Falcons

By Jay

November 14, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

I remember Tim Dwight nearly returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. I wonder how that would have changed the way the game unfolded?

By Space Mountain

November 14, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

By Patrick (Marietta)

November 14, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Wish Brook would be there, but he has a game to prepare for.

By Peachtree John

November 14, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

A good number of former players. Thanks for making the time to honor them. It's a lot easier with this edition of the Falcons to honor those from the past. We have something to look forward to with the current group while honoring those from the past.

Of course, we looked forward to greatness from those in the past too. I can remember when the only thing we looked forward to was the half time show and the dust rising from the infield at the old Fulton County Stadium when the Florida A & M Rattlers marching band took the field. Man, the hair would rise on the back of my neck. They were great. Now we look forward to the Falcons taking the field. Keep up the good work guys.

PTJ

By Boo Boo

November 14, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

Its interesting that Jamal Anderson is missing, since the Falcons rode his back to the Super Bowl. I hope they sent him an invitation.

Who doesn’t fondly remember William Andrews? It was sad to see him no longer able to compete, after he blew out his knee. No one had more heart for the game.

By Jim H.

November 14, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

William Andrews was my favorite Falcon of all time……powerful bruising running style like Turner has now, but he was a much smaller guy. Too bad he totally blew out his knee in training camp in 1981 (after the 1980 playoff year…That was a great team). That injury pretty much ended his career.

That 1998 Super Bowl run was special, just don’t know why after every good season something always has to go wrong with the Falcons the following year (injuries, player turnover, etc.) to ruin the season and keeping them from stringing together some good years. Hopefully that curse will be broken by the “new breed” Falcons we are now witnessing. I like what I’m seeing so far.

By kd

November 14, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

I remember thinking that the field goal on the opening drive instead of a touchdown was an omen of things to come.

I loved William Andrews and Alfred Jackson and Jenkins…..and Tuggle, of course.

By Brian F.

November 14, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

What about Eugene Robinson ? Why wasn’t he invited?

By elephanthead

November 14, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Favorite player / memory was watching William Andrews in a game against the 49ers. He took a swing pass out of the backfield from Bartkowski, took about 3 strides, lowered his shoulder and laid Ronnie Lott flat out. Lott was done for the game - best hit ever.

By Turd Ferguson

November 14, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

I remember Dan Reeves poor attempt at the Dirty Bird. He’s about as flexible as a 2 x 4.

By Barry

November 14, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Hey Y’all:

My favorite Falcons of all time are Deon Saunders and Gerald Riggs. I like Deon because he brought every game as a kick returner and a defensive back. As a kick returner he was the fastest thing I saw on two feet. Remember, he was right out of Florida State and full of life and excitement. He backed down from no one. Noot that he has lost any of that now. Gerald Riggs, on the other hand, was just a large, fast, bruising back who could do it all. By his mild and respectful manner, you would never guess he was such a bruising, nasty, fleet footed running back. I wish we had the right coaches during their reign that could have taken them to the playoff and Super Bowls. Speaking of Super Bowl, the silliest thing I remember was Ray Buchanon wearing a dog collar talking trash about how another player on a team looks. that was one of the childish, in professional behavior I witnessed. And as a fan and former footbal player, I questioned the mentality of him doing that before a big game. All this did was motivate the other team. And it showed by the score. Denver kicked our butts. Ray was looking and feeling real stupid after the game. His behavior during the Super Bowl was not reflective of the season he had that year. I do not know what he was trying to do. What ever it was he failed. Love you Deon and Gerald.

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

GO FALCONS!!!!!

SEE YOU AT THE DOME!!

       "ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!"

Ringold

By dave

November 14, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

I was so glad to see the Eugene Robinson wasn’t invited to the ceremonies. Every time I hear his voice on the radio (he works for the Panthers) I wanna be sick.

By Brian F.

November 14, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

He wasn’t invited because he got arrested the night before the biggest game of his life for solicitation of prostitution. I believe he was on his way back from receiving an award for “Man Of The Year” from the fellowship of christian athletes. Sounds like he couldn’t wait for the ceremony to conclude because he had more important thing to do like soliciting a City of Miami cop for sex. He probably did this before most games. Most Johns are addicted to this sort of behavior. he just got caught at the worst possible time. You will live in infamy for your stupid actions Eugene.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 14, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

I CAN’T DECIDE

VS MINNESOTA…..THAT LONG RUN IN OVERTIME

VS CAROLINA……4 AND GOAL AT THE 20 AS TIME EXPIRED

VS GREENBAY IN THE SNOW IN GREENBAY LANDING GREENBAY THEIR FIRST PLAYOFF LOSS THERE

SO MANY I CAN’T DECIDE

VS ATLANTA (NEXT SEASON)

By James

November 14, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

Too bad Craig Heyward isn’t around to be there. My other favorites include Bobby Hebert, Eric Metcalf, and Jeff George. What about Deion and Rison?

