Live from New England, and the Dirty Bird is in the house!
Traffic at 9:39 a.m. That's D-Led's steady hand on the wheel. (Photo by M. Bradley)
Foxborough, Mass. — Before I make this sound like a Peter King coffee nerd post, let me stipulate: I do not drink coffee. As a rule, I do not go to Starbucks. But I went this morning because I was given a $10 SBUX gift card by the nice folks at the Marriott at Copley Square. So I used it on green tea, a low-fat slice of bread and a banana. And when I turned to leave, I saw …
Dan Reeves.
I said hello. I also said, “I remember covering one of your teams up here. I also remember you personally inventing the Dirty Bird that day.”
He laughed. “Long time ago,” he said. And it was.
It was Nov. 8, 1998. The Falcons came to New England 6-2 but still largely unloved back in the A-T-L and largely unproven in the eyes of the national media. They came to the old stadium off Route 1 and won 41-10, and O.J. Santiago — not Dan Reeves — unveiled the Dirty Bird in the end zone that afternoon.
And I remember standing nearby as the Patriots’ coach exited the field to a heavily accented chorus of boos and more than one hurled cup. The coach’s name: Pete Carroll.
The Falcons beat the 49ers in Atlanta the next week at a time the Niners were considered the power in the NFC West, and at his Monday press conference I asked Reeves: “Let me preface this by saying I’ve never before asked this question of any Falcons coach, but is this a Super Bowl team?”
Lo and behold, it turned out to be. Now I’m not saying the Falcons will have stamped their visas to Miami — yes, the next Super Bowl is in the same town as the site as Eugene Robinson’s arrest — if they win today, but winning against Belichick and Brady on the road would be the strongest sign yet that these Birds are bona fide.
Let the record show, however, that both Boston papers pick the Pats. The Globe has it 27-21, the Herald 27-20. A month ago, this idiot correspondent picked New England to win 41-14, but that was at a time when the Falcons’ defense seemed suspect and when I was operating on the premise, which seems pretty flawed already, that the team would start the season slowly.
And I still kind of think New England will prevail. But the Pats are up to their usual injury-list chicanery, listing Randy Moss as questionable late Friday, so there’s that to ponder. But Reeves is here doing the game on radio, and if O.J. Santiago shows up in a golf cart, I’m changing my pick and going with the Birds.
Weather update: Yesterday was gorgeous. There was such a crowd of walkers around Copley Square you’d have thought it was Patriots Day — I was here for that festive Boston event during the NBA playoffs in 2008 — but it wasn’t. It was simply one of those fall New England days of which postcards are made.
Today, by way of contrast, is less picturesque. It has been raining, and it’s supposed to rain more this afternoon. Traffic is already horrible on Route 1 — this is one of those one-way-in stadiums, situated 40 minutes south of Boston — and esteemed colleague D. Orlando Ledbetter left at 8:30 a.m. Had we left at 9:30, we’d still be idling in Walpole.
And the thinking is that a wet track favors the visitors. Because they have Michael Turner, and the Pats don’t seem to have a running game. So file that away.
Media event: You’d think every card-carrying media type would be in Philadelphia today — and please note this is the first I’ve mentioned that game — but the seating manifest indicates that Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sports, Albert Breer of Sporting News Today and Damon Hack of Sports Illustrated are coming here, and I’ve already seen John Clayton of ESPN. So I guess this is itself a pretty big game.
And stop back often! This will be another in our series of live chats, which have come to be the highlight of every week. (At least for me.) I’ll be here until the final horn or Belichick chooses to run off the field in a big fat huff, whichever comes first.
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Native Son
September 27th, 2009
10:47 am
Waiting on the Birds. Waiting, and waiting, and waiting……………
Shame they let Dan Reeves go, when he was shaping Vick to be a darn good QB, only to hire an idiot, who hired an idiot, and another idiot, and so on, and so on,and so on………………………………….
JP
September 27th, 2009
10:50 am
First
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
10:53 am
Second, alas. But you, as we say in racing, made the podium, JP.
MATT WOULD WET HIS PANTS WITHOUT TURNER
September 27th, 2009
10:55 am
This game is the quarterback’s true test to separate CHOKE & WINNER.
This game falls on the shoulders of the qb – no more excuses!
Birddawg
September 27th, 2009
10:55 am
mark,
Did OJ Santiago make the trip this time?
Statement game!
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 27th, 2009
10:57 am
I was at the SD-ATL preseason game when the secondary looked awful. They’ve come a long way in that short time. I myself thought the Patriots would beat the Falcons pretty easily but now I think the Falcons have a good opportunity to knock off Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Mark, Randy Moss and Wes Welker were listed as questionable earlier this week. Any updates?
Sautee
September 27th, 2009
10:58 am
Mark,
Don’t go to sleep on the Pats running game. They were 6th in the league last year and only trailed the Falcons by about 10 yds /gm. And to THAT they’ve added Fred Taylor.
We didn’t exactly stone the Panthers run game. Color me concerned.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
10:59 am
I haven’t seen O.J. Santiago for a long time, Birddawg. If he shows up, I’ll take a picture.
By the way, I remember O.J. making a huge catch in the epic comeback in the Metrodome. I know a lot of folks ripped him for having less than sticky hands, but he caught a few in his time.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
11:04 am
No Patriot injury updates, Brandon, but I’ll let you know when they come.
Larry
September 27th, 2009
11:04 am
Hey Mark. Whats the temp up there? Think it will rain through the afternoon? I really need Turner to eat up some yards today. Fantasy league is gettin tight.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
11:09 am
It’s 61 and cloudy, Larry. Rain and thunderstorms are predicted for later.
Larry
September 27th, 2009
11:12 am
Thanks Mark. Enjoy the game. I am obligated to entertain some guests from out of town this afternoon, and they are Jets fans, so I will unfortunately be watching the Jets game while thinking of inventive ways to kill myself.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
11:13 am
You have my condolences, Larry.
Stotts Era
September 27th, 2009
11:15 am
need welker update please, go birds!
Stotts Era
September 27th, 2009
11:16 am
just saw earlier post, MB, thanks
brewdawg
September 27th, 2009
11:19 am
I hope the comments stay on course today, and don’t dive into the inappropriate territory every Falcons game blog seems to sink into. I also hope that I win the Mega Millions on Tuesday. Neither is likely to happen.
7mmDawg
September 27th, 2009
11:21 am
Not to sidetrack the thread, but what did u think about the GA/ASU game? As a lifelong Dawg fan, I’m about to get fed up with all the negativity from the lunatic fringe, I think my seats are located in the middle of that group in the South Stands. The D looked like what we expected, offense sputtered, and we continue to kill ourselves with turnovers on the wrong side of the field!
I think the Birds get to Brady, play control and take measured shots down the field, Atlanta 26, Pats 17
David
September 27th, 2009
11:21 am
Possibly no Welker and possibly no Moss? I’d love it to rain and have the Pats depend on Maroney, Morris, and Faulk — I don’t hold our defense in high regards, but I think they can manage to suffocate a team handing off to a guy that’s been injured since he entered the league, and a couple of other running backs whose combined age is almost 70.
Feeling good about this game. There’s that part of me that’s scared Brady will find his mojo again, but the other part me wonders if he cares as much anymore; he’s been out for a year, he’s married, he’s got his second child on the way, and I think he may realize he’s already stamped his place in the NFL annals.
Anyway, go Falcons (or Dirty Birds). Carolina and Miami are no slouches, but this game will be the barometer in which to measure the Falcons. Lert’s get a win this week. Falcons 24, Pats 20
brewdawg
September 27th, 2009
11:22 am
BTW Mark, I was wary of your preseason projection of UGA at 8-4. I am not any longer. This is not a bad team, nor is it a particularly good team. Now, I’d have taken 3-1 against this schedule, especially with the loss being to OK state. However, the way we’ve done it is very concerning. Either the defense plays good and the offense doesn’t, or vice versa. That is the trademark of an average team.
7mmDawg
September 27th, 2009
11:26 am
brew,
I think they’ll pull it together, it’s just a matter of time, remember 2007? That arse spanking in Tennessee made it look like we’d maybe go 6-6. I’m just sick of the impatience of some of our fan base, as a high school coach, I’m learning from Richt and company how to deal with that crap!
7mmDawg
September 27th, 2009
11:29 am
Sorry for the UGA posts, will stick with the Birds now. Mark, do you think the Falcons wish they had kept Thomas Brown now? Snelling’s tough but I don’t think he’s the runner TB is. JS is a better blocker/smashing runner but I think TB, especially with Norwood dinged up, would have been a real nice change of pace/size/speed.
7mmDawg
September 27th, 2009
11:31 am
Also forgot to mention TB’s potential on special teams!
brewdawg
September 27th, 2009
11:32 am
I’m not impatient 7mm. I think UGA is still in great shape as a program moving towards the next few years. But I also think there is a very real chance that this team would be 0-4 without AJ Green. Thankfully, that’s not the case! And hey, beat LSU and I’ll start thinking maybe, just maybe we can pull ourselves together for a 10 win year.
Stotts Era
September 27th, 2009
11:32 am
so, fantasy question, the thing is i am going out at 11:45 with no access to computer after that, so i cant really wait on the game time decision with welker. so do i keep welker in there and hope he plays, or go with pierre garcon of the colts going up against the weak defense of the cards tonight? leaning on garcon…
7mmDawg
September 27th, 2009
11:33 am
Amen! That’s what I’m talking about!
brewdawg
September 27th, 2009
11:33 am
You’re right 7mm, I’ll stick to Falcons as well from this point on.
Bob Horner had a sweet compact swing
September 27th, 2009
11:34 am
Will a perfect day unfold..?? Falcon win…Braves win…Rockies lose…????
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 27th, 2009
11:40 am
Welker inactive. Moss Active according to Chris Mortensen (sp?)
7mmDawg
September 27th, 2009
11:42 am
That’s interesting on Welker/Moss, but it always seems like the Pats just plug others in and they’re successful
Ostrich Racer
September 27th, 2009
11:45 am
Updated haiku -
Falcons win, with Welker out.
Twelve and four this year.
Country Boy
September 27th, 2009
11:47 am
Dled – Do you think the birds and Dimitrof could bend the rules just a little and go ahead and draft/sign A J Green. Doubt anyone would notice.
Country Boy
September 27th, 2009
11:49 am
Sorry Mark – thought you were someone else.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
11:53 am
Moss is active. Wes Welker is inactive.
Roseanne Barr's 50-inch panties
September 27th, 2009
11:56 am
Is Norwood gonna play? Inquiring panties want to know….
David
September 27th, 2009
11:58 am
Hey Bradley-
Let’s put an end to calling our beloved team the dirty birds. Sounds like we all live in a trailer park.
D.Ellis
September 27th, 2009
11:59 am
AJ Green is the best WR in AMerica……and yes he is better than Bryant…AND Julio Jones…no ifs ands or butts about it.
Here is to hoping that Tom Brady doesn’t carve us up like a Christmas ham. Goota get Turner rollin today and in a big way! Go Falcons
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
11:59 am
Raining again now. And the stadium public address system is blaring “Sympathy for the Devil.” No doubt in tribute to the Pats’ coach.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 27th, 2009
12:00 pm
Norwood Inactive, according DOL
PlusSizeModel
September 27th, 2009
12:00 pm
Congrats on making the flight! Or did you drive?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:01 pm
A.J. Green is the best receiver I’ve seen at Georgia. And I don’t know that he’s any less a player than Bryant or Julio.
PlusSizeModel
September 27th, 2009
12:01 pm
Nice to see we got the dumbest post out of the way on the very first one. Alas, there’s still time to “top” it, I guess.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:02 pm
I’m also thinking A.J. Green is the third-best UGA player I’ve ever seen in person. The other two: Herschel and Pollack.
Capt Caveman
September 27th, 2009
12:03 pm
Hey Mark…………
Welker being out is going to be a huge plus for the Birds. Who else do the Patriots have as a go-to possession receiver??
I think the game just took a big tilt towards the Falcons and the Birds defense just got it’s best news of the day so far.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 27th, 2009
12:03 pm
Better than Fred Gibson or Terrence Edwards?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:04 pm
Jerious Norwood is inactive, as is Tye Hill (again) and Vance Walker. Also William Moore, Garrett Reynolds, Spencer Adkins, and Will Svitek.
For the Pats: Welker, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Jerod Mayo.
Danny
September 27th, 2009
12:05 pm
WHY IS CBS SHOWING THE EAGLES V. CHIEFS??
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:05 pm
Welker out is a major factor.
Falcons wearing all white, by the way.
blonju
September 27th, 2009
12:07 pm
oh, AJ Green is a combination of TO and Randy Moss! he’s gonna be a superstar.. he also should have had 2 td’s last night
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
12:07 pm
What’s up with Tye Hill? Is he still injured or just slow to pick up things? Is he worse than Grimes and Houston? What’s the problem there?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:08 pm
This game is on Fox. Troy Aikman and Joe Buck are handling it. Dan Reeves is describing the action for the Westwood One radio audience.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 27th, 2009
12:08 pm
ATLANTA INACTIVES: Tye Hill, William Moore, Jerious Norwood, Spencer Adkins, Will Svitek, Garrett Reynolds, Vance Walker. This means: RB Verron Haynes and DT Trey Lewis are active for the first time this season.
NEW ENGLAND INACTIVES: Wes Welker out!!!! DB Jonathan Wilhite, CB Darius Butler, RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, LB Jerod Mayo, OL Rich Ohrnberger, G Kendall Simmons, LB Prescott Burgess.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:09 pm
Yes, Brandon. Better than Gibson or Edwards. Better than Hastings or Lindsay Scott or Brice Hunter or Hason Graham.
Shamus Thacker
September 27th, 2009
12:09 pm
I’m not all that worried about Norwood’s absence. I don’t remember Snelling ever being involved in a bad play. Every time the guy’s been in (preseason or otherwise) he’s made things happen. I look forward to seeing more of him.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:09 pm
Galloway starts in Welker’s stead.
Brandon from Warner Robins
September 27th, 2009
12:10 pm
Couldn’t agree with you more, Mark.
D.Ellis
September 27th, 2009
12:12 pm
Brandon from Warner Robins-Yes AJ is better than both of those guys. If I had to compare the 3 top WR’s in college to 3 top pros
Julio Jones-Terrell Owens-But Julio has better hands. Same build…same strength Super Strong breaking tackles
AJ Green-Calvin Johnson/Randy Moss-Smaller/Speed wise RM is faster I think I’m not sure/All have long strides…. make crazy grabs and are superbly gifted at postitioning their body for the grab
Bryant-Anquan Bolden-Every bit their weight and strength……fearless over the middle…..and speed to burn
Sorry for the spelling and sorry for getting off subject. Oh yeah with out AJ UGA would have lost that game last night. Cox threw up a prayer to the best player on the field and AJ saved the game with the block and the catch.
Sorry AGAIN guys GOOOO FALCONS!!!!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 27th, 2009
12:14 pm
Jim Corbett from USA Today is in the House also.
Shamus Thacker
September 27th, 2009
12:15 pm
Thal Olga’s bro?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:16 pm
Also Mike Freeman of CBSsports.com is here. And thanks to D-Led for the updates. And for driving the rental car this morning.
MATT WOULD WET HIS PANTS WITHOUT TURNER
September 27th, 2009
12:17 pm
Welker being out is no major loss. It’s raining so the Falcons will bet a heavy dose of Fred Taylor and Maroney and a heavy dose of half back screens.
D.Ellis
September 27th, 2009
12:18 pm
Anyone think Roddy White will have a great game today due to alot of attention the last 2 weeks on Gonzo? Me thinks maybe an early TD grab abd 6 more ctaches to go along with it for 112yds.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:21 pm
Yes, it’s easy to replace a guy who has 225 receptions over the past two seasons. (Welker, i.e.)
Tim from Hollywood
September 27th, 2009
12:21 pm
All I have to say is…. The Falcons O Line will dominate and Turner and company will have a big day on the ground!
Shamus Thacker
September 27th, 2009
12:22 pm
Turner and Gonzo are gonna be our rainy-day bulldozers if the weather’s bad….
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:23 pm
For as much as we’ve lauded Dimitroff and Smith and Mularkey and VanGorder, Paul Boudreau and his work with the o-line is the hidden key to this team’s rise. He’s a tremendous coach.
MATT WOULD WET HIS PANTS WITHOUT TURNER
September 27th, 2009
12:23 pm
I hope you guys realize this game is not in the Dome.
Alot different on the road. I do believe the Falcons were 3-5 and a much weaker schedule.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 27th, 2009
12:23 pm
You’re welcome, Mark. The music here is pretty hot, too!!! “We’re out here grinding. . . . .”
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:24 pm
It’s not raining hard at present. But the field is starting to get wet, even though the tarp was on until around 11 a.m. If it stays this way, weather won’t be a factor. But it’s not supposed to stay this way.
Dion
September 27th, 2009
12:24 pm
In rainy conditions, I’m looking for Turner and Snelling to run a muck in Foxboro!! Go Birds!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:25 pm
D-Led is pumped. He had another bowl of clam chowder before the game.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:28 pm
Raining hard now.
MATT WOULD WET HIS PANTS WITHOUT TURNER
September 27th, 2009
12:29 pm
Joey Galloway Career Stats:
CATCHES: 687
YARDS: 10763
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
12:36 pm
Hey Mark, ask Mike Silver about Cal’s chances to win the Mythical National Championship NOW!!!
Hehe. It never hurts to twist the knife a little bit.
Before the game starts, would you be able to get some of your fellow colleague’s thoughts on Atlanta’s Holy Trinity of the Father (Smith), the Son (Matty Ice), and the Holy Spirit (Dimitroff)?
Do they buy that the Falcons are for real, or are they all jumping on the Drew Brees Express?
Eric C.
September 27th, 2009
12:36 pm
Hmmm…a lot of turnovers today with all of the rain?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:38 pm
Could be, Eric.
It’s not raining as hard now. It’s just going to be a generally crummy day, as we meteorologists say.
Brady would pee his pants without Moss
September 27th, 2009
12:40 pm
Bradley,
What are you hearing on Moss, will he be as much of a factor with a hurt back??
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:41 pm
The Pats’ media people seemed to be surprised that Moss was listed as questionable. They weren’t aware anything was wrong with him.
Tom
September 27th, 2009
12:44 pm
So….. What was Dan Reeves doing there? Going to the game?
crackbaby
September 27th, 2009
12:45 pm
The hype around Brady and the Pats is misguided. The Pats won’t make the playoffs this year unless the AFC East goes in the tank. New England is no longer a dynasty. They should be 0-2. They may still be the smartest team in the league, but definitely not the best. The Bills loss in the opener was due to player stupidity (one guy runs a kickoff out of the end zone and fumbles when the hands team is on the field). Marty Schottenheimer’s Chargers loss to the Pats in the playoffs two years ago was enabled by several idiotic plays by his players.
Falcons, if they are indeed bound for greatness, should win today on the road and possibly win big. Maybe give up a couple big pass plays to Brady and Moss or the T.E. Falsons should shut down the run, then pressure Brady. Balanced attack by the Birds should offer Ryan opportunities for big pass plays. If Mattie Ice can throw the deep ball with accuracy (his arm strength seems iffy), this game is going to be a lot of fun.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:46 pm
He’s doing the game on Westwood One radio.
crackbaby
September 27th, 2009
12:48 pm
MB since you are fond of predictions, here is my worthless guess today:
Falcons 48, New England 17 (bad weather be damned!)
Jeff
September 27th, 2009
12:51 pm
Fox Pregame Show: 4 out of 5 guys picked the Falcons. Only Howie picked the Pats.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:51 pm
Well, having seen a different Falcons team put 41 on the board here — actually, at the old stadium here — I’m not going to call you crazy.
David
September 27th, 2009
12:52 pm
The fact that we’re even considering the Falcons might win is pretty incredible — during the Pats’ 18-0 run, our coach took off after a Monday night game to Arkansas, and our quarterback was sitting in jail. Hard to believe it’s been less than two years and we’re talking about possibly beating this same team.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
12:53 pm
Temperature is 62. Humidity is 92 percent. I’m thinking: More rain.
