Falcons sign speedy cornerback Terrence Johnson
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts defensive back Terrence Johnson (23) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
FLOWERY BRANCH – In order to fill Brent Grimes’ spot on the 53-man roster, the Falcons signed cornerback Terrence Johnson on Tuesday.
Johnson, 26, played in 10 games and made two starts with the Indianapolis Colts last year. He was used primarily as a nickel back before he suffered a forearm injury and was placed on injured reserve.
Johnson, 5-foot-9, 195-pounds, played collegiately at California, Pa.
Johnson was originally signed by the New England Patriots as a college free agent on April 29, 2010. He was waived by the Patriots and signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad on December 23, 2010.
Falcons coach Mike Smith said the Falcons planned to look at the entire spectrum of players available as free agents, but they elected to go with a young developing player over a veteran like they have in the past when they signed Brian Williams and Kelvin Hayden.
However, they could not sign cornerback Darrin Walls, who reached an injury settlement with the team. Under the terms of the agreement, Walls can’t be re-signed within six weeks of his release.
Walls played with the Falcons last season and saw action in five games.
Some of the available veterans were Bryant McFadden, Lito Sheppard and Andre Goodman.
McFadden, 30, has played in 96 games and made 52 starts, mostly with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent one season in Arizona.
Sheppard, 31, started seven games last season in Oakland after playing seven seasons in Philadelphia and one each with the Jets and Vikings. He’s played in 126 games and made 79 career starters.
Goodman, 34, started 16 games last season with Denver. He’s played in 127 games and made 95 starts.
Chris Carr, 29, started 16 games for the Baltimore Ravens in 2010. He’s more known for his punt and kickoff return skills, but has played in 103 games and started 27.
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Seen This B4
September 11th, 2012
4:12 pm
First!
cb
September 11th, 2012
4:21 pm
Seen, what is going on men.
GeraldLaZ
September 11th, 2012
4:22 pm
Hearing the team signed Terrance Johnson formerly of Indy….can you confirm?
Falcon James
September 11th, 2012
4:23 pm
So there are still some decent backs out there. Whoever is brought in is going to be behind the curve.
mountain_jim
September 11th, 2012
4:29 pm
Appreciate the Walls info – I did not know how long he could not be resigned for… Does anyone know what the extent of his injury was?
Juliooooo
September 11th, 2012
4:38 pm
what about aaron berry? i know he’s a headache but might be the best on that list
Justin
September 11th, 2012
4:46 pm
BRYANT MCFADDEN!!!
dean
September 11th, 2012
4:50 pm
Thanks DLed.
But….how did we sign him tomorrow when it’s today?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 11th, 2012
4:56 pm
Aaron Berry has some issues!!!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 11th, 2012
5:00 pm
dean — Original note was about workouts on Wednesday. Then things changed.
Grape Nuts are neither grapes or nuts
September 11th, 2012
5:02 pm
Enter your comments here
Big Ray
September 11th, 2012
5:08 pm
Blog monster
SirReal
September 11th, 2012
5:10 pm
Wow Dled. Guess you guys didnt like what I first said. All I said was that there didnt seem like much was out there.LOL Whats the scoop on this player? You think he ccan come in and contribute immediately or do we have another Ty Hill situation on our hands?
Nique
September 11th, 2012
5:12 pm
D-Led
Does bringing in Johnson rule out Bryant McFadden? He’s the guy I want!
Big Ray
September 11th, 2012
5:14 pm
Still can’t believe the Panthers lost to the Bucs.
Yeah, the Panthers have the best RB tandem in the NFC South, but still couldn’t run the ball. Well, we’re going to crush them if they can’t get it going. Still, they lost to the doggone Bucs?
I’ll tell you why, for those who want to say it wasn’t Cam Newton’s fault, it was because they couldn’t run the ball.
First of all, we didn’t run the ball worth anything, but we ran up 40 points. So how does that alibi for Super Cam and the division winning Panthers look now? Ooops…
Here’s the deal…let’s say Matt Ryan threw for over 300 yards but only one touchdown and got intercepted twice . Most of us would be very critical and rightly so. Some would go to extremes, but we know who those clowns are.
