, please learn how to catch the ball!
D O Bedwetter
February 14th, 2012
12:43 pm
OK…..I see what you are doing. You are trying to stir the pot.
I might get banned, but you want to stir the pot?….Expect a mess.
You are absolutely $*^)#*^ retarded to blog this. Unless Moss can sack and or put pressure on QBs, or pass block, there is absolutely NO need for another WR
I will say it again. You $(^+(@% retard
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
12:43 pm
Mack — Not kidding. At least check it out. That’s all I’m saying.
Boom Dizzle
February 14th, 2012
12:45 pm
Ask this question 2 — 3 years ago, my answer is HELL NO……right now, I’m to a point I’d at least think about it….
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
12:46 pm
J.J.M. — Ice has been coached to be conservative. He’d have to take some shots with this crew. I’m just sayin . . . .
Shonuff
February 14th, 2012
12:46 pm
I’m not a Randy Moss hater, but he just can’t play anymore. The Patriots, who didn’t have a vertical threat, traded him off. The Vikings cut him and he did absolutely nothing in Tennessee. We could probably still get Jerry Rice for the name value, but he can’t play anymore either.
DJ Sniper
February 14th, 2012
12:47 pm
Najeh, I assume you’re referring to Matt Ryan’s arm strength. No, he doesn’t have the strongest arm in the league, but neither does Drew Brees. Brees’s strength is his accuracy. Hopefully Ryan’s accuracy will improve under this tweaked offensive system. I’d suggest for him to get in the weight room as well, but the guy isn’t a noodle arm as some people suggest.
just sayin'
February 14th, 2012
12:48 pm
spend more money on a wr?..see how far that’ll get you into the playoffs…if you can’t pass for more than 200yds with the current wr’s, how will another wr help that?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
12:48 pm
D O Bedwetter – That’s gross! (My 5th grade science teacher used to call me that. That dude, Mr. Dozier, was a jerk. That wasn’t funny. #scared4life!)
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
12:49 pm
just sayin’ — Banned? There’s this little thing called the FIRST AMENDMENT! (only hate speech folks get banned)
J.J.M.
February 14th, 2012
12:50 pm
“J.J.M. — Ice has been coached to be conservative. He’d have to take some shots with this crew. I’m just sayin”
so what was the point of him running the no huddle when he gets to make the play calling himself?
D O Bedwetter
February 14th, 2012
12:50 pm
This has nothing to do with maturity and everything to do with team needs and the bloggers ego.
The team needs line help.
The bloggers mommy and daddy did not pay him much attention, so he has to create it here with inane subjects.
Just stop
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
12:52 pm
Shonuff — He’s got to have something left in the tank.
Shonuff
February 14th, 2012
12:52 pm
I bet Terrell Owens is more ready to play than Randy Moss. At least T.O. was semi-productive his last year in the league. Randy Moss should be looking to do Dancing with the Stars, he can’t get open any longer.
Shonuff
February 14th, 2012
12:53 pm
Why does he have to have something left in the tank? The last season he played in the NFL proves he doesn’t.
Kenny D
February 14th, 2012
12:54 pm
Yes that would be nice to have Moss, Roddy and Julio ! However it would take Peyton to deliver the ball to Moss , Roddy and Julio……. Matt Ryan don’t know how to pull the trigger ! I still say Matt Ryan is a BUST !
Thurogood Marshall
February 14th, 2012
12:55 pm
Since when does free speech apply to private blogs?
Is this why you write a third rate blog? You failed Constitutional law?
Tom G
February 14th, 2012
12:56 pm
Can we hire Tim Tebow as the strength coach and have him show Matt where the weight room is??
Shonuff
February 14th, 2012
12:56 pm
You people that think it would be great to have Randy Moss should retire your copy of Madden 07…it ain’t the same guy.
just sayin'
February 14th, 2012
12:57 pm
not a hater…if ‘melt’ is considered a ‘hate’ word, then i’ll just say the ‘current qb’ instead…anyway, the current qb has difficulty with his mobility when the pocket gets pressure..his accuracy, mobility, and arm strength were noted before he was drafted…in four years i’ve not seen much improvement…some would say because he threw for 4000 yds makes him elite…even sCam did that…so i’m not sure that big yardage makes him elite…
GTBob
February 14th, 2012
12:57 pm
Weren’t we supposed to be unstoppable when we got Julio this year? I don’t think more wide receivers is the answer. We have plenty of weapons already.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
12:58 pm
J.J.M. – I think they call it “risk averse” in business. If the WR is not clearly open, Ice has been coached not to take a chance and he ends up checking it down. Gotta let him wing it and live with some picks. Let Roddy, Julio and Randy win some battles for the ball. (You know like Eli did in the Super Bowl. The throw to Manningham into some tight coverage.)
Shonuff
February 14th, 2012
12:58 pm
Tom G,
You should be banned from this discussion for even mentioning Tim Tebow.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:00 pm
GTBob – The OL has to be priority No. 1. They have to be able to protect Ice on 5 and 7 step drops so that they receivers can get down the field and into those unstoppable routes.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:04 pm
D O Bedwetter — We are not on your level. Help us and explain the “mommy and daddy . . . ” rant.
