How would you rate the Falcons’ performance?
Time for the report card on the Faclons’ effort Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Georgia Dome. Rate the team on the following four categories: offense, defense, special teams and coaching.
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Herb
December 6th, 2009
6:18 pm
Please read and understand – Vick does not, and never has ruled Atlanta.Heis an ex con and should still be in prison, He is a thug, and why does this paper print crap like these headlines? It is no wonder that readers are declining.
Real Fan
December 6th, 2009
6:21 pm
MV7 can go f himself. He is still a piece of crap, and should not be on the field with the rest of the players in the NFL…..
treaddawg
December 6th, 2009
6:24 pm
This offense was built around the sheer, raw, playmaking abilities of Turner, Ryan, White, Gonzalez, and a few others. The lack of foresight of the Falcons leadership to have a plan b in place is stunning. The second tier players simply aren’t the “playmakers” the first tier players are and therefore should have a different plan of attack. Having Shockly available and ready for these types of occurances (rampant injuries) would have made a lot of sense. This game is gone and it is probably too late for this year, but Shock definitely needs to get some major reps this week in practice, imo.
Real
December 6th, 2009
6:30 pm
Herb- please read and understand Ray lewis,Jamal lewis,Michael Boley are ex cons to and you call them thugs haha wow you need to rethink what you said
Football fan
December 6th, 2009
6:31 pm
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slim
December 6th, 2009
6:34 pm
Everyone who is crying about MV7 is a PUZZZY!! The Falcons lost get over it!!!!
Not an OJ fan but ...
December 6th, 2009
6:34 pm
We really enjoyed watching Vick and the Eagles run scrimmage on the Falcons today LOL!!
I just hope that a REAL Michael Vick fan caught his touchdown football, and not some PETA fan or someone else who will never get over what he did although he’s paid his debt to society.
Pete
December 6th, 2009
6:36 pm
We have become “Cleveland Browns South”
Absolutely pitiful.
Decatur Tech Fan
December 6th, 2009
6:45 pm
I hate to pour slat on already festering wound…but FYI, you know we coulda had if if werent for that idiot Reeves wanting that P.O.S. (piece of shhh—) Vick so bad…..Saints great D. Brees….THATS RIGHT!!!!! We traded up to get the lowlife scumbag who embarrassed our team and our city. Those of you who root for Vick obviously have no pride or sense of shame….You are as God made you, so nothing can be done….but those of us who blessed with a sense of our surroundings, responsibility, pay our taxes, and are law abiding citizens, we can only lament. And so far the jury is out on M. Smith….idk,….ohh well.
Tech Buzz
December 6th, 2009
6:49 pm
This team will not make the playoffs THIS year or ANY other year, if does not make SERIOUS, and I mean, SERIOUS defensive upgrades.
The entire secondary is piss poor pathetic, AT BEST!!
I’m sick of seeing Houston and Grimes getting burned EVERY GAME.
No Pass Rush!!
No healthy running back(s)
No real running attack-so far!
No Secondary to speak of!!
All that makes for is, well….an 8-8 team, AT BEST!!!!!
Decatur Tech Fan
December 6th, 2009
6:54 pm
Shoot misstyped salt in last entry, some of the Vick poopsmelling musta rubbed off. BTW, we need an o line and a dline BAAAAHHHD! Abraham cannot carry the whole load. time to cut anderson and get some new hungry blood. also, it doesnt matter who we put at QB, that O line SUUUCKKKS a fat one…….just like MV7 did for his cigarettes for 2 yrs…..eat that MV lovers. lolololol.
Tony
December 6th, 2009
6:54 pm
Vick did good!
tankdonovan
December 6th, 2009
6:55 pm
I`m sure most of you here know that since 1966[birth of the Falcons] they have NEVER had TWO back to back WINNING seasons! So, last years was a winning season. So, what can we expect this year? A LOSING SEASON! I know about injuries. But, bottom line! They will not have a winning season this year. I am a Falcon fan!
