Live from Falcons-Giants: We’re a lousy sports city, are we?
"If I give you two dimes and a nickel, will you give me a quarter back?" (AP photo)
East Rutherford, N.J. – Here’s a fun little nugget that was posted on the New York Post’s web site yesterday: As of Friday night, the Giants-Falcons playoff game was not sold out.
If said game were being staged at the Georgia Dome, we Atlantans would be hearing yet again how lousy a sports town we are. But this is New York, where millions live and where sports are, we’re constantly reminded, a point of strutting metropolitan pride.
Let the record reflect that an attempt to find available tickets this morning via Ticketmaster was unavailing, so we can assume that the game finally has sold out. Still, the thought of a Giants’ home postseason game with available seats not 30 hours before kickoff would surely come as a revelation to those New Yorkers who love to poke fun at us dumb ol’ Southerners for our indifference/inattention.
But I digress. The Falcons arrive with a point to prove, and the belief here is that they’ll prove it. The belief here is that they’ll win because they are, top to bottom, the better team. The tabloids have been full of Matt Ryan stuff this week, the thrust being that he still hasn’t proven anything in the postseason. (He hasn’t, but I’d suggest two games in his first three NFL seasons isn’t quite a true sample.)
I remember another day in Ryan’s pro career, a Sunday here in November 2009 when he overrode a second-half deficit to force overtime. The Giants won the toss and scored in the bonus canto, but that remains, at least to this dumb Southern observer, one of the shining performances of a very good career.
If you can do it here once, you should be able to do it again. And if you can make it here, the song has it, you can make it anywhere. I think Matty Ice will author his playoff breakthrough today, but maybe you disagree.
Which is why we have these little live chats — for you to interact with a dumb Southern writer like yours truly. I invite your comments. And I thank you, as ever, in advance.
By Mark Bradley
4,613 comments Add your comment
Aaron
January 8th, 2012
10:52 am
LETS GO FALCONS!
todd grantham
January 8th, 2012
10:58 am
Mark,
i agree with your prediction today, but the Falcons will go no deeper into the playoffs after round 1.
todd grantham
January 8th, 2012
10:59 am
In other words, if Matty goes to Green Bay he will get iced. heh, heh
Kane337
January 8th, 2012
10:59 am
Playoff time. GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robert08
January 8th, 2012
11:00 am
Funny how facts can get in the way of a lazy, stupid column. I hate ESPN …
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:01 am
Mark, in all seriousness, the level of coverage in the NY papers makes the AJC’s look embarrasing. I’m getting more insight on matchups, back stories, etc. from the Post or Daily News (haven’t even checked the Times) than from the AJC. Your paper has taken big strides in investigative journalism and local interest stories here in Atlanta, but the sports coverage leaves a lot to be desired. When you and Schultz chime in, it is interesting. There are just way too many holes in the coverage…especially the couple of days before an NFL playoff game. Just my 2 cents.
Atlantans
January 8th, 2012
11:01 am
We are a great sports town when our teams are exciting and winning 1991 Braves and 1998 Falcons were a blast and the town went wild. We aren’t a great sports city when the product is poor.
tanithfirst
January 8th, 2012
11:03 am
falcons can win this,,,giants overrated and played in a weak division,,,,flush the games with the saints and packers, the best in the nfc and they can play with anyone as I am sure they will,,,a whodat wishes the birds the best and I believe Ryan will have a great day,,,eli m. to choke!
Brian
January 8th, 2012
11:03 am
I want to see the Falcons team that played vs Tampa in the first half last week. If that one shows up to play today we get the W.
phil
January 8th, 2012
11:06 am
This is a real game today.
We’re done based on track record.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:07 am
Thanks Phil for that searing insight. Send your resume to the NFL Network, you may be able to replace Mike Mayock.
Trainwreck
January 8th, 2012
11:08 am
Ready for the Falcons to go get that first playoff win under Smith and Ryan!
Bravesfan79
January 8th, 2012
11:08 am
If you wanna see a crappy sports town (and crappy overall city).. look at Detroit!
phil
January 8th, 2012
11:08 am
Lol…
I don’t want to lose.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
11:09 am
Mark are you or Jeff going to write an article in response to that moron writer in NY? Talk about being way out of line. Has he not seen Miami as far as their fans go?
NCBravesFan
January 8th, 2012
11:09 am
I’m hoping for a little “dirtbag magic” in the City that never sleeps! If the O-line can perform well today, we got this.
Go Falcons!
Chamblee Dawg
January 8th, 2012
11:10 am
first to say “first!” ?
Bravesfan79
January 8th, 2012
11:10 am
LETS GO FALCONS!
phil
January 8th, 2012
11:11 am
Can we pass protect in big games? No.
Can we put pressure on the QB in big games? No.
Can we run Turner for more than 50-60 yds in big games? No.
Why should i expect us to win?
NCBravesFan
January 8th, 2012
11:11 am
Steve @ 11:09 – perhaps Bradley should go on NY TV and reprise his famous Cleveland rant.
phil
January 8th, 2012
11:13 am
Just saw that Manning has 15 fourth quarter TD passes this yr, an NFL record….
Terrific.
HovaBKLYN
January 8th, 2012
11:15 am
Was thinking about going to the game, but dropping $900+ for a pair of mediocre tix, plus $20 in tolls from Brooklyn, $50 for parking, plus 90 minutes of my life spent getting out of that horrible parking lot made the decision to watch at home very easy. The new Mets stadium is great, new Yankee stadium pretty nice, JetLife is HORRIBLE.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
11:15 am
Phil = Negative Loser.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:18 am
That’s better Phil, way to bring it.
I’m not super confident about this game, just hopeful. I think it will come down on Ryan and the O-line (gulp) to win it, with some support from our D-line (double gulp). We’ll see.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:18 am
I expect Turner to be a non-factor again…anything more than 4 YPC and 60 yards I will consider a “bonus”.
DogLoverUGAmuttHater
January 8th, 2012
11:22 am
ROAD team wins today.
JTH
January 8th, 2012
11:22 am
It’s a new era. Forget Vick, forget Jeff George, forget Rankin Smith. It’s time for a new attitude. This is Winnerstown, losers with bad attitudes not welcome.
GO YOU DIRTBAGS!
todd grantham
January 8th, 2012
11:23 am
Fan attitude is simply a reflection of the hometown team’s winning (or losing) record.
DUKEofBLUELAND
January 8th, 2012
11:25 am
The writer for ESPN is an idiot. Ignore him. Rise Up!
phil
January 8th, 2012
11:25 am
Steve = unable to express an original thought bonehead.
Nobis
January 8th, 2012
11:25 am
NYC ain’t ready for this game
MyPatootie
January 8th, 2012
11:26 am
Bravesfan79, NO, if you want to see a “crappy sports town”, check out Nashville TN. Only have an NFL team, but neither a MLB team, nor NBA team. (Hockey doesn’t count in the South). The football fans in Nashville are lead around by the nose by the team owner, Bud Adams, and his “little boy assistant”, Mayor Dean. They expect mediocrity each and every year, and this is what BA gives them. Just enough to fill the seats. He goes out and gives “the biggest RB bust in the NFL” millions of dollars and he sits back and does nothing this year. Albert Haynesworth is his mentor. Then he raises the ticket prices to cover improvements on HIS STADIUM, AND THE NITWIT FANS GO ALONG WITH IT. That to me is the epitome of a bad sports town. BTW, the answer to MB’s question is “YES”, from an objective reader who doesn’t have a dog in the fight.
phil
January 8th, 2012
11:26 am
I’m always hopeful going into these games.
But i’m also painfully aware of our track record and the match up realities today.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
11:27 am
There are reasons as well that Atlanta attendance is sometimes down:
Traffic is terrible.
MARTA is pathetic (no station at Turner Field)
Stadiums are in bad areas
75% of the people who go to games, live in the North Atlanta Burbs. Pain to get to a game.
TV. Much easier to watch at home and eat and drink for free.
Constant failure, minus the 1995 Braves.
JJ
January 8th, 2012
11:28 am
Its telling that tiny Athens Ga. puts more fans into it’s football stadium than NYC. And so does tiny Auburn, Columbia, Knoxville and Tuscaloosa. They think football is king in the NE but the south is the real king.
1eyedJack
January 8th, 2012
11:28 am
Playoff football is interfering with my wife’s todo list. Go Falcons!
P B Orr
January 8th, 2012
11:28 am
There is nothing anywhere like the AJC blogs – as much as I can’t stomach Choke, JSS, and other mom’s basement dwellers who frequent it, what other city generates 70 pages of (frustrated, whiny, UGA style) blog posts for one college game?
If the Braves played anywhere near where the ticket buyers lived, they’d sell out plenty of games and 35,000 would be a regularity. Turner Field could not be in a worse location. The Dome, not much better.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:29 am
Phil, when Ryan throws passes today, before you really know the outcome of the pass…are you cringing thinking it will be picked, overthrown/out of bounds, or dropped…or are you eagerly anticipating our #11 beast snatching it out of the air and turning track star into the endzone?
Birdhair
January 8th, 2012
11:31 am
Unfortunately, the fans of atlanta require super stars on the rosters before they will support. Atl must get a dwight howard, or lebron james type but must also have ownership who will provide a supporting cast in order to attract those kind of players. atl spirit group is a joke, arthur blank headed in the right direction. Frank wren ruining the braves. there you have it.
Tech Fan Since 1950
January 8th, 2012
11:31 am
Mark, you ought to ignore those Yankees (Giants of intellect) and get back home to Atlanta as soon as possible to cover really important stuff like (college recruiting?). Big Apple is a nice place to visit, but lord thank you I do not have to live there—-yet.
Joe Tess Fish House
January 8th, 2012
11:33 am
One N Done Flacons.
I was thinging this last nite. Flacons need 2 trade 4 Tim Teebow. Hes a winer and a good christain. Someting the Falcons need.
1eyedJack
January 8th, 2012
11:33 am
By the way Mark, you hail from Kentucky and claim to be a “Southerner”?
Kentucky was like Missouri, border states who couldn’t go all-in.
Well, Missouri crashed the party, so I guess we could let you in.
Paul in NH
January 8th, 2012
11:35 am
JJ
If college football is so big, why were the New Year’s Day bowl games played on Jan 2nd this year?
tripledart
January 8th, 2012
11:36 am
New York is a different sports town market.A lot more people an even more ethnic. long history of sports teams and venues.Hockey nor soccer will never be a big sports draw in Atlanta if the events are down town.If out in the burbs much better chance.Football and baseball are the keys but the prices are out of most family’s budget.With the closer towns that support the New York sports market is why they don’t have trouble selling tickets.Go Falcons lets win one and come home eat our barbecue sandwich and drink our sweet tea and piss on new york.
tripledart/Kenny Powers
Steve
January 8th, 2012
11:36 am
“Joe Tess Fish House” is obviously an educated person. Great spelling!
Harry
January 8th, 2012
11:37 am
derp
Steve
January 8th, 2012
11:38 am
Paul, because New Years Day was on a Sunday which is NFL day smart guy.
Joe Tess Fish House
January 8th, 2012
11:38 am
@ Steve
Thanx!
Andy
January 8th, 2012
11:38 am
It’s real fair to compare several large NY newspapers with staffs of dozens covering football to one medium sized ATL newspaper with one Falcons beat writer and two columnists and say they are lacking in coverage. Seems fair to me.
Joe Tess Fish House
January 8th, 2012
11:41 am
HAHAHAHAHA Marshell Fauls just said Mat Ryan is not top tier!
They need 2 trade 4 Tim Teebow.
Paul in NH
January 8th, 2012
11:41 am
Steve
You are close – the reason is that CFB can’t compete with the NFL. Thanks for playing.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:43 am
Andy – NY has about 19 million residents, and 3+ papers…or about 6 million per paper. Atlanta has what, 5 million residents and one paper. The ratios are pretty equal. The coverage is not. Any one NY paper has magnitudes more coverage on the game than the AJC.
NOODLE ARM = ZERO PLAYOFF WINS
January 8th, 2012
11:43 am
TODAY NOODLE ARM CONTINUES HIS LEGACY AS A NOODLE ARM LOSER WHO WILL NEVER WIN A PLAYOFF GAME
YES, THEY GOT HERE. YES, TURNER IS A MAN AND THEY CAN CONTROL THE TEMPO OF THE GAME BY POUNDING THE RUNNING GAME
BUT EVENTUALLY RYAN WILL HAVE TO STEP UP, AND HE WONT. THIS IS WHERE HE PROVES HIS MEDIOCRITY.
MANNING IS A PROVEN, BATTLE TESTED QB WHO DOESNT HAVE AMAZING ATHLETICISM BUT STILL MANAGES TO MAKE BIG PLAYS UNDER PRESSURE IN HUGE GAMES.
RYAN NEVER HAS AND NEVER WILL. AS LONG AS WE CONTINUE TO DEPEND ON HIM, WE WILL CONTINUE TO BE WRITTEN OFF AND WILL BE PERENNIAL UNDERACHIEVERS. HE WILL GET SCARED AND CHOKE. CHECKDOWNS TO HANDOFFS AND SHORT PASSES DONT WIN PLAYOFF GAMES, AND HE WILL CONTINUE TO DO THAT TODAY AS HE RUNS THIS TEAM INTO THE GROUND YET AGAIN.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
January 8th, 2012
11:43 am
O K bloggers, I have changed my tune. I can no longer dog out Matty Ice, when he is a QB that helped take his team to the playoffs again, and my hero, Vick lost again and got hurt again. So, Me and my wife JSS will be pulling for the Falcons today, and I am wearing a #2 red G-string for the game and my wife JSS is wearing nothing. Go Falcons….Ha HA HA smiley face.
falconfansince03
January 8th, 2012
11:44 am
Go Falcons! Rise Up! True Falcon fans KNOW you’ve got the skill and talent for this game! Go get it!
Regarding the poorly conceived and written “article” from Mr. Parker at ESPN, here’s a great response: http://atlsports.tv/general/rob-parker-doesnt-deserve-his-job/#comment-365
Steve
January 8th, 2012
11:44 am
Really Paul? The NFL is a business, college football is not. College Football ratings in the south and midwest blow away NFL ratings. In the Northeast, they don’t care about College Football.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:44 am
Let the games begin, blog style.
phil
January 8th, 2012
11:44 am
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:29 am
Phil, when Ryan throws passes today, before you really know the outcome of the pass…are you cringing thinking it will be picked, overthrown/out of bounds, or dropped…or are you eagerly anticipating our #11 beast snatching it out of the air and turning track star into the endzone?
*******
The latter. Roddy White having a big day would be nice as well.
My concern is Ryan being flattened by the pass rush, dropped passes and JJ running the wrong route at a crucial point. And of course Turner and the obligatory 2 yard loss runs which will likely be in abundance today.
A tony gonzalez TD catch would be nice! How about 2? And no dang FGs!!
Trade 4 Tim Teebow
January 8th, 2012
11:45 am
Name sez it all. Mr Blanks pleeze trade for Tim Teebow.
phil
January 8th, 2012
11:46 am
Noodle arm makes ME look confident today! Thanks!
College football is not a business?
January 8th, 2012
11:46 am
Really? You said that?
Wow…..Just wow.
phil
January 8th, 2012
11:47 am
Grimes is inactive.
We knew it coming in. How exactly does that help us with the non-existent pass rush against good teams?
South Carolina DAWGS
January 8th, 2012
11:47 am
Thanks Steve for EXPLAINING it to the “dumb yankeee” from NH. Wow what a question??? Even Spurriers assistant to the assistant of assistants could have answered that one. Come early Sept!!!!
phil
January 8th, 2012
11:47 am
Fire FG!
Brad
January 8th, 2012
11:47 am
Most cities are poor when their teams stink. And if they stink for a long time, they all are bad. Just a fact many ignore. NY should sell out every game. They have 4 x the fan base. Simple math just like uga outsells tech.
College football is not a business?
January 8th, 2012
11:48 am
You may be right. Actually, college football is a monopoly. Consider there is no unions or collective bargaining agreements. It’s essentially slave labor.
Badgerina
January 8th, 2012
11:48 am
how’s the weather?
Stevetard
January 8th, 2012
11:50 am
My lemonade stand is more of a business than college football…..Because I said so.
5 Time National Champs Nebraska
January 8th, 2012
11:50 am
Bo must go!
todd grantham
January 8th, 2012
11:51 am
and are they serving turkey buzzard for lunch in the pressbox?
72 Million Dollar Bust
January 8th, 2012
11:52 am
ROOKIE SUCCESS IN THE PLAYOFFS:
Joe Flacco……………………CHECK
Mark Sanchez………………………….CHECK
Yates………………………………..CHECK
The BUST……………………………….FAILURE……………………..
“Quarterbacks are measured by 4th quarter and post season success”
- Art Blank
Message:
The excuses end today or the BUST will not be returning in 2012.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:52 am
Carl is gone, Bo too? I was there at the Capital One bowl. 2nd half was disgraceful.
1eyedJack
January 8th, 2012
11:52 am
“Actually, college football is a monopoly. Consider there is no unions or collective bargaining agreements.”
Thank God for that. The tickets are already too expensive.
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
11:53 am
Hey CHOKE, great news! Bout time ol buddy. Give JSS a big wet kiss for all of us bloggers. Go Falcons
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:53 am
Yeah, give me Mark Sanchez. That guy is such a talent. Loser.
Trade 4 Tim Teebow
January 8th, 2012
11:54 am
4 get that looser Ryan. We need Tim Teebow now
birdman
January 8th, 2012
11:55 am
the highlight of my day will be watching choke, CGD, JSS, eventually give up when ryan has a great game and start talking about how we’ll get crushed by green bay
birdman
January 8th, 2012
11:56 am
choke, my brother is a die hard ravens fan, lives in baltimore. they would swap flacco for ryan in a heart beat. in a heart beat.
todd grantham
January 8th, 2012
11:56 am
I’ll bet Arthur Blank is wearing his finest duds in anticipation of looking good even when the Falcons lose.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:56 am
So, D-Led says Grimes is inactive, and according to some, John Clayton on ESPN says he is playing.
WHICH IS IT??
Ray
January 8th, 2012
11:56 am
If we (ATL fans) need more motivation, check out this article
http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7429623/the-city-atlanta-worst-sports-town-america
Trade 4 Tim Teebow
January 8th, 2012
11:56 am
We need 2 sigh a petion 2 trade 4 Tim Teebow and send it 2 Mr Balnks.
phil
January 8th, 2012
11:57 am
How can Ryan have a great day being chased all over and getting crushed by a relentless rush we can’t block?
JSS
January 8th, 2012
11:58 am
P B Orr
January 8th, 2012
11:28 am
“There is nothing anywhere like the AJC blogs – as much as I can’t stomach Choke, JSS, and other mom’s basement dwellers who frequent it, what other city generates 70 pages of (frustrated, whiny, UGA style) blog posts for one college game?”
SO you’re 0-2 in your playoff picks so far… I’ll send you my property tax next October and blow your Lil’ mind! I never feel sorry when your team gets lit up because of your nasty ways…
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:58 am
Sounds like Grimes is indeed out. Dang.
Madea gets reassignment surgery
January 8th, 2012
11:58 am
Uh Ray……That article is a couple of days old and was already broached in a blog.
