Chattin’ live! Babineaux, coordinators, Woodson, Wren!
It’s live chat time, and we’ll keep going until 1 p.m. You’re free to ask anything and everything, but I thought I’d start the festivities with a few topic suggestions, some of which came from you. (Thanks!)
• Would Georgia be better served hiring a Big Name defensive coordinator or looking for a guy from a smaller school whose profile is substantially lower? Brian VanGorder came from Central Michigan, did he not? (Then again, so did Willie Martinez.)
• The Hawks are 17-6. Mike Woodson is a lame duck, at least at the moment. Should that be remedied soon, or would Rick Sund be better off waiting until May/June to work a new deal? (But what if Woodson becomes a hot commodity after leading the Hawks to the Eastern Conference finals — don’t laugh — and leaves to take another job?)
• Can the Falcons win these final three games? Can they win another game? And if they end up 8-8 or worse, is the season a refutation of the Dimitroff/Smith Method? (I say no, but maybe that’s just me.)
• I have a Hall of Fame ballot. Should I vote for Mark McGwire? Should I write in Greg Norton’s name?
• Bobby Cox is approaching his final season. Will he work extra hard on nicknames for this last go-around?
• Tech basketball: Like what you’ve see so far?
• A submission from Daniel: Does playing Jonathan Babineaux the same week he was arrested give lie to the Falcons’ claims of being a character-first organization?
• A submission from Heath: Kennesaw State football — great idea or non-starter?
• Does Frank Wren know what he’s doing? Will Derek Lowe be traded? Should Derek Lowe be traded?
• Will it get even better for Paul Johnson and Tech, or is 11-2 the summit?
OK, there’s 10 ideas. We can discuss all, some or none. But I will make one request: Having said that you’re free to ask anything/everything, I’ll affix one asterisk. I’d rather not talk about Michael Vick. I’m tired of that one. I expect you are, too.
And with that, the figuarative microphone is open. I’m listening, Seattle Atlanta. (Sorry. Watched “Frasier” one time too many.)
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DJ
December 16th, 2009
12:41 pm
If they can keep Peria Jerry healthy I think you get 1/2 a pass rusher there; he definitely made Beer Man better in his 2 games.
I don’t think we get instant help for secondary from the draft unless Berry slips to them. Chris Owens might be panning out but keep in mind they pulled off Foxworth and Williams (instant #1 corners). Both of those guys are bigger bodies than what we have.
Are there any “sleeper” dbs out there with some size?
willie martinez
December 16th, 2009
12:41 pm
i liked my job too. and no one is pursuing me.
Jim
December 16th, 2009
12:42 pm
What can be done to get rid of Wren? He’s proven he is way over his head (Lowe for $60M, net zero for Frenchy, signing of G Anderson -(worse outfielder in MLB, yes worse than Dunn), lack of movement on signing LaRoche, signing of extended contract for unproven KK,)
Daniel
December 16th, 2009
12:42 pm
Mark, are you suprised at how little furor there is over the Babineaux incident?
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
12:42 pm
Heyward isn’t that guy, Chris. He’s a run-producer. But Jordan Schafer still might be.
Robert
December 16th, 2009
12:42 pm
Do you see BVG here next year as the DC for the Falcons..or a change?
Andrew
December 16th, 2009
12:42 pm
Do you think the Falcons should go after Patrick Robinson at FSU. He has great speed and played man coverage all year with little to no safety help and played extremely well!
LL
December 16th, 2009
12:42 pm
Hey Mark,
Any truth to the rumor that the MTSU DC will be coming to Athens?
Mr. Thomas Anthony "The taxman Cometh" Jones, SR, (Waf-SS, ret.)
December 16th, 2009
12:42 pm
The reason the Falcons played Mr. Jonathan Babineaux is they wanted to wuin. People who do not like Mr. Babineaux, Mr. Woods, Mr. Plaxico Burress, Mr. Vick, and Mr. Simpson are people who do not like winners. Just win baby! Losers have no friends. (What is that on Gaylord Perry’s glove. Looked like vaseline to me when i saw him play.)
