Falcons’ fixes (part 3): Sign Grimes, Lofton; balk on Abe

Duncan

February 6th, 2012
10:02 am

First

Nah, cut...

February 6th, 2012
10:02 am

..Robinson, and DeCoud, but keep Snelling…

Duncan

February 6th, 2012
10:03 am

Two years in a row the falcons 1 and done and the team that dominates them win the SB. Falcons problem is they bring in guys who only care about money. That isn’t the case with the two teams that played last night.

Chris

February 6th, 2012
10:06 am

Chris Redman is getting up there in age, but you need a serviceable backup and I think he fits the bill. Unless you think John Parker Wilson is ready to be the #2?

lanier

February 6th, 2012
10:06 am

amazingly I agree 100% but if they can keep Redmond cheaply they should

biff pocaroba

February 6th, 2012
10:06 am

don’t resign turner,just a fat and content paycheck guy now,not willing to work and go the extra mile

jay

February 6th, 2012
10:07 am

What ever they do if Decoud is still on this team next year I will know we aren’t going anywhere. The reason is no talent evaluater would keep that kid on the team unless he’s the 4th string safety and a pro bowl type special teams guy.

Chris

February 6th, 2012
10:07 am

Duncan, don’t forget the Falcons lost to the Cardinals in the playoffs too and they also went to the Superbowl.

Sleeze

February 6th, 2012
10:08 am

I thought Stephen Nicholas was a free agent. Big decision there as he is a starter and Mike petersen is also a free agent, and I agree we shouldn’t invest much in Petersen.

bill mann

February 6th, 2012
10:09 am

duncan you are right on the money, see dunta robinson, perfect example

CDOG

February 6th, 2012
10:17 am

JEFF, YOU’RE A GREAT SPORTS WRITER. GOD BLESS YOU

Herschel Talker

February 6th, 2012
10:22 am

Schultzie:

DUMP THOMAS DECOUD!!!! HE IS A BUM!!!

DUNTA IS AN OVERPAID BUST!!!

HT

Samuel

February 6th, 2012
10:28 am

It comes down to retaining players who make plays and bringing in talent who can help the team. Without wasting cash.

mike

February 6th, 2012
10:34 am

Snelling is a beast he needs more touches…watch his carries vs Turner’s carries..he doesn’t get the ball that much but when he does he produces.

Supes

February 6th, 2012
10:36 am

I agree on Grimes, but I’m starting to think Lofton is the next BROOKING(S) !!! He’s great at making tackles 5-10 yards after the line of scrimmage, gets free shots at QB’s for sacks, always whiffs…he’s decent in pass coverage but not as good as Spoon.

Grimes is a sure thing, Abe…if he wants to come back on a Tony G. type deal I’ll be alright with it and think it will help sure up our D-Line…but again on Lofton…he’s gonna demand a big time contract…is he as good as Bowman, Willis, Lewis, Bishop, etc…he just doesn’t seem to make “impact” type tackles and plays very much, and isn’t that the job of the LEADER of the defense and MLB?

Big Crimson 75

February 6th, 2012
10:37 am

Gotta disagree on Grimes. He will want too much $$, and he is not worth max $$.
Look @ the Super-bowl last night — both teams had average corners at best. You don’t win in the big leagues being stacked at corner — just ask the Eagles.
I agree that Loftin & McClure are must re-signs. Abe is also a must(can you imagine a pass rush here w/o him)?
After these guys, I say keep Douglass & Decoud…..
..Bye bye to Bierman, Grimes, Snelling & the rest.
Sign Carlo Nicks from N.O.!!!!!
also, after watching Boley in on every tackle last night, I wonder if Arthur even mentions this to the prodigy of pro football — T. Dmitroff.

Jeff B

February 6th, 2012
10:38 am

@Sleeze – Nah, we signed Nicholas to a multi-year deal last offseason, after the lockout was over.

Sonny Clusters

February 6th, 2012
10:38 am

Who needs players? Put the ones they have in new uniforms and cut the price of hot dogs. That is a formula from the Atlanta Braves and look how many division “Championships” they have won. Hahahahahaha! We was just kidding.

Jeff B

February 6th, 2012
10:40 am

Hey Jeff, with all the lockout hoopla last year I’ve forgotten what the pace is in a normal offseason – how long until we should expect to hear about some contract extensions?

honest_abe

February 6th, 2012
10:41 am

lofton is a 2down linebacker who is going to want to get paid like a top 3 linebacker. lofton isn’t a difference maker like a patrick willis or ray lewis in their prime. marginal players have shown that they can do a great job for a fraction of the cost. i.e. pat angerer, colin mccarthy, chase blackburn.

let grimes, lofton and abe all walk. go out and spend big money trying to lure mario williams here. let akeem dent compete for the starting middle linebacker job.

Brownie

February 6th, 2012
10:42 am

I agree with Mike – Snelling was drastically underutilized last year. I almost thought they were intentionally doing it to use up the rest of what was left in Turner’s tank, get Quizz some experience, and save Jason for ‘12 (while keeping him under the radar for other teams looking for a productive RB). He runs with much more aggressive/speed/quickness/cutting ability that Turner has been, and can be valuable alongside Quizz. Cut Ovie – I think they need to get away from the fullback set anyway.

Unless Turner shows up at spring practice around 235 lbs or less, cut him. Too overweight, too slow, no lateral movement at all – most of his runs end up with him running into the backs of our OLinemen.

Boom Dizzle

February 6th, 2012
10:59 am

Just my opinion but I’m not as attached to Grimes as others. Especially after watching the Giants win a Super Bowl with a dominant D-line and a so-so secondary. I’d rather money be spent on the line of scrimmage (offense or defense).

mountain_jim

February 6th, 2012
11:02 am

Snelling was only a non-factor because of Mularkey, I would try and keep him. And let McClure go – too old and he’s not that great anymore, and they already drafted his replacement.

Tradition

February 6th, 2012
11:04 am

None of these moves will impact team’s ability to achieve elite status and win a championship. What will is a top down attitude change to move players from comfortable to hungry. Until this happens, we’ll continue to see overpaid/underperforming players continuing the trend of mediocrity in ATL.

On another note, why does the field turf in the GA dome look like a washed out grey on tv yet other indoor fields look bright green?

Nick Nice

February 6th, 2012
11:04 am

I not attached to any of our free agents except Lofton.. If grimes and Abe come asking for a big pay day. Let them go!! Money is definately needed to be spent on the line scrimmage. Babs really needs a more stout DT next to him. I am not knocking Corey Peters, but it would be nice to see a more consistant push up the middle..

Frontman

February 6th, 2012
11:11 am

In part, you’re going to have to let the new DC evaluate them and give his input, but, that being said…
Abraham simply can’t play enough downs to command top dollar. He only has value if he is getting 15+ sacks.
Supes is exactly right on Lofton. Good athletic ability, but makes ZERO plays. He can’t hold Patrick Willis’s jock. I would try to sign Lofton for some sort of reduced amount with multiple years, but if some idiot thinks he’s worth $5+ mil a year, let him go.
You must keep Grimes if his knee is healthy. He is an absolute playmaker who almost never gets burned.

gregpatrick

February 6th, 2012
11:13 am

I find it hilarious that people are calling the Giants secondary so-so. Ross and Phillips are top notch safeties. Combined with the D-line of the Giants Ross and Phillips are great in double coverage when needed and bring some real pop when the big hit is needed. Nolan is a great defensive mind and will do a great job utilizing the players he deems useful to his strategy.

Wilbo

February 6th, 2012
11:25 am

Great suggestions! Leave the team exactly as it is, and pretend it doesn’t totally suck when it counts.

DawgDad

February 6th, 2012
11:26 am

“Lofton plays on third down and the Falcons’ third-down defense ranked only 29th.” So, you’re saying it won’t matter if you take away one of their two best players on third down??? You won 10 games; take away Lofton you might win 5, who knows?

Defensive rankings are extraordinarily deceptive because they’re based on yardage.

With Grimes you’re going to have matchup problems with big receivers and problems keeping him on the field. But he’s the most athletic guy out there and he does generate turnovers. His cause would be aided greatly by a pass rush, William Moore staying on the field, and a better free safety.

You’ve been trying to build a younger more athletic team. I agree, Falcons can’t let the young building block players walk. To return to the playoffs some of the younger players on the o-line and d-line just need to improve and play better. If they do, Falcons will tread water. If they don’t, the Birds will take a step back before making their next move. Thinking you’re going to put this team in the Super Bowl next year would appear to be a pipe dream; it’s like the Braves, far too many question marks and key players with little to no upside potential.

DeepDiver

February 6th, 2012
11:26 am

If Kroy is gone what will Kimmy and family do?

Too tough

February 6th, 2012
11:32 am

sign players with passion for the game and to a will to “WIN”…dump the money boys. Dont sign the money boys, bet some players that are HUNGRY! That have the desire for the game then the $. go falcons.

JSS

February 6th, 2012
11:33 am

You can’t really talk unless you actually know what the deck of cards you’re playing with (in terms or players)…
Grimes was a bargain for you for years (5), now is his to get paid, he’s earned it! The league’s CBA is structured that his time is now (he’s “franchise tag” worthy), if Tony Gonzalez is worth 7.5 million for one year, guess what? The market place (set by the Falcons) has spoken… But oh pooh, dang it, you Falcons fans want a Mercedes-Benz; but you only have Lexus budget! You should not have over spent on the face of the franchise and certain other pieces in 07, 08, and 09… You can’t have it all!

screwball

February 6th, 2012
11:35 am

manning!!!

Ivan

February 6th, 2012
11:41 am

Disagree with McClure and Biermann. McClure can be replaced, and I’m tired of seeing the o-line getting thrown around like rag dolls, putting our QB under duress. Time to revamp the entire line, in my opinion.

Biermann is good, but he doesn’t get much help with a situational Abraham and invisible DTs. There’s also rumor of him playing linebacker in 3-4 packages for Nolan. He might be valuable under Nolan for now until he can get more players that fit his scheme.

DawgDad

February 6th, 2012
11:42 am

“most of his runs end up with him running into the backs of our OLinemen.”

And WHY would that be? Because the OLinemen are getting stood up and pushed back too much. I’m not saying Turner is the answer moving forward, but he’d be a lot closer to a 1600 yard back with a better offensive line like he had two years ago. They HAVE to fix the offensive line and get a pass rush or they aren’t going anywhere in the playoffs. There’s lots of ways to generate offense, but they all require blocking up front.

Hollywould

February 6th, 2012
11:50 am

Keep Grimes, Mcclure,Lofton if he doesn’t break the bank. How many times did we see Lofton with his back to the ball 20 yards downfield? Too Many/ Hopefully, that will change with Nolan. Let Decould go!!
Man, that guy has metal hands/ makes one tackle early in a game, acts like he hit lotto and the rest of the game was out of position, juked on moves. spent way too much on Tony G. Keep Bierman at low price. Keep Snelling as I still think he is a reliable back. Bye to Ovie/ like him but wants too much money.

Ueeediot

February 6th, 2012
11:52 am

lol @ “Weems returns kickoffs and punts.”
Thats a good one.