Try to keep up.
chc4
January 8th, 2012
11:59 am
Grimes is inactive. Eli will destroy us. Unless Ryan has the game of his life we can’t outscore NYG.
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
11:59 am
This worthless weak armed qb is a Big Joke!
He was worthless at Boston College and I’m tired of making excuses for him.
NO MORE!
Flacco is way better and enough with the excuses.
Andy
January 8th, 2012
11:59 am
Did Arthur Blank sell to the team to some guy named Mr Balnks?!?!? When did this happen? Why hasn’t this been reported?
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
11:59 am
JSS, what the heck does your response even mean? Property taxes?
todd grantham
January 8th, 2012
12:00 pm
I’m sure Rob Parker of ESPN has some interesting things to say; I just can’t understand what he’s saying.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
12:00 pm
Eli + Nicks + Cruz + Owens + Adkins + Falcons D Line = Epic Fail
todd grantham
January 8th, 2012
12:01 pm
have you EVER known Ray Goff to keep up?
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:01 pm
Hello. Back from eating a light breakfast and hobnobbing. Brent Grimes is inactive, as you’ve doubtless been informed by intrepid colleague Mr. Ledbetter.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:01 pm
Ray you are about a day late. That’s old news.
Ray
January 8th, 2012
12:02 pm
Two days old or not, still relevant to the blog. Maybe not everyone has seen it. Have an open mind Madea.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
12:02 pm
Yo Vince, aside from W-L record in the playoffs (which the QB shares with 50 other guys) show me the evidence that Flacco is better than Ryan.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:02 pm
Also inactive: Stephen Nicholas.
Active: Everybody else worth mentioning.
Gman
January 8th, 2012
12:02 pm
Since today ’s game isn’t prime time the Falcons don’t wet themselves. If they slip by NY, next week’s game will be another epic embarrassment. Not excited at all about the Falcons-win or lose today. These Falcons have a hard ceiling. Great against bad teams at home, not remotely competitive against the elite.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:03 pm
Mark, in your opinion, what is the worst sports city in the country? Cleveland? Detroit? Miami?
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
12:03 pm
Why can’t we build a defense like in Baltimore?
Smitty has had 4 seasons to do so and I’m tired of using that lame excuse about
Flacco winning playoff games.
I do realize however that the defense on this team didn’t throw that pick 6 vs Green Bay.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
12:04 pm
@ MCR…
Are you practicing North GA polygamy like the person who stole your user-name?
birdman
January 8th, 2012
11:55 am
“the highlight of my day will be watching choke, CGD, JSS, eventually give up when ryan has a great game”
3 years of praying and no amount of prayer has had that dream answered in the post-season… Good luck with that one… You need it!
todd grantham
January 8th, 2012
12:04 pm
Rob Parker says he’s been covering sports in ATL for 25 years. Guess he’s never heard of the team 66 miles east that routinely draws 90,000 plus fans for every game.
College football is king in Georgia. The Falcons are mostly an afterthought.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:05 pm
Are you asking which is the worst sports city, Steve, or the worst city?
phil
January 8th, 2012
12:06 pm
Our D is the same as a yr ago against GB, minus Grimes, plus the useless Edwards.
How does that equal a different result? It doesn’t.
todd grantham
January 8th, 2012
12:06 pm
Thank God though that Mike Adams doesn’t roam the sidelines like a madman ala A Blank.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
12:07 pm
c’mon Phil, Kroy Biermann is going to RISE UP! LOL
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:07 pm
Just the worst sports city since apparently Atlanta is so bad.
ls1z28chris
January 8th, 2012
12:07 pm
It is funny to watch all of you children whine about the ESPN story on New York. You are a fanbase that screams “KATRINA” every time the Saints score a touchdown on your pathetic defense, yet when some guy says you are a poor sports city you write drivel like “This is personal. You attack my city, you attack ME.”
Typical childish behavior. You dish it out all the time, but some New Yorker tosses an insult your way and suddenly it is personal.
I can’t wait for all of you to start shouting “9/11!!!” as this game slips from the Falcons grasp. Classless losers.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:07 pm
For the record, I enjoy coming to New York. Though I didn’t enjoy paying $25 for a cab to take me 2 1/2 miles to Blessed Sacrament for the 8:30 mass.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
12:07 pm
@ IJonathan…
Mind your own posts and stay out of this one, it doesn’t concern you…. That’s on a serious note…
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
12:08 pm
Why does Flacco have bad games and win, yet Ryan has terrible games and still lose?
Don’t give me the defense excuse, because Ryan has 6 + turnovers in the playoffs.
Art Blank has made it clear about his expectations for quarterback post season success.
If Art is not happy, its really a moot point how we make excuses.
phil
January 8th, 2012
12:08 pm
Bierman.
We’ve got em right where we want em….sigh.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:09 pm
I like most cities, believe it or not. Cleveland would be an exception. And I’ve never been crazy about St. Louis, for some reason.
ls1z28chris
January 8th, 2012
12:09 pm
Atlanta is the worst sports city in this country. They shout about hurricanes and refugees whenever the Falcons lose to the Saints, but when a New Yorker brings up the pitiful attendance at games in your city suddenly everything is personal and you’re all offended.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:09 pm
Thank goodness for expense reports.
phil
January 8th, 2012
12:09 pm
Giants 45
Birds 27
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
January 8th, 2012
12:09 pm
Here I am. All ready to watch a real NFL QB, that has his team in the plafoffs the 2nd straight year. Matty Ice is sooo handsome and tall. I love his eyes and boyish grin. Ohhhh, giggle, he he he.
BCD
January 8th, 2012
12:09 pm
Please dolphins take mularkey. It’s funny how awful the dolphins are since parcells took over. sure glad we didn’t get that fatty.
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
12:10 pm
Yates doesn’t have the Ravens defense but still won his 1st playoff game as a rookie.
What is the excuse for that?
phil
January 8th, 2012
12:10 pm
ls1z28chris
January 8th, 2012
12:09 pm
Atlanta is the worst sports city in this country. They shout about hurricanes and refugees whenever the Falcons lose to the Saints, but when a New Yorker brings up the pitiful attendance at games in your city suddenly everything is personal and you’re all offended.
******
Give it a rest, bonehead.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
12:10 pm
JSS…LOL…this is a public forum. Give me a break. If it doesn’t concern anyone but you and the poster, take it offline. Do you need me to paste in some rules and regs about how these blog things work?
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:11 pm
Is1z28chris Miami, Cleveland, Detroit, Nashville, Phoenix, and Houston are way worse. St. Louis is pathetic minus baseball.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
12:11 pm
Hey ls1z28chris, how’s your professional basketball team working out for you?
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
12:12 pm
We should be worried how many times Victor Cruz will be dancing in the enzone.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
12:13 pm
@ Mark Bradley…
Why didn’t just catch the Subway? The one off Columbus Ave?
phil
January 8th, 2012
12:13 pm
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
12:10 pm
Yates doesn’t have the Ravens defense but still won his 1st playoff game as a rookie.
What is the excuse for that?
*******
2 rookie QBs started?
Didn’t one of em have to win?
It was the Bungles anyway.
phil
January 8th, 2012
12:14 pm
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
12:12 pm
We should be worried how many times Victor Cruz will be dancing in the enzone.
Exactly…
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
12:14 pm
This blog sure is quiet for a playoff game.
What does that tell you about the realist fans?
I think reality has overcome hope and prayers.
phil
January 8th, 2012
12:15 pm
Can Josh Smith block?
JSS
January 8th, 2012
12:15 pm
And some cop say “self-restraint” is a problem that so-called trolls have? You need mind your own posts…
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:15 pm
I don’t believe the subway runs to Elizabeth, N.J.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
January 8th, 2012
12:15 pm
When me and JSS have our 1st child together, we are gonna name him #2. We love that Matty Ice. He never Chokes like Vick does. That’s why Vick will be watching our hero, Matty Ice for home.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:15 pm
“Yo Vince,” good point! The entire 5.5 million in the Metro Atlanta area needs to be on here! What are they thinking? Such terrible fans!
phil
January 8th, 2012
12:16 pm
Reality for us is clear….
Based on facts and not emotion.
Sad but true.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
January 8th, 2012
12:17 pm
You are right Yo Vince, he had the #2 ranked defense in the NFL. The Texans
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
12:18 pm
Bradley, JSS knows everything about everything. You must be mistaken. I’m sure the subway could have gotten you where you needed to go.
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
12:18 pm
WHERE IS CHOKE?
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:18 pm
Over/Under is 48. Does it go over or under? I feel the over.
phil
January 8th, 2012
12:18 pm
We’ll crush GB next week in the cold.
Easy win for us and on to NO where we again win easily!
This playoff thing is simple.
Go team!
JSS
January 8th, 2012
12:18 pm
If it is Jersey, that is cheap!
phil
January 8th, 2012
12:19 pm
48 might be the giants score alone….
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
12:19 pm
I’ve got my sniper rifle handy JSS…snipe, snipe, snipe. Why are you distracted by me? I think secretly you are worried about something. No? LOL
Mr. Mustard
January 8th, 2012
12:23 pm
Well guys, this is a game the Falcons should win. Ryan’s in his fourth year, the year of maturity. We have the field stretching threat with Jones, who has come on strong the second half of the season. We have playoff experience with this squad – Green Bay, and even Arizona.
I say it comes down to our defense, and can they hold on third downs, at least enough to give our run game time to establish itself, setting up the play action. If we start out having to throw all day, we often struggle.
Sure wish this was the day our offense steps up and clicks on all cylinders, throwing crossing patterns to Jones, out patterns to White allowing Turner to bust one for 40 yards once or twice.
Come on Falcons’ defense – when it is third down you may want to cover the receivers.
Good luck Falcons.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:23 pm
Forty-one minutes to kickoff. Not many in the stands. Many in the parking lot tailgating.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
12:24 pm
@ Phil…
Remember the greatness of the virtues extolled yesterday in the wee hours? I take it all back… If they get rolled, I won’t feel so sorry…
Madea gets reassignment surgery
January 8th, 2012
12:25 pm
WOO HO!
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
January 8th, 2012
12:25 pm
Mark, I love Matt Ryan
jakedsnake
January 8th, 2012
12:25 pm
I remember back in the late 90’s well when Woody Paige did an article on how terrible the Jacksonville Jaguars were and how the Broncos were going to clean the floor with them. He couldn’t stop there. He called them the “JagWads” and what a sorry town Jacksonville was and what a lousey team the Jags were. He ate those words and the Jags fans had a field day with him after the Jags went to Denver and beat the Broncos. Here’s hoping history repeats. Paige never had the guts to give the Jags their credit. I’m sure Parker is cut from the same cloth.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
12:26 pm
358 days later and just as mindless… SMDH!
Joe Tess Fish House
January 8th, 2012
12:27 pm
Mr Bradey. Is it true Grimes is hurt or is he faking it so he dont have 2 be part of the masacer?
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:28 pm
Mark, IF the Falcons win today, do you think they even have a chance next week in Green Bay? I just don’t see it happening. Then again, I did not see the win in Minnesota happening in 1998.
Rick
January 8th, 2012
12:32 pm
I can’t get excited about MM and BVD coaching the O and D. This team has yet to prove it can beat a good team. While I think they can beat the giants, I just think the same bad play calling, dunta giving up big plays, the d line not getting any pressure and a boring lame calling offensive plan will doom us again. Would love to see some offense like the saints. But our coaching and qb can’t deliver.
Giants 24 Falcons 20
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
12:32 pm
Steve
I think many of them are frustrated with the annual failure in the playoffs.
Maybe they realize Blank will make changes if Ryan fails again.
NOODLE ARM = ZERO PLAYOFF WINS
January 8th, 2012
12:32 pm
The guy who wrote that article about us being the worst sports city is a real piece of work. He probably just got dumped by a girlfriend or boyfriend that lives here.
I dont think Matt Ryan is the best qb for this team, and I think the Falcons will wallow in mediocrity and failure as long as he is at the helm, but I think this is a great sports city.
Of course our attendence numbers arent as great as other markets. The overwhelming percent of atlanta residents live out in the suburbs and we have no major metro transportation system. We also have a ton of residents from other cities who moved here to pursue careers or raise families and remained committed to their hometown teams. Does that make us a lousy sports city? Of course not. It just makes the fans that are committed and passionate all the more important and respectable. Its not easy to be a real fan in this town, and to those of you who suffer through the heartbreak of so many dismal seasons, my hat is off to you.
Now, lets get ready to watch Ryan blow this game so we can start looking forward to Braves season.
Sam
January 8th, 2012
12:33 pm
I bet they all pick the giants except for terry
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:34 pm
If the Falcons win today, they’ll have a chance in Green Bay. If they don’t, they will not have a chance.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:35 pm
I can’t believe how negative so many of you are regarding Matt Ryan and the Falcons. Do you not know his record as a starter?
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
12:35 pm
Grimes out ouch
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:35 pm
Thank you for your insight Mr. Bradley. You know your stuff!
JSS
January 8th, 2012
12:36 pm
ijonathan
January 13th, 2011
10:42 pm
“Hey CHOKE, no, what are YOU doing after 1/15…NOT posting on any of the AJC blogs, that’s what.” “Tick tock CHOKE, tick tock..”
“Schultz…so, will you help CHOKE honor his commitment and ban him after this Saturday night…assuming the Falcons win?”
He’s one hell of prognosticator!!!
NOODLE ARM = ZERO PLAYOFF WINS
January 8th, 2012
12:36 pm
Yes, Steve. I also know his competition as a starter. And I know his record in postseason games.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
12:38 pm
0-2 in the playoffs, that is his record… Good luck with that…
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
12:38 pm
Why does Matt say “I” when the team wins, but says “we” when they lose?
That is not a good leader.
No more excuses.
Matt from MN
January 8th, 2012
12:39 pm
Unfortunately, I don’t have a good feeling about this game. I think I’ll find something productive to do with my afternoon and make an effort not to read “the trolls” that are going to come out of the woodwork on this blog if the Birds lose today.
D man
January 8th, 2012
12:39 pm
Mark – here is a great headline for tomorrows sports page after we win today; “Dirtbags ICE Giants”.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:40 pm
Do you people know how many good QB’s started off terrible in the playoffs?
Sam
January 8th, 2012
12:40 pm
Noodle
Many great qb’s like elway and peyton lost their first few games in the league. It’s rare to win your first start. And look who ryan has had to compete with. Warner, sb winner and rodgers, a sb winner. Today’s it’s eli a SB winner.
Badgerina
January 8th, 2012
12:41 pm
Is Big Fan there today?
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
12:41 pm
Dan Marino is still criticized for his post season failures and Matt is no Dan Marino.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:43 pm
From an article by Jeff:
Eli Manning lost his first two playoff starts, then won a Super Bowl.
Peyton Manning lost his first two playoff starts and six out of nine, then won a Super Bowl in his ninth season.
John Elway lost his first two playoff starts, eight of 15 and had dropped three consecutive games before winning two Super Bowls … in the 15th and 16th seasons of his career.
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
12:43 pm
is it too early too open a cold one?
keepinitreal
January 8th, 2012
12:43 pm
The Falcons have to win today. No excuses about cold weather or playing on the road – just get it done. I can’t tolerate another year of hearing about how we can’t win a playoff game.
D man
January 8th, 2012
12:44 pm
What time is it? It’s time to RISE UP FALCONS… Go get em boys…….
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:45 pm
It’s not cold here. It’s about as nice a day as you could ask. And the Giants haven’t been very good at home
Mike Falcon fan
January 8th, 2012
12:46 pm
Hoping we play like we’re capable of today…matt’s biggest adjustment has to be finding the open receiver who ever that may be instead of forcing it to the predeterminded receiver like we do on Madden videos…….Its an absolute travesty that Douglas has been such a non factor…Why isnt Rodgers utilized similar to how saints use their 5′6 Sproles? No tip toeing today up the middle …I’m a huge Falcon fan …just a realist…..
katherine
January 8th, 2012
12:46 pm
hey guys…I sure hope the falcons have a great game
bpjim
January 8th, 2012
12:47 pm
I like the falcons today 38-14. That’s right!!!!!!!!!!!
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
12:47 pm
@ Mark – Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:34 pm
————————————
LOL – That was classic !!!
phil
January 8th, 2012
12:47 pm
Matt Ryan is not John Elway nor Peyton Manning.
Not even close.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
12:48 pm
Matt from MN
January 8th, 2012
12:39 pm
Unfortunately, I don’t have a good feeling about this game. I think I’ll find something productive to do with my afternoon and make an effort not to read “the trolls” that are going to come out of the woodwork on this blog if the Birds lose today.
Wow..what a fan. Go do something “productive” and let us real fans watch the game…win or lose
phil
January 8th, 2012
12:48 pm
The blog cop is here!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:48 pm
It doesn’t help the Falcons not to have Grimes and Nicholas … but you play with what you have. No excuses
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
12:49 pm
Wow – Did Detroit fall apart last night or what? I had hope they’d win, but then…poof…I woke up and so did the Saints…..dang
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
12:50 pm
So Grimes is inactive officially?
JSS
January 8th, 2012
12:50 pm
@ Phil…
You mean co-cop!
katherine
January 8th, 2012
12:50 pm
Im not dealing with you today phil…I want to enjoy the game. If you want to call me names, or a lesbian, go for it.
this dawg want hunt!!
January 8th, 2012
12:51 pm
Yes, Atlanta is a lousy sports town, with incompetent sports writers. Don’t get your feelings hurt MB, sometimes the truth hurts. It’s a shame, but since Atl. will never have a championship sports franchise, you would think ATL. would at least have one good sports writer, but that will never happen with this joke of a paper called the AJC.
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
12:52 pm
I wonder what Art Blank meant by that statement of quarterbacks playoff success.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:53 pm
“this dawg want hunt” Atlanta will never have a championship franchise huh? Please tell me, who won the World Series in 1995? I can’t recall.
Also, as much as you bash the AJC and their writers, you obviously read it and comment. Nice.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
12:53 pm
I think it’s funny that as of yesterday this game wasnt sold out…where is the media in that one?
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
12:53 pm
A stiff breeze on the field………………
Great, just what Matt needs.
P B Orr
January 8th, 2012
12:53 pm
Ready for some beatdown?
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:54 pm
Four of the five folks on ESPN’s pregame thing — I’ve never watched it, by the way, but I happened to be standing in line at the drink machine while it was airing — pick the New Yorkers. Chris Berman took the Falcons
katherine
January 8th, 2012
12:54 pm
The two games today should both be entertaining….yesterday not so much
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
12:55 pm
Look on the bright side guys….
if the Falcons win – we are that much closer to Mike Mularkey going to Jacksonville….
if the Falcons loose – we are that much closer to BVG getting fired. (or Mike Mularkey)
JSS
January 8th, 2012
12:55 pm
Arthur Blank made the same statement back on January 18th last year before the Buckhead Business Council… Nothing new there, just reinforcing an earlier statement..
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:55 pm
Grimes is officially inactive.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
12:55 pm
thats not surprising mark….espn is basically a new york station
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:56 pm
Mark do they serve alcohol in the press box or is that a no no?
