Character guys vs. Football Marauders

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) celebrates his touchdown after a fumble-recovery during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. (AP Photo) The “Aubibles” section in Pro Football Weekly is a must read. The quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel, speaking on the condition of anonymity. One of the Falcons’ issues is how much to weigh “character” into the evaluations in their quest for more “battling” souls. I’ve had trouble coming up with the “proper” name for these type of players, but I think I’ve found my word. It’s “Marauders!” The Falcons need more of them. To “maraud” means “to rove and raid in search of plunder” or “to raid or pillage for spoils.” In this case, the “Football Marauders” would plunder the opposition’s backfield in search of the football and/or th...