Polian-Era Colts Draft History: First Round Picks
Stampede Blue — ... took Michael Jenkins, the wide receiver out of Ohio State.  The Colts then traded down again from 38 to 48.  They swapped picks with the ...

Ben Hartsock: Forgotten Falcon Tight End
Sports Page Atlanta — ... values blockers--as is evidenced by the extension given to WR Michael Jenkins, an above average receiver who chops and hacks with the best of them--and Hartsock will only make everyone else's job easier. In my mind, he's the most underrated piece of the offense, and given his tendency for quiet days on the stat sheet, that's not likely to change. I'm glad to have him aboard. ...

Follow Up to Clayton Article
Buc 'Em — ... First things first.  I'm using receptions + drops to equal catchable balls.  We can use this number to see what % of catchable balls were caught/dropped. Secondly, to offer some league comparisons, I've tried to identify some players that play similar roles with somewhat similar body types to each Bucs receiver.  Clayton has Muhsin Muhammed, Michael Jenkins, and ...

Grading Deon Butler
Field Gulls — ... and Michael Jenkins were notorious for their drops, but opposite Matt Ryan both blossomed. So we must account for the possibility Clark bears some of the blame for Butler's contortions. Butler wasn't known for drops, so maybe he was making the best of bad passes. It's hard to say. If Butler develops as a catcher or is more developed than I think, that will go far towards him reaching his potential. ...

Atlanta Falcon WR Harry Douglas: Boom Or Bust In 2009?
The Falcoholic — ... Douglas is a burner, plain and simple, and a guy who could offer a lot as a return man on special teams. With Roddy White and Michael Jenkins entrenched in front of him on the depth chart, though, he can't really move much higher on the depth chart without injuries or crippling ineffectiveness, neither of which I'm rooting for. That leaves his role pretty well set as a third receiver and contributor on special teams. ...

The Falcons and their expectations
Sports Page Atlanta — ... , who is an all-star calliber receiver. However, I feel that the success of Michael Jenkins and ...

Is Mark Clayton a #1 Wide Receiver?
Baltimore Beatdown — ... Michael Jenkins              Atlanta              50          777       15.5      3 ...

The Saturday Atlanta Falcon Discussion Thread
Sports Page Atlanta — ... Falcohol Home FanPosts FanShots Archives Falcons Schedule Roster Stats The Saturday Atlanta Falcon Discussion Thread Thefalcoholic_tiny by Dave the Falconer on Jul 25, 2009 8:00 AM EDT in Editorial Comment 0 comments We're seeing conjecture kick into high gear as we get closer to training camp, so this is your place to sort things out. For example, Harry Douglas is probably not going to pass Michael Jenkins next year...but what if he does? What kind of numbers could we expect? Will the ...

Who was the Best Rookie QB to Start a Playoff Game (Since 1970)?
Behind the Steel Curtain — ... Matt Ryan: Matt Ryan exceeded all expectations on what many were calling the worst team in the league coming into 2008. Since I live in Atlanta, I saw a few of his games, and I would have to that his defining moments for this past season were his first TD pass and the end of the game agains the Bears. In his first game, he threw 62 yard TD strike to Michael Jenkins on his first NFL pass. Yes, it was against the lowly ...

Roddy White Looking For A Big Payday
Sports Page Atlanta — ... , an emerging talent. Matt Ryan is throwing it to Michael Jenkins, a decent #2 who is known more for his blocking than his catching, and ...

A Very Falcoholic Discussion: So, What Now?
Sports Page Atlanta — ... . Finn will certainly see a lot more first team drills in the next few days. Michael Jenkins, key ingredient to our last second win over Chicago last year, will also likely be lining up in a different spot in the coming weeks. ...

2009 Schedule Preview: Week 8 and 14 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Canal Street Chronicles — ...  deserves a big chunk of the credit for the turnaround, as he provided the young QB a steady target. Stalwart blocker and decent receiver Michael Jenkins and dynamic slot receiver  ...

With Injuries, What Roles Will Newly Signed Receivers Fill?
Sports Page Atlanta — ... what Douglas could offer on offense or special teams more, and I have a feeling it's going to lean heavily in favor of special teams. If that's the case, look for Ferguson to win a job and Booker to move on to another team. If Troy Bergeron can offer that special teams value, though, I'd feel much more comfortable with Booker on the depth chart. Ideally, we would carry these receivers this year: Roddy White Michael Jenkins Brian Finneran ...

