Falcons

By John Reid

October 28, 2005 04:27 PM | Link to this

1. The Falcons will become better at stopping the run. The emergence of Lake & Williams at LB will offset the loss of Hartwell

2. Brian Finneran will receive the majority of catches in the passing game. Crumpler will remain the big play threat.

3. Atlanta will finish 6-2, with their only losses coming against Tampa & Carolina (split the series with each)

4. Someone will finally give Vick credit for the player that he is and stop trying to compare him to other pocket QB’s

5. Bandwagon fans will stop crying long enough about Vick’s imperfections to rejoice with the rest of us true fans as Atlanta finally ends the hex of not having back to back winning seasons.

By Steve Wyche

October 28, 2005 04:30 PM | Link to this

Nice post John. Way to get this party started

By DIRRTYBIRD

October 28, 2005 05:22 PM | Link to this

1. Vick will learn to pass and Atlanta fans will complain about why Vick doesn’t run anymore.

2. Vick will start to run again, and Atlanta fans will complain about why Vick isn’t passing.

3. Vick will pass for 400 yards, and the Falcons will lose. Atlanta fans will finally be happy.

4. Jason Webster will get benched

5. The Falcons will get home field advantage in the playoffs.

6. The Falcons will put their stamp on having one of the best running games in the history of the NFL.

7. Rod Coleman goes to the Pro Bowl (Finally)

8. Justin Griffith will have a good 2nd half of the season, and not get hurt this time.

9. Vick actually breaks a defenders ankles(both of them) as he puts MV7 moves down like only he can.

Just havin some fun. Go Falcons!!!!!

By larry w.

October 28, 2005 05:55 PM | Link to this

1. The defense will iron out it’s problems against the run, but will occassionally struggle against the pass.

2. Warrick Dunn will reach his all time high for rushing yards in a single season going over 1600 yds.

3. Rod Coleman will go to the pro bowl as a first teamer.

4. Roddy White will make a few “wow” catches as the season progresses.

5. The Falcons will win the south in a battle with Carolina, while Tampa fades.

6. Mike Vick will have a 250 yd. passing and 100 yd. rushing game.

7. Deangelo Hall will finsish in the top three in the league in interceptions.

8. The Falcons will play the Redskins in the NFC title game.

9. The Falcons will play the Steelers in the Super Bowl.

By Great Falconi

October 28, 2005 07:01 PM | Link to this

1. The Falcons’ defense will rise from 23rd to rank in the upper half of the league by the end of the season.

2. Vick will miss one more game this season…and the Falcons will win that game.

3. Vick will have two 100-yard rushing days (against Green Bay in two weeks and the Saints on Monday Night on December 12).

4. The Falcons will finish 11-5 and win the NFC South.

5. Warrick Dunn will rush for 700 yards and end up with a career-high 1400-plus yard season.

6. Jason Webster will give up at least six more big plays this year and continue to make people wonder why he received such a big contract.

7. Justin Griffith, Rod Coleman, Pat Kerney, DeAngelo Hall, Alge Crumpler and Warrick Dunn will be voted to the Pro Bowl. Vick will be named as an alternate to McNabb, Brunell and Hasselbeck.

8. The Falcons will throw the ball more in the second half of the season…and they will have more success.

By Brian Hunt

October 28, 2005 09:00 PM | Link to this

This off season will see the team addressing the secondary and finding more defensive line help because of age at end.

1. Roddy White will become more involved in the passing game.

2. The defense will be a lot better with three three down linebackers on the field and the defensive line depth starting to pay dividends.

3. The Bucs will sweep the Falcons and they’ll split with Carolina to go 11-5 and miss winning the division because of the head to head tie-breaker.

4. Warrick Dunn will enjoy the best year of his career and Mckay will scratch his head trying to figure out if a contract extension is in order.

5. The Saints will complain about more questionable officiating after the Monday night rematch.

6. Dwayne Blakley will re-emerge as the forgotten man in the offense.

7. Todd McClure will continue to be the player that no one rags in the blogs anymore. He’s quietly having a very good season. We vilified him last year, but I’m giving props where they’re due this season.

8. Jim Mora will burn out a nose hair when he sniffs the ammonia bottle a little too hard before the Tampa Bay game in the Dome.

