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Falcons fans are about to get a small reprieve from the dreaded dead zone of Falcons and Football with the approaching three day mini-camp this week. Unlike OTA's, all players are required to attend unless they have been given permission off, such as the case with Tony Gonzalez. It works out a little better for fans this year as it comes a little later than in previous years and helps break up the long drought of no football until training camp.
Also, Happy Fathers Day to all you proud fathers, grandfathers, and great grandfathers out there!
It seems a little unfair to draft picks that do the right thing and receive their hard-earned diplomas with their graduating class, thus miss their team's OTA's, and possibly fall behind in a competition to either start or move up the depth chart. But that may be the case with 1st round draft pick Desmond Trufant. Trufant has missed all of the Falcons off-season training activities because he's been finishing his college career to earn his diploma, something not all NFL players have. It may have been wrong to even assume that just because Trufant was a first round pick that he would automatically be in pole position to grab the open spot, especially with 2012 surprise Robert McClain surely wanting to move up to starter status. In the grand scheme of things, missing OTA's probably won't be the end of the world for Trufant, but it surely has opened the door for guys like McClain and 2nd round pick Robert Alford to make an early move.
This is really like a #1A question to the first one. Common knowledge says that 1st round draft picks usually get penciled into an vacant starting spot on the roster, especially one the Falcons traded a 3rd round pick to move up and get. However, with Trufant missing all of the OTA's, McClain playing more snaps at nickel back in 2012 than the middle linebacker, and 2nd round pick Robert Alford reportedly impressing in off-season training activities, it can't be ruled out. Ultimately, it's up to Mike Nolan and Mike Smith on who gives them the best chance to win. Even though one still has think that Trufant is the man to beat, it shouldn't be totally ruled out that either McClain or Alford can make the jump.
Since cornerback is the position most influx, the theme continues on the questions for mini-camp. What once was the biggest issue of the off-season now is a healthy and nice problem to have. After Asante Samuel has the first spot locked up, the race is on for the next two spots. Although the 4th cornerback will likely see some time on the field, the nickel spot is essentially a starting position in Mike Nolan's defense. As mentioned above, McClain saw more snaps than MLB Akeem Dent did in 2012. Although their will be a battle for the 5th CB slot, the main competition will see three players (Trufant, Alford, McClain) fighting for two spots. Some believe that McClain is best suited for the same nickel back spot he did so well in last season. If that holds true, the battle would seem to be between Trufant and Alford for the starting spot. For once, the Falcons have a plethora of talent and only a few spots.
With the recent news that potential talks with Richard Seymour are all but dead, the Falcons appear ready to roll with the players they have on the roster at defensive tackle. There's certainly some quality in there, but it's a very precarious situation. Pretty much everything needs to go right for the Falcons at DT as it currently stands. Jonathan Babineaux needs to keep up his production as he heads to the age of 32. Corey Peters must return to his pre-injury 2011 form. Peria Jerry at least must give decent production, for once in his career. Travian Robertson has been forced into action and someone on the roster must make up for the newly departed, and extremely reliable, Vance Walker. Micanor Regis is first in line to make the possible jump to the 53 man roster after spending a year on the practice squad. The two undrafted free agents who are longshots to make the roster or even the practice squad are Adam Replogle and Neal Hunyh. Finally, the wildcard is Cliff Matthews. The former Gamecock added 10-15 lbs, which would put him around 285 and more looks on the inside. It won't be impossible to see great production from this group, but the margin for error is tiny as it currently stands.
Outside of cornerback, offensive line looks to have the most heated battles on the entire team. In fact, offensive line holds more competition than any other spot up and down the roster. A whopping 3 spots are up for grabs in one year, at least according to the coaching staff. The retirement of Todd McClure opened up the center spot that will see Peter Konz and Joe Hawley go head-to-head for the starting position. Although it's being billed as an "open competition," it seems like it's Konz's to lose. He did an admirable job at right guard as a rookie, but he was the best center in the 2012 draft and it seems to be the best fit. Matt Ryan was commenting a few days ago and was effusive in his praise for Konz and nary a word about Hawley.
The most obvious and seemingly intense battle appears to be at right tackle to replace recently released Tyson Clabo. It pits two 3rd round draft picks against one another: 2010 third rounder Mike Johnson vs. 2012 third round pick Lamar Holmes. The natural thought would be that Johnson would be vying with Garrett Reynolds for the right guard spot since guard was the main position Johnson played at Alabama. Johnson has been an enigma of sorts and most thought he would break through for a starting spot after three years, but he's only managed one total start. As with center, one player seems to have a bit more of a lead (Holmes) than the other, but you just never know.
The final competition resides at right guard and it may not even be that much of a competition after all is said and done. Despite facing competition for his spot two years in a row, Garrett Reynolds has won the job outright for two straight seasons. His first outing didn't go so well as he was replaced around mid-season. The former UNC man came back strong, won the job again, and played very well before injury set him out for the year. The competition seems to be the least for Reynolds of the last three campaigns. Even though it's possible that both Hawley and Johnson could slide over and challenge Reynolds, as it stands now, it seems that only practice squad players (Phillipkeith Manley, Jacques McClendon, Harland Gunn) and one undrafted free agent (Theo Goins). Manley was rumored to be the challenger with the most threat to steal the spot, but he reportedly came in overweight and those chances seemed to take a hit. As mentioned earlier, anything can surely happen, but right now it seems as though Konz, Reynolds, and Holmes are the favorites to start on the right side of the OL.
June 16th, 2013
11:37 am
June 16th, 2013
11:54 am
What happens if it rains? Is the camp rescheduled? What time will the gates actually open?
