Mike Smith said it was a ‘tough night’ for the Falcons
110115 Atlanta - A dejected Atlanta Falcons head football coach Mike Smith says " it was a very discouraging night for our football team but we will learn from it" during his post game press conference after losing to the Packers 48-21 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
Falcons coach Mike Smith did not make any excuses for the teams poor showing against the Green Bay Packers.
Here’s what he had to say:
OPENING STATEMENT: Obviously, it’s extremely hard in this league to get the outcome that you want when we play the type of football that we played today. It was very uncharacteristic in terms of turnovers, proteching the football and winning third down on defense. It was a tough night for our football team. We had way too many mistakes. We ran into a real hot quarterback, playing at a high level. We obviously had a real tough time stopping them. Their offense did a very good job. Then when you turned the offense over four times and have five sacks, it’s not going to be pretty. We thought that the first quarter of the game went well. As we got into the second quarter it started to kind of go away from us. We had an opportunity ,in the third quarter on third down and 13 with them backed up, and we didn’t get a stop. We couldn’t spin the momentum. Again my hats off to them. They are moving on. We’ll be a better team and learn from this experience. Everyday, if your win or lose, it’s a learning experience. This is something that we will learn from. With that, I’ll open it up for questions.
ON THE INTERCEPTIONS RIGHT AT THE END OF THE HALF: “That was a tough play. We were right at the edge of a long field goal attempt. . . We wanted to try to get it in five more yards for the range that we had set for our field goal kicker. It was a throw where the guy jumped the route and ended up really turning the tide right before the half. . . . then it really started to snowball from that point.”
(DID GET THIS QUESTION): Again, I would not Mark. There were numerous opportunities to get the guy on the ground. That’s a very good quarterback, a very good offense. Our intent was to get him on the ground. We had some free runners, but we didn’t convert. I would have never have imagined that happening. It was not very characteristic of the way that we want to play football. That was not the way we played football all season long.
ON THE PLAY OF THE SECONDARY: “Well, we gave up way too many yards obviously. Touchdown passes. We had some penalties that hurt us. Until I watch the tape it’s going to be really difficult . . . but obviously when you give up the number of points and the passing yardage that we gave up today, we didn’t play our best game. That’s very obvious. I don’t know if we tackled as cleanly as we needed to. It was a very discouraging evening for our football team. For our organization, but we will come back from it. I can assure you of that.
DID YOU ALL MISS BRIAN WILLIAMS: “Brian Williams is our starting nickel back. When a guy is hurt, the next guy has to come in and make the plays. You want to have all of our players out there if possible. He wasn’t there. I thought that Chris did some nice things when they were out there tonight. Until I watch the tape, I’m not going to make any judgments on how individuals played.”
ON WHAT THEY DID WELL: I think we did a pretty good job stopping the run. We did a pretty good job this week preparing for the run. They used the same game plan they had the last time we played them. They made the plays when they had to make them and we didn’t. That’s what happened in the ball game. They were the better team in the ball game tonight.
WAS RODGERS BETTER THAN LAST TIME? “Yes he was. Aaron Rodgers was better than he was the last time we played them and we weren’t as good.
ON WEEMS KICKOFF RETURN: “It was a big play by Eric and our special teams. Then we got put back out there on the field defensively and we didn’t get a stop. It was one of those 80-yard drives . . . we didn’t get it stopped. You can’t go out there and play that many snaps in a football game and think that you are going to be stronger and you’re gong to win the fourth quarter.
ON RYAN’S INTERCEPTIONS: “I’m not going to comment on bad throw, bad decision until I’ve had the opportunity to really watch the tape and study what the coverage was. I think I know what it was, but until I watch the tape I’m going to hold onto any type of judgment.”
THE FOURTH AND ONE ON THE FIRST TD DRIVE: “Our philosophy this season on fourth down, especially in the red zone, we feel we have a pretty good chance to make it statistically. We did that and it ended up turning into a touchdown down instead of a field goal. We you are facing an impressive offense like that you’ve got to score touchdowns. You can’t get into a field goal kicking contest because that offense right now is playing very effectively.”
ON HIS POST GAME SPEECH TO THE TEAM: “Generally speaking, I know they are disappointed. I’m disappointed. We didn’t like the way the game went and that we would learn from it. The important thing is that we learn from what took place. I also told them that they need to realize that even with as bad as they feel right now, they have to remember that there is a whole body of work that we put out there this year and we can’t forget that either.”
