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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Sick & Tired Of Being Sick & Tired
August 27th, 2010
3:11 pm
I’m just hoping to see both the offense (at least score a touchdown) and the defense (get off the field on 3rd downs) play better than they have in the first two preseason games.
GO FALCONS!!!!!
NO1 PICK
August 27th, 2010
3:15 pm
1st round
ryan
August 27th, 2010
3:15 pm
If we don’ t get V Jack well Antonio Bryant may be cut buy the Bengals so there is possibility .
NO1 PICK
August 27th, 2010
3:16 pm
hope dunta does not get hurt
D-Man
August 27th, 2010
3:18 pm
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzz….huh..what??
Mave2124
August 27th, 2010
3:20 pm
1. Stay Healthy (No Injuries) 2. Score a TD on offense 3. Stop the run and the pass…we do that, I am happy and ready to see us play Pitt.
ChampSaints#1
August 27th, 2010
3:26 pm
Less impressed with Matt Ryan and the Falcons offense than I am with their defense……and that’s saying something
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E's Dirty Birds
August 27th, 2010
3:26 pm
(30-35 snaps) how many quraters does this typically equate to?
E's Dirty Birds
August 27th, 2010
3:27 pm
The fact that Saint’s fans are on our blog tells us something… they know we are FOREAL!!
Stretch
August 27th, 2010
3:31 pm
Thomas Dimitroff and Mike Smith knows best what the strengths and weaknesses are, therefore I will not try to tell them. However it would do them well to pick up a Wide Receiver if they can. I am less confident in Roddy than most other Falcons Fans seem to be, because he does not get enough separation, and that could result in balls thrown to him been intercepted.
ryan
August 27th, 2010
3:32 pm
I just hope P. Jerry can make it through one preseason game .
blord
August 27th, 2010
3:33 pm
I will be happy with tonight if
a. We finish it heathy
b. The 1st team offense gets into the endzone
c. We make tackles and take folks to the ground.
e. We get pressure on the qb
f. We keep Matty Ice’s jersey clean
Nashvegas Falcon
August 27th, 2010
3:40 pm
Dear Saints People who continually haunt the ajc falcons blog. Thank you for thinking of us. We in turn do not feel any desire whatsoever to spend and/or waste time on your blog- assuming your media folks possess the technology to have a blog. Congratulations on winning the super bowl…last season. I look forward to the upcoming season. If the past serves as any indicator, regardless of your superbowl win, to assume that these Falcons are somehow inferior and your Saints are infallable…scratch that, please assume that the foregoing is true. Again, I look forward to the upcoming season.
Ezcofalconfan
August 27th, 2010
3:46 pm
Rody has trouble getting separation because he’s always being double covered
Barton
August 27th, 2010
3:46 pm
Will the Dolphins still run the wildcat 65% of the time?
ATLboi08
August 27th, 2010
3:47 pm
E’s Dirty Birds—–I agree man! Looks like those Aint fans know they’re no longer safe. Them Dirty birds gon let loose up in that superdome so get ready for an upset!
biggtwank
August 27th, 2010
4:04 pm
LETS STAY FOCUSED ON THE TASK AT HAND! LETS TRASH TALK IF WE WIN THE SUPERBOWL!
hiramsaint
August 27th, 2010
4:16 pm
we’re on here ’cause we’re rivals or have y’all been freeze-dried for the past 40 years. good luck tonight on your starting O getting a whiff of the endzone and no injuries. we don’t want more excuses after week 3
ReddJonn68
August 27th, 2010
4:17 pm
We need to be realistic. I know everyone keeps saying we are not gameplanning for these games on D but what about our offense. We have not put the ball in the end zone yet with the starting unit, did anyone watch the Packers vs Colts last night ? Talk about offenses looking like they were in midseason form, wow ! We need to get Matt in some type of rhythm by the first game, because without Big Ben I think that Pittsburgh is going to throw the kitchen sink at us with their defense.
I just hope our defensive guys stay healthy, get some good reps, & have a better showing than last week. I keep hearing about us picking up another WR, what gives this should have been addressed beforre we got this close to the first game. In my opinion we have been thin at that pos. for the last 5 yrs. Go Birds hope we put a couple in the end zone tonite !!!
