Falcons

By Ryder

October 18, 2006 05:24 PM | Link to this

That’s fine about Lehr…it’s not as if he expressed letting the team down all season for his poor play. Until Clyde from the Hawks blog comes with this t-shirt idea guess I might as well start it….

FIRE KNAPP!

By mountain_jim

October 18, 2006 05:26 PM | Link to this

No Lelie for Roddy promotion? Do the coaches have a clue when it comes to how to fix the passing game?

By honest_abe

October 18, 2006 05:33 PM | Link to this

geeeeeeeeez…i’m sure a factor in leaving roddy as a starter has something to do with the falcons brass not wanting to kill his confidence.. but yes pleeeeease put lelie in there… my hope is roddy starts plays the first series and then get his butt on the bench…….

ryder..i’ll do one better…

FIRE KNAPP & DONATELL!!!

By Jeff

October 18, 2006 05:35 PM | Link to this

Stever,

Were there any comments as to why the defense rarely utilizes the blitz?

How much longer are we going to let QB’s sit in the pocket while we play that “soft zone” crap?

By I Can Catch

October 18, 2006 05:35 PM | Link to this

Please Please Please give Lelie a promotion, there is no way that he could possibly S*#K more than what we have already seen…Heck have tryouts for receivers on Saturday and play them Sunday…I Can Catch

By Larry

October 18, 2006 05:36 PM | Link to this

Jim, of course there was no promotion of Lelie … the coaches on that side of the ball just don’t get it.

By Jeff

October 18, 2006 05:44 PM | Link to this

Steve,

Were there any comments as to why the defense rarely utilizes the blitz?

How much longer are we going to let QB’s sit in the pocket while we play that “soft zone” crap?

By Vikingsouth

October 18, 2006 05:47 PM | Link to this

yes, Lelie should start, obviously. The problem, though, isn’t really as much with the recievers as Vick. Does anyone notice how long it takes him to go through progressions? Every other pass is off-target. The solution is simple- let Matt Schaub, who CAN run the offense, play. But no, that’d be unpopular, and we can’t have that.. Watching Vick run is like watching a fifty-year-old do her old cheerleading routine. It just isn’t cute anymore.

By mark

October 18, 2006 05:47 PM | Link to this

Can we try something different ? Like some different plays instead of the same one 10-15 times per game……

By honest_abe

October 18, 2006 05:53 PM | Link to this

viking you comments are old…and more importantly ignorant. go chat on some blog for stupid people please….i think there’s plenty of room inside that tech blog…

By Smitty

October 18, 2006 05:53 PM | Link to this

Whats it gonna take for these coaches to wake up and smell the coffee….I mean damn do they have to be hit in the head with a sledgehammer to realize that Lelie needs to be starting

By Smitty

October 18, 2006 05:56 PM | Link to this

Vikingsouth…I think its gonna take us either being up by 20 points or down by 20 points before we will ever get to see Schaub play…

By Jay

October 18, 2006 05:59 PM | Link to this

Falcons dropped 5 spots in the “Ranks”, but have been 1st in Offense. Dunn runs like a champ. They have the best Defense (on paper) in the NFL, but THE PASSING GAME DOES NOT EXIST. All the sports magazines, tv analysis, commentators, writers, fans, recognize it, but the FALCON COACHES don’t. Somebody that has access to their ears, please tell them this is the NFL, not college or high school. You have to be able to pass the ball to win.

By VolsRock

October 18, 2006 06:07 PM | Link to this

Well, what did you expect? These coaches blank-ety blank-ety BLANK!!!! BLANK!!!!! These are his dudes … no one else to blame. Either accept it or get on another team’s bandwagon! Mora sure pulled a slick one with those binders didn’t he?

By Fansince73

October 18, 2006 06:09 PM | Link to this

I suggest we put an offensive spy on Vick to fall on the ball when he fumbles…..

