Falcons sign Asante Samuel

Speedy Ron · 04-25-2012, 03:54 PM

I dont really care but maybe someone does. i cant remember the last time this guy was relevant.

Falcons acquired CB Asante Samuel from the Eagles in exchange for a late-round draft pick.

The pick is believed to be a 2012 sixth-rounder (6.22), leaving Atlanta with just five selections in the 2012 draft, and none before the 55th choice. Samuel will presumably slide in at left cornerback, with Brent Grimes seeing slot work and Dunta Robinson manning the right side. Still a playmaker at age 31, Samuel has earned a Pro Bowl berth in four of the past five seasons while averaging 6.5 interceptions over the last six. The Falcons haven't upgraded their pass rush much, but they absolutely have a good-looking secondary.

Danno · 04-25-2012, 03:59 PM

He's a good CB. The Falcons just got better, although they over-paid.

From what I've heard they'll have to cut someone just to get under the cap though.

WhoDat!656 · 04-25-2012, 04:06 PM

Just another victim for Brees & Co.!!

pherein · 04-25-2012, 04:16 PM

Well coming from Philly, the Atlanta fans shouldn't be much of a shock for him

Unfortunately for Samuel, he's moved from CB in a division were the QB's are not that hard to play to NFCS. Where he's against Brees, Cam, and Freeman. He's not going to be as effective in this division.

saintfan · 04-25-2012, 04:39 PM

I don't want to sell him short, but his best days are a few years in his past at this point. I think Atlanta is reaching.

TheEnigma · 04-25-2012, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

He's a good CB. The Falcons just got better, although they over-paid.

From what I've heard they'll have to cut someone just to get under the cap though.

I don't agree. He is 31 years old and his best years are behind him. I think the falcons did make a reach here. He'll get burned in coverage anyway, just ask Duante Robinson about that.

FinSaint · 04-25-2012, 04:58 PM

With that price tag I'm glad they traded for him, that is unless they get him to either restructure or to sign a completely new contract, but I doubt that'll happen.

Still, I would've liked to see him sign with the Saints if it would've been for around $2M/year, because I think he still is a quality corner.

biloxi-indian · 04-25-2012, 05:15 PM

Eagles get a 7th round pick.

AllSaints · 04-25-2012, 06:15 PM

Hmmmm idk what to think about this helps out the falcons but I don't think it will make a big difference ....

voodooido · 04-25-2012, 06:22 PM

Another 5'8 cb against our 6'5 TE and 6'4 wrs.

04-25-2012, 03:54 PM	#1
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Falcons sign Asante Samuel I dont really care but maybe someone does. i cant remember the last time this guy was relevant. Falcons acquired CB Asante Samuel from the Eagles in exchange for a late-round draft pick. The pick is believed to be a 2012 sixth-rounder (6.22), leaving Atlanta with just five selections in the 2012 draft, and none before the 55th choice. Samuel will presumably slide in at left cornerback, with Brent Grimes seeing slot work and Dunta Robinson manning the right side. Still a playmaker at age 31, Samuel has earned a Pro Bowl berth in four of the past five seasons while averaging 6.5 interceptions over the last six. The Falcons haven't upgraded their pass rush much, but they absolutely have a good-looking secondary.

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TheEnigma 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 711	Originally Posted by Danno He's a good CB. The Falcons just got better, although they over-paid. From what I've heard they'll have to cut someone just to get under the cap though. I don't agree. He is 31 years old and his best years are behind him. I think the falcons did make a reach here. He'll get burned in coverage anyway, just ask Duante Robinson about that.
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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,770	Another 5'8 cb against our 6'5 TE and 6'4 wrs. Danno likes this.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	He's a good CB. The Falcons just got better, although they over-paid. From what I've heard they'll have to cut someone just to get under the cap though.

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pherein failclownHunter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N.O. and V.A. Posts: 2,260 Blog Entries: 3	Well coming from Philly, the Atlanta fans shouldn't be much of a shock for him Unfortunately for Samuel, he's moved from CB in a division were the QB's are not that hard to play to NFCS. Where he's against Brees, Cam, and Freeman. He's not going to be as effective in this division.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	I don't want to sell him short, but his best days are a few years in his past at this point. I think Atlanta is reaching.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	With that price tag I'm glad they traded for him, that is unless they get him to either restructure or to sign a completely new contract, but I doubt that'll happen. Still, I would've liked to see him sign with the Saints if it would've been for around $2M/year, because I think he still is a quality corner.

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biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Eagles get a 7th round pick.

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AllSaints Breakin Records Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 2,167	Hmmmm idk what to think about this helps out the falcons but I don't think it will make a big difference ....