Falcons

By Morten Andersen

September 16, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

Hey Rich, I’m available!

By GS

September 16, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this

So is this Mike Vick’s fault too?

By Mark

September 16, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

6 sacks last week and 7 sacks this week, maybe 8 next week.

By Titothebear

September 16, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

The kicker has really cost the Falcons and the offensive line appears to be on vacation. The team, though not going well, is still better than it would have been with the convicted felon. When Dan Reeves took over the Falcons were 1-7 in their first eight games. They won 20 of the next 24!

By Mr. Gilley

September 16, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

Wel Georgia got what it wanted. A real traditional QB in Joey Harrington..So I dont feel sorry for the Falcons and the current fans at all. Although Vick did what he did and messed up, the fact that people undervalued his worth to the team saddened me and now you know it wasnt his fault all the time when we lost games. Everything has to click on defense, field goals, o-line etc.

By Lawrence

September 16, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

Go ahead Falcon fans, act like you dont need Vick. The more Harrington gets sacked, the more you will realize what a great QB Vick was. Hell would have to freeze over before Vick could get sacked 13 TIMES IN 2 GAMES.

By vanessa griffieth

September 16, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

We still have the same old sorry OL. We are too small to maintain 300lb DL for 4 quarters. The Falcons don’t get it! Match size for size. We had several big OL during training camp. Where are they now! We need young, strong and hungery RBs. We had them during training camp. Where are they now!

By lgd

September 16, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

This is not going to be a very joeyful year

By Jerome

September 16, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

0-16 is not out of the realm of possibilities for this team. Also lets take bets on how long before Prater is cut. I am checking the wire right now and nothing yet. If I was McKay, he would not even board the plane back to Atlanta.

By Kristle

September 16, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

The FAKEONS have been having trouble on the offensive line. But Vick made something out of nothing. What is Joey’s excuse?

By trottinghometudd

September 16, 2007 4:59 PM | Link to this

What was that kickers name we let go?

This franchise will never learn. Always looking for the flash instead of the fire.

By A sign of things to come

September 16, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

Sad, just sad.. Ws’re going to go into October 0-4.. Wake me up when this season is over.

By Mark

September 16, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

At least this week we had just as many points as sacks. Maybe next week we can have more points than sacks. Go Falcons!!

By dawggy

September 16, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

PLEASE ORGAN GRINDER, HIRE TAYLOR SMITH BACK SO THE CIRCLE WILL BE COMPLETE. THE FALCONS ARE THE WORST FRANCHISE IN ALL OF SPORTS HISTORY. PLEASE TAKE THIS PILE OF CRAP AND MOVE TO ANOTHER CITY. WE FANS HAVE BEEN TORCHERED ENOUGH. IF IT’S TO LATE TO MOVE, THEN CONCEDE THE REST OF THE GAMES, SO THE FALCONS CAN GET THE # 1 PICK. FAVRE LOOKED GOOD TODAY AND SO DID SCHAUB. HARRINGTON LOOKED GREAT TOO IF YOUR THE OTHER TEAMS DEFENSIVE COORDINATER. LET’S BOYCOTT THE REST OF THE SEASON FOR SURE. GOODALL NEEDS TO COME HERE AND DECLARE THIS A DISASATER AREA UNFIT FOR FOOTBALL FANS. GO GRINDER AND TAKE THE FALCONS WITH YOU!

By Falcon Tradition

September 16, 2007 5:01 PM | Link to this

Defense gives up 1 touchdown and the team still post a loss. Same ole Falcons. Our great losing tradition continues.

Note ot AMB FIRE RICH MCKAY

By D Nice

September 16, 2007 5:01 PM | Link to this

Anybody need tickets ?

By morris

September 16, 2007 5:01 PM | Link to this

Matt shaub is 2-0 this season and looking like a very good QB. And supposedly he isn’t playing behind a very good line either. Hmmm. Where are all the vick loving- shaub bashers at now? Dude is proving he is a quality NFL QB.

Falcons management can blame the loss of this season on vick if they want. But I say the falcons problems stem from an awful front office and personnel staff. Good move releasing veteran kicker billy cundiff to go with a guy who has never kicked in the NFL. It clearly cost us a chance to win the game today. If I’m blank, mcKay would be getting a pink slip soon.

By LT (double A blogger)

September 16, 2007 5:01 PM | Link to this

0-16?

By Najeh Davenpoop

September 16, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

When’s the last time this team invested a draft choice in a kicker? Seems to me we could have used one of our 150 6th round picks this year on Mason Crosby, who (correct me if I’m wrong) is perfect so far this year.

By Brian

September 16, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

It’s not just the O-line. Joey hangs onto the ball too long when there was time to get rid of it. If they don’t release that kicker this week I will be surprised. I am sure the players have lost all confidence in him now. When he missed that second FG it totally turned the momentum after a good long drive.

By Daniel

September 16, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

You could put Peyton manning back there and the results would be the same.This offensive line might be worse then the 1976 line that cost bartkowski his season and all total they gave up 56 sacks total.Wideouts weren’nt bad today and at least Norwood is geting some touches. Harrington I truely believe if given the time can win in this league.His unfortune is that he played behind very bad detroit and Atlanta lines.At least we look forward to the first pick in the draft, and 2 very high picks in the second and with the cash money we will get awarded from Vicks contract we can sign some BIG and i mean BIg Offensive linemen, another long falcon season ahead for us and we might even set some records for sacks allowed and points scored, and also record number of no shows at the Dome.Patience is a virtue we must have being a falcon fan.

By Max

September 16, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

Some of Petrino’s decisions seem very shaky at this point. Trading Schaub at the outset with no viable backup for Vick other than Harrington. And, cutting the veteran kicker for the guy we have now- who is 1/4. These were two of our most winnable games, and we lost them both. On the bright side, we’re number 1 with a bullet in the Brian Brohm sweepstakes!

By Dan

September 16, 2007 5:05 PM | Link to this

What’s disheartening is that the Falcons had two rookies playing on the left side (Blalock and Foster) and the pass rush was coming off the right side. With Gandy’s sorry butt out of the game our left side of the o-line looked good, it was the veterans McClure, Forney and Weiner who didn’t get the job done.

By Harry Balls

September 16, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this

20/20 is always easy but Matt Schaub (I hope that is spelled correct) sure is playing well with the terrible O line they have in Houston. I think it is about time that Rich McCay starts feeling the heat for some of the terrible draft choices he has made.

Roddy White, Michael Jenkins, Jimmy Williams. These guys haven’t done crap!!! I don’t blame the coaches yet because they have to play the cards they are dealt.

By JJ

September 16, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this

why does joey hold onto the ball so long and why do we have a sorry kicker. WWVD(What would vick DO)

By crank

September 16, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this

When is Rich McKay going to start feeling the heat??? The man has made atrocious moves and left this team in terrible shape and still escapes criticism. Why cut Cundiff and take a guy in Prater who has been cut by 4 teams. Pathetic. FIRE MCKAY.

By A sign of things to come

September 16, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

Meanwhile Matt Schaub is looking like a bonafied pro bowler. Falcons 0-2, Texans 2-0. I know it’s hindsite but damn!

By Kristle

September 16, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

Screw Joey, Atlanta never had anything but Micheal Vick. Joey ain’t nothing, he ain’t never gonna be nothing so since Mike Vick brought so much excitement to Atlanta, we want him back. We finally had a black quarteback that was good, now yall got the white man and thats what yall wanted, so all yall season ticket holders keep supporting them falcons, but next year I bet the Dome won’t be sold out. Sorry, but thats what yall get.

By REFMan

September 16, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

The Offensive Line gave up Seven Sacks but they protected well for the most part. Harrington had time to pass on almost every play in which the Jaguars didn’t Blitz. Harrington needs to make quicker decisions, what’s frustrating is seeing how well Schaub is playing for the Texans. At the same time why did we bring in Prater? He’s the worst kicker I’ve ever seen, he needs to be cut immediately. These two moves are on McKay in my opinion, who seems to get a pass. The defense has looked very good for the most part, especially Abraham. Unfortunately we’re abysmal at the QB position and our offense reminds me of Chris Simms and the Bucs or Carr & The Texans offense the past few seasons. Very stagnant, basic… this team needs a QB bad. I don’t see why we didn’t try to get Culpepper or even Leftwich. You can’t expect Petrino to be a miracle worker with Harrington.

By A sign of things to come

September 16, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

Oh and our running game is sad as hell!

By Titothebear

September 16, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this

The kicker has really cost the Falcons and the offensive line appears to be on vacation. The team, though not going well, is still better than it would have been with the convicted felon. When Dan Reeves took over the Falcons were 1-7 in their first eight games. They won 20 of the next 24!

By Mr C.

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

Wow. It looks like we keep singing the same song over and over again. Offensive Line. They are horrible. Until the falcons are able to protect their QB, they will lose a lot of games this year. Vick made that offensive line look decent.

I watched Schaub beat up Houston. He looked great. However, his offensive line gave him great protection. The Panthers linemen never got to him. I can bet anyone that even if you put Brady as the falcons QB, he won’t win many games cos of the offensive line.

Bottom line: You have to be able to give your QB time in the pocket. I see the falcons winning 3-5 games this yr and also setting the record for the number of sacks giving up.

