Poll time: Can Falcons, Thrashers, Hawks all make playoffs?
Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff and quarterback Matt Ryan are celebrating -- and so is Atlanta.
Welcome to Atlanta, the center of the pro sports universe. On Nov. 29. Sorta.
This doesn’t happen very often — if ever — so I figured I better jump on it now, before lunch. If the playoffs opened today, everybody is in.
This has never happened before. Quick, stop the calendar!
Loading ... Loading ...The Falcons are tied for the best record in the NFL at 9-2. They have beaten Green Bay and Baltimore after early season losses to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia left some wondering about their ceiling. They’re a potential Super Bowl team.
The Thrashers have won five straight to improve to 12-9-3. They’re in seventh place in the NHL’s Eastern Conference, with the top eight going to
Loading ... Loading ...the postseason. It’s a remarkable showing by a young and somewhat undermanned team, which ranks last in the NHL in payroll and first in cap space.
The Hawks have won three straight and are 11-7. I know, there’s the hangover from the Boston game. But at 11-7, they’re third in the NBA’s East. (Elsewhere in Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat are 9-8, just short of the projected 17-0.)
The Braves are coming off their first postseason in five seasons and already have added Dan Uggla to the roster.
How many parades do we need to plan for?
OK, so here’s the serious question: Who do you feel good about? The Falcons obviously are best positioned for a championship. The Hawks are still having consistency issues and lack a true center. The Thrashers have been terrific but it’s easy to wonder how long they can continue to play at this level as constructed, and what the level of commitment is from ownership.
Uggla helps the Braves. But center field is still a question, as is leadoff.
Let me hear your thoughts on the four teams (we’ll throw the Braves in there, even though it’s the offseason). I’ve also put up four polls, one for each team.
Hurry, before something changes.
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94 comments Add your comment
get2dchopper
November 29th, 2010
12:10 pm
They all make it, but the Falcons are the only champions this go around.
Erik
November 29th, 2010
12:11 pm
Good morning Jeff,
The Falcons and the Braves for sure!!
Telfo
November 29th, 2010
12:12 pm
This is probably the best the 4 teams have ever been at one time. Thrashers team is easily the best we have ever had. Falcons probably the same thing. Braves are moving back into mid 90’s form and the Hawks are pretty solid.
LOVE IT
Mike
November 29th, 2010
12:13 pm
“Just short of the projected 17-0″ haha, love it.
This is the best Thrash team we have ever seen. Now that they’ve got Ramsays system down pat, expect them to move on up from that 7th place spot.
Let’s try to get some people out to Philips, for both teams there, because they’re actually worth watching this year. (That’s more aimed toward the Thrashers – the worth watching part, I’m not too big on how the Hawks have been in the years past, but I do know their attendance isn’t that great either.)
Erik
November 29th, 2010
12:14 pm
Hey Jeff,
How about SACK SCHULTZ for the all BOWL games? Should be fun!
Erik
November 29th, 2010
12:16 pm
I meant “for all the BOWL games!”
justdhoo
November 29th, 2010
12:19 pm
The Falcons are pretty much a lock. The Hawks are in because of the ridiculous NBA playoffs where after 82 games less than half the teams are eliminated. The Thrashers are a hockey team in Atlanta, enough said. The Braves are looking good, but making the playoffs is tough in MLB (as it should be). They really need McClouth to bounce back and fix both the leadoff and outfield problems.
5150 P.O.A.D.
November 29th, 2010
12:21 pm
Ryan better do IT this Year. The Guy is getting Married and then it is all over but the crying. Matt Win It All while you still have your Footballs still in the air.
corey
November 29th, 2010
12:22 pm
Falcons have a damn good shot at being the #1 seed in the NFC this year.
The Braves look like they’ll be a pretty good team on paper. That doesn’t translate sometimes.
The Hawks.. who knows anymore. There’s some talented dudes on that team that have been together awhile, but it’s hard to say. I don’t know if they can hang with Boston, LA, or Orlando.
Large Orange
November 29th, 2010
12:22 pm
Falcons- No doubt!
Braves- I’d have to say yes.
