atljbo Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Falcons’ Sam Baker held out of Thursday practiceRookie starting tackle bothered by hip injuryBy D. ORLANDO LEDBETTERThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThursday, October 23, 2008Flowery Branch — Falcons starting left tackle Sam Baker was held out of practice Thursday after suffering a hip injury.“Sam’s hip was bothering him after practice (Tuesday) so we held him out,” Falcons coach Mike Smith said. “We are hoping that he’ll feel a lot better (on Friday) and be ready to go.”Baker’s hip was tight and the injury is muscle related, Smith said.Baker, a rookie first-round draft pick from Southern California, has started five games. However, he didn’t finish two games and missed one game because of a concussion he suffered against Tampa Bay in Week 2.Veteran Todd Weiner took over for Baker.Cornerback Brent Grimes (knee) and defensive tackle Kindal Moorehead (ankle) returned to practice Thursday.Grimes, a native of Philadelphia, wants to play against the Eagles.“It’s a little frustrating,” Grimes said. “But I’m going to try to work through it so I can play in the game because I really want to.”Scouting JacksonRookie safety Thomas DeCoud has a pretty good scouting report on Philadelphia’s top receiver, rookie DeSean Jackson.The two went up against each other daily while at the University of California.DeCoud is a third-round pick playing on special teams while serving as an understudy to Erik Coleman and Lawyer Milloy.Jackson, who was taken in the second round by the Eagles, leads all rookie receivers with 433 yards and has also returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown.“He’s always been a playmaker,” DeCoud said. “A guy that’s up to the challenge. He’s made plays despite his size. It’s no surprise to me … because he’s a great football player.”Jackson is 5-foot-10, but his biggest strength is his speed and ability to play at different speeds, according to DeCoud.Jean-Gilles a starterWith Eagles Pro Bowl guard Shawn Andrews out for at least six weeks after herniated disc surgery, former Georgia guard Max Jean-Gilles has some more playing time coming his way.He’s started the last four games and will take over for Andrews at right guard.“I talked to him last night,” said Falcons quarterback and former Bulldog teammate D.J. Shockley. “He just said how he was doing. He’s excited that he’s getting more playing time.”Snelling jersey retiredBackup running back Jason Snelling had his high school jersey (No. 42) retired at L.C. Bird High in Chesterfield, Va. in a ceremony at halftime of their homecoming game last weekend.“It was an honor,” Snelling said. “I was real proud and was happy to see my old faculty, staff and teammates. A lot of the people who had a part in my success to this point.”Snelling, who started this season against Carolina and had an 11-yard reception, has been getting more action from scrimmage.“I’m coming in on different situations,” Snelling said. “I’m enjoying that and hopefully that will keep increasing.”Bye week bulliesUnder head coach Andy Reid, the Eagles are 9-0 coming out of their bye week.“I didn’t even realize that,” Reid said. “I don’t get caught up in records and things like that.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossFALCON™ Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 we need you baker. i hope he's ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 we need you baker. i hope he's ready to go.We really need Baker healthy bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Offseason Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 We really need Baker healthy badoh yeah we do. if hes out... im going to lose a lot of faith in our ability to handle the eagles blitz packages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDash Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sick news, I cant wait until LT Foster is Full-time backup to Baker!Weiner is a RT.Congrats to Snelling, hopefully, he gets a touch or two!Mr.Everthing could be a PR Guy too, U know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Zee Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 This is bad news for our team. Hope he's healthy and ready to go Sunday b/c we need him out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Baker will play I have a good feeling.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnrealfalcoN Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 an injured baker is better than a full-healthy Weiner. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi-Falcon Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 If Baker doesn't play we are finished.Eagles: 38Falcons: 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaG FactorY EnT Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 we need you baker. i hope he's ready to go.BUmp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaynesRisonCase Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Baker worries me, he's been injured quite a bit thus farGO T-REX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnwood Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Baker will play, his hip was just bothering him..smith is just being precautionary like he does with all of the players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Baker will play I have a good feeling....well, as long as you have a good feeling about it, then I think we will be ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chifalc Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 UNder Petrino we just wouldn't hear about these things but they woudl happen nonetheless. Here, we keep getting information.Stop being worry - warts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLBrave Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 His hip muscle got tight people, why is everyone freaking out over crap like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chifalc Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 His hip muscle got tight people, why is everyone freaking out over crap like this?I don't know,. it seems like they are sifting the sand in order to look for things to panic over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativefalcon Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 we need you baker. i hope he's ready to go.I bet he will be there, Baker’s hip was tight and the injury is muscle related, Smith said., answer Muscle relaxers and rest. He'll be there God I hope, If Weiner has to be in there its going to be a LONG day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelgee Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 precautionary only, he has a muscle tweak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 I think you guys are over reacting......... The man had a Concussion (the first injures)....... Tryoy P just had a Concussion and will miss a game..... so did Jordan Gross and a number of players this year..........With this hip injury....... Almost every player out there is playing with something out there hurting..... Sam Baker Practiced some on Wednesday ....... I'm pretty sure the Coaching Staff wanted to hold him out to give that hip some rest.......We will know more tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karst41 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Is amazing how much Love Baker gets on this list, and He deserves it too.The guy is a Rookie and lines up every week against the the best players in the NFL.He is just going to absorb a ton of punishment this year, you know he has taken morethan his fair share of cheap shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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