The Falcons lose a close one but again find a quarterback
Tony Gonzalez rises above Michael Boley and sends it to overtime. (AP photo)
East Rutherford, N.J. — The Falcons lost a game but saved a season. If that sounds convoluted … well, try this: On the day the Falcons fell to 5-5, they nonetheless demonstrated why this will be that forever-sought second consecutive winning season.
Or this: The Falcons lost a game but found a quarterback.
The first half was wretched. It ended with the Falcons down 17-7 but was far more distressing than that. The defense was awful, which we’ve come to expect, and Matt Ryan was just as bad, which has become a recent phenomenon. But in the second half things changed: The defense was still bad, but the Iceman again, er, cameth.
Ryan in the first half: Six completions in 11 attempts with a long gain of 18 yards, two sacks, one fumble. Ryan in the second: Twenty completions in 35 attempts, two touchdowns, no turnovers, no sacks. The first half he looked like a rookie, and this is the guy who never looked like a rookie when he was one. The second half he looked like a pro.
Said Tony Gonzalez, who caught seven second-half passes including the overtime-inducing touchdown with 28 seconds left in regulation: “There’s definitely some confidence to be taken from this.” And then: “It’s just unfortunate we couldn’t have gotten the ball [to start OT]. ”
Well, yes. The Falcons lost the coin toss — for the second time Sunday, Ryan called “tails”; he was 0-for-2 on coin tosses — and never touched the ball again except when Michael Koenen’s toe met leather. The Giants moved expeditiously, as you figured they would. (New York gained 456 yards on the day, 384 on Eli Manning’s passes.) And that was that. Game effort in a big game but ultimately a loss.
But not totally a loss. At halftime it was possible to see the Falcons as a a team going way wrong. They’d lost three of four after starting 4-1, and now they were playing as if overmatched and overwhelmed. Even with a kind schedule the rest of the way, there was no guarantee this team playing this way would break .500, let alone slide into the playoffs.
The second half, however, made us rethink. This defense won’t ever be anything of substance, but this offense still has that potential. The Falcons won’t play a better defense than New York’s, and at some point Michael Turner will return.
Matt Ryan returned Sunday. He played scared in the first half. Nobody associated with the Falcons would admit as much, but there seemed no other explanation. Having thrown 10 interceptions over the past five games, he was unwilling to risk throwing anything chancy, anything deep. The result was an offense that dared little and still yielded a turnover when Ryan held it too long.
The second half was a transformation. Said Roddy White: “We knew we had to go out and score. And we were on the field so long the defense got tired.”
These were the Falcons’ second-half possession: Touchdown, field goal, touchdown, touchdown — all on drives of 63 yards or longer. Ryan was again letting it fly, stepping into the teeth of the mighty Giant rush. Said Gonzalez: “We were on a roll. We moved the ball up and down the field.”
If this season is to be saved, the offense must do the saving. On Sunday the offense surged from 14 points back to force a fifth quarter. And that offense playing that way can still hoist this team to 10-6 and a wild card.
Said Ryan: “As a quarterback, you have to continue to play the way you’re supposed to play.” His perseverance bore fruit Sunday. He fought through the first downturn of his NFL career and nearly conjured up an astonishing victory.
He’ll be fine now. His team — the offensive part, anyway — will be fine, too. “There are no moral victories,” Ryan said, but on this he was wrong.
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384 comments Add your comment
preston
November 22nd, 2009
5:58 pm
HAHA FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
preston
November 22nd, 2009
5:58 pm
FINALLY YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
5:58 pm
Kudos, Preston.
Hawksfan
November 22nd, 2009
6:00 pm
falcons suck go Hawks J-Smoooooooooooooooooove for the jam oooooooooooo jam!!!
Scott Case
November 22nd, 2009
6:00 pm
I was hoping we would go for two and try to steal it there at the end. Oh well.
Great Falconi
November 22nd, 2009
6:03 pm
Nice to see the ol’ Bradley spin come out after a loss. I agree with you, though. Ryan threw the ball like a man late in the game. If he can do that the next three weeks, maybe we win two out of three and find ourselves in really good shape for, if nothing else, that elusive second consecutive winning season. I want the playoffs, but I know this team has many flaws. 9-7 would be acceptable to me.
John
November 22nd, 2009
6:04 pm
If you’re Mike Smith, why not go for two at the end? There’s less than a minute remaining in the game, you have a very shaky defense and you’re on the road. At that point, you’re basically just hoping you win the coin toss to start OT.
Nick
November 22nd, 2009
6:05 pm
I like the way our offense hung in there!! If Ryan can keep playing like that the rest of the year we may have a chance to finish with a winning record. The defense is basically set for the rest of the year. No need to get upset about the way the play because that is the talent we are stuck with. It would be nice if the secondary coach could teach the guys to turn around and look for the ball in the air!!!
Same Ol Cons
November 22nd, 2009
6:06 pm
Congratualations AB. You purchased a cursed franchise. THEY ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE, AND WE KEPT THEM IN THE GAME. Thanks Jason Elam, you cost the AF another game. You better be cut tomorrow. PLAYOFFS, PLAYOFFS, as Coach Moran Sr. once said. You guy’s better pull your heads out of your A$$es. There are alot of people that would kill to make your money, AND YOU LET THEM OFF THE HOOK. I have been a Falcons Faithfull since 1985 , and I don’t think I have another year left in me. Good Luck , Loveable Losers. I’m Out
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 22nd, 2009
6:06 pm
I wish they could find John Abraham.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 22nd, 2009
6:07 pm
And the Great Dane.
gman
November 22nd, 2009
6:08 pm
So what was the deal in the first half? Matt had no confidence? Receivers not getting open? Bad play calling?
Secondly, if we don’t fix the CB position, we’re going to get burned all season. What is it with the Falcons and a weak secondary? That’s got to change.
Kane337
November 22nd, 2009
6:08 pm
Good article Mark. I’ll be a big Bronco’s and Lion’s fan on Turkey day.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 22nd, 2009
6:08 pm
And a hair net for the breck girl, Chris Houston.
Kane337
November 22nd, 2009
6:09 pm
and a Raiders fan too
Kane337
November 22nd, 2009
6:11 pm
I don’t agree with going for 2 at the end. If we win that coin toss we win the game. The Giants never stopped the Falcons in the second half. Unfortunately the ridiculous NFL overtime system stinks and they will never change it.
Michael
November 22nd, 2009
6:11 pm
I hate how OT works. This team is still disciplined and plays hard (unlike my dang Dawgs). Heartbreaker…but im so optimisitc about this teams future. Anyone who thinks otherwise are just bandwagoners with no soul
But, can Chris Houston and Brent Grimes PLEASE learn to turn around? Houston tried to undress that guy and got a pass interference, when all he had to do was turn and he would have had a pick!!
the secondary needs some serious work before we are going to be a playoff threat!! either coach em up, or go shopping.
ATL
November 22nd, 2009
6:11 pm
You guys kill me. Any reason to give Matt Ryan kudo’s. We lost the freakin game people. I could careless what he did the second half he did nothing the first half so there you have it another loss. We need a new kicker like tomorrow morning.
Dawgs2009
November 22nd, 2009
6:12 pm
Mark: This is a wonderful article full of hope for the future. However, our defense is terrible. It doesn’t matter how good the offense plays, they still have to trot out the defense. This problem needs to be addressed.
mj
November 22nd, 2009
6:12 pm
Shankapotamus Elam and our corner backs are terrible. I mean, if you lose scoring 31 in the NFL , you have problems. It doesn’t matter if we make the playoffs, you cannot win with just offense. We had better spend some money on the wing men for defense next year. We just plain sux on defense!!
Crisp Houston
November 22nd, 2009
6:13 pm
Why am I still on this team? Anybody?
reebok
November 22nd, 2009
6:13 pm
the falcons’ only real chance to win was to go for 2 after their final TD. i’m sure smith never considered it, and the inevitable OT loss followed. 7-9, the streak lives for at least 2 more years…
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
6:13 pm
Toast (n.)
A food item made of fire crisped bread and served mainly with breakfast dishes in North America…
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Defensive backs employed by the Atlanta Falcons football club of the NFL…
janet
November 22nd, 2009
6:13 pm
I’m tired of the opinions, from everybody – especially the online announcers which is why I mute my TV. They are better than most of what we’ve seen in recent years so let’s give them a boost for a change. Consider also they played a seasoned, successful team today and come out well – absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. They are still pulling together and building and that’s what counts. I am encourage and so should everybody else – quit your whining!
FalconFan
November 22nd, 2009
6:14 pm
Elam is killing us. We cannot win with him, period. Morten Anderson would be an upgrade…anybody got his phone number?
Kane337
November 22nd, 2009
6:15 pm
I don’t agree with going for 2 points at the end. The Giants never stopped the Falcons the entire second half. If we win that coin toss we win the game. Unfortunately the NFL will never change their ridiculous overtime system. It’s just plain awful.
gg
November 22nd, 2009
6:15 pm
there has to be a decent kicker out there somewhere….Elam…you’re not in denver anymore
Win,lose, or tie bravos til i die
November 22nd, 2009
6:16 pm
why do we EVEN HAVE JASON ELAM HE HAS COST US TWO GAMES THIS SEASON! AND ESPECIALLY THE ONE TODAY! if we are trying to get back to back winning seasons well one things for surre that 300 year old kicker with the handle bar mustache is sure trying to make it so we dont
Bobby Boo
November 22nd, 2009
6:17 pm
The NFL overtime rules are soooo lame!
nativefalcon
November 22nd, 2009
6:17 pm
The falcons need to win out except NO unless we get lucky to make the playoffs but we need to be the fans of the other teams that play these three. The Eagles, Giants and Packers alll need to lose, we need to win out. See below
Atlanta 5-5
TB @ ATL
PHI @ ATL
NO @ ATL
ATL @ NYJ
BUF @ ATL
ATL @ TB
Packers 6-4
GB @ DET
BAL @ GB
GB @ CHI
GB @ PIT
SEA @ GB
GB @ ARI
Giants 6-4
NYG @ DEN
DAL @ NYG
PHI @ NYG
NYG @ WAS
CAR @ NYG
NYG @ MIN
Eagles 5-4
PHI @ CHI
WAS @ PHI
PHI @ ATL
PHI @ NYG
SF @ PHI
DEN @ PHI
PHI @ DAL
MARIELOVESSPX
November 22nd, 2009
6:17 pm
I hate NFL OT.
I’d rather have a tie! GO FALCONS!!!
nativefalcon
November 22nd, 2009
6:18 pm
Also we need a kicker bad, would elam just go on IR and get Morton Andersen back in, Gawd Elam is stinking up the place.
Billy
November 22nd, 2009
6:19 pm
The Falcons have NO chance of making the playoffs if they keep Jason Elam around. We would not have had an overtime today if he would have made his field goal and it would have completely changed the game last week too. He is terrible and we cannot depend on him in any situation…get rid of him please!!
preston
November 22nd, 2009
6:19 pm
we are all disappointed by this loss, and the seemingly inevitability of finding ourselves without the glorious back to back winning seasons. Ryan really got it going in the 4th quarter, and hopefully he will carry this performance over into next week. Jason Elam, for whatever reasons is still having issues with his rhythm, and he is leaving precious points on the field….the last few weeks could have turned out a lot differently had we cashed in on the field goals that he missed. The defense, as unreliable as they were in the overtime, actually came up big with the stops in the 4th quarter to give the offense a chance to tie the game. I am more frustated with the rules of the NFL more than anything………basketball puts 5 extra minutes on the clock for OT…..baseball allows both teams half of their inning to score…..but the NFL says first one to score wins the game???? Hec’ even college football which has it all wrong with the BCS, gets it right when it comes to overtime. Maybe the fans around the league should finally start a petition to correct this???? My name will be the first on the list.
Dump The Chump
November 22nd, 2009
6:19 pm
Mark I didn’t go anywhere. I have been here all year. This is not pee wee folks. Knock it off alright!!!!!!!!!!!!. Now that I have been here for a while Joe Cox was right. I need to ignore you pessimists.
“We knew we had to go out and score. And we were on the field so long the defense got tired.” Roddy is still hanging out at the clubs did he mean to say short time?
See you next week. Michael better catch the damn ball next week. I am tired of this idiot kicker. I talked to Peyton and he said we should show Elam the door.
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Joe Flacco is not playing well either so get off my back.
NCFalconFan
November 22nd, 2009
6:20 pm
Seriously Mark, if you can pick anyone in the NFL to bring in for the secondary who would you pick? If I see Grimes and Houston next season I’m going to be sick. I don’t want to hear building through the draft crap anymore.
Reality Check
November 22nd, 2009
6:21 pm
You can’t leave points on the field and this team did with missed field goals and dropped td passes.
prowlers1
November 22nd, 2009
6:21 pm
Do you think we can try and work on our secondary a little. Put Jenkins at safety. Cause if he can’t catch ones right to him he’s big and fast enough to compete with the big wide receivers and ends to knock it down. Wheres Morton Anderson when you need a field goal. Save Elam for the long ones. At least your not expected to make those…..
Kane337
November 22nd, 2009
6:22 pm
I absolutely hate the NFL overtime rules. Worst thing in sports other than the BCS.
Jimmah Carter
November 22nd, 2009
6:22 pm
It’s George Bush’s fault!
bird
November 22nd, 2009
6:23 pm
got to take a look at whats ahead this week
ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aI6EAsKvgg
hawesg
November 22nd, 2009
6:24 pm
Anyone else think they should’ve gone for two at the end? Given that the defense couldn’t stop the San Francisco Giants, let alone the NY version? Basically they put the game in the hands of the coin toss.
bird
November 22nd, 2009
6:24 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aI6EAsKvgg
mj
November 22nd, 2009
6:24 pm
SHANK A POT A MUS ELAM! Anything else needs to be said? Enough is enough. If he gives one more stare for a turd job, please let him go!! He sux’s. And Houston and Grimes, get a day job because you are not cornerbacks in the NFL.
TROTTINGHOME
November 22nd, 2009
6:24 pm
This article didn’t make me feel better
“waaaa waaaa”
woodie
November 22nd, 2009
6:26 pm
Did Abraham play today ?
dl (florida falcon)
November 22nd, 2009
6:26 pm
Damn that Elam! The second i saw him flinch, I knew we were doomed! I put in a DVD of Napolean Dynamite (at least I knew I wouldn’t be pissed offf, for the rest of the day). I guess, there is no point in crying about the schedule either, I hope we get the back to back monkey off our backs! I agree with the previous poster, stating that he may no have any seasons left in him. Seriously, ya’ll, it’s that hard following this team. I mean the F’ing saints might win the superbowl before us! DAMMIT!
