Falcons

By NASCARfan

August 10, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

I wanna see Harrington and DJ, pure and simple. This is the preseason. Nothing matters. The Colts got beat by Dallas last night. Peyton Manning played a series. Who cares about preseason? I wanna see how DJ plays in these first two preseason games, and then in the last one. We’ll get a good idea about Harrington in the third game, which the starting QBs usually play the first half.

By ATLplayer

August 10, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

I want to see what DJ can do…the other two are retreads!!! It’ll take Shockley for the Falcons and this city to move on without Vick. He has the biggest arm, most speed, and he’s an Atlantian.

By ag

August 10, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this

can’t wait for the game! i read joey is playing 10-12 snaps. i am interested in the #2 QB, jimmy williams, our backup DT and chris houston the most. also seeing jason snelling run, since dunn is injured he could see some time somewhere during the season. i’m just ready to start the season, i have no expectations either good or bad. as far as i’m concerned the falcons have a clean slate going into this year!

By midnite

August 10, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this

Looking forward to see Shock in a “real” game situation. DJ has some good tools but I don’t think there is a chance he will start. Maybe later on in the season if Harrington doesn’t come through. Norwood definately excites me but he can’t take those hits that he took last year, however he has bulked up some. Hopefully we can make it through preseason with no injuries as we don’t have much depth. I haven’t been this pumped about preseason games in my life. GO BIRDS!

By mountain jim

August 10, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this

I also want to see what DJ and the rook receiver Robinson can do.

However, I don’t understand why Harrington will only play for a series or so when he NEEDS THE WORK in this system under game conditions.

By Patiently waiting for vick's return

August 10, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

I really hope DJ gets to have at least a quarter or more to showcase his stuff. Redman is decent and I believe joey’s making strides but I’ve been a fan of DJ since his highschool days. Here’s hoping he makes the most of the opportunity. I will be glued all preseason with both eyes and ears. Go Birds!!!!

By Patiently waiting for vick's return

August 10, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

I really hope DJ gets to have at least a quarter or more to showcase his stuff tonight. Redman is decent and I believe joey’s making strides but I’ve been a fan of DJ since his highschool days. Here’s hoping he makes the most of the opportunity. I will be glued all preseason with both eyes and ears. Go Birds!!!!

By Zach

August 10, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this

agreed with above, this offense was BUILT for vick, shockley is the closest thing to vick and harrington has not proved himself yet. give the shock a crack at it. the seasons over anyway

By mavid

August 10, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

I’m honestly just praying for no key injuries this preseason. We can’t afford ANY more.

By Richard

August 10, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

I would like to see how well the OL is going to protect the QB and how well they move the ball .Would like to see a couple long balls to see how the WR can catch .Want to see how the Defence stops the run , and how well they can get to the QB . Go Falcons.

By gdg73

August 10, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this

I agree with you Zach. I think that the QB position should have been open for competition from the beginning. DJ Shockley is a good QB. He is a good leader and possesses some of the same attributes as Vick. Why not coach the dude up and let him start? He is a duel threat just like Vick. He will make this running game go, just like Vick. I think there will be a QB controversy in Atlanta come Sat. morning. Bookmark this entry.

By Rocket20

August 10, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

Thank god football is back. I just want to see the birds Prey & Play.

By Ken Strickland

August 10, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

Here’s my take on the QB matter. Harrington was given the starting job because Petrino is a man that relishes a challenge. His entire success has been predicated on that fact. Therefore, he sees Harrington, much like MVick, as a challenge. Both QB’s have numerous critics who question their abilities, although for different reasons. He took the job primarily because of MVick. If he could do for MVick and the Falcons what he did for Louisville, he’d be considered a Hall of fame NFL headcoach.