June 16th, 2013
11:59 am
June 16th, 2013
12:08 pm
For those CAGERS who are worried about the OL, RB, DL, LB & CB, remember that every team has weaknesses, but some have more than others.
The more successful teams have had enough strengths to overcome or minimize their weaknesses. The Packers, sAINTS & Patriots have used prolific passing OFFs to overcome DEF issues.
The Giants & Ravens have used DEF to overcome their OFF issues. Our DEF has the potential to become better than the sAINTS, Patriots & Packer DEFs, and our OFF will definitely be better than the Giants & Ravens OFFs.
June 16th, 2013
12:22 pm
If it rains, they don't indoors….sjax sounds a little like tony g, a pros pro. I would say me largest concern is on he oline. For all the criticism, they played ok, they did not win every battle, but they showed up in the playoffs….I'm a little concerned about the cohesiveness as a unit, which really was our strength.
June 16th, 2013
12:22 pm
The go indoors….spellcheck..
June 16th, 2013
3:29 pm
Battles and Storylines Abound for SarahB Cage FFL:
- Can LRD repeat his championship by picking MR in the first then let the computer auto draft the rest of his team while hes at magic city?
- Can JWW squeak into the championship game?
- Will Mrs. WR let hubby play this yr, in fear hes actually on the computer watching pornhub?
- Can SW continue his resurgence and make it to the dance again?
- Can D3 improve upon his disaster of a team last yr, finishing in 10th/12th, with a 4-9 record and the 2nd lowest scoring team in the league….which brings us to…
- Can Coop draft a team (THE LOWEST SCORING TEAM)
June 16th, 2013
3:32 pm
without 3 qb's on his bench?
- Will Unca Bob draft a K in rd 1 again?
- How will the new rookie BR do in his 1st yr?
June 16th, 2013
6:57 pm
Let's not forget the unresolved issues CB ASamuel had last yr with his shoulder. If Alford continues to excel in camp, and Trufant excels as well, we might see both rookies start on the outside with Samuel moving inside inside, placing McClain.
Maybe one of the main reasons we drafted 2 CBs is the knowledge we intended to cut DRobinson, let COwwens walk, & the possibility of losing ASamuel during the season due to the same shoulder issues that hurt us defensively at the end of the season & in the playoffs.
Despite all of our OFF & DEF issues last yr, and despite alledgedly having an easy schedule, we still went 14-4 & missed a trip to the SB by 10yds and/or 4pts. We've since upgraded our OL, RBs, passing & rushing OFF, secondary, especially at CB, & DL, especially at DE.
Based on our OFF upgrades alone, the 49ers & Seahawks are in trouble based on last yrs results. With no rushing OFF to speak of, we put 24pts on Frisco's DEF in 1 half, and it was one of the NFLs top rated DEFs. The Seahawks DEF, which was also very highly rated, got abused even worse by our OFF.
Our OFF upgrades mean we'll be able to sustain more drives, eat up more clock & score more pts, due to better short, 3rd & 4th down, and red zone effeciency. Opposing OFFs & DEFs are going to catch hell trying to prepare for this yrs version of the Atlanta Falcons.
June 16th, 2013
7:07 pm
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June 16th, 2013
7:20 pm
Regardless of who ends up at any of the secondary positions, there will be rookies in the mix, so I would think Nolan already has plans to protect them when they are in the game (at least at first).
There are too many veteran receivers in the NFL who know exactly how to confuse or fake rookie defenders with a look or a move at the right moment in a game, so Nolan will have to work hard to not put these new CBs into those situations, all the while still trying to generate a pass rush.
June 16th, 2013
9:09 pm
JWW, we all have concerns but I have to agree with Ken's assement as follows;
"For those CAGERS who are worried about the OL, RB, DL, LB & CB, remember that every team has weaknesses, but some have more than others. The more successful teams have had enough strengths to overcome or minimize their weaknesses." KS
I don't believe Nolan will perform miracles but I'm he knows what he's up against and you have to know that he had a very strong say in the draft this year. He had to play last year with players who did not know, or could adapt to, his system. He knows what, and who, he has this year, rookies and all, so we'll just have to wait and see if we have "enough strength to overcome or minimize our weaknesses."
June 16th, 2013
9:13 pm
Left out the word "sure" in my last post, you will figure it out.
June 16th, 2013
9:54 pm
I now realize why I don't get Into the FFL, thanks JJ.
June 16th, 2013
10:02 pm
21, ditto.
June 16th, 2013
10:14 pm
21, JB, ditto ditto.
June 16th, 2013
10:32 pm
Late Sunday Greetings Cage! — Been awhile since I've had a chance to get in here and rap with you guys and gals, but am happy to have a few weeks of great convos before we head off on another trip to see my wife's family in Tennessee. A nice time to have our minicamp in being able to break up the dead zone a little better. This one's a work in progress since I just got back today, but I've updated it a couple of times. Here's what I've gotten up so far…………
#1) Is Trufant Behind in his Bid to Start?
#2) Can McClain or Alford Steal the CB Spot?
#3) What will the CB Pecking Order Be?
#4) Is there Enough Quality and Depth at DT?
Refresh and head to the top…………
June 16th, 2013
10:57 pm
Thanks D3
I think Trufant will start never the less ! Still a lot of camp plus pre season left yet I see McClain and Trufant in a swap about spot and Alford being used a lot this year in punt returns and maybe in the 5 cent spot
June 17th, 2013
12:30 am
Regardless of who wins the battles at OC, RG & RT, our OL will be just fine. I believe the only real wide open battle for a stating position will be at DE. DE will be wide open with Goodman, Massaquoi & Mathews doing most of the battling.
