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AUTiger7222 · 02-27-2013, 05:05 PM

So not only does everyone want Steven Jackson you want Marcus Lattimore too? WTF? Why not just did up Craig Heyward from the dead?

ggp · 02-27-2013, 05:12 PM

(02-27-2013 02:25 PM)Beef Wrote: You know what else picking up SJ would do for us other than allowing us to concentrate our first 3 picks on defense (and maybe TE), but we could take a gamble on Marcus Lattimore in the 4th or 5th rounds as well.

I know that kid has had 2 reconstructed knees, but he is a freak of nature. Dr. Andrews said he's 2x ahead of schedule with his rehab and will likely be able to play at full speed when this season starts. That's the kind of work ethic this kid has. Zero off the field issues, keeps his mouth shut, and is a foot ball player x10.

If we lose on him, oh well. But there's a very good chance he could be that once in a decade RB too. If not for these 2 horrible tackles, this kid would be a Heisman winner and a top 5 pick.

I say NO to Lattimore. I know about all the "miracles" but Lattimore is a huge risk with uncertain rewards. We can do better than that.

I went back and reviewed the SJ highlights that I mentioned earlier. To my eyes, our OL have never opened rushing lanes like that.

Beef · 02-27-2013, 05:40 PM

(02-27-2013 05:05 PM)AUTiger7222 Wrote: So not only does everyone want Steven Jackson you want Marcus Lattimore too? WTF? Why not just did up Craig Heyward from the dead?

Not surprised to see an Auburn guy who's ignorant about Lattimore.

Do some research on him before you look more stupid. Don't just be one of those guys who goes, "Oh, 2 ACL's? Kid MUST have bad knees and will suck.", because you haven't seen what the doctors have said or watched this kid in rehab and you certainly don't understand how special this kid is on the field.

Adrian Peterson just came back from an ACL and was 9 yards from the all time single season record. He rehab'd at the same place as Lattimore with the same doctors and those doctors are saying the exact same things about Lattimore that they said about AP. Freak of nature, healing 2x faster than they could have imagined, stronger than ever, will be 100%, etc. etc.

Lattimore is a once in a decade RB. He's AP incarnate type of special.

Then again, you're an Auburn guy so you won't get it and you'll dismiss all this with some asinine nonsense as expected.

mdrake34 · 02-27-2013, 06:11 PM

(02-27-2013 05:40 PM)Beef Wrote: Not surprised to see an Auburn guy who's ignorant about Lattimore.

What the hell is that supposed to mean? I'm not surprised to see a UGA guy talking down to someone.

AUTiger7222 · 02-27-2013, 08:11 PM

(02-27-2013 05:40 PM)Beef Wrote: Not surprised to see an Auburn guy who's ignorant about Lattimore.

Do some research on him before you look more stupid. Don't just be one of those guys who goes, "Oh, 2 ACL's? Kid MUST have bad knees and will suck.", because you haven't seen what the doctors have said or watched this kid in rehab and you certainly don't understand how special this kid is on the field.

Adrian Peterson just came back from an ACL and was 9 yards from the all time single season record. He rehab'd at the same place as Lattimore with the same doctors and those doctors are saying the exact same things about Lattimore that they said about AP. Freak of nature, healing 2x faster than they could have imagined, stronger than ever, will be 100%, etc. etc.

Lattimore is a once in a decade RB. He's AP incarnate type of special.

Then again, you're an Auburn guy so you won't get it and you'll dismiss all this with some asinine nonsense as expected.

I was born in South Carolina so I also like them and follow them very closely. I know everything there is to know about South Carolina. I know all about Marcus Lattimore. I love the kid. He's a complete stud when healthy. But it's really hard to think he'll ever be the same type of running back he once was after having 2 ACL injuries. Remember the last running back the Falcons had that had 2 ACL injuries? He never played another NFL game after the 2nd ACL injury. Lattimore has yet to play an NFL game and has already had to have 2 ACL injuries. I don't care who the player is nobody is going to comeback and be the same player they were before the injuries. If we were in a position where we could take a gamble on a guy like Lattimore than sure. I wouldn't have any issues with it. But we need impact players right away. The Falcons have a lot of holes to fill. That's the problem here.

Aftermath · 02-27-2013, 08:58 PM

I had a serious hard on for Lattimore until he blew out his knee a second time, can't imagine that he will ever be the same. Doubt he makes it in the NFL.

Drathdon · 02-27-2013, 09:02 PM

Lattimore has a better chance of being an impact player in the late rounds than anyone else I see on the board. That may change on draft day... and I doubt Lattimore lasts as long as people project. A 4th for him would be a steal, unless you see a better target with more upside in that round?

ATLBound · 02-27-2013, 09:14 PM

(02-27-2013 08:11 PM)AUTiger7222 Wrote: I was born in South Carolina so I also like them and follow them very closely. I know everything there is to know about South Carolina. I know all about Marcus Lattimore. I love the kid. He's a complete stud when healthy. But it's really hard to think he'll ever be the same type of running back he once was after having 2 ACL injuries. Remember the last running back the Falcons had that had 2 ACL injuries? He never played another NFL game after the 2nd ACL injury. Lattimore has yet to play an NFL game and has already had to have 2 ACL injuries. I don't care who the player is nobody is going to comeback and be the same player they were before the injuries. If we were in a position where we could take a gamble on a guy like Lattimore than sure. I wouldn't have any issues with it. But we need impact players right away. The Falcons have a lot of holes to fill. That's the problem here.

I hear you in regards to the injuries but the impact player right away wouldn't come from Lattimore it would come from S Jax. Thats why the option to sign S Jax and then draft. Lattimore was brought. We have S Jax now and then Lattimore the years after. It would give him time to get acclimated to the NFL as well as running on that knee

Xanthri · 02-27-2013, 09:23 PM

No interest in drafting any RB. Sign SJ to a reasonable contract, sure he may be on decline but the guy can still move and we have quizz to split reps with him....

the guy has spirit and a true desire to win.

get him in the mold bring tony back....concentrate on a few solid Defensive picks, shore up LB and get a dE with a motor....

then whatever....we will be ready for our run.....we can get there....should have made it this year....but plenty to look forward to.....

Don't waste a pick on a RB or TE early (pick up an athletic guy in later rounds) and have Tony G teach him!

AUTiger7222 · 02-28-2013, 01:22 AM

(02-27-2013 09:14 PM)ATLBound Wrote: I hear you in regards to the injuries but the impact player right away wouldn't come from Lattimore it would come from S Jax. Thats why the option to sign S Jax and then draft. Lattimore was brought. We have S Jax now and then Lattimore the years after. It would give him time to get acclimated to the NFL as well as running on that knee

But I don't believe the Falcons are in a position to draft a player then wait a year for that player to make an impact in the NFL. The Falcons need to have a solid draft and get an impact from it for the 2013 season.