Mularkey focused on Falcons, not landing a new job
Falcons offensive coordiantor Mike Mularkey and quarterback Matt Ryan are ready to expand the use of the no-huddle attack and maybe throw in some gadget plays. (CURTIS COMPTON/AJC).
FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey made it clear that his focus is on the team’s playoff march and not on landing a head coaching job when talking with the media on Tuesday.
He was cordial in telling us that he wasn’t aware of an ESPN report about him being a candidate for the Denver Broncos’ top job.
Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey. did state that he wanted to be a head coach again. That was news because it was not clear if his experience in Buffalo had soured him on being the head guy again.
Mularkey said he’d worry about his head coaching aspirations later.
“I don’t know anything about it,” Mularkey said. “I’ve got so many other things to deal with. I literally take it day-by-day. That’s just the way this business is, especially with the travel that we’ve got coming and the games that we have coming. There is no room for it.”
Tuesday is game-planning day and Mularkey took a break to update us on the offense and deal with the head coaching report.
“That hasn’t even crossed my mind,” Mularkey said. “I didn’t hear that report. We still have to win this football game. I’m telling the players to focus on the now, don’t worry about anything else. Don’t worry about what anybody else is doing. There is no control over what anybody else is doing with regards to jobs or any of that.
“All I can do is help these guys win this game. That’s been my approach with them and that’s been my approach.”
Mularkey, 49, was the head coach of the Buffalo Bills in 2004 and 2005. He posted a 14-18 record. He went 9-7 in 2004, Buffalo’s last winning season. He went 5-11 in 2005.
Mularkey, who’s in his third season with the Falcons, and assistant head coach/quarterbacks Bill Musgrave have been credited with the development of third-year quarterback Matt Ryan and with helping head coach Mike Smith guide the Falcons to three straight winning seasons.
–D. Orlando Ledbetter
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VR Jacket
December 15th, 2010
10:37 am
Does it have Talons?- We do not throw the Deep-ball enough. I see the rest of the teams doing it all the time on Sportscenter. Now go feed Tina.
FrontRow
December 15th, 2010
10:39 am
#1 – not a “Dawg”
#2 – odds on 7 – 5:1; odds on 6 or 8 – 6.2:1
Please don’t argue this point; you are out of you league.
PlanB
December 15th, 2010
10:42 am
Enter your comments here
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
10:43 am
High pctg short yardage passes are not bad “eats up the clock” coupled with the hardnosed running attack. That being said, timing is near for us to see to that long ball attack, coming soon enough.
Seattle Next
GO FALCONS
gadome
December 15th, 2010
10:45 am
Falcons are fine even if they don’t throw deep they are balanced we need to shore up the defense cause it can get too loose at times.
I bet on 6 or 8 everytime, sometimes the hardways!
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
10:45 am
FrtRow – compute each throw #7 against #6 & #8 at the same time “GENIUS”
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
10:47 am
Got-’Cha “AGAIN”
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
10:48 am
FrontRow
December 15th, 2010
10:49 am
I don’t need to – the odds of throwing a 6 and 8 at the same time are ZERO.
PlanB
December 15th, 2010
10:50 am
I agree with Greg and hjones. Too predictable. Paddy, other OC’s may have worse records but that may be because they don’t have the weapons MM has. They might be winning these close games we are supposed to win easily by the larger margin we are supposed to. I may be wrong but I don’t think I would mind seeing him go.
Also I always wondered why some post were “Enter your comments here”. Now I know how that is done.
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
10:52 am
I know “GENIUS” you don’t know how to compute that formular. You just keep betting the “NO PASSLINE” —- “That’s You Good Buddy”
Seattle Next
GO FALCONS
FrontRow
December 15th, 2010
10:55 am
I’m sure the pit boss loves to see you at the table.
Fish Bisch
December 15th, 2010
10:58 am
It should state he will have gone 5-11 in the year 2205.
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
11:04 am
I see —- You are “Final Word Person” — you must be some guy’s wife
gadome
December 15th, 2010
11:09 am
Hypothetically if we beat the sea chickens Sunday and beat the Aints the following Monday night don;t we then clinch home field throughout playoffs?
