Well, after just 1 game it is quite apparent Thomas Dimitroff made some solid moves in the off-season. The Michael Turner signing looks outstanding, the draft was better than solid, and the coaching staff seems to be a great fit. However, the one move he made that I think will have the biggest impact on the team this year was a trade made right before the draft...
Not only did moving DeAngelo Hall for a 2nd rounder help us get Sam Baker (who has been great), but it rid us of the most selfish athlete I have ever seen play a team sport. More selfish than Ricky Davis throwing the ball off the backboard to lock up his triple double, Chad Johnson wearing the HOF jacket, or Bob Wickman not wanting to pitch if it wasn't a save situation.
This guy wrote out "Aloha" on a board during a game, picked up 3 ego-driven penalties on 1 drive against Carolina, and always went for the interception even when the smart play was to knock the ball down (New Orleans). It was always about him, hence the nickname MeAngelo.
It's perfect now that he is on a team where they have a history of picking up "me first" players and stand little chance of winning anytime soon. If Hall never finishes on a winning team the rest of his career, it will make me smile.
For the present day Falcons, their locker room no longer has to deal with Hall's antics and can focus more on the "team" aspect. At least I can feel good about rooting for Brent Grimes and not be embarrassed about the way he acts on and off the field like I was with Hall. Good riddance...
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