By doc

October 28, 2005 11:14 PM | Link to this

db you win my man, but hopefully more to come. love these atlanta fans. most places would have ajones and mike on a pedistal but not here, but if aaron wasnt appreciated who the heck can be. still havent learned what greatness looks like.

By Miles

October 28, 2005 11:30 PM | Link to this

1. The Defense will be in the top 15 by the end of the year.
2. Demorrio Williams will have a big second half as a playmaker which will catch some national attention.
3. Warrick Dunn will have over 1400 yds rushing and will finally get a spot in the pro bowl.
4. Vick willl step up his passing in the second and I think the light bulb will come on against Greenbay where he will have 265yds passing and 75 yds rushing.
5. Falcons will sweep panthers like they do every year and will split with the Bucs to finish the year at 12-4.
6. Roddy White will continue to be more or less a non-factor in the second half with a few catches here and there as a 4th receiver.
7. Jenkins will have a solid second half as a deep threat playmaker.
8. Hall will finish the season with 7 interceptions and a pro bowl berth.
9. Falcons play the Eagles in the NFC title game in Atlanta which they win 20-16
10. Falcons play the Steelers in the Superbowl.

By William Kitchens

October 28, 2005 11:47 PM | Link to this

Steve Wyche will become the “A” team journalist and the man in the know about the Falcons.

Atlanta wins NFC title game against Philadelphia at the Dome.

Atlanta wins it’s first Superbowl over Pittsburgh (I know y’all think the Colts) 27-24

I went deeper than 9 games but you said have fun.

By William Kitchens

October 28, 2005 11:54 PM | Link to this

This was my post on the AFMB before this blog…

Regardless of the endless Vick rants, is there a team left on our schedule that is actually looking forward to facing this Atlanta team?

I’m talking from a coaches perspective… not a fans.

Miami - 2-4 GreenBay - No D - Home crowd - Could be Vick’s breakout passing game Tampa - Not in our house! - We take sole posession of 1st! Detroit - Won’t be like last year - pass the gravy! Carolina - Got their number New Orleans - Won’t be as close since they probably beat Tampa the week before. Chicago - Cold and miserable day for their offense. Sack city not windy city. Tampa - Facing wild card elmination and their offense is beaten thru the season Carolina - They never like facing us but may be the toughest here looking for the last playoff spot? Only one that worries me?

We all know the any given day truth about the NFL, but I really don’t see a team here who doesn’t consider Atlanta a major threat to their win record.

Do you?

By bill

October 29, 2005 04:54 AM | Link to this

of cource he has good legs u wld too if you are known for having them up in the sling 3 - 4 times a week

By nunna yo bznezz

October 29, 2005 07:36 AM | Link to this

1)Jim Mora will sniff to much ammonia,and will need rehab after camera’s catch him on the sideline singing and doing a rendition of,”Im a little Tea Pot”.

2)Knapp will go with him to rehab,cause he too will get addicted,but,his playcalling will get better..For real

3)Dan Reeves will replace Knapp while Knapp is in rehab..

4)Dez will then be cut by reeves,and reeves will then be replaced by Shawn Jefferson..And webster will be traded for a team bus and be replaced by Bobby Butler..Damn!

5)Reeves will then be fired again,for trading Roddy W.,and Michael Jenkins for 2 Tight Ends…..

6)Blank will then hold a press conference with the FBI,saying that now he is the target of Death threats from Reeves..He will tell of threatning letters,and voice mails..Blank will then say,” I know your voice Dan”..Then Blank will open up his shirt and show a tattoo of SW atlanta on his chest and say,”SWATS BABY!Bring it on Dan!Im Blank B!@#H!…”

7)And in an effort to show he is not a goody two shoes,the real Warrick Dunn will be arrested for going around town,and Pimp Slapping everbody then saying,”I am not a nice Guy!”6,232 counts will be charged as he gets on marta,goes into Shopping Malls and asks unsuspecting victims,”Do u know who I am”?and then bammmm,pimp slaps them!As he walks away from each victim he would heard saying,”Now run and tell dat what Mr.Nice guy did to ya! B^thes!

After all of that….