Reid in EAV
November 22nd, 2009
6:27 pm
Er, can anyone tell me how the Birds managed to make so many enemies in the league office? We’ve played so many teams coming off bye weeks that I’ve lost track.
preston
November 22nd, 2009
6:28 pm
lol mj…”Shankapotamus Elam”!!!
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
6:28 pm
Reality Check…
“Leaving points on the field” is a Atlanta tradition like corrupt cops and state officials, leaky sewers, fleeing suburbanites, and people who use code words to paint stereotypes of minorities… Oh, 18 minutes of good QB’ing does not mark a reemergence…
Dump The Chump
November 22nd, 2009
6:28 pm
This article didn’t make me feel better
“waaaa waaaa”
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Come on, stop being a grinch. How many times do I have to tell you bloggers that we need to stick together? Follow the script damn it.
I got my mojo back. Did you not see me in the second half? I still luv you though. Make sure you fill up the dome next week. I guarantee a W.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
6:29 pm
I said it — typed it, actually — during the live chat and will type it again here: I think there’s a good chance the Falcons will have a new kicker when they play Tampa Bay on Sunday.
MiltonDawg
November 22nd, 2009
6:30 pm
Dawgs, Hawks, Falcons, and Thrashers all lose this weekend. Man is this city cursed or what?? How sad is that?
Kane337
November 22nd, 2009
6:30 pm
I think John Abraham has been taking DE lessons from Jamal Anderson.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
6:31 pm
Er, maybe Dimitroff will draft Reshad Evans of UGA.
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
6:31 pm
Mark,
I mentioned this before in the live blog, but you didn’t answer:
Maybe you can slip Thomas Dimitroff the phone number of on the most accurate kickers in NCAA history Monday morning?
Yes, I’m talking about Brandon Coutu.
He CAN’T be any worse than Elam right now.
Elam’s missed field goals are the difference between 7-3 and 5-5 right now.
At least bring in someone to compete to send a message.
And, BTW, your answer before, as to why Dimitroff never bothered to sign MacCallister didn’t make sense.
Yes, he signed Williams and drafted Hill.
But after Williams got hurt, he SHOULD have signed MacCallister.
There is NO way MacCallister would be worse than the horrible duo of Grimes and Houston.
Why he didn’t sign MacCallister is a huge question.
The HAVE to bring in Ty Law now, right? Is Law even available? This team is going NOWHERE with Grimes and Houston.
Kane337
November 22nd, 2009
6:32 pm
Is Vinitari back for the Colts? If so, Matt Stover will be available. That might be a good replacement.
DJ
November 22nd, 2009
6:33 pm
Did anyone see the “Can you be an NFL field goal kicker” crawler at the bottom of the Jets/Patriots game? Says you may compete from 1 to 3 pm on Moday (tomorrow) and your name may be submitted to the Falcons. This was an actual ad. Hilarious!
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
6:33 pm
Yes, but on the bright side, Tech didn’t lose. And neither did the Braves.
DJ
November 22nd, 2009
6:34 pm
Did anyone see the “Can you be an NFL field goal kicker” crawler at the bottom of the Jets/Patriots game? Says you may compete from 1 to 3 pm on Moday (tomorrow) at Morehouse College and your name may be submitted to the Falcons. This was an actual ad. Hilarious!
Havinthangs
November 22nd, 2009
6:34 pm
Matty Ice still had a big turnover before the half that cost us a TD. Yea he played good in the 2nd half, but in the League you have to play smart football all 4 quarters. These last 4 games have been heartbreakers.
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
6:35 pm
*should say “traded for Hill”
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
6:37 pm
Coutu??? Ha ha… ROTFLMAO… This is how we got into this mess back when Petrino was here and he brought in that inexperienced Place Kicker, then we’ve been revolving kicker ever since… We need to get a trio to work together… Glitches are killing them… Line up, shift the ball and kick it!!!
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
6:37 pm
If the Falcons play better offensively by spreading the field and playing from the NO HUDDLE…
… THEN WHY THE HELL DON’T THEY DO THAT EVERY FRAKKING TIME THEY HAVE THE BALL???
I mean come on! Who’s the OC, Mike Bobo? Do what works! Stop doing what doesn’t!
It can’t be that hard, right?
Bob Horner stayed hurt
November 22nd, 2009
6:37 pm
hawesg….it’s too risky (but I gree with you we should have gone for 2pts)…I knew in my heart we’d lose in OT….we’d had blown our wad…
lawton
November 22nd, 2009
6:38 pm
lol, back to back winning seasons.
mj
November 22nd, 2009
6:38 pm
Elam has a better hook than Ali or Frazier. Three games he shanked the 30 yard and under chip shot. I certainly hope we don’t keep him just because he is from here. We either got to blitz like no other to put pressure on the QB or we will get killed with the pass. Our cornerbacks couldn’t cover even if they won the lottery! They sux!!
David Smith
November 22nd, 2009
6:38 pm
Matt Ryan did all he could to cover up for some of his teammates many mistakes (Elam’s chip shot field goal miss, Michael Jenkins dropped TD catch in the end zone, and Chris Houston getting abused by recievers yet again). We had an golden opportunity to gain some ground in the playoff race only to see it evaporate. Matt deserves better than this.
Burnt Grimes
November 22nd, 2009
6:38 pm
It will be very hard to win in the NFL with Ryan playing as scared and timid as he did in the first half. Add to that the fact Jenkins chokes frequently and you’ve got real problems. Then throw in Crisp Houston giving up guaranteed third down conversions each game with either a completion or pass interference and you’re really in trouble. Then throw in the fact that Grimes is physically overmatched on the outside and you pretty much have no chance.
Hopefully Ryan decides to play with some courage for 60 minutes from now on. But Elam, Jenkins and houston are beyond help.
Hey Schultzie, your’re closer to the situation than anyone here, so you tell us. Do you think the Falcons brass realize Chris Houston is a lower-tier DB and that his coverage technique (rarely turns head to make a play on the ball) is poor? Or do they think they have a gem in him? I ask because they always seem to try to get someone to play opposite Houston, but never to actually replae him.
Do the falcons think he is playing good football? Just curious.
Dump The Chump
November 22nd, 2009
6:38 pm
Dawgs, Hawks, Falcons, and Thrashers all lose this weekend. Man is this city cursed or what?? How sad is that?
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knock it off alright!! How difficult is it to stick to the script? stop being negative.
FalconsVGiants
November 22nd, 2009
6:38 pm
“The Falcons lost a game but saved a season”
It’ll be “fun” to see how veteran-like the falcons make the Bucs QB seem. The defense will make that game way more closer than it really should be.
preston
November 22nd, 2009
6:39 pm
Bugkiller- Ithink that you are on to something with Brandon Coutu, who is currently a free agent:
“At the University of Georgia, he kicked three field goals of over 50 yards, his longest was 58 yards. He never missed a PAT at Georgia and was the first kicker in Georgia history to have over 80% field goal accuracy.”
“The Seahawks will keep only one kicker this season. But which one? Proven veteran Olindo Mare or promising second-year man Brandon Coutu?”
“He Remained on Seattle’s active roster all season, but was inactive all 16 games. Was a perfect 7-of-7 during the preseason, but could not win the job from Olindo Mare.”
He is definately available.
Sonny Clusters
November 22nd, 2009
6:40 pm
We was outside practicing our kicking. This may be the break Sonny Clusters has been waiting on.
mj
November 22nd, 2009
6:40 pm
Its not Mike Bobo, but Mike BoZo. And that’s the Bulldog blog!!
betweenthehedges
November 22nd, 2009
6:41 pm
VanGorder seems to have slowed a step, granted talent is younger and less experienced compared to last year. Today I felt like I watched a defense from Athens play on consecutive days, as continuously they got beat on similar plays. Kevin Boss was uncovered often, due to lack of adjustments. If this continues Id appreciate VanGorder to go back to his roots of successful Dawgs teams; although just a hopeless wish, the idea draws appeal.
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
6:41 pm
JSS…what is exactly funny about Coutu?
Was he not one of the best placekickers in NCAA history?
YOU explain how he could worse than Elam right now.
Morons like you, who just come here to be negative, without an actual reason, just to be negative, and don’t have any ideas on how things can be made better, are no worse than all the racist Vick fans who troll the blogs like the guy who’s gone by Vick Supporter 2 / Bad News / bigeasy831 / FALCONS SORRY / “Choke.
Maybe you ARE that guy. We know he likes to pretend to be other people on the blog to have “names” that agree with his ridiculous racist trolling.
I think JSS is “Choke.”
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
6:41 pm
I wouldn’t have gone for two. The way the Falcons had moved the second half, I’d rather take a 50/50 shot on winning the coin toss than a 33/67 shot at scoring the deuce.
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
6:41 pm
Mark Bradley, the Braves don’t have to play a game to lose… Are they done restocking other teams with quality relievers and power hitting 1st basemen yet?
Dump The Chump
November 22nd, 2009
6:42 pm
If the Falcons play better offensively by spreading the field and playing from the NO HUDDLE…
… THEN WHY THE HELL DON’T THEY DO THAT EVERY FRAKKING TIME THEY HAVE THE BALL???
I mean come on! Who’s the OC, Mike Bobo? Do what works! Stop doing what doesn’t!
It can’t be that hard, right?
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Me and Smitty just talked about this. No huddle form now onwards. Was I hot or what? I got my mojo back. Ice ice baby. see you at the dome next week. no huddle from start to finish.
The no huddle allows me to show my intangibles game management skills. I told you clowns I would adjust.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
6:42 pm
Brandon Coutu could get a call. So could Morten Andersen. So could Mick Luckurst.
Sonny Clusters
November 22nd, 2009
6:43 pm
We heard Elam missed the plane, Jenkins dropped his luggage, and Houston interfered with takeoff. They was stuck in New York.
Bob Horner stayed hurt
November 22nd, 2009
6:44 pm
Elam’s missed field goals are the difference between 7-3 and 5-5 right now.
BugKiller….I’ll split the difference with you…Elam has probably cost us 1 game…not 2….and I AGREE with you we need a new kicker….TODAY……
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
6:44 pm
Is anyone else sick and tired of seeing the Mark Richt Ford commercial?
Bob Horner stayed hurt
November 22nd, 2009
6:45 pm
Sonny…you’re a fuuny guy…..
LOL
November 22nd, 2009
6:45 pm
Welp Falcons, this is as good as it gets. You rebuilt, and came up short. Vanilla Ice Ryan has plateaued. See ya next year. Maybe you can draft a new QB and find an offensive line. LOL
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
6:45 pm
HEY COACH, STOP STARRING IN TELEVISION COMMERCIALS AND START INJECTING SOME ACCOUNTABILITY BACK INTO OUR PROGRAM!
SICK OF RICHT!!!
Dump The Chump
November 22nd, 2009
6:45 pm
Bugkiller- Ithink that you are on to something with Brandon Coutu, who is currently a free agent:
“At the University of Georgia, he kicked three field goals of over 50 yards, his longest was 58 yards. He never missed a PAT at Georgia and was the first kicker in Georgia history to have over 80% field goal accuracy.”
“The Seahawks will keep only one kicker this season. But which one? Proven veteran Olindo Mare or promising second-year man Brandon Coutu?”
“He Remained on Seattle’s active roster all season, but was inactive all 16 games. Was a perfect 7-of-7 during the preseason, but could not win the job from Olindo Mare.”
He is definately available.
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Ok you folks are getting out of hand now. We need a real kicker not some guy who went to your alma mater. I already heard enough about UGA from DJ, we don’t need anymore bulldogs on this team.
JP
November 22nd, 2009
6:46 pm
Well said Mark, my thoughts exactly. That’s the kind of quarterback Matt Ryan has to be if he’s going to live up to his potential and if the Falcons are ever going to be anything. I get aggravated with seeing Ryan be so quick to scramble outside and throw the ball away. There are times for that, but most of the time a QB needs to step up in the pocket and try to make a play. This is the first time I’ve really seen him consistently step up in there and make the necessary throws down the field. There was no Michael Turner to fall back on this time, even though Snelling did a very nice job in his place. If only we had another receiving option (seriously … Roddy White is better suited as a No. 2 and Michael Jenkins can’t be relied on) and a couple of cornerbacks.
GRENADE!!!!
November 22nd, 2009
6:46 pm
Didn’t think Grimes or Houston would turn around when I screamed that.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
6:47 pm
Let me also point out that the Giants missed a short field goal in regulation.
Bob Horner stayed hurt
November 22nd, 2009
6:47 pm
Georgia Saturday’s are built “Ford tough…”…..that does NOT encourage me to buy a Ford….
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
6:48 pm
BugKiller…
Almost as sick of them as reading your whining comments, because you’re both “Bulldog Tuff!” By the way, that means you’re defective and in need of a recall!!!
WDE!!!
November 22nd, 2009
6:49 pm
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Joe
November 22nd, 2009
6:49 pm
That’s the NFL “Sudden Death” for you. Whoever wins the coing toss wins the game. All you need is a first down or two and if you have a decent field goal kicker, it’s over. Both teams should have a shot at scoring. Not sour grapes. I’ve always felt that way. That’s why the NFL stinks. Go College Football!!!!
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
6:49 pm
JSS…what is exactly funny about Coutu? Was he not one of the best placekickers in NCAA history? YOU explain how he could worse than Elam right now.
Morons like you, who just come here to be negative, without an actual reason, just to be negative, and don’t have any ideas on how things can be made better, are no worse than all the racist Vick fans who troll the blogs like the guy who’s gone by Vick Supporter 2 / Bad News / bigeasy831 / FALCONS SORRY / “Choke.
Maybe you ARE that guy. We know he likes to pretend to be other people on the blog to have “names” that agree with his ridiculous racist trolling.
I think JSS is “Choke.”
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
6:50 pm
JSS…what is exactly funny about Coutu? Was he not one of the best placekickers in NCAA history? YOU explain how he could worse than Elam right now.
Morons like you, who just come here to be negative, without an actual reason, just to be negative, and don’t have any ideas on how things can be made better, are no worse than all the racist Vick fans who troll the blogs like the guy who’s gone by Vick Supporter 2 / Bad News / bigeasy831 / FALCONS SORRY / “Choke.
