Injuries are hurting Falcons and Vick.
Falcons WR Brian Finneran has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the season. Finneran, who was injured Sunday night in a non-contact drill, is scheduled to have surgery Thursday. Jerome Pathon and Adam Jennings will likely compete for the No. 3 receiver role until a veteran is signed. Free agent Ricky Proehl could be a possible replacement.
In the meantime, Brian Finneran's season-ending injury puts more pressure on Roddy White to step up in 2006. White was the Falcons' No. 1 receiver before Finneran went down, but will now be even more relied upon. That's asking a lot from White who, despite his enormous ability, is considered a raw talent and only had 29 catches in his rookie year.
Fantasy owners beware, QB Micheal Vick is not known to put up big numbers. Brian Finneran's loss could hurt Michael Vick's fantasy value in 2006. Finneran was Atlanta's top wide receiver in 2005. Owners can only hope Finneran's loss encourages Vick to use his legs more frequently because the intermediate passing game may not be as proficient.
