Todd McClure feels awful about botched snap
Time runs out for Atlanta Falcons tight end Justin Peelle (left) and center Todd McClure (right) as they fall 17-14 to the Saints at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
Falcons center Todd McClure had a shotgun snap skid back to Matt Ryan.
Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma pounced on the ball at the 34-yard line. The Saints converted the turnover into a touchdown.
“The nose of the ball got caught on the turf,” McClure told the AJC’s Steve Hummer. “I feel just awful about it. That has never happened to me before and of all the games for it to happen. …I put the team in a terrible position. I just felt awful. A terrible feeling.”
–D. Orlando Ledbetter
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Head-Mo-Fo
December 28th, 2010
1:50 am
Don’t lay in this botched snap issue too long Todd. You have to put it in the past much like a Quarterback would after throwing a pick six. Its not an issue that we see out of you all the time so just move on because we have.
We will run into the Saints and other great teams later on next month. Pack your A’ Game for the rematch and lets get the running game going so your not snapping from the shot gun so often….
Road Dog
December 28th, 2010
1:54 am
I guess if he’s being honest I should feel for the dude, but that was no snap. He literally tried to roll the ball five yards back to Ryan in the shot gun. I’ve never seen that happen in 50 years of watching football — including PeeWee League. To make matters worse, he made absolutely no attempt to recover it. None. Rose up like all was well in the world and began blocking their left tackle. He is from Louisianna is he not? Just wondering…
Road Dog
December 28th, 2010
2:01 am
My point basically is he should have been the first to “know” it was a botched “snap” and would have tried to recover it. Oh well. Maybe he should lose the idiotic Mohawk and perhaps Matty Ice can finally get a haircut. Go Falcons.
Road Dog
December 28th, 2010
2:02 am
Did we trade Tony Gonzales before the game??
T
December 28th, 2010
2:05 am
He may be from Louisiana, if he is lucky. However, he played like a true Falcant. I agree, a botch is a botch, but acting like nothing happen, when playing the WORLD CHAMPIONS. Well, that is the Falcant in him. You got to go for the ball, especially when you are the first one to notice it is rolling around. No excuse for that. But for the botch, just bad luck. You should have begged to try out for the Saints. We could have put you on our developmental squad.
Reid Adair
December 28th, 2010
2:17 am
Got to love Saints “fans” coming on Atlanta forums and talking trash. They’re as excited as their players who were stomping on the Falcons’ logos and taking pictures at midfield after the game. For the mighty “defending Super Bowl champs,” you’d think a wild-card berth and no home playoff games wouldn’t be a big deal.
lowdownjj
December 28th, 2010
2:32 am
I hear ya Reid. Its as if this WAS their Super Bowl. Don’t sweat the snap Mud Duck, first time I’ve heard your name called all year.Two good teams playing hard tonight. Saints played a little better but I was encouraged by our D. WE’LL BE HAPPY TO WELCOME DAT TEAM BACK TO OUR HOUSE AGAIN …IF THEY MAKE IT!
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fanATicaL
December 28th, 2010
6:33 am
I would echo the same sentiment.We loss that game not the aints won it.Great effort on our defense.Thats the pressure we will need not for the aints .But definitely for the feagles when we play them.
Go Falcons
gman
December 28th, 2010
7:23 am
BVG, brought his A game Malarkey stayed at home. we had no offense. it was sick to watch, we can not go into the playoffs with a offense like last night, i aint to mad, it might be best we get this lost out of our system. and get over the were unbeatable in the dome. you gotta play football were ever you at. where were the recievers in this game. why was Snelling not used more. Roddy shut up and play ball. defense great job. defensive line was awesome. pay no attention to these critics about yall just couldnt hang. you were great, the offense just didnt help at all, back to the offense come draft day
GregKennesaw
December 28th, 2010
7:45 am
2 turnovers cost us the game, McClure and Turner. haters can’t blame Ryan for this one.
Great plays by Abraham and Davis. Can I get a little respect for Grimes?
Defense played great, except I wish Williams could have hit Brees more, he kept missing him. And Dunta let that long ball go right through his hands.
Is it me, or is Turner getting fat?
atlfalconfan
December 28th, 2010
7:48 am
Look, 5h17 happens. When it does, just be like anyone else on offense and put it out of your mind and try again.
The Joker...
December 28th, 2010
8:19 am
Ladies and Gentleman, its the game of (American) Football, things happen, some good, some bad, while so many are frustrated, irritated, and ready to punch the first sAINT Fan that they see….I personally look at this as a great lesson for the Falcons (Offense), lets face it, we were probably bound to lose one more game in pursuit of a Super Bowl Victory, this loss to the sAINT’S( who really needed this win a little more) will help the Falcons as they go in to the playoffs with homefield advantage. For example, do you really think Todd McClure and M. Turner would dare to make critical fumbles like the one’s from last night after getting cursed out in film session this upcoming week? Also, the defense look very good, against one of the premiere QB’s in the league, this could be just the boast of confidence that the D needs to get over the hump. Trust me Falcon Fans, this was just one loss, and unfortunately it just occurred to our arch rivals, but the Falcon Nation will prevail, I only pray that we can see this team again in the playoffs… This BATTLE isn’t over yet…….
Ron
December 28th, 2010
8:30 am
Lighten up on McClure and Turner. Mistakes happen.
Mountain Man
December 28th, 2010
8:31 am
Having played O line, the only time anyone sees your number is when you make a mistake. Todd McClure is normally a rock in the middle who gets little credit. It pisses me off when some couch potato opens his pie hole and starts criticizing guys like McClure and Turner (who finally fumbled, like that wasn’t going to happen one day). Take a shot from a 330 pound tackle someday, then you can run your mouth.
Chicken Farmer
December 28th, 2010
8:54 am
I thought the offensive play calling on the series immediately after Abraham batted down and then intercepted the ball to be the worst I saw all night. Not getting a score at this point gave NO the momentum to turn the game around. We had already seen that NO was dead on Turner all night and he wasn’t going to be able to hit the line with his short stubby strides and be able to pick up any yardage. Our receivers couldn’t get open at all as Ryan absolutely had to thread the needle on any completions unlike Brees. He was able to hit wide open guys at will and to me that was the difference in the score.
Barry
December 28th, 2010
8:55 am
Snaps like this are the reason Vegas is so good at setting point spreads…I’m a former center from a large southern school who knows a ‘drag’ when he sees one.
