Falcons

By markfromga

October 24, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Go Falcons!!!!!!

By Singletary

October 24, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

My concern is the strength of the line. If they hold and provide running gaps, Falcs can compete.

If the coaches refuse to do anything other than Burner up the middle like the Tampa game, we will lose.

By joe white

October 24, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

Let me be the first to tell you? The falcons will beat Philly!!!!! Roddy White is the truth he will have a good day, but Laurent Robinson and Harry Douglass will have big days.Philly has no pass rush so they have to blitz,our line is good enough to hold up.I really beleive with the week off our running game will get turned on again and will take us over the top. Matt Ryan is at home so no pressure there, this kid is the truth. I am the number one mike vick fan but now I am saying mike who.Still love ya vick, but matt is the truth and has the support of the city.Last but not least, Van Gordor Please, Please Blitz this game, philly has no great recievers, but if we let mcnabb set in that pocket that man will kill us. LETS GO FALCONS GET EM.

By sickfan

October 24, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Very tough game. We can win, but I think we will lose - just too much to ask to win on the road against Philly. I just want us to be competitive. Ryan will have to play out his mind, and our secondary will need to step it up. A loss here is nothing to get too excited about. If we win, the sky is the limit for the rest of the season.

By Vick Supporter

October 24, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

If Vick was playing, the Falcons would be handin out a beat down to the Eagles.

good luck rookie.

By Barry

October 24, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Hey Y’all:

The continued teamwork that the Falcons are displaying is key to a win this weekend with the Eagles and every weekend thereafter. They have to continue playing alert, nasty, physical football. Communication and adjustment will be paramount in attacking the Eagles blitzes on defense and dismantling the Eagles offense when they have the have the ball. I am confident the coaches are prepared with their schemes to defeat these “birds”. And as usual this game will be enjoyable to watch. It will be enjoyable dye to we will see Ryan and his receiving corp turn out the Eagles secondary. The running game also will be stout and nasty. All of this will occur because the Falcons offensive line,”The Moving Company”, will stabilize and control the Eagles defensive line and schemes. The Falcons defense, on the otherhand, will excell with their own blitz pacakages against Mc Nabb. Therefore, let’s take the gloves off for this game and “PLAY SOME FOOTBALL”: SOUTHERN STYLE. We will play together with “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” ONe game at at time.

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! This is a SECRET from a FALCON FAN. TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

          "ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!!!"

Ringold

By Barry

October 24, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Hey Y’all:

The continued teamwork that the Falcons are displaying is key to a win this weekend with the Eagles and every weekend thereafter. They have to continue playing alert, nasty, physical football. Communication and adjustment will be paramount in attacking the Eagles blitzes on defense and dismantling the Eagles offense when they have the have the ball. I am confident the coaches are prepared with their schemes to defeat these “birds”. And as usual this game will be enjoyable to watch. It will be enjoyable dye to we will see Ryan and his receiving corp turn out the Eagles secondary. The running game also will be stout and nasty. All of this will occur because the Falcons offensive line,”The Moving Company”, will stabilize and control the Eagles defensive line and schemes. The Falcons defense, on the otherhand, will excell with their own blitz pacakages against Mc Nabb. Therefore, let’s take the gloves off for this game and “PLAY SOME FOOTBALL”: SOUTHERN STYLE. We will play together with “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” ONe game at at time.

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! This is a SECRET from a FALCON FAN. TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

          "ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!!!"

Ringold

By JB

October 24, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

Vick? Please.

Mattlanta has been a huge surprise. I would not put it past him to beat the Eagles. Just like he did against the Packers.

Go Falcons!

By Vick Supporter

October 24, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Heyy everybody, Mike and I have have a conjugal visit set up at Leavenworth this weekend! Dont be mad cuz Ron Ron gives me the gift that keeps on giving. Haterz

By michaelgee

October 24, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Hey Vick Supporter: if Vick were not a felon he would still be here, too bad Vick took himself out.

Face it, 7 is over in ATL.

Get a life and stop whining about the guy who could not succeed in today’s society.

7 Failed you, me and the ATL.

By IvanPayne

October 24, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

The Falcons can win this one.

Philly’s weakness is the run. The Falcons’ one-two punch with Turner and Norwood will loosen up the Eagles defense. This will give Atlanta ball control and keep McNabb and Westbrook off the field. It might even allow the play action deep ball.

If Atlanta’s red zone offense actually scored more touchdowns than field goals, I would say the Falcons win this one in a land slide. Instead, it’ll be close,

Atlanta - 30 Philly - 27

GO FALCONS!

By Riz

October 24, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

Stop Brian Westbrook. McNabb is most dangerous not when he is throwing 40 yard bombs - but when he dumps the ball off and gets 6 yards per pass out of Westbrook.

We have to keep him under 100 total yards receiving/rushing.

By mecca

October 24, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

by the way that ryan has played, no it would not be asking too much for ryan to handle the eagles blitzes. he has shown that win teams make him throw the ball that he can do it. what needs to happen is start off the game with a few slant passes then maybe even a long ball…this would be the perfect game for mularkey to break out some gaget plays….

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

October 24, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

How’s everybody today?

Let’s not get baited into a debate about players who are not here. Let’s talk about the 4-2 Falcons of 2008 so the blog doesn’t get shut down today.

This is Darryl Orlando Ledbetter and I approve this message!

By Keeping It Real

October 24, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

The Falcons will lose…take it to the Bank.

Phil 31

Falcons 20

Unfortunately, for us Falcon fans, the high that we’ve enjoyed for the past 2 weeks will be gone after we see just how bad our secondary and offensive line reacts to a bonafide defense and qb in Philly. Sorry folks. Also, LSU will beat UGA in a close game.

By TheManMike

October 24, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

I love seeing positivity back in these blogs. All the hater stuff is disappearing slow by surely. FOOTBALL is BACK in this town!

I am so excited about this weekends game - i can feel it in my stomache. I have a feeling Ryan is gona hit over 300yards again. Turner will be held to just under 100 yrds but Norwood breaks it out BIG this weekend - Kick returns AND around the corner!

BET!

GO FALCONS!

By JJ

October 24, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Amen!

By IvanPayne

October 24, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

“D. Orlando Ledbetter

Let’s not get baited into a debate about players who are not here. Let’s talk about the 4-2 Falcons of 2008 so the blog doesn’t get shut down today.”

“This is Darryl Orlando Ledbetter and I approve this message!”

I’ll vote for that!

By 75tranzam

October 24, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

Thanks for being the voice of reason D. Orlando. It’s refreshing to see someone jump on and request football be talked about on a football thread!

I like the Falcons chances because of the preparation the coaches have put into the last 2 games. It’s great to see them coming up with gameplans and sticking with them.

Thanks to this great coaching staff again!

GO FALCONS!!!

By here since '67

October 24, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

hate to put it this way but, we can lose this one, and then if we can beat Oakland; 5—3 @ halfway mark; I’ll take that all day long; if we can split with the division that takes us to 8 wins; if we can split the other 4 games that takes us to 10 wins; who knows but this is an interesting team that should give us a decent run over the next couple of years;

By JSTA

October 24, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

Could you imagine how nice it will be to go through an entire football season without even hearing Vicks name mentioned in Atlanta? To all of the Vick supporters out there your boy is in JAIL! Matt Ryan is the future of this franchise and its time for everyone to get on board and support the falcons and there success. None of us expected 4 wins this season with it being a rebuilding time for the franchise. Leave the past in the past and finally enjoy a season of Falcons Football!!!!!

By Orlando

October 24, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

Vick’s record in Philly: 0-3. Now since that little part has been taken care of:

Quick passes from Ryan to White and Douglas will be paramount since the Eagles have a ball-hawking secondary. It will disrupt the blitz and maybe open holes up for Turner.

However I’m more concerned about how Philly’s offense is going to attack the Atlanta defense. McNabb will be anxious to come off the bye week a winner and I expect he’s going to challenge the Falcons’ young secondary deep in the beginning. If they’re not careful Desean Jackson will get in the open field on slant routes.

If Atlanta keeps it basic on offense and doesn’t break too much on defense they should stay in this game.