WAS THE WEATHER THIS WEEK A FACTOR: “No excuses. We’re not going to make any excuses. I thought our preparation was good. All week, when we came to practice we were focused. We just did not play Atlanta Falcons football. The way the Atlanta Falcons have played all season long. I think the statistical bear that out from the score on the scoreboard to what happened to us offensively and defensively.
–D. Orlando Ledbetter
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Decatur Falcons
January 16th, 2011
3:01 pm
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am proud of the Atlanta Falcons. Green Bay Packer are a better team, I am happy that we had great record in 13-3 before the lost. Mike Smith learn a powerful lesson, to win a Super Bowl, you can’t celebrate to early. The Atlanta Falcons have to get more in depth in there roster, and find guys who are going to step up when people get hurt. No excuses for this lost, defense let us down, and they have to get better and find guys that can step up in that role when diversity is an issue on the field. I am a true Falcons Fan, and I am hurt at the lost, but you have to move on and learn from this lost and get better.
atlppal
January 16th, 2011
3:02 pm
Stop it…!! Stop it I said!! The Falcons are going to Dallas!! DALLAS, GEORGIA!!! LOL
Dr. Livingston
January 16th, 2011
3:07 pm
For the last year, I’ve been studying the comments on sports blogs and notice a definite trend. There seems to be a quick to judgement type cynicism combined with a thought process that is overly simplified and jumps to unwarrented conlusions based on incomplete, erroneous, and overly emotional interpretation of the facts around them.
My own opinion is that it results from listening to much negative radio.
Once "Recent" Reader
January 16th, 2011
3:10 pm
Decatur Falcons, great sentiment and I agree totally with your opinion! But unfortunately this is the Blog World where it is always what have you done for me lately, and or PlayOff Win or Bust, which becomes NFC Conf Champs or Bust, which ends with Super Bowl or Bust. So we will have many hear enjoying the Bust and taking their shots (some very deserved!!!) at our QB, our D, our coaches, our GM / Owner. As you see, for many it is more fun to “Tear Down” then to give praise and constructive criticism.
Once "Recent" Reader
January 16th, 2011
3:11 pm
Dr. Livinston. .. . . . what is your availability?? I have a list of many AJC Posters I’d love to schedule in for a Blogging Intervention session
andy
January 16th, 2011
3:14 pm
gb fan—hope I meet you one day—falcons played like they were in the super bowl vs denver–gb dominated in everyway–they more they schooled my beloved falcons in every phase—except 10 seconds of kick off coverage—the 59:50 left was pretty much ALL GB. I wish GB a great run—we certaintly did not deserve to be on the same field. Need d line and a better off scheme–now.
Dr. Livingston
January 16th, 2011
3:16 pm
I’m booked solidly, my friend, but a mass Blogging Intervention, say at the World Congress Center, along the lines of the mass weddings Rev. Moon used to due, hitch em ten thousand at a time, might have real potential. Could have tee shirts..I like it.
Ben B
January 16th, 2011
3:18 pm
I think this game confirmed two things. The Packers are better than many thought and the Falcons are not as good as their record would indicate which also shines a light on the NFC South. It was obviously was weaker than many would admit. The Packers could be the real surprise in the playoffs and on their way to the Super Bowl.
BirdsForever
January 16th, 2011
3:20 pm
Chicago is certainly spanking the Seahawks around. That should be a real war next week for the NFC. If Rodgers stays as hot as he is, they could take it all I think.
falldown1
January 16th, 2011
3:21 pm
@FALCONS FAN since 66 how can u talk with the history of your sorry franchise!!! Just admit it yall got destroyed at home. When the SAINTS lost last week the Pigeons loved it, so why can’t we enjoy your horrible loss at home.LOL!!!AT HOME MUST I SAY AGAIN!!!LOL!!! It happens in this game so be prepared > The Packers are gonna be hard to beat !!!! Oh and the Saints might have won one SUPERBOWL, but it was the most watched ever !!!!Congrats to the Packers!!!!
matthewsfan
January 16th, 2011
3:21 pm
“It was a very discouraging night for our football team.” Got that right, Mike. Kind of hard to swing the momentum to your team when the only fans left are wearing green and gold. You had a great season, by a team that surpassed its expectations. Instead of sticking around, cheering them on, and sending them off on a decibel meter breaking thank you, you left them looking for the easiest route off the field. Time to FAN UP Atlanta!!!
drmondo
January 16th, 2011
3:21 pm
I think Owens has played his last game in ATL. MR had a bad game, but his overall track record is pretty good. This was the worst game for the Falcons, not because they haven’t let us down before but because the last 3 years led us to believe again that “This Time it Was Going to be Different”. I feel like Charlie Brown, staring up at the sky after Lucy has yanked the ball away for the 4000th time.