Dawglasville
December 15th, 2010
11:10 am
I think that Blank should do whatever it takes to keep Mularky and Van Gordor. I think it would be a sound investment to overpay for an OC and a DC. Of course, I blog about the Falcons and Blank owns the Falcons… so… maybe he should make that call.
joewhite
December 15th, 2010
11:17 am
h jones u cant have a record of 11-2 and your oc is not making good play calling. Glad your not my OC, mike has seem to be getting more createtive now with gadget plays mixing it them in to go along with what we do.We will win the superbowl this year. Go Falcons
Johnny Fever
December 15th, 2010
11:18 am
Who do you think made the plays for matt ryan for the no-huddle? The no-huddle works on the defense due to speed of the play and the defense cannot audible a change if need be.
FrontRow
December 15th, 2010
11:22 am
And you must be getting off the short bus. Gimme a break – rolling 6 and 8 at the same time.
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
11:22 am
gadome – YES & YES
Seattle Next
GO FALCONS
senior falcon'
December 15th, 2010
11:22 am
Isn’t it amazing that so many people who post on here know all there is to know about being an NFL OC but are still flippin’ burgers. Cruel world, ain’t it?
FrontRow
December 15th, 2010
11:24 am
We only need to beat the SeaChickens. The Ravens will take care of the Saints.
FrontRow
December 15th, 2010
11:27 am
Yeah senior. You can draw up some great plays on a grill full of burgers.
Makes you want to take a trip to the local 5 guys.
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
11:32 am
DumbA$$ — NO way you can roll a 6 or 8 at the same time…… “HELLO” —- Percentages of the number of throws vs the odds of what number the dice would land on per throw = the odds of the number of times/chances vs 7 or 6/8 —- ComON – Man call whoever you need to check it out —- “YOU ARE WRONG” —- Just keep betting “NO Passline” then look around the table and count how many “MORONS” bets “NO PASS” vs those that bet the numbers
Seattle Next
GO FALCONS
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
11:37 am
Let’s face it – you just don’t know how to play the crap tables — probably because you don’t want to learn!
Scholardude
December 15th, 2010
11:44 am
Losing Mularkey would be huge. Open the checkbook Arthur, pay that man to stay.
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
11:47 am
ScholarMAN —- NO truer words spoken today!
Seattle Next
GO FALCONS
falconfiend
December 15th, 2010
11:55 am
I dont like when other teams take your coaching staff during the year of football play. Do that stuff at the end of the season. Give coach mularky a chance to get to the playoffs. This is a big year for him. Wait to the end of the season if you really want him. He’s working on something BIG right now. COACH MULARKEY STAY TO THE END. RISE UP
Far_East
December 15th, 2010
12:00 pm
If Mularkey leaves for Denver, I see Josh McDaniels in the near future…..
PlanB
December 15th, 2010
12:06 pm
No matter how good you are, there are always ways to improve. Some of us see that, some don’t. We are very proud of our Falcons but see ways to improve. Most that go by records (11-2, 1st in this or 5th in that) don’t seem to see the big picture and have very little experience in having a good team for years to come.
FrontRow
December 15th, 2010
12:12 pm
OK idiot time to show how stupid you really are:
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
10:28 am
You are right and wrong, mostly wrong —– Check-it sweetheart #6 = 3 times — #8 = 3 times —- #7 = 3 times
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IDIOT – there are 6 combinations of rolling a 7; there are 5 combinations of rolling a 6 and 5 combinations of rolling an 8. Vegas must like you.
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
10:45 am
FrtRow – compute each throw #7 against #6 & #8 at the same time “GENIUS”
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“At the same time” How many times you seen a 6 and 8 at the same time? You said it – STUPID
Any 5th grader knows the chance of a 7 is greater than any other number. If you want to combine chances, the chance of 6 or 8 is significantly less than NOT 6 or NOT 8.
But I guess you failed basic logic as well. Perhaps you should stick to Jeff Foxworthy’s show – it’s more your speed.
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
12:24 pm
Like i said “Final Word Person” DEAR
You jus misunderstood my statement DEAR “I’m sorry” i should have explained my point “CLEARER”
Your still wrong HOWEVER —- sobeit
Seattle Next
GO FALCONS
take it from me.
