nativefalcon Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Glenn Dorsey: 'I'd love to be a Bird'If available, LSU tackle could solidify Falcons' defensive frontBy D. ORLANDO LEDBETTERThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionPublished on: 02/25/08Indianapolis A twinkle flickers in Falcons coach Mike Smith's eyes when he talks about the middle of a defense.As Jacksonville defensive coordinator he had Marcus Stroud and John Henderson anchoring his defense. When those behemoths needed a break, Smith sent in former Falcons tackle Grady Jackson for part of last season and in the playoffs.With the No. 3 pick in the NFL's 2008 draft, the Falcons may have a chance to fortify the middle of their defense. Louisiana State University's Glenn Dorsey could be available. The Falcons must examine extensive medical reports on the tackle.Indianapolis president Bill Polian has a long history of picking top talent. Polian scouted Dorsey when the Tigers played Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl following the 2006 season."He was a force," Polian said. "He can do it all. He can stop the run. He can rush the passer. He can beat you one-on-one."While part of the defensive tackles' job is to take up blockers, Dorsey has shown that he's more than just a space-eater. His unit helped LSU to its BCS national championship title last season."I'm not sure that many people can win a battle one-on-one against him in pass protection," Polian said. "To have a player that's inside like that, that is a force, that's good, a real positive."Miami has the first pick in the draft, followed by St. Louis. Both could snap up Dorsey before the Falcons get a chance on April 26th in New York."He's an impact guy, he's an every-down guy, first, second and third," said Billy Devaney, St. Louis' vice president of player personnel after leaving his assistant general manager's position with the Falcons this year. "He elevates people around him, makes them better. ... The guy's going to be a great pro."A possible draft scenario would be Miami drafting quarterback Matt Ryan and St. Louis taking defensive lineman Chris Long. That would set up the Dorsey to Atlanta move at No. 3."I'd love to go to the Falcons," Dorsey said. "I'd love to be a Bird."Dorsey did not to workout at the NFL scouting combine. He measured 6-feet-1 1/4 and weighed 297 pounds. However, his assortment of injuries at LSU, including a stress fracture in the right tibia, sent off a medical alert.Dorsey was at the hospital from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, getting tests."MRI's, CAT scans, everything," Dorsey said. "(There were) things from high school that they wanted to check out. It was quite interesting."Dorsey, who plans to workout for the scouts on LSU's pro day on March 26, noted that he played in all games last season with the injury."I know I had a hairline fracture my junior year on my right tibia," Dorsey said. "I'm not sure how the test came out."He remembers how the injury happened."I bumped it up against something in the weight room," Dorsey said.On the field, a lot of teams have tried to block into Dorsey's knees with chop blocks."I've seen quite a few," Dorsey said. "Most of the time you are able to slide your foot with it. But a couple of times, I just got caught in it at the wrong time."He's seen an assortment of block attempts designed to slow him down. One, against Auburn last season, resulted in an injured right knee."It just happened in a play where a guy accidentally went high on me and a guy hit me low," Dorsey said. "It kind of twisted my knee up a little bit."The Auburn block drew the ire of LSU head coach Les Miles. But Dorsey has moved on."I'm not concerned about it," Dorsey said. "I let it go."Dorsey seemed to take the extra medical scrutiny in stride."I'm not surprised by it at all, there's a lot of money they put in," Dorsey said. "Even if you were not hurt you are going to be sore after all these examinations."http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/f...lcons_0226.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Obraiden Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 He'll slip because of the tibia fracture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubletrouble21 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Somebody is lobbying! :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativefalcon Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 Eric Obraiden (2/25/2008)He'll slip because of the tibia fracture.doubtful, tibia fracture is fixable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinblade Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I rather have Dorsey then McFadden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubletrouble21 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I would take Dorsey at 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlick Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 By no stretch of the imagination do I know anything about injuries, like a doctor would, but how bad could a hairline tibia fracture that happened 2 years ago be?The fact that he played all last year says alot to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RI Falcon Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 http://youtube.com/watch?v=7EWHdz2nygUI'm sold, he seems like he adds a real attitude to the defense, much like Kerney did, he seems great against the pass and rush, i wouldn't mind him at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Falcon Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 