Big Al
December 28th, 2010
8:57 am
Lay off Todd. I have known this guy since we were in high school. He is a dedicated Falcon and a standup guy. I guarantee he feels bad about this , no need to have arm
chair football players/fans who have never played a snap of pro football second guessing his ability. Todd – focus on putting this behind you and get ready for the playoffs !
Todd
December 28th, 2010
8:58 am
Part of me is happy we lost because it bring light to some glaring issues with the team and situational playcallinh by Mularkey (I personally think he is highly overrated). That said I see the Saints fans have forgotten that we beat them in their stadium this season. I keep reading their posts about what the Falcons aren’t but what they are is a 12-3 team that the defending champs barely beat with the game handed to them. McClure’s bad snap an Turner’s fumble were Christmas presents and the Saints only won by 3. I’ll take my chances with this team I. The playoffs regardless of location, I like our squad.
Joe Horn
December 28th, 2010
9:02 am
Wow DOL, I hope you didn’t hurt yourself writing six lines on this topic. As usual, you dig deep in the locker room and give us real in-depth insight to what is going on. He screwed up and feels bad about it. I never would have guessed it. How about getting something from Mularky on why he didn’t use Gonzalez or Roddy White? Or why the “getting plump again” Michael Turner cant make it to the edge? I know somebody might have asked the forth down question, but that was inexcuseable. Smitty’s excuse is not good enough. Three and and out is a three and out wether it is at their 20 or their 40 yard line. If you go for it they may never see the ball again. Wasted opportunity.
stendek
December 28th, 2010
9:17 am
Only long time Falcon followers understand how truly depressing and devastating this defeat at the Georgia Dome was. This setback has far reaching implications. Goes far deeper than simply a tough loss to a decent team. Far deeper…
http://stendek77.wordpress.com/2010/12/28/falcon-offense-no-show-in-home-loss-to-saints/
Fans with the team since 1966 know exactly what I mean.
STENDEK
alanfalcon
December 28th, 2010
9:25 am
Proud of the effort the team put forth, unhappy with the coaching decisions that the defensive and offensive coordinators made.
The defense used the blitz all night until crunch time and then allowed a Saints team that was not able to solve the blitz to beat us because we dropped the blitz in favor of a conventional defense playing right into Payton and Brees strenghts, result, loss game.
The offense failed to use its most valuable weapon, that is, to let Matty Ice run the hurry up offense, result, loss game.
I am realy proud of the effort that I saw out of the team and yet dissapointed with the coaching decisions, coaches who have all year helped this team win. This just goes to show you that you can’t win by running scared and not using your best tools.
GO FALCONS AND GO SOUTHERN RUSH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
falconfanriseup
December 28th, 2010
9:33 am
It is a lesson that we leard and nobody i mean no body wants to see our defence right now. they are Ballin’ and our offence will get back on track know worries Falcons fans see you in Dallas!!!!!
atl
December 28th, 2010
9:39 am
again the Falcons humiliate and embarass their fans on Monday Night Football. pathetic! but overall this was Mike Mularkey’s loss! the Saints were determined to take Turner away and they did and Mularkey kept running plays that the Saints knew were coming. they want Turner let them have him! do something else, make them stop that, then use Turner. but not bonehead Mularkey, who’s probably a decendent of those that thought Pickett’s charge/s was a good idea. try screen passes, quick slant passes. no, not Mularkey he’s going to attavk that fort at it’s strongest point and when that doesn’t work he’s going to attack that fort at it’s strongest point again. pure stubborness and arrogance on the part of Mularkey who lost this game all by himself! moron!
Jimmy Canen
December 28th, 2010
9:54 am
Every other good team in the NFL, aka NO saints, changes up plays to try to fool the other team. Mularkey was as vanilla last night as you can get. If he does that in the playoffs then we’ll be out in the first game. We didn’t even throw to White the whole second half !! It was hard to watch.
michael
December 28th, 2010
9:57 am
Mularkey’s incompetence cost us the game. This guy is a huge handicap for the Falcons!
Enkinan
December 28th, 2010
10:05 am
It looked terrible, but that isn’t the reason we lost the game. Todd is A-Ok in my book unless that becomes a habit.
GT97
December 28th, 2010
10:12 am
I have been saying it all year. We need some speed in the backfield to test the edges and open up the middle for the run. I was hoping they would have addressed it last year in the draft because we all knew Norwood is not dependable. Our defense played as well as could be expected against the Saints. Offense was a major disappointment. I would have at least expected a few drives with field goals.
Big Dude
December 28th, 2010
10:15 am
This was a tough loss…If we can’t be so predictable, this great year will be wasted. N.O. made the adjustments; we didn’t. It’s that simple.
PaPa Keith
December 28th, 2010
10:18 am
Maybe the Talking Heads are right, the Falcons are a good team but aren’t great.
bama
December 28th, 2010
10:20 am
Two turnovers hurt bad,offensive line need to work harder. Offensive coordinator must create passing situation with tightend or big receiver like Finneran coming out of the backfield. Snelling/Turner open coming out of the backfield, ball is getting to them to late. You got to make other teams linebackers and safeties work with short passes in strive to RB, TE, BIG Wideouts coming off the edge of the offense. In these same plays wideouts must work hard downfield to get open also and Matt Ryan got to think fast. Offensive coordinator must get aggressive, after J. Abraham interception, we played to conservative, I thought Matt Ryan grew up in the Ravens and Green Bay game, we want to win a SUPER BOWL NOW.
GT97
December 28th, 2010
10:22 am
It seemed as if Ryan did not check off plays last night. I wonder if they reined him in. I almost got the feeling that the Falcons were holding back on their game plan just in case they meet them again. Not a bad move because Saints and Falcons will play in the first round of the divisional playoffs. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Regardless who wins the division because Seeds 1 and 5 belong to the NFC South. Seed 5 will beat the 8-8 Rams or 7-9 Seahawks.
PTC
December 28th, 2010
10:24 am
Seemed like we ran half the offensive plays that they did. Turner fumbles on the goaline but we’re on here bashing the bad snap. I wanted the ball in Matt Ryan’s hands at the end of the game, instead, on 4th and 6, we punted it to Brees.