By JB

November 14, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

I’m really happy some of the earlier posts pointed out William Andrews. To those of you in a, ahem, younger demographic, I wish there were some youtube highlights to appreciate the speed AND power this man had. Anyone know any sites where we could see some clips?

In particular, a run in Denver in which he bowled over a defender (a la Herschel/Bill Bates) then outran the DB’s for a touchdown.

Glad Claude Humphrey is getting some love…hopefully this will be his HOF year!

By JB

November 14, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

I’m really happy some of the earlier posts pointed out William Andrews. To those of you in a, ahem, younger demographic, I wish there were some youtube highlights to appreciate the speed AND power this man had. Anyone know any sites where we could see some clips?

In particular, a run in Denver in which he bowled over a defender (a la Herschel/Bill Bates) then outran the DB’s for a touchdown.

Glad Claude Humphrey is getting some love…hopefully this will be his HOF year! Also, those Glanville/Deion/Rison/MC Hammer/Travis Tritt (?) teams were always crazy and a lot of fun.

By richbrave

November 14, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

Always like JESSE TUGGLE, but my all time favorite is EDDIE LeBARON.

By Ryno

November 14, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

Ladies - watch your azz. If Eugene Robinson is in the house he’s gonna try to holla.

By Boo Boo

November 14, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

For all the old Falcon fans, how about Jeff van Note, Ken Burrows, Dave Hampton, and the old pecan farmer, the Dutchman, Norm van Brocklin. Those were the days when you went into the Dunk and Dine and asked a Falcon to pass the ketchup, because they were just guys like any other.

By Great Falconi

November 14, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

I have one heartbeat, Barry. The problem is that I don’t know who in the hell “Deon Saunders” is.

However, I do remember Deion Sanders.

By Rick

November 14, 2008 7:46 PM | Link to this

Deon Sanders is and always be a second rate player. Could not tackle, never went to camp. Decent cover guy but not even a top 10 corner. It was always about # 21 not the team. I remember sitting in the end zone, second row watching William Andrews come thru the line from about the 20 yd line, his shoulders about 2 feet off the ground, all you could see coming is shoulders and knees, ran over everybody. About 900 yds total offense in the game (both teams) What a game!

By vick jock sniffer

November 14, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

Oh the memories…giving up in games…flipping off the fans……buddies stealing watches in the airport….drugs in the water bottle…can’t read defenses…. can’t throw to wide open receivers….. Lying to the owner…lying to the fans….lying to the commissioner……lying to the public….hanging dogs……drowning dogs…..watching dogs kill each other….. his first night in prison..crying like a little baby as bubba makes him his wife…oh I want to smell his undies…

By MWC

November 14, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this

William, Bart, White shoes… man, those were the days….

By Rick

November 14, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this

Jeff George? …rocket arm..dumber than a hammer..you are joking right? Mega Loser!

By Rick

November 14, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this

Anyone remember the “Grits Blitz” ? Claude Humphrey and the now illegal head slap? White shoes and end zone dance? Bobby Butler and pass interference calls?(they go together)

By Katie

November 14, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this

Who remembers the song “Falcons Fever”? I knew that song by heart as a kid… “They’re gonna say bad things about your mamma!”

My favorite player has always been William Andrews. I still remember his first pre-season game as a rookie. My mom I and were listening to the game on the radio, and I told my mom that “William Andrews was going to be GOOD!” Ah… Those were the days :-)

By crabapplejoe

November 14, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this

Jay wrote: “I remember Tim Dwight nearly returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. I wonder how that would have changed the way the game unfolded?” Actually, Tim “White Lightning” Dwight did return a kick-off 94 yards for a TD in the SuperBowl. I believe it was the opening kick-off of the second half.

By crabapplejoe

November 14, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this

The 1980 Falcons were the best, even though they did not go to the SuperBowl. They were 12-4 and won the Western Division. Steve Bartkowski was the best to ever play QB here in Atlanta. He had 3500 yards and 31 touchdowns. We beat Philadelphia in our first ever playoff game (I was there). Then we had Dallas beat to go to the SuperBowl. All we needed was one more first down to run out the clock, but they didn’t let Bart throw the ball. After the punt, Danny White drove the field for the TD that beat us 30-27. Probably the most important moment in Atlanta sports along with the Sid Bream slide. Even John Madden had us going to the SuperBowl that year.

By Scott Case

November 14, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this

What about me…..Don’t come across the middle I’ll light you up

By crabapplejoe

November 14, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this

Sorry….forgot to mention Scott Case…you are right!

By Boo Boo

November 15, 2008 1:41 AM | Link to this

Speaking about going across the middle … Wallace Francis. He did it so well he saw God and became a preacher.

By HATinGA

November 15, 2008 5:36 AM | Link to this

A gr8 Falcon was Scott Case wonder what he doing now!

