Falcons

By famucancer

March 26, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this

Hope Ian Scott is signed!

By Falcons Fan

March 26, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

I’m hearing that Grady Jackson may be released as a cap casualty. Any word on this?

By CASHMERE

March 26, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this

we want scott. then we want blank to buy the hawks and the same thang therre na’mean. but y search 4 more QBs if we signed redman is the coach benching shockly???? btw we need to keep the draft picks and use them on the line or safety, we need sum1 to fill the kerney void!!

By Fans with $hit for brains and sport writers

March 26, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Get Lan scott the defense needs him. Grady Jackson had his knee scoped hope he comes back he played well last year.

By rufus speckler

March 26, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

na’mean? wtf!

By Andy

March 26, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this

Has anybody tried to sign D-Mo to an offer sheet?

Which back-up QB do you think is a better fit for the team, Wright or Rattay?

No mention of Mare by you Steve, but other outlets suggest the Falcons are looking to sign him as our Kicker….thoughts?

Who are the Falcons NFLPA reps?

While at the meetings, do you get any access inside meetings or do you hang with Adam Schefter in the lobby waiting for meetings to end and talking to the movers and shakers inbetween meetings?

By MATT SCHWAUB RULES

March 26, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this

NO MATER WHAT THE FLACONS DO NOW THEY BLOWED IT BY TRAYDING SCHWAUB AWAY NOW WE GIT 2 SEE THAT THUG VICK RIUN THIS TEEM EVEN MOORE IF I HAD SESSION TIX I WOOD NOT REKNEW THEM AFTER THIS SCREW UP MR BLANKS I CAN NO LONER SPORT THIS TEEM

By Michael

March 26, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this

What about Al Wilson from the Broncos at Safety, or Takeo Spikes from the Bills who already has a home here? Heck, while we are at it, how about Charles Grant at DE from New Orleans?

By Huh?

March 26, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

*By Michael

March 26, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this

What about Al Wilson from the Broncos at Safety, or Takeo Spikes from the Bills who already has a home here? Heck, while we are at it, how about Charles Grant at DE from New Orleans?*

How do you propose they pay for these players? There is this thing called the salary cap

By MATT SCHWAUB RULES

March 26, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

MR BLANKS IS RICH HE CAN A 4ORD N E 1 HE WANT

By jimmy-n-valdosta

March 26, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

we cant afford to lose grady up front, thatd be a HUGE loss up front in more ways than one. i doubt he will be gone, least he wouldnt be if i was GM.

By Shiney McShine is not funny

March 26, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

No matter how many times he uses that joke, it just never will be funny.

What’s next, the “no pants” one?

Ingenius.

By McShine rules the world

March 26, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

All bow to McShine’s beer!

By Michael

March 26, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

We can affordsome of those players after the June 2, 2007 date when Ed Hartwell’s salary and Ike Reese’s salaries come off of the books!

By A Pope

March 26, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this

I have long been a Vick “tweener”. He has shown flashes of brilliance and he has also shown another side. Potential and indescretions aside, this is the year that we need to see consistency from the most important position on the field. C’mon Vick, BE THE MAN!!

By Michael

March 26, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this

OOOPS…Sorry, I meant Al Wilson or Takeo Spikes at Middle Linebacker?

By OnlyRealFan

March 26, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

NO MATER WHAT THE FLACONS DO NOW THEY BLOWED IT BY TRAYDING SCHWAUB AWAY NOW WE GIT 2 SEE THAT THUG VICK RIUN THIS TEEM EVEN MOORE IF I HAD SESSION TIX I WOOD NOT REKNEW THEM AFTER THIS SCREW UP MR BLANKS I CAN NO LONER SPORT THIS TEEM

Why can’t anyone talk about another position on the Falcons squad without the QB position being constantly brought up?? For God-sake the defense was being discussed- Learn to spell!

