Falcons

By humble

September 12, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this

i fully expect ryan to struggle in this game. face it, he has to have some rough times to learn from them. it would be difficult to be successful without them. i think the falcons can hang tough but in the end tampa’s D will provide them with the win. i’m also concerend with our ability to stop tamps run game.

By Traceman

September 12, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

We have to run and stick to it to beat Tampa. They might stop the run early but they are still somehat undersized up front and at linebacker and they will get worn down late in the game if we stick withbashing them with Turner. In order to do that, our D has to keep the game close. As long as we an go into the 4th quarter close (down no more than 7), we should stick with the run and try to steal it in the end.

By John

September 12, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

Orlando,

Great explanation of the cover 2 defense for we novices. This is what the interactive article/blog should look like - all AJC writers need to take note.

I’d be surprised if Ryan has trouble making the throws because of an arm-strength shortcoming. I just hope he gets enough time to make the read. I think Rhonde Barber has lost a step and either Roddy or Laurent Robinson can give him trouble with their size.

I think if the Falcons can run for 150 yds (team), and score 24 points (neither of which they’ve done the last couple of years), they have a great chance to win.

By Bill

September 12, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

I think the falcons should set up the run with the pass they will be ready for turner and norwood.The falcons need to get tampa down earley to have a chance to win.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

September 12, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

John, Thanks for the kind words. Right now, the run game is Matt Ryan’s best friend. If Derrick Brooks (hamstring) can’t go, that would also be helpful, too.

DOL

By Offal

September 12, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

Hey, Wyche, Did you read this? It’s called A…N…A…L…Y….S…I…S.

Keep up the good work DOL.

By Sam

September 12, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

Yes, a refreshing change from Steve “Mail-It-In” Wyche.

Dogs roll and Falcons punch TB in the mouth, for a change. It is said, and so it shall be.

By bkk

September 12, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

Good job Orlando. Good way to write the blog. For those of us who do not know much about cover2 defence. You have provided a good explanation. Some of the writers here has to take a Que from you. I think Falcons will win if they stick to running game as they did with loins. I predict this will be a close game with Falcons winning with slim margin.

By Poor McKay

September 12, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

I agree, DOL, great job explaining the Cover 2 scheme. Sounds like Douglass will have to come up big. The good news is that 17 points could easily win this game (for either team). Not that the Falcons defense is that great… but the Bucs offense is average on a very good day. Falcons should likewise focus on stopping the running game (as they did last week) because old man Gallaway doesn’t strike fear like the Lions receivers. But Ernest Graham does scare me because he runs with purpose (at least he did prior to getting paid this off-season).

By Mwilk

September 12, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

Orlando:

I don’t usually write comments, but your explanation of the cover 2 was so informative that it deserves noting. Specifically, you covered three of the four core points of analysis extremely well: what they do, why they do it, how they do it, and alternative responses. Well done sir! If you can make this type of analysis a consistent part of your work, I have no doubt you will become known as a MUST READ for football novices and know-it-alls.

Keep it coming!

By Jay

September 12, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

I didn’t get to watch anything but the highlights last week so I’m not sure how often they used it but Matt Ryan is a superb play-action quarterback. I attended every BC home game for the last three years (including last week’s stinker against Tech. Yuck.) and he could freeze defenses with it. I’d love to see him work it again while I’m sitting in the stands at Raymond James.

By theBurner4seven

September 12, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

Great analysis…now I can finally beat a cover 2 defense in Madden.

By Kno Doubt

September 12, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

Kudos to everyone who has contributed to this blog so far. It’s all Falcon football-related with no negativity. I implore everyone to keep this tone.

By Daryl

September 12, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

I see Atlanta finishing the season 1-15. Every team the falcons play will concentrate on stopping their run offense. And there’s all sort of ways to top a running game. Once the running game of the falcons is stopped, there’s nothing else the falcons can do. Because of his immobility, limited arm strength, and inexperience as a NFL quarterback, Matt Ryan will struggle tremendously. And if the falcons ever get behind in a game, the falcons chances of losing that game increases exponentially. Ryan proved in the pre-season game against the Baltimore Ravens third team defense, that he couldn’t move the ball up and down the field. I think his inability to move the ball will continue against regular season games. Games which will expose his weaknesses and/or strengths.

By Ken Strickland

September 12, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

MRyan doesn’t necessarily have to have a rough time against the Bucs. If our rushing attack is as successful, especially early, as it was against Detroit, their LB’s will be force to react to play action before dropping into coverage. Without quick LB reads and drops, the cover 11 can be torched underneath. Cover 11 CB’s tend to be better at zone coverages than man to man. Without LB protection they would be force into man coverage and our WR’s would eat them alive. Their DEF success against us will depend on how successful they are in stopping our rushing attack.

The other critical component of the cover 11 is the ability to pressure the QB with the front 4. If our OL can contain their front 4 and give MRyan time, he, like most any NFL QB’s, will pick their cover 11 zone apart.

Tampa Bay no longer has the dynamic athletes they once had on their DL. They have to depend more on their LB’s and blitzing schemes to stop the run and put consistent pressure on the passer, than in the past. THE FALCONS WILL WIN THIS GM.

By J$

September 12, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Nice Article DOL. Im liking the new falcons blog, no negativity, its all productive analysis and informative. I hope Atlanta fans will continue to support the team like this..The Falcons have started a new era and I love it. Kudos to Arthur Blank and Thomas Dimitroff for the draft picks..

By J$

September 12, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

Nice Article DOL. Im liking the new falcons blog, no negativity, its all productive analysis and informative. I hope Atlanta fans will continue to support the team like this..The Falcons have started a new era and I love it. Kudos to Arthur Blank and Thomas Dimitroff for the draft picks..

By SHOTYME

September 12, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

Matty ice is very mature and poised for a rookie.he should do great if he sticks to the game plan and not make mistakes.Falcons 24 Bucks 13

By CA

September 12, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Hey All,

The key to Ryan’s passing game is for the Line to give him 3.5 seconds to release the ball.

I do know that 2.5 - 3.0 is the max, but I really believe that our line will provide more.

For a little contrast, Tom Brady released the ball at the 2 second mark more times than not.

So if our young QB (Ryan) gets 3 + he could possibly throw for well over 200 yards this weekend.

A strong ground game will definitely pummel the Cover 2, T2.

1missisippi 2 miss——- Gone Baby Gone

By jeanE

September 12, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

There is NO way we’ll be able to run the ball like we did on those pathetic Lions…Ryan will have to make some passes this game & get more of the receivers involved! Screen passes could be a way to go, too. Brian Griese is not as mobile as Garcia so maybe #98 could actually get a hand on their QB! I expect this to be low scoring but we’ll see. Should be interesting…

By Mychelfromatl

September 12, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Run,Run,Run..as long as our running game continue to show the consistency that it’s shown so far this season, we will be fine.