Maybe you ARE that guy. We know he likes to pretend to be other people on the blog to have “names” that agree with his ridiculous racist trolling. I think JSS is “Choke.”
Burnt Grimes
November 22nd, 2009
6:50 pm
The way things work in the NFL, it is doubtful Coutu gets called because so many folks on this blog are asking for it. Ego won’t allow the Falcons to call him at this point.
preston
November 22nd, 2009
6:50 pm
lol…….what am I missing about Bugkiller’s reference to giving Couto a shot, after a little internet research, it doesn’t appear to hurt to at least give hime a shot. And we are all calling for Elam’s head. It looks like Seattle let him go because they already had a proven vet in Mare, but I havent read anything negative about Couto’s abilities:
The Seattle Seahawks made a number of surprising moves Saturday to get down to the roster limit of 53.
Early in the day, word came that they had cut starting safety Brian Russell and signed 35-year-old safety Lawyer Milloy, who played for coach Jim Mora in Atlanta in 2006.
Adding to that stunner, the Seahawks then cut linebacker D.D. Lewis, a versatile backup who figured to be the fourth linebacker.
The team chose to keep veteran Olindo Mare over second-year kicker Brandon Coutu, obviously prizing Mare’s deep kickoffs over Coutu’s youth.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248938-seattle-seahawks-cut-dd-lewis-brandon-coutu-marcus-trufant-on-pup
Sonny Clusters
November 22nd, 2009
6:50 pm
They was a big time kicker named Tim Mazzetti that caught on with the Falcons back in 1978, six games into the season and then he kicked real good for them. We was reading about it. He kicked 4 game winning field goals. He was 5 for 5 on Monday Night Football. A Clusters could do that.
mj
November 22nd, 2009
6:51 pm
Yeah, they did miss one. However Shankapotmus has missed three chip shots this year and one was buried because we won. He’s missed six field goals this year. Can’t do that with a defense that ranks in the lower tier. We scored 31 points. In the NFL you should have won with that if you are a playoff team.
Greg Mendel
November 22nd, 2009
6:52 pm
Same old Falcons? Hardly. The same old Falcons would have folded in the second quarter (or after the second game). Before overtime, Matt Ryan and the offense generated 31 points. The defense gave up 31 points. There’s this year’s problem.
After the aberration of last year, this year’s team is dealing with a second-year QB, harder schedule (including teams coming off byes), corners who looked great last spring, but are permanently awful, a laundry list of critical injuries, and a kicker who lost his mojo. Their primary running back is out — and was “out while in” during most games this season. Norwood has been injured forever, and when he plays, falls down when touched. More work to do.
But the same old Falcons would have caved long ago. The Smiths would have hired and fired six coaches between pre-season and now, including the brother-in-law of somebody they met in an airport bar.
The same old Falcons’ motto was “wait ’til next year,” but you always knew next year would be just like every year. I don’t have that feeling about this bunch. Having been a Falcon fan since 1966, I don’t find “this year” so bad, and I’m looking forward to next year and a lot more.
I don’t think the Smiths really cared whether the team won or lost. They could afford to be patient forever, because it wasn’t patience for them — it was apathy. I think Arthur Blank has patience, but Blank wants to build a winner. I think he will. If others don’t agree, Blank will warmly welcome them back on the bandwagon in a couple of years.
t_height
November 22nd, 2009
6:52 pm
Matt Ryan must have been doing foot work with marvin williams in the off season. this dude can’t scramble without falling flat on his face to save his life. Its a good thing its a football game. he reminds me of a white woman in a horror movie running for her life. This is the one spot
vick is really missed. His accuracy is horrible and he going to get the receivers killed, hurt or something. The o-line sucks in passing also. J. Snelling to be as big as he is is scared to lower his d. shoulders. He’s too soft. The offense makes the defense look horrible.
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
6:53 pm
JSS…what is exactly funny about Coutu? Was he not one of the best placekickers in NCAA history? YOU explain how he could worse than Elam right now.
You’re just here to talk crap and be negative.
Morons like you, who just come here to be negative, without an actual reason, just to be negative, and don’t have any ideas on how things can be made better, are no worse than all the racist Vick fans who troll the blogs like the guy who’s gone by Vick Supporter 2 / Bad News / bigeasy831 / FALCONS SORRY / “Choke.
Maybe you ARE that guy. We know he likes to pretend to be other people on the blog to have “names” that agree with his ridiculous racist trolling. I think JSS is “Choke.”
Falcon Obit
November 22nd, 2009
6:53 pm
Only lowly falcon fans would find comfort in a “moral victory”…..LOL
WDE!!!
November 22nd, 2009
6:53 pm
He is a kicker, all he has to do all week is kick a ball through the uprights. That’s it. Exactly why everyone on a football team hates kickers.
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
6:53 pm
CHECK THE FRAKKING FILTER PLEASE!!!
BossMan
November 22nd, 2009
6:53 pm
Dang Sonny, that’s funny. You forgot : “J. Anderson stood there and watched the whole thing”.
t_height
November 22nd, 2009
6:54 pm
“Greg Mendel” you say the defense gave up 31 points, i think 21 one of the points came after turnovers in our territory.
tw3a
November 22nd, 2009
6:55 pm
I hate the NFL OT rule. You can lose the game without ever putting your strogest unit on the field, so you lost by a coin toss. Today Atlanta’s well some of their offence deserved a chance. Until we get 2 quality receives that plays the full game. Matt Ryan’s hands are tied. Only TGcomes back for the ball, Jenkins is a wates of good money, and Roddy is on then he is off. But with what they had today they did ol TD will get Atlanta the players this I am sure of.
preston
November 22nd, 2009
6:55 pm
Dump- yu ppl kill me sometimes with your comments. Dude, it doesnt matter to me what college he went to, it could be him or anybody else, just as long as they are consistent, reliable and dependable. It is obvious that we are having some serious issues with our kicking game, and een Bradly says he is willing to say that Elam will be replaced sooner than later…………….any suggestions????
Fair and Balanced
November 22nd, 2009
6:55 pm
This ain’t horseshoes…it doesn’t count if its close. Its a loss, no silver linings, ITS JUST A LOSS.
high school offense
November 22nd, 2009
6:55 pm
No pass defense. Terrible kicking. Same old thing. Ryan did play a lot better today though. Better decision making. We missed Turner but I thought Snelling did as good as he could. Falcons are definately not a playoff team. They are very very mediocre at best. Hope we can win 9 games. Tampa may beat us next weekend our defense don’t tighten up.
Dump The Chump
November 22nd, 2009
6:55 pm
I get aggravated with seeing Ryan be so quick to scramble outside and throw the ball away.
—-
Arthur keeps bugging me about attendance at the dome. He told me that if I run around a little bit more before I throw the ball more people will show up.
I have no idea where he got this idea from. He said something about the previous Qb, but that was before my time so Oh Well.
It’s the Matty Ice era. Ice ice babby.
No huddle from now onwards. got my mojo back I feel good. bring on the tampa bay bandits
James
November 22nd, 2009
6:58 pm
Sonny Clusters, you just made me laugh. Good luck to you in tryouts, sir.
Elam saved our butts a few times last year, but he’s just off now. He might want to hang it up while people still have (mostly) good memories…
Ryan looked bad and then good. Maybe the light came on!
Brandon Coutu might be worth a shot. What is it with teams that play in downtown ATL having such bad kicking (my jackets…)?
Todd - Dacula
November 22nd, 2009
6:58 pm
A loss is a loss; a good QB will produce both halves of the game. Enough excuses for this guy. You people want him to be your QB that bad. I get it; he’s here… As a Falcon Fan, I just want and expect more, from every position. If Matt Ryan get a pass, then why ot the Defensive Secondary…
Trade this guy and get some better DB’s; the team would be much better.
Can't outfox a fox
November 22nd, 2009
6:59 pm
ice ice baby yall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aI6EAsKvgg
keep it real
November 22nd, 2009
7:00 pm
now that the matt ryan is the next peyton manning talk has resided, (hey, i stick by my word, this kid is gonna be really, really good in year 3, possibly pro-bowl, and all-pro from his 4th year & up) it was finally great to see ryan not playing scared! his confidence has been shaken and the offensive line has been getting their lunch eaten, but you could tell that ryan was getting angry in the second half and played much better for it. (reminded me of his second game last year against tampa)
i think when the iceman plays with a little more emotion, he actually performs better,
oh, that and the no-huddle would help.
Singletary
November 22nd, 2009
7:00 pm
Elam, whatever MR2 to regain his icy-ness. DO IT. You gotta get your mojo back, this is THREE games where the compass pointer stops at E (for Elam Error.) .
mj
November 22nd, 2009
7:02 pm
Todd-Dacula, we scored 31 points and should had another 10. There are probably no less than 24 teams in the NFL that would lick there chops to have Ryan. We cover receivers and make chip shot field goals and the game is over. QB is not our problem.
DaculaJones
November 22nd, 2009
7:03 pm
Ryan’s a chump
Vick would have called “heads”……hehe
Dump The Chump
November 22nd, 2009
7:05 pm
Todd-Dacula, we scored 31 points and should had another 10. There are probably no less than 24 teams in the NFL that would lick there chops to have Ryan. We cover receivers and make chip shot field goals and the game is over. QB is not our problem.
——
you are the fan of the day. you are now a board moderator. This is the kind of support the team needs.
SeenThisB4
November 22nd, 2009
7:05 pm
The falcons are done for the season.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:05 pm
I don’t believe the Falcons are done. I’m pretty sure they’ll play six more games. And maybe more than that.
Die-Hard
November 22nd, 2009
7:08 pm
Although I think Elam has to go for blowing kicks, I think you have to put the majority of the blame for todays loss on Micheal Jenkins. In the endzone and right in the hands. What is up with that?
TonyHD
November 22nd, 2009
7:08 pm
LOL..
“JSS
November 22nd, 2009
6:13 pm
Toast (n.)
A food item made of fire crisped bread and served mainly with breakfast dishes in North America…
also see
Defensive backs employed by the Atlanta Falcons football club of the NFL…”
Die-Hard
November 22nd, 2009
7:10 pm
…and wide open to boot.
mj
November 22nd, 2009
7:10 pm
Well if we are going beyond the end of regular season, they have to make some type of major adjustment on defense. We struggle with any, our defense would make Pat Sullivan look good. There has to be major adjustments in the secondary. As for “shankapotamus”, good week of bring in kickers will correct that problem.
SeenThisB4
November 22nd, 2009
7:11 pm
I’m a Saints fan Mr. Bradley, from the 70130. From my point of view, they’re well done. Of course you’re one of their beat writers and you’re way more invested in them. See you in a few weeks.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:11 pm
Jenkins dropped a pass. Ryan fumbled. Elam missed a kick.
But the Giants had eight penalties — to the Falcons’ three — and missed a field goal and Eli Manning threw an interception.
My point being: New York was the better team most of the day, and still the Falcons managed to get the game to overtime. That’s something to build on.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:13 pm
The way I see it: There are four should-wins left on the schedule: Buffalo, the Jets and the Tampa Bay games. That would put the Falcons at nine wins. Split the games with the Saints and the Eagles and that’s 10-6.
From a wild-card perspective, beating the Eagles would be bigger than beating the Saints.
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
7:13 pm
At least I don’t continually repost…
Sonny Clusters
November 22nd, 2009
7:13 pm
Mr. Blank didn’t have a good day either. Sartorially speaking.
Neil
November 22nd, 2009
7:14 pm
The Falcons need to find a DEFENSE!!! This is the worst defense I’ve ever seen play professional football.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:14 pm
I saw A.M. Blank had on a black topcoat. Beyond that I didn’t notice.
Men vs Boys
November 22nd, 2009
7:14 pm
Wow. This article sounded like a Mark Richt press conference. Until Ryan can stand tall in the pocket, until our receivers can finish their routes and make plays downfield and until our secondary can cover ANYONE (This means just not running beside them but actually stopping them from catching the ball), this will not be a playoff team. Nor should it be. If the Falcons make the playoffs playing this type of football, it will be a poor reflection on the NFC.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:15 pm
This is not the worst defense ever. But it’s closer to the worst than it is the best.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:15 pm
Ryan stood pretty darn tall that second half, wouldn’t you say?
mj
November 22nd, 2009
7:15 pm
Who can we beat in the playoffs? Got to address the secondary. We have major problems there. Continue to get beat in third down situations that should not happen to playoff teams.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:16 pm
Playoffs? We’re talking playoffs now?
WW
November 22nd, 2009
7:16 pm
Ryan and the defense played well. The team will continue to get better, if they play like today, so I’m not upset. We’re letting little stupid stuff burn us.
ambushed
November 22nd, 2009
7:16 pm
Where is Brandon Coutu…paging Mr. Coutu!
mj
November 22nd, 2009
7:17 pm
Nah, just cracked open a Coor light and it slipped out!
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:17 pm
Let’s be honest: The Falcons aren’t a Super Bowl team. Not yet. But they’re 5-5 with the hardest part of their schedule behind them. They’ve got a shot to have a winning season and grab a wild card. Realistically, that was about the best we could have hoped in a year with five new defensive starters.
Sonny Clusters
November 22nd, 2009
7:19 pm
We was never one to criticize another athlete but Chris Houston seemed to be coming up short all day. He’d jump up and signal no catch right after somebody caught one on him. Then, he’d interfere with somebody and jump up and act all innocent. We was thinking Jenkins would be better at knocking down balls than Houston — at least today.
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
7:20 pm
By the way, as badly as a number of teams need place kicking, Brandon Coutu continues to be unemployed… There is a reason besides the fact that Jim Mora doesn’t like him!
Moreover, whenever someone does not agree with you, you fall back on that tired they must be the same person. I welcome Mark Bradley and the AJC IT Tech Dept to review my IP addy and domain and let your little mind in on a big secret… Look very closely, more than one person thinks that you are foolish and disagrees with you on this forum… Ssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh now… You are waking sensible people…
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:20 pm
Jenkins is especially good at batting away balls in the end zone.
SeenThisB4
November 22nd, 2009
7:21 pm
Ya’ll will split the Tampa games and lose to both Saints and eagles. 8-8 at best.
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
7:21 pm
Mark,
WHERE IS OWENS??? He can’t be worse than the clowns out there right now!
