Weatherspoon out; Robinson likely to miss Bengals game, too
Falcons wide receiver Michael Jenkins (12) pushes off Eagles defender Ellis Hobbs (31). AP
FLOWERY BRANCH –Rookie linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, who suffered a right knee sprain against Cleveland, will not play this week against the Cincinnati Bengals, Falcons coach Mike Smith said.
“He’s not responding as quickly as we thought,” Smith said. “We are going to rule him out for this week and hopefully get him back after the bye week.”
Cornerback Dunta Robinson, who suffered a concussion on the big hit he put on Philadelphia’s DeSean Jackson on Sunday, will not likely be cleared in time to play against Cincinnati.
Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson on Monday, March 8, 2010. D. Orlando Ledbetter, dledbetter@ajc.com
“Right now, Dunta is in the league concussion protocol,” Smith said. “He will have to go through it this week and we’ll have to wait and see if he’s cleared by an independent doctor. That’s where we are with him physically.”
Smith went on to address the play.
“I think that we all know Dunta, he’s been in this league a long time,” Smith said. “He’s a guy that plays the game very, very hard. That was a bang-bang play in terms of the contact. From my vantage point, it looked like there was no helmet-to-helmet contact. But it was a bang-bang play. I’m glad that both of those guys are going to be all right. It was a big time hit.”
Smith is not sure how the league will interpret Robinson’s hit. He could be facing a fine or a suspension. He was called for a personal foul on the play.
“It’s a very complicated rule,” Smith said. “It’s not just head to head contact. It’s contact with the shoulder pads or the arm or any part of the body with the helmet or neck area. Again, a defenseless player, I’m not exactly 100 percent sure how they want to say a guy is defenseless. But again, it was a bang-bang play and I’m glad those guys are going to be all right.”
Smith was careful and picked his words carefully when talking about the play.
“That was two guys moving very fast, going for the same thing and that was the ball,” Smith said. “It was a very, very explosive play. I 
know that the rules are for the players’ safety.”
Here are some of the other subjects that Smith touched on Monday during his press conference with the local media.
ON HOW THE EAGLES TARGETTED THEIR TOP 3 RECEIVERS 13 TIMES AND COMPLETED 13 PASSES FOR 255 YARDS AND THREE TOUCHDOWNS: “They were using a lot of max protection. When you are using seven-man and six-man protections, the players who are going to be targeted are going to be the wide receivers. They threw the ball effectively. We had a plan that we hoped to execute more effectively and we did not execute. . . they wanted to make sure they protected the quarterback and that’s why the balls went to the wide receivers in the game yesterday.”
ON THE THIRD QUARTER REDZONE TRIP THAT COULD HAVE MADE IT 21-14 IF THE FALCONS DIDN’T HAVE TO
SETTLE FOR A FIELD GOAL: “On one of the plays, one of our receivers got tripped up. He was probably going to be open, but he got tripped up. On the second pass play we had down there, there was a blitz and we had to throw it hot and we ended up being short from getting the first down. Again, we’ve got to continue to address this. . . We know that this is something that we have to get better at in terms of red-zone efficiency. It’s not where it needs to be right now.”
ON GETTING MICHAEL JENKINS BACK: “It was good to have Michael back. Michael made a big play there early in the game. He caught the skinny post and got the ball down into the red-zone. . . He played approximately 40 snaps in the ball game yesterday. ”
ON SLOW STARTS THIS SEASON: “We’ve got to start faster. Historically, since we’ve been here, we’ve started fast and have out-scored our opponents significantly in the first quarter. We are not doing it right now and it’s a thing that we have to continue to work
Head coach Mike Smith was not happy with the pass protection against the Eagles. Quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is hit by Eagles defensive end Trent Cole (58). Associated Press
on. It’s not just the players. It’s the coaching staff. We have got to make sure we put our guys in the best opportunity to be successful and right now, we are not getting that done.”
ON ALL OF PHILLY’S MIS-DIRECTION PLAYS: “We have to be more sound in that area. It was not a good start to the ball game defensively, when on the second play of the game they run the ball for a touchdown on a reverse. It’s something we knew they were going to do. They were going to run reverses.”
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Scoop
October 18th, 2010
5:37 pm
first
Savannah Fan
October 18th, 2010
5:47 pm
It is a must win this week or this will spiral out of control
Ueeediot
October 18th, 2010
5:49 pm
I would still like someone to explain to me how the play with Duanta was ruled as Unsportsman like for hitting a defenseless player. How are you a defenseless player if you have the dam ball?
I even heard that jerk Mike Perria say that it was dirty because it was an incomplete pass.
The ONLY reason that was incomplete was because of the contact.
SO we have already put a dress on the QBs. Now they aim to put a dress on the WRs and TEs?
What next? Shall we just start playing flag football? Or maybe we should rule out the run after catch?
It was DISGUSTING to listen to the whiny crying of Daryl Johnston commentating yesterday about how this part of the game needs to be removed. If you dont want to be hit, get off the field or learn to play defense.
Johnston also showed who he was rooting for (besides declaring his undying love for Philadelphia and the Phillies) when he claimed that DeCoud “got away with a dirty hit” on the eagles WR after a ball was tipped (and subsequently intercepted).
I suppose they call him Moose, because he is as intelligent as a Moose.
Wash in ATL
October 18th, 2010
5:50 pm
Falcons so predictable on Defense & Offense. First two plays of game up the gut with Turner haha. On D let Jackson run a reverse sweep for first score & get deep on second TD. Philly looked like B-More against them clowns now T.O. gets to go against that midget Grimes lol !~!!!~!~!!!
Iron Head
October 18th, 2010
5:54 pm
Two words for Coach Smith SCREEN PASS. Learn it Live it DO it………..
Reid Adair
October 18th, 2010
6:00 pm
I think keeping Sean Weatherspoon out for Cincinnati is a good idea. That gives him two weeks to get ready (counting the bye).
Dunta Robinson’s hit was not helmet to helmet; there shouldn’t be a fine or a suspension.
RichNHilda
October 18th, 2010
6:00 pm
The offense played as it has all year, poorly. Against now 1-5 SF the Falcons offense scored 1 TD. Against now 1-5 Cleveland the offense scored 1 TD, the other was a defenseive score. It was only a matter of time before the defense started giving up big plays. Going into this game I think the defense had given up 12 plays over 20yds. The first 2 plays of this time were for over 20yds. If they do not get it straighten out this week look for Cinn to have a field day. Cinn has had 2 weeks to get ready for our very middle of the road, bend but don’t break defense. Cinn has been struggling and they are looking for a big break game for Owens and Johnson.
MV77777!11
October 18th, 2010
6:00 pm
YOU KNOW WHAT????????????????????
SOME OF THE FANS IN ATLANTA & THE TV FANS & BLOGGERS DONT UNDERSTAND. THEY ARE HURTING THIS FALCON TEAM WITH ALL THIS BULLSH#T….. REDNECK BULLSH#T….HATERS. MR.AUTHUR BLANK YOU ARE CRAZY AS HELL TO LET THESE FANS TELL YOU IN SO MANY WORDS HOW TO RUN YOUR TEAM. (FU#K THEMMMM) SHOP AT LOWES!!!!!! AT THE RATE THIS SH#T IS GOING MR. BLANK YOUR GOING TO LOSE ALL YOUR GOOD PLAYERS BECAUSE NO ONE WANTS TO PLAY FOR REDNECKS. FROM MCKAY ON DOWN BUDDY!!!!!…ITS ALMOST TO LATE FOR YOU MR .BLANK.(HOMEDEPOT OR THE FALCONS) THATS WHY 25,000 OF YOUR OLD FANBASE AN MYSELF SUPPORT MICHAEL VICK (EAGLES). BE A MAN !!!!! A OWNER LIKE JERRY JONES… WITH SOME BALLS…..
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fedup
October 18th, 2010
6:03 pm
\smith , ryan there is no hope larkey and gorder all needs the boot , or come up with plays for the strength of our talented guys and i use that loosely…………..game plan every game is played the same……just like watching a d…… rerun C’mon man…………..lets get some reverses oh well not team to slow to develop that one and to them that trickery, oh well…………..here’s a thought maybe a trick or 2 will do …..seeing it close to halloween ………………….lol
SawThat1nce
October 18th, 2010
6:05 pm
The Falcons were outcoached.
I hope that Sterile Johnson and Tony Slobogoosey do not announce anymore of the Falcon’s games.
Whopper Dawg
October 18th, 2010
6:05 pm
Glad to hear Robinson plays hards and hits hard. That is good because he can’t cover squat. I don’t think we will miss him in pass coverage, Spoon we will miss everywhere.
TXDawg (The Real TXDawg)
October 18th, 2010
6:06 pm
30-40 years ago, that hit would be receiving praise but now the NFL is trying to turn the league into some kind of “girly-ball”.
This Gets Old!
October 18th, 2010
6:07 pm
Don’t take the bait guys, it’s what he wants
SawThat1nce
October 18th, 2010
6:09 pm
The Falcons will comeback this week with a win.