Some changes have to be made. They need better depth in the secondary. They need a pass rush. They need a speedy change-of-pace back. They need at least two solid, deep threat WRs. After this season I’d keep Finneran over Douglas. Fin contributes on the field wherever asked. Douglas was a no show all season.
Make some hard decisions about the DL. Time to fish or cut bait with Anderson. What’s Jerry’s future? Is Walker a good enough rotational player? If Sidbury is so good, why was he inactive most of the season (where your entire pass rush came from one player)?
If the DL needs help with the rush, what are our options at OLB? Witherspoon can cover as can Lofton, but neither are great pass rushers. Peterson’s getting older, so should they draft his replacement keeping pass rushing in mind?
Play calling seemed a problem all year. It’s time for MM to pull out all the stops on his playbook. How much credibility did he lose last night in his quest for another HC job?
Falcons, right now we’re feeling jaded and let down. Show us there’s light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not a train.
RHO1953
January 16th, 2011
3:30 pm
RealFalconFan, the Packers didn’t beat the Falcons? You were watching a different game than I did. The Falcons defense didn’t force a single punt all night long. It is a passive defense that reacts and they got their butts kicked badly. And Packer fans wouldn’t have gotten up and left at the end of the third quarter. That was shameful.
eddiemathews
January 16th, 2011
3:30 pm
Falcons caught a hot team that has been able to play injury free for the past 4 weeks, so they’ve been able to get much more cohesion. Many of us Packer fans were expecting this all year; a unique combination of play makers on offense and defense.
Of course, the Falcons will be back next year. Their combination on offense is very dangerous. Need to draft for defense. One thing – they’ll play a tougher schedule next year. And they are in a tough division. Solid head coach and organization – they will be back.
FalconFan since 66
January 16th, 2011
3:33 pm
drmondo, agreed. I can’t see Owens haning aroudn next year. Just way too inept, really embarrasing. It was hard to believe Smitty said he had to see film before he could say how bad the guy was, and actuall said oh, he did some good things out there. I dont what game he was watching.
I guess they justified Anderson as being some kind of run stopper this year, but they should’ve cut his bait years ago. Major bust. I just hope that they can do something in the draft, get us some talent, cut the dead wood around here, and get some free agents who can play the game. Major list of things to improve. They need to just start telling the truth. Im tired of the coachspeak, tell it like it is.
Packer Backer
January 16th, 2011
3:34 pm
The Dirty Birds are done, my Packers thawed “Matty Ice” or should that be Matty Choke?
Steeler fan
January 16th, 2011
3:34 pm
Ya’ lose to our 4th string quarterback.. should have given you a clue that a journeyman like Rodgers was going to carve you up.
Better draft some defense.. and , there’s a reason why you have the lowest payroll in the league for playoff teams.. you get what you pay for.
PHIL
January 16th, 2011
3:35 pm
Overhaul must be a UGA fan. Even though the players were in position to make plays they either didn’t make them or they made boneheaded ones. The people who play sports aren’t robots and when several play poorly at the same time, things go downhill in a hurry.
FalconFan since 66
January 16th, 2011
3:37 pm
“It was disappointing. We didnt play like we wanted. We didnt tackle as cleanly as we could”,etc etc. But..now get this..”We had great preparation this week.” Huh?
falldown1
January 16th, 2011
3:46 pm
@falconfansince 66 You had 2 wks to get ready the Packers did not have a full week. Look no excuses Huh? yall got beat!!!LOL!! yall could have had 4wks to prepare and yall still would have gotten beat down!!
Rich T
January 16th, 2011
3:50 pm
The Falcons reminded us again on Saturday how hard it is to be a fan of any of the Atlanta sports franchises. But, alas, as the bandwagoners jump off, it’ll be fans like me who’ll still be here supporting them, despite knowing the gloom and doom that lies ahead.
