Falcons

By steverino

December 5, 2007 5:42 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry, but who really cares?

By Darrin "The Vent Queen"

December 5, 2007 5:44 PM | Link to this

Redman is the longterm solution at quarterback. He’s accurate, mobile, strong arm. In his prime. Now we can concentrate on getting us a few more tight ends in the draft. Cause as all of you know, I really loooove tight ends.

By San Antonio Falcon

December 5, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this

I say start Redman because the other 2 yahoos sure don’t impress. We need some reason to tune in on Monday. Enough of the McFadden talk. Isn’t it obvious that we need a QB. Also, McFadden is not AD. If AD was available last year at our spot in the draft, he would be on our team now. Matt Ryan should be the man. I hope Brohm is not selected because he only benefitted from the system. Kinda like Harrington’s numbers. I have heard a few times from the press that Harrington has not played that bad. Obviously they are looking at stats and not the game.

By Great Falconi

December 5, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this

If the Falcons have the #2 pick, they can’t take a QB without trading down a few spots. I’m not sold on any of the QBs in this year’s draft, but I do believe that Ryan or Woodson would be preferable to Brohm. I just have this feeling that Blank will intercede, causing the Falcons to McFadden at #2 and take the chance that he could be the next cash cow for the franchise.

By S. Moker

December 5, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this

Makes you wonder why Redman didn’t get a chance before now. He looked like a REAL Professional Quarterback against St Louis, even though the Rams are not a good team.

Let’s give Redman a chance. If we lose with Redman, we get a higher draft pick anyway. If we win with Redman, we may have found a decent quarterback for next year, either as a starter or a back-up. You never know - look at what happened with Kurt Warner in St Louis, when he came over from the Arena League and won the SuperBowl as their QB!

By opinions r like booty wholes

December 5, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this

redman did look good too bad it took the whol edamn season to find out who is the better qb

By larry w.

December 5, 2007 6:25 PM | Link to this

Not only should Redman start, but so should Jerious Norwood, Tony Taylor and Stephen Nicholas. The season is shot. Why not give the young guys some playing time?

By Casey

December 5, 2007 6:28 PM | Link to this

It would be great if Redman was another Kurt Warner that came out of nowhere to lead us to the Super Bowl. But let’s not forget it was the Rams! But hey, we haven’t had a whole lot to cheer about this year so go Redman! Just don’t cost us that #2 pick.

By Dawgmania

December 5, 2007 7:01 PM | Link to this

If given a chance he can’t do any worse than Harrington. He knows Petrino’s offense very well. If he can keep from turning the ball over he’ll show he is at least as good as any other qb on the team, if not better.

By Wouldn't that be a surprise

December 5, 2007 7:01 PM | Link to this

Christmas comes early to Falcon fans—-maybe We will see Monday night in our house if ‘lil known Redman turns out to be the starter for the rest of the season——hell Joey has been a huge disappointment as has Byron.

By josh

December 5, 2007 7:06 PM | Link to this

Kurt Warner Arena League, Tom Brady 6th round draft pick, Tony Romo, low rounds, Brett Favre, etc. Remember, QB’s from smaller schools that have to have quick releases are what you want, not some stiff from the SEC. Never take a 1st round QB that is you future unless it is a Peyton Manning because they rarely ever turn out decently.

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

December 5, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this

Does anyone mind if I start at Quarterback this Sunday? I’d like to give it a go.

By humbug

December 5, 2007 7:27 PM | Link to this

The other two have had their chance and failed. Give Redman the job for the balance of the season. He deserves it.

By B-Man

December 5, 2007 7:40 PM | Link to this

Steverino….if you dont care….get off OUR blog!!!

I know you all won’t believe this…but…I’ve wanted to see Redman play since before we signed Leftwich. If I remember correctly he was playing well with the Ravens and was given the keys to the team before his injury. Steve is absolutely right about the change in the offense when C-Red (I’ll claim the patent on that nickname from this point forward)came into the game. The energy in general improved.

There is no question that he should start. He’s the only QB thats shown any life and who knows, we may have found our starter! Think thats Crazy? Kurt Warner - came from nowhere, Tony Romo- undrafted free agent, Joe Montana - 3rd round pick, Tom Brady - 5th round pick.

Hi profile means nothing. Results are the only thing that matters.

Go Falcons.

By savannah falcon

December 6, 2007 6:44 AM | Link to this

Lets draft QB Colt Brennen of Hawaii!

