Atlanta Falcons: Parker Wilson waived, Peters on injured list (updated)
Vivlamore reporting from Flowery Branch. Here is your Falcons report following Sunday’s practice.
FLOWERY BRANCH –The Falcons placed defensive tackle Corey Peters on the reserve/non-football injury list and waived quarterback John Parker Wilson Sunday, trimming their roster to 75 players. Peters will not be eligible to return to the active roster until after Week 6 of the regular season.
Peters has not participated this preseason due to a foot injury suffered away from the team’s training facility prior to the start of training camp. Peters has started 30 of 31 games over the past two seasons and recorded 73 tackles (57 solo), four sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery and three passes defensed. The earliest Peters could return would be Oct. 28 against the Eagles, following the Falcons bye week.
Wilson was originally signed as a college free agent in 2009 out of Alabama. He has been on the team’s practice squad and was the No. 3 quarterback the past two seasons.
Unless the Falcons bring in another quarterback, Dominique Davis earned a spot on the roster behind Matt Ryan and Chris Redman. Davis, an undrafted rookie free agent, has impressed the coaching staff during training camp. He threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Tim Toone in Friday’s exhibition win at the Dolphins.
The Falcons were required to cut down to 75 players by 4 p.m. Monday.
Playing time for Dent
Starting middle linebacker Akeem Dent saw his first extended action of the preseason in Friday’s exhibition game against the Dolphins, taking about 30 snaps with the base and sub packages.
Dent missed most of the first and all of the second exhibition game with a concussion. It was important to get Dent on the field in game situations, according to coach Mike Smith.
“We wanted to get him a little work, especially in our sub package,” Smith said following Sunday’s practice. “It was a good experience for him because he hasn’t done it in a game. … We needed to get that evaluation done and I think he did a nice job.”
Dent had three tackles against the Dolphins. He figures to be one starter to see some more time in Thursday’s exhibition finale at the Jaguars.
“Things went pretty good,” Dent said. “I still have some things to work on but overall things went well. [There is] technique stuff I need to shore up.”
Injury report
Wide receiver Kevin Cone (concussion) returned to full contact practice Sunday. Smith said he will play in the exhibition finale.
Cornerback Christopher Owens (hamstring), running back Jason Snelling (lower right leg) and defensive tackle Corey Peters (foot) continued to work with trainers. Safety Shann Schillinger (foot) and wide receiver Kerry Meier (leg) did not participate.
Cornerback Asante Samuel was excused from practice for a personal reason.
Starters or no starters?
Smith said he has not yet determined if starters will play against the Jaguars.
“I can speak historically, we’ve had games where we’ve seen them and we’ve had games where we have not seen them,” Smith said. “We’ll make that decision and finalize it in the next 48 hours. We still have some things that we need to get done. Hopefully we can get them done on the practice field but if not we’ll get them done in the game.”
Too many flags
Penalties are still plaguing the Falcons this preseason. They committed eight penalties for 40 yards in Friday’s exhibition victory over the Dolphins. In three exhibition games this preseason, the Falcons have 29 penalties for 282 yards. The number of infractions is tied for third in the NFL this preseason (going into Sunday’s game) and the total yardage leads all teams.
Last season, the Falcons were 23rd in the NFL with 93 penalties.
Etc.
* Thomas DeCoud had his second interception of the preseason with a pick against the Dolphins. DeCoud led the Falcons in interceptions last season with four, all of which came inside the Falcons’ 20-yard line.
* Matt Bryant kicked a 51-yard field goal with 1:46 remaining in the first half against the Dolphins. It was the longest road field goal Bryant has hit during his 11-year NFL career. It also tied his longest field goal as a Falcon.
- Chris Vivlamore
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Go Birds
August 26th, 2012
6:02 pm
Hoping for a big year from Akeem “Harvey” Dent.
lakedawg
August 26th, 2012
6:02 pm
I know it’s stupid but “first”
Me Too
August 26th, 2012
6:09 pm
The Falcons need to win the game against the Jaguars and MM.
Losers
August 26th, 2012
6:19 pm
@ lakedawg ….Even more stupid when you are not first
the silverman
August 26th, 2012
6:27 pm
@ Go Birds I like “Prince” Akeem Dent
nobody
August 26th, 2012
6:37 pm
JPW is GONEEE
Nique
August 26th, 2012
7:00 pm
Vivlamore
has Smith reflected on Holmes 1st game action & what’s the plan with Konz?
