hawkeye Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons running back Jason Snelling has been pretty busy this offseason.He's done some fundraising work with the National Epilepsy Foundation and the Georgia chapter.On Friday, he was the grand marshal for the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Georgia State Summer Games at Emory's McDonough Field.All that is left for Snelling this offseason is a scaled back version of organized team activities, which start on Tuesday, and then Snelling will get some family time and a chance to squeeze in that Disney World trip with his daughter before the Falcons open training camp July 29.Because of injuries to Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood, Snelling's playing time increased. He rushed for 613 yards on 142 carries (4.3 per carry) and scored four touchdowns last season. He closed out the season with a 147-yard effort against Tampa Bay, which secured the franchise's first back-to-back winning seasons.At the team's recent minicamp, Snelling talked with the Journal-Constitution about his breakthrough season and what he expects for 2010.Q: How's the offseason been going for you?A: The offseason has been great. I've been just trying to refresh my body before we get back to the grind. It's been good.Q: How enjoyable has your work been with the Epilepsy Foundation this offseason?A: It's been excellent. Year, by year I get more involved with things. I enjoy being a spokesperson for Epilepsy, and it's been a great experience for me.Q: What's been your offseason focus in the weight room?A: I'm just trying to get in tip-top shape. I've been working on the little things in my game. Really, just coming in here to do my part to help this team win and get back to the playoffs.Q: After your breakthrough season, will it be tough trying to prove that it wasn't a fluke?A: Yeah. Personally, it wasn't a fluke. I knew I had the ability to make plays. I had my opportunities and I was able to do that and help the team win games. This year I just want to try to do more and hopefully have a bigger role.Q: Other than your work with the foundation, what are some of the other things you look forward to doing?A: Spending time with the family and my daughter and being a dad. Those are the things you kind of lose during the season. I visit family. Pretty much, that's what I love, my family. Hanging with them and doing things like that.Q: What's your daughter's name? How old is she?A: Her name is Amaya. She's 3. She's actually about to have a birthday, and I'm taking her to Disney World for the first time. That's going to be a big experience.Q: What will be some of the keys for the Falcons to have a bounce-back season?A: I think we finished strong. We won three games in a row. The biggest part about that is that we had a commitment to sustainability and finishing four quarters, game by game. Putting the run together and being able to finish at the end, over the last three games, we need to build on that. We can't have a drop off. If we do that we'll be all right and have a good season this year.http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/jason-snellings-out-to-532194.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Jason really did have a nice season last year and I thought it would garner him more attention this offseason. Glad he's with us though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCEagleATLFalcon Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Watching him in the second half of that Tampa game was a thing of beauty. I was jumping to my feet in the stands on every play he had, because just as you thought he was coming down, he would break the tackle and keep charging on. Very Turner-esque!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 #1 rushing attack in the NFL this season.We're gonna leave 'em bruised and battered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltstorm2 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Snelling has been running hard since the day he was drafted in 07. I'm glad people are finally starting to pay attention. A bull of a running back with excellent balance and pass catching ability. I like his Skill "SET" better than Turner's. Michael is not a receiving threat at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsSavant Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Top Rushing team 2010!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I just hope we don't see as much of him this coming season because of Turner staying healthy and ripping up defenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconinPA Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Watching him in the second half of that Tampa game was a thing of beauty. I was jumping to my feet in the stands on every play he had, because just as you thought he was coming down, he would break the tackle and keep charging on. Very Turner-esque!!!Oh yeah!!! That was a thing of beauty. This is the very reason that I don't look too much into the draft. We got him in the 7th round, but the draft can never tell you the size of a man heart and will to play! A 7th round Gem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconinPA Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I just hope we don't see as much of him this coming season because of Turner staying healthy and ripping up defenses.Yeah, I agree but can you imagine a healthy Turner, Norwood and Snelling???? NFL defenses can't take a break!! That three headed monster would definitely help Matt Ryan do what he came here to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackredfellow Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Q: What will be some of the keys for the Falcons to have a bounce-back season?Ive said it before, and I will say it again. We have come a long way as a football team when people are asking if we will bounce back from a winning season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugger8 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I just hope we don't see as much of him this coming season because of Turner staying healthy and ripping up defenses.Yeah, sorta, but I hope we see him a lot more than we did in 2008. I see no reason keeping Turner in late in games when we're well ahead, nor do I really see a reason for making Turner pound out the 3rd and shorts that Snelling could do just as well. It's just the top-end speed we lose by not having Turner on the field, so Snelling could do that just as well. In exchange, we gain versatility. Snelling's at least as good a blocker, and a considerably better receiving threat.Keep those guys as fresh and healthy as we can, and they'll be just as dangerous in week 17 as they are in week 1 or 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporkdevil Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 He needs to get his carries, especially to keep Turner fresh. If he was given a better chance in PS, maybe Turner would have showed up in shape last year. We clearly need some competition at RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOCTHEFALCONFAN™ Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 That a boy Snells! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_winger Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Oh yeah!!! That was a thing of beauty. This is the very reason that I don't look too much into the draft. We got him in the 7th round, but the draft can never tell you the size of a man heart and will to play! A 7th round GemThat is almost exactly what The Hammer said at the Lunch With Legends. This is not an exact quote, but it was something like this:"Opponents can see your height and weight, but they can't see the size of your heart."I'm a big Snelling fan. I also love to see The Burner turn it on, but let's not underestimate the value of this RB to the team. When the chips were down, he came through for us, one play after another. Size, speed, power, moves, and tackle breaking. Turner has some serious competition, and the only winner is the Falcons, because we got them both.Now, if we can only keep Norwood healthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyDmx Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Snelling has been running hard since the day he was drafted in 07. I'm glad people are finally starting to pay attention. A bull of a running back with excellent balance and pass catching ability. I like his Skill "SET" better than Turner's. Michael is not a receiving threat at all.I liked his hard running style from day one and he could be our Marion Barber in the fourth quarter this year . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kibitzer Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Snelling has been running hard since the day he was drafted in 07. I'm glad people are finally starting to pay attention. A bull of a running back with excellent balance and pass catching ability. I like his Skill "SET" better than Turner's. Michael is not a receiving threat at all.^^^^ This. Not trying to start a Snelling/Turner debate, but I agree w/you on the skillset. If Turner could catch like Dunn, he would be much more of a badazz than he already is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporkdevil Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 We need a Snelling nickname. I vote for The Snellican, but just because it sounds funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki46dinah Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 nolafan tried to convince me last offseason that Lynell Hamilton was better than Snelling....hahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobkowski Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Ive said it before, and I will say it again. We have come a long way as a football team when people are asking if we will bounce back from a winning season. Touche my friend !! but he must have meant to the play-offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltstorm2 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Snellings gonna get us a high 2nd round pickThe way the picks have been going last year I doubt a 2nd. err maybe. Anyways I'm actually excited about the possibility of trading players for draft picks. It looks like we're taking our lower draft picks, coaching them up trading them for picks higher than they were drafted(Hopefully). Our own lil farm of future draft high picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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