Falcons face tough calls on Ryan, Turner
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan injured his toe during the first series of the Nov. 29 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Photo by CURTIS COMPTON/CCompton@ajc.com
THE INFIRMARY – Last season, you knew the law of injury averages would catch up to the Falcons, but you never thought it would happen all the very next season.
Tight end Justin Peelle, a part-time starter depending on formation, will be the latest member to miss a start this season.
He suffered a “head” injury against the Eagles. The league’s shifting policy on concussion injuries is designed basically to protect players from themselves. So he’s down for the Saints game.
There will some news later today on the progress of quarterback Matt Ryan’s turf toe injury and Michael Turner’s high right ankle sprain. Also, looking forward to the update on Todd McClure’s knee. Ol’ Mud Duck is probably just fine and you know he’s going to try to keep his streak of 2,346 starts going.
Michael "The Burner" Turner ran for 151 yards in the last matchup with the Saints.
In the sports writing game, sometimes you have to state the obvious. So here goes: Ryan and Turner are needed if the Falcons are going to spoil the Saints’ undefeated season.
Both are tough and determined athletes and are going to do everything they can to get on the field. Last week, Turner said if he gets cleared and is breathing, he’s going to play.
Ryan, while he’s hasn’t done any interviews since his injury, played most of the 2006 season at Boston College on a broken foot. He also came back fast from a sprained ankle that season and only missed on game. Hope he’s in the open locker room today to share some thoughts with the media so we can pass them along to you all.
Two doctors told me if his turf toe sprain was mild enough, the Falcons could put a steel insert or a carbon fiber plate under the bottom of the big toe to force it to stay in place. He might still have some trouble pushing off his back foot while throwing.
Both injuries are two or the hardest to fight back from. Turf toe is really wicked and normally takes eight to 12 weeks to
The Falcons cheerleaders will need the fans help to re-take the dome after last week's game.
heal, according to Dr. Steven Weinfeld, the chief of foot and ankle surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.
“A lot of these types of injuries can become chronic,” said Dr. Weinfeld. “If the player feels better, he might not be all better and then will aggravate the thing throughout the rest of the season. Then it becomes a chronic condition until the offseason when you can stay off of it and rest the foot.”
The Falcons will have to some key medical decisions this week. While Coach Mike Smith told us that the “Sky is not falling,” the playoffs are on the line. But how wise will it be to rush Ryan and Turner out there against the Saints and risk long term/chronic issues?
Decisions, decisions?
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Jeepers
December 9th, 2009
7:42 am
D-Led, thanks for sharing the information. I’d prefer to see the backups get more time. Go Falcons!
Samuel
December 9th, 2009
7:59 am
Even with Ryan and Turner in the game, it wouldn’t garantee a victory of a team who clearly is better than you. The Falcons simply will come into this game limping. Some of these guys on the Falcons aren’t playmakers.
Zizzle
December 9th, 2009
8:00 am
If Ryan can go, the Falcons need him! If he tries and doesn’t still experiences pain and the Falcons lose, at best they can go is 9-7 then shut him down for the season. 9-7more than likely, will not get them in the playoffs with the Giants, Cowboys and Philly having the tie breakers. If they lose and Ryan is still having pain with the toe, they can shut him down for the season cause, again 9-7 will NOT get the Falcons into the playoffs. Rest him for next year if they lose to the Saints! If Turner can go, start him as well, if he is having problems with the ankle, and the Falcons lose, rest Turner for the rest of the year as well! GO FALCONS!
deandrums
December 9th, 2009
8:05 am
That right toe took the brunt of the weight of two opposing players.
Great photo above displays that injury!
Hurry back Matt! Redman struggled from the start missing 2 open receivers in the first 2 plays. Also, had too many balls batted down!
He also eyeballed the first receiver he intended to throw to thus telegraphing where he was going with the ball. Worst Falcons game in 3 years upsetting to watch……..
Joe Bag O' Donuts
December 9th, 2009
8:06 am
This is a tough call. I’d hate to see the Falcons not break “the streak” and have to sit through another “Eagles” type of beat down. On the other hand I’d hate to see the investment the Falcons made in MR2 and MT33 go to waist if thier injuries turn chronic.
Good luck boys me and mine will be at the Dome either way!
real fan
December 9th, 2009
8:30 am
Dont chance the investment . These backups need to earn there keep and show some effort .The defense owes this team at least one good win . If niether can pull thier weight start cutting . Preferably with a new defensive coordinator .
Tami
December 9th, 2009
8:31 am
Wasn’t Ryan and Turner starting the last time the Falcons faced New Orleans earlier in the season? It didn’t seem to make any difference then, and it’s not likely to make any difference this weekend — even if by a miracle they were playing at 100%. There are other issues to address with strengthening this team in order to beat and consistently win against playoff caliber teams like New Orleans. I hope the team will be in position to do this in the offseason. Right now, the goal should be finishing this season with a winning record. Right now, they’re 6-6.