By Jonathan Powell

September 16, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

Thats why Vick’s speed and mobility was crucial when the offensive line broke down. I am tired if Matt Shaub was here, the results would be the same because of the offensive line. Atlanta defense has played well. but now the offense will not help them.I think the Atlanta will not when many games this year. Mr. Blank and Mckay need to stop being so humble this year. Because they will miss Michael Vick with plays that he makes nothing out of something. So words of wisdom for the Owner and GM you need to fix it quick.

By E

September 16, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

I really wasn’t happy when Petrino was named as the new coach. Even with Vick, I know this offense would not make a difference. Now the falcons have to relearn a new offensive plan, and it seems they are on the learning curve.

By CDS

September 16, 2007 5:15 PM | Link to this

Tell me why did the Falcons feel the need to cut Billy Cundiff when they have a kicker who constantly misses? Falcons played good enough defense to win that game, and Joey did a great job finding the open guys. But if they don’t score a TD when they reach the 30-yard line, then they will not score. Special teams is bad as well.

Meanwhile, Matt Schaub went 20-28 for 227 yards and 2 TDs with no INTs. Again, thanks for the trade McKay. Now can we finally go get some offensive linemen?

By marcus3x

September 16, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this

Hahaha. I am glad the falcons are 0-2 after throwing vick under the bus because of some dam dogs.

By A sign of things to come

September 16, 2007 5:20 PM | Link to this

Sad and pathetic.. 0-4 here we come, no way in hell we win against Carolina and Texas. Wake me up when this season ends.

By Ernie Wheelwright

September 16, 2007 5:21 PM | Link to this

Beside the weak offensive line how about our kicker who couldn’t kick for a class A high school team. Who’s bright idea was it to keep this goober as our kicker.

By seangee

September 16, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this

True the line is not blockingworth a blank ,but u still can’t just sit in there and just take a sack.Try to get rid of the dang ball sometimes,step up in the pocket are something.

By King Donko of Punchstania

September 16, 2007 5:24 PM | Link to this

First of all, Joey Harrington has no business in an NFL uniform. He harkins memories of Akili Smith- wait- that might be seen as offensive to Akili Smith. The bottom line is that the Falcons don’t have a legitimate NFL quarterback on their active roster. Until they get someone back there running the offense that has some talent, leadership skills, and experience, this team will stumble to a winless season. Maybe having the #1 overall pick wouldn’t be so bad…that is if the front office can finally pull off the right pick for once. The King has spoken…

By Falcon Max

September 16, 2007 5:25 PM | Link to this

Not only do they need to learn how to block, they need to learn how to pick up blitzes. 13 sacks in two games for Harrington does not bode well for the future.

We need an experienced kicker, and not a no name. I think he cost us the game.

By Timothy

September 16, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

There was a lot to like AND a lot to hate in this game- how would it look with those two field goals? How would it look with some pass protection?

Go Roddy!

By Bob from Acworth

September 16, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

I’ve heard that Coach Patrino and the Falcons won’t be a consistent winner until he gets “his” team. If that is the case,let’s start building “his” team and get rid of that P.O.S. Placekicker they have! Whose idea was it to cut our regular PK and go with this rookie with the idiotic tatoos on his forearms? Yeah,pal! You look REAL COOL! Good thing Vince Lombardi is not aound as head coach. He would have met him as he went to board the plane and said.”Sorry son.This plane is for Falcon players only. You just got cut!” I don’t care if he can kick off out of the stadium! If you can’t make what amounts to a PAT field goal,you need to GO!

By 4EverAFalcon

September 16, 2007 5:31 PM | Link to this

Here we go again…..HARRINGTON and the RECEIVERS are to blame for at least 4 of the sacks…holding onto the ball too long…not throwing it out of bounds, and the recievers not getting open. HOW ABOUT A ROLL-OUT PLAY PETRINO???? We are staring at 0-16 folks. McKay should be fired for trying to save a few $$$ with an unproven kicker. Way to go Richie! I love the Falcons….but I HATE this team.

By falcondawg

September 16, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this

The ol is and has been for a long time, woeful. I don’t believe any qb could prosper with this line. The defense plays well enough to win but the offense is offensive, due primarily to the ol. I honestly believe that if Vick hadn’t been so stupid, we’d be 2-0, because of his mobility.

By Vick Supporter

September 16, 2007 5:34 PM | Link to this

You Falcons fans keep making excuses. We’re nothing without Vick. As you can clearly see… our team sucks. We have nobody that can get us over the top. We miss you Vick.

By Who let the dogs out?

September 16, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding me? Offensive line is pretty bad but Harrington holds on to the ball too long; PERIOD! We should have been tied 13-13 at the end of regulation instead we have got a kicker that cant even make a 25 yarder….He will be cut tonight if not tomorrow morning…..This team is in disarray….Harrington is not a number one starter in the NFL PERIOD: This teams misses Mike Vick make no MISTAKE as he did….Jacksonvilles quarterback had all day to throw the ball it is looking more and more like Jamaal Anderson is going to be a bust….ONCE AGAIN RICK MCKAY MISSES ON A FIRST ROUND PICK….MICHAEL JENKINS….RODDY WHITE HOWEVER HE JUST MAY BE NFL TALENT HOWEVER RICH MCKAY NEEDS TO BE CANNED PERIOD I DO NOT HAVE NEAR ENOUGH TIME TO POINT OUT ALL OF HIS MISTAKES…

By Rod

September 16, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

Joey is NOT the answer or the problem. We draft Darrin Mcfadden in the draft and go with D.J. Shockley at quarterback next year. Drafting a QB will not make us competitve next year. Anyone disagree? I hope this is something obvious everyone can agree on. McFadden was a beast against Alabama last night.

By Willie

September 16, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

14 more losses and we’re right in the lottery baby!

By Falcons Suck

September 16, 2007 5:39 PM | Link to this

If Prater isn’t cut by tomorrow, I might boycott the rest of the season. McKay is really screwing us here by being so arrogant as to think that he can keep experimenting with our place kicker and that it won’t cost us games. First Koenan last year, now Prater. Regular season games are not the time for experiments.

By Manny

September 16, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

Picking up the blitz is the responsibily of the backs. Many times Harrington held the ball too long.

I think the O-line did OK today.

By window

September 16, 2007 5:42 PM | Link to this

gotta start up front off-line then a qb the cards are stacked against us long season ahead

By mike

September 16, 2007 5:42 PM | Link to this

Lets see the problem with the Falcons offense is the other teams defense keeps running through it. Never understood the term winnable. At the end of the game one side wins and the other loses. So now you are classifying a lost as winnable. Interesting. Maybe you and the morning crew from 790 the zone can suit up next game and give it the ole college try.

By Raleigh Dog

September 16, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this

Let’s see if I can predict the future. Falcons go 0-16. Bobby Petrino quits in disgust. Heartbroken, Arthur Blank sells the team in disgust to Time Warner. Michael Vick gets probation and no jail time. Roger Goodell forgives him and he signs with the Colts and scores the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl next year. Sounds about right.

By Vick Supporter

September 16, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this

YEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We lost!!!!!!!!!!!!

By SMack

September 16, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this

PITIFUL. Enough said!!!!! Where’s the offense? Rushers(98 yds)?

By keon

September 16, 2007 5:47 PM | Link to this

if Vick were the quarterback people would be calling for his head

By johnb

September 16, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this

Joey Harrington has been one of the LEAST sacked QB’s in the NFL over the past few years. What does that tell you about this O-Line? John Madden said it on Monday Night, “IT all starts up front”. Of course the idiots and racists will all blame Harrington again, and every single loss this season…

By Falcon Man

September 16, 2007 5:50 PM | Link to this

I would think the Falcon offense should put their right hand on their right ankle and their left hand on their left ankle, bend over and kiss their fanny goodbye.

I’m sure the field goal guy will read his name on the waiver wire before he gets home today.

By Ironfeet

September 16, 2007 5:50 PM | Link to this

0-2 with a “traditional” QB. The people actually watching this team the last few years pointed out the fact the OL was a real weakness for this team. But instead, you all blamed Vick for our offensive woes. Well, 2 games in and Harrington has been sacked 14 times. The OL can’t get a push up front to open holes for the running game. We have NO threat on offense. Vick was the ONLY player that people feared when they played us. He’s gone and I don’t know if the Falcons can recover.

By gregl

September 16, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this

The offense played much better today I think, at least there was some continuity there. While the line isnt all that great, I still think Harrington holds the ball too much. A couple of those sacks he could have thrown the ball away or something I think. Hopefully Petrino will adjust.

By Ironfeet

September 16, 2007 5:55 PM | Link to this

The OL has given up more sacks the the team has scored points. Ridiculous!

By Fugitive

September 16, 2007 5:55 PM | Link to this

Four of the 7 sacks happened because Harrington held the ball too D@#* long! Throw it away! Negative plays killed them today. Yes, the O-line needs work, but Harrington did not do what an experienced NFL quarterback is EXPECTED to do!

By Larry

September 16, 2007 5:56 PM | Link to this

This pathetic franchise has the worst of all three components necessary for a successful team: ownership, general management and coaching.

This owner gave a 130 million contract to a degenerate thug who could only run fast and throw a long, tight spiral and ignored the professional and personal weaknesses that any person with a triple digit could easily predict. The VP and general manager has drafted the worst talent in the league for years and then made some of the dumbest trades this past year (Schaub). The coach allows the team to trade Rossum and sign a kicker who no one else wanted while letting a proven kicker walk. The results? Jamal Anderson hasn’t been heard from in two games, dropped catches by Jenkins, no returns, missed field goals and an 0-2 start.