If the starters don’t play, Davis should start the game Thursday!!!
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Rise Up Nation
August 26th, 2012
7:05 pm
Please tell me that DD will get at least one series behind the starters DLed? Also please tell me he is pushing Redman to third string…..if not I will have some questions about Mike Smith.
Rise Up Nation
August 26th, 2012
7:07 pm
And can you share with us exactly what type of injury Peters has?! This is crushing; I was for sure he would have been back by now!
Reggie
August 26th, 2012
7:13 pm
John Parker is waived, and in other shocking news.. the sun is hot and water is wet.
Da Analyst
August 26th, 2012
7:20 pm
Lets get John Parker Wilson out of town. Redmond you are next. DD will back up Matty Ice.
dave
August 26th, 2012
7:21 pm
D.D. second string. we are overing paying redman anyway.
Robin
August 26th, 2012
7:23 pm
I love DD. Coolest backup in the NFL
FactCheck
August 26th, 2012
7:24 pm
“Matt Bryant kicked a 51-yard field goal with 1:46 remaining in the first half against the Dolphins. It was the longest road field goal Bryant has hit during his 11-year NFL career. It also tied his longest field goal as a Falcon.”
Really? Come on guys you get paid for this stuff. It took me 3 seconds to look up that he hit a 62 yard fg in 2006.I remember that one because it was a game winner for them.
The Real Rick
August 26th, 2012
7:26 pm
Wish JPW well, but Davis is the better choice and I bet he pushes Redman…..I hope he keeps it up, and we have a high caliber backup…..
Hate to hear about Peters……but I think we will be fine….
steven a smith
August 26th, 2012
7:27 pm
D. Davis has the “presence” of a seasoned pro. I love his Swag. All he needs now is experience.
The Real Rick
August 26th, 2012
7:31 pm
Smith. The knoxk on dd is he is just the opposite…..he’s very quiet and doesn’t take command…..he’s still lacks confidence and that’s probably the only Toni g holding him back from being Ryan’s backup….with another year. Hell be awesome
SirReal
August 26th, 2012
7:32 pm
If not for Jerry stepping up, I’d be more concerned about Peters. Still would like him to get healthy and be ready after Week 6. Elated that John Parker Wilson is finally gone. Doubt if he catches on elsewhere…would be very surprised. I knew after Davis’ TD to Toone that JPW’s days were over. I dont think he even saw any action vs. MIA. Writing was on the wall then.
Da Analyst
August 26th, 2012
7:35 pm
DD will win the backup position this week. We can put Redmond on pratice squad no team is going to pick him up. That will allow us to pickup a additional offensive lineman or linebacker. This will also allow Davis to get more practice snaps with the 1st team during preparation weeks.
Brothas Hunt 2
August 26th, 2012
7:38 pm
JPW getting waived by the Falcons is not a surprise. He was not talented and the Falcons staff have proven they are not great at developing talent. Chris Redman has been outplayed by an undrafted rookie free agent QB. What does this tell you about the talk about his NFL experience? This coaching staff needs to put the best players on their 53 man roster. D. Davis deserves a fair shot at the number two backup QB spot. On another note, the SF 49ers are loaded with talent on both sides of the ball. The Falcons need to pay close attention to their waiver list in the upcoming days.
BH2
Mike Franklin
August 26th, 2012
7:39 pm
Welcome to the Falcons, Dominique Davis!
Next up? Move up to #2!
Casey
August 26th, 2012
7:39 pm
@FactCheck
Get your facts straight before you jump all over someone. Bryant was playing for Tampa Bay in 2006.
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The Dude
August 26th, 2012
7:46 pm
I’m glad DD has made the team, but you can’t have an undrafted rookie as second string. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves; Redman has shown he can come in and win a game if needed, so let’s leave him at #2 for now. DD will be there soon enough.
To be honest, hopefully neither of them see the field this year…unless we’re way ahead of course
Casey
August 26th, 2012
7:47 pm
I don’t understand all of the John Parker Wilson haters out there. They must be Bulldogs fans. Get over it. This is the NFL.
