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Could there finally be an end to the NFL lockout? After all the blustering and attacks, it appears that the loss of money may curtail the labor dispute just in time for there to be no missed time. Reports are coming out that a deal could be agreed to, voted on, and accepted by Thursday. Many believe that the free agent market may open as early as Monday. There will be an insane avalanche of deals flying all around and now its your turn to make all the decisions for the Falcons extremely shortened season. Give your breakdown of Falcon free agents, unrestricted free agents, and you can even dip into the undrafted free agent pool if you like.
Tyson Clabo
Re-sign the Pro Bowl tackle. In a story by Falcons guru D. Orlando Ledbetter, Clabo said that he wants to remain in Atlanta assuming the Birds do what's needed. This changes things a good bit as initially it seemed he wanted to max out and head out of town. DOL thinks a contract worth $35 – $45 million would keep him here and the Falcons will do it. A 6 year, $42 million dollar should keep Clabo here and it gives the Falcons a ton of options with the young guys on the roster.
Harvey Dahl
Let him walk. It's a given the Falcons won't re-sign all three and may not even keep two, but Dahl looks the most expendable. Even though some believe he's the most valuable lineman on the OL, he's expendable with the drafting of Mike Johnson and progress of Jose Valdez. Justin Blalock is younger, more versatile, and has more upside.
Justin Blalock
Keep him. Blalock is the youngest of the free agent Falcons and has gotten better and better after coming and starting as a rookie in 2007. Blalock has built up a nice combination with Sam Baker and could even move back to his college position of right guard. Of all three, Blalock is probably the one that is most likely to be re-signed due to his upside, youth, and versatility.
Brent Grimes
A no-brainer here. All the fantasy talk of moving Grimes to nickel or letting him go to get Nnamdi Asomugha are just that: fantasy. They placed a first round tender on him and will gladly pay him after rising through the ranks the hard way and proving he deserves a starting spot. Grimes is already rising up the charts of all-time Falcons in terms of interceptions and just made his first Pro Bowl in his first full year of starting.
Jason Snelling
The Falcons will probably try to do everything they can to keep Snelling, but they simply won't be able to keep Snelling when he's being offered a max contract to go start on a team that desperately needs a proven threat in both the running and passing game. Someone like Washington, Cleveland, or Seattle will be ready to take the risk on a back who has had limited hits on his young career. Snelling goes where the money is.
Jerious Norwood
This one's also easy. Norwood will be a proto-typical low risk, potentially high reward re-signing. Norwood will have very low market value after two injury riddled seasons and can be kept for a minimum price, at least on a one-year deal. He knows the playbook and can be a great insurance policy to Snelling leaving. If Norwood were able to get back to pre-injury form, a Turner/Norwood/Jacquizz Rodgers could be an insanely lethal trio. He knows the playbook and the is comfortable with the organization. Norwood comes back on a one year deal.
Stephen Nicholas
For all his boasting of the Lions potential upswing, he came back and said how much he enjoys Atlanta and the Falcons need him as much as he needs a starting contract. Simply put, Nicholas has a huge advantage in this debate. Although Nicholas needs some continued work in his coverage skills, he gives the Falcons their most athletic starting linebacker corps in a long time when paired up with Curtis Lofton and Sean Weatherspoon. Throw in the fact that the Falcons basically have limited to no alternative options, and Nicholas is a much bigger signing than some believe. Mike Peterson is 35. Akeem Dent won't be ready, nor should he be counted on as a rookie. Coy Wire is a great backup and Spencer Adkins/Robert James are doubtful on being the answer. May have to overpay a little, but the alternative is not good.
Mike Peterson
He wants to come back and the Falcons want him back……albeit in a backup role and a continued great presence of mentor and leader in the locker room. He still has some gas left in the tank, but he can no longer be relied on as a full-season, 16 game starter. Peterson comes back on a 1 or 2 year deal.
Matt Bryant
Another no-brainer. Bryant is no spring chicken at 36 years of age, but he added a much needed level of consistency and clutch-kicking to the Falcons special teams. He alone was able to win several games with his foot in the closing seconds. Not sure what kind of deal he gets, but it's an almost lock of him returning while they see what they have in Matt Bosher.
Michael Koenen
After getting the franchise tag in 2009, Koenen had much lower productivity and made $2.731 million last year. After getting panned by many fans, the 6th round selection of Matt Bosher was a strategic strike to add their newest punter and kickoff specialist. It's a huge risk, but Dimitroff was readying for Koenen to either ask for the moon or bolt. Koenen goes.
Eric Weems
He may not be active or productive in the pass game, but his special teams play alone earned him a trip to the Pro Bowl, even though not as a returner. He is one of the better kick returners in the game and had two kickoffs returned for a touchdown, one of which led to huge comeback win in Tampa Bay. The Falcons have a tough call on what to do with Kerry Meier, but Eric Weems has earned a roster spot and then some. It's up to Mike Mularkey to get him involved in the offense. His speed and ability is too great to go unused on offense.
Ray Edwards
Will they or won't they? That's the big question regarding what the Falcons will do about the defensive end position. Some believe that Edwards is as good as on his way to Atlanta, while others believe that this has been all smoke. If both are available, the Falcons probably would elect to go with Charles Johnson since he is younger, Georgia bred, played for Brian Van Gorder, and had 11.5 sacks. That being said, though, Johnson has a 1st round tender on him and the Falcons not only would pay it, but they can't since they traded their 2012 1st round pick to Cleveland for Julio Jones.
Edwards has had 8+ sacks the last two years, has excellent size and speed, and would not only give the defensive end position consistency and production, but would also be ready to take over for Abraham while allowing the Falcons to continue to develop Kroy Biermann, Lawrence Sidbury, and rookie Cliff Matthews when Abraham slides toward retirement. According to ProFootballFocus.com, Edwards is one of the best young DE's in the game and does a great job in other areas besides sacks. The worst kept secret finally comes to fruition.
Paul Oliver
The Falcons won't be getting Nnamdi Asomugha or even going after other starters like Jonathan Joseph because they have their two locked up in Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes. They feel good (at least publicly) about Chris Owens taking over the nickel back spot, never mind the painful playoff memory seared in fans brains. He did take over and start well at the end of 2009, so the talent is there. Dominique Franks is the big x-factor, but holds a ton of potential and appears to have a huge upside.
The Falcons only have 4 cornerbacks on the roster and could sign several more for competition. Oliver started 8 games for the Chargers last year and proved he has ability both at UGA and San Diego. He would be given a great opportunity to return home and compete for the nickel back spot (which is essentially a starting spot with its frequent use).
Much like the draft itself, trying to guess which players the Falcons will sign as undrafted free agents is like throwing darts in the dark. That being said, Thomas Dimitroff has done an excellent job of mining this talent pool. Two of the players, John Parker Wilson and Michael Palmer, are firmly entrenched Falcons. Brandyn Harvey, Tim Buckley, Rafael Bush, Rafael Priest, and Bear Woods are still on the Falcons practice squad. Obviously, these are dream candidates, but something to have fun with.
QB Adam Weber
The Falcons scouted Weber and may be looking for an eventual replacement for John Parker Wilson at 3rd string QB, who in turn would be looking to move in as the Birds backup QB in 2012.