Since MVick is no longer available(for reasons of sheer stupidity), Joey Harrington is now his new project. If Petrino doesn’t acquire another veteran QB, it means he is very confident with D.J. Shockey’s progress and abilities. Make no mistake, D.J. is the real future, not Redman. But, you have to remember, he has been a starter only one season since leaving high school. That’s not much experience to fall back on. And despite the dillusional mentalities of UGA fans concerning UGA players, the very conservative football program has a lousy track record when it comes to producing NFL quality QB’s. Since Fran Tarkentan, how many UGA QB’s have ever started, or even had a memorable career as backups in the NFL?

By The Grinch

August 10, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this

I’m looking forward to the game, mainly to watch Shockly and Norwood. I also really want to see how both lines are looking in their respective rebuilding phases, and take a peek at the new secondary. And the recieving corps. Hell, everything, I guess; I’m starved for football and looking forward to the Petrino era. Nobody should ever have to go through a Knapp-led offense. I pity the Raiders.

Mr. Strickland, I will continue with my delusions about Shockley, if you don’t mind. WOOF WOOF WOOF

By Don Imus

August 10, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

I am looking forward to seeing Anderson and the new fullback plus the new system. Really hope DJ plays alot. I think he is our future (oh thats right all of us racist white guys are not supposed to root for a black QB, right??) Wait a minute, thats right, Anderson is black too. I just wanted to point out to all the idiots who think because a white person is tired of Vicks shenanigans he is automatically a racist are dead wrong. Anyway, Go Falcons!!!!

By Blaze

August 10, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this

THIS PRE-SEASON IS VERRRRY IMPORTANT I’m looking forward to seeing how Joey will conduct this offense……Petrino is a great coach & I believe the keys to our success this year will lie with # 11.

Other things to look for throughout the pre-season.

1) Offensive line: new blocking scheme. How well will it protect Joey & provide room for the run. 2) D Line: Can Abraham stay healthy? How well will Anderson compliment # 55? Evaluate the backups. 3) CB battle: Go Houston….We need to improve our secondary & take some pressure from D Hall 4) WRs….Rookie Laurent Robinson, Horn, Jenkins, White. They’ve had an impressive camp, can they execute in games.

Go Birds….I know we’ll have a great season & playoff contenders. I know I’m reaching

By Casey Smallwood

August 10, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

I don’t care that Vick isn’t there. I think that the lightning rod that is Mike Vick hurt the team chemistry because no one player is bigger than the team. That being said I am excited to see what Petrino has to offer. Smash Mouth Football….finally we get it here in Atlanta. I was so sick of this stretch play, zone blocking, running QB, circus act BS that we have seen the last few years. Why do the Bears, Pats, Steelers, Colts, and Ravens win? Because they line up and pound you to death. Thank you coach Petrino for moving the Falcons in the right direction.

By 59bulldawg

August 10, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

Not really a Falcons fan and haven’t been for quite some time. But I would like to see the Birds do well … and especially do well with Shockley. He deserves it!

By 59bulldawg

August 10, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this

Mr. Stickland,

I seem to remember Matt Robinsion being more than decent … and with the Jets.

By 59bulldawg

August 10, 2007 1:22 PM | Link to this

And for a couple of seasons Andy Johnson … as quarterback for the Patriots. Now neither Robinson or Johnson had careers like Tarkenton but they were both good quarterbacks.

By Don Imus

August 10, 2007 1:26 PM | Link to this

Casey, I agree with you 100%. It may not happen this year with all of the turmoil the team has been through (thanks you know who) but i think next year they will be a good team again.

By Najeh Davenpoop

August 10, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this

Where is that Rian fellow. I figured he’d be first on the blog today?

Davenpoop out.