D-DawgDavis
December 9th, 2009
8:36 am
DO NOT RUSH them back!!! Let New Orleans have their fun and stuff. Let’s focus on finishing strong and building on what we have. Back to Back winning seasons was the goal at the beginning and it should still be the main theme now (GA Dome officials, please do not hang some stupid banner about this).
William
December 9th, 2009
8:41 am
I am sick of Redman, put J.P. Wilson in for some experience. I do not want to trade off another Farve.
MAXMP
December 9th, 2009
8:46 am
If you could explain to me the logic of letting Shockley go and keeping Redman then please go ahead. DJ was scheduled to be the starter a few years ago before he tore his ACL, Redman has been cut as a starter and from teams more than once and we keep him. Whats up with that? The main problem with the Falcons as I see it is this. Matty Ice being the saviour for the franchise, time will tell. I will make this observation and that is he does not like being knocked around in the pocket. This forces him to release the ball to early or try to force it into coverage. That’s his M.O and that’s my opinion.
Jeff
December 9th, 2009
8:54 am
Lets be realistic here. The Falcons proably won’t win another game this season. We have no offense, no corners, and the play calling stinks. We season ticket holders will keep coming out and supporting our team, but its going to be hard to pull out a win with he reamaing games. The offensive line is beat up, the defense will be ripped apart by Brees on Sunday. It’s going to be hard to watch, but we will be there….
Ladies and gentlemen, your Cobb County Falcons!
December 9th, 2009
8:56 am
You KNOW Blank is going to move the team north now. Will be the house that Ryan built.
p.s. Vick is going to find things a bit tougher working behind the Cleveland Browns line. And the Dog Pound will never be the same…
spectator
December 9th, 2009
9:00 am
Hey Max MP, you must have been having a dream if you think Shockley was EVER scheduled to be a starter in the NFL. This is a guy who had to sit behind Greene (a guy who couldn’t make it in the NFL)for 4 years at UGA, and a guy that no team in the NFL had any interest in when he was cut by the Falcons. So there you go…the “logic” behind cutting Shockley is that he can’t play in the NFL. Only reason he was ever on the roster was as a “token” UGA player.
Dandy D
December 9th, 2009
9:42 am
Forget playoffs; forget 9-7; forget the honeymoon. Season’s over. I’m not a downer. Just a realist. Falcons are who we thought they were. A middling 8-8 team. Losses to the Jets and Bucs will make them so. Scapegoats? Call them Injuries, Play-calling and Defense. AKA; The Terrible Trio.
Ivan
December 9th, 2009
9:48 am
I can only hope Blank moves the team out of Atlanta. On to the topic though, I say sit Ryan and Turner. Falcons are out of the playoff race, even if not mathematically, they are realistically. There’s no way the two teams ahead of them are going to drop 3 games and the Falcons win out. Play the other guys you signed to play. Rotate them, get them some playing time, and work on the depth you obviously need.
NOLA
December 9th, 2009
9:54 am
Who dat gonna beat em Saints? Child Please!!!!!!!!!
JeanE
December 9th, 2009
9:56 am
They are so stupid if they rush M. Ryan back, chronic turf toe can be a career ender, why would you do that to him and the franchise? Let’s face it, this season isn’t looking too good anyway, let him continue to rest it, as he should. Turner, I don’t think he’s as critical to this team as Ryan. I still maintain that we have much more depth at RB than we do at QB. Don’t mean to be a defeatist/pessmimist but we’re likely to get torpedoed this weekend, all I hope for is that we play hard and at least give it maximum effort. I love the Falcons but we are not a playoff team, we are an average team who took advantage of a soft schedule last year and a QB who caught people by surprise. Go Birds.
midnite
December 9th, 2009
10:03 am
Thanks, DOL for keeping us updated and for the new blog. Bring us back some good news from the Branch. I’m kinda wondering if Ryan was not hurting some even before the Tampa Bay game.
TMoney
December 9th, 2009
10:04 am
I say sit them both for the rest of the season. I know they want to be out there, but we can’t risk the future for a most likely futile attempt at the playoffs.
And one other thing, the Saints just waived Chris McAlister. Dimitroff, GO GET HIM! We need the help.
Voice of Reason
December 9th, 2009
10:08 am
It is not likely that the Falcons can win against the Saints. Not this year. So…rest Ryan and Turner this Sunday, pray they can return the next week and help finish with 3 wins and hope to get help and get in the playoffs. If Turner, and especially Ryan, miss games after the Saints game, the chance of additional losses is much higher. Since we likely will loose this Sunday, put JPW out there and see what he’s got. This would be very valuable info as we look towards the backup QB situation for next year. Though 9-7 probably will not get us into the playoffs, it still would break the curse of no consecutive winning seasons. We knew it would take time to re-build this team. We also knew our DBs would be subject. Smitty and TD are doing a great job and will bring us consistent success as we go forward. Go Falcons!
mountain_jim
December 9th, 2009
10:11 am
There will never be another Farve. Way to go Jerry Belt-buckle!
