xSICKxWITHxITx Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Daniel CoxA former Falcon was a huge help to Kerry Meier early in his career as he faced the long road back from a knee injury. Back healthy and facing his third season, Meier hopes to share the lessons he's learned in his short career in the NFL with the wide receivers battling for some of the Falcons' final roster spots heading into training camp. One of the players that turned some heads as Atlanta's recent minicamp progressed was wide receiver Kerry Meier. It's rare to truly be excited about a fourth wide receiver, which technically, as far as depth charts go, is what Meier is behind Roddy White, Julio Jones and Harry Douglas, but Meier's development into a contributing piece at wide receiver behind the big three in front of him is intriguing because of the additional versatility he can provide the offense.Meier enters his second season removed from a knee injury that caused him to miss his entire rookie season. Earlier in the minicamp he said he's back to feeling great about his health and looks to play multiple roles in Atlanta's new offense under coordinator Dirk Koetter.Facing rehab as a rookie was a challenge for Meier, a player that has remained healthy throughout his entire playing career. It gave him insight into who he is as a player on and off the field. Throughout his physical training in recovery, he began working on ways to sharpen his mind as well. The result is a physically capable player on the football field and a mentally tough one capable of facing any challenge that is thrown his way.Throughout his rehab and beyond, he focused on approaching each day with a positive mindset to get him through each road block that pops up for a player facing a year-long recovery process."If I can get up (every morning) with the right mindset to do what I need to do personally for that day and that day only, then I'll be a success," he said. "If you can string a bunch of those together, you're doing good things for your life."For Meier, that mindset has extended well beyond football. He has chosen a mindset to approach each day like it can be his very best and do whatever is necessary to ensure that happens. Of course, a mind frame like that can enable great things to happen on the field as well. Meier had a great three days of minicamp, catching nearly every pass thrown his way, including some difficult ones, making him someone that will be hard for the coaches to ignore once training camp rolls around."I think the most important part of the day is the minute you wake up," Meier said. "From the minute you wake up, you have a choice as to what you want to do with your day. You can wake up in a great mood. What I've learned is each day is crucial. You can do the littlest thing and affect no one or you can do the littlest thing and affect a lot of people."When Meier was drafted an immediate comparison was made to a wide receiver already on Atlanta's roster, Brian Finneran. Many expected Meier to replace Finneran as the do-everything receiver and special teams ace. Meier's injury slowed his progress and Finneran finished a 12-year career, 11 with the Falcons, after the 2010 season, Meier's rookie year.Finneran knew a little about knee injuries and the rehab necessary to come back. Finneran missed the 2006 and 2007 seasons with knee injuries to opposite knees. When many thought he was done after the second injury, he fought his way back for three final seasons.Meier credits Finneran as an early voice in his recovery."The one guy that really helped me out was Finn," Meier said. "He was the first in in every situation on or off the field and the offseason. He would go out of his way to approach me to see if everything was going well or to see if I needed something. That's something that I really paid attention to."With Meier appearing to have a strong lock as the team's fourth receiver, the spots after No. 4 remain wide open. The Falcons may elect to carry five or six receivers on the roster into the 2012 season and the competition is fierce. The Falcons have seven players fighting for those final roster spots.Meier hopes to be a voice of encouragement for the young players, five of whom are rookies, as they acclimate to the NFL and facing a job that is theirs for the taking."I know what it's like to be in their shoes," he said. "One thing I always wanted was for a guy to look down upon me and show me the way. For me to be one of those guys in their eyes, to help them out in any way possible, I'm more than willing to do that. Personally it actually makes me feel pretty good for younger guys to ask me about something. It's all about fighting for the same goal. Wide receivers are competing and earning jobs, but ultimately we're all in the same boat, fighting for the same prize, to win a Super Bowl." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I like Kerry Meier...............................and wish him only the BEST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSICKxWITHxITx Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 I like Kerry Meier...............................and wish him only the BEST.Yeah me to. I really hope we use 4 and 5 wide reciever sets and see him out there. He's not the biggest or the fastest player, but he's made a lot of great catches in college/practice. He also runs good routes so hopefully it translates on the NFL field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTann Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) After seeing him play aggressive football and coming down with some tough catches in minicamp, I'm excited about him. Last year during the home game against the Saints we used our #3 receiver HD to march down the field. Roddy should bounce back, Julio is emerging, HD looks to be great, and even Meier looks like a nice option in the passing game. That's a lot of fire power and I didn't even