Why are the only options with Turner to cut or trade him. Anyone consider that with a new OC (who isnt a pouting child) that changing Turner’s role along with bringing up Antoine Smith or Dimitri Nance, along with J Rock to balance the carries.

I really believe we are going to see a much better offense now that the whiny cry baby is HC of Jax.

QB/DB

February 6th, 2012
11:52 am

You are crazy if you think we should just get rid of Turner! The Birds are effective when Turner can pound (see Giants) and have another change of pace back. The Falcons have to be careful, Turner is who he is, everyone on here seems to just want to blow the team up! We are close, we just have to add a few more of the RIGHT pieces!

True Center

February 6th, 2012
12:01 pm

How much longer can turners knees and body support his running style. Would love to see what snelling and rodgers could do as full timers splitting carries like jacobs and bradshaw.

Cut Decoud, Bierman.

And finally lets find a backup QB that can manage a game.. Would you feel comfortable with Redman running the show for a season? We need to develop a Matt Flynn or Chad Hoyer.

Ivan

February 6th, 2012
12:07 pm

Boom Dizzle – “Just my opinion but I’m not as attached to Grimes as others. Especially after watching the Giants win a Super Bowl with a dominant D-line and a so-so secondary. I’d rather money be spent on the line of scrimmage (offense or defense).”

Couldn’t agree more. Which is why I get a little worried when I see things like, ” …Mike Nolan’s defense seems to place more emphasis on defensive backs than linebackers”

Mo

February 6th, 2012
12:21 pm

DeepDiver- Kimmy was recently spotted with her ex big Papa. Word is he may be THE Papa…if ya know what I mean.

N-Time

February 6th, 2012
12:24 pm

Great post! Just to reiterate keeps Grimes, Lofton, & McClure, but also, Snelling, & Ovie b/c we need weapons. Sign Tracy Porter or keep Hayden for depth (we saw last night how a weak secondary can really bite, honestly, we’ve watched this for many years w/ our Falcons, Sorry!) I hope we get Chan Crowder as well and / or Robert Mathis, just don’t break the bank please! Don’t forget about the O AND D-line!!!

Rothschild

February 6th, 2012
12:28 pm

Koetter might use Snelling better. He has more to give.

coachx

February 6th, 2012
12:28 pm

You cannot decide who tio cut without scouting the available free agents 1st………………..DUH !!!!!

If you let Abe leave we beeter have a FA target who can be our primary pass rusher.

Teams are throwing the ball like 65% of the time now……….so a “situational pass rusher” would be on the field the majority of the time now.

Mo

February 6th, 2012
12:34 pm

Decoud is a backup safety at best. He can either take backup pay here or go somewhere else and take backup pay. It’s gonna be very hard to sign Grimes with the amount of money already thrown away on Robinson. Grimes is the best corner is this soft zone scheme the Falcons have played but is he a fit for the type of play Nolan will require is the BIG question. I believe Abe would be willing to give a hometown discount for a 2 or 3 year deal. Say 3 yrs 15 mill 10 guaranteed. At his age he’s not gonna get much better on the market. I may be the only one but I believe Hawely will start at center and McClure will be the backup. Biermann and Snelling both are probably gone…know big deal there.

panic fan

February 6th, 2012
1:05 pm

Ok bargain shoppers we have blue light special on isle 3 TD will be lookin 4 more bang for the buck,past bang will not count no sacred cows.
Moving forward on players for the future so if its a 1yr deal it will be cost effective im sure,changes that fans of the popular players will be upset that was recent quote from front office.Look for new roster to take shape on isle 3 best bargain for the future,no 1 yr wonders or cows allowed writting on the wall its easy to see who goes and who plays

Bravesfan79

February 6th, 2012
1:29 pm

How can you say beerman slid this season? He wasnt given a chance!! I actually noticed beerman making more of a impact on games than the DE from the vikings, despite only playing 1/4th as much.

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
1:41 pm

Snelling would do just as well as Turner if given 25 carries per game. Plus he’d be much,much cheaper. I say let Turner go and split the carries between Snelling & J.Rogers.

Grimes is too short to cover all the 6′4″ receivers like Calvin Johnson,Hakeem Nicks,and A.J Green,etc.

Put Abraham out to pasture !

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
1:44 pm

Am I the only person that saw this this year ?

Abraham not sacking qbs as the qb made a 25 yard throw down field ?
Grimes losing a jump ball to a taller receiver ?
Turner running up a lineman’s back 10 times per game for no gain ?
Matt Ryan coming unglued as he is flushed out of pocket ?
Weems being a non-factor in 14 of 16 games as returner ?

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
1:46 pm

So that means get rid of Abe,Grimes,Turner,and Weems. Too bad they can’t get rid of Ryan…

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
1:48 pm

Cam Newton as a rookie was a better passer than Ryan (in his 4th year). And Falcons play Panthers twice next year (every year). And you know they gonna lose both games to Saints. That’s 4 losses written in ink !

PlanB

February 6th, 2012
1:50 pm

When Turner was out a few games 2 years ago, Snelling showed his worth running & better in the passing game. Then after injury MM decided to use Turner up & not utilize Snelling even tho he had proven himself. Then we draft Quizz & he isn’t used. I think we need to let Turner go, hopefully a trade. Use Snelling & Quizz.
Blalock & Clabo got $6 & $5 million contracts. How much does a good OL cost? Apparently 30 or 40 million. I don’t know but we need one and Baker isn’t part of it. Wish I knew more about Hawley & Johnson.
With most teams going with TE for blocking, let Ovie sign a more reasonable contract or find a new team that might pay him.
We have to pay D. Rob. (still under contract) so let’s hope a new scheme is the answer. He’s not a cover corner but not a bad one either. We have to give Grimes the money. Just because we had him for less while he was learning the position doesn’t mean we let him go and try another $10 million experiment to replace him. Owens and Franks didn’t show any glaring mistakes later on in the season. Maybe that will help in the nickel. Sanders seems OK. Others think DeCoud a bust. Jury still out here. Price, etc.
Free up some money and get proven DL. Abes money could help going toward that. Hope we keep Kroy & try some 3-4.
Like to keep HD but only with 3rd WR money. Couldn’t someone else return punts & KO besides Weems. Maybe Franks. That would be money saved. I think (hope) Kerry Meier will be implemented and be good with DK @ OC.
I wish I knew more about contracts and guarenteed money and how they affect the cap..
Anyway that’s my take.

NE receivers got the drops at the end. Like Roddy and Julio

February 6th, 2012
1:57 pm

2 point safety, Welkers drop, and Manningham catch were the game clinchers.
Last drives (by both teams) would have been run differently with 2 less points for NY.
Welker’s drop on NE’s next to last possession was THE drive killer, and gave NY the opportunity to win with only a field goal. And eat a lot of clock, which led to NE having to let NY score a TD.
Manningham’s catch was reminiscent of Tyree, pushing NY downfield for the winning score. It was a perfectly placed pass by Manning.
Luck and skill is a great combination.

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:00 pm

Solution is let Abe,Grimes,Turner,Edwards,weems,H.Douglas go. Use their money for 2 OL,DE,DB. And for heaven’s sake please throw the ball to Tony Gonzalez,Roddy White,and Julio Jones more.

MV is not coming back to Atlanta jackoffs

February 6th, 2012
2:02 pm

Rosy Palmer, is that why Scam Newton beat the Falcons this year?
Oh wait, He didn’t, did he?
Ryan and the Falcons beat Scam twice

PlanB

February 6th, 2012
2:02 pm

Rosy @ 1:44 pm – agree with all. The part about Grimes losing a jump ball tho was on a play where he didn’t have position. He was blocked out. CB is a very difficult position to play and sometimes even the best get burned. Remember, you’re trying to cover someone that is usually tall & fast that knows where they are going and you don’t. I’ll put him up against anyone on a verticle jump even giving up the height difference.

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:03 pm

I say Brady’s int to start 4th qtr hurt most. It turned the tide of the game. Giants defense saw Brady was not invincible and they played harder all 4th qtr.

Hernandez 1st down drop on last drive on 3rd down was costly big time !

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:04 pm

Copeche Plan B, but it all starts with Grimes being 5′10″ covering 6′4″ receivers IMO.

Joe Tess Fish House

February 6th, 2012
2:05 pm

Get rid of that looser Perrier Jerry.

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:06 pm

that’s true MV. That’s because Cam had one weapon (S.Smith). When he gets another WR,TE,etc. he will put up 4 or 5 tds every game. Plus the Panther defense doesn’t exactly bring back memories of Steel Curtain either…

rollo lawson

February 6th, 2012
2:07 pm

They should let Grimes walk if he wants too much. Go ahead and start Franks alongside Robinson. Baker, Ovie, Redmon, and McClure should either be cut or not re-signed. John Abraham can still play. He gets chipped and double-teamed because he is the only pass rushig threat. Everyone else is single blocked.

Columbus

February 6th, 2012
2:08 pm

You jokers say dump Grimes? Have we not learned that if we get rid of a young corner because he commands a significantly higher salary on the free market, we SUCK and then after we get torched a year we go out and pay a significant salary to fill that hole i.e. Robinson. let me explain something that is HUGE. This has turned into a pass happy league like never before. Corner backs are going to COST accordingly. If you got a good corner you better keep him! Because you are going to have to PAY EITHER WAY! We let Foxworth go and he was playing EXCEPTIONAL then we get burned and go sign Robinson and luckily Grimes played well. You have got to PAY BIG MONEY FOR A GOOD CORNER. Keep Grimes. KEEP HIM. KEEP HIM. Did I say I would KEEP HIM?!

Let Abraham go and Brees and Newton and Rogers and half the qb’s in the league will eat our defense up. You KEEP him too if you can until you have a replacement. Can you imagine what Brees will do to us twice every year? Thats enough to not make the playoffs and NEVER win the division. Lose Abraham and Grimes? WOW. The new DC will have an even BIGGER job to do.

Cut Turner? And who is going to replace him? You want Snelling gone too? WOW. Why not just not have a team in 2012? Without your 2 best defensive players against the pass and a left with 100 lb Jaquizz?

You cant draft a corner and expect good things any time soon. You can expect BAD things if he plays his first year maybe 2 years. If there is a good one in free agency, you will have to PAY again and HOPE he works out or you pay BIG money.

Keep Grimes. He hasnt hit his peak yet. You might as well because you will be paying somebody BIG!

Columbus

February 6th, 2012
2:10 pm

Panthers offense is NOT the problem geniuses. Newton’s weapons were NOT the problem Einsteins. Their DEFENSE was ATROCIOUS……

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:11 pm

Ever since M.Bradley stopped me from blogging his posts I don’t even read his drivel any more. He talks about Ga Tech,poor defense in Super Bowl (defense was outstanding for both teams),etc.

I’m sticking with Jeff & DOB. The great bloggers !

Matt "CHOKE" Ryan

February 6th, 2012
2:12 pm

Still no new contract for CHOKE?

