Falcons DE John Abraham expects to hit FA - New England Patriots Forums

Brady_Moss · 02-22-2012, 05:54 PM

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John Abraham (DL) - Atlanta Falcons
(Wed, Feb 22 - 6:36pm ET)

After speaking to the Falcons, the player rep for free agent DE John Abraham believes his client is headed for the open market.
The Falcons are severing ties as Abraham goes on age 34. With no realistic in-house replacement, Atlanta will look to the draft and free agency for a new right defensive end. Pass rush was a problem for the Falcons in 2011, even with Abraham on the roster and Ray Edwards signed to play left defensive end. Mike Smith's team tied for 22nd in sacks and ranked 20th against the pass.
Source: Steve Wyche on Twitter

Seems he still has a lot left in the tank. Assuming Anderson is resigned, and Carter is not back (which I hope he will be) I would definitely take a chance on this guy!!

MP-Logick · 02-22-2012, 06:08 PM

4-3 only, right?

Marqui · 02-22-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MP-Logick

4-3 only, right?

Eh, Carter and Anderson were "4-3 only" before they got here to. Just like almost every other pass rushing DE, you can probably stand him up and play OLB if you really want to and he'd be adequately effective. I'd sign him if the price is cheap.

Brady_Moss · 02-22-2012, 06:16 PM

With the success that we had in sacks & qb hits, last season, I wouldn't be surprised if BB went into 2012 with a multiple D again. John Abraham is consistent in both areas (sacks and qb hits)

#56300ex · 02-23-2012, 08:34 AM

Not too familiar with him. Is he like a Shaun Ellis v2.0?

Whorod · 02-23-2012, 09:01 AM

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Not too familiar with him. Is he like a Shaun Ellis v2.0?

No. He is much more of a speed rusher, as opposed to a 3-4 DE. He is more like a Mathis type.

Snake Eyes · 02-23-2012, 09:23 AM

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No more old and declining players, please.

What does he have in left in the tank? If he’s still got some good football than why wouldn’t you want to have a look and kick the tires? Most teams will discount him because of his age but if he can still be an impact player we can get him at a discount. Getting an aging vet doesn’t mean we can’t also pick up a younger, more raw player to develop.

ProudestRyno · 02-23-2012, 10:25 AM

John Abraham is old, declining fast, and a 1 dimensional player, he absolutely sucks against the run and has to come out too often because he's always nicked up.

No thanks.

-I live in ATL, so I actually see him play a lot. His career has hit a wall...

Brady_Moss · 02-23-2012, 10:46 AM

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Season Team Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
G GS Comb Total Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF
2011 Atlanta Falcons 15 15 35 25 10 9.5 -- 2 -- -- 0.0 -- -- 4
2010 Atlanta Falcons 15 13 40 35 5 13.0 -- 4 1 6 6.0 6 0 2
2009 Atlanta Falcons 16 15 35 30 5 5.5 -- 1 -- -- 0.0 -- -- 1
2008 Atlanta Falcons 16 16 38 36 2 16.5 -- 1 -- -- 0.0 -- -- 4

Say what you want but this guy has quietly been consistent for the past couple of years...remember, people said the same thing about Andre Carter last year with a very short offseason...Numbers don't lie, which proves that he still has A LOT left in the tank...Oh yeh, and we're having a full offseason this year...which is a plus!!

ProudestRyno · 02-23-2012, 12:05 PM

Have you even seen him play?

The guy is close to being done. And despite what someone mentioned earlier, he's NOT the type of player to stand up as an OLB ever (Carter did in WAS a little bit)