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
12:56 pm
ITS PUT UP OR SHUT UP TIME
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
12:56 pm
Mark –
2 of the 4 on Fox pre-game picked the Falcons…
katherine
January 8th, 2012
12:56 pm
it does look like a beautiful statdium though
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:57 pm
It’s a nice stadium. Not as nice as Houston, though. Or Indianapolis.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:57 pm
I have never understood why they call them the New York “Football” Giants. It’s not like New York has any other teams called the Giants.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
12:57 pm
*stadium
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:57 pm
They don’t serve alcohol in the press box.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
12:58 pm
they call them the new york football giants because the sf giants baseball team used to be there right?
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
12:58 pm
Troy Aikman chewing gum at the top of the show.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
12:58 pm
I believe New York once had a baseball club named the Giants. Moved in the ’50s, as I recall.
AtlRealist
January 8th, 2012
12:59 pm
Hmmmm something about the MLB team formerly known as the NY Giants?
katherine
January 8th, 2012
12:59 pm
joe bucks mouth goes sideways when he talks…its distracting
keepinitreal
January 8th, 2012
12:59 pm
There did used to be a New York Giants baseball team.
Buck Hayek
January 8th, 2012
12:59 pm
SF Giants used to be in New York.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
12:59 pm
This is true but you would think it is no longer necessary to call them the “football” Giants. I think we are all aware since it has been 60+ years.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
12:59 pm
I just said that lol
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:00 pm
I just took a arrow in the knee
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:00 pm
am looking for short dinks to Quizzy
painter
January 8th, 2012
1:01 pm
Here we go. Just win baby.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:01 pm
Were you old enough to catch Frank Gifford when was still in the League (Mark Bradley)?
Buck Hayek
January 8th, 2012
1:01 pm
Baltimore Colts still sounds right though.
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
1:01 pm
I pray that Mike Smith gave Chris Redman a lot of snaps this week.
I pray Redman was paying attention and all the backup offensive lineman are ready because its going to be a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOg day.
Lets go TURNER and SNELLING ! ! ! !
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
1:01 pm
O K game time. Choke you can have your name back. Love messin w/ you and JSS
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:02 pm
4 Krystals now cost 2.84.
Unbelievable.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:02 pm
I love how they are doing the national anthem…no awful christina aquilera
Max
January 8th, 2012
1:02 pm
Just joining, Grimes out? wow, HUGE loss
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
1:03 pm
Matt looks scared.
Falcon Fan
January 8th, 2012
1:03 pm
BIG fan of Trombone Shorty…awesome Star Spangled Banner!!
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:03 pm
Matty looks alot like Chipper doesn’t he?
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:03 pm
It is still one of the coolest logos in sports New York Football Giants!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:04 pm
Trombone Shorty with the National Anthem. Two questions: I believe he’s from New Orleans, so why him here? Also, why wasn’t he playing a trombone?
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:04 pm
Playoff time. Did the Falcons pack their Depends?
Bob
January 8th, 2012
1:04 pm
Charge!!!!!! Falcons>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
ohhhYEAH
January 8th, 2012
1:04 pm
So the Skyrim jokes have finally made their way to a sports blog?
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
1:04 pm
I loved the one about you and JSS naming your 1st kid # 2
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:04 pm
Giants win the toss. Take ball.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:04 pm
Its about time for all the saints trolls to emerge
Steve
January 8th, 2012
1:04 pm
Mark, do you have a prediction on Tebow vs. Pittsburgh? Would love to see the upset.
Daily Rounds 1/8/2011 | The Lazy Eye of Sports
January 8th, 2012
1:04 pm
[...] the premise of captains as it relates to the OTHER New York Team. The one that wears blue. Mark Bradley of the Atlanta Journal Constitution talks up the terrible sports town that doesn’t sell out its home playoff game 30 hours before [...]
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:05 pm
They picked NY for a reason…
MemphisMark
January 8th, 2012
1:05 pm
Summoning the spirits of Tommy Nobis, Bobby Lee, Steve Bartkowski, William Andrews, Rolland Lawrence, Mike Kenn and any other great one that has worn a Falcons uniform…
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:05 pm
I like Pittsburgh. Sorry.
Buck Hayek
January 8th, 2012
1:05 pm
I’m a Falcons fan but I would give the 3 pts in a second if my bookie were not in prison.
Birds don’t do well against a top-notch DL.
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:05 pm
Falcons win today
Falcon Fan
January 8th, 2012
1:06 pm
Mark, he is an excellent musician on several instruments! And I also wondered why he didn’t play for New Orleans last night?!
ohhhYEAH
January 8th, 2012
1:06 pm
KATHERINE!!!! SHHHHH. maybe theyre still sleeping
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:06 pm
Game Time
All Da Way Turn’t Up!
But Man! Blow Buck and Troy Aikman are Gonna Be So Biased Against Atlanta!
And I Swear If We Lose This Game! I’m Gonna Be Doing The Tomahawk Chop Out of Protest!
We Can NOT Get Clowned!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:06 pm
Stadium close to full. Fans waving white towels. PA sounds terrible. (Playing “Hell’s Bells.”)
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:06 pm
Add Deion please……
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:07 pm
S/O’s To
Phil
And
Katherine!
We Meet Again!
ohhhYEAH
January 8th, 2012
1:07 pm
Nice pressure on snap #1, I like it
bostonbcfan
January 8th, 2012
1:08 pm
Let’s go Falcons……beat the damn NY team….anytime a NY team loses it’s a great day here in Boston….Go Falcons…Go Matty Ice!!!!!
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:08 pm
Yes we do toma
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:08 pm
Third and 10. Kind of big.
ohhhYEAH
January 8th, 2012
1:08 pm
and #2
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:08 pm
Good start…
IF we get off the field now.
Max
January 8th, 2012
1:08 pm
Giants aren’t getting anything on the ground today.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:08 pm
Now third and 15. Nicks jumped.
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:08 pm
Giants look skiddish. Gotta get off the field on 3rd down!
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:09 pm
Coughlin wants us to lose…
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:09 pm
Will Matty Ice Melt????
That’s the big question!
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:09 pm
3 and out..good start
ohhhYEAH
January 8th, 2012
1:09 pm
Bradley, I know we are watching a playoff game right now with our Falcons, but how ready are you for some Spring Training?
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:09 pm
katherine
“I love how they are doing the national anthem…no awful christina aquilera”
Or Those American Idiot (Idol) Pop Tart Turds!
John Kimble
January 8th, 2012
1:09 pm
three and OUT!
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:09 pm
If we put up a touchdown on this drive, we’re going to win this game because that’s when we can establish Turner.
Uncle Rico
January 8th, 2012
1:10 pm
Good Start by the Falcons Defense!
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:10 pm
good hold, blitz didn’t confuse Eli, just everyone else.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:10 pm
The game, it seems to this observer, boils down to protection.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:10 pm
lets go ICE!!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:10 pm
Or the inability to protect
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:10 pm
Falcons in short huddle
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:10 pm
Here we go…
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:10 pm
The key to victory is to get a good pass rush on Eli!
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:11 pm
@Katherine!
Co-Sign However! I Love The Bands Doing The Anthem Instead of Some Pop-Tart Teen Idol! It Ruins the Game!
Rise Up Matty Ice!
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:11 pm
Two runs. Not good.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:11 pm
Falcons not yet in no huddle
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:11 pm
Here comes the pass…
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:11 pm
You don’t wanna let the Giants pin their ears back. Here comes a sack!
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:11 pm
I could call more original plays than this….
Laughable.
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
TIPPY TOES TURNER
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
Giants got to Ryan. Had to throw it away
mmgtfan
January 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
Glad to see Mularkey has taken over again
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
OMG!!!! Horrible play calling on that drive.
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
We can’t block….
We’re doomed.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
Long day on both sides
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
Matt really looks scare and that pass was so weak.
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
Watching the Falcons play ball is like watching a bad rerun of the Brady Bunch.
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
need a hb that can bounce it to the outside
Buck Hayek
January 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
Turner won’t be a factor.
Its all on Ryan.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
It was the first drive people….relax
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
I think everyone and they mama knew that we were gonna run the ball on the first drive!
Switch it Up Please?
Falconsfan
January 8th, 2012
1:13 pm
3 and out..Matt ended up on the ground..
Andy
January 8th, 2012
1:13 pm
Bosher has come a long way this season. Credit to the Falcons for sticking with him.
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:13 pm
Tell the Burner this is not Tampa Bay.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:13 pm
Relax, folks. It’s early yet.
cybo
January 8th, 2012
1:13 pm
matt ryan has to find some accuracy.
That was a wasted pass.
My Goodness
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:13 pm
Nothing.
I stand firmly by my predictions.
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:13 pm
If the Giants get rolling on offense, watch out. Our defense will have to win this game for us today I’m afraid.
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
Already Matt gets slammed with a hit! Long day ahead.
SD
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
Wanna talk about stupid. You’re teams are called New York but you play in New Jersey. Idiot northerners.
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
Run…Run…Pass
Run…Run…Pass
Turner will not win this game! Matty and JJ better make a connection if they want to win!
steve-o
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
run-run-pass-punt.
Typical imaginative play calling by Mularkey. Please Jax, hire this guy as a head coach so we can get rid of him!
steve-o
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
run-run-pass-punt.
Typical imaginative play calling by Mularkey. Please Jax, hire this guy as a head coach so we can get rid of him!
Chop It Up All-Star
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
Hmm, two runs up the middle and a forced third and long throw.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
That was a throwaway. If he hadn’t gotten rid of the ball, he’d have fumbled. That incompletion was due to pressure.
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
I think ryan should relax…
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
MIKE MULARKEY=MIKE BOBO
Sam
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
About what I expected from MM. Typical run turner who is flat out terrible.
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
JAX might cancel his interview.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
2nd down killed that drive. tipping run in that bunch set w/ Reggie Kelly..
ohhhYEAH
January 8th, 2012
1:14 pm
Someone tell Mike “I’m full of” Mularkey that establishing the run DOES NOT mean run off the tackle twice, where we never gain yards, and give Ryan a third and long to try and convert against a good pass rush! If that’s how he intends to call plays today then we are done
tmc
January 8th, 2012
1:15 pm
tip-toe Turner is NOT running hard in his first two runs…
That has got to change for us to have a chance in this game.
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:15 pm
Giants can forget running the ball today.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:15 pm
Great playcalling by the Giants, huh?
ugab
January 8th, 2012
1:15 pm
LMAO Falcons look like UGA. What a Joke!!!
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:15 pm
Shut it, katherine. Blog cop.
mountain_jim
January 8th, 2012
1:15 pm
Great start Mukarkey
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:15 pm
katherine
“It was the first drive people….relax”
lol, Its Hard To Relax…Its A Playoff Game AKA “A Mans Time of the Month W/O the Cramps!”
I’m On Edge!
Uncle Rico
January 8th, 2012
1:15 pm
Everybody in the stadium is expecting run first, why don’t they dial up something unexpected to keep the Giants off balance and then go back to Turner?
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:15 pm
Abraham sack. Giants have done nothing, either.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:15 pm
eli is getting hit pretty hard too…
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:16 pm
Pressure! I’m wrong on that so far!
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:16 pm
blew it dead? sheesh?
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:16 pm
Falcons defense definitly showed up today….
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:16 pm
@Uncle Rico
Co-Sign
Everyone In The Living Room Was Expecting a Run! Switch it up!!! Dammit!
Sam
January 8th, 2012
1:16 pm
What bs to blow the whistle. That was a fumble
steve-o
January 8th, 2012
1:16 pm
Everybody in the stadium is expecting run first, why don’t they dial up something unexpected to keep the Giants off balance and then go back to Turner?
——
Because we’re dealing with Mike Mularkey!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:16 pm
Screen stopped. Giants held to boot.
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:16 pm
they blew the whistle too fast
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
way to come up and hit Decoud..
ugab
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
I can tell CMR got advice from the falcons coach.. lol
Steve
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
Gotta love the negative Falcons “fans.” It’s 5 min into the game and they act like it’s over.
Uncle Rico
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
Better pressure from the defensive line than I expected so far!!
Sam
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
Watch when pressure is on ryan and they will let the play roll out. Why decline it? It would be 3rd and 27
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:15 pm
Shut it, katherine. Blog cop.
Seriously? what is your obsession with me….. get over yourself please and stop talking to me you fake fan
Michael G.
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
The D looks good early.
Mtn Falcon
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
Good D so far!! Rise up offense!
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
DDDDDDDDDDDD##########
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
Time to run Turner 3 straight up the middle for total of 4 yds….
That’ll show em!
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE A FUMBLE
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
Two three-and-outs for New York.
makemyday
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
Phil treat the Lady with respect..please!
bev
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
Atlanta’s a mix of northerners, hardly any southerners live here.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee-emmmms stay away
Sam
January 8th, 2012
1:17 pm
Another start at the 21
Mtn Falcon
January 8th, 2012
1:18 pm
Anyone drinking?
mountain_jim
January 8th, 2012
1:18 pm
That was an obvious fumble – recovered for TD. Jobbed already!
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:18 pm
Shut it, katherine….
You’re an annoying bonehead. Stop telling people what to say.
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:18 pm
peach ciroc!
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
1:18 pm
Alright Turner….get the dunk out ya trunk! and Run! stop tippy-toeing
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
They’d already blown it dead when the ball came out
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
I’m drinking Lipton, Mtn Falcon.
ohhhYEAH
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
Guys, the officials blew the whistle once his knee was down. He was down before they ripped it out, it wasnt a fumble
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
lmao why people always bothering katherine
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
I sure hope our offense can get it going on this drive
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
Falcons back on offense…time for the happy feet dance.
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
I think a pick 6 will kick start the Giants.
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
We need to be drinking!
Good start by D.
Time to hit one downfield…
John Kimble
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
No Mark, that was good defense
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
Isn’t next year Turner’s contract year? Think he will hold out for an extension?
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
Alright Offense, gotta do something here!
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
Defense Is Rising Up! So Far! Its Up to Mularkey! GRRRRRRRRR
Don
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
League surely wants a giants packers game. More fans of both teams. That whistle on the manning sack which was a fumble is a joke
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:20 pm
I really don’t know why people react so harshly to katherine. She knows her stuff, IMHO.
tmc
January 8th, 2012
1:20 pm
I would have taken that holding penalty… back them up to gain field position.
not conventional thinking, but i think we would have had better field position after the punt.
makemyday
January 8th, 2012
1:20 pm
you too katherine…
phil really likes the ones he cuts down…
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:20 pm
boy julio got jammed at the line!
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:20 pm
WHAT THE HELL RYAN!
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:20 pm
Thank you mark
Don
January 8th, 2012
1:20 pm
I heard a whistle?
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:21 pm
We’ve got to settle down!
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
1:21 pm
Even with the Ravens top 3 defense, it would not help the poor passing.
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
1:21 pm
COME ON MATT?
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:21 pm
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:19 pm
“We need to be drinking!”
I Got Bud Ice “On Deck!”
Is Matty-Ice Hungover?
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:21 pm
Not much of a series there, either.
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:21 pm
ryan is nervous!
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:21 pm
Sad…
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:21 pm
Come on man!
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:21 pm
check down? seriously.. it wasnt 3rd and 3
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:21 pm
Another damn punt!. Eventually our defense is going to crack and give up the big play. We don’t have the defense that can dominate an opponent throughout the game!!!!!
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:21 pm
well there was my Quizzy dink….
Time to rise up in the big apple!
January 8th, 2012
1:21 pm
butter fingers.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:22 pm
Yep they are nervous…I hope they settle down soon
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
1:22 pm
If they were going to run that play, it should have been SNELLING
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
1:22 pm
quizz nervous folgers columbian lets go birds
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:22 pm
There goes your Rodgers cure all!
Dek
January 8th, 2012
1:22 pm
man our offense is so pathetic. New Orleans makes us look like vandy vs lsu.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:22 pm
First team to a first down … gets the first first down
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:22 pm
We’re going to need a turnover.
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:22 pm
When will this game start????
2 possessions each and 2 3 & outs each.
Guess that’s what you get when two not so elite QBs face each other.
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:22 pm
You’re right JJM. It shows
Buck Hayek
January 8th, 2012
1:22 pm
Already more punts than in the Det/NO game last night.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:23 pm
how profound mark…love it lol
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
1:23 pm
MATT RYAN PLAYING SCARED
Baby Ruth
January 8th, 2012
1:23 pm
This offense sucks as usual!
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:23 pm
Stop em’ here and go no huddle.
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:23 pm
First team to a first down WINS
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
1:23 pm
Settle down offense! Shout out to Tomahawkin!
CB
January 8th, 2012
1:23 pm
Here comes a big play from Eli. You can feel it. Horrible offense and our defense won’t hold a 3rd time.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:23 pm
Typical start in a hostile road environment. Ryan jittery, receivers no separation, o-line getting pushed back, guys dropping balls, Turner tip-toe-ing.
What else is new?
Interesting what Aikman said…the Giants defensive coaches don’t think “Ryan handles crown noise well at all.” Hmmm.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:23 pm
The only reason not to take the holding penalty is not to give them a chance to get a pass interference or defensive holding penalty on you, tmc.
Steve
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
Final score 3-0?
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
btw…somebody was streaking up top on that last play not sure if there was saftey help though
Mike Falcon fan
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
Turner needs about 5 yrds just to get any momentum going….not the answer today
Michael G.
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
I’m looking like a genius going with the Under in this game! Gimme my money!
steve-o
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
So far, these comments are a lot more entertaining than the game.
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
God can’t wait for malarkey to go
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
After two possessions, it is my opinion that this Falcons team is like a neighborhood bully. as soon as someone hite em in the mouth, they shut up and gtfo. Sad to see 2. Imma homer and a lngtime fan.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
First down for the Giants.
tmc
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
everybody wants a touchdown on every play…
This is the playoffs. Turnovers kill you. better to punt than do something stupid and have a turnover… Falcons offense just needs to settle the nerves and get going.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
lol the supposed great eli isnt playing any better right now…you all are so critical of ryan its funny
scfalcon
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
Have to get points while they are not moving the ball.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
I could see that Ballard play develop from my couch. I guess Biermann should be on my couch.
CB
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
Here come the giants. Better hope for a fumble
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:24 pm
Eli and the Giants strike first with a 1st down!
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:25 pm
Fire Mike Smith!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:25 pm
Not sure the Giants are going to gain anything via the run
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:25 pm
Third and 9
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:25 pm
Both teams defenses playing close to the line of scrimmage
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
COME DEFENSE
makemyday
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
Phil thats what you said about Fredi G….
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
Matty hasnt thrown a decent pass yet…..the defense cant tote the load the whole game.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
@katherine
I gotta Co-Sign With Mark Bradley
Nothing Better than Chicks that are hardcore Fans…You know we go back!
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
Loving the D…but when does Manning let one go deep?
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
How about that call? Run off tackle on third and nine.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
stand up D!!!
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
Giants RAN the ball on 3rd and 9. LOL wow. Great defense so far.
Mike Falcon fan
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
GREAT DEFENSE THUS FAR
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
56 is mic..omaha omaha hut
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
I MEANT COME ON DEFENSE
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
Nice stop by Falcons D!
Max
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
A run? against our run D? And our putrid secondary? AWESOME!
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
I wish the damn offense could do something….
Only a matter of time til they start killing our D….
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:27 pm
lets go play action here…
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
1:27 pm
Pinning that punt deep makes me nervous about a pick 6.
