Roddy White, Tony Gonzalez lead in Pro Bowl voting
Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (left) tries to avoid St. Louis Rams cornerback Jerome Murphy after catching a pass for an 8-yard gain during the fourth quarter. AP
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons wide receiver Roddy White and tight end Tony Gonzalez are getting some love in the fan voting for the 2011 NFC Pro Bowl squad, according to the results released by NFL.com earlier this week.
The league announced the leaders at each position so we don’t know how the rest of the Falcons are doing. But fan voting continues through Monday, Dec. 20 online and on web-enabled mobile phones by going to NFL.com/probowl.
Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is tackled by Buccaneers safety Sean Jones after catching a pass with Roddy White on the sidelines. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
The Falcons have it set up where you can vote through the teams’ Facebook page at www.facebook.com/atlanta falcons and you have to click the “Pro Bowl” tab at the top of the page.
(REMEMBER: CHICAGO VOTING RULES APPLY – VOTE EARLY AND OFTEN!!!)
The Falcons have the best team in the NFC at 8-2 and should have more players leading at their positions. Matt Ryan is trailing Michael Vick and Aaron Rodgers, because they were both in the top 10 vote getters. (The Packers fans know how to stuff the ballot box.)
Members of the offensive line, Running back Michael Turner, fullback Ovie Mughelli, defensive end John Abraham, defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux and middle
Michael Turner scooting around the corner against the Rams. (Associated Press)
linebacker Curtis Lofton will get a lot of attention from the coaches and players. Lofton should be able to overtake San Franciso’s Patrick Willis. If Willis is so good, the 49ers would be 3-7. Also, he didn’t do much when they played the Falcons.
The fans, players and coaches vote for the teams. Each group’s vote counts one-third toward determining the teams. The players and coaches will vote on Dec. 22 and 23.
The teams will be announced at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28 on a special NFL Total Access 2011 Pro Bowl Selection Show on NFL Network. The 2011 Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 at 7 p.m. ET at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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T.I.O.S
November 25th, 2010
7:36 am
Let’s go FALCON fans vote, RISE UP!
Calvin G. Sims, Sr.
November 25th, 2010
7:43 am
Falcons host Packers:
BE LOUD, Georgia Dome, BE LOUD!!!
Go Falcons!
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Calvin G. Sims, Sr.
November 25th, 2010
8:55 am
I would love to see Brent Grimes go. Rarely does a player show so much heart. He always leaves it on the field. If all 53 players had his heart (and many do on this team), the Super Bowl would be a cinch.
BE LOUD, Georgia Dome, BE EARLY & BE VERY LOUD!!!
-Go Falcons!
pritdapit
November 25th, 2010
8:56 am
probowl a week before the superbowel (you seenjoebobinhiscamarosmellinglikefishycheese fans ) is just retarded.
pritdapit
November 25th, 2010
8:58 am
I’m surprised the packs rb isn’t the leading vote getter!!!
bigslow
November 25th, 2010
9:31 am
Happy Thanks Giveing All. GO BIRDS
McBubba
November 25th, 2010
9:50 am
Rowdy Roddy White for MVP!!
Falcon Jim
November 25th, 2010
9:51 am
I guess Joe and Bob and Tea and Cheese and all their brothers, along with big daddy SEENB4, are all enjoying Thanksgiving gatar snot down at mo’s.
Reality Check
November 25th, 2010
10:30 am
Dink and Donk don’t get you in the Pro Bowl or the Super Bowl.
Outside of Atlanta, Matt Ryan is not respected.
Frozen Rope
November 25th, 2010
11:14 am
T’hats fine Reality,, keep underestimating us,,,, We like it that way,,, Happy Thanksgiving
Go Falcons
Frozen Rope
November 25th, 2010
11:50 am
@ Whatever
Whatever
JONESBORO SLIM
November 25th, 2010
12:02 pm
I hope nobody gives the Falcons respect they deserve….that way they stay under the radar…TV media (ESPN, NFL Network) don’t want a team that has no FLASH, or DRAMA why do you think they keep showing losers like the Vikings and playing up the Jets (who win by the skin of teeth) this Falcon team are MAULERS and just grind the other team to exhaustion…this is why the NFL has changed the game to favor the WR’s to put flash in the game…so the only one’s who like our Falcons style of play..is us……GO FALCONS WITH YO BAD SELVES
Singletary
November 25th, 2010
12:12 pm
Please God, help me to not hate the haters on this blog. It is Thanksgiving, and I am glad for the Falcons record, my family & friends, and living in the US. We’ll eat during the non-competitive portion of the Detroit game (okay, 2nd-4th quarter) and then revel with our friends in a turkey/tryptophan-induced haze with gobs of wine for the Dallas game.
