atljbo Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 linkHarvey DahlORG / Atlanta FalconsHt: 6-5 | Wt: 308 | Sp: 5.47 | Exp: 4th yr.College: Nevada | Jersey: 73How acquired: Signed as UFA from San Francisco practice squad in 2007A college left tackle best-known for working past the whistle and frustrating defenders with his physical, nasty temperament, Dahl is a tough, self-made overachiever who has earned a place in the NFL with his grit and determination. He was passed over by all 32 teams in the 2005 NFL draft before Bill Parcells gave the undrafted free agent a brief look. He barely survived a month in Dallas before being cut, only to be claimed by the 49ers. After spending the next 2½ years on the fringes of the roster, including a stint in NFL Europe playing for the Rhein Fire, Dahl was plucked from the Niners' practice squad by the Falcons midway through his third season. In his fourth year, after the arrival of GM Thomas Dimitroff and coach Mike Smith, he earned the starting ORG job and helped set the tone for the league's second-best rushing offense, paving the way for Michael Turner as a tenacious run blocker. He still loses his balance more than scouts would like, lunging and aggressively overextending, and is not a great foot athlete. But Dahl is smart, tough and hardworking and brings an infectious attitude to the offensive line. He was fined three times by the league in his first year as a starter for playing with too much vinegar and has earned a reputation as one of the NFL's meaner players. What he lacks in athletic ability he overcomes with his long arms, extra effort and outstanding intangibles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izo#2883 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I like Harvey Dahl and what he brings to our O-line. Talk about a bipolar gathering there! The left side is calm and collect, while the right side is more of a "shut-the-****-up-or-Im-gonna-place-my-fist-in-your-mouth..nm-gonna-do-it-anyway". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5uperbad06 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I like Harvey Dahl and what he brings to our O-line. Talk about a bipolar gathering there! The left side is calm and collect, while the right side is more of a "shut-the-****-up-or-Im-gonna-place-my-fist-in-your-mouth..nm-gonna-do-it-anyway". +1 you made me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewcrew Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I love it... After every game we get to hear the opposing teams DL whine to the media... "Harvey Dahl ate my babies " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izo#2883 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I love it... After every game we get to hear the opposing teams DL whine to the media... "Harvey Dahl ate my babies "Yeah, aint it great Its almost against nature, when the defenders are the ones on the recieving end of the hickory stick.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssal0808 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Its great that on the left side of the line you have the technicians, on the right you got the bruisers, and Todd stuck in the middle trying to balance the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwheesus Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 What he lacks in athletic ability he overcomes with his long arms....His long arms cancel out Baker's short arms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Falcon Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I like Harvey Dahl and what he brings to our O-line. Talk about a bipolar gathering there! The left side is calm and collect, while the right side is more of a "shut-the-****-up-or-Im-gonna-place-my-fist-in-your-mouth..nm-gonna-do-it-anyway". The Bipolar BunchI sense nickname potential here.Coach already calls them the misfit gang or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 The Bipolar BunchI sense nickname potential here.Coach already calls them the misfit gang or something like that.village idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izo#2883 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 village idiots.Matt and his bipolar bunch of village idiots??Daym thats one cruel nickname :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigSmackDaddy Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 linkHarvey DahlORG / Atlanta FalconsHt: 6-5 | Wt: 308 | Sp: 5.47 | Exp: 4th yr.College: Nevada | Jersey: 73How acquired: Signed as UFA from San Francisco practice squad in 2007A college left tackle best-known for working past the whistle and frustrating defenders with his physical, nasty temperament, Dahl is a tough, self-made overachiever who has earned a place in the NFL with his grit and determination. He was passed over by all 32 teams in the 2005 NFL draft before Bill Parcells gave the undrafted free agent a brief look. He barely survived a month in Dallas before being cut, only to be claimed by the 49ers. After spending the next 2½ years on the fringes of the roster, including a stint in NFL Europe playing for the Rhein Fire, Dahl was plucked from the Niners' practice squad by the Falcons midway through his third season. In his fourth year, after the arrival of GM Thomas Dimitroff and coach Mike Smith, he earned the starting ORG job and helped set the tone for the league's second-best rushing offense, paving the way for Michael Turner as a tenacious run blocker. He still loses his balance more than scouts would like, lunging and aggressively overextending, and is not a great foot athlete. But Dahl is smart, tough and hardworking and brings an infectious attitude to the offensive line. He was fined three times by the league in his first year as a starter for playing with too much vinegar and has earned a reputation as one of the NFL's meaner players. What he lacks in athletic ability he overcomes with his long arms, extra effort and outstanding intangibles.Well the guy who posted something earlier stating that he was cut by Dallas was right! I did not know that. Good post jbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood all the way! Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Matt and his bipolar bunch of village idiots??Daym thats one cruel nickname :lol:hahah that would make me think we have a horrible o-line.......but i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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