Rob Horton
September 27th, 2009
12:56 pm
Mark, make sure that you bring some of that rain back home with you-we are in a drought you know…
bostonbcfan
September 27th, 2009
12:56 pm
Remember everyone that it might be raining but matty played in bad weather up here for 3 1/2 years so he should not have any problem with the weather.
Joe
September 27th, 2009
12:57 pm
They need to just RUN the ball and keep Tom Brady on the bench.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
12:57 pm
Looking forward to see the true nature of the falcons D. Will they show up when needed? Would cap off a good weekend of football if the falcons would win, along with my GT owning UNC.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
12:58 pm
Just some dudes in a minivan…
MATT WOULD WET HIS PANTS WITHOUT TURNER
September 27th, 2009
1:00 pm
The wind is blowing hard. We shall see if Matt has a big league arm or will he continue to throw 5 yard passes.
Sonny Clusters
September 27th, 2009
1:01 pm
We was wondering if rain would affect the game. We got so much rain here we was able to catch a catfish out in the cul-de-sac. We see AirTran got the Falcons there alright. $39 tickets with peanuts and a Coke means AirTran is ready when you are. Wait, we may not be able to say that on the blog.
bostonbcfan
September 27th, 2009
1:01 pm
I’m about 30 minutes from the stadium and it’s raining pretty hard right now here folks so let’s play some good old fashion football
Jacket Fan
September 27th, 2009
1:02 pm
By the way, the Yellow Jackets looked AWESOME yesterday! This could be the perfect weekend!!! Good luck Falcons.
Born and Raised Georgia
September 27th, 2009
1:02 pm
Let’s Go Dirty Birdz!!!! Make Brady and Moss CRY!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:02 pm
Patriots kick off. Lots of empty seats here, at least at the moment. I’m assuming traffic is still bad.
David
September 27th, 2009
1:03 pm
Yeah,
The 65 yards Turner had against Miami in our win really had Matt wetting his pants. Don’t mean to break it to you, but Turner hasn’t been much of a factor this year. We do just fine when he doesn’t run for a hundred yards.
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:03 pm
I hope some posting today realize “a lot” is two words. Don’t make me call the grammar police.
Foxboro looks pretty empty!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:03 pm
First play: Ryan to Finneran for a first down.
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:04 pm
Finneran! Represent!
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
1:04 pm
Well I’m back on the blog. As a New Englander and life long Pats fan . . . .but also long time rooter for the Falcons (after Pats) and BC Alum . . . ..I’ve come to my game day conclusion. I’m actually hoping the Falcs win!! I know this will sound blasphemous to many – what kind of fan am I??
Well I am a pretty good fan truly – and I wil root for the Pats in every other game. I just think there is a lot more going forward for the Falcs with a win here than the Pats. I know there 1-2, but I think they can rebound nicely. For the Falcs this would be a MAJOR victory away . . . .and of course I’m hoping Matt R has a great game. He has a ton of fans up in NE.
crackbaby
September 27th, 2009
1:04 pm
Joe Montana ruled the league with 5 yard passes, dude…
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:04 pm
Mark, is Brian Finneran Vlillanova’s AJ Green?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:04 pm
Second play: Turner at right tackle for 1.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:05 pm
Now Turner runs left. Not much. Third and seven.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:05 pm
Ryan in shotgun. Snelling free over the middle past midfield.
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:06 pm
Snelling!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:06 pm
Turner for seven. Falcons look good.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:07 pm
Gotta love Snelling.. Representing UVA.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:07 pm
Ryan to White on a short hitch. Another first down. Inside the 30.
Tim from Hollywood
September 27th, 2009
1:07 pm
Wow they kinda look unstopable…HUH?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:07 pm
Ryan off play-fake. Misses Jenkins. First incompletion.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
1:07 pm
Here we go again . . . 3 yard passes for 1st downs . . they are awesome . . .3 yard passes for TDs even better!!!!
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:08 pm
Falcons are fighting for extra yards…thats a real good sign
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:08 pm
Almost the same play. Hits White for the first down.
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:08 pm
Wooh, Ryan to White. 10-15 down the field. Joe Montana made a career doing it.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:08 pm
Snelling from the Wildcat. Up the middle. Not much.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:09 pm
Second and seven. Turner had a big hole but got tripped. Third and three.
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:09 pm
Oh! Turner had a hole! Almost broke it.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
1:09 pm
Exactly Heath . . . the Bombs are nice . . . .but they aren’t as consistent . . . and they don’t tire out the Defense!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:10 pm
Ryan was going for Finneran, who fell. Field goal.
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:10 pm
Should’ve gone for it.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:10 pm
Sheet Finneran!
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:11 pm
Oh well, 3 points for my fantasy team.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
1:11 pm
Inconspicious defensive holding . . . too many guys in a small area – touch to catch the flagrant pass interference.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
1:11 pm
damn brian just busted his ass!!!
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:11 pm
Brady coming on the field. Lets see where the D really is.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:11 pm
Kick is good. That was a great drive that fizzled on a weird play. I’m not sure if Ryan was looking for Finneran or Gonzalez on third down. They kind of ran together. Finneran slipped. Gonzo got impeded by his defender. Wanted interference. Wasn’t called.
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:13 pm
You’re going to have to beat the refs to win in Foxboro.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:13 pm
Fox runs a FedEx commercial for no gain
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
1:13 pm
Yeah MB i agree they were real close together there. My last blog didn’t go through. I said inconspicious defensive holding tough to catch or be called by Refs when you have 4 people in such a small area.
Sonny Clusters
September 27th, 2009
1:13 pm
Clusters has never fell on a football field. When we was playing ball we had on some long cleats.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:13 pm
maybe thats why he lost his starting job…
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:13 pm
Weems!!!
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:13 pm
Maroney slipped. I’ll bet we see a lot of that today.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
1:14 pm
ok lets put that pressure on mr brady
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
1:14 pm
Sorry folks if I repeat myself . . .just noticed my posting is getting thru much slower than normal.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
1:14 pm
Tony G. got held on that play
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:16 pm
Man, get these players in those really tight pants frolicking around chasing big wet balls, wish my blowup doll was back from repairs. Lot’s of jock strap showing, Manclevage.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:17 pm
Brady to Sammy Morris out of the backfield for the first down. Then misses an open Galloway over the middle. Now a screen to Faulk.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:17 pm
Third and one. Run here? (I doubt it.)
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:17 pm
Good Lord, where are our linebackers?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:17 pm
And I’m wrong. Morris for the first down.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:17 pm
Haha, loser hijacking my handel! Dumb UGA fan, stop flirting.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:18 pm
Maroney to midfield.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:19 pm
Brady to Moss. Changed the play at the line. First down.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:19 pm
Brady misses an open Moss for a touchdown. Roughing the passer on Jamaal Anderson, though.
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:20 pm
Late hit. They aren’t going to allow us to pressure Brady.
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
1:20 pm
Penalty on Giselle, not enough cleavage.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:20 pm
J. Anderson…. IDIOT!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:20 pm
Maroney gets five on first down. Shaky roughing call, huh?
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
1:20 pm
SO JAMAAL ANDERSON DECIDES THAT HE SUCKS SO BAD HE CAN’T EVER SACK THE QB, SO HE DECIDED TO HIT HIM LATE???
Why is Jamaal Anderson even PLAYING on this team anymore???
FIRE JAMAAL ANDERSON!!!
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:20 pm
7-3. Refs are going to make sure of it.
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
1:21 pm
Dawgs win, Tech wins, lets go for the hat trick.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:21 pm
Maroney again. First down inside the 20.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:22 pm
Brady to Morris wide right. Patriots in motion, though.
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:22 pm
Good thing there was a penalty. Did you see our LB’s dancing around like they’ve never been on a field before that snap. Yikes!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:23 pm
Faulk inside handoff from shotgun. Gets seven.
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
1:23 pm
Is D-led getting the free food and bringing it back to you Mark?
Joes Blow up Doll
September 27th, 2009
1:23 pm
The reason I’m in the repair shop is due to over use. Whenever Joe watches tight football players in the rain, he vrings out the Massengale and stats rubbing it on me, and Im a male blow up doll.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:23 pm
Brady to Moss to the 10. Third and two.
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
1:24 pm
Probably chowder, I hope you like chowder.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:24 pm
Brady on a sneak. (It was third and one, I say correcting myself.)
First and goal.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:24 pm
Touchdown. But no!. Caught out of bounds. Galloway.
Joes Blow up Doll likes UGA
September 27th, 2009
1:25 pm
Joes Blow up Doll, I like guys especailly those soft UGA guys! So soft!
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:25 pm
No pass rush, Mike Smith knows we’re goi g to get flagged any time we breath on Brady.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:25 pm
Maroney to the 5. Third and goal. Ben Watson time?
falcondawg
September 27th, 2009
1:25 pm
Unable to stop the run, not much of a pass rush. We are going to need tds instead of fgs I believe!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:26 pm
Nope. Faulk over the middle. Short of the goal. Field goal.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:26 pm
So we’ve had two drives that have chewed up 14:18, and it’s 3-all.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:26 pm
Alright! Stopping the pass finally! Keeping the game even.
falcondawg
September 27th, 2009
1:27 pm
Bend but don’t break!! WHEW!
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
1:27 pm
Bathroom break.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:27 pm
She’s a liar, I named her Isis, after the Mesopotamian Goddess of all things wet.. Cant help it, when I was a lad, my daddy used to spank me alot, problem was, then he’d turn around and say..Now do me, son.
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:27 pm
Lucky to be 3-3. I agree, dawg. We’re going to have to score a lot today.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:28 pm
On the one hand, the Falcons’ offense looked splendid. On the other, the defense didn’t get much heat on Brady. Except for Jamaal Anderson. Sort of.
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
1:29 pm
Mark, you better watch out. You’re blogging way too much. Mike Slive is going to come and get you!
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
1:29 pm
I like guys!
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:29 pm
C’mon MArk, you know NE was lobbying the league all week about late hits. Mike Smith knows it too. No way are we going to be allowed a pass rush today.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:29 pm
No, Cuz. I get my own food. And I passed on chowder today. (But not yesterday.) I had sausage and eggs and taters, as we Kentuckians say, instead.
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
1:30 pm
I like guys, especially those UGA guys in tights!
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:30 pm
Whats kind of ironic is that when Jamaal Anderson is fired, it will be his 3rd career sack
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:32 pm
What the heck was Jamal thinking anyways?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:32 pm
I laughed at that, Uga B.
Jamaal does lead the hemisphere in “almosts,” though.
Turner gets stuffed on first play of Drive No. 2.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:33 pm
End of the quarter. So we’ve just had a field goal, a TV timeout, a kickoff, a TV timeout, a two-yard loss and now a TV timeout. I feel for you folks at home.
I feel even more for those sitting here in the rain. (I’m in an enclosed press box, I should stipulate.)
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:35 pm
Mark, what do you expect out of the networks. I think its worse for the fans at the stadiums. You always wanna get on the field and punch the red shirt tv guy!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:35 pm
Ryan to Jenkins, who was fortunate not to fumble.
bostonbcfan
September 27th, 2009
1:35 pm
if the falcons don’t get wilfork blocked its going to be a long day for the running game
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:35 pm
Since Mark and D-Led dont get the commercials, here is what the missed Domino’s subs, Master Card, Fox commercial, Bill Curtis & AT&T internet, Matt Ryan on Air Tran, and Toyota Tundra.
Lets get Bill Curtis to blog on the fastest 3g network. I would like to hear his opinions.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:35 pm
Scramble and throwaway on third down.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:36 pm
Lousy punt by Koenen.
falcondawg
September 27th, 2009
1:37 pm
We need points everytime we get the ball.
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:38 pm
Nice to see Tony Stewart selling out for hamburgers.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:38 pm
I had the verizon, burger king, geico, and fox promos. I feel like I just wasted a couple of minutes of my life!
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
1:39 pm
Actually… FOX is the only network that goes to commercial after kickoffs and punts.
The other networks (CBS, NBC, ESPN) actually let SOME flow happen in a game.
Don’t y’all remember the last few years of BCS Bowls on FOX? FOX is a pimp for commercials.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:39 pm
Patriots start at the 49. A 29-yard punt.
Came off his foot like a block of cement.
Williams breaks up a deep ball to Moss.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:39 pm
Watch and learn lesser corners
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:40 pm
Brady fakes one way, screens the other. First down.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:40 pm
Pats have already used four different RBs.
BT
September 27th, 2009
1:40 pm
Defensive rush is underwhelming for us so far.
falcondawg
September 27th, 2009
1:40 pm
They’re eating us alive with the run.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:41 pm
And now Taylor breaks free and Coleman saves a TD.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
1:41 pm
d needs to step it up
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:41 pm
Didnt expect Fred Taylor to still have that burst
Dreman1731
September 27th, 2009
1:41 pm
Good Play by Brian Williams, keep it up. We really miss Peria in the middle, I see their running game having a good day.
BT
September 27th, 2009
1:41 pm
Linebackers don’t look great either
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:42 pm
Peterson with a big hit on Taylor after a seven-yard gain.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:42 pm
Walk-in touchdown for Taylor. Too easy.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:42 pm
Thanks for the jinx Pam Oliver
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:42 pm
Soooo, how long before we make a move for a D-lineman?
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:42 pm
Cute! He walked in without anyone getting a hand down.
falcondawg
September 27th, 2009
1:42 pm
It seems as if we’re in awe of the Pats. We need to answer with a td, now.
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
1:43 pm
Yeah. To all the idiots who said Peria Jerry wasn’t playing all that well:
Well, you’re a bunch of idiots.
NOW we see how much Jerry is missed.
Flea
September 27th, 2009
1:43 pm
Enter your comments here
Where is the $$$%%#$#$#$% defense. He walked in.
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
1:43 pm
Okay, Birds… gotta answer. Going to be a barn burner…
Dreman1731
September 27th, 2009
1:43 pm
Dang, what’s wrong with his pants? What’s that yellow spot, there’s nothing yellow on the field.
David
September 27th, 2009
1:43 pm
Mark,
Do we have a defensive line in there today? Are we going to stop the rush or pass? Normally, if you aren’t getting pressure on the QB, you’re at least doing some run stopping. We appear to be doing neither.
BT
September 27th, 2009
1:43 pm
Ryan is going to have to carry us today, again.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
1:43 pm
Looks (so far) like the Falcs are going to need a bunch of scoring today.
falcondawg
September 27th, 2009
1:43 pm
Brady is having entirely too much time in the pocket.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:43 pm
It’s one thing if the Pats are scoring through the air. It’s 10 times worse if they’re pushing you backward. That was an impressive New England drive. It was scary if you’re a Falcon fan.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:44 pm
In other cable football news, Philly is up 14-0 with the ball.
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
1:44 pm
So far the falcons look wingless, they are getting blown away on the line, both sides. Looks like the falcons forgot to bring their game today
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
1:44 pm
they had a short field too
David
September 27th, 2009
1:45 pm
Mark,
It has nothing to do with the Pats. Van Gorder, as much as he’s hailed, is doing the exact opposite of what the Jets did to rattle Brady last week. They blitzed, blitzed, and blitzed some more…. we keep lining up in a 4-3 Cover 3 zone, with very soft coverage.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:45 pm
ACDC thunderstruck. thats the Miller Lite good call of the game.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:46 pm
They play AC/DC on kickoffs here, and the minutemen in costume behind the end zone fire a round.
Good return by Weems. Past the 40.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:46 pm
Sheet another commercial break!
FalconUGAFan
September 27th, 2009
1:47 pm
Damn, can CMR spend a little time on Mike Smith’s sideline? Know what I’m saying???
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:47 pm
A non-puppet Lebron commercial…strangely, this saddens me.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:48 pm
Tony looks like he eats more than whoppers!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:48 pm
Important series now. Can’t fall behind big on the road, and you figure your defense isn’t going to stop the Pats.
Ryan to Jenkins for 18.
atomicdog
September 27th, 2009
1:48 pm
Looks like the flacs cannot get pressure with 4 or 5. going to be a high score or a long afternnon
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
1:48 pm
They had to drop Puppet LeBron when his team choked in the Eastern Finals.
atomicdog
September 27th, 2009
1:49 pm
Going to need to figure out how to run the ball eventualy
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:49 pm
It’s definitely not junior whoppers or the others sandwiches that are shaking it up. sigh. another break. We are going to hit another whopper of a repeat commercial…and there it is…Evander..he has to feed his children. so value meals make sense
Pooh Pooh Platter
September 27th, 2009
1:50 pm
Mr. Belichek is still looking like a homeless bum.
Dawgs2009
September 27th, 2009
1:50 pm
CMR is a jacka$$! Coach Smith is 10X a better coach.
bostonbcfan
September 27th, 2009
1:50 pm
ya gotta love it when your qb recognizes a bad play is called an audibles out of it and causes a time out by the pats……damn ryan is just plain smart and great at reading the D
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
1:51 pm
No way we beat this team with ZERO pass rush. It looks like the Pats are Blocking 6 on 3 every down
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:51 pm
I love watching our linemen “finishing” the play…
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:52 pm
Third and three after White drop.
bostonbcfan
September 27th, 2009
1:52 pm
geez roddy catch the damn ball
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
1:52 pm
fire roddy.. too much money in his pocket to catch an easy ball
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:52 pm
huh…seems like a penalty…but a punch to the groin will do.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:53 pm
Ryan hit on throw and intercepted for a … touchdown?
Challenge flag out. Ball clearly hit the ground.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
1:53 pm
Thats BS review that sheet! Refs suck.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:53 pm
wow…NFL officiating…where Amazing Happens
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:53 pm
Again, can’t just play the Pats, have to play the refs too.
bostonbcfan
September 27th, 2009
1:53 pm
get the refs some glasses
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:53 pm
This one is so blatant you can’t believe they missed it. It’s an incompletion. Not a fumble.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
1:54 pm
roddy wtf and refs do yall really get paid to do this?
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
1:54 pm
Very lame . . ….whistles malfunctioning?????
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:54 pm
Enter your comments here
atomicdog
September 27th, 2009
1:54 pm
Oh boy. Refs are blind. Common defense. going to need you to show up now
Heath
September 27th, 2009
1:55 pm
Blatant being the operative words. No way the refs missed that.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:55 pm
CBS is running the creepy E-trade baby commercial. One more reason to actually like Fox.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
1:55 pm
How does this impact challenges?? Announcers seemed to mention it would have an affect . . . is there a limitation? Doesn’t something as stupid as this deserve an “annulment?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:55 pm
That was bizarre. And it’s bizarre they’re still discussing it.
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
1:55 pm
There is no way the Falcons will have a chance in this game with this joke of an officiating crew… there is no way to even be confused on that play at all.
SCFALC
September 27th, 2009
1:55 pm
Troy Aikman hates the Falcons so much. The only person that hates us worse is Howie Long.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
1:55 pm
So if we breathe hard on Brady it’s a roughing call, but if they slam Ryan to the ground and get in a few extra shots and kicks….nothing? I see where this game is going…
And now we have to waste a challenge on that call?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:56 pm
No touchdown. Duh.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:56 pm
Did Penn Wagers get promoted?
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
1:56 pm
It’s Gonzo Time. We need a hand and he’s got the best set in the league.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:56 pm
Falcons going on fourth and three.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
1:57 pm
Woodstock – there can be complaints against some calls that are made . . .but that was a very clean hit on Ryan.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:57 pm
After a fricking challenge???????????!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:57 pm
But they use a timeout first. Break for the Pats. They seemed out of sorts.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:58 pm
Ryan rolls right and hits White.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
1:58 pm
Hah . . . this whole replay and timeout session was longer in actual time than the 1st quarter:)
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:58 pm
Big play. First down at the 27.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:58 pm
Philly has already gone for it on 4th and 1 and missed so it looks like the percentages are holding up
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
1:58 pm
Seriously… how much more do these refs need to be in the Patriots’ pocket???
First, where was the roughing penalty on New England for taking Ryan to the ground?
Then, this stupid call???
Can’t beat Belichick, Brady, AND the Refs!!!