By Michael

October 18, 2006 06:19 PM | Link to this

Ya’ konw! It’s pretty damn tired some when you come to the blogs too try too enjoy the true fans of the team and their views. You always got some stupid fool! Always want too start up that Schuab sh%&! Who don’t seem to have clue. Everybody know that the offensive line, Reciever’s, & playcalling, is the problem. From all the people from fans, radio, too TV! Now here comes dumb a$$ Vikingsouth! Man! you obiviously don’t get it! Schuab is not better, than Vick so when he goes too another team you and with all this cheerleading racially motivated antics, go right along with him! Clown!

Now can someone please why Lelie isn’t starting in front of White? And why is the leading tackler on the team is being demoted? Fans please pay close attention to the play of Brooking, at his so call natural prosition. We’re in trouble! Team are really going gash, and attack us now! Also! Jimmy Williams, should start in front of Webster. It’s time for the experiment of these players too end because it’s just isn’t working. I say give guys that’s hungry a try and let’s see what happens

By Jim Mora

October 18, 2006 06:25 PM | Link to this

Hey guys, take it easy on my son. Don’t forget that he learned from the best! He is starting Roddy over Lelie because he likes the way Roddy moves during practices. Practice is the key to victory afterall. Why do you want him to fire Knapp? Greg and Junior have been friends for years and Greg is bound to make the right moves eventually. Is 5-7 years really that long to wait? It amazes me how fans always want it now. You guys really don’t understand football and how long it takes to add a new play or wrinkle. It’s not like you can just tell a reciever to go long or something. This offense was designed to be a locomotive and will take years/centuries to turn around. Just learn to enjoy the cheerleaders and atmosphere in the Dome and don’t focus on wins and losses. Jimmy tells me that Arthur has been talking to the guys at Time Warner on how he can update the Dome like Turner Field where fans can get engrossed in entertainment activities versus the game itself. After all, winning your division is everything and World Series/Super Bowl trophies are totally overrated.

By mountain_jim

October 18, 2006 06:27 PM | Link to this

After watching Lelie’s highlights from last year (every catch), I had hopes the Falcons would sign him long term…

But he will never sign here after getting sandbagged behind inferior competition and not utilized nearly enough, all this while he’s working for less than nothing (net) this year trying to earn a decent contract for next.

Is it Knapp or is it Mora with his head in this particular bucket of sand?

By wes

October 18, 2006 06:27 PM | Link to this

if we cant put pressure on ben r. we wont beat pittsburgh.bliiiiiiitzzzz. our offense sux.

By wes

October 18, 2006 06:30 PM | Link to this

remember when vick had 300 yard games under reeves?

By NFL= Not For Long

October 18, 2006 06:48 PM | Link to this

When the opposing teams, media, and fans see it yet the Falcon coaching staff doesn’t, it spells time for a change. Our offense is and has been plain vanilla for years yet Mora & Knapp still think they are fooling the opposition. Even I can call most of our plays just sitting in the stands or watching on TV. Every time we get a player who can be a difference maker(Duckett, Norwood, Lelie), the coaches mysteriously put them in a glass box not to be opened until Christmas. Is our high powered offensive scheme so difficult to understand it takes years to figure out? If so, it is too complex for its meager output and amazingly every fan has figured it out without ever seeing a playbook. The first two games of the year worked because nobody had seen the NFL option(which the Falcons spent the entire offseason working on). The NFL now knows how to defend it so now we are back to square one. Our 2nd meetings with Carolina and Tampa should produce very different outcomes if the same schemes are used. If the coaching staff can’t figure this out and adapt new changes, they should not be in the NFL. As Bobby Hebert used to say, NFL stands for Not For Long. Blank is showing too much patience with this staff and I’m sure they are blowing some nice smoke his way. If this season ends .500 or worse, even Blank will see through the smoke and heads will roll. I just hate wasting season after season when it is obvious to everyone outside of Flowery Branch where the problems lie.

By JAMES

October 18, 2006 06:49 PM | Link to this

I think that the coaching staff do not have a clue! I would really like Arthur Blank to put pressure on Mr. Mckay to fire some one a##! ( in reference- head coach) We need some one like a Bill Parcell that will not settle for a sub par performance that were displayed sunday in the Georgia Dome. We got the talent and we need to execute the plan. Looking at that game was like committing suicide!!! talking bout creating an atmosphere that you can put a winning product on the field, Huh!