By NikkiFree

November 15, 2008 5:49 AM | Link to this

Sorry Orlando. The ride TO the superbowl was fun. The actual Superbowl and all of the events surrounding it was an absolute embarassment. There was “Give Up the big Play Ray” Buchanon and his dog collar. There was all of the reports coming back to Atlanta about the Falcons hanging out all day every day at South Beach and partying hard. I watched the Superbowl and thought there was no fight in the team. They left that will to fight at the police station and South Beach. If the Falcons get there again, let’s hope for players with common sense who know what they are there to do. Coaches are not babysitters for grown men.

By vick jock sniffer

November 15, 2008 6:58 AM | Link to this

I call myself this because I really DO love Vick and its me who is with Bubba every night!

By hgp

November 15, 2008 7:50 AM | Link to this

vick jock sniffer You are sick!

By George

November 15, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

Scott Case, Jessie Tuggle, Bartkowski, William Andrews, Jeff Van Note… what a team you could make if you could just pick and choose from their history. I also remember a great kicker we used to have, Irish guy I think. I’m embarrassed to say that his name escapes me at the moment (need more coffee) but he was pretty good too. We will be adding Matt Ryan to this list.

By Brian F.

November 15, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

“On the Leeman Bennet Super Bowl Team”. Great Song

By DWBFalcon

November 15, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

As far as the kicker goes, I believe you speak of Mick Luckhurst. I consider him the “Father of the modern day on-side kick technique”. The best ever to boot. He was English not Irish though. As much as I loved Scott Case, damn what an animal, I lean more to Tom Pridemore. My other faves…The Hammer of course, Van Note, William Andrews, Tommy Nobis, Junior Miller, etc, etc, etc. Not enough room here. But as a surprise, another favorite that I consider to be the best QB in Falcons history, Chris Miller.

By DWBFalcon

November 15, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

I know about and like Luckhurst so much that, as placekicking was one of my duties in high school, I chose his #18 for my number. Well, my only duty as a freshman. And yes, the comment on that cry baby Jeff George, what a pansy.

By Eric C.

November 15, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

I remember going for 2 pts at the end of the game when the score was 34-19…wtf was that…it had to be a Vegas thing.

I remember that Romanowski was a beast…and it turns out he was on ephedrin and speed.

I also remember the missed short FGs and other opportunities.

I absolutely loved that team and what they did that year beating the Vikings…but the Super Bowl was a game to forget unfortunately.

By Eric C.

November 15, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

That “Hail Mary” pass to White Shoes was one of my all-time favorites. I still can’t believe he was able to get close to the end zone…and I’m still not sure he wasn’t down before it…what a play! Another favorite was the “hail mary” to Michael Haynes against the 49ers in 1991…Falcons don’t get to the playoffs without that catch.

By George

November 15, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

Indeed, it was Mick Luckhurst I was thinking about. Still can’t believe I couldn’t come up with his name this morning.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 15, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

THE 130-MILLION DOLLAR MAN

THE HIGHEST PAID QB EVER….SORRY DROP BACK PASSERS :)

By DWBFalcon

November 15, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

George, sounds like we need to talk. LOL. GO BIRDS!!

By william cranman

November 15, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

Crabapple you have your facts incorrect. They did not beat Philadelphia in the playoffs that year. Their first playoff game was a division playoff game that year against Dallas. Had we beaten Dallas we would have then played Philadelphia in the NFC title game. The Eagles went to the Super Bowl in 80 and lost to the Raiders. The Falcons did play the Eagles 3 years earlier in their first ever playoff game (that is what you are thinking about). It also happened to be the NFL’s first ever wildcard game. I was there also. We scored late in the game on a Bartkowski pass to Jim Mitchell. The next week we lost to Dallas in Dallas.

By Boo Boo

November 15, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this

Tim Mazzatti was the man that kicked the Falcons to 12-4 in 1980. Luckhurst came on in 1981. All the girls thought Tim was a cutie.

By Boo Boo

November 15, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this

Tim Mazzetti was the man that kicked the Falcons to 12-4 in 1980. Luckhurst came on in 1981. All the girls thought Tim was a cutie.

By rms

November 15, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

Vick Supporter, I can certainly remember how many games he has lost in the final quarter vs other teams (especially Tampa Bay) when he dropped back to pass, tried to scrambled and fumbled the ball or tried to throw it and overthrew the reciever. The games he has won arent many to choose from but the games we could have won that he lost for us are plenty. Boy, you are an idiot! My dead dog is smarter than you!! Moron!!

By Vick Supporter

November 15, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

I sorry,Iss just cant remembers…

By MWC

November 15, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this

I new Mazzetti back in 80… What a great,down to earth guy! ex bartender like myself,,.. we got all the chicks……….

By Boo Boo

November 15, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this

William Cranman, it was not 3 years earlier, it was 2 years earlier, in 1978. It was a cold, drizzly kind of day, Christmas Eve. There was absolutely nothing to cheer for until the fourth quarter, which meant it felt colder sitting out in the weather until then. In the fourth quarter, Bart passed for two touchdowns and the Falcons took a 14-13 lead. The other Polish quarterback, Jaworski, drove the Eagles to a 34-yard field goal attempt (on the Falcon 16 yard line), with 13 seconds left in the game. I was sitting on the top row of the end zone where Michel attempted his kick. It went right over the top of the right upright. The whole crowd collectively held its breath until it was ruled no good, allowing the Falcons to win the game. The only other time I felt Atlanta Stadium rock like it did when that field goal was ruled no good was when Sid Bream was ruled safe at home, in game seven of the 1992 NLCS.

