theProf Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Latest Falcons RapidReports Sept. 01, 2011 11:53 p.m. - by Knox Bardeen - Big night for RB Smith could boost his chances to make teamRB Antone Smith ended the night with 158 all-purpose yards on 13 touches Thursday night against the Ravens. He knows he did everything he could to earn a roster spot. "This is when it really counts," Smith said. "The older guys didn’t play, so the younger guys got a chance to go out there and show what they can do. That’s what I did. I took advantage of the opportunity. Hopefully, it will help me out." Falcons RapidReports Sept. 01, 2011 10:41 p.m. - by Knox Bardeen - Bryant finally misses a kickKicker Matt Bryant's missed 54-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was his first miss of the preseason. Since no kicker was brought in during the preseason, Bryant's place on the team was secure and he's done nothing to make anyone doubt he'll be as clutch as he was last season. Falcons RapidReports Sept. 01, 2011 9:56 p.m. - by Knox Bardeen - RB Smith making the plays needed to survive cutAntone Smith's 46-yard touchdown run in the third quarter helps his case to make the Falcons roster. Atlanta kept four running backs at times last year. Smith may have just earned himself a spot. His work on special teams helps his case as well. His 46-yard run and catch later in the third quarter (called back for holding) didn't hurt either. Falcons RapidReports Sept. 01, 2011 8:26 p.m. - by Knox Bardeen - Bosher continues to impressAfter winning the Falcons punting job, rookie Matt Bosher has turned in an impressive night already. His last two punts were not returned, landing one inside the 10 and the other to the 12. Bosher was drafted in the sixth round out of Miami. Falcons RapidReports Sept. 01, 2011 8:14 p.m. - by Knox Bardeen - Harewood struggling against FalconsRavens LT Ramon Harewood is lined up against DE Kroy Biermann but isn't getting the job done. In the first quarter, Biermann has been in the Ravens backfield four times and has already recorded one sack of QB Tyrod Taylor. Ravens RapidReports Sept. 01, 2011 7:54 p.m. - by Knox Bardeen - QB Redman gets start for FalconsChris Redman is starting at QB for Atlanta on Thursday night. Matt Ryan returned to the field after warm-ups in street clothes. Backup QB John Parker Wilson was scheduled for extended time. The Falcons hoped Wilson would push Redman for the second-string role, but a concussion slowed down his preseason. Falcons RapidReports Sept. 01, 2011 6:52 p.m. - by Knox Bardeen - Lots of Falcons names in Thursday lineupDE Kroy Biermann, DT Vance Walker and DT Peria Jerry are among the starters on the DL Thursday. Biermann will start for DE John Abraham. The Falcons will also get a longer look at DE Ray Edwards, who is starting. QB Matt Ryan and RB Michael Turner are among many Falcons starters suited up for Thursday's game. Falcons RapidReports Sept. 01, 2011 6:47 p.m. - by Knox Bardeen - New secondary signees won't play ThursdayThe Falcons signed S James Sanders and CB Kelvin Hayden, but neither newcomer will play Thursday. Hayden's signing adds competition at the nickel back spot. Sanders improves the Falcons' considerable lack of depth at the safety position behind starters Thomas DeCoud and William Moore. Falcons RapidReports Sept. 01, 2011 1:11 p.m. - by Knox Bardeen - Falcons waive twoThe Falcons waived QB Adam Froman and OL Matt Murphy Thursday. Both were signed on July 26 as undrafted rookie free agents. Falcons RapidReportsTags: Falcons Getting to 53 • NFL cuts Sept. 01, 2011 10:13 a.m. - by Knox Bardeen - Falcons agree to terms with SandersThe Falcons agreed to terms with S James Sanders Tuesday, but have yet to sign the defensive back. Atlanta is at 80 players and cannot sign Sanders without cutting someone currently holding a roster spot. Sanders was released by New England Monday. Falcons RapidReports Sept. 01, 2011 9:23 a.m. - by Knox Bardeen - Falcons sign ex-Colts CB HaydenThe Falcons agreed to terms with CB Kelvin Hayden Wednesday. Hayden had two interceptions and 61 tackles for the Colts last year, who drafted him in the second round of the 2005 draft and cut him on July 31. Falcons RapidReports http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/team/ATL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theProf Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Latest Falcons RapidReports Sept. 01, 2011 11:53 p.m. - by Knox Bardeen - Big night for RB Smith could boost his chances to make teamRB Antone Smith ended the night with 158 all-purpose yards on 13 touches Thursday night against the Ravens. He knows he did everything he could to earn a roster spot. "This is when it really counts," Smith said. "The older guys didnt play, so the younger guys got a chance to go out there and show what they can do. Thats what I did. I took advantage of the opportunity. Hopefully, it will help me out." Falcons RapidReports Pat Yasinskas also thinks that Smith might have earned a roster spot with his performance last night:"It wasnt difficult to figure out that Atlanta coach Mike Smith was sending a message to his defense in the Falcons' 21-7 preseason finale loss to the Ravens. Although most of the offensive starters sat out, most of the defensive starters played. Undoubtedly, to fire up the defense and build some momentum for the start of the regular season. It seemed to work. Brent Grimes came up with an early interception and defensive end Kroy Biermann, starting in place of veteran John Abraham, produced a sack on a play where Ray Edwards also generated some pressure. Speaking of the pass rush, rookie Cliff Matthews also produced some pressure, which might help him secure a roster spot.The one Atlanta offensive starter who did play a lot was rookie receiver Julio Jones. He was still playing in the second quarter and had a nice run on a reverse. He also got a nice block from quarterback Chris Redman. Im sure part of the reason Jones got playing time was because he missed the normal offseason. But I also suspect the Falcons want to give opposing defensive coordinators some headaches as they watch film of Atlantas offense. Speaking of the offense, one reserve who stood out was running back Antone Smith, who might have secured a roster spot."http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesushchristo Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I don't think I would go so far as to say Redman gave Julio a good block on that reverse....more like, Redman was in the way of Julios lane and Julio had to run around him....In fact, remembering, Julio and Redman were running side by side for a second and Julio actually slowed down to use Redman as a wall.........So we can say instead of "Redman blocks for Julio" - it would be "Julio uses Redman as Human Shield!"......Yeah, sounds much cooler anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomak Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Cut Wilson, keep Antone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDash Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Cut Wilson, keep Antone.Smith is really our only change of pace back, IMO!Rodgers is like a mini-turner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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