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Falcons decide not to tag Kaleb McGary, nor pursue Lamar Jackson per sources


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Like I said.. lies and garbage 

 

Michael Rothstein @mikerothstein

Also in regard to this, a source tells me that those rumors of meetings in Indianapolis between the Falcons and Ravens about Lamar Jackson were false.

No meetings occurred about Jackson between the two clubs.

Dianna Russini

@diannaESPN-26m

The Atlanta Falcons will not be pursuing QB Lamar Jackson, per sources.

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13 minutes ago, Drunken Minotaur Zebra said:

I am. If we’d have signed Lamar I’d pass. No time for a franchise gutting themselves for an injury prone QB without playoff pedigree.

But, but fill the seats man!............the only time I want to see Jackson is when we play whatever team is stupid/desperate enough to get him away from the Ravens.

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I'm all in on drafting one of the elite ol, I would prefer him to be versatile enough to play lg while we keep mcgary for another year or two. Everyone talks up skoronski but isn't his biggest weakness arm length? I thought I read that in his draft profile.

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3 minutes ago, Williamb said:

I'm all in on drafting one of the elite ol, I would prefer him to be versatile enough to play lg while we keep mcgary for another year or two. Everyone talks up skoronski but isn't his biggest weakness arm length? I thought I read that in his draft profile.

Well we didn't franchise or sign McGary, but I like that idea in theory. Taking an OT to play OG at #8 is a bit of a "reach" by some, but if it improves the run game aka takes pressure off the QB then I would be down. TBH tho I can't imagine us taking Skoronski at 8 with the idea that he plays OG. 

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5 minutes ago, Clark Kent™ said:

Well we didn't franchise or sign McGary, but I like that idea in theory. Taking an OT to play OG at #8 is a bit of a "reach" by some, but if it improves the run game aka takes pressure off the QB then I would be down. TBH tho I can't imagine us taking Skoronski at 8 with the idea that he plays OG. 

May still sign McGary, they may have told him to see  what he get  on the open market and see if he can find a better deal May not be able to.

Think the idea is  that the OT at 8 plays guard for a couple of years, and then takes over for McGary or Matthews.

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2 minutes ago, falconidae said:

May still sign McGary, they may have told him to see  what he get  on the open market and see if he can find a better deal May not be able to.

Think the idea is  that the OT at 8 plays guard for a couple of years, and then takes over for McGary or Matthews.

If we draft a tackle at 8 my guess is the kid from Georgia or Ohio state. Jones and Campbell if I remember right

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2 minutes ago, FalconofShadows said:

If we draft a tackle at 8 my guess is the kid from Georgia or Ohio state. Jones and Campbell if I remember right

Paris Johnson not to be confused with the other buckeye Paris Campbell. The Buckeyes also have a potential second round RT also named Jones. Dewand Jones is 6’8 and came in at 374 lbs at the combine. I have to wonder if this is AS getting a redo on drafting UGA’s Wilson a few years ago. 

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31 minutes ago, Clark Kent™ said:

Well we didn't franchise or sign McGary, but I like that idea in theory. Taking an OT to play OG at #8 is a bit of a "reach" by some, but if it improves the run game aka takes pressure off the QB then I would be down. TBH tho I can't imagine us taking Skoronski at 8 with the idea that he plays OG. 

I'm not about switching players from their natural position either. Just seem to remember reading that 1 of the big 3 sko/johnson/ jones played inside for portions of their career. None of these guys are rt either I don't think ( may be wrong though). 

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42 minutes ago, Akod2017 said:

Paris Johnson not to be confused with the other buckeye Paris Campbell. The Buckeyes also have a potential second round RT also named Jones. Dewand Jones is 6’8 and came in at 374 lbs at the combine. I have to wonder if this is AS getting a redo on drafting UGA’s Wilson a few years ago. 

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4 hours ago, ChickenBiscuit said:

So we find a solid tackle and..just let him go ? We have cap space, and that’s a major position, especially with a young QB that needs protection. Not sure what TF is thinking with this one.

It’s possible they have already been discussing an extension and media mouths don’t know anything about it, so they speculate. It’s also possible Falcons have a plan we don’t know about. 

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Why the f*$k would anyone want to give LJ what he's asking for? Stats declining, always injured, selfish, 1 playoff win in 5 years, and inaccurate. You give a contract like that to a Mahomes, not a wannabe Vick. 

Let McGary test the market and if some foolish team overpays for his services kudos to them. Good luck.

It's time the Falcons stopped paying too much for players who don't live up to the contracts signed. 

 

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35 minutes ago, Falcons_Frenzy said:

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Why the f*$k would anyone want to give LJ what he's asking for? Stats declining, always injured, selfish, 1 playoff win in 5 years, and inaccurate. You give a contract like that to a Mahomes, not a wannabe Vick. 

Let McGary test the market and if some foolish team overpays for his services kudos to them. Good luck.

It's time the Falcons stopped paying too much for players who don't live up to the contracts signed. 

 

Boom. Totally agree. 

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5 hours ago, ChickenBiscuit said:

So we find a solid tackle and..just let him go ? We have cap space, and that’s a major position, especially with a young QB that needs protection. Not sure what TF is thinking with this one.

I was a bit surprised.  But consider this.  He’s a TD guy, he under performed for 3 years.  AS has set a protocol that nobody is guaranteed a job. You gotta earn it.  There are some good FA’s available that may be an upgrade, so why pay a guy you have questions about?  
 

If you are gonna build a great team, you have to avoid keeping and overpaying good guys, when you can replace them for a bit more $$ with great guys.  
 

Now we have to assume and trust TF and staff can pluck those great guys out of the crowd…and they jury is still out on that.  

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1 hour ago, Falcons_Frenzy said:

Happy Hailee Steinfeld GIF by Pitch Perfect

Why the f*$k would anyone want to give LJ what he's asking for? Stats declining, always injured, selfish, 1 playoff win in 5 years, and inaccurate. You give a contract like that to a Mahomes, not a wannabe Vick. 

Let McGary test the market and if some foolish team overpays for his services kudos to them. Good luck.

It's time the Falcons stopped paying too much for players who don't live up to the contracts signed. 

 

Agree.  LJ is an amazing QB, but the magic is gone when he’s on the IR or PUP list.   Whomever signs him will have to budget for 2 QB’s.  Glad Falcons are out of that rumor.  

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6 hours ago, Pacific_Falcon said:

I don't see why they wouldn't offer him something reasonable, and if they don't I can't imagine what their contingency plan is. They could draft a guy, but drafting a guy into an open roster spot is something that feels more like DT would do than TF. Regardless, he'll probably get better from the market, so it will be interesting to see how the FO handles RT.

TD would give him $18M Per and start regretting it around week 4 of this year but be stuck w/ him for the next four years.

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