Ueeediot
October 18th, 2010
6:10 pm
have to agree with you fedup. There is no “game plan” week to week. It is a simple “ball control offense” which means, we are going to be in 2nd and 8 and 3rd and long all day long.
I watch Playbook on NFL Network and I have been watching a couple Eagles games this year because they have been on nationally. Against the Falcons was the first time the Eagles have played defense like this. Normally, they are in quarters or cover 2/tampa 2 and they have safety help. Not against Atlanta. Knowing the “ball control offense” the Eagles moved both Safties to almost LB positions.
All 31 other teams know that Ryan WILL NOT throw the ball deep. When he does, they will take their chances.
Mularkey…down by 21 points. 1st down at your own 40. Hey Matt, lets run the ball in the middle. Brilliant.
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Ueeediot
October 18th, 2010
6:14 pm
How do you run a screen pass when you are in max protection all day because #72 on the left side couldnt block a paper bag.
Great Falconi
October 18th, 2010
6:17 pm
We really miss Norwood. We just don’t have a quick back with the kind of quick acceleration and explosiveness out of the backfield that we need in order to be an effective screen or misdirection team. Getting Jenkins back was important. Whatever we think of him, the man has been a fairly steady contributor over the last few seasons. He’ll open up the field up more for Tony and HD. He’ll also help in the run game.
As bad as yesterday’s game was (and it was bad), I think the team will be fine next week. Losing Dunta hurts, but getting pressure on the QB will combat his loss. Smith and VanGorder have to do a better job of preparation this week. They both got their a**es out-coached by a mile on Sunday. Our guys didn’t execute well, but some of the defenses we were in had almost no chance of success.
Jake
October 18th, 2010
6:18 pm
Let matt ryan call his own plays!!!!!!!
Wash in ATL
October 18th, 2010
6:18 pm
Your GM is over hyped , your supposedly strong offense has only had one solid game. He will never duplicate what he had in New England with this rag tag bunch. What a joke, get a haircut you scrub !!!
Great Falconi
October 18th, 2010
6:20 pm
I’d run the no-huddle more. We have a full complement of receivers now. It’s time to take advantage of that.
alanfalcon
October 18th, 2010
6:22 pm
MV77777!11, you are crazy as h*!!, must be something you are drinking, the Falcons are at least interested in keeping criminals out of the organization but I guess thats what you want.
Dan in Augusta
October 18th, 2010
6:22 pm
The coach has all the RIGHT answers today but in the game yesterday the TEAM had no answers. The Falcons remind me of a computer that is infected with a virus. Sure it will get you to the websites you are serching for but there are many corrupted files.
In other words, this team has some serious flaws. Offense,Defense,Special Teams,and last but not least the Coaching staff.
It may be after the season but the only remedy is to clean out the corrupted files through personnel moves, both the roster and the coaching staff.
mountain_jim
October 18th, 2010
6:25 pm
Reid outcoached Mularkey and exposed him. Glad Smith admits the coaches are also responsible, and I think he’s looking at Mularkey when he said it. Abe said everything Philly did was not what they prepared for. Reid adapted a great game plan for our crappy predictable ball-control offense, and Mularkey had zip for an in-game response. Reid adapted a great game plan on defense, and our DC failed to adjust.
I hope Smith realizes he better fix his OC and DC or someday he will end up like Mora, who could not cut loose his good friend and terrible OC Take-a-Knapp, and paid for his loyalty in the face of incompetence.
Smith needs to realize Mularkey’s current offense is predictable and defensible, and force some changes to spread the field and attach down the field.
alanfalcon
October 18th, 2010
6:26 pm
Now that I have answered that A-hole lets get back to football, Matt is able to function alot better when he calls or changes the plays himself, Malarkey needs to help during the week and go home on the weekend, I am very dissappointed with his lack of what needs to be done regarding the competitions moves during the game and his not being able to counter them.
Ueeediot
October 18th, 2010
6:26 pm
Id like to make a prediction.
Sunday a little after 1pm, on 1st down, the Falcons will run the ball up the middle.
david brown
October 18th, 2010
6:28 pm
E=A=G=L=E=S
SawThat1nce
October 18th, 2010
6:31 pm
I read all of DLed’s blogs last week, and a lot of the people on his blog’s since the loss, never made a comment during that time.
I guess a lot of people, just like to complain.
But, I have to agree with some of these comments, I doubt that there is anyone, who doesn’t know that the Falcons are going to run the ball, on every 1st down, and almost every 2nd down.
Andy Reid sure did know it.
VICK LOVES PHILLY
October 18th, 2010
6:34 pm
1993 PHILLIES BEAT BRAVES NCLS——– 2004 EAGLES OVER FALCONS NFC CONFERENCE CHAHAMPS———2008 PHILS WORLD CHAMPS—- 2010 PHILLIES COME BACK FROM BRAVES 7 AND HALF GAMES BACK TO WIN DIV——- SUNDAY EAGLES CRUSH FALCONS BY 2 TOUCHDOWNS!!!!!
PHILLY RULES,ATLANTA DRULLS===
SawThat1nce
October 18th, 2010
6:36 pm
I’ve been to Philly and Philly Sux.
VICK LOVES PHILLY
October 18th, 2010
6:37 pm
IT MUST SUUUUUUUUUCK TO BE A ATLANTA FAN——————————
SawThat1nce
October 18th, 2010
6:38 pm
The Big One.
VICK LOVES PHILLY
October 18th, 2010
6:38 pm
I LIVE IN CA, SO I HAVE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, E-A-G-L-E-S
Wash in ATL
October 18th, 2010
6:39 pm
Whatever with the excuses, Matty Ice looked thawed out, he is over-hyped. Flacco & Sanchez are moving the ball every Sunday. This clown is going to be a journey man, QB I said it when you idiots first picked him. Philly’s O-line is banged up, as well as the D. You fools had all your starters available in the trenches on both sides & got Manhandled.” Rise What ” Mike Smith needs to stop crying about being outcoached out west we called it getting ” Stomped “
SawThat1nce
October 18th, 2010
6:40 pm
The Falcons will win the NFC South.
The Eagles will not win the NFC East, and if they were in the NFC South, they would not win it either.
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 18th, 2010
6:42 pm
I LOVE ALL PHILLY TEAMS ALSO, GO PHILLIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SawThat1nce
October 18th, 2010
6:42 pm
Now, be gone, Eagle’s trash.
Go pollute a Phillies or Eagles blog.
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 18th, 2010
6:44 pm
AND IF THE PHILLIES WERE NOT IN THE BRAVES DIV THEY WOULD NOT WIN DIV, OH TOO LATE PHILLIES ALREADY DID THAT HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA LOL
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
6:45 pm
Just a matter of time before the Saints reclaim their rightful place atop of the NFC South Divsion. The falcan’t streak of luck has ended, and they are sinking to their level of mediocrity. The eagles exposed the falcan’t achilles’s heel and the bengals are going to exploit it.
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
Wash in ATL
October 18th, 2010
6:48 pm
Mike Smith looks & sounds like Wade Phillips, not a dang clue, this team should be 1-5 straight up. A game behind the Cowgirls. When will a real NFL coach admit when his team got their @sses whipped, no excuses. I moved here a 5 years ago to ATL, all I hear is WAH WAH WAH !
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 18th, 2010
6:49 pm
BURNER TURNER RUSHES FOR 45 YARDS IN YESTERDAYS GAME, BOY HE IS A HOF, HAHHAHAHAHAHAHHA LOL————————————–
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
October 18th, 2010
6:51 pm
Ueeediot, I agree.
10-years ago, the talk woulda been about what a great hit it was. Remember when it used to be standard procedure to intimidate receivers with vicious hits? It was openly discussed, and accepted, as a legit part of football.
Football is evolving into a different sport than the one I’ve loved since childhood.
Football ain’t soccer, it’s SUPPOSED to be WAR.
THIS JUST IN: No truth to rumors that NASCAR, in 2011, will force drivers to pilot Red Rider Wagons, in lieu of cars, for safety reasons.
UPDATE: UFC fighters will not, as it turns out, be required to use only pinkie-toes and tongues in future bouts.
SawThat1nce
October 18th, 2010
6:54 pm
The saints beat up the Bucs, so now they are back to being great? ha-ha.
I always thought that a person with nothing better to do, than to come on another teams blog, and talk trash, is pathetic, especially someone like SeenB4, whose team lost.
Eagles fans, your team might have won, but you guys on this blog are real losers.
E
P. Bull Terrier
October 18th, 2010
6:54 pm
Did anyone else watch the replays of the Robinson hit and focus on the ball instead of the players’ heads? It looked to me like Jackson caught the ball up high, controlled it with both hands for a moment, tucked it to his side, then was hit by Robinson and the ball came out. I’ll admit that in real time everything happened so fast that it was hard to tell anything, but I think you can make the case that the officials blew the call on a catch and fumble just as easily as you can make the case that Robinson hit a “defenselsss” receiver.