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
4:31 pm
@@@@Nashvegas Falcon,Hilariuos..You do know that technology is not needed in N.Orleans right,All one needs to is stand at the gulf coast and shout and everybody in the city will hear them. If its not Mardi Gras in the city the only thing to do is play in the swamp,practice witchcraft and dream about the Falcons.WE FLY HIGH
realbirdofprey
August 27th, 2010
5:18 pm
THE RAMS BEAT THE PATS THIS MEANS THEY ARE BETTER THAN THE FALCONS BECAUSE THIS IS THE 3RD PRESEASON GAME!!! lol people are stupid
alanfalcon
August 27th, 2010
5:35 pm
I am thinking of moving to New Orleans so that I can jump down a toliet with the rest of the Saints fans, any ideas?
Sumit
August 27th, 2010
5:48 pm
Dunta is out of this game…
Sumit
August 27th, 2010
5:52 pm
Time to change the Title D.Led.. I’m just kidding
mountain_jim
August 27th, 2010
6:19 pm
No major injuries!
hiramsaint
August 27th, 2010
6:32 pm
alanfalcon- go for it dude.
SUPERFIN
August 27th, 2010
6:38 pm
How you gonna call Robinson vs. Marshall a matchup? Thats like me covering Jerry Rice-it ain’t gonna happen
RUDEDOGG
August 27th, 2010
6:51 pm
The offense needs to get in the freggin endzone,no more excuses. Defense man-up and get off the field;make a play for christ sake.T.D. please bring in another receiver,Roddy cant do it by himself;geezz! Most of all Falcons stay healthy.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
6:59 pm
Is this the Live blog for the game??? Didn’t see one.
bigdave
August 27th, 2010
7:15 pm
time to cut Jackson. he cant cover anyone.. tackle.. or fall on a loose ball.
Ree Roe
August 27th, 2010
7:28 pm
Roddy!! Nice pass & catch. Finally a TD from the 1st team
-REEspectfully Roe!!!
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:28 pm
Well I guess no blog. Nice little drive there and finally Falcs 1st string gets in the endzone.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:30 pm
Ree Roe . ..what’s up. No live blogcast 2nite?? Where are the gents on vaca?
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
7:33 pm
I am pleased with the TD pass from Ryan. But he has looked terrible tonight so far.
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
7:33 pm
Let’s make it the live blog
Ree Roe
August 27th, 2010
7:33 pm
Whassup recent reader? I guess we’ll have to hold it down. Good drive by the first team offense after that putrid 3 & out. I still think Matt keys in on Gonzo too much, but he made some nice throws when it counted. Turner looks good & so did Harry on that 3rd down catch. What did you think?
-REEturn of Roe!!!
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
7:34 pm
Finally some pass rush. BEERMAN!!!!!!!!
Ree Roe
August 27th, 2010
7:35 pm
Defense looks ALOT better tonight. Good sign
-REEgretfully Roe!!!
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
7:36 pm
RR – I agree that MR looks to TG to often, and forces throws.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
7:36 pm
This is the live blog.
We bring life to it.
Like Dr. Frankenstein
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
7:38 pm
I can’t believe Turner made the corner.
Ree Roe
August 27th, 2010
7:39 pm
O-Line looks good early on. Big uglies up front are working!
-REEligiously Roe!!!
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
7:39 pm
Can’t belive White missed that one.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:42 pm
Just a few inches too high there. Too bad. Like the fact there are more downfield passes . .. …like it better with a few more completions!!! D did look pretty good in the last drive!
waynester
August 27th, 2010
7:42 pm
just got in… how ’bout a scoring update? thanks….
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
7:44 pm
The announcers keep saying, “good blocking for Ryan”.
What game are they watching?
I keep seeing our O Line being driven back on top of Ryan.
Good blocking is maintaining a pocket for more than two seconds.
FalconUGAFan
August 27th, 2010
7:44 pm
Has anyone found a streaming broadcast yet? Not on TV up here in DC…
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:45 pm
Nice . ..that was a fierce rush . . ..required some holding:)
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
7:45 pm
Actually . . .Jake Long did not need to hold there . .. .I’ll take it!
