Pa_Falcon_Fan Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2022/10/7/23392739/falcons-sign-dl-christopher-hinton-to-practice-squad Falcons sign DL Christopher Hinton to practice squad Yes, he’s that Chris Hinton’s son. By Dave Choate Oct 7, 2022, 11:21am EDT 1 Comment / 1 New Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Falcons are suddenly on a roster shuffling spree. They’ve added multiple defensive linemen to the practice squad and have surprisingly cut ties with Anthony Rush, seemingly setting us up to see at least one player elevated from the practice squad Sunday. Today, they added one more to fill their remaining practice squad spot. The player may not be familiar, but if you’re a Falcons fan of a certain age, the name certainly will be. That’s because it’s Christopher Hinton, son of former All-Pro tackle and four year Falcon Chris Hinton. The 2022 undrafted free agent plays on the other side of the ball from his dad, making his way to the NFL as an impactful defensive lineman for Michigan. The Giants scooped him up after the draft and he also spent time with the Dolphins, who cut him from the practice squad a couple of weeks ago. With quality size and strength, Hinton becomes an immediately interesting practice squad stash for a team without a lot of proven defensive line depth, and it’s really cool to see him joining the same team the senior Chris Hinton played for. Atlanta will, as we mentioned, almost certainly bring a player up to the active roster from the practice squad, with veteran Jaleel Johnson and rookie Derrick Tangelo looming as potential options. Matt Dickerson, Abdullah Anderson, and Timothy Horne will likewise get plenty of run, as they’re already on the roster and both Anderson and Horne have had their quality moments as reserves this year. We’ll see what happens there, but either way, give Hinton a warm welcome to Atlanta. PokerSteve, ATLskinjob, thanat0s and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa_Falcon_Fan Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 https://www.nfl.com/prospects/chris-hinton/32004849-4e63-3853-c125-7451f478a08b Prospect Info COLLEGE Michigan HOMETOWN CLASS Johns Creek, GA Junior HEIGHT WEIGHT ARMS 6' 4" 305 lbs 32 3/8" HANDS 10 1/2" Overview Early-entry nose tackle with good lower-body power but enough on tape to get excited about. Hinton, whose father is a former seven-time Pro Bowler, can sit down and defend his gaps and offers up a good fight against double teams. He will be scheme-dependent as he's unable to disrupt in the gaps or stay on schedule against move-blocking fronts. He has potential as a backup run-defending nose, but a lack of rush and explosiveness will hurt his chances. Strengths His father, Chris Hinton, is a former seven-time Pro Bowler Attacks blocker with good leverage. Drops low and anchors down against double teams. Solid job of minding his gaps and fits. Separates from interior blocks as a rusher. Shoves the edge open and creates breathing room to attack pocket. Weaknesses Below-average reaction time off the snap. Lacks explosiveness into the neutral zone. Consistently cut and reached on the backside. Unable to play in a one-gapping scheme. Doesn't have moves or counters to affect the rush. Offers minimal closing burst once he's inside the pocket. TheRisen999, rounz, PokerSteve and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa_Falcon_Fan Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 Falcons are apparently working on a legacy line with Jessie Tuggle's son (Grady) and now Chris Hinton's. Does John Abraham have a son we can pick up and plug in? Babineaux? Kerney? Falconus Prime, dyrtysouth2000, falconsd56 and 11 others 1 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVAFalconFan Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 17 minutes ago, Pa_Falcon_Fan said: Falcons are apparently working on a legacy line with Jessie Tuggle's son (Grady) and now Chris Hinton's. Does John Abraham have a son we can pick up and plug in? Babineaux? Kerney? Tyler Starr’s son? Ashley Lelie’s son? Eugene Robinson’s son? datboilando, ATLskinjob, Diggable Birds and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geneaut Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) I once saw Chris Hinton put a DL on skates and block him 15-20 yards down field on a run play. It looked like that scene from "The Blind Side" Edited October 7, 2022 by Geneaut Pa_Falcon_Fan, gazoo and falconsd56 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDaLuvMaker Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, NOVAFalconFan said: Tyler Starr’s son? Ashley Lelie’s son? Eugene Robinson’s son? No thanks to a son of Eugene Robinson if he's a chip off the old block. He might get caught up trying to pay an undercover posing as an IG model. NOVAFalconFan, thanat0s and ItsJustMe 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, NOVAFalconFan said: Tyler Starr’s son? Ashley Lelie’s son? Eugene Robinson’s son? We don't say that name around here. Diggable Birds, falconsrus, PokerSteve and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrthoPTSD Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Wears 300 pounds as good as anyone – Even could add more weight if necessary Son of a near decade long pro-bowler Stays gap sound Has the ability to control blockers and disengage to make a play in his gap Plays with a good low pad level CON'S: One of the slower get offs I’ve scouted this year Made MSU’s Kevin Jarvis look like a first round OG (UDFA grade for Jarvis on the consensus board) Doesn’t possess a single pass rush move Very poor play strength for a 300+ pounder Gets destroyed by double teams Can be driven off the ball 1 on 1 Sub-33” arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Doktor Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 We have a very young, very raw, dline. thanat0s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 His father was the real deal, a very good FA signing of the falcons back in the day. Herr Doktor and PokerSteve 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CADirtyBird Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 57 minutes ago, NOVAFalconFan said: Tyler Starr’s son? Ashley Lelie’s son? Eugene Robinson’s son? Peerless Price's son says "I hate y'all" Herr