Sean Weatherspoon signs 5-year, $17.5 million contract
00509 Flowery Branch - Atlanta Falcons linebackers coach Greg Pires works with first round draft pick rookie linebacker # 56 Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri, during day 3 of minicamp in Flowery Branch on Sunday, May 9, 2010. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons first-round pick Sean Weatherspoon agreed to five year contract on Thursday, the team confirmed.
Weatherspoon, a linebacker from Missouri, is set to sign the deal before the team meeting which is scheduled for 7 p.m. He was the 19th player selected in the 2010 NFL draft.
Most of the Falcons pulled up to the amenities building in their luxury cars to check into the living quarters for training camp earlier in the day.
But Weatherspoon was not one of them because the team and his agent were still hammering out his contract.
With Weatherspoon in the fold, the Falcons have all of their rookies signed and will have all 80 players when they hit field for their first practice Friday morning.
Earlier in the week, Falcons coach Mike Smith said he was optimistic that the Weatherspoon deal would get done
Elwanda Weatherspoon and her son, Sean, the Falcons unsigned first round draft pick. (Brant Sutherlin/AJC)
before camp opened.
Progress was made during the negotiations on Wednesday and with a big push Thursday morning, Weatherspoon’s deal was completed.
“There hasn’t really been a lot of action throughout the first and second rounds,” Smith said. “But of course, the closer that you get to the reporting date, you’ll start to see more and more guys sign.”
Under the current regime, three of the four first round picks have been signed in time for the opening of training camp.
With the owners’ meeting in town, the Falcons signed Matt Ryan in May of 2008, months before training camp opened.
Last year, Peria Jerry was signed on the Thursday just before the start of camp on Saturday.
However, in 2008, Sam Baker’s first-round deal hit a last minute snag. He agreed to a contract late Friday night, but the contract was not approved by the league in time for Baker to start practice early Saturday.
Baker had to go upstairs and wait in an office until his contract was approved.
Baker joined the team one hour and 12 minutes after the first practice started. He was selected with the 21st pick, two picks behind where Weatherspoon was selected.
Over the offseason, the Falcons trained Weatherspoon at both outside linebacker positions. He will be expected to compete for a starting position.
“When you start to add the talent level and skill set of a first round draft pick to the linebacker corps, that position is going to be very, very competitive,” Smith said. “I think Sean can play all three, but right now we have basically spent our time training Sean at our outside linebacker position.”
Smith said the team will no longer make a distinction between the strongside or weakside linebacker position. Last season, Mike Peterson started at the weakside position and Stephen Nicholas started at the strongside position.
Peterson turned 34 in June, but played for Smith in Jacksonville. Nicholas was a first-time starter last season, but was drafted as a weakside linebacker by the previous regime.
“Is he a (strongside) or (weakside)?” Smith said. “He’s an outside linebacker. By cross training him and giving him that workload in (the offseason) is going to be beneficial because you’ve got to be able to do the same techniques if you are (strongside) linebacker or (weakside). I think more and more you’re seeing more team developing their outside linebackers to be able t play multiple spots.”
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truth
July 29th, 2010
4:19 pm
YES!!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
July 29th, 2010
4:27 pm
truth — Way to be FIRST!
Mrs. Tazzee
July 29th, 2010
4:28 pm
YASSSS!
Will
July 29th, 2010
4:29 pm
Good news!
RGO67
July 29th, 2010
4:33 pm
Let’s get started!!!
Rise Up !
July 29th, 2010
4:34 pm
OOOOHHH-OOOH-OOOHH
RiSe Up !
Burdell
July 29th, 2010
4:35 pm
Nice! Get to camp Spoon!
truth
July 29th, 2010
4:36 pm
Dled, been waiting all day for this news. By the way, good job on keeping the fans informed throughout the spring and summer. Thanks.
falcon4ever
July 29th, 2010
4:38 pm
I truly feel and have been told that the Spoon is going to try really hard this year. I’m really hyped about trying to get him signed . Hopefully our players will try to do super good at training camp. I have a good source that says everyone is going to try really hard for a playoff berth this tear…GO TEAM!!!!!!
