Falcons

By Casey

September 21, 2007 1:46 PM | Link to this

The Falcons will fail to get the ball in the endzone again. Panthers win 24-9.

By Dee

September 21, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

Why on earth would we put Gandy out there with a sore hammy against Peppers? He can barely block when he was healthy. Put Foster back out there instead of Gandy. He didn’t do that bad last week!

By regular guy

September 21, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, the Falcons will be the goats in both matchups. Gandy was totally outmanned in the Vikings game and looked like slow-flowing molasses on pass plays. Hall will be beaten several times by Smith just as he was by Chad Johnson. He isn’t THAT good. Panthers win big time. Joey is sacked another 10 tens before he is replaced by Leftwich, who is sacked 11 more.

By Wes

September 21, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

Wayne Gandy v. Julius Peppers = Chris Redmen in Second Half. At least its a 4:15 game, everyone should be nice and tailgaited up before kickoff!

By Singletary

September 21, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this

Time to prove D-Hall is a shutdown cornerback.

By Greg

September 21, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

Can anyone say 0 & 3! What a bad start to a season.

By justinit4falcs

September 21, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

This unfortunately will likely be a 7 sack game for the panthers. We have to max protect the whole game. Keep hope alive and go get em Falcons!

By ATLplayer

September 21, 2007 2:11 PM | Link to this

I like the Falcons chances if they can score some points. If Harrington plays poorly, put in Redman and give him a shot. The QB position is key for this team. Remember this is suppose to be the best team Harrington ever played with. That hasn’t changed. The problems you see now with this team has always been there. The Falcons must win this one to have any shot at Division or playoffs.

By RIP

September 21, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this

Well if these are the keys to the game I guess this will be another loss for the birdz.

By Joshua

September 21, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

D-Lo vs. Steve Smith… all I say to DeAngelo is: “Kick his a$$, seabass!”

By travis

September 21, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

D-Hall is a “Deion Sanders” wanna be. All he does is run his mouf and gets burned weekly. He ran his mouf about Chad Johnson and Chad ate him for lunch. He dogged T.O. and T.O. scorched him and spat on him like the punk he is. All he does is talk, talk, talk…Watch and see. He got burned in Minny and last week. My buddies call him “D’angelo Fall”

By mountain jim

September 21, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

Here’s hoping Abraham has a game somewhat like last year’s incredible season opening performance against Carolina. (but without the late injury, of course.)

He’s ramping things up, affected a lot of plays last week even though he has not yet had a big sack and turnovers type game.

By BUSHWACKER

September 21, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

It appears no one cares.

Right now every one is thing:

We had Matt Schaub.

Now we have Joey and Byron.

Under the Snmith’s and Coach Reeves we went to the Super Bowl.

Under Blank and McKay we’ve gone down the toilet!.

If Blank isn’t man enough to fire McKay I think we all wish he’d sell the team!

By AT in the ATL

September 21, 2007 3:00 PM | Link to this

One piece of advice for D Hall…don’t say a WORD! Steve Smith does not need the added motivation!

By BOBO

September 21, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

HALL WILL FALL DOWN OR SOMETHING! SMITH WILL SMOKE HIM.

By Kent

September 21, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

Atlanta looses 17-3

By truckstop

September 21, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

If the Falcons can’t/don’t score, this articule is moot.

By Carolina Fan

September 21, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

My panthers will demolish the falcons.My reasons why the falcons will lose on Sunday.1.Steve Smith2.Peppers3.Offensive line isn’t goods4.No running game5.Constance pressure on the falcons slow quarterbacks.I hope the falcons fans have a rough,bitter,and long season.Go Panthers!!!!

By Jay Black

September 21, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this

This game is just a filler until Leftwich can start. Can’t wait. We will finally be more competitive. And get Norwood in open space….please!

By mykhalc

September 21, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this

i know it’s a long shot but i can’t wait to see who the ‘inactive’ QB is for this week. PETRINO tips his hand that move…

also, as you reported STEVE, there is a reason the locker room had a different vibe to it this week…LEFTWICH!! the players KNOW!!! and they KNOW who they want to take the field with!!!

and i’m sure the re-signin’ of MORT brought some life to the locker room as well.

By T.C

September 21, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this

hall will probably slow smith down but wont stop him.but i think the real battle is who’s covering the other side, because so far no CB have shown they can hold up(sanders).other than him we have a pretty good rookie(houston) who could get torched by making rookie mistakes.but over all i think the person opposite s.smith is gonna look like a pro bowler.

By Steve Jones

September 21, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

How about containing John Abraham? Remember last years season opener? Maybe Atlanta will counter. I would like to see Abraham turn it on, our running game come back to life, and some deep completions(TD’s) to White and Horn. That’s obviously asking wayyyy too much.

