“I don’t get back as much as I want to, but I’m so proud to do something like this for the community,” Robinson said. “It’s something that I can do to bring something back to the community where I came from. It gives a lot of different people outlets. It’s something that not a lot of black people understand that there are a lot of opportunities out there and this is a way to give back.”
Robinson, a former South Carolina cornerback, said his football camp drew about 100 participants. Around 300 people, at least half children, turned out for community day, which featured food, music and games.
“I was born and raised in Athens, Georgia,” Robinson said. “I was never a part of something like this. I never had something like this to go to as a youth. To be able to look around here and see people having the time of their life, it does great justice to me as a person.
“Anytime you’re in a position to give back, you should because there’s not a lot of people who are as fortunate as you are.”

This guy gets it. No wonder Arthur Blank approved this move. He is more than willing to shell out tons of money if a player shows a willingness to use his status to help the community.
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Not what I was expecting but could work out!…But it seems like Tate is more like another slot receiver!

Derrick Morgan at #16
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EDIT: Topic should say ‘Official’ but you can play it at your office if you want.
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signed Brent Grimes, an exclusive-rights free agent on Tuesday. http://bit.ly/95pJ49
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons today signed cornerback Brent Grimes to an exclusive rights contract and waived wide receiver James Swinton.

In 16 games (eight starts) last season, Grimes compiled 67 tackles (58 solo), 13 passes defensed and one fumble recovery while leading the team in interceptions with six. The Shippensburg graduate also picked off four passes in the final three contests of the season. Grimes was originally signed as a rookie free agent by Atlanta on May 16, 2006. He has tallied 114 career tackles, seven interceptions, one sack, one fumble recovery and 19 passes defensed.

Swinton was signed by the Falcons to the practice squad on Dec. 15, 2009 where he spent the remaining three games of the season.
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Our 2007 draft was so horrible. We had ELEVEN picks, tied for the most in the NFL, and this is what we produced:

1st Rd: Jamaal Anderson - Bust at LDE, tried out at NT.
2nd Rd: Chris Houston - Bust, traded to Detroit
2nd Rd: Justin Blalock - had a good 2008, was the weak link in the OL in 2009
3rd Rd: Laurent Robinson - Injury prone, traded to St. Louis
4th Rd: Stephen Nicholas - Starting LOLB, worst starting LB on the team. Peterson is old but at least he makes plays!
4th Rd: Martrez Milner - cut
5th Rd: Trey Lewis - injured for 2 straight seasons, can’t decide if he wants to be a crappy NT or a decent 3-technique
6th Rd: David Irons - cut
6th Rd: Doug Datish - cut
6th Rd: Daren Stone - cut
7th Rd: Jason Snelling - Solid backup FB & 3rd string HB.

So our best pick that year was our 7th round pick.

Screw you, Bobby Petrino. You are a coward and the scum of the earth. I know it’s a long time ago but it’s amazing how badly one man can be at a job that we were (mostly) all so excited about.
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#1-019
#3-083
#3-099 (comp for Foxworth)
#4-120
#5-133 (swap with Lions-Chris Houston Trade)
#5-165 (comp for Boley)
#6-168 (procured from Lions-Chris Houston Trade)
#6-186

#1-019 DT – Brian Price – UCLA 6-2, 303

Babs will probably be suspended for 4 games starting the season. TD has said our problem with the pass rush last year was due to the interior line. Even with Jerry back we need more quality for our rotation. Plus, Price is a steal at this point. #17 player in the draft according to ESPN. Weatherspoon is the #33 ranked player and a huge reach at #19.

#3-083 OG - Jon Asamoah – Illinois 6-4, 300

#3 guard (#66 player overall) in the draft. Since guards drop in the draft we get a good deal here. This upgrades three spots on the line. Asamoah to LG, Blalock to RT, Clabo to RG.

#3-099 (comp for Foxworth) LB - Patrick Angerer – Iowa 6-0, 233

I don’t know why people here are so high on Edds. Angerer is the man. Can play all three LB positions. Sideline to sideline player. Known as the emotional leader of the Iowa defense.

#4-120 DE - George Selvie - S. Florida 6-3, 252

Was considered a possible 1st round pick before the season started. Drops this far because: (1) had a down year, (2) is a pure 4-3 defensive end (worked out poorly as a 3-4 OLB). Tremendous first step off the edge. Has all the tools to be a top flight DE, just needs to consistently put it together.

#5-133 (swap with Lions-Chris Houston Trade) CB – A. J. Jefferson – Fresno St. 6-0, 193, 4.43/40

Had the best overall numbers of any CB at the combine. He was in the top three of every category. Sometimes you take a chance and draft the best athelete on the board. The Falcons did that last year when they drafted Adkins, they do it this year drafting Jefferson.

#5-165 (comp for Boley) WR – David Gettis – Baylor 6-3, 217 4.4/40

A lot of good tools. Developmental receiver that can make the team on special teams.

#6-168 (procured from Lions-Chris Houston Trade) C – J. D. Walton – Baylor 6-3, 300

A guy we can develop to eventually replace McClure. From Ourlads:

A three-year starter that transferred from Arizona State. Has done both the shotgun snap in the spread and conventional snap to the quarterback under center. Position/wall off type blocker. Creates inside running lanes by turning the down defender. Solid on the block back or “choke” block. Plays on his feet. Good agility and balance in close quarters. Plays with a good base and works to finish his blocks. Will drop his head at times in pass protection but generally slides and adjusts his mirror to wall off defender. Good hand quickness to lock out and position hands on the breast plate and get push on his target. Strong and crafty, but needs to be more consistent with his ability to recover and anchor in pass protection.

#6-186 RB – Alphonso Smith – Kentucky 6-0, 210 4.3/40

A pure speed back. Can make the team on special teams. Tons of upside to go with great measurables. May be the fastest player in the draft.
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The Atlanta Falcons today signed cornerback Brent Grimes to an exclusive rights contract and waived wide receiver James Swinton.
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Free agent signee Dunta Robinson was introduced to Atlanta media Monday evening. Owner and CEO Arthur Blank and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff also spoke.
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Dozens of protesters lined up outside a banquet hall where Michael Vick received an award on the same day the Eagles exercised their option on him.
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Michael Vick honoured with award Animal rights activists, left to right, Merle Kougl and Nancy Cole protest the honoring of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick at the Ed Block courage awards on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in Baltimore.

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