FalconUGAFan
December 9th, 2009
10:11 am
Let em rest. No need to risk aggravating the injuries.
gdg73
December 9th, 2009
10:19 am
To Arthur Blank, Thomas Dimitroff, Mike Smith, and Falcon Fans:
Pray that Michael Vick doesn’t go to the Carolina Panthers next year. Vick, Deangelo Willliams, Jonathan Stewart, and Steve Smith could be a dangerous, if not lethal combination.
gdg73
December 9th, 2009
10:20 am
Exactly, sign Chris McCalister for the rest of the season.
Gamer
December 9th, 2009
10:20 am
The Falcons chances of making the playoff are impossible at this moment. All the teams contending for postseason wild-cards against the Falcons owns the tiebreaker scenario.
Even if the Falcons could make the postseason, it’s very unlikely that they would advance to Super Bowl, with a banged up team!!!
So the Falcons should save Ryan and Turner for next season!!!
Get ready to make major off-season transactions!!!
This season isn’t worth losing your franchise players to senseless career injuries!!!
Coach Smith should play it smart and fold his trump players until next season. Let them heal for a Super Bowl run next season!!!
gdg73
December 9th, 2009
10:28 am
lets shelf Ryan and Turner, go 6-10, and position ourselves for the Eric Berry sweepstakes.
Sam
December 9th, 2009
10:33 am
Again bottomline wait till next year.
Lesa
December 9th, 2009
10:46 am
I do hope the Falcons don’t rush Ryan or Turner back too soon. I think Turner should have been on the bench two weeks ago when we played the Giants; maybe he wouldn’t have re-injured his ankle. I really don’t think Ryan should come back, but if Redman plays again this Sunday, I don’t know if I’ll have the stomach to watch the game. I’m still depressed by the Eagles debacle and the Saints will make us look even worse if Ryan doesn’t play. Ugh. Some days, it is really hard to be a Falcons fan, but I just can’t stop loving them. GO FALCONS!!!
tell it like it is
December 9th, 2009
10:53 am
This sorry pro team would have a tough time beating Alabama much less the Saints.Go Saints
Matt "Choke" Ryan
December 9th, 2009
11:15 am
Stay on topic guys
Matt "Choke" Ryan
December 9th, 2009
11:17 am
D-Led
Please check on Ryan’s MRI results. I would like to know the status of the tests.
Thanks Buddy
humble(1)
December 9th, 2009
11:18 am
I say sit them. I understand the playoffs are on the line but they are a long shot even with a victory. If we can have our O-line back fully then we will still have a shot. I think that hurt us more than anything else.
Keith Mercer
December 9th, 2009
11:19 am
Start Veron Haynes
Ivan
December 9th, 2009
11:20 am
I think the general consensus on the board is obvious. Rest the both of them. There’s no need in causing further damage or risking possible career ending injuries just to hit 9-7. I say start JPW and Snelling.
retired on the lake
December 9th, 2009
11:20 am
Last nite i drank the koolaid and took a walk
the clouds had passed and i saw a hawk
no not a hawk a falcon grand
came to a clearing and there i stand
the falcon circled and did alight
upon a branch within my sight
i gasped as i watched upon the tree
as the falcon spoke forth to me
“don’t loose faith on brookings sin
not another game shall the cowboys win”
i shivered in the cold wet nite
standing in that half moon light
i rubbed my eyes and watched his beak
as the falcon grand went on to speak
“the gotham boys go down in flames
one win for them is what remains”
now my head was swirling and i was freaking
i remember from college we called this peaking
the falcon flapped his wings and shook the tree
and through the woods the future i could see
“stranger things have happened man
beat the saints you know we can”
“remember this and get this quick
in the playoffs we get revenge on vick”
“no super bowl in the plans this year
but the curse is broken have no fear”
“so go on home and get some rest
this sunday we will pass the test”
i woke this morning and what did i see
a falcon feather in front of me
LAST NIGHT I DRANK THE KOOL AID
recipe for kool aid one newcastle 3 shots of makers mark and a 30 year old piece of paper with a picture of snoopy on it.
my head really hurts
GO FALCONS
MV#777
December 9th, 2009
11:23 am
THE REDEMPTION OF MR.MICHAEL VICK!!!!!!!!
CHECK THIS OUT!!!!!!!
PHIL 34 – ATL -7
VICK SCORED 14-7=7
1)14-7=7
2)3+4= 7 =#7
3)ATL= 7
THE PROBLEM IS THE ATLANTA FALCONS NEED…. MICHAEL VICK #7.