MATT RYAN FOR PRESIDENT IN ‘O8!

By 1st & 10

October 24, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

I’d be willing to bet that Coach Smith and staff have spent 20 hours a day for the past 2 weeks trying to figure out how to turn field goals into TD’s. Trouble is, this week they have to do that against a defensive juggernaut. Win this game and catapult yourselves into the top 10 of most NFL team rankings. Wouldn’t that be sweet?

By ricknole

October 24, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

Falcons simply

Git R Done!!!

Can not wait until Sunday!!

By kappellmeister

October 24, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

OMG would you, Vick Supporter PLEASE just go away. The Birds are SUCH a better team without him. Maybe move to Kansas near Leavenworth and watch him in the Midwestern Penal League…

By ernisTbass

October 24, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

The key will be for somebody/anybody other than Abe to get pressure on the QB and in the red Zone be more creative. Hand it to Ovie. Has he had a red zone carry this year? Throw it to Ovie, or better yet, let Norwood throw it. You got to put a question mark in the opposing defense’s head. Turner up the middle hasn’t been any better than Dunn up the middle when the other team knows that’s all ya got.

By Brian F.

October 24, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

It is so nice to finally have a real QUARTERBACK !! A real GM !! A real HEAD COACH !! A real NFL football team !! It all starts with Thomas Dimitroff. He definitely has us on the right path to be the PATRIOTS of the NFC !! Laugh now if you want, but Dimitroff and Smith will bring us to the promise land sooner than you think.

By billcanoe

October 24, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

Hey, D. Orlando - good research, but you should have kept on on the www.philly.com site to the article by Ashley Fox, entitled “Matt Ryan’s Rapid Rise”. Great article! By the way, the comparison should not be to Peyton “Happy Feet” Manning, but to Tom Brady. I will grant Manning his one Super Bowl ring and that he’s a nice guy. Tom Brady has 3 rings, and came within a whisker of a 4th, because he never makes mistakes. I hope Ryan can continue in the same mistake-free mode for his career. The results will take care of themselves. GO FALCONS!

By Nookah

October 24, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

I think TD, AB and MS (Big up yourselves too scouts), hit a huge home run here with MRyan.

We’ll not only be competitive in Philly……….we’ll win!!!!!

Someone mentioned it earlier and I agree, Roddy is the “Truth”!!!! However, who is going to be the recipient of more catches while they double-team Roddy? Some other receiver will have to step up big time.!!! Perhaps we’ll run some screens for Jerious!!!!!

Falcons football is officially off life support, win or lose!

Go Falcons!!!!

Nuff Respect!!!

By richbrave

October 24, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Speaking of no mistakes, how about JASON CAMPBELL - 0 interceptions in 202 tosses.? Well, he’s due and he’s been lucky a few also. DETROIT will get a pick.

By Dogbyte

October 24, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

Sam Baker, PLEASE get well soon. We have a mission for you. It’s called Saving Pvt. Ryan.

By Atl Bobby

October 24, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

I think the Falcons should incorporate more screen passes. Maybe some insde shuttle passes on the blitz. I think Ryan has the potential to be a great QB and I think he realizes that he is in the pefect situation to become a superstar. He seems to carry himself like a college accountant and not like a college jock. I wouldn’t get caught up in the comparisons as Matt schaub was penneed in by everyone to be the next Favre/Brady. Manning may have had Faulk but who was the OC and how was his O-line and D and so on and so on. If I had to make any comparison it more than likely be like Ben Roth in Steeltown. Heavy on the run and manage the game which he has done. I am very impressed so far especially since I was upset that they did not take a defensive impact player. This is one of the few times I think the “Experts” got it right.

By Atl Bobby

October 24, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

I think the Falcons should incorporate more screen passes. Maybe some insde shuttle passes on the blitz. I think Ryan has the potential to be a great QB and I think he realizes that he is in the pefect situation to become a superstar. He seems to carry himself like a college accountant and not like a college jock. I wouldn’t get caught up in the comparisons as Matt schaub was penneed in by everyone to be the next Favre/Brady. Manning may have had Faulk but who was the OC and how was his O-line and D and so on and so on. If I had to make any comparison it more than likely be like Ben Roth in Steeltown. Heavy on the run and manage the game which he has done. I am very impressed so far especially since I was upset that they did not take a defensive impact player. This is one of the few times I think the “Experts” got it right.

By the Donger

October 24, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

We need another established WR to coomplement Roddy White (stop calling him ‘the truth’ - that sounds gay!)

I nbever thought I’d type this, but how about Ocho Cinco? I know we just dropped all of the clubhouse cancers on this team, but could he have a career resurrection in the Ga Dome?

Just thinking out loud…

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 24, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

5 TRIPS IN THE REDZONE….4-FIELD GOALS….ONE 3-YARD GIRLIE PASS

MCNABB AVERAGING NEARLY 300 YARDS A GAME…8 TOUCHDOWNS….QB RATING 92.3

SAY YOUR PRAYERS

EAGLES 51

LOSERS 7

By matty ice

October 24, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

i will lead your team to victory over the puny eagles. i will have you chanting my name in unison, marching to the beat of my drum. I am here to lead you to the promised land, a superbowl. together we can accomplish this, today we will start to accomplish this. i am your leader on the field and your friend off it.

lets do this!!!

By PRESIDENT OBAMA

October 24, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

A T T E N T I O N

I’m the only president here and when I’m sworn in………

MV7 ——- AMERICAS QUARTERBACK

BOW DOWN TO THAT :)

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 24, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry. I am an idiot.

By darrell starks

October 24, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

no more matty ice for now on his new nick name the ICE MAN BECAUSE HE IS COOL CALM COLLECTIVE. GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!

By Wes

October 24, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

You all would be better off ignoring “Vick Supporter” and just talk about the current team. He/she only does this because it still gets a rise out of people. The Falcons players sound happier this year than any year since Mora’s first year as coach. Just talk about them and how well they’ve played so far..

As for the Eagles, it’s going to be real tough - but then, the Eagles lost to the Bears, and the Falcons beat the Bears, so why not?

By Ken Strickland

October 24, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

ORLANDO LEDBETTER-you’re wasting your time, but all of us appreciate the effort you made in addressing those RACIST MORONS that perpetually dwell in the MVick past. Maybe you should try and intoduce these clowns to fantasy football, which seems to be there focus.

JOE WHITE-I made the same prediction last week and got jumped on by 2 or 3 Falcon hating idiots. Our OFF gave Chicago’s DEF as much as they could handle. If we have done a better job in the redzone, the game wouldn’t have been close. Philly does a lot of blitzing because their DL isn’t good enough to generate an effective pass rush without help. Our DL has had the same problems, but they’re steadily improving.

Philly knows that stopping, or controlling, our rushing OFF is a must if they intend to win. Our passing OFF has to be able to get us into the endzone, not just with field goal range. Before we we played the Packers and the Bears, our passing OFF was ineffective without an effective rushing OFF to set it up. The Falcons took their OFF to the next level against the Packers and Bears by showing the ability to overcome the lack of an effective rushing attack. This will be our 2nd straight gm against a quality team with a good DEF and an effective passing OFF.

I THINK THIS GAME WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF OUR DEF AND SPECIAL TEAMS.

(1)We have to pressure McNabb into making quick reads and quick passes and limit the big plays.

(2)We need to keep them out of the endzone, especially with long pass plays.

(3)We must control BWestbrook.

(4)We used very effective special teams play to defeat Chicago. We might need the same type of effort against Philly.

By Riz

October 24, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Whoever used the phrase “Mattlanta” stand up and get your props. I love it and will be using it from here on out. It certainly is his town now.

I may make a few t-shirts and try to sell them outside the dome…hmm

By Karl

October 24, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

I like dem french fried potaters….

mmm hmmm

By Karl

October 24, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

I like dem french fried potaters….

mmm hmmm

By Kaz

October 24, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

Let’s make sure we don’t get away from team ball like we did when Vick was QB. I am a huge Matt Ryan fan now that I have gotten over the Vick saga, but we have to run the ball to give Matt a chance to be successful. This is a blitz-happy team that Matt can tear apart if we establish the run and stop the run.