Yet I’ve heard some a$$ clowns say Cam wasn’t the problem. Really? What kind of football do you watch? Last I looked, if your team isn’t running the ball, then your defense needs to be stout and your QB needs to get the job done. It’s a QB-driven League. So when your QB gives the ball directly back to the other team twice then he IS the problem. It won’t matter if your running backs get 200 yards apiece…if your QB throws a pick the next play, it’s all for nothing.
So give Super Cam the same treatment you give Ryan. Call it like it is. Cam is still learning the game, he makes a lot of mistakes. He gets a lot of yardage, sure. But makes a LOT of mistakes.
Msta Smif
September 11th, 2012
5:18 pm
@ Big Ray. What does your post have to do with the Falcons signing a replacement for Grimes? You lost me man,
Pro Bowl Julio
September 11th, 2012
5:20 pm
Willing to bet good money that some idiot with three initials is one of the clowns you speak of
Dalton ATL RISE UP
September 11th, 2012
5:20 pm
Is there still a chanse we get a proven vet corner dled?
Big Ray
September 11th, 2012
5:24 pm
Not one thing, meester smith. That post is in response to some of the silly stuff one reads on these blogs, prior blog to this one.
But if you want an opinion on the Grimes replacement, here it is:
Terrence Johnson might be this year’s Kelvin Hayden. We seem to like poaching the Colts. Don’t know why, but if Johnson can play as well as Hayden did last season before injury, then he’s worth the bother. If not, then we didn’t lose anything.
I’d rather his signing provide adequate depth and we see either Franks or Owens step up. Franks should be particularly motivated after being cut and then re-signed only because of an injury to a UDFA that we probably only signed to return punts…clearly WR depth wasn’t an issue or it would have been Drew Davis that we signed to the 53 man roster, and not Franks.
But we will see. Gonna be a tough outing against Peyton. He’s the most cerebral QB in the game and he just destroyed the Steelers. Kinda scary if you ask me.
Big Ray
September 11th, 2012
5:25 pm
But don’t worry. When the trolls get off work (assuming they work), they’ll give you some “real” knowledge on all of this, I don’t doubt.
Can't Wait for Monday Night
September 11th, 2012
5:28 pm
Look for me in Section 312 again this year.
But don’t expect the same olf lethargic Bob from years past.
I know, I know. It’s always the same story. I come stumbling in for kickoff screaming and yelling all the way through the National Anthem and player introductions, and even through a couple of offensive series.
Then by halftime I’m slouched in my seat like some bobble-head version of myself mumbling barely inteligble things about wanting J.P. Wilson to get more playing time and “Willy Mo Betta” something or other.
Well, that’s not happening this year. Because I just got back from a road trip to Arkansas, where I picked up a season’s supply of bath salts.
So, look out Secton 318. I’m doing the wave, chopping, barking, and doing the Hammer dance . . . and that’s in the shower getting ready for the game.
SO, I’m ready for Monday night, and I’m prepared to bring the noise for four strong quarters.
But please don’t sit near me if your face is made out of candy corn. I LOVE that stuff!!!!
aint hater
September 11th, 2012
5:33 pm
The trolls don’t work they are too busy trying to figure out how to swim home.
Gas is just Saints fans leaving the body
September 11th, 2012
5:35 pm
Saints fans know more than anyone about swimming home. Thanks, Katrina.
UGA_Columbus
September 11th, 2012
5:37 pm
I think Roderick Hood is available. You wont find another CB with more heart.
Chance
September 11th, 2012
5:40 pm
I want walls back. Why do you have to wait six week to resign a player? Dosent make sense to me
Esquire
September 11th, 2012
5:42 pm
I love these pictures where Rothlsiberger is getting hit and his face is all cotorted and grimaced. Thankfully for him I am not Millegeville Millie’s Daddy.
JSS
September 11th, 2012
5:49 pm
@ _ _ _ Ray…
“hey’ll give you some “real” knowledge on all of this, I don’t doubt.”
Stay away from Vegas, that assumption would keep you poor…
Stupid
September 11th, 2012
5:53 pm
Can’t Wait for Monday Night – No one will be looking for you at the next game. You are irrelevant.
