The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with Jason Elam, the record-setting kicker who is leaving Denver after 15 seasons with the Broncos. The 38-year-old Elam confirmed the four-year, $9 million deal in a telephone conversation. He had been Denver's kicker since 1993, but he's coming home in a sense. He played high school football in suburban Atlanta. "It was a decision I put a lot of thought into," Elam said. "I'm excited to be back in my hometown, although it's bittersweet. I'll be really sad to leave Denver. It's been awesome. But I'm excited about the next chapter." Elam said he spent many sleepless nights weighing the decision of whether to remain with Denver or sign with Atlanta. What finally won him over was the Falcons' devotion to him. "They were like, 'You're our guy and we don't care if you're 38 years old,"' Elam said. "I like their direction." (Updated 03/24/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/11/08).
Fantasy Analysis
In 1993, Elam kicked a 63-yard field goal against Jacksonville, tying Tom Dempsey's record for the longest field goal in NFL history. Elam has reached 100 points in each of his 15 seasons and ranks fifth on the career list with 395 field goals and sixth in points with 1,786. "We're extremely excited to add a kicker of Jason's caliber," new Atlanta coach Mike Smith said. "He's a proven winner in this league and we are happy that he chose to become a Falcon." Elam finished last season with 15 consecutive field goals and kicked four game-winners, the most in the NFL since 1990. He also surpassed John Elway for most games in Broncos history last season. The prospect of kicking indoors is appealing, but Elam will be on a Falcons team that has very little to crow about offensively. If the club revamps its offensive line and QB situation, then there's plenty of upside. But until then, the reality is that Elam is a No. 2 Fantasy PK not worth drafting but certainly worth using as a bye-week replacement option. (Updated 03/24/2008).
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The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with Jason Elam, the record-setting kicker who is leaving Denver after 15 seasons with the Broncos. The 38-year-old Elam confirmed the four-year, $9 million deal in a telephone conversation. He had been Denver's kicker since 1993, but he's coming home in a sense. He played high school football in suburban Atlanta. "It was a decision I put a lot of thought into," Elam said. "I'm excited to be back in my hometown, although it's bittersweet. I'll be really sad to leave Denver. It's been awesome. But I'm excited about the next chapter." Elam said he spent many sleepless nights weighing the decision of whether to remain with Denver or sign with Atlanta. What finally won him over was the Falcons' devotion to him. "They were like, 'You're our guy and we don't care if you're 38 years old,"' Elam said. "I like their direction." (Updated 03/24/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/11/08).
Fantasy Analysis
In 1993, Elam kicked a 63-yard field goal against Jacksonville, tying Tom Dempsey's record for the longest field goal in NFL history. Elam has reached 100 points in each of his 15 seasons and ranks fifth on the career list with 395 field goals and sixth in points with 1,786. "We're extremely excited to add a kicker of Jason's caliber," new Atlanta coach Mike Smith said. "He's a proven winner in this league and we are happy that he chose to become a Falcon." Elam finished last season with 15 consecutive field goals and kicked four game-winners, the most in the NFL since 1990. He also surpassed John Elway for most games in Broncos history last season. The prospect of kicking indoors is appealing, but Elam will be on a Falcons team that has very little to crow about offensively. If the club revamps its offensive line and QB situation, then there's plenty of upside. But until then, the reality is that Elam is a No. 2 Fantasy PK not worth drafting but certainly worth using as a bye-week replacement option. (Updated 03/24/2008).