By JMar

August 10, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this

Why couldn’t we have opened the quarterback competition up? Joey Harrington wins by default - he is more skilled and far more experience. Petrino could have wasted time running Shockley and Redman (remember? Shockley hasn’t even clinched the BACKUP job yet) with the first team offense. Except that his job isn’t to appease UGA fans or Shockley fans or even DJ himself. Petrino’s job is to prepare for the season. And in order to best prepare for the season, he has to make sure that the brand new quarterback gets as many reps as possible with a brand new offense and a brand new playbook. It’s not as if there’s no harm in an “open quarterback competition”, as is being suggested. People act as if DJ were a top pick, but he was picked in the seventh round, and looked at by a number of teams as an undrafted free agent to play wide receiver for a very good reason.

By johnb

August 10, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

FACT: Last year Miami Dolphins 1st pre-season game Joey Harrington came off the bench and fired a TD his first pass as a Dolphin. BAM!! Another little fact - Joey Harrington in 2006 threw for over 200 yards in ONE quarter - a frantic 4th Quarter comeback Dolphins VS the Jets. Kicker Olindo Mare missed the kick to tie.

By Jim

August 10, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this

I hope all three quarterbacks get a fair shot at being the starter and the best performer gets the gig. Maybe we’ll finally see whether our much maligned receivers are really as bad as the rap they have been given, or if MV7 and his erratic passing was the main problem. In any case, I’m glad that Knapp and his fractured version of the west-coast offense are out of here (why the hell didn’t he ever throw to the running backs?), and a new system that emphasizes a down field passing attack is in place. Go Birds!….we might not be as bad as most people think we’ll be (but hell, its the Falcons so they probably will be).

By 59bulldawg

August 10, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

JMar, I’m not suggesting that Shockley be annointed … and I understand your point about possibly wasting time with someone not as proven. But it’s not as if Harrington is the second coming of Joe Willie Namath. I’d just like to see Shockley get a fair shot … and if I had my druthers … I’d like to see him as the starter. Yeah I’m pulling for anything even associated with UGA … but don’t take that to mean that I wouldn’t want the Birds to start the best player possible. I just want the kid to get a fair shot!

By RxDawg

August 10, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

Shockley is taking us to the super bowl. Thats my story and I’m sticking to it.

By Sloan

August 10, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

I once paid $500 for 7th row to see Carrot Top at The Fox.

By rian

August 10, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

I meant “Is anyone else scare that Cundiff is our only kicker?”

By Michael

August 10, 2007 2:15 PM | Link to this

when I moved to atl the falcons were not even on TV because they could not sell out the bldg,so all you vick haters should thank vick cause he’s the reason your able to watch home games on TV. i hope the falcons go 3 wins and 13 losses and I really don’t want them to win 3

By CC

August 10, 2007 2:15 PM | Link to this

Let me start by saying I am a season ticket holder and native of Atlanta; I’m also a UGA football fan. However, if Shockley were in any other pro football city, there would not not be so much attention or consideration to him as the starter for the Falcons. There is a reason why he had to wait three years at UGA to become the starter. Harrington is QB1 - hands down!

By Ripdog

August 10, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this

I want to see DJ. Give the pride of North Clayton the ball.

By Pepe

August 10, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

Here we go baby…4hrs 45mins to go. I wanna see Joey and Shockley under the Petrino system. I want to see how the rookies look and just watch some Falcons football. Fire up the grill and crack a cold one fellas…

By rdbdawg

August 10, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this

what channel will the game be on?

By bp101

August 10, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this

I can’t wait to see Jamaal Anderson, Chris Houston, Justin Blalock and the rest of the revamped offensive line. Curious to see Jerrious Norwood carry the ball more, especially between the tackles. Will be curious to see how the receivers catch the ball, and how Harington and Shock play. Will Jimmy Williams be at cornerback or safety tonight?

By JMack

August 10, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this

oooh, man, i cant take it, i cant stand it, how are we going to do :-( Lord have mercy, dear me, oh no, why, its not right, what will we do, oooohhhh wiiiiiiii. Oh man!

By rian

August 10, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

GO BIRDS!!! GO DAVENPOOP!! GO MO!! GO CHAMBERS/INSIDE GUY!!!!