Roam the Dome Report
Sports Page Atlanta — ... ·         Michael Jenkins made some very impressive catches. One of them came on a third down situation. Ryan under-threw a pass but Jenkins, ever aware, spun around, caught the ball, and earned the first down, bringing the Red team into the red zone and setting up the best catch of the game. ...

A Tennessee Titans Specific Interview with Football Outsiders
Music City Miracles — ... blocks, tied for #1 in the league. What do you think of the Titans 2009 draft class? I'm not sure yet, to be honest. I'm not a big fan of taking wide receivers at the end of the first round, as they tend not to be great values; the following guys have been taken within five picks of the 30 slot this decade: R. Jay Soward, Dennis Northcutt, Freddie Mitchell, Reggie Wayne, Quincy Morgan, Jabar Gaffney, Michael Jenkins, Rashaun Woods, Roddy White, Reggie Brown, ...

Go Forth and Eat Crow
Sports Page Atlanta — ... a playoff nod after a harrowing 11-5 season. Then Philly stopped us. We shall be avenged (I'm looking at you, December 6th)! The next successful 2-2 preseason? Last year. So that's four 2-2 preseasons, and two of them end with the start of a winning season. That gives us, historically, a 50% chance of succeeding this time around. Add in Smitty, Comrade Dimitroff, Matt Ryan, Tony Gonzalez, Mike Turner, Jerious Norwood, Roddy White, Michael Jenkins, et al, and we can probably bump that percentage up a ...

Tony Gonzalez And The Offensive Learning Curve
Sports Page Atlanta — ... A future Hall of Famer if there ever was one, Gonzalez has been a capable blocker his entire career, but his pass-catching was what made him such a coveted player and as a result, he spent more time with the ball in his hands than an angry linebacker in his face. In an offense where Michael Jenkins is starting because he's perhaps the finest blocking wide receiver in the league, it was only natural that Gonzo would be called upon to do a little bit more of that. In a refreshing and minty burst of honesty, ...

Three questions for the Rams vs Falcons: #3 Air ball
Turf Show Times — ... will see plenty of him when the starters are out there. Michael Jenkins was a nice second WR who picked up close to 800 yards last season. ...

Homers vs. Haters, the Atlanta Falcons edition
Cat Scratch Reader — ... Atlanta is long on talent but short on depth receiver this year.  Their number one wideout is pro bowler Roddy White (5 receptions for 42 yards), who set a franchise record in 2008 with 1,382 receiving yards, good for fourth in the NFL.  Across the field the Falcons will line up Michael Jenkins (4 receptions for 41 yards).  Jenkins is a deep threat who has struggled in the past to get open.  ...

Post Game Thread: Falcons Eke Out 28-20 Win Over Panthers
Sports Page Atlanta — ... It's amazing how quickly players can win our hearts. Chris Houston has been in the fanbase's collective basement for months and months now, but one interception and a nice tackle erased all of that. Welcome to popularity, Chris! Matt Ryan looked great again, with the exception of an early game pick. You cannot overstate how much Tony Gonzalez has done for this offense, even if he's hurting the numbers of Roddy White and Michael Jenkins somewhat. We have a great suite of weapons. Michael ...

Falcons And Panthers Recap: This...Is...2-0!
Sports Page Atlanta — ... to stand several thousand feet away. He couldn't have been more open on that touchdown catch if he was the last man on earth. The offensive line has to get a lot of dap. Sam Baker just embarrassed Julius Peppers today, and guys like Justin Blalock recovered nicely after a shaky first week. Ryan just looks that much better when he's able to stand up for long periods of time. Nice games from Roddy White, Michael Jenkins and even Marty Booker, who all showed up when they were ...

Digging Deeper into the Box Score: Week 2
Sports Page Atlanta — ... 100% Roddy White 6 10 60% Michael Jenkins 3 4 ...

Post Game Thread: Falcons Get Wrecked By Patrios 26-10
Sports Page Atlanta — ... would be tough, but after actually watching the game I have to admit I'm disappointed that we couldn't make the most of our chances. Tom Brady's timing was off, we had chances for turnovers and continually made the conservative call when something more aggressive was called for. It was just a bad loss all the way around, and you can bet it's going to be an awkward week in Flowery Branch. Still, we saw some good play from Matt Ryan, Michael Jenkins, Eric Weems and Thomas DeCoud. For the first couple ...