By Dawgbyte

September 12, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

Let me add my kudos to the others. Excellent blog!

By TMAC

September 12, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

It doesn’t really matter what I think.

By Bullzeye

September 12, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

A fun blog for a change. Thanks. This backfield has amazing potential and they are already showing signs of being a punishing running attack. I always loved the backfield with Lynn Caine(sp) and William Andrews together and I think this one can be even better. Punish the D and keep the pressure off the rookie. I don’t mind winning 16-13. Go Falcons.

By Poor McKay

September 12, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Let’s be realistic, the Falcons won’t run for 300 yards in every game (unless we get to play Detroit 15 more times). It’s unlikely that we will get even 150 running yards in each and every game. With an experienced OC like Mularkey, we have to hope that between screens, swings passes and 2 step drops, that we can use a controlled passing scheme when the running game is lacking. And yes, Ryan will need to stretch the defense (as he did with the deep pass to Roddy last week). It will also be key for our defense to create 2 turnovers Sunday and that we win the field position battle. It’s all important on a team with limited experience and growing talent (and the smallest CBs in NFL history).

DOL regarding Norwood on special teams coverage from yesterday… it’s just a matter of time before an opposing player tattoos him when he’s in full sprint (or worse, cuts his legs off). Personally, I’d rather see the Falcons use someone else then take away our “lightening” from the running game.

By biz

September 12, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Wow, I actually learned something from an online blog other than who is hurt and who the writer thinks will win. Like many have said, good job. Me likey!

By AlphaDog

September 12, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

Great Read. From an offense perpesctive isn’t defeating the cover 2 more about creating matchups similiar to a spread offense? ie. making a LB cover Norwood or Douglas. Or have a S commit to the inside because Norwood/Douglas/TE are running a seam route. Anyway, I can see a win if we can get 120yds and 1 TD on the ground and a TD from the receivers of Norwood out of the backfield. tampa’s Offense isn’t gonna score alot, low scoring game anyway.

By Smokey Bell

September 12, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

We saw his arm strength in the pass to Roddy last game. I’m not doubtful.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

September 12, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

(Thanks again for the kind words!!! Working on getting my official code that makes by comments blue and official looking). Ryan has the arm strength. They key is making the right read and looking the safety off to one side to open the middle up.

This rain is messy up a good football weekend! OSU vs. USC, Dawgs & Cocks, Wrecksters & Hokies. Then the Birds on Sunday.

Rain, rain go away, come back another day!!! Or make that weekend!

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

September 12, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

This is test of my BLUE CODE!! HOPE IT WORKS!!

By locofalcon

September 12, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

The whole arm strength thing is overated . I’ve Played my whole life and have been at the branch during camp. Matt Ryan has a good arm . Puts it on the money. Did you not see the pass last week to jenkins.His arm is fine!! No MATTER WHAT COACH SMITH RUN THAT BALL ALL DAY LONG!!!!!!!!!!!

By Dave

September 12, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

Smash ‘N’ Dash (Turner/Norwood) could easily combine for more than 150 yards rushing against TB. Our OL will be better than expected in opening holes for them. Mularkey will throw some new as yet unseen gadget plays in there this week. Regardless of the outcome this will be a great game to watch. Hope we’re 2-0 by 7:30PM. GO FALCONS!

By BO-BO

September 12, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

Must run the ball as much as possible. Move the chains, play very strong defense. No need to pass the ball more then 20 times. Pound the rock, ball control game. ATL 17-14

By CA

September 12, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

Locofalcon is Spot on about Arm Strength.

The film with Bill Walsh and Joe Montana summed it up. Bill did not want Montana to throw Laser Guided Rocket Arm Stuff. Bill required Joe to throw Accurate and “CATACHABLE” Balls Timing is Everything!

Ryan’s first pass was a Prime example of this.

Darryl: One of the best features of your Blogs is your responses to us that are posting to the thread. I know you have limited time to post, but would love to see more interaction when you can.

Best Regards All

By Darryl

September 12, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

Thank-you for your kind words. I know that many of you may not agree with my assessment that the Falcons will go 1-15 the rest of the way, and maybe it was a bit of an overstatement, but I’m not sure if Ryan is really the QB for the Falcons. Unfortunately, Coach Smith and the Falcons lied to us fans in the pre-season and did not give D.J. Shockley a fair chance at becoming the starting QB. IF DJ would have started a game, he would have been named the starter. He has all of the tangibles that Matt Ryan lacks - he has a strong arm and is very mobile - two things that Matt Ryan does not have. After the Falcons lose the next 15 games in a row with Matt Ryan under center, Coach Smith will be fired and the new coach (probably Denis Green or Herm Edwards) will come in and give DJ Shockley the fair chance that he deserves. After Vick gets out of prison, we will then have both Vick and Shockley becoming the best 1-2 QB punch in the NFL. Even though the Falcons wasted $72 million on Matt Ryan (instead of Glen Dorsey - a game changing DT), they should do the right thing and start DJ Shockley. He is clearly the best QB swith the best arm strenght - and Shockley has the most fans. I was at the game last week and I must have seen a few dozen shockley jerseys, but only about 10-15 Ryan jerseys.

Go Shockley!

By Boo Boo

September 12, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

If you want a Ryan Leaf on your hands, you start thinking Matt Ryan is a Messiah. Matt Ryan is a rookie. Mike Smith will run first and pass when least expected. Smith knows Tampa Bay will try its hardest to rattle a rookie QB, so the smartest thing to do is let them have to focus on the running game all game. Tampa Bay gave up over 400 yards to the Saints last week. So much for such a fearsome defense. Brees passed for over 300 yards, on 32 attempts. Once again, Tampa Bay is impotent on offense and needed a defensive TD. Matt Ryan cannot be throwing weak outs that end up going the wrong way, for easy Tampa Bay points. The Falcons should be looking at making their defense score. Hopefully, Brooks will not be at top speed. The Barber twin stepped on his foot on a long easy TD from Brees to Henderson. The Falcons have to have the mentality that 13 points will win the game for them. That means Elam has to be able to kick, long and accurate. If Matt Ryan passes 20 times for 180+ yards and the tandem RBs can break 150, the Falcons will be in the game if they have zero turnovers.

By John Zook

September 12, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

Is Jamaal Anderson still on this team? I got a copy of the stats from last week and he was not even listed as making a tackle, let alone getting a sack. What gives?

By Andy

September 12, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

I definitely think the run game is a major factor, on both sides of the ball. However, as big a factor in this game could be the special teams and turnovers. If, as many here are saying, the game is tight, then one key turnover (for points) or special teams play that provides a cheap score could be the difference. So, maybe the Birds can pick off that crucial pass, pop the ball loose from the Bucs, or have that critical return that turns the tide of the game! Go Falcons!!!