GT97
December 28th, 2010
10:26 am
There is no way Carolina will beat us next week if our defense plays with about 1/3 of the energy they played with last night. John Fox can pull out all the tricks in his hat he wants, but I think the Falcons win by 3 TDs. I would not be a bit surprised if N.O lays an egg in Tampa.
truth
December 28th, 2010
10:27 am
Great game, horrible out come. Oh well, on to next week. GO FALCONS!!!
GT97
December 28th, 2010
10:29 am
I wanted it in Ryan’s hands as well. I thought they should have immediately went play action pass when it was 1st and Goal at the 1. Did you see the bunch formation on the 2 downs. Why in the He!! did Ryan not check out of that at least on 2nd down.
Stu
December 28th, 2010
10:44 am
Why didn’t Matt Ryan dive on the ball? He backed away from it like he was scared of the ball???
Harry Hippy
December 28th, 2010
10:52 am
The Falcons are a good team but they are not a championship team. A championship team look like the Steelers, Patriots, Saints, Eagles. Seldomly said, the offensive line of the Falcons are great as a unit but individually they are not physical. Drew Brees is a winner, he’s more than a QB, he’s a football player. Playing calling for the Saints and the ability for the Saints to make a play was outstanding. Dunta Roberson is overpaid and overrated. He got torched last night. Malarkey is overrated and call they game last night way too conservative. The offensive line cannot out man anybody one one one. They are not a physical bunch.
stendek
December 28th, 2010
11:18 am
Only fans who have been with Falcons since 1966 understand how truly deep this home defeat goes. New fans do not have a clue! First of all the Falcons are the Rodney Dangerfield of NFL. No respect. I must admit that respect has yet to be earned despite misleading overall record. This was a MUST WIN game for FALCONS! It does not matter if Falcons rip Panthers 100-0. Damage has already been done! Saints now KNOW they can defeat Falcons in Georgia Dome. Falcon defense will never play any better! Falcon offense can perform even worse. Does not bode well for possible third meeting in playoffs even at hallowed Dome. Anyone watch movie Replacements? Remember that well. With exception of missed tackles on blizes plus long late Saint drive I have never seen Falcon D perform so gallantly or courageously. Did somebody resurrect the Grits Blitz of Jerry Glanville? Sure looked like it! Offense resembled those of Chris Miller or Jeff George. Three plays then punt! The Saints said well in advance that, “We are coming to your house, slap your mother, beat you up, have our way with your sister then broadcast the entire scenario to the whole world.” THEN THEY DID! Guess Roddy White was too busy texting his greatness to bother catching any passes in most important game in Falcon franchise history. Thanks Roddy! Oh and thanks for that goal line fumble which kept Saints alive Michael Turner. Overrated untalented bum! Do not even get me started on the heartless Falcon center. A team destined for greatness would have kicked the Saints back to the Bayou then wished then well for another similiar treatment in a few weeks. Falcon offense rolled over and died! If Matt Ryan wishes to be considered among elite he MUST win games like this one! Such a defensive performance simply cannot be wasted. The Saints will adjust completely if there is a third meeting. Book on that! This one hurts as much if not more than playoff losses to Cowboys and Cardinals. Those were winnable too!
STENDEK
Frank Wilson
December 28th, 2010
11:21 am
Stendek,
I have been a fan since ‘66 and I know exactly where you are coming from.
What would set us back for years however……….. the thing that would bring out the “same ole Falcons” crowd……… would be if we fold and lose to the Panthers. THAT would do it.
It won’t happen. These coaches and players have no memory of “losersville” and thank goodness they don’t.
We will KILL Carolina……… believe it!
Randy
December 28th, 2010
11:22 am
Turner never fumbles and McClure never blows a snap. And what was up with that double pass interference call? Yet the Aints had to have all of this to beat us by 3? How many bad punts for the Aints hit just right and rolled in their favor? And then the Aints fans come here to gloat? Sometimes the best team doesn’t win. They will come back here over confident just like their classless fans and not get all those breaks. Then we’ll finally be rid of their trolls.
Randy
December 28th, 2010
11:33 am
Stendek,
on 9/11/66 I was in Atlanta Stadium to watch Randy Johnson, Tommy Nobis et all lose to the LA Rams 19 – 14. I remember the 1980 disaster with the Cowboys. I remember the Grits Blitz. I’ve been with this team since day 1. This is not the Falcon teams under the Smith family. This is a team on the way up. The Saints got an unbelievable amount of breaks. If it had to be I’m glad it was last night. It won’t happen again.
Nick P.
December 28th, 2010
11:41 am
very bizzare fumble, it looked like he never even followed through with the snap, it was like a tenth of a normal motion, or he never even had a grip of the ball or somethin! still though he is our guy, and we love him, and we need him, one fumble in 15 games and countless snaps does not make McClure the villain! i would still take him for what he means to this team over all of the other centers in the league, Todd, be proud, hold your head up high, you are still part of the reason why we have the best record in the NFC, and will have home field all the way through playoffs!
bert
December 28th, 2010
11:47 am
Best team won, period end of story.
SickandTired
December 28th, 2010
11:54 am
No need to be down about this loss. Our mistakes beat us, not the Saints. BVG got his guys in place all night, flying around and in Brees’ face and so many times we just didn’t finish it off by planting his ugly mug in the turf. This team is on the march forward. Those of you that want to gripe and complain move over and get out of the way. This team is still at least a year away from being a totally dominating team and Dimitroff and Smith and this coacing staff will get us where we want to be and that’s the New England of the NFC. We may win it all this year, we may not, but given another off season we’ll be better next year and the year after that. Enjoy the ride, it’s finally here. New Orleans will be a distant memory in two years.
keith
December 28th, 2010
11:55 am
It’s a crime, that a Louisina born boy, just gives the Saints the ball, on a give away. McClure should go home to Baton Rouge, where he was born, and never come back.
SickandTired
December 28th, 2010
11:56 am
Hey Bert, the best team won last night. I guess we’d have to assume the best team won in New Orleans the first time we met. And oh, by the way, enjoy Chicago or Philly. I hear it’s really nice this time of year. And if you can beat them in the ice, bring that arse back down here again and tee it up. We will welcome you back to the ATL. Trash.
The Joker...
December 28th, 2010
11:59 am
bert,
I wouldn’t say best team but perhaps best overall QB, Ryan still needs some work even though I believe he is good enough to get us to the promise land. Both teams seem very evenly matched, Turner seems a little more established as a RB compared to N.O.s Backs but Turner needs to be a little more shiftly, but unfortunately he just isn’t that type of back, he made to pound defenses, not to out run them… this is where Jerious Norwood’s injury begins to really hurt us… Hope to see the Saints in the second round, because without our two fumbles (despite Bree’s two interceptions) the outcome of this game would have been totally different.
