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Didn't see it posted anywhere else but feel free to delete it if it has been. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3076288ATLANTA -- In a surprising move, the Atlanta Falcons released 11-year veteran nose tackle Grady Jackson on Tuesday. Jackson, who had started in all 23 games since signing with the franchise as an unrestricted free agent in 2006, has long been regarded as one of the NFL's top interior defenders against the run. No explanation was given for the release, but sources said Atlanta coaches felt that Jackson was not playing the scheme prescribed for him and was freelancing too much. The abrupt release of Jackson, who physical presence and ability to demand double-team blocking helped improved the Falcons' run defense in 2006, ends a brief but tumultuous relationship between the team and the player. In March, Jackson, upset over his contract status, sued the Falcons for defamation and invasion of privacy, claiming team officials had leaked information to the media about the physical examination he took with the club in 2006. Jackson charged that the negative information, which suggested he might have a heart condition, scared off other potential suitors who might have considered signing him. The lawsuit was eventually resolved and the Falcons reworked Jackson's contract, adding a year to the deal he originally signed in 2006 and providing him a mechanism to earn more money. Under the new deal, the Falcons paid Jackson a $250,000 signing bonus and a roster bonus of $250,000, in addition to his $1 million base salary for 2007. Jackson, 35, was under contract through 2009, at base salaries of $1 million each year and with roster bonuses of $2 million in the spring of 2008 and 2009. Although he is a vested veteran, Jackson is subject to waivers claims, since the league's trade deadline has passed. Teams may be reluctant to assume his current contract, but if Jackson clears waivers his run-stuffing ability could make him an attractive free agent for teams seeking tackle help over the second half of the season. Few players can clog the inside like Jackson and, even at his age, he is still effective. In 146 career games, Jackson has 440 tackles, 33½ sacks, eight forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and 26 pass deflections. The former Knoxville College star began his career with the Oakland Raiders and played there for five seasons (1997-2001). He has also had stints with New Orleans (2002-03), Green Bay (2004-05) and the Falcons (2006-07). Atlanta, which ranks 22nd in the league in defense versus the run, is expected to move rookie Trey Lewis, a sixth-round pick who has played well in filling in at both tackles spots this year, into the starting lineup. Len Pasquarelli is a senior writer for ESPN.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'll be the first to say it.... WE GOTTA GET THIS GUY!!! Anything to improve our run D at this point has to be considered a huge positive, especially if it's someone like Jackson who, while getting up there in years, can definitely play. Plus, he has to pass through waivers so we should get an early crack at him and we have a roster spot open today from Baxter being IR'd. Come on Phil!!! 
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Why do you think Baxter was placed on IR?
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Could be....the next 24-48 hours will tell the tale.
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Hmmm...I dunno... Seems like more patchwork to me, although we sure could use him.
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We already have a couple old, passed-their-prime defensive lineman; I don't think we need another one.
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We already have a couple old, passed-their-prime defensive lineman; I don't think we need another one.
Except that Jackson can still play and play at a quality level. Seriously... can he be any worse than the other guys we rotate in at NT? I highly doubt it.
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The only way I take him is if we cut Ted. We don't need to make the average DL age any worse....
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We already have a couple old, passed-their-prime defensive lineman; I don't think we need another one.
True, but I'll take any help where I can get it. There aren't a whole lot of other NFL NT's sitting around on Sunday's when we're giving up 150 yards a game to everyone who runs against us.
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ATLANTA -- In a surprising move, the Atlanta Falcons released 11-Year veteran nose tackle Grady Jackson on Tuesday.
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Jackson, 35 , was under contract through 2009, at base salaries of $1 million each year and with roster bonuses of $2 million in the spring of 2008 and 2009.
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Although he is a vested veteran, Jackson is subject to waivers claims, since the league's trade deadline has passed. Teams may be reluctant to assume his current contract, but if Jackson clears waivers his run-stuffing ability could make him an attractive free agent for teams seeking tackle help over the second half of the season.
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Atlanta, which ranks 22nd in the league in defense versus the run
An old, undisciplined, overpaid defensive lineman with experience playing on a team that isn't that good at stopping the run? Are you sure he doesn't already play for the Browns? 
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We already have a couple old, passed-their-prime defensive lineman; I don't think we need another one.
Exactly!!! I'd rather Chase Pittman get more PT then an old guy like Jackson..
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An old, undisciplined, overpaid defensive lineman with experience playing on a team that isn't that good at stopping the run? Are you sure he doesn't already play for the Browns?