As long as his leg is ok, I would be 100% fine with taking Dorsey at 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlacksburgHokie Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 nativefalcon (2/25/2008)"I know I had a hairline fracture my junior year on my right tibia," Dorsey said. "I'm not sure how the test came out."He remembers how the injury happened."I bumped it up against something in the weight room," Dorsey said.Must have been a pretty serious bump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winners Win Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 ether422 (2/25/2008)http://youtube.com/watch?v=7EWHdz2nygUI'm sold, he seems like he adds a real attitude to the defense, much like Kerney did, he seems great against the pass and rush, i wouldn't mind him at all.qft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbirdfan Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Trade down with Baltimore and pick him up sliding at 8th and pick up a 2nd rounder to boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Storms Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I really do want McFadden, but I'd be happy as a pig in poop with Dorsey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Ace Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I have no qualms with taking him at 3. In fact, since we lost Coleman, getting him seems to be a top priority.In the end, I hope we end up with either Dorsey or Long. If MIA and STL take them, Ellis sounds good as well. Just don't take McFadden or Ryan!!! Resign Redman and start Norwood with Snelling playing as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlick Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 doubletrouble21 (2/25/2008)I would take Dorsey at 3.He flat out blew up a couple of D1 guards. He put that AU player on his 300 pound a** with nothing more then a shove.He is scary, but so is Ellis.If I had to chose between the two, I would take Dorsey...but if I was left with Ellis I would be pretty darn happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubletrouble21 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 texasbirdfan (2/25/2008)Trade down with Baltimore and pick him up sliding at 8th and pick up a 2nd rounder to bootNot a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteFalcon Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 J. Falcon (2/25/2008)As long as his leg is ok, I would be 100% fine with taking Dorsey at 3.agreed. We'll have to leave it to the falcons staff to make that decision about his health. But as a pure player Dorsey is a monster that any team would love to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw87 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Of course he would say he'd love to be a Falcon. He knows that he probably won't go #1 or #2, so lobby for the team picking #3. Why? You get more money than if you get picked at #4 or #5.I'm not saying he won't be a good pick, I just think if the Raiders won the coin toss, he'd be saying "I'd love to be a Raider." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sarcomere Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I would prefer Sedrick Ellis, but Dorsey would be great, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossFALCON™ Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 bush (2/25/2008)I would prefer Sedrick Ellis, but Dorsey would be great, too.nice sig!!! roddy stiff arming an aint. that is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGIAfan Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Dorsey is a MONSTER, and the 1st half of the season he was KILLING it, and it did not seem like the injury was lingering. I think its a team trying to hurt his draft status, so he falls to them. Dorsey is perfect for us, because he can play Both UT and NT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culain Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I would be very happy if we get Dorsey he is a great football player, and has good character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendyne Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 BigSlick (2/25/2008)By no stretch of the imagination do I know anything about injuries, like a doctor would, but how bad could a hairline tibia fracture that happened 2 years ago be?The fact that he played all last year says alot to me.Hair line fractures take lengthy amounts of time to heal. I'm still suffering from a hair line fracture in my arm that happened almost a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossFALCON™ Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 brendyne (2/25/2008)BigSlick (2/25/2008)By no stretch of the imagination do I know anything about injuries, like a doctor would, but how bad could a hairline tibia fracture that happened 2 years ago be?The fact that he played all last year says alot to me.Hair line fractures take lengthy amounts of time to heal. I'm still suffering from a hair line fracture in my arm that happened almost a year ago.i had a hair line fracture in my right ring finger. i never got it fixed up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris30277 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Eric Obraiden (2/25/2008)He'll slip because of the tibia fracture.I doubt it happens, but what if he sliped as far as Alan Branch did last year. :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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