YOU HAVE AN ATHLETE IN MIKE WHO THROWS LIKE JOHN ELWAY, WHO RUNS LIKE BARRY SANDERS, WHO IS AS FAST AS DEION SANDERS, AND WHO IS PLAYING THE QUARTERBACK POSITION. PEOPLE LOVE IT,ALL OVER THE WORLD, I LOVE IT!!!!!! MR.BLANK THINK!! AND THE DOME WILL SELLOUT AGAIN,AGAIN AN AGAIN.
YOU ARE A BUSINESS MAN…. HE’S BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GoFalcons
December 9th, 2009
11:23 am
Without an O-line or corners this team will not beat the Saint’s.
What happened to the O-line!?
GoFalcons
December 9th, 2009
11:25 am
MV777,
They let Mike Vick run one in from the 3 yard line, and throw one from the 5 yard line. Clearly, McNabb did the work and Michael got his cheap TD’s in. He’s not “back”. A QB has to do more than score from inside the 5 yard line.
midnite
December 9th, 2009
11:27 am
Choke
Have you killed any dogs today? You know how you used to boast abusing dogs on some of you early posts. Glad to see the man took off your straight jacket. Now behave yourself or it goes back on. LMAO
southernbird7
December 9th, 2009
11:40 am
Hey wake UP!! even if ryan and turner were back , you got to many dude on this team, neither backup running back can carry this team unlike other teams in our division, who in the hell hired these scouts, fire them all. second the bucs defense is far superior to the falconslast year the falcons were two or three defenses player from stardom, then smitty happen, dump five starter, and now the birds have been S….ed on, why would you let foxworthty and boley go, then jackson and griner, these coaches were drunk the whole off season, every offensive team had to use two guys to keep jackson out, thereby abraham was very effective, this year a burst of empty. the days of the small cb are over, sorry falcon talent alone wont get it any more, if new orleans can find replacement, why cant you fools get up and swallow your pride and do the same. 50% of the starter are busted up the other 50% are dudes. put norwood and snellin on special teams and go get two guys that want to be stars, of course burner can’t be replaced but if he can go at least your confidence in his replacement will be their. by the way isnt it time authur blank stop kidding himself , Iknow his wallet is, bring mike back, or are you afraid you’ll find out this is mistake #2, what ever the case may be, STOP THE BLEEDING NOW!!!
Hollywould
December 9th, 2009
11:52 am
Let em sit. This season is over. What would be the point?
This ain't your pre-2007 MV7 model and he's not coming back
December 9th, 2009
11:55 am
MV#777,
YOU HAVE AN ATHLETE IN MIKE WHO THROWS LIKE JOHN ELWAY – Vick does not do 4th quarter comebacks like Elway did.
WHO RUNS LIKE BARRY SANDERS – in other words has a bunch of losses and then breaks one big run
WHO IS AS FAST AS DEION SANDERS – Vick now runs a 4.8 at best
MSS
December 9th, 2009
12:01 pm
i also say sign McCalister and GoFalcons i agree with u 100% MV is not back McNabb does all the work and gets no credit Matt Ryan is our QB now so we will be fine GO FALCONS!!!!!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
December 9th, 2009
12:06 pm
Disappointed to tell you all the Matt Ryan was not available during the open media session. HOWEVER, the buzz around the facilities is that he’s going to try to practice today. Will keep you updated.
MV#777
December 9th, 2009
12:10 pm
THE REDEMPTION OF MR.MICHAEL VICK!!!!!!!!
CHECK THIS OUT!!!!!!!
PHIL 34 – ATL -7
VICK SCORED 14-7=7
1)14-7=7
2)3+4= 7 =#7
3)ATL= 7
THE PROBLEM IS THE ATLANTA FALCONS NEED…. MICHAEL VICK #7.
YOU HAVE AN ATHLETE IN MIKE WHO THROWS LIKE JOHN ELWAY, WHO RUNS LIKE BARRY SANDERS, WHO IS AS FAST AS DEION SANDERS, AND WHO IS PLAYING THE QUARTERBACK POSITION. PEOPLE LOVE IT,ALL OVER THE WORLD, I LOVE IT!!!!!! MR.BLANK THINK!! AND THE DOME WILL SELLOUT AGAIN,AGAIN AN AGAIN.
YOU ARE A BUSINESS MAN…. HE’S BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL…………..
Matt "Choke" Ryan
December 9th, 2009
12:13 pm
GoFalcons
December 9th, 2009
11:25 am
MV777,
They let Mike Vick run one in from the 3 yard line, and throw one from the 5 yard line. Clearly, McNabb did the work and Michael got his cheap TD’s in. He’s not “back”. A QB has to do more than score from inside the 5 yard line.