After the Falcons went to Dallas, Roger Staubach was losing the game for the Cowboys. Then Robert Pennywell basically ended Staubach’s game, and the Falcon’s best chance of winning, by driving his facemask two inches into Staubach’s sternum on a late hit. That was what brought on Danny White to beat the Falcons for his first of two times in the playoffs.

By MWC

November 15, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

Boo Boo is my new hero…The old stadium was a toilet, but I grew up there and indeed miss it. Thanks for the memories… by the way, you are correct.

By william cranman

November 15, 2008 7:46 PM | Link to this

Boo Boo you are correct it was 2 years earlier. Thanks for the correction. I was sitting on the front row in the endzone that day and you are correct, that place was rocking. And I remember that Penneywell (I believe he wore #59) hit on Staubach. Still one of the best hits I’ve ever seen on a quarterback.

By crabapplejoe

November 15, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

william cranman wrote: “Crabapple you have your facts incorrect. They did not beat Philadelphia in the playoffs that year.” You are correct sir, the Philadelphia game(first playoff game) was in 1978 not 1990. A lot of water under the bridge since then and I’m getting a little senior challenged. The team was very similar in 1978 & 1980 and Dallas ended up being the spoiler…so the facts ran together in my memory of the very special Bart years. Thanks for setting the record straight. Glad to know you were at the Philly game also. Have some great memories of old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.

By rms

November 15, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

Hey Vick supporter, maybe u need to check out the front page of yahoo.com and see just how far your boy has fallen!! Falcons beat Broncos by 10!!

By ray

November 16, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

Who cares about all that? I want to see how many rushing yards we put up against a Broncos defense than can’t stop the run!

Hopefully Michael Turner is healthy enough to go…but if he isn’t, I would love to see Norwood get about 20 carries! The fullbacks too!

Go Falcons!

By richbrave

November 16, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

FALCONS fly. Book it ray. I’m on a roll, three for three.

By Jack G

November 16, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

I have a lot of favorites and its hard to pin it down to just one. But backed into a corner i would have to pick KARL RUBKE. DE and DT on the first team. Tried to call him recently, but got no answer. Dont know if the number i called is still good or not.

By Ken Strickland

November 16, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

The Falcons seem to be leaking out info about the possibility of them running a wishbone type of OFF. They seem to be trying to get into the heads of the Bronco’s DEF to get them geared to stopping the run. I wouldn’t be one bit surprised if we started out using play action to jump on them early with a strong passing attack and then control the clock with our running gm.

Their passing OFF will be a challenge for our DEF. Our overall OFF will be a challenge for their DEF. Our DEF is better than their DEF. Our OFF is much better balanced and has more weapons than their OFF. WE WIN THIS ONE.

By richbrave

November 16, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

KEN STRICK:

I’m with you, bud.

By Supes

November 16, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Favorite all time…have to go with Jessie the HAMMER Tuggle. Played the game the right way, made his own way to the NFL. Blue collar worker who wasn’t the most talanted or gifted but brought it every time out!

Honorable mentions…Scott Case, Robert (Bob) Douglas Christian who brought it at FB for Jamaal Anderson to do his thing.

Matty Ice and the Falcons Offense are minutes away from lighting up that Swiss Cheese Denver Donkies D-Fense. Should be a great game!

Go Falcons!

By Brave-Falcon night club off LaVista Rd(Skip Carey's Hangout)

November 16, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

I remember Bartkowski cruising around in his black Porsche with a “BART” vanity plate at Lenox Square.—I rememember fat boy John Madden saying the Falcons did’nt come to play in the NFC Championship game against the Vikings when they were behind and he specificly pointed out Jamal Anderson.When the Dirty Birds won in overtime,FAT BOY Madden ate his words.— Rankin Smith was the most incompetent NFL team owner in history.—Atlanta had so many fans hungry for a good team and he tortured us with a laughingstock organization for years. Even now the Falcons have never had consecutive winning seasons. I hope we finally- have good leadership in place.