By Vikingsouth

October 18, 2006 07:04 PM | Link to this

Hey, Honest Abe. Lincoln was a great president. Pick a more appropriate name- like Stupid Pile of S__.

By TD

October 18, 2006 07:17 PM | Link to this

I REALLY liked the comment from Paul Zimmerman (Dr. Z) on the SI.com website in this week’s power rankings:

Never, never, never (did I mention never?) will I understand how you can keep rushing four, and only four, small people who are gradually getting worn out, cannot possibly apply pressure by themselves and are equally vulnerable to anything that comes their way, by themselves without a single bit of help from, ssshhhh, blitzers. I mean is there some sort of city ordinance against blitzing? Is it considered a terrorist tactic in Atlanta?

By Tyger

October 18, 2006 07:19 PM | Link to this

Fire Mora!!!

He coaches a soft brand of football, emphasizing speed over ability, which explains why teams run all over us every year since he’s been here and why all the receivers are 6-2, 200 run 4.4 and cant catch.

By TD

October 18, 2006 07:20 PM | Link to this

Gandy said the Falcons’ blocking scheme is predicated on assignments, not physical dominance, which should also help Clabo.

This says alot. maybe it is all those missed assignments that make the O-line look like a sieve. I am sure this will help Clabo and allow Vick to be sacked about 9 times.

By JAMES

October 18, 2006 07:24 PM | Link to this

Hey everyone I got an idea for a new web site. It called fire Jim mora.com

By tremell

October 18, 2006 07:27 PM | Link to this

I’m afro-american .. It needs to be said.. Mike Vick needs to be on the bench….

By Falcon Fan

October 18, 2006 07:34 PM | Link to this

Mr. Blank,

You were a fan before becoming an NFL owner and I ask for you to put your fan hat back on for a moment. Remember watching the Falcons games and playing armchair quarterback? Remember seeing a loss and saying “why didn’t they do this?”. The Atlanta fans want to win almost as much as you do and we have seen a pattern emerging under Mora & Knapp that is unsettling. Mora says the offense is getting more productive each and every year, but from a fan’s perspective it doesn’t look that way. Stats can be used to prove anything and I fear that Mora is pulling only those that make the team look good. You have been through enough sales/marketing meetings in your day to know what I am talking about. I think Mora has built a team that can defeat weaker opponents but falters against teams with better records. If the goal is to win a Superbowl, I don’t like this recipe. We seem to have the talent on offense to move the ball but Knapp continues calling plays that move backwards almost as often as they move forwards. We have like one redzone touchdown in the last 4 games so it’s not like what he is doing has been successful. If Vick is the versatile superstar that you believe him to be, why not get creative with him and at least allow him to call audibles when he sees as play is doomed before it starts? Why not use Norwood more often to run or catch screen passes as he has shown great promise just in the few plays he has been used? How can Knapp continue using White over Lelie when White drops pass after pass?

Sir, if this offense doesn’t soon show the productivity that you and the coaches have invested 3-4 years in creating, I sense the complaining from fans will revert right back to the high ticket prices and overpriced concessions. I hope the fan side of you shares our concerns.

Thanks for listening.

By Jeff

October 18, 2006 07:35 PM | Link to this

Michael,

they benched Demorrio because he can’t stop the run. Did you notice that Tiki ran off left tackle the entire second half?

Demorrio had the same problems last year - teams just ran right at him. He has all the speed in the world, but he just isn’t stout against the run.

By Trent

October 18, 2006 07:48 PM | Link to this

I’m afraid that Lelie will not resign with the Falcons and I cannot blame him. My bigger concern is why any receiver would ever want to come to Atlanta to play. I also remember a few years back when we played the Steelers and Vick lead us on a great 4th quarter comeback. Now, if we get down by one point, the game is over. Please fire Knapp!

