<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">The top 5 things learned at Falcons mini-camp</span>By STEVE WYCHEThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionPublished on: 05/14/071. They will be much biggerThere were 17 players on the mini-camp roster that weighed more than 300 pounds. Not all of the big bodies will make the final roster, but the Falcons have given themselves options along the offensive and defensive lines. Not all the growth has come among linemen, either. Tight ends Dwayne Blakley and Daniel Fells are noticeably bigger and each is pushing 260 pounds. Tailback Jerious Norwood is up five pounds to 210.2. There will be competition at wide receiverThe addition of Joe Horn and the drafting of Laurent Robinson could change the pecking order. Horn is clearly the No. 1 guy and Michael Jenkins appears to be the solid No. 2. Roddy White had a good mini-camp but Robinson, selected in the third round, created the most buzz. Adam Jennings didn't hurt himself, nor did free agent Fred Gibson. Brian Finneran, recovering from knee surgery, is expected to be back by preseason, but he could have his work cut out for him.3. Bobby Petrino and staff mean businessPlayers were hit with large amounts of information and though perfection wasn't expected, it was demanded. It did not matter who the player was, coaches praised them when they did well and got on them when they messed up."We're hands-on coaches and we get after it," offensive coordinator Hue Jackson said. "That's kind of the way we do things and I think guys are beginning to understand we're not going to back off. It's what you can expect and expect it every day and that's what's going to get us to where we want to go."4. Jimmy Williams' switch to safety will take timeWilliams has plenty of work to do after being moved from cornerback two weeks ago. Though free safety appears to be a better fit, according to defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, Williams was hesitant at times and wasn't in the proper spots as a result. Williams also has to learn the calls and checks. He made some mistakes but Williams also showed a lot of positive signs.5. Veterans not going out easilyAlthough rookies Jamaal Anderson, Chris Houston and Justin Blalock are projected starters and Williams is supposed to take over at free safety, they're going to have to earn it. Chauncey Davis appears to have no plans to step aside for Anderson, the first-round draft pick, at defensive end. Veteran free-agent signee Lewis Sanders worked as the starting right cornerback and did what was asked. Houston was impressive, though. Toniu Fonoti rotated with Blalock at left guard trying revive his once promising career. Chris Crocker struggled in deep coverage at free safety last season but he appeared to be on a mission to be a better player, despite recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery.</div>http://www.ajc.com/falcons/content/sports/...fallearned.htmlA bit old, but still interesting.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MLibid @ May 18 2007, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>4. Jimmy Williams' switch to safety will take timeWilliams has plenty of work to do after being moved from cornerback two weeks ago. Though free safety appears to be a better fit, according to defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, Williams was hesitant at times and wasn't in the proper spots as a result. Williams also has to learn the calls and checks. He made some mistakes but Williams also showed a lot of positive signs.</div>Who was it who kept getting pissed on here every time I said that Williams would move to Safety? I think it was Gametime who said it made no sense.
[quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='92686' date='May 18 2007, 02:42 PM'][quote name='MLibid' post='92685' date='May 18 2007, 02:33 PM']4. Jimmy Williams' switch to safety will take timeWilliams has plenty of work to do after being moved from cornerback two weeks ago. Though free safety appears to be a better fit, according to defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, Williams was hesitant at times and wasn't in the proper spots as a result. Williams also has to learn the calls and checks. He made some mistakes but Williams also showed a lot of positive signs.[/quote]Who was it who kept getting pissed on here every time I said that Williams would move to Safety? I think it was Gametime who said it made no sense.[/quote][quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='80995' date='Jan 16 2007, 06:34 PM'][quote name='GaMeTiMe' post='80983' date='Jan 16 2007, 04:23 PM'] I'm going to disagree with Atlanta going corner until I actually read that they're "interested" in moving Jimmy Williams to safety. I'm not doubting Wright's credibility, but I think he just pulled that one in from left field.[/quote]I said he was getting moved to Safety in my mock, there is your source. Wright must have been reading up on my material.... or people were unsure what he'd be drafted as, a CB or a FS last year because he projects as a stud at either. :thumbsup:[/quote]
Lol didnt Petrino say Jimmy was a starter at CB before the Draft? Now they got Houston and he's movin back to S lol...