Big Dude
February 14th, 2012
1:08 pm
I believe if you take care of the OL & DL first, this would be a nice weapon to have. Would like to see a couple of fast RB’s that could get through the cracks in time or even have the speed to go outside before the defensive linebackers knew what hit them.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:08 pm
Thurgood Marshall – That’s Communications Law! I teach it. I passed Com Law (at Howard), Con Law I and II (at UCincy). You don’t have to pay, therefore it’s free speech. If I want to press the delete button, that’s a prior restraint. Read Near v. Minnesota! Let me handle the free speech today and you stay on top of the civil and voting rights violations. Deal? (Thanks for the third-rate comments. Just glad just didn’t say sixth, seventh or eighth!)
Jepri arias
February 14th, 2012
1:09 pm
I think our o-line to actually give time for Ryan to pass is more important, so if the LT position gets upgraded then why the hell not? Those three would be the best receiving corp in game. Randy wouldn’t even necessarily run slot you can put this three where ever on the field and they would all be equally effective.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:10 pm
Shonuff — Maybe after the year off, he’s been rejuvenated. (We’re fine with Tom G mentioning Tebow. Tebow clearly his celestial connections and we’re cool with that.)
Name changed to protect the hungry
February 14th, 2012
1:11 pm
Yeah, you are not on the same level. I have to wonder if you can tie your own shoes.
You crave the attention your mommy and daddy never gave you. Thus, this inane blog.
Maybe you are not getting the attention from home…..It is Valentines day…..Maybe the flowers for BJ exchange program is not part of your marital agreement.
Regardless, I hope we don’t have to explain everything to you. It’s rather embarrassing.
DawgDad
February 14th, 2012
1:11 pm
Randy Moss??? Where did THIS idea come from? ANY money they would spend on Moss would be better spent elsewhere, even in the break room Coke machine. Is he going to play special teams? No? Roster spots have value, and the Falcons have REAL football needs.
Willimus Prime
February 14th, 2012
1:13 pm
Is Randy Moss really a slot receiver? I am not sure I really see him catching balls across the middle. His speed is more of a plus on the outside (or at least it was earlier in his career)…I also worry about the whole locker room chemistry thing,
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:14 pm
Willimus Prime — You are correct. Not sending him across the middle. He’s just here to run 9s!!!! He can run 9s from the slot.
Willie Coyote
February 14th, 2012
1:15 pm
Just re-sign Harry Douglas and actually use him.
Free Speech?
February 14th, 2012
1:16 pm
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! Good one DOL…..Problem is, free speech, or first amendment rights protect our speech and communication from government intrusion/censorship. The moment you alter/delete or censor something here, it is no longer free. You are entitled,and encouraged to delete comments……Just don’t claim you allow free speech, then tell us you can also remove it.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:16 pm
DawgDad — They have like four Coke machines. One is filled with all kinds of Gatorade. They have a Ice Cream machine, too. They probably could use a popcorn machine, though.
Thurogood Marshall
February 14th, 2012
1:18 pm
I can’t anymore than haunt you from the afterlife. Thanks for the “third rate” remarks. Easy to pick on a dead guy huh?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:19 pm
Willie Coyote — I’m thinking someone is going to throw some major cash at HD (Jax, Cleveland).
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:21 pm
Free Speech? – Good point. I thought I could do that because Mr. Blank proclaimed that the Falcons believe in “Transparcency” and then wouldn’t announce the defensive and offensive coordinator candiates. Same concept.
ken herock
February 14th, 2012
1:23 pm
D-Led, this is stupid.
Tom G
February 14th, 2012
1:23 pm
Shonuff – I do not understand your comment, enlightened me sir? Is it you do not like Tim, or what he stands for? My personal favs are the Falcons first, then Tim’s Broncos(love the underdog) and what it stands for in the country. Tim has a new WR to throw to, I think his name is Jesus? PS – Randy Moss – hell no!!!
Free Speech?
February 14th, 2012
1:24 pm
Wait what?
What does the Falcons so called transparency have to do with free speech and the first amendment?
Really….Are you OK?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:26 pm
Free Speech — Just fine. Let’s munch on this:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
Tom G
February 14th, 2012
1:29 pm
One last thing about Tim Tebow, I have never seen a team rally around a QB like the Broncos did last season with Tim. They were a last place team(talent-wise), who played out of their minds to reach the playoffs.I have been watching the game for over 50 yrs, yes I am an old-guy!
Free Speech?
February 14th, 2012
1:30 pm
Let’s much on this?
What does that mean?…..Mr Lawyer
Ray Lewis
February 14th, 2012
1:36 pm
Man, I am glad I didn’t have this cat for my lawyer. I’d still be in jail.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:44 pm
Free Speech? — *munch. BTW, I prefer Mr. Esquire!
C. Tampa Ironworse
February 14th, 2012
1:45 pm
I think we really need a possession guy. Moss is getting a bit older for a WR, but a guy that run great routes and knows how to get a first down…maybe not so crazy.
B'Red
February 14th, 2012
1:45 pm
Dled, whose gonna throw the ball down field to them?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:47 pm
Ray Lewis – You would be under the jail. No doubt about that. Unless would could have come up with an illegal search and seizure issue or something like that.
