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Did We Sign RB Gartrell Johnson? - Sporkdevil - 09-21-2010 04:50 PM
The Falcoholic said we did, but I haven't seen it elsewhere.
Nevermind, I just remembered how Google works.
Per WSB
NFL Source: Falcons RB Jerious Norwood Out For Season
Posted: 4:09 pm EDT September 21, 2010
Updated: 4:15 pm EDT September 21, 2010
ATLANTA -- An NFL source told Channel 2 sports director Zach Klein that Falcons running back Jerious Norwood tore the ACL in his right knee and will be lost for the season.
Norwood, who was injured on the first play of Sunday’s game against Arizona, was entering his fifth full season with the Falcons.
Norwood has battled injures over the last 18 months and appeared in 10 games in 2009.
With Norwood heading to the IR, the Falcons will sign running back Gartrell Johnson from Colorado State, Klein confirmed.
Gartrell Johnson
5'11, 222 | Colorado State | Running back
Strengths: A powerfully built, one-cut running back, Johnson really came on during his senior season. Quick feet and has good agility. Great vision. Has a body that allows him to shake off tacklers. Runs with a good, wide base. Gets terrific body lean and could be good in short yardage plays.
Weaknesses: Does not have great speed. Doesn't have a great initial burst at the line of scrimmage, which can make it hard for him to quickly scoot through a hole. Not the best receiver out of the backfield. Needs to improve his hands and route running.
Final word: Johnson has an NFL-sized frame, but questions about his speed and quickness hitting the hole greatly limit his upside. A powerful running back, Johnson can break tackles and run over opponents.
Round projection: 5
RE: Did We Sign RB Gartrell Johnson? - TomBradyMVP12 - 09-21-2010 04:53 PM
Trade Mike Peterson and a 6th rounder to get Marshawn Lynch....Think about it.
Just a thought.
RE: Did We Sign RB Gartrell Johnson? - Phatty Wan Kenobi - 09-21-2010 04:54 PM
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Nevermind, I just remembered how Google works.
Thanks for the update.
RE: Did We Sign RB Gartrell Johnson? - Sporkdevil - 09-21-2010 04:54 PM
(09-21-2010 04:53 PM)MattIceRyanMVP2 Wrote: Trade Mike Peterson and a 6th rounder to get Marshawn Lynch....Think about it.
Just a thought.
If it was 2007, I would be all about it.
Sadly, 2010 Marshawn Lynch is terrible.
RE: Did We Sign RB Gartrell Johnson? - DaMeatTrough - 09-21-2010 04:54 PM
Our new RB - atljbo - 09-21-2010 04:55 PM
5'11 220lbs Gartrell Johnson (4th round pick in the 2009 draft)
link
I remember dude in college... He was a monster during their bowl game... He is a bigger back like Turner and Snelling
5'10 190lbs Shawnbrey McNeal
More of a speed back
Quote:JUST IN: Norwood placed on IR; Bear Woods' PS contract terminated; Falcons sign RBs Shawnbrey McNeal and Gartrell Johnson to PS
RE: Did We Sign RB Gartrell Johnson? - atl falcon 89 - 09-21-2010 04:57 PM
I remember watching this guy in whatever bowl game they we're in a few years back. (wanna say he had near 200 yards rushing) Hes got great ball skills and hits the hole but he got caught from behind a few times so his top speed porbally isn't that great.
EDIT. It was the New Mexico Bowl and he had like 285 on the ground WOW.
EDIT: Also had 90 yards receving. I know it was agaisnt the likes of Fresno State but those are video game numbers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_New_Mexico_Bowl
RB Shawnbrey McNeal Signed - Sporkdevil - 09-21-2010 04:57 PM
Who? Just reported by JAdams.
RE: RB Shawnbrey McNeal Signed - DaMeatTrough - 09-21-2010 04:58 PM
RE: RB Shawnbrey McNeal Signed - Peyton - 09-21-2010 04:58 PM
So the Falcon signed two RBs?