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:27 pm
The pass to Rogers was fine. He dropped it.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:27 pm
looks like the bama/lsu game
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:27 pm
Put Julio in the backfield.
ramblinwreck80
January 8th, 2012
1:27 pm
Defense looks great…Ryan needs to get his butt in gear…he’s better than this…there shouldn’t be “playoff jitters” from what all he said in the interviews leading up to the game…
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:27 pm
If we had an offense we’d be up 14-0 right now.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:27 pm
S/O’s To
Mixxo
And
CB
We Meet Again In A Playoof Game! Lets Do This!
I Love My Crew!
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
1:28 pm
Can we please go no huddle
mountain_jim
January 8th, 2012
1:28 pm
Let’s go Ryan! Show some imagination, Mularkey
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:28 pm
Throw it on first down here. Don’t want to give this defense a chance to pressure on second-and-long this deep
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:28 pm
id love to see a screen or reverse just to get this team blood running
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:28 pm
makemyday
January 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
Phil thats what you said about Fredi G….
*****
But only kidding about Smith!
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:28 pm
Someone unhook the satellite feed to Jacksonville and Miami…we don’t need them seeing this Mularkey performance so far.
Ace8
January 8th, 2012
1:28 pm
Fire Mike Malarkey. Period. He has no creativity and I hope Mr. Blank see this. Oh yea, he’s gone anyway. Let Matt take over with the no huddle.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:29 pm
Ran it instead.
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
1:29 pm
Throwback quarter old school football,any surprises lets rock and roll and rise up
mmgtfan
January 8th, 2012
1:29 pm
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:29 pm
*yawns*
Baby Ruth
January 8th, 2012
1:29 pm
Nice call Mike M!!!!
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:29 pm
@Mixxo
I swear I will Be Doing The Tomahwak Chop and Wearing My J-Hey Jersey If we Lose This!
We Ain’t Gonna Go Out Like that!!!
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:29 pm
Matty needs to hook up with JJ right here!
Kissinger
January 8th, 2012
1:29 pm
Put Ryan behind the NO o line and he’s very good if not great. Being hit every time you drop back is not conducive to greatness. Atl o line is not below average.
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:29 pm
Running from a run formation…exciting.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
julio yes
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
Julio. Ryan kind of threw it behind him, but it got there
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
JJ!
Nice!
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
Here we go!!!
cybo
January 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
No More Mike Turner Please
tmc
January 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
That a way Julio! here we go…
Max
January 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
Julio Time!!
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
That was it….I think that hook up with JJ will turn this Offense on!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
Enough running. Even I’m getting bored.
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
JULIO
Mike Falcon fan
January 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
wow…turner has no zip!!!!!!!!!!!
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
turner is too slow for them type fo plays!
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:31 pm
sheesh .. Turner sure was hitting the hole hard against Tampa.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:31 pm
Although that one sure worked.
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
1:31 pm
GET TURNER OUT OF THE GAME
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:31 pm
Can We stop calling these Stoopid Run Plays and run some Play action passes?
SMH
Baby Ruth
January 8th, 2012
1:31 pm
LMAO about our running game. just awful!
Mike Falcon fan
January 8th, 2012
1:31 pm
thats the only way he gets yards when hole is size of crater
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:31 pm
Have we loosened up?
Steve
January 8th, 2012
1:31 pm
No more, Mike Turner, as he gains a first down.
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
1:31 pm
BURNER keep pounding that rock
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
1:31 pm
Truck needed that!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:31 pm
Ryan to White. Five yards.
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
Jesus really run turner wide
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
Now in no-huddle
Falcon Fan
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
OK, let’s get something going now!! Go Falcons!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
Third and two
Michael G.
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
Nice run, Turner. That’s why you stay with the run. Ball control. I love it. Turner wears down the D, then breaks a long one later on in the game.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
run it again..
Max
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
Roddy catches the tough ones but can’t catch the ones in between his numbers.
Mike Falcon fan
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
is harry douglas not starting?
makemyday
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
malarken will be back… Jax will hire someone else
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
Now we arevtalking
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
U folks would have us one-dimensional in nothing flat.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
yea it looks like they are warming up a lil
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
Nice little drive…flip the field at least
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
First down. Rodgers
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
Scoring this drive will make a statement!
And when I say scoring…I mean a TD!
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
Alright. Even if we have to punt, we’ll force the Giants to start on a long field.
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
QUIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
1st Down Baby!
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
what I say…
Falcon Fan
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
WOOT! First down!
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
Starting to show some creativity.
Mike Falcon fan
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
much better burst with snelling
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
We’re gettin physical with em now. Let’s go! Get big Giants!
Max
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
Snelling is better!
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ SON
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
Moving the ball now
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
Finding our rhythm?
BoneKollector
January 8th, 2012
1:33 pm
Keep on chopping them down
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:34 pm
Ryan saves the sack. Throws it away. Good play. Would’ve been third and 17.
Mike Falcon fan
January 8th, 2012
1:34 pm
ive never seen anyone audile as much as he does for terrible plays
cybo
January 8th, 2012
1:34 pm
thats how you hit the hole Jason Snelling
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:34 pm
The O-Line Seriously Needs To Rise Up!
SMH
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
1:34 pm
Yes
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:34 pm
Julio again.
If the Giants don’t get to Ryan, they won’t win.
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:35 pm
Nice drive by the Falcons
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:35 pm
We are eating the clock.
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
1:35 pm
Julio…..nice.
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
1:35 pm
JULIO @@@@@@@@@$$$$$$$$$$$
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:35 pm
solid pickup..
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:35 pm
We Better Get Three Here! Atleast!
Please!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:35 pm
Third and short once more.
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:35 pm
Right on, Mark.
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
Come on, boys!
Third and one
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
Huge 3rd Down Here
Come On Mularkey!
Caesar
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
We need a TD not a field goal.
WitStream
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
More Snelling please.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
hit the hole Mike.. !
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
I didn’t know Turner could catch
tmc
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
gotta finish this drive w/ 7!
Falcon Fan
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
HaHa!! Turner reception!
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
Stuffed!
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
this has been a very nice drive
mmgtfan
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
Go for it!
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
Short!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
Will they go for it?
They’ve got time to ponder. Quarter just expired.
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
Will we go for it?
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:36 pm
GO FOR IT! It’s 4th down IN THE PLAYOFFS! Sean Payton sure didn’t mind going for it yesterday! LETS GO FOR IT!
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
Good Lord! The Playcalling Sucks!
SMH
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
field goal..
Falcons Man
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
Man I don’t like that call
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
Damn!
If he kicks a damn FG here, we’re done.
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
Forget the long field.
We want points, preferably 7.
Another run on third and one?
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
QB sneak?
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
they should go for it
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
Does he a set of Payton’s?
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
I’d go for it.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
kick.
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
well fake like you going with a hard count and call timeout if they dont jump
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
Kick it
Buck Hayek
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
4th and a foot.
go for it.
WitStream
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
GO for this, even though our OC is an idiot.
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
We’re in the playoffs. Gotta go!
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
^^^^
have
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
Master of the obvious has spoken…
Falcons Man
January 8th, 2012
1:37 pm
That was a dumb call. Please Jaguars take Mike away from here!
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
GO. FOR. IT.
scfalcon
January 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
Please dont puss out now. Have to go for it. Have to get 7.
RB
January 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
Go for it!!!!!
makemyday
January 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
Yellow line wrong are chain crew wrong…???
Michael G.
January 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
Go for it. Even if we dont get, we’ve changed field position and given our D a good breather.
Kissinger
January 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
Why go tight formation on short yardage? Just clogs up running lanes.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
please go for it…dont play it safe..that never works
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
Falcons still have the offense out there.
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
Take the FG….if they are stuffed again then everyone of you on this board will be calling for Smith’s head.
y3ll0wjacket
January 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
I’d go for it to. Would be bad to come up short but not disastrous. Upside is huge and could lead to a touchdown/send a message/get them fired up/etc.
Andy
January 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
If you go for it it better be a sneak. None of that handing off 5 yards deep crap.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
Field goal is no guarantee, and if you don’t get it the ball is in Giants territory (although the momentum may start to shift). Go for it.
Tremaine
January 8th, 2012
1:39 pm
Kick it. Take the points.
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:39 pm
Jax please take our chump.
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:39 pm
Didn’t like that last call. Give it to the up back and you’re playing 10 against 11.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:39 pm
Although the kicking crew is standing by
y3ll0wjacket
January 8th, 2012
1:39 pm
I’d go for it too. Would be bad to come up short but not disastrous. Upside is huge and could lead to a touchdown/send a message/get them fired up/etc.
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:39 pm
Not getting a td here will motivate the Giants.
Bigdrew4u
January 8th, 2012
1:39 pm
We need 7 here……go for it
tmc
January 8th, 2012
1:39 pm
if they go… spread them out and run.
Do not bunch everyone in the middle!
fake injury D
January 8th, 2012
1:39 pm
go for it
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:40 pm
I’d rather go for it and get stopped short, than kick a field goal, have it blocked and returned for a touchdown.
chris
January 8th, 2012
1:40 pm
the new york media can collectively kiss our southern backside….we support our teams win lose or draw, we may scream and yell and bellyache but its because we are behind them all the way no matter..the northerners who say we’re a lousy sports city will crucify the Giants in their papers if they lose today
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:40 pm
Bryant has been pulling his kicks of late.
Besides, FGs are for losers.
todd grantham
January 8th, 2012
1:40 pm
go for it
Once Recent Reader
January 8th, 2012
1:40 pm
I wrote last week how the team has been hurt on 1st and 2nd downs by not barely missing first downs on pass play. Again came up short on the pass to Turner and things have not normally gone well after that!! They really gotta do better on getting the first down.
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:40 pm
He got it
CB
January 8th, 2012
1:40 pm
He got it
mmgtfan
January 8th, 2012
1:40 pm
What an awful spot
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:40 pm
Kick it.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:40 pm
Stuffed!!!
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:40 pm
Wow. Can’t even sneak it right.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
looks like a bad spot
CB
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
BS spot.
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
NOPE!!
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
This is sad. Not even close.
Falcons Man
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
That looks like a bad spot
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
do you challenge?
CB
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
That spot is bs. Like I said they want giants packers
tmc
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
we didn’t get it with that spot. and respot.
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
Damn!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
Short. Falcons thought otherwise.
Challenge?
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
G- Dam-itt!!!
This Is Starting to remind me of a Braves Playoff Game!
Andy
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
Bad spot.
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
Like I said kick it..
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
Stuffed again!
No excuses Falcons fans…Don’t blame the loss (should the falcons lose) on Smith going for it on 4th…..
You all asked for it…just read above!
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
Way to fire up the Giants.
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
BAD SPOT BS
CB
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
And there is the game. Challenge wont do anything cause they all want the giants to go through
fake injury D
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
terrible spot!!
y3ll0wjacket
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
Wow…shoulda made it. Not sure about that spot.
Tremaine
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
Way to give the Giants momentum. Take the F-ing points.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
Ryan isnt the type of qb that im confident in sneaking w/.. he’s 6′5 but.. .. you gotta want it.
Sid
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
Mike Smith…what an idiot…never learns. You DO NOT leave points on the field in the playoffs.
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
“This is the end, my only friend the end….”
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
It wasn’t the spot. We can’t block.
Typical loser atlanta teams….
todd grantham
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
why for God’s sake did that idiot head linesman keep moving the ball back??
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
The Giants start by holding
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
If the head linesman doesn’t move the ball, we have it.
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
Watching the replay Matt didn’t show enough courage to stick his head in there.
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
Got screwed on that spot.
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
MIKE SMITH IS SUPER STUPID
Time to rise up in the big apple!
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
That looked like a bad spot to me.
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
Our secondary is playing very well.
CDawg42
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
Horrible Spot!!
CB
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
Hell yeah they were holding.
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
How about a bootleg for once on 4th and one?
Michael G.
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
no harm done. We’ve shown we can move the ball on them. They havent done anything yet.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
the way your d is playing you take the 3.. you get ball @ half.
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
As oppose to the N.O. game, Smitty believes in his D today.
Ace8
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
I like the call.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
Good Call Ref!
scfalcon
January 8th, 2012
1:42 pm
Why wouldn’t you challenge?
WitStream
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
If you’re going to run a sneak, why on earth don’t you go four wide and spread the field? Can anyone tell me the hard part about this concept?
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
FGs won’t win this game. Glad we went. We just can’t block.
WTF?
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
that turnover on downs should just about do it for Atlanta. Time for Eli to put up another 400 yards. Why they keep running Turner who absolutely cannot put up numbers during big games I’ll never know.
Jim Morrison
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
asthat: not necessarily my friend.
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
Defense obviously came to play.
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
What a stop.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
Giants face second and 22
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
Uncle Abe!!!!!!!!!!
Nice
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
Going to Cruz.
Red
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
we should be up in this game.
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
Well, our D came to play anyway.
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
Well our D is bringing it.
Falcoons
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
Who gave that ref permission to move the ball back a few inches?
Uncle Rico
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
Defense is still playing like they want it!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
Safety!
Red
January 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
Safety
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Safety
Falcons Man
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
that is grounding
Ace Ventura
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Falcons offense looks bad
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
2 pts.
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Obvious grounding….won’t be called.
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
I think that’s intentional grounding!
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Defense is in the zone!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Falcons lead 2-0.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Defense Is Rising Up!!!
I Like This!
Jim Morrison
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
The Falcons couldn’t get much HIGHER!!!
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
YES!!!!!!!!!
tmc
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
THAT’S GROUNDING!
ohhhYEAH
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
SAFETY
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
yea D!!!
mmgtfan
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
SAFETY!!!!!!
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Good call!
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Terrible spot
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
SAFETY!!!!
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Hey CHOKE, was that a safety in the playoffs?
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Yes sir!!!
Got one right!
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
YES!!!!!!!!
Dawg48
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Safety ^
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
All right defense.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Good Call
Money Mark Bradley!!!
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
DEUCE IS WILD
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
WOOT WOOT!
todd grantham
January 8th, 2012
1:44 pm
Eerily like the Outback Bowl started.
Andy
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Giants look terrible on offense.
ramblinwreck80
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
2 NIL Falcons…SWEET!!!
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
has a game ever ended 2-0?
Max
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
YES!! did not get past the line!!!
ls1z28chris
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
ijonathan: Who watches basketball?
makemyday
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Yo, have you ever said anything good about Ryan…you another Phil?
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Now.
Go get a TD!
FalconDawg
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
That’ll help make up for that bad spot.
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Falcons defense looks great…
Matty Ice and that offense is another story!
WitStream
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Nice! The Football Gods reward going for it!
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Didn’t UGA start this way last Monday? Hmmmm…
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
DDDDDDDDDDDD################### @2
Once Recent Reader
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Wow!!!!! Great play!! Also – I think it was smart not to challenge. Doubt if the Review Ref would have hard evidence to change the call . . .and a timeout could be important. Plus – remember Marvin Lewis ran out of Replay calls yesterday.
CDawg42
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Wonder who Troy Aikman is pulling for??
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Now we gotta put em down early and bury em like we did Tampa…..DARNNIT!
Falcoons
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Is William Shatner a coach for the Giants?
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Mark you are going to have a record number of hits for a live blog.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
If The Defense Plays Like This in the 4th Quarter! Then We Got This Game
And Take It To The Bank!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:46 pm
This way might be better — two points instead of three, but you get the ball
y3ll0wjacket
January 8th, 2012
1:46 pm
Hell’s bells, this worked out better than making the 1st down.
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
1:46 pm
Hawley tipped-off the Giants on 4th & 1
He tilted his head to brace for the hit as he snapped the ball..
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
1:46 pm
wweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeems!!!!
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
1:46 pm
Eli just proved he is not a smart cookiie.
Looked like the same play Matt made in Arizona.
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:46 pm
makemyday
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Yo, have you ever said anything good about Ryan…you another Phil?
Huh? I don’t knock Ryan, you moron.
ls1z28chris
January 8th, 2012
1:46 pm
phil: I will. As soon as you clowns in that foreclosed on city stop bringing up Katrina every time the Saints stomp on your team’s face.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:46 pm
Actually, the Outback Bowl started 2-0 on Michigan State’s first snap.
Boss
January 8th, 2012
1:46 pm
Well at least we got 2/3 of a fg!
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:47 pm
Use that booleg on 4th and one and sure TD.
Tom1
January 8th, 2012
1:47 pm
Go for the throat – touchdown to Julio!!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:47 pm
First down for MT. Falcons getting a handle on this game
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:47 pm
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
‘Mark you are going to have a record number of hits for a live blog.”
No, No Offense to Bradley but He Cant Touch David O’Brien’s Blog During a Late Season Braves Game!
David O’Brien is the Braves Version of TBS for Outta State Fans
Boss
January 8th, 2012
1:47 pm
mark when you wrote safety, did you write it based on what you thought or based on what the officials called on the field?
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:47 pm
keep feeding him..
Andy
January 8th, 2012
1:48 pm
Nice second effort by Turner to get the first down.
Falcons Man
January 8th, 2012
1:48 pm
Ryan is leaving the pocket early. Looks scared out there
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:48 pm
Ryan.. when they take away your primary read.. keep your cool man..
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:48 pm
Giants look very mediocre.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:48 pm
What I thought, Boss.
Wet Willie...keep on smiling
January 8th, 2012
1:48 pm
JJ is open on every play but noodle arm will not throw it! Blank needs to call the plays that any grade school football coach would and throw the fecking ball to Julio!!! DA
makemyday
January 8th, 2012
1:48 pm
phil, u never say anything good period..you moron.
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:48 pm
In 1938 the Bears beat the Packers 2-0.
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:48 pm
I don’t blame anything but us, you doof. Saints are good.
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Must be some good coverage downfield…..Matt’s getting decent protection though.
Falcoons
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Let’s see the Jones show!!!!
Caesar
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Matt Ryan is the king of the 3 yard pass.
stendek
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Safety was poetic justice! That damn black zebra put the ball back just enough so the Falcons would not pick up first down. Which they did! Everyone watching saw it. Not too dam hard to see! Know who refs are for.
Boss
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Thanks. Just didn’t know if tv was that far behind live action
Dawgs Man
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
I want one of the Falcons to POP that SOB linesman #110.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:46 pm
“Actually, the Outback Bowl started 2-0 on Michigan State’s first snap.”
LOL, My Man, Dont Bring back Memories of that game?
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
course with our playcalling?
WitStream
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
“CDawg42
January 8th, 2012
1:45 pm
Wonder who Troy Aikman is pulling for??”
Why in the world would you care?
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Short again. Go?
Michael G.
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
go for it again
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Giants can’t pass-protect from Abraham- and the others…
Boss
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Another 4th and 1
tmc
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Turner was SLOWWWW to the hole again.
mmgtfan
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Go for it again!
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Now this is where they should go for it!
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Why in the hell? Our defense is playing well, yes but damn SCOREEEEE
y3ll0wjacket
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Good point, Troy Aikman.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
NO!!!! go for it!!!
Ace Ventura
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Go vertical to Roddy & Julio. Come one Mularkey…
Dawgs Man
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
Time for #110 of F*ck us again.
evil empire
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
when do the saints play again…this is like watching paint dry…new orleans or green bay would be up by 21 by now…on either of these clown teams…
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
makemyday
January 8th, 2012
1:48 pm
phil, u never say anything good period..you moron.
