Statick Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Who’s going to start for Babineaux against the Steelers?7:00 am August 4, 2010, by D. Orlando LedbetterFLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons coach Mike Smith and defensive line coach Ray Hamilton received some timely news on Tuesday.The early training camp announcement that Jonathan Babineaux will be suspended for one game and fined an additional pay check allows them time to work a plan for his replacement for the Pittsburgh game on Sept. 12.Here’s a look at their options:1. Peria Jerry and Thomas Johnson. Jerry would have to get fully healthy and show something in the exhibition games. Johnson started 11 games last season in Jerry’s spot and is having a great training camp.2. Peria Jerry and Jamaal Anderson. Anderson is slated to play tackle in passing situations, but they could slide him down inside and start veteran Chauncey Davis with John Abraham at defensive end.3. Peria Jerry and Vance Walker. Walker was Babineaux’s back up last season and probably has the most similar skill set on the roster.4. Peria Jerry and Trey Lewis. Lewis played the nose tackle last season behind Johnson. But since Smith is justCould Jamaal Anderson end up in the starting lineup at defensive tackle with Babineaux's suspension? (Curtis Compton/CCompton@ajc.com)denoting the tackles as right and left tackle instead of nose tackle and under tackle, maybe he doesn’t mind starting two stout big boy tackles. They would be assigned to simply smash the A gaps.5. Peria Jerry and Corey Peters. The rookie from Kentucky got some action with the first team defense on Tuesday. Babineaux was getting a rest day and his inactivity had nothing to do with his suspension. Smith has noted that Peters is doing a good job. He’ll have to keep performing to win over Hamilton’s trust.Now, you have to consider some more options if Jerry has a setback on his road to recovery. If Jerry is not ready to start the season, here are some additional options.1. Thomas Johnson and Vance Walker.2. Thomas Johnson and Jamaal Anderson. Again with Davis starting at end and either Lawrence Sidbury or Kroy Biermann coming in on passing downs.3. Thomas Johnson and Corey Peters.4. Trey Lewis and Corey Peters.5. Trey Lewis and Vance Walker.Which option do you like at defensive tackle for the season opener at Pittsburgh on Sept. 12? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 I'd go with whoever the best tandem is as determined by Hamilton, but I'd personally love to see Jerry and Johnson. My second choice would be Jerry and Peters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankdatfalcon Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 it dont matter...byron leftwich is the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 This is why we have training camp. The issue would be of greater concern if this happened week 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I think Jerry/TJ/Peters will be the primary DTs with JA98 doing his usual rotation in and out but I think starting is between those 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 jerry, walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TdotFalcon Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Peria Jerry and Thomas Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnusXXIII Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 My guess is Walker and Jerry if Jerry is healthy.Walker and Johnson if Jerry is not healthy.With JA98 rotated in on passing downs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrobinson3803 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I think it will all depend on who is healthy week 1 and who has a good camp and pre-season.-If Jerry is in fact healthy then he will get the start at one position. If Peters isn't ready I would say Walker. They said his skill set is like Babs so why not. If not why not slide Anderson down and let Beirmann start. -If Jerry is not healthy enough to start the game I think it will be between Walker/Peters/Johnson.I would really like to see how Anderson does at DT and also to give Beirmann an oppurtunity to start. I don't think Davis should start. We have young players who should be getting experience especially early in the season. Why not let them play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttthejuggernaut Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I think Jerry/TJ/Peters will be the primary DTs with JA98 doing his usual rotation in and out but I think starting is between those 3.We have a rotation, all will play so i dont see it matters all that much who starts.They will all get some snaps some more, some less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 (edited) look they normally keep 4 DTsBabs, Jerry, Peters have 3 slots tied upthat means Johnson, Walker, Lewis are all competing for 1 open slotwith JA98 taking up a DE slot but sometimes being the #5 DTIt means that only one of Johnson, Walker and Lewis will be on the 53 man roster at game 1.So picking starters now is kind of phony espically when you list players that will probably not be on the roster then. Edited August 4, 2010 by delaigle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewtonLaws Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 IMO I think it will be Jerry(If Healthy) and Walker, but I wouldn't be surprise if JA98 gets to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Howard Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 We have a rotation, all will play so i dont see it matters all that much who starts.They will all get some snaps some more, some less.Bingo. We have a winner! All this attention about who plays on the opening play of the game is so much poppycock. Who plays in the 4th quarter with the game on the line. Now that is a question worth discussing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigSmackDaddy Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 look they normally keep 4 DTsBabs, Jerry, Peters have 3 slots tied upthat means Johnson, Walker, Lewis are all competing for 1 open slotwith JA98 taking up a DE slot but sometimes being the #5 DTIt means that only one of Johnson, Walker and Lewis will be on the 53 man roster at game 1.So picking starters now is kind of phony espically when you list players that will probably not be on the roster then.I'm not sure on this but with Babs being suspended for the game he wouldn't count against the 53 would he? If so... all 3 will be on the 53. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativefalcon Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 it dont matter...byron leftwich is the starter.That made me crack up. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackredfellow Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 CBS Sportsline Rapid Report-"The Falcons have yet to release a depth chart, but DT Vance Walker is the likely replacement for suspended Jonathan Babineaux. Walker, who backed up Babineaux last season, has had a strong camp."Its crazy to think about the youth and depth we are developing. Lost in the shuffle of PJ, Peters, Babs, we forget we have a guy who could be a diamond in the rough pick from late in last years draft. I like what ive seen from Vance, and he seems to be really progressing. Its not an ideal situation, but I think we will be ok without the USS for one game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnusXXIII Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 CBS Sportsline Rapid Report-"The Falcons have yet to release a depth chart, but DT Vance Walker is the likely replacement for suspended Jonathan Babineaux. Walker, who backed up Babineaux last season, has had a strong camp."Its crazy to think about the youth and depth we are developing. Lost in the shuffle of PJ, Peters, Babs, we forget we have a guy who could be a diamond in the rough pick from late in last years draft. I like what ive seen from Vance, and he seems to be really progressing. Its not an ideal situation, but I think we will be ok without the USS for one game.Yeah ... Walker started to really come on the end of last season and started a couple of games.I think he is going to be a stalwart in the rotation for the foreseeable future.Babs-Jerry-Peters-Walker with JA98 thrown in ... we should be in good shape this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hoopah! Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 it dont matter...byron leftwich is the starter.Really? Someone negged this? Leftwhich will be tossing balls into the stands like he's got one of those t-shirt cannons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 The Defensive Line plays in rotations. It doesnt matter who starts. Its not a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power I Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 The Defensive Line plays in rotations. It doesnt matter who starts. Its not a big deal.This is the point being missed here. If Jerry and Anderson start at defensive tackle, there's a big chance there will be another in one of their places the very next snap. If they come out with heavy personnel running an I formation, I'd expect to see Jerry and Johnson. If they come out three-wide from the shotgun, I'd expect to see Jerry and Anderson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Really? Someone negged this? Leftwhich will be tossing balls into the stands like he's got one of those t-shirt cannons.what's scary is that he was at one point the best option we ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hoopah! Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 what's scary is that he was at one point the best option we ever hadUgh don't remind me. It was like watching a pitcher lose control in the middle of a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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