HA HA HA

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:12 pm

Retarded Columbus, Brees,Rodgers,etc. ATE UP Falcons defense WITH Abraham. What were you watching ?

rollo lawson

February 6th, 2012
2:13 pm

Why give Gonzalez $7 million for one year, but “balk” on Abraham? Without Tony, we still have Roddy and Julio. Without Abe, we have nothing in terms of pass rush. Making decisions with the “heart” instead of “head” will be the death of this franchise. Same goes for McClure. His time should be up.

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:14 pm

I saw Abraham get manhandled by one Giants offensive lineman. No chipping, no double teaming at all. Abe is done.

Matt "CHOKE" Ryan

February 6th, 2012
2:14 pm

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
1:48 pm

Cam Newton as a rookie was a better passer than Ryan (in his 4th year). And Falcons play Panthers twice next year (every year). And you know they gonna lose both games to Saints. That’s 4 losses written in ink !

___________________________________________________

That’s why Flacco is already getting a new deal in Baltimore.

Why hasn’t Art given CHOKE a new deal?

Because he SUCKS and Art will cut him…………………

HA HA HA

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:15 pm

It should be pretty easy to find any defensive end to get 5 sacks next year. That’s all Abraham gave Falcons…

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:16 pm

Because Ryan never hardly threw ball to Gonzalez. That’s not Gonzalez fault. Ryan always threw to Roddy primarily.

Matt "CHOKE" Ryan

February 6th, 2012
2:18 pm

When Turner carries the ball 20 or more times Falcants are 28-2

When CHOKE throws 40 or more times they are 4-11.

I wonder who is the problem……………….

HA HA HA

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:19 pm

Any blogs about Georgia Tech are like “How To Watch Paint Dry” blogs. Unreadable…

Najeh Davenpoop

February 6th, 2012
2:19 pm

The Falcons traded Jamal Lewis to get Reggie Kelly back in the day. SMH

rollo lawson

February 6th, 2012
2:20 pm

9.5 sacks, with no help/push from the DTs. I don’t know who is dumber, our fans, front office, or local sportswriters.

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:20 pm

The problem is Turner runs well against the sorry teams. Check his numbers against the 49ers,Bears,Saints,Packers,Giants,Ravens,Steelers,Patriots. Under 50 yards a game.

Hollywould

February 6th, 2012
2:22 pm

Man, you folks who want to get rid of Grimes are nuts. Best athelete on the team. Name me some
6′4″ corners. Name some 6′2″ corners. You can’t/ every team in the NFL has 5′ somethings as corners.
Maybe Woodson or a couple others

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:24 pm

9.5 sacks is so much better than 5 sacks. I’m sorry. Jared Allen had 22,Demarcus Ware had 19,Jason Babin had 18.

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:25 pm

And every team gets beat for tds by Calvin Johnson,A.J. Green,and Hakeem Nicks TOO.

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:27 pm

Here’s 2011 sack list. Abraham is number 18 on list. But he’s top 5 paid money.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/player/_/stat/defense/sort/sacks/seasontype/2

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:33 pm

Turner’s yardage in 2011.

Tampa Bay 11 carries for 20 yards
Green Bay 16 for 56
Houston 14 for 44
Jax 19 for 61
Minnesota 19 for 60
Saints 11 for 39

chuck

February 6th, 2012
2:37 pm

After watching the final few weeks of the playoffs leading up to the Super Bowl I have decided that we need a possession receiver in addition to Gonzales. Roddy had a terrible year as evident by his league leading 16 drops. He can’t be counted on to make a third down catch. He cost us FOUR first downs against the Giants that would have at least allowed us to run 12 more plays. I believe he will be the most overpaid player currently under contract when we cut Baker.

SC

February 6th, 2012
2:40 pm

Everyone on here is missing the point. Coaches have too place players in schemes that will better the team and the players. The falcons have been running the wrong schemes and using the wrong places too perform these schemes. For example, DR is bump and run corner back but the falcons have been using him in zone coverage?????. But we as fans, blame DR???/. Now they have a pair of coaches that will use players with their natural abilities and then they will win. Manning lost his first two playoff game and now he has two RINGS. Ryan lost his first three … He will win three RINGS. The coaches were the problems guys

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:41 pm

Brees versus Falcons 2011 :

43 for 322 yards
39 for 307 yards

A.Rodgers versus Falcons 2011 :

39 for 396 yards.

Yep, old Abe really made a difference !!!

Rosy Palmer

February 6th, 2012
2:44 pm

Put the $7 million on a younger,faster defensive end. Abe is worth about $1 million max.

Najeh Davenpoop

February 6th, 2012
2:49 pm

“Panthers offense is NOT the problem geniuses. Newton’s weapons were NOT the problem Einsteins. Their DEFENSE was ATROCIOUS……”

Haters gonna hate.

The same people who think the Panthers lost games because of their quarterback will bend over backwards to absolve the Falcons’ quarterback of any blame for scoring zero offensive points against the Giants.

Facts should dictate opinions, not the other way around.

Matt "CHOKE" Ryan

February 6th, 2012
2:51 pm

Still no new contract for CHOKE?

This is an outrage……………….

HA HA HA

Matt "CHOKE" Ryan

February 6th, 2012
2:53 pm

How can a quarterback in the playoffs be outscored by it’s defense?

I guess that’s why he won’t get a new contract………………..

Vick got his………….

Flacco is getting his……………….

HA HA HA

Nerehere

February 6th, 2012
2:58 pm

Now that we’ve all witnessed what may go down as one of the greatest super bowl game we’ve seen so far, I think it’s safe to say that after looking at all the Falcons games this year, including their 1 and done, IMHO, I’ve come to the conclusion that overall, the Falcons aren’t as bad as some other non-playoff teams, but weren’t as good as the local media were hyping them to be. Once again, the Atlanta fans have been duped, and will continue to be thought of as ignorant non-football viewers that don’t know anything about the game of professional football and have no idea what is takes to win regular and playoff football. I think that is an insult to the fans. First of all, Atlanta is a diverse city with the current population at least, maybe even half, from some other city, who’ve had decent football or Super bowl caliber teams. The good ole boys-would rather have a dumb down version of what that fan is, and that will just “be glad to be there” at the dome with little, if any expectations for an emerging and impatient populace, that would prefer higher expectations of their professional teams- whether football, basketball, etc. Meanwhile, there seems to be, an eerily predictor-of who will win a future super bowl game; that is- any team that beats the Falcons in the first round or bye (if the Falcons ever get a future playoff berth). Last year, it was Green Bay, this year- NY Giants. Another predictor-may be a myth, but it’s also eerie, as well. Research shows that no NFL team that has a mascot that has wings ever won a super bowl. We can dream, but when it comes down to it-and it’s not like the Falcons never were at the big dance (1998). Then, we lost that one to the Broncos, whereby, their off- the- field moral misgivings, were seen as the main culprit (revisit that history) to their untimely implosion on the field which-at that time, seemed to be a curse on this Falcons’ organization. With Mr. Blank as the new owner of this current team-hopefully, that trend will not continue-but first-can we even make it to the dance?

Matt "CHOKE" Ryan

February 6th, 2012
3:03 pm

CHOKE is a total FAILURE.

The Dude has more stars surrounding him than any Falcans qb ever had, yet he continues to CHOKE in the playoffs.

He needs to be but before 2012 gets worse than it will be.

He has stars at every elite position.

All his LOSER supporters are always quick to blame Turner and Mularkey, but look at Mularkey now. He is a head coach, so apparently someone saw that the problem was not Mularkey.

The bottom line is that this Dude just plain SUCKS

BigTimeC

February 6th, 2012
3:06 pm

Jeff, isn’t it the last 3 superbowl winners that beat the falcons in first game of playoffs. maybe I am mistaken, but I thought the saints beat us in the first round there superbowl year

panic fan

February 6th, 2012
3:08 pm

Think front office will be looking at this years team thru $$$ colored glasses if we only are resigning 8-10 players they all must be cost driven remember no cows TD HAS TOUGH DECISIONS TO MAKE FOR 2012 ROSTER
Falcons
Rec: 10-6, 2nd NFC South
Falcons 2011 Salaries
Rk Player Salary (US$)
1 Matt Ryan $11,250,000
2 John Abraham $8,000,000
3 Tony Gonzalez $5,750,000
4 Dunta Robinson $5,500,000
5 Michael Turner $5,000,000
6 Roddy White $4,000,000
7 Jonathan Babineaux $3,500,000
8 Ovie Mughelli $3,000,000
9 Brent Grimes $2,610,000
10 Chris Redman $2,550,000
11 Todd McClure $1,700,000
12 Eric Weems $1,200,000
13 Sam Baker $1,012,500
14 Joe Zelenka $865,000
15 Peria Jerry $695,000
16 Curtis Lofton $602,000
17 Kroy Biermann $555,000
18 Harry Douglas $555,000
19 Thomas DeCoud $550,000
20 Spencer Adkins $480,000
21 William Moore $480,000
22 Christopher Owens $480,000
23 Garrett Reynolds $480,000
24 Lawrence Sidbury $480,000
25 Vance Walker $480,000
26 Dominique Franks $405,000
27 Joe Hawley $405,000
28 Mike Johnson $405,000
29 Kerry Meier $405,000
30 Michael Palmer $405,000
31 Corey Peters $405,000
32 Shann Schillinger $405,000
33 Antone Smith $405,000
34 Sean Weatherspoon $405,000
NFL Team Payrolls
Rk Player Salary (US$)
1 Raiders $84,950,000
2 Vikings $84,234,438
3 Texans $80,954,000
4 Steelers $80,154,000
5 Chargers $72,027,400
6 Jets $69,870,300
7 Lions $69,480,725
8 Cowboys $69,273,750
9 Eagles $66,940,500
10 Falcons $65,419,500
11 Dolphins $65,231,250
12 Titans $65,147,750
13 Chiefs $65,112,500
14 Packers $64,423,500
15 49ers $62,315,250
16 Colts $61,545,000
17 Rams $61,545,000
18 Giants $61,232,500
19 Cardinals $60,455,000
20 Bears $59,746,250
21 Panthers $59,369,617
22 Broncos $56,866,250
23 Patriots $53,131,000
24 Redskins $49,732,000
25 Saints $49,447,500
26 Jaguars $49,205,600
27 Buccaneers $48,208,508
28 Browns $42,614,165
29 Bengals $42,342,500
30 Bills $42,282,500
31 Seahawks $36,355,000
32 Ravens ?

Ron Roberts

February 6th, 2012
3:09 pm

I could argue that Jason Snelling is A. more valuable and B. better than Turner. Snelling punches a hole harder and more decisively than Turner, and seems to get more yardage out of a run because of it. He also has better hands coming out of the backfield for an additional QB pass target.

I’d also cut Eric Weems last September if I could.

Kickoff returns have been snuffed out with kickoffs moved up. I can’t even RECALL a memorable Eric Weems return this season. It’s not his fault; the league just tweaked their rules and made him unnecessary. Anybody can take a knee in the end zone. That’s why you chose to keep Harry Douglas if it comes down to one or the other.