Falco
December 28th, 2010
12:03 pm
Best team won, period end of story. – bert
Exactly right.
If we don’t find some offense…..it’s one n’ done in the playoffs. Bank on it.
fromarealfan's perspective
December 28th, 2010
12:11 pm
I have been a season ticket holder for many years. I have never seen an opposing team act as ignorant as the Saints fans did last night. Cursing, racial slurs about Roddy White, talking about Matt Ryan’s Mother, players stomping on our logo and taking pictures, whistling throughout the entire game were enough for me to say that I doubt if I ever go back to another Saints game. Security was called and they did nothing but smile and play with the NO fans. I guess security must be a transplant who happens to work in Atlanta as well. Truly classless for a bunch of SB champs. It was as if I was at a circus………..
GNMFalconFan
December 28th, 2010
12:23 pm
Excellent comments here particularly from “older” Falcon fans who have been embarrassed by similar losses in the past, Cowboys in 1980 being the most difficult to swallow from my point of view. Don’t ever bring up the grits blitz again!!! I shiver with shame every time I think about those days. The Falcons have handed the momentum to the ‘aints once again failing to perform in prime-time (no Deon reference intended) when it matters most. ATL will never get rid of the “loserville” moniker until we can win something more than a division title. Yes I know… the Falcons went to the Superbowl once before, but only because the Vikings belly-flopped and handed it to us that year. And I don’t have enough space here to discuss the Braves, but could we PLEASE get rid of the Florida State chant? During last night’s game, the defense showed that they can take it to the next level! Now it’s the offense’s turn. Fortunately, we are in an excellent position to do just that. Here’s hoping our coaching staff has the capability to put together a new, more creative game plan to become less predictable. We have the players. The fans are turned on. The time is right. Let’s do this thing and make ATL more than just a second rate city for pro sports. After all… if the ‘aints did it… anyone can!!! Go Falcons!!!!
ALame
December 28th, 2010
12:29 pm
Reid Adair – seems like they don’t have their own blogs back in NO
Mac
December 28th, 2010
12:33 pm
Observations from the easy chair:
Why did J.Abraham NOT lateral the intercepted pass to Beerman..Who had a wide open field?
WHAT is a double interference call?
The Falcons still have to BEAT the Panthers..No gimmies in the NFL!
Why did the Falcons abandon the PASS?? N/O proved they could not defend it..all they could do was interfear!
Our COACHING staff can not match up withe the better clubs!
Why are our Player-Coaches spending more time in the media than the PLAYBOOK?
When will management deal with R.White’s MOUTH?
WHEN will M.Ryan give way to C.Redman when it’s evident he is having a “stinky” game?
hjones
December 28th, 2010
12:35 pm
COACHING FAILURE!
WE HAVE A CHAMPIONSHIP CALIBER TEAM WITH A COACH CALLING HIGH SCHOOL TYPE PLAY SEQUENCES! THE COACHING STAFF REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE WHAT THE COACHES OF THE OTHER TEAMS ALREADY KNOW.
Our defense played at a level that would let Atlanta beat any team in the NFL. Our offense was defeated before the initial kickoff. New Orleans knew exactly the offensive approach that our offense would take. New Orleans knew we would stick to the offensive approach at all costs no matter how many times if would fail. New Orleans knew our offensive strategy better than our own coaches. Our basic offensive strategy was to win the game based on the running of Michael Turner. He is one man. Stop him with this offensive strategy in place and you stop the Falcons.
Our offense played with one arm tied behind it back because of the predictable play call of Mike Malarkey. Two catches for Tony Gonzalez and three catches for Roddy White says it all. I am wondering if Dan Henning is secretly calling the plays from Miami. I remember when he coached the Falcons; he did not coach to win. In 2004, Carolina Panther fans created a petition for the firing of Dan Henning. The petition said Henning has showed that he does not play to win. Winning requires scoring points. I think Malarkey wants to win but his play calling does not support this objective. Malarkey calls plays in the the same manner as Dan Henning.
DO YOU READERS THINK WE CAN WIN A SINGLE PLAYOFF GAME IF WE OPERATE OUR OUR OFFENSE THIS WAY WITH NEW ORLEANS AGAIN OR PHILADELPHIA?
I have said this MANY times in posts during the year. Our play calling is too predictable!!! It is obvious that NEW ORLEANS knew our usual sequence of how Mike Malarkey calls the plays. We were beaten before the initial kick-off.
There are too many Turner runs on first and second down when he has 0, -1, -2, -3, ,,,, -5 yards to put the team in a no-win situation. Then Matt Ryan is under pressure to make a first on third down.
HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU READERS SEEN THIS HAPPEN THIS YEAR?
IAfter the Jenkins interference in the end zone, our objective should have been to score points NOT to prove that Turner can run the ball into the end zone. A play action pass would have been a great first down play call. We didn’t learn on the first attempt, so let’s run Turner again. We beat ourselves.
After the Abraham interception, there are no excuses for not scoring points. This type of scoring urgency has been the norm all year. We are playing the big boys now, not the losers of the NFL.
If Mike Smith continues to let Malarkey call plays like he does, then Mike Smith is part of the problem too.
Falco
December 28th, 2010
12:48 pm
DO YOU READERS THINK WE CAN WIN A SINGLE PLAYOFF GAME IF WE OPERATE OUR OUR OFFENSE THIS WAY WITH NEW ORLEANS AGAIN OR PHILADELPHIA? – hjones
No sir. I don’t think so. They looked horrible last night….and will again.
Ivan
December 28th, 2010
1:11 pm
Wow. What’s in the water in Atlanta?
The Falcons lost by 3 in a good Defensive matchup.
Against the Super Bowl champs.
That didn’t cost them anything.
And its like you’re all on suicide watch now.
Lifer Falcons Fan
December 28th, 2010
1:31 pm
This just in….Road Dog is an absolute moron. Falcons will bounce back, clobber the Panthers, and do well in the playoffs. All you fair weather fans can read the return policy at Wal Mart or Target and see about taking those jersies back.
Matt
December 28th, 2010
1:36 pm
I can not believe some people coming on here and slamming this intakes thatbwere made. It did seem that the defense was ready to play and the offense was uncertain. The Falcons have given us something to be proud of. All of you that are jumping on McClure’s back need to get off. We will see the Aints again!
