luff daddy Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 If Snelling signs a contract with another team, which no one (including me) wants to happen, which free agent should the Falcons sign?BenJarvus Green-Ellis? Michael Bush? Cadillac Williams? Ronnie Brown? Kevin Smith? Brandon Jackson?Let's hear it...*EDIT* Just so everyone knows this is NOT an anti-Snelling post. If I was TD I'd give my last dollar for this guy. It doesnt take him many touches to turn it into 6 and as I said in a previous post, the way he filled in for an injured Turner and didnt let the offense miss a single beat is what makes him a coach's dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Michael Bush would be sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconcrest58 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 ronnie WILDCAT brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luff daddy Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 If we couldnt keep Jason Snelling, Michael Bush would fill in nicely in his shoes and serve the same roles pretty well. I loved that guy coming out of Louisville before he got injured, ruining his Heisman run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 87 rushes for 324 yds, 2 Tds44 catches for 303 yds and 3 TDs.I'm not sure we can get anyone to duplicate his role this year. Or his 2010 numbers.He has played a much bigger part in this teams' success the last three years than alot of people give him credit for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANE337 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'm down with Ronnie Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Michael Bush would be sweet.Bush was tendered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luff daddy Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Bush was tendered.Wow I've been seeing things. Well good for Oakland that was smart of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane#7 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Wow I've been seeing things. Well good for Oakland that was smart of them. Treating them like a 5 year old kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackredfellow Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Bush was tendered.And Brandon Jackson went to Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon11255 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 how bout snelling and only snelling no one else in the free agencey can contribute like snelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBirdDynasty Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Ideally we keep Snelling with a 1 year deal lets him hit the market next year and lets us look to the draft or FA for Turners heir. If he walks there aren't many options they include.Ronnie Brown-At 29 and 230 lbs not really a receiving back but averages around 30 catches a season so could fill in that role and split carries with Turner who should only carry around 250 times in the reg seasonJerome Harrison-28 years old with more explosion than Brown. Hasnt shown much as a receiver in his career but has shown ability as a runner when given opportunities. Could become an option as a #2/receiving back for a season.Cadillac Williams-29 probably wont come here from Tampa. Once a very talented back has had many injuries. Has 70+ the last 2 seasons combined.Julius Jones-29 may be available for cheap, has some experience as a receiver, has some speed2 in house optionsSnelling-27 years old. Our best option. He may be wanting a big multi year deal, wed rather a 1 year deal. Ideally we keep him 1 year. Give him 100-150 carries and around 30 catches splitting time with Rodgers as the receiving backNorwood-28. Has breakaway speed as a runner, receiver, and returner. Durability is a major concern and his frame is injury prone. If he wants to take a small 1 year deal Id offer it if healthy, especially as Snelling is still unsignedThe FA market is rather slim Id rank our options thus1. Snelling2. Harrison3. Norwood4. JonesSnelling can be the #2 power runner and the primary receiving back if Rodgers is not ready. Harrison brings more breakaway running speed to the table than Snelling and can be a more productive receiver than he has been thus far, may be a good fit, particularly on a 1 year deal. Norwood brings exactly what we want hes a very dangerous player hes just such an injury concern. Jones may be a good cheap under the radar signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4LoveoftheGame Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 How about Tiki Barber? Does anyone think he has at least a year left in him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I still say the best back-up to Turner and Mughelli would be Le'Ron McClain, but we could actually stand with Johnson who is already signed and I think would be fine behind Turner and Rodgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Snelling is going to re-sign. If he was going to sign elsewhere he would have by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Snelling is going to re-sign. If he was going to sign elsewhere he would have by now.Seriously. He wanted to get paid from what I understand and have a more active role somewhere so I guess we honored that, but...the business is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon11255 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 How about Tiki Barber? Does anyone think he has at least a year left in him?wtf tiki barber really he has been retired for 4 years now a comeback has no chance in hellll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Seriously. He wanted to get paid from what I understand and have a more active role somewhere so I guess we honored that, but...the business is what it is.Yea he's testing the market. His best chance was the Giants but they passed. I think he will take the Falcons offer soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I still say the best back-up to Turner and Mughelli would be Le'Ron McClain, but we could actually stand with Johnson who is already signed and I think would be fine behind Turner and Rodgers.I could deal with this scenario.Le'Ron McClain would be a good signing for the right price, but going with Gartrell is more in line with our coaching staff and FO and how they have built this team.I'm all for giving Johnson a chance, but Snelling leaves some pretty big shoes to fill. It's up to MM to distribute Snellings' touches, and i'm not sure i trust our current backfield to shoulder the load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I could deal with this scenario.Le'Ron McClain would be a good signing for the right price, but going with Gartrell is more in line with our coaching staff and FO and how they have built this team.I'm all for giving