atljbo Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Roddy White's numbers are down after holdoutBy D. Orlando LedbetterThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionFLOWERY BRANCH -- It's just three games, but Pro Bowl wide receiver Roddy White's numbers are down dramatically.The deep pass has been absent from the Falcons' attack, and it shows in White's numbers.White has been targeted on 26 passes. He has 15 catches for 119 yards (7.9 yards per catch). He averaged 15.7 yards per catch last season and 15.4 over 230 career catches entering this season."Yeah, it's going to improve," White said. "I just feel like I'm off to a slow start."Quarterback Matt Ryan is off to stellar start, while completing nearly 66 percent of passes. He's completed passes to nine different receivers and five of them average more than 10 yards per catch.White dropped two passes against New England. In the season opener against Miami, White got open deep, but the pass was either off the mark or he didn't end up in the right spot."I just have to get better," said White, who set a franchise record with 1,382 yards receiving last season. "I have to go out there and work hard and get better. I just have to start getting explosive plays like I'm used to getting."White's long catch this season went for 17 yards. He had 16 receptions for 25 yards or more last season, and over his career, he's had 36.White was not critical of the play-calling."We are throwing the ball deep," White said. "We had a couple of opportunities. We've just missed on a couple. The times that we did go deep, the timing wasn't right."White expects those long-gainers to start stacking up after the team returns from the bye week."We are just going to take this week to get better," White said. "Go out there and work on our timing."Hill got his lookCornerback Tye Hill got a lot of action during the two bye-week practices. He was acquired in a trade with the St. Louis Rams before the start of the season."I think that he has definitely improved since the first day that he got here, which is a positive sign," Falcons coach Mike Smith said. "We’ll evaluate the film and see where he is at.”Refs looking for push offs?Wide receiver Michael Jenkins and Carolina's Muhsin Muhammad were involved in two big offensive pass-interference calls last week that nullified touchdowns."The referees are starting to look for things like that," White said. "You just have to keep your hands inside and take the ball over the top of their heads."Jenkins didn't concur with White."I don't think so," Jenkins said. "I think Muhammad had more of a push-off in the back, but they are just trying to do their job. If they see something, they have to go with what they see."Ryan is not sure if they are calling things a little tighter on wide receivers."They are going to call it how they see it," Ryan said. "You have to respect that. Officiating in the NFL is a tough job."Etc.* The Falcons wrapped up practice early Thursday and have the rest of the weekend off. They will return Monday.* The coaches are doing a self-scout of the team and schemes during the bye week. But Smith lamented not having enough statistical data after just three games.* Defensive tackle Peria Jerry, the Falcons' first-round draft pick who's on injured reserve, had surgery Tuesday. He's expected back in Atlanta over the weekend to start his rehabilitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. T. Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 That's what happens when a mediocre player gets paid....I've seen better play out of Marty Booker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoTFan Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 That's what happens when a mediocre player gets paid....I've seen better play out of Marty Booker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedsquirl Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I like those comments by White, Jenkins, and Ryan about the officials.They should have just said "If I bad mouth them, I get fined, so no comment." :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Darryl has been on our board again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rounz Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I like those comments by White, Jenkins, and Ryan about the officials.They should have just said "If I bad mouth them, I get fined, so no comment." :P :lol:Just thinking the same thing!I wish they had a show every week that broke down ref calls like they do team plays.And i wish the refs would get rated and fined.But everybody is scared to touch them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZFalcon Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 :lol:Just thinking the same thing!I wish they had a show every week that broke down ref calls like they do team plays.And i wish the refs would get rated and fined.But everybody is scared to touch them...They do dont they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattywankenobi Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Bedwetter just couldn't help himself with tossing in the word "after holdout". Of course in the article he put in the disclaimer "of course it's only 3 games" (cough, cough). They know people are idiots and don't read much past the headline.The one thing I can say is I appreciate Jenkins and White's response about the officiating. Nobody's calling anybody out, nobody's tweeting, nobody's seeking Aiello's advice on doing something they know is wrong. The game is already over, just take the high road and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucman™® Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Silly article, it's 3 games and we now have the greatest TE to ever play the game of football. Wish the AJC would actually support our team every once in a blue moon.IDK, he has dropped a ton of balls already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre5000 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 That's what happens when a mediocre player gets paid....I've seen better play out of Marty Booker! I agree.. How many drops does Roddy have already? He is NOT elite at all and shouldnt be paid that way at all.. Matty doesnt trust him to make the big catches.