“I see you have a problem with fibbing”
Prior to throwing that 5 yard td, Vick threw a 43 yard bomb between 2 defenders, with a tight spiral that the CHOKE can only drool about
So please explain how McNabb set up that drive
Matt "Choke" Ryan
December 9th, 2009
12:17 pm
midnite
December 9th, 2009
11:27 am
Choke
Have you killed any dogs today? You know how you used to boast abusing dogs on some of you early posts. Glad to see the man took off your straight jacket. Now behave yourself or it goes back on. LMAO
“Midnite my friend” D-LED asks that we STAY on topic guy.
Have a nice day
e.b.
December 9th, 2009
12:18 pm
The Falcons nearly beat Saints at home. You know- with playoff implications on the line, Falcons season literally on the line- these guys are going to play, and I predict a Falcons victory. Especially after such a horrible loss last Sunday, you know they’re gonna come out guns-a-blaz’n
Deplane
December 9th, 2009
12:20 pm
To all you fair weather fans out there…take a hike! We don’t need your ilk around here.
Don’t rush Ryan and Turner back….and risk further injury.
I will support my Falcons no matter what.
MAXMP
December 9th, 2009
12:31 pm
Spectator
Good name for you. The facts are Shockley missed the entire 2007 season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament and damage to the medial collateral ligament in his left knee during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. If Shockley didn’t get hurt many football experts predicted he would start.
As for David Greene…..Please!!!! I recall two games he got credit for winning that if Shockley had not come in after he feigned injury…USC and GSU… Georgia would have lost. As for UGA and their QB IQ, if I were you I would stick with the Falcons. It’s a more sane point. Willie Martinez did not throw all those interceptions this year last time I checked. Talking about Vick killing dogs, somebody need to investigate why UGA keeps keeling over, my suggestion it’s because of shock and disbelief!
John
December 9th, 2009
12:42 pm
I rather have Vick anyday playing in the redzone over McNabb.Vick make the opposing defense confuse when he is playing and Mcnabb has been struggling his career in the redzone.I bet you if you get any true football fans and ask them who you rather have Vick or McNabb in the redzone and Vick will win and probably overall for that position.McNabb can open things up and get you down the field but always have problems strugglond at the very end.He can’t finish the job.Eagles need to play Vick more or 3rd down conversion and redzone.Vick will be a starter with another team next year.Buffulo,Vikings,49ers,Raiders were he will be in 2010 and for as the falcons.They need to let Matt and Turner rest and get well because the playoffs is over for them.I see the Cowboys and falcons out and the Giants holding the number 6th spot for the playoffs.
Joe Bag O' Donuts
December 9th, 2009
12:58 pm
Mv#777 hey moron we dont’”HAVE” Vick anymore and for very good reason. I wish you and the rest of the MV7 kool aid drinking so called fans would get that part right! He’s gone for a reason you twit!!!
midnite
December 9th, 2009
1:09 pm
Choke
DOL told YOU to stay on topic, before you got booted. LMAO at you dog killer.
MCook
December 9th, 2009
1:20 pm
To be a home dog at 9-10…
gotta take the GA Falcons.
not the atlanta falcons anymore to me.
midnite
December 9th, 2009
1:24 pm
I think after last Sunday Arthur Blank’s idea to move the Falcons to the northern suburbs is the correct move to make. I’m in.
MCook
December 9th, 2009
1:25 pm
BTW, good work DOL…
AndyC
December 9th, 2009
1:50 pm
The sky isn’t falling?
The sky already fell. The Falcons are done. This is coming from a long-time Falcons fan that can see the writing on the wall.
Row 3
December 9th, 2009
1:55 pm
Retired on the lake…Great Poem, I may make some of that Kool-Aid. Where can I get a 30 year old picture of Snoopy?
SeenThisB4
December 9th, 2009
2:21 pm
Let the gimpy QB and RB play! They get paid to play, not to rest. Send them in, maybe we can covert those injuries into chronic injuries, that who knows, might last right through the off-season into next season! Let’em play!
Saints 38
falcs 10
Matt
December 9th, 2009
2:58 pm
Why bring Turner back too early again? Years of empirical evidence shows that high-ankle sprains take 4-6 weeks to heal properly, and it’s usually closer to 6 weeks. Turner should be done until at least week 17. Any earlier and coach Smith should be fired.
100%
December 9th, 2009
3:02 pm
CHOKE!!
“Prior to throwing that 5 yard td, Vick threw a 43 yard bomb between 2 defenders, with a tight spiral that the CHOKE can only drool about”
Lol since when was 43 yards considered a bomb?..And lol another thing, If it wasnt for our awful secondary that ball wouldve been a pick because it wasnt a good throw at all..
And 2 all those who let this guy get 2 you..Listen just relax a little bit..He does all of this blogging just 2 get a rise out of yall and its quite funny that yall would even entertain some of the things he says when all you got 2 do is break it down and see hes just having fun with it..I love all his post 2 be honest..Dont let him get 2 you guys man have a sense of humor because thats all its about Everybody who knows football knows that Matt Ryan will soon be a superstar and take us 2 another super bowl..Give it time and dont let this average season hes having change any way you felt prior 2 when the season started..We have a special QB folks in a couple years there will be no debating that!!
