BlazerSlayer Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Seems like he will call it a career. I thought he had some talent but the injuries held him back. Also was a failed gamble in giving him a new 6 year deal.http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/12/former-falcons-first-rounder-sam-baker-likely-to-call-it-a-career/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PermaGrin Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 A lot of you like to hate on this guy, but I would just like to thank Sam Baker for his effort during his time here in Atlanta. The guy always worked hard to get better, whether he was healthy or rehabbing. I wish things could have gone better for you, Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nono Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I don't hate the guy, he never ran his mouth despite getting a lot of heat for being often injured T Rex, I hate we moved up to the 1st round to get him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 A lot of you like to hate on this guy, but I would just like to thank Sam Baker for his effort during his time here in Atlanta. The guy always worked hard to get better, whether he was healthy or rehabbing. I wish things could have gone better for you, Sam.Ban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovie_Lover Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I'm glad he's calling it a career, it's the best thing for his health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu 7 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 At least he got that second contract.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Harvey Oswald Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Like I said, Dimitroff should start adopting injured/retired Greyhounds....I know he would be good at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Baker is doing the right thing for his body by retiring. More important things in life - plus he's rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I don't blame Baker a bit for his lot here. He's been hurt. I blame TD for giving him that 2nd contract, but I can't blame Baker for taking it. I wish him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_Frenzy Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 If Mike Smith was our head coach Baker would probably be a starter still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Falcon Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Now you know why guaranteed money is so important to these guys. The rest is just smoke when you get hurt. But being the starting LT during multiple consecutive winning seasons and an NFC championship appearance and a playoff win is a better resume than any other LT in his time with the Falcons.Thanks for what you were able to do for us while healthy Sam. We had a decent run while you were here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 might as well walk away while he still can after all the injuries he had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific_Falcon Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I'm glad he's calling it a career, it's the best thing for his health.And more importantly, the Falcons. TD should still be kicked in the beanbag for that contract, but I do feel bad for Baker to some extent. But then again, 70 million dollars certainly softens the blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nono Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 He will be selling stock or insurance soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDogg1215 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 He's a very rich man don't feel bad one bit . He was not very good . Not even average . Everyone made excuses because he was hurt . Deuces!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovie_Lover Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 He will be selling stock or insurance soonha that's cute considering he could buy us all insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 How much of that 6 year, $41 million contract will we actually wind up paying to Baker when all is said and done?Looking at numbers available Spotrac, I came up with about $18.25 million, but that seems too low... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 So, does this help our cap situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Harvey Oswald Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 So, does this help our cap situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconJim Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Seems like he will call it a career. I thought he had some talent but the injuries held him back. Also was a failed gamble in giving him a new 6 year deal.http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/12/former-falcons-first-rounder-sam-baker-likely-to-call-it-a-career/Yeah, I think it was ridiculous to give T-Rex the new deal, especially with his history of injuries --- but hey, that's the way the cookie crumbles, sometime! He's gone now, and I wish him the best --- just ride on off into the sunset, Sam --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I certainly wish him the best in all he does. When healthy he was fairly good. Making the right decision to retire before your body just can't take anymore is extremely tough. Thank you Sean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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