In a couple of years people will be asking why the Falcons let him go. Redman couldn’t make it on any other roster in the league. The only reason the Falcons have him is because he played at Louisville for Bobby Petrino. So, after 3 years out of football when no team in the NFL wanted him, the Falcons signed him. Now, suddenly he’s the best backup in the league. NO ONE ELSE WANTED HIM!!! FOR THREE YEARS!!!
IamSpartacus
August 26th, 2012
7:51 pm
We want to see more double D.
thouhtful
August 26th, 2012
7:53 pm
When is Meir going to show he can play?????????
The Real Rick
August 26th, 2012
7:56 pm
When he can stay on the field w/o an injury
The Real Rick
August 26th, 2012
7:56 pm
When he can stay on the field w/o an injury for over 2weeks
IamSpartacus
August 26th, 2012
7:56 pm
Casey…what has JPW done away from Saban? He has been ineffective and obviously lacks any upside.
glw
August 26th, 2012
7:59 pm
Nobody is hating on John Parker Wilson, he just wasnt that good. I am still trying to figure out why they kept him over DJ Shockley a couple of years ago. Wilson replicates Redman anyway, DD can give you a different dimension
Michael M.
August 26th, 2012
7:59 pm
Coach better have those starters suited up to play at least a quarter in that Jags game……………………………………………….we all know what happen last year
after the Season started……………………………………………………
steven a smith
August 26th, 2012
8:00 pm
Casey
August 26th, 2012
7:47 pm
I don’t understand all of the John Parker Wilson haters out there. They must be Bulldogs fans. Get over it. This is the NFL.
John Parker Wilson was a “Scrub” yesterday, he is a “Scrub today, and John Parker will be “Scrub” Tomorrow, Period! This guy was a BIG TIME SCRUB AT ALABAMA anyway.
Alfred Jenkins
August 26th, 2012
8:03 pm
Kerry Mier must be dating Arthurs daughter or something. I just don’t know what in the heck they see in him. I know he is an ex quarteback and supposedly knows all of the receiver positions but if you are never on the field then let Kevin Cone or #19 have a shot at making the team The key to Green Bays success is they play their playmakers and get rid of those who don’t cut it. They ain’t scarred to cut a player or play someone who has talent rookie or not. Kerry MIer is a joke until he proves me wrong.
I don’t to play the race card but I have it in my hand if I need it.
AJ
Factcheck
August 26th, 2012
8:04 pm
@casey I admit I was wrong as I did not see road, but you might want to read everything before you correct someone and you might catch a real mistake. Him playing for the falcons had nothing to do with it. Thanks for the non correction fellow genius
steven a smith
August 26th, 2012
8:04 pm
RB Antonio Dixon(49ers) 6″1″ 233lbs. He can flat run the football with “Bad Intentions.” He may be cut by Sat. Falcons should offer late round pick for this guy, he’s the real deal! Better than “Fat Butt Turner.”
steven a smith
August 26th, 2012
8:06 pm
I wish JPW well. He may have a future in High School Coaching.
Michael M.
August 26th, 2012
8:08 pm
@ s a s…………………you are heads up on that one……………..I just watched that game……….that kid runs like he is on a mission ……………indeed !……………………………………
Casey
August 26th, 2012
8:09 pm
@IamSpartacus Casey…what has JPW done away from Saban? He has been ineffective and obviously lacks any upside.
It is pretty hard to complete a pass from the bench.
Casey
August 26th, 2012
8:13 pm
@FactINCORRECT
This is the quote you chose to attack:
“* Matt Bryant kicked a 51-yard field goal with 1:46 remaining in the first half against the Dolphins. It was the longest road field goal Bryant has hit during his 11-year NFL career. It also tied his longest field goal as a Falcon.”
I didn’t know which part you were trying to correct, so I took a chance it was the last part. Either way, you are WRONG, genius!
Da Analyst
August 26th, 2012
8:14 pm
Casey …Redmond is not the best backup in the League …are you kidding me. John Parker Wilson dated Mullarkey daughter so maybe he will hook up in Jax. Redmond was brought in by Petrino because he knew the Petrino offense during his playing days at Louisville.
Big Crimson 75
August 26th, 2012
8:19 pm
ESPN reporting Peters is done for Season.
Michael M.
August 26th, 2012
8:22 pm
Darn……………we still got Red on there ? Him and about four others on the Falcons need to get their walking papers………………………..