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
7:46 pm
I am hoping our defense will do better on third and long tonight.
That last play by the Dolphins should have been another long third down conversion.
They just missed it.
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.
bird
August 27th, 2010
8:27 pm
Grimes grabbing his groin on the way to the sideline. Hope its nothing serious.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:27 pm
Do you go for a 2 minute (1 minute) drill here?? Hope so.
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
8:28 pm
Falcons should go deep this possesion
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:28 pm
I meant to say I hope not.
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
8:28 pm
I wish they they didn’t
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
8:29 pm
I noticed that too bird
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:29 pm
Ryan floated that interception ball.
There was confusion on that route it seemed.
Ryan kept his eyes focused on White too.
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
8:29 pm
we may not win as many games as i predicted(10-12).Ryan doesnt seem to have what it takes on a consistant baseis….time to stop with the excuses for this guy
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
8:30 pm
I agree with an earlier post, C. Jackson has to go.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:31 pm
Lofton was held on that last play.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:31 pm
Jimmy . . ..I’m not sure about the floating part . . ..well maybe. It seemed to be a well thrown ball. I’m just wondering if it was a smartly thrown ball . . ..and yes I did notice Roddy seemed to be stumbling over there.
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
8:32 pm
BVG has called a good 1st half.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:32 pm
Crap…3rd and 11 and we can’t stop it.
C. Jackson. Go figure.
Who do we have that’s better though?
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:33 pm
Way to stop it D!!!!!!!!
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
8:33 pm
Jimmy, Dunta?
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
8:33 pm
Defense is very active on the 1st 2 levels
Ree Roe
August 27th, 2010
8:34 pm
@ GTMustang, Peyton played well last night & I never understood why people give guys a pass for playing poorly in the preseason. If he’s not playing well, he’s not playing well. Why does he get a pass? Honestly, I am concerned b/c he hasn’t looked sharp at all for the duration of a quarter, drive, half yet. If our franchise QB ain’t plain well, all that 12-4 nonsense Bradley was talkin about doesn’t stand a chance
-REEpeal it for Roe!!!
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:34 pm
Good D . . ….agressive play by Dolphins. Sometimes it works . . .sometimes ends up in turnover.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:34 pm
Reader,
There was no velocity on that ball.
It had a slight wobble.
Compared to the Dolphin QB and most NFL QB’s
There was not much zip.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:36 pm
Knot—Dunta is not playing tonight.
Did anyone hear why he was scratched?
Thomas
August 27th, 2010
8:36 pm
The Falcons Brass can’t be happy with what they are seeing, just as we are not happy. I will again say our number 1 Receiver is a number 2 or 3 on most other NFL Teams. Mark you it was not a good throw by Ryan, but he does not fight for the ball like a Receiver should do, Neither does he get enough separation, so balls thrown to him are likely to be intercepted. I will bet that 75% of interceptions thrown by Ryan have been balls thrown to Roddy.
knotmuch
August 27th, 2010
8:38 pm
I know he’s not playing, but he is better. He was scratched for one reason and one reason only. $$$$$$$$$$$$$ The excecs don’t want him tweak the hammy again during pre-season.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:39 pm
Ree . . ..well at least we have had a tough half of play by the D. Offense definitely missed opportunities when they seemed to have a decent flow going. (Key word decent!) Didn’t like that Int pass by Ryan . . . ..but I do like the decisions he made – except Int. . .even on those passes he was a little off on. No excuses . . .but I try and find the half full glass views:) So I’m not giving anyone a Pass . . ..because none is necessary. Ryan will be the starting QB (unless unforeseen circumstances) and he’ll have to tighten it up.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:40 pm
The offense will not be able to rely on short passing and Michael Turner this year.
Teams are wise to that game.
If Ryan can’t make the medium to long range throws and/or his receivers can’t catch them…
It will be a long season.
I know it’s preseason, but you are looking for a little bit of consistency at least.
We are not seeing it tonight.