Fan that wants to win
February 14th, 2012
1:47 pm
Adding moss would be a mistake in my opinion… I dont think we need another offensive threat as much as we need some defensive playmakers. Our defense improved some last season but i still think were missing that playmaker on defense that other teams have to gameplan around and are terrified of… We have given Ryan weapons on offense, its only a matter of time until the offense clicks and returns to the powerhouse clock managing offense we had. But for now, we need to use this free agency to add that defensive playmaker, such as mathis… and i wouldnt disagree with drafting an offensive threat like orson charles or lamichael james.
diving duck
February 14th, 2012
1:47 pm
Harry Douglas is better than Randy Moss.
Shady
February 14th, 2012
1:49 pm
I admit DOL; it does sound intriguing, but like most are saying, fix the OL. You could put Jerry Rice in his prime with #84 and #11 and you would have the same result as a 35 year old who takes plays off.
confusafalcon
February 14th, 2012
1:49 pm
DOL, you got any relatives named Obama? That’s the dumbest thing I’ve heard since Osama said we should send a billion to Egypt for military spending. How many DN’s does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Gimmee a break
February 14th, 2012
1:50 pm
While ur at it, I’ll take a case of the clap and some hemorroids to go with that t*u*r*d of a human being. NFW he plays for the Falcons!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:51 pm
Thurgood Marshall – Maybe you can get Clarence T. to stand in for you. Do you get to talk to him at all? Does he takeyour calls from the after life? Does he take Charles Houston’s calls? I’ve never tried to call him, but he’s from Georgia. Wonder if he’s a Falcons fan.
Geemack
February 14th, 2012
1:51 pm
The Falcons don’t need Moss. They need to throw the ball more and quit thinking about offensive balance.
A better defense would be more welcomed than an over the hill wide receiver.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
1:53 pm
Ken Herock — I think I concur with you. How did you celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Brett Favre trade the other day?
Ray Lewis
February 14th, 2012
1:57 pm
Are you threatening me?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
2:00 pm
confusafalcon — None named Obama. My Uncle’s daughter is named Michelle. I’m guessing that DN’s means DumbNobodies and that it would take 26.3 of them to screw in a light bulb.
Georgia Sports Report
February 14th, 2012
2:01 pm
This is the dumbest thing you’ve ever typed. “He should be mature by now”. Pretty sure Falcons have about 8 more pressing needs than an aging WR who according to good friend Cris Carter says “quits too much”. You’re a genius.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
2:01 pm
Ray Lewis – I just like youre pre-game dance.
The rut
February 14th, 2012
2:01 pm
Okay , two things. How can all these bloggers know what the Falcons need- Improvement on the O-Line & D-Line and the powers at be don’t see that? Do something!-sign somebody, and secondly I don’t want to see Harry Douglas’s role diminished anymore than it already is. He will be great given the chance.
C. Tampa Ironworse
February 14th, 2012
2:01 pm
When you go against Rev. Ray…you get stabbed. Watch it DOL!!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
2:03 pm
Gimmee a break — So is that a yes or a no? Just want to be clear.
The rut
February 14th, 2012
2:03 pm
One other thing. If you bring Moss in (which he won”t come) trade M. Turner for an D-lineman and just forget about trying to run the ball. We can’t anyway.
Whopper Dawg
February 14th, 2012
2:03 pm
Randy Moss should have matured by now. Well, yeah, but he hasn’t.
Cris Carter, who knows him better than most, said he thinks he can still play, but he has a huge quit mechanism in him.
The warning lights are going off.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
2:05 pm
C. Tampa Ironworse – Thanks for the tip. Good looking out!
Triple Lindy
February 14th, 2012
2:08 pm
I’d take Hines Ward if the Steelers end up letting him go. At least that old man can still throw a nasty block on a defensive back. Moss has no redeeming qualities left. An unhappy and frustrated Moss isn’t good for anyone. And what’s with this receiver talk? I’d rather beef up the defense, or O-line.
Hollywould
February 14th, 2012
2:09 pm
Another Peerless Price/ everybody wanted him/ how did that work out?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
2:12 pm
Georgia Sports Report – You could be correct on two fronts. 1. dumbest thing every typed (very possible). 2. Genius (absolutely correct on this one!) That’s called batting 1000!!! Congratulations!
Falco peregrino
February 14th, 2012
2:13 pm
This team needs to focus the free agent period on defense, not add a problem child to the equation. The Falcons like to run, and Moss will not block. With the salary cap as what it is, the Falcons don’t need a high paid third down receiver that you can only play in long yardage situations, or pass only situations. They also need to be able to block for Matt Ryan, and Moss won’t be able to help if Matt doesn’t have proper NFL protection.
Bobo is Not the Problem
February 14th, 2012
2:14 pm
“Then you think about the four-receiver lineup with Roddy, Randy, Julio and Tony Gonzalez. Wow, who’s going to stop that?”
Every team in the NFL, that’s who.
1. Roddy White is the king of dropped passes, among the league leaders in 2011.
2. Julio Jones shows up when he feels like it and drops his own share of passes.
3. Matt Ryan is not accurate enough to hit any of these guys in stride consistently.
Do you think adding Randy “Prima Donna” moss to an already-suspect receiving corps is going to make them unstoppable?
You have got to be kidding.
The crew we have is long on talent and short on heart, discipline, and focus.
Randy Moss would only exacerbate that.
