Here at Falcons HQ, thinking about running backs
It didn't look very good when Michael Turner went down Sunday, did it? (AP photo)
Flowery Branch — Hanging around the Falcons, waiting for Mike Smith’s 3 p.m. press briefing, and I figured I’d pass along a couple of nuggets in the interim.
First, The Falcons are not going to pursue Larry Johnson to fill a need at running back. “I had a bunch of text messages about that last night,” Thomas Dimitroff said, smiling.
And his response to those? “Absolutely not.”
Two things about that: Johnson, who just got bounced out of Kansas City for ripping his coach and making insenitive Tweets via Twitter, is the antithesis of what the Falcons want in a player. Even if the Falcons were down to no running backs, Johnson wouldn’t be the man they’d call.
And now the other thing: The Falcons are acting as if they don’t believe Michael Turner will be out long. There has been no official prognosis announced, but they’re mindful he had a high ankle sprain earlier in his career and seemed to heal expeditiously.
Again, Smith figures to have more details, but if I had to guess I’d say the Falcons are thinking Turner will be out two or three weeks, as opposed to a month or more. Again, though, let me emphasize that’s me speculating.
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Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
November 16th, 2009
12:42 pm
first
BigDawg
November 16th, 2009
12:44 pm
No, u r not first
mj
November 16th, 2009
12:45 pm
Couple corners. One’s that makes plays closer that 2 yards behind receiver.
Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
November 16th, 2009
12:45 pm
On Larry Johnson, this would be the same as the Hawks trade for J R Rider. 3 words: Locker Room Cancer
Mike
November 16th, 2009
12:47 pm
Mark, are you able to file these from your phone or do you lug the laptop around? The tools of journalism have changed.
Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
November 16th, 2009
12:47 pm
Oh yeah, and a Ice Dream in a cup
mj
November 16th, 2009
12:48 pm
Snelling played well enough for Falcons to win. Shank a pot a muss Elam should have made the field goal regardless, it was a chip shot. This is the second game, the first one he can thank the offense for pulling him out. Where is the pass rush???
OpenMinded
November 16th, 2009
12:49 pm
OK… Matt Ryan needs to stay in the pocket…. he’s running scared…. Snelling did a good job filling in but Norwood needs to suck it up and get back in there. The 2009 draft is looking like a bust overall. We are all seeing Elam’s age is showing and what Coach smith thinking when he went for 2 ? This is just one of those flat weeks where not much went well. Can’t wait for Sunday to see how our season will be evaluated.
This week is a must win if we have any chance at the play-offs.
Mark Bradley
November 16th, 2009
12:49 pm
I use the computer to write, Mike. I use the iPhone to post comments. Still not comfortable typing at length on the phone.
Ree Roe
November 16th, 2009
12:51 pm
Eighth! Mark, could you bring me back 2 #1’s (buttered buns please, all pickles) & a fruit punch no ice, 5 brownies & a #6. Thanks.
Do we resign Aaron Stecker? Will Norwood be ready this week? Is Mughelli back?
-REEcently Roe!
Chris
November 16th, 2009
12:52 pm
Oh darn, did I miss my chance to look like a D-Bag and post FIRST!?
gdg73
November 16th, 2009
12:52 pm
If Norwood comes back next week, I think he and Snelling might get us through. I know one thing, Matty “Put Away the Annointing Oil” Ryan looks gun shy. Even when there is no pressure, he looks jittery in the pocket. Case in point, the last interception he threw. Instead following through on the pass going forward, as so as the ball left his hands, he immediately turned his back on the rush, in an effort to protect himself. I’ve seen Phillip Rivers make that throw and get hit in the chops afterwards. This guy is scared!!
Mike
November 16th, 2009
12:52 pm
I figured you used the laptop for full-length pieces. This one looked like a tweener. Like David Pollack or Thomas Davis.
The Dogfighter Returns
November 16th, 2009
12:52 pm
but they’re mindful he had a high ankle sprain earlier in his career and seemed to heal expeditiously.
