Falcons

By Robert Sams

September 10, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

The Vikings were one of the weaker teams on the schedule. Can anyone see any wins in site? 0-16 is not so bad.

By John

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

I agree with making Norwood more apart of the offense. He averaged 6.6 yards per carry and Dunn averaged 2.5. Big difference between second and four and second and seven or eight.

By Mable Norwood

September 10, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

Jerious needs to touch the ball at least 15 times a game.

By trottinghometudd

September 10, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

Enough of the feel good, I’m sorry we didn’t play well, put this behind us, we blame ourselves,…and on and on yak. Get a Quarterback that can throw more than 3 yards and a tailback bigger than 180 lbs. And a new OLT. Sad weekend for Georgia…

By SMack

September 10, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

I think that’s a good idea to give the ball to Norwood. Hope the O Line gives him better protection. The threat is gone so defenders are going to come right up the middle. I know Joey is not trusted with the long pass, but got to find a way to get the ball down field without a interception. Still looking for the rest of the team to show up. Hope I don’t have the wait the whole season.

By The Grinch

September 10, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

This team will come together, people…give them time. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and fixing Mora’s mess isn’t an overnight job, either.

By Dave

September 10, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

Ya think, Petrino? Norwood is now going on year 2 of being the most explosive player on this roster. Hopefully Petrino won’t be Coach #2 to ignore that fact.

By mountain jim

September 10, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

Wonder why Petrino did not have Norwood more into the game plan for this game?

That was an obvious need to nearly all of us fans.

I believed Petrino knew what he was doing before this game, now I have my doubts.

And I don’t believe MN took away the long pass - I saw receivers open long several times but Joey did not, or was afraid to make the throw.

And why are they so enamored with this new FG kicker? If he keeps kicking with that much of a hook, his accuracy will never be very high, imho.

By Darrin "The Vent King"

September 10, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

While I agree that Norwood needs to touch the ball more, I still don’t know if that is going to help our other problem on offense and that’s the QB. I swear I wonder where this guy head is even before he came here to Atlanta. How in the world you figure it’s a good idea to change the play and start audibling with 4 seconds left on the play clock is beyond me. Joey has been in the league long enough to know to pay attention to the clock better than that. Maybe it was the noise but man he just looked rattled (remember Doug Johnson?) out there after getting hit a couple of times. He HAS TO keep his head about him or it won’t matter how many times Norwood touches the rock. As for the rest of the fellas, you HAVE to play with more fire and grit. Losing is one thing, GIVING UP is another totally unacceptable thing. I’m still with the hometeam, but for the love of God could you guys play like you like, if not love, your jobs, please? I know it’s better than the one I have.

GO FALCONS!

By Jags

September 10, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

Doesn’t matter who you put back there ThugLanta. Get ready for a beat down from the Jags. And by the way your city smells.

By Michaael

September 10, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

shouldn’t they have realized after the 4 pre-season games that they should incorporate Norwood more? Shouldn’t master mind Petrino make adjustments at halftime? To me it looked mostly like the same offence the Falcons ran last year 3 and out!!!! Thank goodness the defence actually played fairly well otherwise the score could have been even worse! Imagine this team from yesterday playing the Colts!!!! holy college football blowout Batman!!!

By D-Cider

September 10, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

Use Norwood more? wow, the Falcons new head coach IS a genius! what a joke! Yeah, I guess the Vikes took away the long pass, how long would it take for Joey to throw the ball downfield? he coulda been sacked ten times instead of just 6. what a bunch of losers. The offense failed because it is NO GOOD! As for as Blank goes, keep overpaying for D-linemen that can’t stay healthy, fullbacks and some other marginal players and the team will be just fine.

By trottinghometudd

September 10, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Enough of this feel good “sorry we lost”, “we blame ouselves”, “we have to move on”…yak. Go get a quarterback who can throw more than three yards,…a running back bigger than 180 lbs, and a new OLT. Sad when the only known team to win is Georgia Tech. I’m tired of puking on Monday morning because of the lame excuses for losing.

By jokurone

September 10, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

pretty offensive as in odor, not enough vertical game and the defense still has gaping holes at times for trucks to run through. we are in for a very long season. oh well what else is not new?