I sure do miss vick though man..
PreyDawg
December 9th, 2009
3:14 pm
What a bunch of women on this blog today!! (Use Whiney voice here) Rest em…we cant be the Saints…we cant make the playoffs. Dont any of you ladies listen to Herm Edwards. YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAMES!! The heck we cant beat the Saints. We played them tougher at home than anybody else has. We would have won but for a fluke tipped pass.
The goal this year was the same as every year. WIN THE SUPER BOWL. Not just a 9 win season. If Ryan and Turner think they can gut it out. LET EM!! Play to win the games NOW. To heck with next year. He has got the whole off season to heal up. He is not a running back running on the toe every down. PLAY TO WIN OR STAY HOME AND FORFEIT!!
MCook
December 9th, 2009
3:17 pm
PreyDawg,
Go have another one…
Th
December 9th, 2009
3:31 pm
Smith said all along he was in for the long haul. Let them heal and then bring them back. Our offensive line is so banged up and porous right now I don’t really want to see Ryan getting his head kicked in back there. Remember the over-under before the season started was 8 1/2 so we are right where Vegas thought we would be without any of this year’s draft picks doing anything and one of last year’s out too. I still think Smith is doing pretty well considering what he has to work with.
Can someone explain one thing though? After Phillie went up 10-0 and Koenen backed them up inside their five, McNabb had 3rd and long from there. Our D-line was Sidbury, Andersen, Davis and a tackle whose name I did not get. No Abraham, no Bierman, no blitz, easy first down. WTF
Matt "Choke" Ryan
December 9th, 2009
3:50 pm
100%
December 9th, 2009
3:02 pm
CHOKE!!
“Prior to throwing that 5 yard td, Vick threw a 43 yard bomb between 2 defenders, with a tight spiral that the CHOKE can only drool about”
“That coming from a fan” who’s NOODLE ARM qb calls a 20 pass deep
planb
December 9th, 2009
4:17 pm
midnite, you’re right. We’ve got to move these Falcons out of the cesspool they’re in. Where many of the fans pull for a dog killer instead of their own team.
robertussen
December 9th, 2009
4:20 pm
the 43 yard throw form vick was not thrown well and was thrown into a secondary with no coverage skills all vick did was throw an inaccurate ball that a decent wr made a good play on props to the wr not vick but you wont shut up ever so i hope mr blank moves this team because you dont deserve nfl atl ATL WORST FANS IN THE NFL
1960's
December 9th, 2009
4:20 pm
Im so sick and tired of the bull with the falcons. The only reason Shockley isn’t the backup is because he looks like Vick. Auther Blank wants all his qb’s to look alike so DJ gets sent to the back of the bus. How the helll does the qb with the strongest arm, the most mobile legs, and a proven leader and the only one of all four qbs to lead a team to a championship get put on the freaking practice squad. The reason is his skin color.
robertussen
December 9th, 2009
4:23 pm
there is no rule that it has to be the ATLANTA falcons. to omaha nb where all there is to do is football
MCook
December 9th, 2009
4:23 pm
GA falcons?
Matt "Choke" Ryan
December 9th, 2009
4:29 pm
1960’s
December 9th, 2009
4:20 pm
Im so sick and tired of the bull with the falcons. The only reason Shockley isn’t the backup is because he looks like Vick.
“THANK YOU”
MCook
December 9th, 2009
4:34 pm
I’m guessing 90% of the GA falcons are black..
Keep crying…
Manny
December 9th, 2009
4:36 pm
My personal thought is this: Last week against the Eagles was much more important than the game against the Saints. Losing to the Eagles basically killed any playoff hopes that we had. Having Ryan and Turner out there now serves no other purpose for this team….
Except one. Ending the Saints perfect little season. Wouldn’t it feel good to just ruin it all for the Saints by beating them? That would be wonderful! That’s enough for me to see our best players suit up.
However, if the Saints starts to run away with the game, I would pull them. And I wouldn’t have them suit up again this season.
robertussen
December 9th, 2009
4:39 pm
really
pilgrim
December 9th, 2009
4:39 pm
All injuries considered, Smith will put the best players on the field. If they aren’t good enough to compete, get rid of ‘em.
dub366
December 9th, 2009
4:42 pm
SPECTATOR DJ IS BETTER THAN WHAT YOU GOT.
dub366
December 9th, 2009
4:46 pm
No Mike Help kill birds Sunday
dub366
December 9th, 2009
4:49 pm
say it again 1960’s i don’t think they heard you.
MV#777
December 9th, 2009
4:49 pm
THE DOME WON’T ANYWHERE…. BUT YOU WILLLLLLLL…LOL….
MV#777
December 9th, 2009
4:51 pm
THE DOME WON’T GO ANYWHERE!!!!!!!! BUT YOU WILLLLLLLLLLL….LOL…..
