Roddy White returned to training camp today and was the 1st one in line for drills. It was a welcome sight to Falcon fans as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL - and Matt Ryan’s favorite target from 2008 - was absent since the start of camp.
After Harry Douglas was lost for [...]
Yes, he’s holding out because it’s the last year of his rookie contract and he wants to get things stright before getting out on the field. That’s understandable. Many fans are making this situation out to be that White is lazy and selfish and doesn’t believe in team football. Most football players would like to [...]
Roddy White was the lone Falcon on the list for ESPN. Atlanta fans would say he was a star in 2008, but the list implies on a broader, more national scale. The collection of guys are known in their local markets quite a bit, but not by the casual football fan. Other notables on the [...]
Michael Turner, #4 overall. Still trying to figure out why Matt Forte is the running back predicted to jump up the charts in 2009… Turner did have plenty of carries in 2008, but he’s got plenty of tred on his tires from being a back-up in San Diego and will be more efficient with his [...]
Atlanta fans are very aware that Roddy White and Jerious Norwood are approaching free agency. Roddy White has 2009 as the final season of his rookie deal, one where he has been very underpaid for his performance with Matt Ryan in 2008 and even Chris Redman in 2007.
The Falcons don’t seem in a hurry to [...]
Alge Crumpler was a fan favorite in Atlanta, but was part of the veteran personnel purge before the 2008 season. Crumpler landed in Tennessee, with partial success, while Atlanta searched to fill the void.
Justin Peele, Ben Hartsock and even Jason Rader got on the field in 2008. The trio combined for a mere 19 catches, [...]
The wide receivers showed marked improvement from the 2007 season with Matt Ryan under center. Roddy White established himself as one of the best in the NFL with 88 catches, almost 1400 yards and 7 touchdowns. Fellow former 1st-rounder Michael Jenkins stepped up his game as well with 777 yards on 50 catches, his best [...]
Watching the game a couple times, I saw mostly good things against the Saints. Here’s all the positive - Matt Ryan (besides the interception) looked better than ever. Roddy White is a man possessed. The secondary played well. We were a couple plays away from beating a team that plays very well at home.
Now for [...]
Michael Jenkins has shown his ability in 2008, getting open with regularity and catching the balls thrown his way. Many labeled Jenkins a huge bust after being the #9 overall pick in 2004 from Ohio State. While he will never be a #1 receiver — he has shown good hands and a great ability to [...]
Tale of the Tape
Total Offense - Atlanta 6th, San Diego 13th.
Points/Game - Atlanta 8th, San Diego 10th.
3rd down Conversions - San Diego 4th, Atlanta 12th.
Penalties - Atlanta 5th, San Diego 10th.
Time of Possession - Atlanta 13th, San Diego 26th.
Turnover Margin - Atlanta 13th (+2), San Diego 26th (-5).
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Total Defense - Atlanta 24th, San Diego 26th.
Points Allowed [...]
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