By honest_abe

October 18, 2006 07:58 PM | Link to this

viking…or i could put alot of thought into my name and come up with “vikingsouth” …lol

you’re an embarrassment to the city of atlanta…just the very fact that you call yourself a falcons fan makes me cringe in awe… as i am finally understanding even the most ingnorant losers are still fans of this great sport… boooooooooh that’s ok viking… keep those witty remarks coming kind of like this one…

”.. Watching Vick run is like watching a fifty-year-old do her old cheerleading routine. It just isn’t cute anymore.”

HA, if by 50 year old cheerleader you mean your mom’s… YES IT JUST ISN’T CUTE ANYMORE!

By dirty byrd

October 18, 2006 08:16 PM | Link to this

anyone remember leman bennett he had 1 playoff game against dallas 1st half we killed them knocked out there star qb they put in back up in 2nd half we made no adj and got beat sound familiar how bout dan 2 runs 1 pass hening yes same one at carolina rt now he was most predictable oc i have ever seen and even now if pathers dont have steve smith in they stuggle bad now back to the mess we got here today same problems diffrent coaches common sense in football is not common ,coaches think they should stay with only thing they know just wait its bound to work how long? mora said in news confrence lets not make changes -dont panic - yea ok lets just lose 2more games then what? have read all peoples ideas on fix but it will not happen till mora wakes up he thinks its not broke just needs tune up sorta skipping on accel he does not have ability to understand when it has stalled out dead in road gonna get run over by oncoming traffic we can all watch the rest of season while he throws parts at it trying to get it to restart remember its all about dollars and cents folks its sad knowing we got just good pro bowl players in most positions both sides of ball &coachs,mckay,blank all in it just not 2 win it sad but true

By DEADBIRD

October 18, 2006 08:26 PM | Link to this

Why is Vick not being demoted? Almost any QB in the league with as much experience as him would be taking a seat after some of the performances I’ve seen. To all you Vick lovers: In what area has Vicks game improved since coming into the league 6 yrs. ago? That shouldn’t be too tough to answer. To all you Schaub haters: If Schaub had been starting the last 3 years and playing like Vick, would you be praising him too? I think that answer is pretty obvious too. If Vick is as smart and great as some of you seem to think, why can’t he learn Knapps offense? Has he ever audibled since he has been here? GO SCHAUB!!!

By East Bird

October 18, 2006 08:41 PM | Link to this

Vick is alright with me…Offensie line thats the problem…fire Donatello not Knapp alright?

By parks

October 18, 2006 08:54 PM | Link to this

Schaubs #’s are worse than Vicks DEADBIRD ..thats the problem …pass rating, comp %.. oh yeah and Schaub cannot break a 50 yard run …I am not a Schaub hater, wish him the best but VICK is our QB this year and the next 5 years…you are going to have to get used to it

By Cityofdecatur

October 18, 2006 08:57 PM | Link to this

can vick catch? start schaub split vick out wide and get him the ball what were doin’ ain’t working. P.S. get lelie in there bench jenkins and white

By Michael

October 18, 2006 09:08 PM | Link to this

Jeff have you been paying attention too you boy the last couple of years? Brooking isn’t better against the run! Backs just run right through him, around him, and he can’t get off blocks! For the last two years. Williams has been leading the team in tackles! He’s all over the field, his a play maker. And he & Boley has been the main stay in the linebacking core this year!

By Andy

October 18, 2006 10:06 PM | Link to this

Steve….it seems obvious the Mora’s plan was to play Hartwell now and not because of the G-men beating the team down, but because he is coming back against the AFC teams, teams he knows well.

What I want to know is if Roddy’s butt is going to stay on the bench and let Lelie play more???

By marcus

October 18, 2006 10:37 PM | Link to this

yall leave my brother alone . hes alot better than kordell.

By THE DAN

October 18, 2006 10:44 PM | Link to this

HEY I’VE GOT AN IDEA THAT WILL HELP THIS TEAM,SIT VICK FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON START MATT SCHAUB KEEP THE SAME PLAY SELECTION AND WE GO 5 & 11 FOR THE SEASON.MAYBE THEN ARTHUR BLANK WILL OPEN HIS EYES AND GET RID OF THESE LOSER’S,AND HIRE SOME REAL COACHES.