3GAMOM
January 16th, 2011
3:53 pm
The Falcons are a better team than what we saw last night. The players did not looked prepared and the coaching was bad. Proud of the 13-3 record! But clean it up and start playing like an elite team in the playoffs. Last night was simply painful and embarrassing. Now let’s begin to RISE UP for next year!!
BirdsForever
January 16th, 2011
3:54 pm
oh lawd
Wilbur
January 16th, 2011
4:07 pm
Maybe they should have practiced last weekend instead of watching playoff
games with their families. Not many a man has a Superbowl ring , you have to fight
for it.You have to have the fire within……..Learn great Falcons
Houston's Agent
January 16th, 2011
4:08 pm
A fine good afternoon to everyone. How is everybody?
drmondo
January 16th, 2011
4:26 pm
I’d like to see them at least look at the free agent CB from Oakland.
Ricker
January 16th, 2011
4:54 pm
Hey, Packer Pete in NC, class act, class comments, thanks much and congratulations! You guys absolutely were the better tem, hope you go all the way. To Mattyicemelted, you are a classless adolescent…one of those guys that runs his mouth like a man when it’s safe, but runs like a girl in real life. Can’t you just enjoy the victory without being a total dickhead?
Jg497
January 16th, 2011
5:46 pm
Are you kidding me about the Falcons? They had the easiest schedule in the NFL! LOL! In Philly, everyone knew that they weren’t going to go to the Superbowl. LOL! The Falcons were predicted to lose the first game in the playoffs. They are a joke! Eagles, Bears, Packers, and Saints are teams that make the NFC division and if they had that same easy ass schedule that the Falcons had they probably would had 1 or 2 losses throughout the season. Sorry to all Falcon fans, but the Falcons are a joke. It’s not that they had a bad game, it’s that they played a real team like all of the other real teams that they’ve lost to in the season. PLEASE!!!! Don’t blame the coach or Falcons. Blame the NFL for making the Falcon players and fans to believe that they were a tough team. The Falcons were humiliated yesterday and looked like College players. The NFL should really think and change the outcome of who makes it to the playoffs and who gets home division. Seattle makes it to the playoffs? Really? Saint’s and Baltimore had to play on the road with only 4 losses on their record to teams with 6 and more losses? Atlanta Falcons played practically nobody teams within the season and masks many people into believing that their actually a threat to every team in the NFC division? C’mon! Soon, a team with 15 wins and 1 lost will be playing in the Wild Card playoff on the road to a team with 10 losses. NFL needs to wake up and need to change some standards! This isn’t the 80’s and 90’s where Wild Card teams were known to not ever win a SuperBowl! It was un-heard of in those days. Today, no one knows what team is going to win the SuperBowl. A Wild Card team can win the SuperBowl. I swear the NFL is doing this on purpose for gambling purposes.
Falcon_fan_since_prime21
January 16th, 2011
5:56 pm
I think the falcons should move grimes to nickel and pick up nnamdi or move dunta to fs
Smiling Jack
January 16th, 2011
6:19 pm
Classless comments reveal classless fans. Some fans ought to keep their mouths shut. The Falcons from the top…ownership, coaches and players have conducted themselves with class even in defeat. From the comments made by some fans you would think they owned the team..that it is their money, their time, their sweat, their risk, their muscle, their effort that is on the line. Atlanta Falcons have some really classy fans, but unfortunately not many of them blog on the AJC. I say, thank you Falcons for a great entertaining season….learn from defeat and go forward!
Smiling Jack
January 16th, 2011
6:25 pm
Owens was clearly in over his head, but the loss was a team effort. Brian Williams was sorely missed and that probably handicapped the blitzes needed to get pressure on Rogers.
Falcants
January 16th, 2011
6:27 pm
Favre left because he had to get his Ring Sized. He knew he could never get one in Notlanta, or is it Mylanta (you need that today I bet)
Freddie G
January 16th, 2011
6:48 pm
This team got some lucky bounce this year and won some close games that could have gone the other way. When they were 8 and 2 Coach Smith stated that they had not played a complete game so far in the season, which was very honest of the coach to state the fact. The offense did not play as well as was expected all year, there were flashes when Ryan was very good, but he was not consistent, neither did Turner always run as hard as was expected. Teams realized that it is best to focus on stopping Turner and Ryan was not able to move the sticks when this happened. Ryan is still young and is still developing and should not be compared with Rodgers who sat behind Favre for three years and gained valuable experience. I hope Ryan wil get to his level soon.