By Andy

September 12, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

I definitely think the run game is a major factor, on both sides of the ball. However, as big a factor in this game could be the special teams and turnovers. If, as many here are saying, the game is tight, then one key turnover (for points) or special teams play that provides a cheap score could be the difference. So, maybe the Birds can pick off that crucial pass, pop the ball loose from the Bucs, or have that critical return that turns the tide of the game! Go Falcons!!!

By HANK

September 12, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

Darryl, the Falcons will not lose the next 15 games. At worst we’ll go 7-9. Secondly, Matt Ryan has won the team over with his poise, leadership, and maturity. I bet there are a number of Tennessee Titan fans who wish Ryan was their QB. Thirdly, DJ is the 3rd string QB. Barring serious injuries to Ryan AND Redman, DJ will not see the field. THE MATT RYAN ERA IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By SlickRick87

September 12, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

I must admit, I like these new Falcons and what they bring to the table. I also admit that I once upon a time used to be a big “YOU KNOW WHO SUPPORTER” but its now time to move on.

Matt Ryan has the potential to be a great quarterback, and I believe he will be a great quarterback because of what our new GM (Dimitroff) has done for him (New Offensive Line Coach that knows the game, a “One-Two” Punch at runningback, and a kicker that can win the games when it is close)

The key for the Falcons, against Tampa Bay is Tampa Bay themselves. What I mean by this is that Tampa, has been known to beat themselves. With Garcia not starting under Center, I have a feeling the Griese will be pressing a bit. Especially if our offense can jump out and get a good lead like they did against the Lions; against a quarterback (Griese) who is playing to show that he deserves to start.

As far as Derrick Brooks, I don’t think it matters one bit if he starts or not. Tampa’s linebacking core is solid, secondary is growing old, and defensive line doesn’t really concern me, because of their small stature.

What I really think Coach Smith needs to do is come out and play a chess game with his offense. I would start the game out passing. Not necessarily deep throws or medium routes, but just enough to get Ryan in a rhythm and a few 2nd and short or 3rd and short situations. Because I have a feeling that we will come out running, in which we will, Tampa will stuff it, and Ryan will only get one opportunity on a drive to show that he can move the ball in an obvious passing situation which wouldn’t be fair. Then all of you 2001-2006 Falcon fans on here would already be giving the Ryan the boot.

By michaelgee

September 12, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

I am looking for JNo to slip out of the back field as well as Ovie(at least once) and possibly Jason Snelling. All 3 can block and catch, running goes without having to be said.

Turner busts out BiG again. Ryan passes well, he is no dummy, the predicted 3 INTs is insane.

By dredd

September 12, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Might we see 3 wides and a flex TE package. mwhahaha In the cover two corner skills can get sloppy cause they can sometimes “rely” on help too much. Let’s see who breaks down when they have to cover multiples after our running game makes them bite on the fakes. Can Ryan find the open man quickly enough against the rush when we do?

Don’t think they will have played as physical a Falcons O-Line before and it might take them back a little.

This game will come down to our OLine and backs doing their job to take the pressure off Ryan early. Don’t think Tampa is gonna score a lot on us.

By dredd

September 12, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

Might we see 3 wides and a flex TE package. mwhahaha In the cover two corner skills can get sloppy cause they can sometimes “rely” on help too much. Let’s see who breaks down when they have to cover multiples after our running game makes them bite on the fakes. Can Ryan find the open man quickly enough against the rush when we do?

Don’t think they will have played as physical a Falcons O-Line before and it might take them back a little.

This game will come down to our OLine and backs doing their job to take the pressure off Ryan early. Don’t think Tampa is gonna score a lot on us.

By TURTSNAP

September 12, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

Anderson finally had a 1/2 sack, but they took it away and gave the full sack to Abraham. Anderson’s playing time was limited on Sunday, and when he was in the game, he lined up as a DT more than a DE.

By TJ

September 12, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

you guys have jumped on the Ryan Bandwagon way too early…. DJ is a better man for the job… Time will prove me right ;)

By REALITY_CHECK

September 12, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

You people were all worshipping Matty Ice last week. Don’t start talking about the running game or Jamal Anderson to place the heat on someone else. Last week he was the second coming to Brett Favre. Don’t make excuses before the massacre! Let’s see what Vick’s replacement can do against a real defense. Stop your whining!

By Reapics

September 12, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Hey Brooks is hurt, nice advantage falcons. Their is a better way to beat tampa bay its called run their small defense over with a power back. You could never do that with Dunn and I know Duckett was big but lets face it Dunn was stronger than him. Pound the middle until their legs quiver. They aren’t scoring without Garcia anyways!

By JR

September 12, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Darryl, if you wish on riding the jock of immature black QBs who can scramble but can’t pass or can’t lead, just become a Titans fan.

DOL, I have to agree on the analysis of the Cover 2. Great job! You may have to teach some of these NFL coaches how to attack it LOL.

I do think that Tampa will be expecting the Falcons to run, run, and run some more. I think Mularkey will use Ryan to get some short screen passes to Norwood and get him in the open field.

The key will be how the Falcons LBs and secondary will respond against Griese. If they can keep Tampa to at least 13 points I think Ryan and Turner will do enough to win.

By REALITY_CHECK

September 12, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

TAMPA 31 FACONS 3

By MATTY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

September 12, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

RYAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

By phatt

September 12, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

I still don’t understand the Shockley thing. He didn’t even start at UGA and he’s a 3rd stringer in the NFL for a reason. These franchises are trying to win, don’t you think if he could help them win he would be playing?

People who think he should be starting are either racists or have the UGA blinders on. Complete ignorance…

By saint

September 12, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I agree with CA that an accurate and catchable pass is all that is needed from Ryan’s arm. He needs to improve his looking- off receivers, but is doing ok. I can see Harry Douglas in the seam, and Hartsock and Peelle seeing more balls than previously. With all that Ryan has going on locating open receivers and reading coverage, I don’t see him passing longer than 25 yds…and he doesn’t have to. The Bucs will get burned trying to decide whether Ryan is going to pass, or if thundering Turner has already gone by them. I think Turner is really causing them to worry about their defensive rush. Yours was a great article DOL, please keep it up. I didn’t see the usual nasty comments, so I am guessing the AJC is finally starting to police the posts.

By Big B 99

September 12, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

Like everyone else here says, the Run is key. If the Falcons can run enough to keep the Defense honest then we have a shot. If TB completely shuts down the run, and Forces us to throw every play, then he’ll struggle, & we’ll lose. If Matt has to put it up 30-40 or more times, then he’s young, and will make some mistakes. If we can run some, and let him make a few throws, and be more of a game manager, then we’ve got a shot.

