Falcons DE John Abraham expects to hit FA

Brady_Moss · Feb 22, 2012

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 · Feb 22, 2012

4-3 only, right?

Marqui · Feb 22, 2012

MP-Logick said:
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 · Feb 22, 2012

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)

BaltimorePatsFan · Feb 23, 2012

No more old and declining players, please.

#56300ex · Feb 23, 2012

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

Whorod · Feb 23, 2012

#56300ex said:
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 · Feb 23, 2012

BaltimorePatsFan said:
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 · Feb 23, 2012

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 · Feb 23, 2012

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 · Feb 23, 2012

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)

Marqui · Feb 23, 2012

^You're probably right about Abraham not being able to play in space since he's a rusher that relies more on strength and technique rather than speed and athleticism. But still, if he's cheap and still effective, they should sign him just to be a 3rd down rushing DE. You can never have too much pass rushing depth.

Off The Grid · Feb 23, 2012

#56300ex said:
Not too familiar with him. Is he like a Shaun Ellis v2.0?

"Not too familiar with him."???

Off The Grid · Feb 23, 2012

BaltimorePatsFan said:
No more old and declining players, please.

Yeah, like that #$%&ing "Has Been" Andre Carter, eh??

BlueThunder · Feb 23, 2012

Hope Carter looks good in camp and gets resigned to a one year deal.:rocker:

#56300ex · Feb 23, 2012

Off The Grid said:
"Not too familiar with him."???

What part of that didn't you understand?

Oh, let me lay out my post so you can understand it a little better.

NoT

ToO

familiar

witH

hiM

*inserts a bunch of other crap to resemble a typical OTG post*

MP-Logick · Feb 25, 2012

Abraham, who was a guest on the “2 Live Stews” radio show on 790 The Zone on Wednesday afternoon, said he wanted to be paid “12 [million dollars]-plus” per season.

“If I was playing terrible ... no question, five million,” Abraham said. “I’m not a money chaser, but at the same time I’m expecting to get paid like everybody else is getting paid. ...

“Check out the five top ends. Everybody is getting 12-plus. I made eight million last year. Everybody is saying, ‘Oh, he’s so greedy.’ How am I greedy when I’m just trying to get paid the same thing they are getting paid?

John Abraham wants $12 million or more per year | ajc.com

Too much. No thanks.

Off The Grid · Feb 25, 2012

#56300ex said:
Not too familiar with him.

Is he like a Shaun Ellis v2.0?

Off The Grid said:
"Not too familiar with him."???

#56300ex said:
What part of that didn't you understand?

Oh, let me lay out my post so you can understand it a little better.

NoT

ToO

familiar

witH

hiM

*inserts a bunch of other crap to resemble a typical OTG post*

Dude.

Seriously.

John.

ABRAHAM.

Have you ever WATCHED a FootBall game???

*On the other hand, the "*inserts a bunch of other crap to resemble a typical OTG post*" bit was pretty freaking FUNNY!!

:rocker:

BlueThunder · Feb 25, 2012

Tanny is a draft guru...maybe he'll resign with the Jets

Joker · Feb 25, 2012

Abraham racked up 4 whole tackles...and a sack...in the wildcard loss to the Giants...

"difference maker!!!"

12 mil a season??? Hi,inflated ego of the year winner!! James Sanders had more tackles in that game than this megalomaniac...

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