Who cares if our team members are “not respected?” They are guys who work very hard and who are more concerned about TEAM. I guarantee you we will get further in the playoffs by not flaunting our upside…
Falcon Jim
November 25th, 2010
1:43 pm
Whatever…………………
Falcon Jim
November 25th, 2010
1:44 pm
appropriately named.
chipontheroad birdsrus
November 25th, 2010
2:15 pm
the rising up is on loved the falcons trough thick and thin we are thick now rise up
Falcon Jim
November 25th, 2010
2:16 pm
How many of these haters look back at their comments and just feel stupid?
chipontheroad birdsrus
November 25th, 2010
2:26 pm
stuck in new england missing ga happy thanksgiving birds fans good job D O L hang in there like a hair in a bisquit fALCON JIM we r good
D. Orlando Ledbetter
November 25th, 2010
2:33 pm
I’m getting rid of the haters. They can go somewhere else and spew their venom. The Falcons are 8-2 and have the best record in the league. (I’m no homer. Just stating the facts!)
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Falcon Jim
November 25th, 2010
4:02 pm
chip,
we are good.
I’m stuffed ! ! !
Frozen Rope
November 25th, 2010
5:23 pm
Me Too
Reality Check
November 25th, 2010
7:13 pm
The fact is Jeff has a better blog anyway.
For some reason Jeff gets WAY more hits. It’s amazing how far an unbiased moderated blog will get you.
Since you like facts here is one for you:
Andy Reid owns the birds.
If banning your readers is the only way you can win a debate then I feel sorry for you and will just head back to Jeff’s blog. He is more knowledgable about sports anyway.
chipontheroad birdsrus
November 25th, 2010
7:43 pm
arthur blank owns the birds the ga birds see andy in post season if he makes it to the dome
Falcon Jim
November 25th, 2010
9:12 pm
Reality Check,
Who the hell are you?
Where the hell did you come from?
If you don’t like OUR blog, then go the hell to the other one.
JEEZ. A$$-HOLE ! ! !
Falcon Jim
November 25th, 2010
9:14 pm
Taints were LUCKY, LUCKY, LUCKY, LUCKY.
Reality Check
November 25th, 2010
9:18 pm
chipontheroad birdsrus
November 25th, 2010
7:43 pm
arthur blank owns the birds the ga birds see andy in post season if he makes it to the dome
—————————————————–
Packers 12-4 (division winner)
Eagles 12-4 (division winner)
Seahawks 9-7 (division winner)
Saints 12-4 (division winner)
Bears 11-5 (wild card)
Bucs 11-5 (wild card)
Sorry maybe next year – Again.
Reality Check
November 25th, 2010
9:27 pm
Falcon Jim
November 25th, 2010
9:14 pm
Taints were LUCKY, LUCKY, LUCKY, LUCKY.
—————————————————
You mean like:
Falcons vs niners (Roddy strip of pic in final minutes)
Falcons vs Saints (Saints missed winning field goal)
Falcons vs Bucs (Bucs lucky goal line stand in final minutes)
Falcons vs Bengals (Blown big lead)
Falcons vs Ravens (Roddy non call offensive interference)
Is that the luck you were referring to?
Falcon Jim
November 25th, 2010
9:31 pm
Reality……………………NOT! ! ! !
Do you know ANYTHING about football?
Jeez. You put up the same whiney-ass $h!+ as if you were a Taints fan.
Weak, Son.
Weak.
The Boss
November 25th, 2010
9:37 pm
Reality Check- “blown big lead?”
Wow, excellent communication skills!
Falcon Jim
November 25th, 2010
9:59 pm
HA HA HA…………
Montana
November 26th, 2010
12:17 am
I would love for our guys to all be recognized as being selected to the Pro Bowl….but there’s a Bowl the week after the Pro Bowl I’d much prefer my guys to be preping for.
So…I don’t care a bit for Pro Bowl. Only two or three of our guys can go to the Pro Bowl. EVERY FALCON can go to the Super Bowl.
WingMan
November 26th, 2010
6:23 am
Hay Reality Check,
You must be living in an alternate reality. It is written: Falcons win the South 12-4. Don’t forget the unwriten law, NFC South Division winners never repeat. This is a law which the Falcons will rewrite.