RB Derrick Locke
The Falcons could go crazy at this position since Snelling will likely be leaving. They would love to get their hands on all the top RB undrafted free agents, but many teams will be honed in on this position. The Falcons scouted Locke and he fits the mold of a Thomas Dimitroff player (extremely productive at Kentucky, senior), is very fast, and excellent in both the running and passing game. They may instead go with a pounder to replace Snelling as well.
WR Ricardo Lockette
The Georgia grown player is lightning fast, but needs some serious work to get up to speed. May not be the best fit for the Falcons since they are more than stocked at WR with Roddy, Julio, Jenks, HD, Weems, Meier, and Harvey, but he was interviewed by the Falcons and his pure speed is something that can't be taught.
TE Schuylar Oordt
The Falcons are set for this season with Tony Gonzalez, Justin Peele, Michael Palmer, and Robbie Agnone, but Oordt's ability to stretch the field, production, and speed had some taking him in the regular draft. Couldn't hurt.
OL Willie Smith and Zach Hurd
With the likely departure of some of the OL free agents, the Falcons will have to get some more o-linemen in the pipeline. Jose Valdez was signed as a UDFA and he is on the verge of not only a permanent roster spot, but maybe even a starting spot. Smith could project to a starting OT one day and Josh many thought Hurd would be gone much, much earlier.
DE Ryan Winterswyck
Became a late favorite among Bird Cage members. Reminds many of Kroy Biermann with his toughness, work ethic, and high motor. Even though they drafted Cliff Matthews and may sign a FA DE, Abraham is nearing retirement and the status of Jamaal Anderson, Chauncey Davis, and Lawrence Sidbury are all in doubt.
DT Blaine Sumner
Another Bird Cage member favorite. Nicknamed the "Vanilla Gorilla," played fullback and defensive tackle among several other positions. You can never have too many DT's, especially ones that are 6'2, 331 and can actually run the football.
LB Mark Herzlich
What's not to like about this guy. He beat cancer for goshsake. Maybe not the most athletic of LB's, but his tenacity and high motor could earn him a spot. Surely worth a look at a potential position of need.
CB Kedrick Burney
Much like the RB position, the Falcons can go crazy here as well since they only have 4 cornerbacks on their roster and usually carry five. A productive CB at UNC who could find his way on the practice squad and follow the Brent Grimes route.
S Joe Lefeged, Jerrard Terrant, and/or Jeron Johnson
Take a chance on a local guy at a position of need. It sure worked out well for Vance Walker, who has firmly earned himself a spot on the roster and in a rotation at DT. This spot is wide open after the departure of Erik Coleman to the Detroit Lions. Complete shock that Johnson fell all the way out of the draft when some scouting services had him as high as the 5th round. Lefeged will be at the top of every teams lists as he is one of the best available free agents on the market.
K Kai Forbath
Sure the Falcons drafted Matt Bosher and he's probably penciled into a roster spot, but competition never hurts. Forbath was one of the better FG kickers in the country and could make an NFL team given the chance.
Current Atlanta Falcons Roster
Potential Undrafted Free Agents
53 Man Roster
QB: Ryan, Redman, Wilson (3)
RB: Turner, Norwood, Rodgers, Mughelli, G. Johnson (5)
WR: White, Jones, Jenkins, Douglas, Weems (5)
TE: Gonzalez, Peele, Palmer (3)
T: Clabo, Baker, Svitek, Reynolds (4)
G: Blalock, Johnson, Valdez (3)
C: McClure, Hawley (2)
DE: Abraham, Ray Edwards, Biermann, Davis, Sidbury (5)
DT: Babineaux, Peters, Jerry, Anderson, Walker (5)
LB: Lofton, Weatherspoon, Nicholas, Dent, Peterson, Wire (6)
CB: Robinson, Grimes, Owens, Paul Oliver, Franks (5)
S: DeCoud, Moore, Schillinger, Rafael Bush (4)
ST: Bryant, Bosher, Zelenka (3)
Practice Squad
QB: Adam Weber
TE: Robbie Agnone
LB: Robert James
OL: Andrew Jackson
WR: Kerry Meier
CB: Rafael Priest
WR: Brandyn Harvey
DE: Cliff Matthews
July 20th, 2011
1:07 am
Agreed on re-signing Norwood, Nicholas, & Blalock. I'm torn between Ray Edwards & Charles Johnson. Honestly I'm just ready for some signings…any signings…well, maybe not just any. Anywho, good word D3!
July 20th, 2011
1:08 am
meant to say good "work"…but "word" works too…Amen!
July 20th, 2011
1:14 am
D3 you are just bubbling over with good information…keep'em coming. The one request I have is please don't give up any more number one draft picks. As you noted we don't have one next year and to give up our number one for the following season would be bad business. We need to be stocking up not giving them away.
July 20th, 2011
6:31 am
I agree with you on all points in signing our free agents. However, I thought C Johnson would be an Unrestricted Free Agent because he has four years in the league. If that's the case, his first round tender would be moot.
Your usual great job. Thank you.
July 20th, 2011
6:51 am
Wow, a well researched piece.
I am so ready for camp!
July 20th, 2011
9:22 am
UB, if they go with 4 years for UFA status then you are right about the 1st round tender being a non-issue. However, just ask yourselves if you rather have Charles Johnson next year or any of the 1st Rd DE from this year. Give me 1st round production over 1st round projection any day of the week. Still it does make Ray Edwards more attractive if there is no pick compensation.
July 20th, 2011
9:27 am
The must re-signs how I see it: (Offense) Blalock, Clabo, Snelling. (Defense) Nicholas and Grimes.
* The offense would/should be high powered with the addition of the rookies Jones and Rodgers.
* The defense wasn't really that bad last year. The glaring weaknesses was the lack of a pass-rush against some of the better teams and once B. Williams went down during the playoffs we were exposed ( I still think Owens will be fine.)
As far as FAs, the only positions I think we should look for is DE and backup safety.
July 20th, 2011
9:58 am
D3- hell of a job & a ton of good info. My priorities on UDFA would be Devine & Lockette. Then I'd sign Nnamdi & Johnson, plus all of our guys who are FA except Koenen, unless Koenen would sign for cheap – he had a substantial drop off and really failed in the clutch.
July 20th, 2011
9:59 am
Great stuff, D3.
Agree with Unca Bob on Johnson, but the right of refusal clause argument is still up in the air, I thought. I would take either of the two DEs. The cornerback situation is tough because we will have to give starting CB money to Grimes and Dunta already has his honey pot. That would pretty much eliminate any of the top tier guys, so we might as well go all in on a defensive end and grab a solid nickel back (over 5′9″ please).
I am not sold on Nicholas by any stretch. It seems that there are positions where if you don't hear the name/position called out in a game, it is a good thing (for positions like offensive linemen and cornerbacks), but it can be a bad thing if you don't hear the name/position being called out in a game for certain positions (like linebackers and defensive linemen) as if they disappear during the game. I just don't hear the name Steven Nicholas enough for a linebacker, and that tells me that he is either doing just enough or not enough. I personally can't see why Bear Woods, who has proven skills at mike LB as a scheme reader, can't move over to Nicholas' position. Bear has also played Safety and QB before. I am sorry to say I cannot figure out Robert James or Spencer Adkins. Maybe they should open up a lemonade stand on the hill at Falcon's camp next month.
On a side note I am secretly THRILLED that Jerious may still be on our team.
July 20th, 2011
10:01 am
am I wrong, the safety from Tech was NOT drafted? Tarrant/Tallent?