June 17th, 2013
4:12 am
If one is to evaluate our rookie CBs, keep in mind, they are practicing against the best WRs in the league, I'm sure Roddy. Julio, and Tony are teaching them, just as ASamuel made Ryan a better QB last season, these receivers will make our corners play better, along with the coaches teaching them the gimmicks veteran receivers use.
All will work itself out, THIS IS OUR YEAR!!!
June 17th, 2013
9:35 am
NINJA-Excellent observation, excellent. Who knows, regularly defending Roddy, JJ & Gonzalez in practice & during training camp, and having a vet CB like ASamuel mentoring him, might be the reason McClain excelled.
Of course, being moved from playing outside CB to inside, plus Nolans DEF schemes, might have had a lot to do with it as well. Regardless of whether Alford & Trufant are rookie CBs or not. We all know doggone well that both are quicker, faster, and more athleticism & recovery skills, as well as much better man cover skills, than DRobinson.
There will be an upgrade at CB no matter which rookie starts. It will be the same at OC with Hawley or Konz over McClure. Even though Konz improved noticable down the stretch, I believe Reynolds outperformed him overall before suffering his season ending injury. He'll be an upgrae at RG.
MJohnson & LHolmes are totally different. Each brings something different to RT, and it's possible that each difference might give us an advantage over TClabo. Johnson gives less size, and maybe strength, but he doees give us more speed, quickness, mobility and range, which is a definite advantage in the ZBSs.
Holmes gives us more speed, quickness, mobility, athleticism, and size over Clabo, and at least as much strength. These attributes make him more capable of functioning effectively than Clabo or Johnson in both the ZBS & PBS.
June 17th, 2013
12:58 pm
D3….. went to espn.. and what do I see.. a link from Pat to the BIRD CAGE!!!! wooo hoo!!!!
JJ: Best picks ever. Had ryan for 2 years… came in second and then last year won it.. can the streak continue again for 3 yrs? Or will someone snag my (our) QB from me.. seeing that I have the last pick!
Taking my eldest son to mini camp tomorrow.. CANNOT WAIT!!! I wanna see Stephen Jackson… gotta feeling the true size of him wont hit you until you actually see him up close
June 17th, 2013
1:20 pm
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June 17th, 2013
2:36 pm
Nice way to get things started JJ, haven't missed a year up to this point, won't start missing one this year either. My squad is usually like the Falcons, hopefully this will be the year we finally break through.
Speaking of the Falcons, I know currently their just going into minicamp, but it feels good knowing training camp is drawing ever so close. Almost time to start getting those grilling recipes ready.
June 17th, 2013
5:11 pm
June 16th, 2013
9:54 pm
"I now realize why I don't get Into the FFL, thanks JJ."
f21, What, is it something I said? lmao
Its called smack talk and its all in good humor my friend.
I felt the same way about ffl until I first started with the cages new league 5 yrs ago.
Its the NFL on nitro, dont knock it until u try it. You have no idea how much it increases your NFL experience and enjoyment.
D3 may have an announcement later this week about our SarahB league and poss openings.
June 17th, 2013
5:23 pm
During a stadium committee meeting Monday of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the stadium's architect revealed it preferred a concept of a geometric roof design in which a series of panels would open directly above the football field.–AJC
Is it safe to assume this design was already in the concept stage before the firm was selected by Atlanta? Maybe it is a good fit for Atlanta. Not my taste, though.
June 17th, 2013
5:56 pm
CAGERS-Here's an interesting take on the Alford/Trufant CB situation.
June 17th, 2013
7:16 pm
Monday Night Greetings Cage! — Even though it seems like it's just me and a few other Cagers getting ready for minicamp, I decided to continue updating the post. Talk about dead zone……
#5) The Offensive Line Battle Royale
Outside of cornerback, offensive line looks to have the most heated battles on the entire team. In fact, offensive line holds more competition than any other spot up and down the roster. A whopping 3 spots are up for grabs in one year, at least according to the coaching staff. The retirement of Todd McClure opened up the center spot that will see Peter Konz and Joe Hawley go head-to-head for the starting position. Although it's being billed as an "open competition," it seems like it's Konz's to lose. He did an admirable job at right guard as a rookie, but he was the best center in the 2012 draft and it seems to be the best fit. Matt Ryan was commenting a few days ago and was effusive in his praise for Konz and nary a word about Hawley.
Can Johnson Finally Snag a Spot? (AJC)
The most obvious and seemingly intense battle appears to be at right tackle to replace recently released Tyson Clabo. It pits two 3rd round draft picks against one another: 2010 third rounder Mike Johnson vs. 2012 third round pick Lamar Holmes. The natural thought would be that Johnson would be vying with Garrett Reynolds for the right guard spot since guard was the main position Johnson played at Alabama. Johnson has been an enigma of sorts and most thought he would break through for a starting spot after three years, but he's only managed one total start. As with center, one player seems to have a bit more of a lead (Holmes) than the other, but you just never know.
The final competition resides at right guard and it may not even be that much of a competition after all is said and done. Despite facing competition for his spot two years in a row, Garrett Reynolds has won the job outright for two straight seasons. His first outing didn't go so well as he was replaced around mid-season. The former UNC man came back strong, won the job again, and played very well before injury set him out for the year. The competition seems to be the least for Reynolds of the last three campaigns. Even though it's possible that both Hawley and Johnson could slide over and challenge Reynolds, as it stands now, it seems that only practice squad players (Phillipkeith Manley, Jacques McClendon, Harland Gunn) and one undrafted free agent (Theo Goins). Manley was rumored to be the challenger with the most threat to steal the spot, but he reportedly came in overweight and those chances seemed to take a hit. As mentioned earlier, anything can surely happen, but right now it seems as though Konz, Reynolds, and Holmes are the favorites to start on the right side of the OL.