T-ROY
November 26th, 2010
7:58 am
Before the saints missed fieldgoal, how about when the saints punted the ball to the falcons and game was sealed until the ball hit off the falcons foot when his back was turned on punt coverage. sounds lika a bigger fluke than a missed fieldgoal.. member that?
BOOGIES THE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2010
9:05 am
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
BOOGIES THE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2010
9:06 am
Reality Cherp needs to lick Michael V. who can’t carry Matty’s j.strap………..
BigTimeTECHFan
November 26th, 2010
9:16 am
I’m not worried about the pro bowl, just beat the Packers. Should be a great game this week.
I speak the truth
November 26th, 2010
9:34 am
lol I bet you are the same people that Jets are the best team in the league. They been the luckiest team by far.
Best Teams in NFL.
1. Patriots
2. Steelers
3. Falcons
4. Eagles
5. Packers
6. Jets
7. Indy
8. Ravens
9. Saints
10. Bucas
I speak the truth
November 26th, 2010
9:35 am
I would put the Giants in 9th or 10th but their injuries are the problem
joewhite
November 26th, 2010
9:43 am
Well once again we have a good team coming to the dome. Packers fans that means you will leave with you heads down, Falcons win this game by 10 pts or more. We are on our way to dallas for the superbowl watchout NFL, we are for real. GO FALCONS
I speak the truth
November 26th, 2010
9:44 am
some of you guys are clueless thinking Falcons will not win the divison or at least wildcard
Falcons plays:
GB, TB, CAR, SEA, NO, CAR: They can easily go 5-1 maybe 4-2 if they lose to the Packers = 12-4
Bucs:
BAL, ATL, WAS, DET, SEA, NO : They will go 3-3 and finish 10-6
Saints:
CIN, STL, BAL, ATL, TB : Will go 3-2 = 11-5
QUICK80
November 26th, 2010
10:30 am
Goodmorning Atlanta and Happy Thanksgiving!
…looking forward to the game; it’s 19 degrees here in gods country, sunny and nice…refreshing out.
Packers are gearing up for their first real look at the “no-huddle” offense of Atlanta’s.
How will they fare?
Reality Check
November 26th, 2010
10:38 am
Clay and 2 words……………. Kevin Kolb.
QUICK80
November 26th, 2010
10:43 am
“Reality Check”,
…he’s for real alright (the claymaker); Capers will put some pressure on Matty in this game.
Packers are prepping hard for their first look this year at a no-huddle.
I’m excited about the game because Atlanta’s good this year and it’s a good gauge of where both teams are at.
Falcon Jim
November 26th, 2010
11:05 am
Quick…………….50 hours. Sorry for the beat-down y’all are about to get. But you will still slip into the play-offs, probably.
Frozen Rope
November 26th, 2010
11:56 am
As I predicted the Cowgirls gave the Aints all they could handle,, The Aints were very fortunate to get the W… and now I can go back to hating the Cowgirls,, All is right with the world,, Bring on the Packers,, Smitty will have our boys ready to play.
Go Falcons!!
FFFL
November 26th, 2010
11:58 am
@ Reality Chick…..There was an All-Pro HOF QB that threw a lot of dinks and dunks to Roger Craig, John Taylor, Brent Jones and Jerry Rice that had a pretty good defense with a couple more HOF players on that side of the ball also. His name was Joe Montana and the offense is called the West Coast Offense. The short pass along with a consistant running game eats the play clock and allows your DEFENSE to be fresh and more effective. If you knew Football you would know this.
As far as luck…..well don’t you remember the Saints-49ers game earlier this year….That was a fluke…..Making a play against Roy “choke” Williams is somewhat unlucky for the Cowboys but we can always go “WHAT IF”. The name of your team should be Philadelphia SaintsPackBucJets AND/OR Seattle RavensSteelColtsPatriotBears. I pull for the Atlanta Falcons and YES I think that every year is going to be thier year.
One last comment Reality Check….Who Is Your Team? Then we will see if you are a Reality Check yourself!!!!!!
Frozen Rope
November 26th, 2010
12:01 pm
Reality Check = Clueless
Falcon Jim
November 26th, 2010
12:08 pm
In words of the now, presumed, “BAND” SeebB4, the Taints were LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY.
(”BAND” = banned in Joe Tess speak.)
