iEmbrace_life Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) March, 13, 2012 By Pat YasinskasThe biggest NFC South surprise out of the first night of free agency isn’t the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreeing to terms with receiver Vincent Jackson and chasing a bunch of other free agents. We knew coming into free agency that the Bucs were among the league leaders in salary-cap space and they had pledged to spend money. I’m more surprised by the silence of the Atlanta Falcons than anything else in the division. Other than a report that they’ve re-signed backup quarterback Chris Redman and slot receiver Harry Douglas, I’ve heard nothing out of the Falcons all night. There has been no solid indication they’re pursuing defensive end Mario Williams as many expected. Williams reportedly is visiting Buffalo. Are the Falcons sitting still? I doubt it. Maybe they’re just really good at keeping their interests quiet or maybe they just are not in the Williams sweepstakes and their hands are somewhat tied by limited salary cap space. But I wouldn’t count on the Falcons staying silent for long. They have an aggressive owner in Arthur Blank, who has made it clear that simply reaching the playoffs no longer is good enough. To get playoff wins, the Falcons need a pass rusher. They need a left tackle. They need some depth in several other areas. Maybe the Falcons are riding out the first wave of free agency and letting price tags settle down. But there are still ways for the Falcons to create salary-cap room. At some point, they’re going to break their silence. Edited March 14, 2012 by iEmbrace_life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 The Falcons have something planned. Just wait. Everybody needs to calm down, and just wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xx FaLcOhoLiC Xx Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 The Falcons have something planned. Just wait. Everybody needs to calm down, and just wait.I hope you're right dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xx FaLcOhoLiC Xx Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 It's possible we could be waiting to see what kinda offer Mario is gonna get from Buffalo and other teams before we make a move.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanless Falcons Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) Exactly (Undefendable). No one knows how to keep a secret anymore so it is hard to understand that the FO is keeping things behind closed doors. Teams will go after who you want just to drive the price up for you. Edited March 14, 2012 by N1985oles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_own_nfc_south Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Blank already gave a "blank check" to TD... so Mario and LT can put their figure on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob 64 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 The Falcons have something planned. Just wait. Everybody needs to calm down, and just wait.The plan is called "Mediocrity-To-Rams/Colts Ineptitude". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fibonacci Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 The biggest most amazing is tge signing of Redman. Best signing in all of football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 pick Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) Breaking News: Arthur Blank is aggressive pushing to sign TB Bucs former star GUARD Jeremy Youngblood. He made major splashes by franchising the 5'6 CB Brent Grimes and the legendary clipboard holder Chris Redman to a nice long term deal. Edited March 14, 2012 by #1 pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txfalconfan Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Oh well, its the same thing every year anyway. Hopefully we can bring in someone, I think we will just no idea who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iEmbrace_life Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 I had a slight feeling that the Falcons weren't going to make a huge splash in the FA pool on day 1 but I at least expected us to get our feet wet. For Pat to say that he has heard NOTHING is concerning to me. Re-signing Chris Redman and HD doesn't really excite me in my super bowl hopes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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