On the other hand, he would fit right in.
david
February 14th, 2012
2:14 pm
Please NO
Tommy Maddox
February 14th, 2012
2:18 pm
“Roddy, Randy and Julio would be unstoppable” until such time as the ball is centered to Matt Ryan. That is when the stopping will begin.
trailboss
February 14th, 2012
2:22 pm
If he want to play again then he will be a great to add to our receiver corp… just think about the DC trying to stop them, it has been said who are you going to double cover.I also they put some sweeps in their playbook for Rogers by time they do that he’ll be trade bait.Turner up the middle is not his game and we all knew this but it seems that the coach’s for some reason when fail the player’s by not letting them play i.e. pressure on both sides of the ball.
Canton Dawg
February 14th, 2012
2:22 pm
Who could stop that quartet of receivers?
Anyone with a pass rush. Duh.
Get a left tackle!
Bobby Hebert
February 14th, 2012
2:22 pm
Billy “white shoe’s” Johnson is a free agent too….while you are at it.
ATrueFalconsFan
February 14th, 2012
2:24 pm
We don’t want Randy Moss in Atlanta.
12 men in the huddle
February 14th, 2012
2:24 pm
We don’t need this puke on our team, period! Latest poll: If you had to choose between Randy Moss or Terrell Owens, who would you pick?
a) Moss
b) Owens
….overwhelming vote went to
c) “I’d rather kill myself!”
Gwinnett Fred
February 14th, 2012
2:28 pm
I’m in the ‘why not’ group.
Hey, fielding a team of good players with great chemistry hasn’t won a single playoff game.
I say roll the dice, especially with the talk of revamping the offense to a vertical passing game format!
Bobo is Not the Problem
February 14th, 2012
2:29 pm
“That’s called batting .1000!!!”
I think you meant 1.000.
.1000 is actually a terrible batting average, no matter how many zeros you put at the end.
Boone
February 14th, 2012
2:31 pm
Can he rush the passer??
GradyBABYinATL
February 14th, 2012
2:32 pm
Plz don’t… We need a Defense & a QB first
Tommy Maddox
February 14th, 2012
2:35 pm
I’m with Boone – and I bet the answer is “no”.
Pete E. Tong
February 14th, 2012
2:41 pm
Hines, yes. Moss, no. You’d be paying a veteran, in their case, for more than what they can do on the field, predominantly mentor. I’d rather Jones and White be mentored by Hines than Moss. Moss might offer more initial production from a receiver but long term? I’d take Hines any day; and pay a bit more in the process.
good old joe
February 14th, 2012
2:43 pm
NO NO NO PLEASE NO TO MOSS……………
Mediocrity continues...
February 14th, 2012
2:47 pm
“Then you think about the four-receiver lineup with Roddy, Randy, Julio and Tony Gonzalez. Wow, who’s going to stop that?”
Matt Ryan, that’s who… Weak arm will still check down to his RB 4 out of every 5 plays he sees pressure from the DL on the opposing side of the ball.
It’s a fact, sorry, the truth stings sometimes…
brew
February 14th, 2012
2:48 pm
If you bring in Moss or any other receiver you slow down the process of Douglas. HD will be a very good receiver in this league. He did very well when Julio was out. He now has that needed year under his belt after knee surgery. The only receiver the Falcons need is the eventual replacement for Tony G. For my 10 cents give me a new offensive brain that will get us in the right situations and pray that Matt learns to execute it. The elite QB’s know how to throw the ball even when a receiver is covered. He has the arm strength to throw the deep ball. Most of the time he overthrows it when a receiver has a step on the DB’s. We know Matt is not going anywhere and I would not want him to, but he has to get better.
cdog
February 14th, 2012
2:52 pm
bsolutely no. there’s other good young recievers out there. randy moss has had his days.if he was still good, he would have played this past season.
Rick James
February 14th, 2012
2:55 pm
I like the way you think D.Led but the Falcons want no part of players with an edge to them.If Moss is not an option my next choice would be Orsen Charles.But since the Falcons invested so much in Julio and having other needs I dont see that happening either..But I like the idea of either or both.
ATL Fan
February 14th, 2012
2:56 pm
I think Moss would look great in a Patriots uniform.
Mediocrity continues...
February 14th, 2012
2:57 pm
Couldn’t agree with “Brew” any more. HD has got to get the ball thrown his way more.
Moss is a pipe dream for the quick fix enthusiast. This team needs D and some Oline help before anything else. That’s a FACT
nik
February 14th, 2012
2:59 pm
Matt Doesn’t need more receivers when he’s laying on his back…
Sid
February 14th, 2012
3:01 pm
Slow news day ay DLed……………?
Ken
February 14th, 2012
3:01 pm
No the Falcons don’t need Randy Moss who at anytime is likely to become a distraction. The Falcons would be better off getting Hines Ward who has local and state ties and he has always wanted to be a Falcon a character guy and a leader something that the team needs!! Get Hines Ward!! Word is the Steelers are going to let him walk this would be a great pick up especially if the Birds lose Harry Douglas.
david
February 14th, 2012
3:02 pm
YALL ALL HAVE LOST Y”ALLs MINDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jeremy morton
February 14th, 2012
3:11 pm
MATT RYAN CANT THROW THE BALL 45 YARDS!!! IT DOESNT MATTER WHOSE PLAYING WR.
abby normal
February 14th, 2012
3:12 pm
If Moss is serious about returning the NFL, the Falcons should at least bring him in and work him out. Check his attitude, see how much he really wants it. Then, if the price is right, sign him. Even at seventy five percent of his old self, he’s better than most. In my opinion, Moss, in his prime, was one of the two best (Rice) receivers of all time.
what,what,what??
