Falcons face tough decisions
Atlanta Falcons02/21/2007 8:15 AM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the most intriguing scenario involves backup QB Matt Schaub, a restricted free agent who figures to draw interest from other teams. The Falcons do not want to lose Schaub and plan to place a one-year contract tender on him, possibly in excess of $2 million, as well as a compensation attachment of a first and/or third-round draft pick. The high ransom could discourage some teams, however, a straight trade for a draft pick or a player should not be ruled out. As much as the club wants to keep Schaub, it doesn't want to lose him for nothing after the 2007 season when he becomes an unrestricted free agent. Read more