WinterMan
December 6th, 2009
6:55 pm
The Eagles are simply the better team but the Falcons coaching staff is def not ready for prime time on either side of the ball. Overall preparation was Zip. Play calling juvenile. Coverage …..uh well.
tspec
December 6th, 2009
6:56 pm
It’s fun watching all the “Southerners” cry and whine like little babies about Mike Vick!!!!!!!!! WOW!
vuduchld
December 6th, 2009
6:58 pm
Tech Buzz
You need to read what I wrote. I said that Vick got the Falcons as far the NFC Championship game and until Ryan gets the franchise past that stage then he will be known as the “other QB”. This guy didn’t play because of turf toe or that was the story. Until Ryan does something other than appear in shaving commericals he will be known as one among many as Mr. September.
tspec
December 6th, 2009
7:00 pm
LMAO @ DecaturTechFan…….. You mention “God” and “Blessed” in your post! When it comes to Mike Vick….What would Jesus do? It’s called “Forgiveness” I forgive you DecaturTechFan after all, “you are who god made you”
MysteryMoves
December 6th, 2009
7:03 pm
These southern rednecks that think civil war isn’t lost, but ok withcorporate in/out sourcing, which is another form of slavery can ‘t get over the fact that 1 wrong doesn’t equal another. At least Vick served his time, yet the southern rednecks haven’t and just too dumb to learn the lesson. Good Job M. Vick!
Barbara
December 6th, 2009
7:05 pm
No effort today, I thought Shockley was on the practice squad, they should have taken Redmond out of the game!!!!!!!!!. They made him second Quarterback, that’s a joke. I’m glad they lost the game it seem like they didn’t care.
Decatur Tech Fan
December 6th, 2009
7:08 pm
tspec………..I certainly do not imply that I know the mind of the good Lord, but I DO KNOW Jesus would NOT hang dogs by the neck and put electricity through their bodies, He would NOT beat a dog till it died.
I happen to love this city and this team. Please dont try to bring me down to ur level of acceptance. i may not be able to soar like the Eagles(no pun intended) , but I will NOT swoop like a buzzard…you want Vick…hes all yours. Like I said I happen to have a sense of shame. I AM sorry God didnt bless you with one. Mores the pity.
Decatur Tech Fan
December 6th, 2009
7:10 pm
Hahahaahhahaha where are all the Southern rednecks comments coming from? Is someone trying to inject race into this…..hahahaahaha loveit love it love it.
vuduchld
December 6th, 2009
7:10 pm
Tech Buzz
Until the Falcons begin to be CONSISTENT winners instead of shoulda, coulda beens then Falcon fans have every right to cheer for who they want, REGARDLESS of what uniform is being worn. I get sick and tired of people like you who apologize week in and week out for the sorry product being put on the field. The fact is that if the Falcons want the fans to cheer them then WIN GAMES PERIOD!!. To sit and watch this pathetic display of a team rapidly headed south was a complete waste of time. This team has not beaten a credible opponent this season and all you can do is complain about the fans!? Arthur Blank loves people like you because he knows that as long as he puts trash on the field, there will be lemmings like you who’ll pay for it!!
tspec
December 6th, 2009
7:12 pm
Decatur Tech Fan, I ask one question. Would Jesus Forgive? Enough Said!
halimaw
December 6th, 2009
7:12 pm
Atlanta is famous for having the worst fans in sports. The city itself is terribly polarized. Everything is divided along racial lines, from sports to politics. The so-called fans are fickle at best. Basically Atlanta is the Detroit of the south! Anyone who wants Michael Vick to succeed is a fan of Michael Vick. Anyone who wants to see him do well against the Falcons is NOT a Falcons fan PERIOD! He is a felon! He handicapped the Falcons financially by taking and keeping a signing bonus he did not fulfill the contract of that bonus to earn that money. We have depleted resources because of him! Remember when Mark Bradley had an Afro, I do!
MysteryMoves
December 6th, 2009
7:13 pm
Decatur Tech Fan: You are the prime example of Ignorant-southern redneck, which I go on to suggest too stupid to understand
HAPPY AS HECK
December 6th, 2009
7:14 pm
I really enjoyed today’s game . I love seeing Michael Vick back in the Dome.
Vick keep your head up you are loved by many hated by a few.
You are destined for greatness.. you have showed your humility
you served your time. you will always have people hating you because
they hate themselves if God can forgive who are we as humans not to forgive.
Love you Vick keep your head up. and keep God 1st no matter what.
You have showed a lesser man would have committed suicide going through the storm
but you have come through the storm and there is always light after the storm
love ya .. Happy as Heck
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tspec
December 6th, 2009
7:14 pm
DTECH FAN, I seriously doubt God told you what he did or didn’t bless me with. Have you been to church lately because you have a lot of hatred in your heart towards Vick Fans, If you need a good Christian Church to attend please let me know, If you’re not a Christian I understand why you think the way you think! God Bless
Sam
December 6th, 2009
7:14 pm
Hey Falcon Folks. It’s not easy being Falcon Fan. It’s not going to get any better.