February 14th, 2012
3:12 pm
d.led. all that scorn for suggestin’ randy moss as a “possible” addition ??!! damn ! you know how to smoke out the people who didn’t take their medication today !!! good job !!
hiramsaint
February 14th, 2012
3:17 pm
wouldn’t you need a qb to get the ball to them? oh how soon d led forgets
mikey V
February 14th, 2012
3:18 pm
D. led, do you actually think a deep ball wide receiver is the reason our offensive is hurting? Open your eyes man. Matt Ryan is terrible. He has no arm strength, can’t throw over the middle and relies on 7 yard out routes. Our offense is LOADED with pro bowlers already. Roddy, Tony, Julio (with any other qb he would be), Turner. And Matty “Ice” cant score a point in a playoff game. You think its mularky’s fault? U think mularky doesnt draw up deep options in his plays? of course not!! the king of check downs needs to get in the gym. learn how to throw a football. Randy Moss is useless on our team since he only runs out routes. One of many routes that Matty “ICE” cannot throw.
what,what,what??
February 14th, 2012
3:21 pm
well D”LED you really know how to smoke out the haters,are at least the ones who didn’t medicate today. just by suggesting Randy Moss as a hypothetical falcon !! you’re good.
what,what,what??
February 14th, 2012
3:24 pm
” or ” he tried to say
just sayin'
February 14th, 2012
3:27 pm
uh, oh..
Just Sayin.....
February 14th, 2012
3:29 pm
A deep threat is worthless if you can’t throw deep………..
Just sayin…………
just sayin'
February 14th, 2012
3:32 pm
hijacked….
just sayin'
February 14th, 2012
3:41 pm
why is it that when you point out the seemingly obvious shortcomings of the ‘current qb’ you are deemed a hater?…just s u c k it up and realize the ‘face’ of the franchise will be here for a while longer even though he has less than ‘elite’ attributes….
Stirg d'Nahsif
February 14th, 2012
3:48 pm
We need a receiver with dread locs, to complete our receiving corps.
Just Sayin.....
February 14th, 2012
3:49 pm
How much more money does Art has to spend before Ryan shows some personal dedication and go to the weight room…………..
Just sayin…………
Dr.Dr Don
February 14th, 2012
3:50 pm
he can only run in slow motion now. Forget it!
I'm Gumby, Dammit!!
February 14th, 2012
4:02 pm
He doesn’t have that extra gear, anymore. No separation speed, therefore, no way.
Our talent at wide receiver is NOT the problem, fix the offensive line and we’ll be fine.
roddy the new TO
February 14th, 2012
4:02 pm
Yeah Roddy White.. the new TO??? please. Have you all heard his latest rant about Goodel? what the hell is wrong with him!!!???
Joshua Malavenda
February 14th, 2012
4:02 pm
D-led
I like that idea and keep harry douglass. I think its all about the coach because reguardless or not moss has matured or not Billy b and brady kept that boy in check but I am not sure smitty and ryan can keep him in check.
Here are the pros: he would add some needed depth to the wr core because they are pretty thin if you look past the starting 3 in atlanta.
It could turn atlanta into a similar situation that the giants have. You stop nicks you get cruz if you stop cruz you get manningham so It would turn our offense into offensive juggernut.
YOu stop roddy you get jj, you stop jj you get douglass and then if you stop douglass you get moss on top of the fact we have gonzo man oh man that would be hard to stop.
since the oline will be fixed next year we will run more 4 wr/ spread type sets and he would do a great job in that
He will be cheap because of his age
he could help mentor jj and the rest of the staff because I think he has grown up since his younger days
cons-
could have ayear like ochocinco did with pats and be non productive
could be have not matured and be a cancer in the locker room
in the long run at least bring him for some practices to see where he is at phyically and if shows that he has something still in the tank and the price is right well all means pick him up
doggoneit
February 14th, 2012
4:04 pm
Hinds Ward!!!! he is a free agent now!!!!!!
roddy the new TO
February 14th, 2012
4:05 pm
hines ward could teach roddy how to act like a professional
Joshua Malavenda
February 14th, 2012
4:06 pm
HInes ward would be the better bet tho out of the two because he agressive nonsense play would be great to help mentor the rest of the wr
Joshua Malavenda
February 14th, 2012
4:09 pm
heres a article about hinesward: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/twould-shame-hines-ward-didn-t-retire-steeler-230616500.html
Joshua Malavenda
February 14th, 2012
4:09 pm
I think it would be great for him to retire in his hometown
keyser soze
February 14th, 2012
4:12 pm
Hines Ward all day, Randy Moss no way! Sorry DLed, but with regards to your earlier comment regarding Moss having matured at the age of 35, you just don’t outgrow crazy.
Falconer
February 14th, 2012
4:13 pm
Did the 2 live stews come up with this brilliant idea dol?
Slick
February 14th, 2012
4:13 pm
Our QB (Matt Ryan) can’t get the ball pass the 50 yards line.
Agent009
February 14th, 2012
4:18 pm
This is awesome!!! Now if we could add a courageous, strong armed quarterback to the equation.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
4:19 pm
Slick — Yes he can. Stop it!