You can’t read, obviously….
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
I would punt too
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
Punting from the 42.
Missed a shot there
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
how do you not go for this one..? hell..? its shorter.. the first one was a dumb call..
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
Good decision
stendek
January 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
YOU WILL LOSE TOO JMM!
LILBURN DAWG
January 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
Fourth and inches. How is it that Smith/Ryan can’t come up with another option than to run it up the gut when the whole world knows what they’re going to run. Whatever happened to the bootleg? At this level, if you can’t make six inches on any down, you don’t belong on the field. It’s justifiable to go for it on fourth down when you’ve sustained a long drive, but why blow it up with s stupid qb sneak and all this absurd motion and shifts?
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
What is going on in the head of Mike Smith? Other than wind whistling through cobwebs?
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
Final score: Giants 3 Falcons 2 at this rate.
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
Smith is spooked!
Should have gone for it there…Falcons O having some success and he pulls the plug…SMH
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
Dammit!
We Needed A Score there, That would’ve Shut Those Yankees/Giants Fans The Hell Up!
Boss
January 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
Man you gotta get it inside the 10 kicking from the 40. They only netted about 25 yards.
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
Terrible move. Have to go for that….
We’re playing not to lose again.
It doesn’t work.
Here comes a bomb.
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
“Turner was SLOWWWW to the hole again.”
His thighs are rubbing together..
Big backs..fat backs should get smaller as they age, not larger
steve-o
January 8th, 2012
1:51 pm
I bet the rest of the country is enjoying this bore-fest.
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
1:51 pm
OK AT LEAST MATTY IS MOVING THE OFFENSE
scfalcon
January 8th, 2012
1:51 pm
Bad decision. They cant stop us every time on fourth. Defense cant keep this up.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:51 pm
@ Phil…
So you gotta Animal House stalker?
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:51 pm
lol@stendek…I like the way our d playing so far but soon ryan will have to take deep shots
stendek
January 8th, 2012
1:51 pm
Crap coaching is gonna cost us this one too! F- Mike “Another Punt” Smith!
Ace8
January 8th, 2012
1:51 pm
The defense will get another turnover this series.
mountain_jim
January 8th, 2012
1:51 pm
Time for another strip/TD
Michael G.
January 8th, 2012
1:51 pm
bosher has to improve on pinning the other team inside the 10.
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:52 pm
I agree with evil empire unfortunately
stendek
January 8th, 2012
1:52 pm
Matthew Ryan worthless on passes over 15 yards! Just like fourth down attempt. Although I do think he MADE that one.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:52 pm
Why do you go for it on one series and not another? Those 12-15 yards further back really made a difference?
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
1:52 pm
The play-calling is scary conservative..putting too much pressure on The Falcons D, and they are not that good to hold The Giants for long..
Franks is the best CB, and they were forced to sit Grimes just to play him…If it wasn’t for Franks..this game would be over..really.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:53 pm
Gilbride never learns, keep 8 in and run some 2 man routes…
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:53 pm
William Moore has a groin injury. Questionable
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:53 pm
We get the ball to start the 2nd half.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:53 pm
ok back….looks like I didnt miss much
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:53 pm
Apparently so….
This blog abounds with idiots.
Falcons Man
January 8th, 2012
1:53 pm
Don’t let Cruz get started
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
Why Cant Our Fans Get This Loud?
Falcoons
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
Don’t let that guy get involved. Scary.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
It seems like the Falcons O strategy depends on the flow of the game. Shouldn’t be that way. YOU DICTATE.
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
That’s the great Cruz?
I expected he’d get a 1st at least.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
Manning scramble
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
Neither did we…
Feel free to leave again.
Falcons Man
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
Wow Manning running
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
lmao come on abraham
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
Haven’t seen the D line play this well since…?
evil empire
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
nice job eli…
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
Abraham almost had the sack
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
OMG!
SMH
cybo
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
The Giants are doing a lot of holding
Sid
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
Eli is a winner…..does not bode well for the Birds.
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
Falcons Defense will tire out…once that happens…game over
stendek
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
The coillapse has begun! Just shet. NEVER LOSE QB CONTAIN! Bye bye season. Crap!
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
Matt would never run on that play. Eli has guts at least.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
thats what happens when you step in the pocket.. not bail outside the tackles..
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
That’s it folks…
No confidence play-calling = Defense plays a good game, but becomes too tired..
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
Turner never hits anyone like that anymore
CDawg42
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
@WitStream Why in the world would you care?
Because on a national broadcast, I would like some bit of objective commentary…
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
And the wheels are beggining to loosen…
Falcoons
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
Tomahawkin – Falcon fans are at games to party and get their drank on. Football is second. I like that the NY fans boo their team in the playoffs.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
Defense Is Gonna Start Slacking off, Not Good!
Tyler
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
and now they are well past where we punted
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
Or beginning perhaps…
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
Big moment here. Third and 2 for the Giants
Falcons Man
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
Jacobs is weak to be as big as he is.
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
ouchie……here it comes. Our defense isnt supposed to win the game.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
Did these teams not get the memo about the “new, QB-driven, pass-happy NFL?”
Link
January 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
Nice chip on that writers shoulder, may be he should move to NY and write for the Post.
RB
January 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
Enter your comments here
stendek
January 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
ALMOST MY A$$! Pros are not paid for ALMOST Matk! You know that. Dawg FG kicker ALMOST made kick. STILL L!
Tyler
January 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
We can’t stop them on 3rd and 2 but they stop us on 3rd and 4th and 1 twice
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
Here it goes. Defense is getting tired now. Offense won’t be able to score. We should be up 21, 28-0. But noooo, offense is stalling.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
That one decision by Smith is likely to doom this team today.
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
Losers punt like we just did….so damn frustrating.
stendek
January 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
FALCONS HAVE CASHED IT IN! So very sad.
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
Oh well, always next year.
Tyler
January 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
Shouldve gone for it. Wusses
Ace Ventura
January 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
Bradshaw was Lofton’s coverage. Sorry azz.
Falcoons
January 8th, 2012
1:56 pm
The more our offense does not do anything it puts more pressure on the defense. Curse you Matt Ryan.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
Neither did we…
Feel free to leave again.
What a miserable sob you are… please do not talk to me…..i am so sick of your negative attitude…if you dont like me tough…shove it
Sid
January 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
how did Eli do that?
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
Falcons blitzed. Lofton almost got the sack. Still wound up getting a three-yard reversal
stendek
January 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
LIKE THAT ALMOST TOO MARK! Shet!!!!!!!
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
It will be a good moral victory game though..lol..A good “Character Builder”.. for “The Process”
Talking-down to a fan base that has no Championships in 50 years..lol
Falcons Man
January 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
Wow too many near sacks. Take him down guys
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
BVG strong marks so far.
MM get the heck outta town
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
Lofton.. bring him down MLB
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
Falcoons
January 8th, 2012
1:55 pm
“Tomahawkin – Falcon fans are at games to party and get their drank on. Football is second. I like that the NY fans boo their team in the playoffs.”
Co-Sign! I wish Fans In Atlanta would boo their teams but we are too conservative to do that…? IMO Add To The Fact that Games in Atlanta are considered a social Scene, not a Game
And Now The Defense Is Slacking off, Not Good!
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
Our LBs couldn’t sack….
Well, a sack!
steve-o
January 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
Did these teams not get the memo about the “new, QB-driven, pass-happy NFL?”
———————
The Falcons sure didn’t. It is so difficult for this lumbering offense to score.
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Over folks..
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Here we go.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Good call on second-and-long. It worked, didn’t it?
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Gee I hate watching defenders run out of control past the QB
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
uh oh
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Brandon Jacobs, are you kidding me?
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
WTF was That!
GRRRRRRRR
stendek
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
See where your ALMOSTS got YOUR team Mark?
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
LOL…
Falcons Defense is spent…Not good.
Tyler
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Now they have control. All because our pathetic offense play calling. Shouldve been up 12-0 at least
Dawg48
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Nice run!
Time to rise up in the big apple!
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Poor tacking!
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Way over..just like usual.
Falcoons
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Bill Cower in 2012!!!
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Looks like the D is wearing down trying to bring down the 272 pound back.
Ryan needs to step up now.
Time to rise up in the big apple!
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
that’s tackling
Baby Ruth
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
These clown’s have no chance of winning this game!!!!
tmc
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Lofton and Spoon took themselves out of that long run…
bad D there.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
you all saying its over are idiots….
trey
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
defense is exhausted. were done
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Giants love fest on Fox..now..lol..Just turn the Channel
Sid
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
how many championships have the Giants won?…..vs a franchise that’s proud to have back to back winning seasons…..laughable.
Dawgs Man
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Now we cant tackle anybody.
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
This is why you suppose to finish drives of
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
This will open up Victor Cruz deep.
stendek
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
First O gave up. Now D! Wonder if a Gilligan’s Island rerun is on somewhere?
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
Now they’re running over us….
Why? Chicken crap punt on 4th and inches.
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
If we lose today, it’s clear to me it is not Matt Ryan’s fault.
Our play-calling is stuck on stupid.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
This Is Starting To P-iss Me Off!
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
This one is over early. Was sure hoping for a breakout game.
cybo
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
Lofton has to learn to breakdown.
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
Mannnnnn. this is gonna be bad. If BVG is employed after this game I’ll be very surprised.
evil empire
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
eli=louisiana product…jacobs = louisiana product…LA dominating georgia once again…
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
Giants have the better run game today
trey
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
ok cathy. we’ll see the final score you imbecile
1 4 GT
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
Big play this drive #44 with hand full of #24 face mask with ref looking right at on sideline
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
watch play action
JSS
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
Forget man-o-man, score!
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
Didn’t get it!
phil
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
You’re so negative and angry, katherine….
Nice to see those true colors!
bds
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
let’s watch their spot
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
Nosir
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
katherine you can’t call folks idiots and then complain when you receive the same.
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
Over…Falcons won’t take chances, and don’t have confidence as a an Organization…Don’t have it in what they are doing or their players..It shows in the play-calling.
Johnny Vaught
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
The heck with the Cons – go G-men!
bds
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
bs spot. he was 6 inches shorter than that.
Time to rise up in the big apple!
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
They are getting the home field spot.
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
Ok why is everyone saying it’s over? WOW! We’re up 2-0. I don’t get it.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
Falcons 2012
“If we lose today, it’s clear to me it is not Matt Ryan’s fault.
Our play-calling is stuck on stupid.”
Co-Sign!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
Now the Giants have an option — going
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
Watch this….
They will go for it and score a TD.
stendek
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
Takes an idiot to know one Katie! Mighty friendly spot by bias zerbas. Bullshet! Katie likes it though.
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
I wonder if the Giants will go for it…..they should!
One chain link! Gotta go for it!
Falcons Man
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
Better spot than the falcons got
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
They’ll go and make it
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
Hands to the face is legal on a stiff arm
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
Giants will get the 1st down
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
Dunta (my hair slows me down)is a good cheerleader! too bad thats all he has.
Falcoons
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
Smith era is over with a loss today. Hire Bill Cowher and let Mike Mularkey go to Miami.
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
zebras tried to give it
Andy
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
That short you gotta go.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
trey
January 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
ok cathy. we’ll see the final score you imbecile
Ok we will see….saying its over when its 2-0 is ridiculous…and its not cathy
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
Brandon Jacobs was hit in the hole but spun for the first down
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
That’s how you convert a 4th and inches!
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
smh…
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
Wow. Ok. They can get a first down. We can’t.
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
no problem.
bds
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
Jacobs is a good runner. Turner is a pansy pos
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
overrated.
Sid
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
take some lessons Falcons….that’s how you convert on 4th and short LMAO
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
Turn the channel now..It won’t be pretty..
Andy
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
Surprised by the call. That was dumb. They should have snuck it.
bds
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
7-2
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
There’s Dunta, waving his arms again…..totally useless.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
I’m Trying My Hardest Not to Throw Something!
steve-o
January 8th, 2012
2:01 pm
Falcons 2012
If we lose today, it’s clear to me it is not Matt Ryan’s fault.
Our play-calling is stuck on stupid.
———————
Yes, indeed. This offense struggles so mightily to accomplish anything thanks to the ultra- conservative play-calling.
Time to rise up in the big apple!
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
Two yard turner couldn’t do that.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
its the second quarter and even if they do score its not over by any means lol geez
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
Getting screwed on spots
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
Mr. Nicks
stendek
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
Falcon D showed what it is made of! MARSHMALLOW. Total shet! Wrap this one up. OVER!
ROUT NOW OFFICIALLY ON!
scfalcon
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
No matter what coaching regime, the Falcons always play these big games like they just want to hang around. Our defense plays valiantly, but gets tired and that is the story.
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
Ballgame.
ramblinwreck80
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
nice Lofton…let him make the first down on you…
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
F***!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Falcons Man
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
Why would we put Franks on Nicks. He sucks more than Robinson.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
TD. Hakeem Nicks.
evil empire
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
same old falcants…
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
Ok they’re up 7-2. We gotta score with this next possession before halftime. We get the ball back 2nd half. You know we weren’t going to get a shutout. Our offense has to do something.
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
gotta score before halftime…
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
Too easy….
Falcons defense is spent…luckily the 1/2 is coming up…they need a break!
Tremaine
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
28 soft as toilet paper.
barry
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
what do you say now katherine you idiot!
RB
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
Time for Ryan to get a td
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
Can’t trade safeties for touch downs. This is why the Ravens advance.
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
2:00 pm
katherine you can’t call folks idiots and then complain when you receive the same.
Sure she can….does it all the time…two-faced.
Back to the game…..now they’re awake. We punt. They kick our backsides.
Surprised? Hope not.
Time to rise up in the big apple!
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
I agree Steve-O
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
Look on the positive side. If safeties counted for eight, the Falcons would be in front.
Baby Ruth
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
GAME OVER MAN!!!!!
Ace Ventura
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
Ok. Now take off the wussy kiddie gloves and go vertical with the ball Mularkey !
tmc
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
missed tackle by our “run stopping” middle linebacker (Lofton) gave up that first down… and TD.
Andy
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
That looked like a different team on offense. What happened?
Red
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
Offense looks nervous and lethargic. Defense will hold up so not going to bash them they have held it together even tho NY just scored. NY is not a good team that’s what bothers me. GB, NO, SF, NE, Balt those are good teams. We just aren’t there yet we need some holes filled on the O line – protect Ryan and we can win more even tho he can not throw an accurate long ball.
stendek
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
I had a Michigan State flashback! Scary.
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
THIS GAME IS OVER
Joe
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
Mike Smith is a LOSER just like Mark Richt. Quit being a chicken poop whimp!
YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME! Bunch of p%ssies.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
@Mixxo
Its Not Over Til I Say So!
I’m gonna Drink the Kool Aid but We are Still In This
Time for A Bud Ice!
1 4 GT
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
face mask is never legal!
Lil' Barry Bailout
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
Ah well, I need to go to Home Depot anyway.
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
The offense can’t convert fourth and inches….twice.
Inspiring confidence!
Falcoons
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
This Giants team sucks. Kinda sad we can’t do more on offense. Hope Mike Mularkey is gone in 2012.
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
See..Falcons left the defense on the field too long..If Turner can’t move, or if the centers can’t run-block a tough D-Line, pass the ball more! lolol Sit Turner or the linemen, and give someone else a chance..
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
barry
January 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
what do you say now katherine you idiot!
I say its the second quarter..so saying a game is over when one team is ahead by 5 is stupid
barry
January 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
Saints get first downs on 3rd and long and 4th and short with no problem. Giants got it on this drive. And we can’t get a freaking yard. Totally inept offense.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
“28 soft as toilet paper.”
not a fan of his.. but he brings the hat better than our starting MLB.
keepinitreal
January 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
The same thing that killed us against New Orleans is killing us today. We move the ball well and then Mularkey gets cute.
CONservative Johnson
January 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
I knew they’d score after Coach Smith’s ballsy decision to punt at their 40 . . .
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
Falcons mall bad teams at home
ramblinwreck80
January 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
Giants go for it and MAKE it on 4th down…then Giants get a TD instead of FG…take note Falcons…this is what you have to do to win a playoff game!!!
Caesar
January 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
Falcons have no offense. When they go on the road in big games Matt Ryan turns into Joey Harrington. Eli might not be elite but he’s a big game QB.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
“28 soft as toilet paper.”
not a Decoud fan.. but, he hits harder than our starting MLB
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
@Tomahawkin
I hope you’re right.
Falcoons
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
FIRE SMITH IF WE LOSE!!!!!
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
Wow. Giants finally scored, it’s 7-2 and the game is over? I don’t get you haters. Where were you when we were owning them on defense? We still are. It was one drive. Get a life.
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
@Tomahawkin.
Thanks for the backup dude.
Franklyspeaking
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
4th and inches Falcons continue to fail why doesn’t coach learn.
Ace8
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
So they drew first blood. We’ll score before the end of the half, plus we’ll get the ball back.
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
Falcons maul bad teams at home that’s it..
Matty Iced
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
2 points from Me (Matty Icey) – oops I mean 0 points
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
Really hurts, that nothing drive after the safety.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee- oh touchback
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
Andy
January 8th, 2012
2:03 pm
That looked like a different team on offense. What happened?
We punted on 4th and inches. We play not to win. This is nothing new.
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
Matt Ryan time to show his mettle.
mike
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
terrible fans. half these posts say game over. not even half time for ffs.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
lol i think its hillarious that you all continually attack me for being a fan and trying to stay positive…
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
TOUCHDOWN MATT RYAN
Time to rise up in the big apple!
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
Time for the Offense to RISE UP! Or Go Home!
stendek
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
I am so sick of the heartless uncaring brand of football that the Falcons play! No fire or intensity. Just betch dogs. Nothing more. Will never be worth a damn. So very ashamed to follow these quitters. May be most heartless squad of all time! That is an ultimate insult. Clear all of the bestards out. Tired of looking at this cesspool of trash!
TN Jeff
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
Again the underachieving Falcons & their explosive offense have come away with 0 points in almost 1 half of football. Does Mularky know that you can throw the football on 3rd & short? For some reason folks think this team is gonna win. Pathetic
this dawg want hunt!!
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
Falcons run defense looks alot like Ga.Tech. Atlanta is a lousy sports town.
Steve-o
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
It’s over. Once again, it’s “we’ll get ‘em next year.” Next year never arrives.
Draft RGIII
January 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
See you next season.
Offseason-to-do-list:
Fire Mike Smith.
Fire Van Gorder.
Sign some guys on defense who can tackle.
Bring someone in to compete with Ryan.
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
They Giants front 4 is about to be unleased….See if Matt get Happy feet.
Live from Falcons-Giants: We’re a lousy sports…
January 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
[...] Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) [...]
Frank B
January 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
Time for a int return for td. Where is that explosive falcon offense! Where is roddy and julio? Funny how the saints have receivers who get wide open and these two clowns can’t get open at all.
Dawgs Man
January 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
Whoever is calling our plays should be fired!
O'Brien
January 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
Our offense needs to answer back. Plus our defense is tired.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
katherine
“its the second quarter and even if they do score its not over by any means lol geez”
We Just Want a playoff win! Add to the Fact that there is a lot of Testerone Up In here! We Need to Win
tmc
January 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
No picks or fumbles here…
we’re only down 5… not the end of the world.