By Greedy

October 18, 2006 11:20 PM | Link to this

I wonder if Schaub was winner in college or if schaub made the bcs. I wonder if donatel had a top 5 defense before? I wonder if Knapp won a superbowl as a coordinator before. i wonder why To yelled at Knapp? i wonder why roddy white is starting over Lelie. I wonder why we dont blitz? I wonder why mike vick would take offf running when 240 pound plus testosterone driven guys are running at him. I wonder why we cant pass block for for 1.7 seconds or more. fyi i timed it. All this i wonder

By Ken Strickland

October 18, 2006 11:35 PM | Link to this

I just finished watching NFL Live and I was amazed at some of the things I learned. Vick is not allowed to change any plays called by the OC. All NFL teams know the Falcons run 85-90% of the time on 1st & 2nd downs. That’s why DEF’s put 8-9 players in the box, on those downs, because they know Vick can’t audible to a pass play. Another observation was the Falcons usually hold their backs in to block on pass plays. This allows the DEF to rush more players, especially LBs, since the OFF rarely throws to its backs. By spreading the REC’s, and sending the backs down field, in the flat or both, it forces the LBs and DB’s away from the Line. Taking DEF players away from the Line is a lot easier than trying to block them in the backfield. The only options Vick has to make an adjustment is to call a timeout, which he often does, but the DEF changes after the TO and he’s right back where he started. What kind of competent OC or Coach would prevent their franchise QB from changing a play if it wasn’t suitable for the existing DEF set. With all of the talent and experience we’ve acquired, the team is being held back by its weakest link, the coaching staff.

By JMar

October 19, 2006 12:23 AM | Link to this

FINALLY we have the personnel to play a 3-4. And it would actually make a lot of sense if Kerney, Abraham, or Coleman were out. That said, I’d kill someone if we started playing it regularly.

By Jay

October 19, 2006 01:25 AM | Link to this

“Gandy said the Falcons’ blocking scheme is predicated on assignments, not physical dominance”

Really? You sure fooled me…I saw a whole lot of physical dominance on Sunday. Oh wait, that was the other team.

By SeminoleWarrior

October 19, 2006 05:38 AM | Link to this

I’m trying very hard to keep my sanity when it comes to my beloved team but demoting Demarrio is just too much. Hartwell is a bust (too many little nicks that keep him out). The trio of Brooking, Boley, and Williams has been outstanding. Why break it up? This is totally crazy!! I can already see the day (and it will be sooner than later, trust me) when Demorrio, Matt, and Warrick are making big plays for other teams. We are heading down the wrong path I’m sad to say. Can you see the “Favre Factor” coming into focus once again?

By Jerry

October 19, 2006 05:47 AM | Link to this

Not to worry Demario, Hartwell will be back on the sidelines soon nursing some sort of injury.

By Jerry

October 19, 2006 05:55 AM | Link to this

Micheal, there are thousands in Atlant Stadium at every game that feel the same way you do, that is why Vick is still the qb.

By Jerry

October 19, 2006 06:06 AM | Link to this

It takes Vick 5 minutes to go thru his progression, how do you expect him to be able to audible. I’m sure if he were capable he would be doing it. This is not about racism, it’s about winning football games. Oh yeah, have y’all noticed, the amigos are the ones picking the cotton now.Get ready to be bashed for the next 300 yrs.

By Michael

October 19, 2006 06:22 AM | Link to this

I have tivo every game the falcons played this year and the year before. I tell you that theirs no-way that Keith Brooking is leading this team in tackles with 45! I said it before, and I’ll say it again. Someone is padding this boy stats, their is no-way in hell that Brooking has this many tackles! The only reason why D. Williams is getting demoted is because of his size! Another reason why I say that the Coaching staff of this team needs to be replaced. I don’t give a damn if he was small as an ant, as long he makes plays, and the most production, & effective! He starts it’s just that simple! It’s the same with the QB or any other player on this team. What give you the best option too win the game? Stats ladies & gentleman does not win games! Prime example look at the Chicago & Arizona game! Winning is the only objective! Not stats!!!!!!!