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
1:58 pm
Not the hit on the pass that was challenged. The hit on the previous pass attempt. It was late and then there was a LOT of extra-curricular activity. So much that it got Ryan a little steam so that he took a swipe at the def player. Pay attention.
atomicdog
September 27th, 2009
1:58 pm
This game has a very awkaward feel. Great conversion!
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
1:59 pm
wow. Clabo just punched int the face…
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
1:59 pm
i could do a better job than these refs
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
1:59 pm
on da 2 lets go
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
1:59 pm
Ryan throws a bit behind Jenkins but catch is made on the 2. First and goal.
SCFALC
September 27th, 2009
1:59 pm
Have to play for 7 all day. Elam injury could be a blessing if it makes Smith even more aggressive on play calls.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:00 pm
Belichick challenges the reception.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:00 pm
Well, this will get reversed….
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
2:00 pm
If they overturn this, there needs to be a riot in the streets.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:00 pm
we getting screwed on this 1 lol if not its a miracle the refs are doing the right thing
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:00 pm
It’s a catch. (I think.)
Pooh Pooh Platter
September 27th, 2009
2:00 pm
Yawn..
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
2:00 pm
Beautiful pass. I hate to say it . . ..but where is Bad News??? It’s a little less interesting without him. Well OK . ..interesting isn’t probably the appropriate word . . .just can’t think of a good description.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
2:01 pm
Guess we wont be able to see a 4 o’clock game. At least Morgan Freeman is narrating the commercials. I would pay him to read the phonebook
atomicdog
September 27th, 2009
2:01 pm
Does the challenge have merit?
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:01 pm
With these refs, every thrid play will get challenged (until they run out – but they won’t if the challenges keep holding up
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:01 pm
Whole team looks discombobulated. Too much talent on this team to be playing so poorly. I’ll blame that last duck of a pass on the wet ball.
bostonbcfan
September 27th, 2009
2:01 pm
looks like the ball hit the ground but you never know how the refs interpret these with the new rules
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:02 pm
Looks like a catch to me. He had his hand under the ball and he rolled over with it right under his arm. It’s a catch no question. Not enough evidence to overturn it as such. Either.
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
2:02 pm
I see that The Falcons are continuing the “bad tradition” of defense in big games..
bostonbcfan
September 27th, 2009
2:02 pm
the pass was perfectly thrown dhunter
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:02 pm
It’s a catch.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:02 pm
its a miracle!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:02 pm
YAY!
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
2:02 pm
Enter your comments here
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
Jenks has his hands all over and around the ball. They better not had messed that call up after wasting out challenge
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
Alright Falcons let’s do it!
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
Not a bad challenge to make . . .but nice results for Falcs!
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
Uh oh, Billy will be wanting his money back…lol
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
Play action here, on 1st down!!!
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
Oh, the miracles!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
Touchdown, Turner.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
turner!!!!
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Browncoat
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
That fumble call was the worst call I have ever seen in an NFL game. Period.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
Thank god! Nice TD Turner!
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
Okay, give it to Turner. It’s the same result.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
TD Turner. When we can’t get two yards with all those big backs, we really got problems
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:04 pm
Enter your laughter at the refs here
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:04 pm
Tied with 8:43 left in the quarter. Needed that drive. And they were aggressive, going for it on fourth down.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
2:04 pm
Pats might like to have the 1st Challenge back . ..but it still would have been 2nd and inches at most.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:04 pm
Time for a refill of the ole Captain Morgan. What does the D gotta to do to get some stops?
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:05 pm
That’ll help my fantasy team today!
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:05 pm
DHunter – Turner got it didn’t he? He’s back after a poor outing last week.
Pooh Pooh Platter
September 27th, 2009
2:05 pm
How is Vick performing today?
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:05 pm
*gasp* Troy gave us “credit”…I feel all warm inside…
atomicdog
September 27th, 2009
2:05 pm
How many points will the falcons need to score to win?
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:06 pm
Who is going to play defense first. I know our D-line is not that bad. Mike Smith knows it too. Time to dial it up right here. Can’t let the Pats go into halftime with a lead
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:06 pm
Patriots have only challenged once.
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:07 pm
Barn-burner I tell ya – the over’s lookin’ good
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:07 pm
Third down after Peterson stops Faulk.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
2:07 pm
Easterbrook must be loving this game for his column. I know what the adventures in officiating section will be about.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:07 pm
At least Mike Peterson came to play, yet again
Dreman1731
September 27th, 2009
2:07 pm
I like seeing coach Mike chewing up the D-Line. Show’s his intensity and strive for a win!
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:07 pm
ok d nice stop
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
2:07 pm
1st 3 and Out!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:07 pm
Edelman drops on third down. Punt.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:08 pm
Where the hell did grimes come from? Shut up Troy!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:08 pm
Grimes with the coverage on Edelman. Falcons take it at the 22 after the kick.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:08 pm
Grimes breaks it up. This Defense is better than people give them credit for. But they have got to step it up big time.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
2:09 pm
Dreman . . . .wasn’t Petrino good at Chewing Out the D-Line? Oh my apologies . . .his speciatly was Running Out not Chewing . .. .:)
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
2:09 pm
The WR-combination of Jenkins and White are too big and slow… Larent Robinson was fast, and had quick-strike capability downfield for Ryan (before Dimitroff traded him to The Rams). Douglass was not faster than a high 4.4 in the 40. His main attribute was more about quickness in zone-coverages.
The Falcons staff wanting big WRs for run-blocking is fine, but someone has to be able to break a long score–at some point…
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:09 pm
Five-yard penalty on the Pats for running out of bounds and then back in. Ball on the 27.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:10 pm
Why not back them up and make them kick it again. Weems has the goods to break one
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:10 pm
Haha Vick still cant throw accuratley!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:10 pm
Third and three. Gonzalez doesn’t have a reception. Just sayin’.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:10 pm
only 3 but those runs i like out of turner coulda been -3
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
2:10 pm
Mark, Matt Ryan liked Brett Farve as a kid, is a big Phillies fan, and likes the show Friends.
Thank you FOX!
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
2:11 pm
Problem 2:
After Jerry’s injury, why not start Lewis instead of the other guy?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:11 pm
Marty Booker catch. First down. Ryan is very sharp.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:11 pm
No-huddle now.
Mitch (the one in Rome)
September 27th, 2009
2:11 pm
Where is Gonzo?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:11 pm
Ryan to Jenkins. Eight yards. No-huddle again.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:12 pm
Turner on a trap. First down. Driving again. Vince Wilfork down for the Pats.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
2:12 pm
Watch the pad level Michael
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:12 pm
oooooo if wilfork is out
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:12 pm
Ryan is great in the short passing game. But the Pats aren’t sending much pressure, so why not take a few shots deep? On second thought, ball control keeps the Brady/Moss off the field, and that’s got to be a big part of the game plan
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:13 pm
Was that Troy giving the Falcons props? Young gun under center… for 10 years — love it!
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
2:13 pm
I’m guessing that Belichick, who is a football genius, has based his whole gameplan around taking Gonzalez away from Ryan.
He likes to do that. Unfortunately for him, Ryan has White, Turner, and many other weapons.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
2:14 pm
Matt’s using different receivers nicely . . . . that can only help setting up getting Gonzo open. I’m sure he’ll play a part . . .but if Falcs keep moving like this, that’s fine too!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:14 pm
Ryan to Finneran. Another first down. Looking easy.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:14 pm
how many TOs do the Pats have left??
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:14 pm
New England calls its final timeout with 4:05 to go. The no-huddle is bothering the Pats.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:15 pm
Finn must have really earned some playing time this week. I ain’t mad at him, long as he don’t fall down again.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:15 pm
Wilfork headed to the locker room…hmmmm
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:15 pm
Smitty may be out-coaching Bill… bad matchups… give ‘em hell Smitty!
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:15 pm
Matt is looking GREAT!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:15 pm
Fumble?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:16 pm
Patriots have it.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:16 pm
awwww crap….
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:16 pm
damn turner
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:16 pm
boy i love watching this falcons offense
WOW!!
- oh never mind. Turner just fumbled the ball
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:16 pm
Crap – Turner turns it over
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:16 pm
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:16 pm
Damn it Turner!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:16 pm
It was a fumble. Clearly. By Turner.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:16 pm
Damn, Damn, DAMN!!!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:17 pm
Second lost ball by Turner in two weeks.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:17 pm
That hurts, Turnovers kill!
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
2:17 pm
Turner is not the same this year, noticeably slower and now two fumbles.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:17 pm
Third down for the Pats.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:17 pm
need another good stop from the defense
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:17 pm
All these idiots who come on here and say Ryan only wins because of Turner are truly idiots! It’s up to Ryan again it looks like.
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:17 pm
Brady used to go long after TOs – doesn’t trust his accuracy?
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
2:17 pm
Yep. Second game in a row. Turner has lost something.
You don’t carry 375-plus times in a year and come back as the same guy. It just doesn’t happen.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:18 pm
Taylor for the first down.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:18 pm
come on D!
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:18 pm
They better not let old a$$ Fred Taylor light it up. This Shiznit is getting ridiculous
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
2:18 pm
BOB VanGorder???
Mark, FOX just called BVG… BOB VanGorder.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:18 pm
Mike Peterson needs to make that tackle.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:19 pm
what happened Mike Peterson? that was sad. He was right in front of you!
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
2:19 pm
Peterson misses as many tackles as he makes and is often out of position. We will have to get lucky to win this game today, don’t seem to have it.
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:19 pm
Come on D – get the ball back! (or hold then to 3)
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:19 pm
D has to reach deep here and try to hold them!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:19 pm
Peterson couldn’t wrap up Taylor on the third down. And now Moss with a catch. Patriots at the Falcons 47.
Wilfork has a bad ankle. Return questionable.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:20 pm
d needs hold em here no bending or breaking just stop em
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:20 pm
How come the KFC I get around the corner never looks that hot and juciy?
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
2:20 pm
This Falcons defense won’t get better until Dimitroff makes some trades..now.
NFL trades are not normal, but they need one..lol.
They won’t improve (vs. the run) all season. Bad NFL defenses do not improve against the run until there is a roster or coaching shake-up in the off-season. It just does not happen, over a season.
NFL defenses that are good, usually are–what they are after camp.
The Falcons need a shake-up now, or there is no use believing they can handle The Saints, The Panthers on the road, and this rough schedule. Otherwise, it is just (”Braves-like” content with being just competitive).
Championship teams make more Championship moves.
Granted, playing William Moore at SS would put some thump, but in BVG’s/Smith’s 2-Deeop Scheme, they safeties play more coverage.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:21 pm
Somebody has to steep up and get some pressure on Brady. Where is #55!! Where is the Beer-man? Speaking of which… time for a beer run…
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:21 pm
Wilfork being out is huge!
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:21 pm
I sure hope Ryan can pull out some magic today, because Turner and the defense are not helping much.
David
September 27th, 2009
2:21 pm
We’re killing them with the pass. Why do we keep trying to run it? I’m tired of us trying to stick to this “running team” identity. We’re a passing team. It’s time to face it.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:21 pm
Bob VanGorder: Brian’s evil twin.
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:21 pm
Get me the ball – you want the ball? I want the ball! I’ll get you the ball! — The replacements (movie)
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:21 pm
Nice draw to Kevin Faulk. Great call.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:21 pm
Come on D!!!!! WTF!!!!
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:22 pm
ugh COME ON DEFENSE! Man…stiffen up!
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:22 pm
Where is the RUN DEFENSE?
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:22 pm
williams looks good against Moss, but the line is not stopping anything.
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
2:22 pm
WHY IS JAMAAL ANDERSON PLAYING RIGHT NOW???
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:22 pm
Flag. Holding on the Falcons. On Edelman, I think.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:22 pm
Illegal contact on Williams. First down.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:23 pm
Can someonme please explain the whole J Anderson being in the game as a starter. Holy cow!
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
2:23 pm
How pitiful is our pass rush? do we even have one. Anyone can throw if you get this much time.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:23 pm
Falcons have to hold them here!
David
September 27th, 2009
2:23 pm
Our defense is terrible. This will be a drive ending in a touchdown.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:23 pm
Brady gets tripped but still almost throws a touchdown pass. Falcons with a blitz.
BT
September 27th, 2009
2:23 pm
Jamaal Anderson isn’t playing right now. He is on the field but not playing football.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:23 pm
Good pressure that time!
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
2:23 pm
I would like UGA to go out and get this Bob Van Gorder
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:23 pm
I think we’re missing Jerry more than anyone wants to say….
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:24 pm
God freaking DAMMIT!!!!!!!
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
2:24 pm
The Falcons are at New England, tied with the Patriots in the 2nd, (the Patriots scored their touchdown on a short-field due to an awful punt) and people want to get rid of our defense… some folks are short-sighted.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:24 pm
MAKE a TACKLE PEOPLE!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:24 pm
Edleman to the 15. And now a throwaway. Thirty-five seconds left. No timeouts for NE.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:24 pm
i will be amazed if the falcons can keep the pats out of the end zone here. Everything the pats do works against this defense.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:25 pm
Make Brady move his feet, he will make bad passes. What a terrible dfensive play to give up a B.S. first down
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:25 pm
Blitz. Then Galloway drops the ball.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:25 pm
one more stop guys! Come on!
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:25 pm
whoo! That WR got lit up!
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:25 pm
HAH Galloway!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:25 pm
Huge play now.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
2:25 pm
welcome back to the NFL Joey G.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
2:25 pm
Galloway has definitely let the Pats down so far this year. Missed a couple last week that could have been big against the Jets.
O'Brien
September 27th, 2009
2:25 pm
Why cant we get any pressure on Brady?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:26 pm
Brady misses Aiken on third down. Field goal. Huge.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:26 pm
WAY TO HOLD EM FALCONS!!!!!!!!
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:26 pm
Way to HOLD THEM D!!!
David
September 27th, 2009
2:26 pm
Our best defense is the Pats making mistakes on offense. Galloway drops one, BRady overthrows. No pressure.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:26 pm
well least its only 3
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:26 pm
Where you guys been the last couple of minutes???
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
2:26 pm
For my fantasy team’s sake block this kick
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
2:26 pm
Why don’t the people here realize how BIG a blow losing Peria Jerry was to this defense.
There is NO way that the Patriots are able to run the ball like this with Big Jerry in the middle.
Come on people, the defense is playing well considering they lost their big run stopper in the middle for the whole year.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:26 pm
DEFENSE BABY!!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:27 pm
If you’re the Falcons, you’ll take that. Down 13-10 on the road. Defense starting to get hold of the game. You’ll take that and be happy any day.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:27 pm
WE NEED PERIA JERRY!!!!!!
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:27 pm
Secondary is at least staying close enough to make Brady have to be super sharp. He just has too much time to pass the ball.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:27 pm
Let’s score in 20 seconds!
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:27 pm
Ryan got a TD against Chicago last year with only 11 seconds in the 1st half… Now 20 secs – plenty of time
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:27 pm
Patriots do get the ball to start the second half.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:27 pm
GOOD STOP! Falcons are finding the formula. Get pressure on Brady and he’ll make bad passes.
Pooh Pooh Platter
September 27th, 2009
2:27 pm
Brady has lost his swagger. Needs some ole spice perhaps.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:28 pm
Take a knee here. Surely.
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
2:28 pm
Falcons can’t put pressure on Brady because if they get within 2 inches of the CoverBoy, there’s a flag.
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:28 pm
Nope – sorry – it was a game-winning FG at the end of the game (old brain not working right )
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
2:28 pm
Brady is looking to almost be balding more the Belicheck
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:28 pm
Brady is PISSED!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:29 pm
Halftime. Not quite the game we expected, is it? Only two touchdowns total, more running by the Pats than you’d have guessed. Only one turnover on a wet field.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
2:29 pm
Good knee drop. This isn’t the same situation as with Chicago . . ..don’t need the field goal. Why take a chance on an Int or sack/fumble.
Mitch (the one in Rome)
September 27th, 2009
2:29 pm
Brady needs to stop crybabying. It’s not becoming a professional QB.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:29 pm
@Matthew: no one wants to ‘get rid’ of the defense….just want them to tighten up…NE seems to be moving the ball at will (at least until they get in the red zone) and you can’t deny that.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:30 pm
d better come out after halftime with a fire lit under there ass everything is going are way cept the turnover
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:30 pm
Has the rain stopped, Mark? Will it stay clear for remainder of game or is more expected?
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:30 pm
We have to kick off in the 2nd half. Why not take one shot deep before you let the clock run out? Not very aggressive. And NO MR BRADLEY. this NE team isn’t that good. WE shouldn’t be happy with the standard of play so far this game.
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
2:31 pm
Why does the NFL let Belicheck look like a homeless person on the sideline. They make such a big deal about dress code for the players and he looks like hell. Does he ever wash that thing?
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
2:31 pm
Mike Mularky needs to put it all on Matt Ryan right now.
Michael Turner is going to be lucky to get 1000 yards this year, and it might take another 350 carries to get there. He’s lost for the year. He’s a victim of 375.
The OC has to be willing to change his mindset and go to more 3, 4, and 5 receiver sets and spread out the field.
Relying on Turner right now just isn’t working.
Gman
September 27th, 2009
2:32 pm
Flying from Atl to San Diego-trying to follow along at 38,000 ft. Who gets the ball to start the 3rd qtr?
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:32 pm
Rural Education, I always thought he looked like the unabomber unmasked!
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:32 pm
We need to outscore them in second half, if Wilfork stays out, I think we can really have our way with their D. Must control time of possesion! Keep Brady off of field!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:32 pm
It’s very dark still. It doesn’t seem to be raining hard at the moment. But it’s not a bright shiny day.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:33 pm
GMAN, Pats get the ball next half.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:33 pm
New England gets the ball, Gman. You on that AirTran wireless?
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:35 pm
Mark — Atlanta’s come a long way since my “Atlanta Sports… Catch the Fever” poster, eh? Loving every minute of every sport now. Go Birds!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:35 pm
I remember that poster. I’ve got one somewhere.
Gman
September 27th, 2009
2:37 pm
Delta was trying to watch it on the computer with the DIRECTV package but the buffering issues make it very difficult to follow. Hoping our defense and my battery holds up. Thanks for the updates.
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:37 pm
I still have a few left – but we don’t need ‘em anymore. Ain’t it great?!
littlebird
September 27th, 2009
2:38 pm
Where is the tight end in this game???? Not throwing to him at all . . .
atomicdog
September 27th, 2009
2:39 pm
Only scoring 10 points is dissapointing. The defense has held up better than i thought…although it is more because the pats o is awkward. falcs are going to have to score a bunch of points to win this game
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
2:39 pm
I remember the “Go Braves… and take the Falcons with you!” sentiments during the 80’s when Atlanta was one of the best BASKETBALL cities in the country.
Imagine that.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:41 pm
Ryan was 11 for 16 for 135 yards. Brady was 10 for 18 for 87. Turner has 42 yards rushing. Fred Taylor has 54. Total yardage is 179-all.
Bull butter
September 27th, 2009
2:41 pm
Got to get to brady,are its all over.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:42 pm
No catches for Tony Gonzalez. Only went his way once.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:42 pm
Not that it is relavent, but the braves are losing to the Nats 3 to 2. How are they still in?
atomicdog
September 27th, 2009
2:42 pm
Agreed bull. Going to have to disrupt the patriots offense or score 5 tds in 2h
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:42 pm
DEFENSE- DEFENSE- DEFENSE!!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:42 pm
Good kickoff cover. Patriots start at the 17.
Barkin'Dog
September 27th, 2009
2:43 pm
Get me the bal! You want the ball? I want the ball! I’ll get you the ball! — from The Replacements (movie)… Say it with me now… it’s worked before and it’ll work again (if you say it enough
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:43 pm
NE starts with another run.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:43 pm
Jerry who, Joe? LOL nice research…
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:44 pm
And still another. Taylor running well. I’m guessing Mike Smith knows a bit about him.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:44 pm
And another. Three runs get 19 yards.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
2:44 pm
run defense ? anybody ?
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
2:44 pm
They are just manhandling us upfront. I don’t think our d-line is making many tackles.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:45 pm
Moss catch. Short of first down.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:46 pm
Morris around left end for the first down. Blocked nicely.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:46 pm
can we not stop the run?