By ray

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

RichBrave,

Caught your comments about Rick Barry on the other blog. You’re spot on.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

GONNA BE A LONG DAY

CUTLER IS SHOWING WHAT A REAL QUARTERBACK LOOKS LIKE :)

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

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

2009 BUST IS ON DISPLAY IN THE DOME

CUTLER IS SHOWING YOU DON’T HAVE TO SPEND 72-MILLION TO GET A “TRUE” NFL QUARTERBACK

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

THAT RUSHING DEFENSE IS NOT LOOKING LIKE YOU THOUGHT :)

GONNA BE A LONNNNNNG DAY :)

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

ELAM —- REDZONE KING

CAN’T THROW A TOUCHDOWN AGAINST THE NUMBER 27 PASSING DEFENSE :)

2009 BUST

By stendec

November 16, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

Falcons appear lethargic. Hope they snap out of it! Out of syns from top to bottom. What is the damn problem? Broncos simply not that good a team this season.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

REDZONE CHOKE CONTINUES

ELAM —— MVP

2009 72-MILLION BUST

By T-Town Dawg

November 16, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Hey Vicks Jockstrap2, mighty early for you to be talking your sh!t. Go hug your boys nutts for another hour and lets see what the score is. Funny thing, Mr. Blank spent 130 million a few years ago and didn’t get a TRUE NFL qb. He got a piece of sh!t, dope smoking, dog killing, bird flippig felon. He’s still in jail.

By stendec

November 16, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Ryan overthrows WIDE OPEN Falcon in end zone. Another field goal. Running game beyond pitiful. Special teams worst in NFL! Team flat as Hell! Secondary wortst in NFL. Been reading their own press releases? Loss to Broncos would be start of lengthy slide into oblivion (ala hapless Hawks). Hope guys realize that!

By T-Town Dawg

November 16, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

stendec,

You have to be the most negative Bird fan in the world. We’ve played like sh!t yet we’re only down 1 point. Chill out.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

RYAN LEAF COULD HAVE HIT THAT OPEN RECEIVER IN THE ENDZONE

OH WAIT——HE IS LEAF :)

72-MILLION BUST

By ray

November 16, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Uh, yeah, Cutler is showing us what a real quarter back looks like.

That’s uh, why he has half the yards passing that Ryan has. Um, I think I’d rather have spent the 72 million and gotten what we have.

We need to get the running game going better than this. I’m glad that Turner has a TD, but we’re not taking advantage like we should. On the bright side, our defense looks good.

By MARKUS VICK

November 16, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

MATT RYAN— * NFL ROOKIE IF THE YEAR*

By DENVER DONKEY

November 16, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

SHANAHAN IS A SISSY

By ray

November 16, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Hey guys, don’t look now, but we’re up 13-7 and Ryan has has 145 yards passing vs. Cutler’s 77. We only allowed one good special teams play, and Babineaux/Davis introduced each other to Jay Cutler.

Here some folks are talking about a horrendous slide into a losing streak, we’re ahead, and the game is only halfway over. Come on now…

By richbrave

November 16, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

ray:

Half way home. Of course, this is the half that doesn’t count. GO FALCONS. Make me the proper prognosticater of four in a row.

By ray

November 16, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

I have to admit, Vick Supporter is right. The Denver run defense is looking better than reported. Good thing Ryan is on….

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

THAT’S HOW A “REAL” PRO QUARTERBACK LEADS A TEAM THROUGH THE REDZONE

NO “REDZONE CHOKE”

72-MILLION DOLLAR BUST :)

By stendec

November 16, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Keith “No Tackle” Brooking must go! That untalented M++++++++++R was powerless during the long Bronco march to start second half. Always blocked by one player! Always out of position! Liability to young defense! secondary is not worth a damn either. Start of long losing streak?

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

UPDATE

CAROLINA (MY TEAM) IS UP…..

TAMPA WAS BEHIND (NOW TIED)……

SAINTS ARE UP…….

FALCONS RIGHT ON SCHEDULE FOR LAST PLACE AGAIN :)

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

INTERCEPTION - CAN YOU SAY CHOKE :)

THAT’S READING THE DEFENSE ALRIGHT :) IN YOUR HOME DOME……GROOVY DUDE!!!

72-MILLION DOLLAR BUST

By Navigator

November 16, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

The Broncos continue to give the Falcons passing lanes, by running up seven man lines. It’s pretty obvious the biggest weakness in the offense is the coordinator. He tries too much to force the run on 1st and 2nd downs and forces Ryan to pass on third and long. There’s a reason why the Falcons lead the NFL on making third and long, and it finds it’s home with the play calling.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

LEAF RUNNING FOR HIS LIFE

THOUGHT THEY SAID QUARTERBACKS SHOULDN’T RUN :)

By MARKUS VICK

November 16, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

CAROLINA LOOKS WEAK AGAINST THE WORST -THE IN THE NFL..CAROLINA SUX

By MARKUS VICK

November 16, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

CAROLINA LOOKS WEAK AGAINST THE -THE WORST TEAM IN THE NFL..CAROLINA SUX

By MARKUS VICK

November 16, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

CAROLINA LOOKS WEAK AGAINST -THE WORST TEAM IN THE NFL..CAROLINA SUX

By Historian

November 16, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

I try not to pay attention to what people write some of these blogs. “Vick Supporter 1,2,3,etc.” what is you cause? Bash the Falcons, negative writings about Ryan, stir up a lot trouble? The Falcons didn’t cause Vick his problems, nor make his life what it is. It’s sad to see a person with so much hate and contempt in there life. I hope you get help for your sake.