Hopefully it will come in our last preseason game.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:40 pm
Thomas . …I agree with your assessment. I think Roddy White can be fantastic some plays/games. But I’m beginning to really notice what a lot of posters have mentioned in the past. Does seem to drop some “catchable” throws . . .and I’m not sure about his route running . . .consistent route running that is.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:46 pm
I too agree about Roddy.
This is something he has done consistently in his career…drop catchable throws.
He also seems to struggle to get separation consistently.
When he catches balls…DB’s always seem to be draped all over him.
This is why I can’t yet conclude Ryan is just average.
I believe his receiving corp and O line is suspect.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:49 pm
I think our big hope is in our D
If they stay healthy, we will win some games because of them.
Our O is more suspect at this time.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:51 pm
THat was a terrible throw by Henne
GTMustang
August 27th, 2010
8:51 pm
Ree…
I am not saying give him a pass, but don’t get on here and say he’s average based on a preseason game. You can’t make ANY predictions from preseason games. NONE. I don’t care how much you think you can. The offense we are running now is only a small portion of what we pull out in the regular season.
Would you have said the 2008 Detroit Lions would have made it to the playoffs in the third game of the preseason. I hope not, because they went winless in regular season but undefeated in preseason play. I’ll bet Kitna looked elite didn’t he?
Like I said, don’t get on here and bitch and complain because of a preseason game. Look at his stats from year 1 and year 2 you’ll see that he right up there with the best in the league.
Just like I am not going to get on here and sing his praises, I wouldn’t get on here and throw him to the dogs either.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:51 pm
Good to see Ryan going back out there.
bird
August 27th, 2010
8:55 pm
Running a screen with snellings? Really?
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
8:55 pm
snelling brought down by 1 man in open field with 2 blockers in front of him
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:56 pm
I think it was a smart move to put Ryan in too. He seems to need some more reps. Maybe he can close in on the receivers better this drive or the next . . .now that it is 3rd and long. (If he comes back in)
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:56 pm
DB’s draped all over White.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
8:57 pm
Bad pass or bad route. I don’t know . . . . .all that one can say as a casual observer . . .it was behind Roddy.
GTMustang
August 27th, 2010
8:57 pm
Bird,
once again, it’s preseason. I am sure they are trying different things.
Jesus, you people crack me up with how serious you all are in preseason.
SUPERFIN
August 27th, 2010
8:58 pm
How many punts is that now?
GTMustang
August 27th, 2010
8:59 pm
Anyone watching the Saints-Chargers game? They are talking about that stupid hurricane that happened half a decade ago. Move on! Stupid.
That hurricane should have filled up that cereal bowl for good.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
8:59 pm
GTMustang,
You crack me us with how much you care how serious we are.
SUPERFIN
August 27th, 2010
9:00 pm
Watchin’ a real game are you? I don’t blame you !
GTMustang
August 27th, 2010
9:01 pm
Jimmy,
Your grammar cracks me up. Funny stuff. Is it past your bedtime yet, kid?
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
9:01 pm
so sick of people using the”preseason” excuse,take a look around the league and see how other teams look like its mid season already
GTMustang
August 27th, 2010
9:02 pm
SUPERFIN,
I am in Denver this year and unfortunately nobody cares about the NFC South (Falcons) out here. Gotta take what I can get.
Roy Munson
August 27th, 2010
9:02 pm
You can say its “pre-season” all you want, But so far not very impressed by this team. We need an O-Line and a defence….
FalconUGAFan
August 27th, 2010
9:02 pm
QB has the longest run from scrimmage..who does that remind you of…
GTMustang
August 27th, 2010
9:03 pm
oragjuicejonz,
That was funny. Mid season form? You’re off your f***ing rocker.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
9:03 pm
GT,
Grammar? Is that all you got?
You didn’t major in english.
If you did…you need to get your money back on that degree.
SUPERFIN
August 27th, 2010
9:04 pm
Denver sure is a nice place- Good luck with Tebow and sorry about all your injuries
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
9:06 pm
why do our db’s always seem to be stumbling or slipping
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
9:07 pm
y are u2 here fin and gt
SUPERFIN
August 27th, 2010
9:07 pm
Hanging out with Babs before the game !