We win the superbowl..And its 7:37,I’ve been clubbing.I’ve been drinking,and I need to be in the bed,cause i know i don’t make any sense now..Good morning to all..Go Falcons!!

By falconneil

October 29, 2005 07:36 AM | Link to this

I hope Kerney comes on strong, because he’s been almost invisible the last few games. Also, someone said bench Jason Webster. While Wesbter hasn’t been playng well, he’s the best of a bad bunch. The next player up to replace him would be Allen Rossum. You want Rossum starting at CB? Ugh.

By falcon fan in SC

October 29, 2005 09:15 AM | Link to this

Vick need more time in the pocket. But there are times when when he has time and doesn’t take advantage of it. As someone who has watched him from college, I want to beleive he will get better, but in his 5th season now, i am having my doubts.

By DbleD23

October 29, 2005 09:42 AM | Link to this

1) Finneran will get those chances at receptions that he has been whining about and DROP 50% of the passes thrown to him. 2) Warrick Dunn’s campaign for respect and jealousy of Vick when backfire on him on Thanksgiving when he fumbles three times. 3) Keith Brooking is gonna get hurt trying to make one of those weak tackles that gets him dragged for 5 yards. 4) Vick is gonna miss another home game, but this time the fans will know on that Thursday. The stadium will be half empty, Schaub will throw for 350 yards and the Falcons will lose by 17. 5) Vick is gonna start passing for 190 yards a game and people will come up with something else to hate him for. Ex:”He looks like a thug”. 6) Somebody other than me is gonna realize that Rod Coleman is the ‘Vick’ of the defense and give HIM the respect of being the best player on this team. 7) Coleman will never cry about respect like Dunn does. Big Rod knows you EARN respect. 8) The Falcons are going to the NFC Championship only to lose again as Vick passes 22-34 for 248 and 3Tds (1 rush) and the defense lays down like they did in Philly last year. Score Atlanta 30 Philly 34.

By DbleD23

October 29, 2005 09:45 AM | Link to this

falconneil, I had to learn the hard way last year that Kerney is nothing more than a coattail rider. If Coleman has a good game, you can bet Kerney will. No Coleman, no Kerney, he can’t hold his own.

By larry w.

October 29, 2005 11:14 AM | Link to this

Hey William, I read that post on AFMB. Didn’t know it was you at the time. Good work. It’s very possible that we could run the table the remainder of the season. Even if we lose one, I still believe we will win the division and have a good shot at home field through out the playoffs. I’m just an optimistic type of guy i guess.

By William Kitchens

October 29, 2005 11:14 AM | Link to this

Nuuna yo wins blog of the week!

By tony

October 29, 2005 11:19 AM | Link to this

1. Vick will make some “wow” passes this year. This pretty much means that he’ll hit a wide open receiver

2. Vick will actually roll out with an intent to pass and will do so. Unfortunately, his pass will sail 10 yards over the WR’s head

3. Dunn continues to rush for more yards than Vick and Vick gets jealous

4. D-Hall will have 4 more INT’s

5. Falcons’ defense will score at least 4 more TD’s

6. Roddy White will get his first TD when Vick attempts a pass to Crumpler but it sails 10 yards over his head into the hands of a wide open Roddy White.

7. Jim Mora gets into a fight during pregame

By larry w.

October 29, 2005 11:49 AM | Link to this

Tony…….. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but for some strange reason I get the feeling that you don’t think Vick is a very accurate passer.

By Marc

October 29, 2005 03:24 PM | Link to this

DIRRTYBIRD,ha, you hit it right on the head! These Vick haters kill me with the stupid stuff they say. Well sumed up post DIRRTYBIRD!

By Marc

October 29, 2005 03:36 PM | Link to this

Everything else has already been said so I’ll state this

FINNERAN will have alot better Second half than many think!

GO Falcons!!!!!!!!! GO FINN!!!!!!! Here’s your big chance, you have aleast one die hard ATL Fan that truly believes in your ability!!!!!!!!

Duckett will also come out Busting straight threw Defenses and have alot more carries!!!

By William Kitchens

October 30, 2005 12:11 AM | Link to this

Hey Larry W.

Yeah me too! The eternal optimist… when it comes to the Falcons.

