AtlantaFanatic Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I'm flirting with stating the obvious here but I just really got to thinking about it. If we look at a lot of our starting quality players on this 2015 team, There aren't a lot of older vets on this team.OL:Matthews - 23Person - 26Hawley - 26Asamoah - 26Schraeder - 27QB:Matt Ryan - 29RB:Coleman - 22Freeman - 23FB:DiMarco/Mooney - 26/29WR:Jones - 26White - 33Hardy - 23Hester - 32D-Line:Beasley - 22Hageman - 24Soliai - 31Babs - 33Jarrett - 22Clayborn - 26LB:Durant - 29Reed - 28Worrilow - 25Schofield - 28Bartu - 25Shembo - 23Secondary:Trufant: - 24Alford - 26Southward - 23WillyMo - 29Collins - 22Godfrey - 29Obviously I didn't include everyone on special teams and just guessed at guys that I think will get some playing time this yearAs you can see there are only 4 guys 30 or older and 5 guys that are 29. One of those 29 yr olds is MR2 and we know he's still in his prime.What this means to me:I doubt we "put it all together" and have this amazing team this year but we have a solid nucleus of young talent that we can build on for the next year or two and I think this team can really become special soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird#11 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 You don't say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 2012 was our last chance with a vet team. We have been getting younger ever since. Injuries the last two years have slowed us down. That and Nolan's crappy schemes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 You don't say?That's helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimitiveJN Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 We have solid leaders for all 3 phases tho. We'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 We have solid leaders for all 3 phases tho. We'll be fine.Oh I'm not worried. I think it's a good thing overall. Better than the Osi, Babs, Soliai, Biermann "vet" D-line we used to field every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Doktor Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 That's a very goose thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimitiveJN Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Oh I'm not worried. I think it's a good thing overall. Better than the Osi, Babs, Soliai, Biermann "vet" D-line we used to field every week.Nearly hurled. Thanks for that lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 We're doomed, not enough experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 We're doomed, not enough experienceI think you guys missed the tone of what I'm trying to convey here. I think it's GOOD that we finally stopped signing old, washed-up vets and actually have young talent that is entering the prime of their careers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 YeahBest post you've ever made.Hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Best post you've ever made.Hands down.I strive for greatness with every post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I think you guys missed the tone of what I'm trying to convey here. I think it's GOOD that we finally stopped signing old, washed-up vets and actually have young talent that is entering the prime of their careers.We have more young injury prone players then young guys entering their prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dirty Bird Nation ® Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Yungry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 It's actually a good thing to have a young team since we have a new coach. He's not going to have as many problems with them "unlearning" years of another coach's system. Some will inevitably struggle, but if the younger players want to see the field, they need to soak up everything they see presented with in the classroom and apply it to the practice field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 all 3 phases You been hanging out with Smitty again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I strive for greatness with every postEven this is a great post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Even this is a great post.^^this man knows quality when he sees it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashbrown3 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Young is good. Just don't develop bad habits early... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Young is good. Just don't develop bad habits early...Exactly. Finding out what you do well as a youngster can direct your success in later life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimitiveJN Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 You been hanging out with Smitty again? LOL!!! I didn't know what else to call it! xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 It's actually a good thing to have a young team since we have a new coach. He's not going to have as many problems with them "unlearning" years of another coach's system. Some will inevitably struggle, but if the younger players want to see the field, they need to soak up everything they see presented with in the classroom and apply it to the practice field.Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthursMoustache Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Plenty of 28/29 yos in key positions though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ICEMAN Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I'm flirting with stating the obvious here but I just really got to thinking about it. If we look at a lot of our starting quality players on this 2015 team, There aren't a lot of older vets on this team.OL:Matthews - 23Person - 26Hawley - 26Asamoah - 26Schraeder - 27QB:Matt Ryan - 29RB:Coleman - 22Freeman - 23FB:DiMarco/Mooney - 26/29WR:Jones - 26White - 33Hardy - 23Hester - 32D-Line:Beasley - 22Hageman - 24Soliai - 31Babs - 33Jarrett - 22Clayborn - 26LB:Durant - 29Reed - 28Worrilow - 25Schofield - 28Bartu - 25Shembo - 23Secondary:Trufant: - 24Alford - 26Southward - 23WillyMo - 29Collins - 22Godfrey - 29Obviously I didn't include everyone on special teams and just guessed at guys that I think will get some playing time this yearAs you can see there are only 4 guys 30 or older and 5 guys that are 29. One of those 29 yr olds is MR2 and we know he's still in his prime.What this means to me:I doubt we "put it all together" and have this amazing team this year but we have a solid nucleus of young talent that we can build on for the next year or two and I think this team can really become special soon.i think being young hurt the team the last two years (and injuries which was really the contributing factor in 2013) we lost so many close games and the consistency and effort just wasn't there but the last two seasons have developed some of those young guys and if a few take a step to vet status and not still young prospect they'll be contending for a playoff spot maybe even more if they all really jelled together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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