July 20th, 2011
10:36 am
I like your plan with either Edwards or Johnson. I like the Oliver pickup also. If Nicholas leaves I would like to go after than Thomas Davis since I think he played for Van Gorder before like Oliver and not just because they are Bulldogs but because they know the system. I would still like to take a shot at Vernon Gholston because if we get Edwards or Johnson then we will need another DE on the other side if we do not resign Abraham when his time is up.
July 20th, 2011
11:33 am
If it were ME…
Our FA
RT – Tyson Clabo, 6 years, GOES
Great player but classic overachiever. Given what we need to spend on an LT next year, not worth it.
RG – Harvey Dahl, 4 years, GOES
Simple economics. He is going to cost a lot and we have young players to start.
LG – Justin Blalock, 4 years, STAYS
Quietly become a solid player. Could provide stability on the right side or keep covering for Baker.
RB – Jason Snelling, 4 years, GOES
YAWN. Too much for a backup…any backup.
RB – Jerious Norwood, 5 years, GOES
Just don't see the point.
OLB – Michael Peterson, 12 years, GOES
He is where Lawyer Milloy was a few years ago. Let him play for a non-contender so he can keep playing the game he loves but not at the elite team level.
OLB – Stephen Nicholas, 4 years. STAYS
Falcons were good to him with his family issues. I would remind him of that because it is valuable.
WR – Eric Weems, 3 years, STAYS
Doesn't cost much and was one of the lone bright spots on special teams? Done and done.
CB – Brent Grimes, 3 years, STAYS
Overpaying against my better judgment.
PK – Matt Bryant, 9 years, STAYS
Not the time to play kicker roulette.
P – Michael Koenen, 6 years, GOES
I forgot he was still here…
New FA
OLB – Manny Lawson, 49ers
CB/SS – Paul Oliver, Chargers
RB – Kevin Smith, Lions
UDFA (In order of priority)
CB – Kendric Burney, North Carolina
RB – Mario Fannin, Auburn
QB – Pat Devlin, Delaware
OT – Willie Smith, East Carolina
TE – Andre Smith, Virginia Tech
DE – Ryan Winterswyck, Boise State
TE – Collin Franklin, Iowa State
53 Man Roster
QB: Ryan, Wilson, Devlin (3)
RB: Turner, K. Smith, Rodgers, Mughelli, M. Fannin, (5)
WR: White, Jenkins, Jones, Douglas, Weems (5)
TE: Gonzalez, Peele, Palmer (3)
T: Baker, Svitek, Reynolds, (3)
G: Blalock, Johnson, Valdez* (3)
C: McClure, Hawley*, Bruggeman (3)
DE: Abraham, Biermann, Sidbury, Davis, Winterswyck (5)
DT: Babineaux, Peters, Jerry, Anderson, Walker (5)
LB: Lofton, Weatherspoon, Lawson, Nicholas, James, Dent (6)
CB: Robinson, Grimes, Kendric Burney, Owens, Franks (5)
S: DeCoud, Moore, Schillinger, Paul Oliver (4)
ST: Bryant, Bosher, Zelenka (3)
Practice Squad
WR – Kerry Meier
S – Rafael Bush
LB – Bear Woods
OG – Andrew Jackson
DE – Cliff Matthews
OT – Willie Smith
TE – Andre Smith
TE – Collin Franklin
July 20th, 2011
11:34 am
D3, great post! I think you're right on target with both our free agents and our potential targets. I think you're right, but hope you're wrong about the running backs – I would love for us to somehow resign Snelling. If that happens, then I think we ditch Norwood to make roster space for some younger backs.
Picking UDFA is like throwing darts blindfolded, but I like the names I'm seeing, especially Mark Herzlich. You couldn't have a better human being on your team, and if he ever gets fully healthy again, he's 1st-round caliber talent. People always talk about the comeback from cancer, but they forget that he also played almost his entire senior season with a club-cast on his hand.
July 20th, 2011
1:12 pm
D3 im ready for some football.
July 20th, 2011
1:14 pm
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July 20th, 2011
1:19 pm
D3-Although you are usually outstanding with your presentations and analysis, you really out did yourself this time, BRAVO! If we sign DE CJohnson, can you imagine how much our pass rush would improve? We'd have 2 double digit sack masters at DE who are accustomed to fighting through double teams to get their sacks.
It would definitely force teams to hold their RB's in for extra protection on pass plays, which would take pressure off our LB's. Here's my starting DEF team.
DE-Johnson/Edwards, Abraham
DT-PJerry, JBabineaux
OLB-SWeatherspoon, SNicholas
CB-BGrimes, DRobinson
July 20th, 2011
1:22 pm
July 20th, 2011
1:32 pm
I like us getting Carlos Rodgers as the nickle, over Oliver & I don't see Nicholas starting over Peterson personally, & more than that, I'd actually rather us let Nicholas walk & pursue Justin Durrant to play opposite of Spoon. Durrant plays the pass much better than Nicholas & is stout against the run as well.
July 20th, 2011
1:33 pm
July 20th, 2011
1:46 pm
Dan i totally agree on Vernon Gholston!!!!
July 20th, 2011
2:02 pm
Blalock, Snelling, & Clabo stay on Offense, so
QB: Ryan,
RB: Turner, Snelling (i don't see someone paying him starter $ & giving us a 2cnd rounder for him), Rodgers, Mughelli, M. Fannin, (5)
WR: White, Jones, Jenkins, Douglas, Weems (5)
TE: Gonzalez, Peele, Palmer (3)
LT: Baker,
LG: Blalock,
C: McClure,
RG: Johnson,
RT: Clabo
DE: Abraham/Edwards backups who will get pt: Biermann, Sidbury, Davis, Gholston
DT: Babineaux, Jerry, backups who will get pt: Peters, Anderson, Walker
OLB: Weatherspoon, Durrant backups who will get pt: Dent, Peterson, Wire
MLB: Lofton, Dent, Herzlich
CB: Robinson, Grimes, Nickle/ Carlos Rodgers back ups who will get pt: Owens, Franks Kendric Burney, (5)
S: DeCoud, Moore, Schillinger,
ST: Bryant, Bosher,
July 20th, 2011
3:34 pm
A fun read:
Free Agents You Meet in Hell
July 20th, 2011
3:48 pm
July 20th, 2011
4:14 pm
I hope we can resign Blalock, and Clabo for the line. I don't like the idea of having to replace three guys so I hope something can be worked out. I think we go Edwards over Johnson but as long as we get one I will be satisfied. I don't think we do much at LB. In today's NFL a defense is in the nickle so much that I think that is an area were we don't have to spend a lot of money. I actually would really like to see us sign Mark Herzlich as a UDFA. Maybe it is because my mother-n-law was just diagnosed with cancer but I just really root for the guy. I hope Snelling, Weems, and Grimes are back but I wouldn't be surprised is Snelling is gone.
July 20th, 2011
4:48 pm
uga_b, very good picking, 'cept I'm a little concerned about letting Snelling and Norwood both go. I do like keeping Bear Woods and Meier for sure. I would expect to see one, if not both of them, get some playing time this year.
July 20th, 2011
6:03 pm
We've got a lot of wild cards – guys we've drafted that on faith we anticipate contributing. Franks, Johnson, Hawley, Sidbury, etc. This is especially true due to our release of some highish draft picks that just were not working out. So, 2011 should be very interesting.
July 20th, 2011
6:52 pm
From Rotoworld:
Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer expects the Eagles to go "hard" after a defensive end in free agency.