R.U. Serious

February 6th, 2012
3:17 pm

Wow. let your best DE and CB go. You don’t have salary cap space to make a big splash in “not so Free” Agency if you do. You guys obviously aren’t aware of your team’s sitiuatuion. You say Brent is too small and gets dominated…that’s very rare…he plays his heart out, never causes problems, and has been on the end of amazing defensive plays that saved you a game or two. I’ve wintessed him basically shutdown Calvin Johnson and he’s like a smurf compared to that guy.

You say let Abe walk? Yes he will demand a salary worth his play. You claim he’s a situational pass rusher…is that b/c he chooses to be or b/c of the way your DC made it. You say he’s too old…yet he’s the only one getting pressure to the QB.

You say he lost a step/or gets man-handled. This guy is probably held more than any other DE in the league & never gets a call thrown his way. This is one example…the ref even had a BS expalanation.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d82575ab0/Brees-scrambles-for-9

You say he’s injury proned, but he played through injury the entire season except 1 game and still registered more sacks then the rest of your line.

Sorry, but you don’t have a lot of options out there for DE or CB that can come in take these guys’ places immediately.

R.U. Serious

February 6th, 2012
3:28 pm

Man, Rosy, you must see the team through your rose colored glasses. 9.5 sacks vs 5 is a big diff…particularly when no one else is putting up more than 5.Jared Allen had a great year and is a very good DE. Babin had a good year as well. Ware is a pass rushing LB all he does is run at the QB…pretty easy. JA55 play according to the scheme you put him in…dropping in coverage, defending the run, etc. He hasn’t played with a legitimate end on the other side of him since he’s been here.
he may not be the best in the league, but sure isn’t the worst.

joe white

February 6th, 2012
3:35 pm

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joe white

February 6th, 2012
3:36 pm

Just please sign grimes, lofton and abe at the right price, But with robert mathis who is from atlanta a free agent i would go with him and please dont resign decould, just like on madden 2012 the boy cant cover himself if he tried

Bob

February 6th, 2012
3:49 pm

These players are only symptoms of the real problem. Get a real head coach that is a winner, and send that loser Tommy D back to New England. Many think that Bernie Marcus was the brain at Home Dept…I’m beginning to agree.

rollo lawson

February 6th, 2012
3:49 pm

Do not re-sign Thomas Decouldn’t!!! Michael Griffin is available in Tennessee.

tfalcon

February 6th, 2012
4:02 pm

I think in the end it will be up to the OC & DC who has the greatest input on who stays an who gos or who we target to bring back,I think we will see the biggest change on the Defensive side of the ball,keep whoever u want at RB just as long as we get a better OL,Also think we need to get a bigger DT so we can get a better push up the middle

@ ROSY tell me who bress dont eat up,dont really matter bout the pass rush,thats why they have a screen game,but im with a newton we better be doing something on D

Ted M

February 6th, 2012
4:07 pm

Snelling is a non-factor in this offense…but he should not be, he’s good at what ever is asked of him.

tfalcon

February 6th, 2012
4:07 pm

I was really hoping we would sign babin,just glad to see we didnt over pay for charles whoever his name is from the panthers.dont think he was worth that much money

Falcon1

February 6th, 2012
4:19 pm

I think we should keep Grimes, if he doesn’t try to break the bank. Keep Lofton, Douglas,and McClure. If we can trade Turner get two draft picks for him, i’m good with him leaving and keeping Snelling. We need another defensive line player, either end or tackle. If we go to a hybrid 3-4 defense then i’m gain for keeping Biermann as a linebacker because of his high motor. If we stay with the 4-3 Biermann has to go. Re-watched some of the games and teams target side of the field he’s on to run on. Just my opinion. DeCoud, the jury is still out on him. He makes plays but he makes alot of bonehead mistakes that usually leads to big plays or touchdowns. Him and D. Robinson on the same side of the field, just seems like they have bad communication problems. Hopefully Nolan keep him focused and teach him about angles to backs/receivers. Now JA55, everyone talks about his 9.5 sacks and how he lead the defense pass rush. He did lead them in sacks and he does get held alot but its hardly ever called for him, like other top notch defensive ends. But more than anything his 9.5 sacks came mostly against the young QB’s. Of his 9.5 sacks 5.5 came against rookie QB’s. His 4 other sacks, 2 came against the Bears(game one, before the bears got their O-line blocking properly), 1 came against the Lions and the other against the Bucs. I’m all about letting him walk, unless he resigns for 2 year 5mil deal or something cheap like that. me personally i’m ready for Sidbury to get more playing time. i say let Sidbury burn start and make Abe a situational pass rusher. Doing that will also save him for playoff time, if we make it back next year. We need a young legit defensive line player. Hopefully Edwards comes back in better shape and health. I’m ready for the pieces to start falling in place and let the 2012 season start now. Peace out and Go Falcons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sid

February 6th, 2012
4:21 pm

We can’t put the blame on Todd McClure for Matt Ryan’s girlie man attempts at the QB sneak.
Gotta keep Grimes, Lofton, Weems, and Douglas for sure. If we cut loose with #55 what else have we got? Ray Edwards sure as heck hasn’t turned up the dial.

Birrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd Man

February 6th, 2012
4:27 pm

Franchise Grimes. Definitely keep Snelling. I like the BeerMan, but getting married brought down his production–too many red carpets, and not enough red zone pressure. Weems can do everything–just nothing great. Lofton MUST be re-signed. Douglas needs to be kept, but not at the price of anything more than a 3rd receiver. I bet he’ll get offers for starter money. Sign McClure. Sign DeCoud.

Draft a LT, TE, G, DE, and RB…maybe in this order.

Does anyone know why Cliff Mathews didn’t play? Is he hurt? Can he help at DE? Also, is Kerry Meier still alive? He ate up a nice draft pick. Is Sidbury still a “project”? Do 5th year “projects” deserve roster spots? And, where is Thomas Brown and D. J. Shockley these days?

Double Zero Eight

February 6th, 2012
4:39 pm

The Falcons have a lot of tough decisions to make.
I got a headache fomulating my perspective of what
needs to be done, and gave up.

I came up with two focal points:
1) Ryan has to “step it up” next year.
. If he is not capable of doing so, he “ain’t” the chosen
one to take us to the promised land (Super Bowl), and
needs to be traded.
2) It doesn’t really matter that much who is in the secondary,
if there is virtually no consistent pass rush. A second degree
burn is as painful as a third degree burn.
.

Sid

February 6th, 2012
4:52 pm

Oh yeah, Snellings a keeper but I’m guessing we won’t be able to keep him.

JSS

February 6th, 2012
5:03 pm

If you “franchise” Grimes that is a one year $10.25 million cap hit…

Double Zero Eight

February 6th, 2012
5:08 pm

Remember Joe Johnson….he is not
a franchise player, Neither is Grimes.

Whopper Dawg

February 6th, 2012
5:28 pm

Grimes is the best corner we have, he is the only DB that actually will make a play on a ball.

Letting Abraham walk will be a mistake. The problem is not with him, but that he is the ONLY guy on our defense that the other team has to account for, the others including Lofton are non-factors.

And the tough part behind all of this, whoever leaves, an adequate replacement is not on the roster thanks TD. Taking your assessments Jeff a little further, say, Biermann, DeCoud, Baker, Snelling, Douglas, Grimes, Jerry all leave or are cut, and factor in Reynolds, Johnson and Hawley should not be starters. Let’s see how many starters TD has drafted.

Ryan
Jones
Peters
Lofton
Moore
Spoon

That’s it. That’s not many.

Sid

February 6th, 2012
5:30 pm

Falcon1 February 6th, 2012 4:19 pm
If we can trade Turner get two draft picks for him, i’m good with him leaving and keeping Snelling.
*********************************************
Ok, which 2 draft picks…………a #1? I doubt any team woud bite on that.

Let's Go

February 6th, 2012
5:44 pm

Grimes is to short and after exploding on the scene last year he really got exposed too many times this year. The guy has reached his peak and since there is no chance he can grow 3 inches you got to let him test the free agent market and if there are no payers then sign him on the cheap.

keepinitreal

February 6th, 2012
5:59 pm

Grimes is a borderline elite corner. You have to keep him. About the prayer you have of stopping the Saints is by forcing turnover, and Grimes can create turnovers. His height occasionally hurts him, but his freakish athletic ability just about makes up for it.

Abraham’s one of my favorite players, but he’s clearly past his prime. He doesn’t close on QB’s the way he used to. We got 13 sacks combined from our starting defensive end. That’s unacceptable production. Of course, Abe was responsible for most of those, but since Edwards is unfortunately here to stay, we need an every-down speed rusher on the other end. Abe just isn’t that guy anymore.

I think Lofton is a little bit overrated at this point, but he’s still in the upper-half of NFL middle linebackers. I’d bring him back.

McClure needs to be brought back as well. Maintaining continuity is important on the offensive line. Losing Dahl proved that.

DeCoud needs to go. He’s not a difference-maker at his position. Same with Douglas. He’s a decent receiver, but other guys can slide into that No. 3 spot and do just fine.

I think I’d cut bait with Turner. He’s still a good running back but not the elite guy he was in 2008. And anyway, the bell cow running back in the NFL is going of the dinosaur. I think a Snelling-Rodgers combo would be perfectly fine, though bringing in another vet on a one-year deal wouldn’t hurt.

Angelo

February 6th, 2012
6:03 pm

Hot off the wire FALCONS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Falcons interested in Channing Crowder

According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons have contacted former Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder. Crowder seems excited about the idea of playing for the Falcons and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan. “I’d love to play in Atlanta,” Crowder said. “Coach Nolan is my guy. Actually, when he got the job in Atlanta he [sent…

jerry

February 6th, 2012
6:20 pm

Keep Douglas, an above average #3 receiver. Cut Weems, a below average kick returner.

Yakiddinme

February 6th, 2012
6:25 pm

Keep Snelling! He’s better than Turner! He has better vision and is more versatile. He also has better hands.

Keep in mind folks…the reason that the haven’t shown what they can do is because of our “one trick deal” OC. Well, he’s gone as far as I’m concerned, the meter of how good these new guys are going to be will be in how they incorporate Snelling, Douglas and the rest.

Wink

February 6th, 2012
6:49 pm

Bottom tier: Frankly, I don’t care what they do with these guys:

Running back Jason Snelling: If Turner is released then I suppose Snelling’s role could increase. But otherwise, he’s a non-factor in this offense.
Are you kidding me Jeff…arguebly the best back on the team. Runs, I say RUNS with power, not tip toe (Turner), catches the ball, also plays fullback, blocks pass rushers…he’s a glue guy

Buford Pusser

February 6th, 2012
6:58 pm

The Falcons are terrible. Noodle arm, Dimitroff, and Smith will hopefully be riding the train outta here this time next year. Blank doesn’t have a clue either. He hired Mora, Petrino & Dimitroff.