WestGa Falcon
February 14th, 2012
4:20 pm
I agree with “Slick”. It will not matter who the receivers are if Matt doesn’t gain the confidence to throw the long ball. He’s scared to throw it and let our guys go get it. They have the talent to do it. He needs them wide open and that just doesn’t happen in the NFL unless you’re playing the Falcons…
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
4:21 pm
Falconer — I have to take full credit for this. My editor did send me an email that said “blog fodder?” And usuallly when that happens, it’s a good thing to come up with a blog.
Eastside
February 14th, 2012
4:22 pm
Would be a great line up BUT #1 line wouldn’t protect long enough to throw the deep pass. # 2 if the line held up long enough the QB arm is to weak to throw deep. #3 He is a Diva and the falcons want take any basket cases. #4 I wouldn’t want a persons that gives up.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
4:22 pm
Stirg d’Nahsif — Stop it with the dread locs stuff. What does that mean?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
4:23 pm
Just sayin. . .. – You need to stop. Ice can throw deep if he’s not laying on his butt.
Just Sayin.....
February 14th, 2012
4:24 pm
What evidence do you guys have that Randy Moss has lost his break away speed? According to Chris Carter on ESPN, Randy Moss still runs a 4.3 in the 40. In the combine Julio ran a 4.4 in the 40 and he is the faster player on the team.
Secondly, Randy Moss is 6′4 and has a 43″ vertical so he doesn’t need that blazing speed because he would win most jump balls.
The question is not whether the Falcons should give him a shot the question should be why would he come out of retirement to play for a team that just lost their offensive coordinator, player personnel boss and an 0-3 record in the playoffs.
Just sayin…..
e Large
February 14th, 2012
4:25 pm
…………..bad idea, D-Led, Stay away from rutabaga flavored ice cream, and stay away from problem child receivers.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
4:25 pm
hiramsaint – Ice is fine. You are tripping . . . again.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 14th, 2012
4:26 pm
Sid — See above re: email.
Just Sayin.....
February 14th, 2012
4:27 pm
On a side note: The Ravens stated they are working on a new contract for Flacco.
JK
February 14th, 2012
4:29 pm
NOOOOOOOOO. Way.
FalconJim
February 14th, 2012
4:33 pm
D Led, are you kidding? Why would we want that “cancer” in our locker room???
Besides, when Rowdy Roddy wasn’t the “big man on campus” anymore (after we got Julio), he got his wittle feelins hurt. Oh, he tried to act all glad about it and stuff, but you could tell he was steaming inside about it. And it actually hurt his play, if you ask me. So, what would happen if we brought Moss in here? It’d just be over…..we might as well go ahead and trade White…..he’d be crying himself to sleep every night…..Haha!
Stolies7
February 14th, 2012
4:38 pm
Hines Ward would be a better addition with his leadership and championship experience, plus local Georgia ties, than Randy Moss.
Falcon James
February 14th, 2012
4:39 pm
Since we talking about Moss. I have a few other we should look at as well
Andre Johnson
Peyton Hillis
Chris Johnson
Josh Freeman (to start for Ryan)
Just Sayin.....
February 14th, 2012
4:42 pm
@Falcon James
Freeman for Ryan……interesting.
True Falcon
February 14th, 2012
4:43 pm
I remember everyone was excited about the possibilities with Roddy and Julio. Matt Ryan killed those dreams and will kill any dream that consist of an explosive passing game.
Falconer
February 14th, 2012
4:43 pm
DOL You got no love for Hines Ward?
ATL Fan
February 14th, 2012
4:54 pm
Ryan has made deep passes and will continue to. It will be interesting how the new OC will work with him.
Me Too
February 14th, 2012
5:02 pm
DLed,
We would still run Michael Turner up the middle on first and second downs. It’s not who we have but the plays that are called.
Falcons4life
February 14th, 2012
5:14 pm
even if we did have moss, by the time he was down field ryan would be on his back because of the line
pawatl
February 14th, 2012
5:24 pm
no wayyyy!!!!!!! If I was the gm I WOULD ACTUALLY CUT OR TRADE RODDY,TURNER, andOVIE and take the 13million plus and add it to the26 millon in cap space and land DE Willams or or Mathis, and OG Nicks. I would also look at top free agent NT that is famillar with the new d coorninator, hint,hint , miami!Would try to resign MLB Loffton,RB Snelling,WR douglas, and DE Beirman for the eventual 3-4 scheme.If you could work CB grimes with space it would be great, but he’s probably a goner.Use the draft to sulitify the rest of the weaknesses and add depth to RB , OL, and d backfield. I would let Abe and Weems walk. REsign Sanders or Decloud for the right price, Put douglas outside and stick WR Cone in the slot, Also resign CB Hayden if Grimes is gone, to be inssurance for Franks and Owens
Steve
February 14th, 2012
5:25 pm
d led – thoughts on roddy ripping commish about his pay??????