By Mr. D

September 10, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

PLEASE GIVE NORWOOD MORE CARRIES!

Wow I haven’t seen the Falcons look this bad since well…the last time Vick didn’t play.

I would love to hear from all of the idiots that thought Joey would be an upgrade over Mike Vick. You got what you wanted and so I hope your happy.

Vick started 4 years in Atlanta and we made the playoffs twice and the other 2 years we missed by 1 game.

It’s unfortunate but now we are back to the days when playoffs are out the question by week 6

So stop the “we were crappy with Vick” garbage because at least with Vick because we always were competetive. That garbage yesterday was laughable

By Jed Clampett

September 10, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

GET A QB AND A COACH BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!!

By SMack

September 10, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

* The whole team stinks. Nothing can make this mess better. I feel sorry for Norwood. Don’t let those unappreciative people put you out there to get hurt without any protection.*

By mountain jim

September 10, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

Was Abe still on pre-season cruise control? Or in order to avoid injury has he lost or given up what made him (supposedly) so great?

There was no dline pressure on their QB the whole game!

By BOBO

September 10, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

VICK -WHERE ARE YOU? SUPERMAN WE NEED YOU

By NASCARfan

September 10, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

Why are the two top football coaches in this state so frigging loyal to guys with lesser talent / fading skills?

Knowshon Moreno and Jerious Norwood should both be starting for their teams. Moreno is far and away the best back the Dawgs have, it’s not even close. Dunn’s skills have hit the wall and are eroding. Norwood should be starting, Dunn should be the third down back because of his blocking.

End of story.

By BOBO

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

AHHH SHOOT ID RATHER LOOSE WITH VICK THAN WITH WITH HARRINGTON. IT AT LEAST WOULD BE A EXCITING LOSS

WHAT A BOARING TEAM.

THE REAL EXCITMENT ISNT THERE

VICK YOU BAD BOY -COME HOME AND RUN YOUR BUT OF IF YA GOT 2. GETER DONE.WELL I GUESS IN A YEAR OR 2.:)DO THE TIME DONT LET THE TIME DO YOU.

By Greg

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

We can still be 9-7. Just need to get other players involved. I think Norwood should touch the ball 15 to 20 time a game, passing and rushing. Dunn 10 to 15 times per game rushing and passing. What is the purpose of the huge fullback we got in free agency. All that money he should be at least opening holes for Dunn and Norwood.

By taco slammer

September 10, 2007 5:24 PM | Link to this

Brilliant! Let’s play Norwood more. Wonder why they didn’t think of that while they were getting whipped in the Metro Dome?

By Dave

September 10, 2007 5:25 PM | Link to this

You people should realize that MV7 had very little to work with during the past few years. He made something out of nothing.

By GW

September 10, 2007 5:25 PM | Link to this

Coach Petrino please consider Norwood starting we need a breath of fresh air some excitement some flash and Warrick Dunn is fading. Get rid of the old and bring in the youth. ——NORWOOD—- Why have we not considered another QB use some of the Vick money and pick up someone worthy other than Harrington.

By Vick Supporter

September 10, 2007 5:25 PM | Link to this

No Vick = losing season

By seangee

September 10, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

The problem with yesterday game.First Harrington has no pocket presence, holds the ball to long.O- line still not blocking,Dunn still not getting those shortage first downs,still big gaps in d-line,and most of all the team still has no swagger.Stand up,walk like u got some swagger about yourself.

By Rick

September 10, 2007 5:30 PM | Link to this

If Vick had played this game we would lost even worse, he would have run around with the ball in one hand and lost 4 more fumbles.I know all you experts have time to analyze the game when the drive thru slows down, but given a new coach and new offence, I thought they moved the ball well at times , just not consistent. Give it time. We now have a real good coaching crew and real QB.

By seangee

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

Stevie Wonder can see Norwood needs more carries.One thing Petrino needs to know is that preseason games are not going to be like the real deal.That last preseason game the guys needed the reps instead of sitting on the pines,and yes Pretrino u want be seeing anymore vanilla defenses.This is the nfl which stands for not for long when you’re content.

By bluefox

September 10, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this

Sign David Greene, Arthur, as quickly as you can get his signature on a contract!