Dr. Warren
November 26th, 2010
12:11 pm
I don’t care what you say, I wish we took Patrick Willis that year in the draft. We could’ve and should’ve.
htwo0rider
November 26th, 2010
12:14 pm
a comment from milwaukee paper forum:
Actually, the Falcons 8-2 record is a smoke screen. 5 of their wins have come against teams with losing records (just like the Packers.) The other 3 wins are against TB, NO, and BAL. Here’s the thing: TB Hasn’t won a game against ANY team with a winning record. NO has only won two games against teams with a winning record (but one of those was Tampa) and BAL has only won two gaems against winners as well. OF all their wins, the Ravens were of the highest quality. The other 7 are basically against lousy teams (The NFC south has the easiest schedule of all divisions.)
I don’t think the Packers can take this game lightly at all, because no matter how bad the opponent, Atlanta has done what they had to to win the games. However, the Falcons do not need to be feared. Their record is a very hollow record indeed (even more so than the Packers.) This Sunday will show who the real contender is.
apparently, the Packers have nothing to worry about.
Falcon Jim
November 26th, 2010
12:14 pm
Reality Check said,
“Outside of Atlanta, Matt Ryan is not respected.”
Well, this mornings article from Mr Ledbetter:
DVR alert: Matt Ryan to be featured on ESPN’s Soundtracks
7:00 am November 26, 2010, by D. Orlando Ledbetter
QUICK80
November 26th, 2010
12:14 pm
“Falcon”,
…don’t wanna slip in the playoffs; too many decent to good teams (including the bears whom nobody saw this happening with).
I’m excited to see where my Packers are at; nobody up here is taking the Falcons lightly I can tell you that. Packers are more focused on “how” they play, what they do…and not “who” they play and what that team does. That starts with Mike McCarthy and Ted Thompson.
Frozen Rope
November 26th, 2010
12:16 pm
Using Seens logic,, yes,, they were Lucky Lucky Lucky… That was a great play by Jenkins.
QUICK80
November 26th, 2010
12:17 pm
…after all the injuries this year, nobody up here saw this (7-3) happening either; while Coach McCarthy and Ted Thompson can’t and won’t use injuries as an excuse…I can and have. I’m surprised that they’ve won 4 in a row, considering who they play, where and with this many devastating injuries. I was afraid that the year was over when they were 3-3.
It’s a testament to McCarthy and the staff that they’ve held this thing together.
Falcon Jim
November 26th, 2010
12:20 pm
Willis better than Lofton? Maybe, maybe not. Probably a good debate.
Frozen Rope
November 26th, 2010
12:26 pm
If the Packers come in here thinking they have nothing to worry about they will get their A$$ handed to them. I dont expect that to be the case…
QUICK80
November 26th, 2010
12:44 pm
…I have read nothing which would indicate that they’re taking the Falcons lightly; there is no reason to.
8-2 speaks for itself.
On the contrary, I think they see themselves (all year long) as underdogs, on the road, in a hostile dome, versus the best record in the NFC. Nah…they know ATL is for real…and they’re gonna bring their “A” game, I’m sure.
nard34
November 26th, 2010
2:06 pm
WHO CARES ABOUT THE EXEMPT GAME>>>>>>> FALCONS 2010 NFL & WORLD CHAMPIONS ON MY MIND!!!!!!!
hbcuclassics
November 26th, 2010
3:56 pm
Black Power Poll TM
Post-season 2010
1. Bethune (14)
2. S. Carolina St (12)
3. Albany St (5)
4. FAMU
5. Texas Southern
6. Grambling (23)
7. FVSU (22)
8. Tuskegee
9. Morehouse (23)
10. Shaw (25)
(#) – Top 25 Ranking Coaches Polls, FCS, AFCA
Tuskegee 17 Alabama St 10
SC State v. Ga Southern – Nov. 27
Wingate v. Albany St. – Nov. 27
Grambling v. Southern – Nov. 27
Eric C.
November 26th, 2010
4:02 pm
A loss would hurt GB much more because it would essentially give ATL a 2 game lead. An ATL loss and the teams are tied with GB holding the tiebreaker…not nearly as precarious a position given there are 5 games left.
Rise Early
November 26th, 2010
8:39 pm
Can the Falcon fans be at their seats on time Sunday? This is a big game for all of Atlanta so be there and be on time. Rise up Atlanta- On Time!!! We need you.