Thank you,
Owens’ Mama
mj
November 22nd, 2009
7:21 pm
We knew we had problems in the second pre season game with the secondary. The third down conversions killed us. We addressed it with waiver players and discounted backups. We cannot be legit without some type of corner help. I know it won’t be addressed till next year, but it must be addressed.
Fair and Balanced
November 22nd, 2009
7:23 pm
This “certainty” of being the Bucs is pretty funny.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:24 pm
You have to wonder if Chris Owens has a future with this team if he doesn’t get a look on defense.
Mary Wanna
November 22nd, 2009
7:24 pm
I enjoyed this game quite a bit – nice to see our team fighting to stay in it, and who can blame us for losing away in NFL OT. Beats the hell out of watching UGA lose at any cost.
Y’know, he wasn’t great, but Koenan, Conan, uh, OUR PUNTER kicked a few field goals before we got this chump. Somebody needs to compete with him or just replace him. Don’t think short yard field goal kickers are that hard to find. Billy Bennett? Freddie Falcon?
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
7:25 pm
JSS… I don’t do that for everyone who disagrees with me.
Just the a-holes who come on here with no other reason than to be negative for negativity’s sake.
It IS possible to be negative and to have a point and to not be an a-hole.
We have yet to see you accomplish this, JSS.
Sonny Clusters
November 22nd, 2009
7:26 pm
We worked as a haberdasher one summer and we was thinking we could make Arthur Blank look sharp when he’s down on the field if he’d let us. First, he could use a bow tie instead of that red tie he’s always wearing. Second, some saddle oxfords would set him off on the sideline and make him stand out more. Last thing is some ear muffs. With a Nike swoosh.
preston
November 22nd, 2009
7:26 pm
Mark I would tend to agree with you about the remaining games, but we lost to a Dallas team that we probaly should have beat……we lost to a Carolina team that we definately should have beat, and we lost to a Giants team that hadn’t won a game in over month, so those bankable wins left on the schedule might be a lil tougher for us than we want them to be.I wil say this, as funny as it sounds…..the falcons absolutely MUST win the game against TB next weekend……any slip up or mishap next week resulting in a loss, and this season will be over.
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
7:27 pm
JSS… I don’t do that for everyone who disagrees with me.
Just the a-holes who come on here with no other reason than to be negative for negativity’s sake.
It IS possible to be negative and to have a point and to not be an a-hole.
We have yet to see you accomplish this, JSS.
Oh, and BTW… Coutu was BETTER than Mare on field goals, but unlike in Atlanta, he would have to kick off.
Again, unlike coming with some facts, like how here Koenen kicks off, so Elam might actually be a good choice to replace Elam, you just come with all of your a-hole bullsquat.
How about you get some new matterial?
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
7:28 pm
*should read “Coutu would be a good choice to replace Elam”
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
7:28 pm
10 Games into the season and “YOU” people are still making excuses for the quarterback
If Elam didn’t suffer from “Redzone Fever”, which means if he didn’t have to kick so many damn field goals, because the quarterback CHOKES in the redzone, he wouldn’t be so burnt out. His leg is exhausted
Whether you refuse to blame the CHOKE is not important and will not change the fact that he will be at grandmas for the holidays and breaking in New Years with a 2010 playbook
If you can’t blame the quarterback, then they should not be making all that money. Can you really blame a guy earning 1-2 million dollars, when the guy earning 72-million dollars is not doing his job.
Abraham asked for a new contract in the preseason and didn’t get one. It’s no accident that he is not playing inspired – he doesn’t plan on returning to the Falcons next season.
That 2010 2nd round pick to the Chiefs in conjunction with the 2 1st round picks this season that are damage goods, with the BUST qb, they will be starting from scratch and the Tony G. transaction will be a total waste because he is a short term fix and since there are no playoffs, he will retire next season or 2011 and that 2nd pick will be for not.
Dimitroff, Smith & the CHOKE will go down as the worst decision Blank has ever made – at least McKay, Mora & Vick made it to the championship game and that was in Mora’s 1st season.
It’s obvious, “YOU” people will not blame Ryan if he shot you in the foot, you would probably say, he didn’t know his gun was loaded.
Either way, there is no playoffs, so it really doesn’t matter who is responsible – NO PLAYOFFS
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
7:29 pm
And the Thrashers haven’t lost. Yet. Good game.
david
November 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
There I am as soon as we score the tying extra point,31-31 gloating to myself,Falcons win this game right,there is no way they can stop us marching down the field and winning this game,we are on fire,got juices going.And I see the falsons lining up to do what??kick to New York??
NFL overtime rules cost us this game,nuff said…well throw Jason”Jelly legs”Elam in there and the pick from Ryan.I am maad as hell and not gonna take it anymoree.hear me gods of Gridiron!
Vick Supporter
November 22nd, 2009
7:30 pm
Atlanta Falcons: 1-4 in the last 5 games
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
7:32 pm
Maybe no playoffs, but we can all take great joy in Matt Ryan doing yet something else Mike Vick has never done:
Winning seasons in back to back years.
Just another reason why it’s better to have a QB and not a running, dog-killing sociopath.
preston
November 22nd, 2009
7:32 pm
And for whatever reason, Tampa Bay ALWAYS gives us a hard time. They are in the dumps this yr, but they have actually been playing better the last few games with their new QB.
mj
November 22nd, 2009
7:32 pm
Matt “Choke” Ryan – we scored 31 points. Hello! What good teams in the NFL doesn’t win if there offense score that many points. AH, the ones without a defense. We don’t have offense problems. Cover your receivers within 2 yards on third and thirteen and you score even more points. Kick and make 30 and under field goals and you get 3 more points. Holy smokes, you win games.
6-10
November 22nd, 2009
7:33 pm
The Sports Gods hate us.
Our Falcons – 2 or 3 years away from a playoff berth.
Our Braves – don’t make me laugh
Our Hawks – Our brightest hope for any post-season work.
The Thrashers – who cares?
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
7:34 pm
Hey, a-hole: there ARE people who care about the Thrashers.
And we’re much more passionate about OUR team than any Atlanta fan is about theres. Been to a Braves game the last few years? Could fall asleep in those crowds, they’re so quiet.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:34 pm
Jason Elam’s leg is tired from having to kick so many field goals, eh?
Imagine how tired it was in the second half today when the Falcons scored three touchdowns and he had to boot all those extra points.
We get it: When the Falcons win, it’s never Ryan’s doing. When they lose, it’s all his fault. We get it.
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
7:35 pm
Again Sssssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh now, you are waking sensible people!
When you stop spewing lies and innuendo, then come and try to take me on the little fella… Brandon Coutu could not directional kick at GA… And he did not endear himself to the ST coach or the Head Coach in Seattle. Therefore even when Mora threw Mare under the bus after game 2 this season (Video available on YouTube), the great Brandon Coutu sat/sits unemployed… When other teams across the league had injuries to kickers, he remained what? Unemployed!!! That is not negative, that is the truth… It hurts sometimes, deal with it…
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
7:37 pm
WILDCARD PLAYOFF PICTURE:
Dallas 7-3 (lost tie breaker)
Giants 6-4 (lost tie breaker)
Green Bay 6-4 (lost tie breaker)
Eagles if they beat Chicago 6-4 (will lose tie breaker)
That’s 4 teams with better records and/or own the tie breaker
Bradley: Glad to hear you are so confident
bojangles
November 22nd, 2009
7:37 pm
I Can NOT Believe The B/S Hype About The Falcons Making The Play-Offs!!! It’s ALL Over The Air Ways And The Media Guru’s!! Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha,ha!!!! The Dam Birds Will Be LUCKY To W 3 More Games This Year..AND..NO 8-8 Team Goes To The Playoffs! I’ve Said It Before And I’ll Say It Again..The FAL-COONS Are 2-3 Years And 4-6 GOOD Players Away From The ELITE Of The NFL..
We Have NO Defense To Speak Of And Very LITTLE Offense..How Many Passes Does M.Jenkins Drop Before He’s Replaced?..Why Is O.Mulgivie Not Playing Running Back??
J.Abraham, The Beerman & The “DreadLock MoFo” Have NOT Been Heard From In A WHILE!!
Conclusion: No “Smoke & Mirror” Team EVER Goes To The Playoffs..They DON’T Deserve To Be There..You Got To Do The “Little Things” As A Team For 60 Minutes To Get There And The Falcons As A Team Are NOT Willing To Do That!
Has ANYONE Other Than Myself Noticed The “Drop Off” In R White’s Play Since He Signed The New Contract??..I For One Wish They Had DROPPED Him Off Last Year!! Tata
DHD
November 22nd, 2009
7:38 pm
How many games did we play against teams coming off a BYE? We have just played 6 of 8 on the road against good teams. we haven’t lost at home and have won one road game. Losing Norwood for as long as we did really hurt. Obviously, losing Turner hurt. Bottom line is…we are still in it. We need to win 5 out of 6. I believe we will.
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
7:38 pm
JSS… you really like trotting out these kind of tired non-facts and Obama-scale lies, don’t you?
You have yet to utter a single fact or truth.
Please, return to your watching of MSNBC and creating buttons and bumper stickers for government-controlled healthcare.
Sonny Clusters
November 22nd, 2009
7:40 pm
Do those gloves the receivers wear really help? We was wondering if Jenkins may have some bad gloves?
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
7:41 pm
Mark,
This is why the are called TROLLS.
Other reputable sites have no issue controlling their troll population.
All it takes is a FREE registration of a specific name to a specific IP.
That way, the guy who keeps on posting under various names, mostly as “Choke,” can be corralled and his trolling posts that have nothing of substance to offer, can be deleted.
Kind of like JSS, too. Nothing to offer of substance. Just being an a-hole for the express purpose of being negative.
mj
November 22nd, 2009
7:41 pm
He should probably only wear one. It worked for Michael Jackson.
Timothy Hardeman
November 22nd, 2009
7:41 pm
Sorry, there is no positive spin you can put on a loss in the NFL when it’s a must win. This is a game the Falcons had to have and they blew it in the first half with yet another missed chip shot field goal and another turnover by Ryan. The Birds will finish 7-9 and will continue the curse of never having back to back winning seasons.
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
7:42 pm
Maybe the Falcons should start using those mouthpieces that the Saints are using?
Just a suggestion.
Also, Thrashers lost, but still gained a point from today.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:43 pm
And I especially enjoyed the part about Abraham: He’s not playing hard because he wants a new contract. Were that the case — and I don’t believe it is — that would be a novel way to earn a new contract, would it not?
Even having lost four of five games, the Falcons are 16-10 with Ryan as their starting quarterback. This from a team that didn’t have a winning season in 2005, 2006 or 2007. Terrible decision to draft him, wasn’t it?
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
7:44 pm
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:34 pm
Jason Elam’s leg is tired from having to kick so many field goals, eh?
Imagine how tired it was in the second half today when the Falcons scored three touchdowns and he had to boot all those extra points.
We get it: When the Falcons win, it’s never Ryan’s doing. When they lose, it’s all his fault. We get it.
“Sounded like Vick’s era”
Damn that Karma 
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:45 pm
This wasn’t a must-win for the Falcons. It was a must-win for the Giants.
6-10
November 22nd, 2009
7:46 pm
NBC recap just called our defense…..a “paper mache’ defense.” LOLZ
Also, they threw in a sarcastic “greatest QB in the NFL….” quip in reference to U know who.
.
bigeasy830
November 22nd, 2009
7:46 pm
Back To Life, Back To Reality
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
7:46 pm
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:43 pm
And I especially enjoyed the part about Abraham: He’s not playing hard because he wants a new contract. Were that the case — and I don’t believe it is — that would be a novel way to earn a new contract, would it not?
Even having lost four of five games, the Falcons are 16-10 with Ryan as their starting quarterback. This from a team that didn’t have a winning season in 2005, 2006 or 2007. Terrible decision to draft him, wasn’t it?
“You can add 2009 to that list” HA HA
Another Choke
November 22nd, 2009
7:46 pm
Another choke by the falcons against a mediocre NY Giants team. The falcons will be lucky to break .500 this year. Why can’t they ever win these kind of games. wonderboy matt ryan did it again. They should bring back Mike Vick–he’s better than ryan.
mj
November 22nd, 2009
7:47 pm
Whom other than the untouchable would we want? He puts up 31 points on a playoff caliber team and we deem him a failure. Guess that is why we have day jobs. Guess we could have traded for Cleveland’s Anderson that everyone wanted at the time and be in worst shape. We have a good QB, bad corners and a ole kicker.
Eman
November 22nd, 2009
7:47 pm
The falcon are done!!! 8-8 MAYBE!!! Lets face it, The GM did not do a good job picking DBs for this team. Mike Smith must not have any say -so when it comes to personnel; How can he allow this much poor play from the DBs? This is was a cost effective way to put a team together. Let me tell you, the falcons are not doing that well in the ticket revenue market at all!!! Thus, going young allows them to make an excuse for costing cost on the defence side. Believe me, if they had the resources they would have put a super bowl team together. The sad thing about this team is the fact that they do not have any sex appeal. Mike Vick sold tickets at lease!!!! In a tight economy, Sex appeal sells. The falcons need a real super star and a leader of men as well!! We need a impact player that will sell tickets and win games. I love Matt Ryan but he needs a game breaker WR that has heart and skills!! The defence needs two new OLBs one or two more pass rushers and two really good CBs. I am sorry but the best team IN THIS CITY with sex appeal is the ATLANTA HAWKS!!!!
Spend money Mr. Blank on this team or sell it now!!!!
Atlanta Peach
November 22nd, 2009
7:49 pm
Mary, You go girl !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
7:49 pm
These LOSERS are proud of losing to a team that lost their previous 4 games
“DUMP THE CHUMP”
Best recipe to get back on track – play the Falcons
thunderbull56
November 22nd, 2009
7:49 pm
Fire Elam. No excuses. You MB Slobberrers make me wanna toss my ankle tape. Home, home on the homers, where the MB’s, and the JS’s meal a mouth another “Wasted days and wasted nights.”
Sonny Clusters
November 22nd, 2009
7:49 pm
It could happen – a bad batch of gloves. We’re pretty sure that happened to Kelly Johson last season and it could be true with Jenkins today. Say, you get some slick gloves and you need to make a catch in the end zone . . . well, that ball can slip right through. Glad Gonzales got some good gloves.
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
7:49 pm
The worst part about the trolls, is that they never want to use facts or the truth.
I seem to remember that when Vick was here, he NEVER got any of the blame until that last season, and only AFTER he flipped off the fans.
