ItsJustMe Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Plenty of WR bodies in tow now. Someone has to emerge. Herr Doktor and ATL Fan in the DMV 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 2 minutes ago, jetpac said: All facts. I went back to look at the 93 yarder (I originally said 99) Zach had few years back, I was wrong. It was a clean catch. I initially thought he bobbled the catch. I watched the slo mo and saw that it was a clean hand switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hoopah! Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 40 minutes ago, hjerry said: So Drake gets mentioned for this year, but no mention of adding Pitts last year? Also had Ridley last year but not this year, and as far as adding more FAs, kinda has to do with having a lot more cap flexibility than we had last year with the reduced cap Pitts is a unicorn and all, but that was a clear hubris pick. At #4, there were a lot of guys that could have been considered BPA that could have helped us like Parsons rushing the passer to keep our crap defense off of the field more, or one of the top OT's that could have played LG, but hindsight is 20/20 . . . ShoNuff, BtK and falconsd56 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 This is pretty cool. I wanted Bryan Edwards the year he was drafted. Went to South Carolina if I recall correctly. He seems to have developed somewhat nicely in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 8 minutes ago, Mr. Hoopah! said: Pitts is a unicorn and all, but that was a clear hubris pick. At #4, there were a lot of guys that could have been considered BPA that could have helped us like Parsons rushing the passer to keep our crap defense off of the field more, or one of the top OT's that could have played LG, but hindsight is 20/20 . . . Without Pitts Ryan could have had ten minutes every play and still wouldn't have found anyone open. Parsons would do well for us on defense but Pitts wasn't a bad pick even in hindsight. TJDuckett, RandomFan, rounz and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malachore Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, Bridgeburner said: You could literally line up. London on one side, Edwards on the other. Pitts In Tight, and an I formation in the backfield of Patterson and Algiere. The defense has no idea what the play is. And you have 4 pieces you can move around pre snap to get the matchup they want. Unfortunately the OL still has to block. Run 'n' Shoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 That boy swole ATLskinjob and Herr Doktor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongebob Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 We finna field the most elite jackpot team out there. And we may need it with a 31 ranked OL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-train Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 minute ago, ya_boi_j said: That boy swole They only signed him so they'd have someone in the building swole enough to spot Kaleb McGary. 😂 ya_boi_j and Goober Pyle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 minute ago, k-train said: They only signed him so they'd have someone in the building swole enough to spot Kaleb McGary. 😂 🤣 Thor vs Beta Ray Bill, human version of course Herr Doktor and k-train 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 2 hours ago, stizz said: Darby seems like a great guy and a great story, but he's going to have make something happen in the preseason. He's fine. The new organization drafted him. It'd be different if he was from the old regime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xFalconLord Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 21 minutes ago, ya_boi_j said: That boy swole Oh my gosh can he rush the passer too? ya_boi_j 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Realistically, we just benefited from the regime change with the Raiders. They had a player who didn't fit their system and took whatever they could get for him. Meanwhile, he's perfect for what we want to accomplish. The most important takeaway here is that the previous coaching staff, the group that had the most familiarity with him, really like him. And we just got him for the equivalent of a 6th round pick. This guy might lead our team in yardage this year. Tim Mazetti, Marco102 and rounz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 52 minutes ago, Lornoth said: Without Pitts Ryan could have had ten minutes every play and still wouldn't have found anyone open. Parsons would do well for us on defense but Pitts wasn't a bad pick even in hindsight. We still had those type of moments with Pitts anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, Mr. Hoopah! said: I don't even care if we outright release him and take a big cap hit, the cap is huge next year. He doesn't fit our mold, and clearly doesn't want to be here. I want to keep Ridley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL Fan in the DMV Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, jlrfalcon said: Are we suddenly the ex-Raiders? Mariota, Edwards, Kwiatkoski, Hayward, EHarris, Patterson, KSmith The Atlanta Titans/Bears/Raiders Falcons! Not sure why Gooddell approved the name change, but whatevs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 35 minutes ago, Malachore said: Unfortunately the OL still has to block. ratesforless 