Falcons Chic
December 28th, 2010
1:37 pm
Todd — channel what you feel into the playoff games. (BTW, it’s the hair, big guy.)
4709
December 28th, 2010
1:40 pm
The Falcons had won 8 in a row. The chances of them winning 13 in a row was not very likely. I am glad we got our loss out of the way this week. I also would not want to beat the Saints then loose to the Panthers. I would hate to be going into the play off’s on a loss. This coming weekends win over Carolina will propell us into the play off’s on a win and the home field advantage all the way to the Super Bowl.
JeromeMJ
December 28th, 2010
1:50 pm
It is true that the coaching staff is not a good game time group. Either the defence is playing the ‘prvent us from winning’ defence or the offense is playing Big 10 college running game. For better or for worse this is the NFL in 2010 and you must pass and score points to win. Running is not going to get it. Especially when you have a great passer at QB like Ryan.
This may have been good to wake up the Falcons to the reality that they have to want it more then the other team. Talk is cheap you must execute.
Eric C.
December 28th, 2010
1:57 pm
This loss was like shock treament for the Falcons and probably came at just the right time…look for a much more determined offense against the Panthers and the playoffs
Big Dude
December 28th, 2010
2:01 pm
Keith, Ivan and some others need to grow up… If you can’t, take the nipple off your bottles and cry in your milk. No character what so ever!
Big Dude
December 28th, 2010
2:06 pm
hjones, how much money did you lose? $$$$
Kyle
December 28th, 2010
2:19 pm
Last night confirmed one and done for sure and really shouldn’t be there in the first place when you look at how some of the games were won. We were not ahead of San Francisco until winning in the end and they’ve only won five games. More luck than skill to say the least this year.
mark
December 28th, 2010
2:26 pm
whodat44 i got just two words for you. Sometime the best team don’t win and even though you are a aints fans i’m sure if you watch the game you know that’s what happen. We love our Falcons even when they lose. Oh yeal the two words, F#CK YOU !!!!
Robert
December 28th, 2010
2:44 pm
The Saints whipped some bird ass last night. It was a great game,somebody has to win and somebody has to lose. We gonna come do it again soon ..
Painkillers
December 28th, 2010
3:00 pm
Stendek (aka NO fan), STFU
t_marcopolo
December 28th, 2010
3:05 pm
Todd, your victory over the Saints in New Orleans was because of a missed FG in OT! The Falcons won – the Saints were not beat, but GAVE THAT GAME AWAY! Last nights game was supposed to be an offensive spectacular, but BOTH DEFENSES TOOK CENTRAL STAGE! The other KEY as mentioned by several others was GAME PLANNING and ADJUSTMENTS! Last night, the Saints staff out coached the Falcons staff.
kgb
December 28th, 2010
3:08 pm
I believe the plan all along was to stay very conservative on offense. The assumption being that if we could beat the Saints with that then we would be in excellent shape should we meet again in the playoffs, being able to open up the offense and really bringing the offensive pressure. I think the Saints planned for just this game plan knowing the Falcons would be conservative on offense thus stuffing our running game. The defense was let lose to give the offense a chance to win the game with this conservative offensive game-plan and almost worked.
The Saints only hope was to lay everything out on the table as they have to win two games to have any chance for the division. They brought it all and still barely won. Atl was not in that dire predicament and could play more conservatively. I seriously doubt we will see our offense tonight in the playoffs.
Just looking at the big picture.
Sick & Tired Of Being Sick & TIred
December 28th, 2010
3:13 pm
I totally agree with all of the fans who are blasting Mularkey. The offensive play calling was pathetic. Since we have to deal with him for the remainder of this year, hopefully some team will come get him as their head coach and remove him from the Falcons’ organization.
There were absolutely no offensive adjustments made in the second half of the game.
True Falcon
December 28th, 2010
3:21 pm
To have a botched snap is not so bad but to see Matt Ryan staring at the ball while it rolled on the turf was sickening. He made no effort to fall on the ball.
Ueeediot
December 28th, 2010
3:27 pm
Drew Brees did his best Brett Farve *on field* imitation last night and made the fumbled snap a wash.
Where is Mularkey’s apology for running up the middle 2 times in a row on 1st and 2nd and goal @ the 1? Turner’s for just letting go of the ball? Weems for his awful punt *not* catching abilities?
The OC needs to evolve this offense and add some plays to move the ball.
Wonders if Weems, Douglas, or anyone else can run a screen or reverse….
St. Holly Grove
December 28th, 2010
3:32 pm
As a die hard Saints fan living in Atlanta, I gotta say “Who Dat”!
Great defensive game on both teams, falcons have been playing great and we’ve been good (but still doing better than any other superbowl team following the championship). We both needed this game, Falcons for the respect and Saints to lock the playoff….glad we got the win!
What I’m a little surprised about is the recent turn the talk between the two teams and fans have turned. I’m only 37, but have participated in Saints/Falcons games in both cities most of my life and never saw things get so ugly….esecially the low blows by Rocddy Wrong. Yes, the team did a lot for our city, but it was NOT the citizens of N.O. constantly bringing up Katrina, it was the media. I’ve been in Atlanta for 10 years, when it flooded earlier this year and less then a hundred homes flooded…the media made it 24/7 news and the local news LOVES to stay on 24/7 when it rains…now imagine the whole city underwater and how long you would have to hear about it. Also, how much more you would appreciate your team when they step up to the plate and help out more than expected!??!! Let’s get back to the good old days where the dirty birds share their wings at the Ga. dome and we share our gumbo at the Superdome…regardless of who’s on top! Geaux Saints!!!!
Ueeediot
December 28th, 2010
3:37 pm
Sidenote…
I was there too but it isnt 1980, Leeman Bennet is not the HC, we are not “turning the corner” nor is the team owned by nitwits.
Just like with a lot of teams, there is a history of failure, but now is an obvious rising tide.
If our 3rd year QB stays healthy and progressing, he will outshine his competition for years to come.
To all the Aints fans…(injury aside) how much do you think 11th year QB has remaining in that surgically repaired arm? Youve won a SB, didnt get better during the offseason, and are showing the decline. Your defensive stars have grey hair as does the o-line. Across the division all three other teams are younger and getting better. (Carolina has the first pick and will have a new QB in 2011) I’m pretty sure you will see exactly what I mean next Sunday when Tampa comes by to see you.
