Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

Rod Coleman is just the type of player we need.

We don't have to trade any picks to pick him up, he got into a freak car accident last year and was cut due to his high cap number and little play time last year because of that injury. I say we sign this guy and let him rotate in on pass rushing downs cus he is a one gap DT and he can penetrate and get to the QB. This will free up Carter and whoever else we draft/sign in FA.:confused:

I just dont understand how no one has mentioned this guy cus he has always been a consistant player and great one IMHO, but does anyone else have any input? We could probably get him for a decent price (his contract) and I bet he would end up being the starter, and he could also help mentor our young players (DT's) on his technique and skill.. :woot:

I see a WIN/WIN situation and I don't see why we don't jump on this..:frusty:

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

He's decent but he's 31 and a bit light in the ass for an every down DT (285 lbs). I wouldn't mind him in a rotation but I wouldn't want to give him starter money and that's probably what it would take to get him here.

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

The bucs have shown interest in about every vet that hits the mkt. though they were smart enough to cut S. Rice.

I don't disagree that he could be a contributor for any team, but looking at our DTs, I don't think the staff will see a need for a vet to plug into the rotation, since this guy's close in age to Griff. I see Boschetti's spot getting taken by a draft pick, or at least it sounds like Blache wants to get some young guys in there.

Also, don't forget that they said Daniels will see some more time at DT, just as he did this past year on passing downs.

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

On a side note, it might sound crazy, but Glenn Dorsey may be this year's Aaron Rodgers/B. Quinn. A top 5 pick before the combine that falls into the 20s on draft day.

If Dorsey were to drop that far, it would be worth any risk that his leg injury poses to take him.

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

[quote=freddyg12;426103]On a side note, it might sound crazy, but Glenn Dorsey may be this year's Aaron Rodgers/B. Quinn. A top 5 pick before the combine that falls into the 20s on draft day.

If Dorsey were to drop that far, it would be worth any risk that his leg injury poses to take him.[/quote]


If Glenn Dorsey makes it to 15 I say we trade up and get him but I really dont see that happening

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;426104]If Glenn Dorsey makes it to 15 I say we trade up and get him but I really dont see that happening[/quote]

Did you see Brady Quinn falling to 22 last year? I know Dorsey is a bigger prospect than him, but there are always a few guys that drop surprisingly.

I know it doesn't sound too realistic now, but it does appear his stock is begginning to fall. I would think that someone in that 10-15 range would take him if he's there even if his leg is questionable, but you never know...

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

[quote=freddyg12;426115]Did you see Brady Quinn falling to 22 last year? I know Dorsey is a bigger prospect than him, but there are always a few guys that drop surprisingly.

I know it doesn't sound too realistic now, but it does appear his stock is begginning to fall. I would think that someone in that 10-15 range would take him if he's there even if his leg is questionable, but you never know...[/quote]


yes that is because no one after the dolphins needed a QB but lots of temas need D line help and as the Giants showed you can ever had enough

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;426125]yes that is because no one after the dolphins needed a QB but lots of temas need D line help and as the Giants showed you can ever had enough[/quote]

agree w/you there, even if the g-men didn't win the SB, impact d linemen are still a sought commodity.

btw, Dorsey said he had a broken tibia in 06 & a sprained knee. By draft time teams will have a better idea of his health

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

yea but coleman wouldnt take starter money to get here... and I think he knows that.. I think he would take Vet min+Incentives... or maybe a little bit more.. but he average 7 sacks as a DT and thats what we need

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

but if dorsey falls, then it's a no brainer.. but i dont see him falling to us..

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

[quote=freddyg12;426103]On a side note, it might sound crazy, but Glenn Dorsey may be this year's Aaron Rodgers/B. Quinn. A top 5 pick before the combine that falls into the 20s on draft day.

If Dorsey were to drop that far, it would be worth any risk that his leg injury poses to take him.[/quote]

I don't know about that anymore. I think that Dorsey's fall will probably end up being more comprable to Terell Sugg's fall back in 2003.

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

A little old and not great. Pass!

