jlrfalcon Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 The Falcons trimmed to the 53-man roster at the deadline on Saturday at 4PM and now from my what I understand can begin signing players to the practice squad on Sunday at 1PM after players have cleared waivers and been open to all teams. Since the Falcons waited until the last second to announce their cuts Saturday, the players they cut are "exposed" to the open market for the absolute least amount of time. This implies that they intend to sign some of the players they cut to the practice squad. Up to 10 players can be signed to the practice squad. One might question if the Falcons need that many players who cannot play in games while on the squad. The rules also limit the Falcons from having more than 4 players with 2 years experience on the practice squad. However, given the possibility of injuries or drafted players who do not pan out, these players could be valuable down the stretch. So, assuming the Falcons choose from the players they cut last and that all are still available, who and how many would they cut? I would suspect a 3rd QB will be needed as a safety measure. Also, we had a lot of WR's around in preseason which suggests at least one of these will be included. I also could see a couple of linemen making it. A new K would also be insurance if Bryant shows old age this year. Here are the cuts I show from Saturday: QB: Alek Torgersen, QB Matt Simms (injured?), RB Kelvin Taylor, RB Jhurell Pressley, FB Tyler Renew, WR Anthony Dable, WR Josh Magee, WR Reggie Davis, WR Marvin Hall, WR Deante Burton, TE Joshua Perkins, OL Travis Averill, OL Larson Graham, OL Cornelius Edison, OT Andreas Knappe, OT D.J. Tialavea, OT Daniel Brunskill, DE A.J. Jefferson, DT Joe Vellano, DE J’Terius Jones, DE Chris Odom, DE Martin Ifedi, DT Taniela Tupou, LB Jack Lynn, LB Josh Keyes, CB Jarnor Jones, CB Akeem King, S Marcelis Branch, K Mike Meyer Here is who I show we keep: QB Alek Torgerson WR Reggie Davis WR Marvin Hall TE Joshua Perkins OL Cornelius Edison OL D.J. Tialavea DT Joe Vellano DE Chris Odom CB Jarnor Jones K Mike Meyer I wonder if Simms is fully healthy as he might be kept instead of Torgerson. I also could see them picking Davis or Hall instead of both. There may also be a special rule that allows the Falcons to keep OT Andreas Knappe around since he is an international player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great American Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I have no idea who they will keep or sign from other teams. I really liked what I saw in DE Odom and WR Davis. Gosh I hope IF they sign another QB, it will not be either of the two just released. We know Simms is not eligible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonFalcon Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Knapp isn't our international player exemption. Alex Gray is. Right now he's the only player listed on the practice squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Trav Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Don't forget that we will sign at least one PS Player from another team. Every year it seems that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 QB- Brad Kaaya ( Detroit) or Kyle Sloter ( Denver ) or Torgensen DE's - Odom and J'Terius Jones TE- Perkins K- Myers C- 1 WR's- 2 CB-1 DT- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ATLSlobberKnockers Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, jlrfalcon said: The Falcons trimmed to the 53-man roster at the deadline on Saturday at 4PM and now from my what I understand can begin signing players to the practice squad on Sunday at 1PM after players have cleared waivers and been open to all teams. Since the Falcons waited until the last second to announce their cuts Saturday, the players they cut are "exposed" to the open market for the absolute least amount of time. This implies that they intend to sign some of the players they cut to the practice squad. Up to 10 players can be signed to the practice squad. One might question if the Falcons need that many players who cannot play in games while on the squad. The rules also limit the Falcons from having more than 4 players with 2 years experience on the practice squad. However, given the possibility of injuries or drafted players who do not pan out, these players could be valuable down the stretch. So, assuming the Falcons choose from the players they cut last and that all are still available, who and how many would they cut? I would suspect a 3rd QB will be needed as a safety measure. Also, we had a lot of WR's around in preseason which suggests at least one of these will be included. I also could see a couple of linemen making it. A new K would also be insurance if Bryant shows old age this year. Here are the cuts I show from Saturday: QB: Alek Torgersen, QB Matt Simms (injured?), RB Kelvin Taylor, RB Jhurell Pressley, FB Tyler Renew, WR Anthony Dable, WR Josh Magee, WR Reggie Davis, WR Marvin