June 17th, 2013
7:25 pm
Arno — I had that feeling as soon as I saw it for the first time. I like ingenuity of it and the fact that it's never been done before. I think it's a pretty cool concept, but I principally hate the fact that Atlanta's awesome skyline wouldn't be visible. One of the main things I think may affect it is Blank, the World Congress Center, and the City of Atlanta's desire for it to be extremely versatile and hold almost any event known to man. It reminds me of the international soccer stadiums that are being built for the World Cups. It looks preeminently cool, but not necessarily like a football stadium. Blank has talked about wanting to bring an MLS franchise to Atlanta and maybe it's a part of it, but as someone who follows soccer intently, MLS are not bringing any new franchises to any stadiums that aren't exactly "soccer specific." Just spitballing to be honest.
June 17th, 2013
7:27 pm
If a tree falls in the forest…………………………………………….
June 17th, 2013
7:42 pm
D3, wait until tomorrow. We will start getting some feedback/activity from the branch and have something to talk adout and discuss. Practice begins at 3:30, umm. since you're kinda on vacation we could use some first hand news? hint hint.
June 17th, 2013
7:58 pm
I don't know Ken, that article is the epitome of braindead, high schoolish even. It could be from acute football stagnation but the author is sucking oxygen in paragraph form on this one. At least that's how I felt after reading it.
June 17th, 2013
8:07 pm
D3, it is going to be a battle and good for us I think. Alot of these guys on the O line have played together for at least two years now so the cohesion should not be a problem when rotating. I see it all coming down to the dreaded "I" word as every team suffers attrition heading up to Week One.
June 17th, 2013
8:10 pm
JWW / Ken — Yeah, that was a pretty bad one. Dang……………….
June 17th, 2013
8:25 pm
It reminds me of the international soccer stadiums that are being built for the World Cups. It looks preeminently cool, but not necessarily like a football stadium.–D3
That's exactly why I'm not into it. So many venues, notably in soccer, strive to be cool, that coolness becomes tiresome. Football still retains some traditions of tough, no nonsense looks (despite Nike's silly attempts to modernize college unis), and I was really hoping for something more down to earth. I'm guessing that Blank wants to do some sort of NFL equivalent to IMAX theaters. They will probably hand out special gamma ray glasses to go with the vibrating seats.
June 17th, 2013
9:20 pm
D3 you are not crying out in the wilderness. I've relocated to Cali and the time difference usually has me looking into the cage after most of you have prudently retired for the evening. And I'm usually too tired to type so I don't chime in as much. But I will wither away if I am deprived of this one remaining real Falcons fan lifeline.
Ken, that article was quite possibly true, but weak writing none the less. Now this one from CBS sports via Bleacher report was one of the most interesting reads I've ever had as a Falcons fan. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/22449285/after-further-review-ryan-rewinds-tape-on-final-drive-of-nfc-title-game
My appreciation and respect for Matt Ryan has grown by leaps and bounds after reading this article. This Falcons offense is going to really click this year, and it will be unstoppable.
BE back in a bit with a two cents on the training camp battles. Teaser alert. WR is the spot that matters most but the question is, will there even be a training camp battle?
June 17th, 2013
9:31 pm
Many people thought the Ga Dome was ugly when it was built. I went inside of it and found a football field. Looked pretty good to me.
June 17th, 2013
10:06 pm
DHunt– best post season read, period. Thanks!
June 17th, 2013
10:31 pm
I read an article about the lack of progress with the RSeymour negotiations. What was so surprising about the article was the mention or our potential front 4 if we signed him. It listed
The article said that would be a very formitable DEF front.
June 18th, 2013
12:58 am
Read that same thing Ken. And I thought to myself, Why can't the line be formidable with Babs or Robertson on the inside, and one of the four DE's already on the roster stepping up to hold down the end opposite Osi? It's not like we are getting Richard Seymour from even two years ago, much less the guy who was a terror as a Patriot, although I'll stipulate he still has something to contribute. He's not even really carrying around that Grady Jackson size anymore. I've heard the talking heads comment that the Falcons have improved the back end of the defense, but nobody's really considered how much of an effect that can have on the performance of the front 7.
June 18th, 2013
9:10 am
I think that the most important weakness on the whole team will be the Oline. We have a lot of bodies that should produce but haven't yet. Konz seems like a sure bet to start at Center with Justin Blalock and Sam Baker at on the left side. But right guard and tackle our scary thoughts. We Hawley has been a decent starter at times but isn't good enough to unseat Konz at Center or Reynolds at guard. So Hawley will be a backup. Reynolds has been good when he plays but he gets hurt a lot. I expect him to when the starting job at right guard but injuries may hold him back from playing 16 full games. At right tackle its Mike Johnson or Lamar Holmes. Johnson has had 3 seasons to prove something and i haven't been impressed. But Johnson might get lucky cause Holmes hasn't started a game and might not be ready to when the season starts. I see Johnson winning the job but he wont keep it. Holmes will get the starting job probably 4 or 5 games into the season if not earlier.
Corner back will be fun to watch but i don't see any hard competition. McClain will win the Nickel and Trufant will start opposite of Samuels. Alford will be the starting Kick and.or punt returner. If any of the first 3 corners gets hurt Alford will get time. But CB should be very fun to watch in training camp.
