Professor

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Falcons Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler had shoulder surgery in late February, president and general manager Rich McKay confirmed Tuesday.

The Falcons did not reveal the injury until now, three weeks before the start of training camp on July 27. McKay offered no explanation as to why the injury and subsequent surgery was kept private for so long.

"I don't see there being any problem," McKay said. "I'm sure we'll bring him along at the right pace. We'll watch him, but he'll be OK."

Crumpler, the Falcons' leading receiver the past two seasons, had the labrum and rotator cuff in his right shoulder repaired in late February after playing in his third consecutive Pro Bowl. The surgery is not expected to prevent Crumpler from participating in training camp but could limit his availability in preseason games and practices, according to McKay.

Crumpler, 28, did not take part in a May minicamp and ensuing team workouts with team officials claiming they did not want to put undue stress on the knee that was arthroscopically repaired immediately after the Falcons concluded their 8-8, non-playoff season.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sp...2crumpler.html

MickeyG

If he's not back by the start of the season Vick won't have anyone to throw the ball to

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Professor

it wouldn't matter because he would just overthrow him anyway.

gruntbygod

If Crumpler doesnt play for an extended period of time, Atlanta passing game will be 1= 2 talented but undeveloped wideouts 2= A QB who cant get them the ball.
thats definatly a recipe for success (7)

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Professor

i agree with grunt wholeheartedly(0), that would be a success(9)

Potatoking

there goes Atlanta's top receiving threat
I think he's lead the team in receptions since Vick got there =/

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gruntbygod

The sad thing is I have heard alot of good things about Roddy White this offseason, that he is really busting his hump to improve, but with Vick he may be doomed to 40 catch's a year. He could become the new Chambers

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Potatoking

I liked Roddy Whites Play aswell last year, Excluding Braylon Edwards i think he was the best rookie receiver last year

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stormdriver

It's okay. Now that Vick has no targets at all, he'll get hurt trying to run every down. Enter Schaub.. Roddy (and maybe Pathon) should have a decent year.

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Professor

hey potato, did you forget about reggie brown, on the eagles who had more catches and TD's than both of them