By Michael

October 19, 2006 06:34 AM | Link to this

What kinda F@#$%^& comment is that Jerry? I wish I knew you as in person! I’ll give you 3000 thousand years of that bashing, or at least you’ll feel like it! It’s people like you, is the reason why the world is in the state that it’s in now! Man you’re a fool and I wish the AJC ban you from this website forever! To disrespect the Black & Latino race like that is just unforegiveable! No one picks cotton any more Jacka$$!!!!!!

By Doug

October 19, 2006 09:36 AM | Link to this

I lost all faith in Brooking 2 years ago when he was one on one with Michael Pittman of Tampa. Pitman ran out the backfield into the flat and ran pass Brooking and caught a five yard pass and took it to the house and made Brooking look like he was trying to rollerskate on gravel. I dont see him having enough speed to play the outside and that was two years ago when he made the probowl with his Georgia Tech connect. So maybe the Statistician is a GT alumni. The only thing that is keeping Brooking in the lineup.

By Ken Strickland

October 19, 2006 11:51 AM | Link to this

MICHAEL, I was going to bash that ignorant SOB into outer space, but you did a good enough job to ease my anger. JERRY, I am offering this bit of historical information to you as food for thought. White people, especially poor uneducated ones, picked as much cotton as any other group during the era of king cotton. That could very well include some of your ancestors JERRY. Also, for you information, the Falcons do not allow any of their QB’s to audible or in any way change a play called in by the OC. If a Falcons QB reads a DEF and decides the play needs to be changed, his only option is to call a timeout, which Vicks often does. Otherwise, the QB has to take whatever the DEF has in store. Now JERRY, if race is not an issue, why is Vick the only one singled out as lacking in intelligence when all Falcon QB’s operate under the same restrictions? I/ve said it before and I will say it again. IGNORANCE IS BLISS, BUT ONLY FOR THE IGNORANT.

By Jerry

October 19, 2006 12:13 PM | Link to this

Micheal, I think you missed the point…get the chip off your shoulder, those days are long gone

By Jerry

October 19, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this

I know a way we can make everyone happy, except for Mike Vick would be to trade for Donavan McNabb

By black and gold rules

October 19, 2006 01:05 PM | Link to this

Where will the Steeler Nation be handing out downtown Saturday night?

By whiteboy

October 19, 2006 01:20 PM | Link to this

Look DMO may be faster then brooking but where brooking lacks up in speed he makes up for in being white. He is our startling WLB now not some black monkey who can run fast but cant tackle tiki barber when he’s dcommin strait for him.

By cp

October 19, 2006 01:31 PM | Link to this

Roddy White is still starting over Lelie and Jason Webster is still on this team. Can someone pleaser to explain to me why just why. Lelie is the only wr that has showed the willingness to go up and fight for a ball and hold onto the ball. Jason Webster couldnt cover a man with no legs. Jimmy Williams can’t be any worse. He has to be better because honestly it cant be hard to be any better than Webster.

By mo

October 19, 2006 03:15 PM | Link to this

Roddy White is just not a big-time receiver. He has the tools, but he just doesn’t make plays.

We need a true clutch receiver. We need someone who can catch in traffic and make up for any mistakes that Vick makes in throwing. (Vick’s throwing errors is much less this year than in previous years, though.)

But the biggest thing is that we need some shake-ups in the offensive play calling. Last week, the defense was on the field for too long and we had to many three-and-outs. I hope we can mix it up a little.

Now for all of those Vick haters, Vick is testy on his shoulders. Perhaps you can see your favorite son, Matt Schaub, come in the game this week. We will definitely lose if Vick doesn’t play, but Schaub will show great passing ability.

I guess for some it’s not about winning or losing, it’s all about the fact that they want a drop-back passer who’s accurate enough to hit unopen receivers in their shoulders so the ball can bounce up and the defense can get some interceptions.

Or we can get someone who will pass a perfect spiral out of bounds when they scramble for their lives because they don’t have the speed to extend the play beyond 3 seconds.

Or maybe, just maybe these folks want someone who can indeed throw for over 200 yards and we lose because the ground game suffers.

Me? I would rather win with someone who rushes for 100 yards, passes for another 120 yards and can open up passing opportunities in times that goes beyond 3 seconds.