Falcon Devil
July 29th, 2010
4:38 pm
Spooooooooooooon!!! Can’t wait to see his first NFL tackle!
falcon4ever
July 29th, 2010
4:40 pm
Sorry – i meant year
getbuzzed
July 29th, 2010
4:40 pm
man, tomorrow is like Christmas! it is finally here…….
truth
July 29th, 2010
4:41 pm
Falcon Devil…..hopefully on that first tackle the announcer won’t say, WOW THAT GUY JUST GOT SPOONED!!!
truth
July 29th, 2010
4:41 pm
sorry……that was really bad.
colts fan
July 29th, 2010
4:41 pm
well well… the start of a bad season !
You should have picked up T.O. – the league is on to boy wonder – you thought last
year was bad for Mr. QB – just wait.
Birdword
July 29th, 2010
4:42 pm
or his first pick. thanks d.o.l.
HugoStiglitz
July 29th, 2010
4:43 pm
Nice. Im glad he wont miss any training camp. This guy could give us a huge boost.
O G Falcon Fan
July 29th, 2010
4:44 pm
The Last time the Birds went to the SB in 98 I was out of work. I am out of work again now. The Stars are aligned
El Oko
July 29th, 2010
4:45 pm
No excuses this year Matty boy!!
Falcone
July 29th, 2010
4:45 pm
Truly BAD!
ModdyD
July 29th, 2010
4:47 pm
Colts Fan=Troll
Go Falcons!
falcon4ever
July 29th, 2010
4:47 pm
O G Falcon Fan- Don’t go to far with that buddy. We also got our behinds handed to us by the Broncos. We’re really going to have to try harded than that!
Barton
July 29th, 2010
4:49 pm
ESPN the Ocho reports that with the addition of Sean Weatherspoon to the linebacking core, Deon Sanders will be the first cut from training camp. A source, who asked to remain anonymous due to his shame of being cut first, said the cut came as a surprise to him. Sanders reportedly looked good during practice, bringing down every ball carrier that ran him over. GM Thomas Dimitroff, however, said that at the end of the day “Sanders’ contract with the Miami Heat was just too big of a distraction for the rest of the players who all tried out to play with the new Big Three.” It appears jealousy could be a major divider in the locker room this year as the Falcons look poised to make an NFC Championship bid this season.
truth
July 29th, 2010
4:51 pm
O G, just wait right before kick-off and then get a job and that should balance everything out. WIN!!!
truth
July 29th, 2010
4:53 pm
?
colts fan
July 29th, 2010
4:55 pm
ModdyD…
Colts = Wins ….
another 9-7 for the falcons such a winning fanchise. !
call me @ 777-9311 and I give you come fan tips… start with some TUMS !
truth
July 29th, 2010
4:57 pm
Exactly how long did it take for Peyton to get to the superbowl?
truth
July 29th, 2010
4:57 pm
And who did they play when they got there? Has Peyton been back since?
truth
July 29th, 2010
4:58 pm
waiting…………
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LJ
July 29th, 2010
5:00 pm
Finally, now Alanfalcon and Kenneth Noisemaker can shut up
colts fan
July 29th, 2010
5:01 pm
go to the trailer and sit on the crate and look at last year superbowl
Falcons 4 Ever
July 29th, 2010
5:02 pm
I’m enjoying a nice endorphine rush right now. Bring the fork and knife ‘cuz we got our Spoon. I’ll second truth; awesome job DLED, looking forward to your 5 year 8 figure contract.
Not Good!
July 29th, 2010
5:02 pm
I HOPE I am wrong about this pick, but I just dont see this guy as a first rounder.
waynester
July 29th, 2010
5:02 pm
Welcome news, but not so surprising. All parties involved wanted it done. Can’t wait!
colts fan
July 29th, 2010
5:03 pm
Wow… the new Falcons have finally had back to back winning seasons… Carolina, Tampa, and New Orleans all have had those for years .
Welcome to the real NFL….
mountain_jim
July 29th, 2010
5:04 pm
Finally football is back!
colts fan
July 29th, 2010
5:04 pm
Truth… did the trailor flip over ?
PMC
July 29th, 2010
5:04 pm
Best news ALL DAY!! Welcome SPOON.
Peyton Manning
July 29th, 2010
5:05 pm
Wow!! My Matt Ryan jersey came in today!
