BLOGGER’S NOTE: These comments were compiled by members of the Falcons Football Communications Staff — one of the best in the business. Comments address the Falcons signing of cornerback Dunta Robinson, who spent the first six seasons of his career with the Houston Texans.
John McClain, Houston Chronicle
“Terrific move for Dunta and the Falcons. He gets to play in his home state for a winning team, and they get a corner who can cover the opponent’s best receiver every Sunday. The fans will love his hard-hitting style, and the media will love him because he’s a stand-up player who doesn’t hide from any situation, and he’s a go-to guy after games.”
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com
“The signing of Dunta Robinson fills one big areas of need for the Falcons. It gives them a No. 1 corner and makes them very deep in the secondary. Obviously, the Saints are the reigning kings of the NFC South right now, and every team is focused on stopping Drew Brees and his army of receivers, Robinson should help the Falcons match up favorably with New Orleans in 2010.”
John Clayton, ESPN.com
“Normally, a 27-year-old cornerback as good as Robinson would have been franchised. The Texans tried that last year, but they could never come to a deal. So they let him hit the free-agent market at the perfect time for him. His value probably went up Tuesday when Florida cornerback Joe Haden ran 4.57 and 4.6 40 times at the Combine. Haden had been considered the top cornerback in the Draft and a possible top-seven choice. A time that slow will knock him out of the top 10 and enhance the value of Robinson. A top cornerback goes for at least $9 million, and there is a gap between Robinson and the next-best free agent, Leigh Bodden of the Patriots. Robinson is the prize.”
Pete Prisco, CBSSportsline.com
“Dunta is a quality corner who is just now reaching his prime. He excels in man coverage, which is a must in the wide-open NFL. I like corners who play with a swagger. He certainly does that.”
Steve Wyche, NFL.com
“The acquisition of Dunta Robinson is significant because it addresses the Falcons’ biggest area of concern and immediately upgrades the cornerback position. Robinson will step up in run support, and, with his size and ability, be much more of a factor in pass coverage, than any cornerback the Falcons have had in years. Robinson has some proving to do as he has not been the same player he was since he suffered a nasty hamstring and knee injury in 2007 , so a lot of his overall impact will be determined by his desire to be one of the top cornerbacks in the league.
“With General Manager Thomas Dimitroff and his staff aggressively pursuing and landing the top cornerback on the free-agent market — Robinson is also in his athletic prime, which is rare in this free-agent market — Atlanta can now target other areas of need (defensive end, outside linebacker, offensive line depth) in the Draft.”
12 Comments
I agree Robinson will be a great fit for Atlanta but the need for a pass rusher DE is still there. Picking 19th Falcons should be able to get help at DE or LB, but with Norwood being hurt and not able to play a full season yet! I would like for them to look at the best RB available. This would give Atlanta a move where they could trade Norwood and pick up another draft choice.
O ya first comment
i love it ! its about time we got a corner that cover and support the run. now all we need is abraham to step up and another DE to take the pressure off abraham and i think we’ll got to the playoffs.
going back 2 that first comment robinson is a great aquisition and we still do need another pass rushing DE or decent linebacker but with peria jerry coming back we should be fine because you know we are going 2 get either a DE or linebacker in the first round of the draft
i believe we have the speed on the ends to get to the qb what need is either jerry to be able to play a full season or a dt that sucks up two blockers so that theres lanes for our lb’s to blitz that will help our secondary out alot no matter who,s back there.
Great move, got a corner that can cover and support the run,also the pass rush can be more aggressive with more player getting after the other teams Quarterback. With the first round pick get the best player available regardless of positions.
I love this move .LOOK OUT NFC SOUTH THE FALCONS JUST UPGRADED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grimes and Owens played well. Williams wasgood before injured. Dunta, Moore, Owens, Grimes, Williams, Coleman–their secondary is now a strength.
A strong LB is a must. DE is gonna get some looks by Sid. I wouldn’t be even a little surprised if they take Spiller if he’s there. Norwood’s concussions are a major factorand may have permanently changed–(I get it btw)–the kind of ballplayer he could have been.
The Robinson CB looks really great & even greater —now that Bodden is staying with the Pats.Glad to get rid of Houston–he just never turned around.Now let’s get a fireball pass rusher that will complement our secondary–so the teams will have to run —-lol—run right into the middle of big boy perry—lol.If we could get a pass rusher(de) and get weatherspoon—lookout .That would be a recipe for a superbowl defence!!
Robinson will help us and hopefully we get Spoon with our 1st pick
Brad,
What about DeCoud?
I agree Robinson is a good pick up hopefully he will not catch the’ Norwood syndrome’ Mr. Injury Prone ;but let me say this Norwood man I dig you and hope you stay healthy so Im kind of pullen for you this season dont let us down…I will be watching you me and my three sons . We plan to come see you and Turner light it up at a couple of home games this up coming season ….SPEED AND POWER RUNS
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