By Tim Duncan

September 21, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

Why don’t they play Norwood the entire game. Dunn is old and washed up!!!

By rea (falcon fan)

September 21, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

The falcons SUCK they are TERRIBLE, hate to say it about my team but the truth hurts!!! As for D Hall i hope you tape up your ankles real good (just a tip) because if steve treats you anyway ocho cinco did you are going to need it.GOOOOOOOO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!

By rea (falcon fan)

September 21, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

D Hall tape those ankles up this weekend you are going to need it and i hope u didnt get a new haircut again this time matter of fact you should let chad do your. Since he owns you rite now 21 U SUCK U R NOT DEION

By jay

September 21, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

T. MOORE, STEVE WYCHE, & SCHULTZ NEEDS TO BE RUN OUT OF TOWN! WYCHE REALLY WANTS TO “WORK” FOR ESPN. HATERS! ATLANTA REAL FOOTBALL FANS ARE WAITING FOR M. VICK!!!

By larry w.

September 21, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

Gandy has been a liability when completely healthy. He is not at 100%, so that definitely does not bode well for Harrington. Peppers is a hand full for the leagues’ premier linemen.

There are some receivers in the league that D. Hall can match up well against. And then there is that group of elite receivers that Hall needs help with. Steve Smith is certainly in that category. Hopefully Zimmer has a scheme that will allow Hall some over the top help. He will definitely need it!

By Retarded Fan

September 21, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

i am special

i think the falcons will lose because mr blank should have kept matt schaub but i am too stupid to understand why they did not or could not keep him, therefore i will continue to make retarded comments

oh yeah go dawgs

By VICKLOVER

September 21, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

We would not be havin this problems if Vick were still here……Are you happy White Atlanta?

By Traceman

September 21, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

If these are the key matchups, we are toast. No way D. Hall can keep up with a healthy Steve Smith - there is not a corner in the NFL who can including Champ Bailey. The Falcons would be better off bracketing Smith with Houston (or Sanders) and a safety and letting D. Hall go man to man with Drew Carter.

As for Gandy and Peppers, Gandy may have had a chance in a one on one matchup 5 years ago but certainly not now. The Falcons had better double Peppers with a back or TE in obvious passing situations.

In order for us to win, I think we need to be able to stop the run (preferably with 7). If we can do that, I think Abraham and company can get pressure on Delhomme and force him into mistakes. On the other side of the ball, the playmakers (Norwood, Dunn, Crumpler, White, Horn, Jenkins) need to make plays.

If we are in this game, I think it will be a defensive battle where a big play or two will decide the outcome. Hopefully, Joey will throw the ball down field and give those guys a chance to make plays.

By Hofersaker

September 21, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Steve Smith v. D-Hall should be a good match up. It’s time for D-Hall to strap up and lock “86” down. Thing is, no one else seems to be able to do it. If D-Hall is successful, look for him to be headed to another Pro Bowl! Let’s support our Falcons for the home opener…they are gonna need us!

By Hofersaker

September 21, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

IF D-HALL CAN MAN UP IT SHOULD BE A GOOD MATCH UP. OTHERWISE D-HALL SHOULD SHUT UP!!!

By dork

September 21, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

i got smith on my fantasy team… let’s see another 3 td performance like last week!

By E Baby

September 21, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

This is going to be a long season.

By Mike H.

September 21, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this

I don’t think DeAngelo can cover any top receiver in the league. I will say that he’s a fast corner but he’s not a shut down corner. He’s totally overrated.

By Reg L

September 21, 2007 5:26 PM | Link to this

This one will be interesting..I’ll say it again..D’Hall’s talents would be better as a receiver. Steve Smith is going to get his..he always does. Harrington will asSalted by Peppers (get it?) hurt in the 1st quarter, and Leftwich..yes, Leftwich will finish the game. Falcons still lose..but only by 10. The lottery number tonight is 387

By All mouth

September 21, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

D-Hall is all talk and no shut down of the great wipeouts. It’s time for him to allow his play on the field to speak for him and not the many words that come out of his mouth. Come out of your sleep D-Hall and cover some folks. Covering wide receivers now and then does not get it done. It seems when you are up against a great or average receiver, you get beat not once, but more than once. Take a close look at the films and judge how you cover folks. You have to start taking responsibly and learn how to shut some folks down. Then you can run your mouth because your play will speak for itself. To be honest with you and at this moment, I wouldn’t allow my child to wear your jersey. D-Hall, please take my advice, you might have the skills and the talent, however, at this point, you are not showing what you can really do on the field with keeping the ball out of the hands of those who you are assigned to cover. I wish you well; however, if you don’t get it right, you are going to have a very long season. D-Hall – money talks and bull** walks. Get your act together and play some football.

By Get_Off_D_Hall

September 21, 2007 5:52 PM | Link to this

I’m so sick and tired of you haters of D-Hall. I guess you want Jason Webster back?

