Atlanta Falcons: Falcons to play on sloppy track
The field and the lower bowl of Sun Life Stadium has been evacuated because of lightning. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com)
MIAMI — Just as the Falcons were about to take the field for warmups it started raining heavily at Sun Life Stadium.
The bowl of the stadium was evacuated because lightning.
Falcons coach Mike Smith places a premium on not suffering injuries in the exhibition season.
This game was supposed to serve as the Falcons’ dress rehearsal for the season. Smith planned to play his starters well into the third quarter.
With a soaked field, the risk for injury is increased. It will interesting to see how the Falcons approach this game.
The team has 89 players on the roster and must cut down to 75 by Monday.
After the Miami game, the Falcons will play at Jacksonville on Aug. 30 in their exhibition season finale. The roster must be trimmed to 53 by Aug. 31.
The storm eventually stopped.
Around 6:30 p.m, about an hour before the schedule kickoff, the Falcons special teams players returned to the field to start warming up.
Cornerback Christopher Owens (hamstring), cornerback Darrin Walls (right quad), safety Shann Schillinger (foot), running back Jason Snelling (lower right leg), defensive tackle Elisha Joseph (concussion), left tackle Will Svitek (upper right arm), wide receiver Kerry Meier (foot) and defensive tackle Corey Peters (foot) will not play against the Dolphins.
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418 comments Add your comment
Steve Bartkowski
August 24th, 2012
9:18 pm
Watching the game and Assante and Grimes should be our starting CB’s. Dunta as nickel as he’s getting worked over, as usual. Maybe the hair is slowing him down. Dunno.
phil
August 24th, 2012
9:19 pm
JSS – great to “see” you again after all these months! Doing well.
Yourself?
Sad Braves Fan
August 24th, 2012
9:19 pm
Wow!!! I am so excited. The Falcons are demonstrating great execution.
J.J.M.
August 24th, 2012
9:20 pm
DOMINIQUE DAVIS!!!!
Michael M.
August 24th, 2012
9:20 pm
Atlanta offense is flat …………………what happen to the offense from the Ravens game ?
phil
August 24th, 2012
9:20 pm
Michael M. – why don’t you stick it in your ear, you big doof….
Kew
August 24th, 2012
9:21 pm
Why won’t Ryan throw for enough yards to get a first down. Why do he always look for the receiver to make it happen.
DawgNole
August 24th, 2012
9:21 pm
Another Rick
August 24th, 2012
9:11 pm
Did I call you ignorant Dawg…….who was mistaken? You just frigging stupid! Ignorance is not knowing you know how stupid you are showing up on a team blog you don’t like just to get your 2 cent in. Clownmunch! Go to the UGA blog and try to convenience us that all is well in Athens….thanks
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Anyone else on here making any sense of this slop he’s posting?
“…try to convenience us…”? LOL
Another Rick
August 24th, 2012
9:22 pm
Looks like you failed cha cha! Like I said football is about winning! These guys will never be good enough for you even if they went 19 and 0 and scored 100 points a game! You show your stupidity! Come now you are a true clown and once again we will see your wanna be dumba$$ here next week just so you can get your bullsh$%& two cent in. Why not stay away? Must you show up to let us know you are the smartest guy to blog about a team you dont like? Come on tell me the truth. Whats the real deal? You show up to bash?! You have told us you not a fan but you will be here EVERYDAY! Insane or just frigging stupid!
JSS
August 24th, 2012
9:22 pm
“Two games?” Idiot, Philly waxed them, I give them a break on Game One when they let those pretenders in NY Green tear them a new one… Dude, they are bad, they playing with a 3/4 practice squad receiving crew and a third rate Big 12 former WR playing QB…
J.J.M.
August 24th, 2012
9:22 pm
“Why won’t Ryan throw for enough yards to get a first down. Why do he always look for the receiver to make it happen.”
EXACTLYYYYYYYYYYYY hes afriad to make the throw for the first because he dont want to throw a INT
phil
August 24th, 2012
9:22 pm
Haven’t seen much, but is this the best our starters can do against putrid Miami?
Sigh…
thepro
August 24th, 2012
9:23 pm
Have the Falcons forgotten how to run the football on 3rd down
Another Rick
August 24th, 2012
9:24 pm
The slop is your team in Athens! Lol! Loser! You know what I am saying cha cha. U stink like UGA’S A$$! Is that clear enough?
J.J.M.