JSS
September 11th, 2012
5:53 pm
Msta Smif
September 11th, 2012
5:18 pm
“@ Big Ray. What does your post have to do with the Falcons signing a replacement for Grimes? You lost me man,”
It’s called “scorched earth blogging.” Instead going back to the blog where a subject may have been touched on, you try to bring it forward to another blog even if it was a matter addressed towards you…
Getaway
September 11th, 2012
5:54 pm
Ya gotta give the Falcons credit for consistency. They love their midget cornerbacks.
I don’t know anything about any of these guys but surely one of them was over 6′.
Esquire
September 11th, 2012
6:00 pm
He’s so fast you forgot to mention his 40 yard time: 4.56 seconds
Swoosh………………there he went………..!!!
Tampa-1
September 11th, 2012
6:01 pm
Enjoy 2nd place while it last ’cause by week 4 you’ll be tied for 3rd with the Panthers
LOL at the Aints
September 11th, 2012
6:07 pm
Well,, JSS has alot to say today,, and none of it has anything to do with football,, what a surprise LOL
LOL at the Aints
September 11th, 2012
6:08 pm
You need some new material JSS,, that dont go to Vegas thing is about 4 years old now LOL,,
JSS
September 11th, 2012
6:11 pm
and it is still true… PSAs are like that…
Larry
September 11th, 2012
6:13 pm
A tampa fan talking smack…now that’s funny right there!
old man
September 11th, 2012
6:17 pm
Rx for Denver:
Blitz off the nickel package.
Play Antone Smith >10 snaps at RB.
Run >3 RB screens.
LOL at the Aints
September 11th, 2012
6:17 pm
So JSS,, whats your take on the corner the Falcons signed since you seem to be in the know about every.
Michael M.
September 11th, 2012
6:20 pm
Grimes will be missed but Atlanta Falcons will come up with the right solution as to who to play in Grimes spot before Monday arrives ……………………………………
JSS
September 11th, 2012
6:24 pm
Said it on another blog, they need an outside technique corner not another slot… He’s (Johnson) been let go by two teams begging for good cover corners. They are saying they trust Owens (too stay healthy and not have to play inside in the slot when they go nickel or dime… The same goes for Franks, it is their calculated risk that teams like Denver, NYG, and receiver or TE rich teams won’t spread them out and motion to draw them out of zones…
P Rose
September 11th, 2012
6:24 pm
I see Matt Ryan had the #1 highest QB rating in the league at 97.5 in week 1, ahead of Peyton, Sanchez, RG III and even – yes, Joe Flacco. Where is that Matt “Choke” Ryan character today?
Chris Johnson
September 11th, 2012
6:26 pm
I like Semaj Moody who lead the Chicago Rush(Arena) in tackles. His video on youtube is really good. Semaj is hungrey and would take someone’s head off, but do you go with a guy with Steelers knowledge like McFadden that is older and slowing down.
Michael M.
September 11th, 2012
6:29 pm
ha ! ha ! ……….P Rose, I think that guy is ” all choked up” ……………..ha ! ha ! ha !
RunninWithTheDawgs
September 11th, 2012
6:29 pm
California, Pa. Just where is that anyway ? GO FALCONS
The Big Fat Blogger
September 11th, 2012
6:30 pm
I was on the Lito Sheppard train for a while after Grimes injury, don’t know much about this guy (Terrence Johnson) but I glad the Falcons added some much needed depth at the CB position.
JSS
September 11th, 2012
6:30 pm
On the Schutlz blog…
“Where is that Matt “Choke” Ryan character today?”
JSS
September 11th, 2012
6:31 pm
“California, PA” is between Pittsburgh and Morgantown WV
Michael M.
September 11th, 2012
6:32 pm
Kudos to Ryan ……………….so much for the deer in the headlights crap…………ha ! ha !
LOL at the Aints
September 11th, 2012
6:32 pm
He’s around,,, he’s always around,,,
Tampa-1
September 11th, 2012
6:33 pm
I’m seeing a lot of smak talking from fans of a second place team . Must feel good to matter if only for another week or two !
Go Jackets
September 11th, 2012
6:34 pm
We Bees in da big truble at CB…..pass rush better step the F Up gainst Peyton!
LOL at the Aints
September 11th, 2012
6:35 pm
STB4, not so much,, I remember when the Aints got taken out of the playoffs by that bad Seattle team, dude didnt show up for like 4 months,,, LOL
Michael M.
September 11th, 2012
6:37 pm
hey tampon………i was talking smack last week when I posted the 35-13 win by the Falcons……………………………………………………………….