Casey
August 26th, 2012
8:22 pm
@Da Analyst
Did you read the whole comment. It’s called sarcasm. I knew there would be at least 1 of you who didn’t get that. I made it pretty clear what I thought about Redman. But I will try to make it very clear for you.
I would not let Redman QB a high school team.
Da Analyst
August 26th, 2012
8:29 pm
Sorry Casey…I am with you now…point well made.
CM
August 26th, 2012
8:32 pm
JPW was an UFA…hung around for 3 years. He was 3rd team QB…not sure why there’s all the hate dircted towards a guy that seems like a class act. Probably a lot of bitter Georgia Bulldog fans who still haven’t gotten over the “Blackout” game LOL. Losers.
Rise Up Nation
August 26th, 2012
8:40 pm
I just saw it flash across the ESPN bottom line that Peters is out for the Year?! Really? Can you confirm that DLed?
MSU Bully
August 26th, 2012
8:44 pm
I watched Anthony Dixon play during his time in colege and he would be a great addition to the Falcons if San Fran waived him. A late round draft pick woud be great compensation to get him here as heir apparent to Michael Turner. A little “Thunder & Lightning” with Rodgers!
WTF
August 26th, 2012
8:46 pm
Not a JPW fan, but please explain why Chris Redman is still around?
yellowfever
August 26th, 2012
8:46 pm
why don’t the Falcons tell us what’s really wrong with Peters. I mean lets be real a broken foot doesn’t take this long to heal and I doubt that’s what it was and can’t figure out why their being so secretive.
JB
August 26th, 2012
8:47 pm
Heard David Greene speak last Thursday at the Augusta Bulldog club honoring him. He said as much success as he had playing college ball, He knew right away that pro ball was a much different animal.
The pure speed of the players was hard to grasp, and I’m talking defensive tackles and LB’s, and the closing speed of every DB was like the best one you ever faced on college. He said when he was on the New England roster for one year, Brady wouldn’t even shake his hand. Told him you are here to try for my job. My job is to see you never see the field. Welcome to the NFL. Good luck John Parker. David Greene feels your pain
JB
August 26th, 2012
8:53 pm
He also said while in New England, they came in Monday for practice after beating the Chargers by 32 points and Bellichck spent the first 20 minutes in the film room giving the team hell for all the mistakes.
steven a smith
August 26th, 2012
8:53 pm
Chris Redman offers noting but “Advice/wisdom” He can still hand the football off. “That’s it,”he is done. The GM and Head Coach should be scouring the wavier wire for the Best 26-30 year old Veteran QB out there. Derek Anderson may be available, or Colt McCoy. Chris Redman looked worse than John Parker to be perfectly honest!
JB
August 26th, 2012
8:59 pm
Hate to say it, but I will. Smith of the Falcons a lot like Richt. Pretty decent coach, but not a great one. Pretty good teams but not great ones. Roll over and beat teams they should, and pretty much fold and cave against real good teams. Pretty close. Richt has no signature wins in 3 years. Name one if I missed it.
steven a smith
August 26th, 2012
9:07 pm
JB
August 26th, 2012
8:59 pm
I could not agree more. I believe that both of these coaches are satisfied with mediocrity. They keep doing the “same things the same way and expect different results.” That’s Stupid! (See LSU and Alabama)
"Dirty"Harry Callahan
August 26th, 2012
9:32 pm
After watching the nfc south teams , I can say that the Falcons have a very good chance of coming in 2nd or 3rd in the division behind the Saints , Bucs or Panthers !
Bird Brain
August 26th, 2012
9:55 pm
I like the speed, hands and heart of Tim Toone. Please keep on final roster and put him on Kick off returns instead of the slower J. Rogers.
steven a smith
August 26th, 2012
9:59 pm
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steven a smith
August 26th, 2012
10:02 pm
The only Atlanta Falcon I have on any of my Fantasy League Teams is Jaquizz Rodgers. I wanted Julio Jones, but he was usually gone by the 3rd round. Quizz was “Mr. Irrelevant” in my draft.
Sick & Tired Of Being Sick & Tired
August 26th, 2012
10:51 pm
Not difficult to understand the Falcons releasing JPW but (as others have stated on this blog) JPW actually played better than Redman during the preseason.
Redman is only good for handing off the football to the RB’s because he has real problem throwing passes over the heads of the other team’s defensive line. Every time he is on the field at least 2 or 3 of his passes are batted down. Hopefully he will also be cut next week. The team can find a better use for Redman’s $875K+ one year salary.