—
wishful thinking only leaves you with egg on your face, always cya.
Mark Bradley
November 16th, 2009
12:53 pm
Important update: I’m not going to Chick-fil-A. The Falcons have brought in pizza for us media persons.
Chris
November 16th, 2009
12:53 pm
It appeared to me that the missed kick should be on Michael Koenen. It looked like Elam not once, but twice felt like the ball was about to be snapped and started his motion to kick. By the time the snap came he was off of his kicking motion and it certainly looked like it when he got to the ball. I don’t blame Elam for that one.
Mark Bradley
November 16th, 2009
12:53 pm
This was close to a tweener, I’ll grant you.
Marcus
November 16th, 2009
12:54 pm
MB, thanks for the update. Seems as though last years charmed season was relatively injury-free in comparison. Are they going to call Stecker back or get Thomas Brown in the mix, or is practice -squad rookie Antone Smith coached-up enough to be a fill in as backup to Snelling?
gdg73
November 16th, 2009
12:54 pm
revised version
If Norwood comes back next week, I think he and Snelling might get us through. I know one thing, Matty “Put Away the Annointing Oil” Ryan looks gun shy. Even when there is no pressure, he looks jittery in the pocket. Case in point, the last interception he threw. Instead following through on the pass moving forward, as soon as the ball left his hands, he immediately turned his back on the rush, in an effort to protect himself. I’ve seen Phillip Rivers make that throw and get hit in the chops afterwards. This guy is scared!!
Donny
November 16th, 2009
12:55 pm
When is Norwood back? He’s been my Turner hedge since last year and now I need him. Congratulations to him on the birth of his child, now get back to work please.
PS. Just bought my daughter a Matt Ryan jersey. Her first!
Mark Bradley
November 16th, 2009
12:55 pm
Papa John’s pizza, I might add.
Mike
November 16th, 2009
12:58 pm
It’s important to vigorously shake the PJ’s garlic butter container to achieve an optimal, creamy state of dipability. Insufficient agitation will leave the product separated and unsatisfying. Some things you learn through experience.
NCFalconFan
November 16th, 2009
12:58 pm
You media people are so lucky, games, interview and Papa John’s pizza!! WHAT A LIFE!!!
PMC
November 16th, 2009
12:59 pm
Larry Johnson is a woman beating buffoon. He’s more of a disgrace to Penn State than Matt Millen.
The Falcons are wise to stay away from that loser.
Mark Bradley
November 16th, 2009
12:59 pm
It’s a good job. What can I say?
PMC
November 16th, 2009
1:00 pm
Two Chick Fil A sandwiches please!
Cuz
November 16th, 2009
1:04 pm
Does this mean that Veron Haynes may actually get to run the ball instead of block on third down?
Donny
November 16th, 2009
1:06 pm
Does anyone know about Norwood’s status? Out with a hip doesn’t mean much.
The Murf
November 16th, 2009
1:07 pm
Even if we need a running back for two weeks or so, who is out there? TJ Duckett? Stecker? Is Maurice Clarrett out of jail???
Thomas Brown
November 16th, 2009
1:10 pm
I can think of someone.
Raph
November 16th, 2009
1:13 pm
What about bringing in Warrick Dunn?
Michael
November 16th, 2009
1:13 pm
I see you are otherwise occupied with football and free pizza, but check this out when you get a chance. Lookie who’s #1.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/powerranking
Kregg Lumpkin
November 16th, 2009
1:13 pm
Me too.
The Murf
November 16th, 2009
1:14 pm
LOL Thomas Brown
matt ryan wears a dress
November 16th, 2009
1:15 pm
tell matt ryan to man up !!!
Kregg Lumpkin
November 16th, 2009
1:17 pm
You can sign me off the Packers practice squad.
Danny Ware
November 16th, 2009
1:20 pm
I think the Giants would take a seventh round pick for me.
Cuz
November 16th, 2009
1:20 pm
Where is Danny Ware?
