Other NFC South Problems/Rumors

Post them here please...I especially like the negative stuff like:

—Running back T.J. Duckett, who missed all of the offseason program prior to Monday while supposedly rehabilitating after knee surgery in San Diego (where he's allegedly bought a home), showed up. He's clearly heavier than the 254 pounds he played at much of last season, and was struggling in sprints after practice Monday. It's unclear how much heavier Duckett is; even Reeves said he didn't know how much his second-year back weighs. But the head coach was delicate in his comments. "T.J. is looking good," Reeves said. "We want to get his weight down and get him in shape." Duckett acknowledged that he must continue working to get in shape, but said he feels good. His arms are huge, and he's thicker in the face and neck.

 

Falcons

Mister "I don't need to practice with my NEW team" Whitfield flies in on his personal jet

—The Falcons enjoyed pretty good attendance in the first week of passing camp. Backup quarterback Doug Johnson and kicker Jay Feely missed the first two days, but reported after that after tending to personal matters. Left tackle Bob Whitfield missed time later in the week to visit one of his children out of state. Defensive lineman Ellis Johnson, who's missed the entire offseason program, flew his private plane to Atlanta last week, but was not at passing camp this week. Even after he was cut by the Colts last summer, Johnson and his wife decided to keep their home and two farms in Indiana. His two children remain there, and until training camp, so will Johnson for the most part. "He told me he was going to come to some of (passing camp) and I hope he does," said defensive line coach Bill Johnson. "He's an old vet, and he knows what he's doing; we knew his situation going in."

 

Falcons

A sinister plot...

—Price...is still adjusting to Mike Vick's throws. "It's backspin on it, vs. overhand like I'm used to. I've never played with a left-handed quarterback, so that's different. I know a lot of people wonder why, but trust me, it is (different), trying to catch a left-handed ball."

 

Falcons

Rookie/Backup report

-No. 3 quarterback Kurt Kittner did not throw the ball very well this week
-Rookie fullback Justin Griffith — a fourth-round draft choice who was picked in part for his skills as a receiver - had problems catching the ball
-Newly acquired SS Cory Hall struggled occasionally in coverage.
-CB Bryan Scott, the Falcons' second-round pick and first pick overall, was hot and cold. He's clearly capable of being physical, but appeared to have some problems maintaining speed when turns his hips and tries to move from a backpedal into a run. Once he gets turned, however, he runs well. It's just the turning.

 

Re: Falcons

This is something I always admired about Tim Brown in the Pro Bowl. Seemed like there was always at least one lefty for the AFC, so Tim would have to adjust between the two directional spins. But to his credit, I couldn't even tell there was a difference. The man just caught the ball. :xyzthumbs

 

Re: Falcons

Especially when it's coming in like a missle! Damn spoiled receivers. First they wear gloves, then they complain if the ball is thrown too hard.