UUUGGHHHHHH!!!!!

By dirty byrd

August 10, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

we all have so many questions just think how coach p feels rt now , dj is key in this game whether he can take team down field and score will determine his grade. how well o line blocks for joey is key for him if no blocking he is doomed, the new draft picks all need big game to help them progress just hope at this point we can come out of this with good report on player progress ,this game is our 1st live action for so many players and coaches on this team dont care about score just can we execute the schemes correctly GO YOU DIRTY BIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Blind Homer

August 10, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this

Have we forgotten Quincy Carter and the glory days at Dallas? DJ will get his chance, to make 2nd string, a stretch goal for him. Throwing the ball down field with our O line and receivers is a good strategy? Better just keep Norwood rested, he’s all the offense we have right now, although Harrington may step up big.

By big J

August 10, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this

LEANDER JORDAN. have you seen what this big OL can do? he will be starting by game 1.

By Vick Supporter

August 10, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this

Well Atlanta fans, you’re going to see the product you wanted to see on the field, no #7. All I can say is don’t get excited about the preseason. This doesn’t mean nothing. Harrington can look goos for 10-12 snaps, if the recievers catch the ball. We love you Mike Vick.

By BOBO

August 10, 2007 2:38 PM | Link to this

I WANNA SEE SHOCKLEY

By BOBO

August 10, 2007 2:40 PM | Link to this

SHOCKSTER

By noneya

August 10, 2007 2:41 PM | Link to this

“Be a good team again”? As oppossed to when? Organization has been in existence since ‘66 and has never had back to back winning seasons and has appeared in the playoffs 9 times. 6-8 in playoff games. Got a tough schedule with a few primetime games (Thanks Vick) and we are going to battle with Harrington. Open the QB competition up!

By Dtruth

August 10, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this

I am just excited about the Petrino era begin. He went into the Big East conference and took a mediocre Louisville team and by the time he left was beating up on the long time bully University of Miami. I think he will do a good job. Also big props to all for excellent topics and responses without any of the racist slants that were rampant a few weeks ago. Great job to all.

By Laura Hardy

August 10, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this

Yahoo - finally I can enjoy a Falcons game without Vicks drama!! Vick whooooo??

Season ticket holder for 8 years and I am really looking forward to seeing new talent - Jamal Anderson, Norwood, Jimmy Williams and some good standbys like Brooking, Algie and of course Shockley and Harrington - may the best man win!!

By billy g

August 10, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

Offensive Line: Stats lie. We ran for a lot of yards between the twenties, thanks to Vick’s legs. Scoring rushing TD’s are much more important than leading the league in rushing stats.

The secondary: Can we please defend the pass in the middle of the field?

By J Brooks

August 10, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

really looking forward to seeing Shockley shock ‘em! Put DJ in and don’t take him out.

I truly believe Shockley has the raw talent (speed, arm, QB smarts)and he is the exact type of person we want leading this team. DJ Shockley should become our great “franchise” player.

I’m willing to bet the Falcons might also be suprised about how many local ticket sales they might make going with a local and a UGA star. We saw how the dome reacted last preseason when Shockley came in and led the team down the field with ease to score.

If we drafted more local talent, you’d attract more fans who could otherwise care less about Pro ball if it wasn’t for their fantasy leagues.

By maurice

August 10, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this

It’s nice to see that everyone has given up on Vick…guess what though. Your opinions don’t matter. You all are just a bunch of idiots trying to get your infantile words across to a bunch of people just like you. You all say the same thing whether you support Vick or not, whether you are racist or not. Game time will tell who the quarterback will be, the commisioner is a jack a* and not in Michael Vicks case. I guess you guys don’t know that since you can’t read a paper to realize what he says and what he does are two different things. He is a hypocrit and a showboat who is bad for football. If the owner of a team decides how to treat it’s players and if the punishment is just based on his rules why does he step in and go beyond that punishment. If a player is suspended for a year and wants to get reinstated into the league for a year without another confrontation why not let the person back into the league? Oh but you were going to let Packman back in if he had good behavior. Give me a break. All of this is not Vicks or Odels fault, Roger Goodell deserves a big chunk of the blame too. You all thing Blank was upset just because of Vick? You obviously don’t realize that Roger steps on Blanks toes, ego, and the Falcons organization with his tactics. So while you are all supporting Vick or not realize who the real culprit is in the NFL. Oh and for all you who have and will defend Goodell after this post…Go tell it to Peta!

