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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Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:40 pm
Not yet, though. Redman hits Jenkins, who makes a diving catch at the stick. First down.
D.Ellis
November 29th, 2009
1:40 pm
BIG PLAY JENK!
Nice throw and protection
Eric C.
November 29th, 2009
1:40 pm
Wow…what a throw!
Cedrick
November 29th, 2009
1:40 pm
Dang, I forgot the hawks were playing today, I guess its time to switch games.
TMoney
November 29th, 2009
1:40 pm
3rd and forever, but #12 catches again. Who is this man wearing Jenkins’ jersey?
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:41 pm
Two flags. Holding on both sides, I believe.
I’m guessing Mr. Blank is looking for a wheelchair to push even as we speak.
Matt
November 29th, 2009
1:41 pm
Elam stinks too.
Matt
November 29th, 2009
1:42 pm
I blame Gonzo, he’s caused ALL of the QB’s to regress.
Vick Supporter
November 29th, 2009
1:42 pm
No Ryan = Falcons win
TMoney
November 29th, 2009
1:42 pm
And Ryan is heading to the locker room.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
1:42 pm
Cedrick: Philly sells out everywhere they go becuase the sheep want to see a guy on the bench. Just go away, OK?
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:42 pm
I actually saw the blimp as I was driving in. A leftover from last night’s game.
Eric C.
November 29th, 2009
1:42 pm
Tampa is too fast for delays.
Matt
November 29th, 2009
1:42 pm
Turner got no Burner today.
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:43 pm
Sack. And now it’s a long field goal.
TMoney
November 29th, 2009
1:43 pm
Sack #4.
D.Ellis
November 29th, 2009
1:43 pm
You know on the fake pass draw I’ve nevr seen us pump….fake the hand off then throw it…always pump and hand off
Eric C.
November 29th, 2009
1:43 pm
Hmmm…4 sacks already, not good.
J.J.M.
November 29th, 2009
1:43 pm
wow this team is horrible
Matt
November 29th, 2009
1:43 pm
Elam, Elam, Elam, Elam!! Cause now we are just about OUT of his range. Boneheaded Sack.
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:43 pm
From 45 yards, the kick is … good.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
1:44 pm
I FOUND JOHN ABRAHAM…He plays for TB!
Eric C.
November 29th, 2009
1:44 pm
Wow…where was that the past few weeks?
Eric P.
November 29th, 2009
1:44 pm
Better than nothing! Way to recover, Jason.
TMoney
November 29th, 2009
1:44 pm
Elam may have saved his job for another possession with that kick.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
1:45 pm
JPW running in the tunnel….
Sid
November 29th, 2009
1:46 pm
that’s right Mark. I forgot about Arthur dropping the pass against the Colts. I wish I did not feel the way I do about the Falcons but their history continues to repeat itself. They come out perform like this against a team that has been uncompetitive most of the year. Mark you have covered some classics with this circus over the years. Final Bucs21.Turkeys 13
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:46 pm
I really expected the Falcons to have a different kicker today, I must confess. Wrong again.
Eric P.
November 29th, 2009
1:46 pm
Gotta love that Koenan!
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
1:47 pm
Could the Falcons lose 4 to 3?
David
November 29th, 2009
1:48 pm
Mark, any word on Ryan coming back in?
Eric P.
November 29th, 2009
1:48 pm
If it’s not broken (and it’s not!) Ryan will be back.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
1:49 pm
Heavy dose of Weems needed.
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:49 pm
That’s correct, TMoney. Ryan is no longer on the bench. But the scoreboard just showed his excellent thespian work in that AirTran ad.
preston
November 29th, 2009
1:49 pm
This game has a very odd flow to it..it kinda feels like going on a blind date with somebody that you really don’t want to be with. Ryan’s first pass was almost intercepted, and then he gets hurt, and now he is unable to play. The last thing that the falcons need is for the bucs to get confident and cocky about their chances of actually winning this game. Redman is doing ok considering the circumstances, but this is not a game that I feel good about. We sould still be able to tough this one out and win…..but we better get a fire lighted under our butts and start scoring some points!!!
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:49 pm
There has been no official announcement on Ryan’s status for the rest of the game.
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:50 pm
Three and out for the Bucs.
Eric C.
November 29th, 2009
1:50 pm
FOX reports they are trying to fit Ryan with bigger shoes.
TMoney
November 29th, 2009
1:50 pm
3 and out, good job by the D to hold the Bucs there.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
1:50 pm
Judging by her makeup Laura enjoyed the ATL last night.
Sonny Clusters
November 29th, 2009
1:50 pm
If he comes back later with Arthur Blank pushing him in a wheelchair that will be too much for this Clusters. Jammed toes must be painful but Matt may be coming back with some big shoes. Clarabelle comes to mind.
Dragin' Fly
November 29th, 2009
1:51 pm
Laura Okmin needs to touch up her roots.
D.Ellis
November 29th, 2009
1:51 pm
All right D!
Flippef Field now we need some points
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:51 pm
Bigger shoes, eh?
Harvey Dahl has an ankle and an Achilles injury. Return questionable.
Cedrick
November 29th, 2009
1:52 pm
That Air Tran comment ws funny Mark Bradley…
Meanwhile...the last series
November 29th, 2009
1:52 pm
Turns out the master of on the fly adjustments, CPJ, went against form and scripted the last series. I don’t want to reveal my source, but these are the last four calls, taken straight from the script.
1st and Dumb
2nd and Dumber
3rd and Dumbest
4th and Dropped
preston
November 29th, 2009
1:52 pm
This game has a very odd flow to it..it kinda feels like going on a blind date with somebody that you really don’t want to be with. Ryan’s first pass was almost intercepted, and then he gets hurt, and now he is unable to play. The last thing that the falcons need is for the bucs to get confident and cocky about their chances of actually winning this game. Redman is doing ok considering the circumstances, but this is not a game that I feel good about. We should still be able to tough this one out and win…..but we better get a fire lighted under our behind and start scoring some points!!!
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:52 pm
Laura Okmin, you mean?
Extremus
November 29th, 2009
1:53 pm
The game on Fox here in Tennessee got pre-empted by the Eagles-Redskins, so I’ve been staring at the NFL Network StatZone for updates (not very exciting). But from what I can tell, our offensive line thinks this is a bye week. You can’t pin this team’s hopes and criticisms on Matt Ryan if they’re not doing their jobs covering him. I just hope he’s okay.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
1:53 pm
Philly scores, great TD pass by Vick, err, I’m mean McNabb.