Danny Ware
November 16th, 2009
1:21 pm
I’m with the Giants, dude.
Cuz
November 16th, 2009
1:21 pm
Wow, type in something and he pops up. This is better than Google.
Cuz
November 16th, 2009
1:22 pm
Yeah, but are you happy with the Giants. I hear New York City can be pretty boring.
Herschel Walker
November 16th, 2009
1:22 pm
I still have a year of eligibility left. Oh, wait …
The Dogfighter Returns
November 16th, 2009
1:22 pm
Larry Johnson is a woman beating buffoon. He’s more of a disgrace to Penn State than Matt Millen.
The Falcons are wise to stay away from that loser.
——
he is tame compared to marv albert and artie blank.
Danny Ware
November 16th, 2009
1:22 pm
No, I’m ready to come home and play for Sluggin’ Smitty.
Keith
November 16th, 2009
1:29 pm
The Team needs a big, wide body defensive tackle. When they had Grady Jackson last year, he took up two offensive linemen, as a result it left Johh Abraham one on one with the Left Tackle. This year, they don’t have a big body inside. Thomas Johnson isn’t cutting it at that position. Might as well go out & sign a 325 lbs lineman to help out against the run & help freeup the linebackers & John Abraham at LE. And they should have signed Chris McAllister, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens to be their LCB instead of going after Tye Hill. Brent Grimes is too small to paly against receivers that are “6 3″ or taller. They still have time, but its getting late in the season to consider these moves.
midnite
November 16th, 2009
1:31 pm
Why not go for two on the TD? The one still would require a field goal to win. “You play the game to win” just sayin’. All I want out of this season now is for the curse to be broken.
Steve
November 16th, 2009
1:34 pm
Yeah Mark, I’ll take a chick-fil-a sandwich with extra pickles on wheat-berry bread (the bread they use for chicken salad). Don’t forget to grab a honey packet and a packet of chick-fil-a sauce. If you’ll drop it off at the law library at UGA in Athens, I’ll tip handsomely.
Thanks!
Steve
November 16th, 2009
1:36 pm
Ahh just saw the pizza post. How about a slice of jalapeno & feta? I guarantee it is the best pizza slice you can buy.
jcwfalcon
November 16th, 2009
1:39 pm
Returned from Charlotte last night. Done with road games for a while after visiting Dallas too. Both game we fell behind a couple of scores early. Pretty embarrassing.
Ask if theres any chance Koenen will go back to being “triple threat” and kick field goals too. He has been showing off the leg on kickoffs, and might be ready for another shot. At this point, Elam cant be counted on. He doesnt have the leg for the long ones anymore, and his short ones are erratic.
Probably no nice way to ask Mark- but I would like to see someone hint that cutting Stecker yesterday was a mistake. They cut him so they could add Bergeron- I suppose because of the WR injury issues. This team seldom has more than 2 WR’s on the field with all the 2 TE sets and bunch formations. Yesterday, Stecker would have been useful as Snelling looked tired in the 4th trying to carry the load. I would bet if they had that to do all over again, it would have been different. And it doesnt exactly require hindsight— 3rd string RB is much more important to this team than 4th string WR…especially with Gonzalez being out wide sometimes.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 16th, 2009
1:39 pm
Best rookie qb ever?
TOLD YOU….TOLD YOU…TOLD YOU….
“DUMP THE CHUMP”
The league was so “anti-Vick” that they tried to build up this JOKE. I knew this offense was so simple, with an All Pro Back, that even Joey Harrington could have won with it.
When you spend 5 years in college and your senior year you throw 22 picks and can’t win the freakin A.C.C. Title in 5 years – just how are you going to make it in the NFL.
The league hated Vick so much, that famed this CHOKE the next coming of Peyton Manning. Well we saw what Peyton did to the Patriots and we saw what Carolina did to the CHOKE – Stop the stupid comparisons. This guy belongs in college and Art Blank is pissed at Smitty, Dimitroff and the non paying anti Vick fans.