Hopefully, w/ Turner, we may be able to run some, b/c TB’s weakness is a Power Run game, and that’s The Burner’s game.

Go Falcons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By AUtiger

September 12, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

The Tampa D will be a good test for Ryan .. but overall is Tampa really that good overall? I don’t think they are, and the Falcons have a good shot at beating them.

By Jay

September 12, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

It seems like some of you are Vick/Shockley fans before you are Falcons Fans. A true Falcon fan should put the TEAM number one, not individual players. Just my 2 cents. Anyways, I’ve been a Falcon fan (and Charger fan, since I live in SD) since before the Deion days and this is the most excited I’ve been (even more than ‘99). I don’t expect them to win many games this year, but I am so excited because TD is building a foundation for a great franchise just like AJ has been doing in SD. I feel that GM’s are the most underratted part of a team’s success. Take a look at all of the perennial winners, they all have great GM’s. Coincidence? I think not. It’s been a while since I’ve been proud to say I’m a Falcons fan, but looks like I can say it proudly for the upcoming years. I hope they continue to build like this.

Go SD, ATL and USC this weekend!!!

By DOTHAN

September 12, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

If we don’t turn the ball over we should win. Like Tennessee, Tampa is having some QB issues and since we beat Kitna last week, we should be able to beat Griese on Sunday. They have basically the same skill set. Goodness gracious Griese couldn’t nail down the starting job in Chicago and beat out the likes of Grossman and Orton!!!!!!!

By Michael

September 12, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

uh detroit has a cover 2 defense as well…and while tampa bay has better personnel to run it, it doesn’t make much sense to say Ryan will struggle this week just because of the scheme when its the same scheme he had success against last week…typical AJC, not knowing what they are talking about…

By Singletary

September 12, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

Offal is right. * A…N…A…L…Y….S…I…S. *

DOL, you rock! This is absolutely the best article I’ve ever read in the AJC Sports.

Here’s an odd question. With the implementation of the Defensive Helmet headsets, are all the teams usually using their Weak Side linebacker? I assumed this is part of the reason BVG is relying on Brooking and his experience, but the other games I watched on Sunday (not statistically accurate) also used WSLB

By DH

September 12, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

I guess Orlando needs to holla back at that game film from last week cause they don’t lie, so I think Ryan’s got the arm but to keep his poise will be the key.

By mixxo

September 12, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

After watching Gruden for a # of yrs., it seems his game plan is often overshadowed by some sort of personal agenda. Am I alone here?

If he gets behind,usually panic sets in and his game plan goes to hell. We need to stay out of 3rd & longs, jump on top early and run the ball down their throat. The 4th qtr. will belong to us if we do all that.

Go Falcons!

By REALITY_CHECK

September 12, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

E S P N

Scouts Inc.: This NFC South divisional matchup features the dynamic rushing attack of Falcons RBs Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood versus a Buccaneers defense that was embarrassed against the Saints. Expect Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin to load the box and force Atlanta to be one-dimensional through the air. Can Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey find ways to attack the Buccaneers’ back end with rookie QB Matt Ryan? Also, look for Tampa coach Jon Gruden to attack an Atlanta defense that can be exploited on the back end in one-on-one coverage. Falcons coach Mike Smith has done an outstanding job of changing the culture in Atlanta, but this is a critical home game for the Buccaneers because they can ill afford to start the season with two divisional losses.

By Trent

September 12, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

Darryl, You’ve got to be kidding me with your assesment of Matt Ryan and DJ Shockley. If he was the best he would be playing. He didn’t get to start a preseason game because it was clear that Matt Ryan would win the job so the coaching staff wanted to get him as many reps as possible. DJ may have a strong arm but when it comes to accuracy he doesn’t have it. Don’t get me wrong I like DJ Shockley but Matt Ryan is the future and the best QB this team has. Oh and by the way, Vick will not be back with the Falcons and should not be back with the Falcons.

By Joe Joe

September 12, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

TB likes to get the ends up the field. If brooks doesn’t play, look for a flex TE package and a lot of zone blocking. This will allow the tackles to get to the weaker lb’s. Also, don’t be surprised if a good bit of the old counter trey is revived. This will stop the ends from coming upfield and make the lb’s stay at home. Bottom line. IF TB keeps 7 in the box, the falcons are going to pound it at them as long as they can. If they walk the SS up and load 8, then look for the passes a la holmgren. I would like to see them motion the fb and slip him up the middle like an H back to keep the bus guessing.

By REALITY_CHECK

September 12, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this

LISTEN TO ALL THE “UNPAID” ANALYSTS ON THIS BLOG :)

By crabapplejoe

September 12, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

Let’s face it “Daryl” will not be happy until the Falcon’s players and coaching staff are all black. We could then be referred to as a “historically black franchise”.

By This Gets Old

September 12, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this

“We’ll know much more about the quarterback of the future after this game, than we did after that 13 pass outing against the meek Detroit Lions”

Not “much more” because no matter what the results are they’ll still be based on just these two games. However you’ve got to be crazy to not think that the Bucs are only one game into the season and there’s public turmoil in the locker room.

However the Falcons have to come out FIRST and throw the ball! Kiffin will kill you on 3rd and long. Robinson and Douglas can make up for not having the perfect TE but the ball has to get to them on the move.

In addition Norwood has to be used as Reggie Bush was last weekend. For Atlanta to win he MUST get the football. No matter what Griese has to get hit. Not neccesarily sacks but he has to be uncomfortable back there. Despite the three sacks against 10winsKitten last Sunday there were a ot of times that he had more than enough time to throw.

Also the special teams need at least one big play. If the Falcons have to start at the 20 or deeper in their zone they won’t win.

The Bucs would be crazy to not try and get Warrick Dunn on Brooking. He has to have a big game.

By miles

September 12, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this

i think matt are best qb on falcons team that why he are the started.

GO FALCONS 2 and o LOOK GOOD

By miles

September 12, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this

YES HE CAN BEAT THE COVER-TWO

By Daryl

September 12, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this

I believe someone is impersonating me on this blog. I spell my name “Daryl,” not “Darryl.”

By joebrave

September 12, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this

Look,Matt Ryan is the QB of this Team, for the next Ten years….Get Used to it!! There is No way in He11, ConVick,plays for this team again Ever!!! And I went to Training Camp, D.J. blew the Whole Camp,Most of the Time he could’nt hit a Bull in the @ss with a Bass Fiddle!!! Your Anal-ysis is based on skin color Not actual facts… Let D.J. develop,He will Turn into a nice Pro in time…. as for Mike Vick,well let him die and go to He11 as far as I’m concerned!!!

