theProf Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 In reality, Kroy Biermann not distractedSep 4 6:10PM ETBy Vaughn McClure | ESPN.comFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Many folks wondered initially about HBO's "Hard Knocks" being a distraction for an Atlanta Falcons team coming off a 4-12 season. Such didn't appear to be the case as the show concluded this week."It was good," said outside linebacker/defensive end Kroy Biermann, who was featured at home during the documentary. "I think they portrayed the team very well. It added some very competitive elements to camp. And I think, overall, it went pretty well."For Biermann, being followed by cameras is a natural part of life. His wife, Kim Zolciak, stars in the reality show "Don't Be Tardy" on Bravo. Biermann, of course, plays a big part in the show. However, he insisted it hasn't detracted from what he is trying to accomplish for the Falcons."Like I've told people in the past, that's her deal," Biermann said Thursday. "That's her job. That's something that she really enjoys to do. And, I don't mind. I'm around. I'm in the house. And so, that's kind of where you see me. I'm not really that big of a role in the show because it's her deal. But we're a family so when they're filming her, I might be around."There are boundaries there that they know they can't cross with me. It's a balance, but it's not too hard."The reality for Biermann is he has to be more productive on the field going into his seventh NFL season. He has 16.5 career sacks and two interceptions, both returned for scores.Biermann's not expected to all of a sudden explode for double-digit sacks, but the Falcons do need him to be effective in a starting role. He played in just two games last season before suffering a season-ending Achilles tear."I think I'm good and I think the preseason was a good test," Biermann said of his health. "I feel great. I'm ready to go. The biggest thing is switching to a little bit more coverage this year. I want to get that down. You never want to turn a guy loose because he might beat you. He may beat you because he got you on one play, but you never want to turn a guy loose. And that's mentally being prepared for the route you're going to see."In terms of his pass rush, you'll find Biermann working his hands and his technique with outside linebackers coach Mark Collins on a daily basis."As far as rushing, I think physicality is going to be a big thing there, and it coming down to what [defensive line coach] Bryan Cox has coached me and the guys in the room to do, and implementing those points," Biermann said. "That's what's going to get wins out there as far as one-on-one stuff."There's obvi0usly different aspects to the rush. There's angles involved. There's hands. There's feet. There's eyes. There's violence. All those things play a part. But one of the major components is hands. If you can get a guy's hands off you, you beat a lot of the other areas, forcing him to be kind of on and island when he can't get a hold of you. ... It's just fine-tuning those things, paying attention to detail, and training yourself to look at the things when you're supposed to look at them."We'll see if Biermann can put all those aspects together in time to enjoy a successful outing against the Saints on Sunday. Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan talked about where he believes Biermann stands coming off the injury."I think he's coming along well," Nolan said. "He wasn't 100 percent when we started training camp -- I say wasn't. The part he wasn't obviously was the confidence that he has inside that everything's back to normal. ... For example, after the first game (versus Miami), I remember he said after the game that the stress that he put on it in a game was different than the stress that he puts on it in practice. The turf is harder on your legs than the grass is."Outside of that, as far as doing his job, a year ago he started at the position he's playing now and it was the first year doing it. And then he only lasted a short while before he got hurt. So this year, it would have been nice to have that year under his belt of him doing it, but he hasn't. So there's some things that he's still picking up on the go."Sunday's opener will be the true test of where Biermann stands, and the Falcons hope he stands tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Hoping Kroy hits his stride. Get all of the doubt about the foot out of your head and just go get after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogie Man Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 HK wasn't a distraction, but going from zero to 11 kids in a couple years along with, I'm guessing a high maintenance wife...no proof...might be a distraction compared to a single fella. Or it might just ground him, who knows for sure. One thing I do feel sure of...he lacks the natural skills to make a significant difference in ANY defensive scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kew03 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 HK wasn't a distraction, but going from zero to 11 kids in a couple years along with, I'm guessing a high maintenance wife...no proof...might be a distraction compared to a single fella. Or it might just ground him, who knows for sure.One thing I do feel sure of...he lacks the natural skills to make a significant difference in ANY defensive scheme.You absolutely don't need proof to say that she's high maintenance. I'm guessing it's awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJoe Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 You absolutely don't need proof to say that she's high maintenance. I'm guessing it's awful.Well one look at the littlest Biermanns is proof that he has been maintaining some maintenance needs to some degree. God Bless Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Minotaur Zebra Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 You absolutely don't need proof to say that she's high maintenance. I'm guessing it's awful.Any idiot that marries a blonde/boob-jobbed bimbo like that deserves it. Never understood how anyone could be attracted to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcons007 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Falcons need all the help from every player in pass rush department. Hope Kroy can be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I was going to post the picture of her wearing a latex Hageman 77 jersey buuuut coc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballfan Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 If he continues to get manhandled and lose the edge, the whole team will suffer. I have not seen much proof he is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theProf Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Falcons need all the help from every player in pass rush department. Hope Kroy can be back.Amen! I believe this year's Falcons will feature sacks/pressures by committee. Nolan has said he prefers 10 players get 4 sacks each, rather than 4 players get 10 sacks each. I believe Biermann, Osi, Mass, Babs, Peters, Hageman, Worrilow, Bartu, Shembo, and the Defensive Backs as one collective group, are all capable of getting 4 sacks each this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfilmfan Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Kroy will be covering Jimmy Graham! Hahahha. #mikenolan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollo lawson Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Him starting is a complete joke. He was a half step slow coming off the edge before the injury. What do you expect post-injury? Hoping and average player plays over his head after an injury is just silly. After reading this article, the expectations of the coaching staff for this guy are very low. That is just sad. We'll be playing 10 vs 11 with this stiff on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Hope Kroy does come back and step it up but like most, I'm not confident in that one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollo lawson Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 This clown wouldnt even make the squad for a team like Seattle let alone start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 He just sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Dog Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I'm for letting him prove himself worthy of starting and game 1 will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Just shut up and play Kroy. I couldn't care less about your tramp girl either. Make a few game changing plays or just flat out hibernate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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