Kyle

February 6th, 2012
7:04 pm

Let Grimes walk and if Carlos Rodgers is available and for a solid price bring him down here
Lofton is a must keep
Are offensive line was bad last year no need to make it worse so keep McClure
Let Abraham walk and give Sidbury a shot or go out and get Mario Williams(Don’t get Williams if we bring in Rodgers)
Try our best to keep Douglas,Snelling, Redman, Hayden, and Sanders

Nativebird

February 6th, 2012
7:20 pm

Gee minitly…here we go again. Top 12 defense overall in The NFL. Top 6 against the RUN. This D and mr. Lofton IS THE reason this team even made the playoffs. 100 plus tackles for 4 straight years….he alone was 5th overall in The NFL….the entire NFL…up there Willis, Fletcher, greenway…..he anchors the middle, calls tHe plays and leads with attitude. He brings the “toughness” to the D, buttressed by Spoon and Nicholas is just downright nasty.
Your linebackers are NOT the problem with this D. They were and are the strength of this entire team. dent will be good. a decent backup right now. But your don’t go crater the core of your D when your issues are; offensive line, offensive coordinator, defensive line, defensive coordinator. Sign Loften and sign him now.

1 and done

February 6th, 2012
7:26 pm

Keep them in Atlanta, but remove the word “Atlanta” from the team name and any other reminder that the team is from Georgia… it’s a curse, i’m convinced of it.

154 professional seasons… 1 title. It gets old watching others win and having your team(s) be just good enough to get to the playoffs, only to break your heart every time.

Bad ownership is an understatement around this city.

Buford Pusser

February 6th, 2012
7:56 pm

You can’t fix this team. Average talent at almost every position and no depth.

Najeh Davenpoop

February 6th, 2012
8:11 pm

If the Falcons change their name to the Hawks, at least they’ll have the same name as the best sports team in Atlanta. Until then, there’s only one Hawks team here, and they’re the best sports team in the city. They win in the playoffs, and the Falcons don’t. It’s as simple as that!

1 and done

February 6th, 2012
8:13 pm

And when was the last time the Hawks won a championship in Atlanta? My point exactly…

The Hawks may be the best team in Atlanta and they’re also the most frustrating to watch too.

Najeh Davenpoop

February 6th, 2012
8:19 pm

At least they won in the playoffs, unlike the posers in the Dome. Can’t argue with facts.

1 and done

February 6th, 2012
8:32 pm

Who cares? The Hawks won the first round a few times… only to get embarrassed every year in the conference semi’s by something resembling a team the Hawks wish they were. Picking between the Hawks and Falcons in the grand scheme of teams in professional sports is like having a “tallest midget” (little people) contest…

Atlanta’s pro teams often resemble world champs in the regular season… but they lack the mental fortitude and become playoff hermits on a yearly basis. Bust any of them in the mouth once and stick a fork in them. Shut up and win already.

Of course, it would be nice to have something resembling a owner that’s worth a d*%# at Turner Field or Phillips Arena!

tfalcon

February 6th, 2012
8:48 pm

Im glad to hear so many fans out there know football sooo well hell u guys should be on the payroll right along with good ol jeff,dont u really think that nolan knows who he wants and who he dos not need.
Check this guys resume its impressive,even moreso than spags. Im behind whoever he wants to keep,bring in or let go.just because spags has a ring from riding the g-mens jerseys in 07 dont make him the better man
two years at DC then at head coach,what has he done so good latly I will take nolan over spags any day, u guys just need to chill and let the people who do it for a leaving do it

tfalcon

February 6th, 2012
8:52 pm

@1 and done maybe u should go watch reruns of ur hawks bro cause we aint talking about the ball grabers in this blog

1 and done

February 6th, 2012
8:59 pm

tfalcon… I’m talking Atlanta sports in general, that includes the Falcons. Get over it.

Falcon Realist

February 6th, 2012
9:06 pm

You can’t be serious about Lofton. He doesn’t close well. Too slow. He doesn’t intimidate with his tackling. Can’t cover in space. Get Real!

Eboogie

February 6th, 2012
9:06 pm

If you get the Falcons in the first round of the playoffs, print the t-shirts and schedule the parade!

tfalcon

February 6th, 2012
9:08 pm

@1 and done i know it feels bad to see ur team get kicked like they have been, but u cant really think AB is a bad owner ive been a football
fan for 30 yrs i can remember alot worse days in the smiths era,Ab will get us there man

freddy

February 6th, 2012
9:08 pm

Let turner go…get a fast cutter back to do the job that can also get outside and catch the ball.

grimes is to small..don’t care for him!

Matt "CHOKE" Ryan

February 6th, 2012
9:14 pm

When is CHOKE getting that new contract?

Anybody?

Crickets?

HA HA HA

bubba beans

February 6th, 2012
9:18 pm

i WOULD DEFINTELY RETAIN BIERMAN HE’S YOUNG AND A GOOD DEFENSIVE PLAYER.
THAT CAN GET BETTER.
RETAIN ABE FOR SURE / EDWARDS?

Matt "CHOKE" Ryan

February 6th, 2012
9:18 pm

Art Blank not giving CHOKE a new contract……………….

All you need to know about CHOKE

Najeh Davenpoop

February 6th, 2012
9:21 pm

Blank is scared to spend money on Matt Ryan. At least ASG pulled out the checkbook to lock up Joe Johnson long term. Winners aren’t scared to spend some money. The Hawks bandwagon is ready when you are Falcons fans, at least if you want to support a winning team.

freddy

February 6th, 2012
9:23 pm

why don’t you use your really name Choke? u sound like a little kid.

freddy

February 6th, 2012
9:25 pm

oh, didn’t proof read..real

JB

February 6th, 2012
9:25 pm

I like the question ask of Mr. Kraft, owner of the Patriots. Why following the sames rules and only allowed to spend the same amount of money as all the other teams, you end up in the Super Bowl just about every year? He said, “its my people”. Scouting, evaluation, player expectations and of course coaching”…………………… Mike Smith is a lot like Richt in Athens. Solid. Good guy, likable. ….BUT, out of 10 things that make a great coach other than a good one, he has about 7 of the 10 things……………….and like Richt, missing the other 3 things will keep him from the prize.

JB

February 6th, 2012
9:37 pm

OK, nobody ask. The 3 things Richt needs to do.
1. Keep staff and players on edge about accountability and expectations. Nobody in Athens is afraid of losing their job.
2. Adapting and implementing change.
3. Recruiting. Richt and staff seem to “peter out” after we get 7 or 8 ” premier elite players”. We need 15 per year. Staff lazy and complacent?

Fix those and he plays for the prize.

tom

February 6th, 2012
9:46 pm

What games have you been watching? Grimes needs to go. Too small. When teams target him with tall receivers or tight ends he can jump only so high and loses most of those battles. Lose this guy. His gusto is great. He is not.

Mora less Petrino

February 6th, 2012
9:49 pm

Would like to see the Falcons go back to Alabama and get Trent Richardson, but no way they can swing that. Got to get better on both lines. Letting McClure go would make a bad situation a bit worse. Perhaps the new OC will call plays that will result in a little more time of possession, thus keeping the defense on the bench a little more. 2012 slogan: Keep the drives alive!

Najeh Davenpoop

February 6th, 2012
10:12 pm

2012 Falcons slogan: “Still Winless In The Playoffs!” Serves them right for stealing Rise Up from the Hawks!

NO D

February 6th, 2012
11:13 pm

dimitroff will make more dumb moves in the draft and free agency like last year—the falcons D is terrible and they wasted a bunch of picks on the overrated julio jones. What a joke! More mediocrity in 2012—book it.

Arthur's New Stadium

February 6th, 2012
11:15 pm

arthur wants a state of the art, outdoor stadium, for $800 million, paid for by chump atlanta and georgia taxpayers. Get out the money chumps—arthur will be richer than ever!

fanATicaL

February 6th, 2012
11:54 pm

The thing I think most commenters are missing is scheme.With addition of new coordinators on the team.Brings on a different philosophy to team scheme.Defensively we have already heard about the hybrid defense.Which I might add the top playoff teams are all using.Under this scheme certain players who may have struggled in the last regime.May flourish under the new scheme.Like PJerry,CLofton,CMathews,DWalls,REdwards,KBiermen,LSidbury etc.I would also say the same for what Koetter will bring to the offense.Having the tools that could make us difficult to defend.But not using these tools and handicapping ourselves sunday to sunday, along with predictability.Was clearly writing Malarky and VanGorder’s resumes out of town. I think the changes we have made alone may be thing .That has the Falcons getting over the hump.

Michael R

February 7th, 2012
12:37 am

Agree on Lofton. He is priority #1. If you let him get away like Dahl, you will discover he was more valuable than you thought. As for Grimes, place the franshise tag on him. He is undersized and now 29 so I can’t see giving him a long term deal counting against the cap for multiple years. I agree on McClure as well.

As for the rest, it would be nice if Abe could retire a Falcon if he is willing to take a paycut. But I very much think they need Biermann, Douglas and Snelling. Snelling is under 30 and hasn’t taken a lot of hits. On an improved line, he could be very effective as he runs very hard every time he touches the ball. Douglas is an excellent receiver with speed who can create match up nightmares for defenses when you have an OC who is halfway comptetent. Re-sign him and lets see what Koetter can do with all three receivers, or trade Roddy for extra draft picks and move Douglas to #2. And for Biermann, I feel for the guy. He is a stand up pass rushing OLB who was asked to change his skill to match the coach’s philosophy. Now we finally have a DC who will match the scheme and philosophy with the playerr’s skill set. If Nolan does employ a 3-4, it would be great to see Biermann on the outside LB spot making sacks. He plays hard, is fierce and can be a Kevin Greene type if someone learns to use players talents instead of forcing players to adjust their talents to a system in some idiot coach’s head. Imagine a defense with a healthy Edwards on one side, Abe on the other, and Spoon and Biermann as stand up OLB rushing the QB.

Last, on DeCoud. Like the rest on defense, he has not been developed. Give him one more year under a professional NFL DC who may be able to get him to reach his full potential. Then if he still does not pan out, I vote with the others and say let him go.

It’s difficult to make assessments on so many of these players because the coaching staff has not attempted to utilize them to their strengths (see Biermann, Snelling, Douglas, and yes even Robinson). Coaches must adapt to their players, not the other way around. You can’t put square pegs in round holes. But the coaching staff keeps trying. Robinson made a name for himself as a man to man cover guy playing press. But BVG and Smith insisted they play a soft zone..square peg…round hole. I am encouraged. If BVG could have the D in the middle of the pack most of the season and keep them in games, how much more will Nolan be able to do? He actually had NFL experience and is competent. Look for better things next year from this D, perhaps even in the top 7 overall in 2012. Don’t be surprised.

Jim

February 7th, 2012
2:14 am

With all this talk about all these players who may be replaced, does anyone really think this team is poised to be a real contender next year? Sounds like a rebuilding year to me, you know, the kind that lays the foundation to the “everybody’s got to have time to get used to the scheme, each other, etc.” I can’t see next year as a real big deal for the Falcons…too many positions to adjust or change.

Mr. Thomas Anthony Jones, SR

February 7th, 2012
6:34 am

Schultz has never been a coach. Douglas and Peterson love the game of Football. Pay them. Snelling is a good runningback.

D T

February 7th, 2012
7:47 am

I am just wondering how Curtis Lofton is a 3rd down Linebacker? He had 87 tackles and 147 combined tackles last season. Sean Weatherspoon had 82 tackles and 115 combined tackles, and he played a lot of snaps. I’m just saying that is a lot of tackles Lofton had for 3rd down linebacker who didn’t play the other downs

Pete E. Tong

February 7th, 2012
7:58 am

Re-sign Lofton and Douglas; decline on the rest.