Why would anyone with anything else to do next Sunday want to fight the traffic and deal with Atlanta trash around the Georgia Dome just to watch this collective group of idiots imitate an NFL Franchise?

I just hope I can sell as many of my season tickets as quickly as I can before I can’t GIVE them away!

Anyone want to buy some great seats (row 4, right in front of the visiving team’s players and our cheerleaders—thank God you can see the visiting team’s players) to spend your sunday’s watching this hapless mess?

By Fugitive

September 16, 2007 5:59 PM | Link to this

I will say that Roddy White almost looked like an NFL receiver today. Good job catching the ball…Now let’s see if he can get into the end zone…Where is Joe Horn?

By hitwriter

September 16, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this

Petrino needs to learn clock management skills! Last week he punts with under seven minutes and down by 14 points. This week he punts with just over two minutes and down by a score!

He’s also to blame for allowing Prater to make this roster.

With the exception of Prater, the team played well in a defensive game.

The buck stops with him.

By Same old thing

September 16, 2007 6:05 PM | Link to this

Not only is the O-lie sucking wind, but can we get Mort back - two FG’s missed today could’ve had it tied up and least give the offense some respect for the success(when they hadit) of getting down into scoring territory. I don’t know what to make of these Falcons - we would drive and then fall flat…why don’t we go after Leftwich

By Curtis Cottom

September 16, 2007 6:08 PM | Link to this

Reason #1 We changed to a passing offense when we had the number 1 rushing team last season? Reason #2 We released our kicker for a kid in camp for two days? Reason #3 We are letting Byron Leftwich sit and wait for a team that has since. Reason #4 Our coach wants to bring back the run and shoot without Warren Moon and now Dunn has to beg to be more involved in the passing game to help us. But of course the haters will blame it on Michael Vick Cheer up Atlanta, your getting just what you asked for!!

By Furious Falc

September 16, 2007 6:12 PM | Link to this

This franchise is worse off under Arthur Blank than it ever was under the Smith family.

Here’s my justification:

• Blank is on his fourth head coach in only a few years of ownership.

• He rewarded and tolerated Mike Vick’s selfish antics (and lack of fire, leadership, etc) on and off the field. The end result was worse than bad.

• He hired the worst GM in the world. McKay has a record of poor picks, bad signings, and he traded away Schaub at the worst time.

• The Falcons fans and the city have never been more divided among themselves.

Also, why does Blank keep walking the sidelines? It’s disrespectful to the coach. No other owners do that, except for Jones in Dallas. But at least Jones has won Super Bowls. As long as Blank keeps showing up on the side, no big name coach will ever want to come here. Guys like the Big Tuna would never put up with that. That’s why we’re stuck with untested jokers like Mora and Petrino. Obviously, owning the Falcons is just a way for Blank to be seen and loved.

Blank: Please sell the team to someone who knows what they are doing!

By Braves Fan 79

September 16, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this

Best 2 moves of the offseason: Letting go of schuab….and not letting morten anderson come back. I mean, who needs someone whos automatic inside 45 yards!

By NT

September 16, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this

Let’s not start making such “excuses” for our QB and overall offense now when they haven’t been allowed the past few seasons. Didn’t the new coaching staff build a bigger, stronger OL for improved pass protection?

By Leonard R Butler

September 16, 2007 6:19 PM | Link to this

How can a team get a new coach and a new scheme, with some new players and loo lie the same team from last year. And please get eith Broooings out of the middle, he looks lost, we are ruining this guys’ career by playing him in the wrong position. And the sacks are being caused by Harrington inability to make the quick decision when he sees the bliss coming

By I'mGladWeLost

September 16, 2007 6:21 PM | Link to this

14 more to go, hope we lose them all.

By bulletbob

September 16, 2007 6:21 PM | Link to this

I hope Schaub passes for 400+ yards ( 6 TDs) against the turds. Then on Monday, McKay and Blank post a one page ad in the AJC to apologize to the few remaining fans for firing Dan Reeves.

By TL

September 16, 2007 6:23 PM | Link to this

The Falcons have ignored their offensive line problems for years. This team could easily lose 11-12 games. At least we should have a high draft pick next April. At some point, Rich McKay has to be accountable for the talent (or lack thereof) on the field, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. Meanwhile, the QB we traded away continues to light it up for the Texans. The front office of this team doesn’t seem to be able to do anything right.

By stendec

September 16, 2007 6:23 PM | Link to this

Harrington. Yeah, you! You are proven loser and quitter! You are not fit to carry jock strap of Schaub! Do all Falcon fans a favor and retire. You have ALREADY quit! Do something you are more suited for. Like shoveling manure. What a waste!

By dirty turds

September 16, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this

The protection is looking rough. However, Harrington does hold onto the ball too long at times.

By Jerry

September 16, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this

To quote Richard Pryor,”How long is this going to go on, how long!”

By D-Cider

September 16, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this

the O-line was a major problem last year and the year before. The whole gap blocking scheme and the insistence the linemen weigh less than 300 lb. was idiotic. on the other hand, given the talent the falcons will be playing the next 3 weeks, the team, as bad as it is, could win 2.

By Dang

September 16, 2007 6:30 PM | Link to this

Now can we sign Morten Andersen to a 10-year contract? Please.

By REFMan

September 16, 2007 6:31 PM | Link to this

The Offensive Line gave up Seven Sacks but they protected well for the most part. Harrington had time to pass on almost every play in which the Jaguars didn’t Blitz. Harrington needs to make quicker decisions, what’s frustrating is seeing how well Schaub is playing for the Texans. At the same time why did we bring in Prater? He’s the worst kicker I’ve ever seen, he needs to be cut immediately. These two moves are on McKay in my opinion, who seems to get a pass. The defense has looked very good for the most part, especially Abraham. Unfortunately we’re abysmal at the QB position and our offense reminds me of Chris Simms and the Bucs or Carr & The Texans offense the past few seasons. Very stagnant, basic… this team needs a QB bad. I don’t see why we didn’t try to get Culpepper or even Leftwich. You can’t expect Petrino to be a miracle worker with Harrington.

By tony

September 16, 2007 6:35 PM | Link to this

Our offensive line is an upgrade from last year with better protection. Harrington is too indecisive with ZERO scrambling ability. They try to say Houston has an poor offensive line but Matt Schaub help his team to an 2-0 season. It is too bad Vick got himself in all that trouble because we would be 2-0 instead of 0-2.

By PJ

September 16, 2007 6:35 PM | Link to this

When was the last time the Falcons used their first round draft picks on offensive lineman? I can’t remember and it certainly shows.

By KrisG

September 16, 2007 6:36 PM | Link to this

I’m happy for Matt Schaub… Now I can’t say he hasn’t proven himself… Obviously, the guys who called him a future hall-of-famer are still way ahead of themselves, but now he’s 2-2 instead of 0-2, with pretty good stats. Good for him.

By Rawhide

September 16, 2007 6:37 PM | Link to this

The Atlanta Falcons offence is SOOOooo bad,..(how bad is it?),….It’s SO bad that there is NO other team in the NFL with LESS points, (10) then the Falcons.

It’s SOOOOoooo bad,…that the Vikings DEFENCE has outscored the Falcons 21-10. (Oh, and at the time of this post, Minnesota has only played 7 quarters).

It’s bad folks.

BAD

By Marky Mark

September 16, 2007 6:41 PM | Link to this

Way to go McKAY! You trade Schaub who is lighting up in Texas for a bona fide loser like Harrington and hire a coach who has no clue of what an O-line is supposed to be at the NFL level. And to put the icing on the cake you cut a decent kicker in Cundiff for a bozo like Praeter who has never had any regular season NFL experience. Those two misses today just maybe would have given Atlanta a snowballs chance for win. You and Blank mus really have a hard on for losing because these stiffs will keep it going for you all season long. 0-16 coming Atlanta fans. Hello number one draft pick for 2008. Poor pathetic Fal-CONS. (As in conning fans out of any hope for winning!)

By Eric C.

September 16, 2007 6:41 PM | Link to this

And what kind of pressure is put on the offense/defense when the kicker can’t make a 26 yd field goal? Despite the pressure on Harrington, the Falcons had a golden opportunity…a new kicker is desperately needed.

By RTB

September 16, 2007 6:42 PM | Link to this

Even before we knew Vick was involved in dog fighting, my friends and I were talking about the Falcolns and we all agreed that Vick was a “team killer” and Matt Schaub should be the quarterback. Why can many fans see this but the owner/coach cannot? Are they too close to the situation? Maybe it would have been wise to seek counsel from some outside the organization. Oh well…

By jeff4196

September 16, 2007 6:44 PM | Link to this

Hang it up. Team too tied to Mike Vick’s play making to put in any type of offense for Harrington. Offense not built around Harringtons type of play. He will be 6 feet under before it ever is. No one can take that abuse. Same old falcons, never prepared. Should have never let Dan Reeves go.

By curtis jones

September 16, 2007 6:44 PM | Link to this

Paging Morten Andersen…Morten Andersen, please report to Atlanta immediately.