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:46 pm
we can’t stop the run= we can’t win this game
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
2:46 pm
We look like a high schoool team, we can’t get off any blocks, sad.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:46 pm
Brady misses an open Ben Watson. Brady not sharp.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:47 pm
Run defense sucks!!!!!!
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:47 pm
Brady should watch who he yells at, he is messing up as much as his receivers.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:47 pm
If im the Pats I just run the ball… Our guys arent their to defend it.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:48 pm
Falcons offense will have to be perfect here on out to keep up with this
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:48 pm
Yeah, Mark, but it’s not Brady’s fault! At least that’s what Joe and Troy are saying….lol
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:48 pm
Brady to Galloway. Gets a huge hand here. He’s kind of their Greg Norton.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:48 pm
only a 3 man rush
wtf
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:48 pm
Was that not a holding call for Abraham?
BT
September 27th, 2009
2:48 pm
Have we bliltzed yet?
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:48 pm
He has all day.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:48 pm
Brady to Watson. Over Houston. Nothing amiss with that throw.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:48 pm
no push off there?
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
2:49 pm
This is just painful, we are not even close to Brady. They will beat us by two or more touchdowns. Sad that our defense did not show up today
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:49 pm
Faulk gets nothing on first down. Jamaal Anderson — yes, Jamaal Anderson — with the stop.
Second and goal.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:49 pm
FALCONS DEFENSE SUCKS!!!!!!!!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:50 pm
Almost intercepted. DeCoud should have had it.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:50 pm
Damn should have been picked!
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:50 pm
That missed pick is going to cost up
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:50 pm
DVR rewind…i guess not…nevermind
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:50 pm
You gotta make that catch!!!!!!
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:50 pm
how much do you want to bet it would be 17-10 falcons if turner hadn’t fumbled. Falcons had a lot of momentum
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
2:50 pm
Damn should have been picked! Guess thats why he is in the secondary!
GaFalcon
September 27th, 2009
2:51 pm
I thought the Defense was starting to get a hold in this game? An opening score doesn’t look like it
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:51 pm
this is nerve racking right here
Mitch (the one in Rome)
September 27th, 2009
2:51 pm
How hard is that Brady?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:51 pm
Brady misses Moss badly. Another field goal. Defense holding at the end. Is Willie Martinez coaching this unit?
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:51 pm
nice!
good stop defense. we can still come back with a touchdown and take the lead.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
2:51 pm
dodged a bullet there
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:51 pm
D-Led reports that Falcons safety Antoine Harris is out with a knee injury.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:52 pm
Red Zone Defense is holding up. We are being outplayed by a beat up depleted team, but we still have a chance to break it open if the O can grab a lead right here.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
2:52 pm
OK – so can we admit that if Brady was not Rusty they would up by 3 TDs on the woeful defense ?
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:52 pm
Wow, man that should have been intercepted though!
Dirty Birdies
September 27th, 2009
2:53 pm
Thomas Decoud is proving why he is gonna be a star…easy dropped int turns into 3…nice catch Thomas
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:53 pm
Let’s go falcons! we need to make a statement on this drive.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
2:53 pm
D is not “holding” – just got LUCKY on the last two drives.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:53 pm
I say it again: Falcons are hanging around, which you have to do on the road. They can win this.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:53 pm
It’s gonna be a long day…Winning this game is going to be a DOGFIGHT!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:54 pm
Weems with another good return. To the 31.
Gman
September 27th, 2009
2:54 pm
Please Mark, no mention of Willie-was trying to forget him for a few hours
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:54 pm
I love how Weems always runs stright like crazy!
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
2:54 pm
Enter your comments hereThe offense needs to get on track. That fumble broke up a really good rhythm. Haven’t heard Gonzo’s name called today.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
2:54 pm
ok need a score here
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:54 pm
I’m guessing the Falcons throw a little more early on downs this half.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:55 pm
SRF, more like if the Pats kept running the ball we would be down three touchdowns. Brady is off mainly because the secondary is right there with his receivers. those guys usually get a lot of separation
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:55 pm
Fashion note: Bill Belichick stows his challenge flag in his (tube) sock.
Mitch (the one in Rome)
September 27th, 2009
2:56 pm
Is Tony Gonzales hurt?
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
2:56 pm
Desperately need a TD here.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:56 pm
Threw on first down. Got that part. But Ryan missed Jenkins. Just threw it away.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
2:56 pm
D is bending but not breaking. Call it a rusty Brady . . . .but even a rusty Brady is pretty darn good. D has been there when it counted in red zone. Tough passes – a drop here . . .doesn’t matter – it’s an accumulation and the D is not making it easy in Red Zone! This coming from a long time Pats fan too!!
Jumbo
September 27th, 2009
2:56 pm
Having to listen to the Falcons radio team which means I have no idea what’s going on with Wes Durham’s pathetic calls.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
2:56 pm
DeCoud missed that one but overall he has played a good game with some nice solo tackles
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:56 pm
@Jeremiah…ditto
mecca1312
September 27th, 2009
2:56 pm
hey mark, how is tye hill coming along…when will we see him???
Mitch (the one in Rome)
September 27th, 2009
2:56 pm
Never mind.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:57 pm
Nice snag by Jenkins. Almost one-handed.
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
2:57 pm
“Wilfork has a bad ankle. Return questionable.”
He was beating the interiorr of The Falcons O-Line.
Arizona Cardinals DT, Dockett was doing the same thing..
It’s not RB Turner’s fault…
(even though he is too fat, and has trade too much speed and agility for size here).
So, far, these teams rather Ryan “burn” them, than Turner.
The Falcons O-Line cannot “man-handle” a proven Championship D-Line like The Patriots have (even without Seymour)..
They can run-over weak NFL defenses on bad teams… This is still Mora’s O-Line without the Cut-Blocking Scheme.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:57 pm
Nice pass and catch
Dreman1731
September 27th, 2009
2:57 pm
That was a beautiful catch Mike!!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:57 pm
Was one-handed.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:57 pm
Turner up the middle for seven. Falcons at the Pats’ 36.
Dreman1731
September 27th, 2009
2:58 pm
Hey Mark, we should get a chat room on here so we can just get live updating…Thanks for the updates
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:58 pm
Touchdown to Jenkins.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:58 pm
Ryan/Jenkins is a good match today. Jenkins is really impressing me. He’s making catches that White wouldn’t make.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:58 pm
Offensive pass interference. Whoa.
Dreman1731
September 27th, 2009
2:58 pm
HOUSE CALL FOR THE PATS!!!
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
2:58 pm
That is a B.S. call
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:58 pm
He did push off. And hold his defender off.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
nice catch even if it was called back
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
Probably a good call.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
dangit!
Dreman1731
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
If this game was in Atlanta, it would have gone our way, I’m not even upset.
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
Bull Crap…
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
Shut up Troy that was a bad call. kid fell down
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
Shiznit!
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
Not necessary for that arm . . . .if he didn’t do it he would have been the one interfered with!
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
That was a good call. Falcons messing up here.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
And now a false start on Sam Baker. Second and 18.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
We are going the wrong way guys!!!!!!
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
I’m gonna be sick
SRF
September 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
offense has lost it now – no points here
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:00 pm
Baker offsides.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:00 pm
White slips and drops the ball.
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
3:00 pm
How much is New England paying these announcers? They are openly pulling for the Pats, it is embarrassing. Does Fox ever listen to these games?
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
3:00 pm
Jeez! Make these catches!
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:00 pm
That was a bullet!
Dreman1731
September 27th, 2009
3:00 pm
White still should have caught that.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:00 pm
White drops another one!
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:00 pm
Roddy White is not worth the money. He can’t catch!!
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:00 pm
Where is Gonzo?! He has been neutralized!
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:01 pm
What a waste of an opportunity.
JayDubu
September 27th, 2009
3:01 pm
Where’s Tony Gonzales? Is e injured?
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:01 pm
Wrong cleats?!?!?! The whole team is falling all over the damn place
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:01 pm
Snelling out of the backfield on third down. Stopped six yards short. Punt.
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:01 pm
Tom Brady makes the announcers wish they were Victoria Secret models. They really want it that badly.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
3:01 pm
i wish i could buy da refs
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
3:02 pm
I like both these teams . .. . . I really don’t hear the bias by announcers folks are talking about.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:02 pm
Screw Roddy White! Larry Fitzgerald makes that catch.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:02 pm
We’ve got to make a defensive stop, or we are in trouble.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:02 pm
he should have spent more time practicing catches than holding out for money he doesn’t earn.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:02 pm
what a total BS homer penalty call – that may be the ballgame if they run and cram it down our D
David
September 27th, 2009
3:02 pm
Didn’t Roddy White want Larry Fitzgerald money? Maybe he needs to start making Larry Fitzgerald catches.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:03 pm
Roddy got his money. Guess he doesn’t play as hard anymore for a few years.
O'Brien
September 27th, 2009
3:03 pm
That’s the old Roddy White (dropping catchable balls). Hopefully, he’ll make a big catch for us next possession.
Mark,
From what you’re seeing, any idea why we’re not looking for Tony Gonzales more often?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:03 pm
Not to say it again, but … a touchdown here (for New England) changes the game.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
3:03 pm
I still dont want a whopper, but i am starting to fancy those Estrada sunglasses
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:03 pm
We are mediocre in all phases of the game today. NOT the way to beat even a bad Pats team on the road. Yet we are still in it if we get a stop or a turnover right here.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:04 pm
Brady misses Aiken deep on first down. Brady hasn’t hit a deep ball all day.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:04 pm
Good play Decoud
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:04 pm
our DBs need to make some those ints…
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:04 pm
Good job Decoud. Wish you would have caught that though.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:04 pm
That’s the 2nd one DeCoud should have caught..
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:04 pm
but it WAS a good play…
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:04 pm
Third and seven. I’d watch for Watson. (I’d watch for Welker, but he’s not playing.)
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:05 pm
We need a huge stop here!!!!
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:05 pm
That could be 2 picks for decoud
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:05 pm
Why are we only rushing 3?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:05 pm
Galloway stopped short of the first down. Going for it?
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:05 pm
will they go for it? I would…
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:05 pm
Decoud’s got the same hand problem as Roddy White. some sort of repellent forcefield or something.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:05 pm
Is DeCoud french for “no catch” ?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:05 pm
I don’t believe it.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:05 pm
Punt losers
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:05 pm
Going for it here! Come on D!!!!
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:05 pm
We need the stop. Can’t see it!!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:06 pm
Morris gets it. Man.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:06 pm
Dangit.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:06 pm
Come on!!
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:06 pm
Incredible. they went for it that deep and we let them have it.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:06 pm
Would you have done that? I would not.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:06 pm
Like I said. Can’t see a stop here.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
3:06 pm
refs are really comics arent they?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:06 pm
Slant to Moss. Didn’t hit him in stride, though.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:06 pm
Falcons give up the big one!
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:07 pm
Pats have guts and heart – Falcons have…. ummm….ummm
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:07 pm
I would’ve considered it. Holes in the middle.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:07 pm
Patriots will score on this drive.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:07 pm
Funny…. Belichick has more balls on his own 25 than Mike Smith does on their 38. Unreal.
O'Brien
September 27th, 2009
3:07 pm
We need Decoud to make those 2 interceptions. It would have been a completely different game.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:07 pm
Brady misses RM. Wanted interference on Williams. Didn’t get it.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:07 pm
who was holding who?
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
3:07 pm
Problem with the officials there?
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:08 pm
Something tells me that not only did the Patriots organization get illegal footage to win games, the also must have caught footage of the refs in compromising situations. That’s the only reason you can explan some of these penalties and non-calls.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:08 pm
time for a big def stop here, boys!
Dreman1731
September 27th, 2009
3:08 pm
3rd Down again, C’mon Defense!!!!
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:08 pm
Wow. what’s a penalty in this game? Worst officiating I’ve ever seen
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:08 pm
they took a TD from the Falcons
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:08 pm
we got away with a hold, but the refs have given several favorable calls to the pats or failed to call their penalties. We’ll call it even
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:08 pm
Now third and seven. Moss tough catch at the marker. Not a catch?
Dreman1731
September 27th, 2009
3:08 pm
NO CATCH!!
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:08 pm
NO CATCH
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:09 pm
I told you all they will score here
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:09 pm
Did Grimes knock the ball out on the third-down catch? Smith didn’t challenge.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:09 pm
Brady’s finding a groove here.
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:09 pm
Generous with the spots, too.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:09 pm
No sacks in the game for either team.
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
3:09 pm
I find it hard to believe that they are not holding on the o-line, how can we be that weak.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
Third and 1 at the 35. Four-down territory.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like they’ve been watching the pats offense all game?
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
3rd and short again. Defense cannot stop them without a wall behind them….that wall being the endzone.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
Man bad spots too! Holy cow!
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
Hey, A Trey Lewis sighting
O'Brien
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
Grimes is just too short…
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
GOOD STOP!
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
You guys need to check your eyes on some of these.
And why is it on EVERY running play, our DLine runs right up the field away from the run?
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
BIG STOP!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
MB . . ..it looks like Moss held on to that ball. Exceptional catch – from one angle it looked like it may have been coming out – but the other shows possession. (Nice 3rd down play!!)
dawgfan1911
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
The Falcons are playing not to lose so naturally they will. Why not go for it on 4 and 5 from your opponents 39 yard line? New England goes for it in their own territory and gets it. I dont understand.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
Great D
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
Didn’t get it. Peterson and Lofton stop.
Going for it.
uga_b
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
They switched to jets and titans on CBS, but I dont have fantasy players on those teams. Jerks.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
Defense Stand UP right here
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
Smitty calls timeout.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
Our offense is not clicking.. We can’t expect THIS defense to win the game. The offense has to get it together fast.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
STOP THEM
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
Here we go FALCONS 4 th down!!!
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
going for it!!!!!!!!
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
pats love 4 down touchdown rules like they playing sandlot ball
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
Good TO
David
September 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
Belichick going for it on 4th again. Why not? Maybe Mike Smith can learn from them when you’re on your opponents’ 38 yard line. I’d rather go for it than get 15-20 yards of difference when they get the ball.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:12 pm
does anyone else love these coors light commercials with the coaches. They are hilarious!
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
3:12 pm
I guess Dimitroff should have traded for Seymour with all of those Draft picks that he’s collected for the Falcons..lol.
Looking for Late-Round Steals and Collecting Picks, and Compensatory Picks is fine, but you have to trade for major talent, or move-up in the draft.
The Falcons need another Pro Bowl-Caliber Defensive Lineman or LB, and they won’t get one by hording picks for the sake of genius.
You see potential in these Falcons, but like most Atlanta Sports Organizations, they fail to make the big move and the right time. they make “nice” moves..
They have probably the best young QB in their history, but they will have to settle for a few Wildcard runs..
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:12 pm
mind the count, D-line. No penalties.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:12 pm
Mark— what’s going on with Gonzo? You can’t see but so much on tv.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:12 pm
We better blitz…. if we don’t, Brady will sit back and wait for one of his receivers to find the soft spot in the zone. We can’t really afford to give up field goals here, either.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:12 pm
We gotta stop them
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
Man – Pats gonna make 4th again – they have got the balls to win
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
I think the Falcs offense has been clicking . . .but then self destructing with calls (some questionable), penalites, and worse – turnover!!! Only one 3 and out I remember. Rest have been decent looking drives without the already mentioned Drive Stoppers!
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
@dawgsfan you are absolutley correct. If you won’t be aggressive on the road, you will lose more often than not. The Birds have very little fire today, but hopefully they can turn it up before it’s too late.
dawgfan1911
September 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
Also Roddy White has dropped two passes in key situations. If you are going to hold out and demand top dollar as a receiver, you need to m ake those catches. His name hasnt been called all day and if you are second highest paid player at your position you have to make more of an impact on the field. By the way where is Tony Gonzalas?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
Fade to RM. Great play.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
unbelievable…
J.J.M.
September 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
wow
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
That figures.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
Williams beaten on the play.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
we cant stop em
GaFalcon
September 27th, 2009
3:14 pm
yay, can’t cover Moss …. nor get any qb pressure
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:14 pm
My stomach is turning.
Traver
September 27th, 2009
3:14 pm
We can’t stop them.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:14 pm
OMFG
J.J.M.
September 27th, 2009
3:14 pm
pats killin clock
David
September 27th, 2009
3:14 pm
I hope we don’t get another 4th and 3 when we’re driving the ball on tehir side of the field again. Mike Smith will probably opt to punt. Learn from what Belichick is doing: Going for it on 4th when both defense work is the smart move.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:14 pm
he was down.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:14 pm
At least Grimes is making plays on the damn Ball. Now it may be too late. The Pats are starting to feel it.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:14 pm
Knee looks down.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:15 pm
Wasted Challenge, this does not bode well
bostonbcfan
September 27th, 2009
3:15 pm
bad challenge, his knee was down
Alcindor
September 27th, 2009
3:15 pm
MIght be the poorest ofc crew in the nfl.
Traver
September 27th, 2009
3:15 pm
He was down. Bad challenge
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:15 pm
Knee was down.
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
3:15 pm
Enter We lose a timeout on a challenge that we won’t win, waste of time.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:15 pm
Reaching from the Falcons.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:15 pm
Gonna lose that challenge. Knee was down.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:16 pm
Great play, led py Mike Pete again. Bad challenge. Not the best time for it either. Unless he thinks the D needs a rest. Might as well get a long challenge time out.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:16 pm
We may need that TO later, man, this is starting to look bleak
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
3:16 pm
Good coaches are not conservative all the time..
There is conservative, and then there is scared to lose..
“A tight fist: No much gets out, but not much goes in it”
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:16 pm
STUPID – giving away a timeout – now we have no hope of driving late…
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:16 pm
Bad challenge or not, Falcons needs a time out anyway.
GaFalcon
September 27th, 2009
3:16 pm
can’t win em all, enough to get into the playoffs should be good.
Bluto
September 27th, 2009
3:16 pm
Bellichick will go on 4th down. Smith not so much. Difference between winning super bowls and being just a decent team. Gotta have guts to coach in big games.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:17 pm
this game is over. the pats are finally putting it together and the falcons D can’t keep up. moss is making the catches that White can’t.
Any body else wonder why Gonzo is not being used more?
David
September 27th, 2009
3:17 pm
Does someone up stairs not say, “Hey, I’m looking at the replay, he was clearly down, and since that was the call on the field, it’s probably not going to get overturned”? Does anyone do their jobs? These guys get paid millions, yet they make dumb call after dumb call. We should’ve gone for it on 4th and 3. What we got was 20 yards better field position, which won’t matter the way their offense is playing and our defense is playing.
Mike Smith is going to have to nut up if he wants to win this game. Softly attacking their defense and running the ball with Turner isn’t getting it done.
Traver
September 27th, 2009
3:17 pm
In all honesty we are beating ourselves here. The Turner fumble really changed the game. Then the Jenkins interference that I don’t think they would have called if that would have been Moss and then the 2 or 3 dropped interceptions. I don’t care how much Brady is off, you can’t win on the road against a team like the Patriots unless you capitalize on your own opportunities.
Hillbilly Deluxe
September 27th, 2009
3:18 pm
The failure to get any pressure on Brady is killing the Falcons.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:18 pm
This thing is done. We’re too conservative on offense and too poor on defense. The latter we knew; the former we can change. Mike is wasting timeouts out of desperation right now. We have one timeout left, and we can’t challenge anymore. Just dumb.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:18 pm
Gotta disagree with you on Roddy. He dropped a ball that would have lost yards had he caught it, and I think he knew that. The other on was another slip on the wet field, and he still made a good effort falling down on a hot pass
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:18 pm
That was a bad challenge. But I think Smith is still mad about the offensive interference.
Alcindor
September 27th, 2009
3:18 pm
A coaches nightmare. They get many calls factually wrong and are inconsistent in rules application, Other than that, they are a good looking crew in striped shirts. This must be the official talking to BW III on the phone.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:18 pm
why do these Fox broadcasters sound like they are home team announcers for pats?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:19 pm
Watson flat-out drops a touchdown.