Way to completely ignore every good thing said about him in the article. 
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I'd sign him because I think he's better than any other NT we have on the roster. If this was the typical Browns team of years past where I thought we had no chance of making that playoffs I'd pass, but since I beleive this team could make the playoffs I'll take any 1-year upgrade available.
I will admit the part about him freelancing makes me nervous, but maybe that's just a product of playing for the Falcons. Either way, I don't see the harm in bringing him in for a year.
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I'd sign him because I think he's better than any other NT we have on the roster.
That´s it
G.Jackson lead the league last year in TFL and has 5 1/2 this season......he gets some push and does NOT get pushed back = he´s an upgrade
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No reason I can think of not to sign him. He would be a big upgrade over Ethan and Ted on the inside. Unlike Ted he can actually collapse the pocket also. If he can do that it would only help Wimbley and Peek rush the Q.B. Plus he's very good at stopping the run which as of now none of our lineman really do that very well with the exception of Robaire Smith on a few plays.
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If we wanna make a playoff push, GO GET HIM.
ANYTHING to shore up our run D to make us go from horrendous to below average would help us...
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Grady has to be brought in here if we truly want to make a playoff push. Ted has nothing left and Grady can immediately improve this team. Then if he continues to play well we can keep him on next year while we bring up some younger guy's. Our goalline defense could consist of Grady, Ted, Orpheus, and Robaire. Don't think too many will be getting through that line. Wonder if he could sway over any Grady's ladies?
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Way to completely ignore every good thing said about him in the article.
Relax man, I was just trying to make a funny. Our D-line is a joke, so I thought it was appropriate. 
In all seriousness, if he can upgrade the d-line to even an average level, bring him in. But, only if it's he clears waivers. His contract is awful hefty, especially for an older player who would rather do his own thing than play within a scheme.
In my opinion, if he's brought in, he is the definition of a "stop-gap" player. He'll help us make a playoff push and solve today's problems, but he's certainly not a long term solution to the Maginot--I mean, DEFENSIVE line.
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Somewhere around here there is a list of free agents available next March. There are not very many DL that fit the 3-4 defense and even then there is no guarantee Phil can acquire their services. The Browns will not have the first opportunity to claim Grady Jackson. Even so, Phil might pass on him b/c of his big contract, age and attitude. But he could solve one problem for at least a couple years.
Grady Jackson | #90 | NT
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Height: 6-2 Weight: 362 Age: 34
Born: 1/21/1973 Greensboro , AL
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G.Jackson lead the league last year in TFL and has 5 1/2 this season......he gets some push and does NOT get pushed back = he´s an upgrade
He's what Washington was a few years ago.
We got something out of Washington last year, where he didn't play poorly, but this year he looks finished. Even at 35, Jackson is still better than anything we have on the D-line.
Problem is, teams like the Bengals have first crack at him, and we all know they don't care about bringing in questionable players.
I think it's a long-shot that we land him, but that doesn't change the fact that we NEED him.
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I agree..if it were me calling the shots...I 'd bring him in..Baxter on IR frees up a roster spot..U give this guy a one/two year contract...U release Ted or jettison him in space where he can become a space station  ... They already brought in another project in Leonard..so what could hurt? U have S.Smith a NT playing DE ..so that would beef up the interior somewhat..
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What is it....3 days on the waiver wire before he becomes free and can talk to anybody??
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I'm not sure what the details are regardling guys that are released...I thought it was 24-48 hrs..
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Hmmm...I dunno... Seems like more patchwork to me, although we sure could use him.
This time of year, all you normally can get is "patchwork" guys... I don't know anything about the guy,.,, but I'm sure that if RAC and Savage think he's an upgrade, you will see him in a Browns Uni before long.
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He can be claimed by a team who takes over his contract.
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I wanted Grady when we signed Ted. Grady is still a beast when used properly.
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An old, undisciplined, overpaid defensive lineman with experience playing on a team that isn't that good at stopping the run? Are you sure he doesn't already play for the Browns?
Way to completely ignore every good thing said about him in the article.
Grady was cut by the Falcons because he wanted to make plays instead of play in the system and only occupied one blocker. Thanks, but no thanks. We need someone that wants to play within the system, eat up blocks, and allow the LBs to do their job.
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I know what you mean but guess what? We don't have anyone(who's supposed to ) WHO ACTUALLY makes plays...  That would be a pleasure to see a Dlinemen actually make a play..
