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Monday, August 29, 2005
Decision time nearing on Price
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wide receiver Peerless Price returned to practice today after recovering from a concussion and bruised ribs suffered in the Falcons’ 24-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans Aug. 19. He is expected to play in Thursday’s preseason finale at Miami.
This could be the last game for Price in a Falcons? uniform, with final cuts coming Sept. 3.
As maligned as he has been for his on-field production, Price hasn’t grumbled, complained or acted unprofessionally since being demoted behind Michael Jenkins at the outset of training camp. He has done everything the team has asked of him since last season. Talent-wise, it is hard to say Price isn’t among the top five receivers on the roster.
Still, his job security is uncertain.
With the state of the Falcons’ receiving corps, do you think it would be in the team’s best interest to retain Price or should he be released to make room for either a veteran who may get cut by another team, or for a younger player in camp who also contributes on special teams?