By Jay Black

September 10, 2007 5:50 PM | Link to this

Norwood should have a bigger role?! Well, thank you Captain Obvious!! Why didn’t he have a bigger role in the game yesterday? His first run, he chunked off 18 yards! Tar and feather this coach!

By Keeping IT real

September 10, 2007 5:54 PM | Link to this

Atlanta played like a bunch of punk. you have to force you will on a team. you have to play like mad dog under control! the team played like they were being hunted. what the hell are they playing for. with a player gone (mike Vick) and this team is that weak. I am no coach but I do know you put the ball in the play makers hands. they play to much like a bunch of punks . will this team be for ever weak as pond water. you must feel you are going to win. But when you look at this team they have no heart. as a season ticket holder no way I pay this kind of money for ticket . Joey is a first rounder and he and the offense played weak. we need a QB that can come in and win now to hell with a draft pick that is not proven in the NFL. No way I spend this kind of money next year to see a new QB come in and it take him 4 to 5 year to get the skills need to be a good NFL stater because that what it will take. I as a season ticket holder I will not buy tickets to see us rebuild every year. If Vick is not coming back in 2009 why should I pay to see this team lose. Fans should have winning standards. Having a winning team every 4 to 5 year is not going to cut it. If we bring in a new QB( as in draft pick) in to run this team I am out of here. we need a proven QB now . Bring Vick in 2009! If you draft a QB next bring Vick back until the new man is ready and that take at lest 3 to four year to be good. don’t bring him in to get thrown in the fire to get hurt on your investment! It time to win and now!!! 1700 dollars is a lot of money for this product. At home depot if it don’t work I can get my money back or a new idem to replaced the old one. Falcon management need to think long and hard on this team and next year and the year after. no more want to be draft picks at QB! proven or most Fan are gone!

By Jay Black

September 10, 2007 5:56 PM | Link to this

I’ll take David Greene over Joey any day. Matter of fact, have Norwood throw the ball too!

By Keeping IT real

September 10, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this

Bluefox David green would be a joke we need a winner not another home boy! He not a starter now why go backward!

By Buzzjob

September 10, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this

You can blame the loss on Harrington, Dunn, Petrino or Blank but you should be blaming the loss on MV. It the guy had a lick on sense he would still be around and Atlanta would be 1-0.

By Terrance

September 10, 2007 5:59 PM | Link to this

it was times that joey could have ran the ball instand he wants to sit in the pocket and he could have read the blitz better than that, he has been in the NFL long enough to know that.

By Keeping IT real

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

Rick you no nothing about this team. The hate in your heart blind you man! Are you a season ticket holder are just a cry baby!

By David Duke

September 10, 2007 6:06 PM | Link to this

When Dan Reeves took over the Falcons, in the first eight games, went 1-7. They finished at 7-9. The following season they won fourteen and went to the Super Bowl. This season is going to be one of trial, tribulation and, ultimately, vindication. Over the past two seasons, with Vick, the Falcons had a record of 15-17. That’s not exactly setting the woods alight. Those of you who continue to bring Vick into the conversation need to stop. he is null and void and gone for a very long time. He won’t be available to play again until he’s in his early thirties, if then. For the time being the Falcons have to grind and see what works and what doesn’t. We know Vick didn’t do all that much. Chris Chandler is the only quarterback to have taken the Falcons to the promised land. As I recall, he was a castoff and was viewed as a career back-up. In the first eight games he was here all that criticism seemed justified. In the next 24 games the Falcons went 20-4. It could happen again and I think it will!

By Pittbull

September 10, 2007 6:32 PM | Link to this

Man I miss Vick!

Three observations:

1. Norwood needs to start. Duh.

2. Laurent Robinson needs to start.

3. HARRINGTON is too scared to continue to start. I see more progression with Redman because at least he’s not scared to run the offense. Joey is scared to death and is clueless what to do with the ball once ANY pressure starts.

By Hector

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

I feel like I went back in time…same ol’ pathetic Falcons……5-11 will be a good year!!!

By Pittbull

September 10, 2007 6:36 PM | Link to this

Oh yeah, GET JOE HORN THE BALL!!!

He WAS brought here to catch the pigskin!