By Dick Long

September 16, 2007 6:46 PM | Link to this

You know it’s been a long day when Roddy White was the the best part of your offense. And please, get rid of Prater immediately. It seems he either hooks or slices every field goal attempt. Both Morton Anderson and/or Cundiff would have made both of those missed FG’s. Let Koenen kick anything over 45 yards and go with an accurate leg. And where is this exciting and innovative Petrino offense we are expecting to see? Maybe this marginal at best O-line is limiting Petrino’s options. Way too many sacks and overall, the team is boring and below average. I’m still hoping for better things on the horizon but so far this is VERY depressing.

By Eric C.

September 16, 2007 6:49 PM | Link to this

Strangely enough…a win next week could put the Falcons in a first place tie for the division…the season is far from over. The Falcons should improve once the offense gels with the new system.

By Mike

September 16, 2007 6:57 PM | Link to this

It’s not Joey! The great businessman who owns the Falcons mad the dumbest move in NFL history (omg what if he had made equally dumb moves with Home Depot?) signing away the always-dim future of the Falcons for that equally-dumb Mike Vick. To Vick’s credit he is/was an incredible athlete but he is not a quarterback and never will be. If the team had spent some of that stupidly-promised money where most teams do perhaps Harrington would be able to see some receivers instead of defensive players when he drops back into a pocket!

By phoenixdawgfan

September 16, 2007 7:01 PM | Link to this

Harrington is not the problem. Yes he still holds the ball too long at times, but this OL is the worst I have ever seen. Here’s the thing though, the coaching staff has to make the adjustments that make the offense work with the personell it has. D is fine. Kicker has to go. Roddy was awesome.

By steve brown

September 16, 2007 7:02 PM | Link to this

Arthur Blank’s decision makers never seem to get or take any blame. The thinking behind using an inexperienced and unproven kid like Prater in a position that wins or loses games is just stupid. But I’m sure it will be blamed on Prater not the people who put him there. See the firing of Reeves, the hiring of Mora, etc. The beat goes on.

By retnav

September 16, 2007 7:02 PM | Link to this

I am so angry at our special teams play. What Bozo decided to get rid of our field goal kicker for the dude we have now. He is awful and if the truth is that he came in for one try out and was given the job thats just crazy. Lets be honest whoever made that decision should be in the front of the line leaving the Falcons complex. What is this guy a family member or a favor owed. Get rid of this guy before he loses us anymore games. What a back breaker for a team that played so hard.

By Kenneth

September 16, 2007 7:07 PM | Link to this

The Falcons are 0-2 with a first year coach and quarterback, and Houston is 2-0 with a new qb, Matt Schaub, and 2d year coach, Kubiak.

I guess Matt Schaub isn’t the scrub most of you Mike Vick kool-aid drinkers have been saying he is. Until the federal charges emerged against Michael Vick, the main criticism against him was his efficiency as a quarterback, even with his obvious play-making capability. After his first starting season in the NFL, defensive coordinators began figuring out how to defend against him, and how to do it effectively. Unfortunately, Michael Vick apparently thought he could continue to ad-lib rather than become a true student of the game (vide Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, et al). It appears Joey Harrington is a student of the game too, but needs a O-line capable of providing the protection necessary.

By They're Just Dogs

September 16, 2007 7:09 PM | Link to this

This is what you people wanted, a tall, pocketpassing, efficient, Not Vick QB, and thats what you got. people with sense tried to tell you thought, THE REST OF THIS TEAM IS NOT TALENTED ENOUGH TO PLSY WITH A NON PLAYMAKING QB. This is NOT a good team. its ‘leaders’ Brooking, Dunn, and Millow, ALL SUCK! They can’t change a game, they are only good by Falcons standards, and thats pitiful to mediocre play. They won’t even show highlights of the game, its pitiful. Y’all shoulda remembered that dogs are worthless and useless and this is, and remains a one man team.

Society’s poor choice of what matters and what doesn’t is what put Atlanta in this predicament. No man should lose his job or freedom over a dog.

By SavannahDawg

September 16, 2007 7:14 PM | Link to this

I hate this football season already. Falcons and Dawgs seem to parallel one another. Both have crappy O-lines and a not so physical D against the run. Harrington has been servicable, but we need a Matt Schaub like QB to give us a chance. Oh yeah, he was ours. Maybe we can get one with the #1 pick in next years draft. Petrino would love to get Brhaum(sp) out of Loisville. When does Spring training start?? Maybe the Braves, Falcons or Dawgs will put it together NEXT year. I am thinking about becoming a Gator fan…….

By ikonFan

September 16, 2007 7:15 PM | Link to this

Hmmm…. We got 13 sacks in 2 games, no protection from the offensive line, and the receivers are not getting open. Are people still wondering why Vick had to run so much???

By George

September 16, 2007 7:17 PM | Link to this

Well a lot of Falcons fans got what they wished for & so did Petrino. A bigger o-line. I have not in two games seen how great Petrino or his big line is any good. We got what we deserve a collage coach who is lost in the NFL. I hope some how we can turn it around but don’t see it happening. Petrino’s judgement of talent is proven in his choice of kicker, way to go coach.

By Mr. D

September 16, 2007 7:18 PM | Link to this

MR. BLANK,

PLEASE BRING BACK MV7 IF HIS SENTENCE IS A YEAR OR LESS!!!

10 offensive points in 2 games.WOW Yes ladies and gentlemen we have our old falcons back. On the upside our defense isn’t giving up alot of points. But obviously we have to score on offense. So many people blamed Vick for the Falcons not making the playoffs the last two years but with him gone it’s obvious what the real problems have always been. It’s going to be a long season. I hope the MV7 haters are happy. THIS IS WHAT YOU PRAYED FOR

By t-money

September 16, 2007 7:18 PM | Link to this

hi fans,

I guess MV wasn’t the problem last year. Everyone said he could not read defenses, I guess Joey can’t either.

By greenvegas

September 16, 2007 7:19 PM | Link to this

some of those sacks were not the OL’s fault. He needs to throw the ball away sometimes. He held it way too long.

By Stilla Fan

September 16, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this

One thing is for sure. We are play for the right to draft Brian Brohm. Prater must go, and trade the whole O-line for the Jags cheerleaders since they at least look tougher.

By Al

September 16, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this

Start with a kicker. Beg Morten to come back. Let Norwood get more touches. Dunn is yesterday news.

Start Chris Cash. And get Brooking out of the middle. Oh yeah, and get a new special teams brother.

By dfuller@nc.rr.com

September 16, 2007 7:22 PM | Link to this

Well, what did we expect? We have the wrong personnel for a new blocking scheme in a new offense. The Falcons need to draw up a long term plan and stick to it. Start hording draft picks, draft talent and draft young. No more overpaying for free agent retreads.

By CNote

September 16, 2007 7:25 PM | Link to this

Now, all of a sudden everyone is complaining so much about the offense line when Vick was behind center and getting sack it was his fault.

Let’s face reality people this season is over. The only QB we can win with is Michael Vick. I guess we are on our way back to blackout games in Atlanta because we are the Falcons of old once again. To all you Vick haters I know you wish Vick was behind center now.

By NotKidding

September 16, 2007 7:27 PM | Link to this

The loss this week was disturbing, in that it was a game that TRULY was very winnable. The Falcons had control of this game after the touchdown (mentally and emotionally, laong with momentum) and seemed to just flat out get tired down the stretch. Missing those field goals didn’t help, but NOT scoring or coming close to doing so was the most potent blow. I am solely and whole convinced that Harrington played fairly well, and even more convinced that the defense did a pretty decent job today (although 272 through the air is only 18 yards short of 300; which by any most standards would be a large amount of yards to give up through the air), even though the Jags do not really have the best receiving core in the league. The thing that I have the MOST covniction about, however, is the fact that this offensive line is absolutely pourous and ALWAYS HAS BEEN!!!! No quarterback can have success behind this offensive line until it is able to protect (decently) on a consitent basis. It would not matter WHO the qurterback is Matt Schaub or anyone else - please know that he would be be running for his life, just like Michael Vcick was and throwing to a receiving core that has been VERY inconsistent over the past 4 years. I saw Petrino make some game-to-game adjustments (which made this a more competitve game for the Falcons) and I think that already puts him LIGHT YEARS ahead of the old coaching regime. One thing that concerns me is the “HEART” that this team has and the way that they handle adversity. The Falcons are in a mode of folding and this is not Petrino’s doing, he inherited a team that has been this way for the past 3 years (new players have come on board and adopted this way of being). Petrino will change that - it will take TIME however and the expulsion of a few players that have been there a while. Brooking, like Dunn is a good guy, but his best days are behind him and he seems ot have the “loser’s mentality”. There will have to be a decsion from Arthur Blank: Do you want a team full of “Character Guys” or do you want a team with “a few character guys”, along with other personalities that (like most other SUCCESSFUL NFL franchises) are more capable of winning, but have to be managed. Unfortunately, most of the successful teams in this league do not have a team full of “nice guys” - that does not mean that they have a team full of miscreants either, but this is a game based on punishing your opponent and using your intelligence to enforce your will upon them until they either “cry uncle” or get rattled into (or depserate enough to )making mistakes. In either case part fo the job of a coach is to manage the personalities that he has to work with (I am not saying that the coach is supposed to be a babysitter), but I cannot name a single owner in the league that has placed such a high emphasis on “having ONLY character guys” on their team. No other owner has seemingly placed more emphasis on the “character” of his players versus the hosting a set of individuals who can be perform and be coached with GOOD coaching (Arthur Blank’s decision to hire Mora over L. Smith set this franchise back; how far back is debatable, but it certainly set this franchise back given Lovie’s philosophy on building a team and concentrating on excellence on the defensive and offensive lines FIRST - I mean, the Bears are working with a truly bad QB; to be clear and they still expect and are expected to WIN)). At any rate - since this has starting to ramble and turn into a LOOONG BLOG entry. My point being - this team was slightly better this week, despite the loss, but the SAME problems exist with the offensive line and the mentality of these players (although that may be slightly changing). Some of the older players really do not even know HOW to win, let alone hold a winner’s mentality - trust me, you change those things and you change the direction of the franchise!! Anyone have thoughts???