(but if we turn it over and give up a TD, we may never recover)
Ramblin man
January 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
we can’t get inches on 4th with a 6 5 qb and the giants can on 4th an inches. there is the big difference. Ryan acts like he is scared to advance the ball on on sneaks. no excuse not to pick up inches on a sneak. NONE! Eli likely will shred this secondary in the 2nd half which is soft as oatmeal.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
@ Phil…
He doesn’t have a set of Payton’s!
Falcoons
January 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
This Falcons team reminds me of the Bucs when they were so close with Dungy but could not take it to next level. Smith has done all he can do here. Rise up in 2012 and hire a new coach.
Joe
January 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
Amazing how similar UGA and the Falcons are.
Coaches are scared to be aggressive. There is absolutely no identity on offense (are we a power running team or a vertical passing team?). Offensive playcallers shrink up like a turtle head when the game gets tough.
The main thing they have in common is that they are MENTALLY WEAK. No toughness whatsoever.
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
Matt Ryan —-<bDO NOT THROWN AN INTERCEPTION BEFORE THE HALF!
TN Jeff
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
Just like that moron Richt – play NOT to lose. That’s a recipe for getting beat!
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
@Caesar.
It’s not Ryan but the play-calling, especially on 4th and one.
Dumbo did not learn from the Saints game.
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
Well we have been complaining about the Ravens top 3 defense is the reason they win playoff games. Well our defense was playing like a top 3 defense for most of the 1st half, and Matt still has not given us a lead.
Just saying.
stendek
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
Looking for Matthew Ryan to do more than pad worhless stats? FORGET IT! Bum is loser with capital L. No matter what all you damn apologists cry!
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
for our defense to be talked about soooo bad.. im still waiting for the passing game to hold up their end of the deal.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
if you all hate the falcons so much, why are you here? why dont you let those of us who want to enjoy the game and cheer for our team do that without constant attack?
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
“So they drew first blood. We’ll score before the end of the half, plus we’ll get the ball back.”
Falcons should be up 9 – 0, but the offense wilted…Ryan won’t let go of the ball, and is trying to micro-manage the game too much.
Now, when they are down 20 to 10, Guess What? Then, they will open-up the offense out of desperation! It’s a mindset!
Frank B
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
I feel a turnover
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
One of the dirtbags (so called) jumped
Sid
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
this is getting really funny.
Mr. Falcon
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
I think this game just ended?
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
now we try to get cute..
Texans game rewind.
Pick 6 Time
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Enter your comments here
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
The strings is about to unravel
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Is it me or does Malarky melt down when we get into other teams side of the 50
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Veterans making mistakes..lol
stendek
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
FALCON O IS SHET TOO! Maybe FG kicker will come through. Who in Hell knows?
Matty Iced
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Green Bay is healthy at the right time – except for Nick Collins – this game don’t matter anyway. But this Falcon team needs to win a playoff game – so we can inch slowly and inch slowly to the level of Green Bay
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Gawd Dammit!
Here Come The Stoopid Penalities!!!
Come On!!!
Frank B
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Great job O line
Tremaine
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
“28 soft as toilet paper.”
not a Decoud fan.. but, he hits harder than our starting MLB
If you look at the long run by Jacobs he goes for a arm tackle and miss then the 4th down play Lofton had him stopped but 28 comes in and try and make another arm tackle.
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Like I said, this Falcons team are a bunch of punk bullies…hit em in the face and they fold up like a tent. 2 wins against teams with slightly winning records is the glaring stat for this year.
mmgtfan
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
WOW!
Najeh Davenpoop
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Hey JSS, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Ray Edwards and his stripper girlfriend split up, so no more hand on ass portrait.
Mr. Falcon
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
See you all next year…………….
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Any questions?
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Ryan on the ground!
Tim
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
The end is near…
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
And that’s why you can’t no-huddle on the road!
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
*yawns* not looking good
Frank B
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Now they will get the ball back and score before the half. Call to’s giants
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Turn the channel now… they lost their stool..
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Told you….
The strings are about to get unravelled
this dawg want hunt!!
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Ryan&Murray, great stats, but now wins in big games. Same old same old for falcons and UGA. I think Bobo is calling plays for the falcons, Q.B. sneak on 4th and inches, when he has a 240 lb T.B, you have got to be kidding me. Falcons look just like UGA in redzone. Pathetic!!!
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Here we goooooooooooooo
sonofdawg
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
There they go….
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Mike Smith = goat
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Sack. Could feel it coming
stendek
January 8th, 2012
2:08 pm
Maathew Ryan chokes again! What a damn worthless piece of gutter trash.
Time to rise up in the big apple!
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
Our O-line sux, big time.
Franklyspeaking
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
Making NY look like champs instead of chumps. WTF?
LILBURN DAWG
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
The defense can’t tackle worth a damn. Looks like a high school team out there. Our d-backs won’t hit anybody. And Dominique gets beat again. The Giants give us 2 and then take 7. Wonder if Smith is taking notes. Giants coach: showing emotion, getting pissed off, yelling at players, actively engaged. Falcons coach: deer-in-the- headlights look, passive emotion, looking worried, playing not to lose.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
look @ the Saints o line and take a look at ours.. just look at the builds..
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
This Team Cannot Play in Loud Crowds Against a Good Defense!
We Saw That in the Game against the Texans
RB
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
Ryan is not a Playoff QB
Frank B
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
Yay run it with turner! One yard!! He’s so great! God why do they keep this loser
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
giants bout to get the ball back with great position to score again
SnuFalcon
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
Our line shouldn’t look this tired after such a long rest
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
Giants call TO with 2:05 remaining. Falcons face third and 21.
Another draw, I say.
Red
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
2nd and 23 and we run up the middle – ggeeesshhh!!!
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
omg, 2 and 23 and we run a draw…..LOL.
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
MATT RYAN IS OVERRATED,GAME OVER PEOPLE
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
Giants about to undo us
Sid
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
if you want respectability you’ve got it…Mike Smith and Mularky……if you want championships better go shopping.
tmc
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
Hawley (61) sucks. We need huge upgrade at right guard!
(thanks for not resigning H. Dahl… that decision was WRONG!)
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
Hate Malarky
gadawginDC
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
this team is pathetic…..one of the worst offenses i have seen…unreal..so dang vanilla..i hope mularkey is hired away…arthur blank can keep his apologies to the fans to
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
just dont throw pick 6
80sFalcon
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
I think this is where the wheels come off.
TN Jeff
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
Giants call a timeout cause they want a chance to score again. Hey, that’s no fair – they’re playing to win!
Matty Iced
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
Better to lay a big egg in this game, than go to Lambeau Field and get crushed. At least in this game we could make it close
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
Get Turner out of there…It’s not his game anymore…Falcons need yards in big chunks..
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
Can you fire a successful regular season coach because of horrible in-game “strategy” and no stones in the playoffs?
I sure hope so.
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
How many millions is Mike Smith making to fail in the playoffs again and again?
It’s not over but we had a chance to get up on them and the coaches choked.
stendek
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
Glad Mike Bobo is calling the offensive plays now! Will these guys PLEASE relocate? I hear Winnipeg is shopping around for a semi pro football team. Falcons not quite that good but…
Frank B
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
Gonna be 14-2 in a game that should have been at least 12-0. But our inept coaching and pathetic playing leads to this. Screw this team.
Draft RGIII
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
Ryan is not a franchise QB. Now 0-3 in playoffs. Time to move on.
WTF?
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
It doesn’t take much to knock the wind out of Atlanta’s sails. Actually hard to watch how one play can make Atlanta just forget how to play. They need new coaching, a new running back, and most importantly a quarterback that isn’t afraid to get hit
Ace8
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
The Falcons must not give the ball back to the Giants this quarter. We need to step on the gas and never let up. I like the way Mike Smith is calling the game so far. I think he’s taken the play calling out of the hands of M.M. Run the ball and don’t get off track.
Mr. Falcon
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
Time to re-think Matt Ryan!
CONservative Johnson
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
Meltdown begins? Hope not, but it looks like it . . .
keepinitreal
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
Zero offensive points in the first half. Way to audition for those head coaching jobs, Mularkey!
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
Why do we fall for the Matt hype every year, and the same thing happens in the playoffs?
No more excuses folks.
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
if you all hate the falcons so much, why are you here? why dont you let those of us who want to enjoy the game and cheer for our team do that without constant attack?
Stop attacking those of us who disagree with your rosy bs….
You ask for it, bonehead.
Bellefay1
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
Reading this thread it appears fellow Falcons fans have only two modes: homering and imploding.
We get the ball to start the second half. Let’s go make something of it.
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
@Mark Bradley!
Please Say Something Positive Abt The Falcons Now…
Because I’M Going to lose my Head! I’m getting Mad right Now
Ace Ventura
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
Falcons playing more conservative than a 97 year-old man. I hate the Falcons offense. Hey Matt Ryan, you ever heard of Julio Jones or Roddy White ?
Michael G.
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
Oh well. It’s not like either one of these teams is going to Green Bay next weekend and win. There’s always next year. Just keep it close, Falcons. I can still win my parlay!
mikeP
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
Amazed how Matt calls all the negative audible plays….jeesh…between Matt and Murlarky calling plays were screwed
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
I said “Chivas” and you called me a “pseudo-intellectual!
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
somebody tell ryan to throw the ball up to julio i the game…nobody will out jump him I mean you do have to take chances this is the win or go home
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
It all goes back to Mike Smith courage….should have gone for the 4 and 1 again. You have to.
We only gained 20 yards on the punt!!!
Coward
Joe
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
They are a huge bunch of p%ssies. I cannot believe that Arthur Blank wastes his money on this garbage. The entire summer should be spent enduring water boarding and flogging. Whoever cannot take that should get their ass on a bus and find somewhere else to play. These guys are just so mentally weak it’s embarrassing.
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
How’s the No Huddle working?
B
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
Explosive!
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
If I hear after the game about “execution” and “staying on schedule” and the “process” I’m going to throw up.
sonofdawg
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
Lets just make it to the half and regroup.
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
We haven’t sniffed the endzone today.
Not likely we will.
Not surprising but just sad.
tmc
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
let’s see the “great” Malarkey’s play call here…
going to be a timeout no matter what after… so you should be aggressive here.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
Great play on third down. Didn’t get the first but bought 19 yards
Falcons are mediocre
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
Same ole Falcons…..Matt Ryan is just not that good….He cannot handle pressure. He’s good in the Dome but inept in REAL conditions…..Yes…I’m a Falcons fan but I’m sick of the disappointing post season play…
Frank B
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
Yeah run a 10 yard pass play on 3rd and 21. Brilliant.
Tim
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
Atlanta is a bad pro sports town. Reason is that our pro sports teams historically disappoint.
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
DUMB COACHING
tckr83
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
Julio picks up 18 on third and 21… i’m sure glad we ran a draw on 2nd and 23… time to punt.
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
Stendek you stupid Ryan doest block
TN Jeff
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
The playmaker almost gets a first down – that’s why we gave away the house to get him.
BoneKollector
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
The Mark Bradley curse is on
Why can’t u just shut ur mouth for once
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
Julio Is The one on Awfense who is Rising Up…
SMH
Explosive!
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
coaching staff/Ryan doesn’t seem like they’ve learned a thing from the last 2 playoff losses ……
tread
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
Enter your comments here
GiantBo
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
Hey all, Giants fan here…and I’m STUNNED by the number of birds fans who are giving up and crying during a 7-2 game. Wow, I guess you get what u deserve. Geez.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
He’s something positive, at least they aren’t punting from the goal line with a rookie punter!
mountain_jim
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
That was a good play call back there – almost worked
Time to rise up in the big apple!
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
2 points at halftime in a playoff game……… embarrassing!
vaibhav
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
WHAT ARE WE DOING??? I am in India, up at 12:45 am….not watch the falcons play like they dont belong….come on…lets get it going…stop messing around
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
Falcons are punting with 1:58 left. Giants have two TOs. A touchdown changes the game. A field goal keeps it pretty much status quo.
gadawginDC
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
MB..Yes we are a lousy sports city..the teams make it that way..not a single one of them are serious about doing what it takes to win a title….the falcons are pretenders..
Franklyspeaking
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
Katherine watch the game and get off the blog if you can’t face reality.
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
It all goes back to Mike Smith courage….should have gone for the 4 and 1 again. You have to.
We only gained 20 yards on the punt!!!
Coward
*****
Exactly. We lost the game right there.
Stan
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
Wow that was explosive
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
The defense(namely Abraham and no one else) kept us in it for a while. I say trade Matty and a 2nd rounder to get one of the 3 good QB’s coming out. We need a new O line and a nuther DE to go with Abraham plus 2 average CB’s. So many holes atm its hard to fathom us being any better next year.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:13 pm
game far from over but d doesnt need to give up any points here.
Preston
January 8th, 2012
2:13 pm
Falcons will be fine. Gotta whole half to play yet.
North ave. faithful
January 8th, 2012
2:13 pm
That would have been a nice call on 2nd and 23 instead of 3rd and 23.
Sid
January 8th, 2012
2:13 pm
Lilburn Dawg….so right about the coaches…I would take Tom coughlin any day over what we have…..took Jax to the championship game in second season there…..won a title with the Giants…yet the NY crowd is on him all the time. He does not put up with losing.
ls1z28chris
January 8th, 2012
2:13 pm
What do Falcons do? Lay eggs!
Vick Supporter
January 8th, 2012
2:13 pm
Falcons are going to lose…again
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
2:13 pm
Tim ur an idiot
I Escaped
January 8th, 2012
2:13 pm
Glad I don’t live in Losersville, USA anymore. Atlanta will never, ever, ever win an NFL championship. And that’s the way it should be.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
2:13 pm
GiantBO, if you’re coach was a spineless idiot coward, you’d probably feel that way too.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:10 pm
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:07 pm
if you all hate the falcons so much, why are you here? why dont you let those of us who want to enjoy the game and cheer for our team do that without constant attack?
Stop attacking those of us who disagree with your rosy bs….
You ask for it, bonehead.
Ill type slowly for you so you understand…I didnt address you so please dont talk to me. You are a miserable, negative person who has said horrible things to me in the past….leave me alone….go kick your dog or beat your wife or something.
Ace8
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
If we can hold on going into the locker room down by only 5 points-I can live with that. The Falcons running game with open up for the Falcons in the second half. That will continue as the passing game will get on track. Look for the unconventional.
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
Now the giants will score…make it a two possession score game and it all but cancels out Michael Turner. Ball Game. Mark this time…will come back to it at end of game.
Turning point of game: Mike not believing his offensive coordinator can call a proper 4 and 1 play and can make it.
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
@Ace8.
You and me must be watching different games.
Coaches choke again.
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
FALCANTS
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
Matty Melts Again!
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
i think our defense is statistically best in the league at final 2 mins defense, both at the half and end of regulation..
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
As P’d As I Am, we are Still In This Game
The Playcalling on offense is Mike Bobo-Esque! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
And The Falcons Aren’t Used to playing in Loud Stadiums!
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
2 points says everything we need to know about offense. We AINT scored yet!
Michael G.
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
You know Bradley, Eli is more than capable of making a bone-headed mistake.
evil empire
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
maybe yall hero mark richt could coach both uga and the falcons…similar histories of mediocrity for both…
Stan
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
LAMO nice punt.
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
The Falcons had time to draft, and select better linemen, and they don’t knwo what thye want to be on offense..
Is this a passing offense, or a smashmouth?
“Yeah..We’ll pound on 1st down, and run a spread offense on 3rd down! Yay!” We won’t draft, or sign any Pro Bowl O-Linemen in Free Agency”)
The worst thing that happened to The Falcons was winning in Ryan’s rookie season…It provided false hope in the other pieces..
He takes too long, and won’t throw where it’s risky..They need a few 1st round picks at O-Line.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
Tough bounce on the punt. Cost the Falcons 10 yards
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
Thanks to JJ, Manning will have to throw another pass to get this one in the endzone.
Red
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
Bobo Mularky
mmgtfan
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
Get the ball idiots!
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
2:14 pm
Bosher got out his square groove wedge there…needed his driver
DD
January 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
Same old issues. Defense is not good enough or tough enough and the offense has no deep vertical threat. Ryan is an effective QB when your talking about plays at 30 and less but he cannot throw the deep ball despite having two players offer a long ball threat. So when they got Julio great, problem is can only use 65% of what he has to offer.
mountain_jim
January 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
Need a TO right here
cybo
January 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
Funny how we can get 18 yards on a short pass to Julio. Only to be yards short.
Maybe we should try this on first down
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Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
Ill be laughing at the end of this game falcons will win
80sFalcon
January 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
It’s fairly obvious who the announcers want to win.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
Franklyspeaking
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
Katherine watch the game and get off the blog if you can’t face reality
Face what reality? that its a 5 point game at almost the half? Saying its over is ridiculous..thats reality
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
Lets see baldheaded Steak Shapiro spin this one tomorrow morning…….lmao.
Yo Vince
January 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
Geez Matt, you are making those Mike Vick playoff wins a distant memory.
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
Sure, we’re in the game for now.
But the train has departed.
It’s already over.
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
Again –
A touch down and it takes Michael Turner out the game. And then the Giants front 4 will destroy our offensive line and Matt Ryan….
Essentially, here is the ball game folks.
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
2:15 pm
Is there something in the water in Atlanta metro that causes coaches (Tech, UGA and Falcons) to choke the tough playcalls?
Red
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
Hope Mularkey takes one of those Head coach offers!!!
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
conversely Manning one of the best at driving in final two as that statistic just showed. a hold here and momentum is still in the balance..
cedrick
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
Wow, looks like another good defensive effort is about to be thrown away. Just how long does Murlaky and the offense thinks the defense is going to keep making the Giants 3 and out ?????? Put the dayum offense into motion and put some points on the board!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ace8
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
Halftime score: Giants 7, Atlanta 2
Joe
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
Mike Smith=Mark Richt
Mularkey=BooBoo
Ryan=Murray
Stunning how similar the programs are. Nice guys, do well when nobody is watching but shrivel up like a pecker on a February morning when things get tough.
I am going to bedazzle some sweaters. Can’t wait to look ahead to the draft…oh, that’s right, we don’t even have a draft this year.
Growler
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
This was discussed back on page 15, but not impressed with Smith’s decision to punt on the 2nd 4th and 1. Sends a message to his team’s offense and the Giants’ defense, that they are not good enough to get it. I’d say that the whole tenor of the game changed right there.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
“A pessimist is an optimist who has been around the block” – Chuck Daly
You tell her Phil!
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
It’s 7-2!!!! 7-2!!!!!!! One play and we’re up again!
Ray
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
I bet the falcons are last in the league in pass intererference calls for their receivers. Cause ryan never throws a ball where one could be interferred. I thought jones could jump up high. But we never see a lob to him like calvin gets.
M10
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
The offense continues to help out the Giants,lets face it the defense can’t hold them down for to long the offense needs to step up.
GiantBo
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
LJonathan…I’ve been there b4 with the Ants (Jim Fassel anyone?), so I guess I get it. Still a way too close game, tho.
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
Fire someone, anyone.
