Lethal Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 And another player thriving in a city not named Atlanta...good to see him thriving under competent coaching. Reminder we gave up Duke and a 6th for Jonathan Cyprien and a 7th. The former Falcons linebacker participated on 74-percent of the special teams snaps last week against the Giants and has been in on 56-percent of the special-teams snaps for the year. He’s also made some nice tackles in run support for the league’s third-stingiest rush defense. According to The Athletic’s Bo Wulf, Riley was recently awarded the title of team captain and takes over the role vacated by Kamu Grugier-Hill who was placed on IR on Dec. 18. While Riley doesn’t yet have the official “C” stitched into his jersey, he’s earned the right to demand more from his teammates. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson made it known in a very public manner during a recent meeting. It was a memorable moment for the 25-year-old. “Doug Pederson said it front of the whole team, and everybody was just clapping and applauding me,” Riley told Wulf. “I’m more honored than anything that they would even do that for a guy like me. I’ve always worked and tried to lead by example, so it’s good that they see that, that I’m doing that and trying to lead.” FalconsIn2012, PokerSteve, Drunken Minotaur Zebra and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyWhite84 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, athell said: And another player thriving in a city not named Atlanta...good to see him thriving under competent coaching. Reminder we gave up Duke and a 6th for Jonathan Cyprien and a 7th. The former Falcons linebacker participated on 74-percent of the special teams snaps last week against the Giants and has been in on 56-percent of the special-teams snaps for the year. He’s also made some nice tackles in run support for the league’s third-stingiest rush defense. According to The Athletic’s Bo Wulf, Riley was recently awarded the title of team captain and takes over the role vacated by Kamu Grugier-Hill who was placed on IR on Dec. 18. While Riley doesn’t yet have the official “C” stitched into his jersey, he’s earned the right to demand more from his teammates. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson made it known in a very public manner during a recent meeting. It was a memorable moment for the 25-year-old. “Doug Pederson said it front of the whole team, and everybody was just clapping and applauding me,” Riley told Wulf. “I’m more honored than anything that they would even do that for a guy like me. I’ve always worked and tried to lead by example, so it’s good that they see that, that I’m doing that and trying to lead.” Good for him it happens did cyprien even play at all for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, RoddyWhite84 said: Good for him it happens did cyprien even play at all for us Barely...mostly on special teams. He recorded 3 combined tackles on the year. PokerSteve and FalconJim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamFRESCO1 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Good for him... he's a over glorified gunner...Dude trash. So glad he's not our frustration anymore. Skeetbird, poutlipper, GeorgiaBoyz and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RING OF HONOR Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, IamFRESCO1 said: Good for him... he's a over glorified gunner...Dude trash. So glad he's not our frustration anymore. **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, IamFRESCO1 said: Good for him... he's a over glorified gunner...Dude trash. So glad he's not our frustration anymore. He's a very good special teamer. Defensively, sure...not great and for sure not worth the 3rd he was selected at but special teams is important. We did look better this year thankfully, but special teams is critical to team success especially come playoff time. He got a bad wrap here. GrimeyKidd and FalconsIn2012 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWFALCON Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 He was doing a lot better in run support before the trade. I wouldn’t say he’s thriving. He’s exactly what he was here except they got him for a 6th and we got him for a 3rd. Francis York Morgan, PokerSteve, Jerz and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, NWFALCON said: He was doing a lot better in run support before the trade. I wouldn’t say he’s thriving. He’s exactly what he was here except they got him for a 6th and we got him for a 3rd. That's the whole point though. At least until after the BYE, our coaches don't seem to know what to do with the talent we have. He was always good on ST here, but to be named captain of that unit in the same year you were traded there is kinda cool. I understand why people hated on him, but I'm happy for him. dawgsfan426 and Jerz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don™ Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Good for him. However, he was absolutely horrible here. vitaman, DogIsYourName, Skeetbird and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I wouldn’t necessarily consider that thriving. I’ll continue to believe he sucks until he cracks a full time starting job and actually makes a meaningful contribution A Pimp Named Slickback™, Skeetbird, dawgsfan426 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis York Morgan Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 He has three tackles on the year. And the Cyprien thing is fluky since he got injured. Literally don't miss him one bit Tribal Chief, Peteshweddy, Drew4719 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Coaching sucks here. Nothing new. Akeem King is a name that comes to mind as well. The Daywalker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, ya_boi_j said: I wouldn’t necessarily consider that thriving. I’ll continue to believe he sucks until he cracks a full time starting job and actually makes a meaningful contribution 4 minutes ago, Francis York Morgan said: He has three tackles on the year. And the Cyprien thing is fluky since he got injured. Literally don't miss him one bit Debbie Downers! papachaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Just now, athell said: Debbie Downers! You’ve posted much worse about Falcon players sooooo....... Boise Falcon Fan, MSalmon, Lethal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfactor Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Good for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, ya_boi_j said: You’ve posted much worse about Falcon players sooooo....... Lol this is true PokerSteve and Tribal Chief 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 JD Mckissic CJ Goodwin is a special teams ace for the Cowboys Remember when Justin Bethel got here then proceeded to immediately suck? PokerSteve, ATLSlobberKnockers and The Daywalker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrthoPTSD Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 45 minutes ago, KRUNKuno said: JD Mckissic CJ Goodwin is a special teams ace for the Cowboys Remember when Justin Bethel got here then proceeded to immediately suck? Goodwin still in league huh? Had high hopes for him after superbowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrthoPTSD Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Not having that 6th rounder this year hurts, specific with production produced being nothing. ATLSlobberKnockers and vitaman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Always said special teams would be where duke thrived. Peteshweddy and ATLSlobberKnockers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLFalcons11 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Our Special Teams coverage doesn't suck tho so...no harm, no foul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanat0s Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 He was good on teams here. He was just ridiculously overmatched as a regular player. His instincts were poor. vitaman, thamill and Boise Falcon Fan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thamill Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 3 hours ago, IamFRESCO1 said: Good for him... he's a over glorified gunner...Dude trash. So glad he's not our frustration anymore. Exactly. We used a third round pick on a guy who went to another team and is a special teams captain. Woop de friggin do. If he was a 6th round pick he'd still be here for special teams only. A lot more was expected from his based on where he was drafted. PokerSteve, IamFRESCO1 and SirCzah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguebeaver Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Makes me think of my itching hemorrhoid until I put prep h on it, then I’m good! PokerSteve and ki46dinah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLSlobberKnockers Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 51 minutes ago, thanat0s said: He was good on teams here. He was just ridiculously overmatched as a regular player. His instincts were poor. Took the worst angles, couldn't shed blocks. SirCzah, thanat0s, IamFRESCO1 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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