Let keep it on the Falcons team for a change and less on one player.

GO FALCONS!!!

By Karl

October 24, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Reckon you make me some biscuits.

By Kaz

October 24, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Let’s make sure we don’t get away from team ball like we did when Vick was QB. I am a huge Matt Ryan fan now that I have gotten over the Vick saga, but we have to run the ball to give Matt a chance to be successful. This is a blitz-happy team that Matt can tear apart if we establish the run and stop the run.

Let keep it on the Falcons team for a change and less on one player.

GO FALCONS!!!

By Sicem

October 24, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

I think the Falcons have a very good chance to put up a W this week and will be pulling for them all the way. By the way Vick is in jail! Out with the trash in with a respectable team! It is going to work long term we have the right management and coaches in place and are getting the right players as well. GO FALCONS!!!

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

October 24, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Most everybody is doing a good job. KEEP IT UP!! Stay with the 2008, 4-2 Falcons.

Ashley Fox is a friend. I’m sure her article was awesome. Don’t know Ray, but could have met him before.

For BillCanoe, Manning is the best comparison for Ryan because of where they were drafted No. 1 and No. 3. Brady caught the whole league off guard. With Manning and Ryan, at least a few teams thought they would be franchise QBs.

Everyone whiffed on Brady. Probably because of those ugly Michigan helmets.

By Karl

October 24, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

Coffee makes me nervous when I drink it. Mmmmmm.

By saint

October 24, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Turner going up-the-middle for a yard or two won’t cut it. The Offensive Line and coaches need to create openings for him and Norwood, to make the passing game work. Also, I wish the team Docs would put some extra padding in Baker’s helmet, like the VaTech QB: concussion effects last a long time. Should be a good game.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 24, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

NFL.COM WRITES

Last meeting A.J. Feeley threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Eagles past the Falcons, 24-17, in Week 17 of the 2006 season.

Streaks The Eagles have won three of the past four contests to seize a narrow 12-10-1 overall series advantage. Check out the historical matchup of the last five games.

Last week Both teams were on a bye.

Keep your eye on … The Eagles return to health: The bye week allowed Philadelphia RB Brian Westbrook and WR Kevin Curtis to recover from injuries and both are expected to be in the lineup this Sunday. With those two healthy, the Eagles offense becomes significantly more explosive.

Reid’s post-bye week success: The Eagles are a perfect 9-0 under coach Andy Reid when coming off a bye week. Atlanta’s Mike Smith has never been in this position before as a rookie coach and how he game plans for a rejuvenated Eagles team could be a key for the Falcons.

Ryan’s maturity: Falcons QB Matt Ryan has shown an ability to come through in pressure situations and appears to be the rare rookie signal caller who can be successful right away. He will be tested, though, by an Eagles defense that likes disguising coverages and using multiple blitz packages.

Did you know? Falcons K Jason Elam has made 38 50-plus yard field goals, putting him in second place all time. … Atlanta DE Jamaal Anderson had his first career sack in his last outing. … Donovan McNabb has never lost to the Falcons (3-0). … Eagles WR DeSean Jackson leads all rookies with 433 receiving yards.

By Charles

October 24, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

If the running game holds up and they let Ryan throw the ball on first down and not just 3rd down they will be alright. The other receivers has to be ready to play because if they they have Roddy White locked down they have to step up.

By The Grinch

October 24, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this

Philly’s gonna be injury free for the first time all season and definitely fired up at home. That said, we still have a chance to win this with the proper game plan and level of resolve. That’s what’s made this a 4-2 team instead of a 2-4 team so far, IMO; they remain calm and resolved under pressure. If they can do that in Philly and weather the crowd, they’ll be ok. The Eagles are good, but they’re on the downside of that core nucleus and there’s some doubt creeping in. We can exploit this.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 24, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this

ESPN REPORTS

“It’s realistic, but we’ve also got to understand the road from here on out is going to be tougher,” Turner said. “We’re not going to be sneaking up on anybody. People are going to take us seriously now.”

While Philadelphia’s fans may be somewhat preoccupied with Game 4 of the World Series taking place across the parking lot from Lincoln Financial Field Sunday night, the Eagles will certainly be taking their game seriously, especially considering they’re already chasing three teams in their division.

Philadelphia is hoping to avoid missing the playoffs for the third time in four seasons, but it has been an up-and-down year for coach Andy Reid’s team. While the Eagles average nearly 28 points per game — fourth in the NFL — the offense was quiet in the second half in consecutive tight losses to Chicago and Washington on Sept. 28 and Oct. 5.

The unit rebounded in the team’s last game, even with versatile running back Brian Westbrook sidelined with broken ribs for the 40-26 win at San Francisco on Oct. 12. Backup running back Correll Buckhalter totaled 178 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, while the Eagles outscored the 49ers 23-0 in the fourth quarter.

“This was a significant game in general for us,” Reid said. “It’s important we establish more consistency and eliminate some of the highs and lows.”

Coming off a bye week might help — the Eagles are 9-0 following a bye under Reid. They also should be aided by a healthier roster, as both Westbrook and wide receiver Kevin Curtis, who hasn’t played this season due to sports hernia surgery, hope to return Sunday.

Philadelphia hopes its tenacious pass rush is also on display. The Eagles are tied for second in the NFL with 21 sacks, including 14 in three home games, and defensive coordinator Jim Johnson doesn’t figure to hold anything back against Ryan.

“We’re not going to stop,” safety Brian Dawkins said. “You may get us every once in a while, but we’re not going to stop, so you have to be able to maintain that same cool that you were on that one play that you got us on the other 20 blitzes that we throw at you.”

Ryan, who has a 59.2 passer rating on the road compared with a 121.9 mark at home, has been sacked just seven times this season, including twice in the last four games.

Atlanta’s line may have to put forth a similar effort if the Falcons hope to earn their first win at Philadelphia since Oct. 30, 1988, when they captured a 27-24 victory at Veterans Stadium. They’ve dropped all four visits since then, including a 20-6 divisional playoff loss after the 2002 season and a 27-10 defeat in the NFC title game on Jan. 23, 2005.

By hal

October 24, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this

I have said since the game in pre-season when falcons played the jag’s. Ryan drove the falcons down the field against the jags 1st team defense and they were not running vanilla defense. he is smart beyond his years. good for the falcons after the falcons got screwed by vick and the court system( what a shock) on his signing bonus. falcons beat eagles. 27 to 21. go falcons-dogs-eagles

Hal

By Aussie Bird

October 24, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

The Dirty Birds beat Peyton and Marshall Faulk in 1998 at the GA Dome after Peyton threw two bombs for a quick 14 point lead. Tuggle, Smith, Archambeau, Hall and Dronett etc. stifled Faulk after that and Chandler and Jamal broke it open.
At the Vet, we got a BS call when 7 got leveled by Dawkins in the endzone during the playoffs on a hold that had nothing to do with the play. And on the worst field in sports at the Vet. Remember those turf seams that screwed everyone. The Birds beat Philly on opening Monday Night 2004 or 05 when Madden projected both teams as the best in the NFC.
It can be done. McNabb was embarassed two weeks ago and Westbrook is sore. Fall on him Grady. A lot.

By MWc

October 24, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this

Vick Supporter .. Are you SO weak that you have gone to other news to try to justify your hatred towards the falcon org. Have you sunk THAT LOW! If you really think this way, why do you insist blogging to death! God help you.

By MWC

October 24, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this

D mc nabb has got to be the best QB in the NFL right now. Scary,but we all know any given sunday. Good luck Falcons! Sorry about my last post ,but I guess he got the best of me once again. Just being honest…

By jcdocpc

October 24, 2008 7:46 PM | Link to this

My new team is the closest we’ve come to what I feel is a real TEAM. The D and the Offense support each other and all the guys on the TEAM seem to really like each other… What does this have to do with the Eagles? Nothing..I just think win or lose they will be a better team. However going against a great team is good way to measure where you are..I do know this, We are way, way way ahead of where Anybody thought we would be. Eagles better be careful…Just leave us 11 seconds…..