Bobbi Dud
December 6th, 2009
7:15 pm
All us Southeners could careless about what you non-southeners( Yankees Trash) think ! Delta is ready when you are ..if you can beg good enough for a ticket like you whine for everythingelse to be given you!
halimaw
December 6th, 2009
7:15 pm
I’m not an apologist! I am pissed off at the Falcons for giving Vick such a front-loaded contract in the first place. We are several free agent acquisitions poorer because of that stupid contract!
Decatur Tech Fan
December 6th, 2009
7:20 pm
Halimaw….good points. I would also add that as a native born and raised here, I am a Falcons fan first. If A. Blank (not me) woulda kept MV7, I would be rooting for him. As it is, he didnt. But HIS actions, no one elses, caused OUR franchise to suffer. He is accountable. No one player is bigger than the team, even tho the press tries to make it so. root for him if you want, but if it is at the expense of our long suffering franchise, imo u R A DUUMBAARSEEE. (or not a Falcons fan). BTW tspec, Im NOT Jesus….I AINT gotta forgive nuthin!!!!
Eric Amous
December 6th, 2009
7:21 pm
Let’s start looking forward to the draft and another 2 plus years about how he haven’t had back to back winning seasons. Can’t wait!!!!!!!
Decatur Tech Fan
December 6th, 2009
7:24 pm
Mysterymoves…..nice comment (opening up the name callin)
U have no idea of my race, so who is really ignorant…NOW if want some facts….provoke me further. Probably the only “mystery” here is who ur dad is….hahahahahahaahahaloloolol.
stendec
December 6th, 2009
7:27 pm
Is there a grade worse than F? Give it to all Falcon players/coaches! STILL higher than they deserve. Fumigate the Georgia Dome! Sickening stench will still remain. ++STENDEC++
Falcons Tradition
December 6th, 2009
7:35 pm
Now folks……those are the Falcons that I know!!!
Poor coaching, poor play, poor show of professional pride!!!
Is everything old becoming new again?
tyson
December 6th, 2009
7:37 pm
Listen Mike Vick didn’t beat the falcons today at all, McNabb and the defense did ok, Mike just got In and did what any QB would have done at that time. I have always have and will always be a falcon fan and I have had season tickets for six years. Now I was a vick fan since he was In college and as a falcon fan , I don’t like all the comments on here about the fans that was chanting for vick to play and to score, So folks are vick fans before falcons fan and some has become falcons fans cause of vick so you would be out of place to try to call out so fans. Vick has done his time for his crime and we shouldn’t be judgemental cause no one Is a saint here we don’t have to like what he did but don’t hate on him for what he is doing. So now again the falcons lost the game cause the Eagles was a better Team today so I really hate to start calling some folks out on here………………
Falcons Tradition
December 6th, 2009
7:40 pm
It’s the NFL and all teams have to deal with injuries. Just goes to show how thin the roster remains. Looks like no one on the roster is fired up about playing time opportunities.
Sad state of affairs at the Branch ;-(.
peeved
December 6th, 2009
7:47 pm
Lets see..”Flick” 14-Falcons 7..yep..he outscored our entire TEAM..!!
This Was One Of The Most Assanine Games? I Have Seen In A Long Time!
NO effort..Out Coached..Out Played To Be Brief!
Another Loss To Go Squarely On The ENTIRE Coaching Staff..I For One Am SICK Of The
Entire M.Smith Regime..We Have One Of The WORST Staff’s In The NFL Along With The T.D. General Manager..How In The World Did They Win Those Honor’s Last Year??
We Have NEVER Improved From One Week To The Next..We NEVER Put Our Best Players
On The Field..How In The Hell Is WILSON To Gain Experience If He NEVER Plays In A Game??
