I've become a huge Kaleb McGary Fan

[andrews31cain21 341]

Of course i'm a fan of every Falcon player, but just hearing about this Kid's trials growing up, and seeing his excitement of being drafted, being a Falcon aside, i really want this kid to succeed..  There's just something about him... Its like he's on a mission, and I see him as someone who will do anything to protect MR.  I do see many unnecessary roughness penalties on him, but its all for the brotherhood... I guarantee you with this guy, if someone pops MR when he is sliding.. ala 2014, i guarantee you, he wont be turning around and going back to the huddle like nothing happend

[pa_falcon_fan 1,617]

12 minutes ago, andrews31cain21 said:

Of course i'm a fan of every Falcon player, but just hearing about this Kid's trials growing up, and seeing his excitement of being drafted, being a Falcon aside, i really want this kid to succeed..  There's just something about him... Its like he's on a mission, and I see him as someone who will do anything to protect MR.  I do see many unnecessary roughness penalties on him, but its all for the brotherhood... I guarantee you with this guy, if someone pops MR when he is sliding.. ala 2014, i guarantee you, he wont be turning around and going back to the huddle like nothing happend

Absolutely.  I'm excited about the attitude and nastiness he brings to the line.   It is something that really has been missing since Harvey Dahl left.  I loved how the rest of the o-line fed off of he and his "I'm gonna beat your a$$, every down, all game long, right up until the echo of the whistle" attitude.  I'm hoping McGary can bring that back!

 

[The Vent King 2,097]

Agreed. He has some Harvey Dahl in him and I luv it! That’s exactly what I want in my OTs - nasty, cocky, and prideful about what they do...my fav quote from him so far -

“I want defensive lineman to fear me.”

 

[Des-pool 1,274]

Harvey Dahl with actual real physical skill to go along with that desire and nasty edge. We got a good one guys...

[bossFALCON™ 2,100]

Bringing that Harvey Dahl/Tyson clabo back

[Vandy 30,562]

Best RT in this draft.

[Embrace the suck 7,509]

I love the way he plays, he carries a chip on his shoulder. I think he starts sooner than Later. Something tells me the entire plan was to pair him up on the right with Lindstrom this upcoming season.

[wurzshep19 291]

I have no issue with the player, just that we traded up to get him...seemed very unnecessary. 

I like the direction we went in overall though. 

[Des-pool 1,274]

1 minute ago, wurzshep19 said:

I have no issue with the player, just that we traded up to get him...seemed very unnecessary. 

I like the direction we went in overall though. 

The run on OL at the beginning of the 2nd disputes that statement. He would not have been there at 45. We did the right thing...

[Xfactor 3,330]

Loving this kid he is going to be coached up and become a monster. 

Question during one of his interviews he said he was so excited playing with Lindstrom since they knew each other which I like. 

Anyone know the connection between the two ?

[Champford 377]

2 minutes ago, Xfactor said:

Loving this kid he is going to be coached up and become a monster. 

Question during one of his interviews he said he was so excited playing with Lindstrom since they knew each other which I like. 

Anyone know the connection between the two ?

Senior Bowl

[FentayeJones 20,623]

6 minutes ago, wurzshep19 said:

I have no issue with the player, just that we traded up to get him...seemed very unnecessary. 

I like the direction we went in overall though. 

Nah, if Mcgary was their guy then they had to come up and get him. He would not have been there at 45.

[Xfactor 3,330]

Just now, Champford said:

Senior Bowl

Well that makes sense the way it sounded it sounded like they were friends. Nice to make that connection at the Bowl and now be playing on the same line on the same team.

[Jesus 18,336]

You might have the wrong reaction. According to other posters the proper reaction to this draft is to go totally insane.

 

I agree tho, I think this team is gonna be fun to watch this year.

[Francis York Morgan 17,614]

I'm real excited for our run game. Could have a legit ground and pound if we want to. Got a ways before I'm excited about the defense, but I could be convinced.

[Lowndesfalc 2,341]

I was listening to NFL Sirius Tuesday morning and  Charlie Weiss said the Atlanta Falcons just got a lot better. Very complimentary about Lindstrom. When asked about McGary he replied emphatically “Nasty”!!! I love both picks. 

[thanat0s 1,813]

1 hour ago, andrews31cain21 said:

Of course i'm a fan of every Falcon player, but just hearing about this Kid's trials growing up, and seeing his excitement of being drafted, being a Falcon aside, i really want this kid to succeed..  There's just something about him... Its like he's on a mission, and I see him as someone who will do anything to protect MR.  I do see many unnecessary roughness penalties on him, but its all for the brotherhood... I guarantee you with this guy, if someone pops MR when he is sliding.. ala 2014, i guarantee you, he wont be turning around and going back to the huddle like nothing happend

Agreed! To use a common litmus test, he has that Harvey Dahl dog in him a bit. 

[The Great American 3,567]

His college coach said he was a likeable ginger.  

[Falcanuck 9,694]

Falcons getting mean and I like it

[slider 1,006]

1 hour ago, FentayeJones said:

Nah, if Mcgary was their guy then they had to come up and get him. He would not have been there at 45.

They went for Lindstrom earlier than folks expected because a trade down wouldn't guarantee that he'd be there for you and they had a list of targets at #14.  McGary was the particular target for the trade up that TD said in his presser was planned well in advance of the draft. Obviously, they honed in on him early on in the process. Personally I think Miami snagged the guy they originally wanted, Wilkins and Lindstrom was the second choice at #14. Everyone asks why they did what they did in free agency if they were going to draft Lindstrom, there's one good answer to that, they thought they weren't going to draft Lindstrom.

[dawgsjw 602]

1 hour ago, wurzshep19 said:

I have no issue with the player, just that we traded up to get him...seemed very unnecessary. 

I like the direction we went in overall though. 

I don't hate the move up but felt like there were another lineman or two I would have rather had but we will see how that plays out.  I think Taylor would have been the better pick but I hope it plays out well for us. 

[Embrace the suck 7,509]

1 hour ago, Des-pool said:

The run on OL at the beginning of the 2nd disputes that statement. He would not have been there at 45. We did the right thing...

yeah pretty much OL went right away in the second round. TD looked prophetic in his statement.

[kirbyr 493]

26 minutes ago, The Great American said:

His college coach said he was a likeable ginger.  

Coaches will say anything

[Lowndesfalc 2,341]

https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/kaleb-mcgary-i-want-defenders-to-be-afraid-of-me

 

[Embrace the suck 7,509]

5 hours ago, Champford said:

Senior Bowl

It sounded as if they played together at some point before the bowl.