I guarantee you, Art will be phoning Philly in the off season and you can fill in the blanks on that conversation.
The “New Face” experiment failed BIG TIME
Like I said after draft day – the CHUMP is a bust and should have drafted Flacco.
Vick’s legacy cannot be duplicated, whether you like it or not. He put this sorry franchise on the map and now the CHOKE is burning the map and the Falcons are so far off the radar of winning a playoff game, it is a joke.
You can’t send a boy to do a man’s job – sorry guys
“DUMP THE CHUMP”
Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
November 16th, 2009
1:42 pm
Mark, try the Burger & Shake across the street. Hole in the wall but you can get the “good burger”
BugKiller
November 16th, 2009
1:43 pm
Still not nearly as good as the Little Italy’s pizza you should have had Saturday in Athens had you taken my advice, Marky Mark.
Mark, are you gonna ask Smitty if he or Musgrave or SOMEONE is gonna sit down with Ryan and remind him he has many other people he can throw to instead of trying to force the issue with Gonzalez over and over again? It’s become an epidemic with Ryan.
BTW… if you’re Marky Mark, does that make us your Funky Bunch?
Also, what happened to the Schultz-Bradley Smackdown? It’s quietly disappeared with no word as to why.
And yes, typing on an iTouch keyboard sucks.
BugKiller
November 16th, 2009
1:45 pm
Nice to see the blog’s resident racist and troll is back spewing his bigotry and hatred.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 16th, 2009
1:54 pm
BugKiller
November 16th, 2009
1:45 pm
Nice to see the blog’s resident racist and troll is back spewing his bigotry and hatred.
“You finally admit your guilt”.
“DUMP THE CHUMP”
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 16th, 2009
1:57 pm
vs Chicago 68 QB RATING…2 PICKS
vs Dallas 66 QB RATING…2 PICKS
vs Saints 46 QB RATING…3 PICKS
vs Redskins 81 QB RATING…1 PICK
vs Panthers 57 QB RATING…2 PICKS
“DUMP THE CHUMP”
D-DawgDavis
November 16th, 2009
1:58 pm
We need quite a bit, but again I trust Dimitroff and Co. What about spending low on the McAllisters? Deuce and Chris (no relation)?
I realize Deuce has no knees, but Chris is an upgrade over what we have now.
To be honest at this point, I just want to win against New Orleans. I hate Brees but not as much as I hate Saints fans. One winning season and all of a sudden it’s on to the Super Bowl. Horse-poop
MR
November 16th, 2009
1:59 pm
Matt “Choke” Ryan, why don’t you take a flying leap of a 1000′ cliff. Nobody cares what you think. I can assure you that QB is not the problem with this team, if there is a problem. 63% winning percentage in 26 games ain’t bad.
MR
November 16th, 2009
2:00 pm
meant ‘off of’
MR
November 16th, 2009
2:01 pm
Matt “Choke” Ryan, who would you suggest as a replacement?
MR
November 16th, 2009
2:03 pm
vs Chicago 68 QB RATING…2 PICKS = win
vs Dallas 66 QB RATING…2 PICKS = loss
vs Saints 46 QB RATING…3 PICKS = loss (good game)
vs Redskins 81 QB RATING…1 PICK = win
vs Panthers 57 QB RATING…2 PICKS = loss
2 -3 in those games not bad.
Matt “Choke” Ryan, you are an idiot.
Herschel Talker
November 16th, 2009
2:04 pm
FIRE BOOBY COX!
FIRE WILLIE MARTINEZ!
FIRE MARK RICHT!
IT’S TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE!
LET’S GO FALCONS!
Ron Gant
November 16th, 2009
2:13 pm
Post this: We Will make the playoffs, Granted it will be a wild-card spot ,but, It’s the playoffs. Matt will be our QB and The “New” Falcons will play thru this slump. We need a pass Rush, Bad.Lets go Falcons.
