Do or die for DJ?

Thursday night's preseason game at Baltimore could have been the last time you'll see former Dawg, D.J. Shockley, in an Atlanta Falcons uniform. The ultimate team player, especially during his collegiate career, Shockley is very easy to root for. During his days at UGA, D.J. played sparingly behind talented passer, David Greene. He did, however, make the most of his senior season. Finally presented with an opportunity to be the first string quarterback, D.J. led his Dawgs to an SEC Championship in 2005.

As position battles come to an end, it appears as if either D.J. or Joey Harrington will not make the final 53 man Falcon roster. Although returning from a major knee injury, Shockley still possesses skills that Harrington will never have. You see, the former Georgia Bulldog can still "pick em up and put em down" with enough of a burst to turn busted plays into positive yardage. Shockley may need to improve his touch on the ball, but Joey ain't Joe Montana, either. Do or die for D.J.? I believe he did. 7-14 for 97 yards and 1 td.