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
Sit Turner…bring in Douglass.
but…The rookie RB can’t black..lol.. He can catch a pass though..
Preston
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
Vick supporter, are you still upset at the Falcons for dropping a guy that they gave a $130M contract to that was caught in illegal activities?
Rankin Smith
January 8th, 2012
2:16 pm
My ghost lives on!
Matty Iced
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
What a difference a year makes. It was just about a year ago that Green Bay was coming into Atlanta and we all thought the Falcons and Matty Icey would actually beat Green Bay. Since that day, we all have seen that Falcons are just a tad short on being “elite”. Let’s hope the 2nd half is better
DD
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
Great punt Schmuck. When they needed to have the long punt he could not deliver. This 2 minute drive for the Giants will make or break this game for the Falcons. 10-2 Giants?
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
aight chris!!
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
Good play by Chris Owens. Secondary isn’t playing bad at all.
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
Lucky there.
S T E E L E R S rule
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
whats the score?
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
Eli underthrew that. Take note, Ryan bashers.
creative
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
ATL All Talentless Losers. Always Total Letdown. Bring back Chandler and Tuggle. Can Matt Ryan throw anything but an 8 yard out. It sucks being a fan in Atlanta. 33 years of my life wasted. Final score prediction Mets 7 Braves 5.
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
That was a very very nice breakup by Owens.
Ramblin man
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
katherine, how long can you support a qb with 0 arm strength, a coach is just can’t get us over the hump, a defense that is just not very good to name a few issues. We traded away our draft last year for a guy who drops 50% of what is thrown his way and a QB in ryan who cant even complete deep passes due to his weak arm! Ryan is not the answer and its clear. We can be fans but call a spade a spade! MATTY ICE IS MORE LIKE PATTY MELT IN THE BIG GAME!!! Wake up!!!
80sFalcon
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
If that’s on target, it’s 6
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
Christopher Owens might have saved the day
SnuFalcon
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
Owens earning his paycheck
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
Chris Owen made a play, run play the lottery during halftime!
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
Nice play Chris.
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
Chris Owens wants a paycheck next season
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
Franklyspeaking
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
Katherine watch the game and get off the blog if you can’t face reality
Face what reality? that is it a 5 point game and its almost halftime? that reality? saying its over is ridiculous
michael
January 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
Where is that vaunted running game game everyone keeps talking about…..get a running back…not a plodder!!!
RB
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
Great play Owens
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
The crowd will be amp up. The front 4 will ge coming hard at Matt. And Matt gets happy feet and that the end. Noting to see here folks. Keep moving.
Ray
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
Now this is how an offense should be run. Sucks we cant do this.
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
GREAT PLAY BY THE DEFENSE!
mmgtfan
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
What happened to that pass rush?
The Big Fat Blogger
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
This damn offense needs to score some damn points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dammit!
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
great job d..
Jim R
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
Hire Brian Billick as head coach with Norv Turner as Offensive Coordinator.
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
Manning has all day long now……
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
Great stand. Two breakups. Second by Dunta Robinson. Falcons have a chance before the half. Three timeouts
Ray
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
Wow giants gave us a gift
CONservative Johnson
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
D doing their best to keep us in the game . . .
80sFalcon
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
Need some of ryans two minute magic
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
Dunta with a pass defensed, buy a scratch-off too!!!
Rankin Smith
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
Why are my posts being blocked?
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
Punting? Are you kidding me? Is smith their coach now?
RB
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
We get it again. Time for a TD!
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:18 pm
give me 3 Matt..
Preston
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
Falcons offense moves the ball better when Ryan calls his own plays from the no huddle.
Todd H
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
Really troy? They were in great position to get points? really? From their own 40? Damn giants homer.
O'Brien
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
How conservative will Falons offense be
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
Now that was some stupid play calling by the Giants….
LOL…
I think the Coaching Staff of both teams are trying to see who can call the worst playoff game.
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
OMG, their coaching staff is worse than ours…..who woulda thought!
Lintonia 83
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
The red n black squandered opportunities this half. got 3 TOs
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
We should be driving for a FIELD goal here. That will do wonders ! !
Hillbilly D
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
“A pessimist is an optimist who has been around the block” – Chuck Daly
Can’t remember who said it but my favorite quote (paraphrased) is:
An optimist sees only the light at the end of the tunnel.
A pessimist sees on the tunnel.
A realist sees the tunnel and the light……….and the next tunnel.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
Franklyspeaking
January 8th, 2012
2:12 pm
Katherine watch the game and get off the blog if you can’t face reality
Face what reality? that it is a 5 point game and the falcons get the ball in the second half? you mean that reality?
tmc
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
careful here…
we get the ball first in the 2nd half!
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
ball was in the air all day..
dean
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
Seen that out route before.
GiantBo
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
What a rotten effort by the giants…long pass on 3 rd and inches to hand you ball back?
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:19 pm
Eli is hot, and he ans his coach are not going to be too careful..They want to put The Falcons away..but The Falcons will put themselves away, by playing side-ways ball…
Defense gives you a good game without Grimes healthy, and they will be left on the field 40 minutes..
Todd H
January 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
WTF? They weren’t even lined up on D and we dont snap the ball. We wait for them to get set. God this team is so pathetic
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
Just give us 3 points. I’d be happy with the lead going into the half. Just give us 3.
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
Put some zip on the ball Ryan!!
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
I thought the Giants D wasn’t that good….lol!
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
Excuse me, no lead. But 7-5, is better than 7-2.
Red
January 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
Please start throwing to Tony!!! Why haven’t they htrown to him at all first half???
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
Forty-one seconds. Ball at the Atlanta 33.
SnuFalcon
January 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
This is where Ryan is at his best
Lintonia 83
January 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
Harry Douglass…..
Super Bowl Bound
January 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
Here come the Falcons!
cybo
January 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
Ryan has a popcorn arm. Almost a pick 6. And you wonder.
Its not the receivers
cedrick
January 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
“Preston”
Yeah Vick is no longer here but at east he WON a playoff game. I personally am trying to stick with the Falcons and Matt Ryan but they are testing me. Im tired of hearing about how Ryan is the next coming. How about show us on the field in the “PLAYOFFS”!!!!!!!!!!
No lets go Falcons put something together before the Half!!
Ace Ventura
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Wow ! Tony Gonzalez is actually playing ? I didn’t know since he got only 1 pass…
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Ryan scrambles. Slides. Or something
Todd H
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
89 yards for ryan. Brees gets 89 in 10 minutes
LILBURN DAWG
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Ryan isn’t playing very well to be sure. But offensive play calling and game plan strategy appear to inhibit his natural abilities. Execution is key, but if Mularkey is calling a bad game, the Rev. Tebow could improve the outcome.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
da f!?
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
what the hell was that?
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
RYAN! PUT YOUR HEAD DOWN AND GO!
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Ha ha !!!
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
What a pathetic scramble…..sigh.
Caesar
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
The offense and Matt Ryan are doing what they always do in big games on the road—LOSE!
Matty Iced
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
I just fell down for no reason
sonofdawg
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
WTH was that?
Tremaine
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Oh my god. At least get out of bound dumb@ss
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
LMAO…
Way to FLOP RYAN!
Todd H
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Ryan trips on the turf
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
LOL…slide may arse….he tripped.
SnuFalcon
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Except on that play…
BoneKollector
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Ryan punked out
cybo
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Wow Matt Ryan
DD
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Come on, move the chains and get at least 3. Sheesh Ryan has the athleticism of my grandma
mmgtfan
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
YOUVE GOT 3 TO’s!!!!!!!!!
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
get out of the boardroom, and lift some weights, Man! Practice the deep-ball..Study is fine, but you have WRs running deep routes that The Giants know that you won’t throw!
AIGHT MATTY ICE
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
MATT RYAN IS A COWARD
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Horrible clock management. Had three timeouts. Call the first at five seconds.
Todd H
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Wow that was explosive
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
Matt playing scared?
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
what is going on?
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
so unathlethics is matt ryan/
Matt ryan to football is like ZzaZaa Pachula
CONservative Johnson
January 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
WTF… NO TIMEOUT? So friggin dumb!
Red
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Man! Ryan has some nervous “happy feet” going on. I think he has soiled himself.
stendek
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Etan slides with no Giant nearer to him than NJ. What a damn worthless scumbag!
Tony Gonzalez only Falcon worth a F-. Plus that FG kicker. Damn all of em! 
keepinitreal
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Mike Smith is choking.
Mr C
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
happy feet
BoneKollector
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Terrible Coaching
sonofdawg
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
3 timouts and they take one with 4 seconds left, great coaching!
Caesar
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Matt Ryan has plenty of time to throw at times but he acts scared in the pocket.
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Wow.
Great possession.
This is pitiful.
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Mike Smith continues to add to the list of reasons why he needs to be fired.
TN Jeff
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
add to the stupidity – someone tell the coach we have timeouts
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
He fell, most have a Tramon Williams flashback on that cut!!!
Tommy B
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
WTF
DD
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Awful clock management by this team. NICE JOB SMITH USING YOUR 3 TO’S Has this guy gone brain dead the second half of the year.
Joe
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
WHAT IS MATT RYAN DOING? WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING? WHAT IS HE DOING? IT MAKES ME WANT TO STAB MYSELF IN THE EYE WITH A BUTTER KNIFE!
WHY DID HE DROP ON 2ND DOWN? WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING? WHAT A CHICKEN SH*T B*TCH. IS THIS A JOKE? DO THEY EVEN WANT TO WIN THE GAME?
Sid
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
horrendous coaching…..someone defend this coaching please.
Pick 6 Time
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
why no timeout,, stupid
O'Brien
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Ryan looked scared on that run.
And how do you go into halftinme with 2 timeouts in your back pocket?
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Pathethic offensive display!
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
They used 36 seconds to gain 12.
tmc
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
just kneel and go to halftime… very passive clock management there.
Matt Ryan needs to settle down!
he is freaking out when there is no pressure.
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Ryan is a rhythm qb. when he hits that back foot he wants to let it go. when its not there.. you see the results. even effects his accuracy. no playmaking ability what so ever..
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Ryan is good, but needs to work on committing to a play, and his arm
Todd H
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
I am amazed at how explosive the offense is. I mean the defense scores more points than they do! That is explosive
Najeh Davenpoop
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
“I would take Tom coughlin any day over what we have”
No you wouldn’t. All that tells me is that you haven’t watched too many Giants games this year. Mike Smith > Tom Coughlin
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:22 pm
Terrible clock usage.
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Noodle
Growler
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
evil empire
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
great time management coach smith…just like richt…shrinks on the big stage…
ls1z28chris
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Falcons = worst coached team in the NFL. I am starting to feel sorry for y’all.
CONservative Johnson
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Absolutely embarrassing coaching performance . . .
michael
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
we finally threw it deep!!!…wahoo!!!!
DD
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Guy has a pop gone not a shotgun
LILBURN DAWG
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Ryan: “my mam told me to slide five yards in front of a defender so i wouldn’t get hurt. “
Lintonia 83
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Well we get the ball first
80sFalcon
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Well this is ugly. Are we the only team with two burner receivers who cannot get open? If Ryan doesn’t get his first read, he goes straight into panic mode.
sonofdawg
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
LOL, Matt Ryan threw a deep ball!
DawgVoiceofReason
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Why didn’t we use our timeouts? That was pathetic!!!!!!
Caesar
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Matt Ryan = Captain Noodle Arm
Toccoa
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Are they trying to lose??
mountain_jim
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
No balls Smith would not call the time-out, could have had 3 more plays
Spencer
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
We need to regroup at the half. Down 7-2. Still anybody’s ballgame. But we gotta get something going on offense. Defense has played about as well as it could. If we can get a touchdown or two, we may just win this one. Let’s do it.
RB
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Why the heck did we not use timeouts?
WitStream
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
That was incredibly bad coaching/time management. WTF???
Mr C
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Bradley, Coach Smith didn’t call a timeout so that they don’t give the ball to the Giants if they don’t make the first down
mountain man
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
you people crack me up…. 7- 2 and the world has come to a end. yes we need a new OC but come on… know wonder NY calls us a bad sports town.
Red
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Matty has a strong arm I sure wish he could start using it effectively! Think Bartkowski.
ohhhYEAH
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
one minute, three timeouts, and we get nothing? great play calling and clock management coaches. thats why we pay you the big bucks
Mixxo
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Yep, horrible clock management
MATT RYAN IS GARBAGE
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
SOFT SISSY MATTY ICE
treaddawg
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
Is Richt down there on our sideline?
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
We’re only losing because of you negative people….
Be positive like me and turn that frown around!!
Matty Iced
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
Manning is going to throw at least 4 passes in 2nd half, that should be picked. Remember this statement.
Manning is going to throw at least 4 passes in 2nd half, that should be picked.
Our defense needs to DO THIS !
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
Inept. Inept Inept.
Jacksonville – Please take Mike Mularkey………
tiredoflosing
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
Why didn’t they use their time outs?
Sav Fan
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
What a poor showing in a half of football-offense that is
Ricky Ricardo
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
Dumasses,,, i dont understand not calling time out there,, its like they have given up,,,,
J.J.M.
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
coaches still dont trust ryan…
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
I was laughing so hard I wrote “most!” My bad!!!
North ave. faithful
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
3 timeouts and we take 2 into halftime, speechless.
Todd H
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
OC sucks. QB sucks. WR suck. RB sucks.
Zero points for what was called explosive this Summer. What a joke.
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
1st half…offense…NO POINTS! Questions, comments, concerns…..Remember we are playing an 8-8 team atm. Should we really dare to dream that we can win?
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
the good news is the falcons get the ball first in the second half…..
FalconFreak
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
What lousy clock management before the half? Rookie mistake for Ryan and Coach.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
They should have called the first TO after the first first down. That was even before 41 seconds.
take it from me.
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
we get the ball first in second half.
lewisbuzzard
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
That was some of the worst clock management I have ever seen before the half. You never should take TO’s into the locker room at the half come on Smith you your freakin head.
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
WoW —-We sure got an explosive offense.
Todd H
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
That’s good news kath? How? because the offense did so well in the first half! Wow are you stupid
Matty Iced
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
Manning is going to throw at least 4 passes in 2nd half, that should be picked. Remember this statement.
Manning is going to throw at least 4 passes in 2nd half, that should be picked.
Our defense needs to DO THIS !
mountain_jim
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
It was excellent clock management, if you are afraid you can’t make the 3rd down. Falcons are playoff-pussies again!
BoneKollector
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
Falcons coaches will be fired after this game unless they make Halftime Adjustments
evil empire
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
do you really want to take this bunch of underacheivers to green bay????
NOODLE ARM = ZERO PLAYOFF WINS
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
POWERHOUSE ATLANTA OFFENSE MANAGES ZERO POINTS IN FIRST HALF THANKS TO NOODLE ARM LOSER
WAY TO TOTALLY MISMANAGE THE END OF THE HALF, NOODLE ARM.
ANY OTHER QB WOULD BE THROWING THE BALL DOWNFIELD AND TRYING TO MAKE A PLAY. NOODLE ARM THROWS IT AWAY OR FALLS DOWN.
WHAT A JOKE.
Sid
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
as much as I would LOVE to see Mularky hit the road, I hope poor Jax does not get him…they have enough problems
DawgVoiceofReason
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
Ryan is wetting the bed so far. I’m very disappointed. His passes have no zip. He can’t/won’t go deep. He wasted an opportunity when he rolled out to look for his receivers. AND, then he doesn’t call timeout with the clock running. Unbelievable.
jonnycash
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
Bad management not just then but this whole game. Are we trying to win or not lose by a lot?
Ace Ventura
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
What a weak fall down by Ryan. He coulda got 5 more yards. Even Troy Aikman thinks Falcons offense has underperformed. Amazing they could score 100 on Tampa Bay but can’t score 3 on the Giants. Talk about regressing.
80sFalcon
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
Gotta do something in the second half. See if any adjustments will be made.
ground_fog
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
Mike Smith..epic fail again. He has Ryan so scared of turning over the ball he won’t even try to throw it downfield. 27th ranked defense and nothing..pathetic is not even the word to describe this.
keepinitreal
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
Once again, Mike Smith is Bobby Cox. Good regular season coach, chokes in the big games.
Rusty
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
I wonder if that writer realized the fans in ATL are not the problem, the ATL teams that ALWAYS choke under pressure are the problem. What sane person would go watch this crap in person?
Red
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
Matt Ryan and Happy Feet see it for yourself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnksquL557s
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
Mr C
January 8th, 2012
2:23 pm
Bradley, Coach Smith didn’t call a timeout so that they don’t give the ball to the Giants if they don’t make the first down
===
That is the same Falcons philosophy that makes us not go for it on makeable 4th downs, and slide 5 yards from the first down marker. It is a philosophy of not screwing up, instead of pedal to the metal, let’s win this game.
Explosive!
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
“Horrible clock management”
Smith is a regular season coach, put him in the playoffs and he gets all jittery and forgets even the simplest of things
Sav Fan
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
can you imagine what GB will do to either of these teams
Ummmm
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
After reading a lot of the comments on this blog, I am now inclined to agree with that ESPN guy. You guys don’t deserve a victory. This has to be the only town that roots for their team to lose just so they can get the satisfaction of having people lose their jobs.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
Todd H
January 8th, 2012
2:25 pm
That’s good news kath? How? because the offense did so well in the first half! Wow are you stupid
being positive equate to being stupid…..it is good news that the falcons get the ball first in the second half……..
ground_fog
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
Somebody tell Mike smith this isn’t 1950 football
Najeh Davenpoop
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
The Giants are still a mistake prone team, and it only takes one mistake for the momentum to swing in the Falcons’ favor. This game is not over yet. But getting shut out in the first half is pretty pathetic against a team whose back 7 is pretty mediocre.
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
That last possession….
Anyone recall seeing Walsh handle one like that?
I didn’t think so.
Belichek? No?
Noll? No?
Johnson? No?
Shula? No?
Peyton? No?
Landry? No?
Gibbs? No?
I can’t imagine why those guys enjoyed playoff success….
mountain_jim
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
Adjustments at the half? With this Staff?
bigdave
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
trade our entire draft and we dont score a 1st half point.
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
Well this is ugly. Are we the only team with two burner receivers who cannot get open? If Ryan doesn’t get his first read, he goes straight into panic mode.”
Sign another vet as a back-up, and watch how he finds them deep…Ryan’s line is giving him time..too much..If it’s not easy, he won’t groove it… He does not understand that they are very fortunate to be 2-7 against The Giants..
He has not lead to protect. Get the ball out of your hands
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
*doesnt
O'Brien
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
No need to panic, because Falcons get the ball first after the half only down 5.
But the fact that the only score is from the defense is not very comforting. Ryan looks scared. And horrible clock management from our coach and QB.
Anyways, hopefully we will make an adjustment at halftime, and score a TD on our first drive.
Sonic Boom
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
I saw someone mention this earlier, and yes, it sure does look like Ryan goes loopy if his first read is not there on passing plays….
