Lowndesfalc Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 http://espn.go.com/b...from-pcl-injury Free-agent-to-be Jerry still recoveringJanuary, 10, 2014JAN 103:35PM ETBy Vaughn McClure | ESPN.comAtlanta Falcons Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent, is recovering from a posterior cruciate ligament knee sprain suffered in the season finale, according to a league source familiar with Jerry’s status.http://a.espncdn.com...ansparent=falseJerryIt is unclear what grade of sprain Jerry suffered, but PCL sprains typically take four-to-six weeks to heal. Such injuries usually don’t require surgery.In a sense, that’s good news for Jerry. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury that would significantly alter his standing should he draw any type of interest on the open market. However, Jerry hasn’t performed up to first-round expectations, in large part, due to injury. He played in two games as a rookie in 2009 before suffering a season-ending knee injury. This past season, he endured a toe injury throughout the season but played in all 16 games, starting 14.Jerry had a base salary of $905,000 in 2013 and counted $2.10 million against the salary cap. He had 33 tackles and 3.5 sacks and showed flashes in the final game against Carolina prior to exiting with the knee injury.Of course, the Falcons want better production from the defensive line as a whole, so changes are expected up front. If the Falcons can keep Jerry for a reasonable price, he might get another chance at living up to his first-round potential. The Falcons are highly unlikely to overpay for him.Jerry isn’t the only Falcons defensive lineman headed to free agency. Defensive tacklesJonathan Babineaux and Corey Peters also have expiring contracts. General manager Thomas Dimitroff recently praised Babineaux and expressed a desire to keep the 32-year-old veteran, and Babineaux was the most consistent defensive line performer this in terms of pressure.Peters, 25, suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the second-to-last game and is recovering after surgery. The ability of players, such as Terrell Suggs and Michael Crabtree, to quickly recover from Achilles injuries is a positive sign for Peters moving forward.Peters was second on the team with five sacks, behind defensive end Osi Umenyiora (7.5).The Falcons are likely to have their new defensive line coach evaluate the entire group before deciding which players will be let go or brought back, although the front office might already have those plans mapped out. Defensive line coach Ray Hamilton was fired after the end of the season, leaving a void on the staff.A source told ESPN.com the Falcons were in the process of interviewing former Tampa Bay assistant coach Bryan Cox for the defensive line coach position. Cox was designated as the Bucs' pass rush specialist but was not retained by new coach Lovie Smith.The Falcons previously requested permission to interview Cleveland Browns defensive line coach Joe Cullen, but Cullen joined Smith and the Buccaneers.Jerry, Babineaux, and Peters officially become free agents on March 11 after 4 p.m. ET. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Fill in the blank: "I would really miss Peria Jerry because he always _______ so well."My answer: "slowly heals". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SativaSam Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If TD resigns Jerry I just quit. The dude needs to drop the ego and realize a mistake was made and we need to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Jerry is just like Baker. Absolute crap for four seasons and plays solid in his contract year. Don't make the same mistake two years in a row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOR Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Goodbye…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Fill in the blank: "I would really miss Peria Jerry because he always _______ so well."Interviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfishtom Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 let him go ,whats the point ? he and Baker just can't stay healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If TD resigns Jerry I just quit. The dude needs to drop the ego and realize a mistake was made and we need to move on.If Dimi re-signs Jelly I just might drive up to the Branch and but him and Jelly in my trunk and drive em out to the state line. Come on folks. I need rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steampunk Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 because he " always was a fine young man that came from a great family and is an urgent , explosive , resilient , athlete that will come back with a vengeance " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTCrunkler Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 nice...because he " always was a fine young man that came from a great family and is an urgent , explosive , resilient , athlete that will come back with a vengeance " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Naw. Huge fan of Jerry as an Ole Miss Rebel.Has been a major disappointment as a pro.Bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brasky Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If Dimi re-signs Jelly I just might drive up to the Branch and but him and Jelly in my trunk and drive em out to the state line. Come on folks. I need rest.I'm gonna hold you to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnasty Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If we could get him at something barely above the vet min on an incentive laden deal, then I'd be ok with Jerry coming back. He just better not eat up more than 1 mil in cap space a year, under any circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro2000 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 He isn't going to get anything much over the minimum and you got to have cheap depth. I am fine bringing him back on a cheap deal. I would like Peters back also. Then I would either draft 2 guys (1 in the 1st/2nd then maybe McCullers later) or Sign someone (Joseph) and draft 1 high. Either way I want 2 new DTs brought in and hopefully they are better than what we got. It is the biggest area that needs improving aside from the Oline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookAboutFalcon Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 He should have been let go 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I'm gonna hold you to this. I'm getting closer bro. They better ramp the security up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 We should cut our ties with Jerry and bring back Peters and Babs for cheap. Babs just needs legitimate talent around him. Some real dangerous edgr rushers like Clowney and he would have better numbers. Same can be said for Peters who was quietly having his best season to date until his injury. When your DTs are better pass rushers than your DEs then you obviously have a problem. We need to upgrade the edge rushers and that means either grabbing Clowney id ge falls in our lap, taking Mack, or dipping into FA for Orakpo or Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinalScore2.0 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 It took Jerry 4 years to get past the knee injury, this one may take him 18 months.Best to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggressive Pacifist! Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I changed my mind. Don't want him on the roster. Goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brasky Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I'm getting closer bro. They better ramp the security up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogie Man Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Gone, but I feel bad for the dude, can't keep his wheels right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Oh no it's gonna take way more security. Trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Vet minimum only. He could come into camp as a competitor for the remade DT depth chart. Anything more and I'd pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brehus Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 because he only plays good during contract years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 because he only plays good during contract yearsI have to disagree here. He took a while to get healthy on the knee. With the frame he carries I get that. I don't think he is a guy that doesn't care. I think for $1 million per he is a serviceable rotation guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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