Hawks- Probably. Every NBA team but 4 make the playoffs
Thrashers- I had no idea Atlanta had a girl’s soccer team.
Ryder
November 29th, 2010
12:23 pm
The Falcons are obviously in the best spot to win a championship out of all the four major teams. They have the players and management in place to make some noise for years to come.
The Thrashers are doing well but it will be interesting to see if it continues as the grind of the NHL season goes on.
The Braves have the talent to make the playoffs for years to come as long as the primary players (Prado, Heyward, McCann, Uggla) stay healthy.
The Hawks are in the worst position and always will be because of the mindset of their inept management, which is “we’ll put a roster that’s good enough to entertain the fans and make it to the playoffs but never become serious about a championship.” If they were serious about winning titles Marvin Williams and Josh Smith would be gone a long time ago.
Athens Mike
November 29th, 2010
12:26 pm
I think the Falcons are the best team in the NFL.
Braves will make playoffs and do well.
Hawks will make because everyone does.
Thrashers play hockey, I don’t care.
Paul H
November 29th, 2010
12:29 pm
Agree with get2dchopper. They all make it, Falcons come home with the gold. Or at least the silver.
Benjamin
November 29th, 2010
12:30 pm
…and the Bulldogs and Yeller Jackets are going bowling!
*cough*
suwaneefalcon
November 29th, 2010
12:31 pm
I hope all the Atlanta teams make but, I want to throw out an extra kudos to the Thrashers. They are very much under apprecitaed in this town and that includes the coverage of the AJC. Come on guys, pick it up on game reporting and information. This team is for real and should get the coverage they deserve. Might help the attendence.
Benjamin
November 29th, 2010
12:31 pm
Those of you that don’t watch hockey need to know that the Thrashers are pretty good. If you like winning pro sports franchises, now might be the time to learn a new sport; they’ve got a lot of young talent that will probably be around for a while.
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DawgFan
November 29th, 2010
12:41 pm
“(Elsewhere in Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat are 9-8, just short of the projected 17-0.)”
Jeff, that may be one of the best lines in the history of sports journalism.
Matt
November 29th, 2010
12:44 pm
The Thrashers have been on an unbelievable roll the last week. The teams they have beaten in the last 5 (with the exception of the NYI) have NOT been the “sisters of the poor”. If they can sustain this level, it will be a playoff berth for sure.
The Falcons look to be solid and hopefully can lock down home field. Braves are an unknown right now. As for the Hawks, who cares, it’s pro basketball.
Herschel Talker
November 29th, 2010
12:52 pm
Schultzie:
Fire Mark Richt
HT
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All I'm Saying...
November 29th, 2010
12:54 pm
Feels great to be able to say that “all of our teams have a chance” but the crystal ball sez:
Falcons host and beat Da’ Bears (surprise) in NFC Championship Game and then either beat loud, brash, over-confident NY Jets (some of whom hang out along with their Butthead coach at a gentlemen’s club for way too long the night before the big game) or lose to the Patriots who are too well coached to make that bonehead of a move
Thrashers break through, make the playoffs, and win their first playoff series thanks to the addition of the former Blackhawk players but lose in next round due to facing a hot goalie
Braves win Wild Card again this time under Fredi and win a NLDS as well before succumbing in NLCS to angry Phillies eager to atone for their embarrassing 2010 exit
Hawks win 50 games since we have a lot of bad teams in NBA and in the Eastern Conference and win their first round playoff series too before exiting in second round due to lack of height and depth in front-court and having been surpassed by Celtics, Magic, Heat (they’ll get it going soon), and even the Milwaukee Bucks (yeah, I know they are 6 and 10 right now but did you see them in the playoffs last season without Bogut?)
LET’S GO FALCONS!
LET’S GO THRASHERS!
LET’S GO HAWKS!
LET’S GO BRAVES (especially you, Frank)!
Great question
November 29th, 2010
1:02 pm
In order of likelihood of winning a championship:
1.) Falcons – great ownership, in great position to win a Super Bowl for many years.
