Beezy Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-falcons-blog/2011/07/28/falcons-sign-there-of-rookies-and-a-punter/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_falcons_blogUPDATE, 5:18 P.M.Falcons third round pick Akeem Dent from the University of Georgia and Douglass High agreed to terms on a four-year, according to his Atlanta-base agent Hadley Engelhard.Here’s some info from draft day on Dent, who attended some of the offseason workouts at Buford High.Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said Dent will be expected to contribute on special teams and backup at all of the linebacker spots.Dent played outside and inside linebacker at Georgia.“He’s a tough, hard-nosed guy who fits our scheme as a (middle) linebacker, but he also has the versatility to play all three positions,” Dimitroff said. “He will be a core special teams player for us, which is very important.”The Falcons were also impressed by Dent being one of Georgia’s captains and by him attaining his degree in Housing.“He fits in line as far as what we believe in having the right locker room,” Dimitroff said. “He played in the SEC and that speaks for itself. He knows football. He’s passionate about football.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Good. Just Quizz and Rodgers left, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyHighFalcons Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Good. Just Quizz and Rodgers left, right?Hahahaha. Quizz and Julio you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezy Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Good. Just Quizz and Rodgers left, right?Quizz and Julio. I know what you meant! haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hahahaha. Quizz and Julio you mean.D*mn! Yes, Quizz and Julio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANE337 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Yay, get them all signed TD. I love that the new CBA reduces the chances for rookie holdouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del-Falcon21 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Solid!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del-Falcon21 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I guess they're saving the best for last.I can dig it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdogg Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Good job TD, Jones and Rodgers left now to sign, looks like all our draft picks will be good to go come next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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