Bring It Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Norwood will be out for a min. of 2 more weeks, possibly more.He is BEYOND injury prone. His body is just not built for the brutal NFL.TD and Smitty cannot plan on him as a productive RB for the team, going forward.Have we seen the end of the road for Norwood as a Falcon ??? He's a terrific person with amazing talent but it is what it is.Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdzul Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 have to belive that the front office has a plan for our future third down back, whether that includes jerious or not..... who knows. I for one believe we will take a running back in this years draft. in the 4th or 5th round depending on who is available of course. I would like to see jerious stay but i just don't see how it is possible with his injury history and how he pans out for the rest of the year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobkowski Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 This is the first year he has missed significant playing time. I'm sure they won't give up on him for next year. They will probably see how he does in otas, etc.I'm concerned about our 2nd round draft choice. He has stayed injured from the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewcrew Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I think we will be seeing more of Snelling in the future with a possible draft pick to groom as a shifty change-of-pace back and possibly KO and/or Punt Returner as well. It's sad because I love Norwood. How could you not love having the guy who leads the league in YPC since he came into the NFL? But he gets hurt every stinking game. I really would hate to see him go, but if the FO decides to use him as trade bait, or doesn't resign him next year, I would understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Even if he is out until week 10, having him healthy and playing for the last 7 weeks would be great. I would rather him sit for a while and get healthy; we're gonna need/want him around in the last stretch of games and hopefully into a playoff run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigSmackDaddy Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I think we will be seeing more of Snelling in the future with a possible draft pick to groom as a shifty change-of-pace back and possibly KO and/or Punt Returner as well. It's sad because I love Norwood. How could you not love having the guy who leads the league in YPC since he came into the NFL? But he gets hurt every stinking game. I really would hate to see him go, but if the FO decides to use him as trade bait, or doesn't resign him next year, I would understand.X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) Guys who can take it to the House on any given play are NOT a dime a dozen. I love how people perceive it's easy to obtain a player who averages 7 yards per carry. We would not have half of our core players if we released the players the fanbase has turned on either because of injury, performance or contract size. Examples include.Roddy White - Asked for too much money - Never performed before 08ABE - Injury Prone Sam Baker - Injury ProneMike Jenkins - Drops too many passes, cannot be a number 1 Thomas Decoud - Does not show up on defense Mike Peterson - Slow can't cover not an upgrade Edited October 22, 2009 by insight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 Even if he is out until week 10, having him healthy and playing for the last 7 weeks would be great. I would rather him sit for a while and get healthy; we're gonna need/want him around in the last stretch of games and hopefully into a playoff run.Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 have to belive that the front office has a plan for our future third down back, whether that includes jerious or not..... who knows. I for one believe we will take a running back in this years draft. in the 4th or 5th round depending on who is available of course. I would like to see jerious stay but i just don't see how it is possible with his injury history and how he pans out for the rest of the year....I would guess TD might pull off a trade before the 2010 draft for a quality RB for a draft pick or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-TowN.- Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Guys who can take it to the House on any given play are NOT a dime a dozen. I love how people perceive it's easy to obtain a player who averages 7 yards per carry. We would not have half of our core players if we released the players the fanbase has turned on either because of injury, performance or contract size. Examples include.Roddy White - Asked for too much money - Never performed before 08ABE - Injury Prone Sam Baker - Injury ProneMike Jenkins - Drops too many passes, cannot be a number 1 Eric Decoud - Does not show up on defense Mike Peterson - Slow can't cover not an upgradeIt's Thomas DeCoud.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 It's Thomas DeCoud..Good catch, Got to edit that, no disrespect to Eric Coleman or Thomas DeCoud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 It's Thomas DeCoud..Well, he WAS correct in saying Eric Decoud does not show up on defense.How can he ?? He doesn't exist !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-TowN.- Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Well, he WAS correct in saying Eric Decoud does not show up on defense.How can he ?? He doesn't exist !! he may exist but not for our team! no wonder he never showed up...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconinPA Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Maybe he meant Erik Coleman, I think he combined the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXFlashFalconXx Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I was thinking about this same topic a little earlier this weak. To be honest I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't see Jerius back next year. Is that what I want to happen??? NO! But I think this front office is about the business of winning and if Jerius cant stay on the field then he cant help us. Combine that with the possible RB prospects coming out this year who could fit into the role of a fast, shifty, 3rd down back who can take about 10 carries off of Turners plate a game(C.J. Spiller, Noel Devine, Brandon James), then it makes even more since tto think that he might be on thin ice.I think Jerius's 6'1 frame doesn't allow him to absorb hits as well as shorter more compact backs like the prospects I mention earlier and other backs like Turner, Jones-Drew, and Sproiles....But it's just speculation right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev_Hal Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Norwood will be out for a min. of 2 more weeks, possibly more.He is BEYOND injury prone. His body is just not built for the brutal NFL.TD and Smitty cannot plan on him as a productive RB for the team, going forward.Have we seen the end of the road for Norwood as a Falcon ??? He's a terrific person with amazing talent but it is what it is.Sad.I really really hate to say it, but the guiy is the Chris Chandler of running backs. As a part timer, he has never come close to playing a complete season. It is a shame - he is such a huge weapon when he is healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev_Hal Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 This is the first year he has missed significant playing time. I'm sure they won't give up on him for next year. They will probably see how he does in otas, etc.I'm concerned about our 2nd round draft choice. He has stayed injured from the start.He has missed multiple games every season as a pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXFlashFalconXx Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Bump... Good topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal Line D Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I would guess TD might pull off a trade before the 2010 draft for a quality RB for a draft pick or two.Can you say Dwyer?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXFlashFalconXx Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Can you say Dwyer?? I doubt that this happens... He is a back that is similar to Turner and we need a change of pace RB who is fast and can catch out of the backfield... CJ Spiller, Noel Divine, Brandon James would be ideal picks... IMO of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 Can you say Dwyer?? I think I can but how would Barbara Walters say it ?? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev_Hal Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Can you say Dwyer?? I try to make it a point not to pump up Tech players too much (since I don't want to look like the UGA homers ). But as the ESPN announcers said last week, Dwyer is going to be playing Sunday ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXFlashFalconXx Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I try to make it a point not to pump up Tech players too much (since I don't want to look like the UGA homers ). But as the ESPN announcers said last week, Dwyer is going to be playing Sunday ball.But do you think he might be playing it for us? Dont get me wrong now Rev. Dwyer is a good back and will be a solid pro but I dont think we need that style of back when we already have Turner and Snelling. I'd much rather have a speed back to add some contrast to our running game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsCreek Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Norwood will be out for a min. of 2 more weeks, possibly more.He is BEYOND injury prone. His body is just not built for the brutal NFL.TD and Smitty cannot plan on him as a productive RB for the team, going forward.Have we seen the end of the road for Norwood as a Falcon ??? He's a terrific person with amazing talent but it is what it is.Sad.On the front page of Falcons life says that Smith said Norwood is day to day...Yea he gets hurt alot but he did try and bulk up this past pre season, i think another year of him getting a little more wight and a little more muscle and he will be fine. Hes also gotta lose the mentality that he can take a hit every time, id rather see him get a gain of 5 yards and go out of bounds then him get 15 yards and get injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal Line D Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I think I can but how would Barbara Walters say it ?? LOL I try to make it a point not to pump up Tech players too much (since I don't want to look like the UGA homers ). But as the ESPN announcers said last week, Dwyer is going to be playing Sunday ball.Amen brotha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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