Loyalfalconfrmthemississippi
August 26th, 2012
11:09 pm
I think redman has experience and thats y i think he will be with atlanta this last year and dd will tak num 2 next year i think they want an experienced vet to show him the ropes and build some confidence before just turning over the riens this is understandable davis will have his day in due time he just needs to keep working hard and keep his head up, oh and good riddens jpw wish well but not on this team
Dez Cahones
August 26th, 2012
11:14 pm
We still need a backup dt jerry is still an injury risk. JPW youve been washed long you took your final falcons shower.I think kerry meier should be cut and we give tim toone ago.Go Birds
jaz
August 27th, 2012
12:02 am
Hear that the 49ers are so loaded that they are going to have to let some quality players go on the waiver wire, so I hope the Falcon brass are watching, if they are really interested. Really glad to see
DD retained over JPW, now the next move is to move Redman. I agree with Sick that Redman’s play has not been up what we would expect after all these years. If Miami can do it, so can the Falcons.
DR. FALCON
August 27th, 2012
12:15 am
DAVIS, NEEDS TO BE THE NUMBER 2 QB! WHAT HAS REDMAN DONE? AKEEM DENT, WILL PROVE TO BE A CAPABLE REPLACEMENT AT MLB. LAMAR HOMLES NEEDS TO START THE SEASON AT LT! SAM BAKER, NEEDS TO BE BLOWN OUT! ENTERING HIS 5TH YEAR, BAKER IS, WHO HE IS! NO UPSIDE! PARKER WILSON, GET ON WITH YOUR LIFE’S WORK! GOOD LUCK!
bird
August 27th, 2012
3:48 am
Hate to hear about Peters, but this is an opportunity for someone else to step up. Look for Travian Robertson to be that guy.
Wilson Pickett
August 27th, 2012
7:16 am
Best of luck to John Parker. The guy is a class act no doubt. He took a greyshirt scholly from Shula and played some pretty good college ball but no great. He made a cool million in 3 years and I hope he saved it all. Exit like you entered …class
Roll Tide
Terrell
August 27th, 2012
7:33 am
FactCheck
You’re right, a 62 yarder was his longest but if you read the paragraph it said longest on the road. His 62 yarder was when he was with Tampa at home.
Samuel
August 27th, 2012
7:38 am
I’m glad John Parker Wilson is gone he couldn’t seem to make any plays. The Falcons better get them another middle linebacker. Mike Peterson is a solid veteran, but can’t defend against the pass.
Jimmy Crack
August 27th, 2012
7:53 am
MSU Bully, I had thought about that too. Dixon is a thumper with speed plus some moves and would be good for us. Unfortunately I think he might have made a late push with his effort this weekend. He will get more time next week against the Chargers, unless he is dinged and they sit him because they want to keep him.
It would not suprise me if someone picks up JPW. He has some good skills and he has some snippets of Koetter’s new playbook in his head. I hope it is not New Orleans, as they have done this before when they signed the freshly cut Blue Sky Harrington to a five day contract in 2008 for our playbook.
Vesaversa
August 27th, 2012
8:03 am
I hope the Falcons keep Davis as their third string QB.
Esquire
August 27th, 2012
8:23 am
Alfred Jenkins
August 26th, 2012
8:03 pm
Kerry Mier must be dating Arthurs daughter or something. I just don’t know what in the heck they see in him. I know he is an ex quarteback and supposedly knows all of the receiver positions but if you are never on the field then let Kevin Cone or #19 have a shot at making the team The key to Green Bays success is they play their playmakers and get rid of those who don’t cut it. They ain’t scarred to cut a player or play someone who has talent rookie or not. Kerry MIer is a joke until he proves me wrong.
I don’t to play the race card but I have it in my hand if I need it.
AJ
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AJ, it’s difficult to have your post taken seriously when your sentence structure is similar to a 3rd grader, your spelling a 2nd grader. Some of your ramblings are obviously just spouting off, akin to a person who can’t intelligently make a case. Can you tell us why Kevin Cone, Drew Davis, or even Tim Toone should make the team over Meier? And if you think Green Bay would play them then maybe they should go try out there. But what really gave you away as an impostor was that race card comment which you thought would make you legit. NOT
Meier has worked his butt off and has been stellar on special teams. It is difficult to get on the field with it being crowded at WR and Meier is no exception.