By joebrave

September 12, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

And one more thing Idiot!!! Mike Smith prolly ain’t goin nowhere eider!!! Now quit using Your own Products,put down the Crack pipe,and Either Support Thais Falcons Team,or get the He11 otta here,and go be a Vince Young fan for the T**-ans….. It Won’t be long before those guys are Drafting a real QB too!!! Thaes spread Option Flankers playing out of Position ie:QB, just will not Cut it in the NFL!!! Stop buying into this foolishness… You are probably the same damn fool that Wanted the Birds to Draft David Dixon!!!LMAO!! Where is that SchoolYard QB now??????? Hurt just Like V.Y. will be,and Like Your Jailhouse Hero Was… And don’t Give me that MV7 had no reciever Garbage,Roddy White is well on His way to a Pro Bowl,Why? He has A REAL QB that can actually Pass the damn Ball!!!!

By Paschal

September 12, 2008 11:49 PM | Link to this

Man, Matt Ryan didnt show me nothing. HIs first pass was a great call from his offensive coordinator who saw the same play from the lions a few plays earliar. If yall played my lions again we’d kick yall butt all over the field.

By joebrave

September 13, 2008 4:22 AM | Link to this

Oh and I am writing from my mother’s basement too!!

By ditka

September 13, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

Paschal said: If yall played my lions again we’d kick yall butt all over the field.

So Paschal, are the Lions going to learn how to tackle before we play again?

By pickett

September 13, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

to all of you that didnt watch that game last week dont realize that all we have to do is stay healthy and run the football and we can steal a lot of games this year. IM putting turner up for the rushing title this year. I knew the fist time i saw him get the ball in preseason against JACKSONVILLE we had an star into makiing. Tampa better hope they dont get burned this week.

By Daryl

September 13, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

Joebrave, I’m a Diehard “Mike Vick” fan. And I am going nowhere either. I don’t support the falcons. I used too. Matt Ryan, nothing personal here, is just a average quarterback. There’s nothing special about him. Nothing which makes him stand out among other quarterbacks. His kind of quarterback comes “a dime a dozen.” Vick is special. He has special attributes which I’m sure I don’t have to go into here. Suffice to say, ask any NFL coach, team or player, whom they would least like to prepare or defend a game against and they all would say, Michael Vick. Last week’s game against the Lions, even Joey Harrington would have come looking like an hero. So don’t try to sell me on that hype about Matt Ryan, becaus “that dog don”t hunt.” I do however, believe in Coach Smith football philopshy. Ialway been an advocate of the running game first approach. He has the making of a good nucleus for any quarterback to become successful in.

By Ken Strickland

September 13, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

REALITY CHECK-it appears you selected an appropriate name for yourself because you are in desperate need of your namesake. You obviously haven’t been keeping up with current events, because MVick hasn’t been replaced, he’s been imprisioned. Nobody, and I do mean nobody, is responsible for that but MVICK himself.

MRyan replaced Redmon as the starting Atlanta Falcons QB, not MVick. We’ve started our 2nd season since MVick last started a football gm. Your continued references to him is a reflexion of your lack or intelligence and/or an inability/refusal to deal with REALITY. In reality, REALITY CHECK, you are in desperate need of a REALITY CHECK. Try sticking to discussing intelligent, relevant Atlanta Falcons football.

TJ-what is your basis for stating DJ Shockey is a better QB for the Falcons than MRyan? Shockey hasn’t played a single regular season NFL gm and has spent most of his NFL career on IR. He’s started only one season of his 4yr college career, and for a team who’s OFF system has produce nothing more than backup QB’s, at best, since the days of Fran Tarkenton.

The Falcons, with MRyan established as the starting QB, have started the season 1-0 and will play last yrs NFC South champs tomorrow. And certain morons are still trying to make an issue of MVick and DJ Shockey not starting. You clowns are living proof that IGNORANCE IN NOT BLISS.

By italiano807

September 13, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

This will be a game thats up for grabs. If the burner has a game, we win! Check out a funny slam against DeAngelo Hall sportsclimax .com worth the read—its on their front homepage—easy to find.

By Ken Strickland

September 13, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Tampa Bay has to worry more about us than we do about them. We are the ones with the dynamic rushing attack, they aren’t. We are the ones with the young, big, fast WR’s, they aren’t. We are the ones with the young rookie QB with potential they know nothing about, while they’re starting a backup who hasn’t been very successful in his NFL career. We’re the ones coming off a dominate win, while they’re coming off an emotional loss against a team that had no rushing attack.

Their DEF had trouble trying to stop RBush. So what makes anyone think it will be easier for them to stop Turner and Norwood. Too many of you are substituting wishful thinking for common sense and intelligence. MRyan hasn’t done a single thing, so far, to make an intelligent person think he’s average or will be a failure. That’s just your personal bias, wishful thinking and/or stupidity talking. Some of you are making the same stupid, biased assumptions about MRyan that confederate minded individuals made about MVick, and for the same dumb A$$ reasons. It’s stupid and unnecessary no matter who does it and a reflection of the bias and lack of intelligence of whoever does it. WHY DO YOU IDIOTS TRY AND GROW UP FOR A CHANGE?

By Matty Ice Fan

September 13, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

I have a problem with everyone saying that there is nothing special about Matt Ryan, most of which are Vick fans. Not every QB runs a 4.2 40, so thats all that makes mike special. Matt Ryan has that same special thing that Peyton and Tom have and that is SMARTS, POISE, and LEADERSHIP! to be honest with you all of that is so much better than 4.2. He was fun to watch but this man is going to take the Falcons where mike couldn’t. FACE THE FACTS!

By Matty Ice Fan

September 13, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

I have a problem with everyone saying that there is nothing special about Matt Ryan, most of which are Vick fans. Not every QB runs a 4.2 40, so thats all that makes mike special. Matt Ryan has that same special thing that Peyton and Tom have and that is SMARTS, POISE, and LEADERSHIP! to be honest with you all of that is so much better than 4.2. He was fun to watch but this man is going to take the Falcons where mike couldn’t. FACE THE FACTS!

By reality_check

September 13, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

“Listen to all the unpaid analysts on this blog” Everyone knows that all of these blogs are for race baiting and spewing my hate. I hope you all like my clever new nickname. Shh. I’m under cover. The good thing is the Falcons will eventually lose a game and Ryan will play poorly. This will give me my opening to continue my man crush on MV7. So don’t stick to football talk when I want to spread my hate. It’s all I know. :)

By TAMPA BAY

September 13, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Have you fools forgotten so quickly that your team “SUCKS”? Detroit couldn’t win in little league and you idiots are already thinking you can dethrone the NFC SOUTH CHAMPS?

Get real! You losers have won the only game you will win this season. When “Matty (gay name) Ice finds out what a real sack feels like, you clowns will be sent right back to 1966.

