atljbo Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 linkSoon to be stars: Kroy Biermann Many see defensive end as a massive need position still for the Falcons. While I wouldn’t be critical if the Falcons were aggressive in signing a guy like Charles Johnson or Ray Edwards to complement John Abraham, I suggest that the pairing of Kroy Biermann and Jamaal Anderson is more than adequate opposite Abraham.Anderson seems to have hit his ceiling as a solid base end who plays the run well but is a limited pass-rusher, but I feel Biermann is on the cusp of breaking out.Even if the Falcons were to spend big money on a free-agent defensive end, Biermann still could have a major impact as a rotational player and the likely successor to Abraham. And given Abaraham’s age, cutting down his snap count would be a wise move to keep all pass-rushers fresh as Atlanta prepares for what it hopes will be a deep playoff run.Biermann is a tough guy who plays the run well, and while he isn’t the biggest end, he can hold the point and force outside runs back to the middle of the field. He also makes plays in pursuit thanks to better-than-advertised speed and a motor that never stops.Rushing the passer is what Biermann does best, though. He has yet to record more than five sacks in a season and had just three last season, but his overall disruptiveness shows up on film.Some might take the glass-half-empty view and say Biermann comes up short when getting after the quarterback, but in reality he is creating pressure that forces the quarterback to move his feet when he doesn’t want to and results in poor throws. And he should only get better with experience.Biermann already has three years of NFL experience under his belt, and at only 25 years old and he should continue to develop his skills. He’s also played in every game in his three seasons, and it won’t be long before his production matches his potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) I agree 100%"Biermann already has three years of NFL experience under his belt, and at only 25 years old and he should continue to develop his skills. He’s also played in every game in his three seasons, and it won’t be long before his production matches his potential." Edited May 30, 2011 by ya_boi_j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoism Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Plus, he'll have a solid contender in Cliff Matthews to push him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dirty Bird Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I think his production will begin to match his potential after we sign Ray Edwards. Biermann's best position, as I've said for a while, is at RDE. Once we have a LDE, he can slim back down to 255 lbs to regain his explosiveness and quickness and rotate in at both DE spots until his time comes to man the RDE position full time. If you look at any Falcons' highlights that Biermann is a part of, you'll notice that he is lined up as a RDE on that play -- that is where he needs to be to become a star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 I think his production will begin to match his potential after we sign Ray Edwards. Biermann's best position, as I've said for a while, is at RDE. Once we have a LDE, he can slim back down to 255 lbs to regain his explosiveness and quickness and rotate in at both DE spots until his time comes to man the RDE position full time. If you look at any Falcons' highlights that Biermann is a part of, you'll notice that he is lined up as a RDE on that play -- that is where he needs to be to become a star.Yea... I think adding a DE will only make us stronger... It will allow Biermann to be able to rush at the RDE and LDE position for a year or 2 (until Abe hang it up) ... Having 2 DE's that can get to the QB at all times is what makes the Giants D-line so good... When JA98 and Davis is in... Its a pass rush decrease.I also want to see what Sid can do... TD said this is the year he should work himself into the rotation... He has all the natural position and 2 years of development... Lets see what Sid can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TdotFalcon Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Meh, I bought into the hype in the off season last year leading into the season of KB71. He is about average. Can we upgrade there? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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