LOL at the Aints
September 11th, 2012
6:38 pm
Nice first Stb4,, what say you,,,
LOL at the Aints
September 11th, 2012
6:40 pm
Tell us again how your mighty aints are going to win the superbowl LOL!! That never gets old,,,
Michael M.
September 11th, 2012
6:43 pm
ha ! ha !…………..Yeah……………I love to hear that Superbowl story he tells too……………………sure is a doozey huh ? …………………………………………
Kramer
September 11th, 2012
6:50 pm
Tampa-1, you must not work at a place where they drug test. Or your employer hires the mentally unstabled.
Esquire
September 11th, 2012
6:51 pm
NFL TOTAL QBR From Week 1
1 Matt Ryan, 97.5
2 Mark Sanchez, 97.1
3 Joe Flacco, 95.1
4 Peyton Manning, 94.4
5 Robert Griffin III, 92.3
6 Tom Brady, 90.4
7 Matt Cassel, 87.1
8 Alex Smith, 83.5
9 Tony Romo, 82.8
10 Matt Schaub, 73.5
Michael M.
September 11th, 2012
6:56 pm
Esquire, Ryan must not have taken that crap from a couple of months back when he wasn’t a top rated Quarterback……………..nobody could persuade me that it wasn’t bothering him, I think he has a chip on his shoulder and gonna go out there and prove a point this year…………………………………………..
RUDEDAWG
September 11th, 2012
7:00 pm
This is the problem here for our Atlanta sports team,obviously some of you dont know FOOTBALL,no other NFL team would allow Grimes to be starter on its team! I’m sure he’a nice guy,but just to freaking small,he’s a liability in both aspects on the defense,i’m sorry I just never seen all the hype behind this guy,of course he was getting INT’s,he was be!ing thrown at every play,am I the only one that was seeing this,big time shut-down corners are NOT targeted every 3rd and long! Smartin up people,smartin up! Out
marcus
September 11th, 2012
7:01 pm
Dayton Florence ain’t out there still or the Hanson from Philly a long time nickle
marcus
September 11th, 2012
7:15 pm
I mean we got to get these right the first time Sunday was a good look we don’t want a huge drop off from this I mean Frank was getting beat by second and third stringer in the preseason and I just don’t trust Owens wall should of even been dropped to begin with he looked better than both if u ask me u got to be prepared for things like this to happen
Big Ray
September 11th, 2012
7:16 pm
It’s called “scorched earth blogging.” Instead going back to the blog where a subject may have been touched on, you try to bring it forward to another blog even if it was a matter addressed towards you…
It’s called forward thinking in some places. New blog comes up, you post on that one. For a while there, the AJC was shutting older blogs down when newer ones came up, as it is. Rather than hang around on the old blog, I post on the new one. Isn’t that what you just did? Come on, give me something better than that….
At any rate, I don’t know who you think I was addressing seeing as how I’ve seen Cam Newton comments all over the place, on different sports blogs, even heard it on the radio. I assume you must have weighed in on the subject at some point, or you just want to take your shots at my posts (nothing unusual about that, LOL), otherwise you wouldn’t be on here acting like the shoe fits….
Seems to me that when I’m talking to you I call you by your name…I can’t speak for other folks on that issue. I’ve seen some guys have major issues with you so I don’t know. Some of them are so taken with your…”opinion” that they can’t even come on here and talk about football. Meh…that’s fun for like 5 minutes, but gets boring after that. But hey, you gotta get your jollies somehow…so they can have their fun.
You have an opinion on what I posted, or you just want to take cheapsh!t shots at my opinion? Just curious. Nah…not really…. ha….
Loyalfalconfrmthemississippi
September 11th, 2012
7:21 pm
Wow sad that a tampa bay fan actually thinks they have the number one team in the nfc south. Hmmmmm u do realize tampa is only ranked number one because they have a division win. U do realize tampa only scored 16 points against a crappy panthers defence. Vinscent jackson proved he has butter fingers and u have the nerve to even think ur team is half as good as the falcons and yes even the saints u will be absent from our blogs when u lose against the true good teams tampa will fall apart this year just like they did last year expect another crappy season tampa fan even if atlanta losses in the play offs again this year (which they wont) id be happier than any tampa fan. Carolina will get rolling and tampa will be last in the nfc south this year count on it
Big Ray
September 11th, 2012
7:22 pm
Marcus,
Valid points. I mean, is there any saving grace in a couple of guys like Franks and Owens? Here’s the thing…I thought Franks was “getting there” last season. Yeah, he didn’t play exceptionally well in the playoffs, but he wasn’t awful either. I thought he was getting some good seasoning in. I did not expect to see from him what we saw in the preseason. Don’t know what happened.
