45catfan

Something is up. I wonder what it is? I know there had to be a corresponding move for the Hill signing, but we have dudes much less valuable still on the roster. Has to be an off the field issue.

Got it, but I don't want Corral to make it. The only way he does is due to his draft status, which is dumb. The reason he's getting so much playing time is a) to see what Matt actually has and b) if we part ways possibly a trade to get something out of him rather that an outright cut. Even if he makes it through waivers, PS guys can get signed away at any time. I honestly don't think the staff wants to carry 3 QBs, but giving up on a 3rd round pick in year two without any compensation kinda sucks too.

Mays, Erving and McCray all can play center. Zavala has dabbled there too. Teck is expendable and can be stashed on the PS. Nobody will be claiming him. Rhule may want him on his Nebraska staff though. With the injury to Byrd, Shi smith got a lifeline. We carry six WRs. Ricci can be stashed on the PS. FB/HB/TEs are not hot commodities. We will keep an extra CB. With the emphasis on subpackages and the inability for our secondary to stay healthy, it would be foolish not to.

Nine is bare minimum, especially how dinged up they have been all camp and preseason. This after, two-a-days have been done away with and shorter camps than in the past. I remember years when we carried 10 OL on the 53 man roster. If they can't stay healthy in shorts and limited contact, we better have some depth.

I agree with his QB (no Corral) RB, TE (no Ricci), WR (including Shi Smith) ILB, OLB (with Barno) and S assessments. I think we carry more DL (one after McCall), two OL (Jensen AND McCray--one gets cut when Corbett comes back) and one more CB, possibly STO.

Hah! I'll see your Jordan quip and raise you: Cam Erving validates his first round selection status by solidifying Panthers O-line.

I'm still dumbfounded why the Ravens aren't back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to back Super Bowl Champions since they have been undefeated in preseason since 2016.

The Chiefs, Eagles, Bengals, 49ers, Dolphins all suck, ya know, because they lost too.

At RG?

Jensen may stick over some of the vets we signed/re-signed in the off season. Definitely Jordan and possibly McCray. Erving stays if we can't find an upgrade at swing tackle. Ideally I'd like a true guard to beat out BC and then Brady becomes the swing tackle making Erving expendable. If Zavala can stay off the ouchy list, then that would make the best sense at LG beside his old teammate.

I swear I wasn't tipped off, lol! I posted this in the DJ Johnson thread yesterday morning.

The defense always seems to have the early edge every camp. So that's not shocking. If the trend continues after the next couple of weeks, then sound the alarm bells. Reich even said yesterday that the offense is still doing installs. I'll wait to see how the offense looks once the entire playbook has been implemented before getting too concerned.

Whether the rookie will be a bust is yet to be seen, but one thing is clear, he's not ready now. That's why we need to sign a stop gap like Justin Houston. Yes, he's 34, but as a rotational guy, that's completely okay. We did the same with Jared Allen and worked out fine. Haynes is too iffy for me. He's stays dinged up and is undersized that results in him being unable to shed blocks. He should thrive in this system, but HAS to stay clean. That's where a proven vet can come in on a 1-2 year deal and give us the time to find/develop that guy opposite Burns.

Camp closing due to Covid broke my Camp Wofford steak of at 17 years. I went to one camp practice during the Rhule era and it was the most uninspired practice I ever saw out this organization. Thought about going this year, but ultimately the schedule didn't line up with mine and with the streak broken, no urgency on my part to "have to" make a practice.

This is why Ian is still here. Another lingering kick in the nads by Rhule. Dude is the 12th highest paid guy on the team and not even the starter at his position. Getting paid more than Hurst this year who took his spot, smh.

Didn't like the draft pick, didn't like the new contract so I think the experiment is about to run it's course. Average TE and when your blocking is better than your catching in today's NFL, you are not in high demand.

I hope he turns out better than just about every other ex-Falcon player we've sign. They pretty much all have sucked for us.

Yep, even in a STs/reserve role I think he has an impact.

First season only in '95 was played in Clemson. We played '96 in Charlotte. That coin was from the '98 opener.

It wasn't the logo but the name itself that was objectionable. I figure as long as the depiction of the elderly Indian isn't the logo they could even use the old feather logo too, just with a 'W' encircled instead of an 'R', if they went with Warriors. Chiefs stadium is literally Arrowhead stadium, Atlanta still uses the Braves in baseball and FSU uses the Seminoles name. Referencing Indians in sports isn't offensive to most as long as it's done with integrity. I get were Redskins was the most offensive nickname is sports, but it doesn't mean that DC should have to steer 100% away from Indian theme.

How about Warriors? It fits DC and is a nod to the old nickname. They could even use the old 70's spear logo.

I'm not worried about the Falcons this year and I disagree the are going to be hunting for a wildcard. The problem I have is I think this is Ridder's lone shot to prove he's a legit NFL QB (which he's not). So Atlanta without a legit QB, with all these supporting weapons, is going to do poorly enough to land a legit QB in the draft next year. If the Falcons indeed land a franchise QB in next year's draft, that team will be something to contend with. Tampa is treading water is desperately trying to avoid the inevitable rebuild. Rebuild inbound. The Saints are the Saints and every year try to keep that championship hope alive while trying to avoid the the cap/talent purge. They will be good enough to vie for a playoff spot, but will not make any noise even if they manage to make the postseason.

Good, dude seems like a distraction anywhere he goes. Better the Titans locker room than ours. Next one to dodge is Clowney. After that, if we need to sign another FA (for a reasonable price) I'm good with it.

Yup, he was my draft crush, but as the draft grew nearly, the talking heads well nearly in lockstep that Ickey would be the first tackle off the board. Some great of stroke of luck he fell to us.

ESPN has sucked for years. The only time I catch it is in bars and restaurants when I'm captive to the whatever they have on their TVs. I have not watched anything on ESPN in a long time other than actual sporting events and the NFL draft. Sports Center and the talking head shows all are horrible. Kinda like SNL, it had it's heyday when it was actually great entertainment, but it's hard to watch anymore.