"Leaning towards Ray Edwards," speculates McLane. It sounds like the Falcons may have some competition. The Eagles are seemingly on the prowl for pass rushers on an annual basis, and left end is their neediest spot up front. (Edwards played LE in Minnesota.) Philly could consider cutting Juqua Parker if it signs Edwards, who will command a lucrative long-term contract.
July 20th, 2011
6:56 pm
July 20th, 2011
8:25 pm
C Johnson is my choice as far as free agents are concerned. Has anyone figured out why they are called "Free"?
July 20th, 2011
9:01 pm
One thing is certain. We fans won't have to wait through a long drawn out process as far as teams signing FA's this season. Which FA's we want, and which FA's want us, will be decided very quickly.
UNCA'BOB-They are called FREE AGENTS because they are FREE to sign with any team they choose.
July 20th, 2011
9:08 pm
KS, the lock out said teams can't talk to players but didn't say anything about teams talking to "agents", who talk to players. I think we are going to see the fastest, pre-planned, FA period in history. I'm hoping Chs Johnson already knows where he's going and how much we are going to pay him.
July 20th, 2011
9:25 pm
Thanks Ken.
July 20th, 2011
9:35 pm
JB, Nothing would please me more. CJ for DE. Way too much upside to ingnore.
July 20th, 2011
9:38 pm
Nite all.
July 20th, 2011
9:52 pm
We traded the future for Julio…so the offense is fine. Now, if we can just pick up Vernon Gholston (24 career tackles) the defense is good…and we're on to the SuperBowl!
July 21st, 2011
1:01 am
D3 Thanks for the great write up! Looking forward to see what TD does when free agency begins!
Here's some thoughts on the OLine.
Resign G Blalock.
Let Dahl and Clabo walk.
Sign FA LT Doug Free and move Baker back to his natural RT position. I expect that Free will demand a contract simular to what Clabo would require, but he is a much better pass protector for Ryan's blind side.
Sign UDFAs:
OT Willie Smith(ECU): converted DLineman that only has three years exp wth the OLine, but has shown great potential.
G Zach Hurd(UConn): great run blocker, needs to work on pass protection, team captain, all big east, works with numerous charities. (TD kind of player)
C Chase Beeler(Stan): Would be nice, but will probably end up in SF with his former HC…so my alt is
C Tim Barnes(Mizzou):1st team all Big 12 in 2010. strongest in blocking for the run, needs to work on footwork in pass protection.
2011 starting OLine:
LT Doug Free
LG Mike Johnson
C Todd McClure
RG Justin Blalock
RT Sam Baker
July 21st, 2011
1:47 am
I think Blalock is a little bit underrated in part because hes not known for decking the unsuspecting DB.. If you watch the falcons you'll notice that a ton of run plays go left and I think there's a good chance that most audible run plays are set up that way. When i think penalties coming of the left side I always think Sam Baker. Maybe its just me…
July 21st, 2011
8:17 am
July 21st, 2011
8:51 am
JBFALCON-players often play a big role in recruiting FA's, and one player could get info from another about which team he's leaning towards and easily pass it onto his agent. Also, players can contact the relatives and friends of GM's, HC's, assistant coaches, owners, or employees with access to these people, and pass this info on.
I guarantee you that most teams know which FA's are most likely willing to sign with them for the right money, and players know which teams are most interested in them. This time though, there won't be a lot of wining and dining. If a FA isn't ready to agree to a contract, a lot of teams will most likely move on to the next player on their list.
If the Falcons make a pitch at DE CJohnson and he feels he wants to wait for a better offer, the Falcons will immediately go to REdwards. They can't afford to wait on him, or for the market to decide where he signs, while their backup options are signed by other teams.
Like I've said before, don't overlook the progress and potential of OLineman JValdez, because he's a TClabo clone as far as size, potential, and the way he's progressed form being an UFA, to the practice squad, to a possible starting position. I wouldn't be surprised if we let both Dahl and Blalock walk and replaced them with MJohnson and JValdez. That would save us more than enough money to offer Clabo the contract he wants, and give us a couple of compensatory picks next yr.
July 21st, 2011
9:04 am
UNCA' BOB-3 of our current starters, OG HDahl, OT TClabo and CB BGrimes, were UFA'a, and both Clabo and Grimes are Probowlers. I believe Probowl K/P returner EWeems is also an UFA, and OLineman JValdez, who's an UFA, is currently on the fast track to becoming a starter. You can't argue with the tremendous success we've had with the UFA's we've signed.
July 21st, 2011
9:37 am
JB, the fact of the matter is that RB is the easiest position to turnover and backup RB would be no different. Under my scenario, I really only cut one RB since Norwood actually being on the team would be like adding a player. What I "did" instead was cut Snelling who is a forever backup in my mind (based on speed, etc.) and "sign" Kevin Smith who has the talent to be the starter after Turner leaves but has been overworked. It was about sustainability; right now, we do not have a future starting RB in the pipeline. Plus, I added Mario Fannin who is just a faster Snelling. He would be much cheaper and not be a step back in flexibility or style.
I don't believe Dimitroff will let Snelling go; I would (but I would also just as happily release Turner and play Snelling). Not impressed with our backfield in all honesty.
July 21st, 2011
9:58 am
Nice work here. I'm definitely ready to get the off-season started and see what shakes out. Couldn't find much I didn't agree with here, though I'm not sure Norwood will be back. He seems to think the team has no plans for him after drafting Rodgers. Not sure about Bryant coming back either. The Flacons seem to enjoy letting kickers walk.
I'm still not sold on Ray Edwards, but given the lack of options there, I suppose it's better to take a shot on him than stand pat. Love the list of UDFAs.
July 21st, 2011
10:40 am
My thoughts on the QB position:
QB Redman get's traded to Minn for a 2nd – 4th round pick in next years draft. He knows Coach's system and will start until Ponder is ready.
Wilson will move up to number two spot and TD will sign two UDFA to come in and compete for the 3rd QB spot.
Pat Devlin(Delaware) has NFL QB build nees to improve accuracy was projected to go in the middle rounds
Mike Coughlin(Boise St)career back-up could be the next Matt Cassel impressed scouts at BST pro day.
July 21st, 2011
12:31 pm
I've almost gotten to the point where I'm confident that pretty much anybody they put out there in a Falcons uni will be able to handle the job. The current regime has been nothing but impressive, so I'm far less inclined to speculation and fantasy hoping about players than I once was. Even the big fuss about another DE seems overblown to be because I think the 2011 Falcons will have a much improved interior D-Line and that is going to be the difference in their improvement. The starters and backups at most other positions seem solid, with the notable exceptions of QB, RB, and LB. But that only matters if the injury bug gets us, and I'm to much of an optimist for that.
So that leaves me with just a sentimental favorite in this discussion. I would love to see Norwood come back strong and healthy and doing what we know he can do. But if he's lost even a step, it's time to cut bait.
I'm also looking forward to some of the young guys, like Johnson and Franks to step up and show some big time play.
I'll be saving this blog to see how close the predictions match the eventual (sooner rather than later please!!!) outcomes. Some of your fantasy GM reputations will be on the line people, so careful what you say ;<)
July 21st, 2011
12:41 pm
It's only been three years yet I've almost gotten to the point where I'm confident that pretty much anybody they put out there in a Falcons uni will be able to handle the job. The current regime has been nothing but impressive, so I'm far less inclined to speculation and fantasy hoping about players than I once was. Even the big fuss about another DE seems overblown to be because I think the 2011 Falcons will have a much improved interior D-Line and that is going to be the difference in their improvement. The starters and backups at most other positions seem solid, with the notable exceptions of QB, RB, and LB. But that only matters if the injury bug gets us, and I'm to much of an optimist for that.