By Boots

August 10, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this

* Go Falcons. Alot of folks are really pulling for you and optimistic about the season.*

By jetfan

August 10, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

J.E.T.S Jets Jets Jets

By jetfan

August 10, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

John Abraham is a bust. He won;t last more than 3 games this year.

By banshee

August 10, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

Shockley? All I can say is the “SHOCKER”….Two in the pink, one in the stink.

By GTRick

August 10, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

There is so much in doubt right now, that it is hard to list all the things I want to see tonight. The most important thing is NO INJURIES. Norwood, ALL THE QB’s, the O-Line and the defense all deserve attention. So much uncertainity, so little time.

I don’t think we will see a lot of the “new offense” since it is early in the preseason, and Coach P. doesn’t sound like the kind of guy to show too much too early.

All that being said, it’s great to have football back. GO BIRDS.

By Miss Understood

August 10, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

I have been waiting for football since February. Can’t wait to see DJ throw the football? Wanna see how quick Jamaal Anderson is and if he can get to the quaterback? I am so hyped for tonite’s game. Go BIRDS!!! I love this game!

By WHATEVER

August 10, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

I’M NOT WATCHING IT. YOU KNOW WHY!!!

By Ed

August 10, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

I know it’s just preseson but man o man a Falcon win would be sooooo sweet. Atlanta needs a win, preseason or not. Just no more injuries and Dunn has to get back to healthy, fast.

By G

August 10, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this

Vick will not be playing tonight so let’s move on Vick Haters. I hope Shockley does well and get the #1 spot. As a true Falcons fan I am pulling for them REGARDLESS of who is QB

By Katie

August 10, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this

I’m looking forward to see D.J. do his thang and my boy John Abraham.

By ag

August 10, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this

maurice, how is it goodells fault that certain players get into trouble. he wasnt throwing money at the strippers in vegas, he didn’t put guns in tanks house, he didnt provide chris henry with the alcohol to drive drunk and he didnt sell mike vick pit bulls to fight. people have to take responsibility for their own actions and if you dont you must suffer the consequences. thats whats wrong with america today, people always blaming somebody else for their problems and errors.

By Goodell hurry up and make a decison

August 10, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

Im hearing reports that Joey Harrington is not looking very good at all and the coaches and players have realized that it just isnt the same with Harrington in there. Well it will be a lonnnnnggggg season with this guy back there. I would rather have DJ play and learn from his mistakes because I just dont it in Harrington. Seems like a nice guy but makes way too many mistakes. I really want to see if Chris Crocker has learned to play the safety position because last year it seemed as if it was his first year every even playing football. If we are still terrible at defending the pass as we have been the last 2 years it probably wont matter who the qb is. And can the commish hurry up and make a decision on Vick. Either suspend the guy or let him play. Its time to shi$ or get off the toilet Goodell.

By BOBO

August 10, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this

FALCONS 27 JETS 10

By newday

August 10, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

Without Vick as quarterback Falcons’ game will be borriinnnng.

By J Brooks

August 10, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

Maurice, you’re weird…and bitter.

But thanks for the posting! It just proves that all this Vick stuff is a big conspiracy. It was actually Roger Goodell sneaking weed on that plane. Rog-Dodge is the real Ron Mexico, and that home with all those fighting pit-bulls being raised in the back yard…that was actually Roger Goodell’s house and that was his lousy, no-good second cousin through marriage, Timmy Thompson. He really is the one to blame. Actually, the more I think about it, I think President Bush is really the one to blame here.

wow!

