Falcons: The Atlanta has signed QB Luke McCown and cut Chris Redman

[evo]

Wow didnt see this one coming!

Congrats DD! you're now officially the back up for Matt Ryan.

i cant remember the last time that i got excited over a backup lol

[RockHoward]

Davis can have a bad outing on Thursday and will still make the roster. McCown has to do well enough to keep a roster spot versus the other cuts from other teams that are coming next Monday. Practice Squad is not an option for either one.

[pauliwood]

Wow ......umm just wow... Great move, but totally unexpected. I fully thought we would let Redman play(clipboard) out the rest of his contract then disappear into the night.

Luke knows the offense we are running, probably won't see the field at all, but will help in the meting rooms.

And yeah it looks like double D is the #2

[phocis850]

Saw the headline and I was just floored.

(08-28-2012 01:54 PM)RockHoward Wrote:  Very happy with this. Redman was in over his head with DK's offense. McCown worked under DK at the Jags. Very sweet move.

This is a good release/pickup due to McCown knowing the offense. He won't be used ever, but will still help with developing DD.

[papachaz]

(08-28-2012 01:54 PM)RockHoward Wrote:  Very happy with this. Redman was in over his head with DK's offense. McCown worked under DK at the Jags. Very sweet move.

but if we're REALLY running a 'tweaked' MM offense, how does that matter? I don't dislike the signing though

[pauliwood]

(08-28-2012 02:45 PM)papachaz Wrote:  but if we're REALLY running a 'tweaked' MM offense, how does that matter? I don't dislike the signing though

It's more of Dirk's playbook but with terminology from MM.

[AUTiger7222]

I am absolutely stunned that both Redman and JPW got sent packing.

[pauliwood]

And now for some news some of you will not like.

Luke McCown listed as #2 on depth chart

[juraitwaluzka]

Wow. I like it, I even said its what I would do but I thought they would keep Redman. But he and JPW have been playing so bad they would almost (I say almost) make you long for Joey Harington (at least he might have a scooter accident).

[Drathdon]

You know, Redman wanted to retire, I heard, and we asked him to come back. It's likely that this was a mutual decision, and nothing to feel bad for Redman about.
I think Redman was instrumental in helping Ryan adjust to the league and making him comfortable, so I appreciate all his service and wish him well!

That said, anyone think we are pumping McCown for info on the Aints right now? You bet we are!