By Field Goal

September 16, 2007 7:32 PM | Link to this

The Falcons need a field goal kicker bad. Dump this guy before the next practice.

By jeanE

September 16, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this

Byron Leftwich wouldn’t be any better behind that sieve of an offensive line, although Joey does hold the ball too long which doesn’t help. The defense played well enough to win & held the other team to 13 points. That kicker BETTER be fired & they need to call Morten or Billy Cundiff ASAP!! As precious as points are to this team, we can’t afford to come away empty every time we need a field goal!! I will have to say also, good game to Roddy White to has taken alot of heat. I still say we miss Allan Rossum, too, I can’t picture Jennings breaking one open for a punt return touchdown. This is so depressing, and next year will probably be another “rebuilding” year with a rookie QB. Sigh.

By Mike

September 16, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this

Vick. I wish you were still here! A few Vick plays and we could’ve easily won the game. And please, no Brian Brohm. Louisville doesn’t even face real competition. Pat White or Dennis Dixon should be at the top of the QB class this year. Let’s get one of them. We’re gonna need a mobile QB.

By jokurone

September 16, 2007 7:34 PM | Link to this

indecisive, slow-footed, and no running game,= 7 sacks and another loss. it is not going to get any better people, get use to it and hope for the number one pick in the draft next year. it’s over!

By Augusta Observer

September 16, 2007 7:36 PM | Link to this

I’m not sure but it doesn’t appear that the QB can throw the ball 20 yards downfield.Some of the passes he completed looked very wobbly. Speaking of the (7) sacks,at least four was his fault for not simply throwing the ball away. The kicker very well may have a strong leg,but if the ball isn’t going through the uprights,can you say Morten Andersen?

By jackie

September 16, 2007 7:37 PM | Link to this

Miss U VICK :) !!!!!

By Paul M

September 16, 2007 7:40 PM | Link to this

Again, squarely on Rich Mckay.

Matt Prater? Oh really? Mason Crosby available all though the draft…instead Martrez Milner who can’t catch a cold in the 3rd.

Beautiful. The Fire Mckay chants should start now. This team is devoid of talent and largely it’s on his shoulders and that of his “talent” scouts.

Jenkins should be cut now.

By SWDRattler

September 16, 2007 7:41 PM | Link to this

Clearly it’s not the OLine….At least not completely, It’s John Joseph Harrington. He’s had more than enough time to get rid of the ball, the analyst even made that point. He plays well when the other team only rushes four lineman.He’s an average back up, who we expect to take us to the playoff’s. it’s just not realistic. BTW, our special teams suck. Jenning isn’t ready, and our best RB is gonna get injured returning kicks…..MV#7 would have shredded both Minnesota & Jax with one leg.

By Brian

September 16, 2007 7:44 PM | Link to this

**Some of those sacks are Joey’s fault. He holds on to the ball too long when he did have the opportunity to throw it away.

They should let that kicker go immediately. He has already poisoned what the other players think about him. They have NO confidence in him now.**

By P.J.

September 16, 2007 7:49 PM | Link to this

I attribute this loss in part to the incompetence of Rich McKay. With so many pro games decided by a field goal or less, how in the world can you blithely assume that any halfway decent kicker can be found off the scrapheap? There’s a reason why John Carney, Gary Anderson, Morten Andersen, Jason Hansen, etc last so long in this league: quality accurate kickers are hard to find!

But that is just one glaring hole among the many in the Falcons personnel. Porous offensive line, butterfingered receivers, no pounding RB, weak secondary, past-his-prime Brooking, injury-prone Abraham, about to be prosecuted Babineaux.

By the way, where was Jimmy Williams today? I don’t think I heard his name once. I heard Jamaal Anderson’s name once.

Oh, brother, it’s a fight to bottom with Kansas City and Buffalo. Oh, and Matt Schaub had a stellar day.

By Falcon Tradition

September 16, 2007 7:58 PM | Link to this

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT There is a killer on the loose in the Atlanta Area. He has been known to kill the careers of NFL Coaches. He appears harmles, is a neat dresser, and speaks well. His latest crime includes poor decisions made in the 2007 NFL Draft. He is notorious for deferring blame and getting coaches fired.

Bobby Petrino…….ESCAPE while you can!!! The serial “coach killer” is looking for you!! His name is RICH MCKAY. Please be careful this man is dangerous FOOTBAL FANS…please be advised to not put your hopes and trust in his decision making processes. He is financed by a local business legend that seems to be suffering from mental illness, because he is enabling this nefarious activity.

This concludes this safety alert. You may now return to your normal…hateful blogging

By Theo

September 16, 2007 8:04 PM | Link to this

Dear Lord, we suck. I was quietly optimistic that the team wasn’t as bad as everyone was saying (I thought predictions like 5-11, 4-12 were overly negative) but watching these first two games makes me wonder if the whole season might be an 0-fer. Petrino seems to be a good coach, but right now that seems to be all we have going for us.

Prater…please tell me he’s been cut already and someone has called Cundiff and begged him to re-sign…

By wayne

September 16, 2007 8:04 PM | Link to this

The game was simply too funny. Just what you expect from these losers.

By SMack

September 16, 2007 8:10 PM | Link to this

0-5 coming right up.

By Bird Backer

September 16, 2007 8:14 PM | Link to this

ouch

By caryvorn

September 16, 2007 8:15 PM | Link to this

this team sucks. we need a new QB. Joey got sack 5 times and got two interception. we have a rookie kicker who cant even make a field goal. i cant even watch this team no more. i hope falcons keep Mike Vick. This team is going down the hill. Defense need to stop the run. Bring Byron Liftwich and let him start!!!

By LC

September 16, 2007 8:16 PM | Link to this

Although the offensive line isn’t blameless most of the burden falls on Harrington’s shoulders and his tendency to hold on the ball too long especially in blitz situations. JOEY find the hot receiver and let it fly!!! Good things will happen

By Bluestreak

September 16, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this

Can we say, 0-5? How bad is it going to hurt losing to Houston led by Matt Schaub?

Prater, as much as I love the tatoos on a kicker, needs to go. Can we get the other guy back?

I had high hopes for a dream story of Harrington finally finding it in the NFL and leading the Falcons to the Playoffs. Looks like Same ol’ Joey and Ol’ time Falcons.

By meb

September 16, 2007 8:20 PM | Link to this

The O-Line has been the main problem for the Falcons since 99. Until they fix that, no matter who you put back there, they will have a rough go of it. Fix the line.

By Freedawg

September 16, 2007 8:21 PM | Link to this

Good effort by the D today, they played 2 full games worth today. Cut the kicker, and quit running on 3 and 6…please.

The only thing worse than the falcons today was my score on the golf course.

By mayhew

September 16, 2007 8:21 PM | Link to this

perhaps the sacks are more jeoy’s fault than the o-line. he may want to get rid of the rock earlier.

By phil

September 16, 2007 8:25 PM | Link to this

Game was blacked out in Savannah on on Direct TV! Hows is it the NFL even blacksout the game when I’m paying to see them all just like Peyton says in that damn commercial! If they can’t sell enough tickets in Jacksonville to show it locally I should at least be able to see them lose on NFL sunday ticket. Then again, maybe it was a good thing. I don’t see the Falcons winning two games. No wonder Vick was always running for his life! It’s pathetic! But in a way, I’m almost rooting against them. After all of the stupid things ownership has done from jacking up ticket prices after crappy years, to the thug that is Vick, they may it pretty hard to root for the franchise. I feel sorry for players like Brooking. Maybe Kearney saw something that no one else did. GIVE NORWOOD THE DAMN BALL. He certainly seems to do pretty well when they give him the chance! Dunn is a great guy and builds houses and all but, his time is Dunn. I hope Brian Brahm like living in Atlanta.

By tee

September 16, 2007 8:31 PM | Link to this

Well, well, well. If i say i know what to say or the words to describe the situation i am lying. My God what in the world did we do in Jacksonville. And by the way who in the hell is “Prater”. That being said with 2 losses, i do not know how the mood will be at the dome for our home opener next weekend.

By The Grinch

September 16, 2007 8:39 PM | Link to this

This game would’ve still been a tie at the end of regulation if we had a kicker…give this team time. They’re only a draft or two away from being pretty good.

By Noway

September 16, 2007 8:39 PM | Link to this

Matt Schaub is the real deal, I knew it and everybody with half a brain could see it…Kubiak certainly saw it…WHEN ARE PEOPLE GONNA REALIZE A QB’S MAIN STRENGTH SHOULD BE “MENTAL”, PEYTON MANNING AND MATT SCHAUB WOULD LOSE A FORTY YARD DASH BY 20 YARDS TO VICK BUT THEY’LL WIN FOOTBALL GAMES BECAUSE THEY ARE “SMART”…MATT SCHAUB IS A SMART, HEADY QUARTERBACK AND WE LET HIM GET AWAY.

