Todd McClure is one of the few Falcons who remembers what it was like to get to a Super Bowl (even if he was on injured reserve). And he wants to stick around long enough to get a chance to go back.McClure refuted a Pro Football Talk report that he was considering retiring because he is unhappy with his contract. In fact, he says, he's as happy as he's ever been to be a Falcon.
"No man, I've got a contract," McClure said when asked if he was retiring. "I've been here. I haven't missed a day of [organized team activities], mini-camps or nothing. I'm as fired up as I've ever been about being a Falcon right now. This is an exciting season that we've got coming up."According to the PFT report, the Falcons signing of guard/center Jeremy Newberry would give them insurance if McClure did shut it down. But even without that need, Newberry does give Atlanta a very solid backup who can handle three of the five line positions.
Atlanta still could use one more offensive lineman -- there's not nearly as much depth at offensive tackle unless fifth-round pick Garrett Reynolds is ready to play. Re-signing ancient veteran Wayne Gandy or another bargain-priced backup tackle would give a little extra insurance that could come in handy.