WitStream
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
Ryan has exactly one half to prove whether he’s taking this team anywhere. I fooled myself into thinking he may have passed his panic mode m.o., but that half didn’t look that way at all. The guy just rarely makes something out of nothing. I mean, like almost never. Wrong league if you can’t do that.
fatz
January 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
Mike Smith is the Wade Phillips of the East. Probably a really good coordinator, but he can’t get out of his way managing a game. That last minute was pathetic. they played it to make sure the Giants didn’t get the ball back, not to try to get some points
Growler
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
If they were gonna bother to even try to score at the start of that drive, then they absolutely needed to call time out after the first down. Not impressed at all with the key coaching decisions, so far.
mikeP
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
Inept coaching…..QB that thinks he’s on dancing with the stars…..all that tap dancing BEFORE there is any pressure…..oh my this is terrible
ramblinwreck80
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
If I were a defensive player for the Falcons, I’ll be getting in the faces of the offensive players during halftime!
Joe
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
“More Explosive Offense” = 2 points at half. Scored by the defense.
These guys have NO MANHOOD. They are a bunch of whimps. Would love to get in there and peel the paint off the walls at the half. Mike Smith will probably have them eating PB&J’s and taking their pulse.
This is an absolute embarrassement, and the problem is that there is not one MAN on that team who will grab people by the facemask and tell them to get their asses in the game. GET IN THE GAME!
Baby Ruth
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
Falcons are a bunch of F- – - ING PANSIES!
GiantBo
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
Just as I started feeling bad about Coughlin blowing clock management 101, your coach outdoea him. Neither of these teams looks like it BELONGS here.
stendek
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
Rag arm does it again! NO POINTS IN FIRST HALF! Elite? No. Above average? No. Average. No. Chris Miller? There ya go! Take that Katie. I pity your husband! Please leave Phil alone. Okay?
Toccoa
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
UGA and FALCONS please hire somebody that can call plays with a little thought. Is there an assistant with the saints that we can hire? This is NUTS!!
Ace8
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
We held on going into the locker room down by only 5 points-I can live with that; we get the ball starting the 3rd quarter. Mike Malarkey, you can leave now to interview with the Jaguars. We don’t need your services anymore. You script(s) have run their course, which isn’t very long. Let coach Smith & Matt take over from here on out.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
“the good news is the falcons get the ball first in the second half…”
Okee dokee!
ohhhYEAH
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
Todd H, pretty sure its better news than the Giants getting the ball first coming out of halftime. Now who looks like a moron? Probably the guy trying to pick on a woman. You should be proud friend, really.
DD
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
Giants are great up front but the weakness is the pass D too bad we have neithe the game plan or the QB to exploit it. Right now ryan looks like a guy that will win you enought to get to the playoffs and thats about it.
FalconFreak
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
Well, I don’t think we have to worry about not being able to buy tickets to see the Falcons in the big game. You would think that as many times as Smith goes for it on 4th down that he’d have better plays designed for it. I think the other teams know what to expect…lol
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
Bradley…..shame on u if u let dimitroff off the hook on this one. this is his team. He’s so lost it aint funny. Ray Edarwds…where is he? Dunta Robinson? No first rounder for 2 years for an average(slightly above average maybe)reciver when we need db’s and O linemen.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
“This has to be the only town that roots for their team to lose just so they can get the satisfaction of having people lose their jobs.”
Apparently you have never heard of the city of Philadelphia.
Angry Dave
January 8th, 2012
2:27 pm
Pathetic time management. Playing to lose.
Quiet Freak
January 8th, 2012
2:28 pm
We’ll never be winners playing safe and soft. Can’t believe we did not go down and try and score with three timeoute left.
Strange Murphy
January 8th, 2012
2:28 pm
Dag gummit Falcons!!!! I just want one of my teams to do well in a big game. Is that too much to ask?
nobody
January 8th, 2012
2:28 pm
This was an awful half all around. I can’t even find an excuse for them. They just sucked.
Gregory Moundine
January 8th, 2012
2:28 pm
Mike Smith must take chances like Saints did on 4th down.
Just a bunch of Mularky
January 8th, 2012
2:28 pm
Game Over. The most uninspired offense in the playoffs. Tuner tiptoeing into the line, trying to run slow Turner outside. Where is Rodgers on the edge and in space. Why is it Ryan has all day and not a single receiver is open? Ryan breaks containment has a clear view of the field and throws it for a 3 yard gain. Just a joke. Every pass is a down and out or a dump down to the back/TE. I’ve given up on Ryan and this offense. Defense has already done enough to win the game. Offense is horrible.
The best thing that could happen is for the Falcons to lose and Mularky to leave.
Mike Vick Curse
January 8th, 2012
2:28 pm
I told you I will ALWAYS own this city!
You criticized me when I landed that Lambeau upset & the Stumping of the Greatest Show on Turf.
Not looking so easy now is it?
Jeff
January 8th, 2012
2:28 pm
Why the hell did we got for it on 4th down when in field goal range, but then NOT on the 40? What nonsense that punt was! The half went downhill after that decision.
I just hope the 2nd half gives us a fresh start…
Tomahawkin
January 8th, 2012
2:28 pm
Just Got Back From Taking a Big Boy Dump, What Did I Miss?
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:28 pm
Adjustments?
There’s nothing to adjust.
We aren’t executing. Very simple.
ground_fog
January 8th, 2012
2:28 pm
No or GB would have scored 24 by now.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
For the Falcons, the good news: It’s only 7-2. Could have been worse.
Falcons 2012
January 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
Thank you Jimmy Johnson for pointing out the questionable spot.
2nd one was a make up spot
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
Very little….hope you wiped.
Tx for sharing…lol
fatz
January 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
its not just Ryan, Witstream- although he is incredibly unathletic. its the smith/malarkey game management issue. they are putting too much pressure on their defense for the second half. they need to get more aggressive than is their base character.
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
@ Davenpoop…
Co-sign!!!
Falcons4Eva
January 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
Going back to the 4 and 1. We only gained 22 yards on the punt. That’s the difference.
The problem isn’t with the decision to go or not to go. Its the play you call that makes all the difference. I have yet to see a play action BOOT LEG on 4 and 1, Or Jason Snelling toss sweep.
FalconFreak
January 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
Finally, before the half expired, Smith remember he has arguably the best tight end in the business. Why wasn’t his number called earlier? He’s got the best hands on the team and he’s hard to defend.
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
Jimmie “dont touch my hair”Johson calls out line judge love it truth is good tell it jimmie
Sid
January 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
oh yes I would take Coughlin….if you can count…I believe Coughlin has more Super Bowl titles than Mikey.
Dumbo
January 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
Yes sir Mularkey is at his best again…..not….I used to think Ryan was the problem, not now, look at the stupid game plan for the Offense….Mularkey you are a idiot in big games!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WitStream
January 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
The bright spot: Mularkey HAS to be gone after this game if it keeps up like this.
Ummmm
January 8th, 2012
2:30 pm
So it’s okay because we’re just stooping down to Philly’s level. Got it.
Todd H
January 8th, 2012
2:30 pm
I didn’t know we were the denver broncos of the nfc
phil
January 8th, 2012
2:30 pm
Mark, it is worse. Score wise, we’re ok, but our offense is comatose….
We’re toast.
The Big Fat Blogger
January 8th, 2012
2:30 pm
And p.s. NY and these transplants make my stomach hurt, I will pay for their plane ticket if they decide to go back to their overrated, overcrowded cesspool city.
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:30 pm
Another thing Matty backpeddles too far back. He is the biggest wuss in the NFC South.
Draft RGIII
January 8th, 2012
2:30 pm
Let’s see if Bradley has the stones to question Smith’s clock management there after the game. Or ask Matt Ryan why he can’t perform in playoff games. I’m guessing he won’t do, because he doesn’t want to lose access to the Falcons and the pregame buffets.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:30 pm
Defense has kept Atlanta in this. And the defense is minus three starters.
mountain_jim
January 8th, 2012
2:31 pm
They did not call out the strip fumble for TD they blew dead on first series.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 8th, 2012
2:31 pm
“Finally, before the half expired, Smith remember he has arguably the best tight end in the business. Why wasn’t his number called earlier?”
I was wondering this too. The Giants safeties and linebackers are very ordinary. Gonzalez should have no problem getting open against them.
I think the Falcons fell into the trap (same one they fell into early in the season) of trying to get the wide receivers too involved in the passing game. Ryan’s strength is hitting the short passes and picking up 5 or 6 yards at a time. Gonzalez should be the centerpiece of this offense, especially in a road game against a defense that gets pressure with the front 4 easily.
chc4
January 8th, 2012
2:31 pm
Can’t wait to hear Mike Smith talk about how much this team accomplished and how proud he is of them. This performance is unacceptable and someone needs to pay for it. Mularkey cannot be brought back. The OL needs a makeover. We need a playmaking RB instead of slow-footed Turner. Starting to really wonder about Ryan too.
Strange Murphy
January 8th, 2012
2:31 pm
Mike Vick is a scum bag. Only his fans are bigger scum bads than he is.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:31 pm
what is funny is if the falcons do win this game…all of you that sat here and bashed them the whole game will be celebrating the win……
Clear to see
January 8th, 2012
2:31 pm
“Mike Smith must take chances like Saints did on 4th down.”
The NFL is so in the tank for the saints that any spot goes in favor of the Saints. Fumbles are blown dead, fumbles by the QB are ignored because he jumped over the pile, TD’s are given when the receiver never caught the ball, and blatant holding is ignored.
If Mike Smith could get this treatment like the Saints, the Falcons would have no issues either. Atlanta got screwed on the 4th down spot just like the 3rd down spot. Then the Giants get 2 feet added to each run by Bradshaw near the goalline.
Gregory Moundine
January 8th, 2012
2:31 pm
One thing I noticed as a fan is Turner is too close to the QB on handoffs. This is why he tiptoes. He need that running start with out our injured fullback.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 8th, 2012
2:32 pm
For the record Eli hasn’t played well either. That pass that Owens knocked down inside of 2 minutes is a touchdown if it is thrown properly, and that safety was a mistake rookies make. It’s not like the Giants are playing that well. This game is still there for the taking.
FalconFreak
January 8th, 2012
2:32 pm
We obviously need to draft another wide receiver who can help us stretch the field…LOL
mountain man
January 8th, 2012
2:32 pm
all those years we complained about year in year out we never had wining seasons. now we have people in the front office who knows how to build a wining team. and everyone says wtf first half and we did not score 40 points….. it is just the first half people
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:32 pm
Sit Turner..Bring in the rookie RB and Snelling…
Add Douglas in the slot..Spread the Giants out..Like the Saints did to The Giants.
Their secondary is not good. Spread ‘em out.. Stop feeding to their strengths.. Sprinkle runs with Turner in the red zone..The Giants aren’t going to just allow Turner to run over them..lol. They are not that good against the run, they just won’t allow him to get going early.. Falcons are playing, and play-calling into The Giants concerns..
Using their high-priced WRs as decoys…Checking-down..Tiring-out their own defense..
DD
January 8th, 2012
2:32 pm
Falcons lose and there is going to be some real heat on Dimitroff. This is his creation. Ray Edwards, what a joke. Gave up a lot for a guy they can barely get the ball to in a big game. Next year few option for the draft and does anybody trust this team with player personnel decisiont to improve the D and get a LT. Hell they moved up for Sam alligator arms Baker.
Ace8
January 8th, 2012
2:32 pm
I can hear a pin drop in the Falcons locker room right at this time. How he motivates them will tell in how they respond. Now that the butterflies are out, they will come out with a different momentum. Haven’t heard much from Tony Gonzalez, but I’m looking for him to have a big 3rd quarter and beyond. What we see hear is a big defensive battle, which I think is even at this point, with the exception of that Giants touchdown.
jack
January 8th, 2012
2:32 pm
Let’s go ahead and get the inevitable out of the way. If THIS is what the Falcon’s consider their “playoff” game,,, go ahead and lose today so we don’t have to wait another week to watch another example of a total waste of time and talent.
Matty Iced
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
HEY THEY JUST SHOWED THE GAME NEXT WEEK ON FOX – AS NY GIANTS AT GREEN BAY !!
Joe
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
This is the most embarrassing Falcons effort since……(fill in the blank)….
Clear to see
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
@Mark Bradley “Defense has kept Atlanta in this. And the defense is minus three starters.”
When William Moore went out, Bradshaw began to run….
Isthaturbesteffort....roflmao
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
Falcons4eva, u have to have a QB that doesnt trip over his own 2 feet to run bootlegs, how many u see us run the last 4 years….?
ijonathan
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
Bradley, serious question…if the 2nd half replicates the first (questionable strategy, clock management, no offense, etc.) is Mike Smith in ANY danger? Or is he untouchable right now?
Najeh Davenpoop
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
” Atlanta got screwed on the 4th down spot just like the 3rd down spot.”
They could have challenged the spot. If the people upstairs thought they had reason to challenge I see no reason why Smith wouldn’t have thrown the flag.
Giants’ D line just came up big on those plays. Don’t make excuses.
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
Mark JimmieJohnson said lines man respotted ball on our fouth and one six inche behind his original spot and he did and bad spot against Giants on their 3rd and nine was so far the story of the game
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
mountain man
January 8th, 2012
2:32 pm
all those years we complained about year in year out we never had wining seasons. now we have people in the front office who knows how to build a wining team. and everyone says wtf first half and we did not score 40 points….. it is just the first half people
Exactly! but when I say that i’m attacked…..
Matty Iced
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
FOX IS BEING PREMATURE ABOUT THIS GAME
The Big Fat Blogger
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
The defense has literally played their heart out, the offense needs to WAKE UP!!!!!! Matt use to be poised and relaxed in the pocket his rookie year, not sure what happened to him since then, but he needs to get his act together!!!!
volquest
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
Same ole BS,,, can’t score, can’t get one foot and can’t stop,,, well D looks pretty good
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
“is if” and “no!”
Tech Fan Since 1950
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
Do they teach refs in the NFL to learn how to spot footballs correctly? The NFL is a real joke in so many ways. Almost like the BCS. Oh, by the way, that “hurry up offense” you hear so much about from the Falcons was non existent during that last minute plus of the first half today. Two timeouts left on the scoreboard. Come on, man!
GFC
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
Falcons look scared on offense. They are still playing afraid of the gb game last year. Where is a deep ball? Where is Roddy? We can’t run with turner. Gotta open it up for any chance. Who cares if you throw an int on a 50 yard pass. It’s like a punt from your own 20-40 yard line. Tired of this anemic offense. Every year it’s the same crap
Ummmm
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
The only way we will be able to hold our coaches accountable is for the Giants to win! So I now dub this blog a Giants loveliest. Let’s root for the Giants so we can fire some people!!! And who says Atlanta fans don’t have focus???
Gregory Moundine
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
No bash Kat. This is film breakdown what the Falcons will do also.
Ajax
January 8th, 2012
2:33 pm
Why is the ball even going to Turner? He does not perform against good defenses. Bring in Quizz/Snelling for pass protection and air it out to White, Jones, Douglas, and Gonzalez. THW running, either Ryan wins it or he doesn’t. The offense is playing this game like it is week 9 or something.
J
January 8th, 2012
2:34 pm
we need a pick six is what we need. offense aint getting it done
Matty Iced
January 8th, 2012
2:34 pm
MANNING IS GOING TO TOSS AT LEAST 2 INTS
FHZ
January 8th, 2012
2:34 pm
“For the record Eli hasn’t played well either. That pass that Owens knocked down inside of 2 minutes is a touchdown if it is thrown properly, and that safety was a mistake rookies make. It’s not like the Giants are playing that well. This game is still there for the taking.”
See this outlook works both ways..
The Giants get a 2nd half too…
And they are not as re-gressive in play-calling, and play..And they won’t seek to keep-it-close, and “steal a win”..
fatz
January 8th, 2012
2:34 pm
i agree the NFL is in the tank for new orleans.
Gregory Moundine
January 8th, 2012
2:34 pm
Run end arounds with Julio
ohhhYEAH
January 8th, 2012
2:34 pm
No, katherine, they’ll say we got lucky, give no credit to the heart of the team, and then will quickly move on to the “well it doesn’t matter because we will never beat the Packers next week!” Mark my words
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
2:34 pm
Personally I think the Falcons can still win this game….
But really, what difference does it make?
They win and they head to GB where they will surely get embarrassed!
Leanne
January 8th, 2012
2:34 pm
I am an Atlanta Falcons fan….win or lose. THAT’S what being a fan IS. Supporting .your team no matter what. Go you dirty birds! Show them what you’re REALLY-made of!!!
Losers
January 8th, 2012
2:35 pm
I just threw my falcons hat in the trash. I refuse to wear the gear for a team so inept on offense. The saints make us look like duke football.
take it from me.
January 8th, 2012
2:35 pm
Falcons don’t need to go to green bay anyway!
Dumbo
January 8th, 2012
2:35 pm
mountain man…the reason i’m down on Mularkey is it seems like if his planning and playcall work early then look out, but when his calls get stuffed ( like today) his 2nd half is usually worse
Clear to see
January 8th, 2012
2:35 pm
The Falcons offensive line just not very good. And that is why the Falcons will lose. Can’t run the ball consistently. Can’t gain 1 yard on 2 downs when it matters. The epic failure of the off season was letting Dahl go.
dawginduluth
January 8th, 2012
2:35 pm
Ryan looks like he is having a panic attack.
Gregory Moundine
January 8th, 2012
2:35 pm
Kat, I just do not want to be part of “u had a bad day commercial”
falconsrus
January 8th, 2012
2:36 pm
Hope Mularkey has his ducks in a row in second half BVG also
DawgVoiceofReason
January 8th, 2012
2:36 pm
The good news is that we have a chance to regroup at half time. I don’t know what is wrong with Matt Ryan. He just looks anxious, not confident. He has had time to throw but hasn’t been able to take advantage. While the defense has done great, they had one lapse, that cost us 7 but overall holding the Giants to 7 points is better than we could have hoped for, given how poorly the offense is doing.
Sonic Boom
January 8th, 2012
2:36 pm
Offensively, that was a bad half of football. Being that we get the ball to start the second half, we’ll know early on if we’re gonna hit them in the mouth.
I wouldn’t abandon the run, but that o-line needs to get “dirty”. Honestly, they moved the ball fairly well in the first half, we just didn’t get any points, which makes the half look bad.
Better score on the 1st drive of the second half to show some grit. Otherwise, OH BOY……
Falcon Fan 24-7
January 8th, 2012
2:36 pm
Yes.
katherine
January 8th, 2012
2:37 pm
Gregory Moundine
January 8th, 2012
2:35 pm
Kat, I just do not want to be part of “u had a bad day commercial”
Well neither do I, obviously
Gregory Moundine
January 8th, 2012
2:37 pm
Let go Falcons
Losers
January 8th, 2012
2:37 pm
I can’t wait to watch the next series. Run turner 1 yard. Pass either incomplete or a 4 yard gain. #rd and 5 run for 2 yards. Punt
JSS
January 8th, 2012
2:37 pm
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-eeeeeeeeeeeeeeems see ya
AlpharettaGuy
January 8th, 2012
2:37 pm
We leave not ONE but TWO timeouts unused? I’m not understanding something…wow
whodat70816
January 8th, 2012
2:37 pm
fatz
January 8th, 2012
2:34 pm
i agree the NFL is in the tank for new orleans.
_________________________________________
Oh really?
If that makes you feel better….I guess.
Mark Bradley
January 8th, 2012
2:37 pm
Also: The Falcons were down two touchdowns at the half this time last year.
Clear to see
Janu