Tuggle'2 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Around The League Todd McClure retires, to get spot among Falcons' best + Share By Chris Wesseling Published: March 25, 2013 at 9:28 AM Modified: March 25, 2013 at 10:52 AMAfter 194 starts in 13 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, center Todd McClure is retiring from the NFL. A seventh-round pick back in 1999, the under-sized McClure was tutored by zone-blocking guru Alex Gibbs. Across the coaching staffs of Dan Reeves, Jim Mora, Bobby Petrino and Mike Smith, McClure constantly fought off competition to keep his job, breaking Keith Brooking's franchise record for consecutive starts. The Falcons gave the 36-year-old a proper sendoff Monday, holding a retirement press conference. "You deserve to be in that Ring of Honor," owner Arthur Blank said, "and we will get you there as soon as we can." Last year's second-round draft, Peter Konz, is expected to take over the pivot after struggling in 12 starts at right guard in his rookie season. The Falcons are counting on Konz to improve as he gains strength and moves back to his natural position. Follow Chris Wesseling on Twitter @ChrisWesseling. Not that its any surprise I just thought it was nice of Blank to say. The man deserves to be up in those rafters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Falcon Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I love McClure, but he doesn't deserve to be in the Ring of Honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceFalcon Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 And that officially ends any kind of McClure to ROH? debate.Blank is just pure class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEFalcon Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Yes that was nice. Just another reason why this organization is seen/known as a class organization.Happy for the Mud Duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMM29 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 He absolutely deserves to be in the ROH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis York Morgan Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 How bold of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 How bold of him.lol , whats up with the bold? I think I broke the internet.Edit: Nevermind it isn't bold now. Strange. I am compelled to make it bold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherryGhost Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Insert shocker hand gesture here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leland Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I love McClure, but he doesn't deserve to be in the Ring of Honor.Offensive lineman get no respect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game Blouses™ Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Why is this thread all bold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Why is this thread all bold I have no clue how that worked out but I guess it will stop the crazy bold and font people from trying to feel special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karst41 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I love McClure, but he doesn't deserve to be in the Ring of Honor.Why not?The guy has missed very little playing time over 14 seasons, andhe stayed out of trouble and out of the Press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawse Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) Epic bold for epic player. Edited March 25, 2013 by Bawse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 .Even the little " you like this " thing is in bold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game Blouses™ Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I have no clue how that worked out but I guess it will stop the crazy bold and font people from trying to feel special. lol well I think you will be a trend setter... this bold is nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didz Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 He deserves it. He has stuck with this team through some of the biggest BS any franchise has gone through, and he never complained. He was a good player that was a leader for years. We should of gotten him that ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Congratulations Todd McClure for making the Ring of Honor! Many of my friends, including Cappy, are going to be thrilled to hear this!!!I couldn't be happier for him!!!Dang straight he deserves it. After all the blame he took for years for the shortcomings of some of the players around him that never achieved the level of success he did over a career, McClure not only endured, he came out on top.His name will now hang over the heads of many Falcon season holders for decades to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane#7 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) Good on Mud duck.Edit: Breaking the BoldEdit 2: Apparently not... Edited March 25, 2013 by kane#7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 I really like this Bold bug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 He deserves it... NO question.He has been one of the single most underrated linemen in the league ( even by some of our own fans) for a long long time.It is hard toenvision a guy being in one place for 13 years, while playing through FIVE head coaches(Reeves,Mora, Pigtreno, Thomas, and now Smitty)Sever al different line coaches, several different schemes, 8 different starting QBS... and many guys signed/drafted to take his spot. Yet he remained a starter till the end,Pretty freaking awesome in this day and ageKudos to Mud Duck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftfield Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Top boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Aww ... no more bold on the second page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Bird is Da Word Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) Bold?PS: Nope. =/ Edited March 25, 2013 by Da Bird is Da Word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I hope Mud Duck stays involved with the Falcons even in retirement...a true professional and deserved ROH candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltstorm2 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Definately deserves this honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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