By Myrtle Beach

December 6, 2007 6:50 AM | Link to this

Even if they had Namath in his prime next year the record would be the same. THEY can not run the ball because they do not have enough big time linemen. If they take a QB or Back in the draft by passing on Long it would be a Big mistake. Besides in 12 to 18 months you know who will be back. And Authur may be alot of things but stupid is not one of them, He’ll forgive and He’ll play.

By DR

December 6, 2007 6:56 AM | Link to this

If Giants are looking for a QB, trade for Eli. He is not bad and would do well in city other than NY/NJ. Don’t know about Atl.

One thing for sure, there won’t be any bottle incidents and the other one, I will leave it alone.

By stendec

December 6, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

I have harped ALL SEASON that Putridwino should play Redman! When a ship is sinking it does not make any sense to ignore inflated life rafts. I have seen far more than I care to of Interception King Harrington and Cement Legs Leftover! So what if Redman goes 0-For in starts. Hey, he does not have a helluva lot to live up to. Know what I mean? His quickness (at least compared to JH and BL) makes him more suited to the anemic offense BP wants to implement. I, too, wanted to choke him after that killing interception! Maybe the kid will learn lollipop tosses are not acceptable at this level. Then again, Joey has NEVER absorbed that lesson. Oh well. Redman, Andersen and Norwood are the only Falcons still trying anyway. No, I do not want to hear about damn butterfingers Roddy White! GO BLUE!

By VickBeliever

December 6, 2007 10:33 AM | Link to this

Well all you people who thought Harrington was the answer should have checked his past. This loser resume shows that he has been a loser everywhere he has played. Then the loser had the nerves to sit on the sideline and have a attitude with the coaches who gave him more opportunities than any other QB in history. I think the biggest mistake Petrino has done all year is send Harrington on the field my memories of this SCRUB is after he makes one play in a game he runs around like he has just won the Superbowl. That is when I was convinced that he is a born loser. Harrington I believe the corporate world is your next stop. His wife must be so second guessing herself for marrying this loser.

By Ryder

December 6, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

Wow! Only 18 responses? Guess the bandwagon’s kinda empty now eh? Ah well, at least it’s refreshing to talk about actual footbal without any racists coming in here…

…anyway, I don’t think Redman is a long term solution. He still makes poor decisions (just look at what happened on that fourth down) but at this rate Petrino might as well see what he has in him.

Stendec, are you on crack? Roddy White is the only receiver who is playing his heart out week in and week out. 10 catches for 146 yards? A week after burning an Indy corner on a 40 yard post route? When’s the last time any Falcons receiver had over 1,000 yards receiving? 1999? Any QB that Petrino drafts next season he can rest assure he will have a go to target in White.

I agree with Josh, you can’t draft a QB in the first round unless you know for sure he’s a no brainer. I think this team shouldn’t get too cozy with Norwood either. He’s a good change of pace back, but not the guy I want to build my offense around. Petrino loves power backs, so I’m guess he’ll go for McFadden and use the offseason to get some offensive linemen in free agency.

A great running game can hide the weaknesses of any QB. Just ask Minnesota.

By T.C

December 6, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

mr wyche just like i mention to a lot of people it was the RAMS,THE RAMS,THE RAMS,that redman played against for one QTR.we have a QTR worth of a brite spot and people are ready to say he’s micheal jordan.what does it matter when we have a clueless coach and owner.

By BStone

December 6, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

Is DJ Shockley still on the roster? If he is healty next year, isn’t he a no brainer at the QB position? They already have him and he definitely has more talent than any of their other options!!

By Darrin "The Vent King"

December 6, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

Vent Queen: Dude, did I hurt your feelings that bad, that you had to change your name and make every post about me? Wow, you’re a very small person. I must have hurt you bad…tsk-tsk.

By MV7

December 6, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

WE WANT VICK BACK

WE WANT VICK BACK

By Boo Bird

December 6, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this

Let’s face it. The Falcons have far more problems than just the QB. They should take the best player available in the draft (likely McFadden) and start the rebuilding process. None of the current crop of college QBs looks likely to lead any team to the promise land and certainly none is worth a number 2 pick.

By Falcon4life

December 6, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

Ok here’s what you do Bobby. Let Redman start until he loses the job you have Shockley back next season grab some big lineman you can always find a good runner behind a big line.

By Bob in SF

December 6, 2007 11:59 AM | Link to this

My wife says please play Redman; she’s tired of me screaming “Throw the freakin’ ball already Joey!!!” at the TV. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a QB as gun shy and afraid of making a mistake as Joey and Leftwich has a windup any old MLB pitcher would be proud of. Start Redman, it can’t get worse.