Hall, WR Deante Burton, TE Joshua Perkins, OL Travis Averill, OL Larson Graham, OL Cornelius Edison, OT Andreas Knappe, OT D.J. Tialavea, OT Daniel Brunskill, DE A.J. Jefferson, DT Joe Vellano, DE J’Terius Jones, DE Chris Odom, DE Martin Ifedi, DT Taniela Tupou, LB Jack Lynn, LB Josh Keyes, CB Jarnor Jones, CB Akeem King, S Marcelis Branch, K Mike Meyer Here is who I show we keep: QB Alek Torgerson WR Reggie Davis WR Marvin Hall TE Joshua Perkins OL Cornelius Edison OL D.J. Tialavea DT Joe Vellano DE Chris Odom CB Jarnor Jones K Mike Meyer I wonder if Simms is fully healthy as he might be kept instead of Torgerson. I also could see them picking Davis or Hall instead of both. There may also be a special rule that allows the Falcons to keep OT Andreas Knappe around since he is an international player. I that Rugby player Grey not the designated international player still? I haven't heard anything about him but one would think that a Rugby superstar would make a good special teamer. But that's how I hope the PS forms. Odum may get picked up though Edited September 3, 2017 by ATLSlobberKnockers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasFalcon4Life Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 41 minutes ago, GTBF54 said: Has he done anything to warrant our PS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 My practice Squad prediction. QB Alek Torgerson WR Reggie Davis WR Marvin Hall TE Alex Gray OT Andreas Knappe DE Chris Odom OL D.J. Tialavea S Marcelis Branch WR Anthony Dable DT Joe Vellano FB Tyler Renew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 here is my list QB Alek Torgerson (or more likely a QB cut by someone else) WR Reggie Davis WR Marvin Hall TE Joshua Perkins DT Joe Vellano DE Chris Odom FS Marcelis Branch DE/OLB J'terius Jones OL Daniel Brunskill OL Cornelius Edison / DJ Tialavea (if we saw something) TE Alex Gray(extra space) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Diggable Birds Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 1 hour ago, FentayeJones said: Good he didnt show much in 3 yrs ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanoidAndroid Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Am rooting for Andreas Knappe. Nickname is Thor and Dude is a pretty intimidating figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 We signed Dorian Johnson to the PS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lostnmexico Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 19 minutes ago, falconsd56 said: We signed Dorian Johnson to the PS Do we have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 15 minutes ago, lostnmexico said: Do we have a link? https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1652088618137073&id=164259743586642 Edit: nevermind...it says we should. Reading apparently is not fundamental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FentayeJones Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Just now, falconsd56 said: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1652088618137073&id=164259743586642 That says the Falcons SHOULD add Johnson.... not that they had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Just now, FentayeJones said: That says the Falcons SHOULD add Johnson.... not that they had Yeah I caught it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostnmexico Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hopefully this happens. I like Johnson and he was mocked to Atlanta before the draft by many. Got to better than Harlowe who was making transition from tackle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanish_falcon Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Surprised we are not keeping Knappe in the PS. I like what i saw from him in the games and thought he could be an interesting developmental guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerFalcon8710 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 32 minutes ago, lostnmexico said: Hopefully this happens. I like Johnson and he was mocked to Atlanta before the draft by many. Got to better than Harlowe who was making transition from tackle! Guess who else made the transition from tackle and is likely our starting RG this season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, spanish_falcon said: Surprised we are not keeping Knappe in the PS. I like what i saw from him in the games and thought he could be an interesting developmental guy You heard anything that stated we were not keeping Knappe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold4425 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I'm getting a little nervous seem like most fans and the FO are a little over-confident. It will be tough, other teams are making move s we may be littlr further along then them but we still have to keep this a top roster if we're going to get to the Super Bowl I hope we do get D. Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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