gazoo Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Isaiah Oliver, Calvin Ridley among the Falcons managing to get together to practice in a pandemic You have to imagine every bit of this will help when the season arrives. By Dave Choate May 23, 2020, 12:00pm EDT Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Falcons’ virtual offseason program is in full swing at the moment, and it’s been interesting to hear scraps and tidbits about how that program is going. We know the Falcons have been providing guidance and in some cases equipment, but obviously it’s been a tough substitute for actually having everyone together. Still, as the pandemic has rolled on and players have figured out ways to get together, albeit on a limited basis. Earlier this week, Isaiah Oliver told local media that he was getting in practice with two of the team’s top receivers, with Damontae Kazee joining him as well. highlight this not because Oliver and company are alone—Hayden Hurst has talked about driving up from Florida to work out with Matt Ryan multiple times—but because it’s nice to see the initiative from players who will be counted on to take the leap in 2020. Oliver has much to prove after an up-and-down 2019 but is pretty much locked in as a starter, while Ridley and Gage in particular will be counted on to have breakout years to keep this offense humming. Practicing against one another—particularly for Oliveragainst Ridley and Gage—is only going to help when we get closer to the season. We’ll keep passing along these stories as we see them, because hey, it’s nice to feel encouraged about something. Lowndesfalc, ltstorm2, citsalp and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 I’ve been lukewarm on Oliver even though he did start showing up constantly late last season. I wanted to see more before buying into him. This, is more, this, gives me great hope, this we really need to happen with loss of Trufant and green guys behind him. Vandy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister pudding Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 The corners have the talent. Big question remains as to how coachable they are. Still think we need a vet corner regardless Vandy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mister pudding said: The corners have the talent. Big question remains as to how coachable they are. Still think we need a vet corner regardless The youth at the position is concerning, especially if things get crazy on field we need a vet leader in huddle to reel them in. But let it be known, this is a big step him working out with Ridley and Gage on his own volition. Boise Falcon Fan and Mister pudding 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltstorm2 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I'm really glad to hear about Oliver hooking up with Ridley because Ridley is a monster to have to cover especially if he's trying to cover Calvin 1on1. gazoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningDawg58 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ltstorm2 said: I'm really glad to hear about Oliver hooking up with Ridley because Ridley is a monster to have to cover especially if he's trying to cover Calvin 1on1. Agreed, because Calvin literally excelles at all the things that Oliver struggles/ed at defending. Edited May 24, 2020 by LightningDawg58 gazoo and ltstorm2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnrealfalcoN Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Raheem Morris will have the defense playing with more confidence atleast. The CBs could use that alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysnill1 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 10 hours ago, UnrealfalcoN said: Raheem Morris will have the defense playing with more confidence atleast. The CBs could use that alot agreed. in 2 weeks he had the DBs looking competant after they just couldn't get it right for half the year. UnrealfalcoN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.