Hartwell's first week with the Falcons - Page 4

shaneo69 · 03-25-2005, 02:36 PM

From Pastabelly's 3/25 TipSheet...

The defending NFC South champions apparently got even more than they thought with the signing of unrestricted middle linebacker Ed Hartwell of the Baltimore Ravens. The Falcons personnel people knew Hartwell was a productive player and a high-character guy, but when he arrived at the team's complex on Wednesday, the first thing he did was ask for a defensive playbook, and the second thing was to hole himself up in the film room for several hours, reviewing video of his new teammates. "He already convened a meeting of the linebackers to figure out a schedule for when they would all come in and lift weights together," vice president of football operations Ron Hill said. "You can't help but love the guy."

Too bad we missed out on this guy. Sounds like a real leader.

Frazod · 03-25-2005, 06:56 PM

Well, he should enjoy the game film from the last time Atlanta played the Chiefs....

stumppy · 03-25-2005, 07:12 PM

The bottom line is we still made a significant improvement on defense.
At least we're not all on here sying 'WTF, no changes in personal' like we were last year.

milkman · 03-25-2005, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Stinger

I hadnt realised that Hartwell had not been to a pro bowl until I read it here and it made me think about it. Hartwell is solid, but just being solid doesnt get you many pro bowls.

Pro Bowls, in many ways, is nothing more than a popularity contest, especially with fan votes.

Ray Lewis is a star, and everybody knows who he is.

But the fact is, deserving players don't always get into the PB.

The media sells a player, and that is the player that the average fan votes for.

Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan · 03-25-2005, 08:10 PM

Folks,

Hartwell was a leader for the Ravens.

When Ray Lewis was injured for a big chunk of 2003, Hartwell took over as the Captain for the Defense and was a big reason the Ravens made the playoffs that year.

You can say "he wasn't a leader" all you want. People here in the Balto-DC corridor might just have to disagree with you.

This is one guy we shouldn't have let slip away.

TEX · 03-25-2005, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanm

Wrong on so many levels. Bell is the better LB. Has been, and will continue to be.

Okay - please name the levels. I'm betting you'll change your opinion.

TEX · 03-25-2005, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRR

And what's funny is Hartwell has never been a Pro Bowler in the Ravens defense...Arguably better than Pittsburgh's. Considering Peterson, Vermeil, Bell and his agent say he could play if there was a game tonight...I will discount the "injury prone" theory.

Now I didn't say he was injury prone. But he certainly did not sign a former Pro Bowl contract. I'm sure he could play right now but he was signed for way less because of the injury. Was he not?

Ultra Peanut · 03-25-2005, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali Chi3fs

I miss Ed Hartwell, *sniff.

He will always be a Chief in my mind.

We did have some good times...

Chiefnj · 03-25-2005, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan

Folks,

Hartwell was a leader for the Ravens.

When Ray Lewis was injured for a big chunk of 2003, Hartwell took over as the Captain for the Defense and was a big reason the Ravens made the playoffs that year.

You can say "he wasn't a leader" all you want. People here in the Balto-DC corridor might just have to disagree with you.

This is one guy we shouldn't have let slip away.

Look at the Ravens defensive rankings the years prior to Ray Ray going out and after. The Ravens took a big dip that year in both points and yards allowed.

TRR · 03-25-2005, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEX

Now I didn't say he was injury prone. But he certainly did not sign a former Pro Bowl contract. I'm sure he could play right now but he was signed for way less because of the injury. Was he not?

Yes he was. And it worked out great for us. If he hadn't been injured, we would have never had the money to sign him.

**Baby Lee** · 03-26-2005, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaneo69

Too bad we missed out on this guy. Sounds like a real leader.

Shut your ass face!!
You don't KNOW that!!!
There is not objective evidence!!!
Does not compute!!!

Sincerely - Rufusmaqway

**ChiTown** · 03-26-2005, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Shut your ass face!!
You don't KNOW that!!!
There is not objective evidence!!!
Does not compute!!!

Sincerely - Rufusmaqway

LMFAO!

classic

C-Mac · 03-26-2005, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

Well, he should enjoy the game film from the last time Atlanta played the Chiefs....

htismaqe · 03-27-2005, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Shut your ass face!!
You don't KNOW that!!!
There is not objective evidence!!!
Does not compute!!!

Sincerely - Rufusmaqway

Translation - htismaqe 1, Baby Lee 0

|Zach| · 03-27-2005, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rufusmaqe

Translation - htismaqe 1, Baby Lee 0

heh

philfree · 03-27-2005, 07:09 AM

What's the number's on Hartwells contract again? I thought we offered Hartwell and Bell the same basic contract and it wasn't enough for him so he went looking for more money in AZ(yeah I know where he signed.) of all places while Bell signed on as a Chief. I think we got the right guy for us.

PhilFree

03-25-2005, 02:36 PM
shaneo69 Smug Weasel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bleachers at Busch Casino cash: $10004900	Hartwell's first week with the Falcons From Pastabelly's 3/25 TipSheet... The defending NFC South champions apparently got even more than they thought with the signing of unrestricted middle linebacker Ed Hartwell of the Baltimore Ravens. The Falcons personnel people knew Hartwell was a productive player and a high-character guy, but when he arrived at the team's complex on Wednesday, the first thing he did was ask for a defensive playbook, and the second thing was to hole himself up in the film room for several hours, reviewing video of his new teammates. "He already convened a meeting of the linebackers to figure out a schedule for when they would all come in and lift weights together," vice president of football operations Ron Hill said. "You can't help but love the guy." Too bad we missed out on this guy. Sounds like a real leader.
Posts: 4,910

03-25-2005, 06:56 PM	#46
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2545085	Well, he should enjoy the game film from the last time Atlanta played the Chiefs....
Posts: 119,587

03-25-2005, 07:12 PM	#47
stumppy New and Improved Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, Mo. Casino cash: $908590	The bottom line is we still made a significant improvement on defense. At least we're not all on here sying 'WTF, no changes in personal' like we were last year. __________________ “As a nation, we can endure damaging policies for a four-year term. But we cannot survive a president willing to terminate our Constitution”
Posts: 21,311

03-25-2005, 08:10 PM	#49
Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan I am Number Six Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Columbia, MD, USA Casino cash: $1250000	Folks, Hartwell was a leader for the Ravens. When Ray Lewis was injured for a big chunk of 2003, Hartwell took over as the Captain for the Defense and was a big reason the Ravens made the playoffs that year. You can say "he wasn't a leader" all you want. People here in the Balto-DC corridor might just have to disagree with you. This is one guy we shouldn't have let slip away. __________________ One of the lowest PPD of any of the original members of the Planet . . . and proud of it. My web site My writer's page
Posts: 6,584

03-27-2005, 07:09 AM	#60
philfree Indian Twitter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Free Agency Casino cash: $1066198	What's the number's on Hartwells contract again? I thought we offered Hartwell and Bell the same basic contract and it wasn't enough for him so he went looking for more money in AZ(yeah I know where he signed.) of all places while Bell signed on as a Chief. I think we got the right guy for us. PhilFree __________________ [/SIGPIC]
Posts: 15,111