Use the added space and go after Robert Mathis, Michael Griffin, Andre Carter, and/or Terrell Thomas (HUGE DISCOUNT) during Free Agency. I doubt we can afford both Mathis and Griffin together but we can get either with Terrell Thomas. If we can get Andre Carter at a good deal, take him until we can draft a quality DE.

Falconsufferersince66

February 7th, 2012
8:00 am

I like Snelling, but he is not as good a back as Turner. I think Bierman will play better with a different
DC The dbs need to be looked at very carefully. the two young guys, Franks and Walls.for sure. I’m not sure Grimes is as good as he’s been madeout to be. O-line help is essential also the D-line is the same.
Why not, get some weight off Bierman and try him at linebacker. I believe he is a real tough guy
and would be a great help to the defense.

nique

February 7th, 2012
8:08 am

I disagree with this post, you either re-sign & trade Grimes, or let him walk. He’s a heck of a player but if we move to a man to man scheme, which I believe the plan is to do, his play will drop significantly! He’s a zone cb. You let McClure walk, its time to cultivate the O-Line for the next few years, keeping a 35 year old who hasn’t played great to start with around doesn’t make since, especially with a new O-Line coach coming in! You have to keep Lofton, i believe you have to keep Douglass as well. Keep Abe, everyone else can walk & be replaced! Franks can step in for Weems & return kicks, or we can give him a shot at the # 2 cb position, his size makes him an attractive option as a # 2 press cb & his play came along towards the end of the year. Weems is not that good, he was a prow bowler 2 years ago yes, but i saw just as much spark & explosion from Franks in the return game this preseason as i saw from Weems all year! If Koy can be kept cheaply, i keep him as well

Rosy Palmer

February 7th, 2012
8:26 am

Douglas is a pathetic # 3 receiver, do not resign him.
You can use Abe’s $7 million to find a faster,stronger,and younger DE free agent.
Grimes would be nickel player for about 20 other teams,he starts for pathetic Falcons secondary…

Pete E. Tong

February 7th, 2012
8:31 am

Didn’t realize Jason Jones was a FA either. That’s another option.

Frontman

February 7th, 2012
8:45 am

Have you noticed how everyone saying “You gotta keep Lofton” gives zero evidence to back that up? Somebody please tell me how the guy is a playmaker. Make your case. I see nothing from the guy that a guy like Chase Blackburn can’t give you. If you’re not gonna play like Patrick Willis, I’m not gonna pay you.

Pete E. Tong

February 7th, 2012
8:53 am

“Have you noticed how everyone saying “You gotta keep Lofton” gives zero evidence to back that up? Somebody please tell me how the guy is a playmaker. ”

Did you watch any games last season? I’d say ranking 5th in tackles at 25 is a good piece of evidence that his best years are still ahead of him.

Formul8or

February 7th, 2012
9:29 am

Lofton is a surefire tackler. He will wrap up anyone that gets close.

Outside of that….interceptions come from tips, he doesn’t force fumbles, he doesn’t get sacks….he isn’t an impact guy like Weatherspoon is and can be

James

February 7th, 2012
9:33 am

Snelling is a beast and to get rid of him would be a freaking disaster.If anything get rid of Turner and keep Snelling.

huff

February 7th, 2012
9:42 am

McClure is a good field general but struggles against even decent nose tackles. The middle of the falcons line has been a problem for years but was severely exposed when our only decent OG left in free agency (Dahl). IMO, Ryan’s development has been stunted somewhat by the fact that he is always dealing with preasure up the middle (in his face, falling at his legs), and rarely has any room to step up when the ends converge. Compare the protection Drew Brees typically gets in the middle (would love to sign Hicks in free agency but New Orleans will never let that happen). McClure couldn’t move anyone all year in short yardage and the two failed sneaks in New York together with the third-and-one where Todd was litterally knocked onto his butt in the backfield solidified the painful conclusion: We need a new center. Period. McCLure is a good guy but not the answer. Keep him around if you can sign him for nothing but otherwise move on.

PS. I love Spoon but I still wish the Steelers hadn’t taken Pouncy right in front of us in the draft a couple of years ago.

Falcon Hardy

February 7th, 2012
9:55 am

Let’m all go. we need to sign people with desire and for the love of the game. I never saw that in any of our players except the fear in Ryans eyes.

Falconite

February 7th, 2012
10:20 am

Falcons need to re-vamp the whole team. Ryan can’t win a play-off game and our D can’t get any pressure.

matt

February 7th, 2012
10:35 am

With as many draft picks as they gave up they better make sure they handle their business through FA.

Joe 12-Pack

February 7th, 2012
10:40 am

Todd McClure definitely needs to be resigned. Securing the offensive line is important
I bet the Falcons staff are kicking themselves for letting Harvey Dahl go. That 2010 O-Line had great chemistry and they let a big piece go. The 2011 line struggled to rebuild.

dmr

February 7th, 2012
10:41 am

The Falcons have to decide if they want to try to be an elite team or do they want to keep patching the holes and remain average. After never having back to back winning seasons, the Falcons have had four winning seasons in a row. With that kind of track record, the Falcons could make the case for taking a step back, unloading some talent and regroup through the draft.

I think Julio Jones was brought in for a reason. I think Roddy White and Michael Turner have trade value. I think Baker needs to go. I think you have to let Abraham walk, as much as I would hate that. I think you have to build both lines of scrimmage from scratch and find some real talent for the secondary.

Dimitroff and the scouts have really missed in the draft on the lines of scrimmage and may need some consulting help or someone who really knows what they are looking at when watching these guys coming out of college.

The Falcons do not have to go into FULL rebuilding mode, but looking at other teams in our division and the quarterbacks they possess, if we cannot get pressure with our front four, we will never go beyond ONE GAME in the playoffs.

Gamer

February 7th, 2012
10:45 am

SAD TO SAY AND SAD TO SEE ANY OF THESE THREE PLAYERS NOT STAYING A FALCONS BECAUSE OF SALARY CAP….THE FALCONS NEED TO FIND WAYS TO KEEP GRIMES, LOFTON AND McCLURE..

DUNTAY, EDWARDS AND MATT RYAN SHOULD BE WILLING TO RE-NEGOTIATE THEIR CONTRACTS.

YES, MATT RYAN SHOULD GIVE UP SOME OF HIS MONEY!

YOU FALCONS SPORT WRITERS ALONG WITH COACH MIKE SMITH CAN CONTINUE THIS CHARADE ABOUT MATT RYAN PROGRESSION AS A QUARTERBACK IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO SO….BUT TO ANY PERSON WITH A FOOTBALL IQ CAN SEE MATT RYAN HAVEN’T PROGRESS TO THE VALUE OF HIS CONTRACT…

RYAN’S ARM IS PATHETIC…SO PATHETIC THAT HE IS AFRAID TO THROW TO HIS RECEIVERS ON THE RUN OR TO PUT THE BALL IN TIGHT WINDOWS…

IF MATT RYAN IS SERIOUS ABOUT GOING TO THE NEXT LEVEL THEN HE MUST GET STRONGER PHYSICALLY. PERIOD.

COACH SMITTY ARGUMENT OF RYAN PROGRESSION BASED ON RYAN’S BREAKING JEFF GEORGE RECORD IS PATHETIC……MOST OF RYAN’S THROWS WERE CAUGHT BECAUSE HIS RECEIVERS ADJUSTED THEIR ROUTES TO SOME HORRIBLY THROWN BALLS, ESPECIALLY JULIO JONES AND RODDY.

WE ALL KNOW HOW CEREBRAL RYAN IS AS A QUARTERBACK BUT DEFENSIVE PLAYERS ARE SO FAST, QUICK AND INTELLIGENT IN TODAY’S GAME THAT A QUARTERBACK MUST BE ABLE TO PUT SOME HEAT ON THEIR PASSES….RYAN HAVEN’T DONE THAT CONSISTENTLY.

GRIMES, LOFTON, ABRAHAM, TURNER AND McCLURE SHOULD BE KEEPERS FOR FALCONS.

Gamer

February 7th, 2012
10:50 am

KEEP TURNER IF HE IS WILLING TO GET INTO FOOTBALL SHAPE

Clean out

February 7th, 2012
11:01 am

Clean house on this mediocre roster and start over. the falcons will not be winning any playoff games with this group. Dimitroff gave away too much to get julio jones–good, not great receiver that will haunt ATL for years. Brilliant.

PMC

February 7th, 2012
11:02 am

Douglas was fantastic when he was used. He was the reason the Falcons came back in the first Saints game this season. He was great up the middle where Ryan is at his best consequently. He was never used well by Mike Mularkey.

PMC

February 7th, 2012
11:03 am

I should say used enough rather than used well.

JeanE

February 7th, 2012
11:14 am

I agree totally on Grimey, we HAVE to keep him or we’re toast in the backfield! I disagree on DeCoud, I think he’s pretty bad. Lofton is solid, Abe is good but too old so only stays if he takes a pay cut. Don’t know where we gonna get a pass rush from, though, without Abe. I also like Snelling and think we should let Turner go and do a RB by committee, meaning Rogers and Snelling and whoever else. Can’t wait to see what the new coordinators do with this group. Anything has to be an improvement over how boring and vanilla we’ve been.

JeanE

February 7th, 2012
11:15 am

Oh yeah, got to give Harry D a chance!! I really think he can be a great offensive complement but they never utilized him except when Julio was hurt.

TEAMPLAYER

February 7th, 2012
11:25 am

Some of you people adding comments should first of all get a copy of “Football for Dummies” because your comments don’t make any since… getting rid of Robinson will be a mistake…when he played for Houston the corners played in a cover scheme not the 10 yards off a reciever like they did here…Nolan is going to change that thjis year look for a vase improvment from the corners…get the book its cheap..

Pete E. Tong

February 7th, 2012
11:33 am

Clean out the roster? Are you stupid? This is one of the most potent offenses in all of football (7th in points, 10th in total yards, and 8th in passing yards). Our weakness lies in our defense which is only a few pieces from being complete. Our defense allows nearly 237 passing yards per game, 20th in the NFL. This comes from a weak secondary and lousy pass rush.

There are PLENTY of great additions that can be made through Free Agency that won’t break the bank and will address these issues. I’ve already identified quite a few.

Terrell Thomas would be a great addition, with or without Grimes, and the fact that he’s coming off of an injury and will probably be the odd man out in NYG means that he’s probably going to be a bargain. Rashean Mathis, likewise, is coming off an injury and could potentially be another bargain.

Carlos Rogers is another possibility; SF is going to struggle to resign both him and Goldson after their performances this season. He could be the odd man out.

Michael Griffin would be great if we let DeCoud walk. He’s indicated that he’s leaving Tennessee.

Robert Mathis is another possible odd man out in Indianapolis. I’d much rather drop Abraham and shell out more money to get this hometown guy that’s one of the best DE’s in the league. They have room to snag him and I’d make this my top priority. If not, Andre Carter is coming off of a Pro Bowl season and an injury – another potential bargain.