By OnlyRealFan

March 26, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

NO MATER WHAT THE FLACONS DO NOW THEY BLOWED IT BY TRAYDING SCHWAUB AWAY NOW WE GIT 2 SEE THAT THUG VICK RIUN THIS TEEM EVEN MOORE IF I HAD SESSION TIX I WOOD NOT REKNEW THEM AFTER THIS SCREW UP MR BLANKS I CAN NO LONER SPORT THIS TEEM

Why can’t anyone talk about another position on the Falcons squad without the QB position being constantly brought up?? For God-sake the defense was being discussed- Learn to spell!

By Shiney McShine

March 26, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

I look like a neckly version of Gorbachav (sp).

By Shiney McShine

March 26, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

Just a warning, folks, anyone who posts ANYTHING negative about me (this includes, but is not limited to, my neck deformity, my weight/breast problem, any repressed sexual orientation questions, or insinuations [however true] that a messageboard is my last refuge for any feelings of power or self-worth) will be banned from the AFMB immediately and very well may find themselves investigated for cyber crime.

Consider yourself warned.

By OnlyRealFan

March 26, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this

NO MATER WHAT THE FLACONS DO NOW THEY BLOWED IT BY TRAYDING SCHWAUB AWAY NOW WE GIT 2 SEE THAT THUG VICK RIUN THIS TEEM EVEN MOORE IF I HAD SESSION TIX I WOOD NOT REKNEW THEM AFTER THIS SCREW UP MR BLANKS I CAN NO LONER SPORT THIS TEEM

Why can’t anyone discuss another position on the Falcons squad without the QB position constantly being brought up?? For God-sake the article was about the defense- Learn to spell.

By Shiney McShine

March 26, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

My mom has my pants

By Steve Wyche

March 26, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

Thanks for checking in. We just posted a short item on this but the Falcons will play host to the Colts on Thanksgiving night on NFL.

As for how to cover this event: We media are not allowed in on sessions. We have to lurk in hallways and grab team officials when they break out of sessions. They know the drill so they’re not freaked out when we approach them. There are also a handful of news conferences.

In terms of Olindo Mare, he is still under contract with the Dolphins, who are trying to work out some trades for Mare since they signed Jay Feely. The Falcons are probably not going to trade for a kicker but they might pursue Mare if he is waived.

His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, is pushing for the Dolphins to release Mare, but for now, there hasn’t been any public discussion of Mare from the Falcons. I have been checking, though.

Thanks for checking in

By Shiney McShine

March 26, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

I love goats

By Fed Up With You "Falcons Fans"

March 26, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

HEEHAWWW HEEHAWWW I’M MATT SCHWAUB RULES HEEHAWW HEEHAWW

I CAN’T SPELL MATT SCHWAUB BUT I SURE DO LIKE HIM. HEEHAWWW

heehawww i really can’t spell anything. MOMMMMMM!!! THEY’RE PICKING ON ME AGAIN!!!

Someone call a WAHHHHMBULANCE.

By BUSHWACKER

March 26, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

How come nobody is calling Furman Bisher a racist?

I thought all of us who don’t like Vick are racists?

By Orlando Rivera

March 26, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

Asking the majority of these people to actually spell correctly on this blog is quite a stretch, but thanks for bringing it up. I agree that this team’s issues is not at QB, but with the defense. I really hope Grady Jackson stays and is not released. However, I think that since Atlanta is looking to build through the draft, it will be interesting who they draft in the second round to improve the line and the secondary.

By Fellow Journalist

March 26, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

Wyche, level with me.

Is it one of your editors who has such a hardon for Vick (my guess), or have you pushed the non-story (gasp! marijuana! the horror! it must be a conspiracy!) on your own?

I really feel for you if it’s the former. You’ve kind of shot your credibility on a witch hunt (I resigned once over a different — yet analogous — set of hatchet-man orders). It looks like Furman got wrapped up in it, too (god bless his senile soul).

By Flight58

March 26, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this

grrrrrrrrrrooooooooaaaaawwwwwwwwrrrrrrr

rat snitchy snitchy

I am almost a 40 year old virgin.