By T-Town Dawg

November 16, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

How bout that TD drive Jockstrap2. Looked like a pretty good NFL qb to me. Vick never had a come from behind win in the 4th qtr. Matty may have his 2nd or 3rd today. Your boy is still in jail and he will neer play for the Birds again.

By ray

November 16, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

A bad mistake by Ryan earlier, although our bending-but-tough defense minimized it.

Meanwhile, Ryan, unflustered, keeps our drive afloat with some good play, due to the fact that we can’t seem to get the running game going (and you can’t blame Ryan for that, no matter how much you want to…right now he’s moving the chains).

At first, it looks like an ugly role reversal: The Broncos are the ones who doing all the running, and we can’t seem to stop the run.

And then it happens: Turner for the TD! Yesssssss!

Gotta give Ryan credit for moving the chains with his receivers, converting one 3rd down after another until Turner finally breaks one loose!

By UNITAS

November 16, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

MATT RYAN IS GOOD.

By ray

November 16, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

But no, let’s wait for the inevitable comments: Turner gets credit for the whole drive while Ryan is a $72 million dollar bust. There. Said it for you this time. Looks like you better hold off on the lotion, buddy. Game isn’t over yet.

Uh, didn’t we beat the saints already? And you better hope Jake Delhomme doesn’t play against us like he did against the sorry-a$$ Raiders last week….we’ll crush Carolina if he does.

By ray

November 16, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

Man, Marshall and Royal just kill us…I wonder why the human jockstrap doesn’t give them credit for everything, while ignoring what Cutler does? Oh…wouldn’t be convenient to the argument…heh heh heh.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

J CUTLER (YOU ROCK)….ON THE ROAD

REAL QUARTERBACKS PLAY ON THE ROAD

NOT HAVE 29 QB RATINGS AGAINST TAMPA

By ray

November 16, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

These goal line stands are killing me…

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

5:35 LEFT….AT HOME…NO FG…GET IT DONE…..

———-OTHER WISE—————-

72-MILLION DOLLAR BUST

By stendec

November 16, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

If Brooking would have put his F+++++G arms up the Broncos would have settled for three points. Untalented piece of damn S++T! Cut his sorry a++, NOW! Secondary STILL garbage. Bench all the F+++++S!

By T-Town Dawg

November 16, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

Jockstrap2, Got a question for you. McNabb has thrown 3 picks today and the Eagls are losing to the lowly Bengals. o you consider him to be a bust? You are a real dumba$$ to call Ryan a bust after only 9 1/2 games.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

REMINDER

VS CAROLINA………LOST

VS TAMPA……………LOST

VS PHILLY…………..LOST

By T-Town Dawg

November 16, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

Jock strap, Ryan brought them back, but on of your boys just dropped the winning TD in the endzone. I guess that is on Ryan too, huh? Punk!!!!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

RECAP

—-27 RANKED DEFENSE———

——PAID 72-MILLION DOLLARS———

——NICK NAMED MATTY ICE————-

—-IN THE DOME————

CAN YOU SAY CHOKE :)

NOW MATTY LICE WORSHIPPERS…..”SPIN THIS”

By stendec

November 16, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Roddy “Another BIG Drop” White! Thanks for the loss. YOU F+++++G QUITTER! Get the Hell out of Atlanta. And take that untalented Keith “Scumball” Brooking with you! Damn losers. Oh yeah, Ryan is no F+++++G John Elway or Brett Favre! No excuse for this F+++++G debacle. Falcons GAVE damn game away!

By Navigator

November 16, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

The Falcons have to draft a money receiver in the first round. I’m tired of watching Roddy White drop passes when the game is on the line. A touchdown pass to win turns into a drop, that loses the game.

By Stephen

November 16, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

RECAP

STILL IN JAIL

HUSBAND NAMED JAMAAL

20 MILLION DOLLARS IN DEBT

SODOMIZED EVERY NIGHT

LOL

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

N F C S T A N D I N G S

————SOON TO BE————-

1-GAME AHEAD OF SAINTS

3-GAMES BEHIND TAMPA

3-GAMES BEHIND CAROLINA (GODS TEAM)

CAN YOU HEAR THE FAT LADY SINGING :)

JUST AS I PREDICTED FROM THE BEGINNING

BIATCHES OF THE NFC SOUTH :)

By ray

November 16, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

Oh, so Cutler does get credit for his touchdowns instead of his receivers, huh? Interesting. What do you expect from a talking jockstrap.

First, Roddy White drops a sure-fire touchdown pass, then the offensive line breaks down. Great. Just great.

That’s right, the very same guy el jockstrapo wants to give credit for touchdowns thrown by the quarterback, is the same guy who dropped a pass put right in his hands….

4 perfectly thrown, dropped passes. Well, we can’t have that when we can’t establish the run.

Bring on Tampa, Carolina, and New Orleans. Mike Smith will tear these guys a new one and have ‘em ready to rumble.