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

[QUOTE=Campbell17;426459]A little old and not great. Pass![/QUOTE]


a little old and not great? Can you provide some evidence to back up your opinion? I agree he is 30-31 but if he can be sign for cheap He could help fill a problem and he can also help mentor anymore younger guys that we bring in.

Rod Coleman has always been productive and solid.. and to say he sucks is moronic. the only reason he was cut was due his HIG hcap figure and the falcons dedication to clear house.

[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/4803/career;_ylt=Au6bck9OdR3n.sygxOb.TBL.uLYF]Rod Coleman - Atlanta Falcons - Career Statistics - NFL - Yahoo! Sports[/url] - these are his career stats.. HE could be rotated with griffin and the other younger guys when needed. I dont see the harm in signing him to a humble contract

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

Isn't the whole point to get young players in the D-line?

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

Who knows could be a possibilty for us.

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

[QUOTE=Ruhskins;426485]Isn't the whole point to get young players in the D-line?[/QUOTE]


Yes but I dont see this as a bad idea, I didnt say sign him to a huge contract but he could help us out. We need to draft young guys and we can have vets like Griffin and Coleman help teach these younger guys their techniques, and stuff.


You can never have enough depth at the D-line or O-line position. HE could be signed to a modest contract with the chanc eto compete to start, if not start then he can be put in rotation or certain downs.

Theres a mistake at signing Older players to HUGE contracts but there is nothing wrong to signing vets to modest contracts iwth incentives. IF he earns them incentives thats great, because that means he's doing something.

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

if dorsey falls, it'd be like alan branch, not Brady quinn.

coleman makes the line better, but then we've got the age problem again. he can start for 2 more seasons and then you've got to take a hit to drop him, or keep paying him starter money as a reserve.

the bucs can outbid us and i don't think he's the best way to spend money with such a deep DL draft. we can get a DE and a DT (like laws) and then the age issue on the DL is settled.

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

[quote=Dirtyskin21;426957]Yes but I dont see this as a bad idea, I didnt say sign him to a huge contract but he could help us out. We need to draft young guys and we can have vets like Griffin and Coleman help teach these younger guys their techniques, and stuff.


You can never have enough depth at the D-line or O-line position. HE could be signed to a modest contract with the chanc eto compete to start, if not start then he can be put in rotation or certain downs.

Theres a mistake at signing Older players to HUGE contracts but there is nothing wrong to signing vets to modest contracts iwth incentives. IF he earns them incentives thats great, because that means he's doing something.[/quote]

compared to the bucs guaranteed money, the incentive contract would see a quick and violent end.

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

[QUOTE=That Guy;426985]compared to the bucs guaranteed money, the incentive contract would see a quick and violent end.[/QUOTE]

the buc shavent offered him guaranteed money yet, and he wouldnt have to move far to come play for us.. I think We sign him to a 3-year deal and we still draft young guys for the d-and O line this year... Then if they for some reason arent ready or can't contribute some at first we have a proven vet to step in and play.

MODEST offer I say, nothing more..

I say he is worth more than Vet min + incentives but not starter money no way.. He knows that he wont be getting starter money too... Look how we did with fletcher, and fletcher is older than that guy.. and the LB position is the "young mans" position.. I think coleman has more than 2 years left on him.

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

[quote=Dirtyskin21;426996]the buc shavent offered him guaranteed money yet, and he wouldnt have to move far to come play for us.. I think We sign him to a 3-year deal and we still draft young guys for the d-and O line this year... Then if they for some reason arent ready or can't contribute some at first we have a proven vet to step in and play.

MODEST offer I say, nothing more..

I say he is worth more than Vet min + incentives but not starter money no way.. He knows that he wont be getting starter money too... Look how we did with fletcher, and fletcher is older than that guy.. and the LB position is the "young mans" position.. I think coleman has more than 2 years left on him.[/quote]

lots of MLBs play till old age. OLB is a younger position... look at bruschi or zach thomas or ray lewis at MLB.

he will get starter money, cause he's still a starter. if you think vet min + incentives is going to get him to come here, that's nuts.

Re: Rod Coleman? - cut from the falcons- Bucs Interested, why not us?
 

i didnt say vet min + incentives,.. but def a modest contract with incentives