December 15th, 2010
12:25 pm
this game with the seagulls,could be a trap game!
FrontRow
December 15th, 2010
12:29 pm
No, you explained just how stupid you are VERY CLEARLY.
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
12:30 pm
Trap game — Possibly — Smitty should remind the COACHES & team what happened in Pittsburgh —- This team i hope i’m right, has matured since the 1st game of the season
Seattle Next
GO FALCONS
FrontRow
December 15th, 2010
12:38 pm
I’m sure I’ve played more craps in 1 day than you have in your entire life. I’m guessing your are the typical, go with the crowd bandwagon jumper as proven by your dumb idea that betting pass 100% of the time is a winning proposition.
Please, you are out of your league. I’m guessing your played craps about as much as you’ve attended games. Please, leave your bandwagon jumping, dumber than a fifth-grader a$$ at home and leave the cheering to the real Falcon’s fans.
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
12:38 pm
Like i said dumbA$$ keep betting the NO PASS — Bi
ATL G8TR
December 15th, 2010
12:44 pm
Mike for all the fans on here that dont care for your play calling, come back to FLORIDA and be the O.C. the GATORS will gladly except you!
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
12:52 pm
I must share this with ALL —- FrtRow is the “Blonde” and she likes to bet the “NO PASSLINE”
BOB & THE BLONDE: > Bob walked into a sports bar around 9:58 PM.
> > He sat down next to a blonde at the bar
> > And stared up at the TV. > The 10 PM news was coming on.
> > The news crew was covering the story
> > Of a man on the ledge of a large building
> > Preparing to jump. > > The blonde looked at Bob and said,
> > “Do you think he’ll jump?” > > Bob said,
> > “You know, I bet he’ll jump.” > > The blonde replied,
> > “Well, I bet he won’t.” > > Bob placed a $20 bill on the bar and said,
> > “You’re on!” > > Just as the blonde placed her money on the bar,
> > The guy on the ledge > > Did a swan dive off the building,
> > Falling to his death. > > The blonde was very upset,
> > But willingly handed her $20 to Bob.
> > “Fair’s fair. Here’s your money.” > >
> > Bob replied,
> > “I can’t take your money.
> > I saw this earlier on the 5 PM news,
> > So I knew he would jump.”
> >
> > The blonde replied,
> > “I did, too,
> > But I didn’t think he’d do it again.”
> >
> >
> > Bob took the money.
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
12:54 pm
There’s your “SIGN”
Seattle Next
GO FALCONS
Fish Bisch
December 15th, 2010
1:07 pm
Who do the falcons play next?
Calibre Lake Dawg
December 15th, 2010
1:24 pm
5-11 IN 2205??? THAT’S WIERD….
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
1:28 pm
How dout New Orleans after Seattle
FrontRow
December 15th, 2010
1:29 pm
I apologize; you are not as stupid as I thought. You actually know how to cut and paste.
2 reminders to keep up your progress:
1. The rounded scissors are for cutting, not picking your nose.
2. The paste says “non-toxic” but is not for eating.
I’m proud of you. Perhaps 1 day you can graduate to middle school.
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
1:41 pm
Dennis
December 15th, 2010
1:41 pm
PMC December 15th, 2010 12:22 am
Nothing is more demoralizing to a defense when the KNOW what they are going to get…and they STILL can’t stop it.
You should be ashamed of yourself for bringing him up.
True Falcon Fan
December 15th, 2010
1:41 pm
Thank You
Joel
December 15th, 2010
1:48 pm
Does everyone complaining about our offense realize we have scored more than the Saints, and 2nd most in NFC.
Dennis
December 15th, 2010
1:51 pm
Jeez, it’s contagious! Should’ve C&P’ed this one:
PMC December 15th, 2010 12:25 am:
> Compare Mike to say…..Gregg Knapp when he was here.
When I said “You should be ashamed of yourself for bringing him up.
”
FrontRow
December 15th, 2010
1:55 pm
Thanks for clearing that up Dennis. Your first C&P and be scratching my head.