Dr. Warren
November 16th, 2009
2:15 pm
When will Norwood be back?
cattle dawg
November 16th, 2009
2:18 pm
Matt Ryan just has happy feet. get him some dance lessons and he should be fine.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 16th, 2009
2:19 pm
Endangered Species List Update:
Falcons playoff win
Shooter Rutledge
November 16th, 2009
2:23 pm
Matt choke ryan would prefer us to try and get vick again can tell just from what he says
chris chandler
November 16th, 2009
2:23 pm
hey, what about my legacy?
Falcon Obit
November 16th, 2009
2:24 pm
So Turner has a high ankle sprain per Jay Glazer of Foxsports….how long is expected to be out? We can chalk up those losses right now.
All I'm Saying Is...
November 16th, 2009
2:24 pm
“2-3 in those games not bad.” —- Excuse me but I don’t accept a losing record and no one at Flowery Branch should either.
If Elam makes that kick I think we have a different outcome and everyone would be talking about Ryan’s second half performance and how he has gotten his groove back but Elam didn’t and Ryan went on to throw another pick. No need to panic but….
Please, for once and for all: Stop Making Excuses because our QB is playing poorly and has been for five games now. Its not the offensive lines fault, its not the running backs fault, its not only the coaching staffs fault…I can’t believe how many people on this blog will not simply admit that Ryan is playing badly and has been.
Solution? Well, after you admit who shoulders most of the fault then your coaching staff does everything it can to put him in a better situation. Here’s what needs to happen:
1) No time to go to someone he beat out as a starter so Ryan is still our lead QB.
2) Figure out a way to ramp up the running game and turn Ryan back into a play action QB which is a role he is better in.
3) Figure out a way to get Ryan to stop locking in on Tony G—maybe we sit Tony G in obvious passing situation and go 4 or 5 wide or keep Tony G in to block and go with 4 receivers–anything to get Ryan out of this bad habit
4) More 3-step and 4-step drop with slants and outs to his wide receivers
On the d-side, bring in some free agent DBacks as many as it takes to get some size at corner because Grimes is a target on every play.
Put in some creative blitz packages to get some pressure on the opposing QB because nothing improves the defensive backfield like a strong pass rush
Kick Elam in the butt and tell him to get it into gear or you will bring in some competition and make him earn the right to keep his job.
LET’S GO FALCONS!
Sonny Clusters
November 16th, 2009
2:30 pm
Mark, those peach milk shakes at Chik-fil-A are mighty good. Growing up on Dairy Queen we know a good milk shake.
GT
November 16th, 2009
2:33 pm
Falcons had one running back after Turner went down. They had brought some receiver up to take Jenkins place because he had flue like symptoms Saturday. Jenkins end up being healthy and you have a receiver that is not needed and no running backs besides Snelling who is a situational back. That lost the game for us, put too much pressure on Matt. He is use to having two really good running backs to take some of the pressure off him. Turner was tearing it up when he was healthy yesterday. Carolina is playing better and Atlanta was playing with circumstances. Wonder what would have happen if Snelling went down.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 16th, 2009
2:36 pm
-In 2008 Vince Young got benched for poor play
-Kerry Collins led team to 13-3
-In 2009 Kerry Collins got benched for poor play
-Vince Young is 3-0
It’s only fair that the backup gets a shot. Previous seasons does not guarantee a starting job when you struggle.
“DUMP THE CHUMP”
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 16th, 2009
2:39 pm
MARK
Dimitroff was not smiling because he didn’t want to sign Larry Johnson, he was smiling because Cincinnati beat him to it.
Johnson is now the newest Bengal
Smitty, Dimitroff and the CHOKE are all failures.
willie martinez
November 16th, 2009
2:40 pm
I know you too well Mark. you’re really at falcons headquarters as a secret emissary of Richt to see if van gorder will take over as defensive coordinator in my place.
Your former best friend, willie
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 16th, 2009
2:41 pm
GT
November 16th, 2009
2:33 pm
Falcons had one running back after Turner went down. They had brought some receiver up to take Jenkins place because he had flue like symptoms Saturday. Jenkins end up being healthy and you have a receiver that is not needed and no running backs besides Snelling who is a situational back. That lost the game for us, put too much pressure on Matt.