The Aints window is closing…and fast. The Falcons window has been forced open a year early and with proper GM work, looks good for several years to come.
TG#88 give us another year!
Paul
December 28th, 2010
3:41 pm
I’ve also been in Atlanta for over 10 years and also a die hard saints fan. What I find funny is other than the handful of true, real, die hard falcon fans….I’ve never thought this city appreciated their football and basketball teams unless they are winning. PLEASE stop the whole “we support our team win or lose”…so NOT true. I’ve gone to falcon games where there was more black in gold than red…and this was in losing seasons! I’ve got pics of falcon fans sleep in the stands! I do know some really good, old school atlanta fans, but they are so far and in between. In most cities you see the team logo on cars, business windows, eveywhere…in Atlanta you rarely see a falcon decal on a car (but you definitely will see a Braves/Thrashers/UGA/Tech). So to all the real falcon fans….good game, see you soon! To the fairweather band waggon jumpers…keep talking about things you know nothing about and go check out our championship ring!
True Falcon Fan
December 28th, 2010
3:46 pm
The Falcons lost to a better Saints team last night “PERIOD”!
Could the OC called better plays on the one yardline “YES” — The botched snap “could it have been provented from happening “MAYBE” — Did we collect two critical turnovers on them “YES” and only produce points (7) on one of the two “YES” — The Saints produced (10) points on the two turnovers by the Falcons. There ya go we lose by 3 points!
I was very impressed with the defensive play — to me the defensive performance last night was the “BEST” performance this whole season. If this defensive unit now,,,,is an indication of how they will & should perform in the next three weeks up to for the divisional playoff game then folks we are in the playoffs for 5 more weeks!
Panthers NEXT
GO FALCONS GO
Paul
December 28th, 2010
3:46 pm
I see why Ueeediot is an IDIOT! Teams rebuild and restructure….remember your team just recently got back to back winning seasons. Falcon fans claim to fame over Saints fans used to be “we got to a superbowl.” Hey fake falcon fan…..”we WON the superbowl and are Champions”. You’re on the short list of teams that never won!
Ueeediot
December 28th, 2010
4:07 pm
Yep, the Aints won the SB. Yes, they did. Last year.
Notice a trend of past tense here?
You will soon because your observation that teams rebuild and restructure is correct. Your oblivious to the fact that your team has crested the hill and is on the way down. Your window is closing…and this year. Of course, we here in Atlanta would be very happy to see you keep those long timers around.
Drew Brees is quite easily the best QB the Aints have ever had. Enjoy it for the short time remaining.
Mountain Man
December 28th, 2010
4:11 pm
Saints fans, It’s one game out of 16. And it not like this was some kind of beatdown. We lost by three points to the the better team – ON THIS NIGHT.
We’ll see you again real soon.
Steve C
December 28th, 2010
4:25 pm
LOTS of football to be played, everyone.
cpuman
December 28th, 2010
4:35 pm
Huge Saints fan and I agree the trash talking is old and a bit juvenile. Our rivalry with the Falcons is a great and storied one ( All of thos big ben wins you had against us back in the day..ugh) like our game earlier in the year I think costly mistakes cost us both a game. Personally I hope we meet again in the playoofs because the intensity of the game was incredible and it showed both teams are a force to respected. If the football gods give us the number one seed I invite all of you to come to a crawfish boil at my place.
Falcon James
December 28th, 2010
4:47 pm
Although the botched snap hurt, the falcon can pin this loss soley on ryan weak arm as well as the transparency of the play calling. it look like to me that dan henning himself was calling the play. First Down….Run; Second Down…Run; Third Down…..short pass underneith; Forth Down….Punt. This happen the whole game. Kudos to the saint defence for dominating the falcon offence. Even though it aint hard to dominate when you know the play. it a shame that the falcon could get nothing done on offence. Ryan let our defence out to dry. Thanks ryan.
boiler up
December 28th, 2010
4:49 pm
Go Falcons!! It was good to lose this game. We now know what adjustments we need in order to win in the playoffs to get to the Super Bowl!! Our offense will improve from these mistakes. We definitley need to air it out more down field especialy when they contained the run like they did last night. We have too much talent and heart to roll over.. Our city should be proud and not disappointed in a young talented team such as what we have. Roll this one off and get focused for Caroling and bringing back the NFC South title and a down the road re-match with New Orleans…
sknfan
December 28th, 2010
4:53 pm
Was @ game last night (season tix holder) sAints fans acted horribly…spitting, throwing trash. Totally classless group of people. One would think they have one multiple super bowls…..get over yourselves….you are HARDLY a dynasty.
Tommy
December 28th, 2010
4:56 pm
“Why didn’t McClure recover it?” “Why didn’t Ryan jump on it?” “Why didn’t Abraham lateral to Biermann?”
Have any of you idiots ever PLAYED football??? You don’t stand flatfooted thinking ‘I better make sure the snap is perfect before I move. . . ‘ you anticipate. Ryan starts his drop as soon as he says hike. . every QB from high school up does it. McClure is moving into his blocking assignment as soon as he moves his arm. So in other words, Ryan and McClure are moving away from the ball while Vilma, blitzing on the play, is heading right for it. Defenses recover fumbled snaps about 80% of the time.
And if Abraham had lateraled, Biermann had botched it and the Saints got it back, all of you would be going crazy saying Abraham should have just hit the ground.
We stole the game from the Aints in New Orleans in September, and last night they stole one back. People, calm down and learn the game before criticizing those who make seven figures playing it.
Kurt
December 28th, 2010
4:58 pm
Folks, we played our worst game of the season last night and only lost by 3 points. And remember, the Aint’s NEEDED to win last night. They had to win. They were in a ‘have to win’ situation and had to be recipients of 2 gifts before they could win. I swear I can’t help but think that our Falcons just weren’t that into it last night. They’re in the playoffs, they’ll take care of the kitty cats this Sunday (and i’ll be there!!) and we’ll take our first round bye and get ready for war. All is not lost people. Hopefully we see these Aint’s again and i guarantee you the results will be much, much different. Go Falcons!!!!
tt33
December 28th, 2010
5:16 pm
If the Aints come back in the playoffs I bet they won’t have all their fans with them; the government won’t be able to buy playoff tickets for them and the dome will be full of Falcons fans. Surely we don’t want to go back down to the CESSPOOL of the South – Screw Orleans, I mean New Orleans. So take care of business against the Panthers!! “Screw Dat”.
