Comments on: Falcons suddenly have a present, a future — and a window

By: dlmod

dlmod — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:03:04 +0000

This draft was an A. What could we have done more If its based on how your team met needs give us and A. We didn’t take the flashiest player on the board and thats whats different in atlanta today. A draft should mean…Needs met, and the Falcons did it all without breaking the Falcon bank.

By: Truth-serum

Truth-serum — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:32:53 +0000

i SURE HOPE THE FALCONS GET MICHEAL VICK BACK IN THE STARTING LINE UP. IS HE STILL OUT? HE IS SUCH A MARQUEE PLAYER AND DEFENSIVE COACH ARE PUZZLED BY HOW TO DEFEND HIM. WITH HIM WE WONT HAVE TO PLAY BALL CONTROLL WE HAVE MORE OPTIONS AND HE PACKS IN THE FANS. SUPERVICK! HURRY UP AND GET BACK THE FALCONS ARE GETTING OLD GUYS AND SCRUBBS AND CANT SELL OUT THE STADIUM. THEY GO BELLY UP IN THE FIRST ROUND. WE NEED YOU!!!

By: Eric C.

Eric C. — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:45:45 +0000

I really like the approach the Falcons are taking on defense and can see this being an outstanding unit in 2-3 seasons. However, they will give up a lot of points this season. The offense will need to do some serious ball control again and lets hope for another record punting performance by Koenen. The Falcons will need every redzone point they can get with Gonzales.

By: Eric C.

Eric C. — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:38:47 +0000

Casey Stinkle…you have to admit that playing 4 opponents after their bye-weeks is tougher. If the Falcons play pefectly, have no devastating injuries, and have some late-game magic, they go 11-5 again. However, any sort of inconsistency, a devastating injury, and late-game flops and all of a sudden…it is 5-11. Either case is unlikely so 8-8 sounds like a reasonable result. It was nice playing Detroit and KC early last year…those two gimme games will not be there.

By: clthurman

clthurman — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:24:49 +0000

Falcon Devil all those players you seem to think will solve our OLB problem…wanna bes and maybes. Cast offs and at best special team extrordinares. I admit Peterson is the wild card in this bunch as I see he has something to play for, but Wire and Nicholas….are you kidding me? Seriously do you honestly think these guys will help the front 4 enough to cover up for those weak ass corners…who by the way are dime and nickle backs anywhere else. Did I see the kid from San Jose State…no. Could be wrong but I didn’t see Houston, Grimes and Jackson alot but I see them alot running after solid NFL receivers or getting roasted with a nice fade route in the end zone. What happens if Abraham goes down? Look we see things differently. You believe blindly I might add that all is well and that our D will be feared. Oh its feared all right, by me because as of right now NOTHING is concrete. Will Lewis play, or even play well? Is Decoud the answer or does Moore jump right in? Who realistically can we count on to rush opposite of Abraham and help our secondary? Is Abraham gonna reach for that groin soon and then what….offensively we don’t have these problems. We needed help Defensively to get us to the next level especially against the schedule we earned. Buddy I am not seeing it. And if you think that size is not important I actually agree with you and some of those you named can play worth a damn, but we never traded for them when they were available and if we do get someone worth a damn ala Foxworth we won’t pay him. A great offense will maybe let you win a championship. Having a good to great defense means playoffs, and the more of those you are in the better the chances for more championships. I am a Falcon Freak and I won’t stop being one, but mama did not raise a fool. And this defense will get tore up through the air.

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:36:27 +0000

Thanks to “WHAT?” … I needed to be fired up….even though I am EXCITED about the draft, I love the enthusiasm, baby!!! I can’t wait for the season to start!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Raheem

Raheem — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:55:47 +0000

Anyone see these highlights of William Moore, dude is just sick:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCGLk4mKnho

By: Falcon Devil

Falcon Devil — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:37:25 +0000

And you more thing, Chevis Jackson is 5′11 in case that one inch makes a monster difference to you.

By: Falcon Devil

Falcon Devil — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:29:24 +0000

As for OLB which you say we so desparatley need we are already stocked. Mike Peterson, Stephen Nicolas, Coy Wire, and Robert James. Not that depleted. Watch out for James, I have personally seen him play in more than college 10 games in person and he is money.

By: Falcon Devil

Falcon Devil — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:24:24 +0000

Brandon Flowers*