And even then, people like ME, were willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. “Lousy receivers, Greg Knapp, horrible o-line, etc, etc.”
Those are excuses we’d hear for five years with Vick.
Only after he was gone and JOEY HARRINGTON AND CHRIS REDMAN made Roddy White a 1,000 yard receiver, did we begin to question just how bad Vick was.
After Matt Ryan made White a pro bowler last year and turned Jenkins from a never was, into a sorta kinda is, the the TRUTH about just how bad Vick was really came out.
But, don’t let the TRUTH stand in the way of your racist hate, “Choke.”
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:50 pm
Er, there’s this thing in the NFL called a salary cap. You can’t do a Yankees and buy every good player in the league.
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:51 pm
I type without gloves, FYI. Except a couple times when I was outdoors during the Braves’ playoff games and it got cold and I tried surgical gloves.
Ticked falcon fan
November 22nd, 2009
7:53 pm
(Yelling loudly)WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE TELL CHRIS HOUSTON(ESPECIALLY)AND THE REST OF THE SECONDARY TO TURN AND LOOK FOR THE BALL. PLEASE! I’M BEGGING! HE’S ALWAYS IN GOOD POSITION, JUST TURN AROUND AND LOOK FOR THE BALL. HE COULD’VE HAD AT LEAST 5 INTS ALREADY THIS SEASON.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
7:53 pm
Atlanta Peach
November 22nd, 2009
7:49 pm
Mary, You go girl !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“I thought I smelled something” HA HA
Tim
November 22nd, 2009
7:53 pm
The Falcons’ problem is defense. The secondary is horrendous. They must be near the bottom of the league in giving up big plays. Third and long is almost an automatic for the opposition. Given the state of the defense, it’s wishful thinking to believe the Falcons can win 5 of the last 6.
Claude Humphrey
November 22nd, 2009
7:53 pm
F_ck this non fan drawing, fake quarterback, hand off specialist, losing quarterback falling fast, scubb Son of a B!tch that you are writing about, when in the f_ck are we going to get Vick back in here?
Ill stay here and await your reply Bradley.
Claude Humphrey
November 22nd, 2009
7:55 pm
Yeah Bradley, how soon can we ” Dump the Chump’?
Claude Humphrey
November 22nd, 2009
7:57 pm
When this season started the fall – cons were favorite to win the division and go deep in the playoffs. Where the hell is Mattie lice taking this team?
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
7:57 pm
2004 & Counting (Last playoff win)…………
Vick has not played for the Falcons since the 2006 season, so a question for “YOU” people.
How many years should the franchise wait “patiently” for the CHOKE to lead the team to a playoff win?
2,3 4 years? Just curious how patient should an owner be.
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
7:57 pm
Poor BugKiller…
Now he has even dragged the old reliables of the daffy minded into his team being 500% into it… Oh my, it is the boogie man, Barak Obama!!! Hides them women, hides the babies, hides the dead dog buried at Sanford Stadium (bless his genetically altered little heart), and let’s go hide our money in a off shore bank!!! MSNBC, ha ha, I watch PBS, bet that scares you even more now!!! SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSShhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Tell it like it is
November 22nd, 2009
7:57 pm
As a fan of the falcons, you and i know we are not going to the playoffs.and if we are not going to the playoffs what else matters?Thats why they play the game. as far as this fan i don’t care aout moral victorys i don’t care about back to back winning seasons i care about being a playoff team.
Atlanta Peach
November 22nd, 2009
7:58 pm
Vengence is mine saith the Lord, I will repay ! If I were you Choke, I would ask for forgiveness. Say he won’t strike you down, I dare you too!
M.Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:59 pm
Im on the phone now calling Vick. I dont know what the F_CK I was thinking. I gotta get some help!
Atlanta Peach
November 22nd, 2009
8:00 pm
4 give Dezz Nuttz! would you do that for me?
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
8:00 pm
JSS… see, now your lies and negativity make MUCH more sense.
And again, not one fact or truth in ANYTHING you say.
You almost make this too easy.
Atlanta Peach
November 22nd, 2009
8:01 pm
Also Choke, you may not want to mess with the Lord”s people. He don’t take kindly to that.
Springman
November 22nd, 2009
8:01 pm
Have we seen;
1) a secondary as outmatched / under coached? (plus we let the Saints grab McCalister when they got short handed @ DB)
2) a gutsier, smarter performance by a Falcon QB as seen in 2nd half?
3) an ‘O guy’ like Snelling ever standin and stepup like that ?
4) enough evidence that the no huddle really works for this team ( and yes we know it speeds up the game but, duh, my stats show the offense actually stays on the field longer thus giving the ‘D’
more time to rest.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
8:02 pm
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
7:57 pm
Poor BugKiller…
Now he has even dragged the old reliables of the daffy minded into his team being 500% into it… Oh my, it is the boogie man, Barak Obama!!! Hides them women, hides the babies, hides the dead dog buried at Sanford Stadium (bless his genetically altered little heart), and let’s go hide our money in a off shore bank!!! MSNBC, ha ha, I watch PBS, bet that scares you even more now!!! SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSShhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
“Spermkiller is a whining little girl”
M.Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
8:02 pm
OK guys, Vick says he interested. Now I got to figure out what to do with Mattie Lice… Does anybody have a number to ebay?
Eman
November 22nd, 2009
8:02 pm
Mark, I am not saying that we need to buy every good player like the Yankees. The falcons should have address the DBs situation. We all knew that this was the weakness on this team! Addressing the problem, with rookies will not help. I would have search for a trade or sign a free agent. The most important positions in football are the D-Line and secondary. The falcons did not address neither!! I love TG but we did not really need him!! Matt looks for him to much. We need to draft a TE next year and now we do not have a second round pick.
Nothing about this team is exciting!!! Sorry but the Hawks will win a championship before the Falcons. I rather spend my money watching a young and exciting team rather than a boring team,
Skippy
November 22nd, 2009
8:03 pm
Somebody find Tim Mazetti!!
DirtyBird
November 22nd, 2009
8:03 pm
Mike Smith, please get rid of Jason Elam…he’s done
JUST SAYING
November 22nd, 2009
8:03 pm
So your offense goes down field to tie the score and send game into overtime just for this defense (ha ha) to suck again? I hope this off season Blank opens his checkbook for some real players in that secondary.
GO HAWKS!!!! (Time to focus on the real winners in this city)
Mary Wanna
November 22nd, 2009
8:04 pm
MB – you let CHOKE TROLL hijack your blog and delete my post for an “illegal use of hands” joke? What kind of show are you running around here? I’m starting to think that CHOKE TROLL is Ledbetter in disguise…
Jesse Tuggle
November 22nd, 2009
8:04 pm
Boy Mike Vick is doing a good job holding down the Bench.If he was in Atlanta now he would be the scout team QB. He is a never-was. Go Falcons.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
8:06 pm
M.Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
8:02 pm
OK guys, Vick says he interested. Now I got to figure out what to do with Mattie Lice… Does anybody have a number to ebay?
“I just contacted EBAY” They said they don’t accept rejected damaged goods
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
8:06 pm
Tell It Like It Is…
Yep, it is sad but true… Oh but that is being “negative!” Heaven forbid, you tell the truth on the internet!!!
falcon21
November 22nd, 2009
8:06 pm
MB, do us a favor and get choke the hell out of here!!!
Atlanta Peach
November 22nd, 2009
8:07 pm
I knew you were smart Choke, I knew you would not mock the Lord. He will and shall repay you for you’re haterd. You better ask for forgiveness day and night.
Mark Richt
November 22nd, 2009
8:07 pm
I know what some of you are thinking… My poor coaching caused UGA to die. That may be true, Im not the smartest guy in the world, but I like to blame my sorry azzse on other people. I was going to blame it on my mom or Martinez, but I come up with this
Michael Vick killed UGA,! He heard I was going to make UGA a backup quarter back and that Mark Bradley was going to get UGA a job when they fire Mattie lice this year. Vick heard about it and killed UGA. Hes going to do some time for this. Mark, get PETA on the phone. That was a great Idea Mark.
JUST SAYING
November 22nd, 2009
8:09 pm
White people want Ryan and black people want Vick (don’t really know why). It is like the Chander / Vick feud all over again. At some point people you need to let the whole Mike Vick thing go. He had potential to be one of the greats but it did not work out. Move on!
Manning went through the same thing when he first came to the Giants and he turned into a pretty decent starting QB I would say. Our problem right now is no defense. Fix that crap first!
Atlanta Peach
November 22nd, 2009
8:09 pm
Enter your comments here
Jesse Tuggle
November 22nd, 2009
8:11 pm
“Springman”- Nice posts, Nice game Matty, Jason, Tony and Michael.
JUST SAYING
November 22nd, 2009
8:11 pm
Im glad Obama has brought this country together. (smirks)
Atlanta Peach
November 22nd, 2009
8:11 pm
I guess you know what I’m talking about.
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
8:11 pm
“You make this too easy”
If it is so easy, why can’t you do a better job with it? Oh, it is because you mentally dysfuntional!
BugKiller
November 22nd, 2009
8:11 pm
And again… the trolls have taken over the board.
AJC, I never ever thought I’d say this, but it’s time you become MORE like ESPN and for the love of God:
TAKE CARE OF YOUR FRAKKING TROLL PROBLEMS!!!
I’m off to Barbaritos or Keba to get some chow.
Have fun with the trolls, Mark.
EBAY Marketing DEPT
November 22nd, 2009
8:12 pm
We have a offer for Mattie lice, does he have problem with cleaning out stables?
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
8:13 pm
Oh let me spell check before he has a hissy fit.
D-y-s-f-u-n-c-t-i-o-n-a-l…
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
8:13 pm
falcon21
November 22nd, 2009
8:06 pm
MB, do us a favor and get choke the hell out of here!!!
“BOO HOO HOO”
THE CHOIR
November 22nd, 2009
8:14 pm
JUST SAYING HELL NO, WE WONT GO. WHY DONT YOUR SORRY ASZE GO?
Atlanta Peach
November 22nd, 2009
8:15 pm
Pure Haterd get’s you no where but hell.
william cranman
November 22nd, 2009
8:16 pm
Hey Mark, does John Abraham still play for the Falcons?
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
8:16 pm
EBAY Marketing DEPT
November 22nd, 2009
8:12 pm
We have a offer for Mattie lice, does he have problem with cleaning out stables?
“No but his arm gets tired easily”
Bodog
November 22nd, 2009
8:18 pm
So Kane337, How do YOU propose they change OT rules? Have the QB’s or DB’s run out onto the field & arm wrestle? ****LOL!
Capt. Obvious
November 22nd, 2009
8:18 pm
I’m so frustrated, I couldn’t even read all of my fellow fans’ blogs before commenting. A couple of things.
NO WAY YOU CAN WIN WITH MISSED FIELD GOALS AND DROPPED TOUCHDOWN PASSES! No F#@#ING WAY!!!!!
With that said;
Is anyone else noticing that we are not doing what got us here?
A) No huddle offense (granted, they did under 2 min., but who doesn’t?)
B) Screen passes (even J. Snelling would rock this!)
C) Smash mouth football! (Why didn’t we send pressure on Eli in OT? Rushing 4 on the d-frontis not/ DID NOT/ get it done.
Matt looked good in the 2nd half, but come on. Let’s get some “consistent” play calling. No reason to go deep on 2 and 8. SLANT PATTERNS, SCREEN PASSES, ( I can’t believe I’m going to say it……..” DRAW PLAY”).
On Defense, we have one of the weakest secondarys in the league. Pressure up front always helps our secondary. DO NOT EVER LET UP! We were getting to Eli; Why stop???
Elam, I can’t even say it. …..Jenkins, you’re pathetic. Either own it every Sunday, or leave. We have other players that want to play. Use them. If the guys on the field are not producing, Bench them. C’mon!! We have talent. USE IT!!!
Hoping for better days!
Cpt. Obvious.
M. BRADLEY
November 22nd, 2009
8:18 pm
I ACTUALLY PREFER VICK, BUT I WAS TOLD TO VOTE WITH THIS SORRY AZZSE POOT BUTT MATT STANKIE AZZSE LICE BECAUSE HE AND I ARE BOTH WHITE AND WE ARE TAKING THIS TOWN FROM BLACK PEOPLE.
VOTE WHITE IF YOU WANT TO BE RIGHT ON THE MAYORS ELECTION.
NO-TRIGGERS!
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
8:19 pm
Now that the little Fella has gone upstairs to get his Nana to make him a PB&J sandwich… Let’s get serious, anyone including “Choke” and those considered untouchables by the lunatics… How can the bad ship HMS Flowery Branch be righted before they end up under 500% again for a whole season?
M. BRADLEY
November 22nd, 2009
8:19 pm
THE REASON MATT LOOKED GOOD IN THE SECOND HALF IS BECAUSE HE IS HALF A QB
M. BRADLEY
November 22nd, 2009
8:20 pm
THOSE B!TCH AZZSE FALL CONS WERE SUPPOSE TO WIN A SUPER BOWL THIS YEAR. !
Vick Supporter
November 22nd, 2009
8:22 pm
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
7:34 pm
Jason Elam’s leg is tired from having to kick so many field goals, eh?
Imagine how tired it was in the second half today when the Falcons scored three touchdowns and he had to boot all those extra points.
We get it: When the Falcons win, it’s never Ryan’s doing. When they lose, it’s all his fault. We get it.
———————————————————-
Excuses, Excuses, Excuses ,lol
MV7
November 22nd, 2009
8:23 pm
I tolt yall that skinny lanky @$$ whiteboy cant play no ball!
M. BRADLEY
November 22nd, 2009
8:23 pm
william cranman NO, HE QUIT AS SOON AS I TOLD HIM MATTIE LICE WAS THE NEW QUARTER BACK. HIS COMMENTS WERE “WTF!’
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
8:24 pm
They aren’t going to get a new QB unless he goes Dany Heatley or MV, so how do we optimize his shortcomings without Turner to pound out the ground control game? Our defense spends a ton of time on the field…
Vick Supporter
November 22nd, 2009
8:25 pm
I’m smart.
I work for Crisco.
I'm Melting...
November 22nd, 2009
8:26 pm
Was I watching the same game or did Ice Ice Baby, fumble and NYG score 7 points off the fumble ultimately winning the game? Unless advance math escapes me, a missed field goal is only 3 points, but Ice’s fumble led to 7 points after the turnover. Wow…Ice Ice can do no wrong. If this had been MV7, I think Mr. Bradley’s take on the game would be a lot different.