By joey porter

November 16, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

looks like the real birds have showed up. These are the birds we all know. still can’t beat a decent team with a winning record and a QB with more than 1 year of experience.

sorry arse falcons.

By Vick sucks

November 16, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

Could be worse. We could still have Mike Vick as quarterback. Not only would we have lost but we’d have a losing record as well. I fail to see how paying 72 mil for a quarterback has anything to do with having a 27th ranked defense. Sure beats paying 120 mil for a guy that isnt even playing for you because he’s in prison. The defense choked, and that black receiver choked. No arguing the fact we all saw the replay a dozen times. He must have learned that choking from Mike Vick or his supporter.

By here since'67

November 16, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

where’s vick when we need him? oh yeah, he’s in jail

By stendec

November 16, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

Completely unacceptable loss! Close does not count for a damn thing. Falcons were not prepared. Broncos were! Cutler outplayed Ryan by a WIDE margin. That unforced interception was a brainf++k by the ignorant rookie QB. Falcon defense totally exposed. Keith “No Tackle” Brooking needs to be put out to pasture or shot! Untalented cur cannot tackle a one-legged elderly woman in a F+++++G wheelchair. Cut him loose! Send Roddy “Another drop” White to the Raiders with his booty buddy DeA++hole Hall. There was no damn reason for this bellyup quit job! F++K these quitters. Damn Hawks in a dome!

By slim

November 16, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

Matt Ryan made the winning touchdown pass. Roddy dropped it. Case closed.

Future looks great if the Falcons can get some guys that can make the clutch catch.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

QUARTERBACKS WIN AND LOSE GAMES

I WONDER IF THE RECEIVER THREW THAT PICK EARLIER……:)

T H E S T A R T O F T H E E N D

VS CAROLINA………LOST

VS TAMPA……………LOST

VS PHILLY…………..LOST

CAN’T EVEN BEAT THE NUMBER 27 DEFENSE….DON’T EXPECT MUCH AGAINST TOP 10 DEFENSES

HERE COMES:

CAROLINA

TAMPA

SAN DIEGO

SAINTS (WITH REGGIE BUSH) & ON THE ROAD

72-MILLION DOLLAR BUST

By Jake

November 16, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

Longtime Falcon Fan. I usually try to avoid this blog for obvious reasons. People act to much like little kids. Adults know how to be civil regardless of what they think. Falcons defense definately needs some upgrades. That Denver scoring drive should have never happened and they should have at least held them to 3. Ryan is a good young quarterback and so was Vick. They play different styles, but to quote Lovie Smith, Matt Ryan is OUR Quarterback so its time to move on. Just support the team and MOVE ON.

By crabapplejoe

November 16, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

Right after the game I was going to come here and post that we should have a contest to see who could predict when “Stendec” would blame the game on Brooking. Presto!…he’s already posted twice about Brooking. Dude, how can you be so predictable. At least you did happen to mention that Roddy White dropped the sure winning touchdown pass from Ryan in the end zone. And JockStap 2 brings his usual drivel…and doesn’t blame his “brotha” “afflete” Roddy White. Its all Ryan’s fault in his pea- sized brain

By joey porter

November 16, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

folks your team sucks face it. your wins a suspect. all against teams with losing teams and qb in their first year except for detroit and we all know detroit sucks.

Falcons suck to. You were outclassed by a team without a running game.

it is downhill from here. reality is about to set in folks.

the pancakes are over.

your next win might be next year.

By JoeBrave

November 16, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

Vick Supporter cant support the team because he already has an acquired TASTE. His brain cell count is low and his sp@rm cell count is high but it’s all in his mouth. Black receivers for the opposite team catch the ball but white quarterback gets the recognition for it. Home team black receiver doesnt get blamed for dropping touchdown pass while white quarterback doesnt get recognition for anything but one interception.

Only a twisted cum/sucking moron would try to use race and still screw it up like this. Somebody should tell VICK SUPPORTER that swallowing kills brain cells. Maybe the military isnt the only dishonorable discharge he has experienced lol!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

OH POOR LEAF PLAYED SO WELL

IT’S EVERYBODY ELSE’S FAULT :)

WHAH WHAH WHAH

YOU PEOPLE ARE THE REASON I KEEP COMING BACK

SEE YOU LATER ON BIRD BABE’S BLOG :)

By Mike Honcho

November 16, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Can anybody find a link to Roddy White’s dropped pass in 2006 that brought Jim Mora to his knees? I’ve been searching for it all over the place…

By Vick sucks

November 16, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

Okay, that was disgusting. Hey guys, we should lay off Vick Supporter. I mean, has anybody ever considered the real reason he probably posts all this negative stuff? He probably can’t get any attention anywhere else (and what’s with typing in “caps” all the time? Kinda proves the point…he’s afraid he’ll get ignored). Come on. You wouldn’t deny a homeless man a meal, would you?

Shhh. don’t disturb him. He’s got his lotion out after a Falcons loss. Hope his mother remembers to knock before she opens the door or he’ll get embarrased again.

