It feels sooooo good to be able to express support and love of the gm and the Falcons without having to verbally fight through so much negativity, which was the rule of thumb during the MVick era and even a while after. The hate and animosity seems to have evaporated, and now we can discuss real football and the positive aspects of the Falcons, and there certainly are a lot of positives to be discussed.

Barring injury, I don’t see WMoore beating out TDeCoud this yr. However, I do see he and DeCoud eventually becoming the teams starting safeties. WE’re going to be in good shape no matter who gets the starting nod at DT. With a pass rush, we’re going to be in good shape at CB as well. This is going to be one of the most exciting, competitive training camps and preseasons in team history.

Coaches and players, keep up with the timing, coordination and teamwork in our becoming a force in the field. The hard work now will payoff when all you guys get together as a unit to start official practice for this season. Coach Smith and Mularkey are acting like a “kid in a candy store’ with all the “goodies” they received from the draft and free agency. Now they know that ,if we as fans thought last year was something, we haven’t seen anything yet with what schemes and plays they have for this bunch. The detailed “operation” and the continued “PROCESS” to make the “HEARTBEAT!!!” STRONGER is going to fun to watch. I feel in my spirit that these FALCONS are going to be “FLYING”. Once these Falcons get their plays down and confidence establish, we in FALCON LAND know what is going to happen. It’s going to “ULTIMATE MAYHEM” around these parts with our Falcon wins. I am so excited about getting this season started, but I know we first have to start with “PRACTICE”. Therefore FALCONS players get your “groove on” in practice and earn your keep. You will enjoy it even more when the season start and you will see how you, THE TEAM, THE FANS, THE MEDIA, and the COMMUNNITY operate in “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” to make the GEORGIA DOME and the FALCONS the “TERROR” of the NFL. WE, THE FANS ARE WITH YOU. Moreover,we still owe a lot of teams something when we went through things beyond our control before last year. WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN!!! WE ARE GOING TO DO IT IN “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!” ON OUR WAY TO THE SUPER BOWL. WE ARE DOWN WITH THROUGHOUT THE SEASON IN “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!!!!”.

YOU JUST DON’T KNOW HOW READY WE ARE FOR SOME FOOTBALL!!!!!!! WE ARE READY IN “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!

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This is a SECRET from a FALCON FAN. TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

…………………………..”ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!!!!!…………

Nookah – what’s goin’ on my brotha from the North-Side? You’ve missed out on some lively debate this weekend. Some of our bro’s have gotten into some spirited debates regarding our ‘Birds. Unfortunately, we’ve had to piece-meal together updates from camp by our bloggers through other websites. Looks like Stephen Nicholas is starting WILL currently, and good reports about him flying around through camp. If he can step up and shine, that will be a HUGE boost to our D and hopefully be a long term answer at that position. From reports, it sounds like Chris Owens will be a lead candidate for the nickel corner and maybe even compete for a true CB position.

Richbrave – yeah, you’re right in that your boy Sid playing OLB would be a stretch, and it probably won’t happen. I’m just thinking its a small possibility with his huge skill set of speed and quickness. He seems like he may be a little too big to effectively drop into coverage, but he would be an ideal fit for OLB in a 3-4 look.

Since we’ve dried up a little on the mini-camp, the division draft analysis/grading continues with the NFC North…….

Chicago Bears
3 68 Jarron Gilbert DE San Jose State
3 99 Juaquin Iglesias WR Oklahoma
4 105 Henry Melton DE Texas
4 119 D.J. Moore CB Vanderbilt
5 140 Johnny Knox WR Abilene Christian
5 154 Marcus Freeman LB Ohio State
6 190 Al Afalava FS Oregon State
7 246 Lance Louis OG San Diego State
7 251 Derek Kinder WR Pittsburgh
I actually think Chicago had an excellent draft with their fairly limited options of not having any 1st or 2nd round picks. Let’s also consider they got their young, franchise QB for the next decade or so. Jarron Gilbert was a huge steal in the 3rd; some had him going late 1st. Jaquin Iglesias was a good pick to add to their young group of WR’s. Unbelievable they got DJ Moore in the 4th round; saw him going no later than 2nd round. Fastest WR in the draft with Johnny Knox. Marcus Freeman was a great pick, one that many of us in the ‘Cage coveted. Other picks not as familiar. Considering they got their franchise QB in Cutler and examining true value, great draft. Final: A-