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
9:08 pm
I think Marshall would have gotten that call if the ball was just a little more inside. The Ref may have looked at it differently since the ball was going “out of endzone”. Now I think Marshall was interfered with, and the ball could have been caught. Just saying might have been where the ball was thrown.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
9:09 pm
D has looked pretty good.
Glad they caught that intentional grounding after missing the first one by the Fins.
bird
August 27th, 2010
9:09 pm
GT, I know its pre-season. Pre-season or not its all about executing. If they’re not doing it now, there’s a good chance they won’t do it when it counts. The team is not out there to just go through the motion.
FalconUGAFan
August 27th, 2010
9:09 pm
nice JA
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
9:09 pm
So far our “non-chaperoned” blog has been pretty peaceful . . . ..so don’t make me have to put anyone in Timeout!!!
:)
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
9:12 pm
Good to see Franks returning a kick.
I don’t know why they are not playing him more with the first team.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
9:12 pm
No matter pre-season or not . . ..has anyone noticed that the Fins have only gotten two field goals?? They have scored 37 points in their two preseason games.
FalconUGAFan
August 27th, 2010
9:15 pm
Yes reader…pretty happy with the D so far this game…
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
9:16 pm
watch how our backup QB’s spread the ball around compared to Ryan
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
9:17 pm
Crazy legs Norwood gets the corner,lol
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
9:17 pm
seems to still have the speed
GTMustang
August 27th, 2010
9:20 pm
SUPERFIN,
Oh, I am Falcons fan through and through. I hate the Denver Broncos and all these Broncos fans out here. They all think they are a playoff team this year, at least a lot of them. Delusional. Must be the thin air up here a mile high.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
9:21 pm
I’m telling you our D has looked good.
They have had pressure and pretty good run stuffing.
The D will only get better.
This is why I’m becoming concerned for the O.
They should be a little sharper than this in the third preseason game.
It’s a good bet the first string won’t play much next week.
Wooderson
August 27th, 2010
9:21 pm
After watching Flacco, Rodgers, Bradford and others this preseason, its obvious Matt Ryan is a mediocre quaterback… He’s good enough to keep this team around .500 every year, but thats about it.
GTMustang
August 27th, 2010
9:22 pm
Yes, organgejuice,
Let’s declare our back-up QB’s better than the starting QB.
Like the famous quote goes “the fan’s favorite player is the back up QB”.
You sir, are an idiot for posting that. Zero credibility from here on out.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
9:22 pm
Kicking is going to be an adventure this year.
Sadly…it looks like it is going to be our achilles heel.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
9:22 pm
oranjucejonz . . . ..I don’t know, they are not starters for a reason that the coaches have . . .although nice pass by Redman for TD there. I missed what must have been a long pass to Douglas . . . .checking out the Red Sox and Rays on a Florida channel in between. (Sox up 3-1!!). I digress. I do think that back-ups come in a lot looser than the starters and often look very good. I’m not sure if they are playing against 2nd /3rd stringers all the time or what . . ..just think there is a different sort of pressure they have when they come in . ….. and I think they do open it up more.
GTMustang
August 27th, 2010
9:23 pm
Wooderson,
You lose credibility for saying Bradford. He’s a freaking rookie in the preseason. John Kitna looked great for the 2008 Detroit Lions preseason too didn’t he? How did the regular season go for him? Oh yeah, winless. Gotcha. Preseason is a key determinant for the regular season.
Jimmy
August 27th, 2010
9:25 pm
I don’t know if you saw the reply of the TD
But Finneran didn’t make much of a move to the outside before turning inside.
He got no separation because of it.
It was lazy route running.
That is what I’ve seen from Roddy on a regular basis.
SamIAm
August 27th, 2010
9:29 pm
In an interview earlier this week, Ryan said the team has a long way to go to be ready to compete. I can only guess he was speaking about himself. Wow – what a flutter ball he throws and those feet never set. Tonight, Redman looks much more prepared and competent to take this team down the field. I agree with some of you other guys – tonight, Ryan is average at best.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
9:30 pm
I think Flacco has done a nice job his first two years. Yes the man also has a rocket arm. But do not underestimate the benefit of having an awesome defense. That takes a lot of pressure off of a QB.
