FentayeJones Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 To say that the Atlanta Falcons have quite a bit of young talent would be a pretty big understatement. It actually may even slip past you that Julio Jones is even just 26 at this point. With that said, Jones is probably the furthest thing from a "sleeping giant."Heading into the 2015 season though, the Falcons have quite a few players who could burst onto the scene the way that Victor Cruz did back in 2011. You have rookies like Tevin Coleman and Justin Hardy, as well as a tight end who hasn't been able to take that next step in Levine Toilolo.But if we're going to find a sleeping giant who's going to emerge from the Falcons in 2015, let's look deeper and find that true dark horse option.Tony Moeaki, TEOh yes, Tony Moeaki. The man who had a grand total of eight catches for 134 yards and a touchdown last season (a 16.8 YPC average, which is pretty impressive). Why Moeaki? Well, the potential has always been there for him, and we saw a glimpse of what he was capable of during his first two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.Moeaki played in 15 games during his rookie season, but then missed the entire year in 2011 with a torn ACL. He followed that up by playing 15 games in 2012, while showing that he could still produce at a high level.If the Falcons are able to get a receiving tight end even similar to what Moeaki was during 2010 when he caught 47 balls for 556 yards and three touchdowns, he may turn into a stud. We know Matt Ryan can hit his tight ends on a consistent basis, as we saw with Tony Gonzalez before he retired after the 2013 season.The Falcons are going to roll with whoever will be the best target for Ryan, so don't be surprised if Moeaki emerges from the pack. If he does, he has the potential to break out in a huge way.http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/this-sleeping-giant-will-emerge-for-the-atlanta-falcons-in-2015-071615?cmpid=traffic:partner:bleacherreport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeriver Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I'm rooting for him. The potential's there to be among the best in the league if he can stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBateser Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 TONY GONZ..... Moeaki? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEinPHX Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I expected to see Hageman here - definitely the better sleeping giant prospect in my opinion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moist Words Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I expected to see Hageman here - definitely the better sleeping giant prospect in my opinion..This. ^ I have high hopes for Hageman this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtldirtybird Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 tammes the starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBateser Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 tammes the starterYes because it is currently set in stone and in no way shape or form shall it change, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamPlayer1 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 However, Coach Quinn will evaluate the TE position in training camp and I truly believe he will let the best player win. No favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 For some reason I'm having a hard time getting excited for Tony. But if he can return to his rookie physical form, but with a vet's mind, he could be a clear cut #1 TE for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 TEs are only as good as their QB. Great QBs make great TEs. The exception to this rule can be counted on one finger....Tony Gonzalez. He had some of the worst QBs in KC after Montana retired. Watch Jax and see what happens to Julius Thomas. See as Jimmy Graham's numbers fall in Seattle. Ryan can make any of our TEs look good as long as we throw to them. Last 2 years we got away from the TE cause Gonzo was gone. That was ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfsutton Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 TEs are only as good as their QB. Great QBs make great TEs. The exception to this rule can be counted on one finger....Tony Gonzalez. He had some of the worst QBs in KC after Montana retired. Watch Jax and see what happens to Julius Thomas. See as Jimmy Graham's numbers fall in Seattle. Ryan can make any of our TEs look good as long as we throw to them. Last 2 years we got away from the TE cause Gonzo was gone. That was ridiculous. Might have also had something to do with the fact that Ryan was throwing to ol' Skillet hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Might have also had something to do with the fact that Ryan was throwing to ol' Skillet hands.Yea...he didn't help but still after Tony G left they still downplayed the position. Never understood why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFalcoholic Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) Yea...he didn't help but still after Tony G left they still downplayed the position. Never understood why.It is pretty ridiculous. TE played such an important role in our success for so long & then we just completely abandoned it. I'll still never understand why we didn't have a plan for when Tony retired. I never took Toilolo serious as far as replacing him. Edited July 18, 2015 by TheFalcoholic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskooler Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Yes because it is currently set in stone and in no way shape or form shall it change, ever. To be fair, under the Smitty regime, this would sadly be true. Many fans/posters are conditioned to expect this as the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Radical Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Last 2 years we got away from the TE cause Gonzo was gone. That was ridiculous. And because Toilolo sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 It is pretty ridiculous. TE played such an important role in our success for so long & then we just completely abandoned it. I'll still never understand why we didn't have a plan for when Tony retired. I never took Toilolo serious as far as replacing him.I think it had to do with Koetter and the offense he ran. Even with TG he had him lining up at receiver a good percentage of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Jigsaw Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Yes because it is currently set in stone and in no way shape or form shall it change, ever. This guy reminds me so much of myself. Such a sarcastic asshoIe, it's hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 This guy reminds me so much of myself. Such a sarcastic asshoIe, it's hilarious.We can say ******* now??edit: apparently not, only Jigsaw gets to cuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) TEs are only as good as their QB. Great QBs make great TEs. The exception to this rule can be counted on one finger....Tony Gonzalez. He had some of the worst QBs in KC after Montana retired. Watch Jax and see what happens to Julius Thomas. See as Jimmy Graham's numbers fall in Seattle. Ryan can make any of our TEs look good as long as we throw to them. Last 2 years we got away from the TE cause Gonzo was gone. That was ridiculous. What was ridiculous was the crapheap team had at TE Last two years. We've improved from horrible to mediocre there. Edited July 18, 2015 by Vandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_ELLIS24 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Tamme and Moeaki will be solid contributors, that's my prediction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Jigsaw Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 We can say ******* now??edit: apparently not, only Jigsaw gets to cuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoFalconsFan56 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I think moeaki will win and keep the starting job and if he gets hurt I think tamme can hold it down. Te is deeper than ppl think on our team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moist Words Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 This guy reminds me so much of myself. Such a sarcastic asshoIe, it's hilarious.He is kind of like a nicer version of you. I hadn't made the connection until you mentioned it but I can see it clear as day now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBateser Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 He is kind of like a nicer version of you. I hadn't made the connection until you mentioned it but I can see it clear as day now.Just call me Prince Jigsaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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