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Q & A with Falcons quarterback DJ Shockley
RealFootball365.com, AZ - 5 hours ago
... 223, which was in the seventh and final round. The Atlanta Falcons selected the 23-year-old, who was stellar in his senior season with the Georgia Bulldogs. ...


Mon, 05 Jun 2006 05:46:00 GMT

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[Gotham Dark Knight]

Byrne: Do you see any similarities between the offense you ran at Georgia and the one the Falcons utilize?

Shockley: The offense we ran at Georgia is similar to that of the Falcons. It's just the terminology is completely different, but the offense is similar as far as concepts and routes. They just call it differently.

Pretty good interview with Shockley, who seems to be in a similar offense...will the kid be able to stick to the Falcons this year?...I see him as a third string...Anyone feel he'll do better?

[Lefty Noob]

Not as long as they still have Matt Schaub. I think Shockley will stick, but he won't beat out Schaub for the #2 spot. Then again, if his development goes well, it might make it easier for the Falcons to deal Schaub for some draft picks. Shockley was damn impressive in college, and while I know the game is different, I forsee him adjusting well.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Not as long as they still have Matt Schaub. I think Shockley will stick, but he won't beat out Schaub for the #2 spot. Then again, if his development goes well, it might make it easier for the Falcons to deal Schaub for some draft picks. Shockley was damn impressive in college, and while I know the game is different, I forsee him adjusting well.

Yeah, I also noted he really was slated to go hire...so the Falcons might have a late round gem on their hands.