John Koncack
July 29th, 2010
5:06 pm
Really, $120 million for Joe Johnson? Well they did pay me $13 million….
colts fan
July 29th, 2010
5:07 pm
Peyton Manning…. yeah he needed another rag to wipe off his MVP trophy.
truth
July 29th, 2010
5:08 pm
colts fan……..you aint bothering me. My team is on the rise. Your team is getting older and on a downward spiral.
colts fan
July 29th, 2010
5:09 pm
really… we are getting old but younger also. We know how to draft – check us out
http://www.thePeoplesLink.com
truth
July 29th, 2010
5:11 pm
BWAA HA HA!!!!! Why are you so pissed about the Falcons colt fan? Who are you really?
colts fan
July 29th, 2010
5:12 pm
I’m not going to rain on the Falcons parade… I know you guys are happy !
back to back winning seasons is a big accomplishment – we see you at the super bowl
free drinks on me at Stats
Hot Bird
July 29th, 2010
5:12 pm
Our Spoon is going to dish out some t.d.’s to your P. Manning this year.
jc
July 29th, 2010
5:12 pm
Any news on some non-roster guys looking to make a splash at camp?
RUDE DOGG
July 29th, 2010
5:13 pm
Let’s get the pads on BABY!
Just Sayin
July 29th, 2010
5:14 pm
colts fan get a life. Colts are a great team. This is a Falcons Blog and the Falcons are on the rise! Blow Me!
truth
July 29th, 2010
5:15 pm
Why would I want to check out the Colts? Really……..I could careless.
Mr.Phil
July 29th, 2010
5:16 pm
You mean to tell me that we are going into camp with everybody signed and healthy. No distractions.( other than that little Babineaux thing which I don’t think will be a big problem). I gotta say things are starting out really good.
Hot Bird
July 29th, 2010
5:16 pm
Yeah colts fan- go away .. You are only here because you know we’ll make a whole lot more t.d.s’ than your team!
colt fan
July 29th, 2010
5:19 pm
Good Luck… this season
You will need it them Saints are still good !
falcon4ever
July 29th, 2010
5:20 pm
Hey colts fan- The Saints showed you what a real team looks like didn’t they? Wait till you get a load of us
Birdword
July 29th, 2010
5:21 pm
Nah, we’ve beaten the Saints 45 times. No chance they can repeat.
colt fan
July 29th, 2010
5:21 pm
One Tip… get better attitudes its a long season – the real season start in December.
http://www.colts.com
colt fan
July 29th, 2010
5:22 pm
Hey colts fan- The Saints showed you what a real team looks like didn’t they? Wait till you get a load of us
___________________
The Saints won… good team we had our chances – we would have rather played you guys. Ha Ha
falcon4ever
July 29th, 2010
5:24 pm
You and your team will be watching us try to get to the big game GO TEAM!!!
colt fan
July 29th, 2010
5:25 pm
Again Good Luck !!!
Hot Bird
July 29th, 2010
5:25 pm
Why don’t you just leave before Spoon starts handing those t.d.’s out right now little pony boy
Birdword
July 29th, 2010
5:26 pm
The Saints won… good team we had our chances – we would have rather played you guys. Ha Ha
I know what you mean. Those Saints have a losing record againts us.
truth
July 29th, 2010
5:29 pm
Enter your comments here
DW
July 29th, 2010
5:43 pm
This from NFL.com
“The Atlanta Falcons and first-round draft pick Sean Weatherspoon have agreed to a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $17.5 million, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora on Thursday.
Weatherspoon, a 6-foot-1, 239-pound linebacker from Missouri, was drafted 19th overall by the Falcons in April. His contract contains $10.5 million in guaranteed money, the source said.”
The silver “Spoon” just turned platinum.
phoenix falcon
July 29th, 2010
5:45 pm
Outstanding!!!!! lets get this thing started!!!!!!!
Sick & Tired Of Being Sick & Tired
July 29th, 2010
5:49 pm
ALRIGHT ….. ALREADY…..This is going to be the year of the ATLANTA FALCONS!!!!
falcon4ever
July 29th, 2010
5:51 pm
Thanks DW but we already knew that from the headline on the blog. Way to be on top of things anyway and GO TEAM!!