“He earns 72-million dollars” – you are paid an elite salary to perform under pressure. If he doesn’t want the pressure, then give back that ELITE contract.
Stop making excuses.
“DUMP THE CHUMP”
Chris Redman
November 16th, 2009
2:42 pm
If we need to make a change, I’ll be ready.
F-105 Thunderchief
November 16th, 2009
2:45 pm
Is Brandon Coutu working anywhere? If not, why? I keep hearing he’s the best kicker not starting in the NFL. Heck, Matt “Miss” Prater has a job.
Sonny Clusters
November 16th, 2009
2:45 pm
Coach was never short a runner with Clusters there. We was always ready to tote the ball for Coach if he needed us. We was quick to the hole and coult throw some moves. Speed was always a Clusters trait and as far as outrunning the other team we could do it. Maybe the Falcons would be interested in a Clusters until Turner gets back. Ask ‘em, Mark. They know us.
Bat Man
November 16th, 2009
2:47 pm
Did Norwood die from his injury?
Looking for a 2-3 game losing streak without any running backs. That will mean that the Falcons will, once again, fail to post back to back winning seasons.
Re Ryan;
1/3 of the time he throws the ball away (maybe smart at times-but I’ll bet he leads the league at throwaways) and is way to comfortable doing so.
1/3 of the time he holds the ball WAY too longway too indecisive-then throws late or gets sacked
1/3 of the time he looks OK though he checks down most of the time to the safest rout available
He is way too tentative and just doesn’t seem to have much confidence anymore.
To all the Vick lovers-As long as we’re living in the past, I’d rather have Bartkowski back.
Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
November 16th, 2009
2:48 pm
Those stats look like M. Vick’s, you may be right MCR. Lets see if he can continue that ineptness for an entire year. If so then he has truly replaced MV. And it is OK Chris, you still look like a D-bag for your post.
matt ryan wears a dress
November 16th, 2009
2:48 pm
Matt Ryan’s biggest problem is FEAR. Matt Ryan is a sissy….looks like a deer in the headlights every game now. Happy feet, a noodle brain and noodle arm don’t mix with a lily liver !
willie martinez
November 16th, 2009
2:48 pm
You have to remember, i taught van gorder all he knows about defense.
me
November 16th, 2009
2:49 pm
I want a chicken sandwich and some waffle fries…for free!!…..then Mark looked back and asked what I wanted to drink…. (all pissed off) man, I want a Dr. Pepper! …Mark you are unforgivable….
Driver 8
November 16th, 2009
2:49 pm
To all the Vick lovers:
In 2009 YTD Vick has rushed for 27 more yards and thrown for 6 more yards than former Falcon QB Randy Johnson who died earler this year. You do not have a credible case anymore-just go away.
Train conductor
November 16th, 2009
2:53 pm
Hey, Driver 8, why don’t you take a break? It’s been a long day.
willie martinez
November 16th, 2009
2:57 pm
Bradley’s probably behind closed doors with vangorder even as we blog.
Singletary
November 16th, 2009
3:00 pm
With the discussion of Elam’s most recent unpleasantness, is my memory correct that we took a time out right before he kicked? Our sideline needs to be more organized, e.g. horrid time management, 12-men on the field, etc.
I love the Falcs, but when my 13YO daughter blows through with a “you’re going down” (she cheers for Jags and Kitties,) I really did cringe at every other miserable play.