Oh, and I want to WIN. And Mike Vick will win… not conventionally or with his accuracy. But he wins with his legs, his powerful arm and his winning attitude. He’s a winner and Vick’s been winning all his life: High School, College, and the Pros.

By Gipper

October 19, 2006 03:21 PM | Link to this

Demote D. Williams, you have to be kidding. He is playing too well to be demoted. Why not bring Hartwell of the bench for nickel situations and special teams and keep D. Williams starting. Make Hartwell earn a starting spot. It kills me that someone that is playing as well as he is/has is playing second fittle to someone who needs time to get back in the flow of things.

Also, we should be talking about putting Roddy White on the bench and putting A. Lelie in the starting rotation, he is the only one is catching the ball.

By Michael

October 19, 2006 03:36 PM | Link to this

AJC! Please do something about this hatered on your blogs! If you can’t filter the hate that’s displayed here towards Black players! Because that’s mainly what it’s all about, this blogger that goes by the name White boy is proof of that! I know we live in a country that freedom of speech is allowed! But haterd of someone skin just because they play football is different! We going backwards true fans love these blogs! We don’t have too battle racism, nor do we have put up with this kind mess! It’s the best player on the field a play. Not rather he’s white or black! I love your blogs AJC, but when someone call some a monkey, stupid, nappy head, etc… Then as a proud Black Man, Fan, and Proud American, I rather shutdown these Blogs! Because this is just unexceptiable

By Jerry

October 19, 2006 04:54 PM | Link to this

Micheal, I went back and read and you were the first one on this blog to attack another blogger and I Quote “Ya’ konw! It’s pretty damn tired some when you come to the blogs too try too enjoy the true fans of the team and their views. You always got some stupid fool! Always want too start up that Schuab sh%&! Who don’t seem to have clue. Everybody know that the offensive line, Reciever’s, & playcalling, is the problem. From all the people from fans, radio, too TV! Now here comes dumb a$$ Vikingsouth! Man! you obiviously don’t get it! Schuab is not better, than Vick so when he goes too another team you and with all this cheerleading racially motivated antics, go right along with him! Clown!”

This reeks of racism, so before you try to get AJC to do something about it, maybe you need to clean up your own house.

By bmullis

October 19, 2006 05:38 PM | Link to this

ATTENTION PLEASE. Paging Dan Reeves, paging Dan Reeves.

By Bobby

October 19, 2006 06:10 PM | Link to this

Plain and simple, whomever is at fault, the passing game has to improve greatly. What happened to the boot-leg? They found this college option thing and replaced the bootleg that was working so well. mix it up some. Maybe it is me and I am blinded by frustration but, are we running any screens?I bet a lot of you all really miss butter-finnerin now. “If” we were to win Sunday and the passing game hasn’t improved then this is going to be just another teaser season.

By Michael

October 19, 2006 06:34 PM | Link to this

Jerry, when I made those comments. It was in reference too the best play on the field that gives us the best chances too win! But you and others calling people monkeys, nappy head, thinking that all Black QB’s can’t play because they can’t read defenses because their stupid or dumb etc!!!! Can anyone tell why Black QB’s are critiqued so hard verses Whites? Why can’t he be judge on his skills? Vick under coach Reeves was in the top 15 amoung QB’s in the NFL! Under this Mora & Knapp he’s last! This franchise was a laughing stock of a team before this guy got here! Teams respect the Atlanta Falcons now alittle because of Vick and others! When I made those comments, I talking about this Coaching staff don’t know how the players on this team! And they have some damn good ones! Everyone that are fans of this team know what the problem is, and others get on these blogs to bring their racial views too the blogs! Nothing I said was racial! So know what the hell you’re talking about kid! Just because Vick has a 130 million dollar contract, and is the QB & Face of the team. Does he or anyone else of color has to be call a; “Dumb A$$”, “Nappy Headed”, “Monkey” that can run fast, Whose not worth a 130 million contract! True fans know that Darrio, plays the Weak side linebacker spot better than Brooking. Now please Jerry, tell me why does he deserve to call a monkey! Again that can run fast?