UGA BugKiller : I agree with your comments on Mike Smith, and I have stated this on numerous occasions in the past about his conservative approach. As the DC in Jacsonville he had two stud Defensive Tackles
and a very good defense when he went up against New England in the Championship game prior to coming here, and he never once tried to put any pressure on Brady. He is what he is,a very conservative coach who plays to keep it close with the hope that he will sneak out a win in the end. I was surprised when he blitzed Drew Brees as often as he did.
I did not expect the Birds to make it to the Super Bowl at the start of the season, so I will applaud their record. However Dimitroff will need to find some Defensive backs and Linebackers in the Draft. It is also time to find a quick running back to complement Turner and who can take it to the house. It is also time to find a replacement for Gonzalez as it is doubtful he will play after next season. Dimitroff has still not found a Defensive end to rush the passer and complement Abraham and subsequently replace him.
People around here hailed Dimitroff as if he was the next Belicheck or Ted Thompson when it came to drafting talent, but he is yet to find a good defensive back. He missed on Chevis Jackson, Chris Owens, Dontae Robinson and it would seem Dominique Franks. What has happened to Sidbury and how about Jerry the #1 pick of a year ago? Did he miss on them as well?
Freddie G
January 16th, 2011
7:30 pm
Jg 497 shut the f**k up if you don’t know what you are talking about. How could the falcons have the easiest schedule and how could the Falcons schedule be easier that that of the saints? The Falcons played common opponents with the Saints and the other teams in the NFC South with the exception of their NFC opponents not in the NFC west. In other words the Falcons, Saints, Bucks and Panthers played against all the teams in the NFC West and the AFC North. For their uncommon opponents the Falcons played the Eagles and the Packers and the Saints played the
1 and 4 Cowboys and the Vikings. Which of the two would have played the harder schedule, I believe the Falcons.
Hey Nobedder
January 16th, 2011
7:33 pm
have you taken the block off V ic k Names now that your scub ryan has fcccked up in atlanta?
Hey Nobedder
January 16th, 2011
7:35 pm
take the block off V IC K’s name so we can get back to real football instead of this cheat you call mattie lice.
Hey Nobedder
January 16th, 2011
7:37 pm
DID YOU ALL MISS BRIAN WILLIAMS: ?
NO mudder frocker we missed V IC K!!
stupid azize
Mike is back
January 16th, 2011
8:05 pm
ODLed, First Off…I hate loosing so this loss…definitely left a bad taste in my mouth…However I think the future is bright for the BIRDS…I have the upmost confidence that TD…knows where we need to get better.
I love Matty Ice…but he got to get in weight room and work on his arm strength…in the playoff when the windows gets tight for completing a pass…he’s a different QB…he has to be able to perform in tighter windows.
I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO THE BIRDS…for a phenomenal season…I’M PROUD OF THE CLASS OF THIS ORGANIZATION…AND THE DIRECTION THAT WE ARE HEADED.
I DON’T think one loss…diminish what the Birds has accomplish…KEEP YO HEAD UP.
GO BIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jg497
January 16th, 2011
8:30 pm
Also, I don’t judge by who played in what division. I judge by who played what team.
Bobby Cox
January 16th, 2011
9:04 pm
Hey Mike- Thanks for making this years Braves screwups in the playoffs look tame by comparison with the Falcons last night.
Spurrier
January 16th, 2011
9:07 pm
I thought I was a UGA game last night.
Eric Weems
January 16th, 2011
9:12 pm
Where was the rest of the team last night ? All that running for nothing.
DR. FALCON
January 16th, 2011
9:29 pm
NEVER IN MY WILDEST DREAMS, DID I THINK WE WOULD GIVE UP 48PTS AND GET BLOWN OUT IN A HOME PLAYOFF LOSS!! WHO IS TO BLAME? MATT RYAN? OUR SECONDARY? MIKE MULARKEY? BRIAN VAN GORDER? THE 1981 PLAYOFF LOSSS TO DALLAS 30YRS AGO AT FULTON COUNTY STADIUM,PALES IN COMPARISON! THIS WAS A SHALLACKING IN FRONT OF OUR FANS! SOME HEADS NEED TO ROLL! TOO BAD WE COULD NOT GIVE TONY G HIS 1ST PLAYOFF WIN! HOW MUCH DOES MIKE TURNER HAVE IN THOSE LEGS? RIGHT NOW, WE ARE THE LAUGHING STOCK OF THE LEAGUE!