It’s going to be blood bath and you same clowns will make up excuses for your sorry leader that calls snaps. One thing is though, he is no dummy, he is laughing all the way to the bank :)

KEN - You are a total idiot for the record.

By TAMPA_BAY

September 13, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

:)

By Ken Strickland

September 13, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

TAMPA FAYE-your NFC South Champs just got their butts kicked by a team whose rushing attack consisted of a 203lb RB, and that’s a stretch. Your overall OFF has always been weak. You’re the only NFL team since the old Steelers that’s relied on their FB(Alcott) to be their primary rusher. You’ve gone through more QB’s than any other NFL team since winning the Superbowl. Your OL has been weak for so long, you’ve been unable to keep your RB’s or QB’s healthy. Your starting WR’s are past their prime and your DEF is nowhere near as good or as athletic or talented as the one that won the Superbowl. LB DBrooks is your only remaining truely athletic DEF player, and he’s on the down side of his career.

Any IGNORANT MORON, like you, can call another person an idiot. However, can that person give an intelligent and informed explanation regarding why they feel that way. Did you call me an idiot because I was right about your team losing? Wasn’t I right when I stated your DEF had trouble stopping RBush? Wasn’t I right when I said our WR’s are big, fast and young? Wasn’t I right when I said if your DEF had trouble stopping RBush they’ll have trouble stopping MTurner and JNorwood, a RB tandum that accumulated over 300yds rushing last Sunday?

MAYBE YOU SHOULD STAND IN FRONT OF A MIRROR, BECAUSE THAT WAY YOU CAN SEE THE REFLECTION OF A REAL LIVE IDIOT.

By Prison Guard

September 13, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

Even if the Falcons get beat on Sunday, at least they won’t get beat AND raped like Michael Vick.

By Prison_Guard

September 13, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this

I want to apologize for the earlier post. I’m just a gay guy turned on by Black Athletes. Oh gotta go before Bubba comes in the cell. Go Falcons :) Hugs N Kisses

By Ken Strickland

September 13, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this

PRISON GUARD-considering how none of us knows what MVick has gone through in prison, could your certainty be based on what happened to you while there?

By TAMPA BAY

September 13, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this

KEN - You are way too sensitive guy :) Nice stats, but stats are like rich politicians, i.e. George Bush, they look good on paper but stink up the stadium.

I really don’t care much about how many yards your punk a** team got against the Detroit (weaker than the Falcons) Lions, that doesn’t mean much. The bottom line is this: Who has more wins the past 2-seasons? Exactly.

You will be in our house and that weak a** signal caller better watch his blind side because a late hit is only 15-yards.

By Algonquin J. Calhoun

September 13, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this

On October 21, 2007 the Detroit Lions defeated Tampa Bay 23-16. The Bucs don’t exactly frighten anyone and neither do you, you pencil-necked douche bag!

By TAMPA BAY

September 13, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this

N F L N E T W O R K

Last meeting Micheal Spurlock returned a kickoff for a touchdown for the first time in Bucs history, propelling Tampa Bay past the Falcons, 37-3, in Week 15 last year.

Streaks Tampa Bay has won the past two contests to extend its overall series lead to 17-12. Check out the historical matchup of the last five games.

Last week The Buccaneers had a late comeback attempt fall short in a 24-20 loss against the Saints in New Orleans. … The Falcons blasted the Lions, 34-21, in the debut of coach Mike Smith and QB Matt Ryan.

Keep your eye on … Buccaneers LB Cato June: Veteran Derrick Brooks left last week’s game with a hamstring injury, leaving the onus on June to make plays as the outside linebacker in Tampa’s zone defense. He will be counted on to help slow down Falcons rusher Michael Turner and also to disrupt Ryan’s timing in the passing game.

Buccaneers RB Warrick Dunn: After spending six seasons in Atlanta, Dunn returned to the Buccaneers in the offseason, the team he played for during his first five seasons. He will have added motivation going against his former Falcons teammates for the first time Sunday.

Ryan’s second start: On his first regular-season play as a professional, Ryan threw a 62-yard touchdown pass to Michael Jenkins. He continued to play well in the Falcons’ triumph over Detroit. His job will get tougher, however, against Tampa Bay’s difficult Cover 2 scheme.

Falcons DE John Abraham: The veteran pass rusher was nearly unstoppable against the Lions. He used a variety of moves to pressure Detroit QB Jon Kitna relentlessly and finished with three sacks. The Falcons are relying on him to do more of the same against Jon Gruden’s pass-happy offense.

Did you know? Under Gruden, the Bucs are 16-0 since 2002 when not committing a turnover. … Bucs DE Gaines Adams has had a at least one sack in both of his games vs. the Falcons. … Ryan is one of nine rookie starting QBs since 1970 to win on Kickoff Weekend. … Turner had a franchise-record 220 yards in his first game with the Falcons. It is the most rushing yards ever by a player making a debut with his team.

By Algonquin J. Calhoun

September 13, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the cut and paste right off the Bucs site Douche Bag. The Falcons are going to stick it to the Bucs tomorrow. Be sure to bring yo loudmouthed, stupid a* back for another beatin’ after the game penis breath!

By Algonquin J. Calhoun's Mom

September 13, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

Son you haven’t taken your medication - come back home son. Bubba says he misses you :)

By Ken Strickland

September 14, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

TAMPA BAY-since when did knowing what you’re talking about become sensitive? It’s called intelligent. And trust me, the number of gms you’ve won over the last 2 seasons will have as much influence on tomorrows gm as it had on the whipping you took last Sunday.

Right now, we’re a young, talented, although inexperienced, team that will improve over the yrs. Tampa Bay is a veteran team that’s leveled off and isn’t going to get much better until it brings in some young developing talent.

You are really reaching when you proudly state how DE Gaines Adams had 2 sacks in 2 gms against the Falcons last yr. Last yr the Falcons gave up 46 sacks, which is almost 3 per gm. This yr, you’re dealing with a new team, new OFF, new philosophy, new attitude, new coaching staff and a more talented team, especially at the OFF skill positions. Whoever starts at LB for the Bucs will have their hands full trying to stop our rushing attack.

By TAMPA BAY

September 14, 2008 12:28 AM | Link to this

KEN - You are in serious denial.

NFL NETWORK 3-13 FOX SPORTS 5-11 ESPN 1-15

Those are predictions for your team based on “PAID ANALYSTS”. Until you actually get paid to make picks, your talk is just that - talk :)

By Algonquin J. Calhoun

September 14, 2008 1:12 AM | Link to this

What predictions did they make about the Bucs? The Bucs are in big trouble! There is dissension on their team and you’ll see that manifested tomorrow. The Falcons are on their way up and Tampa is descending. Get used to it maggot!