Pete P.
December 9th, 2009
4:56 pm
Go Ahead !!! Let Ryan play. Since it doesn’t look like we will make the play-offs this year, why don’t we go and try to damage our franchise player on a game that is guaranted to be a tough fought game against the Saints. By the way, the Saints have one of the toughest defenses in the league right now, so go ahead and play him. I would tend to ask, WHY? WHY risk further injury to one of our Marqee players? Why injure the sould of our team? Why risk our future? Coach Mike? Why would you want to screw up our 2010-2011 season on a slight, if not none existant chance of getting to the playoffs with a bunch of battered players? If we did make the playoffs, how far could we possibly go with all the injuries? Keep Ryan and Turner out until they are 100% healthy, because we don’t have a chance to beat the Saints anyway, or a playoff game at that. With one more year under Ryan’s belt, and making him hungry because he had to sit out the end of the 2009 season, he’ll be more than ready to go in September 2010. Gooooooo Saints.
MCook
December 9th, 2009
5:01 pm
Pete P.
They just don’t get it…
100%
December 9th, 2009
5:08 pm
“That coming from a fan” who’s NOODLE ARM qb calls a 20 pass deep”
What you just said, Did not make any sense my friend..Also, Matt Ryan has no noodle arm..The problem with Ryan is on his deep balls, He throws his ball with 2 much arch(2 High)..Not saying he has a elway arm but his arm is fine..Ive seen the guy throw 60+ yds a couple times and thats nowhere near a noodle arm..Patience is virtue, Ryan is going to be great in this league for a very long time!
Pete P.
December 9th, 2009
5:16 pm
If enough Falcons fans see it the way I’m trying to explain it, go ahead and post it here, maybe the front office fools can get the way we feel. They would surely pass it on to the Coach, wouldn’t you think? Don’t risk further injuries to Ryan or Turner. PLZZZZZZ. Next year isn’t that far away. Ryab is too valuable, Turner too. SIT THEM OUT.
I MUS WRITE
December 9th, 2009
5:17 pm
We need to find a way to draft the DT from Nebraska SUH-The man is a beast reminds me of Haynesworth. Also Houston,Abe,Booker,TJohnson should all be gone before next years opener. No cap hit this year we need two of the best CB’s on the free agent market- Winnfield and Robinson would work for me
Y did we resign C Davis -I swear i havent heard his name all season- The 09 draft is pissn me off big time. Moore/Jerry out the entire year,how are they gonna be better when they have no experience. Owens is okay but dam I expected atleast one of them to help us out. I think Jerry will get injured every year- dont know why ,I just feel that way -
I MUS WRITE
December 9th, 2009
5:19 pm
O yeah -I think Matt Ryan will be a good QB but i had no idea how weak his arm was -maybe thats y we dont stretch the field or go deep…..Im sick of this dink and dump bull shyt.
I MUS WRITE
December 9th, 2009
5:20 pm
Hawks in 1:45 dont be tardy for the party
I MUS WRITE
December 9th, 2009
5:26 pm
Midnite STF UP….. Nobody’s going to Dorravile to watch football……… Maybe the fans were cheering for a guy who’s turned his life around after the establishment gave the man 18 months for a 4 month crime or probation even….Im glad its all over so we dont have to keep hearing about Vick.
DrJ
December 9th, 2009
5:31 pm
DOL, have the coaches worked on Redman’s poor passing results?
George
December 9th, 2009
6:25 pm
Explain the logic of risking long term injury to MR2 and MT33 vs NO, a game vs the NFL South division winner (clinched last week). With three games beyond that, the Falcons have a chance for a 9-7 season and breaking a 4 decade jinx on back to back winning seasons — and that is a huge stretch. I give the Falcons the Tampa away finale in a squeaker and losses otherwise. That’s a 7-9 season. Maybe that will lead to improved draft chances in 2010; that and hopeful trades for a decent o-line and corners who can cover.
And while looking ahead to next season, what Falcons fans have as an annual rite of passage, hope that the Owners and NFLPA come together for the next CBA, or the 2011 season will find football fans going back in full force to NCAA — the NFL will suffer a painful death over time if there is a 2011 lockout. Fans, keep your eye on the ball and ear to the ground.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
December 9th, 2009
6:38 pm
I MUS WRITE
December 9th, 2009
5:26 pm
Midnite STF UP….. Nobody’s going to Dorravile to watch football
“AMEN”
tyger
December 9th, 2009
7:43 pm
All not Lost
Falcoons beat NO – aint happening – next best luck and help:
Week 14
Philly > NYG – either way helps
SD > Dal – not likely, but prayer helps
Chi > GB – huge rivalry, Lovie ain’t dead yet
NO > Atl – huge rivalry, will Coons rollover 2x week? yes
Week 15
Wash > NYG – upset, Skins playing better @ home
ATL > NYJ – got to help yourself
NO > Dal – likely scenario
Pitt > GB – bank on it
Week 16
Wash > Dal – archrival Skins rallying late @ home
Car > NYG – wishful thinking, but…
Atl > Buff – c’mon guys, wtf
Sea > GB – it can happen
Week 17
Minn > NYG – probable
Phil > Dal – probable
AZ > GB – probable
INYG/Dallas all square; GB loses to Chi/Pitt and pray to Chief Knockahoma for the Skins to help.
