jidady Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Let's talk about a personal accomplishment one of our players could get. Roddy White was the bane of our collective existence in 2006, but he has shrugged off his failures in 2007. He is 4th in the NFC and 8th in the NFL in receiving yardage. Given our struggles in the passing game in the 2000s, this is a particularly commendable performance. His 920 receiving yards are already the best total for a Falcons player since my beloved Terance Mathis' 1,016 yards in 2000. If White keeps up his current pace, he will wind up with 1,227 yards. This would be the largest total for a Falcons receiver since 1994 when Mathis had 1,342. It would also be the third biggest total in franchise history behind Mathis and Alfred Jenkins' 1,358 yards in 1981. In case you are wondering, it's unlikely White will break the record, but it is possible. He would need to average 110 yards per game the rest of the way. He is currently averaging 77 yards per game.This is a good story and we should enjoy it since there isn't anything else going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direwolf Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Hopefully he's really developing into a true #1 wide receiver. His progress has been nothing short of superb this year and with more consistent play from the QB and offensive line, he could blossom into a star in this offense.Direwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugger8 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 No kidding. I'm excited to see what he can do when he gets an established (not even great) QB throwing to him, rather than someone different every half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3073 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 it's times like this when i always want to say "i told you so" lol. i was sticking up for roddy on the boards and even posted some numbers by some of the best receivers, which showed the third year trend for WR's. either way, i'm ecstatic that someone has developed his game to the point in which we shouldn't have the debate about spending everything on a true #1 wr option next season. if he breaks the birds single season record this season, imagine what kind of numbers he could have when the offense gets on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Maguire Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Good post and I agree as usual. Let's not forget that the development of Laurent Robinson will also affect his production positively.Hue Jackson, Paul Petrino, and Bobby Petrino have all had a great effect on the development of Roddy White. And while some see Joe Horn as a waste of money, I don't. Numbers-wise, there is a case for this, but we all can't compute how much of a difference that he has had in Roddy's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Self Made Soul Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Its both a testament to Roddy how much better his performance has been, and a sign of just how bad a O-line coach turned WR coach George Stewart really was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogueleadersf Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 jidady (12/4/2007)Let's talk about a personal accomplishment one of our players could get. Roddy White was the bane of our collective existence in 2006, but he has shrugged off his failures in 2007. He is 4th in the NFC and 8th in the NFL in receiving yardage. Given our struggles in the passing game in the 2000s, this is a particularly commendable performance. His 920 receiving yards are already the best total for a Falcons player since my beloved Terance Mathis' 1,016 yards in 2000. If White keeps up his current pace, he will wind up with 1,227 yards. This would be the largest total for a Falcons receiver since 1994 when Mathis had 1,342. It would also be the third biggest total in franchise history behind Mathis and Alfred Jenkins' 1,358 yards in 1981. In case you are wondering, it's unlikely White will break the record, but it is possible. He would need to average 110 yards per game the rest of the way. He is currently averaging 77 yards per game.This is a good story and we should enjoy it since there isn't anything else going on.Good for him and us.He was one more bad season from being out of here.Trey Lewis looks promising as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjc34 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 kudos to roddy for starting to perform! and heck yes i am rooting for him to get at least 3rd on the list!!how much of his current success is due to horn and or hue coaching his A@@ up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 His development into a reliable receiver is good especially because now McKay can focus on the other areas to make the offensive system work. We know we need a reliable workhorse in the backfield and a steady QB, but at least we're getting better downfield. Say what you will, but I'm more deflated when Robinson catches the ball and fumbles than I was when Roddy didn't catch it. Robinson's anticipated improvement combined with Roddy's consistent play (and hopefully Alge's return to form) provides at least a glimmer of hope for better days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 This improvement give alot of hope, we can now spend a draft on the O to make our entire team better. The D has/and will play better when they get a break in between series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalfalcon Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I absolutely love the way Roddy is playing this season. He still has drops every now and then but Roddy is playing at a high level right now. He's route running is greatly improved from the previous seasons. He is coming out of his breaks and attacking the football instead of letting the football arrive. This has a lot to do with the additions of both Hue Jackson and Joe Horn.Redman and Roddy should make for a good combination in these last four weeks. Redman has a quicker release than Harrington and puts more air under the ball as to not under throw the receiver. I hope Roddy breaks the record this year and continues to improve for the rest of his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathFromAbove Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 certainly didn't love Roddy letting the ball get snatched away from him...and that's not his first WRWT this year either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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