Capt. Obvious
November 22nd, 2009
8:27 pm
To those pathetic bloggers (you know who you are). Go watch Tool Academy 2, Kardashians, or some other nonsensical show to entertain your little brains. Let’s talk FOOTBALL!
M. BRADLEY
November 22nd, 2009
8:27 pm
Vick Supporter Mattie stankie lice is white and you have no right to talk about him in that tone of voice. If you want me to answer your question first apologize, My trigger!
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
8:27 pm
From TMG– ESPN:
Stats of the Week No. 9:JaMarcus Russell, a quarterback taken first overall in the draft, has two touchdown passes, five lost fumbles and nine interceptions. Michael Vick, a quarterback taken first overall in the draft, has a total of 6 yards passing and a 39.6 passer rating. If every attempt by a quarterback falls to the ground incomplete, his rating is 39.6.
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
8:27 pm
Also, people act like Houston and Grimes were the 1st line DB’s… I thought all of those DB’s on the DL were suppose to be the answer? Any suggestions?
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
8:29 pm
From TMQ:
Stats of the Week No. 9:JaMarcus Russell, a quarterback taken first overall in the draft, has two touchdown passes, five lost fumbles and nine interceptions. Michael Vick, a quarterback taken first overall in the draft, has a total of 6 yards passing and a 39.6 passer rating. If every attempt by a quarterback falls to the ground incomplete, his rating is 39.6.
Atlanta Peach
November 22nd, 2009
8:29 pm
Haterd will also kill you. Do you know that ? The fact that we are all talking about a kids game. It’s just a game and to carry on like you do is sad ! It’s really sad. Life at this moment could hand you a devastating blow right now ! God can give us all something to really be worried about right now ! And you are no exception Choke. You think you are untouchable but God see’s and hear everything that you do. If you want to continue to make jokes and say hateful things, well I guess you don’t believe you reap what you sow.
Vick Supporter
November 22nd, 2009
8:29 pm
Mr. Bradley is a Ryan fan, but he’ll write an occasional article criticizing Ryan…..occasional
jka
November 22nd, 2009
8:30 pm
Feels better than last week, but…..it’s still a loss, and the deficiencies of this team (mostly on defense) have been exposed; it will be tough to beat any team with a competent passing game. TV guys are often way off the mark, but in this case Johnston & Siragusa were on right on; the defense not only looked physically overmatched, they also often appeared confused about what defense they were playing….and yeah, it would help if somebody coached these guys on how to TURN AND LOCATE the ball. I understand we can’t make these guys faster and taller, and many of the problems relate to the non-existent pass rush; but I’m starting to feel that perhaps the missing vets from last year were what were holding the D together, and perhaps BVG is overmatched…..I’d just like to see some progress.
Finally – is Owens so bad be still can’t get on the field despite the poor play of the regular CB’s ? If so, looks like TD’s second draft is as bad as his first was good.
Go Birds !
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
8:30 pm
Dear VICK SUPPORTER — From TMQ:
Stats of the Week No. 9:JaMarcus Russell, a quarterback taken first overall in the draft, has two touchdown passes, five lost fumbles and nine interceptions. Michael Vick, a quarterback taken first overall in the draft, has a total of 6 yards passing and a 39.6 passer rating. If every attempt by a quarterback falls to the ground incomplete, his rating is 39.6.
Capt. Obvious
November 22nd, 2009
8:32 pm
For the love of Pete, Peach. I’m sure we’re all G-d fearing folk. But this is a FOOTBALL blog. Maybe we should worry about the “plank in our own eye”. Ya know? G-d bless.
TechBuzz
November 22nd, 2009
8:32 pm
Quick Reality Check……4-1 to start, 1-4 since. 5-5 NOW. Only two (2) loses to give before back to back winning seasons is a distant memory.
Now, let me clarify..Ryan didn’t lose the game, Elam didn’t lose the game ( I have more faith in him correcting his mistakes than I do our piss poor secondary). The two guys that lost this game are BRENT GRIMES AND that GOD FORSAKEN CHRIS HOUSTON!!!!!!!!
Houston gets burned on a 52 yard pass, then gets ANOTHER pass interference call in the end zone. That was 7 easy points for the Giants. Plus, the drive before or after that, the secondary gave up a 3rd and 10, and another 15 yard gain, while their receivers were WIDE OPEN!!!!!!!!!!
If Grimes and Houston have jobs with the Falcons after this year, then I will seriously question/doubt the Falcons attitude for building a playoff/championship team-defense!
I’m sick of seeing week after week, our CB’s have the same issues. If they can’t be coached up and/or don’t have the naturally ability to play their positions, then get rid of their butts!!!!!!!
brewdawg
November 22nd, 2009
8:34 pm
MV has lost a step. He would have been gone with that kind of space two years ago.
da roosta
November 22nd, 2009
8:34 pm
Elam, Houston, Jenkins, and the secondary coach need to go. These people are paid to produce. The secondary coach definitely needs to go. If one or two DB’s are not fundamentally sound, that’s one thing. ALL of them are lacking technique and a basic understanding of schemes. You can’t blame anyone but the secondary coach. He needs to go and make sure Chris Houston is with him. He has been given opportunity after opportunity. Elam is paid to kick. Let me back up. He is paid to make field goals. His attempts are basically gimmees in the NFL. Can’t do it- don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Michael Jenkins is paid to catch balls. He is no threat to any defense. CATCH THE BALL AND SEPERATE FROM DEFENSES. I am fully comitted to the TEAM. However, those who don’t produce should be held accountable for their actions. We still have a lot of football to play. Go Falcons!
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
8:34 pm
VICKKKKKKKKKKKK
Only a 35 yard run on first play
Die-Hard
November 22nd, 2009
8:35 pm
Hey Choke, I am not going to try to rationalize with you. You are not rational. I would, however, like to be your opponent in a locked room. I would kick you racist a@@.
Capt. Obvious
November 22nd, 2009
8:36 pm
Tech Buzz: I hear you. However, that was a SICK interception by Grimes, again. If we’re not getting pressure, secondary will be exposed. HOWEVER, we cannot give up 10 pts. and expect to win?! I’m not one to blame specific plays, but lets be honest. 10 more points, and win in regulation.
AB
November 22nd, 2009
8:36 pm
Bears look like crap already. Vick 35 yd run. Eagles about to score.
Bodog
November 22nd, 2009
8:37 pm
Mick Luckhearse—Where are you?
Ween Loses
November 22nd, 2009
8:38 pm
Shout out to a lovable Falcons fan, Weenis Willis. I agree with you the Falcons can beat the Bucs at the Dome. Go Falcons and thanks for all the gifts under the tree!
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
8:38 pm
Most yards he has all year — and last year — oops — did not check his yards last year at Leavenworth Kansas Federal Pen! Matty threw for 268 yards — when was the last time your boy did that??
We cheered for him before he committed a felony. He’s gone. Get over it.
Vick Supporter
November 22nd, 2009
8:38 pm
Vick is back
Mary Wanna
November 22nd, 2009
8:39 pm
Well, here we are again in Trollville, heading for another race baiting.
For the record, this blue eyed Falcons fan was taking up for MV’s passing when everyone else was complaining about him. His screwing the Falcons org, teammates and fans by killing dogs, gambling and lying really was more than enough for me to take his picture off the wall and turn my back on him.
I truly understand why you trolls miss him – YOU’RE MISERABLE, PERIOD. Hard to imagine leading a life of resentment based upon pigment, but you prove it every day. Try to laugh it off, but we all know you are LOSERS at every level. Somehow I don’t think you’re the same color blind fans I’ve been high-fiving in the stands whenever the FALCONS succeed. I don’t think you could afford the ticket, and probably don’t leave the basement much.
I’m outta here…. as long as the AJC supports you, I”ll look elsewhere for some fan analysis and commentary.
FALCONS break the curse this year!
Capt. Obvious
November 22nd, 2009
8:39 pm
Hey Bodog. It’s “Luckhurst”, but I was thinking the same thing…
Die-Hard
November 22nd, 2009
8:39 pm
Thats Mick Luckhurst…my idol…lol
Capt. Obvious
November 22nd, 2009
8:40 pm
JSS:
Thanks. You’re right. Seems like everytime we’ve, or others, do it. It gains? I’d love to see the effort.
Lee
November 22nd, 2009
8:42 pm
Hear me out on this. I don’t think the missed kicks are Elam’s fault – they’re the holder’s (Koenen) fault.
The mechanics of a placekick are as follows (assuming a right-footed kicker):
The kicker shows the holder a spot on the field where he wants the ball to be placed. The holder places the index finger of his left hand on that spot and holds it there. The kicker then aligns himself behind and to the left of that spot.
Now, the kicker has to start his movement the moment the ball is snapped, otherwise he will be too late and the kick will likely be blocked. BUT, he cannot watch the center to see when the ball is snapped. He has to focus all his attention on the spot where the holder’s left index finger is – the spot where the ball is going to be. He has to very precisely aim his foot right through that spot. So, how does he know when the ball is snapped if he isn’t watching the center? The holder has to signal him. This is where Koenen has blown it two weeks in a row.
The holder, while marking the spot with his left index finger, will ball his right hand up into a fist and hold it about 2 1/2 feet above the spot. The moment the ball is snapped, he will open his right hand. This is the kicker’s signal to start his approach. The holder will then lift his left hand up and catch the ball with both hands (the kicker continues to stare at the spot while executing his approach). The holder then places the ball tip-first on the spot and spins the laces away from the kicker.
On two of the missed kicks in the last two weeks, Koenen has failed to ball his right hand into a fist and signal when the ball is snapped. This has thrown Elam completely out of his game. This is why you have seen Elam false-start a couple of times before he kicks those awful shanks. Placekicking is all about timing and Koenen destroys the timing when he does this. Any kicker would freak out under the circumstances.
I know Elam took responsibility last week, but I think he was being a gentleman.
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
8:42 pm
Vick — 9 years in the league (minus 2 for prison): 11,511 yards passing.
Ryan — 2 years in the league, no prison: 5,716 yards.
LOL
November 22nd, 2009
8:47 pm
Ya, so Ryan sucks but not as bad is Vick? Is that what you’re trying to say? Besides, everyone knows Vick was a lousy QB, he got most of his yards scrambling.
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
8:48 pm
Chris Collinsworth: “That was a horrible read from Mike Vick …” See TMQ.
Stats of the Week No. 9:JaMarcus Russell, a quarterback taken first overall in the draft, has two touchdown passes, five lost fumbles and nine interceptions. Michael Vick, a quarterback taken first overall in the draft, has a total of 6 yards passing and a 39.6 passer rating. If every attempt by a quarterback falls to the ground incomplete, his rating is 39.6.
Mark-my-werds
November 22nd, 2009
8:48 pm
I dislike sports writers who attempt to make pronouncements on careers and lives based on one crummy football game in November. There are no conclusions to be drawn about Matt Ryan after today’s game in New Jersey. Ryan is young with modest talents. He makes alot of mistakes and will get better. How much better? Who knows. One game is no determination of his NFL success or failure. Let’s revisit this issue in 12-months. Let’s make a pronouncement about the grandstanding owner instead. Blank on the sideline for the Fox cameras to capture is Bud Adams with a smaller prostate and a smaller middle finger. Four coaches, seven years, no back to back winning seasons. The guy deserves the same kind of story Mark. Afraid of this guy in Atlanta? Yep.
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
8:48 pm
You made some really valid points in regards to the pressure; however the Falcons are down to 3rd team and practice squad D-linemen. Even I won’t discount that matter. Van Gorder has tried some of everything (those crazy zone blitzes) to compensate for the lack of quality D-linemen….
AB
November 22nd, 2009
8:49 pm
C Collinsworth ” Horrible read by Mike Vick”
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
8:52 pm
Thank you LEE!!! Finally someone who watches the trinity (Long snapper, holder, kicker!!!)
Five Gold stars for you!
dawgfan13
November 22nd, 2009
8:53 pm
MAtt Ryan is and will always be a solid NFL QB. He has many things that he needs to work on, but guys there is some bad QB’s in this league. The defense is the weak spot on this team. Our opponents will continue to attack our horrible db’s and safties. Our defensive line disappeared today no pressure or sacks to even think of. This defense is plain out horrible! The offense will be ok. The kicker situation is horrible as well and with a horrible kicker and terrible defense, we are looking at 8-8 or 9-7 with no play-offs. Thomas Dimitroff will be judged on what he does with this pathetic defense in the off season. He needs to get some secondary help in the draft and acquire some free agents to help.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
8:54 pm
CHOKE — on this
November 22nd, 2009
8:42 pm
Vick — 9 years in the league (minus 2 for prison): 11,511 yards passing.
Ryan — 2 years in the league, no prison: 5,716 yards.
“CAREER PICKS”
Vick 9 seasons………. 52 PICKS
CHOKE 1.5 seasons……… 22 PICKS
Matt the Brave
November 22nd, 2009
8:55 pm
You know, everyone’s hitting the panic button. We have four of the last six at home and two of those games are against the lowly Tampa Bay Bucs. Will we have to fight to win some of those games at home? You bet your sweet bippy! But we’ll at least get three of those home games, and probably win at least one of the two away games. 4-2 over the last 6 means 9-7. Winning season, mission accomplished.
Vick Supporter
November 22nd, 2009
8:55 pm
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d814689f8/Vick-34-yd-rush
Like I’ve always said……
“Vick will shine again”
Nativebird
November 22nd, 2009
8:57 pm
If we had some CB’s that can turn and play the ball, we probably win that game. This QB WILL continue to get better and WILL be a very good one, if not great. Bottom line: it is TIME to forget drafting and developing CB’s over years and years, and go out and spend your $$ on some Proffesional Cornerbacks. The youth experiment at the corner has failed.
Mary Wanna
November 22nd, 2009
9:00 pm
Hey CHOKE TROLL – if you’re so focused on mistakes instead of successes, why don’t you explain for us why the NFL didn’t ban your thug hero for life based upon federal gambling convictions and dog killing? Because you’re a LOSER, that’s why.
LOL
November 22nd, 2009
9:00 pm
Mark Bradley, care to comment why you think the Falcons have a realistic chance of making the playoffs? Have you seen the conference? Eagles, Vikings, Saints and Cards will win the division. Atlanta will not win the division, meaning they will be fighting for 1 of 2 wild card slots. You think they can finish better than two teams out of Green Bay, Cowboys or Giants? Not to mention the Bears and Panthers are right there with them.