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 With the previous Falcons regime we had all sort of speedsters to get down the field with the deep threats and all. But when they got into the red zone where it's compressed we had a hard time scoring. Now we have all the heights to better score in the red zone but we don't have the speed to get there. LOL TJDuckett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isproab Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Wow, great pickup. He was on my list in 2020. Has been productive and is still young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL Fan in the DMV Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) 48 minutes ago, ya_boi_j said: That boy swole "Hey Bryan, welcome to the Falcons! Here is the weight room to the left. Speaking of, we had a teammate last year who only worked his legs in the weight room. Somehow his thighs went viral. Weird, right?" Bryan: "Thighs huh? I tell you this, yall better step your arm game up or else Get outta here!" *Bryan rips off shirt Hulk style* Edited May 13 by ATL Fan in the DMV ya_boi_j 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mazetti Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 3 hours ago, GrimeyKidd said: Wondering the terms probably a cheap swap since he’s still on his rookie deal Scott Bair Falcons Digital Managing Editor The Falcons have acquired receiver Bryan Edwards in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, the team announced on Friday afternoon. The third-year pro was moved to Atlanta for a swap of 2023 NFL Draft picks, with the Falcons giving up a fifth-round pick for Edwards and a seventh-rounder from the Raiders. The South Carolina productive was a productive Raider in 2021 particularly, recording 34 receptions for 571 yards and three touchdowns. He's always been a big-play threat, averaging 17.0 yards per reception over his two professional seasons. Edwards (6-foot-3) also adds more size to a group of pass catchers already featuring tight end Kyle Pitts (6-6) and receivers Drake London (6-4) and Auden Tate (6-5). RELATED CONTENT: Falcons tickets information | 2022 schedule Falcons play divisional rival in Week 1 home opener Five observations from Falcons 2022 schedule release The Edwards acquisition continues a remodeling of the pass-catching corps over the last 12 months, a stretch during which Julio Jones was traded, Russell Gage left in free agency and Calvin Ridley was suspended. Pitts was a major addition, even as a tight end. London was the central part of the receiver overhaul, coming as this year's No. 8 overall draft pick. The rest of the position group includes players working on one year deals, with Olamide Zaccheaus the only returning regular contributor. Edwards, just 23 years old, could be a longer-term addition to a young core of skill players. He's primarily an outside receiver, while Pitts and London can move around the formation. The Falcons suddenly have a decent amount of offensive firepower, with Cordarrelle Patterson, Damien Williams and newcomer Tyler Allgeier working out of the backfield. They'll all work with veteran Marcus Mariota, the current front runner to start at quarterback, a mobile passer motivated to regain status as an established starter. Marco102 and rounz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrthoPTSD Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, ya_boi_j said: I just haven't seen any growth from him personally. The year before when he had the 99 yard touchdown, he almost muffed that. He struggled getting open that season and it continued into last season. He's someone who the defense will forget about completely and ends up wide open but you're cringing in hopes that he doesn't let it bounce off his hands. If he shows improvement in the preseason and earns it, cool. But don't just keep him because of the tender Roger that, his in ability to beat press was glaring. Kind of reminded me of W Robinson from Kentucky and Bell from Purdue, who I know lots of peeps were down past draft with but can see them getting smothered in pros off the line. Hes those guys IMO and we would be stoked to have. ya_boi_j 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 minute ago, OrthoPTSD said: Roger that, his in ability to beat press was glaring. Kind of reminded me of W Robinson from Kentucky and Bell from Purdue, who I know lots of peeps were down past draft with but can see them getting smothered in pros off the line. Hes those guys IMO and we would be stoked to have. True Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 2 minutes ago, ATL Fan in the DMV said: "Hey Braylon, welcome to the Falcons! Here is the weight room to the left. Speaking of, we had a teammate last year who only worked his legs in the weight room. Somehow his thighs went viral. Weird, right?" Braylon: "Thighs huh? I tell you this, yall better step your arm game up or else Get outta here!" *Braylon rips off shirt Hulk style* 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 15 minutes ago, falconsd56 said: We still had those type of moments with Pitts anyway. That's like saying 'Ryan still got sacked' if we went OL or 'We still allowed some points' if we went defense. It would have been way worse without Pitts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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