Sonny Sundown

February 7th, 2012
11:48 am

You’re right Teamplayer… robinson is a hell’ve corner but not in the Falcons sorry ass scheme…Dahl was a nasty, mean player that fired up the rest of the O-line and thats what you want on a team…but you people keep bitching about we ( like you’re calling the shots) don’t need this or that on this team…keep that attitude and we will remain on every teams “highlite” reel getting our asses kicked…

JONESBORO SLIM

February 7th, 2012
11:59 am

Grimes will be coming back but if he becomes a FA I don’t see many teams coming after him because of his height…but if he does walk that will only mean more cap space

ASHCAN!!!!!!

February 7th, 2012
12:03 pm

Year in and year out i see and hear the same old story.Falcons lose season over then the fans get on a blog fussen about who what when and where.And then someone always comment and say what i’ve been hearing since 1980,WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR!!! Pathetic,a sorry team and divided fans.

Frontman

February 7th, 2012
12:04 pm

Lofton is not that surefire a tackler. How’d you like his miss on Arian Foster against Houston and his failure to stop Jacobs on 4th and 1 against the Giants? If you think they should pay him $5-6 mil a year, you’re crazy. You can get someone to do the same job for a whole lot less money. I’d rather have Chase Blackburn than Lofton, and he would be a WHOLE lot cheaper.
Optimus Grimes is the man; pay him and try to find some way to get some sort of contribution from Money on the other side. Van Gorder sure couldn’t get Robinson to do anything…

Pete E. Tong

February 7th, 2012
12:11 pm

Chase Blackburn would be a lot cheaper than Lofton because Chase Blackburn is not as good as Lofton. He was also recently re-signed, so we’d have to give up SOMETHING to get him over. Just a stupid proposition through and through. I swear, one interception and everyone thinks Blackburn is God-tier, as if they’ve forgotten about the previous 6 years.

DC Dirty Bird

February 7th, 2012
12:20 pm

I can’t see us paying Grimes the same amount of money as Robinson when we don’t even know if his style of play fits in with Nolan’s defense. Lofton is a must keep. Tackling machines at MLB don’t just grow on trees. I read a comment that Lofton can’t run and a comment that Lofton is always making tackles from behind running backs. Which one is it? If he can’t run he can’t tackle a RB from behind. Here’s my breakdown.

Grimes – Let him walk if he demands more than 5 million.

Lofton – Keep him but not if there’s a bidding war. He’s a top five 4-3 MLB.

Abraham – Keep at a nominal rate. I doubt he wants to leave.

Decoud – Resign for depth. He is not a starter at FS.

Douglas – Resign at #3 WR money. If he takes the money and runs to another team….there are FA’s out there that can replace him.

Everyone else must go.

Rosy Palmer

February 7th, 2012
12:43 pm

Dmitroff needs to check out who the free agants are and if any player is better than the Falcon player (Abe,H.Douglas,Grimes,Weems,etc.) at the SAME positions for the SAME money then let the former Falcons go. Abe’s got to go.

Rosy Palmer

February 7th, 2012
12:44 pm

Abe’s getting Jared Allen money and not getting even half the sacks Allen did (22 to 9.5).

Rosy Palmer

February 7th, 2012
12:45 pm

Tom Jackson called out Abraham’s poor play on ESPN right before the Falcons played the Giants. And what did Abe do ? Zero sacks AGAIN. Falcons lost.

Rosy Palmer

February 7th, 2012
12:47 pm

I’d rather have Snelling at $2 million than Turner at $6 million. Then take the $4 million difference and sign a top free agent lineman to block for Matt Ryan. Snelling is a 100 yard back with 25 carries.

Rosy Palmer

February 7th, 2012
12:49 pm

Dunta just sucks. He plays 10 yards off receivers then can’t tackle them when they catch it.

Jimmy Crack

February 7th, 2012
12:49 pm

“…Brent Grimes has proven to be the best cornerback on Falcons’ roster.”

How wonderful for us (sarc), and how expensive that sounds. I guess with a $60 million contract coming his way that means only ONE free agent offensive linemen instead of TWO.

I will expect another year of happy feet and 5-yard dump passes from Ryan. Sigh.

Paul

February 7th, 2012
12:56 pm

Given McClure’s age I would be very surprised it anyone snapped him up in the open market. Might be an idea to go through the draft first, if say Ben Jones falls to the 3rd he might be a nice pick. If we can’t get a C in the draft then we could go back for Todd at a later date. Slightly gamble in that someone might sigh him up but i’m betting his age and the rep of the o-line last year is enough to put off any suitors.

DC Dirty Bird

February 7th, 2012
1:15 pm

Rosy,
Robinson is a better corner in bump and run coverage. He prefers the opportunity to be physical.

With Hawley onboard, I’d be surprised if we offer McClure starters money to stay.

One of the things we have to do (even us online GM’s) is project how the FA’s will perform in the new defensive and offensive systems. Can we really trust Grimes to play man coverage 75% of the time given his height? Does Nolan’s 4-3 system require the MLB to drop into coverage much? Does Douglas have enough wiggle to run the WR screens like Welker?

Pete E. Tong

February 7th, 2012
1:17 pm

“Dmitroff needs to check out who the free agants are and if any player is better than the Falcon player (Abe,H.Douglas,Grimes,Weems,etc.) at the SAME positions for the SAME money then let the former Falcons go. ”

Good job, captain obvious! Now hush, the adults are talking.

same old stuff

February 7th, 2012
1:22 pm

in atlanta–things never change. They will overpay for some new “name” players, then barely make teh playoffs and go out in round 1. They just don’t get it.

JONESBORO SLIM

February 7th, 2012
1:30 pm

I see Ricky Williams is retiring…thanks DC Dirty Bird for bringing that to the attention about Robinson..hes good corner whose use to playing in “tight coverage”

falconfanriseup

February 7th, 2012
1:49 pm

Am i the only one that watched Grimes play this year? Grimes when targeted only had like 4-5 completed on him when the ball came his way ALL YEAR. And Grimes had no problem with taller WR’s this year Sidney Rice i think had like 3catches in the game and one the jump balls against him. Calvin Johnson caught 1 ball coming his way and he also won the jump ball with him. Grimes is a no brainer keeper. he will want top dollar because he is worth top dollar

Pete E. Tong

February 7th, 2012
1:57 pm

No one is disputing Grime’s play; the rub involves what it costs to keep him.

Tmar09

February 7th, 2012
1:58 pm

Trade Turner for picks while he’s worth something (sorry its just business), keep Abe at reduced price, Edwards and Grimes you keep (no brainer considering cost of cutting them), resign Snelling (good hands, good blocker, QUALITY

JONESBORO SLIM

February 7th, 2012
2:00 pm

@ falconfanriseup

I dont think no one wants Grimes to go but if he does go to another team for more money…so be it but if the Falcons can put together a good pass rush its will a no brainer for the corners…can you dig it?

Matt "CHOKE" Ryan

February 7th, 2012
2:03 pm

When is CHOKE getting that new contract?

NEVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

HA HA HA

david

February 7th, 2012
2:06 pm

Vick got 3 hots and a cot.

Matt

February 7th, 2012
2:31 pm

If you are a Grimes fan, check out http://www.footballcamps.com, he will be hosting a camp for kids ages 7-18 this summer.

JSS

February 7th, 2012
2:35 pm

And out come the “David” bloggers… Man, you haven’t scored two offensive TDs in your last 8 quarters of playoff football. Your special team and defense have scored 5 less points then the “7th most potent” offense… Your deflecting days are over!

Tmar09

February 7th, 2012
2:49 pm

Trade Turner for picks while he’s worth something (sorry its just business), keep Abe at reduced price, Edwards and Grimes you keep (no brainer considering cost of cutting them), resign Snelling (good hands, good blocker, QUALITY RB). AGGRESSIVELY pursue Oline in FA (Nicks would be good), Draft Mike Adams or Cordy Glenn OT in rd2, rd 3 Brandon Boykin, rd 5 would be good spot for another RB to platoon with Quizz and Snelling.

Eric C.

February 7th, 2012
4:02 pm

You have to keep Snelling…the guy is a tougher runner, a better receiver, and better blocker than Turner has been, or at least since the Saints game at the beginning of 2010.

I would give Biermann another shot. He had a down season, but he is only 26…very fast and athletic and scored higher on the wonderlic than Ryan.

Falcon Hardy

February 7th, 2012
4:20 pm

TD wasted so much money on these FA, HE won’t cut any a loose in order to save his own face. Hopefully with a new DC HE WILL DO A COMPLETE MAKE OVER AND STAY COMPETIVE!!!

sam

February 7th, 2012
4:42 pm

My thoughts? Keep all the young guys who still have upside (Lofton, Weems, Grimes, Snelling,DeCoud, Douglas, Beirman) and let go of the older guys who are on backside of their careers (Abe, Turner, Olvie, Peterson, McClure). We’ve all new coordinators coming in so we might as well build to last.

MaxxFalcon

February 7th, 2012
4:45 pm

I have to say something. you have Biermann as an “I don’t care if we sign him or not” player, but I have to disagree whole-heartedly here. Biermann is one of the best special teams players in the NFL, and he had his Defensive snaps reduced this past year because of that (and the arrival of a certain underachieving aspiring underwear model at his Defensive position). Using a “multiplicity” of formations Defensively, can you imagine this guy as a 3-4 OLB along w Sidbury? I certainly can. His versatility alone is very valuable, plus he could be a real impact player in Nolan’s Defense. Biermann is a keeper, especially because he won’t command a huge salary. I think letting him go would be a big mistake. We need all the help we can get rushing the passer and covering punts and kicks. I’m starting the campaign- Keep Biermann!!!

Walter Sheats

February 7th, 2012
4:50 pm

ok Harry can be a #3 and return kicks he did it before he was hurt so cut weems
Should have been cut Redman when he is in he does nothing
Turner plays when he wants too if he not running into teammates he trying to dance he too big for that
Grimes is our best CB but he is short keep him but get a good 3rd CB
I agree Bierman did as much or more than Edwards in less playing time
Snelling and Rogers them the 2
without Abraham then who going to rush passer at least when he is on field other teams pay him attention and it should free up Edwards
Decoud cant catch and he misses tackles at the wrong time
McClure is the best OL keep him at least 1-2 more years is the others who are the problem
Lofton is a keeper instead of blaming him work on his 3rd down abilities
but more important the starters are clearly capable but we need more key parts
I didnt like VanGorder at UGA and didnt think he deserved the job and as for the O blame the coordinator remember what he said after the Green Bay game when we was winning “I changed my play calling cuz i thought they would figure it out” you do it til they figure it out and I know what plays he calling and I dont understand it

Falcon Realist

February 7th, 2012
6:29 pm

Watch Lofton in the playoff game against the Giants. Watch the play where the receiver takes the ball to the house. Lofton was holding his _____ when the guy ran right past him.

Chop Buster

February 7th, 2012
6:52 pm

NO to Grimes – he’s a zone CB, a liability in this league against 6′2″+ WRs and TEs. Too small and gets manhandled.

