Ryanless Falcons Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 What is with this assumption that he is going to be the starter this year? He was injured with a back injury and then was cleared to play. Did he come back and get thrust into the starting LT position? NO! Did he get a chance to play RG and get benched after not being put back into the starting lineup at LT? YES! If that is not proof enough that they are moving on from him then I don't know what some of you want. I guess you want TD to come out and say we messed up even though Smith said that with not putting him back in the LT roll and benching him after trying him at RG.He will stay on this roster until we get another LT. You don't let depth go no matter how bad you perceive it as in hopes that you can find something in place of him. I can guarantee that he will be let go as soon as we find another LT. We let him go too soon every LT prospect that we bring in has the upper hand in negotiations because they know we need them and need them bad.By know means do I think that he can be an starting Olineman in this league after he is dropped by us, but will be a journeyman backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Any reason there are about 7 or 8 same titled threads by you about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brasky Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Dude. Only hit enter once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanless Falcons Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 I did not hit enter but once. These garbage servers that are run off a laptop is the problem. I was on the server down page for 30 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane#7 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Man there are a lot of threads on this.... lol .The OP is however right, look at Jenkins(even the biggest anti Jenkins fans can agree it isn't a fair comparison because Jenkins is 10x the NFL player Baker is) we didn't let him go until we had Julio, we aren't going to get rid of Baker until we have signed someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEFalcon Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Guess the fan base confusion is coming from why the falcons are not active at all during free agency. It doesn't appear that we even worked out any players during this process when better LT appear to be available. The not knowing whats going on is the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Man Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 This is the microwave generation and most want to see results immediately. I am on the bus that we need a starter at LT who is not on the roster. I also agree that TD usually waits until we have the replacement before we let the player go (see: Michael Jenkins getting released after Julio was drafted) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobyd77 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Because we strapped for cap space in turn we couldnt sign the best fa had to over.now we down to two in marcus mcneill and a anthony collins because demetrius bell will be signed by the skins tonight or tomorrow.its making baker look good at the starting job because with few options left in fa the draft will have to turn out something or we may be trading for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskokas finest © Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 They'll cut Baker and/or Ovie when they find someone on whom they want to spend the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanless Falcons Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Because we strapped for cap space in turn we couldnt sign the best fa had to over.now we down to two in marcus mcneill and a anthony collins because demetrius bell will be signed by the skins tonight or tomorrow.its making baker look good at the starting job because with few options left in fa the draft will have to turn out something or we may be trading for one.I am really sorry, but I am lost. Will you please clarify? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citsalp Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Because we strapped for cap space in turn we couldnt sign the best fa had to over.now we down to two in marcus mcneill and a anthony collins because demetrius bell will be signed by the skins tonight or tomorrow.its making baker look good at the starting job because with few options left in fa the draft will have to turn out something or we may be trading for one.Well said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_D Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I am really sorry, but I am lost. Will you please clarify?Please don't clarify, I got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyfiel Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Jenkins wasn't let go until he asked to be. Didn't want to be a backup. Never saw anything that he was going to be cut. It wasn't a immediate release or anything, there was time elapsed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanless Falcons Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Please don't clarify, I got it.That's right we are here to cater to you and make sure that you are the only person that understands and gets what is posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanless Falcons Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Because we strapped for cap space in turn we couldnt sign the best fa had to over.now we down to two in marcus mcneill and a anthony collins because demetrius bell will be signed by the skins tonight or tomorrow.its making baker look good at the starting job because with few options left in fa the draft will have to turn out something or we may be trading for one.You still failed to understand that why would he start this year if he came back from injury and did not start last year and was benched after playing a new position?(sorry for the asking of clarification had a few too many drinks last night) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootee Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 When will we see Bakers replacement? Surely you don't think we can draft him with the #55 pick. Better get a FA and go for center in draft's round 2 or 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanless Falcons Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 When will we see Bakers replacement? Surely you don't think we can draft him with the #55 pick. Better get a FA and go for center in draft's round 2 or 3.Baker is nothing more than depth. He was injured and did not play for weeks 7,9,10,11(week 8 was bye). We he came back he did not get one more start. They have moved on and made him depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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