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
3:19 pm
Touchdown here and we are in serious trouble. Or offense has shown no life, and the Defense won’t be able to shut them out for the rest of the game.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
3:19 pm
Man we have been lucky in this game!!!
David
September 27th, 2009
3:19 pm
If Brady was connecting on his passes, we’d have given up 35 points by now. Of course, then Mike Smith might sac up and let our offense play….
dawgfan1911
September 27th, 2009
3:19 pm
The Falcons coaches need to let Ryan be a star! Stop hand feeding him and let him sling it around the field. We are to da* conservative! that 4 and 5 from the 39 yard line will lose the ball game as New England will score a touchdown this drive to ice the game! Especially with this terrible defense that New England has. Brady looks awful by the way, but we cant take advantage of anything.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:19 pm
We are getting lucky
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:19 pm
Another field goal coming. End of the quarter.
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:20 pm
This is Mike Smith second season as a head coach, and I’m already reading that he’s a “decent” coach. What a joke…
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:20 pm
our red zone defense has been awesome today though…
J.J.M.
September 27th, 2009
3:20 pm
smh redzone D is better then the overall D
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
3:20 pm
we gotta score on this upcoming drive
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
3:20 pm
bfg for return be nice too!!!
David
September 27th, 2009
3:20 pm
Mark,
The offensive interference was legit. If Moss did that to one of our guys, we’d all be complaining about it. You can push off with your forearm, and we did. Mike might be mad he punted the ball from the Pats’ 38 yard line. That’s what I’m still fuming over.
dawgfan1911
September 27th, 2009
3:21 pm
Mark clean your glasses, Watson didnt drop a touchdown Brady over threw the ball llike he has been doing the entire game. Pay attention to the game!
Dreman1731
September 27th, 2009
3:21 pm
We need to block this field goal like the 49ers did earlier. But we should be prepared for the fake, we never know what that nut of a coach is cooking up for the Pats.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:21 pm
Everybody,
Our redzone D hasn’t been great. Their redzone O — which has been bad all year — has been bad again.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:22 pm
Too much to hope for a block.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:22 pm
Anyone notice we are holding this “vaunted” Pats offense to a whole lot of field goals? So where is the much praised Atlanta Falcons Offense? There is still time and I still believe we can turn it up against this team. A long scoring drive to get the D rested up and then a good defensive stand, and we are back in the driver’s seat.
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
3:22 pm
Mark wears glasses?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:22 pm
Pats up nine. Still winnable, but not at the rate the Falcons have been going.
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
3:22 pm
lets go falconsssssssss
GaFalcon
September 27th, 2009
3:23 pm
need a score, a stop, and then a game ending/winning score.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:23 pm
The defense has been holding them to field goals. Our offense has looked really bad.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:23 pm
but is their red zone O been bad BECAUSE our red zone d has been good?
David
September 27th, 2009
3:23 pm
DHunter,
Mularkey is going to have to let Ryan play if we want that. We’re trying this rink-a-dink stuff that isn’t working. We’re completing passes — but we keep going back to the run game that isn’t working.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:23 pm
Still a lot of football left to play. Falcon’s need a quick score here.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:23 pm
we punt on this next drive and I’m watching golf.
NNAAAH. I could never watch golf.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:23 pm
What happened to the offensive adjustments?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:24 pm
Raining a bit harder.
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:24 pm
We need some 4th Quarter MAGIC!!!
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:24 pm
This is Matt Ryan’s game here. He has got to win this game. It is apparent.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:24 pm
Ryan to Gonzalez. Finally.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:24 pm
GONZO!!!!
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:24 pm
there he is…
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:25 pm
Finally!!!!! Gonzo!!!
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:25 pm
FREAKING FINALLY!!
get gonzo in the game!!!!
Jeremiah
September 27th, 2009
3:25 pm
Gonzalez time!
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:25 pm
Whenever the Falcons do something decent, somebody wants to make it out that the other team is just playing badly.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:25 pm
White jammed on a slip screen. Loses yardage.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:25 pm
Bad block!
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:25 pm
Wwe never get anything off that Wide receiver quick pass. Why do they keep doing it?
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:25 pm
throw for POSITIVE yards idiot
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
3:25 pm
Nice block, Finneran!
What, worried you might injure your knee if you try and block someone?
dawgfan1911
September 27th, 2009
3:26 pm
Dumb call! throw the ball down the field no screens!!!!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:26 pm
Jenkins stripped on the catch. Third down.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:26 pm
Our receiver’s are a bunch of ball dropping idiots.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:26 pm
now we’re making the Pats D look good. smh
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:26 pm
poor play calling on that dump off to White.
3rd and 15. boy this is ugly
David
September 27th, 2009
3:26 pm
Too many dropped passes to win this game.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:26 pm
WTF????
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:26 pm
BALLGAME
Bluto
September 27th, 2009
3:26 pm
Ballgame
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
3:26 pm
What is the point of throwing short? We look bad.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:27 pm
The offense is not clicking at all today.
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
3:27 pm
Yep… this game was lost when Mike Smith refused to go for it on 4th and 5 from the Pats 38.
GaFalcon
September 27th, 2009
3:27 pm
that’ll probably do it, needed a score. Couldn’t get it, proabably wont get two chances to score.
dawgfan1911
September 27th, 2009
3:27 pm
We punt again! GAME OVER!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:27 pm
Snelling gets seven. Needed seven more. Punt. The first-down screen messed up the series.
And Koenen drops the snap but gets the punt away.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:27 pm
Oh well. Offense can’t get it going. Falcons to lose this game.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:27 pm
Vick would have gotten that first down. JUST KIDDING! Don’t lose your minds in here people.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:27 pm
No ball control+a non existent special team play+ sorry ref calling penatlies = A LOSS that shouldn’t have happened. Looks like the Falcons can’t the pressure or the hype. So let’s stop giving it to them. Smitty should go for it on 4th down like BB did….but not enough testies for Smitty.
Traver
September 27th, 2009
3:28 pm
What a circus.
Woodstock
September 27th, 2009
3:28 pm
determined it was a side block?
downsouthdirtybird
September 27th, 2009
3:28 pm
sad
David
September 27th, 2009
3:28 pm
They actually called a pentaly on New England… then picked the flag up and called it off. Amazing.
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
3:29 pm
So they pick up the Pats penalty but enforce the Falcons. Nice
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:29 pm
More referee home cooking? Either you saw a block in the back or you didn’t
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:29 pm
That’s the way the officials have been calling the game all day. They are “determining” a lot.
GaFalcon
September 27th, 2009
3:29 pm
don’t feel like watching the end, see ya in two weeks atlanta.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:29 pm
yeah funny – the genius ref crew meets over with the Pats bench and decides it was a side block…
another homer call
David
September 27th, 2009
3:29 pm
Joshua,
Totally agree. Not so much on the last 4th down, but the one before was ridiculous. Our defense is gassed and can’t stop them. This is about to get ugly.
The Roddy we know
September 27th, 2009
3:29 pm
Just as with Jordan in the NBA, the Pats get the benefit of virtually every call. And, Roddy has dropped enough today to remind me of his first few years.
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
3:29 pm
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GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:29 pm
This game isn’t what I expected. I would like to have seen our receivers make a few of those catches.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:30 pm
Roddy White — now that you’re getting the big dollars, can you start making some big catches, as opposed to dropping the easy ones?
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:30 pm
Looks like the Refs are trying to be patriotic by making all the penalty calls in favor of the PATS.
dawgfan1911
September 27th, 2009
3:31 pm
This was a winable game and I think the end result is that the Falcons blew it with Turner’s costly turnover, dropped passes, ultra conservative play calling, and suprisingly, the falcons arent playing with any fire! They look like they are just going through the motions out there.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:31 pm
Patriots start with a reverse. Gets seven.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:31 pm
The y just missed another Block in the back by Moss
David
September 27th, 2009
3:31 pm
No block in the back called there. This is getting ridiculous.
mecca1312
September 27th, 2009
3:31 pm
defense sucks, offense sucks…..
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
3:32 pm
The saddest part about this game is that the Falcons have just been outplayed. The Pat’s just seem to be more engaged, playing like they want it more. We look uninterested, no one on either side of the ball has made a big play.
MalibuGT
September 27th, 2009
3:32 pm
a side block directly into the back? NFL needs the pats to win this one
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:32 pm
4th Down.
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
3:32 pm
“The D needs a rest.”
This Defense is not that young as most proclaim.
DE Bierman and DE Sidbury are young, but they are too small to play on most downs = Running Weakness
Decoud will be very good..
Otherwise, everyone else on Defense has been in The NFL for at least a season or two.
I don’t see much “upside” on Defense either… Maybe, NT Trey Lewis, but Smith started some other DT who was a free agent.
It did not work, because they would be winning this game if they had some speed at WR, LB, and some size and smarts in the front-seven on defense.
Some of the defenders that The Flacons gave $$$$ to this offseason, have little upside or skill. These players just do not make “The Play” when they need them too. They can’t “break-free” to stop the run, the screens, or get to a QB. Maybe, there is a lack of focus with their craft, but they will be replaced.
Drew Brees will be a Saint for a long time. Carolina will get another QB.
Most of this Falcons defense won’t be on this team by the time they even sniff a Super Bowl.
They cannot get to the QB, and everything falls on DE John Abraham shoulders!
Dinking & Dunking on Offense, and “Bend-don’t-Break” on Defense (without blitzing) can only carry The Falcons so far with this schedule.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
3:32 pm
we got lucky!!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:32 pm
Not over yet. Three and out for the Pats. Edelman dropped a first down pass.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:32 pm
Our defense stopped someone! Well, they dropped a wide open pass, but I’ll take it.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:32 pm
Please – refs would not call a flag on Moss if he hit him with a chainsaw
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:32 pm
It’s time for the ICE to come out.
The Dust
September 27th, 2009
3:32 pm
This one is on Smith. Falcons are better than the Patriots. Defensively we are weak, but our offense didn’t show up today and the play calling was ridiculous. Smith made terrible decisions.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:32 pm
Ref’s suck
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:32 pm
Defense stood up. Maybe we can get a little bit from the special teams
Traver
September 27th, 2009
3:33 pm
Time to air it out. Have to go DOWN THE FIELD.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:33 pm
Falcons at the 26, 12:26 to go. Plenty of time, obviously.
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
3:33 pm
How the hell did Georgia move up to 18 with that pitiful performance yesterday???
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:33 pm
Falcons do not seem to have any fire – they are just walking around
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:34 pm
Did the Falcons just forget that we traded for the greatest TE in the NFL. He has been wide open all for most of the day. If you own a Ferrari, you wouldn’t leave it coupe up in the garage all day……GONZO is our Ferrari!!!!
SCFALC
September 27th, 2009
3:34 pm
3 and out and Aikman says it had nothing to do with Falcons defense. It was just their offensive miscues.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:34 pm
While there’s no pressure on Brady, our D has done a respectable job all tihngs considered. It’s the offense that is the problem here. The guys HAVE to get something going.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:34 pm
Playing Young Jeezy.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:34 pm
Now the anouncers are doing it. If the Pats have a bad series it’s all because of the Pats messing up. If Atlanta has a bad series it’s because the Pats defense stepped up, Not a dumb play call, bad blocking, and a dropped pass by the Falcons.
I’m turning on the radio. I despise Joe Buck anyway.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:35 pm
Turner for four. There’s enough time to run it.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:35 pm
oh good – lets just run out the clock
TJT
September 27th, 2009
3:36 pm
Fix is in on this one. Refs got the memo that it wouldn’t be good for the Patsies to start 1-2.
Between that horrible fumble call on the Ryan 5 yard pass, a reversal of a block in the back (have you ever seen that?), and swallowing the flag on Moss’s flagrant on the ball shove in the back – refs don’t miss on the ball blocks in the back, ever – this one will be tough to win.
SCFALC
September 27th, 2009
3:36 pm
Belicheck is coaching like he is on the road. The way we should be taking chances.
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:36 pm
Randy Moss may have become the “greatest team member” ever in New England, but he’ll always be a douchebag. Always.
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
3:36 pm
Um, The Dust, Mike Smith doesn’t call the offensive plays.
He’s an overseer head coach. He let’s his coordinators run their shows.
But you are right in thinking that the buck does stop with him.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:36 pm
Why are we running the ball?
IlliniDawg
September 27th, 2009
3:37 pm
DHunter – agree with you. The moment I turned on the TV and saw that little annoying twit with the queer haircut I said, “my God this is going to be a long afternoon.” Aikmen has somewhat provided balance, but Joe Buck blows.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:37 pm
Illegal holding on Abe all day. Moss gets to block in the back. Home cooking at its finest.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:37 pm
We can’t run the ball too much. A long drive isn’t a good thing right now, because the Pats will bleed the clock when they get it back with first down after first down after first down.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:37 pm
Now they’re playing Guns n’ Roses.
Turner again. Third and three.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
3:37 pm
Tony is a homo, and NASCAR sucks. Stop showing that awful BK commercial.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:37 pm
What are we doing?
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
3:37 pm
Mark keep on throwing in the OC’s job. I will try to get a computer link to him.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:38 pm
I am speechless – WTF ?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:38 pm
It would behoove the Falcons to convert.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:38 pm
How maany times we gonna run the ball? We’re down 2 scores.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:38 pm
We’re down TWO SCORES right now, Smith. Running on first and second probably isn’t smart.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:38 pm
Worst. Playcalling. Ever.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:38 pm
PATHETIC
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:38 pm
What was that?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:38 pm
They don’t. Ryan rolls but has to throw it away. Jarvis Green with pressure. Not much of a series there.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:39 pm
I don’t understand that run, run, pass sequence.
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
3:39 pm
Mularkey is full of it today
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:39 pm
Game over!
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
3:39 pm
Tony is a homo, bite your tongue. The last Nascar gay guy was Tim Richmond and we all know how that turned out.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:39 pm
This offense is soo predictable………..looks like Mike Bobo is calling the plays for the Falcons.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:39 pm
Patriots at their 28, 10:55 left. Takes a touchdown to put it away.
TJT
September 27th, 2009
3:39 pm
Ryan out of the pocket is pretty much a guaranteed throw-away. That was probably the worst three play calls I’ve ever seen when down by two scores in the 4th quarter.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:40 pm
Horrible play calling. That was horrible. That roll out hasn’t been there all day. Why would it have been there then?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:40 pm
Although I’m sure they wouldn’t mind a field goal.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:40 pm
offense play calling is ridiculous. I cannot believe we are running the ball and then hoping for a desperation throw on 3rd down. Falcons “powerful” offense looks inept in this game and it’s mostly because of the play calling.
Bluto
September 27th, 2009
3:40 pm
When you roll right or left, you eliminate half your field. Nice play call.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:40 pm
Attention Mike Mularkey – we are TRAILING by 9 points – throw the ball down the field !!!
David
September 27th, 2009
3:40 pm
I don’t know what Mularkey is doing. Down two scores, run, run, pass, when the run hasn’t worked all day (or all season, for that matter). I’m really at a loss of words. This game is over.
Extremus
September 27th, 2009
3:40 pm
The Falcons have done exactly what I feared might happen all week: play inconsistent football with crucial, game-changing mistakes. You don’t drive deep into the opponent’s territory, fumble or turn the ball over, and expect to win in this league, and especially not against a seasoned, winning organization like the Patriots. It should have been a 17-10, Falcons lead going into the half, but now we’re deep into the fourth quarter of a two-possession game with the Patriots controlling the ball. The defensive line hasn’t reached Brady yet, and despite the fact he’s having an off day he’s still managing to pick us apart at his leisure on 3rd and 4th down. Gonzalez didn’t even get a touch the entire first half. And that pass to White for a loss of five a while ago…WHY??? That was a just plain awful play call that set up long yardage for the next two vital plays.
Yeah, right now I’m ticked off; this Falcons team is better than that. And I think Mike Smith will remind them of it, in no uncertain terms when they hit the locker room, whether they (somehow) win or lose today. The “process” continues; we definitely haven’t reached the end yet, folks.
IlliniDawg
September 27th, 2009
3:40 pm
Clearly, this game shows us how far we still have to go. We are just not there yet. Close, but not there. Probably a season or two away.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:41 pm
It’s not the game I expected. Much more buttoned-down. Maybe the weather was a factor.
O'Brien
September 27th, 2009
3:41 pm
Our defense has played well. But when the offense cant move the ball, it’s going to be hard to win.
And to think, the defense was supposed to be our weakness…
PMC
September 27th, 2009
3:41 pm
It’s 3 Freaking yards and the defense hasn’t stopped them from scoring but ONCE all day GO FOR IT!!!!
GEEZ. 2 scores.. 10 mintues and bend but don’t break.. and the book says punt? Really?
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
3:41 pm
Why is our best weapon not throwing the ball more? Taking the ball out of Matty ICE’s hand!
Browncoat
September 27th, 2009
3:41 pm
Wow, I don’t know what I hate more, the officiating or the Falcons play calling
dawgfan1911
September 27th, 2009
3:41 pm
A fu***** roll out! What are we doing? The coaching is awful in this game! A roll out! No bootleg to the TE or slant to the second highest paid receiver in the game! A Roll OUT!!!!! Its over!
J.J.M.
September 27th, 2009
3:41 pm
game over time 2 play odst
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:41 pm
Need something big to happen on this series right here for the Falcons to even have a prayer. Can the defense get a damn turnover…..gezzzzzzzzzzz. Where is the fire at???
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:41 pm
We would be better off going for it on 4th down and leaving the Pats a short field. That’s the only time we seem to be able to defend against them anyway.
Bradley, make sure the offense gets the full brunt of the blame for this loss. Too many 3 and outs. What a waste of talent
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:41 pm
Brady off play-action. You can do that when you’re nine points ahead.
ijonathan
September 27th, 2009
3:41 pm
Why do we insist on rolling Ryan out to the sidelines on a lot of the crunch plays? All that does is limit your options and let the defense concentrate on a small part of the field. When you have Tony G at tight end, give yourself options over the middle of the field to pick up 5-10 yards and a first down. Heck, even lets you dump one off to Snelling.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:41 pm
Like I said game over.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:42 pm
hey – may want to cover that Moss dude…
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:42 pm
And when the running game has clicked.
Bluto
September 27th, 2009
3:42 pm
Maybe our coaches will learn. We’re seeing why Bellichick wins super bowls. Still attacking. We’re behind and don’t attack.
TJT
September 27th, 2009
3:42 pm
The coaching staff appears to be playing not to lose. Which is odd considering we’ve been down since the 3rd possession. And on the road.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:42 pm
Ijonathan, I concur. None of the rollouts has looked good.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:43 pm
The Pats are even still passing. You’d think based on the play calling we were the team that was winning right now. This is pathetic. Mularkey needs to get it in gear — play calling like this isn’t going to win us many games.
brewdawg
September 27th, 2009
3:43 pm
Here is the difference with these Falcons: A couple of years ago, a hard-fought loss at New England would have been taken as a moral victory. I promise nobody on the Falcons sideline will be satisfied with this performance. Not even close.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:43 pm
Mark…..your weather might have been a factor comment is weak. They practice outdoors, or can…and its been raining all week long. Its like the just can’t wait to pack it out and get back to Flowery Branch.
IlliniDawg
September 27th, 2009
3:43 pm
Great comments by Aikmen on Pro-Bowler Light handling Abraham. Why can’t the guy rush from the other side?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:43 pm
Patriots have played with “urgency,” to use Dimitroff’s word.
dawgfan1911
September 27th, 2009
3:43 pm
Mark what game are you watching? It’s not the weather, for the Falcons it’s the conservative play calling for the Patroits it’s the misfires on Brady’s part!! Where do they find these so called sports journalist?
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:43 pm
This is sad to watch
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
3:43 pm
The Falcons just weren’t prepared to play this game; no game plan, no emotion, boring to watch.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:44 pm
Third down at the Falcon 49. This might be the game.
SCFALC
September 27th, 2009
3:44 pm
This is like Groundhog Day.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:44 pm
Here comes a first down, which will end the game (even though the game is pretty much over, since we’ve burnt our timeouts on nothing).