By nativefalcon

September 21, 2007 6:04 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Surprises everybody and wins 20-10 :) and has 2 interceptions.

By stendec

September 21, 2007 6:12 PM | Link to this

I will go out on a limb. Falcons to win. Petrino yanks Harrington after pick. Leftwich does just enough not to lose. Home team wins close one on Great Dane field goal. I have to go back to my padded room now. Computer time is up. I can dream can’t I?

By trufalcon

September 21, 2007 6:15 PM | Link to this

blah blah blah blah blah blah the falcons need to play as well as they did last week and now that we got rid of that kicker who really cost us that game vs the jags just as much as joey who really played ok. he just refuses to make the big play if wrs are covered throw the ball away dont keep taking sacks. he is a PRO should know that by now. but hey we will beat the panthers and D-HALL will do his DEION DANCE all over puniy steve smith and the panthers. FAL-34 CAR-21 yeahhhhhhh

By D'HALL SUX!

September 21, 2007 6:59 PM | Link to this

The handle states it ALL D’HALL SUX!!!GO Steve Smith-you’re fun to watch!!!

By faith

September 21, 2007 7:04 PM | Link to this

I see H hall doin his Deion dance afther his int. gooooooo D HALL

By JIMMY JOHNSON

September 21, 2007 7:10 PM | Link to this

DEANGELO HALL WILL GET BURNED JUST LIKE HE DOES AGAINST ALL THE BIG NAME RECEIVERS, EXAMPLE- TERRELL OWENS, HE TALKS ALOT OF SMACK BUT COMES UP LAME AGAINST THE BEST.

By UaintDeion

September 21, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this

Same D’Hall, same outcome…. Do you want butter or jelly with that TOAST!!

By JIMMY JOHNSON

September 21, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this

HE SHOULD CHANGE HIS NAME TO “DEANGELO SMALL” BECAUSE THAT IS THE WAY HE PLAYS AGAINST THE BEST RECEIVERS !!!!

By New Bird -Tebow

September 22, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this

* Draft Tim Tebow*

The seasons a wrap, we all will see that on Sunday. Let’s begin the offseason now. Get ready for the Tim Tebow show! If TT is not available, McFadden sure would be nice on this team. Wouldn’t hurt to have another Razorback.

By Shamus Thacker

September 22, 2007 11:44 PM | Link to this

DeAngeslow couldn’t cover granny in a tar pit.

I predict DeAngeslow will go for Smith’s knees early, allowing the Falcons to win a squeaker.

By that TAC

September 23, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this

Go Falcons…only if we had Vick.

I hope the Dline shows up.. Dhall can cover but not when the QB has an hour. More carries/touches for Norwood, and Horn? throw to him more! GO Falcons…see you in the dome!

By Sane Falcon Fan

September 23, 2007 12:01 PM | Link to this

I am a falcons fan, but I can’t find out who told D’Angelo Hall that he was a good corner. It must be our opponents who keep pumping up his head as they run by to score another touch down. Tell D-Hall to shut up and shut someone down for once. Maybe we can trade him and get 2 decent corners instead. Go Falcons!

By Bob

September 23, 2007 6:59 PM | Link to this

D’Hall is pathetic. What a joke. All pro at running his mouth, but not much else. Dumber than dirt to boot. You would think he would learn to shut up after giving up 30 yards in penalties not including the interference. Now he blows another tackle on Steve Smith. The best receivers in the game burn his a$$ all the time.

By Jenni

September 23, 2007 7:47 PM | Link to this

I am so glad the Falcons are losing for all those people who said that Vick was the cause of many of their playoff fails what’s there excuse now? All fans eyes should be open to the fact that they are just a inconsistant team no matter who their QB was or is. And Hall actually lost the game for them running his mouth. I hope now everyone sees it doesn’t matter who is behind the ball if the team is on the field playing like rookies. 3 games down and 14 to go may the falcons record be 0-17.

By trides

September 23, 2007 8:40 PM | Link to this

D. Hall needs to grow up! He let down his team, the coaches, and the organization….and also continues to prove to the world how badly overrated he is. GROW UP D. small!

By Jimmy G

September 23, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this

Doesn’t anyone remember D. Hall costing us a game last year with his hot head? And now he’s doing it again this year. Just when we REALLY don’t need it.

By pantherjeff

September 23, 2007 11:15 PM | Link to this

Good game Falcons, you have something to build on - Harrington is a decent QB and you have some solid receivers. Hall p** me off with the interference but that’s football. Resulting longer drive gave us the TD we probably deserved earlier but wore out your D more, helped us get some run yards later on. Otherwise I think if he had not held your offense would have been enough to win the game in the end. Hall does deserve some credit for keeping Smith under control most of the game, that’s not easy. Good luck the rest of the year (except when you play us).