Falcons sign Asante Samuel

NuNu318 · 04-26-2012, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

He's still good, but there's really no one cover corner out there that Brees can't find a way to beat. This may improve the Falcons chances against other teams, but I don't see it as being any real factor against us.

He's only played against us once since Brees has been in N.O. he had 5 tackles no INTs. We did beat them 48-22 but its not a lot to go on cuz that was the only game he played against us. I think he's still good enough to start. I think he'll have some trouble with this division but we just have to see. I see him as more of a great route jumper more than anything. He's a high risk high reward type of CB. I've seen him get burned before because of his risk taking. Its a good pickup for the Falcons can't hate on it, at the same time I don't see Brees really struggling with throwing on his side of the field because I feel confident Colston can out physical & out jump him. He def can't cover Graham.

RedWings44 · 04-26-2012, 08:20 AM

There was a guy on the Lions site asking why we went after him last year, and let him go by this year. The rest of us listed a whole bunch of reasons. Don't feel bad (for those who do) that you didn't get him either. He is too old, declining performance last year, too big of a contract for only a few 'good' years.

jcp026 · 04-26-2012, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by RedWings44

There was a guy on the Lions site asking why we went after him last year, and let him go by this year. The rest of us listed a whole bunch of reasons. Don't feel bad (for those who do) that you didn't get him either. He is too old, declining performance last year, too big of a contract for only a few 'good' years.

A few "good years" is all the Falcons need to get to call it a good deal. He only has a three year deal and they only gave up a 7th round pick. Come on, guys.

RedWings44 · 04-26-2012, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by jcp026

A few "good years" is all the Falcons need to get to call it a good deal. He only has a three year deal and they only gave up a 7th round pick. Come on, guys.

Notice the good was in quotations. It was more indicating sarcasm than an actual quote. Thing is, his performance was declining. Had we gotten him last year (the Lions), he would have fit right in with what our current CB's did. As you guys know from when we played one another, that wasn't much

Supertek · 04-26-2012, 10:35 AM

You can say that again Danno as far as overpaying on defense. That is why I can see a several people being let go hopefully before the hammer comes down from goodell. Ellis should be one of them. Question is who is left standing and who are we going to replace Harper with. Maybe move Jenkins there but again we dont know if he will be a casuality also. wish we could have made a move at SS but there are just so many needs.

Danno · 04-26-2012, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Supertek

You can say that again Danno as far as overpaying on defense. That is why I can see a several people being let go hopefully before the hammer comes down from goodell. Ellis should be one of them. Question is who is left standing and who are we going to replace Harper with. Maybe move Jenkins there but again we dont know if he will be a casuality also. wish we could have made a move at SS but there are just so many needs.

Harper's contract and cap hit are virtually guaranteed for the 2012 season, and probably 2013 as well.

We can not move him.

Ellis, thats a different story. The fact that he hasn't restructured may be a sign that he's a goner if we can get a couple more DT's on board either thru the draft or remaining free-agency.

leilung · 04-27-2012, 06:11 AM

He's been marginal at best in Philly and a cancer due to his selfishness. Falcons just got problems and no better at that position.

Bad for them, great for Drew!

04-26-2012, 08:13 AM	#1
NuNu318 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: VA Posts: 465	Originally Posted by Jack Vegas He's still good, but there's really no one cover corner out there that Brees can't find a way to beat. This may improve the Falcons chances against other teams, but I don't see it as being any real factor against us. He's only played against us once since Brees has been in N.O. he had 5 tackles no INTs. We did beat them 48-22 but its not a lot to go on cuz that was the only game he played against us. I think he's still good enough to start. I think he'll have some trouble with this division but we just have to see. I see him as more of a great route jumper more than anything. He's a high risk high reward type of CB. I've seen him get burned before because of his risk taking. Its a good pickup for the Falcons can't hate on it, at the same time I don't see Brees really struggling with throwing on his side of the field because I feel confident Colston can out physical & out jump him. He def can't cover Graham.

04-26-2012, 08:40 AM	#3
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 952	Originally Posted by RedWings44 There was a guy on the Lions site asking why we went after him last year, and let him go by this year. The rest of us listed a whole bunch of reasons. Don't feel bad (for those who do) that you didn't get him either. He is too old, declining performance last year, too big of a contract for only a few 'good' years. A few "good years" is all the Falcons need to get to call it a good deal. He only has a three year deal and they only gave up a 7th round pick. Come on, guys.
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 952

04-26-2012, 11:36 AM	#4
RedWings44 Lions Post KING Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Reed City, MI Posts: 36	Originally Posted by jcp026 A few "good years" is all the Falcons need to get to call it a good deal. He only has a three year deal and they only gave up a 7th round pick. Come on, guys. Notice the good was in quotations. It was more indicating sarcasm than an actual quote. Thing is, his performance was declining. Had we gotten him last year (the Lions), he would have fit right in with what our current CB's did. As you guys know from when we played one another, that wasn't much

04-26-2012, 10:54 AM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Originally Posted by Supertek You can say that again Danno as far as overpaying on defense. That is why I can see a several people being let go hopefully before the hammer comes down from goodell. Ellis should be one of them. Question is who is left standing and who are we going to replace Harper with. Maybe move Jenkins there but again we dont know if he will be a casuality also. wish we could have made a move at SS but there are just so many needs. Harper's contract and cap hit are virtually guaranteed for the 2012 season, and probably 2013 as well. We can not move him. Ellis, thats a different story. The fact that he hasn't restructured may be a sign that he's a goner if we can get a couple more DT's on board either thru the draft or remaining free-agency.

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04-26-2012, 08:20 AM	#2
RedWings44 Lions Post KING Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Reed City, MI Posts: 36	There was a guy on the Lions site asking why we went after him last year, and let him go by this year. The rest of us listed a whole bunch of reasons. Don't feel bad (for those who do) that you didn't get him either. He is too old, declining performance last year, too big of a contract for only a few 'good' years.

04-26-2012, 10:35 AM	#5
Supertek 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Harvey La. Posts: 611	You can say that again Danno as far as overpaying on defense. That is why I can see a several people being let go hopefully before the hammer comes down from goodell. Ellis should be one of them. Question is who is left standing and who are we going to replace Harper with. Maybe move Jenkins there but again we dont know if he will be a casuality also. wish we could have made a move at SS but there are just so many needs.

04-27-2012, 06:11 AM	#7
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,419	He's been marginal at best in Philly and a cancer due to his selfishness. Falcons just got problems and no better at that position. Bad for them, great for Drew!

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