TheRisen999 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/.amp/news/atlanta-falcons-host-cb-mike-hughes-free-agency-visit-detroit-lions-jerry-gray Mike Hughes was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings when Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach Jerry Gray was in the Twin Cities. Could the two reunite in free agency? The Atlanta Falcons could be adding to their cornerback room over the weekend. According to ESPN, the team is hosting cornerback Mike Hughes for a visit. Hughes, a 2018 first-round pick, spent his first three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings before playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021 and the Detroit Lions in 2022. When Hughes was drafted, current Falcons assistant head coach Jerry Gray was in charge of the defensive backs. That relationship could play a major role in why the Falcons are bringing in Hughes for a potential contract. While Hughes hasn't quite lived up to his first-round pick status out of UCF, he can provide depth for the Falcons secondary. The team is set to start A.J. Terrell and Casey Hayward, but after losing Isaiah Oliver in free agency to the San Francisco 49ers, the team needs someone to compete alongside Dee Alford and Darren Hall for the backup job. There's also a good chance the Falconsadd a cornerback or two in next month's NFL Draft, but adding Hughes gives the team a veteran familiar with one of the most important new members on the staff. Atlanta has been consistent in signing players with ties to Ryan Nielsen, bringing in linebacker Kaden Elliss and defensive tackleDavid Onyemata, so bringing Hughes into the fold aligns with that school of thought. Does anyone know anything about this guy? Could he be a replacement for Oliver or would he be another special teams guy? Edited March 17 by TheRisen999 Mid-Nite-Toker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primetime Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I think the team is higher on Alford than people think. That being said I think they will definitely take a cb in the top 3 rounds. Ergo Proxy, Falcster and Mid-Nite-Toker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Eh, I’m not overly excited. He has first round pedigree to his name, but that hasn’t helped him stick on any team. Prolly more of a Rashad Fenton type of player than a stud, but ya never know. Mid-Nite-Toker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, 1989Fan said: Eh, I’m not overly excited. He has first round pedigree to his name, but that hasn’t helped him stick on any team. Prolly more of a Rashad Fenton type of player than a stud, but ya never know. The breakdown sums up the why. Familiarity, depth and potentially a reclamation project. I'm not swooning either, but I understand the interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanadonis Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 5 hours ago, 1989Fan said: Eh, I’m not overly excited. He has first round pedigree to his name, but that hasn’t helped him stick on any team. Prolly more of a Rashad Fenton type of player than a stud, but ya never know. Fenton has something that no other Falcon in franchise history has. Unless Fenton blew out his knees, he should be able to contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando C. Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 better grab Rock Ya Sin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BtK Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 11 hours ago, primetime said: I think the team is higher on Alford than people think. That being said I think they will definitely take a cb in the top 3 rounds. Agree. It’s definitely a good draft for cbs, early and in later rounds too. primetime 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 12 hours ago, primetime said: I think the team is higher on Alford than people think. That being said I think they will definitely take a cb in the top 3 rounds. If after last season, people still haven’t figured out you can never have enough starting caliber DB’s, they will never get it. We were one injury away from them pulling a fan out of the stands to play CB. primetime, ratesforless and Aluminafalcon 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Sometimes I think these past coach connections are overrated and overblown. Like saying so-and-so was the Assistant Defensive Line Coach's Assistant's Brother-In-Law's Son - So there is a Connection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonezy Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 3 minutes ago, The Falcon Jedi Knight said: Sometimes I think these past coach connections are overrated and overblown. Like saying so-and-so was the Assistant Defensive Line Coach's Assistant's Brother-In-Law's Son - So there is a Connection! Agreed... But this one sounds legit. He was the position coach for a first round draft pick. The amount of work and time that teams spend weighing options, interviewing and watching tape before the draft to make the pick and then trying to realize that player's potential is significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aluminafalcon Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 2 hours ago, Snafu said: If after last season, people still haven’t figured out you can never have enough starting caliber DB’s, they will never get it. We were one injury away from them pulling a fan out of the stands to play CB. This. Every year we lose corners or safeties to injuries. Just being happy we have decent starters isnt good enough. We need depth and a planned succession plan for when guys finish contracts NanoLedgerS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonezy Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Sooooo.... Has he signed yet? I need a fix Thiccolas Cage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratesforless Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 3 hours ago, Snafu said: If after last season, people still haven’t figured out you can never have enough starting caliber DB’s, they will never get it. We were one injury away from them pulling a fan out of the stands to play CB. You're not lying. That Cincinnati game was rough to say the least... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RING OF HONOR Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 56 minutes ago, ramonezy said: Sooooo.... Has he signed yet? I need a fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicBird Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 He’s actually a pretty good press corner but is short and not a great tackler. hence 3 teams already in 5 years. He’d be seen as an upgrade over Darren Hall and a potential dime package guy. If he’s your starting outside corner you’re in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flrybranch Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 4 hours ago, The Falcon Jedi Knight said: Sometimes I think these past coach connections are overrated and overblown. Like saying so-and-so was the Assistant Defensive Line Coach's Assistant's Brother-In-Law's Son - So there is a Connection! Sometimes maybe, but I think about my job situation. I would gladly go to work with someone I know, like and have worked for before over a stranger. Would be willing to take less money in most cases (depends on how much less and how much I liked the boss ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiccolas Cage Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 21 minutes ago, EpicBird said: He’s actually a pretty good press corner but is short and not a great tackler. hence 3 teams already in 5 years. He’d be seen as an upgrade over Darren Hall and a potential dime package guy. If he’s your starting outside corner you’re in trouble. Is is an outside corner or can he play the slot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiccolas Cage Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 From Walter Football back in 2018: For the NFL, Hughes has the ability to be an outside corner as well as a nickelback. He could provide a serious impact on special teams as a returner, but his NFL team could pick certain spots and limit how many times they use him on returns to protect him from injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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