By Ryno

August 10, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

I hope Joey Harrington wins comeback player of the year award this year. He’ll do it if the birds win 7 to 9 games.

This outta shut the racist fans from the south side up. The black fans who claim they won’t show up to the games unless the Quarterback is black. Ignorant jerks.

By laneywAugusta

August 10, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Is it me, or is there a NEGATIVE vive with Joey, I really don’t want to see him, I love the FALCONS, but I hope we don’t win any games with him.

By Hoover-Shane

August 10, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

I am psyched to see the BIRDS in action. I am interested in all of the rookies and the position battles. Of course the QB position is most intriguing. Count on Joey H. to lose the job to D.J. somewhere by mid-season if the BIRDS have a losing record. They will want to evaluate him before the 08 draft. Personally, an you might think I am crazy, but, D.J. Shokley could be nearly as good as Donnovan McNabb if he is given the opportunity. Can anyone say “Vick Who ?”

By atlnavychick

August 10, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

I have been following Shockley since we were in school together. I just want him to get a chance so ya’ll can see what he can do. Not a big fan of Harrington but since he has on that Falcon red and black…i’ll have to adjust.

GO FALCONS!!!

By It A New Era

August 10, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this

Winning isn’t everything tonight, but it would look good More importantly I want a O Line that works in sync., providing protection for whomever takes the snap, holes for the running came. Few penaties, and a D that puts pressure on the opposing QB because our secondary is the it has been in a decade.——-too much to hope for——I think we will see a great team beginning to emerge.

I think this will a year of hope and new life——free from all the bad media. Be strong, be competitive—-Go Falcons 07

By Brew

August 10, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

I’m interested in this new offense and how Harrington commands it. Does his good camp translate when the lights are on,the popcorn is poping, and the cheerleaders have one leg in the air. Also Petrino was brought in to coach a Vick run offense. DJ is the next best thing we have and I think if Harrington is not all world, DJ will be the starter by Thanksgiving.

By GODAWGS

August 10, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

I’m a fan of DJ Shockley and I believe tonight he will “shock” the world. By the season opener, he WILL be the Atlanta Falcons starting QB.

GO DAWGS!!!

By David Duke

August 10, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this

D.J. won’t be playing again until the next Arena Football League season kicks off. He’s really not very good.

By ag

August 10, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

i hope shockley does well but if he was prepared to start right now he would be. obviously petrino doesn’t think he’s ready to start right now. who knows, he may get his chance 4-5-6 games in if joey stinks. he just needs to be ready to play if called upon. i’m also interested to see how justin blaylock looks. with him, forney and mclure our interior line should be stout.

By dave

August 10, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

I’m a big Dawgs-n-Falcons fan and an Atlantan, but I think many of you guys are too hyped on DJ. I love him, but I never thought he was professional football material. I hope to be proved wrong, but don’t get down on the Falcons if DJ is #3 or cut, even. This is a new offense and new season. Let’s move on and not even once say, “If Vick had been in, he would have …”

dave

By Rod

August 10, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

SHOCKLEY, SHOCKLEY, SHOCKLEY, and more SHOCKLEY!

By Patricia

August 10, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

I will be watching to see how well the teams will do as a whole. I will also be waiting to see how long it will take for Dallas to sign MV7 as their QB.

By Rod

August 10, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

Go falcons and put Shockley in there to lead the team. Everybody go buy your Atlanta falcons # 3 DJ Shockley Jersey and let the Mr. Blank know we want Shockley to be #1 QB because we are not going to the superbowl with Joey and might as well get Shockley the experience. Fill the first preseason home game with DJ number 3 Jersey. Trade the 7 in for the 3.