So that leaves me with just a sentimental favorite in this discussion. I would love to see Norwood come back strong and healthy and doing what we know he can do. But if he's lost even a step, it's time to cut bait.
I'm also looking forward to some of the young guys, like Johnson and Franks to step up and show some big time play.
I'll be saving this blog to see how close the predictions match the eventual (sooner rather than later please!!!) outcomes. Some of your fantasy GM reputations will be on the line people, so careful what you say ;<)
July 21st, 2011
12:44 pm
Please add one more player to your 53 projected roster. The third string QB does not count against it. Also Blaylock will be let go resulting in a 4th round compensation pick if someone signs him. If they don't we get him back on the cheap. Snelling is not an everydown back but will probably be overpaid elsewhere. Gartrell is straight garbage and want be in the NFL this year. I suggest a veteran like R Brown for insurance and a few carries a game. I think the third CB spot is more important than DE. We need a outside corner like Joseph and move Grimes to nickel which he would be the best in the league and a great matchup for quick slot receivers. I believe this move would on average buy coverage enough extra time that our pass rush would become more effective. Taking Bierman off special teams will help him late in games. I think we vresign either Clabo or Dahl but only one.
July 21st, 2011
7:39 pm
Per your 9:04, no way I could, nor will I argue. The regime we have in place now is the best I've seen in forty years of Falcon football. In my Humble O, I feel we are on our way. Put you're seatbelt on, this could very well be a ride for the ages. TD has mined a lot of talent from nothing, and some you named were not from his watch. Having said that, I have full faith in our Falcon Organization. Let's see how it shakes down.
July 21st, 2011
7:40 pm
CB BGrimes was voted to the Probowl as our starting CB. There's no way in hell he'll be moved to nickel CB and replaced by s lesser CB just because he might be bigger. And how does anyone know whether JSnelling is or isn't an every down back? Where did this rediculous idea come from?
I'm certain their were Charger fans who had the same baseless HE'S NOT AN EVERY DOWN RB opinion of MTurner after 4yrs of backing up LTomlison. If we don't resign Snelling, in addition to signing a vet FA RB, we should resign JNorwood, since signing him would be a low cost, low risk, and potentially a very high reward signing.
I'd certainly take his speed, quickness, elusiveness and versatility, despite his injury history, over either GJohnson or ASmith. Replacing quality OT's, especially Probowl caliber OT's, is a lot harder to do, and a lot more expensive, than replacing none Probowl caliber OG's.
Look for us to resign OT TClabo and let both Dahl and Blalock walk. They'll be replaced by JValdez and MJohnson, who will be a lot cheaper and have more potential for improvement. I also think CB BGrimes, OLB's SNicholas/MPeterson, K/P returner EWeems, and k MBryant will definitely be resigned.
July 21st, 2011
7:50 pm
UNCA' BOB-I agree whole heartedly. This structure has already been built by TD and Smitty, all they're doing now is finishing the interior. If we resign all of our own targeted FA's, and the other FA's we've targeted, this team will be a force on both sides of the ball. Offesively, we'll be able to run or throw it down the throats of DEF's.
What was a DEF weakness, our poor pass rush, could turn out to be a strength. And a consistent pass rush would reduce, and in some cases, totally eliminate most of our DEF weaknesses.


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Cross Timbers Church is one church with three different locations. "Since we're multi-site and folks are drawn to their specific campus, we had to make sure our content resonated with each community," said Caleb Kuykendall. Cross Timbers had an army of volunteers ready to put in time, but no way for them to coordinate their efforts.
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Cross Timbers is now capable of managing all ministries within the church through a common set of campaigns. "We're using campaigns really heavily, and all of the data we need is right at our fingertips," said Caleb. "Argyle provides solutions to make what could be a very complicated web of properties and locations extremely easy to manage."

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If I were to write of all the poets combined,
these are the results that I would find.
A little love, a little pain,
a bit of sunshine, a bit of rain.
A man of the past, a man of tomorrow.
A man of anger, a man of sorrow.
A bit of summer, a bit of spring.
A bit of our life's to us they bring.
A bit of white in winter snow,
or fall colors all aglow.
Of dogs, cats, sheep and goats,
everything in life that fills our hopes.
Of oceans deep, mysteries unknown.
The sweetest of music and its tone.
The things we hear, we see, we say.
The distant worlds so far away.
The poets write what they feel.
some is fantasy, some is real.
When all the poets are combined,
it is essential that we must find,
a meaning more explicit then just the pen.
It is the wisdom and knowledge,
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David Harris on Police/Community Relations in Pittsburgh After Federal Decision Not to Prosecute Police Officers
Professor David Harris discussed the state of police/community relations in Pittsburgh in the wake of the decision by the U.S. Department of Justice not to prosecute the three police officers involved in the beating of CAPA High School student Jordan Miles. Professor Harris told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that relations between police officers and African Americans in the city have become dangerously polarized, and that this constitutes a genuine danger to public safety. "If you want to have real, sustained gains in public safety, the police must do it along with community support," Professor Harris said. "What we're facing is a real crisis of confidence and trust. That is something that can only be repaired by rebuilding that trust."
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GiftRocket Makes a Gift Card Accepted Anywhere
Is the gift card, a surprisingly desirable commodity for gift recipients, in need of a version 2.0? The decades old plastic present, predated by its paper cousin the gift certificate, may be in for a young and hip transformation at the hands of new startup GiftRocket. GiftRocket's version of the gift card is place-specific, but not in the traditional sense.


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Toronto Blue Jays (58-69)@
Boston Red Sox (75-54)
Saturday, August 29
Fenway Park
Attendance: None
Game Leaders
L: Romero
(11-6) 3.95 era
W: Buchholz
(3-3) 4.38 era
S: Papelbon
Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Clay Buchholz allowed three hits and a run over 8 1/3 strong innings while Victor Martinez brought in the winning run on a bases-loaded walk in the sixth as Boston held on to nip Toronto, 3-2, in the second of three from Fenway Park.
Buchholz (3-3) fanned nine and walked just two but was pulled with one out in the ninth while working on a shutout and Jose Bautista on first after a leadoff single. Hideki Okajima was called on but quickly surrendered an RBI double to Adam Lind then a run-scoring single from Lyle Overbay which made it a 3-2 contest.
"That was the first time I actually looked up at the board and saw how many pitches I threw," said Buchholz, who made 107 pitches on the night. "I didn't think I was past 100 just the way the game was going. I would have liked to stay out there and pitched."
Jonathan Papelbon then earned his 32nd save by getting Vernon Wells on a foul out behind the plate and Kevin Millar on a pop out to third.
Dustin Pedroia had three hits and an RBI for the Red Sox, who have won the first two games in the series and five of six overall. Alex Gonzalez also knocked in a run for Boston, which maintained a 2 1/2-game lead over Texas for the AL wild card after the Rangers won earlier Saturday.
Ricky Romero (11-6) was tagged in defeat for seven hits and three runs over 5 1/3 innings for the Blue Jays, losers in four of their last five.
"He got himself into trouble. He got himself out of trouble. He actually ended up pitching pretty well," was Jays manager Cito Gaston's assessment of Romero's performance. "He kept us in the ballgame until he just ran out of pitches."