Falcon Fanatic
December 28th, 2010
5:26 pm
The NFC will have to come through Atlanta after this Sunday. Who could have asked for anything more when the season started. This has been a dream season so far, and we are just getting started. Last nights game meant nothing for Atlanta. Aints will get beat down next time they come here!
SeenThisB4
December 28th, 2010
5:26 pm
I wonder if McClure and Turner felt as bad as Hartley felt in the first game.
Roddy White: Karma!
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
GregKennesaw
December 28th, 2010
5:37 pm
why all the gloom and doom? we lost by 3, beat them by 3 first game. we’re 12-3, gonna be NFC champs, first round bye, home field all the way. two pretty evenly matched teams. that will probably play again in a few weeks. the game between the two teams is always good.
GregKennesaw
December 28th, 2010
5:39 pm
should have said NFC south champs
Memphis Mike
December 28th, 2010
5:57 pm
Football is cyclical, right? And didn’t these same Saints just lose one prior? Funny how those memories fade in one week, huh? These Saints fans wouldn’t be crowing if they didn’t think they accomplished something significant last night. The breaks are the breaks, but ending the #1 seed in the NFC is significant. I’d much rather have the Falcons path to the Super Bowl than the Saints.
Peter Scott
December 28th, 2010
6:29 pm
Enter your comments here – where were our screens, halfback passes, and misdirection running on offense. Why did our backs appear to slow running the ball?
Chillin on Paradise Island
December 28th, 2010
6:35 pm
Its all good Todd. Just dont do it in the playoffs!
GO FALCONS!
doneboy
December 28th, 2010
7:52 pm
Someone PLEASE give John Gruden a job so won’t have to listen to him on TV.
Regina
December 28th, 2010
11:09 pm
The biggest lost of the game was the Michael Turner fumble. The McClure snap mishaps only gave NO 3 points. The Turner fumble would have won the game for the birds.
Calm Down
December 29th, 2010
12:10 am
Some Falcons fans and ALL Saints fans just don’t get what happened last night!!! The answer: NOTHING!!!
The real season doesn’t start until the regular season ends! These guys are professionals and know this.It all about getting inot post season play, which… the Falcons already had.
A week from now when the Falcons are at home on their BYE and the Saints are having to play on the road, this game will have been forgotten. If this were a playoff game where it’s “won or done” and BOTH teams had something on the line, I think it would have been a different game all together.
CALM DOWN people, the real season starts in a couple weeks.
Thomas
December 29th, 2010
12:43 am
Todd get over the bad snap, it is better to lose now than when we see them again in three weeks. We were bound to lose a game so lets write it off to that which is inevitable.
chickenman
December 29th, 2010
12:56 am
all is forgiven. Go falcons go!
Big A
December 29th, 2010
1:52 am
Did anyone look at replay of this snap, look at Ryan looking at the ball on the ground and jumping back like a scared little girl, he made NO attempt tp pick it up and had best chance to recover which is why center went up into backing off attacking Saints when he realized ball was going behind him, kinda like the first wave of an on sides kick that blocks so guys behind them pick up ball! This game was simple, take away the run game and let Ryan pass, almost all the receivers were in man coverage all night daring Ryan to throw it and left extra guy in box up front to block run game!
As for this is good for them to get it put the way, don’t think so! You just went up on a national stage at home where you are supposedly unbeatable and got thoroughly beat in EVERY category by the better team. It’s funny when RBs are trying not to fumble, or centers trying not to mess up snap, and QBs trying not to throw interceptions, the exact opposite seems to happen and all that confidence from season is suddenly gone! So after a game against worst team in NFL, and a week off, then the Saints will be back, EXCEPT THIS TIME THEY BRING IVORY AND A RUN GAME not yet seen by almost anyone except for 1st qtr of ravens game before ivory got hurt. Saints have 3 super RB’s with completely different running styles and this is the 3 headed monster the Saints are saving for playoffs! Any Falcon fan should be very worried cause aside from a gift wrapped pass to Chauncy, the offense only put up 7 on a drive that was 50% penalty yards! Also the first win in week 3 came off a missed glorified extra point that was so automatic, they tried it ON FIRST DOWN and missed by freak bad luck, not because of anything Falcons did! So Falcons should be glad they weren’t swept thanks to botched kick!
deandrums
December 29th, 2010
9:15 am
During the muffed snap Mc Clure got up to block and made no effort
in trying to jump on that fumble! Also Ryan made no attempt both just let Vilma get to it right away. Mc Clure had to know it did not get near the quterback and try to get it!
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kenny
December 29th, 2010
10:13 am
Stu.. u are absolutely right.. Ryan had the loose ball in his crosshairs and he fled the scene..The ball was rolling back to him and he backed away..That “cowardly” play says volumes about Mr. Ryan..Drew Brees would have been all over the muffed snap..No guts No glory..17-14..
loulo
December 29th, 2010
11:00 am
Turners not the burner any more, looks like a big guard trying to run the ball. Sad to see him trying to go wide, usually is just run out of bounds. Falcons badly need a fast shifty runner.
mars
December 29th, 2010
11:10 am
Vanilla play calling may be result in vanilla game planning. Play straight up ball to win, if you fall short, dust it off and start over. Come play-off time, open up the play book and destroy the competition. We nearly beat the Saints with a Pop Warner offense. If they make it back here, you can bet that we will through the playbook at the them. They’re toast.
True Falcon Fan
December 29th, 2010
12:13 pm
Folks the last time i looked we are in the playoffs! That being established and assuming we will earn a first round bye after this upcoming weeks game, we will send Carolina home with a 2-14 record. Folks mark your calendars come January 15th or 16th we will have the “EAGLETTS” #7 in the Dome then “HOPEFULLY” the following week 22nd or 23rd the SAINTS —– YES you got it right here!!!
GO FALCONS GO
Gregory
December 29th, 2010
12:17 pm
That was the best loss the Falcons could have obtain this year! They will rebound and learn from this game! Go Falcons.
Gregory
December 29th, 2010
12:18 pm
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Kashi
December 29th, 2010
1:13 pm
In play off, Re-match of Flacons and Saints. Leave Mike Mularkey in ESPN zone. Matty Ryan can do better then this guy calling plays. Else Saints is going to make us pay and see ya in next year.
