Lake doubtful for Bears
By STEVE WYCHE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 12/14/05
FLOWERY BRANCH ? The Falcons are expected to sign a free agent defensive lineman in the next day or two to replace defensive tackle Antwan Lake, who dislocated a shoulder against the Saints Monday night and is unlikely to play Sunday at Chicago, coach Jim Mora said.
The loss of Lake, injured while sacking quarterback Aaron Brooks in the end zone on a third-quarter safety, further depletes the line, which also was stripped of defensive end Junior Glymph, who was signed by Dallas off the Falcons' practice squad.
"We can't go into a game with six defensive linemen, and that's what we've got," Mora said.
The emerging Lake backed up tackle Chad Lavalais and played roughly half the snaps. Rookie Darrell Shropshire, who has been spelling Rod Coleman at the other defensive tackle, could see action at both interior spots against the Bears.
Jonathan Babineaux, who is expected to start at right end against the Bears for Brady Smith (dislocated toe), could play some at defensive tackle, his natural position. Chauncey Davis provides depth at end, and linebacker Ike Reese could be used there, Mora said.
Chilling forecast for Soldier Field
Temperatures are projected to be 20 degrees or below Sunday night in Chicago but there is no need for the Falcons to go through a climate-acclimation process beforehand, Mora said. The Falcons will practice inside their indoor facility this week, unless the weather is nice enough to work outside, Mora said.
"I'm sure that it will be a nasty day," Mora said about game conditions at Soldier Field. "It's not something that we want to focus on internally. We don't want to be overly concerned with the weather. We just want to be concerned with the Bears, that's enough of an obstacle as it is."
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Yeh Coach Mora practice inside where its nice and toasty. The weather in Atlanta today is in the 30s with hard wind. They should be outside all day practicing, not inside... Geezz Louise.
Focus internally ? wtf does that mean. He sounds like Vick sometimes.