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 18th, 2010
6:56 pm
WELL OFF TO WATCH THE BASEBALL GAME OH IM SORRY THAT MUST BE A SORE SUBJECT FOR BRAVES FANS GOTTA LOVE BROOKS CONRAD, LOL
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 18th, 2010
6:59 pm
PHILLIES SOON TO BE 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
October 18th, 2010
7:04 pm
All that’s left for me to say is, GREAT HIT DUNTA!
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:05 pm
The Saints have finally gotten their offense in sync, much to the chagrin of SawThat1nce. Chris Ivory had his breakout game yesterday, and other teams are now going to have to focus on yet another Saints offensive weapon. We may also be getting Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas back this week as well, as well as some of other key defensive players. And to boot, this week, they get Sharper and Ingram back from the PUP list and the Saints can have 3 weeks before they have to activate either of them. Oh yeah, things are good in New Orleans!
Oh yeah, the falcan’ts are running scared right now, the inevitable train they call the City of New Orleans is bearing down on them!
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
October 18th, 2010
7:09 pm
“the inevitable train they call the City of New Orleans”
Bet you can smell it coming from a mile away, if it’s anything like its namesake..
Samuel
October 18th, 2010
7:18 pm
We have to find a way to beat the think tank organizations like the Patriots, Eagles and Pittsburg Steelers. If you look at the game yesterday- we were clearly out coached. These teams seem to find a way to win no matter what the circumstances.
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:23 pm
Yo PHILLY FAN…Are you hot?
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:23 pm
Yeah, it smells like the freshness of a spring garden, unlike atlanta that smells like sweaty socks.
Enjoy your brief stay at the top of the NFC South, it’s about to be the last week you enjoy seeing your pretender team at the top.
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
Josh
October 18th, 2010
7:25 pm
That was a helluva hit. I think it was a clean hit. He caught the ball. What was DR supposed to do, let him score his 3rd TD?
They should just play flag football for pete’s sake
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:25 pm
I’m living in a HELL HOLE!
techengineer
October 18th, 2010
7:25 pm
Fire Mike Mularky!
SawThat1nce
October 18th, 2010
7:27 pm
SeenThisB4, too bad we have so many ATL fans here that like to pose like you. As a openly gay man, I can tell you’re as straight as they come, but I gotta admit, my attraction to you is phenomenal. I want you man, bad!
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:28 pm
Sorry SawThat1nce: I’m not on your team, but you should look up truth, I hear he’s into men like you. Keep the subject on football okay?
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
Chip Shirley
October 18th, 2010
7:35 pm
Dear God we all pray for this child and I beg all Falcon Fans to read his story and help him if you can. This poor little boy should be surrounded by comfort and love…Truly it must be God’s will?
Alfred Real took the step of his life Thursday. He walked into school.
http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/in-new-skin-boy-684171.html
Ron
October 18th, 2010
7:38 pm
The potential fir a blow out this week is huge, I believe we have no one in our backfield that can cover the Bengal receivers. If their Quarterback pulls it together, he has been their problem we will look back on the Philly game as a close contest, they have a very explosive passing game and I know they are watching film, seeing us struggle against Kolb and all these second string guys we have played that gave us problems, I know they are licking their lips, I would not even run the ball just pass hell out of it.
Seen ThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:41 pm
I’m living in a HELL HOLE and I like it in the BUNG HOLE !!
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
robertussen
October 18th, 2010
7:42 pm
at least losing to the eagles isnt as bad as getting blown out by the cardinals with an undrafted rookie qb form byu
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 18th, 2010
7:43 pm
I AM SO GAY ! I LIKE IT IN THE ASSPIPE JUST LIKE MY SH*THOLE OF A CITY, I AM STANKY!!
falcon83
October 18th, 2010
7:44 pm
This is a football blog, no one cares about baseball
Sid
October 18th, 2010
7:44 pm
Wash in ATL
October 18th, 2010
5:50 pm
******************************************************
Very predictable…………………….!! Can’t Ryan not telegragph……………..???
Ueeediot
October 18th, 2010
7:45 pm
Philly fan, in Temecula CA, posting on Atlanta blog site.
Boy, are you just a little bit more than confused.
Hate to ruin your night, but this is a football blog. We arent interested in your love fest for any other sport.
Fat Andy and his college QB out coached and showed the Falcons (again) how to be nimble and change week to week.
To make a real baseball reference….When you keep hiring from loser teams, you get losers. (Mike Mularkey – Buffalo Bills)
Sid
October 18th, 2010
7:45 pm
weird comments……………………………….not much football talk here….
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:46 pm
robertussen: The Saints beat themselves in that game against the undrafted rookie QB from byu. But you believe what you want! LOL! When you’re eating our dust in the standings, it won’t matter who we lost to, cause we’ll be resting our starters when your team is playing for their playoff survival! And the best part is, YOU KNOW I’M RIGHT! LOL!
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
Ueeediot
October 18th, 2010
7:48 pm
Quick….name the team that was supposed to be the #1 contender and got beat (whupped is more like it) by an inferior team, who didnt. even. score. a. single. offensive. touchdown.
gcs
October 18th, 2010
7:48 pm
Everybody, please be careful. Watch your step while exiting the bandwagon.
.
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:50 pm
Yo Philly fan. Think we could hook up? I’m one good looking dude, and I do take a bath every Saturday, whether I need it or not.
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:51 pm
You idiot, EXACTLY!
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:52 pm
I’m being a good boy. Haven’t got REAL drunk for three days.
Waynester
October 18th, 2010
7:53 pm
SawThat1nce, don’t forget about me man, how about a trio, You, truth and me?
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:54 pm
Don’t forget me. Ever done a four-way?
SawThat1nce
October 18th, 2010
7:55 pm
Waynester: Sounds good, but you should know up front, I am HIV positive. So is truth.
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:56 pm
Me too.
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
7:57 pm
But that’s what rubbers are made for !
gman
October 18th, 2010
7:59 pm
the falcons are in trouble if they dont get mularkey for around Matt Ryan, hes going to ruin him. he’s budding, and if you dont feed and water him early, he’s going to fall off fast, he needs someone pushing him not being scared of him, limiting him from being all he can be. now on to you TD. with me you get one last draft, to get us some play makers, and listen!!. we dont want no diamond in the ruff!!!!!
we dont want no dept!!!!!. we dont want no projects!!!!! no listen!! WE WANT PLAY MAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
waynelaster
October 18th, 2010
8:09 pm
I hape Band Wagon Fans. Oh u like them when they are winning they cant win every game. I do think they were out coached. They played hard to the end. I have faith, they are learning, we have new personel & staff. They will come together soon. So if u r with them go with them & if u r against them, dont come back!
Sid
October 18th, 2010
8:13 pm
On to next week………………….the Bengals had a bye week………….I say we will kick their butts.
Ueeediot
October 18th, 2010
8:14 pm
gman is exactly correct.
The fools who come around here saying about how the Falcons were stupid to get rid of Regret Farve.
Farve became a HoF player because he had good coaches around him in GB. It would never have happened here.
Matt Ryan needs/deserves the same attention here. Mularkey and Musgrave really need to change it up. and soon.
The Boss
October 18th, 2010
8:14 pm
Wow….read the blog hoping for Football talk and this is what most of you are up to? Seriously your lives must be real sad. Oh and by the way to you West Coast bloggers ( Philly fan in Temecula and Vick loves Philly), which Football team in Cali are you both so proud of????? Losers!
Sid
October 18th, 2010
8:15 pm
gman…………….just seems to me we are telegraphing everything……….even the count…..
Ryan never looks off the defense……….I don’t get it………. never pump fakes………….I don’t get it…
JSS
October 18th, 2010
8:16 pm
Anybody who has seen Willie Wood (the ex Packers All-Pro DB) or the biopsy on Mike Websters’ brain understands why the League (after 25 years) is finally trying to shutdown the above the chest line launch shot… However, you people are the same ones who scream about having to take care of invalids and dementia patients. Wood (and his family) is bankrupt and living in a assisted living home… Long term thinking people…
Sid
October 18th, 2010
8:20 pm
Not to many comments on here about invalids and dementia that I have ever seen…………how many alzheimer units have you been to?
Hawes
October 18th, 2010
8:24 pm
Is this blog written under a bridge? Lots of trolls here…
Hopefully they will look at how Philly was able to max protect Kolb, but get their WRs open. Because Ovie will have to spend the next few games carrying Sam Baker, maybe the rest of the year. In order to throw it deep, they need to protect Ryan and yet get the defense to bite on the run. Turner’s not finding holes like two years ago.
The offense is a mess right now, and while the defense was exposed, I trust Van Gorder and especially Smith to fix it. I don’t trust Mularkey to fix the offense.
SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
8:31 pm
I gotta admit, I hate the falcan’ts but I’m really enjoying the competition between our two teams.
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
Ueeediot
October 18th, 2010
8:31 pm
Hawes…
thank you for some sensible comments.
You are dead on.
