#1ATLFALCONSFAN Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) LTBaker takes a lot of criticism and most of it is understandable but he is above average when healthy (2012) and the team has clearly invested in him long term due to his 6 year, $41 million contract.LGAs it stands right now, he is the best and most consistent o-lineman the team has.C(took forever to find a decent pic)Konz has had his fair share of struggles but the team looks content to let both him and Hawley battle for the job. Konz won the job last season and may very well be the favorite to win it again this season. With better guard play and a familiar coach (Mike Tice) hopefully Konz can play up to the standards the organization has set for him.RG(FA)Finally the team fills the void along the o-line at RG and signs the Chiefs Jon Asamoah. As many know, the team is reportedly very interested in him and he would be welcomed by a team in dire need of better pass/run blocking in the interior, both of which he does very well.RT(Draft)The photo says it all. If the key word this offseason is 'toughness' then Robinson is a guy who fits right in. He is an earthmover in the running game and would develop as a protector on the right side of the o-line until the team feels he is ready to protect Matt Ryan's blind side.Final Say: Things could turn out a bit differently in FA/draft of course but what would you all think of this o-line next season? Edited March 9, 2014 by #1ATLFALCONSFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Wall Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'd be happy as a mofo. I would like us to bring in a vet center though. Goodwin or Velasco just in case Konz still sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have no faith in Konz. The guy was terrible. Hawley easily outplayed him, both physically and mentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukeduke211 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Looks good. Looks improved anyway. One can rise up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1ATLFALCONSFAN Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'd be happy as a mofo. I would like us to bring in a vet center though. Goodwin or Velasco just in case Konz still sucks.Yeah that would make senseI have no faith in Konz. The guy was terrible. Hawley easily outplayed him, both physically and mentally.We shall see what happens when training camp begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackandQuizz Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Love this O line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Put Hawley in for Konz and we would have a pretty good line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam25 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I wouldn't mind this at all, a big mean OL would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have no faith in Konz. The guy was terrible. Hawley easily outplayed him, both physically and mentally.Even if Konz is 3rd string and never plays a down this season, I predict he will still cost us at least three wins based on the massive amount of FAIL he brings to our roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonDell_ Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I would love this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'd be happy. I agree with most on here though. Put Hawley in at center and he may look like a pro-bowler next to Asamoah and Blalock. Don't get another center, just focus on the rest of the FA $ going to the defensive side of the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawse Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I start Hawley over Konz. Sorry, Konz is a lost cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'd be great with this. Or as ffs1970 says "happy as a mofo". Btw I don't think Konz is busted yet. Pat hill was terrible, and Konz just wasn't ready. I think he'll be back and very good this year, particularly if we improve the RG and RT position.Btw if we miss Robinson, put Matthews or Lewan and I'd still be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh4Real?! Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Bring in Velasco at C. He'll beat Konz/Hawley quite easily whenever he's back to full health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorball12106 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have no faith in Konz. The guy was terrible. Hawley easily outplayed him, both physically and mentally. Hawley will not be our starting center. I know this hurts you due to your man crush , but you need to face facts . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawse Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 If we sign Asamoah, that would be the only way I take Robinson over Mack in the draft.... that's a beast O-Line outside of Konz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power I Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) This is precisely what I want to happen. And by that I mean that Konz dominates in training camp and preseason to take that spot back. However, I feel like Hawley will be the starting center, but the rest of the pieces are exactly what I wish for. Edited March 10, 2014 by Power I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorball12106 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 This is precisely what I want to happen. And by that I mean that Konz dominates in the training camp and preseason to take that spot back. However, I feel like Hawley will be the starting center, but the rest of the pieces are exactly what I wish for. Hawley is not even on the roster. How can he be the starting center ?! :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawse Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hawley is not even on the roster. How can he be the starting center ?! :SHe'll be re-signed. No way he walks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorball12106 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 He'll be re-signed. No way he walks. let him walk . Not a whole lot of teams looking for a small , non athletic , below average , backup center . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawse Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 let him walk . Not a whole lot of teams looking for a small , non athletic , below average , backup center .He performed better than Konz did. Let Konz back him up and re-sign Hawley on the cheap... and if by some shot in the dark chance Konz develops, let him take over. Will never happen though. This Pete Konz kid has nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorball12106 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 He performed better than Konz did. Let Konz back him up and re-sign Hawley on the cheap... and if by some shot in the dark chance Konz develops, let him take over. Will never happen though. This Pete Konz kid has nothing. I think it would be a HUGE mistake to fix RG and RT , then leave a huge hole at center. I believe center is very important . Ryan was getting pressure from the center position all year ! Hawley is a backup at best . We need a upgrade .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawse Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I think it would be a HUGE mistake to fix RG and RT , then leave a huge hole at center. I believe center is very important . Ryan was getting pressure from the center position all year ! Hawley is a backup at best . We need a upgrade ..Ryan was getting constant pressure up the middle because our RG was getting blown up on a consistent basis, right along with other spots on the line. Konz, every time he played. Center is a concern, yes, but I think Hawley is serviceable there, and if we upgrade the RG position with Asamoah and draft another beast we would be solid. These guys work together on the line and Reynolds/Holmes were the root of most of it. God awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith 3:16 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 You lost me when you called Baker above average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorball12106 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Ryan was getting constant pressure up the middle because our RG was getting blown up on a consistent basis, right along with other spots on the line. Konz, every time he played. Center is a concern, yes, but I think Hawley is serviceable there, and if we upgrade the RG position with Asamoah and draft another beast we would be solid. These guys work together on the line and Reynolds/Holmes were the root of most of it. God awful. Hawley is not solid . He's a backup . I don't care who you put beside him . You are what you are. Yea Konz was horrible , but Hawley wasn't much better. We have a hole at center , period . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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