Comments on: After Mora, Petrino, Falcons found a coach they can follow

By: Bigmike

Bigmike — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:31:20 +0000

For now

By: Dr. Warren

Dr. Warren — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:00:28 +0000

Oops, I meant the Blank era. Sorry.

By: Dr. Warren

Dr. Warren — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:59:46 +0000

If we’ve learned anything in the Black era, it’s that nothing, aside from the Patriots’ excellence, stays constant in the NFL. The Falcons need to win NOW. Who knows how long the Burner or Ryan will stay healthy. Who knows how good–or bad–the new defense will play. Talent and pure luck are so important–and so hard to maintain. And don’t compare the Birds to the Braves because no NFL team will ever–ever–win their division or make the playoffs 14 straight times.

By: Cairo

Cairo — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:10:50 +0000

Midnite and Jeff,

Thanks… I figured as much.

By: What not to expect: Falcons vs. Vick in 2009 | Jeff Schultz

What not to expect: Falcons vs. Vick in 2009 | Jeff Schultz — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:09:59 +0000

[...] end of the Falcons’ luncheon for select season ticket holders Wednesday — ostensibly to talk to coach Mike Smith for a column –I mentioned to a few people that at least 18 teams already had indicated they weren’t [...]

By: Hamp from Tuscaloosa

Hamp from Tuscaloosa — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:39:09 +0000

The tide has finally turned. The past is the past. The entire culture has changed, the team has a SWAGGER about them. I see the same culture coming as the Atalanta Braves of old when you saw them the just had this “we are about business feel” This team is young enough to grow and be coached that is why all the hard heads that would not recieve the vision were sent packing. It is the riiiight time to be a falcon fan. WE HAVE SUFFERED ENOUGH and every team we face this year and in the future will know it! They better know it or get hit in the mouth!!

By: HGN

HGN — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:03:32 +0000

Very good article….. I too like Mike Smith and the coaching staff. They did an excellent job last year. But our schedule is a lot tougher this year. I expect about 9 wins. The key to this season I believe is to get all our players signed and to stay healthy. Injuries will happen , so we need good backup’s and second string players. BUt good health is the Key.

No one should expect the Special Teams to duplicate what they did last year in setting an NFL record for least amount of punt return yards allowed , but we need another good season from them.

And offensive line, please PROTECT Matt Ryan.

By: Stuck in Kentucky

Stuck in Kentucky — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:45:53 +0000

Do you think it has dawned on Mr. Blank that he hired a Dan Reeves prototype? Think of the possibilities if Dan had been left to coach and mentor MV like he should have been. Mr. Blank would have save us, MV and Coach Reeves a lot of trouble.

By: BullFrog

BullFrog — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:23:32 +0000

I agree – this season will have some very close, high scoring games. The Falcons have the offensive talent needed to go head to head with most of the top 10 teams. What they did not have last season, and will not have this season unless MS and team can work some magic on some very young players, will be a defense that can tip enough of those games into the w column.

It will be an uphill battle for Mike, but I believe he can do it if anyone can.

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:13:36 +0000

Who are those 3 ugly characters surrounding him?