Doktor, Pa_Falcon_Fan, PokerSteve and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister pudding Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 2 hours ago, NOVAFalconFan said: Tyler Starr’s son? Ashley Lelie’s son? Eugene Robinson’s son? We may already have Eugene Robinson's son. He probably has a bunch he don't know about around Atlanta 😬 Herr Doktor, Pa_Falcon_Fan, dyrtysouth2000 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Doktor Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Mister pudding said: We may already have Eugene Robinson's son. He probably has a bunch he don't know about around Atlanta 😬 Godzilla1985, dyrtysouth2000, PokerSteve and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 4 hours ago, Pa_Falcon_Fan said: Falcons are apparently working on a legacy line with Jessie Tuggle's son (Grady) and now Chris Hinton's. Does John Abraham have a son we can pick up and plug in? Babineaux? Kerney? Falcons have scouts out at the bars looking for Abe's son. 1989Fan, Herr Doktor, Pa_Falcon_Fan and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Herr Doktor said: We have a very young, very raw, dline. Haven’t seen @Ezekiel 25:17 around but I’m sure he’d have something to say about this. thanat0s, PokerSteve and Herr Doktor 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I hope he got dad's old number. It would be cool to see him in a matching throw back. PokerSteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 5 hours ago, gazoo said: His father was the real deal, a very good FA signing of the falcons back in the day. He was a trade...and what a fun trade! On April 20, 1990, the Indianapolis Colts traded him to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for the Falcons' first overall pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, which they used to select top quarterback prospect Jeff George. The Falcons also received wide receiver Andre Rison, who was the Indianapolis Colts' first-round pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, their fifth-round pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, and their first-round pick in the 1991 NFL Draft. Ghosts of Glanville, rounz, thanat0s and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Oh good, I had thought we might draft him on day three. This pleases me. PokerSteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Jesus said: He was a trade...and what a fun trade! On April 20, 1990, the Indianapolis Colts traded him to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for the Falcons' first overall pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, which they used to select top quarterback prospect Jeff George. The Falcons also received wide receiver Andre Rison, who was the Indianapolis Colts' first-round pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, their fifth-round pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, and their first-round pick in the 1991 NFL Draft. We did pretty good there! Haha rounz, Jesus, thanat0s and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Doktor Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Jesus said: He was a trade...and what a fun trade! On April 20, 1990, the Indianapolis Colts traded him to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for the Falcons' first overall pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, which they used to select top quarterback prospect Jeff George. The Falcons also received wide receiver Andre Rison, who was the Indianapolis Colts' first-round pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, their fifth-round pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, and their first-round pick in the 1991 NFL Draft. A steal thanat0s, PokerSteve, Jesus and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 37 minutes ago, Herr Doktor said: A steal And we got George eventually for one good year at least. PokerSteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Jesus said: He was a trade...and what a fun trade! On April 20, 1990, the Indianapolis Colts traded him to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for the Falcons' first overall pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, which they used to select top quarterback prospect Jeff George. The Falcons also received wide receiver Andre Rison, who was the Indianapolis Colts' first-round pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, their fifth-round pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, and their first-round pick in the 1991 NFL Draft. Old Navy Performance fleeced Jesus, rounz, PokerSteve and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLskinjob Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Used to be that I would barely take note of a seemingly random player added to the practice squad. But these days we actually end up getting production from these kinds of signings. Abdullah Anderson was promoted from the PS and has actually helped the DL out. PokerSteve and thanat0s 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsJustMe Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 20 hours ago, DonOfThemBirds said: No thanks to a son of Eugene Robinson if he's a chip off the old block. He might get caught up trying to pay an undercover posing as an IG model. Eugene F****** Robinson DonDaLuvMaker and thanat0s 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanat0s Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 6:33 PM, Jesus said: He was a trade...and what a fun trade! On April 20, 1990, the Indianapolis Colts traded him to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for the Falcons' first overall pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, which they used to select top quarterback prospect Jeff George. The Falcons also received wide receiver Andre Rison, who was the Indianapolis Colts' first-round pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, their fifth-round pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, and their first-round pick in the 1991 NFL Draft. That trade got us two of my favorite Falcons ever. And unlike many, I was actually a Jeff George fan, so when he arrived, I was happy about that, too. Jesus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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