But my darkhorse was Darrin Walls. I wish he hadn’t gotten injured. Guy had size for a CB and did have some ball skills.
What’s the worst thing about Grimes? It’s not that he got injured. It’s that we’re still on the hook for that thrice d@amned franchise tag of $10+ million….and we’re not going to get a dime’s worth of our money for it. I didn’t think franchising him was a good idea in the first place. Especially not after last season. Thought that was a real boner of a move. Now here we are with a ton of cash tied up in three CBs and one of them won’t even be here. I guess Grimey got the last laugh on that one.
Sits out of a playoff game so he won’t risk injury, gets a big fat tag, and now he’s back on the sideline gettin’ paid. Great. The only thing we can hang our hats on is that we didn’t sign him to some big fat multiyear contract. And that’s only so much consolation, because I don’t think we can do an injury settlement with a franchise tag contract. I could be wrong, somebody correct me if they know better.
Big Ray
September 11th, 2012
7:28 pm
LoyalFalcon,
That Panthers/Bucs game was far more about the failure of the Panthers at ALL LEVELS than it was about the Bucs being better. The Panthers look like they aren’t ready to play, that’s all I can say. I know it’s week 1, but I mean dang….how many ways can you mess up on offense?
The OL let Cam get sacked a couple/few times. That happens to the best, but the running backs didn’t get jack for yardage either. Part of that is on them, but looks to me like they didn’t get many holes to run through, either.
Cam goes out and throws some picks on top of that. Sorry, but turning the ball over is a recipe for disaster, especially when you’re having trouble scoring.
The Panthers beat themselves more than the Bucs beat them. I’m sure some rabid Bucs fan has a crazy explanation how 138 yards and a single touchdown from Freeman is proof that he’s an elite QB or something. It was enough to help win the game, is what it was. And that shows just how bad Carolina was in that game.
Quite a few folks were talking up some noise about Carolina…mostly due to Cam Newton. News flash – he’s part of the problem. Turns the ball over too much, especially when he has to “do it all.” Heard that all over the radio on one show, after hearing another show where they were saying Cam was great but the rest of the team let him down, including the RBs. Radio can be as fun to listen to as reading a blog…sometimes the opinions are just as nutty.
Big Ray
September 11th, 2012
7:31 pm
Terrence Johnson is even smaller than Grimes. That just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy all over. Ha.
just me
September 11th, 2012
7:32 pm
DOL – Any chance that we give RB – Bobby Rainey who was cut by Bal a look. He can catch the ball out of the backfield as well as return kicks and punts.
Loyalfalconfrmthemississippi
September 11th, 2012
7:39 pm
Yeah some of the people on these blogs trip me out i sit back read and laugh just thought i should lay it on that tampa fan who obviously knos squat about football to actually believe that after playing one game ,and playing lousy at that against a bad team, can think that tampa is number one in the nfc south come back in 17 weeks and tell me that mess lol its gonna be a fun year
Loyalfalconfrmthemississippi
September 11th, 2012
7:42 pm
I doubt terrence johnson will even see much playing time so im not real worried about the sign even a small guy with the right skillset can play cornerback ill let the guy show wat he can do before judging him
Big Ray
September 11th, 2012
7:50 pm
LoyalFalcon,
It never ends, bro’. I guess we should take it easy on the Tampa fans. They’re happy they won their season opener, who can blame them? Reality sets in pretty quickly though. They’ll get stomped by the next opponent, most likely. And they don’t really have what it takes to beat us or the Saints unless we play badly.
Meanwhile, I’m worried about Denver. Peyton is no joke. Glad he’s not in the NFC South.
steven a smith
September 11th, 2012
7:50 pm
September 11th, 2012
5:14 pm
Big Ray-please do not post after ” HAPPY HOUR.” You can not make “Sense” out of “Nonsense.” I do believe there is a 12 step program available for you.