Last issue is Defensive Tackle. Its pretty if they all play how they should. If Peters or Jerry suffer an injury or Babinueax drops off his play cause of age it will be the weakness of the team. I think you have to sign Richard Seymour to atleast give the DT a very good starter and backup plan if somebody gets hurt. The rotation will be alot better if you have Seymour, Babinueax, Peters and Jerry.
June 18th, 2013
10:01 am
"If a tree falls in the forest……………………………………………." – D3
Therein lies the answer to the riddle. I've been out of action, got hosed real good by the tornadocaines that blew thru. Nothing better than being without power a few days lol.
June 18th, 2013
10:08 am
"Now this one from CBS sports via Bleacher report was one of the most interesting reads I've ever had as a Falcons fan. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/22449285/after-further-review-ryan-rewinds-tape-on-final-drive-of-nfc-title-game" – DHunt
Saw that and loved it. Telling about the Tony G. presnap read that the Ryan trolls have never quit whining about. I thought the "get there" comment about the RB wheel route was very telling too. Jackson and Quizz will be fun to watch this year but make no mistake getting a first rate pass catching threat for the backfield in the future should be a priorty. If Jackson can stay 2 years that would be great and we could hold off a year but I hope the FO understands how big a deal it is to this type of offense.
June 18th, 2013
10:11 am
"I think that the most important weakness on the whole team will be the Oline." – A. Brown
Welcome to the Cage, but careful with such blasphemy. Other than a certain a-hole that wanted a guard that was a damn guard in the draft, we have been reassured that the O-line is much improved .
June 18th, 2013
12:15 pm
CAGERS-He's the article that I got the front 4 lineup of Babs, Seymour, Peters & OSI. I know all of you are aware of the gms being played by Seymour & his agent. In the end, he'll either sign with the Falcons for what they offer or he'll have to retire with no contract.
At this point, if he signs with another team, it will still be for much less than he wants. He'd better realize he'll be doing good to get half of the 15K annual salary he got with the Raiders the last 2yrs, which still wouldn't be bad at all.
The fact that he & his agent were in extended negotiations with the Falcons, knowing we wouldn't have the money to offer anything close to a $10-15M salary, proves he's willing to accept something in the $6-8M range.
Considering he's from the Atlanta area, went to school at UGA, has very close family here, & this will likely be his last NFL contract & last chance at another SB ring, I believe he'll eventually sign. However, the stumbling block to him signing a contract might be based more on the length of the contract more than the annual salary.
The Falcons could be willing to meet his salary demands, but only on a 1yr contract. On the other hand, he might be holding out for a multi yr contract, since this will likely be his last yr to cash in big. Regardless, I believe we'll get a deal done before training camp and/or after we work out MRyans extension.
By finishing at least half the season on IR last yr, Seymour & his agent made certain he'd be 100% healthy & ready for this yrs FA. I'm pretty sure it was BIG RAY who made this point when the rumors of his signing with the Falcons 1st surfaced. I also believe both he & OSI have chips on their shoulders & will have very good seasons.
Let's face it, Seymour definitely wasn't 100% committed to playing in or for Oakland last yr, and he still got 3 sacks in 8gms. With the talent & support he'll have with the Falcons, and in Nolans attacking multifaceted DEF, we could potentially see 6-8 sacks from him.
Add the potential of 7-10 sacks from OSI & our pass rush could something special. Our dominant & potentially well balanced OFF won't be a surprise to anyone. But I believe our DEF will end up being a big surprise to everyone. I think this yrs DEF will mirrow the sAINTS DEF during their SB run.
Their DEF wasn't great statisticaly at stopping the run or the pass, but it was great at creating turnovers, especially at crucial and/or opportunistic times. Nolan has constructed this yrs DEF, through FA & the draft, to be just that type of DEF.
June 18th, 2013
12:23 pm
SCREEN PASS-You have a helluva sense of humor, but you're still crazy. You so know that don't you? But it's all good because as longtime Falcon fans, we've all been considered crazy.
June 18th, 2013
12:37 pm
There's been a lot of talk about battles along the OL, but I don't see it that way. Unless their is an injury, I see PKonz as the starting OC, GReynolds at the starting RG, & LHolmes at the starting RT.
Like I've said before, we didn't draft LHolmes with our 2nd pick & cut RT TClabo because of any progress & new found confidence in OT/OG MJohnson. RT is LHolmes to lose, RG is GReynolds to lose & OC is PKonz's to lose.
Out of JMassaquoi, KBiermann, MGoodman, CMathews, and maybe even JBabineaux, nobody has any idea which one will start at LDE. At LB it will be a battle for backup positions. If there's a serious battle at CB, it will be between Alford & McClain for the #3 CB position, which is McClain's to lose.
All of the other positions are fixed, including DT, which would be Babineaux & Peters, unless we sign Seymour.
June 18th, 2013
1:13 pm
I agree with you about the cornerback situation, mostly. I think Alford will see significant playing time at CB even if he isn't starting. Nolan is big on player rotations, and from a chart I saw of last season's snap counts on the defensive side of the ball, it looks like barely anyone played much more than 80% of the snaps. That would leave Alford with possibly up to 50-60% of the snaps rotating among the 3 cb spots as a sub. I do think his biggest impact this year will be in the return game, and if he takes it to the house in the playoffs we will all forget about how dumbfounded we were on draft day when his name was called. As many here have stated many times over, if I were the GM I probably would've grabbed one of the quality linemen on either side of the ball, but that's not the case, and Im in strangelove territory with that pick; I stopped worrying, and now I love the bomb.