2A.) Braves
2B.) Hawks
-We know what is wrong with the Braves/Hawks (outfielder, center), but we have poor ownership that won’t pay the money to fix them.
3.) Thrashers – who cares?
NCBravesFan
November 29th, 2010
1:02 pm
They all make it – my guess is the Falcons can get pretty far if they have home field advantage – the furthest of any of the four at this point. Hawks will make it and lose in the second if not first round. Same for the Thrashers. Braves look really good barring injury, but with a questionable CF and rookie 1B I’m not ready to get too excited about them as a championship contender just yet.
Bravesfan79
November 29th, 2010
1:07 pm
Falcons and Braves BOTH go all the way to the Super Bowl and World Series!
Jamaaliver
November 29th, 2010
1:09 pm
With new coaches for most of the other teams and ownership with tight purse strings for those same teams, I think only the Falcons have the resoursec, experience and dedication from management to truly win it all.
Katherine
November 29th, 2010
1:17 pm
According to skip bayless the falcons “just aren’t that good” lol its amazing to me how espn bashes the falcons.
DawgDad
November 29th, 2010
1:29 pm
Thrashers deserve your attention, everyone. This is an inspired young team with extremely heavy emphasis on “team”. Totally refreshing in today’s “all about me” sports world context of Ocho’s, TO’s, LeBron’s, Kovalchuk’s, etc. Hockey is a blue-collar sport, not unlike manning the trenches in football, and this team is earning every bit of their recent success through sustained effort and synergy.
Yes, the roster might prove to be fragile, or the owners might force trades of key players (not likely, really), or the kids might melt in the pressure of a playoff run, or the stellar goaltender might yet again fall faint. But this team right now is playing hockey the way it was meant to be played, which we’ve rarely seen even glimpses of here in Atlanta.
jfreak13713
November 29th, 2010
1:36 pm
Falcons reach NFC Championship games but get beat by Vick on 35 yard touchdown run as time expires ….
Hawks make the playoffs as 5 seed but get bounced in first round.
Thrashers? Who are they?
Braves win 92 games and make playoffs but get beat by Giants who win world series????? Really, does that seem right?
Falcons, only Altanta team that has real chance of winning it all! Braves could enter the discuss if they fill a couple more holes??
TrishaDishaWarEagle
November 29th, 2010
1:37 pm
There are pro sports other than football?
Gwinnett Fred
November 29th, 2010
1:39 pm
Anybody else realize that yesterday for the first time EVER, the Falcons, Hawks & Thrashers all won on the same day???
BTW – as great as the Falcons are playing – this current stretch by the Thrashers is probably as good as ANY pro team in Atlanta has ever played. You can’t do better than 5-0 and 4 of those 5 against the highest level of competition and not only winning, but destroying them!!!
Roy Barnes
November 29th, 2010
1:40 pm
Miss me yet?
Chris
November 29th, 2010
1:44 pm
Don’t forget about the Dream. They made a big run in the WNBA playoffs this year and return the same players for next season. Maybe Atlanta can finally shed its label as “Loserville”.
meh
November 29th, 2010
1:44 pm
if the new hitting coach can get McLouth straightened out, that could fix both the CF and leadoff issues. I think all 4 teams can make the playoffs. The Falcons have the best shot at winning it all.
Terrell
November 29th, 2010
1:44 pm
I don’t understand the bashing of the NBA playoff system. 8 teams from the east and 8 teams from the west make the playoffs. That is only 2 teams more than the NFL in each conference.
Jerry Glanville
November 29th, 2010
1:46 pm
Grits blitz.
HOCKEY???
November 29th, 2010
1:47 pm
I think it is great that all 12 fans of the Thrashers have responded on this blog. Nobody in this town (except the 12)cares what the Thrashers do…hockey? Are you kidding? Braves, Falcons are serious play-off teams. Hawks are in only if they can make it with 38 to 40 wins; they get eliminated in first round without competing much.
Jimmy Carter
November 29th, 2010
1:47 pm
I am the world’s smartest man.
Nancy Peliso
November 29th, 2010
1:50 pm
I am the world’s smartest person.