By Gumbo

October 30, 2005 11:00 AM | Link to this

1. Mike Vick will improve his QB rating - possibly getting into the Top 25 QBs in the league.

2. Tampa Bay will play the first defense in the history of the NFL with no CBs against the Falcons. They will line up 4 safeties on Alge and leave the WRs uncovered. Alge will catch 6 balls anyway for 50 yds. The WRs will have 2 balls thrown to them and no catches.

3. Warrick will continue to have a phenomenal year in spite of 10-man lines.

4. The defense will play better. D. Hall will continue to shine and B. Scott will play like last year.

5. Jenkins will be the only WR to catch more than 40 balls. R. White will get better.

6. TB will beat us twice (they always dare Vick to throw) Carolina once, and Detroit will beat us on Thanksgiving Day.

7. The 10-6 Falcons will play the Eagles in a Wild Card game.

By Austin

October 30, 2005 10:03 PM | Link to this

This is the year for revenge! Falcons over the Eagles in the NFC Championship and Falcons over Broncos, yes the team that beat us 7 years ago in the Super Bowl!!! GO DIRTY BIRDS, PASS THAT MAGIC!

By Young

October 30, 2005 11:17 PM | Link to this

1. Michael Vick will finally shut his big mouth and pay more attentions to the playbook because he realizes that every time he opens his big mouth for guaranteeing, he plays his worst game ever
2. Michael Vick will realize that he has the strongest throwing arm, but using the same arm to hit a moving receiver is a greater challenge for him
3. Michael Vick will realize that he does not have to rush for 1000 yards because the Falcons are paying Warrick Dunn big money
4. Michael Vick will realize that he may be the most exciting player in the league, but he is not Tom Brady, Jake Delhomme, Peyton Manning, Jake Plummer, Doug Flutie nor any quarterback who can throw for more than 200 yards per game
5. Michael Vick will realize that he can only throw for a little more than 140 yards per game, however, Michael can rush close to 100 yards per game
6. Michael Vick will finally cut his hair because there is not a way for the Falcons to get to the Superbowl when he is the quarterback
7. Michael Vick will finally figure a way to attend a Superbowl by using his $145,000,000 to pay for the upper level ticket in section 900A
8. In order to play in a Superbowl, a team must be in the playoffs, advance to a Conference Championship and win the Championship. Yes, Michael will finally figure this method also

By cp

October 31, 2005 01:24 AM | Link to this

Young seriously what are u smoking. To even put Doug Flutie in the same sentence as Vick lets me know that you know nothing about football.With the way the other teams in the NFC are playing the Falcons can easily make it to the SUPERBOWL.

By Jeff

October 31, 2005 11:30 AM | Link to this

CP

Yes, the Falcons can make the Super Bowl. However, it won’t be easy. If they can somehow get home field advantage throughout…look out!!

By falcon guy

October 31, 2005 12:43 PM | Link to this

As far as the draft, I’d like to see another VaTech cornerback drafted by the Falcons. Jimmy Williams would be a nice compliment to DHall. But he’ll go too high for where Atlanta will be drafting (barring a complete collapse). They could go with a safety, but to be honest, I prefer Carpenter and Scott over Webster any day. So if they can improve at CB, that’s where they should do it. Besides, this season proves you can never have enough corners.

By Woodman

October 31, 2005 02:47 PM | Link to this

1. Falcons Trade all Wide Receivers for Fullbacks and Cornerbacks.
2. Falcons rush for 450 yds per game for the last 5 games of the year. New play is discovered where the Falcons intentionally run back to the 3 yard line of their own end zone and Vick throws the ball 94 yards to Allen Rossum (the only person fast enough to get down the feild in time). Rossum is on his own and scores touchdowns.
3. In leiu of #2, Mike Vick begins passing 400 yards per game.
4. In lieu of #2, Defenses stop trying to tackle Vick because he runs to his own end zone. Mike Vick finishes the season with no more injuries.
5. Warrick Dunn and TJ Duckett go to the Pro Bowl based on thier outstanding rushing yards behind 6 fullbacks.
6. Michael Jenkins gets traded to the Broncos and goes to the Pro Bowl.
7. Roddy White gets traded to the Cardinals and decides he would rather retire. (He is subequently seen traveling around Jamaica with Ricky WIlliams in mid December).
8. Peerless Price is cut by the Cowboys, but returns to be the ball boy.
9. Falcons beat the Giants to go to the Super Bowl.
10. Falcons lose the SuperBowl to the San Francisco 49ers who went on a winning streak after trading for (and starting) Ty Detmer.