SUPERFIN
August 27th, 2010
9:33 pm
You have to be blind to say Matt Ryan is anything more than mediocre
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
9:39 pm
Superfin . . . .I assume you like the dolphins. Are you in GA or Florida?? I’m in Palm Beach County and listen all the time to the Sports talks shows on the radio down here. I listen to quite a few Dolphin fans and talks show hosts comment on how they would take Ryan over Long if they had that chance now. And they all like Long. The Falcon fans have been very tough on Ryan on this blog . . . .and I understand that because of the high expectations. I’m still thinking he will be successful in Atlanta and over the next year or two bring in some of the detractors. Don’t jump on me folks . . .just my opinion . ..and hope!!
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
9:46 pm
GT you dnt see me on the Broncos site do u,whos the idiot
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
9:48 pm
GT is a Falcons fan . . .. right?? Just lives in Denver and not a Broncos fan.
SUPERFIN
August 27th, 2010
9:49 pm
I just can’t see anything that Ryan has done to make everyone think he’s all that ! He’s o.k. but miles away from elite
FalconUGAFan
August 27th, 2010
9:50 pm
The issue with Ryan is he is following the most loved/hated QB of all time in Atlanta. Ryan has been hyped to the moon and his detractors jump on that every chance they get. He isn’t an elite QB. He is a good, smart, hard working QB that I hope someday will lead us to the SB. Bottom line his record is 20-10 so far. That isn’t mediocre. It is good, not great or elite, but good.
SUPERFIN
August 27th, 2010
9:50 pm
I live in Atl. and I’m no falcons fan so whats your point ?
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
9:53 pm
Superfin . . ..OK . ..I’ll agree with the miles away from elite thing too!!! He gets beat up a lot on these posts. Last week one poster putting Ryan down actually brought up something about Brees being #1 rated QB and his being on SB team . ..hence correlation – need high rated QB to win SB. He also put down Ryan’s 20 or 21st QB rating last year. Well I went back and looked up Brees’s first 3 starting years. He was much worse than Ryan and actually in first year (Ryan 11th – Brees was like 24th or so – Brees had terrible TD/INT ration) – second year Brees went down to like 29th in rating . ..again not so good TD/INT Ration. However – 3rd year . . . .Brees bumped up all the way to 3rd and we see the end result. So all I’m saying is for his first two years . . ..Ryan’s done pretty darn good . . .and hopefully his improvement scale is somewhat like Drew Brees.
oranjucejonz
August 27th, 2010
9:53 pm
So Fin ,Why are u here,just to be ignorant???….why would you spend your time on the falcons site when you could be on the site of your favorite team
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
9:56 pm
All . . . . .I know there is the term “troll” for folks who come onto sites to trash a team and their fans. Superfin might not be praising the Falcs . . . but boy we’ve seen much, much worse here.
SUPERFIN
August 27th, 2010
9:59 pm
ORR-I’ll agree. He needs alittle time and he could develop but up to now he’s not been to impressive. Maybe in a few years but I’m not sure about his ability to scramble and think on the move. I’m sorry O J – did you say something ?
SUPERFIN
August 27th, 2010
10:01 pm
With my name who do you think my team is? I’m not trashing anything just want to cut up with the opponents
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
10:02 pm
FalconUGAFan . . ..I agree. Ryan’s done just fine so far. He is not the second coming, but will be a good solid QB . . ..and potentially a conistent Pro-Bowl candidate if not Pro-Bowler. Expectations are high . . .and as you said there will be those who will try to bring him down on these sites no matter what.
Once "Recent" Reader
August 27th, 2010
10:03 pm
Superfin . . . I actually have more fun when some of the other team’s fans are posting. You definitely have not been slinging the “unnecessary” trash I often read.
SUPERFIN
August 27th, 2010
10:26 pm
Thanks but some of these Falcons fans seem a little sensative. Gotta go- good game anyway
FrontRow
August 27th, 2010
10:42 pm
Still preseason
NRBQ
August 27th, 2010
11:57 pm
So the AJC can’t come up with a game story?
Guess “D-Led” has other plans for a Friday night.