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Weems with the Falcons in 2009
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Wide receiver / Return specialist
Personal information
Date of birth: July 4, 1985 (1985-07-04) (age 26)
Place of birth: Daytona Beach, Florida
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	Weight: 191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
College: Bethune-Cookman
Undrafted in 2007
Debuted in 2007 for the Atlanta Falcons
Career history
Atlanta Falcons (2007–2011) Chicago Bears (2012-present)
Career highlights and awards
102 yard kick return vs Tampa Bay 12/5/10 and Green Bay 1/15/11 (team record) 102 yard kick return vs. Green Bay 1/15/11 (NFL playoff record) Pro Bowl selection (2010) All-Pro selection (2010)
Career NFL statistics as of week 14, 2011
Receptions	20
Receiving yards	164
Receiving touchdowns	2
Total return yards	3,584
Return touchdowns	2
Stats at NFL.com

Eric Weems (born July 4, 1985 in Daytona Beach, Florida) is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was signed by the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Bethune-Cookman.

Contents [hide] 1 Early years 2 College career 2.1 Bethune-Cookman University 3 Pro career 3.1 Atlanta Falcons 3.2 2007 season 3.3 2008 season 3.4 2009 season 3.5 2010 season 3.6 2011 season 4 External links

[edit] Early years

Weems attended Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, Florida and was a letterman in football and basketball. In football, as a senior, he was named the team M.V.P. and was an All-Area selection and an All-State selection. In basketball, he was an All-Area selection.
[edit] College career

[edit] Bethune-Cookman University

Weems was a stand-out wide receiver/A-back at Bethune-Cookman University, located in his hometown of Daytona Beach, Florida. He played under fellow Bethune-Cookman alumnus and former head coach, Alvin Wyatt from 2003-2007. Weems left with his name in the records numerous receiving categories throughout his four-year career at Bethune-Cookman. In his senior year, he added special teams to his portfolio, serving as the kickoff and punt return specialist for the Wildcats.
[edit] Pro career

[edit] Atlanta Falcons

[edit] 2007 season

Weems saw action in the NFL for the first time in the season finale against the Seattle Seahawks. He did not post any stats.
[edit] 2008 season

Weems' first career reception came with a 4-yard catch in the first quarter of the Falcons' week 12 match-up against the Carolina Panthers. Later in the same game, Weems provided a key block for a 7-yard Harry Douglas touchdown run. His first career fumble recovery came on a Minnesota Vikings muffed punt in week 16 of the 2008 season.
[edit] 2009 season

Weems won a job with the Atlanta Falcons as a punt returner in 2009 when wide receiver Harry Douglas was placed on the injured reserved list with a season ending knee injury. Weems ended up returning both punts and kicks as the season progressed. Weems scored his first career touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in week 7 of the 2009 season, he caught a 30 yard touchdown pass from QB Matt Ryan. Weems scored his second career touchdown against the New York Giants in week 11 of the 2009 season, he had a 4-yard touchdown reception.
On the night of November 16, 2009, Weems was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Shortly afterward, Weems released a statement saying “Unfortunately, I was involved in an incident on November 17, 2009. I am embarrassed about the situation and I sincerely apologize to the entire Atlanta Falcons organization and our great fans.” No specific action was taken by the Atlanta Falcons or the NFL.
Weems finished the 2009 season with 6 catches for 50 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also rushed 8 times for 53 yards, Weems returned 48 kicks for 1214 yards and 27 punts for 270 yards, Weems fumbled 3 times losing 2 of them, he also recorded 10 tackles.
[edit] 2010 season

Weems caught a career high of 4 catches against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first week of the 2010 season. He had his first career start as a wide receiver against the Arizona Cardinals in week 2. Weems returned his first career kickoff return for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on week 13 of the season. The 102 yards was a franchise record for the Atlanta Falcons. He also returned his first career punt return for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers on week 17 of the season. The 55 yards was a career high. Weems was selected to the 2011 Pro Bowl as a special teams member. Weems Finished the 2010 season with 6 catches for 61 yards. He returned 40 kickoffs for a 1100 yards with one touchdown. Weems returned 18 punts for 230 yards with one touchdown. Weems also recorded 16 tackles on special teams. He was the only player in the NFC to return a kick and a punt for a TD.
Weems had a notable contribution for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2010-2011 NFC divisional championship game against the Green Bay Packers. Early in the second quarter, Weems fielded a kickoff two yards deep in his team's own end zone and ran virtually untouched for 102 yard TD kickoff return. The 102 yard return was the longest play in NFL postseason history.
[edit] 2011 season

Weems appeared in all 16 games with the Atlanta Falcons, He made 2 starts at the wide receiver position. Weems caught a career high 11 catches for a career high 90 yards. Weems returned 24 kicks for 563 yards. He also returned 32 punts for 315 Yards. Weems also recorded 12 tackles on special teams. He did not score any touchdowns.
Weems was selected as a first-team alternate for the 2012 Pro bowl as a special teams player.
Weems returned 4 kickoffs for a an average of 20 yards per kickoff and a long of 27 yards in the NFC wild card game between the Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants. He did not record any receptions in that game.

Got to be honest. I don't understand this signing.

He replaces corey graham. Graham wont be brought back, and with johnny knox's status uncertain, he can handle kicks when devin is struggling. great signing

Originally Posted by nerrad

He replaces corey graham. Graham wont be brought back, and with johnny knox's status uncertain, he can handle kicks when devin is struggling. great signing

Like motown said in the other thread, though, why not just draft a replacement?

Originally Posted by MarkBear

Question and this off the topic...but did we drop Roy "I run my lips, but can't catch s***" Williams?

He was allowed to go to free agency. I would have to assume we won't see him or his mittens around here again.

This Weems signing pretty much makes it certain that the front office doesn't expect Graham back in a Bears uniform in 2012. I did hear on the radio that Weem beat out Graham for a Pro Bowl roster spot in 2010... so basically we are replacing quality special team gunner with the likes of another.

Looking at Weems stats it appears he's a better kickoff returner than on punts. So it fits into what Nerrad is saying... Weems will be a KO returner while Hester will be used on punt return.

The signing of Costanzo and Weems shows (with Toub coming back) that Special Teams is never overlooked by our beloved.