2012 DRAFT GUIDE
 #72 Sam Baker
 Pos: Offensive Line
NFL Team: ATL
Injury: Probable
Injury Type: hand
 Experience: 5
College: USC
Height: 77
Weight: 301
Born: 5/30/1985

Summary

The Falcons made some strides defensively last season, moving up to 12th overall for the season. Atlanta still struggled in pass defense (20th overall) but played better overall as a unit. The addition of cornerback Asante Samuel should help the pass defense even more this season. Brent Grimes and Samuel form a pretty good duo in the secondary for the Falcons. And if safety William Moore can stay healthy, the pass defense could be a strength. The Falcons had a bit of a down year rushing the passer but have the players in place to post some nice sack totals (i.e. John Abraham, Ray Edwards). The rush defense is stout for the Falcons with Corey Peters and Jordan Babineaux clogging the middle. The special teams are decent with Harry Douglas and Dominique Franks handling the return duties. Douglas is shifty in the open field with some big-play ability.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Falcons' defense continues to make strides, but still aren't an every-week starter for fantasy teams. Atlanta remains a spot play but are worthy of a platoon role for fantasy teams. They have some upside with an emerging secondary and a pass rush that can generate some sacks.

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Notes

Mar 13 10:43 pm
Atlanta Falcons OT Sam Baker signed a six-year contract worth $41.1 miullion, including a $10 million signing bonus, and $4 million option bonus, according to a league source.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 12 10:43 pm
Updating a previous report, the Atlanta Falcons re-signed OT Sam Baker to a six-year contract Tuesday, March 12. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 12 10:33 pm
The Atlanta Falcons re-signed free-agent OT Sam Baker Tuesday, March 12. Terms of the deal are undisclosed.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 09 03:43 pm
The Miami Dolphins may pursue free-agent OT Sam Baker (Falcons) this offseason if they are not able to re-sign free-agent OT Jake Long.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 02 09:13 pm
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to work on new contracts for impending free-agent OT Sam Baker and impending free-agent SS William Moore in the near future.
Source: KFFL.com
Feb 01 08:32 pm
The Atlanta Falcons likely will re-sign impending free-agent OT Sam Baker this offseason.
Source: KFFL.com
Jul 15 04:13 pm
The Atlanta Falcons expect OT Sam Baker to play like he did prior to the 2011 season when he struggled with injuries and consistency with his play. Baker will have to compete for the starting left tackle job during training camp but is the favorite for the job.
Source: KFFL.com
Feb 26 05:53 pm
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said the team is comfortable with OT Sam Baker as their starting left tackle entering next season. 'I thought Sam had his best year (in 2010). This (past) season, unfortunately, he got injured and had to have a procedure done and missed some time. We're looking forward to having Sam back. Sam's very resilient and has fought through a lot of injuries through his first three years,' Smith said.
Source: KFFL.com
Jan 26 03:13 pm
The Atlanta Falcons could consider releasing OT Sam Baker this season because he lost his starting job this season and is scheduled to count $3.7 million against the salary cap next season.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 08 04:33 pm
Atlanta Falcons WR Harry Douglas (groin) and OT Sam Baker (back) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 8.
Source: KFFL.com

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