BullDawg Rick
July 29th, 2010
5:59 pm
Great news & this speaks volumes about the new direction Smith, Dimetroff & Blank are taking.. Getting all on board before camp starts!!
Good Job Dirty Birds!!
falcon4ever
July 29th, 2010
6:02 pm
I was just looking at the Bleacher Report and the Spoon is expected to be one of the 10 bust from the 2010 draft. They say he is to small for his position in the NFL. They say undersized and linebacker never goes to well together! ????????????????????????????????????????
allycks
July 29th, 2010
6:09 pm
Carolina has never had back-to-back winning seasons. Look it up.
crackbaby
July 29th, 2010
6:15 pm
falcon4ever – Ever heard of Jessie Tuggle? Undersized LB from Valdosta State. The “Hammer” anchored the Falcons D for something like 13 years.
Key ingredient in a LB is a large bad attitude! Lofton has the middle so Spoon can rage off the edge.
Also, all you doubters and haters, Matty Ice is going to have his best year yet if he stays healthy. Better defense, re-dedication to the run game and Harry Douglas is back.
Colts Fan is a fag
July 29th, 2010
6:23 pm
Here is a hotdog and a roadmap. Take your ass to Indi and stay off the AJC, thx. Watch out dog or U might get SPOON-ed. Ur a clown. Get a life.
northwinds
July 29th, 2010
6:25 pm
I’m glad he’s in camp….but thank goodness he didn’t have to pass the “ugly” test to be in the NFL.
falcon4ever
July 29th, 2010
6:26 pm
I would like to think that way but can we be lucky enough or is to early to say if he’s gonna be another Jessie Tuggle. I’m not hatin- just didn’t pay him any attention in college so I don’t know. I agree about Ryan. If he can throw about 5-8 more td passes and lower the # of picks he’ll be up their with Brees , Manning and Brady but I don’t think we payed enough attention to our offensive line this offseason. We can’t afford to run Turner into the ground again this season
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ToccoaBird
July 29th, 2010
6:33 pm
Thanks DLed for keeping on top of this for us. Now lets get to the Dome and scream our lungs out. we have our spoon.
Falcon Jim
July 29th, 2010
6:39 pm
Thanks for the phone #. Without paying any fees, we know you live just off Lawrenceville Hwy just between Tucker and Lilburn. A little bit of cash would refine this. (Why be adversarial and put out your number?)
falcon4ever
July 29th, 2010
6:43 pm
@ Hot Bird-Actually we don’t want “The Spoon” handing out the “td’s” to the opposing teams. His job is to take td’s away from the other teams. Just sayin…
Paddy
July 29th, 2010
6:43 pm
Dr Ken, where are you??????? No remarks about that greedy sob Weatherspoon??? Thought so!
JK
July 29th, 2010
6:47 pm
OK, I have to admit. I am a Falcons fan and have never seen Spoon play. Does he hit hard?
DJ Sniper
July 29th, 2010
6:50 pm
Finally! This is the news I’ve been waiting to hear! Over the past 2 seasons, the Falcons have had a good track record with getting all their picks signed prior to camp, so I wasn’t worried, but still. It’s great to go 3 years straight with this streak.
What are they smoking on the Bleacher Report? Weatherspoon a bust? I hardly think so. He may not start right away, but rest assured that he will be a starter before it’s all overwith.
falcon4ever
July 29th, 2010
6:51 pm
I’m the same way JK. I never watched him play but even if he hit hard in college , it’s a whole different thing in the NFL and that Bleacher Report article was un-nerving about him being expected to be a draft bust
DW
July 29th, 2010
6:59 pm
falcon4ever, I thought some people might want to know to financial aspects of the deal.
Flo-Ri-Duh!
July 29th, 2010
7:08 pm
Falcon’s management has it’s act together. Strong leadership at the top has been lacking in past years. Hopefully they are right about this guy and he will be starting material. They still need a DE but that won’t happen this year unless they make a trade. The defense should be 7 points a game better than last year. However, there may be a dropoff on the offense as they didn’t add anyone significant on that side. The o-line is questionalbe.
NOLA
July 29th, 2010
7:15 pm
Just like typical ‘con ritual he will pull up lame during training camp and be done for the year.