By ED FR0M ELLIJAY

August 10, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

SHOCKLEY WILL SHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!! FORGET HARRINGTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALREADY FORGOT VICK!!! GO FALCONS.

By dirtybyrd

August 10, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

for fans that wont get 2 see game at 7.00 tonight it will be on nfl channel at 12:00 tonight chance to watch players and coaches GO YOU DIRTY BIRDS!!!

By Aaron C

August 10, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

You UGA fans are drinking the Kool Aid thinking DJ is the saviour at QB. Give me a break! Just because he played at UGA doesnt make him good.

By EB

August 10, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

A lot of fans still support Michael Vick. I’m one of those. I am very disappointed in the choices that he made but come on not letting him play and his trial is not until January. Atlanta sports fans are the worst fans I have every seen. It is quite obvious that ticket sales are hurting.

By EB

August 10, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

A lot of fans still support Michael Vick. I’m one of those. I am very disappointed in the choices that he made but come on not letting him play and his trial is not until January. Atlanta sports fans are the worst fans I have every seen. It is quite obvious that ticket sales are hurting.

By David Duke

August 10, 2007 4:59 PM | Link to this

How does popcorn pope?

By J Brooks

August 10, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

Whoa -

Easy, Fred.

I happen to be a white dude and I want Shockley in there just as much as anybody.
Shockley is a great QB and I believe a great leader. I have followed his career since college and I have nothing but great things to say and think about this guy. I don’t care if he’s purple… and I really don’t think anyone else on this blog gives a hoot what color he is…except you, obviously.

By Fred G. Sanford

August 10, 2007 5:05 PM | Link to this

Rod…are you just plain stupid or plain ignorant? Blank will decide who should be the starter based on how many people wear #3 jerseys. I can hear it now..Blank tells Petrino to bench Harrington because he noticed that more people (blacks) are wearing DJ’s jersey. That some might fine thinking Ron! I bet you still think OJ was framed..right?

By Fred G. Sanford

August 10, 2007 5:10 PM | Link to this

Hey J. Brooks…please explain to me just exactly what qualifies DJ as a “great QB”! I guess thats why the Falcons drafted him in the LAST round. I guess thats why no other NFL team grabbed him in earlier rounds, huh? If you followed his career in college, you will know that he only got playing time after Greene left and that was for 1 year. So get off the crack-pipe and come back to reality-ville! He is not a GREAT QB..he could be someday…but today ain’t the day!!

By RxDawg

August 10, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this

Most people dont care what color the QB is. The racist comments from both sides sadly stick out more thats all. The majority have their heads in the right place.

By Vick Supporter

August 10, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

Fred G Sanford. It’s not about the color of the QB, at least for me. Harrington just isn’t the guy in my opinion. With Vick, no matter what our last 2 seasons were, we were still at least in CONTENTION. Cmon Atlanta, lets band together for once and pull for Vick. Let’s save what little sports pride, which is very little, we have left. I thought this city wanted to win! Vick wasn’t perfect as people expected him to be, but we were always right there. If the recievers didn’t drop so many passes, it would have been a different, those dropped passes were devastating, we were in position to win those games, which puts us in the playoffs. I’m tired of all this racism in this f-ing city.

By brownthrasher

August 10, 2007 5:21 PM | Link to this

I am not looking forward to the Falcons without Vick. It’s sad that all of his teamates have turned their backs on him, even his go-to man Mr. Crumpler. Regardless of what was in the indictment, Vick is still a part of the team, was a teamate of most of these guys and won many of the games for the Falcons - Carolina Panthers game when he practically flew into the endzone; the overtime game in Minnesota and countless more. And now they want to run around camp like it’s Michael Who? It’s disgusting. I guess the Falcons have forbid them from saying the V-word. They should show some guts and atleast be in the guy’s corner until his day in court. The game goes on, sure, but I would not want to be on a team of backstabbers - LOSERS!!!!!!

By MAVF

August 10, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this

I can’t wait to see how Jonathon Babineaux does tonight. Will the fans yell for him or boo?

