TnDawg Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 :beer: I am happy DJ is getting a chance to stay with the team......He is exactly the type of player the Falcons claimed to want to rebuild around.....team first. He hasn't gotten a lot of breaks both in college and the Pros, as far as other QBs being ahead of him. He also missed chances because of injuries....however I believe he has the talent to succeed in this league and will end up as the #2 guy. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons today made 22 roster moves to reach the NFL’s mandatory 53-player limit. “We are pleased about our roster heading into the 2008 season,” said General Manager Thomas Dimitroff. “I’m satisfied with the process we went through to get to this point including OTAs, mini-camp, training camp and the preseason. Our coaching staff did a good job guiding our players over the past five months and I’m very proud of the team our staff put together. I’m looking forward to starting the regular season.” The Falcons waived: OL D’Anthony Batiste, S Eric Brock, OL Michael Butterworth, S Deke Cooper, C Doug Datish, DE Willie Evans, QB Joey Harrington, CB Wilrey Fontenot, OL Kynan Forney, DE Brandon Miller, DT Rashad Moore, OL Terrance Pennington, LB Mickey Pimentel, TE Marcus Pollard, CB Glenn Sharpe, DT Montavious Stanley, S Daren Stone, LB Cameron Vaughn, WR Eric Weems, WR Chandler Williams, TE Keith Zinger and placed RB Thomas Brown on injured reserve. “It’s always difficult to release players knowing how hard everyone in the locker room has worked,” said Head Coach Mike Smith. “I feel good about the make-up of the 2008 Atlanta Falcons and I’m looking forward to coaching these players. I’m excited to get back to the practice field on Monday to continue preparing for the season opener against Detroit.” Atlanta may also establish up to a nine-player practice squad, including International practice squad player, Noriaki Kinoshita, starting on Sunday, August 31. The Falcons and first-year Head Coach Mike Smith finished the 2008 preseason with a 2-2 record following a victory against the Baltimore Ravens last Thursday night. Atlanta will host the Detroit Lions in the regular season opener at the newly renovated Georgia Dome on Sunday, September 7. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. Got this off the teams website....in its entirety....so no link :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zone034life Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I thought Stone earned a spot on the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrReality Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 I would think that Harrington will get picked up by someone?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlanta Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 I would think that Harrington will get picked up by someone?? Maybe the Giants are looking to pick up a third string quarterback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theeyo Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 YezzZuRrr...good to hear that a product of the Clayton County Public School system doing well LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexmethylphenidate Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Nice to see Harrington let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hawkman Posted August 31, 2008 Premium Member Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Congrats to DJ! He looked pretty darn good after his rough start Thursday night. He has a great arm and nice footwork. He still has time to develop at the age of 25 and I hope he takes advantage of any opportunity that may come his way. You can't help but cheer for the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJlaysitup Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) I like DJ's arm...he can whip the ball. Living out in Denver when Elway won his 2 Superbowls, I realized something. Great QBs instill fear on the defense. Elway threw Darts - bullets - there was no time to react. I remember the game against Pittsburgh when they needed a 1st down to finish the game. Shannon Sharpe lined up on the wrong side in a shotgun formation. Elway just told him (as he went to the other side)....just get open. He did and Elway threw a Dart. Elway always appreciated Sharpe because he could catch 100 mph passes. I remember there were times whens sports radio dudes were saying that Elway's passes were "un-catchable"....he threw the ball too hard/fast. I figured - get better catchers....which they did. Edited August 31, 2008 by DJlaysitup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uga2006 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Harrington is the worst QB in the NFL. The only reason tems take a chance on him is because were he was drafted and did at Oregon. He is just plain terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrReality Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 How about Brown, did he make it???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddielives Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I think he was put on injured reserve....I guess meaning, technically, he has made the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyRoc Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Thomas Brown is injured again ? Why am I not surprised ? Anyways, I agree that Stone earned a spot on the roster. He's one of our better S/Ters and I thought he was the heir apparent at SS. Maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnDawg Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Tony Taylor was just cut.......that is a surprise especially since they played him so much with the 1st team.......He was replaced by another GA alum.......Tony Gilbert who played under Smith in Jacksonville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnDawg Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Tony Taylor was just cut.......that is a surprise especially since they played him so much with the 1st team.......He was replaced by another GA alum.......Tony Gilbert who played under Smith in Jacksonville. http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/f...cut_taylor.html here is the link.......they tweaked the roster again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrReality Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I like him bringing these guys in that played for him in Jx. He's getting his kind of guys around him and they can play hard nose football. One huge difference this year is that they have created some confidence in the coaching staff and a "can do" attitude that has not been there in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexmethylphenidate Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Wow. Taylor was just put on as the 1st string MLB in the updated depth chart last week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrueSiete Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Harrington is the worst QB in the NFL. The only reason tems take a chance on him is because were he was drafted and did at Oregon. He is just plain terrible. Hey, Dolfan, where's your argument at? You're not going to try to persuade someone else into your "He has all the tools to be a successful qb" way of thinking? :jeer: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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