Ricky
December 16th, 2009
12:43 pm
ROFLMAO, thank you, I am way under the weather and needed that laugh.
“Coaches do not fight players, (Smith ambushing our man , Mr. Hall.)”
That one will get me thru the next hour.
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
12:43 pm
Not really, Daniel. As sad as it is to say, there’s not a week that passes without some big-name athlete getting arrested. We’ve kind of gotten used to it.
willie martinez
December 16th, 2009
12:43 pm
isnt there anyone who can tell me what Christmas is all about??
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
12:43 pm
Coach Willie, you’re making me feel bad.
Mableton
December 16th, 2009
12:43 pm
Any news on Ex Braves pitcher Chuck James. I know he had elbow problems and was a free agent…..Any chance the Braves could resign him for a middle reliever role? He always seemed in control for 2 or 3 innings
Daniel
December 16th, 2009
12:44 pm
Or you could say Jim. 86 wins most in 4 years. Depth at pitching which is a huge commodity, and an aggressiveness on the market. Plus, most other GMs and Baseball insiders think Wren is one of the best. And, the Braves are looking like another breakout season.
Not Disappointed
December 16th, 2009
12:44 pm
Mark are you going to the Orange Bowl?
sidslid
December 16th, 2009
12:44 pm
I think the offense, even with Ryan, let the team down, highlighting the defensive weaknesses. I feel the Douglas injury might have killed us as much as Turner. Couple times against the Saints Booker just couldn’t quite get separation from his man. Douglas would have wrecked havoc in those situations.
Saints will lose once they run into a hot QB.
Me thinks the Wildcat formation will be about as popular as a Wing T in the NFL in about a year.
Not Disappointed
December 16th, 2009
12:45 pm
willie martinez, that is funny!!!!!!!!!!!!
CJ
December 16th, 2009
12:45 pm
Mark, would NASCAR benefit from a shorter season? Is this likely? I love interest after football starts.
Rick H
December 16th, 2009
12:45 pm
Will the Braves go outside of the organization when Bobby finally retires? I think Ron Gardenhire would be THE man to get.
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
12:45 pm
According to Todd McShay of ESPN, the two best corners are Haden from Florida and Florida State’s Patrick Robinson.
willie martinez
December 16th, 2009
12:45 pm
Mark, why is that? just because you were instrumental in the dog nation turning against me; and my wife and kids not having Christmas this year? dont be silly.
T Rock
December 16th, 2009
12:45 pm
Hopefully the NFL will quit jobbing the Falcons with their schedule and next year we can begin our two winning seasons back to back. Who else played four teams coming off bye weeks and played two games at the Meadowlands??? With the schedule and the injuries a 6 and 7 record is to be commended. Don’t tell me all teams have injuries, da,da,da, we have had more then our share.
Daniel
December 16th, 2009
12:45 pm
I guess I was expecting more of a reaction to the Falcons lack of response. Especially, given this teams recent track record of covering for players and sticking their head in the sand. Isn’t this supposed to be the “new” Falcons?
Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
December 16th, 2009
12:46 pm
Mark, who is the guy the Dodgers just traded. Braves missed a golden opportunity there for a legitimet leadoff hitter. By the way Clusters, Howie McCann has hitting instructor isn’t that bad an idea, the guy is a hoot to boot.
MarkBradleyismyDaddy
December 16th, 2009
12:46 pm
Daddy, any truth to the rumor that Joe Lee Dunn is coming to Athens???
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
12:46 pm
CJ, there are a slew of races. When your season lasts longer than baseball, that’s too long.
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
12:46 pm
I am not going to the Orange Bowl, Not Disappointed.
Andrew
December 16th, 2009
12:47 pm
I gotta figure Patrick Robinson is the guy if we choose to go corner. The kid can flat out play!
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
12:47 pm
I haven’t heard a word about Chuck James lately. And I live in Mableton.