By A Falcons fan walks into a bar. . . .

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

Get David Greene? Were Falcons fans and Bulldog fans not embarrassed enough already this weekend that they want to be embarrassed even more? This guy is not even a 3rd string QB in the NFL. We can’t win a game anyways. Sign Herschel Walker to play QB. Who cares? Falcons are headed to draft city… again.

By terrell

September 10, 2007 6:44 PM | Link to this

If Petrino sees any lack of effort from anybody on this team, I hope he benches them and put in players that want to play HARD. These guys better put up a good fight against Jacksonville or I’m rooting for Wade and the Cowboys. I hate every team in Philly, whether it be the Phillies, Eagles or the Sixers, and I know it will destroy them to see T.O. And Romo succeed. COME ON BIRDS DONT LET ME DOWN

By russ

September 10, 2007 6:49 PM | Link to this

yes, vick being gone certainly puts us behind the eight ball, but don’t lose sight of who’s to blame for that…..vick himself.

By Yeah, right

September 10, 2007 6:53 PM | Link to this

Sign David Greene?? Wow what a bunch of idiots. He can’t play in the NFL! If he could he would. Your starter, Harrington couldn’t play for a guy who took a QB [Warner] out of the Arena League.

In fact he cried in mini-camp with the Lions. Fans here write “he proved it in the preseason”

You’ve got to be kidding me.

By Vic

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

Bobby Petrino,Joey Harrington and the team sucks.You have to be kidding me.I am season ticketholder and I feel I have been robbed.

By SC

September 10, 2007 7:15 PM | Link to this

When Joey Harrington starts checking off with 4 seconds left on the play clock, he doesn’t look like an experienced QB.

At least coach Petrino is not in denial about Warrick Dunn’s ability to handle the running load. I’m disappointed that coach didn’t use Jerious more, but at least we won’t have to wait for the season to see a change. Dunn actually did well considering the inept blocking in front of him. Jerious just looked like a better runner.

By Shamus Thacker

September 10, 2007 7:34 PM | Link to this

One thing makes me uneasy.

I may be overreacting, but as meticulous as Bobby is at pre-game planning, I’m shocked he didn’t envision a need for more touches by Norwood, PRIOR TO the Vikings game…

With the shaky QB situation, and with Warrick almost as old as Petrino, the offense should have REVOLVED AROUND Jerious!

Overreaction??

By gg

September 10, 2007 7:38 PM | Link to this

No injuries to report? There is a reason for that…it’s cause no one played.

By terrell

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

David Duke in Vick’s FIRST year with Dan Reeves they went 9-6-1 and won a playoff game. In Mora’s FIRST year with Vick we went 11-5 and reached the NFC Championship game. So whats your point. Joey has never made the playoffs. Dont make excuses just because its Petrinos FIRST year. We had a lot of injuries the past two seasons, and not to mention an inept offensive and defensive coordinator. And we had no depth whatsoever, thanks to our GM, who by the way is way over-rated. And yeah I know Vick is gone, but you cant blame him for the past couple of years.

By dirtybyrd

September 10, 2007 8:09 PM | Link to this

all our playmakers we know who they are didnt make any plays oh yea u got 2 put them in the game and have plays for them as well . it looked like we were running the ball for no gain too many times petrino needs to bring it big not be conservative with players and plays called ,go big or stay home teams dont get any easier as season goes on lets play BALL DAMN IT !!!!!

By Al

September 10, 2007 8:11 PM | Link to this

What is it with these guys. Why do they think Dunn brings anything to the table except a “true” 2-3 yard average per run. His stats are always overstated because he usually breaks a big gainer.

Norwood is bigger, stronger and faster.

What are these idiots waiting fro to give this kid the ball 25 times a game.

By BlueEagle

September 10, 2007 8:23 PM | Link to this

I’m not quite sure what you folks expected…this team was bad with Vick on it, take him off and it effective pulls the curtain on the teams’ shortcomings that have been ignored the last 4-5 seasons. This is a bad team; anything more than 4 wins is a pipe dream…I’m afraid that the Falcons will accomplish something that we all thought impossible…make the Hawks season look great by comparison.

At least UGA lost…there is a silver lining.