Live from the Dome: I’m back, and so’s the Burner
Slept fast. Went to Mass. Now I’m back downtown, chatting again. Last night was great fun — fine game, unexpected (at least by me) result, much to discuss. Example: Why did Paul Johnson call four consecutive deep passes with the game on the line? We know his stylized offense doesn’t feature the short or intermediate pass, but what about the ol’ option toss? Did PJ bail out — mixed metaphor alert — on his bread and butter?
I wish I could say I had great hope for another great game here at the Dome, but I don’t. I figure the Falcons beat the Bucs by three touchdowns. I figure the Falcons need to beat the Bucs by three touchdowns just to remind themselves they can still be a playoff-caliber team, recent results notwithstanding.
Four losses in five games will have a chilling effect on a franchise and its fans, and traffic around the Dome seemed unusually light around 11:30. (And I was running late.) Can’t imagine there’ll be a full house today, but I’m bad at predictions. Example: Tech 42, Georgia 27.
Wrongheaded though I am, I hope we can make the most of whatever this day brings. The idea is to talk about the Falcons, but we can certainly accommodate the occasional Tech-UGA submission. So I ask once again: Join me, won’t you?
Oh, and this one actual snippet of news: Michael Turner is in uniform and seems to be moving expeditiously in warmups. He’ll play. And Jerious Norwood is no longer among the inactives. That makes for a full house in the backfield, which isn’t the same thing as a full-house backfield. But it’s a most welcome sign.
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"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
3:49 pm
Cedrick: In the grand sceme of things considering that, that canine murderous felon got a buck forty big from him and he didn’t bat an eye, only Arthur’s pride was hurt, not his wallet.
Joe M
November 29th, 2009
3:49 pm
Semi-stones!
playmeortrademe
November 29th, 2009
3:49 pm
tony g! glad we have him…
Hawkster
November 29th, 2009
3:49 pm
No one is routing against Matt Ryan (well except a couple of people,lol).
My contention has been all along that he will be an average q-back at best. The signs were all there when he was drafted; weak arm, lots of interceptions, etc. But you people let your hatred of MV& cloud your judgement of Ryans abilities. Ryan had a great year last year. Many factors went into his success; o-line playing above their level, Michael Turner having a GREAT year, weak schedule, surprise on their side, etc. So you decided to crown Matty the next Peyton Manning. It aint happening folks. Matty Ice has peaked. He will be just “ok”. And now anyone who criticizes him is a reverse racist? Does that make anyone who criticizes Mike Vick a racist?
And, by the way, there is not a blog in the country that does not entertain critism of the home team, much less intrusions by opposing fans.
You people crack me up.Get a life.
D.Ellis
November 29th, 2009
3:49 pm
Gonzo!…did he jsut call Redman Ryphen?
Cedrick
November 29th, 2009
3:49 pm
Matt “Choke” Ryan,
Good point every one else is making excuses!!
lamac66
November 29th, 2009
3:50 pm
Do people in Atlanta really have such hard on for Vick that they root against Ryan?
@Scottbravesfan,
No more than the “fans’ that rooted against Vick when he wasn’t a “pocket passer” inspite of still winning games when he did have success. It working both ways as we continue to see, that’s all.
Jimmy
November 29th, 2009
3:50 pm
This officiating crew sucks.
Joe M
November 29th, 2009
3:50 pm
Roddy wide open! But 1st down so live on.
Smitty
November 29th, 2009
3:50 pm
Sooooooooooooooo, how’s that Schaub fella doing?
Cuz
November 29th, 2009
3:51 pm
Can we just win this thing so I can watch the “Friends” marathon on Lifetime?
Once "Recent" Reader
November 29th, 2009
3:51 pm
Is it cold in the Dome???? Because the Bucs are all over Gonzalez like a blanket . . .sometimes it seems that blanket is getting there too early!
j
November 29th, 2009
3:51 pm
how can the city oh atlanta be subjected to three hours of the most boring display of football? This is dreadful.
ubah
November 29th, 2009
3:51 pm
Clabo got punked
Jimmy
November 29th, 2009
3:51 pm
Clabo held on that play.