Esquire
August 27th, 2012
8:35 am
Casey
August 26th, 2012
7:47 pm
I don’t understand all of the John Parker Wilson haters out there. They must be Bulldogs fans. Get over it. This is the NFL.
In a couple of years people will be asking why the Falcons let him go. Redman couldn’t make it on any other roster in the league. The only reason the Falcons have him is because he played at Louisville for Bobby Petrino. So, after 3 years out of football when no team in the NFL wanted him, the Falcons signed him. Now, suddenly he’s the best backup in the league. NO ONE ELSE WANTED HIM!!! FOR THREE YEARS!!!
________________________________________________
Say what?
Dirty Bird since 71`
August 27th, 2012
8:40 am
The Falcons are serious.. They released JPW. Yes!!
Peanut gallery
August 27th, 2012
8:42 am
Who cares who the 2nd and 3rd string QB’s are?
The fact is if Ryan goes down for any extended period of time this team is toast.
Dirty Bird since 71`
August 27th, 2012
8:42 am
I wish the wouldve gotten rid of Redman too. Heck Redman before JPW. JPW couldve stayed the third stringer and Davis couldve slid right into backup. And then… Starter.. Boom…
St Simons
August 27th, 2012
8:45 am
This is the N-F-L and 10 days before the season starts we have a
noodlearm, no serious nfl backup, zero nfl LTs, no experienced ML
and Peters is gone, with Peria (french for Bust). Dis gonna be ugly
5-11 ugly.
St Simons
August 27th, 2012
8:48 am
and a touchdown IS an option. Left 16 pts on the field again,
kicking FGs – against the Dolphins – 5-11
BG
August 27th, 2012
8:54 am
Good luck this year Dent!
BG
August 27th, 2012
8:54 am
Good luck this year Dent!
killakilla
August 27th, 2012
9:14 am
I still have no idea why arena football bobby petrino non-playing Redman is still on the team? Ravens-Cut….Patriots-Cut….Titans-Cut…. Austin Wranglers of Arena Football…..then here comes Petrino to save the day, now we are stuck with this guy?
Wesley
August 27th, 2012
9:32 am
JPW was actually very good at what he did. No, he was never going to see the field in a meaningful game situation, but he did a great job of learning and replicating what the OTHER team was going to throw at the Falcons defense. You #3 QB has to be smart first and reasonably able to play second. Good luck to a good kid.
Columbus
August 27th, 2012
9:48 am
Wilson got let go, but still could stick around on the practice squad maybe, because he has been here awhile and an undrafted rookie just came in and played at least as good as he did.
How did Holmes look? Whats the EARLIEST possible return for Peters?
Are the Falcons going to have to the offense this year that they envisioned when they drafted Julio? They sure didnt have a clue last year and maybe thats not entirely fair due to the lockout and lack of camp time, etc, but man, that was nothing like ANY of us envisioned, much less the GM, owner and coaching staff. I would have had to fire Mularkey too. The NFL has went to a pass happy offense and the Falcons will follow suit this year. Its going to be interesting to see and how the new OC runs the offense….
Mikey
August 27th, 2012
9:51 am
Congratulations to D. Davis. I know it took a lot of hard work and dedication for an undrafted free agent to beat an incumbent on any NFL team, especially at the QB position. So far, he looks like a good addition to the team and with continued effort, he may be an exceptional contributor. With the good coaching the Falcons can provide, he might just become the steal of the 2012 draft.
It would be nice to see him advance enough to unseat Redman but I am happy to see that the defense can practice against an NFL caliber QB. I have always felt like they practiced against a grade school QB all week and then had to face some of the best QBs in NFL history on Sunday. That is tough for any defense. It gives them bad habits and errodes their confidence. D.D. will strengthen the whole team, even if he never sets foot on the game-time field this season. Great find TD and staff! Watch that waiver wire and let’s RISE UP! GO FALCONS!
REDSKINS trump Falcons
August 27th, 2012
9:56 am
RGIII will eat the Falcons up in the playoffs. Hail To The Redskins!
REDSKINS trump Falcons
August 27th, 2012
9:56 am
RGIII will eat the Falcons up in the playoffs. Hail To The Redskins!