DeeMoney
November 26th, 2010
9:10 pm
I just recorded the brand new FALCONS anthem called ‘RISE UP’ its posted in my video section on my Facebook page…www.facebook.com/urbanlegendz100….All the True Falcons fans will love it!!! trying to get it to the PR people at the DOME….It is A HIT!!!! any advice…email me…deemoney_tightwork@hotmail.com
Falcon Jim
November 26th, 2010
10:22 pm
DeeMoney,
I’m old, so haven’t done facebook. Is there a web-site or something for old dumb-asses that’s easy?
I’d love to hear it.
Yulee Falcon
November 26th, 2010
10:22 pm
@QUICK80…I appreciate your mature discussions and support for your team. We don’t get too much of that on these blogs anymore. As a fan of football, I hope this game goes down as one of the greatest ever played……with ATL squeaking away with a victory, of course
Falcon Jim
November 26th, 2010
10:56 pm
Yup, Yulee.
Quick is a rare classy antagonist on this board.
God bless him……………….if only all other opponent bloggers could be as sane and friendly.
I feel like a new friend.
Reality Check
November 27th, 2010
1:25 pm
Vegas has the Eagles, Packers and Patriots 7/2 favorites to win the Super Bowl.
The Falcons have the best record in the NFC and Vegas says “we don’t buy” it.
Want to talk about NO RESPECT.
As far as the Joe Montana comment, the Falcons don’t run the West Coast Offense and Ryan is far from Joe Montana.
Reality Check
November 27th, 2010
1:28 pm
@htwo0rider
Finally someone that makes sense.
The Eagles lead the NFL in wins vs teams with winning records (5).
All quality wins and didn’t need the opponents to miss field goals and strips to win.
Frozen Rope
November 27th, 2010
1:35 pm
@ Reality Check
Last I checked missed field goals and “strips” are part of the game….
Frozen Rope
November 27th, 2010
1:44 pm
Lets just cancel the rest of the season and have a one game playoff between the Packers and the Eagles to see who gets to play the Patriots in the superbowl….
Frozen Rope
November 27th, 2010
3:14 pm
In other news,, Will Smith of the Aints has been arrested and charged with domestic abuse for dragging his wife down the street by her hair,,, film at 11
Falcon Jim
November 27th, 2010
9:32 pm
Jeez, just cancel the season and declare the Packers the champs. Their fans think they are the “second coming.”
TCCB
November 27th, 2010
9:49 pm
The Atlanta Falcons are the best sorry team in the NFC and that’s for real!!!!!
TCCB
November 27th, 2010
9:53 pm
DOL you need to get rid of this profanity!!!!!!! Choke And I are not haters we speak the truth!!!!!!
Frozen Rope
November 28th, 2010
2:21 am
BAND
Falcon Jim
November 28th, 2010
8:43 am
“BAND” the haters ! “BAND” the haters ! ! !! !
“BAND” the haters ! ! !
“BAND” the haters ! ! !
“BAND” the haters ! ! !
“BAND” the haters ! ! !
“BAND” the haters ! ! !
“BAND” the haters ! ! !
NERDS!!! 42-34!!!
November 28th, 2010
2:38 pm
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TrishaDishaWarEagle
November 28th, 2010
4:15 pm
LOL @ Ledbetter saying Packers fans know how to stuff the ballot box. Gonzalez, Turner and White SHOULD go to the ProBowl since they carry the Falcons on their backs, but dont pretend like Ryan is one of the top 3 NFC QBs. He is top 6 or 7.
stendek
November 28th, 2010
4:16 pm
Hi Mr Ledbetter. Fantastic victory! Believe Falcons escaped after extreme error in judgment. Fourth down called for pressure. Why? A great QB will find open receiver if provided enough time. Packer QB did! Previous pressure forced rushed QB throws. One on fourth down which just missed for major gain stands out. Falcons should have brought heat to force quick decision. Anything short of end zone, with tackle of course, meant almost certain victory. Will say Falcons of old would have lost this one. Not these guys! Fab time to be Falcon watcher. Soar even higher birds! STENDEK
stendek
November 28th, 2010
4:33 pm
A few pleasant images frozen in time…
http://stendec7.wordpress.com/2010/11/28/late-fg-lifts-falcons-over-pack-20-17-in-atlanta/
BayouMudBug91
November 29th, 2010
2:21 pm
If the little dirty birds do (like believing in santa) go to the SuperBowl, I wonder who will get arrested before the game this year? (hint-Eugene (where is the hookers) Robinson.)
WHO DAT!