By King Of SinCity

December 6, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this

OK I understand all of you guys’ frustration with the falcons, but it was doomed years ago when Dan Reeves decided to build the offense around Vick. That guaranteed that unless the QB has a quick release or he’s “fleet of foot” then no other QB was going to work.

Harrington is not, was not or will never be the answer, mainly because he will never have what he had in Oregon, which is 2 good RB’s, the best O’line in the PAC10 and Receivers to throw to.

Leftwich isn’t built for this offense, it moves too quickly. how many times has he been injured this season? He needs a team that has the ability to grind it out in the trenches so he can make plays Marshall did it and Jacksonville used to do it before they found out about Garrard.

So that leaves Redman, who has a great upside, the only thing that haunts me is that he lost his job to Tony Banks and then Kyle Boller, but may have the last laugh at the end of the season.

DJ Shockley would also be a way to go, As he’s pretty much Vick in Peyton Mannings body (i’m talking size wise) who lit it up in Auburn. give Redman the first shot. if it doesnt work out send in Shockley.

And about the draft pick…

There are really only a few teams that need a QB. The Falcons, Jets, Chiefs, Niners, Lions (eventually), Dolphins and Rams(for Security). 2 QB’s with tremendous potential (Derek Anderson and Kyle “new lease on life” Boller) will be available in the offseason, along with 6-7 QBs with potential in the draft. The Falcons, one way or another will be ok next year.

Don’t let me get started on my Niners however….

By Darrin "The VD King"

December 6, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

Some troll is trying to jack my ID. Funny. I’ve been spouting my juvenile, uneducated, worth-less-than-sea urchin-dung prose on these Falcon blogs for, like, ever, dude. And, now this dude is trying to nick by ID? Tsk. Tsk. There is no King, only a VD ridden Queen.

By vox populi

December 6, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

Everybody is talking QB in the next draft. Can you imagine what will happen to McFadden behind the Falcons OL (smaller than some high school lines, save Abraham)? If he starts in ‘08, not only will NFL vets welcome the rookie to the League with bone jarring hits, but the paper OL will make sure he puts in for his powerchair early on. OL OL OL must be high on the rebuild list. It must be clear that this franchise is 10 years from contention; meanwhile, real teams will be tweaking their talent pool with surgical drafting and free agent signing, pulling farther and farther away from the local pretenders who run the team and claim to be the ‘wizards’ of football.

The only true solution may be sale and relocation. New everything….

Time will tell all.. the dwindling faithful stand and watch…. it is they who will control this team’s destiny with the power of their dollars…

Vox P.

By Snarky Snarkerson

December 6, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

Hey King, don’t blow yourself up that much. Not every post is about you. I almost never use the same ID twice. Mental midgets like you cannot hurt me. But you are fun to pull the wings off.

By Darryn

December 6, 2007 1:04 PM | Link to this

Vickbeliever, you’re the loser here. You don’t dare put your real name out there because you will get blasted out in public. Petrino is a joke right now. I’ve said this before, he is reaching for wins when he doesn’t need to. He needs to establish his system. Look at Jimmy Johnson. Before you all say “He had HOFs on that team.”, nobody knew how they would turn out. He was 1-15 his first season. But he stuck with the players for the whole season, kept the ones he wanted to stay, drafted for what he needed, then won 2 Super Bowls by the end of his fifth season with the team.

By JAY

December 6, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

all you fans are so wishy washy. one weekend your chanting Joey and the next your cutting him down. look any one in life would struggle if no one had confidence in them. it takes time to build a relationship with QB, receivers and coaches and everyone expected everything to be perfect well wake up people life is not like that even a marriage takes time. When you have a coach that switches QB’s around how is anyone suppose to get better….what Joey needs is to get picked up by a good owner, coach and players and he will be a decent QB his stats show it right now as far as QB ratings. Now Redmon will come in on Monday night and if he does not do well then you same people will bad mouth him so get ready Redmon it’s happen to everyone else.

By BigMan

December 6, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this

Trade for McNabb, Philly dont want him! Give up Hall, sackless Anderson and Harrington!

By Darrin "The Vent King"

December 6, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

You love me Mr. VD don’t you? Go ahead and admit it. All you do is focus on me, me, me. I love it! I’ve never had a fan club before. Your dedication to my greatness is admirable dude. Keep ‘em coming, my co-workers and I are having a ball laughing at your juvenile posts and your obsessive compulsive desires to get at me. Juvenile? You mean like your constant childish attempts to insult me? HAHAHA Pot meet kettle. You’re funny dude. MORE! C’mon I know you can do it. Just one more. I know you check this blog 20 times a day hoping to see me. Wow, I never thought I’d get this big! My very own stalker….who else can claim that one?