By broker627

September 14, 2008 7:14 AM | Link to this

Gonna be a fun game watching Dunn play. I found a site that slammed deangelo hall its realy funny check it out on their homepage sportsclimax .com

GO FALCS

By Ken Strickland

September 14, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

TAMPA BAY-last yr these same networks you are now tauting predicted the Saints would win the NFC South title going away, based on the results of the previous yr. They also picked your Bucs to finish no higher than 3rd, just ahead of the Falcons. Look at how that turned out. I WONDER IF THEY “GOT PAID” TO MAKE THOSE FAULTY ANALYSIS? Talk about being in denial and reaching for straws trying to justify a point in which you are uncertain.

By Ken Strickland

September 14, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

TAMPA BAY-one more thing to show you are out of touch.

You claim that predictions made by a “PAID ANALYST” are the only predictions that count. Any predictions made by anyone not “GETTING PAID”, especially me, is invalid. Yet, you’ve been on this blog making endless predictions about the Falcons and the Bucs. ARE YOU GETTING PAID, or are you simply so out of touch with reality you can’t comprehend your own BS.

By Daryl

September 14, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

To all those D.Hall haters, if you idiots wouldn’t have run him out of town, Deangelo Hall wouldn’t be making $70,000,000.00. I think he got the last laugh on that scope. Keep up the good work, MORONS!

By Daryl

September 14, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

To all those D.Hall haters, if you idiots wouldn’t have run him out of town, Deangelo Hall wouldn’t be making $70,000,000.00. I think he got the last laugh on that scope. Keep up the good work, MORONS!

By Unbiased_Blogger

September 14, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

DARYL - Why are you wasting your breath. They talked trash about Vick/Crumpler/D Hall/Joe Horn and they even talked trash about Roddy White even though he is the best weapon on this team. It’s not about ability with these idiots, it’s about something more physical.

It’s also ironic that according to the NFL Network they were quote as refering to D Hall as a “shut down” corner. By the way, players are also human and if you are treated like crap, you give the fans what they want “crap play”. Just like you stated, D Hall is laughing all the way to the bank :)

By Algonquin J. Calhoun

September 14, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

Hall ran himself out of town with his sorry play. He’ll be out of Oakland within six weeks. He can’t play!

By Algonquin J. Calhoun

September 14, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

When it comes to Vick, Hall and Joe Horn, they are trash! Crumpler got himself a bad attitude and needed to go elsewhere. Vick’s a criminal, Hall is an idiot without talent and Joe Horn took the money and wouldn’t play. The Falcons are much better without these bums. As for White, he is a pretty good player and if he wants to fit in with the team, he can.

By Joe Horn?

September 14, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

Your comments continue to get more irrelevant. I guess the Raider fans were treating poor D Hall like crap - thus he stunk like a big pile of it. Oh - by the way this is game 18 of the rest of his life that your boyfriend will not play in the NFL - for anyone. With most of us it’s mental. Your lack of of ability to think is fun.

By Vicks New Financial Advisor

September 14, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

I am pleased to announce that my comments are being viewed so strongly by MV7 that he is making me his latest adviser. My ability to smooch rear proved to be the quality he seeks. He did make it clear that he didn’t expect me to do a quality job nearly on par with my predecessors. He just needed somewhere to crash in a year from now - providing he can pony up the bus fare from KS. :)

By Koon Strickland

September 14, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

I am smarter than any of you white people.

I also know more about football and the Falcons than any of you.

By Trailer Park Association

September 14, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

DEAR MEMBERS:

As a courtesy, your dues are 3-months past due and if you do not respond to this notice your wheels will be locked and access will be denied.

I would highly suggest you spend more time holding a legal job and less time complaining and showing jealous hard feelings towards people of color.

If you are not earning the salaries that they are, I highly suggest you stop being what we call a “hater”. Besides, if you are earning $70,000,000.00, reading these blogs are highly unlikely.

Sincerely,

Trailer Park Association Administrator

By TAMPA BAY

September 14, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

**By Koon Strickland

September 14, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

I am smarter than any of you white people.**

THAT’S HILARIOUS!!!!!

By Ken Strickland

September 14, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

It never fails. As soon as fans start having a spirited football discussion, the wind blows a bunch of ANAL MIND MORONS our way. It’s not that I know more than anyone else, it just seems that way to ANAL MINDED MORONS that know so dam little.

TAMPA BAY and I might have been having a spirited difference of opinion, but we never resorted to vulgarity or racism. However, I don’t find racism or racist comments HILARIOUS.

Have you noticed how IGNORANT TRASH always gets upset and attacks anyone who expresses a knowledge and grasp of the gm? It’s a classic example of the HAVENOTS being jealous of those that HAVE. I’m talking about intelligence, common sense, civility, high selfesteem, money, and an ability to express ones self without resorting to negativity, uncivilized expressions, vulgarity and/or racism.

IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS!!!!!!

By Unbiased_Blogger

September 14, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

D Hall & The Raiders are pitching a shutout today. What a bust :)

By stendec

September 14, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

Falcons are F+++++G losers! Ryan a F+++++G waste! Defense a F+++++K joke! Coaches F+++++G morons! Team will be F+++++G lucky as Hell to win two games this season! Touchdown on a F+++++G third-and-forever? Keith Brooking needs to be put out to F+++++G pasture! Nobody in F+++++G secondary could a damn one-legged elderly woman in a wheelchair! Total embarassment! No heart! No guts! No desire! No F+++++G talent! F++K them all!

By Koon Strickland

September 14, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

If any of you sorry white people continue to besmirch me, I will get very angry, put you down and call you names.

All of you whites are insanely jealous that I am so much more educated, successful, talented, good-looking and wealthier than you.

By stendec

September 14, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this

Ryan may be the dumbest SOB to ever play QB for Falcons. With predecessors like Miller, George and Vick that sure puts him in devious company. Gutless and talentless loser! F++K him and all the quitters in red! May they lose by 40 plus!

By stendec

September 14, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

I am sick to death of watching Keith “No Tackle” Brooking and Roddy “Another Drop” White. Deal both these worthless talentless B++++++S! Falcon defense hopeless but offense even F+++++G worse! Falcon return game a pitiful joke! Players have quit in second game! What does that say for rest of bouts on schedule?

By stendec

September 14, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

The Falcon coach is a F+++++G idiot! What better man to lead a team of talentless quitters? Settle for F+++++G field goals! Runner being tackled on third down was inexcusable. Right play called. Dunn would have scored! Falcon did not! Any comeback hopes reamed! Way to go losers! To Hell with them all!