By Shiney

October 31, 2005 02:49 PM | Link to this

MY PERDIKSION ARE: FLACONS TRAYD VICK AND START SCWAUB

BROOKINGS IS BENCHED IN FAVOR OD DEMARIO WILLIAMSON

FINERMAN LEADS AL RECEIVERS IN CATCHES

CRAIG NAPP IS FIRED. NUFF SAID

FLACONS HIRE DIEON SANDERS 2 B DB COACH.

JUSTIN GRIFFEN GOES 2 THE PRO BOWEL

By Woodman

October 31, 2005 02:51 PM | Link to this

WADDUP Shiney!!!!

By cp

October 31, 2005 03:44 PM | Link to this

Shinney think before you type next time. Demario already starts. The falcons wont trade Vick no matter how much you b*** and cry about it. Who in the hell is Craig Napp? Man give up because your trying to hard and your making no sense what so ever

By chris

October 31, 2005 04:10 PM | Link to this

Knapp gets fired,Shiney becomes da offensive coordinator,now there is no when in h*&ll Vick can understand the playbook,Falcons lose rest of their games,draft Jeff Francouer at cornerback in first round,Steve Belkin gets hired and blocks the deal,Falcons lose,Braves lose,Hawks win championship

By Shiney

October 31, 2005 04:18 PM | Link to this

HEY CP WHO U TELLIN TO THINK? I AM THE PIANO GENIOUS FROM THE MOVIE SHINE I ALSO NO THAT NAPP WILL BE FRIED B 4 THE SESSION IS OVER CUZ HE KEEPS PLAYIN VICK AT QB AN WE ALL NO VICK CANT THREW THE BALL WERTH A DANG EXCUSE MY FRENCH BUT I HAVE TO SAY IT VICK WONT WIN GAMES FOR THE FLACONS

By John J

October 31, 2005 08:26 PM | Link to this

1. Vick will continue to run for more than he passes and lead the Falcons to more wins and the NFC South championship. Several know-it-all sportswriters heads will explode.

2. Falcons will lose in the Super Bowl to the Steelers, who will run all over us.

3. Warrick Dunn will actually warp across space and time while making a nasty cutback.

4. Thomas Davis will lay a disgusting hit on Vick, causing all of Atlanta to have a cardiac infarction. Vick will get back up and score on a 60 yard play action pass over the top of a stunned Davis.

5. The Falcons will trade for Tony Gonzales, Jeremy Shockey, and Antonio Gates in the offseason. They follow that up by drafting Leonard Pope. Vick passes for 25,000 yards and 757 TD’s in 2006. Falcons go on to win the next 9 Super Bowls.

By cp

November 1, 2005 02:22 AM | Link to this

lmao@chris. Your right tho .If Shiney. is the offensive coordinator i think all the players would quit because they dont know what the hell the playbook is saying. I still dont know what point Shiney is making because the last time i checked the falcons have won many games that Vick has started so i guess the comment about the falcons wont wit games with Vick is a typo. And your right Shiney that must be French your typing because it cant possibly be English.

By okoou

November 1, 2005 07:30 AM | Link to this

1 Arthur Blank will stand on the sidelines and detract from the players 2 Arthur Blank will pump his fists at the crowd to get them to make noise. 3 Ron Mexico will spread more herpes to the female population of Atlanta 4 Warrick Dunn will come out 5 Jim Mora will continue to to be too cool for school and the smelling salts bit will get old quick 6 The Falcons will continue pumping hip-hop music throughout the Dome to drive fans back to the suburbs 7 All the DBs will dance around like they have won the superbowl even though they have just made a routine tackle 8 the Football Giants of NY will go to the superbowl

By Foot Ball

November 1, 2005 09:11 AM | Link to this

I love to see Warrick Dunn run for the Falcons. Little guy up the gut. Hard to see , hard to stop and speed to get outside. BUT - There’s going be be a time when Warrick hangs them up.