Terrell
November 29th, 2010
1:51 pm
If the Braves go back to what they were in the 90s we are in serious trouble. All I remember is winning the World Series only once. It’s funny that in this town the Braves are admired for getting into the playoffs but always seem to lose when it matters most but we always give them a pass.
DawgDad
November 29th, 2010
1:54 pm
Gwinnett: I share your appreciation of the Thrashers recent run, and yes, they’ve raised a lot of eyebrows around the NHL, but they need to prove they can beat or hang with teams like the Avs, Pens, and Caps on the road. If they follow up last week with a good road trip this week, or at least maintain play at the same sustained level of energy and synergy, then we’ll know they’ve got something really special going on.
DawgFan
November 29th, 2010
1:56 pm
Chris @ 1:44-
Right, we have to remember the Dream, after all… they…
Sorry, I couldn’t even type it, I’m laughing so hard.
Get back
November 29th, 2010
1:58 pm
Hockey???? Get back in your trailer and put your tee shirt back on. Nascar races start again soon.
Gwinnett Fred
November 29th, 2010
2:00 pm
DawgDad – I’m with you on that and hoping they can do just what you say.
BTW – If my figuring of tie breakers is correct – if the Falcons go 4-1 to close out the year, they will keep the #1 seed in the NFC!!!!!!
That loss can even come against the Saints! That’s due to even if the Saints win out, the two teams would be 13-3, split the head to head which takes us to % in common games and Atlanta is 12-2 and Saints 11-3.
So not looking to losing to the Saints, but if we can take care of business against the Bucs, Seahawks & Panthers twice (and if we don’t against those teams, we aren’t what we say we are) – then we are NFC’s #1 regardless of what happens on 12/26!!!!
FalconUGAFan
November 29th, 2010
2:00 pm
(Elsewhere in Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat are 9-8, just short of the projected 17-0.) —-Pure comedic gold, Jeff
Darkhorse
November 29th, 2010
2:06 pm
I hope all the Atlanta teams make the playoffs and make a run. Not sure why there are so many anti-hockey people here(probably just the same one or two people that think UGA still had a great year). It’s a great sport to be around, unless you’re too stupid to come to grasp on the rules after the first few times watching it.
I’m not a huge football guy, but I want the Falcons to do well as a life-long resident.
Jimmy Carter
November 29th, 2010
2:08 pm
Nancy,
Get off this blog!
Count Bertram - Not to be Confused with THE COUNT
November 29th, 2010
2:10 pm
Skip Bayless is the best thing that could happen to the Falcons. Let him alone.
Dr. Warren
November 29th, 2010
2:18 pm
Falcons are looking like a ‘98 calibre team. And thanks for the blog about our pro sports teams, Jeff. Like I alluded to yesterday, they all deserve more attention than UGA and Tech’s mediocre college teams.
balismith
November 29th, 2010
2:18 pm
the falcons and braves are heading in the right direction hopefully they will make the playoffs and move beyound the first round….. do not watch hockey so who knows, … do the hawks still play basketball in atlanta with all the empty seats thought the circus was in town
Joe Tess Fish House
November 29th, 2010
2:22 pm
I dunno. The Trahsers gave Kolvachock away so there go there chances.
The Flacons have 2 many first round busts dragging them down
The Hawks. Well I dont like basketball. 2 much squeaky noise when they paly.
Joe Tess Fish House
November 29th, 2010
2:24 pm
Fogot to mention Braves. No they do not make palyoffs. There new manager have a loosing record. Not sure why they hired him. Ted Turner must be slipping in his old age.
Jeff Schultz Fan
November 29th, 2010
3:04 pm
Falcons yes, may go to the Conference Championship game.
Hawks yes, lose in first round of playoffs
Braves, maybe but lose in first round
Thrashers, maybe
bbkorbel
November 29th, 2010
3:46 pm
To Terrell: You can’t lose the World Series unless you get to them & you can’t get to them unless you make the playoffs, which is good to us that have been life-long Braves fans & remember the terrible times of losing season after losing season.
And to Jimmy & Nancy…Get a room!