Boston got on the board in the first as Jacoby Ellsbury led off with a double, moved to third on a throwing error and scored on Pedroia's single.
The Sox also loaded the bases in the second and third and failed to convert, but Buchholz made the slim lead hold up until the sixth.
During a frame which saw four Toronto pitchers take the hill, Gonzalez ripped a single to score Jason Bay for a 2-0 game. After the bases were loaded with two down, Martinez worked a walk to force in a run and the home team held a three-run edge.
Buchholz kept mowing down the Blue Jays, working around Overbay's one-out single in the seventh and fanning the next four batters in succession before ending the eighth on a Raul Chavez fly out.
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Gift of Randolph Isabel Hill, Accessions 1967.0006, 1969.0009, and 1970.0002 (1967-1970). Additional gifts made by North Carolina State University Office of Foundations and Development, Accession 1984.0003 (1984) and by Randye Finigan and Wendy Lawton, Accession 2013.0193 (2013).
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Daniel Harvey Hill, the second son of Confederate general Daniel Harvey Hill and Isabella Morrison, was born at Davidson, North Carolina, on 1859 January 15. In 1880, Hill graduated from Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts degree; shortly thereafter, he began teaching as a professor of English at the Military and Agricultural College at Milledgeville, Georgia. During the nine years he taught at that institution, Hill married Pauline White of Milledgeville (1885) and received a Master of Arts degree from Davidson College (1886). He received a Doctor of Literature from Davidson in 1905 and a Doctor of Laws from the University of North Carolina in 1910.
Hill returned to North Carolina in 1889 when he was hired at the recently-established College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now North Carolina State University). For almost twenty years, he served as professor of English and bookkeeping, faculty secretary, and treasurer. In 1905 he was elected Vice-President, a position he fulfilled while remaining professor of English. Three years later, Hill became the third president of the College. He held that position for eight years, resigning in 1916 to write a history of North Carolina troops during the Civil War entitled
Hill's lengthy academic career was coupled with an equally extensive literary career. His interest in North Carolina history manifested itself in his book about the state in the Civil War for the twelve-volume
Hill participated in numerous organizations, mostly those with a historical or literary focus, during his time at the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. He was a member of the North Carolina Historical Commission, the North Carolina Society of the Sons of the Revolution, United Sons of Confederate Veterans, and the Southern Educational Association. He was the president of the North Carolina Teachers Assembly, the North Carolina Folklore Society, and the North Carolina Literary and Historical Association. Hill also served as chairman of the state council of defense during World War I.
Following his retirement, Hill remained in Raleigh until poor health compelled him to relocate to the western mountains of the state. He died on 1924 July 31 at Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and was survived by his wife and five children.
This collection contains material relating to Daniel Harvey Hill and his career at North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, where he held positions as English professor (1889-1908), Vice-President (1905-1908), and President (1908-1916). The collection contains personal correspondence, copies of a short pamphlet written by Hill on North Carolina history, and newspaper articles about Hill, his career, and the College more generally. Many of the materials document Hill's professional career, particularly his appointment to and resignation from the presidency of the College. There are also manuscript drafts of texts Hill wrote on the Civil War and on his father, General D. H. Hill. A small number of personal materials are also included. The bulk of the materials date from 1908 to early 1920s.
The collection is organized into two principal series:
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This series contains two letters from Daniel Harvey Hill (probably the father, Confederate Lieutenant General Daniel Harvey Hill), one to Nannie Hill and a second to Joseph Hill. The folder includes typed transcriptions of both letters. Also included in this series is an undated biography of the father. Finally, the series has three portrait photographs of Daniel Harvey Hill (the son).
The Professional Materials series is divided into three subseries. The Correspondence subseries includes letters and telegrams Hill received in honor of his appointment to and resignation from the presidency at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. The Collected Newspaper Articles and Addresses includes materials about Hill's career, specifically his resignation in 1916, as well as newspaper articles about the College's search in 1916 for a president, general College news from a 1924 Raleigh


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Auburn Street is a five minute walk from the Green Line at the Summit Ave - Inbound stop.
This location is in Brookline. Nearby parks include Pierce Playground, Saint Marks Park and Griggs Park.
Nearby schools include Pierce School, St Mary Of The Assumption Elementary School and Brookline High School.
The closest grocery stores are Stop & Shop, Bay State Foods and Liquors and Bazaar International Gourmet.
Nearby coffee shops include Knight Moves Cafe, Paris Creperie and Dunkin' Donuts. There are 79 restaurants within a 15 minute walk including Marion Place, Gari Japanese Fusion Restaurant and Corrib Pub Restaurant.
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Sunday, April 13th we would like to host a Meet and Greet event, to reply see the RSVP page. During your stay you will also have down time to take in the sights. Here are a few noteworthy places to check out on your trip to Las Vegas.
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- The Wildlife Habitat @ The Flamingo Free Outdoor Admission.
- Stage Door Casino The place for beer runs, and $2.50 will get you a hot dog with Bud Light!
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- Fountains of Bellagio Free Outdoor Admission
- Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at Bellagio Free Admission
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- The Neon Museum
- Eli Roth's Goretorium
- Madame Tussauds
- Jubilee! at Bally's Las Vegas
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Woman Receives Minor Burns In House Fire, Chisago Lakes Home Destroyed
The home of Karen Nelson in South Chisago Lakes Township caught on fire on Saturday, Dec. 18 as the result of a gas powered clothes dryer igniting.
Nelson received minor burns from the incident and was transported to the Fairview Lakes Regional Hospital in Wyoming.
The Chisago County Sheriff's Office received a call around 6:15 p.m. that evening, and fire departments from Lindstrom, Center City, Shafer, and Scandia all responded to the home located on Olympic Trail. The fire was eventually stopped, but a statement released by the Sheriff's office states that the home is a total loss.
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Morbius: The Living Vampire #2may contain spoilers.
Publisher: Marvel Comics.Release Date: Wed, February 20th, 2013
• The ALL-NEW Michael Morbius? • Morbius, is back, but on the run and desperate to quell his vampiric tendencies. But has the midnight son really changed? • As Morbius tries to stay under the radar, a new threat arises, and they want Morbius dead. • The series fans have been asking for continues its thrilling debut!


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If I've seen one call to arm the teachers in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, I've seen 100. Folks? Here is your wake-up call. A Vermont teacher is now in a mental health facility, and cops have confiscated his guns and ammunition after his out-of-control Facebook postings rattled his small town.
Steven Davis surrendered his AR-15 military-style rifle, two high-capacity magazines, and 500 rounds of ammunition willingly, and has said he never intended to hurt anyone. But his rough week certainly puts in perspective the current push to give teachers guns and put them in close proximity with our kids.
After all, what happens when the teacher is the one who loses it? Who will protect the kids then? And how do we defend the decision to put that gun in the school in the first place?
I'll posit that the suggestion that we arm teachers comes from the right place. Certainly the teachers in Newtown proved themselves to be heroes, protecting their students as a madman took countless lives. The groundswell of support for educators is heartwarming.
And yet, sadly, there is no guarantee that teachers are any more fit to use a gun wisely than any other American. More to the point, there's no guarantee that they are any more apt to be of sound mind.
