fuego Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Not sure if this had been posted. Earlier this week, the Falcons surprisingly released defensive end Ray Edwards. Though he hadn't been all that productive on the field, that reportedly wasn't the reason that Atlanta parted ways with him.According to Jay Glazer on Fox NFL Sunday, the Falcons released him after he was insubordinate to coach Mike Smith in the locker room following Atlanta's loss last week to the Saints.Glazer said Smith was about to make his postgame speech, and he requested the presence of Edwards -- who refused to leave his locker. Three times, Smith asked him to join his teammates in the middle of the locker room (other Falcons also apparently tried to cajole Edwards). Three times, Edwards ignored him.Adding further to the problem was that owner Arthur Blank and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were in the locker room and witnessed the reported insubordination first-hand.The Falcons had wanted to sign Charles Johnson in the first place before the 2011 season, but he signed an enormous deal with the Panthers. According to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora, the Falcons were wary about signing Edwards in the first place. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21042174/report-ray-edwards-released-by-falcons-for-insubordination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Good......Ray Edwards can go straight to helll.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiscoFalcon Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 ^ lol, a little over-exaggeration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Edwards pouting? In front of Blank and TD? And Smitty already angry after a close loss?Yeah, he was gone as soon as he didn't stand up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamee101 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Didn't hop on the board yesterday before the game so I'm not sure if it was posted (I'm sure it was) but I saw the report by Glazer and it made sense. Regardless of how much Ray sucked it really made no sense to cut him midseason based SOLELY on his poor play. I knew there was something else to it. Especially when Smitty and TD refused to really address it other than saying the move was "better for the team" and guys on the squad said they weren't surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick0ne Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Grown man pouting....I can't stand that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daybumper Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 lol @ Falcons were wary of signing Edwards in first place but do it anywayCan't wait to TD is fired . Blank must be happy he is eating 4.5 million next year of dead salary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick0ne Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Didn't hop on the board yesterday before the game so I'm not sure if it was posted (I'm sure it was) but I saw the report by Glazer and it made sense. Regardless of how much Ray sucked it really made no sense to cut him midseason based SOLELY on his poor play. I knew there was something else to it. Especially when Smitty and TD refused to really address it other than saying the move was "better for the team" and guys on the squad said they weren't surprised.I know man Falcons have a history of carrying dead weight for years that's why it surprised me when he got the axe. This makes more sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre5000 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 We should have known. He got in a fight with the D Line coach at Minny and it was on camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 As much as I didn't like Edwards play, it pains me to see a guy so lost. What he did is a sign that he is a troubled person. Maybe Ray will seek out a way to find what is missing in his life. Unfortunately the falcons did not have a lot of options when they signed ray. Hope the falcons and ray both find a way to fill the void. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 lol @ Falcons were wary of signing Edwards in first place but do it anywayCan't wait to TD is fired . Blank must be happy he is eating 4.5 million next year of dead salaryYou're going to be waiting for a long time. Foolish ponce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre5000 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Apparently not only was Ray Ray worthless on the field but he was a DoucheLord to boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpjumper Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 somewhat reported...but looks like Edward's wanted to focus more on underwear modelling than playing football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 As much as I didn't like Edwards play, it pains me to see a guy so lost. What he did is a sign that he is a troubled person. Maybe Ray will seek out a way to find what is missing in his life. Unfortunately the falcons did not have a lot of options when they signed ray. Hope the falcons and ray both find a way to fill the void.Meh, maybe he was just born an A-hole..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 We should have known. He got in a fight with the D Line coach at Minny and it was on camera.This was the situation that I was trying to remember. He also put one of the coaches on blast. Somebody tell Clark Kent for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daybumper Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 You're going to be waiting for a long time. Foolish ponce.I'm saying within next 2 years he is gone . He probably on hot seat if no post season success this year . Blank will give Smitty and TD 1 more year make impact in playoffs or gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskokas finest © Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Effective players tend to get away with more insubordination than lousy players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Man Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 lol @ Falcons were wary of signing Edwards in first place but do it anywayCan't wait to TD is fired . Blank must be happy he is eating 4.5 million next year of dead salaryBest stretch in the Falcons franchise ever, and you still find something to whine about. People like you are amazing and I do not mean that in a positive light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Meh, maybe he was just born an A-hole.....LOL, but I think there is hope for even the Ray Edwards in life. Keep the faith Freebird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Man, we could use about 5 first round picks this year. Oline, Dline are good places to burn about 4 of em... Bottom line, we need to make em' count this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'm saying within next 2 years he is gone . He probably on hot seat if no post season success this year . Blank will give Smitty and TD 1 more year make impact in playoffsor goneYou can say this a million times and it still won't be any more true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daybumper Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 You can say this a million times and it still won't be any more true.I don't see how Blank would justify keeping Smith and TD with zero playoff success in 6 seasons and think something will change fool me once .. shame on youfool me twice ... shame on mefool me 3,4,5,6 .. yeah that's a trend and changes need to be made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevykev21 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 TD and Ryan......here for next 10 years at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 You can say this a million times and it still won't be any more true.All it would take is Nolan having one mediocre or bad season and the media would rip my man to shreds.I will say this though, if Smith has a leash on Nolan...that could be Nolan stepping away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwarzenegger321 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I don't see how Blank would justify keeping Smith and TD with zero playoff success in 6 seasons and think something will changefool me once .. shame on youfool me twice ... shame on mefool me 3,4,5,6 .. yeah that's a trend and changes need to be madeYou realize that under this logic every head coach and GM in the NFL should be fired every three to four years. There is no other GM and head coach in the NFC that have had winning seasons for five straight years. You cannot make the playoffs if you don't have a decent regular season record. So, you can go ahead and keep saying moronic things like you have or realize that even though we have not won a super bowl yet, this franchise is lucky to have a HC and GM like we have. It will only be a matter of time before we start winning in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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