Watching Turner it looks like a man playing for money. During the Saints and Browns games we watched him shy from blocking and just run to the hole designed in the play. While Snelling seems to be hammering the line and running with abandon.
Any news on Antoine Smith coming back soon? I think he could have a big impact in the next few weeks. If they would let him on the field.
JSS
October 18th, 2010
8:43 pm
@ Sid…
Since I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and not prejudge you as the typical “snarky” Ledbetter poster. My late uncle Leodis Lane suffered from dementia and later full onset Alzheimer’s for nearly 15 years (1990-2005). Fortunately, our then extended family was able to care for him at home. But, it drained his once immense savings and required us mortgaging his inheritance of his grandchildren. Now, put on top of that the natural physical toll that professional football adds to such a case… As far as visiting wards and facilities, I also had two aunts who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease who were institutionalized for the latter portions of their lives. So, I safely say, I’ve made more than 600 extended visits to such facilities…
whatever
October 18th, 2010
8:46 pm
I have been supporting the Falcons for many years, and they cannot get their attitude right, they do not have the killer attitude, they have always been wimps, what can I say, when was the last time they won a SuperBowl,they haven’t only been in one superbowl and got wiped. Until they become a team togother they will never be great, What they need is a attitude adjustment, You pay them millions of dollers and all they do is cry, I’m hurt, I don’t get the ball, well what you need to do Falcons is GROW UP and quip complaining.
FrontRow
October 18th, 2010
9:07 pm
Alot of chatter concerning the “hit”. I haven’t read a comment yet that touches on the cause of the “problem”
There is a league called the Arena Football League that allows receivers to run amok and lots of points are scored. Andy Reid needs to take note – this is not the AFL. If you want to run smurf plays then go to the AFL.
DeSean Jackson (180 lbs tops) has NO BUSINESS sprinting across the teeth of the Falcons D. Down by 14 points, the “hit” was the exact play the Falcons needed.
The way to beat an offense like that is to plant one on the ball carrier. The hit was viscious but clean; the only other choice was to let the smurf run through the defense.
Too bad JA#55 missed his assignment and didn’t plant him on the reverse; he could have saved both Jackson and Robinson a severe headache.
SilverFox
October 18th, 2010
9:11 pm
Sundays game was absolutely pitiful. The birds were out played and had their buts handed to them on a silver platter. What a shame. No excuses, no explanations…..just play. Do what the hell you are paid to do and do it right.
falconfan3411
October 18th, 2010
9:23 pm
It is amazing that you fake Phillies and Aints fans only appear on our blog when we lose. Where where your sorry azzes the last four weeks?
gman
October 18th, 2010
9:24 pm
look i love the falcons dont get me wrong we have a good team. what we dont have yet is a great team. and my opinion is. our coaches will take us to the playoffs. maybe, but i just dont think we have super bowl coaches, mularkeys scheme is old and to predictable. and players will only take you so far. coaching is what sets good teams and bad teams apart. every body’s talented in the nfl. plain and simple. modern times, & primitive plays. no my friends, no super bowl just yet. HEY!! im hoping and praying just like you, but truth be told, if mularkey doesn’t get it together we’re done.
falconfan 24-7
October 18th, 2010
9:27 pm
Fat Andy turned a lot of tricks yesterday against my team.
falconfan 2986
October 18th, 2010
9:29 pm
We will never have a great team, only a good team. We dont have the payroll to afford great players. Go Figure.
Bird Droppings II
October 18th, 2010
9:34 pm
It was a lot of good hitting yesterday. They got jacked up!
falconfiend
October 18th, 2010
9:42 pm
Dunta Robinson blew desean jackson up. Dunta should not be suspended JUST FINED because he is not a dirty player and i never heard of dunta blowing anybody up like that. He lead with the crown of the helmet and it warranted a penalty which they got. It was a bad tackle because he dropped his head and could of been led out like the kid from RUTGERS when he lead the tackle with his head and dropped his helmet like dunta. Players need more training with tackling and not suspensions if they did not get the right training. More awareness and not punishment every time a player makes a mistake. NFL should just look into tackling the right way instead of always bring out the BIG RULE BOOK.
Tom Pridemore was tuff
October 18th, 2010
9:48 pm
Nobody listens to me…the Eagles were 0-2 @ home……the Falcons lost…EVERYBODY knew they would that bets…this was a trap games….calm down folks….I’m more worried about beating the Bengals who are coming off a bye week…
DrJ
October 18th, 2010
10:14 pm
Looked like a clean hit to me, to the shoulder and not to the helmet. Too bad Dunta got hurt.
Redoubt
October 18th, 2010
10:14 pm
The NFL is out on thin ice right now… not the time to begin suspending players for playing a tough game.
This is a contact sport and these guys get paid just to doggone well NOT to give and take some hard hits. The league office should bear that in mind as they weigh out the looming strike/lock-out that stands to kill the whole professional game.
Just because we have some lame Dem in the whitehouse and a female thing leading congress, doesn’t mean we all have to turn in out testosterone at football season.
Let the boys play ball and leave them alone.
Mystikal
October 18th, 2010
10:35 pm
Where was all that creative offense for us? Why don’t we ever run reverses, screen passes, flee-flickers, double pass, etc? Do we just not have the personel to mix it up? Or are we just so live or die with our game plan that we lay down against the good teams. I know you need luck along with skill and preparation but we just can never seem to bring it all together.
Ueeediot
October 18th, 2010
10:46 pm
I wonder how many will come out of the woodwork on Sunday to support Duanta. The league and the sports writers are trying to weaken the game and they are going to use Duanta’s clean and straightforward hit as the scapegoat.
Like #52 Ray Lewis says….Its a man’s game out there.
You stood up for Mike Vick when he admitted he lied to the owner, lied to federal prosecutors, lied to YOU directly, and really did like to sit around smoking pot and fighting and killing dogs and thought of it kind of like a hobby. You know, a hobby, like blogging or playing Madden 11 on xbox.
Wonder how many will stand up when they suspend Duanta? I bet none. Just like they didn’t stand up for D Hall when he was suspended and not supported by even his own coaching staff and then run out of town.
Duanta, keep your head up, use a bag of them recalled frozen peas to keep the swelling down and hurry back to the field and keep balling.
Ueeediot
October 18th, 2010
10:50 pm
Mystikal
the simple answer is because at the moment, we have deficiencies on the O-line. Its difficult to run a screen when you have no protection. In a double tight end set, one TE is 88 and the other is in pass coverage along with the RB and FB.
Look at the left side of the line and be entertained by watching #72 get his butt kicked all day long..;when he isnt holding.
Big Ray
October 18th, 2010
11:01 pm
It’s not just the players. It’s the coaching staff. We have got to make sure we put our guys in the best opportunity to be successful and right now, we are not getting that done.”
Translation: Mike Mularkey, you are now officially put on notice.
Brian Van Gorder, you were doing pretty good for a while. Don’t follow Mike out the door, ’cause that’s where he’s headed.
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
October 18th, 2010
11:57 pm
COME ON BENGALS,BEAT THE FALCANTS!
Falcon Jim
October 19th, 2010
12:47 am
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
October 18th, 2010
11:57 pm
COME ON BENGALS,BEAT THE FALCANTS!
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Has to be one more of the many faces of Eve. Wow, Seen, have you sought professional help?
SawThat1nce
October 19th, 2010
1:05 am
There are a lot of dumb-a$$es on these blogs, that only come on them when the team loses, so that they can complain.
I have to agree with some of them(I suppose that makes me a dumb-a$$ also), that the offense needs to open it up, everyone knows what they are going to do, before they do it.
That is the only reason that the Eagles won, they aren’t any better than the Falcons.
The Falcons just flat-out got out-coached.
The Falcons are going to have to protect Ryan better, and give him an extra couple of seconds to let the plays develope.
I believe that Coach Smith will work out the problems.
tom
October 19th, 2010
3:41 am
Sounds like the coaches lost this game. Hmmmmm!
OHIOdirtybird
October 19th, 2010
4:02 am
ok well first off…….Chip Shirley- I will be honest, I am not normally on the AJC site for any more than to read about my birds and I am glad you posted that link, a very warming story and hope for nothing but the best for that young fighter!!…..NOW for the birds…..We got humiliated on sunday and I will not point fingers mostly because there would be too many to point. I feel we will be just fine as the season progresses and when it comes to the NFL there will always be adjustments made(I.E. people saying other teams will use what philly did as a blue print to beat us, we will use it as a way to improve on how they did). I look at how i thought our season was gonna pan out when the schedules first came out and how it i actually playing out and it is not too far off. We just have to keep to the plan and trust in the coaches that i guarantee have a lot more knowledge as to what is going on then most of us do, am I disappointed in the loss YES, am i disappointed at 4-2 by no means. There is still a lot of football to go and plenty of time for improvement but by no means am i disappointed in the results so far and i wish some of you so called “fans” would be patient and not judge everything when we drop 1 game(especially when we are in going into week 7 and there are NO undefeated teams!!!) every week is going to be tough, that’s how you there is parity and lets you know that a good staff will carry you to wins!!. We are 4-2 yeah it could be worse but as long as we keep winning, THATS ALL THAT MATTERS!!!!…..time to bounce back after a tough L on the road and bring it to them bungles IN DA DOME!!!!!….Lets Go DirtyBirdzz RISE UP!!!