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 They do dont they?No, they have Mike Pereira come in on Total Access and cover what Total Access considers the most controversial calls - but they seldom cover more than one or 2 calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vent King Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I think the team as a whole as gotten off to a slow start somewhat. All this is predicated by the start of the QB, especially in Roddy's case and if I'm correct Ryan is notorious for slow starts. At the same time Ryan has a QB rating hovering around 100 with this slow start, I bet some starting QBs wish that they got off at that clip at ANY point of their season. Teams stack the box to stop Turner, Ryan starts slow and it trickles from there. In any case, if we are 2-1 with a slow start, this actually bodes well for the team cause if we get it going, look out. We'll be okay. All the games are situational and two out of the three games we met the situation with what was needed to win. It doesn't always have to be with fantastic stats to do it. The only stat that matters is the "W". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrty bird Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 :lol:Just thinking the same thing!I wish they had a show every week that broke down ref calls like they do team plays.And i wish the refs would get rated and fined.But everybody is scared to touch them...well you know like roddy said they have a tough job and they deserve..................Hold up, what am i talking about? the refs were trash in that game, screw them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 I agree.. How many drops does Roddy have already? He is NOT elite at all and shouldnt be paid that way at all.. Matty doesnt trust him to make the big catches..The guy has 3 drops in 3 games.... thats not good and he has to fix that but you guys are acting like the guy is bumming it.... Calm on now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThePiszOuttaTheBall Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Roddy does need to step it up. He gets paid like an elite, so he needs to be elite. (In my opinion, he was elite last year ... so that's what we need to see again). I kind of like the article, simply because it puts some pressure out there, and there needs to be a little pressure. In other words, this particular Ledbetter article could be good for the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruthHammer2.0 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Jenkins has been lights out this year so far. Roddy is the only one sticking out, that pass that hit him in the face last Sunday was brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 No, they have Mike Pereira come in on Total Access and cover what Total Access considers the most controversial calls - but they seldom cover more than one or 2 calls.He talked about it on their online versionMike Pereira Official Review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rounz Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks for the heads-up on that show--I'd never seen it.It was interesting as far as it went; before seeing that I really thought the defender had Jenks in the back on that TD play.But what I would have liked to see is a comparison of calls both within the same game, and among other games.And gimmee a break--they can't afford to put cameras in the pylons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigg zagg Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 roddy white is not elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuccah Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Roddy White is taking the high road on this. Honestly, have we tried one real deep throw since Week 1 where Matt was off target? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 The biggest mistake of this offseason was giving into Roddy's holdout. He held out because he knew Gonzalez would take away his catches and his value would go down.Not to mention Jenkins has better hands, and the receivers are dependable.It was a big waste of money, he was stuck with us 2 until 2011 anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Turnover Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 He was overpaid anyway. They shouldve resigned him midway thru last season if they were going to. They waited, and he cashed in. We got stuck with Roddy07 again. I wonder if he will paint Vicks name on his underwear this year, now that he got paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlanta greatest city Ÿ Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 The guy has 3 drops in 3 games.... thats not good and he has to fix that but you guys are acting like the guy is bumming it.... Calm on nowCalm on now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird587 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 i know its an off week & its slow....but cmon, if anyone thought roddy would get the same #S after we picked up gonzo, then they werent thinking very much,a pickup like gonzo is going to affect all the wr stats, but who the heck cares as long as we have that other(pro bowl,first ballot hofer)weapon to help move the ball,thats what we want, isnt it?if you want roddy to have stats, trade him to the browns, or redskins, if you want to have a team full of weapons, quit worring about his stats....you arent paying him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 i know its an off week & its slow....but cmon, if anyone thought roddy would get the same #S after we picked up gonzo, then they werent thinking very much,a pickup like gonzo is going to affect all the wr stats, but who the heck cares as long as we have that other(pro bowl,first ballot hofer)weapon to help move the ball,thats what we want, isnt it?if you want roddy to have stats, trade him to the browns, or redskins, if you want to have a team full of weapons, quit worring about his stats....you arent paying himIt's not about his stats just dropping off, but that we pay him almost 4 times what he was making a year and now he's underperforming and dropping easy catches.It was a bad investment. And when you buy season tickets and merchandise you are paying the players and investing into the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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