Post Game Thread: Falcons Get Wrecked By Patrios 26-10
The Falcoholic — ... game that beating the Patriots would be tough, but after actually watching the game I have to admit I'm disappointed that we couldn't make the most of our chances. Tom Brady's timing was off, we had chances for turnovers and continually made the conservative call when something more aggressive was called for. It was just a bad loss all the way around, and you can bet it's going to be an awkward week in Flowery Branch. Still, we saw some good play from Matt Ryan, Michael Jenkins, Eric Weems and Thomas DeCoud. For the first ...

Falcons And Patriots Recap: When Good Games Go Bad
Sports Page Atlanta — ... Michael Jenkins did some very good things. He was sure-handed and his penalty, which I'll acknowledge was a killer, was not egregious. He just wanted the damn football, and he was going to make sure he got it. On afternoon where not much went right offensively, it was comforting to see Jenkins making things happen as our third option in the passing game. ...

The Emergence Of Eric Weems
Sports Page Atlanta — ... out of games, and when they do, other receivers have to step up. Michael Jenkins, ...

49ers-Falcons: Defending Tony Gonzalez
Niners Nation — ... takes on a whole new meaning.  Tony Gonzalez is what John Carlson aspires to be, and the Falcons' offense he's apart of has the ability to be rather filthy.  The rushing attack is struggling right now, which plays into the 49ers defensive wheelhouse.  The passing offense though is starting to click and with some of those weapons, it's going to be interesting to see who you covers which receiver.  They throw out Tony Gonzalez, Roddy White, Michael Jenkins, and even Marty Booker can catch you snoozing on ...

Week 6 preview: Bears (3-1) @ Atlanta (3-1)
Windy City Gridiron — ... best cover LB in the game... and in the Cover 2, he was asked to cover the deep middle zone, where TEs make their payday. Without Urlacher, replacements Hunter Hillenmeyer and Nick Roach have struggled mightily in pass coverage. Thankfully, up to this point, opposing QBs have failed to expose that weakness with errant throws. However, the Ryan-to-Gonzalez connection is too good for these LBs to handle. The X factor on offense for the Falcons:  WR Michael Jenkins Jenkins, the #2 WR, would have led the Bears in ...

Chicago Bears VS. Atlanta Falcons - 1st Half Thread
Windy City Gridiron — ... manage to give up the sidelines and Matt Ryan and  Michael Jenkins burn us.  Hopefully the Bears can use a little bit of that and come out firing on all cylinders tonight.  They don't want to give the  Falcons and early lead, so they can just run out the clock with a heavy dose of Micheal Turner.  That said Cutler has had some success against the Falcons in their house.  He was the only QB to beat them at the Georgia Dome last year.  Hopefully he can bring some of that with him.  As far as what the Bears need to do, ...

Chicago Bears VS. Atlanta Falcons - 2nd Quarter Thread
Windy City Gridiron — ... manage to give up the sidelines and Matt Ryan and  Michael Jenkins burn us.  Hopefully the Bears can use a little bit of that and come out firing on all cylinders tonight.  They don't want to give the  Falcons and early lead, so they can just run out the clock with a heavy dose of Micheal Turner.  That said Cutler has had some success against the Falcons in their house.  He was the only QB to beat them at the Georgia Dome last year.  Hopefully he can bring some of that with him.  As far as what the Bears need to do, ...

Chicago Bears VS. Atlanta Falcons - 3rd Quarter Thread
Windy City Gridiron — ... manage to give up the sidelines and Matt Ryan and  Michael Jenkins burn us.  Hopefully the Bears can use a little bit of that and come out firing on all cylinders tonight.  They don't want to give the  Falcons and early lead, so they can just run out the clock with a heavy dose of Micheal Turner.  That said Cutler has had some success against the Falcons in their house.  He was the only QB to beat them at the Georgia Dome last year.  Hopefully he can bring some of that with him.  As far as what the Bears need to do, ...

Chicago Bears VS. Atlanta Falcons - 4th Quarter Thread
Windy City Gridiron — ... manage to give up the sidelines and Matt Ryan and  Michael Jenkins burn us.  Hopefully the Bears can use a little bit of that and come out firing on all cylinders tonight.  They don't want to give the  Falcons and early lead, so they can just run out the clock with a heavy dose of Micheal Turner.  That said Cutler has had some success against the Falcons in their house.  He was the only QB to beat them at the Georgia Dome last year.  Hopefully he can bring some of that with him.  As far as what the Bears need to do, ...