NO to Decoud – still lost in a defense he’s played in three years straight. Too small and gets manhandled.

Lofton is a good run stopper, but is another liability in the passing game. Unless he can lose weight and increase his coverage ability he is at best a role player. He’s expendible.

Turner is constantly running in place and doesn’t have the footwork or presence of mind to break to the outside when the middle is clogged. He’s expendible.

The bottomline is this team needs to get bigger and stronger on both sides of the ball (OL & DL). We need to get rid of these H.S. built players in our secondary and bring in some 5′11″ or taller CBs with muscle and not might mouse.

I’m tired of seeing the Falcons get run over and manhandled by the bigger teams. This mindset of smaller, quicker players is just not going to work. It’s time to get some big boys on this team with the mindset of wrecking havoc on our opponents. These current players with the exception of one or two are just SOFT, SOFT, SOFT!

Arthur's $800 million stadium

February 7th, 2012
7:27 pm

arthur wants his new stadium soon, or he may move! Get the money to Arthur!

Get ricky

February 7th, 2012
7:28 pm

ricky williams needs some more money—get ricky to atl—they have top quality weed in the ATL and that all ricky need!

True Falcon Fan

February 7th, 2012
7:37 pm

Chop Buster 6:52 —- I like every comment you bring fourth! There was a time i.e., player size: Biggest — Fastest — Available was the mind-set —- however that was many years ago,,, try Dan Henning days… Even the wondorus “oz”, jss would agree – however we’ve never had the coaching staff to bring “IT” to the field. That said, i don’t know if Smitty and crew get the meaning of “Biggest, Fastest is the way to go??????????? I will state this as a “FACT” Jimmy Johnson knew “Biggest/Fastest” was a major part of the equation/formulas to winning!!!!!!!!!!!

True Falcon Fan

February 7th, 2012
7:39 pm

7:27 —– like it or not —- new nest will be outside ATL city limits —- be assured!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank GOD!

Greg

February 7th, 2012
7:42 pm

“Sign center Todd McClure: He’s wearing down and turns 35 in two weeks. But he can still play and the team doesn’t have a replacement, so it’s better to build around him next season. The offensive line is the biggest issue on the team but that’s not because of McClure.”

Why? Why re-sign an average center who can “still play”? We need to UPGRADE! Pardon me, but yours is the kind of attitude that has the team stuck where it is. You were also way too kind toward Dunte. Why on earth would we continue with him? Mediocrity City. Arthur, are you listening? we have to MOVE UP!!!

Anna Watson

February 7th, 2012
7:55 pm

No way you sign Grimes, when a small man gets injured you cut him, to pieces.

woodie

February 7th, 2012
8:01 pm

At what cost do you sign these no talent players to continue in mediocrity ?? Give them the moon Blank…lol !!!

True Falcon Fan

February 7th, 2012
8:29 pm

Come 2020 new stadium nest will in Gwinnette Cty., bet-on IT!!!!!!!! Maybe Buckhead “I hope” probably Gwinnette

panic fan

February 7th, 2012
8:31 pm

In reading all these post most are based on past 4 years and the schemes we used all that and 50 cents wont buy u a coke. We have new coaches with new schemes on both sides, we have good core players, we have overpaid older players, we have some that we see as poor inconsistant players all based on the past.Who the coaches choose to keep and bring in as F/A will determine if we can win a playoff game or get 1 yard when needed MOST FANS CANT SEE THE BIG PICTURE FOR ALL THEY SEE IS TREES, SO WHICH ONES DO YOU CUT AND WHICH ONES DO YOU LET GROW

Laughing out Loud

February 7th, 2012
8:32 pm

We was missin your sense of humur, Sonny Clusters. Figured you was on vacation in South Georgia enjoin cruising mainstreet and hangin out at the Dairy Queen. Welcome back with your insightful comments.

True Falcon Fan

February 7th, 2012
8:32 pm

All you want-a-bees in ATL —– what are you gonna do when the Falcons are out of ATL for “GOOD”!
That’s a expensive train ride from downtown ATL, to work for one day a week,,,,, “GOOD BYE”!!!!

True Falcon Fan

February 7th, 2012
8:37 pm

Where is ozone “oz” jss — i miss your obnoxious point of view, “You Drip”! Must be in SF or maybe LA, who cares

hobbler

February 7th, 2012
8:40 pm

Cut Decoud and release Owens. Those 2 moves improves the D ranking next year by 2 or 3 spots.

panic fan

February 7th, 2012
9:02 pm

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look at these 2 teams roster make up and you will see why they made it to the big dance this year its not just 1 PLAYER OR 1 COACH ITS A COMPLETE TEAM ,BUT 1 DROP OR BAD THROW AND YOU WILL GET BEAT so what is it we lack to make our team like these posted above

What happened to Wilson Faumuina?

February 7th, 2012
9:54 pm

Me? I’d sign Snelling, let Turner go. He’s gotten slower every year, and they keep trying to get him outside..BUT the new OC might have a better use in mind. I still think I’d have to go with Snelling….he
has always seemed hungrier.
We need to rebuild the OL, probably through free agency so it’ll be quicker…

Matt "CHOKE" Ryan

February 7th, 2012
10:41 pm

When is CHOKE a.k.a. Manning II getting that new contract?

HA HA HA

tyger

February 8th, 2012
12:50 am

Waste of ad space, if you aint talking Matty Slice, shut up!

nique

February 8th, 2012
1:51 am

Heard Marcus McNiel is gonna get cut by the Chargers, I played middle school ball with & played against him while he was at Cedar Grove in Atl, it would be good to see him come home in a Falcons Uni & help us Solidify our O-Line. LT Marcus McNeill is expected to be waived before March 13, the date his $10 million salary for 2012 would become guaranteed, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He’s 28 & has been to two prow bowl’s, i say its a no brainer, he’s coming off of IR, but the way our O-Line played, its worth the risk! espcially with no # 1 pick

TRIGG

February 8th, 2012
3:06 am

You guys dont pay attention to your team! Grimes replacement is already on this team. Corner back out of Notre Dame! Lofton is a liability in pass coverage & he doesn’t blitz well but he’s a great run passer so with that said, Tag him them trade him! PEACE

TRIGG

February 8th, 2012
3:07 am

* then

DC Dirty Bird

February 8th, 2012
6:39 am

Someone please explain to me why we are focusing on Lofton’s pass coverage ability…particularly in the soft zone we played under Van Gorder. I’ll say this again, the defensive roster has to be evaluated based on how they project in Mike Nolan’s system.

Pete E. Tong

February 8th, 2012
7:02 am

Project Nolan’s system? Has the past not been completely indicative of that?

If he institutes some 3-4 schemes, wow. Lofton, Weatherspoon, Nicholas, and a maturing Akeem Dent? Just wow. The potential. Maybe we keep Peterson? Even better.

We absolutely need Robert Mathis. Mathis, Edwards, and Babineaux would be quite the line. People critical of Ray Edwards point to his success at the ability of Jared Allen to command additional coverage, don’t you think Mathis would do the same? I do.

Resigning Lofton and adding Robert Mathis would make this a top 10 defense, EASILY.

DC Dirty Bird

February 8th, 2012
7:21 am

Pete,
Given that Nolan has gone on record that we’ll keep the 4-3 defensive scheme, I’m not sure Mathis is a good fit for us. I do however think that Ray Edwards will be more productive under Nolan.

Abraham presents the most difficult decision. I’m not sure that he leaves at this point in his career. We just have to be careful with the salary.

As far as Grimes is concerned, given that Dunta is a lock to start, is the difference between Franks and Grimes worth 6 million dollars a year for the next 3 years?

For the Bierman fans, does Bierman have more value than Matthews, Sidbury, and the draft pick (hopefully Chandler Jones)?

Pete E. Tong

February 8th, 2012
2:19 pm

Why wouldn’t Mathis fit? He’s performed exceptionally well in both a 3-4 and 4-3. His price tag won’t be much more than what we are already paying Abraham.

bobby

February 8th, 2012
6:10 pm

MR.SCHULTZ

THE FALCONS CAN NOT RESIGN MCCLURE OR LOFTON. THE ONLY ONE OUT THREE I WOULD RESIGN IS BRENT GRIMES.

LOFTON
THE FALCONS WILL BE A FOOL TO OVERPAY FOR A TWO DOWN LINEBACKER MR.SCHULTZ WHO CAN”T COVER, CAN’T RUN, CAN’T MOVE SIDE TO SIDE, OR MAKE GAME CHANGING PLAYS.

MCCLURE
MCCLURE IS PAST HIS PRIME AND TO ME HAS NEVER BEEN THAT GOOD AND HE IS UNDERSIZED AND LIMITED WITH HIS SPEED AND QUICKNESS. HE HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ELITE AND BEST DEFENSIVE TACKLES IN THE NFL.

GRIMES
HE IS A GOOD PLAYER AND THE ONLY REASON I WOULD’NT RESIGN HIM IS THE FALCONS FIND A CORNER WHO IS BIGGER, STRONGER, AND A BETTER PLAYER.

Matt "CHOKE" Ryan

February 9th, 2012
9:30 am

Why can’t the greatest qb in Falcants history get a new contract?

HA HA HA

sainthiram

February 10th, 2012
3:15 pm

maybe they are basing it on playoff wins which means they don’t know what to do !

JSS

February 11th, 2012
6:37 am

“Must be in SF or maybe LA, who cares”

No, I’m in Ixtapa, Mexico on vacation… You must care, I had just posted at 2:35. You are a tool (and not a sharp one)… Gwinnett? You are good for a laugh… Don’t let the 4 years of Rich McKay having taken the Gwinnett/DeKalb Falcons off the table get in the way of some blog logic… Enjoy the cold!

Matt "CHOKE" Ryan

February 11th, 2012
11:43 am

Why hasn’t CHOKE gotten that new contract?

HA HA HA

hbcuclassics

February 11th, 2012
11:14 pm

Albany State Golden Rams’
QB, Stanley Jennings, DB Rashad McRae, LB Jamarkus Gaskins
http://hbcuclassics.com/hbcu_showcase

rickey tarver

February 13th, 2012
2:16 am

Really? Really? Let Abe Go? Is that something else motivating such a assinine statement? Then who will apply pressure on Defense? Teams game plan for Abe, and if he had any help he would probably have a 20+ sack year. Grimes is a winner, a certain blue chipper, A potential Proven All-Star. The problem is that great hope of a QB who CANNOT Win a big game and chokes at the presence of pressure. Top notch recievers with nobody to get them the ball. The world knows who can’t throw the 20-30 yarder down field with any accuracy. Who is indecisive, and lacks any heart to stand in the pocket and take a hit while delivering the ball on big downs. It’s not Turner, not Abe, not Grimes, Nicholas or any name you would like to throw out. We all know who and where the problem is. If we could score points the defense could do thier part. I will bet the players know who hurts the team????????

If Falcons lose Grimes and Abraham, how about Mathis? | Jeff Schultz

February 13th, 2012
11:49 am

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February 13th, 2012
12:59 pm

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Falcons’ fixes (part 3): Sign Grimes, Lofton; balk on Abe

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