Suck it up and take the better draft pick next year. Better than not making the playoffs, in which they won’t. lol
Brandon Ladson
November 22nd, 2009
9:01 pm
I know you guys have to sell papers tomorrow. They loss though how can you praise to a loss in late November. Nothing good happened today no matter how you look at it. Praise Ryan if you like but he lost. Reality is this guy is mediocre and that’s ok. All players can’t be great and he just happens to be an example. His brand of football is not the brand we want see in Atlanta. It takes to long for them to score and the struggle scoring points when they are losing. There are no moral victories In the NFL and this is no exception.
Brandon Ladson
November 22nd, 2009
9:01 pm
I know you guys have to sell papers tomorrow. They loss though how can you praise to a loss in late November. Nothing good happened today no matter how you look at it. Praise Ryan if you like but he lost. Reality is this guy is mediocre and that’s ok. All players can’t be great and he just happens to be an example. His brand of football is not the brand we want see in Atlanta. It takes to long for them to score and the struggle scoring points when they are losing. There are no moral victories In the NFL and this is no exception.
WildKats rule Ga!
November 22nd, 2009
9:01 pm
dawgfan13–you are a double loser in believing that matty ice is a solid NFL QB, as you may also believe that you have great faith in a winning uga team. I hate to break the news to you, but they are also big time losers, and the world knows
Mary Wanna
November 22nd, 2009
9:02 pm
Lee, great post. Was not aware of that process – thanks.
willie martinez
November 22nd, 2009
9:04 pm
Mark, i very much agree with you that the falcons dont have the worst defense.
Btwarren
November 22nd, 2009
9:05 pm
Why can’t Atlanta have some playmakers. We only have one playmaker, TG..that’s it. No one else steps up and makes anything happen…not Ryan, not John Abraham, not Chris Houston. Michael Jenkins is the worst…when i looked at the stats, i was shocked to see that he had the most number of receptions…well it was one too few…should have caught that TD. Elam needs to be cut. There must be someone who can kick a field goal from ONLY 35 YARDAS. Two weeks in a row this loser costs us critical points. He has one job. Kick FGs. He does not do kickoffs ONE FREAKING JOB and he sucks at it. We will not make the playoffs and a winning season is in serious jeorpardy.
Just Askin
November 22nd, 2009
9:05 pm
Brandon Ladson you might thing Ryan is mediocre at best, but who da hell in the NFL asked for your opinion. And if that is your assessment of Ryan, no one ever will ask for your opinion.
Giansts Rule
November 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
another big win for the giants, who will be on a roll now toward the playoffs—mark it down. falcons? 8-8, no playoffs this year. I miss the bronx and the best italian food in america. the food in atlanta sucks.
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
I have to disagree with those who keep calling out Emmitt Thomas, the secondary coach. He’s been doing this too long and produced too many All-Pros (not counting D-Hall) for it to be about coaching… Secondary play is coaching, technique, talent and confidence… Let’s look at each piece. Already mentioned coaching, the poor technique is related to players not trusting their talent or the pass rush (or a lack of one). I mean look at a All-Pro like Philly’s Samuel. he got straight beat, does that mean he is a bum? No, it was poor technique.This team needs to get healthy on D-Line especially at Tackle… You don’t make an interception like Grimes did and be a bum…
Reid Adair
November 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
It was a horrible first half, but a brilliant second half for the offense. After last week’s loss, Matt Ryan said something to the effect of still learning on the job. I have no doubt today was a lesson – and a very positive one.
Ryan was drafted for the long term, not to work miracles in less than two full seasons. And all Falcons fans with a general understanding of the game and the team knew that there would be ups and downs for the defense this year, especially with the lack of experience.
Rdhdkid
November 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
The midget had a nice interception and a couple of tackles, but he sure looked like a minnow out of water flopping around out there on the losing OT drive.
Fin
November 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
Tough loss by our Falcons. Our CB are really hurting us, but two people I’m really impressed with on the defense are DeCoud and Lofton. DeCoud put a LICK on Brandon Jacobs!! As for the offense, I saw that we went deep a couple of times this game and had Sam Baker not been trying to block with his back to the defensive line, Ryan would have had the time to drop the pass behind coverage to Roddy White for a sure touchdown. Mr. Bradley..why not use Weems in the slot. I believe his speed would cause a lot of problems for defenses..especially on the 2nd/3rd and shorts.
If they don’t get the Collective Bargain Agreement together, next year will be an uncapped year so we can go out and pay for some decent players. And for the draft, there are some good RB’s coming out. I’m sorry Norwood, but we can’t run the risk of another season of 5-6 missed games due to injury. Hardesty out of UT if he is available later in the draft would be a good pick up. I’m not really seeing any big name corners in the draft.
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
Vick — 9 seasons (minus 2 for prison): 932 completions (i.e., 103.5/year)
Ryan — 2 seasons (no prison): 469 completions (i.e., 234.5/year)
It will take Ryan less than 2 more years to pass Vick in career yards and completions (and there are still 7 more games to be played in season 2!)
Vick — 9 seasons (minus 2 for prison): 71 passing TDs
Ryan — 2 seasons (no prison): 32 passing TDs
Another 2 years, Ryan passes Vick in career TDs. Ryan should do in 4 or 5 years what it took Vick to do in 9 (minus 2 years in prison)
dixie
November 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
hey giants rule—carry your a$$ back to yankee town
M. Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
No, not if you comb your hair trigger
GT Alum
November 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
Thomas/Arthur/Rich/et al, when are you going to cut Jason Elam? He is killing us, much more so than our struggling QB.
dawggonecrazy
November 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
If the NFL is going to keep the present OT format, they should consider disallowing the field goal.
Next Year
November 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
Best part of game was J Andersen’s sack getting called back for penalty. He was celebrating like he won the lottery.
Vick Supporter
November 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d814689f8/Vick-34-yd-rush
#88
November 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
Hello–New England>>>>I’M looking for a new home, to a WINNING TEAM***PLEASE…PLEASE…PLEASE CALL!!!
Red Neck
November 22nd, 2009
9:19 pm
No black or mexican people
Vick Supporter
November 22nd, 2009
9:19 pm
Here comes the white racists,lol
Submariner683
November 22nd, 2009
9:19 pm
OT format in the NFL should be as follows:
Each team gets one possession. After that, it is sudden death. If the team that wins the toss gets a field goal, and the team that doesn’t scores a TD, the TD scoring team wins. It’s the most fair. Guarantees both teams get to touch the ball, and also allows for the game to end without playing the full 15 minutes.
terrance
November 22nd, 2009
9:19 pm
CHRIS HOUSTON SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! Grimes is too little good cover guy though. FIND SOME CORNERS> we will never have back to back winning seasons if we don’t find any. Either in the draft or free agents. Let’s see if management is committed to winning.
Vick Supporter
November 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
I’m tell’n yall, I WORK FOR CRISCO, DAMN IT !!!!!
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
CAREER INTERCEPTIONS:
Vick in 9 seasons 52
CHOKE in 1.5 seasons 22 (equates to 132 picks over 9 seasons)
GT Alum
November 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
For all you Ryan haters, I didn’t see the Colts pull the plug on Peyton when he struggled his first few years. And same goes for his brother Eli and countless other top QB’s in the league right now. If you can’t see the potential in this guy, then you’ve obviously never laced em up before. Its obvious to all that he has struggled at times this year, but you’re fools for wanting to jump off the bandwagon this early.
Now as for the defense, we were idiots for not getting McCallister earlier in the season. Our DB’s can’t cover and the pass rash is non-existent. And I haven’t exactly seen the LB’s step of late either.(for all you Brooking haters) This defense is going to call for a drastic overhaul in the offseason.
Vick Supporter Snifer
November 22nd, 2009
9:22 pm
“When I first saw this pigeon-chested, spindlely-armed Filthadelphian, I wondered where is the hell he was going to get enough power to zip a football. Answer: no where. He doesn’t have the strength.”
Exsep fo 3 times in the Foth Qtr today. But he throw it so soft to Jenkins he dropped it. So really on 2 TD’s in 4th qtr. But hell, he is while so he can’t do nothing like running around Mike used to do.
Die-Hard
November 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
I still haven’t heard from you “Choke”
FanofFalcons
November 22nd, 2009
9:26 pm
Is there any reason that Brian Finneran can’t be in the game on 3rd downs to actually CATCH the bal? Didn’t he used to be the go to guy on thirds downs? Please get someone in there that can catch the ball….
epnoymous
November 22nd, 2009
9:26 pm
I am proud of my Falcons. They battled back in a hostile environment. No shame in leaving it on the field.
Elam, hit the road. Blaming the snapper and holder is bush-league. Learn some class from your QB before you leave.
Where is Foxworth
November 22nd, 2009
9:27 pm
Where is what is his name,I think his last name is Foxworth.I think he sign with Baltimore.Should have gave him the more money.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
9:27 pm
I want to come clean here. I am the person you people used to know as Vick Supporter 2. I was also Bad News, and I created FALCONS SORRY to have someone agree with me when I would defend Mike Vick. That’s why I also created bigeasy831 during the Saints game.
I am a former cellmate of Mike Vick’s. We were together for but the briefest of moments in Leavenworth. But the time we spent together felt like a lifetime. I have never known a more caring and loving man in my life than Mike Vick, or Michael, as I prefer to call him.
If Michael flipped you people off, it was your fault. If receivers looked horrible when he was playing, then it was their fault. The Falcons could have waited for the man to serve his time in prison for what shouldn’t even be a crime, and then he could have returned gloriously this year with me by his side.
But instead, the Falcons betrayed my love by drafting that horrible white boy from Philly. What a pale, ghostly boy. He wouldn’t even get two looks in Leavenworth, not like my loving man.
You people never knew how good you had it with Michael.
But I do. I do.
Mary Wanna
November 22nd, 2009
9:27 pm
No doubt whatsoever that “Red Neck” is another angry black racist basement dwelling troll.
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
9:29 pm
VICK TURNOVER RATE:
2004: 12 INTs, 3 fumbles
2005: 13 INts, 5 fumbles
2006: 13 INTs, 4 fumbles
Who are we kidding? We were OK with him as QB — until that prison thing. Get over it.
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
9:29 pm
There’s going to be some interesting emails flowing when Mark Bradley’s plane lands at Hartsfield-Jackson… This is going to be brutal…
Mary Wanna
November 22nd, 2009
9:30 pm
HA HA HA HA HA – “Choke” that is the FUNNIEST thing I have read all day!!!! I suspected as much!
Bodog
November 22nd, 2009
9:31 pm
I thank Mark Rick done seen his better days at UGA too
AB
November 22nd, 2009
9:32 pm
I say try Bergeron. At least we know he will catch the ball.
BIOMASS, nuthuggers? Thats the funniest thing I heard all day!!!
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
9:33 pm
And .. if Ryan averages just passing TDs per season (which is what he has right now this season) — that wold be about 162 TDs in 9 seasons compared to Vicks 71 passing TDs — um … like more than double.
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
9:34 pm
And .. if Ryan averages just 18 passing TDs per season (which is what he has right now this season) — that wold be about 162 TDs in 9 seasons compared to Vicks 71 passing TDs — um … like more than double.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
9:36 pm
Matt “Choke” Ryan
November 22nd, 2009
9:27 pm
I want to come clean here. I am the person you people used to know as Vick Supporter 2. I was also Bad News, and I created FALCONS SORRY to have someone agree with me when I would defend Mike Vick. That’s why I also created bigeasy831 during the Saints game.
I am a former cellmate of Mike Vick’s. We were together for but the briefest of moments in Leavenworth. But the time we spent together felt like a lifetime. I have never known a more caring and loving man in my life than Mike Vick, or Michael, as I prefer to call him.
If Michael flipped you people off, it was your fault. If receivers looked horrible when he was playing, then it was their fault. The Falcons could have waited for the man to serve his time in prison for what shouldn’t even be a crime, and then he could have returned gloriously this year with me by his side.
But instead, the Falcons betrayed my love by drafting that horrible white boy from Philly. What a pale, ghostly boy. He wouldn’t even get two looks in Leavenworth, not like my loving man.
You people never knew how good you had it with Michael.
But I do. I do.
“Couldn’t have said it better myself”
But on a serious note, how many years will it take the CHOKE to win a playoff game, 2,3,4, 5 years?
brewdawg
November 22nd, 2009
9:37 pm
JSS: a couple of banned ip addresses for sure, and deservedly so. Unfortunately, you still can’t ban people for stupidity or ignorance.
Vick Supporter Smeller
November 22nd, 2009
9:37 pm
In 7 years, Vick career 4th qtr : 10 TD 13 INT
In 1.5 years, Ryan career 4th qtr : 10 TD 7 INT
natedogg
November 22nd, 2009
9:38 pm
Everyone on Elam but dont forget about Michael JINXkens!! How in the world can a receiver DROP that easy open 7 point touchdown !! He drops important passes ever week!!We really needed those points I getting tired of watching him drop passes!!!
Falcon 8211
November 22nd, 2009
9:40 pm
well another lose. no mcallister plays for the saints now law is in denver . our corners need to stop playing the receiver and play the ball. hey choke since u do not like the falcons why get on here and tell us about it. u need to get in touch with the falcons because they let him go we did not.if we made the choices for the falcons we would not have started houston today. that said offense played well in second half and defense well did not play at all
Vick Supporter Smeller
November 22nd, 2009
9:41 pm
And don’t forget my Vick sat on the bench for 2 years watching and learning a play other than running around.
Tim
November 22nd, 2009
9:41 pm
Year after year, the Falcons have a sub-par secondary. Big Play Ray, Charles Dimry, etc…But the current bunch may be the worst of all. Dimitof has his work cut out for him in the off season. replace the entire secondary.
Bodog
November 22nd, 2009
9:41 pm
I dis like to know one thang, how many of yall are settin by ye computers, sippin on a cold one, scratchin @$$, thankin—why the hell did i bet against my homeboys (ATL +7) cause you just knew they gone git their butts plowed into yankee dirt–only to find out that ye are out of bettin money -till ye git ye next unemployment check
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
9:42 pm
Brewdawg…
We don’t agree of life and football things, but yep, it is not going to be pretty… But hey, BugKiller says worse about me…
J-man
November 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
There was no chance at all with Smith going for 2. The Falcons are really weak at that kind of play. Remember how it can take them 3 tries to punch it in from the one? And with the media crucifixion that Belichick got this past week, which included one of ESPN’s writers late in the week absolutely and totally flipping out about it long after everyone else had gotten over it, I would imagine that Smith didn’t feel any luckier than somebody staring at Dirty Harry Callahan’s gun and being asked if they think they counted the number of shots correctly.