By richbrave

October 24, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this

Hopefully, the FALCONS players won’t be shot at with pellet guns by the IGGLES faithful, as at least one player was at VETERANS (RIP) STADIUM. MUST WIN for the EAGLES. Bye week, at home, the EAGLES will be hard to match in intensity. Rookie MLB, D-Backs new to the team and adjusting, no monster DT to put the heat on McNABB = loss for ATLANTA this time. Only the offense and the dynamic duo of TURNER and RYAN can get the A-birds into flight. The O-line is looking at their biggest test of ‘08.

By This Gets Old

October 24, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this

Again regular readers refrain from ANY Vick posts.

DLed referenced this article from the Delaware County Time: PHILADELPHIA – The way Jim Johnson told the story Thursday, Falcons rookie quarterback Matt Ryan is no Peyton Manning.

Ryan at this point of his career is better than Manning.

No disrespect to Manning, a certain Hall-of-Fame inductee. It’s just that Eagles defensive coordinator Johnson hasn’t seen a rookie quarterback take control like Ryan, the product of Penn Charter High and Exton who has taken every snap in a 4-2 season. And Johnson is certain of this having watched miles of tape of each.

“I remember going up against Peyton Manning when I was in Seattle,” Johnson said. “You could tell Peyton was going to be good. I don’t think he had the year this guy is having right now. This guy is winning football games. Peyton was good, but this guy here is as advanced as I’ve seen as far as a rookie that I’ve been associated with.”

When Manning stepped in as a rookie in 1998, the Colts started the season 1-5 and finished 3-13. He threw six touchdown passes and 14 interceptions in the first six games and 26 TDs and 28 picks when it was all said and done.

Ryan has thrown five touchdown passes and three interceptions, which projects to 19 TDs and eight interceptions over a 16-game season.

The Eagles (3-3), with two wins over teams whose head coaches have been dismissed, might want to face Manning instead of Ryan this Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.

Struggling with a knee injury, Manning has eight touchdown passes and seven interceptions, three returned for scores for the Colts (3-3).

Instead, they’ve got Ryan (6-4, 220), the 3G version of Manning.

“He’s pretty good,” linebacker Omar Gaither said. “He’s a rookie, but really it’s more like this is just his first year — if that makes any sense.”

Ryan gets a big assist from a solid running game anchored by Michael Turner (5-10, 244), who ranks second in the NFL with 597 rushing yards and Jerious Norwood (5-11, 202), who averages a staggering 6.8 yards per rush and whose 280 rushing yards would lead the Eagles.

“I’m not going to say he hasn’t been tested,” cornerback Sheldon Brown said. “But when you’ve got a running game it’s a lot easier to play quarterback. A lot of quarterbacks, especially the ones drafted in the first round, go to teams that don’t have running games. When you’re forced to throw the ball 30 or 40 times a game, that’s tough. I think he’s had his share of third-and-shorts. I don’t know if there are games where they’ve been so far out of it they’ve had to play catch-up.”

Tackling Turner and Norwood is an adventure. Players say it’s obvious from film review that hitting them is very uncomfortable. Defenders duck and seem to close their eyes trying to stop the duo.

“If you look at the stats they break tackles,” Johnson said. “Their yards after being hit is (near) the top of the league. Turner is like second in the league after getting hit, as far as breaking tackles. You hardly see teams in the league having two backs breaking tackles like these guys.”

The Falcons’ offensive line with coaches Paul Boudreau and Glenolden and Interboro High product Paul Dunn, has given up just seven sacks.

Ryan, who averages 26 pass attempts per game, has been effective avoiding the blitzes.

With Johnson scheming, the Eagles are 8-3 against rookie quarterbacks, a statistic Ryan is well aware of.

“He’s a great defensive coordinator and has been for a lot of years,” Ryan said on a conference call. “He has a lot of different looks to throw at you on defense.”

The rookie stat also is something Johnson is leery of.

“I can hardly remember some of the rookie quarterbacks we’ve gone against,” Johnson said. “I just think about attacking their offensive team, knowing that we are going to try to do certain things against a young quarterback, like we do a lot of quarterbacks who don’t have experience. But (Ryan) is playing like a veteran right now. You would like to have this guy the first game of the year. He was a lot different quarterback than he is now.”

By "Charles", The Original

October 24, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this

During week seven of the National Football League, Head Coach Mike Smith decided to evaluate the football team. The evaluation included the entire coaching staff. Let me be one of the first to report that the evaluations are completed. Adjustments have been made. And the Atlanta Falcons have taken flight toward their next prey, the Philadelphia Eagles. The Falcons’ strategy for week eight is to take a circuitous route to victory. Even I was surprised when without warning, in spirit, they veered North West into the state of Missouri. And they continued that flight path completing a number of low passes over Kansas City.

In the kingdom of birds, Falcons are widely known for the gift of speed and unbelievable changes of direction in flight. Peregrine Falcons can soar over two hundred miles per-hour. These are undoubtedly the fastest animals on planet earth. The maximum speed of a bald eagle is forty-five miles per hour. And as we speak, our Atlanta Falcons glided north east to the state of Illinois. They decreased in altitude for a matter of seconds over Chicago.

The Birds turned north to the state of Wisconsin exorcising due diligence over Green Bay. And staying true to form, they changed directions in an instance and glided south east. Lake Michigan appeared beneath them as they stayed the course to the city of Detroit. To the untrained eye, something out of the ordinary seems to have taken place. Compared to the previous states and cities visited, the Falcons are spending an inordinate amount of time over Detroit. But it’s obvious to the trained eye. Detroit is being used as a staging area. And the Atlanta Falcons have selected an opportune time to blitzkrieg the state of Pennsylvania. The Atlanta Falcons have been appointed an opportune time to pick the Philadelphia Eagles apart as if they were Philadelphia Sparrows. Atlanta wins, 31-21.

Go Falcons go!

By SPACE MOUNTAIN 2

October 24, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

Falcons Lose!!

My name is Space Mountain 2 and I approve of this message.

By "Charles", The Original

October 24, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

All that is of the spirit is spirit, and all that is of the flesh is flesh.

By Ken Strickland

October 24, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this

Philly will go all out to force the Falcons into 3rd and long. If the Falcons are consistently in 2nd or 3nd and short, Philly’s ability to blitz will be limited. Play action on 2nd or 3rd and short would put tremendous pressure on their front 7, especially their LB’s.

This will not be an easy gm for Philly. The Falcons OFF will create just as many problems for their DEF, if not more, as their OFF will create for our DEF. Our DEF will basically have to focus on stopping Westbrook out of their backfield. However, their DEF will have to focus on stopping RB MTurner and JNorwood, not to mention JSnelling.

I LIKE THE FALCONS CHANCES.

By Cam in Japan

October 24, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this

Win or lose, we have someone special in Matt Ryan. He ain’t gonna give up and neither are my birds!!!! I’m so proud to be a Falcons fan now. Go Falcons!!!!!

By Your Internet 101 Teacher

October 25, 2008 12:12 AM | Link to this

Leddy sugah, I told you … when you find that site that makes you smile so bright, then you look up at that thing we call a toolbar at the top of the Internet server page … you remember now hun??? That’s where you find a sports page’s address. Then sugahbear, all you got to do is “copy and paste” … remember how I taught you that??? Or, you can write it all down and then later type it in your papers, because when you put www in front of it, it makes it turn into a link. Now, you made such good grades for momma back when, were you copying off someone’s test to get those good grades that got your hired at the AJC???

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 25, 2008 2:30 AM | Link to this

ELAM ——- TEAM MVP——-

“REDZONE SAVIOR”

By Gray Mule

October 25, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

Things to worry about if you are a Falcon: Pass defense being so weak. Facing a great, veteran QB.

Things to worry about if you’re an Eagle: Explosive kickoff returns. Facing a great, veteran rookie QB. Falcons strong running game. Blitz? That means single coverage.

No one believes it’s going to be easy, regardless of which team you’re talking about.

Gray Mule

By Navigator

October 25, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

Let’s root for this team to do what no other team has done in a decade, beat the Eagles. It seems the folks can’t read or don’t know history. We forget that having a winning record is the first priority, and making it to the playoffs is the ultimate. Like many have said in other blogs, the Falcons pass defense is their Achilles’s heal. They got in trouble last week because they couldn’t stop the passing game in the 4th quarter. Let’s hope they don’t play prevent defense again, which seems to be the easiest way to lose.