June 18th, 2013
1:59 pm
"SCREEN PASS-You have a helluva sense of humor, but you're still crazy. " – KS
I can't deny the crazy part, I just hope yours and others confidence in the O-line is well placed. Any time a new person steps in they can be worse, similar, or an improvement. I think getting 3 "improvements" this year is a tall order but it could certainly happen. I hope so…Ryan gets the blame unfairly or not for certain things that a much improved line could cure. Anyone who saw him play in college knows if given time he is like a surgeon dissecting defenses. That coupled with our WR and improved RB attack would be hard for any team to defend. We will get a taste in preseason…hope TD and co put the right ingredients in the stew .
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SCREEN PASS-At OG we'll most likely have GReynolds, who's won the starting job the last 2yrs & did very well up to his season ending injury. At OC we'll most likely have PKonz, who progressed very well after replacing the injured Reynolds.
I think he was particularly impressive considering he was thrown into the fire during the season & at a new position. He had a successful stint as our starting RG and was considered the best OC in last yrs draft.
At RT we'll most likely have LHolmes, who was drafted as LT SBakers possible replacement. But after being fully recovered from his foot surgery, he obviously progressed so well under OL coach PHill, our coaching staff was impressed & confident enough to cut Clabo.
The closest thing to an unknown that will end up starting on our OL is LHolmes, and he just might end up being the best of the 3. We must also consider how our coaching staff's confidence in LHolmes likely influenced our decision not to even offer a tender to OT WSvitek.
At 2 OL positions, RT(Holmes) & OC(Konz), we'll be younger, bigger, most likely stronger, quicker, faster, more athletic & more versatile, which improves our ability to zone & power block.
It's OK to have concerns, but this isn't the same situation we had in 08. In 08 LT SBaker was a rookie, LG JBlalock was entering his 2nd yr coming off a demotion, UDFA RG HDahl & RT TClabo were virtually unproven.
And look at how that turned out, and we now know our OLinemen have a much better OL coach to work with. So no, I don't have any concerns about our current OL, except for injuries.


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A $160 million mega yacht has been cruising the Hawaiian Islands this month.
The VAVA II is owned by Swiss/Italian pharmaceutical tycoon and billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli and his wife, songwriter Kirsty Bertarelli.
Bertarelli had the yacht made as a gift for his wife.
How is this for size, the vessel is longer than a football field, equipped with a fold-down beach club, helicopter pad, six decks, swimming pool and can accommodate 36 guests.
The ship took 200 workers more than two years to complete. In 2012, it was reported that it took more than $400,000 to fill the yacht up with fuel.
The mega yacht has been spotted off Kailua-Kona, Lahaina and Waikiki. VAVA II spent last weekend cruising around the island of Maui. As of Friday evening the yacht was heading back to Honolulu.
In case you are wondering, the largest yacht in the world is the Azzam, which was launched in April of 2013 at 590 feet in length. Not much is known about the megayacht and it is rumored to have been built for a member of the royal family of Abu Dhabi. The cost a staggering $605 million.
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Credit Suisse is back on top again, aiming to leverage relationships throughout emerging markets to further stoke the coals of its LatAm investment banking engine. The Swiss house coasts on rising revenue from M&A, equity and fixed income, but has not slipped into complacency.
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In the midst of their yet-to-be-finalized divorce, Broadway superstar Idina Menzel and her actor hubby, Taye Diggs, are selling the Studio City home they've shared since 2010.
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In happier times, Taye and Idina retreated to an upstairs area with a private office and bedroom suite with vaulted ceilings and wood floors.
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March To The Core
Before we talk about my March Mission. Oh, I love the sound of that. I have good news about February. I attempted to do the push-up challenge. On the first, I started with 10 pushups and everyday I added one. Remember, I couldn't do a single push-up at the beginning of the year and now I can do 38! Holla.. So this means I succeeded! YES!
But, On the last week, I asked a coworker if my form of the push-up was right. He told me that I look like I was humping the ground. My back was not straight enough. You see, I was too worried about having my butt so high in the air that I sunk my body. So i apologize to any person working out who saw the embarrassing mess of a push-up and you thought I was doing sex moves to the ground. I am sorry. Also, If I see myself on Tosh.0, I will come for you… kidding.
So I checked the scales and I weigh around 233 pounds which is awesome. This is the amount I weighed when I originally hit my plateau a few months ago. The holidays took a tole on my body so I gained 12 pounds. Yikes, but I lost all that off this month by eating "somewhat" clean. I mean, I ate everything in moderation.
I ordered Girl Scout cookies (Thin Mints) and I got them the first week of February. I had to wait 3 weeks to eat them. Friday, the first, was a glorious day inside my mouth. Nom-Nom Nom. I will attempt to spread out the cookies so I will eat the two boxes in two weeks. Haha cross my fingers for this. :)
March to The Core Challenge
Yuppers, I am doing 20 sit-ups on the first and adding 5 each day. YES, 5! My stomach right now is sore. I can't do a sit-up on the hard floor. The pressure on my tailbone is painful. The gym has an incline sit-up machine that i have used instead. Hopefully by April 1st I can OFFICIALLY break out of my plateau and get under 230 pounds. If / when I hit 220ish I will have the motivation to just keep going. My mentality since my plateau was that 230 pounds wasn't that bad. Its still a whole lot better than 385.
Last week, I wanted to do a strictly fruits and vegetable diet. Well, that lasted a day. So, I decided that this week I will try something new at the gym. In all spirits of jocktober, it is time to hit the treadmill.
The mission is to run 3 miles everyday for a week; that is over 20 miles! Yikes.. help?!?!?