mention #88 Tony G. The receiving corps of this Falcons team looks to be off the wall and I'm excited.If the passing game isn't enough to beat the other team down, then maybe the ground game will also give some punches. Turner, Snelling, and Quizz is a lot for opposing defenses to handle.We've got the weapons, lets hope that Matt will take his game to the next level. Also, lets hope that the offensive line woes are solved too. If the OL is good to go then get ready to see some fireworks. Edited June 24, 2012 by FalconFanTann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM12 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I love Kerry's attitude, hands, and tenacity on ST. He has to be given a chance this year now he is 100%.Personally (check sig), I think he could actually offer more than Fin, in terms of his athletic ability, QB brain and soft soft hands.Come on Kerry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Kerry has looked incredible in Mini-Camp making circus catches. I hope we spread the ball out like they do in GB. I remember when Aaron Rodgers had a completion to 7 different guys in one half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinson Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 If Meier can get close to about 450 yard, that will be good enough. I think his production will depend on what Tony will do. Meier might be the 4th receiver but he wouldn't be on the field too much if Tony is on the field in 4 wr sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red falcon Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 That kid has some hands, He's one of the few receivers that doesn't use gloves. I hope he makes it, sure he will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinson Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 That kid has some hands, He's one of the few receivers that doesn't use gloves. I hope he makes it, sure he will.He uses them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Meier just needs to be better than the dime CB in spread formations to help us out a lot. Let's hope he stays healthy and can do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSICKxWITHxITx Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Maybe he could turn into our Jordy Nelson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki46dinah Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Maybe he could turn into our Jordy Nelson.Jordy Nelson has elite speed, and more wiggle.Meier is probably marginally stronger though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamPlayer1 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Meier, Cone. I want a receiver to step up and make some noise and I don't care who it is even a UDFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSICKxWITHxITx Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Jordy Nelson has elite speed, and more wiggle.Meier is probably marginally stronger though.Jordy Nelson 6"2 217 .40 is .50Kerry Meir 6"2 224 .60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 LMAO at this Kerry Meier bush sht.The Jenk Man was better. Trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSICKxWITHxITx Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 LMAO at this Kerry Meier bush sht.The Jenk Man was better. Trust me.Lol not saying he wasn't, but big difference in talking number 2 and 4 receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Lol not saying he wasn't, but big difference in talking number 2 and 4 receiver.Jenk was the third or fourth passing option. And pretty dam good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSICKxWITHxITx Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Jenk was the third or fourth passing option. And pretty dam good.I liked Jenkins wanted to keep him and move him to third or forth reciver. He was good at making hard catches and dropped easy ones. Wasn't able to get desperation against good Dbs. That's why Vikings trying to replace him already. He's more of a possession reciever now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM12 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 LMAO at this Kerry Meier bush sht.The Jenk Man was better. Trust me.former first round pick. **** RIGHT HE SHOULD BE...ffs ffs1970, you crack me up.I don't trust you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 former first round pick. **** RIGHT HE SHOULD BE...ffs ffs1970, you crack me up.I don't trust youTrust me, I don't trust you either. Who are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM12 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Trust me, I don't trust you either. Who are you?I'm Matt, nice to meet you. I'm not bothered if you know me or not, but I've known of you since I joined the boards quite a few years ago. Not always bad I might add, but this "Lofton is a leader and Jenkins was/is good" stuff is starting to grate on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconjerome Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I just want to see more than 2 WR on the field at once all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM12 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I just want to see more than 2 WR on the field at once all the time.Arise, sir Dirk of Koetter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 If I had any one player who shows up in 2012 that surprises people. I am going to go ahead and call it. Meier will be our surprise TD maker. I am banking on at least 3 TDs from this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM12 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 If I had any one player who shows up in 2012 that surprises people. I am going to go ahead and call it. Meier will be our surprise TD maker. I am banking on at least 3 TDs from this guy.co-sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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