Loyalfalconfrmthemississippi
September 11th, 2012
7:53 pm
Yeah i foresee a shootout between us and denver unless our d steps up but i trust that nolan knos wat hes doin he sure made some nice adjustments against kc
Greg
September 11th, 2012
7:56 pm
This move proves one (good) thing: the Falcons staff are well aware that the $57 million they spent on No. 23 was money wasted. That was perhaps TD’s biggest (by no means only) mistake as GM.
jaz
September 11th, 2012
8:06 pm
So the Patriots and Colts were interested in Terrence, and he played ten games for the Colts. From the stats it looks like he was in 10 games and had a bunch of tackles (28T + 9 assists), but I didn’t see any interceptions or defenses of passes listed. His youth is good at 25, and he carries a wallop at 195 lbs. He matches the standard Falcon’s height of 5′9″, and on video he really is quick to his target. Looks like he matches up with Dunta.
Loyalfalconfrmthemississippi
September 11th, 2012
8:11 pm
Well the past is the past gotta work with wat we got till we can afford to change it i think nolan will find a way to use our guys to our advantage
JSS
September 11th, 2012
8:11 pm
I went out to have dinner with some friends who to town for a funeral we all attended during the midday, so I see _ _ _ Ray did what does best in my absence…
“I assume you must have weighed in on the subject at some point, or you just want to take your shots at my posts (nothing unusual about that, LOL), otherwise you wouldn’t be on here acting like the shoe fits….”
Nope, of course you’d see it that way… One tipped pass that hit a receiver dead in the worst spot, the hands… The other INT, he tried to drop a pass in narrow slot on a tear drop for 35 years… The Panthers got shut down in the run game like the Falcons did in Houston did last year… McCoy who was hurt last year took away the middle… What running back tandem? Their running backs only had 7 carries! Note to Ray, Jonathan Stewart did not play!
JSS
September 11th, 2012
8:13 pm
And this ain’t the Hawks blog, it’s not going to shutdown and kill your canniblogging tendencies…
JSS
September 11th, 2012
8:14 pm
“35 years” = “35 yards”
Loyalfalconfrmthemississippi
September 11th, 2012
8:25 pm
Wow got alot of english majors in here tonight
Mike Franklin
September 11th, 2012
8:25 pm
Somebody pluck the fairy wings from Deion and put him back on the roster!
[Falcons News] Falcons Sign Ex-Colts CB Terrence Johnson - GridironFans.com
September 11th, 2012
8:28 pm
[...] by the Patriots and signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad on December 23, 2010. Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution [...]
Left Coast Dawg aka Dirty Bird in Cali
September 11th, 2012
8:46 pm
Great, we lose a SMURF and then sign another one!! We are gonna need to rename our team the Atlanta Smurfs. Can we please get some size to go along with skill at the CB position please??
dirtybirdJ
September 11th, 2012
8:46 pm
man we should have got mcfadden idk wat dis johnson kid is bout
Samuel
September 11th, 2012
9:26 pm
Well, maybe they brought Johnson in to play special teams until he’s up to speed. Also Franks or Owens whoever starts wouldn’t have that extra responsibility. Go birds!!
Samuel
September 11th, 2012
9:33 pm
IT’S HARD TO FIND A TALL CORNER WHO CAN TURN HIS HIPS WITH SPEED AND A GOOD SKILLSET. TRADITIONALLY I THINK MOST OF THE LOT WERE 5′9 0R 10′…….
Greg Mendel
September 11th, 2012
9:38 pm
Shultz made an important point in his blog: If the team and season fall apart because Grimes is gone,it ain’t much of a team (paraphrased). Any team in the NFL that can’t succeed after losing a single starter is doomed. Matt Ryan excepted.
Atlanta Falcons: Replacing Brent Grimes Will Be Tougher Than Expected | :: Sparxxrx LLC ::
September 11th, 2012
10:37 pm
[...] The Falcons placed Grimes on the injured reserve list Tuesday and signed cornerback Terrence Johnson, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. [...]
RESIGN OR RE-SIGN?
September 11th, 2012
10:58 pm
The other DLed article on Chris Owens has a photo with a caption which says he is injured and his playing is a game-time decision,,,is this true?.