By Darrin "The Vent King"

December 6, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

Hey VD, I just thought of a song for you since you like me so much: (think T-Pain) “I’m In Love with a Blogger-errrr!” HAHAHAHA

By Jhmeid in Downtown Dec

December 6, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

I praaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy that we don’t draft a QB or an OL that high. I watch Tom Brady and Peyton and the honest thing is the QB has a lot more to do with the perception of a line than the casual fan can understand. Ryder I agree if we can have a dominant running game, Redman, Shockey or some hidden gem on another team’s roster could be our answer.

The Dan Marino’s and Peyton Mannings are the exception, young quarterbacks need to sit, carry luggage and attend meeting s before they are good. There are too many examples to cite.

I would love to get a guy who is on someone else’s roster like Carolina did with Delhomme.

Draft Glenn Dorsey or Highsmith, Harry Douglass from Louisville in the 4th and Dennis Dixon in the 3rd, and most importantly Brandon Coutu in the 5th!!!

By jvk

December 6, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

Vent King: I know you’re having fun, but don’t get caught up with that guy, I’ve read your posts and KNOW that you’re not that bad at all. You have a right to your opinion like everyone else. I’ve read your posts for awhile now too and although I’ve not agreed with everything you’ve said, you’re a pretty decent blogger here. I would hate for that to change because some lame teenager has it out for you. Please just ignore him because he is going to bring you down and I’ve enjoyed your input personally even when I don’t agree, but that’s why this is a blog- opinions vary. I don’t know what you did to get him so p’oed, but it ain’t worth it. This is supposed to be about the Falcons not a personal war with someone who obviously has personal issues. Anyone who constantly take shots at someone for this long has to have problems. Don’t end up the same way.

By Ryder

December 6, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

Darryn, I think Petrino and Johnson were in different situations. Jimmy had nothing but young players so it wasn’t as if he had much choice. As for Petrino, he has a roster full of veterans and has to weed out those who aren’t going to fit in his system.

Keep in mind that he didn’t choose these players (sans Leftwich)outside of the draft. I think he has had some impact in how the WRs are playing (kiss Jenkins goodbye) and I believe that he will set up a system next year that will enable the team to be successful.

What he should do is go for the power running back in McFadden and then wait until the latter rounds to draft a QB if he still thinks someone is out there who fits his offense.

By Ryder

December 6, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

Darryn, I think Petrino and Johnson were in different situations. Jimmy had nothing but young players so it wasn’t as if he had much choice. As for Petrino, he has a roster full of veterans and has to weed out those who aren’t going to fit in his system.

Keep in mind that he didn’t choose these players (sans Leftwich)outside of the draft. I think he has had some impact in how the WRs are playing (kiss Jenkins goodbye) and I believe that he will set up a system next year that will enable the team to be successful.

What he should do is go for the power running back in McFadden and then wait until the latter rounds to draft a QB if he still thinks someone is out there who fits his offense.

By dawgone

December 6, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this

Remember, we’ve still got D.J. Shockley. He would have been the Falcons’ star quarterback by now, if not for his season ending injury. I tell you, he’s got all the tools to make it big time as a QB.

By Gary

December 6, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

The Falcons already have a feature back for the future with Norwood. McFadden is a great player but the Falcon’s have much greater needs in other areas. Unless they can use the draft pick in a trade for an immediate QB starter, I think they need to draft O line. Drafting a QB is also a mistake because none of those mentioned are ready to start as rookies. They’ll need time to develop and the Falcons need someone ready to play immediately. Much as I like Shockley, he didn’t show he was ready to start during preseason and he hasn’t been able to practice to get any better so I don’t understand why some fans think he is a shoe-in for the job. This team really has too many flaws to be corrected in one draft. They’ll have to be very active in the free agent market if they want to compete next year.

By still #7 is need

December 6, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this

Just bring #7 back. Fill the dome and win games and make money for Blank. The second time will be so much sweeter! Haters just hate! Draft #5 and a ton of mean 300+ offense linemen and defense lineman and Falcons # 56 time up your good days are gone!

By Flyin' High

December 6, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Even if C-Red beats the Saint’s ,what does that prove?The Rams beat the Saints…Besides Redman is not the long term answer at QB.We may be able to get Boller on the cheap and draft some lineman to protect him.A Boller-Redman combination is not all that bad.Both have really good arms and can move.Go Falcons!

