Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Not a great sign. But we're not necessarily just leverage for more bucks. IIRC Atl is his hometown team and family is all there... It's harder to move away from a dream job. Especially from a contender to... optimism? He's from Knoxville TN http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) Ledbetter just tweeted that he just learned the Falcons are back in the Ray Edwards derby. To me, that could mean that they think they might not be able to sign Clabo. But that's pure speculation. They still have their two starting guards to sign. If they sign Clabo and Edwards, I doubt they could afford either of the two guards. Edited July 29, 2011 by Kelly the Fair and Balanced Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) Ledbetter just tweeted that he just learned the Falcons are back in the Ray Edwards derby. To me, that could mean that they don't think they might not be able to sign Clabo. But that's pure speculation. They still have their two starting guards to sign. If they sign Clabo and Edwards, I doubt they could afford either of the two guards. Yeah, that's a potentially good sign. With All their draft picks to sign, and not much cap room to beginning with, the fact that they're back in the mix for Edwards might mean they've accepted the fact Clabo's gone. Edited July 29, 2011 by bills1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfaninvgs Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I can't help but feel like he is handcuffing them in other negotiations.... Not knowing the exact cap hit and how much room they have to play with... Do the Bills give him a deadline? Maybe they should to light a fire under him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpcolosi Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 while it's clear that ATL is going to re-sign him, this is why it pays to have guys like Buddy and Chan. they are southern boys. They can speak this kids language, literally. Buddy is from Chattanooga, just down the road from Knoxville where Clabo is from. Chan coached in Georgia. Don't think that doesn't matter. It speaks volumes compared to the Yale grad (jauron) trying to sign guys. They made a good effort. I'd also go as far as to say with Buddy here, we might have actually kept peters. I'm just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 while it's clear that ATL is going to re-sign him, this is why it pays to have guys like Buddy and Chan. they are southern boys. They can speak this kids language, literally. Buddy is from Chattanooga, just down the road from Knoxville where Clabo is from. Chan coached in Georgia. Don't think that doesn't matter. It speaks volumes compared to the Yale grad (jauron) trying to sign guys. They made a good effort. I'd also go as far as to say with Buddy here, we might have actually kept peters. I'm just saying... There is iron in your words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Will someone legit like Schefter or La Canfora please just comment on this already? I know there may not be any news that we haven't heard yet but they literally have not said a word on the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 while it's clear that ATL is going to re-sign him, this is why it pays to have guys like Buddy and Chan. they are southern boys. They can speak this kids language, literally. Buddy is from Chattanooga, just down the road from Knoxville where Clabo is from. Chan coached in Georgia. Don't think that doesn't matter. It speaks volumes compared to the Yale grad (jauron) trying to sign guys. They made a good effort. I'd also go as far as to say with Buddy here, we might have actually kept peters. I'm just saying... Did I miss something? When did it become clear that clabo was staying put? Everything I've seen has leaned towards clabo coming to buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hes a falcon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 $13 Million a season would make him a Buffalo Bills player, no way that ATL would even come close to that. It's double the average salary for a RT. What the hellz the matter with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) Im still hopeful and feel the longer this goes, the better for the Bills. I believe the Bills have made him an offer that is very tough for he and his family to refuse. And they are taking today/tonight to give it serious consideration. We may even find out that he is waiting to visit tomorrow (very wishful thinking, but possible). The fact that Clabo told Ledbetter "I'll definitely know something tomorrow" might mean he is on his way here. Im fairly certain that Atlanta cant match our offer. The longer the Clabos think about, the more they can rationalize moving for the money. Hopefully. Edited July 29, 2011 by DrDareustein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Will someone legit like Schefter or La Canfora please just comment on this already? I know there may not be any news that we haven't heard yet but they literally have not said a word on the matter. AJC reporter got a message from Clabo who said he'd have something to share tomorrow (via Twitter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 He signed with Falcons according to Schefter twitter, unless it's a fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdragon2 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Adam shefter ends it.... falcons agree to terms with clabo Per twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Clabo re-signed with ATL...nice try buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 It's not right, some idiot in this thread plucked that number out of his head. ..and that 'idiot' is Scrappy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Signed with Atlanta via Adam Schefter http://twitter.com/#!/adamschefter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) Adam shefter ends it.... falcons agree to terms with clabo Per twitter Yup. Bills were just leverage all along. Edited July 29, 2011 by QCity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Dammit. AdamSchefter Adam Schefter Falcons reached agreement with OT Tyson Clabo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I don't see it on Shefters twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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