Bill
October 19th, 2010
6:17 am
I have not seen this thought anywhere, so I will share it. Philly’s defensive backfield looked great. It seemed to me that Ryan was throwing either a little behind or right on the numbers instead of out front. It have the defense just enough opportunity to reach in time after time. He has a number of receivers who can stretch for the ball.
zinoDawg
October 19th, 2010
7:05 am
We will never win it all with Matty Overthrow at QB. He is like a scared child in the pocket. I’ve never seen such happy feet.
Johnny Fever
October 19th, 2010
7:13 am
it was a clean hit, if the football leauge wants to change the rules then basketball is the perfect model. Maybe flag football? Trent Dilfer said it perfect that these football players are paid well and there are risks involved with this sport. Its the nature of the beast. Daunta should NOT be fined or the falcons.
Johnny Fever
October 19th, 2010
7:20 am
Matty looked horrible, what happened to his arm??? His throws have bad spirals. Can someone explian Sam Baker?? This is why Matty is not as good???
papadawg
October 19th, 2010
7:22 am
Let’s hope we can win enough games the rest of the season so we can go 9-7 for the third straight winning season
Johnny Fever
October 19th, 2010
7:23 am
BTW, this and other teams, giants, colts, and new england are teams that will dominate us. I dont think we will beat the cowboys when we play them. This team is bad and was lucky that we have as many wins.
Joe Falcone
October 19th, 2010
7:47 am
The Offensive Line did not show up against the Eagles on Sunday, Ryan was rushed the whole time and did not have time to find his receivers. Also, that Mularkey guy needs to gather some wits and balls quick to orchestrate some explosive plays, he has to have faith in our passing offense or we will be in 3rd and long situations all day, i am tired of watching that game after game…
2nd Tier Team
October 19th, 2010
8:01 am
Lets admit it, just like the ATL Braves and the ATL Hawks, the ATL Falcons is a second tier team at best, if it gets lucky enough it may barely manage to make it to the playoffs , but then gets its butt wooped by the top tier teams (remember the recent disgraceful playoff performances by the Hawks and the Braves?). Live with that ATL fans…
Joe Tess Fish House
October 19th, 2010
8:13 am
It was a dity hit and Robinson should be band from the game. Both him and Witherspoon are turning in to busts this year. Great moves by Dimitri
2nd Tier Team
October 19th, 2010
8:22 am
Contrary to “Joe Tess Fish House”, ATL needs more players with balls just like Dunta and Spoon to make it to the top tier.
bj
October 19th, 2010
8:26 am
The hit that Dunta put on Desean was meant to send a message to the Eagles. Desean was having a field day up to that point, and DR wanted to break his spirit. One can debate whether it was a “clean hit or nor”. While it may be good smashmouth football to some of the spectators, both players could have been permanently injured. Is it really worth that????
The Eagles are simply too fast for the Falcons, and our OC needs to stop being so predictable!
2nd Tier Team
October 19th, 2010
8:28 am
The Testosterone levels of all of the ATL sport franchises are low comparing to those of the top tier franchises. Add more Testosterone to your teams if you want to rise up, or be dominated as you always have been.
FalconUGAFan
October 19th, 2010
8:28 am
@Big Ray I’m with you…I think Smitty just served notice…
Mike Jay
October 19th, 2010
8:32 am
Duantas hit while hard was not dirty. Jackson turned into it at the last second or he would not have hit his chin. If the NFL really wants to ‘fix’ these types of hits they need to pressure the coaches to teach and stress good, sound fundamental tackling. You know the kind, where you wrap your arms around the ball carrier and ride him to the ground. Everything is about the big hit these days and the NFL are being hyprocrites. How many sanctioned by NFL videos are there for big hits? I use to always get one with my SI sub. http://www.amazon.com/Best-Thunder-Destruction-NFLs-Hardest/dp/6302461944.
It’s either that are you shrink the pads and put them back in leather helmets. Players will learn pretty quick how to properly tackle after a few games with those on.
Mike Jay
October 19th, 2010
8:35 am
Oh and to add…
IF the NFL wants to start suspending players for hits like that then they better expand the rosters. They are pretty thin as is and if the suspensions happen you are going to have to have more players. Otherwise the playing time goes up for everyone, starters will be playing ST’s and more injuries will evetually happen further dilluting the pool of good players.
Sid
October 19th, 2010
8:55 am
Iron Head
October 18th, 2010
5:54 pm
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SeenThisB4
October 18th, 2010
8:31 pm
I gotta admit, I hate the falcan’ts but I’m really enjoying the competition between our two teams.
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Competition? ………………..didn’t we already beat you……………let’s see, what was that final score………..oh yeah, I remember, and I am sure you do too.
Our two teams? oh so you really do like the Dirty Birds…………!!!
Sid
October 19th, 2010
8:57 am
It was a great football hit…………..and it wasn’t helmet to helmet, but Dunta led with his helmet and that’s the foul.
Joe Tess Fish House
October 19th, 2010
8:59 am
He should be band from the NFL 4 ever.
Sid
October 19th, 2010
9:00 am
Enjoy it now boys, probably won’t be any football in 2011 after the SB…………………..!!
Sid
October 19th, 2010
9:02 am
Joe Fish, it is banned…………….not band. And what was your take on Vick, didn’t you say he should be in the Hall of Fame….?
Sid
October 19th, 2010
9:03 am
Wonder how many weeks Dunta put Jax out for?
Sid
October 19th, 2010
9:04 am
I love the hit, I wish more of our defensive backs would put a hurtin’ on these receivers, let them know if you come in our middle you will pay.
MR ZIZZLE
October 19th, 2010
9:13 am
I would like to see the Falcons throw the ball down the field!! When the Eagles have 8 in the box, why are we throwing 5 yard dump routes? I know Matt had pressure, but I would have liked to see more shot gun formations and and deep passes just like Kolb did against us! Plus, I hated the run plays right into plugged gabs. Let Matty Ice audible out of an obvious stuff! As far as Robinson, how can you penalize a player for a monster clean hit? That was sad! I think the NFL needs to pull their panties out of their backside! Football is a violent game. Protect our players from spearing, but let the clean monster hits go! This isn’t flag football folks!!!
PMC
October 19th, 2010
9:24 am
This is problematic this week. Big time. The pass rush had better be spectacular for the Falcons to win this one.
That…or a big day out of the offense. We could use a big day from the offense.
It would be nice to win this one going into the bye week.
I’m guessing they might sign some guys to play special teams in the next day or so with Spoon and Dunta inactive.
PMC
October 19th, 2010
9:25 am
Also, it worked for the Eagles…. The Falcons need to be helping out Baker with an extra TE on that side, how about more max protect for Ryan? Of course it means less guys in the route, but Roddy can and will get open if he doesn’t fall down.
PMC
October 19th, 2010
9:28 am
I was disapointed with the Robinson hit because it was 3rd down and he was late on it…causing the defenseless receiver penalty which extended the drive. Not only that Robinson took himself out of the rest of that game and the next one. All in all a bad play all around. I know he wasn’t trying to do that, but it was really bad timing. If that ball hits the ground there, the Falcons were going to get the ball back after a well earned stop. Instead, the drive was extended.
ctfalconsfan
October 19th, 2010
9:37 am
I loved the hit I’m just sad it also took our guy out of the game.
Goodell needs to resign as he’s making this once great league a weak and over commercilaized joke. I want hits on every player, QB included, I want celebrations in the end zone. Let’s have fun!!
ctfalconsfan
October 19th, 2010
9:39 am
I also would like to see Dunta put a hit like that on Mularkey so he’d sit out a game or two then maybe this offense could get rolling!!
truth
October 19th, 2010
9:44 am
The truth is the team needed a good swift kick in the butt to let them know we cant just control the t.o.p. and win games. We have to come out and smack someone in the mouth. We’ve all seen it, when Matt is given control, he more the not, gets it done. How many times in this year alone have we seen Matt lead the team to the redzone in the no huddle and then Murlarky takes over and it’s a sudden hault. Falcons should FIRE MULARKEY!
Millard
October 19th, 2010
9:45 am
Fans – Please stop talking about Vick. He doesn’t play here anymore. He brought that on himself. The Falcons had nothing to do with his downfall. Truly, I wish Vick well, but he doesn’t play here anymore.
SirReal
October 19th, 2010
9:45 am
Its about time he called out his coordinators. I STILL dont get running the ball up the middle when you’re down three scores! We’d better have something better this week. If not…4-3 may be a reality for this team. Sick of the good starts and terrible finishes from this team….we have too much talent to be middle tier. It starts with play calling. Mularkey isnt a creative offensive mind. We need fresh new ideas….but I think we’re stuck with him at least until the end of the year. Hope Spoon and Robinson come back soon. And for the guy that said Robinson cant cover….you’re crazy. He makes that secondary 10 times better….watch how Carson Palmer (who’s been struggling this year) gets back to Pro Bowl form against us. I’m sick of guys having career days against this team….
