Post by Guvmintcheeze on May 12, 2015 18:49:06 GMT
William Moore thinks D.J. Swearinger could help Falcons
Atlanta Falcons starting strong safety William Moore believes former Houston Texans safety D.J. Swearinger could be a solid addition to the team, if management opts to go that route.
The Falcons, still looking for a solid combination at safety, are expected to investigate the possibility of adding the 5-foot-10, 208-pound Swearinger (pictured) to the roster. On Monday, the Texans waived Swearinger, a second-round draft pick in 2013 out of South Carolina.
"Personally, I like D.J.'s game," Moore said. "He reminds me of Kemal [Ishmael]. When you talk about that, we need as much depth as we can get. If we can afford [Swearinger], that would be a good thing. He's a heck of a player right now. And he's in the prime of his career. I like what he brought to Houston. I watched D.J. for a while and he's a physical player."
Swearinger will go through the waiver process, and the Falcons may very well put in a claim. There has been talk of NFC South foe Tampa Bay considering a waiver claim, and the Buccaneers would be first in line among the 32 teams. The Falcons are eighth in line. Whichever team claims Swearinger would be on the hook for his 2015 salary: a reasonable price at $722,390.
According to a team source in Houston, Swearinger has "a lot of maturing to do" and plays undisciplined, at times. The Falcons are familiar with him from last season's training camp practices with the Texans, when Swearinger fought with Harry Douglas. Falcons receiver Roddy White was caught on camera saying Swearinger talks too much and doesn't back it up.
"We don't need that," Moore (pictured) said of Swearinger's extracurricular activity. "We're trying to get something done here. You say chemistry; we're trying to build chemistry in the locker room. It's a new locker room. You've got to be positive. I talk a lot, but I'm positive. I encourage my teammates. I don't know [Swearinger's] situation. We will see how things develop."
If Swearinger indeed has some maturing to do, Falcons coach Dan Quinn has developed a reputation for being able to deal with such personalities. Swearinger should be a good fit in Quinn's fast-and-physical style defense.
The Falcons have had Charles Godfrey and Ishmael working with the first team this offseason while Moore recovers from a shoulder injury. Quinn said Godfrey, Ishmael and converted cornerback Ricardo Allen have worked at free safety, with Dez Southward moving from free safety to corner.
Swearinger, who turns 24 in September, has two former college teammates on the Falcons' roster in defensive lineman Cliff Matthews and fullback Patrick DiMarco.
Atlanta Falcons starting strong safety William Moore believes former Houston Texans safety D.J. Swearinger could be a solid addition to the team, if management opts to go that route.
The Falcons, still looking for a solid combination at safety, are expected to investigate the possibility of adding the 5-foot-10, 208-pound Swearinger (pictured) to the roster. On Monday, the Texans waived Swearinger, a second-round draft pick in 2013 out of South Carolina.
"Personally, I like D.J.'s game," Moore said. "He reminds me of Kemal [Ishmael]. When you talk about that, we need as much depth as we can get. If we can afford [Swearinger], that would be a good thing. He's a heck of a player right now. And he's in the prime of his career. I like what he brought to Houston. I watched D.J. for a while and he's a physical player."
Swearinger will go through the waiver process, and the Falcons may very well put in a claim. There has been talk of NFC South foe Tampa Bay considering a waiver claim, and the Buccaneers would be first in line among the 32 teams. The Falcons are eighth in line. Whichever team claims Swearinger would be on the hook for his 2015 salary: a reasonable price at $722,390.
According to a team source in Houston, Swearinger has "a lot of maturing to do" and plays undisciplined, at times. The Falcons are familiar with him from last season's training camp practices with the Texans, when Swearinger fought with Harry Douglas. Falcons receiver Roddy White was caught on camera saying Swearinger talks too much and doesn't back it up.
"We don't need that," Moore (pictured) said of Swearinger's extracurricular activity. "We're trying to get something done here. You say chemistry; we're trying to build chemistry in the locker room. It's a new locker room. You've got to be positive. I talk a lot, but I'm positive. I encourage my teammates. I don't know [Swearinger's] situation. We will see how things develop."
If Swearinger indeed has some maturing to do, Falcons coach Dan Quinn has developed a reputation for being able to deal with such personalities. Swearinger should be a good fit in Quinn's fast-and-physical style defense.
The Falcons have had Charles Godfrey and Ishmael working with the first team this offseason while Moore recovers from a shoulder injury. Quinn said Godfrey, Ishmael and converted cornerback Ricardo Allen have worked at free safety, with Dez Southward moving from free safety to corner.
Swearinger, who turns 24 in September, has two former college teammates on the Falcons' roster in defensive lineman Cliff Matthews and fullback Patrick DiMarco.