Alge Crumpler CUT

First off, I'm sure you're right about them checking whether or not anyone would be interested in a trade, that said it seems kinda weird that nobody would be willing to give a late rounder to guarantee that they'd get him, of course it could just be a matter of nobody wanting to take his contract, and if that's the case then he's going to have to settle for less than he wants.

 

I agree, and there are a lot of woes to cure.

 

He's not healthy..

This guy was having a hall of fame career and had 4 straight years where he averaged 860 yards and made the pro bowl every year from 03-06. 2 of those years he was first team all pro. To cut him just to save $5M suggests he is not healthy..

Worth looking into no question.

 

Who?

 

Why is everyone so sure that he's not healthy?

I think there's evidence to suggest that he's just fine. He had a monster game in week 17, so he sure seemed to be feeling healthy that week.

I think the Falcons are trying to start fresh. Crumpler had a big cap number, had publicly come out and said that he didn't like the coaches (I know Petrino's gone, but not everyone in the front office is gone and Crumpler may have issues with several of them) and had stated his support for Vick. I think that last one is the kicker. The Falcons are going to want to completely wash their hands of Vick.

It's definitely weird that they didn't try to trade him for a 6th rounder (IMO they would have been able to get at least that for sure), but maybe they just wanted to clean house as quickly and efficiently as possible.

 

What about Rod Coleman's health? Anyone know why he missed several games this year? He'd fit our scheme very well if he's still got gas in the tank.

 

Well if he's healthy, we should surely look at him. He gets to the QB and in the backfield, and healthy he's an upgrade from Brown. I think he'd earn the starter spot and Brown would be good depth along with Johnson.

 

His age is a concern, but he would have been an awesome tandem with Haynesworth in his prime.