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:44 pm
Flag. Pass interference on Moss.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
3:45 pm
Flag!!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:45 pm
Grimes. And he held him.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:45 pm
Why is Grimes covering Randy Moss? I don’t remember ever seeing Chris Paul guard Yao Ming. WAKE UP COACHES!!!
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
3:45 pm
Na, na, na, na,
Na, na, na, na,
Just practicing.
For God’s sake sack Brady.
Traver
September 27th, 2009
3:45 pm
Of course. Brent Grimes is not an NFL DB
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:45 pm
Our secondary looks like boys playing against grown men………..
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:45 pm
Ball at the 40. And Taylor for four.
Bone
September 27th, 2009
3:45 pm
why would we put grimes on Moss? Just terrible coaching.
IlliniDawg
September 27th, 2009
3:46 pm
Grimes looks like a high school player. Why do we have such a midget playing on their best reciever?
MATT WOULD WET HIS PANTS WITHOUT TURNER
September 27th, 2009
3:46 pm
HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am lost for words, but the “TRUE ROY” is winning as usual!!!!!!!!!!!
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
3:46 pm
How could we should up for this game and be so flat, we have no emotional leadership on either side of the ball. This is true of most Atlanta teams, we never seem to play with much emotion.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:46 pm
That’s pass interference only when the away team does it. Good coverage by Brett Grimes
J.J.M.
September 27th, 2009
3:46 pm
hold up how tall is moss and how tall is grimes???
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:46 pm
Game F’ing over.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:46 pm
Coleman breaks up a touchdown pass to Moss.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:46 pm
The Pats are more aggressive in their playcalling up 9 points than we are down 9 points. What’s going on?
O'Brien
September 27th, 2009
3:46 pm
Maybe somebody can answer this one for me. Has Grimes made any impact plays this season?
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
3:46 pm
We get lucky again!!!
PMC
September 27th, 2009
3:47 pm
In the future perhaps we could focus on players at CB who are not 4 feet tall and 125 lbs…. geez.
J.J.M.
September 27th, 2009
3:47 pm
naw coleman didnt break it up
Traver
September 27th, 2009
3:47 pm
Would somebody put a fist in Aikman’s mouth!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:47 pm
Timeout, Pats. Ball’s on the 36. I’m thinking this is four-down territory.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:47 pm
I bet Matty Ice would love to be on a team that likes to have more ball control……I mean, I feel like all I have seen is Tom Brady ugly mug.
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
3:47 pm
Hey, wonder why Bad News isn’t on here?
His Favorite Felon was a complete non-entity today for the Iggles, a big 0 for 2 on passing.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:47 pm
Here comes another first down. Mularkey, take note of how to make play calls. Don’t roll your quarterback out (that hasn’t worked yet) and run on first and second down. You should have to give your paycheck back this week. This is a disgrace.
TJT
September 27th, 2009
3:47 pm
Mark, I enjoy these live chats. But I would imagine 99.6% of people on here are watching the game. I’m not sure how much a delayed play-by-play from you is necessary. I’m looking for a little more opinion. Just my two cents.
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
3:47 pm
Tom Brady
Timeout, I gotta call the Bundchkin.
PMC
September 27th, 2009
3:48 pm
This game completely changed on the Turner fumble yet again.
SCFALC
September 27th, 2009
3:48 pm
Who would have thought Grimes could not have covered Randy Moss?????
Jason
September 27th, 2009
3:48 pm
Falcons are playing a great game today I was wondering how long it would Take them to CHOKE. I guess today is that day. I mean the Patriots are not the same Patriots as they were but yet the Falcons are going to lose to them so what does that say about the Falcons.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:48 pm
Touchdown.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:48 pm
No pressure. Our D-line is a joke.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
3:48 pm
Game over!!!
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
nail in the coffin
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
Game over, thanks for showing up.
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
I think Tom Brady had 12 seconds to throw the ball. Was Jamaal Anderson in the game then?
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
Jesus Christ!
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
Yep just as I thought……….Falcons were overrated this year.
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
All that time, and no Holding…. really? No holding calls on NE all day? Really?
Bull butter
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
Turn out the lights the partys over.
Bone
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
I thought this team was gonna do something this year. this team is awful
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
NO PASS RUSH!!!!!!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
Brady had time — he has had time all day — and stepped up. And threw his best deep ball of the day to tight end Chris Baker, who’d gotten past Chris Houston.
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
Coaches, incoming veterans and rookies for The Falcons seem to inherit a “Mindset of Low Expectations, but a Great Lifestyle here in Metro Atlanta”.
The bad Falcon history creates a malaise of “low expectations’ for in-coming players..
They will settle for being just a little bit better than most Falcons teams..
Some of these players need to be cut, so they can try to make the big market NFL Clubs like The NYC Giants, NYC Jets..lololol.
They need “Big Market Pressure” on their backs…
I believe that they would be better players, and would make less goofy mistakes on the field.
Even when they are good, it’s not quite good enough to be respect nationally. They will never fill a dome with loud fans. I see some players on defense calling for crowd noise over the seasons, but they “lay-down” on the next play.
Being in a Big Market like NYC would save most of their careers especially on Defense.
They seem to be settling for 2 out of 3.
All of these Flacon regimes don’t draft badly.. These guys get in Alpharetta, and Flowery Branch, and “check-out”. Maybe, it’s the women or the night-life, but these guys are not “awake” when it counts. They are content here in Atlanta with just being good enough to “get-by” (because of the bad Atlanta Sports History here)
The same goes for The Braves and the Hawks.. Texeira was way better in NYC–because of Big Market pressure.
MATT WOULD WET HIS PANTS WITHOUT TURNER
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
If Brady didn’t SUCK this game, the score would have been 47-10.
EMBARRASSING!!!!!!!!!!!!
OVER RATED
Gman
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
Over! My battery is dead and so are the Falcons. Thx for the updates Mark.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:49 pm
Mularkey, let’s run it a little more. We’re down two scores (with two extra points), so let’s make sure to bleed the clock with Twinkle Toes Turner, who clearly isn’t the same as he was last year.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
3:50 pm
Turner Fumble and the dropped passes have killed the Falcons in this game!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:50 pm
Abraham got a hand on Brady. But only a hand.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:50 pm
HE GOT PASSED CHRIS HOUSTON??!! NO WAY! NO ONE GETS PASSED CHRIS HOUSTON! HOUSTON SUCKS!
GaFalcon
September 27th, 2009
3:50 pm
the once close game has turned into a blowout, which will get everyone to say the Patriots are back to form.
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
3:50 pm
Mark don’t you have a column to write or is D-led handling that job today.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:50 pm
Matt,
Not sure we’d wet our pants without Turner. If anything, he hurt us this game more than he helped.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:50 pm
OMG….did anybody see the man love that the Pats OL was giving Abraham. Refs couldn’t call that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jason
September 27th, 2009
3:50 pm
Its over Falcons are done please go home Falcons apparently your just not that good you thought you were but your terrible. Patriots are not that good and apparently neither are the Falcons
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:50 pm
Winning on the road is rough.. especially if you have to deal with homer refs. So, if you are jumping off the bandwagon because of this game, good riddance.
DHunter
September 27th, 2009
3:51 pm
Ridiculous. NO DB should have to stay in coverage that long.
Falcons have not gone deep all day.
Falcons have not pressured Brady all day.
Falcons Offense has sucked since the first drive of the day.
Playcalling has sucked since the first drive of the day.
Not a good way to go into a bye week, Day like this could drive a fella to drink.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:51 pm
Column comes afterward, Cuz. Afternoon games are a piece of cake, relatively speaking.
Traver
September 27th, 2009
3:51 pm
Weems has been the only bright spot.
playmeortrademe
September 27th, 2009
3:51 pm
Another big game for an Atlanta team, another choke job….They TRIED to give us this game. Frustrating.
TJT
September 27th, 2009
3:52 pm
Whew. This is a 6-10 defense. They might have 375 yards passing today with a sharp qb.
Hopefully the offensive play calling will go back to being like weeks 1 and 2. Or this could be a 8-8 team.
Jason
September 27th, 2009
3:52 pm
PLEASE get a real team Atlanta because the Falcons are not a real team
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:52 pm
You can say you witnessed Tom Brady’s 200th touchdown pass.
I doubt Michael Turner will be running the ball anymore today.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
3:52 pm
The problem (besides the obvious defense) was we didn’t put the game in Ryan’s hands. Even after the fumble that changed the game, we kept going back to turner while loosing. He hasn’t been effective all day. By not keeping the ball in the offense’s hands, we asked WAY too much of our defense that isn’t that good.
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
Well you go Mark, I will hold down the fort at Two Idiots.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
You nay-sayers are incredibly short-sighted. Did you expect the Falcons to go undefeated?
David
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
Why are we punting?
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
Falcons punting with 7:02 to go.
dawgfan1911
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
There is the game and listen how excited and happy the announcers sound for Brady and the Patriots. Get off the NUTS! They will not win a playoff game this year and for the Falcons, they gave him all day to throw the ball and finally got stung! Now they will try to throw it every down with Matt Ryan when they should have been in that mode the entire second half. When the falcons drove the ball on the possession Turner fumbled on, did any of the Falcons coaches realize how the Patriots were struggling with the no huddle, then they went away from it. They have an off week and looks like they will have to go SAn Fran and play an undefeated 49ers team.
SCFALC
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
No wthat the Pats have it in hand, Joe and Troy start to pur on the Falcons love.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
OMG…………f’in go for it
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
THE FALCONS ARE PUNTING???
ARE YOU FRAKKING SERIOUS???
Bluto
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
Punt??? Are you kidding me??
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
PUNT?!!!!!
Beautiful Monte
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
Hey, Bradley, did you notice how old and slow Peterson looked on that last TD?
David
September 27th, 2009
3:53 pm
Matthew,
We expected them to show up. We’re down two scores and punting the ball. Don’t get it.
Traver
September 27th, 2009
3:54 pm
Yeah lets punt. Because Aikman thinks its a good idea.
Bluto
September 27th, 2009
3:54 pm
Cowards!!!
CK
September 27th, 2009
3:54 pm
The Falcons D is always suspect no matter the coach, GM, year etc. If it wasn’t for Brady having an off day the Defense wouldn’t be able to stop them at all. With no pass rush what so ever, not being able to stop the run, the Falcons will never make it far into the playoffs because of it. I am not impressed at all!
SRF
September 27th, 2009
3:54 pm
No – I did not expect them to go undefeated – but they look like they have NO CLUE whatsoever
David
September 27th, 2009
3:54 pm
Mark,
Do you agree that the coaches get an F- for this game? We just punted when we’re technically still in it. I just don’t get it. It’s like watching the Vols/Gators game, where Kiffin just ran the clock because he didn’t want to get embarrassed (and that’s coming from a Vols fan; the difference is that Kiffin had Crompton, and we have Ryan).
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
3:55 pm
This game was totally winnable. Our offense is just not in synce. Turner has fumble-itis. White doesn’t believe he needs to try to go after the ball now that he has his money.
Fortunately, it is an out of conference loss. Still, a loss by NO today would ease the pain a little.
Frank Wren
September 27th, 2009
3:55 pm
Matt Ryan had been great as usual but I dont think the rest of the team bothered to show up.
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
3:55 pm
“Brady had time — he has had time all day — and stepped up. And threw his best deep ball of the day to tight end Chris Baker, who’d gotten past Chris Houston.”
Why The Falcons paid these defense players the contracts they did is insane..
This is what a Mediocre Market Expectation.. It’s in the player sheads, and they cannot save their careers..
Player after player..
They have some talent, but guys are “bear-hugged”, and the schemes from the coaches are cowardly and too conservative.
Low Expectation.
It’s only going to get worse with Brees, The Eagles, and the rest of this schedule.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:55 pm
I think the Patriots won the game by running the ball. They’d outrushed the Falcons 139-51 through three quarters. This from a team that hadn’t run it much at all.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
3:55 pm
Ughhhuhh! Jamal Anderson being in any D formation makes me sick!
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
3:55 pm
The Falcons pretty skirt (2-0) start was pulled today.
The Falcons looked like a team that is content with a Wilcard chase and miss in The NFC South.
8-8, 9-7.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:55 pm
I thought Smitty had some balls………….you are down two scores with 7 mins. left, and you don’t go for it on 4th down. Whats the worse that could happen??? you lose by more points. A lose is a lose. There are no AP polls in the Pros Smitty.
PMC
September 27th, 2009
3:56 pm
punting is useless with 7 minutes left. Loser mentality. Can you or can’t you? Punting is giving up when you are down 2 scores. This team is incapable of playing from behind right now and that’s obvious.
Joe Buck is just whiny and an awful listen. I wish we had CBS instead of Fox. I hate when he and Aikman call the games.
Falcondawgs
September 27th, 2009
3:56 pm
This is the worst offensive game plan that I have seen in years
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:56 pm
Let me correct myself. I said Chris Houston was beaten on the Baker TD. It was Mike Peterson.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:56 pm
Oh look, Brent Grimes is covering Randy Moss again… Real smart.
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
3:57 pm
WHY DO THEY PUT GRIMES IN AT LCB IN NICKLE PACKAGES AND MOVE WILLIAMS TO THE SLOT RECEIVER???
WHY IS GRIMS COVERING THE OUTSIDE RECEIVERS EVER???
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:57 pm
Moss has 100 yards in receptions.
Pats doing what they want now.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:57 pm
Brent Grimes on Randy Moss. No defensive pressure. Terrible offensive play calling. Fumbles. Dropped passes. That sums it up.
Sid
September 27th, 2009
3:57 pm
just think how good Ryan would be with better than the average receivers he has except for Gonzales. Roddy White is so average but yet so overpaid. What were they thinking giving him that big contract. Jenkins average too. That defense is so soft almost UGA standard. You don’t win championships with this garbage.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:57 pm
Gimes covering Moss is like Spud Wedd covering Shaq….this is pathetic
playmeortrademe
September 27th, 2009
3:57 pm
I know he’s been up against better defenses to this point, but 33 just looks slow this year. Need norwood back and give snelling more touches.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
3:57 pm
THAT PUNT WAS STUPID
Frank Wren
September 27th, 2009
3:58 pm
Ron Mexico was 0-2 passing one rush for 7 yards.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
3:58 pm
Going to have to go downstairs now. Apparently the elevators aren’t held for the media. I’ll be back soon.
MATT WOULD WET HIS PANTS WITHOUT TURNER
September 27th, 2009
3:58 pm
Don’t blame the defense and Turner’s fumble.
When Brady sucked, he was blamed.
Matt Ryan couldn’t carry his team – plain and simple.
Peyton Manning like?
Brett
September 27th, 2009
3:58 pm
MB- assuming Houston got beat is usually safe bet
brewdawg
September 27th, 2009
3:59 pm
Frustrating game, but last I checked, the season doesn’t end after week 3, no matter how bad you look. Oh, and we’re 2-1, and 1-0 against the NFC.
PMC
September 27th, 2009
3:59 pm
The Falcons still 3 or 4 years on. Have virtually nothing on the defensive line Jerry or no Jerry. Can’t stop the run…..can’t rush the pass.
This is a nice barometer game. A reminder that this is essentially a 10-6 team.
Cuz
September 27th, 2009
3:59 pm
Pats are having their way with the Falcon defense and a couple of Patriot cheerleaders.
David
September 27th, 2009
3:59 pm
JOSHUA,
Even that’s different — Spud Webb could at least leap.
Matthew
September 27th, 2009
3:59 pm
Well, I for one believe that Mike Smith should be fired after today’s performance. Clearly… clearly, there are many more qualified coaches blogging on the AJC today than on the Falcon’s sideline.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
3:59 pm
Sid, they gave that big contact, because Harry Douglas went down for the season, and Roddy was holding out……they didn’t have a choice.
Bone
September 27th, 2009
3:59 pm
Grimes is sorry
MATT WOULD WET HIS PANTS WITHOUT TURNER
September 27th, 2009
4:00 pm
I like guys! Especially #7, since he still cant complete passes!
Traver
September 27th, 2009
4:00 pm
Run defense is worn out at this point but for anybody that wondered how important Jerry was hasn’t been watching the Panthers and now the Patriots run all over us since he left the field last week.
Nobody to blame but ourselves today. Turnover in the first half completely set the tone.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
4:00 pm
Wow…..did the announcers just give Matt Ryan some love!!!!!!!! only fitting that they did with just 2 mins left in the game.
TJT
September 27th, 2009
4:00 pm
Coaching was a D- today. Tentative, play not to lose style, is not going to cut it on the road in Foxboro.
Play calling was good for 2 drives. Atrocious ever since. We never recovered from the Turner fumble. Smith has to realize that he only thing stopping the Pats on offense is Tom Brady’s errant passes – therefore you have GOT to go for it on 4th down at their 39. At that point I knew we just hoping to stay in it and maybe get lucky with a turnover or defensive touchdown. I despise that style of football.
This kind of mindset ain’t going to get us to 9-7 this year, let alone a playoff spot. Saints could hang half a hundred on us if they’re firing on all cylinders.
PMC
September 27th, 2009
4:00 pm
Team is still very very young. They still lack playmakers on defense. They are getting better, but they are a long long way from the superbowl.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
4:00 pm
That’s well said, PMC. There’s a long way to go. And this was always going to be one of the toughest games on the schedule.
David
September 27th, 2009
4:00 pm
MATT,
Who’s your team? Or are you one of these “Mike Vick” guys? If so, he’s doing great in Philadelphia. Really looks sharp throwing the ball (0-2). Good call. This game would be 100-3 if we had Mike Vick right now, not for the better.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
4:00 pm
Grimes covering ANYBODY is illogical.
MATT WOULD WET HIS PANTS WITHOUT TURNER
September 27th, 2009
4:00 pm
MARK
Do you still think the Patriots missed Welker?
I think I should be the sports writer
Why are we talking about non-Falcon players in other games?
What about the Falcon qb today?
What a hsll of famer.
playmeortrademe
September 27th, 2009
4:01 pm
I miss hearing Pat Summerall on Sundays for big games. Joe Buck is a tool and has a fraction of his daddy’s talent.
Frank Wren
September 27th, 2009
4:01 pm
Matt Stafford about to get his first win
Brett
September 27th, 2009
4:01 pm
bend don’t break defense never gives offense much time on field, hard to get in a rhythm sitting on the bench 10-15 minutes at a time as defense allows pats to march down field and yield FGs
Mitch (the one in Rome)
September 27th, 2009
4:01 pm
The Pats played some hellacious D on us today. Today is not an indication of the Falcons as much as it is an indication of the very good team we played today. You know they knew all the crap in the news about their decline etc. They came out and showed exactly how they are going to be just fine.
We have been outplayed. Period. The Birds will be fine. They’ll take their ass whipping and go learn. We’re going to be fine.
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
4:01 pm
“The saddest part about this game is that the Falcons have just been outplayed. The Pat’s just seem to be more engaged, playing like they want it more. We look uninterested; no one on either side of the ball has made a big play.”
What even worse now, is that Matt Ryan will be forgotten behind the like of Mark Sanchez of The New York Jets in terms of “national recognition and coverage” because of the rest of this team and staff.
The Jets staff and team are focused because of Big Market Pressure and expectations.
You see potential, but these players are a sleep, willfully dumb, and lazy.
They won’t fall asleep on fat checks, $500,000 sports cars, hunting farms, and big homes.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
4:01 pm
MATT RYAN WOULD WET HIS PANTS…..
OK SO WHEN THE RB’S ARE FUMBLING AND THE RECEIVER’S ARE DROPPING PASSES, MATT RYAN SHOULD JUST THROW THE BALL UP AND RUN DOWN FIELD AND TRY TO CATCH THE BALL HIMSELF RIGHT?
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
4:02 pm
David—- this is a FALCONS thread.
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
4:02 pm
Yeah, Matt Ryan was the problem today… you absolute moron.
Matt Ryan was 17-28 with HOW MANY key drops on 2nd and long and 3rd down?
You’re a moron. Go cheer your Felon to his 0-2 performance today.