Millard
October 19th, 2010
9:48 am
The hit that Robinson put on the Eagle’s receiver was no more vicious than Pete Rose would put on a catcher if he were blocking the plate. The idea is to jar the ball loose. That is the way the game is played.
truth
October 19th, 2010
9:53 am
Seen, I’m glad the aints showed who the bucs truly are. As far as the NFC south goes it is the Falcons or the aints who will take it. Not sure which one will at this time because both teams are like roller coasters, up one week down the next. I will say this, if something is not done soon about the play calling on the offense, the NFC south will go to the aints. We need to see that change in offense this week.
Dunta Robinson unlikely to play in Week 7 » Feed Me Fantasy
October 19th, 2010
10:05 am
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Johnny Fever
October 19th, 2010
10:13 am
@ BIG TESS, That is absurd, why should that hit duanta give be led to a suspension??? The hit was clean. It was so violent, that the ref was compelled to throw the flag. Big Tess, why must you say things on this blog like you do?
ctfalconsfan
October 19th, 2010
10:14 am
SirReal I agree it always seems opponets have career days when playing ATL..
Matt Ryan is quickly headed down the path of Carson Palmer, just an average QB.
Matt needs to step it up and call more audibles. If Mularkey and Smith don’t like it what are they going to do bench their franchise QB and put Redman in? No. So Matt needs to step up and take charge of this lack luster offense NOW!!
papadawg
October 19th, 2010
10:18 am
Just face it and move on to the next game. Some teams just have your number and Philly has the Falcons. Forget this and go 5-2 next Sunday
ctfalconsfan
October 19th, 2010
10:19 am
Regarding violent hits, I haven’t heard one word about the MOST VIOLENT hits which are the de-cleaters you see on punt returns and interceptions. Those are very violent as the tackler thinks he is about to make a tackle until he is knocked into next year with a massive hit from his blind spot.
Will those hits be outlawed? If so then should the return team just let the tackler make the tackler? I think we all love a good de-cleatter..
I can only assume the NFL is working on some version of a flag football that we will be playing in this league soon..
Joe Tess Fish House
October 19th, 2010
10:19 am
That hit could of have perlized the Eegals player. It was dirty, cheep and against the ruls. He should be band form football 4 ever.
waynester
October 19th, 2010
10:22 am
Mike Jay
Absolutely right about the league and the networks wanting to have it both ways when it comes to big hits. All the sports sites have sections for “hit of the week” or some such and just a few years ago, we’d have been applauding the hit by Dunta since it did cause a fumble that we recovered. One of my buddies opined that the NFL is becoming the “pink panties league” while the fledgling UFL is still encouraging big hits and growing their audience. Football– a violent sport for violent men and bloodthirsty fans…embrace the carnage!
Saints LSU
October 19th, 2010
10:22 am
The champs are here Geaux Saints its time to play ball
papadawg
October 19th, 2010
10:23 am
Talk about violence, try standing between the offensive line and the defensive line every play, that will show you some violence not ever once in a while when your precious backs and recievers get hit
Mr. Mustard
October 19th, 2010
10:34 am
One week we are heading to the Superbowl, the next week the scourge of the league. The Falcons had back to back winning seasons for the first time in history.
We have some holes, we also have some great young talent. The Falcons will grow and be okay.
I stand behind Dimitroff and Coach Smith, they are taking the long view and building from the ground up.
We were that bad three years ago. I do agree about Mularkey, we need to mix up the play calling.
ctfalconsfan
October 19th, 2010
10:34 am
Waynester I agree with you that the NFL is becoming a weak league while the UFL is picking up fans.
The NFL needs to becareful to give the fans what they want – good, hard nosed football!!
- Look at Boxing, the MMA has taken that sport out as people want to watch the more violent MMA fights than just old fashion Boxing.
- NFL ticket prices are driving families and KIDS away. As kids grow up they aren’t going to take their kids to NFL games as they themselves never went. They instead went to college or UFL or other pro leagues.
- While I support Breast Cancer awareness I don’t think we need the players wearing pink. What about lung cancer, colon cancer, aides and all the other medical problems we have in this world.
THE NFL JUST NEEDS TO STICK TO FOOTBALL THEY WAY IT WAS BEFORE GOODELL…
Clay
October 19th, 2010
10:39 am
The Falcons will be fine. we will go into our bye week 5 and 2 get some healthy players and finish up the year 12-4 with one of the best records in the nfc. Saints fans YOUR LUCK has run out. The Falcons are just getting started. GO FALCONS
ex-BCS and ex-NFL
October 19th, 2010
11:02 am
OK, all you “fans” who think the NFL is becoming “weak” or “sissies” go pay your pay-per-view and watch your MMA, or better yet, if you’re under the age of 30, enlist and go take a front row seat in Afghanistan or Iraq. Are any of you folks aware of what happened in the Rugers – Army game on Saturday? I know about this because I was there. I competed at the BCS and NFL level (20 years ago) and I am telling you, unless the NFL and NCAA (and of course, H.S.) removed facemasks from helmets, or better yet, replace football helmets with hockey helmets, the “head-to-head” contact and subsequently, the injuries and death produced by such contact will continue; if not increase. Football can be played without helmets (I believe it is called rugby football). The contact and brute force required to compete is rugby is just as intense as American football, but the equipment is different. And I while I rejected numerous overtures from local rugby teams/players to “give it a try” I like my ears intact, all my teeth, and I am not interested in shoulder or knee surgery in my future. But, it’s moved passed the point where paralysis or death are rare. And this red flag does not even consider the increased incidence of suicide, dementia/Alzhiemer’s disease, and pre-mature death connected with former NFL or major college athletes. If the NFL and America want to buy and sell blood sports, it is a free country, but somebody tell me (and Michael Vick) how this is different from dog fighting?
ctfalconsfan
October 19th, 2010
11:06 am
EX nfl ex bcs? Yawn!!!!!
Go preach somewhere else..
VICK IS A LOSER
October 19th, 2010
11:08 am
All you idiots shut the hell up about the FELON VICK and D,Orlando please leave my blog up.Why do u take it off because i tell the truth about the dumbest pro player in Atlanta history.
ctfalconsfan
October 19th, 2010
11:27 am
Wouldn’t the dumbest player in pro ATL history be Pauschal Perez (sp?) who missed a start for the Braves becuase he got lost driving to the stadium??
Weatherspoon Out, Dunta Out w/ Concussion
October 19th, 2010
11:32 am
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Ty
October 19th, 2010
11:41 am
I feel like the hit that duanta, was a clean hit. If that play was in the end zone, what are you suppose to do? Hit him as hard as you can so the ball comes out so its a incomplete pass and not a touch down.
ctfalconsfan
October 19th, 2010
11:48 am
TY, NO!!! If the pass is into the end zone the DB should watch the ball land in the WR hands and just hope he drops it. Im not sure if the NFL will allow the DB to even yell or try to distract the receiver while he is in the process of catching the ball.
- Of course if the receivers flag has fallen off in the field of play the ball is down where the WR catches the ball..
ex-BCS and ex-NFL
October 19th, 2010
11:58 am
ctfalconsfan, Talk about yawn. Go coach/officiate/set NFL policy somewhere else. FYI, the term “de-cleater” is a John Madden phrase. There is not a specific “hit” called a “de-cleater” whereas a leading with the helmet – helmet-to-helmet or not, which was called “spearing” in my day, is certainly a known type of hit. You should change your name. You’re not a fan. You are a loser who gets off watching others compete.
Johnny Fever
October 19th, 2010
12:17 pm
@Saints LSU, Geaux Away! ;-p
ctfalconsfan
October 19th, 2010
12:21 pm
ex BCS ex NFL, only a true loser would tell us all that you were a BSC and ex NFL player – OK, yeah right. ALso you stated that you played 20 years ago but there was no BCS back then. You might have tried to make your local Div III team but could only dream as you do today.
You call me a loser and say ” Who gets off watching others compete” UHM ISN’T THAT WHAT ALL FANS ARE DOING AT HOME AND AT THE STADIUM – WATCHING OTHER COMPETE??
You are obviously live in a fantasy land. If this was a baseball blog you would sign your name ex MLB.
Get life kid and go back to school..
Falcon Jim
October 19th, 2010
12:32 pm
When someone starts off saying they played at such and such a level, you can pretty much assume the exaggeration is in. Now if someone gives their name and the team, etc., then potential verification creates validity.
(And y’all know Falcon Jim was an NFL Pro-bowler.)
ctfalconsfan
October 19th, 2010
12:39 pm
Falcon Jim, ex Pro-bowler??
You must be the best TE that ever played for us – Jim Mitchell??Yes?
Yourpoliticalanimal
October 19th, 2010
12:46 pm
Great Hit Dunta!!! That’s how we played ball when I was growing up . . . now if I could only remember where I put my keys . . .