‘cons are just cursed. if you chosen a dove rather than a “dirty bird” as your mascot things would have been different.
No you folks chose a “dirty bird” as your mascot and the “gods” have put a hex on your club and city forever.
TEAMPLAYER
July 29th, 2010
7:18 pm
Why are all these “HATERS” on our blog?…….Go away
NOLA
July 29th, 2010
7:19 pm
god don’t like ugly and your mascot is ugly. you do the math ‘con fans.
TEAMPLAYER
July 29th, 2010
7:22 pm
To Nola….Whats a mascot got to do with the game?…….you must be a female…Nola
NOLA
July 29th, 2010
7:22 pm
John Koncack
July 29th, 2010
5:06 pm
Really, $120 million for Joe Johnson? Well they did pay me $13 million….
—–
y’all could have had ronnie brewer and anthony morrow for $30 million and that would have been an upgrade.
Joe johnson has worn out his welcome in the atl. everyone knows this except the spirit group.
NOLA
July 29th, 2010
7:23 pm
god don’t like ugly and your mascot is ugly. you do the math ‘con fans.
LinkReport this comment.TEAMPLAYER
July 29th, 2010
7:22 pm
To Nola….Whats a mascot got to do with the game?…….you must be a female…Nola
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Everything read the scriptures.
NOLA
July 29th, 2010
7:28 pm
Oh No, The ‘cons are done. Your star dLineman is more interested in fame than football.
http://blogs.ajc.com/the-buzz/2010/07/29/kim-the-housewife-and-her-new-falcons-honey/?cxntlid=thbz_hm
DJ Sniper
July 29th, 2010
7:30 pm
While I will give the Saints credit for winning the Super Bowl, I find it quite hilarious when Saints fans come in here talking like that franchise has a proud history of winning titles like the Packers or Steelers. For years, both the Saints and Falcons were the definition of mediocrity and futility. That has changed for the Saints, and despite what people may think, it’s changing for the Falcons.
TEAMPLAYER
July 29th, 2010
7:34 pm
Great points DJ Sniper…and as you know we always play the Saints tough
Yulee Falcom
July 29th, 2010
7:35 pm
SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNN!!!!!!!
TEAMPLAYER
July 29th, 2010
7:40 pm
I’LL SEE EVERYONE TOMORROW AT TRAINING CAMP ……..I’LL BE ON TOP OF THE HILL….JUST YELL MY NAME “TEAMPLAYER”….I’LL WAVE MY HAND IN THE AIR…AND WAVE LIKE I JUST DON’T CARE….
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
July 29th, 2010
7:55 pm
LJ- it’s Dr. Kenneth Noisewater & yes PADDY, i’m happy now that Spoon and his agent have finally signed a deal. Now, let’s get training camp started on the right foot, no injuries, and kick some butt this year.
RockyMtnFalcon
July 29th, 2010
8:08 pm
Lets ROCK AND ROLL!!! The Cinci game or the Baltimore game will be this years Superbowl preview!!
Grady Jackson Barber Shop
July 29th, 2010
8:12 pm
Does “spoon” have a luxury car yet ?
cash for clunkers
July 29th, 2010
8:14 pm
I still say the Falcons should have drafted Jonathan Dwyer.
Nuke Nawlins
July 29th, 2010
8:22 pm
Spooooon……………
Yeah DJ Sniper, it is funny how suddenly everyone has been a saints fan their entire life and they have all this team gear…they were close to moving the team before Katrina
Shady
I.MUS WRITE
July 29th, 2010
8:26 pm
TROLL FEST 2010………
burn atlanta ... again
July 29th, 2010
8:43 pm
Enter your comments here
burn atlanta ... again
July 29th, 2010
8:45 pm
so long gen. sherman–gen brees comin’ to set this town ablaze again
FalconUGAFan
July 29th, 2010
8:48 pm
Hey ya’ll I googled NOLA and I found a pic of him…
http://media.nola.com/saints_impact/photo/new-orleans-aints-fanjpg-cc437ae769892540_large.jpg
FEAR THE TALON
July 29th, 2010
8:54 pm
Enter your comments here
burn atlanta ... again
July 29th, 2010
8:55 pm
That picture looks like Blank before make-up
FEAR THE TALON
July 29th, 2010
8:56 pm
THE BEGINNING OF THE NEXT STEP OF DOMINATION!!!
burn atlanta ... again
July 29th, 2010
8:59 pm
What was the 1st step ? Taking 44 yrs. to have 2 winning seasons in a row. How long is this next step going to take ? Another 44 yrs?