By Michael

October 19, 2006 06:44 PM | Link to this

Sorry about the typing errors I’am really p**!

By Jerry

October 19, 2006 08:28 PM | Link to this

Ok Micheal, I like Micheal Vick. When he first came to Atlanta I thought he would be a great qb and he still has plenty of time to achieve greatness. I really don’t know the solution to the problems that he has with his passing game. With the strong arm he has I guess it has to be a lack of coaching. I don’t understand why he has so much trouble with a timing pattern or throwing to a spot. Maybe it’s because the coaches have not developed the passing game to where it is an asset to the team. If we can’t run, game over. I think one glaring problem Sunday was the absence of Abraham and not putting any pressure on Manning. A quarterback like Manning has to be pressured. When the coaching staff knew Abraham was not going to play the second half they should have came up with some blitz packages to help our ineffective 4 man rush. We couldn’t pressure Manning, they adjusted there defense at half time, stopped Atlanta’s running game…game over. We all need to respect each other. You and I can’t solve all the problems with our society, so lets just start with me and you. I appolligize for my insensative remarks. As far as the Falcons, we all want the same thing, a winner, The Superbowl winner that I have been waiting 41 years for. Have good night.

By Michael

October 19, 2006 09:14 PM | Link to this

Apology! Accepted brother, we true fans of this team bleeds red & black! Now don’t get me wrong I’am, my 10 yr old son is a fan of Brooking. But it’s time for change. Keith is getting a little older, I say it’s time for split duty with the youngster & pass the torch gracefully. just like it was when he replaced the “Hammer Tuggle”! I said it on another blog. If and when the fire Knapp, they need to give coach Sherman a call make him Asst. Head/ OC so that Vick want have go through learning a new system. Because Coach Sherman is a great Offensive mind of West Coast Offense! He’ll the most production out these players!

By whiteboy

October 20, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

Michael u dumb monkey its acceptable not exceptible i guess thats our fault cuz we didnt let u monkeys learn to read back in the day right?

By whiteboy

October 20, 2006 12:02 PM | Link to this

Michael u r another dumb monkey Brooking is 30 freakin years old? getting older? COME ON THE REASON THAT M ONKEY DMO is getting benched is cuz he sucked it up agianst NY they game planned to run at him cuz they knew he sucks. Bench brookin g ur retarded dude. The problem Here Lies within our qb Not our starting WLB.Schaub should start because he’s smarter then vick and everyone knows it.

By whiteboy

October 20, 2006 12:03 PM | Link to this

Michael u r another dumb monkey Brooking is 30 freakin years old? getting older? COME ON THE REASON THAT M ONKEY DMO is getting benched is cuz he sucked it up agianst NY they game planned to run at him cuz they knew he sucks. Bench brookin g ur retarded dude. The problem Here Lies within our qb Not our starting WLB.Schaub should start because he’s smarter then vick and everyone knows it.

By whiteboy

October 20, 2006 12:04 PM | Link to this

Michael u r another dumb monkey Brooking is 30 freakin years old? getting older? COME ON THE REASON THAT M ONKEY DMO is getting benched is cuz he sucked it up agianst NY they game planned to run at him cuz they knew he sucks. Bench brookin g ur retarded dude. The problem Here Lies within our qb Not our starting WLB.Schaub should start because he’s smarter then vick and everyone knows it.

By whiteboy

October 20, 2006 12:05 PM | Link to this

Michael u r another dumb monkey Brooking is 30 freakin years old? getting older? COME ON THE REASON THAT M ONKEY DMO is getting benched is cuz he sucked it up agianst NY they game planned to run at him cuz they knew he sucks. Bench brookin g ur retarded dude. The problem Here Lies within our qb Not our starting WLB.Schaub should start because he’s smarter then vick and everyone knows it.

By saints black and gold

October 20, 2006 02:49 PM | Link to this

i bet you wouldnt say that to know black person face you a***** matt is on the bench for a reason even though ima saints fan mike vick is still one hell of a qb so you need to respect that or just find another team biatchhhhhhhhhhhhh