By Michael

March 26, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this

How about LaMarr Woodley from Michigan at DE, Justin Durant from Hampton at MLB?

By Steve Wyche

March 26, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

Real quick on the coverage of the Michael Vick-water bottle issue.

First off, the AJC was not the only media outlet to pursue the story.

Secondly, Vick has told the media, through Falcons’ officials, that he wanted to speak to about the issue, which is why we continued to follow the story. Last Thursday, VIck decided to speak on the water bottle issue at a media session set up by the Falcons at the team facility.

Vick told his side of the story. When he told us some new elements of the story, we had to call the Miami-Dade PD to get their side of things. Keep in mind, we had been trying to get Mike Vick’s side of things after the initial incident report, he just waited until last Thursday to speak.

I don’t believe anyone was on a witch hunt. The AJC printed all sides of what people had to say about the issue and let the readers draw their own opinions.

I personally don’t have any agenda with Mike Vick or anyone else. My only agenda is to try to do the best reporting and writing I can for the readers of the AJC. Trust me, like my work or not, I appreciate all of you who read — and blog!

By JeffD

March 26, 2007 5:12 PM | Link to this

Thanks for responding to our comments, Steve.

Any word on what the Falcons plan to do with Jimmy Williams?

By westsidebob

March 26, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

The Falcon did well this off season so far. They got the best of the deal with two draft picks for a QB that is yet to win a game. The Texans are crazy to give an unproven QB that much money. This year MV will be able to change the plays at the line of scrimmage to create match ups. If Tim Rattay would have started every game for Tama Bay last season they would have made the play offs so many the falcons we get Tama Bays best QB?

By Najeh Davenpoop

March 26, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this

Steve, if the Falcons add another QB, keeping in mind that they already signed Chris Redman what is the likelihood DJ Shockley keeps his spot on the roster? Will the Falcons possibly target a QB in the middle to later rounds of the draft? And if the Falcons can’t find a way to add Olindo Mare, how likely is it that Aaron Elling wins the kicker job?

I’d think Anthony Wright, with his stronger arm and having played for Hue Jackson last year, would be a better fit in this offense than Tim Rattay. I’d much rather seen the Falcons sign Wright to be the backup.

By Art in Tenn

March 26, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

There was no witch hunt. I love MV, and the Miami-Dade Police certainly mishandled the situation in making the “marijana like substance” comment, but Mike was overblowing things with his witch hunt comment. Also, like it or not, the AJC was only doing what they were professionally obligated to do- cover the story.

My personaly feeling is that they did the right thing in trading Matt. Moving up in the first round plus 2 2nd round picks for a guy who has made 2 NFL starts, I think thats pretty slick. You have to assume the 2nd next year will be high, lets face it… the Texans are the Washington Nationals of the NFL.

Steve, if the Falcons do sign Ian Scott, is it going to be a big time deal? If so, are further salary cap releases coming? They seem to be awfully tight against the cap.

Thanks for the Blog!

By dee

March 26, 2007 5:33 PM | Link to this

steve are we going to take a look at H.B. BLADES THE MLB FROM PITT IN THE DRAFT

By Jay

March 26, 2007 5:52 PM | Link to this

Petrino needs a taste of NFL history. When Spurrier came to the NFL he kept bringing in Gators players with crappy NFL careers into the Redskins. It didnt work (no surprise) and Spurrier lost his job. The Redman signing completely reminds me of that…except that on the whole Louisville players arent nearly as good as Gator players.

Petrino, if you dont want to be coaching college again, dont make the Falcons a pro version of the cards. A pipeline of crappy nfl players making the team ONLY because they know your system is a guaranteed recipe for defeat.

By the truth

March 26, 2007 6:14 PM | Link to this

no we need Blank to buy the Braves! Now thats a class organization thats not run by a bunch of dumb niggs and dosent have thug wannabes like the hawks/falcoons. look at the hawks….welcome to racial equality in managnment huh? billy knight sucks….why does he even have a job? he threw away a chance at the best player coming out in decades for what? to get meaningless wins to save his job is the answer to that question. unfortunatly for us true fans.

