Falcons sign Joe Horn

[mattb47]

Horn was brought in over other wide outs I'm assuming to give the young corps in ATL some help as a veteran and help develop the young guys while he's there.

Yea....does anyone honestly think that bringing in someone who causes as many problems as Stallworth would have helped anything at all? Horn was a good signing to give them what they needed I think. A solid WR who still has some left in the tank in my opinion and someone who can bring some leadership to that receiving corps.

What problems does Stallworth cause? He was nothing but a class act this year with the Eagles, and while his hammies are way too sensitive and sideline him often, he is an impact player when he's in the game.

He just has attitude issues and bringing him into a place like Atlanta where the passing game struggles is asking for problems. Why do you think he was dealt to Philly in the first place? Payton was cleaning house by getting rid of the problem players and anyone with attitude problems. Why wont teams touch him now even though he's probably the most talented WR available? He has injury and attitude problems.

Curtis has never really shown he has what it takes to be a true #1 WR and so who knows what he would do with no other great receiving options on that team. Horn has been a real good #1 in the past, has good hands, and brings leadership, overall good signing in my opinion.

[maddog60]

He just has attitude issues and bringing him into a place like Atlanta where the passing game struggles is asking for problems. Why do you think he was dealt to Philly in the first place? Payton was cleaning house by getting rid of the problem players and anyone with attitude problems. Why wont teams touch him now even though he's probably the most talented WR available? He has injury and attitude problems.

I'm not trying to be difficult, but what attitude issues? I'm really just wanting to know anything specific, link to an incident maybe, etc. I didnt pay the closest attention to every detail while he was in NO, but he showed no attitude problems this past year.

As for why he was dealt to Philly, I imagine a combination of his injury history, Colston's obvious talents, and the fact that they got a 4th rounder (became 3rd if the Birds resigned Stallworth) plus a guy who started 16 games at MLB for them (a position of great need) had a lot to do with that. Sure if he had attitude problems, that would've likely played in, but there was enough reason even if he was a model teammate.

[mattb47]

He just has attitude issues and bringing him into a place like Atlanta where the passing game struggles is asking for problems. Why do you think he was dealt to Philly in the first place? Payton was cleaning house by getting rid of the problem players and anyone with attitude problems. Why wont teams touch him now even though he's probably the most talented WR available? He has injury and attitude problems.

I'm not trying to be difficult, but what attitude issues? I'm really just wanting to know anything specific, link to an incident maybe, etc. I didnt pay the closest attention to every detail while he was in NO, but he showed no attitude problems this past year.

As for why he was dealt to Philly, I imagine a combination of his injury history, Colston's obvious talents, and the fact that they got a 4th rounder (became 3rd if the Birds resigned Stallworth) plus a guy who started 16 games at MLB for them (a position of great need) had a lot to do with that. Sure if he had attitude problems, that would've likely played in, but there was enough reason even if he was a model teammate.

Quite honestly, I don't really care enough to dig up anything but my memory usually doesn't fail me too much and from the reports I heard from New Orleans was he just had attitude problems and it was one of the big reasons he was dealt. Also consider that he's now in rehab for whatever reason and you can see what is likely a symptom of the underlying problems with him.

Sorry for getting this thread off track. This is about Horn and not Stallworth.

[eaglesrule]

Curtis could have been a good signing, but Stallworth? He hasn't started all 16 games in his career. I don't know why the Falcons or any team would take a risk on him and sign him and guarantee him tons of money.

I've seen this bandied about here lately, and I highly suggest that people actually look at the stats before popping off. He played in all 16 games in 2004 and 2005.

[skibrett15]

yeah, but people forgot since he didn't have a huge season then. Selective memory. Anyway, I don't think the WRs are all the problem. Half the problem is that Vick doesn't throw a catchable ball. Even when it's on target it's way way too fast. That said, some of the drops last year were inexcusable. Good for Atlanta. They also signed Eric Johnson, TE of SF.
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/newsroo ... cleid=3351

[whodey#9]

yeah, but people forgot since he didn't have a huge season then. Selective memory. Anyway, I don't think the WRs are all the problem. Half the problem is that Vick doesn't throw a catchable ball. Even when it's on target it's way way too fast. That said, some of the drops last year were inexcusable. Good for Atlanta. They also signed Eric Johnson, TE of SF.
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/newsroo ... cleid=3351

actully its the saints who signed Johnson not the Falcons

[Dawinner127]

Curtis could have been a good signing, but Stallworth? He hasn't started all 16 games in his career. I don't know why the Falcons or any team would take a risk on him and sign him and guarantee him tons of money.

I've seen this bandied about here lately, and I highly suggest that people actually look at the stats before popping off. He played in all 16 games in 2004 and 2005.

I actually did look at the stats, so don't get on my case. Where did I ever state that Stallworth didn't play all 16 games in 2004 and 2005? Exactly, I didn't. I stated that he didn't start all 16 games. That means he could have been in for 1 or 2 plays before his hammies giving in on him. I really wouldn't want that from a WR that I am paying big bucks for to only be in on 1 or 2 plays and especially not to start a game.

[treat24]

Curtis could have been a good signing, but Stallworth? He hasn't started all 16 games in his career. I don't know why the Falcons or any team would take a risk on him and sign him and guarantee him tons of money.

I've seen this bandied about here lately, and I highly suggest that people actually look at the stats before popping off. He played in all 16 games in 2004 and 2005.

I actually did look at the stats, so don't get on my case. Where did I ever state that Stallworth didn't play all 16 games in 2004 and 2005? Exactly, I didn't. I stated that he didn't start all 16 games. That means he could have been in for 1 or 2 plays before his hammies giving in on him. I really wouldn't want that from a WR that I am paying big bucks for to only be in on 1 or 2 plays and especially not to start a game.

look again, he missed at least one game in each of those years: 11/7/04, and 9/25/06 ( i might get him credit for 9/25/06... we hurt him on the opening drive... and by we I mean the vikes. I've had him on my team every year and he has gotten on that injury report EVERY YEAR. I will give him credit, he plays through pain a lot... but you never know when he'll come out of a game... and that sucks... he is an injury risk... NO QUESTION ABOUT IT

[mrblitz]

I guess it was a decent signing. However, IMO Jerry Rice wouldn't do well in Atlanta, not with Vick throwing him the ball. JMO Schaub, could be a different story however.

[mikus]

COMPLETELY AGREE The Saints just didn't want to pay Joe what he deserved and they showed him no love for all he has done for that team AND the community

Did he deserve $5.5 million??? No. Did the Saints try to keep him? Yes. Did he offer to re-structure his contact? No. If Joe Horn wanted to stay in New Orleans, he could have. He chose to leave.