By LUCKY HOLE

October 25, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

D-Led, if you don’t know how to post a link, FIND OUT. You’re a professional.

By frank 316

October 25, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

@pRESIDENT Oboma, your not president yet douch bag. Besides why would you endorse a thug like convick, dont forget your half white. More like an Oreo black on the outside and but white on the inside!

By nat

October 25, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

@Vick Supporter…get some new material you bozo

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 25, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this

ELAM ——- TEAM MVP——-

“5 TRIPS IN THE REDZONE….4-FIELD GOALS….ONE 3-YARD GIRLIE TOSS”

ELAM THE DRIVE SAVIOR

By Ken Strickland

October 25, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this

FRANK 316-based on your racist comments, Obama gives trash like you a choice. So, which half are you going to vote for?

By Huh?

October 25, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this

This Gets Old: I like your passion but your math is suspect. You state, “Ryan has thrown five touchdown passes and three interceptions, which projects to 19 TDs and eight interceptions over a 16-game season.” It’s actually 13.3 TDs and almost 8 Ints. And not too sure defenders seem to duck and close their eyes when tackling Jerious ‘chicken legs’ Norwood. They just miss him on his first move on a semi-regular basis. GO FALCONS!

By JohnGTFan

October 26, 2008 12:36 AM | Link to this

where do all these people get that McNabb is 3-0 against the Falcons??? I saw it on NFL.com also…I do remember the first game of the 2005 season when Atlanta beat Philly on Monday night in the Georgia Dome..when Philly had McNabb and T.O.

By tbhawksfan

October 26, 2008 4:33 AM | Link to this

An interesting perspective?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=As0C55i893e39V9af4foi69DubYF?slug=ms-thegameface102408&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

If you apply that kind of theory to the Falcons situation:

Last year the Falcons had a tyrant/quitter/defector/incompetant coach in Petrino. Quite a few of the players tried to speak out against the situation and were efeectively branded bad apples (Vick, Crumpler, Hall). These guys had been leaders on the team. they were the best players, they spoke out. OK; Vick let character flaws move him to the activity of dog fighting and Hall had the incidents, but with Hall, it’s possible to say that he was cracking under the pressure of a bad situation; bad leadership and rules to protect hierchy.

You have to admit that this is at least a plausible perspective.

Those three players that had been the toast of the Falcons, were let go. There was a house-cleaning. Management even spread the word, yes, we want good character guys. Well, we know what that means.

By frank 316

October 26, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

@Ken strickland, to answer your question neither side Im a McCain supporter. But if I had to vote for “one side”….the white side for sure. You have to admit my comments are so very true. you cant deny that. Just because Im not a Obama supporter does not make me racist, more like a realist. Obama is a terrorist,and the guy scares alot of us. Its sad that morons like you are only going to vote for him because his black…like all the rest.

By ray

October 26, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

Youch. Our running game isn’t running and Asante Samuel just cherry-picked Ryan….

Our defense is playing pretty well, though. Nice sack by Jamal Anderson. He’s playing much better lately.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

PLAYING WITH THE BIG BOYS NOW

ALREADY GIVING UP THE PICK

WAY TO READ THAT DEFENSE

72-MILLION WELL SPENT :)

NOT KC/DETROIT/CHICAGO

PLAY TIME IS OVER —— WELCOME TO THE BIG LEAGUES

By Ricky Rick

October 26, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

VICK SUPPORTER 2, you gonna say Jason Elam is the Mvp? You do know he’s as white as Matty Ice, dontcha? Ahaa Ahaaa ah ha ha ha haaaaaaa!

By ray

October 26, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this

Hey, hey. Our running game is starting to open up a bit now.

By Ricky Rick

October 26, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Ok that was a bad call cause Cole wasn’t trying to do a helmet to helmet hit. But I know one thing, at least we have a quarterback right now that will get up from a hit like that. MIKE VICK WOULD ALREADY BE GETTING CARRIED TO THE SIDELINE.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

INTELLIGENT THINKER :)

WAY TO GO LOSER

PEYTON MANNING LIKE MY YOU KNOW WHAT :)

BUT HE SPEAKS WELL :)

By Shawn Dodson

October 26, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

Those three players that had been the toast of the Falcons, were let go. There was a house-cleaning. Management even spread the word, yes, we want good character guys. Well, we know what that means.

Crumpler does not belong in that list. He was a model player the entire time he was here, and Vick’s only passing attack target. Hall was a loser. He started fast then got too full of himself. Who knows what got into Vick, but he had issues before Petrino came around. The team was losing with Vick on the field and Petrino was just a person who happened to be around. Losing began before Petrino got here. We want character guys means we want guys who do not surprise you with their self induced issues that cost you games and seasons. That applies to Hall and Vick but not Crumpler.

By ray

October 26, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

Wasn’t a good call. I hope they don’t try to even it out by making a bad call on us later. As it was, that call didn’t help our drive all that much. We’re holding our own right now, but that’s not going to be good enough the entire game. We’ve got to score. And not just a pile of fieldgoals.

By Peter

October 26, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Oh looky super duper ultra incredible quarterback McNabb fumbled. Ooopsie daisie, I thought super duper ultra incredible black quarterbacks didn’t do that. Hey didn’t we used to have one of those. Yeah he fumbled a lot too.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

5 OF 11…41-YARDS….1-PICK…(HALL OF FAME STUFF) :)

BUST 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Ricky Rick

October 26, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

Yeah PETER McNabb fall down go BOOOOOOM!

By T-Town Dawg

October 26, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Vick Athletic Supporter 2 Vick is STILL in jail and Matt Ryan is STILL the leader of this 4-2 team. Suck Matt’s @$$ lose. Vick = Busted 2007!!!!!!!!!!!

By ray

October 26, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

I don’t think there are any more questions about Matt’s arm strength. That’s about the fourth seriously overthrown pass from him today. Neither he nor McNabb are having an easy time of it. Unless either defense suddenly breaks down, I don’t see either guy throwing for 300 yards…

Holy Hell! What a pass to Roddy White! Touchdown! What a hell of a quick pass and great run by White!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

GREAT CATCH RODDY

WAY TO GO MY BROTHA :)

NICE BAILING OUT THE BUST

By Peter

October 26, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this

VICK SUPPORTER add 1 touchdown to that list will ya. How are Vick stats looking today? What he isn’t playing, ok how about mcnabb? Hahahahaaahaahahaaaaa!

By Ricky Rick

October 26, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

Nice bailing out how, did he take the ball from Matty Ice’s hands? Youre a cotton pickin moron.

By Peter

October 26, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Hey Ricky, I know Vick would not have got that ball to Roddy, he would have kept the ball and run ten yards holding the ball out like a loaf of bread before fumbling it on a shoestring tackle.

By ray

October 26, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

Ok, getting past all the usual noise….

Man, I knew this was a busted situation. We got pinned too deep by a team that has a very good defense. Now they’ll get good field position. Time to tighten up, we can’t afford to let McNabb and his guys get going. I’m proud of our defensive effort so far.

By ray

October 26, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Philly’s knockin’ on the door….

By Ricky Rick

October 26, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

Every quarterback has a bail out guy. It’s called a running back or go to receiver. Without one nobody ever does good.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

GREAT DRIVE MY BROTHA

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

9 OF 20 & A PICK

HALL OF FAME STUFF :)

By Ricky Rick

October 26, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

All made possible by Westbrook who bailed McNabb out on several plays further up the field. See? BAIL OUT GUY. McNabb had to run cause he can’t throw like someone else we know.

By ray

October 26, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

Come on guys, let’s not give them yardage! That penalty gave them more oomph on their drive, now McNabb is starting to pick us apart. We have to stop them now.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

10 UNANSWERED POINTS & GET THE BALL FIRST IN 2ND HALF

I THINK A BEATING IS COMING :)

By chromed out

October 26, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Nobody makes the hall of fame in their rookie year you idiot. Only thing Vick will make is the wall of shame. Matt Ryan threw a 55 yard touchdown too you idiot. Why dont we say something about mcnabb now since they couldnt score and had to kick the field goal. Thats what you say about Matt Ice right? Azz munchin cotton pickin doo rag and timbs wearin weenie lickin turd burglar.