By ray

November 16, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

Huh. I’ll be damned if Vick Sucks didn’t get it exactly right. It appears that Vick Supporter 2 confirms his theory in his 4:18 post. Wow. That’s really sad.

JoeBrave, that was inordinately nasty. But I’m not saying you’re wrong….

By JoeBrave

November 16, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

He can’t go post on the Bird Babe Blog right now because he has to go perform his duties to his Mike Vick shrine. There goes another bottle of cocoa butter.

JOEBRAVE I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT VICK SUPPORTER WAS DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE MILITARY, PROBABLY FOR HABITUAL MONKEY SPANKING IN THE TENT IF HE EVER “SERVED” AT ALL.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 16, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

I LOVE MY REDNECKS

HOPE YOU DIDN’T BET THE TRAILER PARK DUES ON RYAN LEAF :)

ON A SERIOUS NOTE I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU GUYS ARE SO SHOCKED THAT I WILL BE GIVING THE FALCONS QB SO MUCH SUPPORT. I MEAN CHECK THIS OUT:

2002

VICK BEATS THE LEGEND FAVRE IN THE POST SEASON

VICK WAS A FINALIST FOR MVP IN FIRST FULL SEASON

2004

VICK LEAD THE TEAM TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

I’M JUST GIVING RYAN THE SAME SUPPORT THAT VICK WAS GIVEN DURING WINNING SEASONS

I AM HERE TO SUPPORT RYAN JUST LIKE YOU SUPPORTED VICK

I LOVE YOU RYAN :)

By rms

November 16, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

get off this blog vick supporter! Go crawl back under that rock you live under. All you are doing is taking up space and straining what few brain cells u have left. Idiot!!

By rms

November 16, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this

U are only as good as your last game. That goes for u too Vick Lover. Ya”ll gotta remember, we aint supposed to be good anyways. We suprising ourselves by winning this many games. Dont be suprised if we lose to Carolina next week. Where are the fans that were saying earlier that even if miss the playoffs or lose out that they are proud of this team regarless?

By Curious George

November 17, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

Was a prostitute there for Eugene Robinson?

By D.Ellis

November 17, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

Tough loss for Falcons. Broncos came out and in my opinion where very physical. We seemed like we were the team that “thought” we shoud win this game just by showing up.

I don’t like that ‘wild cat” formation they were trying to run. Let’s jsut stick to what was working for the first 9 weeks.

Ryan didn’t play poorly he just played well like a rookie. He had been lights out for a couple of weeks and didn’t get us in the end zone like he had been…and instead we had to settle for FG’s. For this team to sustain leads beacseu our D is not that great…Ryan has to get us in the endzone. We did it against the Saints…but not agianst the Broncos.

Seemed like we were 3rd and long all day! Denver did a good job of holding the running game down on 1st down.

Denver came out and drilled the D the opening drive of that game. Cutler made some good throws and unlike the Saints game where we got good pressure on Brees…we got no pressure on Cutler. If you don’t get pressure on a player like Cutler he will do exactly what he did…and that is carve any team up like he did the Falcons on Sunday.

Bottom line is Denver looked really prepared and played the game like it was a “Must Win” as if they all aren’t, but thats my take.

Gotta get back to work. A big game coming up this week!!!!!

GO FALCONS!!!!!!!

By Vick Supporter2 fan

November 18, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

You don’t have to explain yourself to nobody. You liked 3 things that our Mike Vick did in 6 seasons. VS2 in ‘09 baby yeah!!!

By Howard in Colorado Springs

November 19, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

Ah, yes; my favorite memory of Super Bowl 33 was the immortal Rod Smith absolutely BURNING Eugene (The Solicitor) Robinson for a VERY long touchdown from the Great One, #7 John Elway. By the time the runback came from Dwight the game was in the bag! Eugene wasn’t ALL bad, though; he kept the win differential in SB 32 (when he was a Packer) from being 14 points, instead of only 7. Favre had thrown yet another interception to #27 Steve Atwater, and the Great One, #7 John Elway had gotten greedy, and went for the kill shot. Eugene intercepted the Great One, #7 John Elway, in the end zone. Oh, wait; you guys weren’t at THAT game, only Eugene…

My bad.

Memories, what memories!

Go Broncos

By grillmaster1

November 30, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

HAMMER! HAMMER! HAMMER! Jessie Tuggle is what every other player should be. He played so so hard, and off the field was just a great guy. With that said, I still liked several others. Billy Johnson, Terrence Mathis, vick, brooking, Jamaal Anderson… I remember being so happy that MY team was finally the one everyone was talking about in 98. ALL THE MEDIA ATTENTION the week leading up to the game… it was a great feeling!

By pam and rebecca

February 21, 2009 5:09 PM | Link to this

We were close personal friends of William Andrews. There was never a player with more heart and dedication to the game. How he came back to play after blowing out his knee was proof of his determination to continue playing. William is a kind and generous person and gave relentlessly of his personal time to community service. Anybody know how to reach him on the internet??