RonATLfan
October 19th, 2010
12:54 pm
MV7 .follow Vick to Philly…Mike Smith WAH…WAH…WAH…to many excusses.
Falcon Jim
October 19th, 2010
1:03 pm
Right, and I’m also the King of England !(HA HA)
LCDawg
October 19th, 2010
1:05 pm
wow, matt ryan and our offense looked very, very predictable all game long and quite frankly all season long. When will theylearn that you can actually run a few trick plays a game to soften up the Defense? How about a few screen plays too?
Eric C.
October 19th, 2010
1:33 pm
Just reflecting on the first 6 games, it’s really tough being without Jerious Norwood…he has that spark the offense has been missing in most games.
2nd Tier Team
October 19th, 2010
1:33 pm
1) Fire Gooddell
2) Fire Mularkey
2nd Tier Team
October 19th, 2010
1:37 pm
3) Hire more Dunta Robinsons
4) Hire more Spoons
2nd Tier Team
October 19th, 2010
1:38 pm
5) Demote Michael Turner
6) Promote Jason Snelling
joewhite
October 19th, 2010
1:41 pm
We all know that was not a dirty play dauta did its just how there bodies met after the blow. but our team did play very dirty, dirty to stink up the place. For the third staight week our offense has looked like pure dee shiiiiiiiiiii. The play calling has been suspect so bad. For some reason this coaching staff has not been able to beat philly.here or there, so something has to change, yes our defense got burned and its because no offenseive drives being put together, all philly did is blitz and they got to us from the start, We start our runing the ball get a 1st down or two then go to passing. I am really agian this week not please at all with mike mulurkey the oc and mike smith hc cause there are not on the same page. This weekend at home against cincy, PLEASE FALCONS LETS PLAY 4 QTS OF FOOTBALL FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, and we will win. GO FALCONS
FHZ
October 19th, 2010
1:58 pm
Here is what happened.
Jackson was a pest. He’s very good. He burned The Falcons.
(By The Way: I would never admit that 4 Falcon DBs were burned by 2 WRs of any team in a Max Protection alignment… That’s awful. The public may see it..As a player and organization? I’d deny it..lol…forever).
Dunta saw him, and did not intend to hurt him, but to stop him.
Sometimes when you play, you really want to step-up a stop the guy who is embarrassing you..
Jackson jumped to catch the ball.. He was above the level of Dunta’s helmet.
If you are 5′7″ and 150 lbs., you should be able to do what he does to bigger men, but you should not be a NFL WR. I feel for Jackson and hsi family..
It’’s more about his lack of height than his weight.. There isn’t really much to tackle because he is 5′10″ (maybe 5′8″). And he is fast. Maybe his cleats were not digging into the turf up there.. Some players like their feet to be freer to gain more speed.
The NFL should look into these types of issues.
When Jackson caught the ball he bended his knees to stand below Dunta’s helmet.
…and Dunta Robinson still did not commit a helmet-to-helmet hit!!
That is why The NFL Offices had to spin this hit as a “Violent Hits”..
This is the game, pay more money for the pensions! lol.
The NFL is just sensitive to this weekend (including the sad incident of a Rutgers player)..
Anything to make their product seem safer than it really is…
Also it has something to do with The NFL Lock-Out that is coming in 2011.
Falcon Jim
October 19th, 2010
2:12 pm
Can someone (that REALLY KNOWS) give a synopsis of what we are looking at for next year with the labor agreement? To be honest, I’ve spent more time on national politics than NFL politics.
Mr. Ledbetter, this would make for a great special report. It could elevate you beyond everyday team coverage.
rme
October 19th, 2010
2:16 pm
Good game in Philly! No, I am not a Philly fan, I am a Falcon fan. The Eagles showed both our offensive and defensive coordinators if we intend on playing with the strong teams, we need to get aggressive. We became so passive it was sad. From the opening kickoff, we need to make things happen. Get the oppsong team back on their heals. I’m concerned for Matt Ryan. I saw so many open receivers and I mean really open when he threw to someone who was covered or just didn’t catch the ball. Where did our defensive line go? When there’s no pressure on the quarterback, he will make it happen. I hope we get it together and come out this week screaming and fighting and make the Bengals ask “who the heck are these guys”??
JoeDirt
October 19th, 2010
2:27 pm
D-JAX had it coming and he knows all along, there are a lot of D-JAX alikes in the league these day that wear numbers 10, 14, 16 etc. These guys are super fast because they are skinny, they are fully aware of the danger of the profession that they decide to make their living in, and they are willing to take that chance, but chances are that they are going to get hurt badly, it is just a matter of time, D-JAX knows it and he time is up, all said.
ctfalconsfan
October 19th, 2010
2:29 pm
An experienced O-Line (except for Baker!), 3 pro bowlers, solid FB and a QB who is suppose to be the next coming of Montana (very questionable) and all Mularkey can do is :
PITT – 0 TD’s
SFO – 1 TD
CLE – 1 TD
PHL – 2 TD’s
WOW!!!! 4 Offensive TD’s in 4 games that resulted in us going 2-2.
This is certainly the high powered offense that everybody anticipated.
Why Mularkey still has a job is a direct reflection on Mike Smith’s leadership or lack there of..
JoeDirt
October 19th, 2010
2:32 pm
In other words, skinny guys like D-JAX don’t belong in the game of big muscles. They ought to go make their livings running on no-contact speed tracks where they really belong.
FHZ
October 19th, 2010
2:43 pm
“D-JAX had it coming and he knows all along, there are a lot of D-JAX alikes in the league these day that wear numbers 10, 14, 16 etc. These guys are super fast because they are skinny, they are fully aware of the danger of the profession that they decide to make their living in, and they are willing to take that chance, but chances are that they are going to get hurt badly, it is just a matter of time, D-JAX knows it and he time is up, all said.”
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Well Kolb left Jackson out to dry…on that pass..
Kolb did not want to take the sack proving that he could make plays like Vick..
Just take the sack.
NFL should reinforce “In The Grasp” even before they can prove the QBS knee is completely down..
That’s been a problem for a while QBs holding on to ball to long, throwing 4 yard shovel passes while being sacked after 10 seconds in the pocket. Refs have to blow the whistle. Kolb was well-sacked on that play. Jackson tried to help him out. Dunta was trying to stop Jackson from running in the open field on a freelance play by Kolb.
Chucktown
October 19th, 2010
2:46 pm
Dear NFL here is a thought. If you don’t like the hitting aspect of football, lets embrace the sex you are selling these days. You know hot women on the side lines in the locker rooms who know less than nothing about football. Lets stop the hard hitting and tackleing and go to to hande touch and let women play, you might have something with that.
Chucktown
October 19th, 2010
2:50 pm
OOPs thats two hand touch
Falcon Jim
October 19th, 2010
2:52 pm
Or just outlaw sports and replace with sex, drugs and rock and roll.
Me? Just leave my football alone. It has changed enough in the last few years.
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 19th, 2010
2:54 pm
out of all the hits i as an eagle fan DO NOT think robinson should be suspended, it was unintentual, and a very hard CLEAN HIT!!!!!! nfl is starting to be a woosie league, and only cares about money and protecting there investments, it makes it easier for me not to care if they go on strike next year,
Falcon Jim
October 19th, 2010
2:55 pm
Like when and who decided to assess penalties on ensuing plays? Either take the penalty or decline with the yardage imposed on the current play that it was called on. (I hope that made sense.)
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 19th, 2010
2:57 pm
i hope all ya atlanta fans now that braves gone are rooting for phillies today and rest of year to do the division PROUD!!!!!!!!
Falcon Jim
October 19th, 2010
3:00 pm
Screw Philly.
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 19th, 2010
3:02 pm
ANYBODY SEE THE PHILLIES WINNING 3 GAMES IN SF????????????
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 19th, 2010
3:04 pm
COME OM falcon jim, big brother phillies will do what little brother braves could not do TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AND WIN WORLD SERIES,
Falcon Jim
October 19th, 2010
3:06 pm
Good luck, but my hearts not in it.
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 19th, 2010
3:15 pm
PHILLIES FEVER, EVERYONE FEELING IT???? GO PHILLIES————-
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 19th, 2010
3:19 pm
FINDING OUT SUNDAYS GAME MATT RYAN FROM PHILLY GREW UP A LOVING ALL PHULLY TEAMS, GOT TO PULL FOR THE GUY I GUESS THE FALCONS ARE NOW MY SECOND FAVORITE NFL TEAM BY A LARGE MARGIN OF COURSE
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 19th, 2010
3:22 pm
IM NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THOSE LOUSY ORANGE/BLACK TOWELS AND FAKE BEARDS IN STANDS IN SF, THE BEARDS ARE SOOOOOO STUPID—–
PHILLY FAN IN TEMECULA CA
October 19th, 2010
3:24 pm
WELL OFF TO GET READY FOR THE PHILS GAME, GO PHILS, LETS MAKE IT 2-1 IN GAMES, YEAH BABY———————————————-
Falcon Jim
October 19th, 2010
3:27 pm
Philly Fan, this is a Falcons Blog, genius.
