Dunta Robinson scratched from lineup
Dunta Robinson was expected to make his Falcons debut against Miami. (Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com)
MIAMI – Cornerback Dunta Robinson, the Falcons prized offseason acquisition, was a late scratch from the lineup against the Miami Dolphins on Friday.
Robinson, who’s been nursing what has been termed a minor hamstring injury, was expected to play in the all-important third exhibition game.
“We made a decision and as I said all week long — really over the last eight or nine days — all the players that are injured are going to be game time decisions,” Falcons coach Mike Smith said. “We thought it was just best to hold Dunta out. Anybody that has been to our practices knows that he has been a full participant in all of our practices. We just felt like it was in the best interest of our football team for the regular season to hold him out.”
Christopher Owens took Robinson’s spot in the starting lineup opposite of Brent Grimes.
Robinson was signed to a six-year, $57.5 million contract as a free agent. He hurt his hamstring trying to run down an overthrown pass early in training camp.
Wide receiver Michael Jenkins (shoulder), guard Mike Johnson (knee), defensive tackles Corey Peters (knee) and Thomas Johnson (Achilles) did not play.
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knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
7:46 pm
Good first quarter
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:47 pm
FalconUGAFan . . ..sorry you can’t find the game. I’m down here in Boca Raton so getting the Dolphin TV broadcast. D looks pretty good so far. O doesn’t look bad . . .. .Ryan has a TD – but also a couple of passes that were a few inches behind or overthrown. One underthrown (long pass) to Roddy White – he was covered pretty tightly though so an absolute perfect pass was needed. Overall, outside of those near misses – O hasn’t looked bad.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
7:49 pm
A dropped pass.
Ryan seems to be rushing some of his throws.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:50 pm
Hmmm . .. . .who was that pass going to?
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:51 pm
Holding?? Good – on Dolphins. 1st and 10. Good route by Roddy to get wide open. Those are passes Ryan’s pretty good at.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
7:51 pm
Crap…flag.
Baker is a substandard tackle.
He just does not pass protect well.
He’s getting beat by rookies.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:51 pm
What happened . . . was Roddy losing balance?
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
7:51 pm
Horrible throw by Ryan
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
7:52 pm
Good looking pass there…still not very accurate.
White should have had that ball.
Second missed ball by White.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:52 pm
knotmuch . . ..I don’t know. Could have been a better pass . . . .could have been caught.
FalconUGAFan
August 27th, 2010
7:53 pm
Thanks for the update…
Ree Roe
August 27th, 2010
7:53 pm
Man…Matt has looked OFF all preseason. Call me a hater if you want, but he’s looked real avg IMO
-REEveal it to Roe!!!
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
7:53 pm
That ball floated on Ryan.
It was a very interceptable ball.
We were lucky the pass was just knocked down.
d.carter
August 27th, 2010
7:54 pm
Are you guys seriously hitching your wagons to this Matt Ryan thing? No arm strength and very nervous feet in the pocket!!!! 12-4 LMAO how about 9-7 if that???? But hey! that will be a 3peat in winning seasons…lol
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
7:56 pm
Ree,
I am seeing the same thing you are.
He has looked bad in the few passes he’s thrown.
But I am encouraged to see some down field throws this year.
He is just off.
I still think he can get the job done…he needs more work.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:57 pm
Ree Roe . . .no name calling by me. I think today he has been just a little off and hopefully can correct that before going to the bench. I do think Roddy could have caught that pass, but damn it was another matter of inches. Ryan’s got to get those inches down/up. I do like what I see, but it will get more frustrating if the near calls don’t become completions soon. And I’m definitely NOT a hater!
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:58 pm
Weatherspoon was all over that screen to Ricky.
bird
August 27th, 2010
7:59 pm
Whats wrong with Matt Ryan?
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:59 pm
I was thinking the same thing as the TV announcer here. He said that may have been a case of Henne throwing the ball too hard. Sometimes the Rocket Arms are in need of a temporary Noodle Arm:):) Where is good ole Noodle Arm these days?
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:01 pm
bird .. . . .do you have the game on TV or getting info from reading posts? If you have TV then all I can say is the guy’s a little off and has to get the calibration down this next series. If not, then I’ll say again . . .the guy’s a little off and has to get the calibration down this next series:)
Homer, GA
August 27th, 2010
8:02 pm
Ryan is looking BAD! He’s locking in on receivers and very nervous. This team has a long way to go!