Falcons And Bears Recap: Hanging Tough And Winning Big
Sports Page Atlanta — ... Michael Jenkins looked out of his element on Sunday, with at least one drop and a tipped pass that went for one of Ryan's two interceptions. I'm sure that's a one week blip more than anything else, but it wasn't fun to watch. ...

Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints: Chat with the Enemy
Canal Street Chronicles — ... Dave the Falconer: Then there's Michael Jenkins, who is a big target and our best blocking wide receiver. I expect he won't break the game open or anything. ...

Talking Saints With Canal Street Chronicles, Part One
Sports Page Atlanta — ... Dave the Falconer: Then there's Michael Jenkins, who is a big target and our best blocking wide receiver. I expect he won't break the game open or anything. ...

Monday News And Notes: Tackling The New Orleans Saints
Sports Page Atlanta — ... , Tony Gonzalez and Michael Jenkins, though, which is still reasonably fearsome. Whoever wins it through the air will win it all. ...

Falcons And Saints Recap: Losing Is Never Easy
Sports Page Atlanta — ... Michael Jenkins has to go here despite an otherwise solid game because he had a critical, critical drop that earned him the temporary scorn of every Falcons fan in the country. That's right around the clinical definition of a lowlight. ...

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers Open Thread
The Falcoholic — ... As usual, this is your big bad open thread for the entire game. Chime in early and often as we cheer our Falcons through what promises to be a reasonably tough rematch with the Carolina Panthers. If we can pull out a win, we'll be sitting on 6-3 and one step closer to both a wildcard spot and the magic 9 wins. In game-related news, running back Aaron Stecker has been released, wide receiver Troy Bergeron has been promoted to the active roster and Michael Jenkins is questionable with an illness. With Brian Finneran and ...

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers Open Thread
Sports Page Atlanta — ... has been promoted to the active roster and Michael Jenkins is questionable with an illness. With ...

Fantasy Football Friday: Giants vs. Falcons Preview
Big Blue View — ... Michael Jenkins, WR, ATL - He hasn't caught a TD all year and has been flat-out mediocre at best. That could change this weekend, but I wouldn't bank on it. ...

Falcons And Giants Recap: Roller Coaster Of Loss
Sports Page Atlanta — ... Michael Jenkins, what the hey hey happened to you? It's like he's reverted to the old days where you could count on him to drop a key pass every week. As great of a blocker as he is, we're paying the dude a lot of money to be a reliable third option in an offense where the opposing team is always going to be keying in on Roddy White and Gonzo. The fact that he's suddenly unable to get it done is really, really hurting us. ...

Falcons And Giants Recap: Roller Coaster Of Loss
The Falcoholic — ... Michael Jenkins, what the hey hey happened to you? It's like he's reverted to the old days where you could count on him to drop a key pass every week. As great of a blocker as he is, we're paying the dude a lot of money to be a reliable third option in an offense where the opposing team is always going to be keying in on Roddy White and Gonzo. The fact that he's suddenly unable to get it done is really, really hurting us. ...

Post Game Thread: Falcons Rise From Grave, Deal Bucs 20-17 Defeat
Sports Page Atlanta — ... came in and essentially willed the Falcons to victory, with an enormous amount of help from Tony Gonzalez, Michael Jenkins and ...

Post Game Thread: Falcons Rise From Grave, Deal Bucs 20-17 Defeat
The Falcoholic — ... came in and essentially willed the Falcons to victory, with an enormous amount of help from Tony Gonzalez, Michael Jenkins and ...

Falcons And Bucs Recap: The Pit And The Pendulum
The Falcoholic — ... Give huge props to the receiving corps, as well. Tony Gonzalez and Michael Jenkins were open often and made nice catches, and Roddy White sealed the win with a great catch in the end zone. Down to ...

Falcons And Bucs Recap: The Pit And The Pendulum
Sports Page Atlanta — ... Give huge props to the receiving corps, as well. Tony Gonzalez and Michael Jenkins were open often and made nice catches, and Roddy White sealed the win with a great catch in the end zone. Down to ...