By Dejay

September 16, 2007 8:42 PM | Link to this

Couldn’t anyone have seen this coming? Take away the QB who can bootleg and bail out the line when they whiff on another blitz, replace him with one who is as mobile as Hank Aaron’s statute without making a significant upgrade to the line in over a decade (and nope, Todd Weiner and an aging Wayne Gandy doesn’t count) and its a recipe for disaster.

I’ve been saying this for years now regarding the offensive line (or lack thereof), even when Chandler was still playing. There’s a reason you-know-who ran for over 1,000 yards in a season; it was because most of the time, he HAD to. Not having him around anymore also kills the run game because the extra defensive player who normally had to stay home because of #7 can now pin their ears back and crash down on Dunn and Norwood at the line of scrimmage.

Say what you want about him but he was a good deoderant for an offensive line which stinks out loud.

By Falcons Fan

September 16, 2007 8:43 PM | Link to this

**The Falcons were close against Jacksonville but lost for the following reasons: missed fgs./offensive line problems/and Joey Harrington holding ball way too long. I believe the quarterback is the key and when the game is close he must make good decisions whether the o-line has poor blocking or not. He can’t afford to take sacks at crucial times….bottom line. A leader must decide to throw the ball away and live for the next play. I wish Harrington was the answer but his management and vision are questionable. He looks the part but is not even an average quarterback in crucial situations compared to Peyton Manning. Harrington makes several plays that say maybe he can play this game and then acts like he doesn’t understand down and distance situations. The Atlanta fans deserve better. I sure wish Shockley had not gotten hurt. The kid from Boston College (Ryan) could start for the Falcons now! I watched Ryan with his pin point passing shred the Tech defense in Atlanta Saturday night. I just hope the Falcons can find someone (anyone) who can give us hope in the future. Our fans deserve it!

Go Falcons! We’re still behind ya!

By famuan

September 16, 2007 8:43 PM | Link to this

Oh well…..at least you’ve got good character guys….that counts for….oh wait…there are no points for that.

By Mave2124

September 16, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

No Vick, no Wins…no Schaub, no Wins…so it is between Louisville’s QB or Kentucky’s…

By D. Bell

September 16, 2007 8:49 PM | Link to this

Well. At least now we finally see all the sacks weren’t Vick’s fault.

Someone should sack that damned kicker though.

By Jo Jo

September 16, 2007 8:49 PM | Link to this

Turn out the lights the party’s over.

By Nikki

September 16, 2007 8:50 PM | Link to this

First?! Yeah!!

The OL isn’t the only problem. How about the kicker?! Was he even allowed to get on the team plane back toAtlanta? I heard Cundiff is a substitute teacher somewhere. Get him or get mort —- now!!

By Birdy

September 16, 2007 8:54 PM | Link to this

It is the same OLine that the team deemed not just ‘good enough’ but in fact “MVP’S” when they were letting guys loose on Mike Vick every play. Only now, however, can the media, fans and I guess finally the team see that their “protection” is absolutely sub-par.

McKay felt that Gibbs strategy of acquiring and starting reject linemen was fine before. No sense changing things now. Let’s set some records.

And remember, as pitiful as the offense looks, all the local shock-jocks were saying this was make-or-break year for Michael Vick here anyway — as if he had to take this sqad to the Super bowl or be deemed a complete bust. But now we hear the team is very short on talent and poorly designed.

Well, well, well…the chickens are coming home to roost. Deliberately design a team that has poor talent on the OLine and what do you expect? Let’s just all take solace in the fact that this is all a part of the team’s master plan.

It’s great, isn’t it?

(And to think, there was a time Randy Moss and T.O. wanted to come here to Atlanta. I doubt top players want to come here now that our one player is now gone.Shame, shame shame.)

By Mike Vick

September 16, 2007 8:55 PM | Link to this

I am laughing my a$$ off. The Falcons were not very good when I played..but now they are even worse!!

By 30Rock

September 16, 2007 9:01 PM | Link to this

It’s going to be a long season!!!

By Dennis G. Berdanis

September 16, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this

What’s your opinion Sam? is the OL that bad or does Joey just hold the ball too long?

By 1st and 6

September 16, 2007 9:14 PM | Link to this

With the O-line Joey will get kill on the on one of the next 4 games…

By Ray

September 16, 2007 9:15 PM | Link to this

0-2 Ten total points in 2 games against weak opponents. Hello 2-14. Hello empty dome.

By BJohnDawg

September 16, 2007 9:17 PM | Link to this

This team is just plain bad.On both sides of the ball.

By Dave

September 16, 2007 9:25 PM | Link to this

I still think the Falcons will figure out how to win a few games. They have too much talent to be this bad. The game was not on in my area, but I followed the scoring while enjoying seeing the Saints lose!

By BDawg

September 16, 2007 9:31 PM | Link to this

Falcons shoulda won, Word already is that Praters shanked his last kick for the Birds.

By walter richardson

September 16, 2007 9:31 PM | Link to this

Tis a sad situation facing the Atlanta Falcons that touches all aspects of the franchise. The story reads like bad Shakespeare, equal to one of the Bard’s best tragedy plays. If the loss of Vick is like losing the team’s heart and soul, then the Falcons didn’t have a future with Vick at the helm. So, in my opinion the Vick transistion was destined to end badly…so let’s be glad the process has begun, one that willlead to a Superbowl within 3 years. Binge, Purge and move on.

By 405 bench

September 16, 2007 9:34 PM | Link to this

Well, we know that wasn’t Mike Vick, because he can’t (1) type (2) type in complete sentences and (3) communicate in any manner that makes sense.

So, the Falcons are 0-2. At least the QB can speak English. It’s refreshing.

By **billy g**

September 16, 2007 9:34 PM | Link to this

Stick to the fundamentals. Put your money in both lines and you give your team a chance. The game is won and lost in the trenches. Hence, we lose.
Leave Foster at LT and let’s see what we have. Keep Harrington at QB and let him take the knocks.
I live out of town, but unfortunately, I alread have tickets for the Giants game. I can’t believe I am going to spend a lot of hard-earned money on this team.

By Johnson is a Johnson

September 16, 2007 9:39 PM | Link to this

GS - Actually…Hell yes it is Mike Vick’s freaking fault! Falcon management - in a show of support and belief in Mike’s future potential - traded Matt Schaub to Houston. Matt Shaub who knew the players and could easily learn the new Petrino system…Matt Schaub who is 2-0 with the formerly abysmal Texans. So you can take your Vick apologist crap somewhere else. The entire season is dedicated to that lying creep of a home boy MV.

By Rod

September 16, 2007 9:40 PM | Link to this

Darrien McFadden DJ Shockley 2008

By They're Just Dogs

September 16, 2007 9:43 PM | Link to this

To be honest, the people that talked down on Vick deserve to watch this team perish. You never forget your past. It seems you people did. THIS is the real Falcons. This is the story of 36 of 41 years of this franchise. NO CHANCE to win. No interest, NO GOOD PLAYERS. Just smiley faced losers that HAPPEN to be choir boys. LOSERS. I love it!

By They're Just Dogs

September 16, 2007 9:50 PM | Link to this

And to any of you idiots who think this is Vick’s fault, be real! These guys are HIGHLY OVERPAID PROFESSIONS! When one players goes down,another steps in and the show goes on. Thats why you have leaders like Dunn and Brooking… haha…ok… i’m tickling myself now. With leaders like those two no wonder the FAlcons look HORRIBLE!

But seriously, these guys got a job to do. THEY CAN’T DO IT. They should have just been men and said they can’t win without Vick.

By Zorba

September 16, 2007 9:55 PM | Link to this

One thing for sure, they’ve gotten us to stop thinking about the last guy that quaterbacked the lowly Falcons. What was his name?

By hitwriter

September 16, 2007 10:02 PM | Link to this

Bobby “Punt” Petrino can take some of the blame himself! His NFL clock management stinks!

Last week he lays down with 1:14 to go and down by 7 in the first half and them behind by two scores with just under 7 minutes decides to punt away rather than go for a first down! Like 7 minutes minus their next possession will give us enough time to come back?

Then today with just over 2 minutes he elects to punt again instead of trying to score and keep control of the ball!

Pitiful clock management!

By BrBea

September 16, 2007 10:04 PM | Link to this

C’mon Steve. Tell us the truth

The Falcons didn’t REALLY let that kicker get on the team plane to come home, did they?

By NoBandwagon

September 16, 2007 10:22 PM | Link to this

I’m got season tickets. I’ll be at the game next Sunday.

I’m happy about it. There won’t be very many blacks at the game because they only come to games when the most important players are black.

Awful fans. Just terrible. Complain and whine and cry until they get their way. I hope they never come back.

By Tdawgg37

September 16, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this

Please name one college coach that made a successful transition from college to the pros (excluding Jimmy Johnson)! College coaches coach college teams. Professional coaches with expirience coach in the NFL! I thought it was a bad move when Petrino was named as coach of the Falcons! I really hoped he would prove me wrong!! What happened to our high powered, high scoring offesne? The Falcons might actually go 0-16 this season. Same horrible offensive line and recievers. Somae losing mentality!