By ray

October 26, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

I guarantee there will be some adjustments coming at halftime. It’s bad that they get the ball coming right out of halftime, but we have to make a stand right away.

That is one thing I like about this new team: we don’t give up, give in, hang our heads, or stop fighting. It starts with the head coach. But we sure picked the right guy at quarterback. Harrington would have never gotten us this far. Redman either….

By stendec

October 26, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Keith “No Tackle” Brooking is an untalented piece of S++T! The C++++++++R whiffed on a supposed attempted tackle of Donovan “M++++++++++R” McNabb on Eagle touchdown. Pitiful non-effort! I believe B+++++D let him into end zone. Par for this slimeball. Lost any talent he might once have possessed. Cut him loose! Complete liability. Roddy “Another Drop” White up to old tricks. Lets critical catches slip through fingers. Runs incorrect routes. Matt Ryan has choked big time. So much for mental toughness! Hell, everyone watching knew the quarterback draw was coming. Know Brooking was too ignorant to anticipate but throught other Falcon or at least coaches might. Wrong! Gutless quitters.

By stendec

October 26, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

F+++++S have given up! Par for these prideless losers. Beginning of long losing streak! Keith “No Tackle” Brooking beneath contempt. Guy always arrives late if at all. Touches foe late to get credit for tackle. Now 17-7. THEY CAN ALL GO TO HELL! Management included. F++K ‘EM ALL.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

REALITY CHECK

“21-UNANSWERED POINTS**

HE SPEAKS WELL HOWEVER

BUST 2008!!!

By ray

October 26, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Ugh. Starting to get ugly. Westbrook clearly carries these guys, and he got it going. He’s been killing us all day, by himself.

But….a damn good play by us on that punt return..and a bad play by them. Hopefully we can make something out of this on defense. Either a turnover, a 4 and out, etc. Then hopefully some prime field position to strike back.

By T-Town Dawg

October 26, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

stendec, you have joined Vicks Jockstrap2 as an official idiot.

Vicks Jockstrap 2, it is 17-7. How is that 21 unanswered points? Idiot!!!!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

11 OF 24….1 PICK

WAY TO READ THE DEFENSE

SOMEBODY IS NUTTIN UP UNDER PRESSURE

NO MORE CREAM PUFF DEFENSES….MAN UP!!!!!

BUT HE IS A DROP BACK PASSER AND SPEAKS WELL :)

By stendec

October 26, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Matt Ryan crumples under pressure! Oh well, teams from here on will neutralize this P+++Y WHIPPED loser! Too bad. Another Yankee bust!

By stendec

October 26, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

Falcon defense a F+++++G joke! Not a damn one of them has a bot of talent. NOT ONE! PURE S++T.

By devilish

October 26, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

stendec shut the fck up, this team is 4-2. Even if they don’t come back and win they’re still 4-3 which is a winning record. vick supporter 2 I suppose you’re talking about Matt Ryan. Is he responsible for playing defense AND scoring all by himself? I’ll bet you would say its unfair to say the same about Mike Vick wouldn’t you? 21 unanswered points, it’s a team game.

By ray

October 26, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

Good defensive stand. Time to capitalize on good field position and score a touchdown.

By ray

October 26, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

Yes, apparently somebody can’t add worth a damn….I wonder who that could be. Well, what do you expect from a support cup.

Wow, Eagles are pass interfering like hell.

What a great run by Turner earlier. We need to get him going more so he can help Ryan the way Westbrook is clearly helping McNabb.

By lloydd01

October 26, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

Making Another Terrible Throw

By Peter

October 26, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

They are trying to give it away now. VICK SUPPORTER 2 must be thrilled. If he’s watching that is, probably not done with the cocoa butter and the Vick poster.

By stendec

October 26, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

T-Town Dawg, you have joined Vicks Jockstrap2 as an official idiot.

Like that loss-securing end zone interception jerk? Falcons have quit as they usually do. Complete untalented scumbags. Every damn one of them! Losing streak alive. Defense more porous than Swiss cheese! May be worst in league. What else is new?

By This Gets Old

October 26, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Say it 1,000 you have to get the ball to the TE down there.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

CHOKE 2008

HOW THE HELL DO YOU THROW A PICK AT THE GOAL LINE?

WAY TO READ THE DEFENSE :)

PEYTON LIKE? MORE LIKE LEAF/HARRINGTON

BUST 2008

By ray

October 26, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Aargh! Westbrook, Westbrook, Westbrook….and the loss of Jamal Anderson (can’t believe I’m saying this) is hurting us.

Getting harder to blog on here, seems I’m the only one talking football and not “Vick-ball”…later fellas…

By Rewind!

October 26, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

On that last kick-off to the Eagles, THAT WAS A DAMN SAFETY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By stendec

October 26, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

devilish shut the F++K up, this team is 4-2. Even if they don’t come back and win they’re still 4-3 which is a winning record. vick supporter 2 I suppose you’re talking about Matt Ryan. Is he responsible for playing defense AND scoring all by himself? I’ll bet you would say its unfair to say the same about Mike Vick wouldn’t you? 21 unanswered points, it’s a team game.

Matt “Turnover King” Ryan tossed a bizarre end zone inception (on purpose?) to keep a 17-7 deficit from shrinking to 17-14. That is reality not conjecture!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

12 OF 28 1-GOAL LINE CHOKE…2 PICKS

HARRINGTON DIDN’T SUCK LIKE THIS LOSER!

CALL 911 SOMEBODY ROBBED A. BLANK :)

BUT HE SPEAKS WELL :)

By T-Town Dawg

October 26, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Terrible playcalling down at the goal line. Terrible throw on Matt’s part. I know that makes Stend!ck and Vicks Jockstrap2 happy. They are not Falcon fans. But, Vick is still in jail, Matt is still our guy and even if the Birds lose, they are still 4-3. Guess what you 2 losers, Vick ain’t coming back. He will NEVER be a Falcon again. WE will Win without his sorry a$$.

By Peter

October 26, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

Nice hit Lawyer. Now tag Westbrook like that , hes killing ATL.

Stendec is a retard. Ray you quittin? Some fan you are. We are talking plenty football but Vick’s nuthugger won’t shut up so we gotta handle business.

By Ryan Leaf

October 26, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

Vangorder is so FIRED!!! Not to mention our secondary!!

And how does Abe get outrun by 80-year-old McKnob???

Where the hell is Keith Brookings???

By Real Falcon fan

October 26, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

I like this Falcons team. They don’t quit and they keep on fighting. We could sit around and analyze every person at every position throughout the nfl and find ways to blame guys for losing. We lose this game, we learn a lesson and we are still a winning team with the same record as the Eagles. We have a chance to beat Tampa and Carolina the next time around because we know how not. The wins against the Packers and Bears were not flukes at all. T-Town Dawg is right. Guys who complain about a team with a winning record and competitive spirit aren’t fans and that is all there is to that. Fine, so join another team fan club and go blog somewhere else. We don’t need you here. And its the same people every time. A fan of every team we play is nothing more than an enemy. Talk that smack at the dome. Security won’t get to you in time, I promise.

By preston

October 26, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

some of you guys really need to get a life……I was one that hated to see Vick’s downfall, and I was one of his biggest fans, but I like our present team with Ryan now…..he is developing very well, and Ithink that he will only get better. Vick did some incredible things while he was here, but unfortunately that chapter is over, and now it is Matt’s turn, so lets all support him and root for these falcons.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

E M B A R R A S S I N G

“20 UNANSWERED POINTS…..12 OF 28…..2 PICKS…..GOAL LINE CHOKE”

CAROLINA & NEW ORLEANS ARE WINNING :)

By stendec

October 26, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

im a f* who cant come up with his own lines to write.

By BCS Slave

October 26, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Stendec and Atheletic Supporter 2,

You guys are so hilarious. You are either drunk or stupid…likely both.