If you want to see the Warrick Dunn clone I’d like to see coming after him in Falcon colors, go watch Tech play Wake Forest this Saturday. Watch Chris Barclay. Check his ACC records vs. Dunn’s and remember, Wake Forest isn’t Florida State. He’s so much like Dunn it’s crazy. He is one tough little runner that can go inside or with speed enough to pop it outside .

We need to get this guy while Dunn’s still playing so he can see a master first hand and learn a little.

By Rutuger

November 1, 2005 09:32 AM | Link to this

Bill, I refuse to respond to anyone who spells “course” as “cource.” Your post didn’t make any sense anyways.

Shiney McShine, great post. Good to see you here.

FYI for all of you worried about Tampa, they lost to the worst team in the AFC and the worst in the NFC. Kiffin may have the Vick blueprint, but their offense is going to be completely useless against us (especially at home).

By vox populi

November 1, 2005 09:43 AM | Link to this

1. Michael Vick will miss the start of the Miami game because he stayed home to buff the soles of his shows so they’re xtra shiny.

2. Michael Vick’s brother Marcus will enter the NFL draft early; the Falcons will draft him.

3. Knapp will be fired; Dan Reeves will be hired as Falcons Offensive coach; he will convince Falcons management to throw away the playbook as long as Michael Vick is quarterback.

4. Shaub will see more QB time; he is the real West Coast Offense QB.

5. Michael Vick will try shoe lifts to get him up to the 6’ he is listed as by the Falcons.

6. Michael Vick, upset that Dunn will exceed his rushing yards, decides to leave the Falcons for the NBA; goes to John Marshall law school in the off season and files a class action lawsuit against the NBA for dress code requirements.

7. Allen Rossum will be moved from special teams to offense.

8. Vick will be assigned to return punts in a crucial game; Shaub will pass for 200 yards and run for 100 more.

9. In the NFC title game, 4th quarter, game tied, 3 mintues left, Falcons recover a fumble on the NY Giants 35. The Falcons use Shaub as QB and Vick as running back. Vick gets the ball and scores, running through the end zone with Falcons fans lowering a large banner that says STOP FOREST, eh, Michael, stop.

10. The Falcons go to Superbowl in 2006. Some drive, others fly. Team seating in the upper level, mandatory.

11. Michael Vick, announcing that he is a team player but that his numbers have to look good, seen sitting on the 50 yard line after the Jan. 1 game vs Carolina with a calculator; referre passing by overhears muffled mumbling about that cross on the calculator.

12. The SCI FI channel lands lucrative broadcast rights to Falcons games; Falcons win 2007 Superbowl. Interview held with new Falcons QB known only as QARZ; his college football exploits while leading his team at the University of Mars are highlighted.

13.

By Auron

November 1, 2005 10:18 AM | Link to this

If all you Vick haters want to complain so about his passing, why not root for the Texans? 58.6 completion percentage, 6 TDs, 6 Ints, only 91 yds/game, 37 sacks, and 264 sack yards making the grand total yards only 643.

By Brian Hunt

November 1, 2005 10:46 AM | Link to this

If Shiney was the OC, he’d be the most fined OC in the history of the game. The NFL dress code requires pants.

By BUSHWACKER

November 1, 2005 11:44 AM | Link to this

Vick will be named as an alternate to McNabb, Brunell and Hasselbeck.

Great Falconi its a little early in the day to be drinking!!

By Intel

November 1, 2005 12:33 PM | Link to this

Why would the falcons draft marcus vick, they already have a great quarterback in Micheal vick. They dont need another backup, they already have schaub.

By ebineezer

November 1, 2005 03:39 PM | Link to this

1) Blank continues to enjoy hugging Mora just a little too much after Falcon victories.

2) Dunn rushes for 2000 yards but quits the team just before the Super Bowl because Blank wont give him discounted building materials to build houses for the homeless.

3)All the Falcon cheerleaders are rushed to the hospital with a case of uncontrolable itching.

4)Mora signs a deal with Hoover and they make vacuum cleaners shaped like his nose with extra strong sniffing power. They call them the Mora Sucka!

5) White gains 20 pounds and moves to tackle cause he never gets to play anyway so what difference does it make plus he likes to eat with the big boys at the buffet.