OrthoPTSD Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Got to say that I was quite impressed in the bottom of depth chart as for years, our number 3 down (before Sanu) has been hot garbage, highlighted by Hardy whom im not referring to. Christian Blake age 23 6'1 181 (11) catches on (24 yikes) targets 91 yards Russell Gage age 23 6'0 184 (49) catches (79) targets 446 yards and 1 TD Brandon Powell age 24 5'8 181 Zero stats Olamande Zaccheaus age 22 5'8 193 (3 catches (5) targets 115 yards and TD. Also special teams TD Blake was highly targeted early in the year and then vanished. Obvious that coaching staff like him, but did Ryan lose confidence? Needs to gain strength. Was not highly productive in college, surprised he got as many targets. Gage really came on, this is the type of late round draft pick development that needs to happen. His confidence grew in second half and saw him make clutch, contested catches and was a big part of winning football. Thought he was a special teams pick, but his full wide out tool box and work ethic has moved him into a big chess piece on offense. Total blindside Powell was a decent first year producer in Detroit in 2018 for 11 recept and 129 yards. Atlanta went out of way to make sure kept. Tiny but has wheels, and probably hungry after cup of coffee with Detroit and no field in 2019. DEPTH which is better than past years to say the least. Zach is an interesting piece even though tiny at 5'8. The guy had 250 catches 2753 yards and 22 TD along with 551 yards 2 TD rushing at Virginia. Inactive until end of year, he could be in for a Gage like jump year 2. Francis York Morgan, VTCrunkler, MarkMc44 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap Talk Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 hour ago, OrthoPTSD said: Got to say that I was quite impressed in the bottom of depth chart as for years, our number 3 down (before Sanu) has been hot garbage, highlighted by Hardy whom im not referring to. Christian Blake age 23 6'1 181 (11) catches on (24 yikes) targets 91 yards Russell Gage age 23 6'0 184 (49) catches (79) targets 446 yards and 1 TD Brandon Powell age 24 5'8 181 Zero stats Olamande Zaccheaus age 22 5'8 193 (3 catches (5) targets 115 yards and TD. Also special teams TD Blake was highly targeted early in the year and then vanished. Obvious that coaching staff like him, but did Ryan lose confidence? Needs to gain strength. Was not highly productive in college, surprised he got as many targets. Gage really came on, this is the type of late round draft pick development that needs to happen. His confidence grew in second half and saw him make clutch, contested catches and was a big part of winning football. Thought he was a special teams pick, but his full wide out tool box and work ethic has moved him into a big chess piece on offense. Total blindside Powell was a decent first year producer in Detroit in 2018 for 11 recept and 129 yards. Atlanta went out of way to make sure kept. Tiny but has wheels, and probably hungry after cup of coffee with Detroit and no field in 2019. DEPTH which is better than past years to say the least. Zach is an interesting piece even though tiny at 5'8. The guy had 250 catches 2753 yards and 22 TD along with 551 yards 2 TD rushing at Virginia. Inactive until end of year, he could be in for a Gage like jump year 2. Good topic! Think you are definitely right about developing depth at WR. Gage was considered a top-100 pick by Mayock the year he was drafted. Have always believed in his talent. A newcomer last year that I am really hyped about also, is Zaccheaus. Mark my word on this, he is going to be special! Proclaimed he would make the team when he was just another number in Camp. The Falcons can use their Draft Capitol somewhere else this year. Cole World 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quotemokc Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Its pretty standard for anyone below your top 3 targets to fall of a cliff stat wise. They just don't need to be given the ball. Overall I am happy with our WR depth. What I would like is a super fast underneath type receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick0ne Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Really impressed with Gage this year. I believe he will eat like a starving man at Golden Corral next season. Vandy, Atl Falcon, OrthoPTSD and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickzero Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Between Jones, Ridley, Gage, Hardy, Zacc, Blake, and Powell and we will need to add at least one more WR who is a decent pass catcher and run blocker. If we lose Hooper and Sanu we are down some pretty good pass catchers and replacing that production will come down to a committee approach if we don't get another premiere pass catcher for Matt. Edited January 19, 2020 by quickzero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdGangATL Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Gage is decent but he tends to get hurt on plays alot Diggable Birds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Another thing Blake needs is situational awareness. Those dumb penalties on big plays are a no no for someone who wants to see the field more ATLFalcons11, falconsd56, papachaz and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 42 minutes ago, BirdGangATL said: Gage is decent but he tends to get hurt on plays alot Look at some of the catches he makes and attempts to make. You’d get injured too. federicofalcon2 and CADirtyBird 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrthoPTSD Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 14 hours ago, Cheap Talk said: Good topic! Think you are definitely right about developing depth at WR. Gage was considered a top-100 pick by Mayock the year he was drafted. Have always believed in his talent. A newcomer last year that I am really hyped about also, is Zaccheaus. Mark my word on this, he is going to be special! Proclaimed he would make the team when he was just another number in Camp. The Falcons can use their Draft Capitol somewhere else this year. Raheem Morris really put his stamp on the team last year with work he did with the wide out room, and then taking on the dumpster of defense. Impressive. Would Zach be the fastest on the team? Cheap Talk and Vandy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrthoPTSD Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 23 minutes ago, ya_boi_j said: Look at some of the catches he makes and attempts to make. You’d get injured too. Ive said a couple of times he looks like he was dropped out of a 2 story window when he lands some times. Julio also for years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Just now, OrthoPTSD said: Ive said a couple of times he looks like he was dropped out of a 2 story window when he lands some times. Julio also for years now Yeah he’s gotta learn to stay on his feet and control his body. Don’t always have to go for the acrobatic catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeitdown Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Gage is a good number 4 (may elevate to number 3 status). Need a 2nd or 3rd rounder to develop into a 2 or 3, basically replacing Sanu for cheap. You should always be developing mid round WR, TE, LB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrthoPTSD Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 6 hours ago, takeitdown said: Gage is a good number 4 (may elevate to number 3 status). Need a 2nd or 3rd rounder to develop into a 2 or 3, basically replacing Sanu for cheap. You should always be developing mid round WR, TE, LB. Id have to think his performance this year makes for a definite number 3. 40 plus catches for a number 4? Vandy and ya_boi_j 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap Talk Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 8 hours ago, OrthoPTSD said: Raheem Morris really put his stamp on the team last year with work he did with the wide out room, and then taking on the dumpster of defense. Impressive. Would Zach be the fastest on the team? No, Zaccheaus has about 4.45 40 speed, so not near the fastest on the Falcons. He is 5'8", 8 3/4" Hands, 31" Arms, and a 35.5" Vertical. Nothing special in his measurables, if not underwhelming. That is probably why he was not drafted. What I like about him is his fluidity. He can run/jump/catch/land/run again, all in one smooth fluid motion. I have seen very few athletes possess that kind of body control. We are very lucky to have him, and think he has already turned some heads on the Falcon's staff, especially with that beautiful 93-yard TD play. Vandy and falconsd56 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, Cheap Talk said: No, Zaccheaus has about 4.45 40 speed, so not near the fastest on the Falcons. He is 5'8", 8 3/4" Hands, 31" Arms, and a 35.5" Vertical. Nothing special in his measurables, if not underwhelming. That is probably why he was not drafted. What I like about him is his fluidity. He can run/jump/catch/land/run again, all in one smooth fluid motion. I have seen very few athletes possess that kind of body control. We are very lucky to have him, and think he has already turned some heads on the Falcon's staff, especially with that beautiful 93-yard TD play. so you're basically saying "Zaccheaus was a wee little man, a wee little man was he"?? Cheap Talk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap Talk Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, papachaz said: so you're basically saying "Zaccheaus was a wee little man, a wee little man was he"?? Shakespeare? Now he has a real chip on his shoulder! You will see about this "wee little mon". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Just now, Cheap Talk said: Shakespeare? Now he has a real chip on his shoulder! You will see about this "wee little mon". no it's a sunday school kids song, based on the event in the Bible about a guy named Zaccheaus who wanted to see Jesus, but was too short so he climbed a sycamore tree. it just fit, so I used it....not meant to offend anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap Talk Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 minute ago, papachaz said: no it's a sunday school kids song, based on the event in the Bible about a guy named Zaccheaus who wanted to see Jesus, but was too short so he climbed a sycamore tree. it just fit, so I used it....not meant to offend anyone Yes, I remember now. Cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWFALCON Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Powell was brought over for special teams. He’s a good returner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrthoPTSD Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 36 minutes ago, Cheap Talk said: No, Zaccheaus has about 4.45 40 speed, so not near the fastest on the Falcons. He is 5'8", 8 3/4" Hands, 31" Arms, and a 35.5" Vertical. Nothing special in his measurables, if not underwhelming. That is probably why he was not drafted. What I like about him is his fluidity. He can run/jump/catch/land/run again, all in one smooth fluid motion. I have seen very few athletes possess that kind of body control. We are very lucky to have him, and think he has already turned some heads on the Falcon's staff, especially with that beautiful 93-yard TD play. Brings up a good question for combine savants? Who is the fastest? Just based on college 40. 4.45 is moving Cheap Talk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeitdown Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 18 hours ago, OrthoPTSD said: Id have to think his performance this year makes for a definite number 3. 40 plus catches for a number 4? You're probably right. I debated between 3 and 4 on him. He has some wow catches, but he's not yet dependable enough to know he's going to convert 3rd downs, and be able to catch the 8 yard pass in traffic. Either way, we need a 2nd/3rd rounder to compete for the 3/4 spot. I'm actually excited to see what Gage can become. OrthoPTSD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Zaccheaus is 5'8"? falconsd56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federicofalcon2 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 1/19/2020 at 8:03 AM, ya_boi_j said: Look at some of the catches he makes and attempts to make. You’d get injured too. He needs to stop leaping when unnecessary too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federicofalcon2 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 31 minutes ago, JDaveG said: Zaccheaus is 5'8"? And he weighs more than Ridley lol JDaveG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCzah Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Doesn't help that most of the targets to Gage come with a big hit taped to them. JDaveG and ya_boi_j 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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