Atlanta hired offensive line coach Mike Tice this offseason to “toughen up” and improve a unit that allowed 2.8 sacks per game in 2013 and on Monday the team added interior lineman Gabe Carimi to the roster. Exacts terms of the one-year contract were not disclosed. The 6-foot-7 Wisconsin alum was a first-round pick in 2011 and spent two seasons with Chicago before being traded to Tampa Bay last season. In the past 22 years, the Falcons have spent just one first-round pick on an offensive lineman, so having a young and athletic guy with top-round talent could spark the positive change for which the line is looking.
STADIUM NOISE …
Scott Jenkins was hired on Tuesday to be the GM of the new Atlanta Stadium. Jenkins most recently served as president of ballpark operations with the Seattle Mariners at Safeco field.
“Scott joins us at an important time in the new stadium’s development,” Falcons President & CEO Rich McKay said. “His experience,
dedication, leadership and passion for sports and facilities management will add tremendous value as we finalize the stadium design and begin construction in April. We look forward to his contributions in these areas, as well as in managing the operations of the stadium beginning in 2017.”
The Wisconsin graduate has been at the forefront of the green building movement in sports venues and currently serves as the president and chairman of the Green Sports Alliance. He was also honored with the 2013 Natural Resources Defense Council Game Changer Award and the 2012 NW Energy Coalition Conservation Eagle Award.
“Mr. Blank’s vision to create a cutting edge design will set a new standard for the stadium experience,” said Jenkins. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to join the effort to bring this vision to life. This stadium will create an icon for Atlanta that will have many positive impacts in the city, region and state.”
WHITE HOUSED …
Four-time Pro Bowler and Atlanta’s record-setting receiver Roddy White was arrested Tuesday morning. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, White allegedly failed to appear in court on a traffic charge and had an outstanding warrant related to a charge for “non-transparent material on windows.” White’s bond was $168 and he was released approximately 90 minutes after Gwinnett County police booked him in the Gwinnett County Jail.
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