By caveman22

March 26, 2007 6:17 PM | Link to this

I’m not sure if ONLYREALFAN ever got hooked on phonics. But he needs a spellcheck for christmas!!!!!

Go Birds !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

By Mr. Me

March 26, 2007 6:52 PM | Link to this

It all ways have to be a Vick hater on here. He is the man so get over it and stick to the subject. I know you flunked out of school because you can not stick to the subject. Scott will work just fine but if Grady can bounce back he is our starter!!

By Tony

March 26, 2007 7:23 PM | Link to this

If Petrino have in mind to release DJ Shockley I will be sick about him being in Atlanta and I mean what I say. DJ is great guy as well as a great athlete.

By Tired of the madness

March 26, 2007 7:26 PM | Link to this

“The Truth and Joe coward” aren’t you missing a rally or cross burning or something? GEEZ!

By "D" in Houston

March 26, 2007 7:32 PM | Link to this

What the? You guys are a waste of time to respond to…..Bushwacker….Bisher is a racist? Happy? Anyways, we have to get Ian Scott! We have a couple more $’s after the Schuab exit.

By Tired of the madness

March 26, 2007 7:38 PM | Link to this

There’s nothing to suggest that Petrino is trying to get rid of DJ. Getting a backup QB is a crap shoot any way you slice it. The season that Garcia had in Philly was an aberration. There are maybe 2 or 3 Backup QBs in the NFL who could take a team to the playoffs. I done know of any that can take a team to the Championship. The Falcons decisions in player selections are constrained by CASH. You get the best player that you can for the money you have and hope it works out.

By Matthew At The SLC

March 26, 2007 7:48 PM | Link to this

What the hell has happened to this board? Steve talks defense, and the Vick haters have to make it about Vick.

By Mike

March 26, 2007 8:05 PM | Link to this

I do not see Atlanta parting ways with DJ now. I believe he will be on thier roster next year, maybe even as 2nd string. I have mixed feelings about Grady. The pool of D-linemen is pretty deep this year. The safety pool is to, but all of your premier safeties are projected first rounders. I ha dismissed Landry before, but the more I read about him, the more I like what scouts have to say. If he is there at #8 then I say take him. 2nd round grab Sydney Rice out of Carolina and Harrell out of Tenn. Thoams from FL will probably be great in the NFL, but his past behavior problems make him a risky pick. 3 round take Crowder DE out of TX. Some drafts have us taking a kicker in the third, but the kicker from Colorado in the third…but I would rather wait until the 6th and get the kicker out of UCLA…he is good from about 51-53 yards…and his weakness is kick offs, because he has about a 65-70 yrd range and is a poor tackler, but we have Koenen who handles kick off duties now. Also I think Abbate with the 2nd 4th round pick…. this guy is getting no attention, and I feel he will be the next Bruschi at MLB…little body, big heart.

By Brad in KY

March 26, 2007 8:13 PM | Link to this

Mr. Wyche

I’m confused on the Vick story. Here’s why:

Did Vick say

(1) that he carries jewelry in the water bottle but not necessarily on that day.

or

(2) that he carries jewelry in the water bottle including that day.

If he said/meant (1), then obviously the police wouldn’t have found any jewelry in the bottle because he wasn’t carrying any that day.

If he said/meant (2), then it should be noted that the security agents found the bottle in the trash after Vick had discarded it. Did Vick remove the jewelry? That would seem a likely thing to do before throwing the bottle away. And again, it would seem clear that if this is the case no jewelry would have been in the bottle after it was confiscated (b/c it had been removed).

So, one possibile way to contradict (2) would be if there was evidence that he didn’t remove anything from the bottle before throwing it away (security cam, eye-witness, etc).

Perhaps all the police mean to say is that Vick never mentioned anything about jewelry to them. So that’s why this is a new revelation - if that’s all Vick had if for, why wouldn’t he have mentioned it? That might be reason for concern, but that didn’t seem to be the gist of the news snippets I read.