This crew sucks.
scottbravesfan
November 29th, 2009
3:51 pm
Choke,
Have you ever watched the NFL before? All of the teams can win any week, even the bad ones like the Lions. You get your starting running back, QB, and two members of the O line out and any team can beat you, especially a team like Tampa who has been playing really good lately. Josh Freeman is a good QB and they switched back to the Tampa 2 which is a very good defense. Tampa is no where near as bad as their record suggest.
Fanatic overboard
November 29th, 2009
3:51 pm
There is no discernible difference in Redman and Ryan.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 29th, 2009
3:52 pm
1 and 9 Bucs – EMBARRASSING
D.Ellis
November 29th, 2009
3:52 pm
SOOO CLOSE!!!
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
3:52 pm
Redman was hit on the throw to Roddy. He just missed him on second down.
Jimmy
November 29th, 2009
3:52 pm
Pass interference!!!!!!!
Go for it!!!!
Kurdt Kobain
November 29th, 2009
3:52 pm
WHy are we always so quick to abandon the run game?
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
Hit again on the throw. Field goal.
Cedrick
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
“Chef” Tim Dix,
Yeah Vick did wrong OFF the field but he left everything on the FIELD!! It’s amazing that people can make a mistake and people hold on to that forever. Vick was still better than Ryan at this point with a lot less talent surrounding him!!!!
Joe M
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
My God the O-line is getting whipped. Looks like Tech’s D-Line!
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
Guess what?
JJ
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
WOW
scottbravesfan
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
Jason Elam is the worst kicker in the NFL.
Once "Recent" Reader
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
Well gotta get that 3 points here. At worse it should be a one possession game . . . . . .oh . .. Scratch that. Ouch!
Jimmy
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
Pass interference!!!!!!!
D.Ellis
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
ELAM needs to hang it up
Cuz
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
Let me get this straight then. When Ryan leaves, then everyone will embrace the next QB. All the Vick supporters and Ryan supporters will then walk together in the “Dome” of brotherhood. Do I have that right?
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
That’s it for Jason Elam. It has to be it. Can’t do this every game. And he has done it every game.
playmeortrademe
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
Bad snap. That snapper is pitiful.
TMoney
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
Elam strikes again!
Greg Mendel
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
I fear the “back-to-back” jinx is alive and well. Retro jerseys were a good choice today.
Smitty
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
I fault no one but Dimitroff and Smith for that Elam miss!! He shouldnt even be on the team!!
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 29th, 2009
3:53 pm
Ok we’re screwed.
JJ
November 29th, 2009
3:54 pm
Now its Mike Smith’s turn to get railed on…..abandon the run with your backup QB?
Jimmy
November 29th, 2009
3:54 pm
Should have gone for it.
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
3:54 pm
Game’s still winnable. Somehow.
Dawgs2009
November 29th, 2009
3:54 pm
We are going to lose. At least this may improve our draft position so we can try again to find some defensive players. I say we pick 12th next year.
Justafan
November 29th, 2009
3:54 pm
ELAM…………WHAT THE HE!!? BLANKS?
Dawgs Man
November 29th, 2009
3:54 pm
OK. This team flat out sux.
Brian
November 29th, 2009
3:54 pm
Elam shouldn’t have even been our kicker this week.
Dr. R
November 29th, 2009
3:54 pm
I’d have gone for it on fourth there. You’re down four late and with a struggling kicker. Worth the risk.
Dawgs2009
November 29th, 2009
3:54 pm
Elam needs to be publicly stoned to death like a cheating woman in Iran.
Once "Recent" Reader
November 29th, 2009
3:54 pm
D has really done a nice job this game . . . no matter if it is the Bucs. . .they’ve kept the team in it this second half. Need another stop and soon.
Falcons1965
November 29th, 2009
3:54 pm
Man, oh, man. It’s like the whole city is hung over from Ga. vs. Tech. Can’t believe this is happening.
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
3:55 pm
First down. Bryant pushed past Owens for the yardage.