*HARD KNOCKS LYFE* The OFFICIAL 2014-15 ATL DIRTEE BIRDS THREAD
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Yea he should start. Lolo didnt get better at all last year...... All we need is something close to 50 catches for 5-600 yards and 4 or more TDs out of him.
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Soooo......
Here's my opinion on what positions we need in order of need.
LEO
LG
FS/CB
MLB
RB
WR
TE
We'll get two in this draft. That leaves only 5 positions to fill next offseason. 2 draft picks & 3 FAs. I'd say we're in pretty good shape for a two year rebuilding process. -
YamsCassell wrote: »numbaz...80's baby wrote: »Soooo......
Here's my opinion on what positions we need in order of need.
LEO
LG
FS/CB
MLB
RB
WR
TE
We'll get two in this draft. That leaves only 5 positions to fill next offseason. 2 draft picks & 3 FAs. I'd say we're in pretty good shape for a two year rebuilding process.
Line of scrimmage in the draft. Backs can get picked up in FA
I agree that we should build the trenches 1st. I'm against signing a FA RB though. A good O-line can make Freeman or a 3rd/4th RB a 1k yard rusher. Shanahan has been making that happen his entire career. I'd rather that FA $ be spent on that pro bowl Cover 3 FS that we desperately need. -
......4 Quinn's defense
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numbaz...80's baby wrote: »Soooo......
Here's my opinion on what positions we need in order of need.
LEO
LG
FS/CB
MLB
RB
WR
TE
We'll get two in this draft. That leaves only 5 positions to fill next offseason. 2 draft picks & 3 FAs. I'd say we're in pretty good shape for a two year rebuilding process.
The bolded is what probably gets addressed this year and the rest gets put off until next year. Shanahan likes those hybrid WR/TE's types so that'll probably fix 2 problems with one pick. -
allday1992 wrote: »numbaz...80's baby wrote: »Soooo......
Here's my opinion on what positions we need in order of need.
LEO
LG
FS/CB
MLB
RB
WR
TE
We'll get two in this draft. That leaves only 5 positions to fill next offseason. 2 draft picks & 3 FAs. I'd say we're in pretty good shape for a two year rebuilding process.
The bolded is what probably gets addressed this year and the rest gets put off until next year. Shanahan likes those hybrid WR/TE's types so that'll probably fix 2 problems with one pick.
Hankerson came to mind when you mentioned that. -
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numbaz...80's baby wrote: »Soooo......
Here's my opinion on what positions we need in order of need.
LEO
LG
FS/CB
MLB
RB
WR
TE
We'll get two in this draft. That leaves only 5 positions to fill next offseason. 2 draft picks & 3 FAs. I'd say we're in pretty good shape for a two year rebuilding process.
Only 6 starters left.....
If that Bruce Irving trade falls through, that's 5.
I can see TD going FS/CB in the 2nd then LG/RB in the 3rd & 4th. -
I like the Beasley pick. He said he feels like he is a double digit sack guy but I will be happy if he gets 7-8 sacks his rookie year.
My best guess is we may go MLB, CB or FS in the second round. I wouldnt be that mad if they went TE and drafted Maxx Williams though..... But id rather they stick with filling holes on the defense. -
I like this pick our secondary is young but talented. -
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Peugeot_Princeton wrote: »iono.. we still have oline problems. aside from matthews everybody else is janky. a running back with no improvement up front means nothing
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Welp.....looks like Alford just lost his job. Maybe Quinn can get him to bulk up & try him @ FS. Maybe a nickle cb(that's what I felt he should've been last season. Otherwise, it's over with.Peugeot_Princeton wrote: »iono.. we still have oline problems. aside from matthews everybody else is janky. a running back with no improvement up front means nothing
Pro Bowl RG name Asamoah is a monster. Center Stone is legit. Truthfully, the O-line just needs a LG and MAYBE a RT.
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Stole this from the Falcons' thread. I don't agree with all of the starters but here's the roster as of now.DEFENSE
LEO: Beasley, Schofield
DT: Hageman, Babineaux
NT: Soliai, Jarret
LDE: Clayborn, Jackson
WILL: Durant, Bartu
MIKE: Worrilow, Stupar
SAM: Reed, Shembo
SS: Moore, Ishmael
FS: Southward, Godfrey
RCB: Trufant, Adams
LCB: Collins, Alford
NB: Alford, King
OFFENSE
LT: Matthews, Baker
LG: Baker, Konz
C: Hawley, Stone, Konz
RG: Asamoah, Rodgers
RT: Schraeder, Holmes
QB: Ryan, Yates
WR1: Jones
WR2: White, Hankerson
WR3: Hardy, Hester, Weems
TE: Tamme, Toilolo, Moeaki
RB: Freeman, Coleman, Smith
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If guys like Moore, Clayborn and Durant can stay healthy this defense might turn out to be solid. With our schedule if they can finish somewhere ranked in the middle we will win 10 games.
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I'm still concerned about the FS & LG positions. I truly believe that's the only 2 weaknesses on the team now. From what I've read, the FS class will be a lot stronger in next years draft. That leads me to believe Quinn was willing to wait until next season to address that(2nd round?). Pick up an O-lineman in the 1st & we're good bro.
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Yea we need a FS, I read somewhere that Southward was playing corner in mini camp last week so im guessing he eventually going to move there, but with them drafting Collins he will probably stay at FS.
I think we still need a MLB tho. They probably banking on Worrilow playing a lot better at MLB with better talent around him.
I like what we have done so far with that front seven. I think this defense is going to be solid. -
Joe Barksdale works out for Falcons
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/05/joe-barksdale-works-out-for-falcons/
Would be a great pick up IMO. Upgrade the RT position. Vet that's considered a good run-blocking. It would be nice to have him lined up next to Asomoah on the right side.
If he's signed, the only weakness on the O-line is LG.
I can see Quinn just letting all of the vets battle it out for that one position in their contract year. Win the starting spot or be cut.
Peter Konz: Excelled in a ZBS in college. Rookie contract up this year. Go hard or go home.
Sam Baker: I truly believe he's already out the door. His contract is what's keeping his crippled ass around.
Lamar Holmes: Big dude...pretty much lost his RT spot but if he can switch over to LG, I can see him staying. Otherwise.....
Hawley/Stone: I think these two will end up being the starting C & LG.
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"@vxmcclure23: Quinn on free safety: Charles Godfrey, Kemal Ishmael, Ricardo Allen right now."
Kemal Ishmael Pro Day Results
http://www.nfldrafts...=2013&genpos=SS
Height: 5106
Weight: 201
40 Yrd Dash: 4.63
20 Yrd Dash: 2.70
10 Yrd Dash: 1.53
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 21
Vertical Jump: 35 1/2
Broad Jump: 10'03"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.28
3-Cone Drill: 6.75
Jairus Byrd Pro Day Results
http://www.nfldrafts...=2009&genpos=CB
http://en.wikipedia....iki/Jairus_Byrd
Height: 5101
Weight: 207
40 Yrd Dash: 4.68/4.60
20 Yrd Dash: 2.68
10 Yrd Dash: 1.53
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 15/22
Vertical Jump: 35
Broad Jump:
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.10
3-Cone Drill: 6.75
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It'd be nice if the FS is already on the team. The O-line could be the main priority next offseason(LG/RT). Sign a veteran MLB & it's ova with.
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Has Greenwood been found yet?
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Video of Bruce Irvin training with Chuck Smith.
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Prince Shembo cut by the falcons after being charged for killing his girlfriend's dog.
https://youtu.be/r32w8hF9PTM