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Grady was cut by the Falcons because he wanted to make plays instead of play in the system and only occupied one blocker. Thanks, but no thanks. We need someone that wants to play within the system, eat up blocks, and allow the LBs to do their job.
That may be true, but who's to say he wouldn't come here and play within the system? Desperate times cause players to do all kinds of things that they wouldn't always do in a more disciplined environment. Grady has always taken up multiple blockers in the past... why is he suddenly stopping? Perhaps Grady was trying to make a play on every down because he felt his team wouldn't. Either way, it's entirely possible he just needs a change of scenery away from the losing atmosphere in ATL.
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We always hear that phrase take on two blockers but is there anyone other than Robaire Smith that actually sees two blockers?
Now why is it that he is often doubled? Is it because he actually gets penetration?
I mean seriously if u have a fat ass that cant move why would anyone ever want to double team him.
Play within the system and take on multiple blockers sounds all nice but seriously why would anyone use two guys to block one when he is no threat to make a play?
I just really dont get it. I just dont see how standing there doing nothing is going to force the double team. That is pretty much all i have ever seen our of our NT position and if u show u can beat your man then u dont make the team.
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I ve seen Shaun get DOUBLED..but at least he moves..Ted gets pushed on the turf with a linemen looking down at him ..  Same with Kelly.. If Grady moves that well he is disruptive and thats what we don't have in the middle.. Seriously how can this hurt?
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Now why is it that he is often doubled? Is it because he actually gets penetration?
I mean seriously if u have a fat ass that cant move why would anyone ever want to double team him.
That's why they call these guys "run stoppers". Grady Jackson was at the top of the league (if not the top player) in tackles for a loss last year.
Do you really want to put one blocker (who's probably giving 100 lbs.) on a guy pushing 400 lbs in hopes that he doesn't pancake him and obliterate your runner?
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Grady was cut by the Falcons because he wanted to make plays instead of play in the system and only occupied one blocker. Thanks, but no thanks. We need someone that wants to play within the system, eat up blocks, and allow the LBs to do their job.
That may be true, but who's to say he wouldn't come here and play within the system? Desperate times cause players to do all kinds of things that they wouldn't always do in a more disciplined environment. Grady has always taken up multiple blockers in the past... why is he suddenly stopping? Perhaps Grady was trying to make a play on every down because he felt his team wouldn't. Either way, it's entirely possible he just needs a change of scenery away from the losing atmosphere in ATL.
It's rather simple. If a player refuses to play within the system in one place, it's pretty doubtful he will all of a sudden become a team player that does so just because he is with a new team. He played selfish to get numbers to boost his next contract. He put himself ahead of the team. We don't need that kind of player in the locker room or on the field.
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It's rather simple. If a player refuses to play within the system in one place, it's pretty doubtful he will all of a sudden become a team player that does so just because he is with a new team.
Explain Randy Moss then.
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You can forget about Jackson becoming a Brown. Savage already made his move: Browns sign DB Sorensen Browns sign DB Sorensen October 24, 2007 CLEVELAND (TICKER) -- The Cleveland Browns on Wednesday signed free agent defensive back Nick Sorensen, who was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the preseason. A six-year veteran, Sorensen has played in 75 games with the St. Louis Rams and Jaguars. He mainly has been used on special teams, recording 81 career tackles. Sorensen had spent the previous four seasons in Jacksonville. His best season came in 2002, when he led the Rams with 24 special teams tackles. ADVERTISEMENT Sorensen entered the league as an undrafted rookie with the Miami Dolphins in 2001. He was waived by the Dolphins at the training camp and signed with the Rams later in that season web page
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Nah, I can forget about Jackson becoming a Brown when he gets signed by someone else - it's not like we don't have any other players on our "illustrious" defense that deserve pink slips.  We needed another safety so this doesn't surprise me... I remember hearing his name tossed around back when Hamilton was cut.
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Thats the way to beef up the front nothing like those never has been never will be defensive backs to take us to the playoffs lol Seriously bring back Ralph Brown he is better.
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I can explain it easily. He was brougth in as someone that was just icing on the cake on an established team. Keep comparing apples to oranges. There are far more examples of cancers in the locker room continuing to be so on the next team they go to. For every Randy Moss you can name I can name an Antonio Bryant, a Kelly Holcomb, and a David Boston.
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I don't know why we wouldn't pick up Tim Anderson AND Jackson. I'd dump TW and Kelley right now. Both of those guys are instantly better--not to mention healthy.
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