TR
December 9th, 2009
8:56 pm
This isn’t a tough decision. Either they’re back healthy to play or you keep them on the bench for the rest of the year. I don’t believe this team has anything left to win ANY of our remaining games. The backups are the equivalent of H.S. football, the OC has no creativity in actually designing a play that wasn’t born in the 60s and the jury is still not in on BVG. Once BVG gets some decent players then I can judge is defensive play calling. Mularkey on the other hand has a ton of weapons on offense and calls the same five plays a game in different alignments. DLED you need to “Man Up” and start asking the TOUGH questions instead of the “Politically Correct” ones.
1960's
December 9th, 2009
9:05 pm
Im so sick and tired of the bull with the falcons. The only reason Shockley isn’t the backup is because he looks like Vick. Auther Blank wants all his qb’s to look alike so DJ gets sent to the back of the bus. How the helll does the qb with the strongest arm, the most mobile legs, and a proven leader and the only one of all four qbs to lead a team to a championship get put on the freaking practice squad. The reason is his skin color.
hiramsaint
December 9th, 2009
9:14 pm
1960’s———-you are a tard! stop living in the 60’s , it’s about the money man. we’re talkin’ about king arthur… it’s all in the money$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Lesa
December 9th, 2009
9:50 pm
1960’s, if Shockley is so good, how come no other team drafted him? Or picked him up when we cut him? DJ got the most playing time of any of the back-ups in this year’s preseason games. He was given ample opportunity to earn the #2 QB spot and did nothing to earn the job. Arthur Blank is not a racist — he treated Michael Vick like a son.
Suburban White Guy
December 9th, 2009
10:24 pm
A LOT of us will go to Doraville to watch football. We just won’t have to pay $25 to park in someone’s yard. Sounds like moving the Falcons struck a nerve…
Mike "Electrocute Dogs" Vick
December 9th, 2009
10:31 pm
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stendec
December 10th, 2009
12:19 am
Heartless quitter Matt Ryan should stay on sidelines with toe bruise! One season wonder anyway. Hope Saints put 60 points and 600 plus yards on these NFL jokes! Team quit against Michael Sick and Eagles. To Hell with injury excuses! They fall on deaf ears in these quarters. Saints playoff bound. Falcons almost certain to finish with losing record. I personally hope so anyway. No Atlanta professional team has guts or pride. Except maybe the Hawks. Never thought I would type that. GO SAINTS! No mercy please. These untalented quitters do not deserve any. ++STENDEC++
TCCB
December 10th, 2009
12:23 am
AURTHOR BLANK,
PLEASE!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!MOVE THE FALCON. WE CAN USE THE GEORGIA DOME FOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL; CONTINUE TO GIVE YOUR PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT.
THANKS,
TCCB
TCCB
December 10th, 2009
12:30 am
WELCOME BACK “CHOKE ” !!!!!!!!!
tyger
December 10th, 2009
5:39 am
Vick still matters
MV7 turned the dome out. Forget the Falcoons, it was all Vick from the start. Some say all he did was score from the 5yd line, nevermind that the Falcoons couldnt score from the 5 yd line.
He did more than that, he opened old wounds. His larger than life persona took over like purple haze, and by the 4th qtr., they were Vick drunk and wanted another hit. How did this happen?
Vick was made a martyr, he was crucified, buried – yet, arose like Lazarus – erstwhile, the others wanted him put to death. But the believers had witnessed a small miracle.
Even more bizarre, as Vick was rising, the Falcoons savior was down and out. And the others were losing faith. He had not been victorious, but odorous – now his feet hurt. He is young and owed tens of millions, yet has bad feet.
What is an athlete with bad feet? A coach.
Robert M
December 10th, 2009
9:11 am
Hey, guys. This from a Saints fan…you don’t want Chris McAlister. Sean Payton and staff have done a pretty excellent job of evaluating talent this season. They cut McAlister and signed some guy named McCauley, who was released twice this season, by the Lions and Bucs! Now, to me, if you can’t make Detroit or Tampa Bay’s teams this season, how can he possibly fit into the Saints scheme. Yet they cut McAlister. So, I’m not sure you really want him.
I do know one reason was he can’t play special teams, so maybe if you don’t need him for that he would work for you.
midnite
December 10th, 2009
9:29 am
Tyger
After your last post it is apparent you need help. Actually it is just a stupid post.