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:02 pm
Did Roddy get that 1st down?? If not . . .he has to do better. No reason it isn’t 1st and 10 right now.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:03 pm
And that’s what happens when you are pounding for a 1st down on 3rd and inches instead of more relaxed on a 1st and 10. Damn.
Homer, GA
August 27th, 2010
8:03 pm
FUMBLE!!!!! Looking BAD!!
Thomas
August 27th, 2010
8:05 pm
Last year I stated that Joe Flacco was a better quarterback than Ryan,and so far Ryan has not done anything to prove me wrong. I am still hoping as a Falcon Fan that Ryan will become as good as most people say and prove me wrong. He seems to have a difficult time getting the ball out wide with any conviction.
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
8:06 pm
even though we are winng,im still not impressed so far.im thkn miami is just not that good
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
8:07 pm
lot of blitzes being called
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:08 pm
OK . ..nice play by Grimes to keep them from 1st. Hold’em on 4th!
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:08 pm
And the D holds!!!
bird
August 27th, 2010
8:08 pm
I feel ya “Recent” but dang I was expecting a little better play out of Ryan tonight. The Falcons better get there ish together before heading up to Pitt or that will be one long day. P.S Grimes is the TRUTH!
bird
August 27th, 2010
8:09 pm
Lets go Matt!
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:09 pm
Bierrman . .. nice play.
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
8:10 pm
wish turner was a little bit more shifty
bird
August 27th, 2010
8:11 pm
I dont know what it is but it seems like something is missing.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:11 pm
Yeah bird. . .. . .I’m BC alum, so as you know quite a few of us have joined these blogs rooting him on. But I won’t shy away from saying when he’s not having a great game. I also have always liked the Falcons (after Pats) since the Gritz Blitz days when they gained this Yankee (Northerner . . .not those damned pinstripers) fan.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:14 pm
Turner does break plays with that side shifting every now and then . . ..but I prefer he go in their hard and fast. He’s definitely no Tomlinson (in LaDamian’s prime) when it comes to that shifty type of speed.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:14 pm
Talking about speed . . . .did you see that burst by the Falcs QB:):)
bird
August 27th, 2010
8:16 pm
Lets get 7 here fella’s!
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
8:18 pm
@@@@bird,its the lack of play calling,everything is so basic,formations are simple
Thomas
August 27th, 2010
8:19 pm
This team looks out of sync. Ryan is not an elite QB but can get the job done with a good Receiving Corp which de does not have.
bird
August 27th, 2010
8:21 pm
Why didnt #32 take that ball to the left side?
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
8:22 pm
Ryan is more of a game manager,i thk he plays not to make mistakes and lose instead of being a real leader
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
8:22 pm
another RED ZONE stall
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:23 pm
Here goes the adventure kicking game
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:23 pm
OK, would have liked a TD try there . . . .but all and all . . .it was the smart play at that end of the field. Instead of trying to get TD in smaller crowded area . . ..decision is a drop pass and see what happens. How many yards did they get?? Wasn’t sure how close. Bottom line, if this were a real game scenario you gotta get at least 3 . . .while making a decent attempt at trying for 1st down.
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
8:26 pm
Babs is getting after it
d.carter
August 27th, 2010
8:26 pm
Matt Ryan is a Robot Qb waay to many predetermined throws and if i see him take another knee on a play where a guy jumps off sides im gonna throw up, Its a free play for crying out loud take a shot down the field!!!!
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
8:26 pm
would have liked for spoon to punish riky williams there
GTMustang
August 27th, 2010
8:27 pm
Wow. You guys are being harsh on Ryan. It’s preseason.
Petyon Manning looked like s*** last night, but I guess he’s not elite either is he?
Some people take preseason way to seriously. And I don’t care anybody says, the third game is not close a real game. People just say that to have something to talk about.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:27 pm
Here’s my take on Ryan so far in his career.
If he continues to play like this…he will be an average starter.
I have seen enough of him to believe he SHOULD be able to make the throws.
What is happening to him is a combination of things.
His receivers not being the best…
his O Line being undersized and not good pass blockers…
his own tendency for happy feet…
These things have put him where he is.
Should he get one more decent receiver and an O Line…his stock will rise.