By stendec

September 14, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this

Falcon defense is worse than F+++++G bad! No pass rushers, no pass defenders, no heart, no pride, no desire, no guts and no hope! Of course, with a S++Thead like Keith “P***” Brooking calling the shots what can we expect? Put that former Yellow Jacket out to pasture. He may have had marginal talent at one time but no longer! A total liability! With new no-score offense only a solid defense will keep bouts from becoming complete blowouts!

By Ken Strickland

September 14, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this

TAMPA BAY-although I didn’t get to see the gm, I know a butt kicking wnen one happens. Congratulations to you and your Bucs on a solid win. Hopefully, our rookie QB will be better prepared to go against you next time.

By stendec

September 14, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

Kick another F+++++G field goal! Show some F+++++G balls! Somebody get Ryan some F+++++G contact lenses! Have to be blind to miss such wide open receiver waving arms in end zone! F++++G losers! To Hell with them!

By stendec

September 14, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

Keith Brooking defense looked GREAT on that 68-yard Buc scoring run did it not? B++++++S gave up! SOBs! C++Ksucking quitters. May they roast in Hell! All of them! Arthur Blank included! How about 1-15? Only with a Helluva lot of luck! Ryan should have had his sorry untalented A++ pulled! Ryan marshmallow A++ p***!

By stendec

September 14, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this

Same worthless Falcons! Always have been, always will be! No pride whatsoever! Keith “No Tackle” Btooking MUST go! Roddy “Another Drop” Whate MUST go! Hell, ship entire team! Who needs talentless quitters? Led by Arthur “My Mind Is A” Blank! To Hell with them all! Amen.

By Algonquin J. Calhoun

September 14, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this

Trailer Park,

I gather you aren’t making seventy million.

By caballo muerto

September 14, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this

Hey, Strickland, you’re abbreviating the word game to “gm?” Not only is it asinine, you’re only saving two letters! GM, in sports vernacular, is short for general manager, not game. Man, just when I thought stupidity had bottomed out in Atlanta, you prove me wrong.

Thanks for the laugh. Keep them coming, genius.

By Ken Strickland

September 14, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

I can see the BOTTOM FEEDERS have taken over the blogs, so I’ll let them have it. It’s painfully obvious these ANAL MINDED MONKEYS can’t engage in an intelligent discussion of football, or likely any other subject, and are reduced to focusing on abbreviations. They’ve succeeded in bringing this blog down to their level, and that’s way too low for me, so good riddance.

By j$

September 14, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this

I WANT DJ!

By stendechead

September 15, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

Hey Stendec,

Keith Brooking wasn’t the one who botched the play on the long Earnest Graham TD- that was #1 pick Jamaal Anderson. If you watch the replay, moron, you will see Brooking was on the other side away from the play on that run. I will concede that he had a less than memorable performance yesterday, but don’t blame him on that TD run. That was all Jamaal Anderson with a complete whiff of an attempted arm tackle. And then a non-exist second tier of the defense. Brooking would have had to come from the other side to make the play. Go pay somebody a couple of bucks to teach you the game..

By ray

September 15, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Well, that was the first painful lesson for a lot of Atlanta’s newcomers. I had a feeling Ryan would have a rough time against one of the better defensive teams in the division. And I knew they were going to force the Falcons to pass more than they prefer. It will happen again. Ryan absolutely stunk it up in the first half, but then got back to accurate passing in the second.

Thing is, he was hurried and hit quite a bit. But he never gave up. Didn’t hang his head and lose confidence. Didn’t lose confidence in throwing the ball. And he showed the ability to throw some decent passes while being on the run. And he was on the run a lot, because Tampa kept the pressure up, which was a smart thing to do with any quarterback, let alone a rookie.

I think some of the improvements in his passing the second half also had to do with different play calls and decisions by Ryan himself. He’s much better when asked to zip the ball to somebody than he is when dropping his shoulder and flinging it. I saw a lot of passes thrown high. I know he’ll get his touch under control, though. But for right now, he needs to do more short pass plays. Then again, you only learn by trying again and again. That’s one thing I like about Ryan for sure: he’ll keep at it, and he keeps coming back to the huddle with confidence. And he has to. It’s not like he can make himself feel better by going out there, abandoning the passing game, and bootlegging it to death….even if he could…Coach Smith wouldn’t go for that.

Except for that one running play by Graham, our defense was fairly stout. And yeah, that was on Jamal Anderson. He blew the assignment big time. This guy is looking more and more like a freakin’ bust…..

John Abraham was a frog’s hair away from getting to Griese all afternoon until he finally got him that one time. I don’t know about some of you, but I saw a whole lot more holding situations than were being called. And how about that series of calls the refs totally screwed up (until Mike Smith straightened them the hell out)? All I could think was “shoulda stayed at a Holiday Inn last night”, heh!

I think we’ll see some improvements and adjustments in the next game. We were very much in that game, with the exceptions of Ryan’s costly mistakes. Tampa made good on our turnovers (these can’t be repeated, Ryan has to learn QUICKLY how easy it is for guys to read and react, and in this case he practically threw it right to them). And we had issues scoring six in the red zone. Gotta do much better than that.

By UB is a trailer deweller

September 15, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

Who cares what DeAngelo Hall is making as long as the Falcons are not the ones footing the bill. You are an idiot Daryl and you must be unbiased bloggers cousin or something. Maybe his boyfriend, since his real boyfriend MV7 is no longer allowing conjugal visits at the prison. Looks like unbiased azzhole has learned to post under other names too. What you want to bet with all these trailer park references he lives in one and has a trailer trash wife to boot. Yeah i would bet thats the truth and he scares the hell out of the farm animals in the area too.

By N Nine (get Victorinoed)

September 15, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

I just had to jump in the falcons blog. Say Milloy just got arrested for speeding while drunk. I can see the downfall already starting. I hope not. Milloy soild decisions as a NFL player. King Goddell doesn’t mess around, you better shape up.

By Daryl

September 15, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this

UB-you’re right, the falcons don’t have to pay for it. Dumb a**.

By T.BAY

September 16, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

Can ryan beat the cover 2? heeeeeeell no.He will be another average Q.B at best and people will always speak good of him because of change at that position.When coach patrino came to coach the sorry birds,people was defending him saying,”just give him time he will be ok”.Ryan is not the answer and yall will see in time.

By T.BAY

September 16, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

Can ryan beat the cover 2? heeeeeeell no.He will be another average Q.B at best and people will always speak good of him because of change at that position.When coach patrino came to coach the sorry birds,people was defending him saying,”just give him time he will be ok”.Ryan is not the answer and yall will see in time.

By A_Town_Down

September 16, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

Can Ryan beat the Cover 2?

If you don’t think that this is a MAJOR weakness for Ryan after the Tampa Bay game, he will see it again this week versus KC (two rookie corners at that).

I’m taking the Chiefs 17-6.