Falcon Jim
July 29th, 2010
9:18 pm
So, “burn atlanta…again,” you seem to be in favor of murder, rape, carnage, destruction, kidnapping, and total disregard for humanity. The historical representation of the satin, Sherman, has been virtually scrubbed. The “War of Northern Aggression” should never be used for amusement or belittled.
That said, …………….the Birds will kick the Saint’s ass.!!! I have watched Falcons/Saints games since the beginning (yeah, this dates me.) The frenchies never win big two years in a row.
burn atlanta ... again
July 29th, 2010
9:28 pm
Bothers me not but take heed redneck- The Lombardi Trophy will come back home up north where it was born and where it wants to be. Why all the concern for the Saints? True they won’t repeat but you will fall victim to one of the most prolific offenses ,besides ours , in the NFL.
BT
July 29th, 2010
9:28 pm
Locked and loaded..lets have a GREAT camp Falcons.
BT
July 29th, 2010
9:39 pm
Word up to all Falcons fans…
Don`t feed the trolls.
They are attention starved, pathetic individuals.
Skip over and ignore them, then in their twisted little minds.
They have not gained what they seek and they will go away.
burn atlanta ... again
July 29th, 2010
9:42 pm
BT- The new spokesman for the entire merto-Atlanta area. Did Obama make you the propoganda czar?
NES
July 29th, 2010
9:59 pm
I told all falcon fans and the rest of you blogs that Mr. Blankcheck would get it done! Demiroff and Smith had to reach for ‘Spoon because he has pass coverage skills at LB position, something that was missing from last season’s team. Can take a little undersized LB “Spoon because he makes up for it with foot-speed! He will be starting and Nicholas will play as back-up and also for Petersen. The thinking has to be Petersen to sidelines on passing downs and ‘Spoon and Nicholas will be on the outside spots. This will greatly help the Secondary being under pressure to cover underneath routes! just my opinion– can’t wait for football!
Falcon Jim
July 29th, 2010
10:01 pm
To: “burn atlanta…again.”
You must be a liberal. Because that is what “y’all” do………….start calling folks names. You call ME a redneck? You don’t know me. You have no idea what my upbringing, background and beliefs are; but you resort in name calling and call me a “redneck!” Redneck is the last venue in modern America where racist can get away with their “racism,” you racist! It’s O. K. to attack a rural, southern, righteous person because of the perceived prejudices that our society allows only on this ONE group.
Actually, I grew up in Buckhead, went to the 6th rated business school in the nation and have been in upper financial management for 30 years. I would think I was more of a nerd than a redneck. But, I guess, liberal racist, like you that just prefer to call people names wouldn’t know about being a righteous American from the hole in your butt!
Falcons kill Saints this year.
IMPEACH BROCCOLI OBAMA ! ! ! !
Reid Adair
July 29th, 2010
10:08 pm
Great news. Now camp can start and everyone can focus on getting ready, rather than negotiating contracts.
BigTimeTechFan
July 29th, 2010
10:16 pm
To be honest, I’m more excited about Corey Peters at DT.
Peters, Babs, Jerry will be nice rotation. Anderson better DT then DE, but about givin up on him.
Keys will be
Peters
Sidberry or Biermenn step upand being impact
Turner – 1500+ yrs rushing, this will open up outside for Ryan.
Lofton stepping up – to many tackles chasing the play, need to meet play at point, which he shows he can do but not often.
Falcon Jim
July 29th, 2010
10:24 pm
It seems the birds have most all parts covered. I believe this season will come down to avoiding injuries. I know, this is the obvious statement to the start of the year for any good team. However, the Falcons are solid in all areas. There are probably six to eight teams every year that could make this statement, and half are weeded-out by strategic injuries. This leaves the finals to a select few. So, barring major injury problems, I believe the birds could go very, VERY far.
