FentayeJones Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Quote SAN FRANCISCO – Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn appear to be leaning toward retaining wide receiver Roddy White, who has two years left on his contract. White, who was drafted in the first round of the 2005 draft, had averaged 88.2 catches per season over the previous eight campaigns. White, 34, who has two years remaining on his contract, caught just 43 passes and was targeted 70 times last season. White is the franchise leader in touchdown receptions (63), catches (808) and yards receiving (10,863). “We are still going through it,” Quinn said on Thursday. “We’re getting there. We are not there yet, but we’re getting close.” White’s contract status is not an issue. “It’s a combination, of course he can still play,” Quinn said. “It’s a combination of can we feature him in the best way for him and allow other players to come up through the system as well.” White appears to have won over Quinn. “He is from a competitor’s standpoint, absolutely he has all the stuff,” Quinn said. “Can he catch? He had some of the fewest drops on our whole team, so like his game is still complete. It’s just a matter of what is the best way for us to feature him.” The Falcons must make decisions on other veterans like safety William Moore and whether to re-sign veterans O’Brien Schofield, Adrian Clayborn and Kroy Biermann. Knowing the nuances of the defense might help Biermann land another contract with the team. “He’s not the only guy that we have to talk about or that we a going through this with,” Quinn said. “Because of his stature here in the city and with the fans and what (White) stands for, he’s really a guy that we have to talk about.” Dimitroff admitted to perhaps parting ways with center Todd McClure too soon after the 2012 season. He handed McClure’s job over to Peter Konz in 2013 when McClure wanted to play another season. “It’s not always about the talent that may be wavering a little bit at the tell end of a career,” Dimitroff said. “It’s about other things as well. It’s the about the leadership aspect and the culture aspect. A lot goes into the decision.” The Falcons may try to use White more in the slot like Arizona did with Larry Fitzgerald last season. Fitzgerald, 32, caught a career-high 109 passes and had a 1,000-yard (1,215) season for the first time since 2011. “I thought Larry had an unbelievable year,” Quinn said. “The plays that he made, it was like a couple of years ago… he’s always been like this terrific competitor. But you root for players like him. You root for players like Rod, who have that warrior mindset to them. Where Rod is at his best is on the (inside) breaking stuff. Where he’s (moving) from outside to in. That’s where he can use his strength to body a guy up so to speak.” White played some in the slot at times last season depending on the route concepts and combinations. http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-leaning-toward-keeping-roddy-white/nqJ8W/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Z Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Seen this a little earlier, and IMO they should keep him for another season! This team has enough holes to fill already and cutting Roddy just adds to that.. If I felt they're were a few good #2 options out there that wouldn't break the bank I would move on for sure.. I would try and sign FA TE Dwayne Allen and draft a WR in the 3rd r 4th to groom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconcrest58 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Not worth his contract plain and simple....another pizz poor decision by TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsH8 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 It's going to be a sad day when Roddy retires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEHEADCOACH Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 They need to put this to rest. He's not as easy to replace as some of you Einstein's think. He is physical, experienced, & a competitor. We have a lot of WR positions to fill. Most of the back end guys will not be as good as him even at his age. Have you looked at the trash we bring in and the wrs we keep outside of roddy &julio? Not very good. Cutting him wont save us much money anyway, so that is a piss poor excuse. Just let him finish his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Being the heart of the team has a lot more value other than inside the lines. He's worth his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD597 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) Gotta cut Moore but White, Bierman, Schofield, Clayborn should be resigned but to reasonable non starting contracts. White showed up good in several games and hopefully his disapearance act was due to Ol issues and learning the new offense. He deserves at least one more year. Edited February 5, 2016 by MAD597 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 As long as they bring him back cheap so there's more cap space for FA, I'm all for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 We don't necessarily need the loot that would be saved. The only reason to cut him would be his whether he is worthy of a roster spot. I hope we keep him but I hope he gets more targets next season. Some will say that his drops were costly, which they were. But there's a different reaction toward the ball when you expect it to come your way and when you're surprised to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 There is a reason cutting Mud Duck a year too soon was part of this article. It was a very good piece of history for our impulses Donald Trumps who want to fire everybody. I love the idea of using Roddy a little differently now. The dude can still be very productive and I think it would be a huge mistake to cut him this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackredfellow Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 44 minutes ago, Ryan2Julio11 said: It's going to be a sad day when Roddy retires Certainly is. Favorite football player of all time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 1 hour ago, falconcrest58 said: Not worth his contract plain and simple....another pizz poor decision by TD Who do you suggest they bring in for 3 million dollars? I am not a fan of TD but it makes zero sense to cut Roddy with so many other needs and holes on the roster. We are not up against the salary cap and the ideal