Ryan has not had his best day. However, a lot of young QB’s didn’t when they played this blitzing defense. Actually, Ryan’s game might have been better if our O Line didn’t look so bad today.

That penalty on Milloy was bogus. When he hit the receiver, the ball had been deflected and was still in play. It was not a helmet to helmet hit…Milloy used his shoulder. There was nothing dirty about it. The announcers are total idiots.

Philly has had a good game. Westbrook really helped this team today. What can you say about the Philly defense? They have looked like a superbowl team against our O line. They are good…we just make them look so much better.

The game is not over, but man…we need to be running the no huddle.

By Arthur Blank

October 26, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Will all you fair weather fans just STFU?

By stendec

October 26, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

Vick Supporter 2, can I suck you off tonite?

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

ACTUALLY I USED TO SUCK HARRINGTON OFF WHEN VICK WOULDNT LET ME DO HIM. HARRINGTON USED TO GET MAD BECAUSE HES ALWAYS SECOND OR THIRD CHOICE EVEN IN THE BEDROOM.

By stendec

October 26, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

i’M A drunk retard thankyou very much! VICK SUPPORTER 2, the only quarterback that robbed A.Blank is Vick. And he robbed him for a whole lot more than anybody else

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

THE REDZONE “CHOKE” CONTINUES

WAY TO GO PEYTON “LIKE” :)

By Ricky Rick

October 26, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Apparantly someone has a major personality disorder AND a sexual identity crisis. Westbrook is murder on the field, we just can’t stop him for shyt.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

RODDY SHOULD BE MAKING THAT 72-MILLION

BUST 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!

By BCS Slave

October 26, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

Stendec,

Didn’t mean to lump you with Athletic Supporter 2. I was distracted and mistook you to be like that other idiot. Sorry about that.

I’ll tell you…we need a couple of receivers to go with Roddy White. We also need another OT and DT…another linebacker and a couple of DB’s. THink we can pick all of that up this year? Does anyone know how many draft picks we have this year?

By Real Falcon fan

October 26, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

So much for the redzone choke. Ryan throws an 8 yard pass in the redzone for a touchdown. How many touchdowns has McNabb thrown in this game again? I’m sure the azz clown will say it is all Roddy White’s work. Well now Ryan has as many yards as McNabb as well. AND I HATE TO BUST ANYBODY’S BUBBLE RIGHT NOW ABOUT RYAN AND THE COMPARISON TO PEYTON MANNING BUT GUESS WHAT. RYAN’S RATING IS HIGHER THAN PEYTON’S RIGHT NOW AND HE HAS THROWN LESS INTERCEPTIONS. So all the Peyton remarks are both extremely ignorant and plain stupid. Keep trying though you might make sense some day.

By BCS Slave

October 26, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Stupid refs just cost us a game.

An important call like that should go to the booth…they need to change the rule.

By T-Town Dawg

October 26, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

What a bullsh!t call by the refs. Don’t know if Matt could have led them to the win, but refs just stole any chance he may have had. Total bullsh!t. Great hold by the D on Philly’s last possesion.

By preston

October 26, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

WOW….I CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT I JUST WITNESSED…..WTF????? THOSE REFS NEED TO BE FIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Are you f-ing kidding me?

October 26, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

What a horrible call

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

TURN OUT THE LIGHTS - THIS PARTY IS OVER

CHOKE 2008 CONTINUES

LAST WEEK ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

THIS WEEK?

By BCS Slave

October 26, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

The refs cost us a game…but equal blame goes to #81 for the Falcons. Why can’t that guy field a punt? If he doesn’t misplay it…the Falcs have a chance to win and the refs wouldn’t have been able to give the ball to Philly.

By WSP Dawg

October 26, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

The refs just stole the games from the Falcons. What an awful shame. Falcons and Eagles both played well. But it shouldn’t come down to a bad call like that.

By preston

October 26, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

The league needs to make a decision and replay the last 2:41 of the game with Atlanta having possession……the officials blew it royally…..who nows how this game could have turn out…..and regardless of whether or not we had a timeout to challenge the call, you cannot make a call like that!!!!!!!!

By Are you f-ing kidding me?

October 26, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

You what Vick is choking on these days.

By T-Town Dawg

October 26, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

Hey Vicks Jockstrap2, The Falcons and their great young Qb were picked to win no more than 3 games this year. They’ve won 4. Where do you get Choke 2008 from you moron? They have already had a successful season if they don’t win anymore. You just cannot accept that your guy sucked as an NFL QB and Matty Ryan is going to be pretty dam good.

By Phi

October 26, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

Depressing game - focus on next week now. Is anyone else having sound issues on FOX?For the past couple of hours I keep hearing this buzzing sound during the games and commercials. It’s getting REALLY annoying now. It’s not happening on any of the other channels.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 26, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

DETROIT/KC/CHICAGO——TAMPA/CAROLINA/PHILLY

SEE A TREND?

YOU HAVEN’T SEEN NOTHING YET

THE SCHEDULE IS ABOUT TO KICK IN!!!

FORGET STATS & RATINGS —— PEYTON HAS A RING

By This Gets Old

October 26, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

Jennings got too close to that ball. Guy’d been kicking ‘em short all day. Yeah, the call was bad but Adam shouldn’t have even been that close.

By boxer99

October 26, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

Falcons played well. They put themselves in a position to posssibly come back. What a bad call ! @ConvickSupporter say what you want but your inspirational hero will NEVER be a Falcon. Face it. By the way through six games Ryan ranks number one of top ten rookie QBs picked in the last 20 years of pass percentages. If dont believe it look it up bozo. Not even your boy convick falls close to that catagory, and let me tell you some of those QBs were pretty good: Aikman, Manning, George, MaNabb.

By preston

October 26, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

BCS Steve, what are you talking about? No. 81 didnt misplay the ball, he did not even touch it…..he backed away from the ball and let it bounce……the refs decision had nothing to do with anything he did, they just made a bogus call.

By Tom

October 26, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

After reading the comments placed by Convick supporter2, I have no doubt the guy has the intelegence level of a baboon. Oh wait sounds like are old disgraced QB. Ryan is the man!

By Andy

October 26, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

the worst call I have ever seen in my life——-screw this…

By boxer99

October 26, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

@Vick supporter, hey moron Convick was 0-3 against the Eagles on thier home turf. So I doubt that would have changed today. Besides you gotta be able to read a defense and call an audible once in a while to beat a good defense. These are the two services convick could not provide.

By Real Falcon fan

October 26, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this

Darn straight. The choke continues? Falcons still have a winning record. Ryan is getting better and better. Unfortunately, that means learning from mistakes. Did Peyton get a ring his first year? And where is Mike Vick’s ring? On some guy’s c** that’s where. Yeah sure forget stats and ratings, that is just a loser posing because his argument got blasted out of the water. Falcons are still my team and Vick is still a prison bytch. Apperently so is his boyfriend Vick Supporter 2.

By Peter

October 26, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

That had to be the worst call I’ve seen in a while. Looks like Ray was right, they made a bad call against us to make up for the bad one they made against the Eagles earlier. The refs are a bunch of idiot losers.

By BCS Slave

October 26, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

Preston, The misplay was not that he touched the ball…it was that he didn’t field it or stay away Catch it or don’t attempt to field it.

By preston

October 26, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

ok…..but it looks like he was in a bad position being that the kick was short…….he actually did attempted to run up and catch the ball, but obviously backed away when he figured that he cwould not be able to make a clean grasp…….happens all the time, and I see no fault in him for that.

By BCS Slave

October 26, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

Preston,

Returners are coached at every level to field the ball or stay away from it. Footballs can bounce funny. It could have easily bounced into his ankles there. He misplayed that ball…thinking he could field it when he was too far away to do so. Trying to back off was his second mistake on the play. He shouldn’t have been there in the first place.

By stendec

October 26, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this

To the fraud utilizing my screen name: CUT IT OUT! Post by the rules. My last true post appeared at 3:27.

By Ken Strickland

October 26, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

I’m very proud of the way the Falcons played today. They never lost hope and gave themselves a chance to win, up to that bad call on the punt. It was still a stupid play on Jennings’ part. That’s the punt he should have fair caught.