REDSKINS trump Falcons
August 27th, 2012
9:56 am
RGIII will eat the Falcons up in the playoffs. Hail To The Redskins!
Rick in Macon
August 27th, 2012
10:40 am
Now, if they’ll just cut Dunta Robinson, the defensive backfield will be in good shape.
free ride is OVER
August 27th, 2012
10:41 am
SOOO LONG JPW free ride is OOOOOVER
Geln Rock
August 27th, 2012
10:46 am
Why all the negatives about JPW in back up role? What the heck has Redmond done any better than JPW and he is a much, much bigger hit against salary cap. I do think this sounds like a lot more of Bama haters (Bulldog fans?) than JPW haters. The comment about him replacing Shockley a few years back is a little dumb. You saw how fast he was picked up and succeeded in the NFL. Hoping Davis turns out to be something. Ryan is great, but if he goes down all we have is an old man and an undrafted rookie that looked great against 4th string free agents. Wish Falcons could pick up younger vet as back up and groom Davis. Best of luck to Wilson. A great young man.
Curtis Lofton
August 27th, 2012
11:01 am
Redskins won’t even sniff the playoffs. And their fans are sissies.
Falcon Man
August 27th, 2012
11:08 am
I hope the hurricane doesnt hit New Orleans..We dont need to hear about that again for years to come !!!
RT (Riverdale)
August 27th, 2012
11:30 am
Who said that you can’t have a undrafted as your #2 quaterback,, give me a break. Say good bye to Redman.
NFC South Morning Jog: X-Rays Negative on Jonathan Stewart’s Ankle | Football Betting
August 27th, 2012
11:30 am
[...] Atlanta made its cuts to 75 players well before the 4 p.m. ET deadline established by the league. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution] [...]
NFC South Morning Jog: X-Rays Negative on Jonathan Stewart’s Ankle | Scripting4You Blog
August 27th, 2012
11:31 am
[...] Atlanta made its cuts to 75 players well before the 4 p.m. ET deadline established by the league. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution] [...]
Seen This B
August 27th, 2012
11:53 am
Oh no! Not rain! Not in Miami! In summer!
What did you all expect? Snow”? Of course it’s going to rain in Miami in the late summer. Geez, caught off guard by rain? It’s football! Get out on the field! Guys are trying to make a team and earn a living, give it everything you got!
Big O
August 27th, 2012
11:57 am
Biermann needs to be on the field for more plays and not necessarily as a rotating DE. He is just too effective a player to so limit his reps. Biermann has the speed to play a blitzing LB, or MLB. I think he would be dominant at MLB.
Flacons never learn
August 27th, 2012
12:06 pm
TO was relesed by the Sewhawks. Flacons beter sigh him B 4 he go sum wher else!
Video: Falcons make cuts, have holes to fill | Atlanta Falcons
August 27th, 2012
12:35 pm
[...] Falcons waive Parker Wilson, place Peters on injured list [...]
ASHCAN!!!!!!!
August 27th, 2012
12:41 pm
Still to this day don’t understand how parker wilson beat out shockey in that time span.
Stiffneck
August 27th, 2012
12:52 pm
John Parker Wilson – what in the world did the Falcons see in this guy?? Need a real backup. A veteran who can fill in or more. Redman use to seem half way good but not anymore. The Falcons are in a world of hurt if Ryan goes down.
Sam
August 27th, 2012
12:54 pm
Can’t watch the video — who all got cut?
Bobo is Not the Problem
August 27th, 2012
12:57 pm
“He also said while in New England, they came in Monday for practice after beating the Chargers by 32 points and Bellichck spent the first 20 minutes in the film room giving the team hell for all the mistakes.”
And that separates winners from excuse-making losers. I wish Georgia had a coach like that.
Chris
August 27th, 2012
12:59 pm
Why does anyone care who the third string QB is? If Wilson are Davis are in the game something has gone terribly wrong and the season is probably over.
Statick
August 27th, 2012
1:14 pm
If it was possible for a player to not move forward in their development, that was JPW. On the flip, Redman is a player who is clearly regressing. Davis should be the #2 behind Ryan and place Redman as the #3. Redman’s apparent “experience” hasn’t appeared so far in the preseason.
Video: Falcons make cuts, have holes to fill | NFL Online News
August 27th, 2012
1:58 pm
[...] Falcons waive Parker Wilson, place Peters on injured list [...]