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The beauty in having a blog is the relationship I can make with my readers. Angela read my last blog on how I think my body is plateuaing. She wrote me an email, or a few, gave me some great advice. It would be silly to not share these with everyone.
1. Change Up Your Diet: If you are counting your calories / fat, then its time to change it up a little; count carbs. Eating between 50 - 100 grams of carbs a day is ideal. Angela suggested reading 'Protein Power' or 'Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution'
2. Add more Chromium Picolinate: Angela writes that chromium picolinate help metabolize carbs.
3. Dash of Cinnamon: A little bit of cinnamon helps keep blood sugar spikes low. You can sprinkle it on practically anything in the morning.
4. Eat Frequent: With all of our busy schedules, we try to fit in 3 meals a day; if that. We should eat snacks between every meal and never let 3-4 hours pass without putting something in our stomach.
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We can accomplish anything together :)
250 lbs Check In
On the first, I weigh at 250 lbs. This means I have lost over 130 pounds in 8 months. If there was a graph on my weight loss you will notice that I am plateauing. Most people are worried and/or annoyed when the plateau. They think they are doing the work but not seeing the results.As of right now, I don't feel this way. I kind of like that I'm plateauing. Its like my body, skin, is getting a break to recuperate for a while. I am definitely looking on the bright side of this.
Many many changes have happened in the past few days. I decided that it was time to clean my room. This meant I had to comb through my clothes to either put it in A. my dresser or B. Goodwill stack. Next week, I will be Goodwill's best friend. I have a ton of jeans, pants, and suits to give away.
I am not much of a shopper for new clothes. When I wear something, I wear it for a LOOOONG time. If it has holes then it becomes a house shirt. So it is getting weird that I am letting go of some clothes. I am keeping my 3XL shirts for one more round of wear then I will sadly give them to charity.
My whole closet is becoming unwearable, I desperately need to buy new clothes. I just don't want to invest my money on something so temporary. Last week I went home to visit momsicles and popsicles. Mommy bought me some new threads. My waist is at 37, therefore, I bought 36w shorts and dress pants. Apparently, I can wear an XL shirt now. This news is crazy because I can shop at almost any store now. I might have to dethrone myself of internet shopping because I can be normal and shop in person.
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12 Luxury US hotels
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No holiday destination has an array of luxury hotels quite like the US, a country that prides itself on doing it bigger and better than anywhere else on the planet. From rooftop plunge pools in Las Vegas to whale watching on your own private patio in Hawaii, check out our top 12 luxury hotels in … More
Coachella Promo 2013
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Coachella, one of the pillar arts and music festivals in the world, gets underway in the California desert outside of Los Angeles in two weeks. This innovative clip is the perfect tune-up. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Los Angeles City Guide
Best April Festivals in the World
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We gushed over March's global festival offerings a scant for weeks ago but, now, faced with April's heady tidings, we're champing at the bit. April begins by making fools out of us all but the month where seasons pivot and turn is a gamechanger in terms of events, festivals and processions the world over. We've … More
Los Angeles Time Lapse
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We may not be able to show you any awards show footage from Hollywood's big event last night – not legally anyway – but what we can offer is actually a little more interesting as far as travelling is concerned. Yes, it's about that time again – a time lapse clip, City of Angels style. … More
12 Oscars Hot Spots in Los Angeles
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The 85th Academy Awards take place this Sunday, February 24 and the big question on everyone's minds – other than whether host Seth MacFarlane will out-offensive Ricky Gervais – is: where the party at? We, so in the know as usual, may just have a few ideas. With that, discover twelve top L.A. hot spots … More
Weird and Wonderful Vending Machines Around the World
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They provide us with tabloid newspapers, second-rate coffee, fatty, salty, sugary bites in a pinch and, yes, when the occasion calls for it, contraception. Ah, vending machines. Is there anything they can't do? Perhaps more aptly, the question is, is there anything they can't package, stuff into and sell from a vending machine? As we … More


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What's The Most Famous Car In The World?
In Top Gear's phenomenal new special about 50 years of James Bond's cars, Richard Hammond makes the bold claim that Bond's Aston Martin DB5 is the most famous car in the world. »
In Top Gear's phenomenal new special about 50 years of James Bond's cars, Richard Hammond makes the bold claim that Bond's Aston Martin DB5 is the most famous car in the world. »
Even in non car movies, cars can end up being a pretty essential part of the plot. While we know and love a lot of these cars this weekend we are more concerned with the less memorable automotive movie appearances. What is your favorite obscure car appearance in a non car movie? »
It took less than 13 minutes of screen time to earn James Bond's 1964 Aston Martin DB5 the title of "the most famous car in the world." On the 46 year anniversary of Goldfinger's American release, where is it now? »
The name's Brown. David Brown. So my company built this car and I can't fit my dogs and my guns in there? That's just preposterous! Make me an Aston Martin DB5 shooting brake. »
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Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! We had a minor upset yesterday, with longshot Germany defeating PCH Superpower Britain in the Jaguar Versus BMW Choose Your Eternity poll. That's not quite the headline news that, say,… »
Special Agent 007 and cars go together like Britney Spears and poor decisions — you have one, you have the other. Davey G and I were doing the IM the other day and trying to figure out which car is Commander Bond's best. Herr Johnson immediately slammed the kibosh down on the DB5 from Goldfinger arguing that it's just… »


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I just so love these pics. How wonderful Sean looks now. As Peg said, a year ago, Sean was just skin and bones. Now, after Momma's cooking and his physical therapy, he is so filled out, muscular, and supple. He is doing so well. And I know this swelling is just a little set back that we will find is easily treatable.