Johnson a chance, but Snelling leaves some pretty big shoes to fill. It's up to MM to distribute Snellings' touches, and i'm not sure i trust our current backfield to shoulder the load.He and Norwood both. We'll just have to see. I'm actually all for Gartrell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Birds are the truth Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 ronnie WILDCAT brownWith those options listed above, I will have to say Ronnie Brown as well. But I don't know if Ronnie would want to get a huge payday or not. Micheal Bush would be nice to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Birds are the truth Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 How about Tiki Barber? Does anyone think he has at least a year left in him?No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENERALZOD Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 If Snelling leaves I don't think the Falcons should sign anybody new, last time I looked I think they have like 8 RB's on the roster or something like that. Some might be practice squad, some might be potentials, Some may be cut, it doesn't matter, what does matter is that Turner is on the roster, and JR is somebody who might be a for sure play maker IMO. Who's to say Ovie M. can't run the ball? He has been a pro bowler a few times incase you haven't noticed, or incase others haven't if blocking is an issue. Don't get me wrong. I'll be honest, WE CAN IMPROVE WITHOUT SNELLING AROUND, although with him around we have a solid quick fix RB. Just my opinion, I'm not going to lie and say he's better than Turner, or that he can carry the load for the team like Turner can, that would be wrong for me to say so. He can get some yards, but he is by no means the best option for the Falcons at RB if Turner goes down because Turner is the best option, anybody who thinks that is kidding themselves. I wish Snelling the best, he would be at best a nice backup, insurance policy for the FALCONS, but he's not better than the Falcons starting RB Michael Turner, and that's what you look for when you start looking at options for a team IMO. We've saw what Snelling can do, Solid sometimes, but some of you forget a lot of his fumbles early on also. Yeah he's developed but he's also not as good as Michael Turner and that's what you look for, I feel like we've seen the best of Snelling, sad as it might be, it's the truth IMO. I think we can do better for a backup for Turner. I guess I'll get a ton of neg's for saying this, but I'm being honest, that's my opinion. It's time to give somebody else a chance at backup "IF SNELLING DECIDES TO LEAVE", but I also don't think we need to break the bank to keep him here. Just my opinion. At least I'm being honest in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Birds are the truth Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Ideally we keep Snelling with a 1 year deal lets him hit the market next year and lets us look to the draft or FA for Turners heir. If he walks there aren't many options they include.Ronnie Brown-At 29 and 230 lbs not really a receiving back but averages around 30 catches a season so could fill in that role and split carries with Turner who should only carry around 250 times in the reg seasonJerome Harrison-28 years old with more explosion than Brown. Hasnt shown much as a receiver in his career but has shown ability as a runner when given opportunities. Could become an option as a #2/receiving back for a season.Cadillac Williams-29 probably wont come here from Tampa. Once a very talented back has had many injuries. Has 70+ the last 2 seasons combined.Julius Jones-29 may be available for cheap, has some experience as a receiver, has some speed2 in house optionsSnelling-27 years old. Our best option. He may be wanting a big multi year deal, wed rather a 1 year deal. Ideally we keep him 1 year. Give him 100-150 carries and around 30 catches splitting time with Rodgers as the receiving backNorwood-28. Has breakaway speed as a runner, receiver, and returner. Durability is a major concern and his frame is injury prone. If he wants to take a small 1 year deal Id offer it if healthy, especially as Snelling is still unsignedThe FA market is rather slim Id rank our options thus1. Snelling2. Harrison3. Norwood4. JonesSnelling can be the #2 power runner and the primary receiving back if Rodgers is not ready. Harrison brings more breakaway running speed to the table than Snelling and can be a more productive receiver than he has been thus far, may be a good fit, particularly on a 1 year deal. Norwood brings exactly what we want hes a very dangerous player hes just such an injury concern. Jones may be a good cheap under the radar signing.I didn't know Jerome Harrison was a free agent. Wouldn't mind if we picked him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 If Snelling leaves I don't think the Falcons should sign anybody new, last time I looked I think they have like 8 RB's on the roster or something like that. Some might be practice squad, some might be potentials, Some may be cut, it doesn't matter, what does matter is that Turner is on the roster, and JR is somebody who might be a for sure play maker IMO. Who's to say Ovie M. can't run the ball? He has been a pro bowler a few times incase you haven't noticed, or incase others haven't if blocking is an issue. Don't get me wrong. I'll be honest, WE CAN IMPROVE WITHOUT SNELLING AROUND, although with him around we have a solid quick fix RB. Just my opinion, I'm not going to lie and say he's better than Turner, or that he can carry the load for the team like Turner can, that would be wrong for me to say so. He can get some yards, but he is by no means the best option for the Falcons at RB if Turner goes down because Turner is the best option, anybody who thinks that is kidding themselves. I wish Snelling the best, he would be at best a nice backup, insurance policy for the FALCONS, but he's not better than the Falcons starting RB Michael Turner, and that's what you look for when you start looking at options for a team IMO. We've saw what Snelling can do, Solid sometimes, but some of you forget a lot of his fumbles early on also. Yeah he's developed but he's also not as good as Michael Turner and that's what you look for, I feel like we've seen the best of Snelling, sad as it might be, it's the truth IMO. I think we can do better for a backup for Turner. I guess I'll get a ton of neg's for saying this, but I'm being honest, that's my opinion. It's time to give somebody else a chance at backup "IF SNELLING DECIDES TO LEAVE", but I also don't think we need to break the bank to keep him here. Just my opinion. At least I'm being honest in my opinion.Solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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