Tucker T
November 29th, 2010
3:52 pm
The Falcons have a real shot at making the superbowl. The Hawks will make the playoffs but lose in the second round. The Braves should be a wildcard favorite next season and as we have seen in baseball, once you are in you have a shot at winning the whole thing. I don’t follow hockey so I don’t have any idea about the Thrashers.
WHO DAT NATION
November 29th, 2010
3:59 pm
GO Saints!!
scottbravesfan
November 29th, 2010
4:04 pm
If the Braves had Chipper and Prado they are probably your reigning World Series champs this year. Giants were lucky to beat the Braves and then went on to win it all. I think the Braves have the best shot at winning it all and the Falcons have a really good shot as well. Thrashers and Hawks should both make the playoffs.
Tomahawk
November 29th, 2010
4:05 pm
Um… the Braves already made the playoffs.
razorneck13
November 29th, 2010
4:13 pm
What’s up with all dismisive attitudes about hockey? That’s rhetorical. Look, I know that you all think berating hockey makes you seem superior, but in reality it makes you look like the guys in the middle of the line as depicted in the many versions of “The Evolution of Man”. I can’t imagine how some of you feel about other things you know little/nothing about and I don’t want to, that’s scary.
FYI, reitterating essentially the same things that other Cro-Mags said many times before such as “Hockey? Who cares about hockey?” for purposes of levity amongst yourselves is weak derivitive crap and about as much fun as the jock-o towel snaps or fart fanning that I’m certain gives your lives purpose. Please knock it off, you look like a jerks with inferiority complexes.
That said…
LET’S GO THRASHERS!!!
razorneck13
November 29th, 2010
4:21 pm
Woops typos and such.
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Zombie Steve
November 29th, 2010
4:39 pm
Hockey is similar to football – big hits and lots of excitement – except it’s faster and they fight alot.
It’s like the NFL meets the UFC. How can you NOT get down on that?!
Thrashers actually have a decent team this year too.
Dawggie
November 29th, 2010
4:41 pm
The Hawks will make the playoffs with a losing record.
The Falcons are one of the best teams in football.
The Braves are on the right track. Health will be the key to whether they make the playoffs.
Trey
November 29th, 2010
4:55 pm
I haven’t been able to keep up with the Thrashers, but it would be nice if they could make the playoffs, but I don’t think they will. Atlanta is really not a hockey city, but it would be nice to have a Stanley Cup.
Trey
November 29th, 2010
4:56 pm
Tomahawk, he was talking for next season.
Trey
November 29th, 2010
4:57 pm
The Thrashers are nine points out of first, but I am hoping they can make the playoffs.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 29th, 2010
5:09 pm
Falcons definitely make it, and probably go at least to the NFC title game. Braves and Hawks make it, but it’s still debatable whether they advance past the first round.
Thrashers, I have no idea.
Curt
November 29th, 2010
5:30 pm
The Falcons will make the playoffs but I am still not sure they will win the division as the Saints are playing very well right now. I would give that 60/40 at this point. I am also not sure that the Falcons are the best team in the NFC due to their defense. They do not get to the quarterback enough.
The Braves should be better than they were last year and could win their division if Philly does not improve their line up. No matter what, they wll at least be the wild card team and could go all the way to at least the league championship
There are just too many good teams in the Hawks division for them to make much noise so I do not think they will make the playoffs but if they happen to sneak in, they will go out early.
the Thrashers could possibly sneak in the back door of the playoffs but I think they do not have the goalie or the consistant scoring threats to make the playoffs so my guess is they will not.
michael
November 29th, 2010
5:35 pm
I don’t get the hockey bashing. If you actually try to watch it and understand it, it makes sense its not so hard to understand that you have to bash it with a hammer cus you cant fit “square peg in round hole”. Anyway if you haven’t seen a thrashers game give it a shot we’ve got a core group of young guys and a fun exciting product developing on the ice. All teams are either doing good or at least or doing something exciting and new I say. and that’s good for atlanta and the fans.
michael
November 29th, 2010
5:40 pm
and about giving kovalchuk away why dont you see how jerseys doing with him their near last in the entire league and we have 3 players that match his current goal production and 7 that surpass it. 2 of those players we wouldn’t have if not for trading him. kovy is team cancer.