He asked today if I could bring the live plant from his bedroom and put it in his room now. Made me realize I need to make his room there more pleasurable for him where he is "now" rather than the room where he will be when he comes home. So, I will be taking the lucious ivy plant and plant stand as well as his favorite poster of John Lennon making the peace sign. He loves John Lennon and the phrase, "Let it Be" as well as the song, "Imagine".
My son continues to "teach me" everyday to be more sensitive. And I am enjoying becoming more conscious and aware of my own experience within this life potential.
I love the knowing that I have "created" this experience in my life with my son to experience all and to learn all that I can from this experience so as to be the best I can be in any circumstance. My son is assisting me in being the best that I can be.
We are all so connected and assisting each other to be the best that we can be.
Don't ya love thinking about life on those terms. Makes so much more sense to me.
And then I could get into the alternate realities in our multiverse experiences
that we are experiencing many different lives at once. But the most important thing, at this moment, is what we are learning and growing to our best self in this moment. Certainly it is where our "focus" is at this moment.
So, let us all strive to be our best selves in this moment where we find ourselves in whatever circumstance we are in.
Love, Deb
Hi, Deb, Sean and Peg.
I love these pictures. It's only a matter of time before Sean again feels as good as he looks in these. I am sorry he is once again experiencing difficulties, but this too shall pass. I am sending him love and healing energies and love and hugs to you, Deb and Peg. I am intending for the highest good of all. Love, C.
P.S. Happy Mother's Day to you and Peg, who is an Earth Mother if I ever saw one.... ;)
Well everything was ruled out but, let me see if I can spell this, "peripheral edema". Yeah, just what I said, "Swelling in the lower extremeties". So, they put him on Lasiks. Sean's foot was still swollen when I saw him after work but he was much relieved from the earlier pain that he had been experiencing. So, we are grateful that there was no blood clot or kidney failure. But, we are still wondering what has caused this swelling all of a sudden.
Kata, are you reading this, do you have any input? Anybody else with any experience in this arena? I got Sean some knee socks that are made for diabetics and for circulation. We put those on and he said they felt so good. However, the swelling had started before that. We are still puzzled as to why he is having edema in his lower extremities at this time, as he has not had this before.
Anyway, he is feeling better and we are moving forward, as always. We are planning a home visit, possibly the end of the month. That would be great for the both of us. I have ordered a wheelchair ramp to accommodate Sean's visiting and as well, Sean and I have saved our money to buy a new Flat Screen TV for his visits. We are so excited to receive it.
In any case, both Sean and I are practicing being our best selves in any situation and Sean maxed it today as did I. We felt pretty good about that.
Thanking you all for your loving intentions that have left us with no reason for the swelling. We love that. Now, it will go down and we won't have to deal with that anymore. Being so grateful that it wasn't a blood clot or kidney failure.
Prayers at work again and miracles abounding. Loving you all for your continued participation in our healing journey.
Love, Deb
For Deb
Still with you. So great to hear that it was not a blood clot or kidney failure.
Thanking God/Goddess (Great Spirit) and all of our angels for being there.
Much Love to you both,
Sean was moved to a new room today with a new roommate. His name is "Buck" and he is 81 years old. A very cognitive man, very helpful towards Sean. Sean feels very positive in this move.
Love, Deb
Hello Deb and Sean,
Glad to hear of your wonderful progress, once woke up with both ankles swollen and unable to walk, after many test in the hospital they found that I had a 'strep infection' that went untreated, apparently I had a sore throat that was not too severe, so I did not seek a doctor's help and the infection moved into my ankles, very strange. I could not walk for about a week and spent that long in the hospital, strange, had never heard of that before, hope it isn't Sean's problem.
So glad that to see a photo of the two of you, looking happy on Mother's Day, hope you have found out what the problem is by the time you read this, every blessing.
Sean asked me to bring the Ivy that I bought for his room here at home to where he is. As well, he asked if I could bring his framed poster of "Shakespere in the Park" as well as his framed album covers of his favorite artists. So, I did just that today and we hung his pics and made it more homey for him. He was delighted as was his roommate, "Buck". I brought them both a BBQ Sandwich for lunch and we had a grand 'ole time. Bought Sean some new summer shorts today and he was so surprised and grateful. Everything I bring to him, he is just so surprised and grateful. Oh how I love surprising him. :)
Sean is doing very well and really enjoying his new roommate, as am I. We are very grateful for the change.
Love, Deb
My dear friends...
My dear driends, Sean has been admitted to the hospital this morning. After doing a CAT scan on his swollen foot, they found "infection of the bone". They started him on a heavy dose of IV antibotics. Of course, he doesn't want to lose his remaining foot.
Thank you for your loving energies.
uh oh ! This is serious and glad that he has been admitted to the hospital where they can monitor this. Hopefully, the antibiotics via IV will get its purpose done more quickly. Surrounding you both with lots of energies for the highest good.
Just spoke with Deb about an hour ago, and Sean too. He is doing his best to maintain peace in the situation and keep his spirits up. Deb is doing the same. She will be spending the night with Sean in his hospital room. She left a message with Dr. Nana's office (the bone surgeon). If she is not able to do so herself, I'll keep you all updated as she relays info via phone to me.
Again, asking for your continued prayers and energies to surround them both.
Thank you all so much...
Deb, Sean and Peg
I am so sorry for this latest setback. As Peg said, it is good Sean is in the hospital where his needs can be attended to. Bless you, Deb, as you spend the night. I am sending love and healing energies to Sean and strength to you Deb, in this time of worry. Am asking for the highest good of all concerned. Love, C.
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