Our DEF was simply outstanding until JAnderson went down. After that, our run DEF and our pass rush evaporated. This gm not only showed us how effective JAnderson has played, but it also revealed how effective LT Baker has been playing as well. We had to direct all of our runs to one side.

I just knew we were going to pull another one out like we did against the Bears. I really believed MRyan and our WR’s would continue giving Philly fits like they did on that last scoring drive. We need to upgrade our punt return gm. We’ll just have to take this one out on the Raiders next wk. GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By richbrave

October 26, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this

ATLANTA did better than I expected. But if they don’t ease off, how are they gonna’ get a top three DT pick in the next draft.? Oh wait. I know. The LIONS give them their #1 for rights to MV7. MATT you listen.? Crickets….Aw-w-w-, guess not.

By e.b.

October 27, 2008 2:29 AM | Link to this

Not only stupid refs, but the fade pass on 2nd & goal that got interecepted??? when you got a RB like Turner. Just let him pound it in. Very odd.

By Real Falcon fan

October 27, 2008 7:35 AM | Link to this

* The Bears only blitzed TWICE and both starting corners were out of the game….that explains that win right there!*

Philly showed what happens when the Falcons play a PRETTY good team, Philly isn’t even all that….just better than the buzzards!

By Space Mountain

October 27, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

VanGorder must go. You cannot beat Philly if they score 27. Go back to Saturdays college boy. This is the big time. And with your record it would not surprise anyone if you jumped ship. Maybe your boy Petrino needs another coach.

By Ken Strickland

October 27, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

VanGorder isn’t the problem. When we lost LDE JAnderson, Philly went to work attacking the L side of our DEF. I haven’t said anything about KBrookings to this point. But after paying close attention to him at certain times, I have to conclude it’s time to give Nichols his chance. Philly went after Brookings on isolations with their RB’s and they were very successful. I think age and having to play inside have taken its toll.

Despite Brookings’ size, he’s always relied on speed and quickness and he’s never been a heavy hitter. Without his speed and quickness, he seems to have little else. However, he does seem to do well blitzing the QB.

By Space Mountain

October 27, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

When you look at this team the first thing you think of is the offense. Now Mularkey has a rookie qb, first year starter at rb, a make shift o-line that many regarded as one of the worst in the league, and Roddy White is starting to look like a budding star. And they are ranked somewhere around the middle of the league statisticly. Our defense is filled with some pretty decent veterans that continue to just barely get by and rank around the lower tier defenses. And you are telling me that Jamal ( borderline first round bust / I just got my first sack in my second season ) is such a force that once he was out it left such a gaping hole in our defense we could not compensate. If that is the case then why does our d-coordinator not have a capable backup in the waiting. I agree Brooking has lost a step, and that being the case why are we not at least rotating someone else at the WLB. I will give a little space for the young dbs though not much more. Lawyer Milloy may have one year left if that. Bottom line is we have no defense. And until that changes we look like a .500 team at best. But the old saying “offense sells tickets, defense wins Super Bowls” could never be more true than now. No my friend,VanGorder must go.

By Ken Strickland

October 27, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

SPACE MOUNTAIN-you seem to think getting sacks is all there is to being a DE. Even the NFL recognized this fallacy and started recording statistics such as passes batted down, QB pressures, hurried throws, solo and assisted tackles. Before Anderson’s injury McNabb was forced out of the pocket numerous times. He was pressured into quick reads and overthrew or threw behind his WR’s on numerous occasions. They passed a lot because we were successful in shutting down their rushing attack. After Anderson left the gm Philly started successfully running the ball and McNabb was able to sit in the pocket and hurt us. If you watched the line play you’ll notice Philly often doubled DE Anderson. He beat a doubleteam when he recorded his sack.

Former Falcons CB Dion Sanders is considered one of the greatest CB’s in NFL history. Yet, he never led the NFL in INT’s? If you judged him based on INT’s alone, he wouldn’t be rated as one of the best CB’s in NFL history.

By e.b.

October 27, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

Real falcon fan, Philly isn’t a good team. They’re a mediocre team, and the Falcons still had them beat. They had more than one opportunity to beat them. Mistakes & bad officiating, plain and simple. Those aren’t excuses, that’s the truth.

By e.b.

October 27, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

Real falcon fan, Philly isn’t a good team. They’re a mediocre team, and the Falcons still had them beat. They had more than one opportunity to beat them. Mistakes & bad officiating, plain and simple. Those aren’t excuses, that’s the truth.

By Space Mountain

October 28, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this

OK Ken. You have proved you are a Jamaal Anderson fan. But even with him in the lineup our defense as a whole still sucks and ranks in the bottom half of the NFL.

By Ken Strickland

October 28, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

SPACE MOUNTAIN-I’m an Atlanta Falcon fan, not the fan of any particular player. You have to admit, our current DEF is a vast improvement over the last 2yrs. Our secondary has 2 new starters, CB Grimes and FS Hudson. CB Houston is just in his 2nd yr and SS Malloy is no longer a factor in the passing gm. At LB, we have a rookie in the middle and Brookings is nowhere near the player he once was. Boley seems to be suffering from his offseason troubles and isn’t playing up to his standards.

We don’t have a pass rushing or consistent playmaking DT. DE Anderson isn’t where he needs to be, but he’s starting to get there. He’s not getting the sacks everyone wants, but he’s definitely having an impact. Not having DT TLewis really hurts our DEF. At 320lbs+, he gives you everything GJackson ptovides plus more speed, quickness, lateral movement and the ability to rush the passer.

Along with DT Lewis, add a playmaking RDT, a younger more athletic SS, start Nichols in place of Brookings and our DEF will be in the top half of the league, easily. We played a healthy Eagles team, in Philly, and came within a bad call of pulling out a win. I like the way Smith and his staff have put this team together. They’ve shown they’re capable of making in gm and gm to gm adjustments. Our last 2 HC’s couldn’t do either. THEY’VE ACCOMPLISHED AN AWFUL LOT SO FAR, CONSIDERING WHAT THEY STARTED WITH. A SOLID FOUNDATION HAS BEEN LAID AND WE’LL SEE THE RESULTS NEXT YR WHEN THE FALCONS FLY SOLO.

By Space Mountain

October 28, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

Ken. I have been a Falcon fan for almost twenty years now. And believe me I agree with you on a lot of the issues you have pointed out. With that being said I digress back to my original summation VANGORDER IS NOT AN NFL DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR. And the more you point out our players combined strength the more YOU prove that point. The birds have pretty much kept the same base 4-3 defensive alignment the last 5 or 6 years. Coach Smith used this same defense in Jacksonville. I can only believe that by now most of the intricacies of this scheme are embedded in all the vets and most of new guys. If we have as much talent that you claim we have why are they not performing at a higher level than that of the past few years? Do I believe this team is headed in the right direction? Absolutely, unequivocally yes. Especially on offense. The only reason I think they chose Vangorder is because he is not a high profile name so no one will want him anytime soon. And Smitty has a past association with him so he thinks he can groom him. Hey Ken I want them to be right and me be wrong. But up to this point I have not been impressed at all with the defense. The flip side of that coin is our new offensive coordinator ( who has substantial NFL experience) has brought in a completely new system, first year starting rb, effectively using Noorwood, wr’s catching passes, o-line blocking, and a rookie qb at the helm who is setting the standard by which all others will be judged. And has the 10th ranked offense in the league. This is not coincidence. Some coaches just have it and some don’t. Vangorder doesnt. If they keep him I can only hope he is a late bloomer :-).

By Ken Strickland

October 28, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this

SPACE MOUNTAIN-I don’t know anything about Vangorder so I can’t comment on his ability. Our pass DEF needs to improve. LMalloy is being used as a 4th LB and isnt’ very effective in pass DEF. Our CB’s are playing very well, but aren’t receiving the benefit of an effective pass rush, especially up the middle. Brookings is getting knocked around and isn’t doing an effective job of covering RB’s out of the backfield.

One thing’s certain, we’re not doing a very good job of overcoming those issues.

By Space Mountain

October 29, 2008 7:54 AM | Link to this

Okay Ken. You win. The first round is on me.