By Greg

December 6, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Does Norwood start over Dunn this week? How many touches do you anticipate Jerious will get? Does Petrino seem sincere that Norwood will get more touches (a* opposed to all his previous empty promises)?

By Flyin' High

December 6, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

Start Redman ….Pick up Boller….draft some O-lineman…This isn’t rocket science!

By UGA Queer guys

December 6, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

UGA Football factory + no degrees after football but what a great Factory! But you will look good on Saturday for the rednecks they love while you are playing ! The city of Atlanta Trash Division is hiring after football.

By QB rating

December 6, 2007 3:35 PM | Link to this

QB rating is a joke but some fans love QB rating more than wins .Joey can you here me! what about Linemen rateing is where the win come from clown fans of ATL. Your Gm needs lessons on how to draft good linemen he is clueless! name one good one he has drafted! If only your GM could get that that in his head! he love’s 5th and 6 rounder!

By ATLawk

December 6, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

We need to draft O-linemen in the first two rounds. It doesn’t matter who’s at QB if we can’t fix our line. Let’s grab Long from Michigan.

By joe

December 6, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

Redman will be chewed up and spit out - man- I kill myself!

By JAY

December 6, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this

hey still #7 get over Vick man. yes he filled the seats but never took us to the big show and it showed last season that the fans were getting tired of it….if he is as good as all you Vick lovers make him out to be we should have won our division every year and the Super Bowl but he was the normal 7 and 9 season QB and for the one that said bring in McNabb…please give me a break he is about done.

By Jim P.

December 6, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

Redman cant do any worse that Leftout…uh I should say Letfwitch

Redman, Goodluck out there.

By Darrin "The Vent King

December 6, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

Thanks jvk, maybe you’re right. Dude is just mad that I’m no fan of his girlfriend Joey Harrington and I guess it hurt his feelings real bad. I mean, my God, it’s been three + weeks and that cat is still mad about it. I thought the way some people defended Vick to no end was ridiculous (including me..lol), but to get that riled up over a guy the coach doesn’t even like? You say something about Joey and he goes off like you’re picking on his little sister. HAHAHA It’s funny really. He comes here EVERYDAY just for me. I’ve never felt so special. How does that Usher song go?

“You got it bad/ when you’re on the blog/insult me and leave/then come right back/you got it/you got it bad/if you miss the King for a day/you’re whole life’s off track-kkk”

Three weeks? Something is wrong with that dude so yeah, I will try and refrain from here on out but all the regular bloggers know who the real DVK from reading this for awhile and he couldn’t fool someone into believing he was me even if he was me…lol NEXT!

By MikeJones

December 6, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

So what happened to that mostly white contingent of “fans” who were just DYING for the Falcons to have a more tradional, stand up pocket passer??? Those guys MUST be thrilled that they get to see their THIRD pocket passer in a year right!??!?!?!??!?!?!? Where are those guys????

………………………..

By Pfft

December 6, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this

jvk is obviously D”VK” trying to convince Snarky Snarkerson (missed that post didn’t you?) from continuing to rip his wings off. And, hey, who could blame him? It hurts for a blow … fly to have his wings ripped off.

By jw

December 6, 2007 6:15 PM | Link to this

and we will keep looking for that stand up pocket passer just please no more running QB’s Mr. Blank no more one man shows cause you know what happened with the last one.

By jw

December 6, 2007 8:16 PM | Link to this

hey Vent King get a life your just as childish my goodness having this girl fight. if he bothers you so bad find something else to do.

By 4Dubs1Luv

December 7, 2007 6:00 PM | Link to this

Okay folks, give Redman the chance to work for a paycheck like everybody else. He can’t do anyworse than Harrinton or Leftwich. We have a quarterback in DJ Shockley once he gets the reps and time at game speed. This offense was built for a QB like him and he is best suitable for the position.

Next, get an O-line that can block and pick a 2nd or 3rd round RB to help Norwood spread the defense. No offensive scheme will work with a weak running game. This will get the Falcons defense off the field and best position the offense to score points. Keep Roddie and L. Robinson and get rid of the rest of the receivers.

Keep in mind Vick haters, what we are seeing is a terrible team disguised by Vick’s talent. This team was bad a few years ago but Vick’s playmaking ability covered it up. No excuses for his off field decision but he definitely made the offense extremely better.

Sad but true; deal with it.

Peace!