Falcon918 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 This video says it all from the horses mouth.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/antone-smith/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEinPHX Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I think Smith will be brought along slowly - maybe very slowly. Jerious' role in the offense had diminished to the point of being almost non-existent, so there's no reason to think the staff will be pressured to plug Smith in straightaway. And he still has a lot to learn - protection schemes, blitz pickups, and especially hot reads don't seem to be a reliable part of his repertoire yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Has he even been moved up from the practice squad yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I think Smith will be brought along slowly - maybe very slowly. Jerious' role in the offense had diminished to the point of being almost non-existent, so there's no reason to think the staff will be pressured to plug Smith in straightaway. And he still has a lot to learn - protection schemes, blitz pickups, and especially hot reads don't seem to be a reliable part of his repertoire yet.Or..............just give 'em the d.amn ball and tell him to find daylight !!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don00045 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 He's not on the practice squad.He's on the 53 man roster.I don't know why he is not on the depth chart ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BazookaJoe Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Has he even been moved up from the practice squad yet? Nance was the one who went to the PSSmith made the roster after final cutsHe was just inactive last Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BazookaJoe Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 He's not on the practice squad.He's on the 53 man roster.I don't know why he is not on the depth chart ?A team can only have 45 active player for game day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon918 Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Has he even been moved up from the practice squad yet? For the last time he is on the 53 man roster. Believe me TD and Smith see something in this guy. Remember Snelling spent a lot of time on the practice squad before he got the added to the 53. Lets see what he can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredman Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 For the last time he is on the 53 man roster. Believe me TD and Smith see something in this guy. Remember Snelling spent a lot of time on the practice squad before he got the added to the 53. Lets see what he can doyes he is on 53 man roster, but we cant have him put the ball on the turf this week man....hes a blazerbut he had problems all offseason and preseason hanging on to the rockand yes it was nance on the ps , GB signed him to their 53 last week.... hes gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don00045 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 A team can only have 45 active player for game dayThere are 52 players listed on our depth chart.Even the innactive players are listed.Smith is the only roster player not listed on the depth chart.(James is on Roster but not on depth chart - but thats because he is suspended) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BazookaJoe Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 There are 52 players listed on our depth chart.Even the innactive players are listed.Smith is the only roster player not listed on the depth chart.(James is on Roster but not on depth chart - but thats because he is suspended)Then I can only assume it is because the depth chart only goes 3 deep, and they haven't removed Norwood yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) There are 52 players listed on our depth chart.Even the innactive players are listed.Smith is the only roster player not listed on the depth chart.(James is on Roster but not on depth chart - but thats because he is suspended)The Depth chart only goes 3 deep because there are very very few 4th string playersSmith is the only one.ADDEDJames is 3 deep but he does not count as one of the 53 while he is suspended Edited September 21, 2010 by delaigle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman88 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I think Smith will be brought along slowly - maybe very slowly. Jerious' role in the offense had diminished to the point of being almost non-existent, so there's no reason to think the staff will be pressured to plug Smith in straightaway. And he still has a lot to learn - protection schemes, blitz pickups, and especially hot reads don't seem to be a reliable part of his repertoire yet.jerious role was diminished because he couldnt stay healthy, everyone knows that, its hard to have a role when u cant play, i think thats the whole reason y we got a back with similar traits as jerious, so if he had got hurt, there wouldnt be a fall off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxatlanta Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Norwood was the third down back. Who ever picks up his snaps will need to be good in pass protection and know the rb passing routes. Mughelli, Turner, and Snelling seem best equipped to fill in for him rather than turning over those duties to someone as inexperienced as Smith. Perhaps Smith will get some action to help reduce Turner's workload, and Booby will get more 3rd down action since he is very good in pass protection and catching the ball out of the backfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Birds are the truth Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) I still wish Nance was on the squad. But old news right. Lets see what Smith can do Edited September 21, 2010 by The Birds are the truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) I still wish Nance was on the squad.Yes I liked Nance but I think keeping Smith on the 53 and Nance on the PS was the right move.With Smith it looks like thisPower backs Turner Snelling OvieSpeed backs Norwood Smithwith Nance it would have looked like thisPower backs Turner Snelling Ovie NanceSpeed backs Norwood Edited September 21, 2010 by delaigle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset335 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Here is the inactive list from the Arizona/Atlanta game. Link : http://www.nfl.com/inactivesAs you can see Antone Smith is on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEinPHX Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 jerious role was diminished because he couldnt stay healthy, everyone knows that, its hard to have a role when u cant play, i think thats the whole reason y we got a back with similar traits as jerious, so if he had got hurt, there wouldnt be a fall off....I agree completely - my point was only that the Falcons found ways to work around Jerious' injury problems, and the offense doesn't rely on a speed back. I'd love to see A. Smith take over the role and restore that aspect of the Falcons game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachx Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) Norwood was the third down back. Ya......back in 2008 he was. That was 2 years ago !Thank goodness for Jason Snelling. Turner and Snelling will strike the fear of god in fatigued defenses come the 4th quarter. Edited September 21, 2010 by coachx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon918 Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 What we need is a back that works well in space and I believe Smith has those traits. Mike Smith and TD know exactly what they are doing we have good depth up and down our roster we will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Birds are the truth Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Yes I liked Nance but I think keeping Smith on the 53 and Nance on the PS was the right move.With Smith it looks like thisPower backs Turner Snelling OvieSpeed backs Norwood Smithwith Nance it would have looked like thisPower backs Turner Snelling Ovie NanceSpeed backs NorwoodYou have a good point. But I think Nance is a balance back between, a speedster and powerback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharky Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 He's not on the practice squad.He's on the 53 man roster.I don't know why he is not on the depth chart ?He'll be on the depht chart soon, now that Norwood won't be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I think Smith will be brought along slowly - maybe very slowly. Jerious' role in the offense had diminished to the point of being almost non-existent, so there's no reason to think the staff will be pressured to plug Smith in straightaway. And he still has a lot to learn - protection schemes, blitz pickups, and especially hot reads don't seem to be a reliable part of his repertoire yet.I see people say this a lot but I don't think anyone is brought along slowly. They pretty much throw as much as they can at you and decide where you can contribute based on how you perform. If they thought he could take Norwood's place in full or part he will be in the game on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman1 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I think Smith will be brought along slowly - maybe very slowly. Jerious' role in the offense had diminished to the point of being almost non-existent, so there's no reason to think the staff will be pressured to plug Smith in straightaway. And he still has a lot to learn - protection schemes, blitz pickups, and especially hot reads don't seem to be a reliable part of his repertoire yet.D Nance is now with the Green bay Packers............. BAD DEcesion, Big Loss....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman1 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 You have a good point. But I think Nance is a balance back between, a speedster and powerback.Nance is a green bay packer........ Big stupid.......... Big Losss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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