atljbo Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Falcons hovering, hope to land Mario WilliamsBy Len Pasquarelli, The Sports XchangeShould he make it to unrestricted free agency Tuesday -- and there was no evidence the Houston Texans were close to working out a new contract before he hits the market -- defensive end Mario Williams will clearly be the most coveted veteran this side of Peyton Manning.So where will the six-year pro end up playing?Don't count out the Atlanta Falcons, we keep hearing, as do some team officials around the league.Let's call it, for lack of a better term, a semi-educated guess.Maybe for some it's nothing more than an exercise in connecting the dots, always a dicey pursuit in the free agent game, but the Falcons have a need for a pass-rusher.And, while Williams will have his share of suitors, expect the Falcons to be in the hunt.Owner Arthur Blank certainly has a history of making free agent splashes, the team plays Williams' preferred front, a 4-3, and Atlanta might be emboldened some by the current problems confronting arch rival New Orleans, and try to steal the NFC West.New defensive coordinator Mike Nolan could use Williams in a variety of ways in an attempt to create pressure on the pocket.Williams is going to command a ton of money, but Blank, obsessed with winning a Super Bowl, has never been shy about pursuing high profile veteran players.Witness the free agency signings of tailback Michael Turner (six years, $34.5 million in 2008), cornerback Dunta Robinson (six years, $57 million in 2010) and defensive end Ray Edwards (five years, $30 million in 2011). Robinson and Edwards so far have provided pretty disappointing returns on the investments, but that probably won't be enough to dissuade Blank from chasing Williams, if his personnel people target him.Plus, the Falcons are leery about laying out too much to retain end John Abraham, their lone legitimate pass rusher, but also 34 years old.The Falcons may not land Williams, who is said to be somewhat enamored of the Falcons' possibility, but it's a pretty good bet they'll be interested. Said one team official whose team is also expected to pursue Williams: "(Blank) is a **** of a closer. And he isn't afraid to spend." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Fantom Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 NFC West??? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Like FF said, NFC West?....and Pastabelly used to be the Falcon beat writer for the AJC....SMH. Dang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I wish it was still the NFC West. We'd have like 8 more division titles by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Fantom Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) Falcons hovering, hope to land Mario WilliamsBy Len Pasquarelli, The Sports XchangeThe Falcons may not land Williams, who is said to be somewhat enamored of the Falcons' possibility, but it's a pretty good bet they'll be interested. Said one team official whose team is also expected to pursue Williams: "(Blank) is a **** of a closer. And he isn't afraid to spend."Websters defines enamored as to inflame with love —usually used in the passive with of: to cause to feel a strong or excessive interest or fascination —usually used in the passive with of or with Edited March 9, 2012 by Falcon Fantom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don™ Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 One thing we know about Blank. If he wants a player, he gets that player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Fantom Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Like FF said, NFC West?....and Pastabelly used to be the Falcon beat writer for the AJC....SMH. Dang. Pastabelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBirdsDirtyWords Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 He didnt realize the Falcons moved from the NFC West after he left Atlanta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Fantom Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) Edited March 9, 2012 by Falcon Fantom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltstorm2 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Whats with all the smartazz comments about the author making a mistake about the NFC West? You all havn't ever made a mistake in your profession? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Whats with all the smartazz comments about the author making a mistake about the NFC West? You all havn't ever made a mistake in your profession?Nope. I haven't.I'm the East coast Jesus of illustrators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Fantom Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Whats with all the smartazz comments about the author making a mistake about the NFC West? You all havn't ever made a mistake in your profession?Just having fun. Geez louise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosmith67 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If's and But's... is it Tuesday yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosmith67 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Whats with all the smartazz comments about the author making a mistake about the NFC West? You all havn't ever made a mistake in your profession? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) As much I WOULD have liked this article, I just can't take it seriously anymore after he got the division wrong. Do some research or better yet, some proofreading. Edited March 9, 2012 by hjerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeitdown Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 As much I WOULD have liked this article, I just can't take it seriously anymore after he got the division wrong. Do some research or better yet, some proofreading.It's a guy who used to cover the Falcons when the Saints and Falcons were both part of the NFC West. This isn't a case of a guy who needs to do research. He knows this kind of stuff (divisions) frontwards and backwards, just got confused. An editor would have helped, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 So I got 2 things from that.Well 3 things.Pastabelly thinks it is 2001.The falcons are interestedAnd more importantly WILLIAMS is interested in us.I hope Mario likes some Lasagna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Nope. I haven't.I'm the East coast Jesus of illustrators.I did not know you were mexican!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiccolas Cage Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 According to an article published earlier this month (source unknown), it was apparent that Williams was interested in playing for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I did not know you were mexican!!!!!I didn't either. Maybe I need to have a long talk with my mom.I guess if I'm Jesus or "Hay-Zeus" I need to have a long talk with my mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnfalcon8 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Sounded alot like some of g-Dawg's posts. Hmmmm....You guys don't think...Nah. Couldn't be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheIdowu Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 One thing we know about Blank. If he wants a player, he gets that player. . . .by any means necessary! Blank is a BOSS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Whats with all the smartazz comments about the author making a mistake about the NFC West? You all havn't ever made a mistake in your profession?I can name ever team in every division and I work in retail, it's kind of inexcusable for a professional writer to make that mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I didn't either. Maybe I need to have a long talk with my mom.I guess if I'm Jesus or "Hay-Zeus" I need to have a long talk with my mom.Something tells me your mom might have liked Tres Leche too much : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Didn't Blank and his wife separate? That could be an issue as her cooking was an important ingredient (pardon the pun) in the landing of past free agents...C'mon back Mrs. Blank...we need you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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