I Really Don’t Think M.Smith Has A CLUE..Otherwise..Why Would He Surround Himself With All Those CLUELESS Coaches?
brandon W
December 6th, 2009
7:54 pm
I am white and I voted for Obama. I will again. I hate what Vick did. I loved the man. I wish he hadn’t committed the crimes…He did his time…Jesus does forgive if you actually believe in that stuff…Whoever said that the rednecks can’t get over the civil war is correct…Obama is the N word terrorist sleeper cell…Muslim…anyway…the south is full of religious retards who watch football…Mike Vick showed you all about redemption today and the falcons sure did stink when they needed to be good …man this blog is getting serious
Bobby Lee
December 6th, 2009
7:57 pm
PPP – (p… poor performance) as Norm Van Brocklin would say.
phildis
December 6th, 2009
7:57 pm
I just wonder if coach smith will say he’s not concerned about not winning. Eli played with a heel injury. Matt can’t hand the ball off with turf toe. Same old falcons just lose baby lose!!!! bring in a coaching staff where you have to earn your job can any body say stone face get him out of the booth. bring a coach who has won it all and start from there. PLEASE TRADE WHITE,JENKINS AND GET A PAIR OF REAL WIDEOUTS
rfgh
December 6th, 2009
8:21 pm
The people cheering for Vick are the same ones who were happy OJ got away with murder. That said, Dimittroff drafted players with injury issues then overpaid Roddy White who is a number 2 at best. He didn’t address the CB problem at all. Peterson for Brooking was not an upgrade. Lofton only solid player on defense and Gonzo and Dahl only ones on offense. Turner will never duplicate last season. he’s not quick enuff for screens or draws. And Norwood? A stiff breeze knocks him down. Atl fans are an embarassment. Those Vick fans aren’t Falcon fans. Problem is, the real Falcon fans are too few in number compared with any other NFL team.
I have been a fan for 40years. Atl doesn’t deserve a franchise. I wish it wasn’t so.
rfgh
December 6th, 2009
8:24 pm
assanine? Dang, anyone not pulling for Vick or disagrees with Obama is an ignorant rascist? Now THAT is a rascist comment.
Danielle
December 6th, 2009
8:28 pm
To the Real Fan,
I’m not leaving Atlanta because you suggested it. Michael Vick got so
many cheers from me. Are you a bit too serious about your suggestions
to people? Why don’t you pack up and leave? Maybe Alabama,Mississippi,
or South Carolina.Go Figure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Danielle
December 6th, 2009
8:30 pm
What does Michael Vick have that so many racist WANT?
Danielle
December 6th, 2009
8:31 pm
Maybe, it’s dog stew.
prissy princess
December 6th, 2009
8:39 pm
I would like to say that we are all Gods children on this earth. It saddens me how we continue to beg for God’s forgiveness daily but won’t do the same for others. For all of you that commented on the Mike Vic. Imagine God holding a grudge towards you for the last 2 years as you all have done Vick. Everyone is looking for someone to blame. Yes. He was responsible for his actions. Yes. He paid his debt. Yes. He should be forgiven and for some of the Fans today that cheered for Vick, the majority were diehard Atlanta Fans, but we are a big city with a big heart and he was apart of our family for years. It was for closure to let him know we loved him, forgave him, so he can have closure as well as we did. Imagine God being upset with us for 2 years, we can’t deal with not asking for forgiveness for one day which is why we pray and repent. Vick is apart of our history, we learned from it and so did he. MOVE ON AND STOP LOOKING FOR BLAME! God does not blame anyone, we can’t judge, we all will be judged and I sure would not want my HATE for another individual on this earth, Mike Vick, or anyone else of the matter, HOLD ME BACK FROM MY BLESSINGS! THEY DON’T HAVE THAT MUCH POWER UNLESS YOU GIVE IT TO THEM!!! STOP BLOCKING YOUR BLESSINGS AND FORGIVE THE MAN, AFTER ALL GOD FORGAVE YOU! We love our Falcons first, but we want him to do well and we wanted our Falcons to win! We need to clean house first, deal with home first, and no ONE PERSON WOULD CONTROL A GAME!
I am a pure breed of Atlanta, always will be:) Have a great week Guys!
Falcons Fan
December 6th, 2009
8:41 pm
This was a sorry game from 2 teams going nowhere. Vick is toast. Donavan is toast. He is just a shell of what he was and the Falcons and the entire organization are absolutely pathetic. please fire the offensive coordinator now.
Falcon Fan
December 6th, 2009
9:02 pm
Did the Atlanta Falcons shut down the messageboard at the teams offical website? Its like a firewall is preventing access. I guess they don’t want anyone to talk about the game.
Smitty
December 6th, 2009
9:06 pm
Mularkey better use Shockley before he loses his job. The fans are really on Mularkey and the only way he can open up the playbook with great trick plays is with DJ.