Face it: teachers have stressful jobs. Just look at Davis. A beloved science and math teacher at Mount Anthony Union High School in Vermont for the past nine years, his crazy Facebook postings very suddenly showed a guy who was frustrated by the system. He was going off about how he was treated by the administration and the union, how much he wanted change.
He was stressed out.
Now stressed out people don't automatically turn into killers all the time, but how many times DO they? You've heard the term "go postal," heard of employees shooting up their place of business? That could be a teacher too. All it takes is that one time.
And we want to arm them? Provide more opportunities for disaster? Thanks, but I'd rather leave the guns in the arms of law enforcement who aren't just trained to use them but evaluated before being armed.
How about you? Do you worry about arming teachers?
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I agree with this article/writer 100%. We should NOT have weapons in the classroom.
here's an idea: instead of sinking ridiculous amounts of money into foreign wars and buying votes from corporations and succumbing to the greed that is running rampant in government, why don't they put that money into funding our schools and education? maybe we would be able to hire credible staff and administration who can do things so that dedicated teachers like mr davis don't have to become frustrated by the system and the lack of support. i would rather put my tax money into my children's future than overcrowded prisons and foreign wars.
We should stop arming the police and military too then.
God forbid if one of THEM should 'go postal'.


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Economic Trends
Business Loan Markets
For most of the past year the survey of senior loan officers showed that credit availability for businesses continued to improve. For the October 2006 survey (covering the months of August, September and October), banks reported that their lending standards were unchanged for commercial and industrial loans for borrowers of all sizes. Survey respondents indicate that they've have been narrowing their lending spreads and reducing the cost of credit lines. They attribute their decisions to increased competition (from other banks and as well as other sources of business credit), greater liquidity of business loans resulting from a deeper secondary market, and a reduction in loan defaults.
Respondent Banks Reporting Tighter Credit Standards
Sources: Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, October 2006.
The maintenance of lending standards reported in the October survey coupled with some narrowing of credit spreads has come in the face of somewhat weaker loan demand, which resulted largely from businesses' decreased need for external financing of inventories and accounts receivable.
Respondent Banks Reporting Stronger Demand
Source: Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, October 2006.
The continued relaxation of bank lending standards and marginally weaker loan demand reported in the most recent survey has yet to be reflected on bank balance sheets. The $24 billion rise in bank and thrift holdings of business loans in 2006:III marked it as the tenth consecutive quarter of increased bank and thrift holdings of commercial and industrial loans. This recent string of increases represents a strong reversal in the trend of quarterly declines in commercial and industrial loan balances on the books of FDIC-insured institutions before 2005:II.
Quarterly Change in Commercial and Industrial Loans
Sources: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Quarterly Banking Profile, Third Quarter, 2006.
It is interesting that the rise increase in booked credits coincides with a steady rate of utilization rate for business loan commitments (credit lines extended by banks to commercial and industrial borrowers). This is another piece of evidence suggesting that business credit is readily available.
Utilization Rate of Commercial and Industrial Loan Commitments
Sources: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Quarterly Banking Profile, Third Quarter, 2006.


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The Public Service Commission normally holds these hearings in Montgomery. It was moved to Mobile after a request from the Mobile City Council.
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What Are Some Primary Chord Progressions To Practice Using The I IV and V Chords?
There are several common chord progressions that you can practice that include the I IV and V chord. Since many hymns begin with the I chord and then go to the IV chord and then back to the I chord you could practice playing the I IV I chord progression.
Play the root of the chord in the bass and play the chord in the right hand.
The second phrase may begin with the I chord, go to the V7 chord and then back to the I chord. So you could practice the I V7 I chord progression.
In music theory class in college we were required to play the I IV I6/4 V7 I chord progression for all 12 keys and also play all three inversions in each key.
Let's look at this progression in the key of C. From the C scale, the 1 is C, 4 is F, and 5 is G. So the chord progressions mentioned in the last paragraph for the key of C would be C F C6/4 G7 and C.
The I6/4 chord is where the I chord has the lowest bass note played on the fifth note of the scale or the upper note of the chord in root position. There are two notes (intervals of a sixth and a fourth) above the bass note. For example, if you play a G in the left hand and an E + G + C in the right hand then you are playing a C6/4 chord. The E note is a 6th above the G note and the C note is a 4th above the G note. Thus the C major chord with the G note being the lowest in the bass then the chord is referred to as a C6/4.
Practice these chord progressions for the key of C.
After you have mastered these progressions for the key of C, then choose another key and master the progressions for that key. Learn these progressions for other keys as time permits.
This will also help in transposing later. Since most hymns use just these three primary chords this will also help you as you begin to play piano by ear.
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The University of Minnesota Transdisciplinary Tobacco Use Research Center (UMN TTURC) is one of eight TTURC affiliates funded through the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The overall goal of the TTURC is to stimulate integrated research across scientific disciplines, such as the neurosciences, economics, epidemiology, genetics, behavioral sciences, pharmacology, and medicine in order to significantly advance our understanding of tobacco use, nicotine addiction, and tobacco harm reduction.
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Happy 21st birthday to the kindest most purest soul I ever knew. You never backed down, and were never afraid to be who you were. It's sad to think Jill and I could be taking you out tonight, to get you your first legal drink. I love you so much, and I will never stop missing you, Jcb.
I am watching over you from the stars
Don't be scared,
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the main function of nunu is distraction - what many people fail to understand...
Build nunu as a support champ (blood boiling carries) (snowballing enemy carry)
Tank him up with a Banshees/Ga/Randuins etc and he becomes VERY viable with enough CDR nunu can 100% snowball an enemy carry...
most carries run when focussed (and nunu does this job perfectly)
now the distraction part:
you run in - snowball one guy; then you start your ult making sure youget about 3 people in
this forces a few things to happen:
People will use their summoners or blink skills to escape (usually in the easiest direciton)
People will use their CC on YOU (this is what you want)
People will focus YOU (what you want also)
the above takes 2 seconds... or so - this type of distraction mixed with a team backing you up (while you die or distract) means you will win....
build him tanky... and support your team; and most likely your team will support you unless they fail to engage brain.
but what makes nunu sub par is the fact.... "why pick nunu when you can pick amumu" (assuming amumu isn't banned)
They just need to buff Nunu to Nunu bot level. You know, being able to see people in the brush and snowballing them.
the ease at which people cancel his ult makes it quite annoying. now dont get me wrong he is good i used to main him. but there are others
Nunu is a good hero, most choose to play other jungles instead though.
He's a unique pick and role.
I see his main roles as : Tank + CC Absorber
and off role of supporting physical carries
i found that nunu is not worth playing until i find the money to get grungy nunu
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i rlly like the first frigate concept that u have, it kinda reminds me of a boarding ramp for airplanes n has a kool civilian look to it!
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What college course learning outcomes SHOULD be…
I have suggested previously that NO college level course should have learning outcomes that are written at the lower cognitive levels. Working from Bloom's Taxonomy, a college level course learning outcome should NOT be to define, explain, describe, discuss, list or identify. College level courses should require students to analyze, apply, synthesize and evaluate new knowledge and concepts. They should be expected to use new knowledge, concepts and skills not simply remember or comprehend them.
The question or issue typically raised is almost always similar to, "Students must acquire basic skills and knowledge before they can operate at higher cognitive levels regarding that content." That is absolutely true. However, my argument is that basic skills and knowledge are pre/requisite to achieving higher order outcomes; students that achieve higher order outcomes of a course will have implicitly demonstrated mastery of the pre/requisite skills. So, listing the lower order skills as outcomes is both unnecessary, and from an assessment perspective, undesirable.