K with a K
December 16th, 2009
12:47 pm
Mark thanks for the chat…
I think we could get Gonzo from SD for Freeman, Schafer, Minor and another pitching prospect…I would do that.
The Hawks are so fun to watch glad they agetting some national coverage
Golf Question if you don’t mind??? Do you think this is the year Matt Kutcher could break out on the PGA Tour?
Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
December 16th, 2009
12:47 pm
On the Falcons, we have a non-cap year ahead, time for Blank to open up that wallet. A lot of defensive woes could be taken care of. There are a bunch of good free agents for next year.
Alabama Jack
December 16th, 2009
12:47 pm
Mark, would uga become relevant once again if they hired Danica Patrick as their new DC?
T Rock
December 16th, 2009
12:48 pm
WTF is up with all these people wearing the opponents jerseys in the Dome. I thought I was in New Orleans last week. Between the Saints jerseys and those stupid ass umbrellas I wanted to puke!!!
Todd
December 16th, 2009
12:48 pm
Do you believe the Braves will go outside of the organization to replace Bobby Cox?
tiger
December 16th, 2009
12:48 pm
Got a bad carfax on my caddy now! Probably gonna sell cheap. Any buyers?
Bdawg
December 16th, 2009
12:48 pm
Geez people I’m BREAKING NEWS HERE!!! MARK PLEASE READ!!!
I’ve gotten word from a VERY credible source that Kirby Smart is very intrested in the job and there is more than a good chance that he could end up in Athens. A friend of mine who is a High School coach and former player of the 2000 Valdosta State football team in which Will Muschamp coached defense, said that after mingling with Muschamp and Smart at the Georgia State Championships this weekend at the Georgia Dome, Smart said he was interested in the possibilities of coaching in his home state. And get this Dawg fans, it is a better chance of him coming if Bama wins the NC. It would give him even more leverage when it comes to salary negotiations. He also said that he and Saban have had talks about the posibility of UGA coming after him and plan to match whatever offer UGA throws his way. It was also said that from this source that Smart said Saban although a great coach, is a work-a-holic and he didn’t have as much time with his family as he would like. This bodes well for Richt and his more family orientated coaching style. To draw my conclusion from this exchange, is that Bama is gonna try and match whatever UGA does, but in the end it’s gonna come down to where Smart wants to be, and from this info UGA could have their next DC. He also said discussions wouldn’t really start til after the title game.
Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
December 16th, 2009
12:49 pm
We will need to lose more games to get a quality CB in the draft.
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
12:49 pm
I do, Todd. I can’t see anyone in the organization stepping up. But I’m wrong now and then.
willie martinez
December 16th, 2009
12:50 pm
you going to shreveport?
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
12:50 pm
Matt Kucher could have a chance. A lot of golfers could have a chance if Tiger Woods is otherwise occupied.
willie martinez
December 16th, 2009
12:50 pm
me neither
cattle dawg
December 16th, 2009
12:50 pm
Whats the odds of Leo Mazzone coming back to the Braves?
Daniel
December 16th, 2009
12:50 pm
Lackey is getting 83 milion for 5 years from Boston. Does that make you think Lowe’s contract is suddenly more attractive? I bet the Angels will be feeling pretty desperate right about now.
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
12:50 pm
Not going to Shreveport, either. I’m not bowl-eligible.
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
12:52 pm
I read it the first time, Bdawg. Thanks for the report.
Ricky
December 16th, 2009
12:52 pm
Daniel:
Mark, are you suprised at how little furor there is over the Babineaux incident?
Ask Arthur Blank if there is a furor………………..
This team is putting quality and character at the top. It is an essential ingredient to championships.
Cuz
December 16th, 2009
12:52 pm
Who did you tick off to get sent to Shreveport?
DJ
December 16th, 2009
12:52 pm
Yep we need a corner, not just another DB.
Thanks for your time, Mark.
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
12:53 pm
Zero, cattle dawg. The Braves seem to like Roger McDowell.