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
5:26 pm
“There’s this little thing called the FIRST AMENDMENT! (only hate speech folks get banned)”
You threatened to ban me on this blog once for quoting Tupac. You block all posts that contain #7’s name.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
5:27 pm
JJM I noticed that post from you right after I posted mine.
pawatl
February 14th, 2012
5:28 pm
o yeah almost forgot Jerry your a gonner too, maybe keep Baker one more year to and depth at LT
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
5:29 pm
One problem with a Roddy-Julio-Randy lineup (aside from Matt Ryan’s inability to throw deep passes) is that none of them is ideally equipped to be a slot receiver. The ideal slot receiver is a precise route runner with good change-of-direction skills, and usually the smaller the better. All three of those receivers are big receivers who are better at playing on the outside.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
5:33 pm
” I assume you’re referring to Matt Ryan’s arm strength. No, he doesn’t have the strongest arm in the league, but neither does Drew Brees. Brees’s strength is his accuracy.”
Brees may not have Aaron Rodgers’ arm, but he has enough arm strength to fit the ball between good defensive backs playing zone. Ryan tried to complete a 3rd and long to Roddy White in that game against the Giants, and a ball thrown with some zip would have gotten to Roddy, but Ryan’s pass was too slow and got batted down by the DB. It’s not just deep balls that are the problem. He is a very accurate passer on passes within 15 yards or so, but he doesn’t have the arm strength to throw any deeper with any consistency.
What he really needs is a Wes Welker type playing in the slot who can get open underneath, and for Tony Gonzalez to play another ten years.
pawatl
February 14th, 2012
5:40 pm
This will hopefully be the the year that we see if matt ryan is our long term QB. He has to prove his accuracy deep, like he did year 1 and 2, It might be scheme,might be O-line but some of the last 2 seasons Qb play fall on ryan when it comes to deep throws.
Falcons would be wise to pass on Randy Moss | Falcons Focus – Atlanta Falcons Blog, Opinion and Analysis
February 14th, 2012
6:21 pm
[...] Some people have gotten swept up in Moss’ announcement that he’s making a comeback at age 35. He wants to play football again and is apparently ready to make his services available for the 2012 season. [...]
Big Ray
February 14th, 2012
6:29 pm
Two things:
1) Robiskie has enough to do with Roddy White and his case of “oopsie dropsies”.
2) 50 Pro Bowl wideouts won’t make up for a suspect OL. Do the right thing here….
SCFalcon
February 14th, 2012
6:50 pm
Unstoppable until the one big wheel decided to fall off the tricycle…………..
Mikefalcon63
February 14th, 2012
7:25 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I would rather have TO. At least TO is not known as a quitter in the middle of games. He may be a cancer, but Moss is a cancer and a quitter.
Joe Tess Fish House
February 14th, 2012
7:28 pm
U no i came up with this idea yearts ago 4 the Flacons 2 get Moss and U all laffed at me. U 2 Mr Ledbeter!
Now who is laffing?
Laughing out LOUD
February 14th, 2012
9:21 pm
In a word, NO! Falcons should not waste their time and money with Randy Moss, a”has been” or a “wantabee.”
Chucktown38
February 14th, 2012
9:42 pm
Who is going to throw the ball took them? Matt can only throw at the ball about 43 yards/
Jon
February 14th, 2012
9:58 pm
Sounds great on paper and Madden 12. One problem, Matty Melt can’t throw down field and in stride. Stick to what is working. 3-5 yard passes to Tony G..
Phalcon Phil
February 14th, 2012
10:16 pm
I wonder who we draft at qb in 2013 when it finally becomes painfully obvious to even the biggest ryanettes that this dude is just not that great.
Z-ro the crooked
February 14th, 2012
10:45 pm
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Z-ro the crooked
February 14th, 2012
10:47 pm
i dont care how many you get Matt Ryan cant throw a tantrum all we could hope for is a bunch of quick slants…hopefully we’ll throw a few screens this year!
mrzizzle
February 14th, 2012
11:04 pm
Moss is an interesting thought. He would not be asked to do too much. Kinda like Plaxico on the Jets. I figure bring him in for a workout with the offense and if it does not work out, cut him.
screg
February 15th, 2012
2:16 am
this has nothing to do with it but roddy white adressed roger godells salary and took some heat for it. now he’s right though, players make the game not the commisioner. and the fans dont make it either. without the players what would you be a fan of? and while players are over paid to play a game id play for free…godell is getting paid 10 million to 20 million a year from now to 2019 to destroy the game of football. its not fun watching offense vs defenders who arent aloud to defend. we used to love the game for the big hits from guys over the middle like dawkins, lewis, etc…. those were called big hitters and good plays. now its called a 50,000 fine. yeah drew brees and brady broke dan marinos record….with the help of godell. magically every qb can throw for 4000+ yards now? the game is garbage now. thanks to godell.
Gritsfalcon
February 15th, 2012
3:01 am
I really respect a man who thinks! I appreciate the article DLED. But, no thanks, on Moss!!! Frankly I think Julio is going to be a SuperSTUD in this league. I don’t think it would be a good idea to have Moss as a “role model.” Besideds I hope we resign Harry Douglas. I think next year will be a breakout year for him!!
Mora less Petrino
February 15th, 2012
4:14 am
When your team has experienced DA’s like Jeff George, Jim Mora, Petrino, Ron Mexico, and Deangelo Hall, you hopefully have learned to steer clear of guys like Moss. Black dots are a good thing. Let’s keep the drama on the field, not off of it.