Randy
December 29th, 2010
2:45 pm
In some ways losing this game could be the best thing to happen to us. We needed to be slapped in the face. Now we’ll be mad going into the playoffs. Thanks Saints. Now come on back in a few weeks to get your just reward!!!!!!! *LOL*
GwinnettDad
December 29th, 2010
2:48 pm
Blogs need to have ignore facilities, so blogs like this one don’t become playgrounds for a-holes. This site already remembers me, so additional characteristics might be able to be stored in the future. I can block or ignore jerks on Facebook etc., maybe in the future I can do so here. I’d sure think it would enhance the experience for most that post here. In the meantime, Go Falcons!
True Falcon Fan
December 29th, 2010
3:44 pm
Gwinnettdad —- Facebook is for women & children — as for the rambling you are making no sense on your statement — wtf —- Go Falcons makes more sense
GwinnettDad
December 29th, 2010
4:04 pm
@True Falcon Fan – I’m embarrassed for the Falcons for you to post here. Besides, you just made my example for all to see. That’s what enhanced computer software can do, to ignore unpleasant people or posts. Of course, the columnists here have to put up with far worse. So easy to shoot off the mouth when hiding behind a false identity. Ho hum. Alright hot shot, go for it! Prove you can be both stercoraceous and coprophagous at the same time, and don’t deny being a closet omphalopsychite. No, go pop open a beer!
True Falcon Fan
December 29th, 2010
4:27 pm
Don’t drink beer or whiskey — like i said your mouthing makes NO sense as it relates to this blog! You are the one that came in with NO point. Aside from stating GO FALCONS of which does relate —- as for hiding behind false ID —- I am the “True Falcon Fan” !
Your curtian or blind is “Gwinnettdad” on this blog and you like to play on facebook with the children, so good for you! wft
GO FALCONS GO
Ceci
December 29th, 2010
5:05 pm
I baby sat Todd and his two brothers one summer. My ex-husband (husband at the time) signed Tony Gonzalez at Cal and coached him in basketball for 3 years. I was born in New Orleans and have been a Saints fan my whole life. I honestly thought that the Falcons would win because of Todd’s and Tony’s determination and character. I know that both of them played their hearts out. Don’t you think that Todd would want to beat the Saints? For all of you complainers, you don’t deserve to have Todd and Tony on your team. In New Orleans we never trash our players like that. We love our Saints whether they win or lose. Todd and Tony the Saints would love to have you!
fish2774
December 29th, 2010
5:16 pm
Hey, it happens to the best of them.
Oldatl
December 29th, 2010
5:18 pm
The offense played too conservative. The playcalling was suspect from beginning to end. Even with the lead, the Falcons just couldn’t get anything going. The D played fairly well considering going against a high charge offense led by Brees. Todd, keep your head up, it takes more than one mistake to lose a game.
True Falcon Fan
December 29th, 2010
5:21 pm
Ms Ceci i for one would not want to see Todd or Tony out of a FALCONS uniform —- i appraciate your remarks —- i hope like hell that the Falcons & Saints have a re-match in the NFC championship game in 4 weeks in ATL —- Esspecially i want to see mv#7 and the Eaglettes first then the Saints
GO FALCONS GO
Ceci
December 29th, 2010
5:46 pm
It’s great to see some Falcon’s fans supporting their team! It’s great fans and players that can bring a community together! Enjoy Todd and Tony and I hope that they play again next year!
HATinGA
December 30th, 2010
6:29 am
I think the offence showed as little as they could, a vanilla game plan that looked to maybe playing the Saints in the playoffs. Hats off to the Saints for stopping it, I beleive the playoff game plan will be alot more aggressive!!!
FHZ
December 30th, 2010
1:06 pm
O-Line: Falcons will replace nearly everyone on that O-Line in 2 seasons. Look at the recent draft picks…
Defense: I think that Champ Bailey would be interested in signing with The Falcons, and there are some CBs and DEs available in the draft. I saw Falcons Defensive Coordinator, BVG point to the brain to SS William Moore after the last Saints TD. They are young back there and are about to be younger. A Champ signing (even with a 1st round CB rookie coming in) would give them a pure cover man, and not just a zone CB for a couple of seasons. This secondary is opportunistic on tipped INTS, but they don’t step in front of passes underneath (except Tampa Bucs).
Play-calling: Falcons “closed-up shop” early (in a big game).. They seemed to hope to sit on the lead that DE Davis gave them.. Saints just doubled WR Roddy White and TE Gonzalez.. Falcons don’t seem to trust Jenkins or Douglass.. If they don’t see many passes, they won’t be ready! Jenkins burns teams with the slants… They throw the ball too deep for Douglass.. Ryan over-tosses it in the zone. It’s only going to be more difficult to run, and they’ve lost the enthusiasm of The Georgia Dome home crowd for The Playoff games (if they defeat Carolina).
FHZ
December 30th, 2010
1:10 pm
@HATinGA
If the Falcons staff sacrificed that game to cover schemes for the playoffs, and another possible game against The Saints, they don’t deserve their jobs..
I doubt they would do such a thing.. They called “vanilla plays” seemed like an attempt to “steal the game” with little risk, and sit -on their lead that DE Davis gave them with the INT for a TD.
LegionOfDome
December 30th, 2010
2:36 pm
Not mad at Todd. Sometimes Peyton Manning throws an interception. Sometimes Kyle Brotzman misses a FG. Sometimes Drew Breesus thinks he’s Favre and throws some sort of ill advised pitch to no one in particular. Sometimes Mike Turner Fumbles a ball… We had plenty of chances to win that game
SB44Champs
December 30th, 2010
3:11 pm
“Got to love Saints “fans” coming on Atlanta forums and talking trash. They’re as excited as their players who were stomping on the Falcons’ logos and taking pictures at midfield after the game. For the mighty “defending Super Bowl champs,” you’d think a wild-card berth and no home playoff games wouldn’t be a big deal.”
How does it feel Falcaints fans??? It seems that while you flooded Saints blogs and forums in September and Roddy White decided he needed to run his mouth for a week before the game, you cannot reap what you have sowed. Yes we are the WORLD CHAMPIONS, something birdy fans have never, and will likely never know. What that experience has taught us is that the first objective is to make it to the playoffs, the next is to beat the opposition each subsequent week. What Monday night provided us is the opportunity to make our turf….Thanks for that!
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