Detroit Lions
1 1 Matthew Stafford QB Georgia
1 20 Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma State
2 33 Louis Delmas CB Western Michigan
3 76 DeAndre Levy LB Wisconsin
3 82 Derrick Williams WR Penn State
4 115 Sammie Lee Hill DT Stillman
6 192 Aaron Brown RB TCU
7 228 Lydon Murtha OT Nebraska
7 235 Zack Follett OLB California
7 255 Dan Gronkowski TE Maryland
I may disagree with several “experts”, but I believe the Lions had an excellent draft, one of the best of the weekends. Obvious Stafford is a big risk, especially with him being a junior QB, but it can hold high reward as well. Many thought they should go tackle first, but I disagree. When you got the chance, grab your franchise qb b/c you can always plug in a LT immediately(they did draft a T first last year). I expected them to go T next such as Oher, but they used best available and grabbed our former boy Pettigrew. Great pick. Best blocking TE in the draft, an extra blocker, and great secure weapon for Stafford. With Stafford, T Gosder Cherilus, Calvin Johnson, Pettigrew, and Kevin Smith they have all the makings of an explosive, young OFF. Delmas might be the steal of the draft. Levy and Sammie Hill are good additions to some key pieces of rebuilding the DEF. Derrick Williams will be a good, speedy complement to CJ. Murtha is a great steal in 7th and has starter potential. Follett good pick as well in late round. Gronkowski was a true gem with their last pick and somehow got way overlooked. Overall, think Detroit had one of the best drafts of any team. Final” A

Packers and Vikes to come later. Join the debate if you need a little football fix while we wait (maybe forever) for some camp updates.

Agree on SIDBURY being slow go to OLB. He never played the position. Only space he defended was in the flat on certain plays. His game will have to ramp up mucho to become an effective OLB for you. I’m sure you’ll see him used this year where his strengths lie – along the line on run defense and rushing the passer.

Nookah,

Long time, no see. Ya’ need to unbuckle your seat belt and get into the game. The TEAM needs ya’. THOU SHALT NOT LURK. I’m the only lurker allowed…Nuff respect everytime!!!!!!!

The World is rife with Contrarian’s and the way I look at it, everyone in the World IS one, except of coarse,…ME. Just a thought.

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I have to side with Ken Strick here. I think JAnd. will be much better this year and will prove his worth. However, I think we may be making the mistake of measuring his productivity with sacks (or lack thereof) only. In all team sports there are many players who are very effective but what they do may not show up in the stats. e.g when I’m watching soccer, I always like to watch the run by teammates who are off the ball, because those are the most dangerous players. They not only may be providing another option for the man with the ball but may also draw other defenders thus creating space for the ball carrier. So unless we are seeing film every Sunday don’t be quick to rush to judgement on JA’s productivity. Do you think Smitty would keep him in for so many plays if he wasn’t being a major contributor? I don’t think so.

WR, you are right on target man. We need to relax a little. We are so pumped up about our Falcons that we hang on to any little “news” about our beloved players. We just have to keep the faith and hope we go through this season with the minimum amount of injuries.

I just hope my nickname for Trey “Thou shalt not run” Lewis is not an indictment on him personallybut rather on his opponents.

There are 2 rookies who I am expecting good things from, William “Agent 007″ Moore (will play to prove to the league that he should have been taken higher in the draft) and Christopher “Just call me Jesse” Owens. I think our much maligned secondary will be greatly improved this year. Of course they will get the credit but using the same argument I did earlier, the real cause for their improvement will be the greater interior pressure we will be putting on offensive lines and giving opposing QB’s less time to make decisions.

I think it’s shaping up to be one heack of a season!!

Go Falcons!!!!…………THE PROCESS CONTINUES…………….

Nuff respect everytime!!!!!!!!

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