Falcons sign Pat Angerer.

[Dustin]

Falcons are singing former Colts LB Pat Angerer, per team official.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)

July 22, 2014

[PrincetonTiger]

Good Luck PA

[Patagonia Chris]

Who wants to start the pool on which week he'll land on the IR?

[pgt_rob]

Who wants to start the pool on which week he'll land on the IR?

 

He was a good guy, just can't fight off the injury bug.

[MTC]

Happy for Pat.

He deserves another chance.

[Ja'Crispy]

One of my favorites. Hope he can stay healthy!

[Nadine]

Best!  Hope it's a great season for you!

[21isSuperman]

I'm a big Angerer fan.  He was a great player and always gave 100% when he played.  When healthy, he's a speedy tackling machine.  Best of luck, Pat!

[Gavin]

Good guy, Hope he can stay healthy and get back to his 2011 form or better

[Synthetic]

Falcons need a lot of help on defense.

 

Everyone should know that after last season when they proved that they are who we thought they were.

[chad72]

Good luck to Pat Angerer. I ran into him at a cookout of my friend's in Brownsburg, also ran into him in the Lowes in Brownsburg before the Bengals game last season. When I spoke to him at the cookout, he said he has his eye on the Cowboys or Bucs as a good fit. Apparently, Mike Nolan is going to play the hybrid too and there will be enough sub packages he can be used on, and if not, just special teams.

 

Tough gig, being in his shoes, or for that matter, any fringe player. School starts on July 31st for the Brownsburg schools. He probably might just be renting a place close to the Falcons and sell his house only if he makes the 53 man roster, I am guessing.

[Bluefire4]

Good signing for the Falcons. If he can stay healthy, the Falcons found someone who can make a difference.

[oldunclemark]

He's a good player....

...and just because he's been hurt a lot doenst mean he always will be....

....The falcons may need him

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

So Happy for Pat think they play a 4/3 there if healthy great pickup up for them. Surprised it took so long for him to sign!

[jameszeigler834]

I'm a big Angerer fan.  He was a great player and always gave 100% when he played.  When healthy, he's a speedy tackling machine.  Best of luck, Pat!

Im a fan of Angerer too sadly he just didn't fit in the colts 3-4 defense but I think the falcons just got a player that will thrive in mike nolans defense and best of luck to him hope he can final shake off the injury bug.

[Dustin]

Why would they sign a below-average player coming off of micro-fracture surgery? 

 

Seems like a no-reward type situation. Even if he somehow manages to miraculously come back from micro-fracture surgery, it's not likely he's going to give you anything even average. 

[OffensivelyPC]

Why would they sign a below-average player coming off of micro-fracture surgery? 

 

Seems like a no-reward type situation. Even if he somehow manages to miraculously come back from micro-fracture surgery, it's not likely he's going to give you anything even average. 

You ought to watch a game or two and pay attention to the Falcon's interior LB play, Angerer is, even if exactlyas you describe, an improvement to that position.

[LordHelpOurColts]

What happened to this guy being the answer at LB for the Colts? Man...they really know how to draft 'em....

[jvan1973]

What happened to this guy being the answer at LB for the Colts? Man...they really know how to draft 'em....

He was drafted for a different style of defense. Pagano and Grigson didn't draft him

[Myles]

Why would they sign a below-average player coming off of micro-fracture surgery? 

 

Seems like a no-reward type situation. Even if he somehow manages to miraculously come back from micro-fracture surgery, it's not likely he's going to give you anything even average. 

No reward?   I think this signing is quite the opposite.   Low risk high reward.   They didn't give him a big contract and if he plays anywhere near like he did in the past, they win.

 

You prove your lack of football knowledge by saying he was a below average player.

[Dustin]

No reward? I think this signing is quite the opposite. Low risk high reward. They didn't give him a big contract and if he plays anywhere near like he did in the past, they win.

You prove your lack of football knowledge by saying he was a below average player.

Nah, Angerer is pretty bad. Always has been. Small, slow, imnjury prone, can't cover, drag down tackler, ect... the real people with the lack of football knowledge are the knes who thinks he was good because he had a lot of tackles.

[rittdk01]

What happened to this guy being the answer at LB for the Colts? Man...they really know how to draft 'em....

Freeman happened.  Can't predict injuries either.

[GwinnettColt]

Best of luck, Pat. 

 

Leave the house at least one hour before you have to be anywhere.

[Myles]

Nah, Angerer is pretty bad. Always has been. Small, slow, imnjury prone, can't cover, drag down tackler, ect... the real people with the lack of football knowledge are the knes who thinks he was good because he had a lot of tackles.

Cause tackles are not important.

[Dustin]

Cause tackles are not important.

Nope. They have no correlation to good LB play.

[lollygagger8]

Good Luck Pat.

 

 

.....And I hope the Falcons offense scores a lot of points! 

[Myles]

Nope. They have no correlation to good LB play.

You really believe that?

So you wouldn't consider all these guys above average NFL players?

The tackle leaders from last year.

 

 

  Paul Posluszny, LB                             2 NaVorro Bowman, LB                             3 Karlos Dansby, LB                               Vontaze Burfict, LB                             5 Barry Church, S                               Lavonte David, LB                             7 DeMeco Ryans, LB                             8 Derrick Johnson, LB                             9 Alec Ogletree,                             10 Stephen Tulloch,

[Dustin]

You really believe that?

So you wouldn't consider all these guys above average NFL players?

The tackle leaders from last year.