Big Ten Sleeper
November 16th, 2009
3:01 pm
please
FALCONS SORRY
November 16th, 2009
3:05 pm
SORRY ATL FALCONS! THIS TEAM IS NOW COMPLETELY WORTH LESS WITH OUT TURNER BURNER! THE WORLD WILL NOW SEE THAT TURNER BURNER WAS THE 2009 ATL FALCONS ALL BY HIS SELF! WITH OUT TB YOU ALL GOT YOUR TAIL KICKED BY THE KITY CATS OF CAROLINA! HOW DID TAKING THE BUS UP TO CAROLINA ON THE CHEAP WORK OUT FOR YALL FALCONS! THAT SORRY FRANCHISE IS NOW TO CHEAP AND OUT OF MONEY TO GET AN AIR PLANE JUST LIKE EVER OTHER NFL TEAM! THAT TIGHT WAD OWNER AND SORRY LOW DOW SNAKE AUTHUR BLANK IS ABOUT BROKE NOW AND EVER BODY CAN SEE IT AND KNOW IT NOW! CALL IT THE CURSE OF THE REAL FALCONS QB BLANK! TALK ABOUT GOING ON THE CHEAP THE FALCONS ARE NOW SEEING THEY GOT WHAT THEY PAID FOR BY GETTING THAT NEW GOLDEN BOY QB ON THE CHEAP! IF YOU DONT PAY FOR QUALITY YOU DONT GET QUALITY FALCONS! IF THE FALCONS ARE SMART WHICH THAT AINT THEY WILL CALL UP THE TITAN AND TRY TO TRADE MATTY HOPELESS FOR VINCE YOUNG WHO SHOWED ONCE AGAIN TO THE WHOLE WORLD THAT HIS THE MAN! VINCE YOUNG WILL COME IN HERE AND SELL OUT THE DOME ON SUNDAY AGAIN AND KEEP THAT SORRY BLANK OUT OF THE POOR HOUSE AND FINALLY BRING A SUPPER BOWL RING TO THIS SORRY TOWN FULL OF HATER THAT DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT FOOTBALL AND DONT DESERVE IT! ON PEARL HARBOR DAY NEXT MONTH # 7 IS GOING TO COME IN HERE BOMB THE HECK OUT OF THE DOME AND ALL THE HATER IN IT! VENGENCE WILL BE SERVE THAT DAY AND ALL THE HATER WILL BE CRYING LIKE LITTLE GIRL! DIVE IN YOUR FOX HOLE EVERBODY BECAUSE HERE COME THE AIR RADE! PEARL HARBOR IS COMING FALCONS! PEARL HARBOR!
Ed
November 16th, 2009
3:05 pm
Please mark! Ask them the logic in only carrying 2 RBs yesterday.Snelling deserves 2 game checks for that effort.
Iggy
November 16th, 2009
3:11 pm
I thought the Eagles game was on Dec. 6?
Mark Bradley
November 16th, 2009
3:17 pm
Update: Smitty said he’s confident Michael Turner will play again in 2009 but would not list his status for Sunday’s game yet. (”No sense giving the opponent a competitive advantage on Monday.”) He said the Falcons are hopeful Jerious Norwood will play against the Giants but that Jason Snelling will start if Turner can’t play.
Hillbilly Deluxe
November 16th, 2009
3:23 pm
I was looking forward to the Chick-Fil-A.
A typical UGA fan
November 16th, 2009
3:32 pm
What about John Parker Wilson? Did Smitty say he’s going to get increased playing time, since Matt Ryan is playing worse than Joe Cox?
Oh yeah, FIRE MARTINEZ!
Scott Case
November 16th, 2009
3:33 pm
Mark,
Any truth to the rumors that they Falcons are trying to sign TJ Duckett, Bryon Hanspard, or George Layne?
Byron Hanspard
November 16th, 2009
3:35 pm
I have been hanging out at the Flowery Branch exit, trying to catch TD’s attention when he comes by.
willie martinez
November 16th, 2009
3:38 pm
“Smitty”?? is he your new coach best friend?
hiramsaint
November 16th, 2009
3:39 pm
i thought you guys just signed stecker….
willie martinez
November 16th, 2009
3:39 pm
atypical, you certainly are that! best, willie
Andre
November 16th, 2009
3:40 pm
Hey “Chump” oh I mean “Choke” who do you want starting Chris Redman , didn’t think so. Hey Dimtroff draft CJ Spiller.