Mark
February 15th, 2012
5:59 am
Moss wouldn’t be happy being the 3rd or 4th choice in the pecking order. That would result in a negative attitude and a less-than-100% effort on the field. I say “h-e-l-l no”!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 15th, 2012
7:03 am
Chucktown38 — Ice can chuck it 70 yards. I think had him down for a 67 yard throw in practice his rookie season. I stopped checking after that. He’s been coached to check it down and not take risks. That’s my theory, but I have to do more research before I write an article debunking this arm strength myth.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 15th, 2012
7:06 am
Joe Tess Fish House – You are probably correct!
JSin
February 15th, 2012
7:55 am
Dont need moss. All money needs to go to o and d line. I’ll take a couple of dbacks too, thanks
Dandy Don
February 15th, 2012
8:07 am
Don’t need him. Get your o-line set; get Harry Douglas and Quizz more effectively integrated into the offensive scheme (Quizz can catch the rock – remember his TD catch last season?) – and you got everything you need on offense…now about that defensive pass rush…
dub366
February 15th, 2012
8:36 am
you already got a QB in Matt Ryan who can’t get the ball to the ones he got now,so it don’t matter who u get.
Steven
February 15th, 2012
8:47 am
At the right price… why not? It would bring a fear component to the offense, and if Moss is going through another “I want to play hard” phase, then he’ll be valuable in whatever role he gets… and if he’s not happy to be 3rd on the depth chart at the position, then we cut him before camp breaks. Scoring points with the weapons Atlanta currently has shouldn’t be a problem either, though. The offensive line desperately needs an upgrade. We need one dominant interior lineman who can be relied upon in short yardage to get a push up front. I’m not sure that adding Moss will provide a bigger net impact than getting a guy like Carl Nicks or Ben Grubbs.
vesaversa
February 15th, 2012
9:59 am
Hell no !
Matthew
February 15th, 2012
12:55 pm
To me that spells EPIC!! It would also open up more running lanes!!!
fansince74
February 15th, 2012
3:06 pm
bad, bad, bad idea! Don’t do it…
jalex49
February 15th, 2012
3:08 pm
Personally I had much rather see a Matt Willis(Denver), Eddie Royal (Denver), Jerome Simpson (Minn),
Pierre Garcon (Indy),Dwayne Bowe(KS), DeSean Jackson (Phil), Marques Colston (N.O.) or Reshaad Davis (Detriot) acquired before Randy Moss.
The offensive line could use a couple of good free-agents, possibly, Demetrius Bell(Buffalo), Max Starks (Pitt), Mark Tauscher (NY), Ben Grubbs (Balt) or Khaliff Barnes (Oakland).
As far as TE’s, Atlanta has a pretty good back-up and the only thing I would do is draft Orson Charles(Georgia).
As far as running backs, keep Jason Snelling and Michael Turner, but bring in Spencer Larson (Denver), Justin Forsett (Seattle) and Tashard Choice (Buffalo).
They must keep as many of their top tier free agents as possible but bring in a Robert Mathias(Indy), Carl Nicks(N0) and possibly bring Jarvis Moss (Oak) , Wallace Sidberry (KS) and Jeremy Minson (Jags)
on the defensive line . Bring in two Defensive Ends and let Biermann go.
Mike
February 15th, 2012
4:19 pm
I think Randy would be a great fit for the team, that being said it must be for 1 year, finacially vet min with incentives for obtainable goals. I understand people’s doubts about Randy but he usually doest show his A$$ until at least the second year.
Edward
February 15th, 2012
5:55 pm
It will never work.
jefferson
February 15th, 2012
6:04 pm
Enter your comments here
Greg M
February 15th, 2012
6:20 pm
I would like the move, but I would love TO better. He is stronger after the catch. I like Randy as well. Look, we play Giants, Saints and Cowboys next year. Go get Randy or TO, He’ll both if need be.
Domeinate
February 15th, 2012
7:32 pm
Please sign him.
1981Falconfan
February 15th, 2012
7:46 pm
No Moss; No Mas: No Moss; No Mas…No Moss…please!
12 men in the huddle
February 15th, 2012
10:25 pm
Well, if the Falcons added Moss to White and Jones, then we’d cinch the league lead in dropped passes! If you recall, Moss was dropping more balls toward the end of his career than ever before. I believe White and Jones are already 1 and 2 on that list!
Ackshun
February 15th, 2012
10:47 pm
OH MY GOD! What if we could pull off Manning Moss White Jones and Gonzales – No offense to Ryan but give him a year to learn behind Peyton.
We would be unstoppable!
Ackshun
February 15th, 2012
10:50 pm
Remember when another team took a chance on a dinged up and disrespected quarterback named Brees?
tlaw
February 15th, 2012
11:01 pm
“Hopefully Ryan’s accuracy will improve under this tweaked offensive system” From page one..did ANYbody else read this nonsense..I couldnt stop laughing..as if one has anything to do with the other
Reg
February 16th, 2012
12:32 am
I’m not high on Matty Ice being the quarterback to get us back into the superbowl. I’m also not crazy about the defensive coor. either. I’m glad that the off. coor left and went to be a head coach. I would like the Falcons to try and get Peyton Manning a good defense and off line then superbowl ring.
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7:39 pm
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db
February 20th, 2012
12:13 pm
please get moss
Da Analyst
February 20th, 2012
4:44 pm
Hines Ward or TO would be a better pick because they both play the slot position.