situation is to have someone on the roster who can replace his role. It is refreshing to hear TD realize it was probably a mistake letting Mclure go in favor of an unproven Konz, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momak Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 While i am a huge fan of Roddy we got to make the best decision that will help this team going forward. I say we ask Roddy to take a pay cut to stay with the team or else we use that money on Oline & defense. If Roddy is serious about winning and wanting to stay in Atlanta then it would be an easy decision for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4dabirds Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 When it comes to the Falcons receivers, I am not worried. Roddy is a good procession receiver and should be used as such just like Hardy should be too. Roddy is a competitor and a leader, and you need guys like that. When I think of guys not earning their keep, I think of William Moore, Tyson Jackson, Brooks Reed and Toililo. I want the Falcons to make defense the number one priority, and cut the weak and get new players that play smart and with an attitude. The defense as it is, really only has about 5 guys Trufant, Beasley, Jarrett, Alford, and maybe Hageman) who are worth building around, and the rest are really just mediocre to below average NFL talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momak Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Roddys cap hit for 2016 is $6,137,500 lets remember he will either be the 3rd or 4th receiver If we cut Roddy Atlanta would save $2.36 million in 2016 and $6.39 million in 2017 While no one likes to cut fan favorite including myself we are going to have to decide if we are going to if we are going to put our money into a WR thats is rapidly declining or into a defense that can make us contenders again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 14 minutes ago, momak said: Roddys cap hit for 2016 is $6,137,500 lets remember he will either be the 3rd or 4th receiver If we cut Roddy Atlanta would save $2.36 million in 2016 and $6.39 million in 2017 While no one likes to cut fan favorite including myself we are going to have to decide if we are going to if we are going to put our money into a WR thats is rapidly declining or into a defense that can make us contenders again. Did we use all the available cap space last year? We are not going to spend all the available cap space this year so it's a mute point. The bottom line is he is going to get paid a little of 3 million dollars which is very reasonable. TD and Quinn should be focused on putting a winning product on the field. And even from a budget standpoint it makes little sense because you don't gain gain 2.36 million as you suggest because you have to find a replacement. A true savings is when the replacement is on the existing roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezekiel 25:17 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 1 hour ago, falconcrest58 said: Not worth his contract plain and simple....another pizz poor decision by TD Ok, I'll Bite.... Who do you bring in to replace him that is available that can play now??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 He's gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconcrest58 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 The league is full of wrs that put up RW numbers last yr for less money. RW had like 40 catches last yr and he old. Mohamed Sanu is a name to consider. I'd much rather pay Sanu what Roddys making and even add some to it. RW IS DONE....STICK A FORK IN HIM. Sanu is 6 yrs younger and getting better. With said I'd like to keep RW if he'd take a pay cut and be a 3rd 4th wr. RW will never be close to what he use to be.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momak Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 22 minutes ago, falconcrest58 said: The league is full of wrs that put up RW numbers last yr for less money. RW had like 40 catches last yr and he old. Mohamed Sanu is a name to consider. I'd much rather pay Sanu what Roddys making and even add some to it. RW IS DONE....STICK A FORK IN HIM. Sanu is 6 yrs younger and getting better. With said I'd like to keep RW if he'd take a pay cut and be a 3rd 4th wr. RW will never be close to what he use to be.... That would work Julio Sanu Hardy Williams In the draft round 4 or 7 pick someone that is a return specialist / WR with speed. / Ricardo Lockette if the Seahawks dont resign him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I'd actually keep Roddy. I'm with Insight on this one the cap savings of 6 odd mill next year are more to my liking. Roddy can still be productive is still very physical which we preach and is one of the better run blocking WRer's in the league. 1 more year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanghaiDirtyBird Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I think we should try to persuade him to take a pay cut this year. If he refuses, we blink, see how he performs and then decide what to do the next year based on his performance...either keep him the last year if he has a bounce back year or finally put him out to pasture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stizz Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 52 minutes ago, falconcrest58 said: The league is full of wrs that put up RW numbers last yr for less money. RW had like 40 catches last yr and he old. Mohamed Sanu is a name to consider. I'd much rather pay Sanu what Roddys making and even add some to it. RW IS DONE....STICK A FORK IN HIM. Sanu is 6 yrs younger and getting better. With said I'd like to keep RW if he'd take a pay cut and be a 3rd 4th wr. RW will never be close to what he use to be.... A better business decision would be to keep him for one last year for his final playoff push. Dude is too important to the city. We have so much money to play with we can afford to keep him on the payroll. Bryant, Moore, Jackson are all cap casualties that make more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 to me this means we are taking a WR high in the draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momak Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 15 minutes ago, atljbo said: to me this means we are taking a WR high in the draft Round 4 is the earliest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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