The snippets I’ve read tend to suggest that Vick said there was jewelry, but the police said there wasn’t, so there’s the contradiction. But that’s not really clear to me at this point.

What gives?

By destin

March 26, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this

Three quick questions: 1. Does Petrino have a good idea of where he plans on playing Jimmy Williams (FS or CB)? 2. Was there a specific ‘target’ in mind with the move up to #8 overall? 3. Isn’t it obvious that DE is the Falcons most glaring weakness?

By SacFalcFan

March 26, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this

You got that right! LOL

By Bigcalidawg

March 26, 2007 8:26 PM | Link to this

More than likely, we signed Redman for a hot dog and a beer. His service will be in coaching the other QB’s on what to expect from Coach Bobby’s system.

I see him being cut after the 2nd preseason game and spending the year on the practice squad. By the way, I heard the dude carries a mean clip board.

By Bigcalidawg

March 26, 2007 8:31 PM | Link to this

Bigcalidawg = Givemthebird

By Tired of the madness

March 26, 2007 8:42 PM | Link to this

Good observation big Cali.

By AllBuccedUp

March 26, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this

I am a drunk redneck and I have a thing for my cousin…..

By Fruit@falconsroost

March 26, 2007 9:15 PM | Link to this

I’m a fruit because I wear a silly helmet to games.

By Mike

March 26, 2007 9:52 PM | Link to this

Joe Brave not only are you a disgrace to the white race, you are a disgrace to the human race. You call Vick a porch monkey, yet I am sure that a monkey would have less ignorance than you. I get upset that people can not post reasonable and logical comments on here about there perceptions of Vick without being called a racist, and you come on here with your trash. Now get off of your computer paid for with SS disability, get your old lady (or cousin which ever you refer to her as) and go far away before a tornado runs through your trailer park.

By Falcfan

March 26, 2007 9:59 PM | Link to this

Does it make me a hayseed, backwards, puckup truck drivin’, dumb redneck if I think we could do better at the QB position than what we have with Vick? What if I say I like the Ying Yang twins but I still don’t like Vick as our QB? Does that make a difference? What if I say I have a crush on Monica Kaufman but I still think we can do better at the QB position than what we have with Vick? Is there any legitimate way to think we can do better at the QB position than with Vicki?

By Falcfan

March 26, 2007 10:00 PM | Link to this

I know this is not popular but I think corner is about one of the most important positions on the field, I hope we draft one high.

By BOTHAMAN

March 26, 2007 10:22 PM | Link to this

YO YO YO, WAZZUP WITH DA HATIN’ MAN? MY MAN VICK GETS NO LOVE FROM THE REDNECKS BRO. WAZZUP WID THAT? WHERE CAN A BROTHA GET SOME LOVE OUTSID DA CITY LIMITS HOMEY? VICK IS STRATE UP DOPE BOYZZZ. DON’T BE A PLAYA HATA YA CRACKA FOOLS.

By BankerBird

March 26, 2007 10:23 PM | Link to this

Mike Vick needs to stop listening to that rap music, cut his hair, and do whatever his bosses tell him to do!

If that makes me an Uncle Tom, well, then call me Thomas.

By Funnyman

March 26, 2007 10:29 PM | Link to this

BankerBird, you have opened yourself up like a ho in the backseat of a car…get ready to be attacked…heres’ whats comin’…..RACIST, HATER, REDNECK, HAYSEED, TRAILER PARK, AND CRACKER AND UNCLE TOM OBVIOUSLY IF THEY REALLY BELEIVE YOU’RE BLACK

By Funnyman

March 26, 2007 10:31 PM | Link to this

We need to sign Ricky Williams, Vick and Williams, that would be “dope”.

By BankerBird

March 26, 2007 10:33 PM | Link to this

No, I’m black — a desexualized, gentle black man who hangs out with whites and has feelings of racial inadequacy … somewhere along the lines of a Morgan Freeman or a Cuba Gooding.