By Allen

September 16, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this

To all the MV haters you have your wish a pocket passing sitting Duck waiting to get killed.This O-line was always crap, but MV always got blamed for these sorry a$$ Falcons now live with your wishes. Football starts up front, if you don,t protect your QB you can,t win in the NFL,and keep crying about Schaub being in Houston,but the truth is he would not have been able to do SPIT with group in front of him. This franchise is crap always was always will be. At least now the real problem is magnified This whole team is crap and you don,t have MV to blame for that.Reality has hit now accept your wishes. Cause you prayed for it and your prayers have been answered.

By Football Fan 2007

September 16, 2007 11:12 PM | Link to this

It amazes me the heat the Joey is taking. He played well enough today to win. I don’t who is QB — if he can not take a three step drop before being sacked, no pass will be complete. As for an 0-16 season— The 93 Cowboys started 0-2 and won a super bowl. Give Harrington a break — when given a couple seconds to throw he was able to complete passes. 12-20 of 200 yards. Vick had all of three (3) games last year where he passed for 200+ yards. Get off the Vivk band wagon and give this team some time. In the long run I think people will be pleasantly suprised.

By dirty turds

September 16, 2007 11:14 PM | Link to this

Hey They’re Just Dogs-Shut up already. We get your pointless point. Jesus you are a boken record. News Flash-your dude isn’t on the team anymore. Got it? Ok. Good. Now that you are off the bandwagon-go root for another team and stop choking this board! So redundant. Let the HIGHLY OVERPAID PROFESSIONS(lol) do the blogging!

By Steve Riecht

September 16, 2007 11:19 PM | Link to this

Now I see why Mike Vick was running for his life! To you idiots….Matt Shaub would get DESTROYED on this team too!!!!

By mountain man

September 16, 2007 11:22 PM | Link to this

I lay the blame on Arthur Blank. He’s the one who acquired Vick, mishandled him every step of the way, and let Shaub get away. I can’t believe that Blank was so inept that his investigators couldn’t get wind of Vick’s problems. I think he simply didn’t want to know the truth. Surely he could have ascertained that Vick didn’t have a damn brain in his head.

I feel for Atlanta’s fans and the players. I really feel for Harrington. I don’t feel for Blank. That fool deserves to loose his money and land on the street where he belongs.

By terrell barron

September 16, 2007 11:34 PM | Link to this

Steve, Joey had plenty of time to get rid of the ball. Quit making excuses for him. He’s got to get that ball out man, he’s been in the league long enough to understand that. By the way, can we please get a kicker?

By No name please

September 16, 2007 11:38 PM | Link to this

Well Bobby Petrino I hope you are happy especially since you made the comment that you are glad that Mike Vick is gone. Wonder how long you are going to be around if the The Falcons keep on losing. And to the person who said that they hope no black people come to games anymore well guess what we black people can spend our money any place we like and if we decide not to give our money to the Atlanta Falcons then so be it. It is people like you in this world who have no common sense at all.

By season ticket holder

September 17, 2007 12:47 AM | Link to this

I would take what we have now, over conVICK! I beleive we were 7-9 last year with conVICK, so whats the difference? We don’t have a thug as the face of the Falcons…Thank God! This whole franchise is a mess not just because of conVICK , BUT FROM THE TOP DOWN, conVICK JUST HAD A LITTLE PART IN IT, BUT KEEP HIM AWAY!

By Jock Ewing

September 17, 2007 12:49 AM | Link to this

Vick wasnt nothing but a kid who was a great athelete. When the moron Blank fired Dan Reeves because he couldnt stand having someone with a greater standing in the NFL overshadowing the onwer, he fired him and hired an unproved “CHEER LEADER”.

Vick was then allowed to do anything. He was the messiah that Arthur shouldnt believe in and Vick knew it.

Now another head coach later, we play the same game.

Rich McKay is nothing but a well spoken lawyer not a football guy. I knew there were problems when Blank admitted to dreaming about McKay. Funny to say the least.

Were gone folks. Taylor Smith buy the team back. You may not market like the flashly Home Depot guy but at least you left football up to the football folks.

By season ticket holder

September 17, 2007 12:53 AM | Link to this

To everyone who sais we won with Vick…what planet are you from? he fumbled games away and we went to the playoffs once! CONVICK SUCKS!

By Rawhide

September 17, 2007 1:02 AM | Link to this

ATTENTION ALL MV7 SUPPORTERS - Vick is NOT absent because some fans wanted him gone….he is NOT absent because the Falcons cut him or dealt him away.

He is NOT HERE because he plead GUILTY to a felony.

You IDIOTS!

By KD

September 17, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

The problem is that Mike Vick and his ability to keep plays alive masked a lot of the weaknesses on this team. Now that we don’t have that, it is very easy to see just how mediocre this team is from a talent perspective.

By Ssgreeno

September 17, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

To quote Michael Richardson, I believe, “This ship be sinking”…

By A-Town_Down

September 17, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

It amazes me that people think that NFL-calibre offensive linemen are available off the street or in college. There are no quick fixes to this people.

Let’s give Schuab another 4 games before we vote him into the Pro-Bowl. Plus, Vick would have performed just as well with Andre Johnson at reciever and Ahmand Green at RB.

By uno

September 17, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

The Falcons aren’t losing because they don’t have Vick. They’re losing because they don’t have Schaub.

If Schaub was still on the team, the Falcons would be glad Vick is in jail.

By MikeB

September 17, 2007 11:33 AM | Link to this

Mike Vick is probably safer in jail than he would have been behind the Falcon’s offensive (and is that correctly named!) line….. Counting your blessings, Matt Schaub?

By TRUE VICK FAN

September 17, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

YALL VICK HATERS BETTER RECKANIZE!!!

MIKE VICK IS THE GRATEST QB EVER AND EVEN IN PRISON FOOTBALL VICK WILL PASS MORE STDS THAN HAIRINGTON OR SCHAUB OR FARVE OR ANYBODY!!! AND YALL CANT DO NOTHIN ABOUT IT!! NONE OF YALL!!!!!
YALL JUST WAIT TILL VICK COME BACK TO NFL AND WIN THE SUPER BOW!!!!! BUNCHA HATERS!!!!!!

By Karen in California

September 17, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this

I think Atlanta is getting just what they deserve. I hope they loose every game this year and for the years to come. Racism is still alive and well, not only in Atlanta,but everywhere. Mike Vick was just used as an example. Horses are put to death everyday for under performance, deers are killed for sport, and you complain about dogs. What he did was probably wrong, but to take away his livelyhood is awful. He is, and always has been a great QUARTERBACK. As for Warrick Dunn, I hope you’re out as well. The media murdered Mike, that’s all you heard about in the news. Have you heard anything about the Jena Six in the news? NO! Why not? Because it’s not considered news to the media, because it’s only dealing with the lives of our black young boys,who haven’t begun to live their life. Check it out people, and WAKE UP.

By Hendu

September 17, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

All of you are racist rednecks. The only reason the dome was filled the last 5 years was Vick. Now that he is gone and you have Joey, half empty dome and laughing stock of the league once again….Let the South rise again (lol)

By Cadman

September 17, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

First of all, without question, management and coaching needs to admit they made a mistake about Prater and axe him. 3 missed field goals in two games with one but a mere extra point distance chip shot is unacceptable. Admit the mistake, correct it, and move on. Secondly, obviously, the O-line needs a shake up. I can’t find specific stats as to who has been charged with the 13 sacks that we have given up, but changes definitely need to be made. I for one thought Renardo Foster did a decent job inplace of Gandy except for the holding call late in the fourth quarter that negated the first down. Third, Harrington definitely has been holding the ball too long. He could have thrown it away more than once to avoid the sack, but didn’t. There was one play were Joey shook off the probably sack in the pocket and escaped only to scramble outside and get sacked when he could have thrown the ball away. You gotta get the ball out quicker Joey. Fourth, Our running game has yet to show up though I thought each RB did better than last week. I have a problem with the fact that on 3rd on short, we’re lining up and handing the ball off in a shot gun formation and trying to pull gaurds on other short yardage plays. Line up and smash it in there. Oh and don’t bring some RB (Pinner) that nobody knows to come in and try to convert on third and one anyway. Ovie needs to fill that role without question. Fifth, The defense laid down after the second missed field goal by Prater. CB Sanders reminds me of Webster getting beat time and time again last year. Find another body. DeAngelo going for the strip instead of the tackle shows me he is more concerned with being a show boat than a rounded player. And our safties lack the size and physical play to be successful. I mean to have Milloy ran over when trying to make the tackle on the running back and slammed to the ground and then dragged Jimmy Williams half way down the field is not gonna cut it. Safties should be cracking RB heads and laying somebody out. And finally, Adam Jennings averaging 1.3 yards per punt return is not gonna cut it. Was he really the better choice over Rossum?

By CDS

September 17, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this

It’s no wonder Georgia ranks near the bottom of the list in SAT scores. When hearing comments like these, it should be no surprise. You blind Vick loyalists already had it out for Harrington before he could even take a single snap. Harrington hasn’t been the tremendous bust like you think he has. True he holds onto the ball for too long sometimes, but then there are those “less than a second to find a receiver and throw the ball” sacks.