BEAT THE SAINTS! ! ! !
burn atlanta ... again
July 29th, 2010
10:25 pm
Why so obsessed with the Saints when you concern should be the team that knocks you out of playoff contention. My team you silver spoon fed little yuppie. More than likely you toss hashbrowns at a Waffle House because on here you can pretend to be what you want to be. What is Buckhead? Some little redneck train stop near Atlanta.
Falcon Jim
July 29th, 2010
10:39 pm
O.K., “burn atlanta…again.” Your lack of class and name calling again shows you for what you are. Again, you don’t know me but you persist in trying to belittle me. Well, again, I’m going to pigeon-hole who you are because of your shallowness: you are an ignorant liberal yankee that shouldn’t be on a Falcons blog. Go back to your rust belt and yank-off with your Union buddies. (Look for the label….destroying America.) By the the way, anyone that knows the Falcons would know Buckhead, you idiot.
Also, I am who I say I am, contrary to ANY thing an ignoramus should as yourself could assert.
So, you have not made it clear, what rust-belt team do you follow?
northwinds
July 29th, 2010
11:08 pm
Please do not pay attention to “Burn Atlanta..again” he’s obviously some 16 year old from Bankhead Highway who doesn’t know his father or his “baby mama”. If you claim to be from Atlanta and call Buckhead a “little redneck train stop near Atlanta”….then you have no relevance to any discussion about Atlanta. LMAO at the ignorance.
Falcon Jim
July 29th, 2010
11:13 pm
Thank-you, northwinds, I was starting to lose my perspective.
GO FALCONS ! ! ! !
TEAMPLAYER
July 29th, 2010
11:29 pm
Super Bowl prospects…… AFC – if Cincy gets pass Baltimore…I don’t see Indy in the big show….Ever since the league took away the “VIDEO CAMERA” New England hasn’t won anything ……..
NFC – Dallas, the best run game, but can their defense hold up…Saint won’t repeat, teams will be waiting for them and the Falcons will split with them…..Minnesota if the old man’s ankle can hold up…..
Vikings and Cincinnati in the 2011 Super Bowl
burn atlanta ... again
July 29th, 2010
11:30 pm
The clue was returning the Lombardi to it’shome. To far over the heads of some pea-nut farmer I suppose
Falcon Jim
July 29th, 2010
11:38 pm
Yeah, I figured you for a cheese-head, but the Lombardi clue was still sorta generic. But, son, why the constant personal attacks? Is this a yankee thing, or a liberal thing, or a liberal yankee thing? This is just not the way we act in the south. Are you a carpetbagger or just visiting?
Anyway, go packs and ex-Falcon Farve! (Oh sorry………..forgot.)
God Bless and GO FALCONS ! ! !
Falcon Jim
July 29th, 2010
11:43 pm
Bed-time.
Nite-all.
GO BIRDS!!!!!!!
realbirdofprey
July 30th, 2010
2:05 am
That was pretty racist northwinds, just because burn Atlanta was being a troll doesn’t mean you have to be. and falcon jim all though Sherman march was pretty inhumane so was the 100s of years of racism and slavery in Georgia.
enz
July 30th, 2010
2:15 am
colts fan….get washed away with the next hurricane. then move to atl like the rest
zacfree1
July 30th, 2010
2:17 am
Enter your comments here
why why why
July 30th, 2010
5:38 am
people this is for the falcons only and i dont care to here about any racist coments please lets keep this about football im sure they have other sites about people you dont like!! go falcons beat every body so we can get some hush mouth around here!!!!!
NES
July 30th, 2010
6:16 am
I second that why why why! its the economy and all the stress going on in our country! That is why we need football to enjoy and divert our attention to a good thing! Falcon Jim and burn atlanta again, please step back and get a coke or coffee and let’s talk football only!
Barney Phyfe
July 30th, 2010
6:59 am
WHO CARES?
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Hamp
July 30th, 2010
9:33 am
The hellya hellyeah!
Chucktown38
July 30th, 2010
1:19 pm
Colt fan how long did it take Payton to win anything?
colt fan
July 30th, 2010
1:25 pm
did the falcons make it to playoffs yet?
oops – 9-7 don’t cut it
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