LOL at the Aints
September 11th, 2012
11:11 pm
JSS,, sorry for your loss,,, but why bring it up here, kinda chezzy if you axe me,,,
Atlanta Falcons: Replacing Brent Grimes Will Be Tougher Than Expected | Scripting4You Blog
September 11th, 2012
11:30 pm
[...] The Falcons placed Grimes on the injured reserve list Tuesday and signed cornerback Terrence Johnson, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. [...]
JSS
September 12th, 2012
12:00 am
I”but why bring it up here, kinda chezzy if you axe me,,,”
Take “context” for what it is really means…
and know I didn’t ask you…
Atlanta John
September 12th, 2012
2:14 am
If free agency is possible, at first glance Lito Sheppard and Andre Goodman look swell. But they are a bit long in the tooth as they both have 10 years in the league (a good and potentially bad thing) and I wonder if they can hang with the wide receivers from a speed perspective on opposing teams this year. ATL could be a great place for them to retire. Lito hasn’t had more than 2 interceptions in a year since 2007. Andre has had 2 in 2011, 0 in 2010, but 5 in 2009 – so he may be a better option of the 2.
Mcfadden has 7 years so he’s a bit younger, and has good history against Peyton Manning (for our game upcoming!). Oh yeah – a acumen for Steelers defense, as well as a superbowl ring to match so it would be nice to have that type of experience on the Falcons. He hasn’t had more than 3 in terceptions in a year through out his career, had 0 in 2011 and 2 in 2011…
It’s tough. I’m hoping that whoever they choose, we can trust Nolan to improve them and Dimit to pick wisely,,,
TAR
September 12th, 2012
2:48 am
Played with TJ at CAL U. Kid has talent and can play. Those of u that love grimes….TJ comes from same conference PSAC. HE is a Pittsburgh kid who played in WPIAL. I hope he can earn a spot on ATl roster and can help you guys out. Surprised colts parted ways with him cuz he made alot tabklesfor them considering he ended up getting hurt. Good luck to ATL this year.
need4speed
September 12th, 2012
6:25 am
Mcfadden is a good sign on any rainny day. The odds have The birds by 3 butt I think they made that before we lost our CB. Payton is going to pick the secondary apart and show Monday night he is back. And off the subject but how long are the braves going to hold the hot hitting 50+steals Durango at Gwinnett?
GTT
September 12th, 2012
7:34 am
Is he kin to former Falcons cornerback Kenny Johnson?
Mike is Back
September 12th, 2012
8:49 am
Dled, TD must have some type of info to make this move…would have been nice to have Walls back. However, it’s time for Owen and Franks to Step Up…if they can’t…how much longer do you give them…kind like the situation with the QBs.
RISE UP BIRDS…LET’S GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PMC
September 12th, 2012
9:00 am
Interesting, another 5′9 cornerback from a tiny college in Pennsylvania.
I guess we’ll be trolling IUPUI next.
PMC
September 12th, 2012
9:01 am
I should say IUP.
Augustabred
September 12th, 2012
9:02 am
It probably came down to money with McFadden. We only had 1.6 mil in cap room. Still don’t understand why some football experts on here keep saying Grimes is a midget when he is the same exact height and size as Asante’ and Dunta’ and bigger than Owens. Wow! I admit the corner size is going bigger now with 6′ corners.
Mikey
September 12th, 2012
9:16 am
I’m anxious to see Owens step up. He remains the fastest guy on the team and during his first year he just oozed potential. He hits hard and is not afraid to stick his nose in an end sweep. He had a really bad outing in the playoff loss but who knows what was behind that. Perhaps he was stage struck or injured… we will never know. Nolan must have confidence of some sort though because he is still on the team and may be THE guy. I trust Nolan and his talent evaluation SO much more than the bloggers here. I’m sure sorry to lose Grimes but have no doubt that Smith/Nolan will make the right decisions to stay HIGHLY competitive. This Monday night game will be a real test for corners though… Manning DID look invincible in picking apart a good defense. Thank heaven we have Nolan and his trainees on board to give him our best shot. Can’t wait for Monday… our team looks GOOD! GO FALCONS! Now is the time to STEP UP!