ATL Observer
October 19th, 2010
3:35 pm
>>Wonder how many will stand up when they suspend Duanta?
<>I bet none. Just like they didn’t stand up for D Hall when he was
<>suspended and not supported by even his own coaching staff
<>and then run out of town.
My sentiments exactly!
That hit was hard and clean and, quite frankly, could have helped turn the game around until it suddenly became a penalty.
There’s lot of different opinions here but is there a single person out here ready to defend bunch-of-malarkey as OC?
Chucktown
October 19th, 2010
3:36 pm
Hey Philly don’t ask don’t tell!! Bunch of Pirates!!
Chucktown
October 19th, 2010
3:39 pm
Is Philly the little sister to San Fran? Bunch of Pirates!
Double Zero Eight
October 19th, 2010
3:42 pm
Look for the secondary to get “lit up” this week. The Falcons were outcoached and outplayed by the Eagles. Ryan is a mediocre QB against top tier defenses. The play calling was predictable in the red zone. One of the reasons for half time is to make adjustments. The coaching staff failed to do so against the Eagles.
Johnny Fever
October 19th, 2010
4:14 pm
@008, Why would you say that. The bengles are having passing problems as well. Carson is not the same as years past even with the TO-OCHO experience. Their team is not lighting up anyone.
Gamer
October 19th, 2010
4:38 pm
Dunta should put football on hold and return after the bye-week. That was a serious collision between two physical players. THE POWERFUL SPEED OF D. JACKSON MET WITH THE SPEED AND CRUSHING POWER BY D. ROBINSON RESULTING IN BOTH PLAYERS COLLAPSING ONTO THE FIELD.
Neither players should play for a couple of weeks to ensure no relapse happens. SIT DUNTA, LET HIM RETURN AFTER BYE WEEK!!!! CHRIS OWENS CAN HANDLE THE ASSIGNMENT…
GET WELL SOON DUNTA…GOOD FORTUNES DUNTA.
Atlanta Housewife
October 19th, 2010
6:14 pm
ah, where is PHILLY Phan ?!? you’re team about to be down 2 games to 1 !!! i luv it loser !!!!!! ha ! ha ! ha !
Atlanta Housewife
October 19th, 2010
6:17 pm
maybe he’s fixing those raggedy ass pot hole streets and highways !!!!!! raggedy ass city !!!!
Atlanta Housewife
October 19th, 2010
7:01 pm
where you at B-I-T-C-H ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Falcon Jim
October 19th, 2010
8:40 pm
Awh give em a break. After-all, they do have to put up with being from Philly. Winning is the only thing they have. We have SO much in Atlanta. I won’t root for em, but won’t kick em when they are down………………at the moment!
tyger
October 19th, 2010
9:08 pm
OUTCOACHED
tyger
October 19th, 2010
9:10 pm
Bethune Cookman #1 FCS offense stymies FCS #9 S.Carolina State 14-0.
FVSU shuts out AFCA #16 Tuskegee, 26-0
Hampton owns the Bay, 7-6, over Norfolk St.
Albany St. (7-0) vs. Morehouse (6-1) this weekend.
Full story: hbcuclassics.com
Falcon Jim
October 20th, 2010
10:23 am
RISE UP. Stick it to the man! Show the NFL Nazis we don’t have to take it.
RISE UP.
FREE DUNTA ! ! ! ! !
Falcon Jim
October 20th, 2010
10:24 am
RISE UP.
RISE UP Sunday at the Dome and walk out during the first series. Have “Free Dunta” written on an undershirt, or your chest, and pull up your shirt and show it to the cameras.
Of course you can come back to your seats after you and your breatheren all RISE UP and walk out.
Barry
October 20th, 2010
11:02 am
Hey Y’all:
One game at a time. One game at a time in “ONE HEARTBEAT!!” That’s how we play this game. Sunday, we got out played and out coached on offense, defense, and special teams. I do not know what our Falcons were drinking before the Philly game but they better leave it at home.
On offense, everthing they did was too predictable. I knew when they were going to run and when they were going to throw. They appeared to be sluggish walking to the line of scrimmage as if they had no fire in their eyes. They could not surprise anyone on the opposition defense because the playcalling stunk up the place. Rarely did they throw the ball downfield. There were no trick plays against Philly as Philly trick played us to death. We have the talent on this offense to be explosive. But the playcalling is too, too, standard and predictable. We got to fix this in “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!”.
The defense, on the other hand, had no pass rush. NONE AT ALL!!! I saw no creative blitz packages to attack the quarterback. I SAW NO INDIVIDUAL LINEEN BEING “NASTY” AND MAKING AN “IMPACT.” We made an average quaterback look like Joe Namath. Of course, the defensive backs were getting burnt. There was no bass rush. The defensive linemen appear to be engage in individuals battles with thee oppositions offensive linemen without trying to shred the lineman and go for the quarterback or the running back. IT APPEARS THE DEFENSIVE LINEMEN ARE NOT BEING TAUGHT HOW TO “SHRED BLOCKERS” ON THE OFFENSIVE LINE. THEY GET INTO INDIVIDUAL BATTLES WITH THE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN FOR TOO LONG WHILE THE PLAY DEVELOPS AGAINST THE DEFENSE FOR PLAYS BY THE QUARTERBACK AND THE RUNNING BACK. GET THOSE OFFENSIVE LINEMEN OUT OF YOUR WAY AND MAKE A TACKLE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. IF YOU CAN’T YOU WILL NOT BE HERE IN ATLANTA. YOU WILL BE NFL (NOT FOR LONG). COACHES INCLUDED. THEY SHOULD BE TEACHING Y’ALL THIS STUFF. Let’s go Falcons.
Special teams stunk up the place. Our punter was kicking 30 yard punts 4 of the 5 times he punted. I do not know what his problem is but it looks like he is losing his heart in kicking the ball since he got blocked in a previous game. We got to fix this, COACH.
I know it is “ONE GAME”. But I never want to see a game like that again. We were outplayed and out coached at every phase of the game. We need to do more homework at Flowery Branch for the upcoming games. I KNOW WE WILL DO IT. I KNOW WE WILL DO IT IN “ONE HEARTBEAT!!”. JUST KEEPING IT REAL REAL. ONE GAME AT A TIME. That loss to Philly probably enhaced how we will play for the rest of the season . IT think our FALCONS will be playing “PRETTY NASTY” here on out. I believe that in “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!”
LET’S GO FALCONS!! THE “PROCESS” CONTINUES. IT CONTINUES IN
“ONE HEARBEAT!!!!”. “WE RISE!!” IN “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!”.
SSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a SECRET from a FALCON FAN. TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!
……………………”ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!!!…………….
chris in HOUSTON TX
October 20th, 2010
12:51 pm
Atlanta is a gay kind of town. Is there any straight men in Atlanta? probaly not ……what a lousy sports town Atlanta is known to being. Dunta hit was illegal so wakeup people. I love Philly by the way it’s a great historic city. I live in Houston , its also a great city.
ctfalconsfan
October 20th, 2010
2:17 pm
DOL which AJC writer is going to be the first to write an article detailing the short comings of this offense and Mike Mularkey?
After Cincy you guys will probably grade the Falcons and give the offense a B- instead of the D+ THEY DESERVE!
I want to see one of you writers go after this problem.
ClaudeHumphrey
October 20th, 2010
4:25 pm
Dunta’s hit was not clean. Dunta was attempting a helmit transplant. Dunta tried to drive Jackson into the carpet using his head as a projectile missile, attempting to plant his helmit into Robinsons chest. Now that Duntas wallet is about $50K lighter, maybe the next time that type of collision is imminent, Dunta will alter his tackling style and talkle from the waste, driving himself to the defenders sternum. That is the correct way to tackle. The style that Dunta used this past sunday was like the old rock-em, sock-em robots where you try to knock somebodys block off.
JeanE
October 21st, 2010
12:52 pm
What I want to know is: what is Mike Mularkey’s contingency plan if we get into a big whole, are behind and must score points quickly? Then, the whole ball control grind it out style of offense doesn’t work. He doesn’t seem to HAVE any kind of plan B. And our offense if way too predictible. We always run the very 1st play from scrimmage of the game. Just for once, I’d love to see us open it up and pass the damn ball on that 1st play. The offensive line has got to do a better job protecting Ryan. And for the love of God, get Snelling involved with some screen passes!
ShempHoward
October 21st, 2010
1:02 pm
I hope the Falcons have a solid game plan against the Cincinnati Bengals this sunday. The Bengals have great wide receivers (T-O and Ochocinco) and will stretch the field on the falcons if the Falcons cornerbacks and safeties dont cover the receivers well. The Falcons should still beat the Bengals because Carson Palmer is in a throwing slump. This might be a good time for the Falcons to face the Bengals because when Carson is playing well, the Bengals score a ton of points and Palmer throws for over 4000 yards in a season.
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October 22nd, 2010
2:56 pm
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