Cornbread
November 29th, 2010
5:42 pm
Me thinks ice hockey is played far too fast, with far too much skill, and far too quick of developing plays for some so-called “sports fans” in the South to comprehend. Since they lack the quick intellect needed to process the game, they dismiss it. It’s the easy thing for them to do.
BAMA dude
November 29th, 2010
5:44 pm
Falcons, yes. Hawks, they’d better. Thrashers, I don’t giveadam.
Auburn
November 29th, 2010
6:42 pm
Actually if the Falcons make the playoffs (which they will), then all Atlanta pro sports teams would have made their respective playoffs in 2010. Well except for the Thrashers. Hell, even the Dream made the playoffs this year. How sad is that Thrasher fans? Not only did your team ruin Atlanta’s perfect playoff record, but you were outdone by women?
sisu
November 29th, 2010
7:03 pm
I think all the teams have a great shot at making the post season…Falcons look good, but I think they might fall short from Super Bowl. Braves will be in the mix if they can stay healthy. Thrashers are surging, they will make the playoffs. Hawks, not sure, really do not watch Basketball…
Gray Mule
November 29th, 2010
7:36 pm
Braves – - Too early to say. Thrashers – - Looking good for the playoffs. Falcons – Playoff bound – - Defense is weak link. Hawks -
Yep. They make the playoffs. 2nd round? Maybe.
And, the Dream won the east this summer. Too bad a lot of you don’t like to watch good looking gals play an exciting sport.
Just because they are better athletes than most of us guys is no
excuse for hating on them.
Pro sports are looking good in big A!
Gray Mule
razorneck13
November 29th, 2010
7:43 pm
BAMAdude, I think what you meant to say was, “Ah don’t geeyive a day-um”. That’s ok, I like my hockey sans BAMAishness.
Katherine
November 29th, 2010
8:38 pm
Curt
November 29th, 2010
5:30 pm
The Falcons will make the playoffs but I am still not sure they will win the division as the Saints are playing very well right now. I would give that 60/40 at this point. I am also not sure that the Falcons are the best team in the NFC due to their defense. They do not get to the quarterback enough..
Well the falcons beat the saints in new orleans and are playing really well right now too….so why do you think the saints are better?
Matt Ryan
November 29th, 2010
9:39 pm
I’m going to Philips Arena to watch the Thrashers play….
Evander Kane has all the speed, finesse and guts of Roddy White going over the middle.
Dustin Byfuglien could take some of the load off of Gonzo or Ovie M.
Goalie Ondrej Pavelec has been as cool under pressure as Matty Ice.
And Coach Ramsay has made as much an impression on his team as Coach Smith on his.
The Thrashers are not the same crapola of the last 10 years. They deserve your attention Atlanta Sports Fans. Buy a $10 ticket and come see for yourself. What’s the harm?
Big Buff
November 29th, 2010
10:57 pm
Quit ripping the thrashers dad gummit! They play in Atlanta. Why do Atlantans scoff at them? They’re playing better than any other ATL team (save my Dirty Birds) and are young, exciting, and whooping tail!! I live in Wyoming and love the thrashers and am embarressed to see my fellow ATLiens diss our own! Cmon MAN!!
D Orlando Bedwetter
November 30th, 2010
9:36 am
I still wear bow ties.
iamtheratio
November 30th, 2010
10:18 am
I’m very excited to be an Atlanta sports fan right now, all teams seem to be doing extremely well, especially the Thrashers. The Thrashers are on a 5 game winning streak outscoring their opponents 19-3. Pavs was the NHL’s 1st star of the week and Big Buff was the 2nd star of the week. How many teams can say that two guys on their team made 1st and 2nd star in the same week.
Hey Atlanta, get it together and support your hockey team!
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Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 30th, 2010
11:54 am
So it’s looking more and more likely that the Eagles will be playing the Falcons in the championship game in the Georgia Dome.
