WorryWart Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 It needs to be said. TD stole him that low in the 1st round. Way to go TD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorryWart Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamPlayer1 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Welcome WW! Baker is one guy we don't have to worry about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorryWart Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Welcome WW! Baker is one guy we don't have to worry about!Thanks! Just can't wait for the season to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I think he's had just as good or better pre-season than Jake Long. Long seems to be struggling with the NFL pass rush (as any Rookie would). I still think Long is the real deal though, but I'm much happier with Ryan/ Baker over Long/ Henne.(Edit: I guess I missed the thread on this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpjumper Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I think he's had just as good or better pre-season than Jake Long. Long seems to be struggling with the NFL pass rush (as any Rookie would). I still think Long is the real deal though, but I'm much happier with Ryan/ Baker over Long/ Henne.I've rarely seen Baker struggle at all, vs Long struggle with the pass rush. Heck, Baker made Vanden Bosch look bad, and that doesn't happen very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorryWart Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 I can't lie and say I've watched Long this pre-season. I can say that I'm very impressed with Baker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I was watching usc bulldoze viginia and they talked about how good baker was.They also said 7 usc players were taken in the first 2 rounds this year.They had a trivia question to.Who was another 2 time all american tacle at usc from 1925 t0 1926?This one is great.........................................................John Wayne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izo#2883 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Totally agree, Sam Baker is our (and Matt Ryans) security from the left side. Hopefully for years to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki46dinah Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I wouldnt say any first rounder is a steal though ya know?At the time I didnt think we reached at all...I thought it was a great pickup...but he is coming along faster than Blalock was last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorryWart Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 I wouldnt say any first rounder is a steal though ya know?At the time I didnt think we reached at all...I thought it was a great pickup...but he is coming along faster than Blalock was last season.Well yeah but we got him with the 21st pick? If the draft was today, after his strong performances in the preseason, he'd go higher than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izo#2883 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Well yeah but we got him with the 21st pick? If the draft was today, after his strong performances in the preseason, he'd go higher than that.Hmm yeah, lets just hope he can carry over to the season. Alot of players have shined in preseason, only to fade come season. Im knocking on wood that we dont experience that on our team hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 It needs to be said. TD stole him that low in the 1st round. Way to go TD!!Wait a minute !!!!!How can this be ????I thought his arms were only 12' long ???? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isproab Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I will say he had an excellent pre-season. Lets hope it carries over into the regular season and all 16 games. I honestly expected nothing less from him. Sorry, but I really think the people killing Atlanta on draft day for the move just proved they didn't know what they were talking about. At the start of 2007 Baker was highly rated and thought to be a first round OT in 2008. Injuries slowed him down and we were lucky to get him. Lets hope he keeps it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjc34 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 It needs to be said. TD stole him that low in the 1st round. Way to go TD!!bump, starting left tackle is value!!!btw love the john wayne reference!!!! i heard ole JW had short arms too :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kal Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I will say he had an excellent pre-season. Lets hope it carries over into the regular season and all 16 games. I honestly expected nothing less from him. Sorry, but I really think the people killing Atlanta on draft day for the move just proved they didn't know what they were talking about. At the start of 2007 Baker was highly rated and thought to be a first round OT in 2008. Injuries slowed him down and we were lucky to get him. Lets hope he keeps it upExactly. I feel more comfortable with him as a left tackle then a lot of the people taken before him. It was a solid and justifiable trade and he has all the tools to be a good left tackle for a long time. I expect him to have his struggles this year but I'm a lot more confident about our offensive line then I was this time last year (granted last year it didnt help going up against The Vikes and Jags 1st up, but I like our offensive line to win the battle against the Lions D-Line) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucman™® Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I cant wait til Gains Adams blows him up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltstorm1 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I cant wait til Gains Adams blows him up...First time i've ever done this, but who better to do it to than a buc fan. Who is Gains Adams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B^rooklyn Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 :wacko: :blink: UUUGGGHHHHBucc fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpjumper Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I cant wait til Gains Adams blows him up...Gaines Adams? Wasn't he struggling in preseason so far? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izo#2883 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I cant wait til Gains Adams blows him up...Bucman, lets pick this up again when the match has been played. The glove has been thrown, and picked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Roc Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Not sure if anyone here watched USC/VA yesterday, but after USC's o-line continued to open gaping holes for their many RB's, Musberger mentioned how their LT (can't think of name) was just following in Sam Baker's footsteps and Kirk Herbstreit quickly agreed. They had some nice comments about how Baker was a two-time All-American and anchored that o-line for four years.I'm sold on the guy. I was when we drafted him. I was definitely surprised to hear/see so many ppl call his selection a "reach" at no. 21. I was thinking "steal." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpjumper Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Not sure if anyone here watched USC/VA yesterday, but after USC's o-line continued to open gaping holes for their many RB's, Musberger mentioned how their LT (can't think of name) was just following in Sam Baker's footsteps and Kirk Herbstreit quickly agreed. They had some nice comments about how Baker was a two-time All-American and anchored that o-line for four years.I'm sold on the guy. I was when we drafted him. I was definitely surprised to hear/see so many ppl call his selection a "reach" at no. 21. I was thinking "steal."I agree, I always thought we got the best LT in the draft, and only reason he wasn't picked #1 was cause of his injury senior year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Know Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucman™® Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Bucman, lets pick this up again when the match has been played. The glove has been thrown, and picked up ...I'll wait til week 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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