By David Duke

August 10, 2007 5:38 PM | Link to this

Joey “White Boy” Harrington is the new QB in Blacklanta! Yes, i have it now. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehahahahahahahahahahah!

By PR

August 10, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

Make us proud DJ!

GO DAWGS!! GO FALCONS!

By sad

August 10, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this

Fred G. Stanford you are an idiot… Period.

By J Brooks

August 10, 2007 6:00 PM | Link to this

Fred,

you have issues…issues that go a bit deeper than football. You seem so angry. What are you so angry about? I actually kinda feel sorry for you.

By Najeh Davenpoop

August 10, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this

I don’t think Harrington will be great, but I think he can be better than he was in Detroit or Miami under Petrino’s system. I’m looking forward to seeing how well the re-worked offensive line protects him in the pocket, especially now that they don’t have to run the idiotic blocking schemes of Alex Gibbs and Greg Knapp. I’d like to see how well Jimmy Williams is picking up the free safety position, and if the young guys on the D-line (Jamaal Anderson, Tommy Jackson, Trey Lewis) are anywhere near contributing regularly. QB, FS, and the lines are probably the key areas to watch in the preseason.

Also, who is this fake-a* clown using my name on this blog? Since when do I end my messages with “Davenpoop out”?

By 2N4YEARS

August 10, 2007 6:35 PM | Link to this

It’s hard for me to believe that jimmy williams beat out Shock for the #2 job. I just hope Petrino does the right thing and puts the best QB in the game. If it’s obvious that Shock’s better and Petrino plays Harrington & Williams instead of DJ, well, that just make the Falcons the ‘same ole Falcons’ as always, and I won’t be pulling for them. Play the best man. Don’t play Harrington because you’re paying him more, and don’t play Williams because you used to coach him. If you do it for those reasons, the Falcons will be losers, as usual, and DJ will go somewhere else.

By myconju

August 10, 2007 6:38 PM | Link to this

Will someone please tell me how well Petrino did his first year? Plus, the NFL is a lot different…Faster and Stronger.

I’ll read about the game tommorrow on the NFL website.

By DJ Supporter

August 10, 2007 7:05 PM | Link to this

Let DJ play!! Plan and simple…this is his time. I remember when this young man was a kid when I ran track at North Clayton Sr. High, being coach by his father, Mr. Donald Shockley,Sr.!! We are so proud of him!! Go get’em DJ!!

By Fred G. Sanford

August 10, 2007 7:11 PM | Link to this

J. Brooks…what university did you get your Psychology degree from? I do not have anger issues you moron. I am just sick and tired of all the blacks jumping on the race bandwagon now that their boy Vick has been proven to be nothing but a THUG! He is NOT an NFL caliber QB. Yes, he was exciting at first but defenses figured him out. Now he is just another rich thug that is probably washed up in sports. Good riddance..why don’t you let me know what university you got that degree from?

By Lorenzo

August 10, 2007 8:06 PM | Link to this

It just really ponders me during this hole ordeal how DJ Shockleys name has not been mentioned. Their have been various reports that I have listened to that DJ is mentioned as the third string Qb. I would really like to see him get a shot with a level playing field. He truly deserves this.

By Ken Strickland

August 10, 2007 8:31 PM | Link to this

GRINCH, no problems. I wouldn’t expect you to feel any differently. That’s what being a true fan is all about my friend.

59BULLDOG, you must consider there are decades separating the Tarkenton era from today. The fact you could only come up with 2 names, known mostly to UGA fans, really proves my point. I didn’t intend to rile anyone with my statement, but the truth is the truth. When it comes to RB’s, UGA is in a class by itself.

Our DEF, not Joey Harrington, will determine the success or failure of the Falcons(see the Chicago Bears). The Falcons DEF won’t be as talented or dominant as the Bears DEF, but our OFF is more talented.