bozoatl Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Atlanta Falcons today signed six players to the practice squad, claimed defensive tackle Jason Jefferson off of waivers and released defensive tackle Tim Anderson.The Falcons practice squad this season will consist of nine players, which includes wide receiver Noriaki Kinoshita who serves as the International practice squad player. Six of the eight remaining players signed are 2008 NFL Draft seventh round selection tight end Keith Zinger, wide receiver Eric Weems, offensive lineman D’Anthony Batiste, defensive backs Glenn Sharpe and Eric Brock and defensive end Brandon Miller.Jefferson, 6-1, 295 pounds, spent the last three seasons in Buffalo after being signed by the Bills as a free agent on October 12, 2005. In 20 career games, the Wisconsin graduate has totaled 26 tackles (nine solo).Anderson saw action in nine games with the Falcons last season after being signed as a free agent on November 1, 2007.No Darren Stone. Gotta be a pretty good reason, I would think.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 i dont see Daron Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorryWart Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 There are a lot of FA's out there right now. We could still make some more moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathis81WR Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 They only listed 8 of the 9 spots on the PS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Roc Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I was surprised T. Anderson wasn't included in the cuts yesterday. But like many ppl here stated, the bubble players can't pop the champagne just yet.We're still shifting thru the bargain bins looking for scraps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorryWart Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 They only listed 8 of the 9 spots on the PS?Saving one for DJ. J/K, I think. But you never know. There are some better options out there at the all meaningful #3 QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltstorm1 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Whoa Stone didn't make the practice squad. He must have pissed someone off BIG TIME. Its going to be hilarious when "sugar nipples" goes mainstream and we hear and read it in the media.EDIT: that last part was from seeing the sig above me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B^rooklyn Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'm happy Glenn Sharpe made the Practice Squad. His a good player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood32 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'm happy Glenn Sharpe made the Practice Squad. His a good player.I agree. Sharpe could potentially develop into Grimes #2. Also to go along with everyone else... WTF Stone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmike811 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'll have to dig through the rule book tomorrow, but I believe Stone was not eligible for the practice squad. I think he was active enough games last year to have one accrued season. But I'll try to remember tomorrow (book is on my desk at work somewhere). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorryWart Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'll have to dig through the rule book tomorrow, but I believe Stone was not eligible for the practice squad. I think he was active enough games last year to have one accrued season. But I'll try to remember tomorrow (book is on my desk at work somewhere).You're slippin' J Mike. J/K. Thanks for all you've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordtobigbird Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 stone got a lot of fans. i liked the guy's game but im not trippin that he isnt here or on the practice squad.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorryWart Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 stone got a lot of fans. i liked the guy's game but im not trippin that he isnt here or on the practice squad..His fan base grew when the video of him jumping over a car came out. If only he had jumped over the car that night he was drunk instead of driving it, he may still be on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloxygenil Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Pisses me off that he's not on the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capATL Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'll have to dig through the rule book tomorrow, but I believe Stone was not eligible for the practice squad. I think he was active enough games last year to have one accrued season. But I'll try to remember tomorrow (book is on my desk at work somewhere).I thought a player could be on the PS until he had accrued two years of service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiViK_OuTkAsT™ Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I hope they disclose why he didn't make it. Other than the generic "wasn't a good fit for us" line. I thought this guy was going to be something special. I will still support their moves though one hundred percent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanlee Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 The DUI did Stone in. After all the crap we went through it seems our team have a zero tolerance policy for things like that when you are battling for a roster spot. A certified starter may get the benefit of the doubt but a player on the bubble is going to get cut if they have off field issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryb78 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 His fan base grew when the video of him jumping over a car came out. If only he had jumped over the car that night he was drunk instead of driving it, he may still be on the team.Good point!I liked Chandler Williams. Wish he could have made it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta_Dawgs46 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Who is Jason Jefferson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozoatl Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Who is Jason Jefferson?I'm pretty sure he's Lionel's younger brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*NiteFalcon* Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 wow didnt even put fontenot on PS? im really surprised he hardly got any playing time either... i liked that kids game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporkdevil Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Who is Jason Jefferson?According to wiki: 6ft 1inch, 295 pound DT from the Bills, who was drafted by the Saints in the 6th round of 2005. Looks like he has never made it to an active roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiViK_OuTkAsT™ Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 He has 13 career tackles with no sacks in like 15 games played or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorryWart Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 He has 13 career tackles with no sacks in like 15 games played or something like that.You mean there has been at least 2 games that he didn't even get a tackle in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiViK_OuTkAsT™ Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 You mean there has been at least 2 games that he didn't even get a tackle in?I have no idea, are you worried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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