David
September 27th, 2009
4:02 pm
Third time that the Pats went for it on 4th. We haven’t yet, and we’re down. That says something about the conservative play calling of our coaches. This was a joke. I’m not mad at the team — they put up the kind of effort I figured — but the conservative play calling was a joke.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
4:02 pm
I am not sure how you blame Ryan for this – he made some good throws and they were mostly dropped, or the refs made up calls. Plus – the playcalling was horrible
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
4:03 pm
This was a very beatable New England team, the Jest showed that last week. There is no excuse for the tepid play by the Falcons today. We need someone who looks like they care and no one did today. We were out-coached, out-played, out-physicaled, and just plain old out everything. We looked like the old Falcons today. They played through injury so that is not an excuse. We just did not want to play today and it showed.
OH NO! WE SUCK AGAIN!!!
September 27th, 2009
4:03 pm
Offensive play calling stinks, Ref’s stink, HOUSTON STINKS! Got outplayed by a team that is in no way better. We need serious help on defense and if Michael Turner doesn’t learn to hold onto the ball! All of our momentum went out the window the second he fumbled in the first half. I hope Coach Smith tears them a new one after the game is over.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
4:03 pm
Reading the posts . . .different from past two weeks. It reminds of the big build-up down here on Radio for Canes – Va Tech. Everyone was so excited and confident. But Canes were still a young team – like Falcs. Va Tech was still Va Tech . . .like Pats at home. I’m not totally down on today’s game . . ..heck Falcs were there for a while and again . . .. calls, penalties, turnover didn’t go there way at clutch times. They’ll be just fine!!
David
September 27th, 2009
4:03 pm
Nikki,
I’m aware it’s a Falcons thread. Why don’t you learn to read…. I was sticking up for the Falcons, and chastising the idiot who’s all against Ryan and all-for Vick. Learn to read past a 2nd grade level before you come back at me, please.
Bull butter
September 27th, 2009
4:03 pm
The falcons were never in this game.They were flat as a pancake.You can lead a horse to water but you know the rest.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
4:04 pm
Pats had the ball for 40:00 mins to the Falcons 20:00 mins…….kinda hard to win a game like that. Poor game plan. Plain and Simple
playmeortrademe
September 27th, 2009
4:04 pm
Cards take the lead on the rockies, braves leadoff single and 9th and can’t advance the runner, then inning ending DP. Sometimes I think there is a black cloud over this city.
Frank Wren
September 27th, 2009
4:05 pm
Matt Ryan was his usual great self but too many drops and this D isnt that good. Thats 2 fumbles for Turner this year.
NikkiFree
September 27th, 2009
4:05 pm
My thoughts excactly, OH NO!
Traver
September 27th, 2009
4:05 pm
Well, got to get back to work. The 49er game in two weeks just got pretty improtant. Have to keep moving forward. This would have been an exceptional win had we pulled it off. We didn’t so just have to get better.
Chattanooga Chuck
September 27th, 2009
4:05 pm
If we’re still far away from the Superbowl then why did we trade for Gonzalez? I like the direction we’re headed but we might wish we’d kept that draft pick.
Nativebird
September 27th, 2009
4:05 pm
Not having Jerry in the middle really showed today. Gotta tell ya, inability of Malarkey to adjust today was astounding. If I see Ryan roll to the right one more time on 3rd down just to inevitably throw the ball away, im gonna explode.
What’s the ol saying? continue the same thing and expecting a different outcome?
doug
September 27th, 2009
4:06 pm
All i saw today was a little home cooking ! Alot of Falcon defense jerseys stretched out of shape, and our offensive lineman not learning what they can get away with ! Were there any holding penalties called today ? Amazing !!!
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
4:06 pm
I understand sportsmanship and all, but I can’t stand to see members of the losing team giving high fives and laughing with the other team……thats happens when you have a $600,000 a week pay check waiting on you at home, whether you win or not.
David
September 27th, 2009
4:07 pm
That 49′ers game looks scary. I know Mularkey is going to run, run, run, run, run, and the Vikes, who have a better offensive line and better running back, haven’t been able to run at home today. Let’s hope Mularkey opens it up a little more than he did today.
dawgfan1911
September 27th, 2009
4:07 pm
On a bright note, the young egnimatic bulldawgs moved up in the polls, the Brave are threatening to take a lead in Washington, the Rockies are losing.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
4:07 pm
I agree on the roll out play for Ryan. I always thought that greatly limits opportunities . . .and boy the Pats had that one covered really well. Ryan is much better in the pocket than rolling out.
MATT WOULD WET HIS PANTS WITHOUT TURNER
September 27th, 2009
4:08 pm
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Team Stat Comparison
1st Downs 11 28
Passing 1st downs 8 17
Rushing 1st downs 2 9
1st downs from Penalties 1 2
3rd down efficiency 3-12 4-11
4th down efficiency 0-0 1-1
Total Plays 52 66
Total Yards 186 479
Passing 115 337
Comp-Att 17-27 26-37
Yards per pass 4.3 9.1
Rushing 71 142
Rushing Attempts 23 28
Yards per rush 3.1 5.1
Red Zone (Made-Att) 0-1 3-6
Penalties 5-46 8-84
Turnovers 4 1
Fumbles lost 0 1
Interceptions thrown 4 0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs 0 0
Possession 28:42 31:18
Air/Ground Leaders
Cleveland Passing
C/ATT YDS TD INT
Anderson 11/19 92 0 3
Quinn 6/8 34 0 1
Baltimore Passing
C/ATT YDS TD INT
Flacco 25/35 342 1 0
Smith 1/2 4 0 0
Cleveland Rushing
CAR YDS TD LG
Harrison 16 52 0 17
Davis 5 10 0 5
Baltimore Rushing
CAR YDS TD LG
McGahee 7 67 2 34
Rice 11 48 1 9
Cleveland Fumbles
FUM LOST REC
Adams 0 0 1
Baltimore Fumbles
FUM LOST REC
McGahee 1 1 0
Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER CLE BAL
TD 10:15 Willis McGahee 7 Yd Run (Steven Hauschka Kick) 0 7
FG 01:16 Steven Hauschka 36 Yd 0 10
SECOND QUARTER CLE BAL
FG 05:37 Steven Hauschka 33 Yd 0 13
TD 00:55 Willis McGahee 15 Yd Run (Steven Hauschka Kick) 0 20
THIRD QUARTER CLE BAL
TD 07:32 Ray Rice 9 Yd Run (Steven Hauschka Kick) 0 27
FOURTH QUARTER CLE BAL
FG 14:55 Billy Cundiff 29 Yd 3 27
TD 08:05 Derrick Mason 72 Yd Pass From Joe Flacco (Steven Hauschka Kick) 3 34
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BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens looked every bit like an undefeated team, and the Cleveland Browns fulfilled their role as a struggling franchise in disarray.
Joe Flacco threw for a career-high 342 yards, Willis McGahee scored two more touchdowns, and the Ravens cruised to a 34-3 victory Sunday.
After Baltimore (3-0) held the Browns to 78 yards while building a 20-0 halftime lead, Cleveland coach Eric Mangini pulled quarterback Brady Quinn in favor of Derek Anderson. The switch did nothing to turn around the fortune of a team that has been outscored 95-29 this season.
Quinn went 6 for 8 for 34 yards and an interception. Anderson, who lost his job to Quinn last year, was 11 for 19 for 92 yards and three interceptions.
The Browns (0-3) have scored one offensive touchdown in their last nine games dating back to last year.
Not only is Mangini winless in his first season as Cleveland’s head coach, but he received unwanted headlines by fining one of his players $1,701 for not paying the hotel bill for a $3 bottle of water.
Flacco went 25 for 35 with a touchdown, and McGahee ran for scores of 7 and 15 yards, giving him six TDs in three games. Baltimore is 3-0 for only the second time in franchise history, thanks heavily to an offense that is averaging 34.3 points per game.
Derrick Mason caught five passes for 118 yards, including a 72-yard TD that made it 34-3 with 8:05 remaining. His third reception made him the 23rd player in NFL history with 800 career catches.
Cleveland played without running back Jamal Lewis (hamstring) and kicker Phil Dawson (leg). The Browns’ lone score was a 29-yard field goal by Billy Cundiff with 14:55 left.
Baltimore set the tone in the opening five minutes, when Domonique Foxworth intercepted a Quinn pass and McGahee followed with a touchdown run. The 31-yard drive was extended when Flacco ran for 2 yards on a fourth-and-1.
Completions of 10, 26 and 17 yards by Flacco led to a 36-yard field goal by Steve Hauschka and a 10-0 lead late in the first quarter.
Baltimore’s next possession was similar: Flacco went 6 for 8 during a 16-play drive, but the Ravens again had to settle for a field goal after holding the ball for more than seven minutes.
After another Cleveland punt, Baltimore covered 80 yards in eight plays — seven of them passes by Flacco — before McGahee ran in from the 15 for a 20-0 lead.
Anderson completed his first two passes, then threw an interception to set up Ray Rice’s first career touchdown, a 9-yard run that made it 27-0.
David
September 27th, 2009
4:08 pm
Joshua,
It pains me, too, but it’s life. It’s sad that the fans care more about who wins than the players, but, like you said, when you have a $600,000 a week paycheck, it’s easy to smile despite your play on the field.
Sunshine
September 27th, 2009
4:08 pm
Well at least we still have college football for now. GT seems to back in form. And whats up with the braves? How are they still hanging around.
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
4:09 pm
We better have a plan other than run Turner, because it is pretty obvious that Turner is not going to be anywhere near as productive this season as he was last year. He looks a least a half a step if not a step slower and he has already pull the ball on the ground twice, both times when we were driving. Hope we have a backup plan.
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
4:09 pm
(”Team is still very very young. They still lack playmakers on defense. They are getting better, but they are a long long way from the superbowl.”)
That won’t happen unitl next season.. Gonzalez and this offense is ready now..
The Falcons have a phenom QB who is ready now, if this regime actually gets him a speed WR that actually “wants it”.
Now, all you will hear form The national media is Mark Sanchez because their team “gets it”. The Jest are aggressive.
Dimitroff can stock-pile picks, but you will be waiting unitl Matt Ryan is about 35 in the new Blank Field in Dultuh lololololol for a defense from those picks.
Sometimes, you have to trade picks…high picks, or trade-up.
These Falcons do not have The Patriots with a winning tradition.
David
September 27th, 2009
4:10 pm
Matt,
The Ravens’ opponents have 12 wins combined all of last year. Our three opponents? 33. Get real, man. The Browns have looked inept all last year and all this year, same with the Chiefs. Your biggest win was against the Chargers, who got in the playoffs last year only because of a horrible AFC West division.
PS: Joe Flacco would wet his pants without that defense.
SRF
September 27th, 2009
4:10 pm
You just answered your own question – Flacco has a supporting cast – Ryan is surrounded by ???
FALCONS SORRY
September 27th, 2009
4:10 pm
MATTY HOPELESS ICE MELTED !!! JUST LIKE I SAID VICK WILL SHOW YOU MATTY HOPELESS HOW TO WIN THE BIG GAME!! aUTHOR BLANK YOU HAD YOUR CHANCE TO WIN THE SUPPER BOWL WITH VICK BUT NOW YOU HAVE MATTY HOPELESS WITH HIS NOODLE ARM TO BLOW EVERY BIG GAME HE IS IN!! DEC 6 WILL BE THE DAY ALL OF THE VICK HATERS IN THE ATL GET TO CRY ABOUT WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN AND HOW MATTY THE GREAT WHITE HOPELESS CAN NEVER WIN A BIG GAME!!CAN YOU SAY ROMO?!
MATTY ICE MELTED LIKE A SHRINKING VIOLET IN NEW ENGLAND JUST LIKE I SAID HE WOULD!!!JEFF SCHULTZ HOW YOU LIKE THAT LOSER??!!
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
4:11 pm
Hey!!!
Bad News is BACK, people! He’s changed his name, but not his M.O.
Only, because his Favorite Felon SUCKED so badly today, he’s back on his Joe Flacco Bandwagon.
Hey, douche bag, I guess the fact that Baltimore has the best defense in the NFL has NOTHING to do with it, right?
Or that Flacco has played against three of the WORST defenses in football in his first three games has nothing to do with it, right?
Bad News is a giant douche. No matter what his name is.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
4:11 pm
HEY FLACCO GUY,
WE DON’T CARE. MATT RYAN IS RANKED HIGHER THAN FLACCO AND HE IS A FALCON. NUFF SAID. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE YOU THUG.
David
September 27th, 2009
4:11 pm
I can’t even respond seriously to someone who types in all caps. So I just won’t.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
4:12 pm
What????? You guys don’t like them shaking hands being cordial afterwards?? What matters is that they are trying during the game. Hell, some of them are good friends and that doesn’t stop them from trying to knock each other’s heads off. You’ve never been to happy hours?? Folks from competing Companies get along just fine . . ..doesn’t mean they want to lose contracts to the other guy/gal.
Hillbilly Deluxe
September 27th, 2009
4:13 pm
The Falcons couldn’t stop the run and they couldn’t put any pressure on Brady. The score could have been a lot worse.
It didn’t make any difference but the fumble recovery/incomplete pass call that Smith had to challenge in the first half is one of the most ridiculous calls I’ve ever seen. I’ve been watching football since the 60’s and seen a lot of bad calls but that one took the cake.
sanantoniofalconsfan
September 27th, 2009
4:13 pm
what ifs of the day:
what if turner hadn’t fumbled and lost the momentum we had?
what if Jenkins didn’t push off when he caught that touch down?
What if the refs were fair on both sides?
What if the falcons coaches abandoned the run which wasn’t working (run, run, incomplete pass doesn’t work) and put the game in Ryan’s hands?
What if Roddy white actually caught the balls that came his way?
What if Gonzo had been involved in the game more than just one pass?
guess we’ll never know, but I sure hope they consider this for next week.
FALCONS SORRY
September 27th, 2009
4:13 pm
MULARKEYS NAME FITS HIS PLAY CALLS BUT I KNOW NOODLE ARM HAS TO HAVE A SIMPLE GAME PLAN CAUSE HE IS A SIMPLE MINDED QB WITH NO ATHLETICK ABILITY!!!
MATTY ICE MELTS EVERY BIG GAME !!
Sunshine
September 27th, 2009
4:13 pm
Gonzo strikes out the batter in clutch relief!
Frank Wren
September 27th, 2009
4:13 pm
Ron Mexico 0-2 passing 1 rush for 7 yards
You morons didnt think he was actually going to play did you. The Eagles know what the Falcons didnt for years. Vick is terrible.
Knute
September 27th, 2009
4:15 pm
Enter your comments here Is it just me or do the Falcons have two modes of playing – aggressive and passive. The Jets showed Mike Smith how to play the Patriots AAGGGRREEESSIVELY. When the Birds play aggressively they are usually in the game, but too often Smith has them playing back, also known as preventive defense. How long will it take til Smith figures it out??? I would rather see Randy Moss score a touchdown while Brady is slammed to the ground than watch the Falcons letting them play toss and catch 10-15 yards per catch. I would rather see the Falcons lose
62-0 than give away a game 20-17 – Smith is fast losing my respect. The Saints breed aggression – even when they lose – you love to watch them.
doug
September 27th, 2009
4:15 pm
Sunshine? Tech won’t be a good team until Nesbitt learns who should get the handoff . Go Jaybo !!! Redshirt and transfer !!!!
David
September 27th, 2009
4:15 pm
Falcons fans,
Don’t be retarded. We’d clearly be better with Vick, who can’t throw, and now can’t run anymore. Why won’t you all just open up your eyes and realize a guy who can’t run, can’t throw, and doesn’t make good decisions is way better than Ryan. I’m wondering when you’ll come to your senses.
PMC
September 27th, 2009
4:15 pm
I think all of us would take 2-1 going into the bye week. Regroup… rest and re engage… get ready for a difficult test in San Fran. This is not the end of the world.
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
4:16 pm
Holy Cow . .anyone just see Favre throw the TD to take lead on SF with 2 seconds left? 80 yard drive with very little time.
GOFALCONS610
September 27th, 2009
4:16 pm
I can’t believe we paid Roddy White all of that money. He can’t catch a crack addiction.
Hillbilly Deluxe
September 27th, 2009
4:18 pm
The Falcons couldn’t stop the run and they couldn’t put any pressure on Brady. The score could have been a lot worse.
It made no difference in the outcome but the fumble recovery/incomplete pass call that Smith had to use the challenge on is probably the worst call I’ve ever seen. I’ve been watching football since the 60’s and seen lots of bad calls but that one took the cake.
Sunshine
September 27th, 2009
4:19 pm
doug, I wish you Jabo fans would pick your stuff up and leave. Jayho has no shot of even touching first string, EVER! Forget that I want to at least win a game, not just stay in in.
Joshua
September 27th, 2009
4:19 pm
I have a problem with showing no emotion after losing a game that you got outplayed, not with talent, but with heart….yes, I have a huge problem with that when it comes to pro players. ITs all about the big bucks to them. Yes, during the game they want to win the game, but when the clock hits 0:00….its all about the Benjamins.
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
4:19 pm
“We better have a plan other than run Turner, because it is pretty obvious that Turner is not going to be anywhere near as productive this season as he was last year. He looks a least a half a step if not a step slower and he has already pull the ball on the ground twice, both times when we were driving. Hope we have a backup plan.”
Norwood needs Mora’s Cut-Block Scheme because he cannot take a shot.
This O-Line is not a Power Line. The Left side will be very good.
The interior cannot fire off the ball outside of the dome in big games.
Turner is too big than in his Charger days.. Jamal was too big back then as well.
Too much weight = loss of cutting ability, and the loss of the ability to turn the corner and change direction.
The Falcons will be forces to turn this offense into a pass-first offense with Turner turning into a goal-line RB.
The problem with that is they have WRs with no speed, and no break-away capabilities.
The Falcons have to make a decision.
Their only hope is to add Norwood and open this passing offense up as much as possible.
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
4:20 pm
I am more concerned with showing no emotion during the game than not showing any after. We played with no fire or passion today, the Pat’s just wanted it more and it showed.
LB
September 27th, 2009
4:21 pm
Man, did we look completely out-manned today. The Falcons looked almost like a college team out there against the Pats. We couldn’t run, couldn’t tackle, and definitely couldn’t defend the pass. We have a LONG way to go before we’re in the class of the Pats or Giants.
robertussen
September 27th, 2009
4:21 pm
I didn’t realize the Kraft family was that rich. Its easy to win games while lining the refs pockets with cash. We would have won had it not been for all the bad calls and the momentum shift. When we were forced to be one demential they took advantage. But don’t worry we’ll bounce back after the by week. Im so pissed!
Rural Education
September 27th, 2009
4:22 pm
Good teams never blame injuries or the refs, those are excuses for the teams who can’t win.
Big Ray
September 27th, 2009
4:23 pm
Not as ugly a game as it could have been, but not as good as it could have been either (obviously).
First, is it the Patriots offensive line, or do we miss Peria Jerry that badly? It’s obvious to me that we miss Jerry, but I’m leaning towards it being the Patriots O-line. Even Abraham and Biermann were gobbled up all game long. And our interior defensive linemen were getting very little penetration. Hence, the Patriots gashed us badly with their running game while Brady struggled (despite not having pressure all afternoon). Our front four has to do better than this. A LOT better. Either that, or Dimitroff is going to have to scour the market for another D-lineman, and there ain’t much available.
Well, those are the growing pains of a young defense.
Then of course, there were the untimely penalties. This game would have been different if we hadn’t penalized ourselves right out of an effective offensive drive. First Jenkins, then Baker. After that, the Pats defense kept us covered up, period. Ryan had a good game anyway, never turning the ball over or even coming close to it, and giving what the defense allowed. But we had that defense broken for that series, and could have broken them for the game, had we not penalized ourselves right out of it.
Then there was the bad non-calls. Brady’s touchdown pass should never have happened. Why? John Abraham had finally gotten to him, and had a hand on him. But he was being held something fierce. No call. Replays showed it plain as day.
There were other no-calls. For instance, the offensive pass interference call on Michael Jenkins was correct. But how is it they saw THAT, but didn’t see the defensive pass interference the very play right before it? That was why Jenkins used his right arm to push off. The play before that, the defensive back held his right arm the whole time!!!