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
9:45 pm
Ryan will be fine long term. Vick — who knows? We signed him for the long-term. Until that prison thing. But Ryan will just get better. The future is bright.
Thomas
November 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
First thing i want to say is i HATE OLD KICKERS! So Jason you got to go! Get someone in that is young, Next time short damn CORNERS! They sucks they cant cover anyone so stop getting them! Next Go get a receiver that can go well with Rod White. Next GO GET SOME DAMN HEART! I dont care who we play.. We start off like a champship team but by the half we look like JV! WTF!!!! The defense must get better or 8-8 here we come. Get your head out of your butts and damn play….. GO FALCONS…..
Mary Wanna
November 22nd, 2009
9:47 pm
Ah there goes CHOKE TROLL trying to hi-jack my nickname… I don’t need a pimp, loser, I am a sole proprietor… that means I make my own work, mouth breather.
Funny how you just can’ t seem to find words to respond to my calling you out…. LOSER.
JSS
November 22nd, 2009
9:47 pm
Tim, I know you want to condemn the current DB’s but I saw Jerry Rice, John Taylor, Brent Jones, Henry Ellard, Issac Bruce, and Sterling Sharpe make the Hall of Fame against worse groups of DB’s than this crew while wearing Falcons colors
Tripp Bowden
November 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
I love my Falcons and am damn proud of their effort and their scrap and their “damn we can win this” ways. NFL overtime rules do indeed suck–both teams should have a chance to show what they can do. A coin toss should not give you a 2/3rds advantage–google it and you will see the stats. But hey, it is what it is. The outcome sucked no doubt, but it was nice to see how hard they played. Matty Ice is back–and Snelling is one heck of a third string running back. Looking forward to the playoffs when we get in at 10-6. Night yall. PS I love these Falcons. A Superbowl is coming our way. And I don’t mean appearance. I am talking a win.
Mary Wanna
November 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
Check out this line from Ledbetter’s column:
“Now they get to return to the Georgia Dome, where they are 4-0, for three consecutive games against Tampa Bay, Philadelphia (with Michael Vick) and then New Orleans.”
Just HAD to mention Vick… the lifeblood of AJC blogs.
Fin
November 22nd, 2009
9:50 pm
FanofFalcons
November 22nd, 2009
9:26 pm
Is there any reason that Brian Finneran can’t be in the game on 3rd downs to actually CATCH the bal? Didn’t he used to be the go to guy on thirds downs? Please get someone in there that can catch the ball….
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REPLY: Finneran was out w/ a knee injury
blue
November 22nd, 2009
9:52 pm
The falcons just issued a Amber Alert for John Abraham missing for 8 weeks now
kashi
November 22nd, 2009
9:54 pm
IS ELAM’S HAMSTRING BEEN DIAGNOISED PROPERLY? IT SEEMS LIKE HIS LEG IS NOT EXTENDING LIKE IT USED TO BE AND I WONDER IF HAMSTRING HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT. WHATEVER IT IS ELAM AND KOEN NEEDS TO FIX THIS CRAP ASAP.
cdog
November 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE OVERTIME RULES. REMEMBER THE YEAR THE FALCONS WENT TO THE SUPERBOWL VS THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS? THE VIKINGS WON THE TOSS BUT THE FALCONS DEFENSE THEN HAD HEART AND THEY CARED ABOUT WINNING. THEY STOPPED THE VIKING AND GAVE THE BALL TO THE OFFENSE AND CHANDLER AND CO. WENT DOWN, GOT IN SCORING RANGE AND MORTON ANDERSON DRILLED THE GAME WINNER. THE FALCONS TEAM THEN, CARED ABOUT WINNING THIS FALCON TEAM DOES NOT CARE NOR DO THEY HAVE THE HEART AND PRIDE. WHEN I SEE THE DEFENSE LET A MEDIOCRE BACKFIELD OF THE CAROLINA PANTHERS BEAT THEM, THEN THEY TURN AROUND AND CAN’T COVER THE BIG SLOW TE OF THE GIANTS, BOSS, CONSTANTLY CAUGHT BIG PASSES IN THE CLUTCH, THEN ELAM ONCE AGAIN CAN’T MAKE FIELD GOAL THAT A HIGH SCHOOL KICKER CONSISTENTLY MAKES, YOU TELL ME, DOES THAT SOUND LIKE A TEAM THATS TRYING TO WIN? HECK NO.THERE CORNER COULDN’T MAKE THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS SECONDARY AND THEY ARE ALL THEY HAVE TO RELY ON?MAKES YOU WONDER ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE. WELL THEY CAN FINISH OUT THE SEASON BY JUST GOING TO THROUGH THE MOTION. BRING ON THE NBA SEASON AND THE HAWKS, THEY CARE ABOUT WINNING PLUS THEY ARE TRYING TO WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP. I AM FINISHED WITH THE FALCONS FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON. WHY SHOULD WE FANS CARE? THE FALCONS DON’T
STOP BUYING TICKETS
November 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
IF YOU WANT CHANGE STOP WATCHING THE GAME!!!
IF YOU WANT CHANGE STOP BUYING THE TICKETS!!!
THEN A.B. WILL MAKE CHANGES UNTIL THEN, YOU’RE WISHING.
Blank182
November 22nd, 2009
9:57 pm
Thats it,… I’m selling this dam team
BIOMASS
November 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Come on, Chicago! Beat the Fleagles! I guess things could be worse. The Falcons could have the strong-armed Jay Cutler.
overdonebirddog
November 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
what a great weekend,I hate all of football.no playoffs ncaa,lame overtime nfl rules.I’m fried chicken done for a while here.insert alot of bad curse words cause I’m saying em’.thanks
SRF
November 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
I just found out that Flacco threw an INT to stop a comeback – I am SHOCKED !!! I thought he was PERFECT…
kashi
November 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
WHERE IS FOXWORTH? IS HE AVAILABLE….
Fin
November 22nd, 2009
10:01 pm
Foxworth – signed by the Ravens in the offseason and not available..although he has struggled there
Keeping it Real
November 22nd, 2009
10:02 pm
Here is how I see the season:
We get to 10 wins by beating the Bucs twice, the Bills, the Jets and EITHER the Eagles or Saints at home (no small order — but we need just 1 in our DOME). My money says that gets us in the Playoffs this year (NFC East still needs to beat up on one another)
We get 9 wins and break the curse by just beating the Bucs twice, Bills and winning 1 of 3: Jets, Saints, or Eagles — but playoffs may come down to tie breaks, which currently are not favorable.
If we can’t beat the Bucs twice and the Bills, we don’t deserve the playoffs. This is year 2 of the re-build. In year 1, we went 11 wins and a playoff appearance. Chillax. Year 3 will bolster the secondary and maybe add a receiver (plus, we get Douglas back). Injuries have been absolutely BRUTAL this year: Our first 2 draft picks (Jerry and Moore), Brian Williams, Norwood, Turner, Sam Baker is hurt, Abe is hobbled, Trey Lewis is never healthy .. and don’t forget Harry Douglas — who was a phenom last year and clicked with Ryan .. and, again, Finneran. How may other teams still in contention have had this type of injury situation????
Vick Supporter Smeller
November 22nd, 2009
10:03 pm
Foxworth is with the Ravens. Got lit up today by Manning.
matt
November 22nd, 2009
10:05 pm
Mark, don’t know if you caught it but Bob Costas, during halftime in the Eagles v. Bears game stated a good case for the overtime rules to be changed. In my mind, the Falcons were screwed. This is certainly one area where college FB has an edge over the NFL. It’s time to change the overtime rules, and thanks to Costas for the most sensible argument ever…..
da roosta
November 22nd, 2009
10:06 pm
DB coach- Alvin Reynolds needs to go
Headmofo
November 22nd, 2009
10:08 pm
Until we get two stud defensive ends that consitently pressure and at least one corner that can cover man to man we will always be the brides maid never the bride. I love my Falcons but next off season Thomas Dimitroff go ahead and spend the money and get a stud defensive end opposite Abraham and a corner that can cover man to man in free agency. We are under the cap you know… We can pick up some nice pieces in the draft but we need proven leaders now on defense in a couple of positions.
Falcon 8211
November 22nd, 2009
10:09 pm
i hope this secondary doesn’t make the rookie in tampa look good next week
Falcon 8211
November 22nd, 2009
10:15 pm
not complaining about injuries or playin all the teams after byes. it’s part of the game the falcons need to work thru it. i hope houston and grimes start practicing soon as they get back. forget going home this week both of ya’ll showed us today that both of u need lots of practice. this week stay at the branch practice,practice,practice and when you are done with that practice some more because both of u need it.
da roosta
November 22nd, 2009
10:20 pm
I understand the process of field goals. Ultimately, the kicker IS at fault. He, the holder, and the snapper work on the process every day at practice. That is the onlt thing they do other than Koenan getting his share of punts. There is no excuse- period. If Elam is not content with the timing of the process, then he needs to make sure it is corrected during the week. HIS FAULT!
Fin
November 22nd, 2009
10:21 pm
Interesting comments made by Costas…I like his ideas. I’m a Falcons fan thru and thru, but let me ask this…if we had won the toss, gone down and scored, would we be making the same argument for overtime rule changes?
Everyone keeps talking about the injuries to Moore and Jerry. Had William Moore not been injured, he would have been the starter over DeCoud and DeCoud has been one of the really bright spots on our defense. I’m not sure Moore was good enough to beat out both DeCoud and Coleman for a starting position as one of our safeties.
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
10:25 pm
Vick tonight — 1 pass, 0 yards.
pilgrim
November 22nd, 2009
10:26 pm
The success rate for 2 point conversions is 44%. The coin toss, of course, is 50%. The way the D was playing, and the way the O was playing, taking a chance on the two seems to be a reasonable second guess of Smith.
It would have surprised me, though.
CHOKE -- on this
November 22nd, 2009
10:28 pm
Vick tonight — 1 pass, for ZERO yards
About giants, atlanta falcons, boss, manning, game | Find me About
November 22nd, 2009
10:30 pm
[...] East Rutherford, NJ — The Falcons lost a game but saved a season. If that sounds convoluted … well, try this: On the day the Falcons fell to 5-5, they nonetheless demonstrated why this will be that forever-sought second consecutive winning season. …Read Original Story: The Falcons lose a close one but again find a quarterback – Atlanta Journ… [...]
Jason Elam and Bob Marley Houston
November 22nd, 2009
10:35 pm
MB Why doesn’t AJC show the most recent post first? Let’s have a vote for most recent post displayed first vote “Yes” and for older post displayed first vote “No”. Let’s try this the democratic way…
Jason Elam and Bob Marley Houston
November 22nd, 2009
10:37 pm
is it ok to say “Dick” on the AJC Blog?
M.BRADLEY
November 22nd, 2009
10:37 pm
He had to pay for this article some way you know!
Mike
November 22nd, 2009
10:38 pm
It all started when we traded Schaub. What did we do, move up get J Anderson. Use the extra 2nd round pick to draft C Houston. Then the next year needing a QB we draft Ryan.
AP NewsWire
November 22nd, 2009
10:38 pm
Attention, this just in from the Ap NewsWire: The Obama Administration appears ready to take decisive action on an unprecedented attempt to takeover, and bailout the flailing, lowly, Atlantic Falcons.
It appears that this seemingly unjust intrusion into the private rights of the citizen owners of the Falcons is brought on by the never resting and kaotic minds of Eric Holder & Nancy Pelosi. Rumor has it that
Bill Clinton will be Team coach Interim.
M.BRADLEY
November 22nd, 2009
10:39 pm
Next year we may draft another Quarter Back.
Jason Elam and Bob Marley Houston
November 22nd, 2009
10:41 pm
I really wish we still had Schaub, it name would look great on the IR list 7-8 games every year. Maybe he could help get Grady out of financial problems, you think?
We Need Da Bears To Win
November 22nd, 2009
10:41 pm
Philly loss helps the Falcons. GO BEARS!
Chris Houston
November 22nd, 2009
10:43 pm
I was checking out the NY Giants tight ends, that’s why I didn’t turn around folks
I'm Melting...
November 22nd, 2009
10:50 pm
Mark Bradley reminds me of John Belushi in the “Blues Brothers” making all those excuses to Carrie Fischer: “… I ran out of gas. I, I had a flat tire. I didn’t have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn’t come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from out of town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake. A terrible flood. Locusts. IT WASN’T MY FAULT, I SWEAR TO GOD.”
Once "Recent" Reader
November 22nd, 2009
11:03 pm
Choke . . . . . I can’t help but torture myself reading the post game blogs at the end of the nite . . . .and I agree with your term used under another name of “hijacking” the blog. I’ll admit I find myself laughing, annoyed, frustrated, aggravated, and . . . .laughing reading what almost seems to be a flowing monolog with your many different names. It’s like eating chinese food late at night – I know it’s bad for me but I do it anyway. I’m awaiting to see how you’ll circumvent things when AJC finally goes with a system that allows one moniker per computer/network. Somehow I imagine you’ll find a way around that security system:)
Mark Bradley
November 22nd, 2009
11:07 pm
Shutting this down.
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November 23rd, 2009
2:32 am
[...] East Rutherford, NJ — The Falcons lost a game but saved a season. If that sounds convoluted … well, try this: On the day the Falcons fell to 5-5, they nonetheless demonstrated why this will be that forever-sought second consecutive winning season. …Read Original Story: The Falcons lose a close one but again find a quarterback – Atlanta Journ… [...]
After 26 starts, how does Matt Ryan compare to Michael Vick? | Mark Bradley
November 23rd, 2009
10:47 am
[...] it’s worth noting that we’re rating Ryan at a personal low — though he did have a big second half in Giants Stadium on Sunday — and Vick after 26 NFL starts was among the most feared players in the [...]
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November 23rd, 2009
11:49 am
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Around the NFC South with the columnists « wire2
November 23rd, 2009
5:02 pm
[...] Bradley writes that, although the Falcons lost a game, they got quarterback Matt Ryan back. After struggling for [...]