The people didn’t kick Vick out, Vick kicked himself out when he plead guilty to a FELONY and LIED to Blank and the commissioner about it. You aren’t true football fans. In fact, you embarrass the fans of the game in general. I’m moving up north where the football IQ is higher than room temperature. I hope the Falcons go winless for the next couple of years because of you idiots.

By tim

September 17, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this

Stop b***!! This what you wanted.Mike Vick is GONE!!! You now see what a sorry a* team without him looks like. 7-9? these guys will be lucky if they end up 2-14!!! I hope uncle terrance, steve witch,that old klanman bisher and the the rest of the KKK-ajc are happy now.THIS TEAM SUCKS!!!

By True FALCONS Fan

September 17, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

The only reason the dome was filled the last 5 years was Vick. by: Hendu

Yes, the Dome was “FILLED” by rude, foul-mouthed, illiterate, inconsiderate, FOOTBALL-illiterate, self-centered idiots, thugz and airheads verbally abusing other fans, being obnoxious, openly using profanity in front of other families with children and dancing in front of other fans who were trying to watch the game WHILE PLAY WAS IN PROGRESS.

Good Riddance to ALL of that ignorant ghetto trash who ruined the NFL experience for the rest of the hard-working Black, White, Asian & Hispanic FALCONS (not Vick, FALCONS ) FOOTBALL fans who worked so hard & honestly to pay for their tickets!!!!

By DAWGS7

September 17, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

The Falcons have more sacks than your local Publix.

By Keep it real

September 17, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this

It is clearly the fault of the KKK white establishment that MV7 was engaging in felonies so he could win 5K to help supplement his 130M income.

By terrell barron

September 17, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this

There are’nt too many teams that are 2-0 in the NFC, so its not over yet. It doesnt look good, but its not over. Most importantly, the Saints are 0-2, the Bucs are 1-1, and the Panthers are 1-1. Bring in Leftwich and sign a proven kicker and we could possibly save the season. I know I’m being optimistic, but stranger things have happened.

By fatz

September 17, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this

the blogster who is making an analogy to the 93 cowboys (0-2 start) certainly exemplifies the “hope springs eternal” nature of football fans. i seem to remember emmitt smith returning from a holdout for the 3rd game that year… who’s holding out for us - morten anderson? as a fan, when i look at Blank/ McKay…i feel like animal house’s Flounder- when Otter turns and says ” hey, you f*&^#d up! You trusted us!….” you can’t bet the ranch/ franchise on one person, and they did, and it blew up, and this is what you get. If we can keep petrino in place after this season (the siren song of saban), and MV is gone for good..i expect a complete older player housecleaning/ startover next year, and a new GM would be a nice part of that project. in fact, i’d just as soon go down the tubes early this season, so fans realize how much rebuilding needs to be done on offense..

By Hendu

September 17, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this

To true falcon fan: you might want to tell the drunk rednecks in section 121 to sitdown during the game. They do more standing and cursing than anyone else. I can’t take my son to the game because of their foul lanuage. I find it amazing that people who call themselves true Falcon fan know nothing about football. I never said Vick deserved to stay with the Falcons. He did the crime, he should except his punishment. I do realize that when the Falcons went to the SuperBowl, the first game to be sold-out was the last regular season game. Vick was wrong and he deserves what he get. I just want you to realize Vick was Falcon football for the last 5 years and it will be at least 5 more years if we ever get that much excitement again. Vick, why did you take ATL off the football map. God knows Joey will never take us to the promise land just the first draft pick in the 08 draft.

By Hendu

September 17, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

Publix also has paperbags for us to hide our idenity. To all you necks, ask for a plastic bag.

By Papoose

September 17, 2007 1:29 PM | Link to this

Lets say that Joey heeds everyone’s advice and starts throwing the ball away instead of getting sacked. So, when he gets intercepted instead what will your advice be then?

By Moses at the brink

September 17, 2007 1:34 PM | Link to this

Why was Leftwich let go from his previous team?

By D-BIRD

September 17, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

NO VICK = #1 DRAFT PICK.

After Sunday’s loss to the Jag’s I demand we salvage our season with searching for a used quaterback. Please have personel contact my grandmother before this Sunday. I promise you she can move twice as fast then Joey harrington in the pocket.

By Falcons blow a$$

September 17, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

Thug this, thug that. Yea, Yea Yea. The fact is this ” football team “( and I say that loosely )is the worst crap I’ve seen in years. No Vick, No chance. All you human stains who cried about Vick being the problem the last few years just bend over and take like the falcons will the whole season. Thank you sweet jesus I did not buy season tickets. Next season this debacle will be blacked out so I can see some real teams play. Man that guy can play a piano !!!

By GW

September 17, 2007 3:09 PM | Link to this

Why do u think the bears are staying the course with Grossman? They along with the Ravens gave genuine interest in this extraordinay player and can’t wait until Vick is released if jailed. They couldn’t care less about PETA and a few dead pits. Look out next season Falcon fans. Here comes Vick wearing a Bears uniform marching through Atlanta like General William Tecumseh Sherman towards the first of possibly three Superbowl rings.

By Get Real

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

Thousands of dogs are killed each day in dog pounds across the USA, its ok

Hunters Kill thousands of Deer, Ducks , Quail ,each year for sport. its ok

Mike Vick fights and kills some dogs, and he gets 5 years in prison and possibly the end of his career.

Something is very wrong with this picture. Mike should have been fined and put on probation.

By Rick mayers (Macon)

September 17, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

Most of the problems are Management and Coaches. For making the 2 cuts they made as the train camp ended ,the one that decision should be fired. I thought Harrington would do a decent job but I see now he is not grasping the decisions like every time he changes a play it is for minus yards,, he waits to long to start changing a play and has to call a time out or gets a delay of game penalty. Stays in the pocket to long and gets sacked,, over and over. Makes his reads to slow and throws late and inaccurate. Next WHY WHY WHY isn’t the coaching staff correcting these visible problems when they keep happening. The special teams are pathetic This is the other cut that was made as the camp ended,,, cutting Rosem (spelling?) we have really missed him and it shows The QB is not getting the ball to Horn or Norwood. This is the worst coached team ever.

By Killer

September 17, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

Hey Get Real…. Nothing wrong with the picture, he commited a crime. that’s the difference. It would be like me saying…

Thousands of people have there plugged pulled in the hospital each year, its OK

Nearly a million mothers abort there own kids each year and its OK.

Someone goes out and murders 5 people and gets sent to prison and ends there career. Heck, according to you they should have been fined and put on probation

By GS

September 17, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

Johnson is a Johnson - Please open your eyes. I’m not apoligizing for MV7, he did that himself. And for what, all you stupid fish-kissind dog lovers. And this BIG Racist Commissioner who wants to play tough boy, with the black players. Some support they showed MV7 by making him play by himself. Glad he got paid for it.He was all they had to believe him. Wasn’t his fault they did find anyone else to make up the remainder of the team. But he played like hell anyway. Schaub wasn’t the greatest while he was here anyway. The line sure blocked better for him, mmm I wonder why. It amazes me how the only one who do wrong in the NFL are the black players. Or maybe the only ones who get exposed. I don’t want to know players like that, not their personal life story. And I’m sure kids don’t either. If we can mask out the bad in some players, we should mask out the bad in all(across the board). Accentuate the positive. It’s terrible we never heard the good things MV7 did. The team always sucked. He didn’t deserver such trash, but he did what it took to get the job done. All he could win on his own he did. And we were happy, a win was a win. All he couldn’t we knew at the time, he didn’t have much to help him. HE took up one game close to the Superbowl and the sorry excuse for a team wouldn’t event help get further, they expected him to do the rest. Maybe him situation worked out for the best for him. To get away from the FAKEONS sorry a*******es.

By BOTTOM LINE IS

September 17, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

Had we hired offensive coordinator from Detriot we would be 2-0. Instead we hired a college coach who had’nt won a national championship. What was the thinking by blankman and MARYKAY. ATLANTA DESERVE BETTER!!!please get rid of joey and play Redman he can’t play worse or can he. JOEY THROWS FOR 200yrds and get sack for 201yrds. HE can move the team he just cannot make plays when it counts in the red zone. 23-45 and getting worse we are the only team in the league that will sign a loser.

By GS

September 17, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

Killer - they were dogs, not people, DOGS. BTW HIS DOGS. This never should have been elevated to Code Orange Threat level. Dogs, not people, DOGS. And the IDIOT, GAY, money hungry fools that think they are going to pull $10 million from this black man, please. We all know what the root of this is. He made too much money for anyone to stand. Stop hating. If he has to go to jail, when he get’s out. He will still have money. And y’all won’t be able to take it. Live with it. Whether Atlanta sees him again or not. He will still be in a position to make MORE money. Live with it. This ain’t about no DOGS. A Black man with MONEY. Get Over IT. HE WILL STILL HAVE MONEY. 2years, 5 years. Everywhere is not the place for racism, even people who are not blinded by it can see. A coach or owner who sees the right things, are waiting for him to be free and clear to put him on their roster, hopefully with a TEAM, not people they are paying to stand around and do nothing.

By bl

September 17, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this

Is it just me or is Jerious Norwood one of the most underutilized backs in the NFL. Of course, a running back can’t be effective if there is not o-line to block for him.

By We're Nobody's Again

September 17, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this

Who knew that the Texans offensive line was part of the Schuab deal also