August 24th, 2012
9:24 pm
lol just ignore rick hes just typing and posting crap
JSS
August 24th, 2012
9:25 pm
Dawg Nole, we never agree… Until now!!! He’s on fantasy island without a plane!
phil
August 24th, 2012
9:25 pm
Another Rick = Another Idiot
Pathetic….
Kew
August 24th, 2012
9:26 pm
Well not getting the first down to me is like throwing a long pick in the form of a punt.
Michael M.
August 24th, 2012
9:26 pm
laughin here……..why argue………….put Davis in there and lets see someone that can throw the darn ball !
Geico Lizard Just Told Me I Saved $$$ By Not Renewing My Season Tickets
August 24th, 2012
9:26 pm
Don’t care if this is a preseason game. this team look far worse than last year team.
J.J.M.
August 24th, 2012
9:26 pm
much better throw ryan
JSS
August 24th, 2012
9:28 pm
I keep forgetting, John Kincaid is his his idol! Never mind, he’s a mimic!
MR.Blank
August 24th, 2012
9:28 pm
We need a new stadium, that should help the Falcons win more games.
Michael M.
August 24th, 2012
9:29 pm
Looks like another fieldgoal again…………………….maybe………………………
Sad Braves Fan
August 24th, 2012
9:29 pm
where is Roddy tonight?
phil
August 24th, 2012
9:29 pm
Another underthrown ball….
Ryan is done.
Steve Bartkowski
August 24th, 2012
9:29 pm
They need to make alligator arms backup LT. TD, find someone.. anyone.. to play LT.. and fast before Ryan is snapped in half. The guards don’t look great, but they’ll be OK.
Another Rick
August 24th, 2012
9:30 pm
Miami won 6 of the last 9 games cha cha! You dont do that with a bad team! The only blowout was to the Eagles by 16! They lost to Dallas by one and just for your info to the Pats by 3. Sit down shut your mouth dont make me pull facts! You know in the past I have made you cry! Don’t make me do it again!
Rod from College Park
August 24th, 2012
9:30 pm
Will Matt Ryan ever put the deep ball out in front of the receiver? Three deep balls, three terrible short passes.
phil
August 24th, 2012
9:30 pm
Release someone…
Kew
August 24th, 2012
9:31 pm
At least he is trying to throw deep.
DawgNole
August 24th, 2012
9:31 pm
Nice movement in the pocket by Ryan that time. It’d be great if he could add mobility to his weaponry.
phil
August 24th, 2012
9:32 pm
Another rick just might be the dumbest blogger i’ve yet encountered here…..
JSS
August 24th, 2012
9:32 pm
Some where Bernie Marcus is rolling his eyes…
J.J.M.
August 24th, 2012
9:32 pm
“Will Matt Ryan ever put the deep ball out in front of the receiver? Three deep balls, three terrible short passes.”
best post all night
MR.Blank
August 24th, 2012
9:33 pm
Bring up u need a new stadium.
j
August 24th, 2012
9:33 pm
That somewhere is South Florida
Sad Braves Fan
August 24th, 2012
9:33 pm
Finally, a Roddy sighting.
Another Rick
August 24th, 2012
9:33 pm
So all you a$$ muchers want them to win by what 49? We win when our starters play most of the game. Been consistent this preaseason. When our starters are in we win. Whos are the ones who are dumb? By the way touchdown TRICKS!
phil
August 24th, 2012
9:33 pm
Attaboy, 84!!
DawgNole
August 24th, 2012
9:33 pm
Sad Braves Fan
August 24th, 2012
9:29 pm
where is Roddy tonight?
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I think he just showed you!
j
August 24th, 2012
9:33 pm
Despite all the criticism, Turner is still rumbling
J.J.M.
August 24th, 2012
9:34 pm
ok great throw ryan…now lets see davins get some snaps with the first team offenese
Old Man Peabody
August 24th, 2012
9:34 pm
Haha Falcons finally score on the Phins 2nd team. Too funny.
Another Rick
August 24th, 2012
9:35 pm
Says Dr. Phil! Lol i say that cause we all know you a doctor right!? Bahahahahahah
J.J.M.
August 24th, 2012
9:35 pm
someone on here needs to get laid
Sad Braves Fan
August 24th, 2012
9:35 pm
DawgNole-
Kew
August 24th, 2012
9:35 pm
I’m with you J.J.M.
phil
August 24th, 2012
9:35 pm
Turner is finished…..old, fat, slow, feeble.
Michael M.
August 24th, 2012
9:35 pm
this ballgame is done………..Atlanta has a preseason victory finally …………unless, they have a complete breakdown after the starters come out…………………..still not impressed !