Falcons Q&A: Meet the Rookies

Four of the newest Falcons sat down with AJC writer D. Orlando Ledbetter. The players talked about where they come from and what they do when they’re not out trying to impress their NFL coaches. Here’s a sampling of what they’re about:

PERIA JERRY

Q: What do you like to do outside of football?

A: I like fishing. I fish a little bit. I kind of hunt a little bit. I could go out and have a little fun with some guys.

Q: Tell us something about your hometown, Batesville, Miss.?

A: It’s a small town. They are really big on football. I come from a winning program. They call my high school the University of South Panola [County]. We are very respected.

Q: What’s your favorite nickname?

A: P. Jerry.

Q. Kind of like P. Diddy?

A: Yeah, but P. Jerry.

Q: What’s on your iPod?

A: I’ve got a little Young Jeezy and Lil Wayne. I kind of mix it up. Keisha Cole. A little bit of everything.

Q: What’s your favorite television show?

A: Walker, Texas Ranger.

WILLIAM MOORE

Q: What do you like to do outside of football?

A: Go fishing and play video games.

Q: Are you a big Madden guy?

A: NBA Live and fighting games.

Q: What is something that people might not know about your hometown, Hayti, Mo.?

A: Oh, man. It’s the best place. Cedric “The Entertainer” and Sheryl Crow are from nearby.

Q: What’s your nickname?

A: Mo City.

Q: What’s on your iPod?

A: Some of everything. From country, Buddy Jewel to Jay-Z.

Q: What’s your favorite television show?

A: I’m going to go with ‘The Game.’

CHRIS OWENS

Q: What do you like to do outside of football?

A: I really just enjoy being with my family. I’m a total family guy. I’m the youngest of six kids. I’m really tight with my brothers and all three of my sisters. If I’m not playing football or working out, I’m with them. I’m the youngest so I get to get away with some stuff.

Q: What’s something people might not know about your neighborhood?

A: I grew up in South Central [Los Angeles]. … It’s a pretty rough neighborhood, but it’s what you make it. I didn’t get into the gangs or violence in South Central.

Q: What’s your nickname?

A: My nickname is Peanut. Everybody calls me that. I got that name in the ninth grade.

Q: What’s on your iPod?

A: T.I. Young Jeezy. And I like Ciara, but don’t tell anybody.

Q: What’s your favorite television show?

A: I love ‘Family Feud.’

LAWRENCE SIDBURY

Q: What do you like to do outside of football?

A: I try to stay out of the malls. That’s a bad habit. Really, I’m just a low-key guy. I like to hang out with my family.

Q: Tell us something people don’t know about your hometown?

A: I grew up in Clinton, Md. It’s a suburb of Washington, D.C. It’s kind of similar to Atlanta from what I hear, but I’ll have to see. This is my first time down here.

Q: What’s your nickname?

A: Everyone pretty much calls me Sid. I like to go by Sid.

Q: What’s on your iPod?

A: Right now, nothing because my iPod is broken. I have to get another one.

Q: What’s your favorite television show?

A: My favorite show doesn’t come on anymore. I like to watch Martin DVDs, ESPN and NFL Network like everybody else.

Q: How did you end up at Richmond?

A: The bigger schools didn’t really recruit me. Some people get overlooked. My high school was pretty bad at the time, so I guess that played into it. But everything worked out for the best.