WS
August 27th, 2012
2:14 pm
I think Matt Bryant has kicked a 62 yard field goal when he was with the Bucs. This 51 yard was not his longest kick!
WS
August 27th, 2012
2:22 pm
You could cut Redman and his 2.6 million salary. I do not think any team would be knocking his door down for his services. Davis has out played both JPW and Redman. JPW has outplayed Redman.
You can cut Red and he will be back selling insurance. If Ryan goes down, play Davis and give Redman a call. He won’t be on anyones roster.
WS
August 27th, 2012
2:25 pm
Cut Meir, what has he done? Keep Lamar Brown, he can play and not doing a MIA, as Meir.
SirReal
August 27th, 2012
2:43 pm
Guys please dont play the “racial” cards here. From a guy thats multiracial, this is too funny to me.lol The best players should see the field. JPW was garbage. Davis has tremendous upside. Chris Redman is garbage. Davis has tremendous upside. Kerry Meier is on the team because he deserves to be. The “white guy” is actually very good and the brass knows it. He fought through major injury and has been solid. Lets keep the only colors we speak of red and black Birdland!
Wilson Pickett
August 27th, 2012
2:43 pm
Fact is there is no more than 16 -18 good QB’s in the NFL and the rest are backups at best. If you watched the Jets attempt to play last night then you understand both Tim and Mark are backups starting. Not sure if you caught the last news out of New York after the game but stadium police arrested both Mark and Tim for impersonating NFL QB’s. http://www.JetsInAWorldofSheet.net
Kramer
August 27th, 2012
3:46 pm
Maybe the Jets will sign JPW to compete for their starting QB job? You just never know with Ryan.
PlanB
August 27th, 2012
3:46 pm
Hate to see these guys lose their jobs but DD has shown all of us something we’ve been waiting on for awhile. I think most of us agree we can’t tell what we have until DD plays with the big boys, but we still know that we have better than we’ve had in awhile. I do think with the situation at hand, DD should be given a chance in the Jaguars game to play a good bit with the starters and 2nd team to see if he’s a #2 or a kid that needs more time. Number 2 QB is too much of an important job to be wondering who should we send in if MR is hurt. Without DD given playing time next game, we won’t know. It’s not even necessary for Redman to play next game. We already know all his assets and liabilities and can learn more about the new guy.
DD = good arm, good athleticism. Congrats. I think he will be starting for an NFL team in the next 4 years. Maybe the Falcons.
Video: Falcons make cuts, have holes to fill | News-ON Atlanta
August 27th, 2012
4:15 pm
[...] Falcons waive Parker Wilson, place Peters on injured list [...]
WS
August 27th, 2012
5:57 pm
I’m a life long fan of Falcons. From first day Smith’s purchased team . I have been,when good or bad. It has been more bad years than good.
The remarks I maded about RED REDMAN) has nothing too do with race. I am for best player on roster.Meir has been hurt each year. At least Norwood did play two years before he started MIa’s. TD cut him, why not Meir. Brown is same size and faster than Meir. Meir, in Combine ran a 4.6. I do not see,keeping or drafted injuried player. Falcons has done plenty of both , under Smiths and TD watch!
Yes I am white!!!! and not a racist!!!!
I do not see where race has anything too do with putting the best players on roster. I am white.
WS
August 27th, 2012
5:59 pm
Plan B, I agree with you 100% on Redman. If he is so valuable, why don’t they hire as QB coach.
Video: Falcons make cuts, have holes to fill | Another Video.com
August 27th, 2012
7:02 pm
[...] Falcons waive Parker Wilson, place Peters on injured list [...]
It's Football
August 28th, 2012
8:44 am
You hate to hear about stuff like this… but when the axe falls…. you pray it hits an area you can recover from. The falcons must have great confidence in the D line.
LKW4
August 28th, 2012
12:44 pm
Please cut Ryan and Redmond. Keep John Wilson Parker and the othr quarterback. Ryan has not shown any improvment and Redmond has started to play just like him. They both stink. Falcons will go nowhere with those two. It is really depressing to see other quarterbacks on other teams, rookie quarterbacks, play circles around Ryan. When is Blank going to be tired of losing money and start putting money into this team? Stop playing with your heart and play with your pocket book, just like when you took on home depot!