atljbo Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Howard Balzer @HBalzer721 23m23 minutes agoUnsigned Rams UFA tackle Joe Barksdale had a tryout with the Falcons today.He was a good run blocker... I would move him on the inside to guard... I know the Rams is still interested in him for the right price... I also know they are moving to a power blocking scheme also . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorWest13 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Yes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBF54 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Big fan and heII yes........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 He was a good run blocker... I would move him on the inside to guard... I know the Rams is still interested in him for the right price... I also know they are moving to a power blocking scheme also .RG or RT. Would love him at either position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I think people think he's better than he actually is. That being said, I'd be fine with increasing the depth of talent along the OL. Glad to see we're still shopping.Gotta do something at LG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 This is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I think people think he's better than he actually is. That being said, I'd be fine with increasing the depth of talent along the OL. Glad to see we're still shopping.Gotta do something at LG. That's just it, not sure he's LG material man. Not sure why FALCONS FANS think Asamoah isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanish_falcon Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 He´s good, i hope we sign him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 That's just it, not sure he's LG material man. Not sure why FALCONS FANS think Asamoah isn't.Are people saying that? I agree -- if anything I think he might be better at LG than RG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Are people saying that? I agree -- if anything I think he might be better at LG than RG.Yeah, that's the same here. Also, yes everytime it has been suggested...typical Falcons Fans retorts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Tony G. Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 That's just it, not sure he's LG material man. Not sure why FALCONS FANS think Asamoah isn't.Can you tell me the major differences between LG and RG? Offensive line is the one position group I know the least about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheeTKOBeatz Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 **** yess is right I believe he was a very very high rated run blocker! I actually mocked him to us in the offseason at RT. along with James Carpenter:-( give me 1 out of 2!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 That's just it, not sure he's LG material man. Not sure why FALCONS FANS think Asamoah isn't.Wonder if Schraeder can move inside to LG? LG has a lot of pass protection, right?Barks dale is a road grader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimitiveJN Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Can you tell me the major differences between LG and RG? Offensive line is the one position group I know the least aboutI heard that the LG is the better pass blocker while the RG should be better at run blocking. Idk doesn't make sense to me and it would seem like we had that backwards with our line last year lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Yeah, that's the same here. Also, yes everytime it has been suggested...typical Falcons Fans retorts...Yeah, I can see that. A lot of times people assume a guy is locked at a position because that's what they play. I made the same argument about Alford to safety recently, but it's not because he's a corner and therefore can't play safety. It's because he's tiny and therefore will struggle in run support playing safety, plus he'll have to be able to lay the wood over the middle. But Asamoah's skill set seems to be well suited for the left side. He's really solid in pass protection, and good in run protection, but he's not really a mauler that you want on the right side. The one question mark I have (based on my own ignorance) is how the ZBS changes that. I know a lot more about the basics of o-line play than the specifics, so maybe there's a reason he won't flourish on the left side in a ZBS, but I just don't know what that would be. I'd assume the basics still apply (best pass protecters left, best run blockers right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Asamoah definitely has the skill set to be a dominant LG. He's great in pass protection but doesn't quite have the run blocking you'd like in a RG, but at LG he'd be slightly above average in regards to the run game. No reason not to give it a shot in TC and check out how he looksEdit: ^What JDaveG saidAlso yes the basics still apply, you want your better pass protectors on left. Its mainly cause the D lines up their better rushers to the left for blind pressure, the D won't line them up elsewhere because we run a ZBS. Obviously coordinators shuffle their rushers around but they prefer pressure the QB can't see off the left side of OLine Edited May 4, 2015 by Dirtybird56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Yeah, I can see that. A lot of times people assume a guy is locked at a position because that's what they play. I made the same argument about Alford to safety recently, but it's not because he's a corner and therefore can't play safety. It's because he's tiny and therefore will struggle in run support playing safety, plus he'll have to be able to lay the wood over the middle. But Asamoah's skill set seems to be well suited for the left side. He's really solid in pass protection, and good in run protection, but he's not really a mauler that you want on the right side. The one question mark I have (based on my own ignorance) is how the ZBS changes that. I know a lot more about the basics of o-line play than the specifics, so maybe there's a reason he won't flourish on the left side in a ZBS, but I just don't know what that would be. I'd assume the basics still apply (best pass protecters left, best run blockers right.He actually had some struggles in the MBS last year, but hey.ZBS in the run is all able swift movements, not power. So its really easy to make work if you have good with good movement. Doesn't matter where they go on the lne, just can they block their man in the run.For the WCO, you don't hold the ball as long in Air Coryell. Its quicker release, shorter drop backs, and a lot of guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 This is amazing news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Been on my wish list for weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEFalcon Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 This would be great. Also help quell the "we didn't address OL in draft" concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro2000 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I would love to have him. Would help solidify the oline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconBlood Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 This would be very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Yea... They said he was looking for 5 - 6 mil a year but the rams was offering 3-4 mil a year.I can see him here if he drops that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon82111 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Bring him home TD!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 He's not worth that kind of cash, not even 3-4 mil a year. Well it depends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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