g-dawg Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I realize we are probably just going to roll w/ what we got. For the first time - in a long time - Falcons have currently an entire compliment of draft picks.Most teams don't want to trade good corners. However, the Jacksonville Jaguars are not going anywhere and they are definitely looking to build for the future. Falcons have cap issues so a trade may not be workable under any scenario. Plus it would continue the process of us becoming "Jags North".Rashean Mathis is more towards the end of his career but he has been a good corner in this league - he has the size(6'1" ) and physicality that the Falcons need. He's 10yrs in the league though so he is either 31 or 32 years old which is old for the position.Aaron Ross backs up Mathis and he played for the SB champion NY Giants at one time and was a first round draft pick. He is younger at 29yrs old and not as accomplished as Mathis but a better corner than anybody on our roster not named Samuel/Robinson.I would not give up anything higher than a 4th or 5th rounder for either of these guys but it sure would help the Falcons out. Just a thought.....now go ahead and rip it to shreads.....c'mon, you know you want to..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungHeezy Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'd take Rashean before Aaron Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossFALCON™ Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I think we will roll with Owens. He looked.good on Bowe on sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I would take either guy for a 4th or 5th in a heartbeat. I think it would be a no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftfield Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'd rather develop our own talent alongside our 2 experienced (3 if BG does his rehab around FB) Corners.Owens, McClain, Johnson and Franks have all got game and now need experience to build their experience and skillset.One or two of those fellas will be the next wave of decent CB talent. Patience Mr Dawg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamee101 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Rashean Mathis is merely a name people know now. He was a good corner but he's WELL past his prime. I don't have much faith in Owens but I'd rather just roll with him.Ross would be solid but they just signed him and I don't really think they're unhappy with him to just let him go for a 4th or 5th rounder.I think we just roll with what we got or go after a guy like McFadden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I wouldn't mind Terrance Newman from the Bengals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungHeezy Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I think we will roll with Owens. He looked.good on Bowe on sundayI'm good with CO anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Rashean Mathis is merely a name people know now. He was a good corner but he's WELL past his prime. I don't have much faith in Owens but I'd rather just roll with him.Ross would be solid but they just signed him and I don't really think they're unhappy with him to just let him go for a 4th or 5th rounder.I think we just roll with what we got or go after a guy like McFadden.yeah, I honestly don't know how good Mathis is anymore - a few years ago, I know Mathis was an EXCELLENT corner but he could suck now - have not watched him in awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'd rather develop our own talent alongside our 2 experienced (3 if BG does his rehab around FB) Corners.Owens, McClain, Johnson and Franks have all got game and now need experience to build their experience and skillset.One or two of those fellas will be the next wave of decent CB talent. Patience Mr Dawg!hope your right. I still wake up in the middle-of-the-night in horror with Chris Owens getting torched or Chevis Jackson getting torched in years past.Both have been "scary bad". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamee101 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 yeah, I honestly don't know how good Mathis is anymore - a few years ago, I know Mathis was an EXCELLENT corner but he could suck now - have not watched him in awhile.Yea, I always thought he was a good corner but I watched a few Jacksonville games the past couple of years and he's not what he was. I remember being at a Buffalo Wild Wing's sitting next to a Jags fan during the 2011 season and I asked him, "What happened to Mathis? He used to be a gamer!"He just shook his head and said, "Just got old." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro2000 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Mathis has not looked good the past couple of years in what little I have seen of him. I think Owens will be fine on the outside, and will get better. However, if anyone goes down we are in trouble. Ross has been hurt, but always looked ok. Either would be an upgrade over Franks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Ross looked pretty terrible for the Jaguars on Sunday against the Vikings. I think he's really going to suffer without that killer pass rush that he benefited from in New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxstealth Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Mathis sucks, I'd rather find a cornerback out of high school to put on the field.He is worthless, I live in Jax and watch the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOCTHEFALCONFAN™ Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'd rather we stick with our guys....I'm tired if giving up draft picks for these old guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigerfan Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 We will give Owens a go for a couple of weeks and see if he holds up. If he struggles we can always see who is available closer to the trade deadline. We don't have to panic at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon68 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 i'm not happy about BG being hurt, but i am happy to see owens get his shot. i've always liked dude, but i think he's been misused for the majority of his career. he is an awsome natural athelete. i think under the tutelage of nolan he could be developed into a quality DB. he is bigger, stronger and if i'm not mistaken, faster than BG. with some time in the new system, i really think he could become a pleasant surprise for us. i'm glad we brought franks back. i think with some time and coaching up, he could be a baller too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalFalconFan Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Does anyone know if the Falcons worked any veterans out today? I'm interested to see what Lito still has in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Man21 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I'd take Rashean before Aaron RossRoss cannot stay on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVAFalconFan Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 We will know if we have a problem in the secondary by midnight on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 We will know if we have a problem in the secondary by midnight on Monday.agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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