A theoretical example. If I am teaching a simple three hour "Basic Baking" course, two appropriate learning outcomes might be to:
- Bake and decorate a cake "from scratch."
- Evaluate the quality of a cake baked and decorated "from scratch."
Both of those outcomes require higher order skills. Students must be able to synthesize and apply a range of simpler skills to effectively bake and decorate a cake, and based on what they learn about the process, they must evaluate the quality of a cake. There are MANY requisite, simpler skills that are required of students if they are to achieve those two outcomes; a few of those may include:
- Use the English measuring system to measure ingredients.
- Use fundamental kitchen equipment such as an oven, a stand mixer, baking pans, or common utensils.
- Identify standards for kitchen cleanliness and safety.
- Describe different methods for determining when a cake has cooked completely.
I contend that listing the requisite skills as outcomes is both unnecessary and undesirable. First, I do not need to list those as outcomes because the skills will have been taught to and demonstrated by students if they achieve the two higher order outcomes noted above. And, the requisite skills are NOT the desired outcome of the course; the goals for the course are to bake and decorate a cake from scratch and to evaluate the quality of a cake. Second, from an assessment perspective, it is undesirable to list the requisite skills as outcomes. In Texas, state and regional agencies suggest and many institutions are requiring locally the reporting of assessment results at the course level. Thus, if pre/requisite skills and objectives are listed as course outcomes, assessment results for those outcomes must be reported. That creates an unnecessary burden on faculty, department chairs, and deans. In the example above, it is much more efficient and absolutely adequate to report assessment results for the TWO higher order outcomes. Those two higher order outcomes are the ultimate goals for the course.
Practical Example: GOVT 2301
The Spring 2012 version of the Academic Course Guide Manual published by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board includes (but is not limited to) these three outcomes for GOVT 2301 American Government I (page 107 of the PDF).
- Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of federal and state government.
- Demonstrate an understanding of federalism.
- Analyze state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government.
The first two outcomes listed here are lower order, per Bloom's Taxonomy (setting aside for a moment, the ineffectiveness of "demonstrate" as a verb within an outcome). The third is a higher order outcome. Even with my somewhat cursory knowledge of the content for GOVT 2301, I firmly believe that a student capable of analyzing state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government will have gained a clear understanding of federalism and firm knowledge of the branches of federal and state government. And, as an assessment specialist and instructional designer, I know I can develop an assessment method for the last outcome that would absolutely require students to achieve the first two outcomes. Given that, I do not need to list the first two as outcomes because they are implicit in the third, and as a faculty, department chair, or dean, I would not want to have to report assessment results on all three when the results of just the third would be sufficient to meet local/state/regional assessment requirements.
Practical Example: CHEM 1112
The Spring 2012 version of the Academic Course Guide Manual published by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board includes these outcomes for CHEM 1411 General Chemistry II Lab (page 42 of the PDF).
- Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory.
- Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals.
- Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques.
- Make careful and accurate experimental observations.
- Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles.
- Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions.
- Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.
- Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry and chemical instrumentation.
- Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry.
Developing more effective higher order outcomes would be more effective. Again, based on my cursory knowledge of the content proper, I believe there could be a single outcome for this lab course that represents a more efficient wording of outcomes 6 and 7.
- After designing and conducting a laboratory experiment, communicate experimental results and conclusions in a written laboratory report.
Achieving that outcome will require students to achieve every outcome currently listed in the ACGM. As students design and conduct the laboratory experiment, using basic apparatus and applying experimental methodologies will be absolutely necessary – so will demonstrating safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals and using proper laboratory techniques. The same goes for outcome 4, 5, and 6. Faculty assessing student ability to communicate experimental results and conclusions in a written laboratory report are inherently going to require and measure whether the student designed the experiment based on chemistry principles and instrumentation, used appropriate sources of information, made careful and accurate experimental observations, related physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles, interpreted results, reached logical conclusions, and communicated those results and conclusions. Why? Because that's what chemists do as they communicate experimental results and conclusions in a written report after designing and conducting a laboratory experiment.
ONE OUTCOME ASSESSED EFFECTIVELY REQUIRES ONE RESULT TO BE REPORTED, and students will have achieved every outcome listed currently in the ACGM. As faculty, a department chair, or a dean, I would much prefer to report the results from the single outcome rather than trying to report students results on each and every implicit process or skill required by that single outcome.
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Dish and AMC Networks are embroiled in a nasty battle, likely connected with a previous lawsuit. (Read the gory details here.) But Dish is saying AMC is asking for too much bloody money and as a result, won't air their programming (which includes WE and IFC, too.) This dispute has been dragging on for weeks.
So AMC Networks has had A. Zombie run for "president" with one primary issue: pressure Dish to bring the network back, where "The Walking Dead" will return October 14 – or convince Dish subscribers to go elsewhere. He has traveled to Tampa for the Republican National Convention and will be at Dragon*Con starting this evening.
Here's his appearance schedule:
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Saturday, September 1
Patti spoke to me because her "husband" (yes, I am going to put a lot of things in air quotes in this article) can't talk. Why? He's a zombie. Zombies can only grunt.
Oddly, her "husband" A. Zombie has not eaten her despite the fact she's a delectable, sentient human being. "He's mostly hungry for good TV," she added. And the fact of the matter is, he is a "killer in bed… let's just say he's not dead everywhere!"
How old is he? "Seems like an eternity. I do not know. But I do know this: he is willing to share the last 500 years of his tax returns."
Does he watch "The Walking Dead"? "Are you kidding me? It's our very favorite show. Finally, zombies are represented on TV. He's thrilled about it."
His one-issue platform: "We want people to switch from Dish in time for 'The Walking Dead' season debut October 14. We feel this is an issue that is of utmost importance. He could have taken this lying down. He was already lying down. He is standing up for equal viewing opportunities for everyone. He's dead serious. My husband may be voiceless but Americans should not be choiceless. A blank TV will make people zombies. That's a bad kind of zombie! Good government starts with good television programming!"
He is looking forward to his trip to Atlanta. "The zombie population there is huge," as evidenced on the show, Patti said.
The predicted result come November: "One candidate will take the blue states. Another will take the red states. We're confident we can take the dead states."
What are upsides of being a zombie? "He's a good dancer. He's the death of the party!"
What's the downside? "It's not an issue that he can't talk. He's a strong man with strong character. A lot of America's greatest presidents are now dead. He will strive to increase America's work force even if it kills him again. You know how hard it is for him to get health care? He has a $5 million deductible!"
Slogan: "He may be dead but he's dead right for America!"
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By Rodney Ho, Radio & TV Talk
August 31st, 2012
11:36 am
Thanks Rodney, great interview. Heck, he's a better choice than the other clowns we have running!
August 31st, 2012
1:39 pm
Perhaps he is a killer in "bed" and not "bad?"
August 31st, 2012
1:59 pm
"One candidate will take the blue states. Another will take the red states. We're confident we can take the dead states."
Well then, there's goes Florida & Romney's chances!
August 31st, 2012
2:03 pm
Sometimes I envy Rodney for having a job getting paid to watch TV – and then I read blogs like this one and "Honey Boo Boo" and realize they can't pay him enough.
September 4th, 2012
12:22 pm
A. Zombie even had a full-on campaign bus driving around downtown ATL this weekend!


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Well, have you seen him? He's clearly too young to remember 2008.