Those weren’t the only non-calls. They called a late hit on Jamal Anderson, but conspicuously missed a couple of late hits Ryan took. Huh. Home-town refing, I call it. Especially the call where Ryan’s pass got batted down, and they didn’t signal it a dead ball, allowing the Pats to run it in for a touchdown before the challenge flag came out. That told me how this game was going to get called right from the word go.
As it is, that didn’t lose the game for us. A porous run defense did, and a couple of drive-killing penalties did. That and NO pressure on Brady. The way our defense played, Brady should have had 400 yards passing.
Oh, and who’s idea was it to have Grimes on Moss? WTF?! I sure hope we use this bye week to get Tye Hill ready to play.
stendec
September 27th, 2009
4:23 pm
The heartless quitters are back! Michael “Another Fumble” Turner took away every ounce of momentum the team had built with carefree giveaway fumble. Sorry son of a betch! Roddy “Another Drop” White can peddle his untalented a$$ on down the line. Motherf#cking bestard! John Abraham (along with rest of alleged defenders) took a day off with pay. Overrated quitter and partners in crime! Patriot offense treated Falcon defense like betch dogs and made them like it. No defense with any pride or balls whatsoever allows three (or was it four?) fourth down conversions. Total bullshet! Completely unacceptable. Embarrassment from start to finish! Damn sons of betches. Let the untalented scum stay in Massachusetts! Who needs damn quitters? Pulled a f#cking Sori Letemin! That is the ultimate insult. Shameful giveup job! Long suffering fans deserve so much better. BTW – Tom Brady just now completed another pass over undersized Falcon in secondary!
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
4:23 pm
Braves take a 4-3 lead, holy cow! Hey doug, if I had my way, Jaybo never touches the ball. He is a game changer for the other team!
Cedrick (Arlington, TX)
September 27th, 2009
4:24 pm
What the hell happened to the coahing staff at halftime?? Even though we had a turnover at the half it seems as if the coaching staff stayed in the locker room. Whats with the non aggressive play calling, better yet why did we only throw the ball to Gonzales one time??? Who ever thought up this play call schem needs a wake up call. On consecutive drives on 3rd down we did some stupid QB roll out that was pretty pathetic the first time they ran it but they decided to run it once more on the next series. But the killer for me was late on one of the last two drive of the 4th QTR. How do we come out on 1st then 2nd and run 5 to 10 yard routes when we are down 16 points? That was a great bright idea. I really hated when the defense ran that 3man rush with the zone behind it on 3rd and long for the PATS. Did Vagorder not watch the Jets game from the previous week. Our coaches really did us a dis-service today starting from Smith to the OC and the DC.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
4:25 pm
stendec, LMAO!
Once "Recent" Reader
September 27th, 2009
4:25 pm
Joshua . .I still don’t truly get your point. If they practice hard and play hard – what does it matter if they shake hands after the game. Are you upset that they are not crying and many fans may be? That’s why the word fan derives from fanatic. Gotta keep it all in perspective . . . .and appropriate priorities. As most will say . . . .it’s a game. Many will also so .. .it’s “just” a game.
Joe Schmoe
September 27th, 2009
4:26 pm
Braves up 6-3, they are coming outta no where.
Stat Checker
September 27th, 2009
4:27 pm
Joe Flacco:
Career Reg Season: 14-5
Playoffs: 2-1
2009 Record: 3-0
30 Point Games: 3
Attempts: 104
Completions: 68
Yards: 839
Touch downs: 5
300 Yard Games: 2
Matt Ryan:
Career Reg Season: 13-6
Playoffs: 0-1
2009 Record: 2-1
30 Point Games: 0
Attempts: 87
Completions: 59
Yards: 632
Touch downs: 5
300 Yard Games: 0
JSS
September 27th, 2009
4:28 pm
Just admit the fact that Falcons got their hats handed to them on both sides on the ball… And it was not a stellar day for Mike Smith as well… Back off of Grimes, he’s a nickel back, NE outschemed them to get him on Moss… Boy did they make them pay… He had nothing to do with them running the ball right down the Falcons throat…
Big Ray
September 27th, 2009
4:28 pm
“Why are we talking about non-Falcon players in other games?”
Boundless hypocrisy.
Looks like Vick will get to start against Kansas City. That’s good, because it’s an easier team to play against. Otherwise, he would likely get taken advantage of, having been out two years and playing for a totally different kind of team.
Good game for Joe Flacco. A couple more like that and he MIGHT catch Matt Ryan in the NFL ratings…
Of course, Flacco wasn’t playing against the Patriots, either. It was the friggin’ Browns
Chattanooga Chuck
September 27th, 2009
4:29 pm
Horray for Flacco! What does he have to do with the Falcons?
Eman
September 27th, 2009
4:29 pm
Mike Smith did a bad job of coaching today!! He show us that he is passive and coach scared. I am sorry but I think that this team is far from the super bowel. The saints will win the divison and the falcons will finish 8-8 or 9-7 this year. The defence played the best that they could giving that they were on the field all day!!
Coach smith when you are on your only 40 yard line and its 4 and 9 or 4 or 10 . Please go fit it!!! The worst thing that can happen is the other team gets da ball on the 40 yard line. Your defence was gassed out there !! Shame on you for allowing your defence to play over 75 plays today!! Ur not ready to be a super bowl coach bc this team is not ready!!! I am sorry but WE SHOULD HAVE HIRE Mike Singletary instead!! We could not do that bc Mr. Blank was worried that all da red necks in GA would not receive a black coach in GA. This is a state that is full of red necks !!! I am sorry that’s why this state has a 10.0 percent unemployment rate and guess what most of them are black!!!!! Wake up people because black people can lead too!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
4:34 pm
” can’t believe we paid Roddy White all of that money. He can’t catch a crack addiction.”
It is a shame.. Ryan is thows much softer and more timely than Vick ever did.
Guys just lose focus in this Market.. They just “Cash-out”..lololol.
It’s too late for competition now, because The Falcons traded WR Laurent Robinson for beans and a can of soda right (as it appears now). He was the fastest WR on the squad. All I see are a group of WRs that are possession types that strike no fear in real good NFL teams. And they break no long gains for Ryan..
Now Gonzalez will be doubled, and zoned off.
So much for excitement.. The Falcons will probably break the back-to-back winning season drought though..9-7, but miss the Wild Card.
I’ve seen enough… Veterans just do not improve. Young veterans can improve with more playing time.
Jerry is gone, but he was miscast as a NT.
David
September 27th, 2009
4:34 pm
Stat Checker,
Look up Baltimore’s record over the last decade, then look up the Falcons. You guys had a strong foundation in place when you got Flacco — all you were missing was a quarterback. When we drafted Ryan, we were missing a quarterback, two defensive tackles, linebackers, safeties, corners, and an offensive line. You guys had some of the best safeties (Ed Reed, and Landry is no slouch), corners (McCallister and Rolle), DT (Ngata), linebackers (Ray Lewis, Bart Scott, Terrell Suggs), and a great offensive line.
Comparing the two is hard. If you think Baltimore and Atlanta are on the same level position for position, then you’re not being honest with yourself.
P
September 27th, 2009
4:36 pm
same ole Atlanta! Offense looks like crap, defense looks worse…no pass rush, no secondary, who gives a flip attitude, pathetic coaching…
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September 27th, 2009
4:41 pm
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icndark
September 27th, 2009
4:42 pm
Frankly, I am done with kissing this coaching staffs’ a$$! Today they showed an utter lack of creativity both offensively and defensively. I suppose that no completions to TG ’til the 3rd qtr. was part of the gameplan??? I suppose that the stale running game to this point was worthy of up the middle for nothing repeatedly in the first half??? I suppose that the only play worth challenging is one involving TG??? God forbid he (Smitty) challenge defensively on third down when Grimes clearly dislodged the ball going out of bounds (Moss). I put this loss squarely on the coaches, for it was obvious the entire game that we had the edge in athleticism and talent. The coaching staff has an utter lack of creativity and will-power. Ever heard the saying nothing ventured nothing gained??? We did not blitz one time and paid the price for our arrogance. As if the Jets did not lay the foundation for us. NO PRESSURE!!! We deserved to lose and this from a true Falcon’s fan. What an utter waste of talent and an utter lack of coaching by the Falcons’ staff. I am, and we should be ashamed! Screw the officials! It should not have been in their hands to begin with. Our coaches have NO GUTS! Case closed! Argue with that! We’ll be lucky to have a winning season with the likes of them. I kept my mouth(keyboard) shut last week, fearing such an exhibition. And here it was for the whole world to see….Nice job coaching staff! I repeat; NO GUTS!!! No blitzes=No wins!! DUH? Even I know that! Brady and his coaches did too….Pathetic!
Good luck! I am thouroughly disgusted with the effort and personnel decisions. Go ahead and give JA98 another start Fools! What more do you need to say??? Utterly dissappointed, in the Atl.
"Mr. Falcon"
September 27th, 2009
4:43 pm
After watching this game, I am convinced that this is not the Falcons” year to shine. They are not ready for the big time. The coach is too conservative, and the defense is bad. As a die hard Falcon fan, I was truly disappointed after we did not go for it on 4th down at the 35, when we were down by 6 in the third quarter. That was a terrible decision. The Falcons defense played the whole second half of that game. The referees called a horrible game; they seemed to be Patriot fans. The Falcons had their chances and blew them. They will be lucky to go 8-8 this year.
Angry Falcons Fan
September 27th, 2009
4:43 pm
Who cares about qb ratings!
The Ravens are in 1st place and undefeated!
If ratings are more important than wins, you don’t know much about football!
BugKiller
September 27th, 2009
4:43 pm
Stat Checker…
… just a quick question you complete moron… WHO has Baltimore played so far this year???
Kansas City. San Diego. Cleveland.
THREE OF THE WORST DEFENSES IN THE AFC.
Yep.
Stat Checker is just Bad News lying about the facts again in Joe Fluke-O’s favor because he can’t talk about his Favorite Felon, because that guy was an absolute non-entity today.
Because you guys know he REALLY wanted his Favorite Felon to be awesome. Everyone here knew he was gonna suck, but Bad News / Stat Checker was hoping he could throw his Favorite Felon in our faces.
So, now that he can’t, he’s gonna throw Flacco’s inflated stats up instead, like they mean anything.
Brent S.
September 27th, 2009
4:43 pm
Matt Ryan was NOT the problem today…Brady exposed our BIGGEST WEAKNESS…our SORRY CORNER BACKS!!!!!
I do question Mike Smith not going for it on 4th down on our last possession, but oh well, can’t do much about it now.
When we can get some SERIOUS shut down corners, then we will have a more complete defense.
Grimes is our version of “Rudy”
Houston…SUCKS!! (One o.k. game against Panthers last week, but overall, OVERRATED!!
No push or pressure in the interior of D-Line.
Turner, NOT exploding to the hole like he did last year. He is developing the “Duckett Dance” syndrome. He’s tip toeing to the line and getting NO WHERE!!!
Snelling is the BEAST right now. He is a work horse running back. He runs like his job depends on it.
We have GOT to learn how to wrap up on tackles STILL. Peterson missed three tackles b/c of trying to side arm tackle.
Overall, should’ve won, but I feel good going into a BYE week with a 2-1 record and a division win under our belts. Still, A LOT of work needs to be done!!!!!!!
darrell starks
September 27th, 2009
4:44 pm
Chris houston is lost please put some 1 else out there.
GO FALCONS!!!!!!
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
4:45 pm
Flacco has that Trademark Raven Defense that is loaded with first round defenders..and Foxworth..lololol
Falcons Defense has no Hall-of Famers..
Although FS Decoud will be very good. He and SS William Moore will be a dominant tandem if they don’t fall asleep like most Falcons, Braves, and Hawks yougn players seem to do here..in (”Cushy Market”).
Houston did well.. The secondary wasn’t bad.. It’s that pressure..
D-Line is soft in the middle, and now not as deep as was mentioned after DT Jerry’s injury. And they were still not doing all that well with him.
The DE’s are small other than Jamaal Anderson.
When a team has light DEs, should not they have bigger DTs?
Keep It Real
September 27th, 2009
4:46 pm
Dimitroff & Smitty – Genuis?
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
4:47 pm
“Chris houston is lost please put some 1 else out there.
GO FALCONS!!!!!!”
I think that CB Owens was not ready, thats why Williams and Hill were signed.
Owens and Hill may be ready now..
Mother Goose
September 27th, 2009
4:48 pm
Hey Matt – stop laying all those goose eggs!
Draft Analysis
September 27th, 2009
4:49 pm
Should have drafted Flacco!
Cedrick (Arlington, TX)
September 27th, 2009
4:54 pm
I say fire Vangorder and offer monster contract to Kiffen. Maybe he will leave college football and comebak to the NFL.
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
4:55 pm
Back upstairs. Falcons weren’t crushed at losing, but they weren’t thrilled, either. Mike Peterson said a young team learned some things today, and I think that’s true.
And I’m going to write just that.
Thanks to all of you for hanging with me throughout. I’m sorry I didn’t have a better result. But I’m certain the Falcons won’t lose next week. Know why? Because they don’t play next week. Ha!
FalconHeroZero
September 27th, 2009
4:57 pm
“After watching this game, I am convinced that this is not the Falcons” year to shine. They are not ready for the big time. The coach is too conservative, and the defense is bad. As a die hard Falcon fan, I was truly disappointed after we did not go for it on 4th down at the 35, when we were down by 6 in the third quarter. That was a terrible decision. The Falcons defense played the whole second half of that game. The referees called a horrible game; they seemed to be Patriot fans. The Falcons had their chances and blew them. They will be lucky to go 8-8 this year.”
Coaches and players drinking too much Caffiene..lolol. Too much leads to “Fight or Flight” thinking..
You have to play to win against a Legendary Franchise on the road. These local teams try to “steal wins”, and end up losing..
“Defensive Offense and Offensive Defense” ..lololol
Say what you will about this Rex Ryan..
He “wants it”. He wants to take it from good teams. and not waste everyone’s time. Sure, he will get his hat handed to him a few times, but he is coming after you on defense. Now, a Jets defense that their fans were disappointed in, are now on of the best units in The NFL.
“A tight fist: Nothing gets out, but nothing goes in it…”
T-Bone
September 27th, 2009
4:58 pm
Still drinking the KoolAid from the last two home games. Told you then and confirmed today against NE, we get no rush on the passer. Zip..Zilch…Nada…Zero…Nothing. Brady had all day to throw and he was aweful today esp. in the first half. Folks, everybody has a decent offense in the NFL…it is a solid pass rush, pressure defense that wins in the pros. So a week off and on to San Fran where it looks like we’ll get beat again because for the above reason and it’s a roadie.
"Mr. Falcon"
September 27th, 2009
5:00 pm
I think the honey moon just ended for Coach Smith. If he thinks being conservative is going to cut it in Atlanta he is sadly mistaken. Dan Reeves thought he could and he got fired. If he will not take some chances, he will not make it in the NFL. These coaches let their players down in Boston today.
Jamie
September 27th, 2009
5:00 pm
Outcoached and outplayed! Team looked scared! A learning experience
Jamie
September 27th, 2009
5:02 pm
And guess the NFL rulebook is different in NE. They had to take care of their team!
Cedrick (Arlington, TX)
September 27th, 2009
5:06 pm
Hey Mark,
I’m tired of this is a young team excuse already. So what did people call this team two years ago when Vick was at QB? Lets see Roddy White, Mike Jenks, Brian Finnarnan, Norwood, and others on offense & defense were on this team. I can remember a lot of drops back them too but most of the scrutny went to Vick but all of a sudden now its a young team. Thats pretty funny!!!
JSS
September 27th, 2009
5:07 pm
Love the bye week, more whining and speculating in this town… Oh joy!!!
Mr. Bradley, are you flying directly out? If not, go to the North End and have the best Italian meal in the U.S. or Legal Seafood at least… Oh yeah, flying in and out of Hartford is always a better move..
FalconDawg
September 27th, 2009
5:09 pm
Folks no need for alarm. Yes this was a poorly officiated game and yes we need to take chances. What have we learned so far, that while this defense isn’t up to par, the coaching staff has made adjustments and mow we are heading into the bye week. It seems to me that Mike Smith is a learner and from what we did last year, I think we will be ok this year. Super Bowl….No, Playoffs…Yes. We will at the very least have our first back to back winning season. GO FALCONS!!!
Chattanooga Chuck
September 27th, 2009
5:10 pm
Coach Smith may be conservative, but I’d rather see him compared to Dan Reeves than Jerry Glanville.
"Mr. Falcon"
September 27th, 2009
5:10 pm
Roddy White is not even one of the top 15 wide receivers in the NFL. He did not come through when it counted. Roddy White will not make the Pro Bowl this year.
"Mr. Falcon"
September 27th, 2009
5:14 pm
Coach Smith Learned something today Dawg. He just got schooled in Boston.
Golfdawg
September 27th, 2009
5:22 pm
Mr.Falcon,please name me 15 better receivers than Roddy.
jsmuga
September 27th, 2009
5:26 pm
Falcons played to lose not win. Game over when Turner fumbled what is wrong with him. Defense let Fred Taylor get the same yards as his age 105…. Brady could have stood in the pocket for ten minutes if he wanted too. Down by two scores Falcons run on 1st an 2nd down…. So frustrating…..
darrell starks
September 27th, 2009
5:28 pm
DEFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE WIN CHAMPIONSHIP MRS TD.
GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!
stendec
September 27th, 2009
5:31 pm
At least the Pats did not embarrass the Falcons? The final margin was 16 damn points! How many f#cking points does a football team have to lose by before it falls into the embarrassment category? 21, 40, 60 or more?
darrell starks
September 27th, 2009
5:31 pm
PLEASE NO MORE CHRIS HOUSTON HE IS LOST OUT THERE.
GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!
FalconUGAFan
September 27th, 2009
5:32 pm
Whatever, they are my Falcons. Live and die by them them. Don’t like em, then leave!
Don
September 27th, 2009
5:35 pm
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This game can be summed up in two words: awful defense. Brady was never under pressure, much less sacked.
BostonDan
September 27th, 2009
5:38 pm
Falcons not quite ready for prime time.
Patriots on way to 4th Brady Super Bowl Championship.
Go Pats!
Now maybe you can jump off your bandwagen and give your Braves some love.
Go Sox!!
asfsdgfwetwe
September 27th, 2009
5:38 pm
booooooop!
Mark Bradley
September 27th, 2009
5:45 pm
And here, if you’re interested, is the game column.
JJ
September 27th, 2009
5:47 pm
FALCONS FANS: Please, please, quit jumping off bridges. We’re still very young, three games into the season, and just went on the road and lost to the best organization in the NFL. The offense just looked sloppy in the rain today and we didn’t get a pass rush because the Pats have probably the best O-Line in the league.
We have a bye week now and alot of football left to play.
FalconUGAFan
September 27th, 2009
5:47 pm
No bandwagon here BostonDan, loved my Falcons, Braves, UGA, Hawks, Flames, Thrashers (and any other Atlanta/Georgia team) since I moved to Atlanta in 69′.
I even watch the Jackets despite the Jacket fans!
Keep It real
September 27th, 2009
5:59 pm
I got to say this about the game.It was Vick fault why the falcons lose because I seen plenty of games like that and everyone blame it on him.I forgot Vick no longer with the falcons and his team won lol.People the problems with the falcons is that they haven’t played any good team and New England beat them playing poorly.Eagles,Giants,Jets,Saints will be loses.They are 2-5 in my book as of now.I read about how good their offense and defense but what I saw today is nothing and do they even have a coaching staff.7-9 or 8-8 at best
JASon
September 27th, 2009
6:51 pm
Joe Buck is a testament to the way nepotism has run this society into the ground. Nobody is less interesting, less literate, and all around less effective as this pathetic d-bag. He’s a statue in the broadcast booth and fox ought to be ashamed of the airtime they have given him over the years.
Falcons Vs Patriots
September 27th, 2009
8:25 pm
[...] on the line in the fourth quarter, I saw Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey put … Live from New England, and the Dirty Bird is in the house!And I remember standing nearby as the Patriots' coach exited the field to a heavily accented [...]
Globals
October 2nd, 2009
10:26 pm
all good things