Peerless in Atlanta

[IX_Bender]

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons acquired Peerless Price in a trade with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, landing a big-name receiver to go with quarterback Michael Vick, a source told The Associated Press.

The deal will be announced during an afternoon news conference at the Falcons' training complex, the source close to the team said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

Bills spokesman Scott Berchtold wouldn't comment.

Atlanta was desperate for a deep receiving threat to go with Vick, who was voted to the Pro Bowl in his first season as a starter and led the Falcons to the second round of the playoffs.

Price fits the bill. Last season, he caught 94 passes, seventh in the NFL, for 1,252 yards and nine touchdowns.

 

[THE KOD]

We are very glad to have Peerless here in Atlanta. He will be a fine addition and better than any reciever we could get with the 23 pick in the draft. Vick will have a home run threat now. Finnerman is going to be really good also. I think he had 54 catchs last year and is going to be a good reciever. He doesnt catch the hard pass Vick throws and Vick does not treat him like a go to guy in my view.


Scott King of Dogs

 

[Vegas Dave]

I think Peerless Price will be a disappointment for Atlanta at least next year because:

a) he just signed, or is about to sign a big contract. Last year was a contract year for him, and we all know how players do in contract years, and how they do after signing big deals.

b) will be facing the opposing team's best corner as well as sometimes double coverage opposed to being lined up against the opposing teams second best CB.

c) Is not going to be in a pass happy offense like he was in Buffalo.

He is an upgrade, and he is better than anything the Falcons could have got for a first round pick.