tjhook
September 12th, 2012
9:31 am
@Mikey,
I want to ditto about everything you said. I am an Owens fan and have been trying to convince people that Van Gorder’s scheme was one he had trouble converting to. I do think Payton Manning will probrably punish him two or three times Sunday but he is an athlete and very competitive. He also has the advantage of a wily corner like Asante Samuel to coach him up on the fly. Falcon fans, be patient with Owens – he will show his ability over time and I believe you will come to appreciate his place on the team.
tjhook
September 12th, 2012
9:32 am
excuse me. team plays on Monday night
Dirty birds32
September 12th, 2012
9:39 am
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D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 12th, 2012
9:41 am
Mike is Back – Don’t forget about Robert McClain.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 12th, 2012
9:43 am
TAR — Thanks for giving us some insident T. Johnson.
Dirty birds32
September 12th, 2012
9:47 am
Really a Bucs fan on here talking smack!? They win one game against the over rated panthers and they are super bowl bound.. Lol..really.. A Bucs fan. I laughed so hard I pooped a lil. Probly sitting there in his sissy cream cycle jersey blogging away..enjoy one of the few wins u r goi g to get this year I guess..lol tampa
D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 12th, 2012
9:50 am
Greg Mendel – Jeffrey did make that point. I also pointed out to him that if the offense is going to score on eight straight possessions every week then it won’t matter who’s at cornerback.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 12th, 2012
9:53 am
just me – The team believes that it is set at running back. We’ll monitor who comes in for workouts.
bigdave
September 12th, 2012
9:53 am
Co-sign the commens on Owens..
I’m no “fan” of any of our db’s outside of Moore, but truth is that nickel is tough; its a 2 way go. I hope they leave D Rob there and let Owens play outside where he can use his speed, physical nature, and most of all the sideline.
Dirty birds32
September 12th, 2012
9:57 am
Does anyone know if grimes salery still counts against us?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 12th, 2012
10:02 am
Esquire — Thanks for dropping that 40-time on Johnson. His low is 4.46 according to NFLDraftScout.com.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 12th, 2012
10:05 am
Dirty birds32 — Yes, his $10.281 was guaranteed.
darock2454
September 12th, 2012
10:06 am
I think we should have taken a look at a veteran free agent like a Mcfadden or Sheppard to give us a edge on teams who these guys have played against. Those two guys could have come in and made an immediate impact to the team. We are trying to win NOW!!!!!
Dirty birds32
September 12th, 2012
10:09 am
Dang it! Thx d led
single white dove
September 12th, 2012
10:31 am
Brian Williams and Kelvin Hayden, i thought they looked good with their assignments????
Esquire
September 12th, 2012
11:04 am
D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 12th, 2012
10:02 am
Esquire — Thanks for dropping that 40-time on Johnson. His low is 4.46 according to NFLDraftScout.com.
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Even better……..!!
JordinJohn
September 12th, 2012
1:01 pm
Remember the salary caps!
chucktownfalcon
September 12th, 2012
1:03 pm
With Bryant McFadden and Lito Sheppard out there, this is who we go with? Are we really trying to get past the 1st round of the playoffs? I just don’t understand….
Football Runners » Falcons sign speedy cornerback Terrence Johnson
September 12th, 2012
1:07 pm
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single white dove
September 12th, 2012
2:56 pm
chucktownfalcon
September 12th, 2012
1:03 pm
I agree, who the hell is in charge????
chucktownfalcon
September 12th, 2012
4:27 pm
I don’t know….SMH..
James
September 12th, 2012
9:21 pm
I am the biggest Falcon fan ,but I say we still have not been tested yet.
Local scout
September 13th, 2012
5:09 pm
Terrence Johnson 5′9 195 Cal U of Pa 178 tackles 16 ints 35 pass break ups. 40 yd dash 4.36. He got released from the patriots in training camp 2010 bc of a hamstring injury. He was very impressive getting reps with the 2s and he and McCorty were the two standouts prior to the injury. The colts signed him Dec. 2010. In 2011 he played in 10 games with 2 starts before injuring his forearm jamming Chad Johnson of the patriots. 2011 He had 37 tackles 28 solo and 9 asst. Played in the nickel but more like an extra linebacker. He was by far the toughest DB the colts had. It seems like the new regime didn’t even give him a shot by bringing in a ton of new DBS.
Ps. He and Darrin Walls were the starting corners on woodland hills high school football team in 2004
He will impress sooner than later!