Tom
January 16th, 2011
9:35 pm
Tsk, Tsk, Tsk. Tell Roddy White to do his flapping on the field and not on facebook. What? No Lombardi for the Fail-can’ts this year either?
Saints fan LOL!
drmondo
January 16th, 2011
10:40 pm
Wow, look at all the comments from scumbucket Aints “fans”. How little of a life do you have to be to spend so much time going on other team’s blogs to leave insults? How little class and integrity do you have as a human being to spend so much energy gloating over others’ misfortunes? What a bunch of sleasy lowlifes.
Packer fan in ATL
January 16th, 2011
10:43 pm
I’m disgusted by the comments on this board. The Packers played well, the Falcons didn’t. That does not make the Falcons a bad team, and the Packers were certainly better than their number 6 ranking, everyone knows that (if nothing else, they were better than the Seahawks who were just lucky enough to win their conference with a losing record), so it’s not like losing to them should be an embarrassment. Plus the Packers have been hot ever since Rodgers returned from his concussion. He’s a great quarterback with a deep group of receivers. But enough about my team.
More importantly, one bad game shouldn’t be a reason to turn against the quarterback or coach… of any team. I applaud the way the Falcons are setting up their future, and I look forward to their coming great seasons and some healthy competition for the Packers. It’s all about patience, it rarely happens that a team turns from a losing team to a Superbowl or even conference champ. Good luck next year Falcons!
rock
January 16th, 2011
11:50 pm
FALCONS NEED TO ADDRESS THEIR DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES AND COACHING STAFF. A SOFT ZONE DEFENSE WAS BAD COACHING DECISION IN A BIG PLAY-OFF GAME. THE WAY THE FALCONS PLAYED LAST NIGHT, ANY TEAM COULD HAVE WON THE GAME.
falconfiend
January 17th, 2011
2:00 am
Hey guys lets keep our heads high. you guys know yall still Champions. lets keep the same team intact AND MAKE A RUN IN 2011. KEEP ALL THE COACHES AND GO FORTH. KEEP ALL THE PLAYER AND ADD SOME PLAYERS IN THE OFFSEASON. THE DRAFT AND FREE AGENTS. Lets see some more weapons for matty and some corner backs. remember we have to protect our QUARTERBACK MATTTY. IF YOU NEED SOME ADVICE TEXT ME OR CALL AT 2102131941. LETS HAVE A BETTER TEAM IN 2011 AND 2012. GO FALCONS C YOU IN NEW YORK AT THE 2011 DRAFT. IM A FALCON RED AND BLACK FOR LIFE.
falconfiend
January 17th, 2011
2:11 am
PACKER FAN IN ATL you are a good sportsman and thats why you cheese heads are moving on in the play offs.; you guys really love football like the state of georgia. Glad to see that you like this game. good luck in the playoffs packers and beat the bears. you guys deserve a superbowl shot. good luck and i hope the best for you.
RMikel58
January 17th, 2011
6:49 am
Mike Smith- “Underperformed” wow! How about no heart, no focus, laying down, not motivated, forgot assignments, no fundamentals on tackling, too cold inside, no rest, ate too much, partied all night, still in hibernation, had to play the reserves, players bonus wasnt enough.
Excuses, excuses, and not one time did any coach or Falcon apologize to the “Fans” for lack of performance and getting the crap beat out of you.
Their using your beat down as highlights on t.v. and laughing about the shalacking by Greenbay. If it was Greenbay that got beat, i’d understand better. They already played in Philly and beat them so maybe being tired and playing a #1 Seed.
But you guy’s have NO EXCUSE and if i was Arthur Blank i’d have you in my office chewing some butt out.
Stay out of the PLAYOFFS if youre not gonna show up ready to play. Dont build us up with hope because of your season only to lose in the 1st. round.
The Hawks and Braves did that. You should have atleast have the decency to publically apologize to the fan’s not excuses as to why you lost. 10 million people saw that but the fans who braved the cold, bought the tickets, got baby sitters, rescheduled their plans to attend.
Those Fans!
Arthur Blank doesnt deserve a NEW STADIUM. If you want one buy it yourself so that the tax payers arent forced into higher taxes again.
You guy’s make 1000% more than the ordinary Joe anyhow which youre living in the lap of luxury. I’d rather watch Ga. Tech, GSU, and Georgia Bulldogs those arent paid players.