I couldn’t have written a better script. I still remember reading all the blogs when Vick was the starter, getting blamed for every possible loss and never receiving credit for any of the wins.
I remember hearing all the knocks on his accuracy and not being a “true” pocket passer, when we all know that was code for something else.
All he did was win and never was appreciated, although he is the only Falcon qb to win playoff games on different seasons.
I saw the article “The Legend Of Matty Ice” and I was thinking……
Shouldn’t a legend win a freaking playoff game? Win a freaking division title? Make a freaking pro bowl before being crowned a legend? I mean that’s just me.
Now, we all know the history of the Eagles DOMINANCE of the Falcons. The last time the Falcons have beaten the Eagles, was when Vick was the qb.
Yeah, yeah I keep hearing about the Matty Ice home record, in fact who is the only team to beat him in the Dome? You guessed it – the Eagles.
The Eagles just this season EMBARRASSED the Falcons with the freaking backup qb.
Just imagine the uncertainty of the Falcons hosting the Eagles and not really knowing who the fan base will cheer for. Do I have to remind you of last season, when Vick as a backup received more cheers in the Dome than ole CHOKE himself – EMBARRASSING.
I hear people saying Vick screwed Atlanta, but guess what?
Just imagine getting screwed TWICE, because if the Falcons play Mike Vick and the Eagles in the Dome in the playoffs…………….
THEY ARE SCREWED!
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 30th, 2010
11:59 am
D Orlando Bedwetter
November 30th, 2010
9:36 am
I still wear bow ties.
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Now that’s freaking funny
sportsfan
November 30th, 2010
12:25 pm
Hi Jeff — I know that you only recognize penissports, so this doesn’t count for you, but it is worth repeating that our Atlanta Dream did bring a Finals series here this year, and set the stage for the rush of Atlanta teams getting to the Big Game. except the Braves. They suck and always will.
Chick Fil A on a Sunday
November 30th, 2010
2:59 pm
WNBA
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Brendan
November 30th, 2010
5:08 pm
All four (4) teams make it in. The Falcons get to the NFC title game. From there?, I don’t know. They ‘could’ win it all. I can’t wait to see it. The Braves … I think … return to the playoffs, as a wildcard. Then, maybe, pull off an NLDS surprise, in a short series. The Hawks … they win in the 1st round, then lose in the next. And the Thrashers, well … they eek in … and win a couple of games, and give us a 1st playoff series to remember. I can live with that.
BobbyDawg
December 1st, 2010
7:53 am
The Falcons could win the Superbowl if they don’t stumble. The Hawks can’t avoid the playoffs with their schedule but then they have to play real teams like the Celtics — Remember? The Thrashers — No Comment!
RaJaH
December 2nd, 2010
2:08 am
I think all will see the playoffs. And why all the hate for the Dream and Thrashers? The Dream are the WNBA Eastern Conference Champs in only their THIRD year of existence and the Thrashers are looking good this year. Many may not like either sport but don’t disrespect them for bringing a much needed winning mentality to “Loserville”.
mosaic
December 2nd, 2010
9:09 am
Koval-who??
Jeez, I left Atlanta but all the talk around the NHL is about the Thrashers and Buff. Don’t know who Buff is? Go check out a game. Buff is the stuff.
Andrew G
December 2nd, 2010
4:36 pm
Falcons are a team that is exciting and I feel like it’s 1998 again. Braves just resigned Hinske, so you have to like your chances. Thrashers are as good as they have ever been (not saying much, I know) but I really love the youth and the team buying in. Hawks….I have boycotted the NBA.
Andrew G
December 2nd, 2010
4:45 pm
So I took one of my friends to his first “live”(not on TV) hockey games out in Denver on Tuesday. His response was, “wow, it is so much different than on TV. I can’t believe the finesse.” With that said, instead of bad mouthing the Thrash, go to the half empty arena and spend $15 bucks and then make your call on Hockey.
mo
December 4th, 2010
9:47 pm
mo says no
me
December 5th, 2010
2:26 am
Wow, the thrashers are dominating. I don’t know why so many people are bashing them! What other sport allows the players to fight??? (besides Boxing and MMA)