By Najeh Davenpoop

March 26, 2007 10:38 PM | Link to this

Terence Moore’s column is probably the most accurate Falcons-related column this paper has published in 2007. Unfortunately, the AJC for some reason makes its readers blog on company time, so I have to comment on it here instead. Nice to know at least one AJC columnist has an ounce of common sense, even if some others appear to be senile.

By Funnyman

March 26, 2007 10:38 PM | Link to this

If you’re desexualized it may be because you spend too much time at Wal Mart, there’s some females there that would make you forget about sex for a long time. what’s the deal with fat women and Wal Mart? White women, black women, they’re all fat. They kind of look like female cows grazing pushing a shopping cart.

By Funnyman

March 26, 2007 10:43 PM | Link to this

NAJEH, your name demands respect, that aint no shyt.

By Mike

March 26, 2007 11:13 PM | Link to this

I have to agree with Najeh.. Moore’s column was an excellent overview of where the Falcons stand. If I were a Houston fan which I am not, I would be happy to have Schaub, but not at the price they paid to get him. It may pay off then the Texans will be geniuses…but to give up as much as they did for a qb that really hasn’t had many snaps, and has spent his short career in a system that probably has not helped him progress very much past the college level. Everyone including Vick needs to put the water bottle incident in the past. Vick needs to step up and show what he can do with his new found freedom to play QB. I like the idea of getting Calvin Johnson, but really do not see it happening. The Falcons would have to give up to much. If they were to taget Calvin it is all about timing. No move will be made until Cleveland is on the clock (given that Calvin is not picked first or second). I think it would take the #8 overall and atleast a second rounder next year. I think safety should be addressed first, if Nelson is taken before Atlanta is on the clock, then they should trade down for more picks.

By CQ

March 27, 2007 7:14 AM | Link to this

Why is Allen Rossum and Jason Webster still on the roster?

I hope the Falcons use those top 3 draft picks on a Safty, O-lineman and a defensive end.

By Hasavior

March 27, 2007 8:27 AM | Link to this

I think going after another DT/NT is very good move, because you can work both Grady and Scott on pass/run situations, still have the pressure and size up front with LB supporting and flashing the gaps.

If they go after the safety at the 8 pick, i like the williams, hall and the rookie at safety, but remember we signed a CB a month ago. Looks like Williams may play some safety as well.

i like parts that interlock and show schemes that are solid during the course of the game. That keeps offensive coordinators guessing and off balance. harder to show holes in the defense.

I don’t think they will go after the 19 year old, if they are not able to sign scott. I am sure that he will get is big running back from Loiusville, the one with the broke leg and fovor him into short yardage pass situations.

I think i see his plan. I think the second round this year is critical in terms of getting that special player that makes systems work, just that one guy that will tie the binds together. No flashy name, just a warrior to take teams to another level. And there are a few out there no one is mentioning.

By vickisick

March 27, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this

CQ: rossum’s signing bonus would probably cause too great a cap hit to cut him now. maybe after june 1st. webster is okay as a 3rd or 4th cb on the depth chart. so, he’ll remain on the roster.

Davenpoop: I agree with you 100% and terence finally gave some logic to the ajc.

Jamal Anderson out of Arkansas will be our pick at #8.

By GaVaHokie

March 27, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this

Hey, MATT SCHAUB RULES… there’s a little thing called a salary cap. Learn how to spell… actually, just stop typing all together. Schaub sucks!

By GaVaHokie

March 27, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this

This isn’t a Jim Mora love fest anymore… Redman is coming in to play a “Trent Dilfer” role. A guy who’s familiar with the offense the coach is trying to run that can help the other quarterbacks. Shockley will get a shot in training camp, but if he sucks, he’s gone. Petrino is not going to keep him just because he’s a Georgia Bulldog. So, get used to the idea that Anthony Wright will come in here and take the 2nd spot with Redman at 3rd string holding a clipboard and headset.