Paul Posluszny, LB 2 NaVorro Bowman, LB 3 Karlos Dansby, LB Vontaze Burfict, LB 5 Barry Church, S Lavonte David, LB 7 DeMeco Ryans, LB 8 Derrick Johnson, LB 9 Alec Ogletree, 10 Stephen Tulloch,

6 of them are.

[Myles]

6 of them are.

I guess we have different definitions of below average, average and above average.

[Dustin]

I guess we have different definitions of below average, average and above average.

I have the correct definition.

[Shane Bond]

I have the correct definition.

No you don't

[Dustin]

No you don't

Yes I do.

[Shane Bond]

Yes I do.

Wot?

[Dustin]

Wot?

If you want to be edgy, go back to that other thread where you talk about how you want to punch women.

[Shane Bond]

If you want to be edgy, go back to that other thread where you talk about how you want to punch women.

atleast you are consistent with your inaccuracy    :disco:

[Myles]

I have the correct definition.

I believe that you believe you do.   

 

But................you don't.

[Dustin]

I believe that you believe you do.   

 

But................you don't.

 

http://vikingsterritory.com/2014/analysis/minnesota-vikings-chad-greenway-has-been-bad-at-football-for-three-years

 

If you wish to be educated on why tackles is a meaningless stat. 

 

Also, make the previous post a 7. I didn't see Tulluch there. 

[Myles]

Nice article, but completely meaningless.

Here's a top 20 list for you.    

So you still stick by your comment that tackles "have no correlation to good LB play"?

This list proves you wrong.    It shows that tackles have a very strong correlation to good LB play.

 

 

 

ALL TIME TACKLE LEADERS

1. Jessie Tuggle LB 1,640 Falcons 1987 2000

2. Ray Lewis LB 1,573 Ravens 1996 2012

3. Clay Matthews LB 1,561 Browns, Falcons 1978 1996

4. Junior Seau LB 1,524 Chargers, Dolphins, Patriots 1990 2009

5. Kyle Clifton LB 1,468 Jets 1984 1996

6. London Fletcher* LB 1,378 St. Louis Rams, Bills, Redskins 1998 present

7. Derrick Brooks LB 1,301 Buccaneers 1995 2008

8. Hardy Nickerson LB 1,271 Steelers, Buccaneers, Jaguars, Packers 1987 2002

9. Eugene Robinson DB 1,250 Seahawks, Packers, Falcons, Panthers 1985 2000

10. Darryl Talley LB 1,190 Bills, Falcons, Vikings 1983 1996

11. Chris Spielman LB 1,181 Lions, Bills 1988 1997

12. Rickey Jackson LB-DE 1,173 Saints, 49ers 1981 1995

13. Darrell Green DB 1,159 Redskins 1983 2002

14. Dennis Smith DB 1,152 Broncos 1981 1994

15. Mike Johnson LB 1,146 Browns, Lions 1986 1995

16. Sam Mills LB 1,142 Saints, Panthers 1986 1997

17. Donnie Edwards LB 1,133 Chiefs, Chargers 1996 2008

18. Ken Norton LB 1,130 Cowboys, 49ers 1988 2000

19. Ronnie Lott DB 1,113 49ers, L.A. Raiders, Jets 1981 1994

20. Zach Thomas LB 1,106 Dolphins, Cowboys 1996 2008

[HtownColt]

@Atlanta_Falcons: Pat Angerer had a head injury. Currently in league protocol.

[Dustin]

Nice article, but completely meaningless.

Here's a top 20 list for you.

So you still stick by your comment that tackles "have no correlation to good LB play"?

This list proves you wrong. It shows that tackles have a very strong correlation to good LB play.

ALL TIME TACKLE LEADERS

1. Jessie Tuggle LB 1,640 Falcons 1987 2000

2. Ray Lewis LB 1,573 Ravens 1996 2012

3. Clay Matthews LB 1,561 Browns, Falcons 1978 1996

4. Junior Seau LB 1,524 Chargers, Dolphins, Patriots 1990 2009

5. Kyle Clifton LB 1,468 Jets 1984 1996

6. London Fletcher* LB 1,378 St. Louis Rams, Bills, Redskins 1998 present

7. Derrick Brooks LB 1,301 Buccaneers 1995 2008

8. Hardy Nickerson LB 1,271 Steelers, Buccaneers, Jaguars, Packers 1987 2002

9. Eugene Robinson DB 1,250 Seahawks, Packers, Falcons, Panthers 1985 2000

10. Darryl Talley LB 1,190 Bills, Falcons, Vikings 1983 1996

11. Chris Spielman LB 1,181 Lions, Bills 1988 1997

12. Rickey Jackson LB-DE 1,173 Saints, 49ers 1981 1995

13. Darrell Green DB 1,159 Redskins 1983 2002

14. Dennis Smith DB 1,152 Broncos 1981 1994

15. Mike Johnson LB 1,146 Browns, Lions 1986 1995

16. Sam Mills LB 1,142 Saints, Panthers 1986 1997

17. Donnie Edwards LB 1,133 Chiefs, Chargers 1996 2008

18. Ken Norton LB 1,130 Cowboys, 49ers 1988 2000

19. Ronnie Lott DB 1,113 49ers, L.A. Raiders, Jets 1981 1994

20. Zach Thomas LB 1,106 Dolphins, Cowboys 1996 2008

Ughhh, let's use so common sense here. Most of those are good-great players. Good-great players play for a long time. LBers (and DBs) that play for a long-time get a lot of tackles.

This isn't hard.