Falcons

By CAROLINA

November 20, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

want a second whipping?

By Jim H.

November 20, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

As long as the Falcons win, I don’t care if the team and fans wear friggin’ chartreuse.

By gdg73

November 20, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Contact Coach Smith and let’s see if we can get a “BROOKING-OUT”. I know for sure that benching him will help the defense. When are you going to talk with the coaching staff to see why Nicholas is not getting more playing time at WLB? In case you haven’t noticed, we are entering crunchtime. It’s time to put our best available players on the field at every position. If you say Brooking is the best we have at WLB, Lord help us.

By solomon

November 20, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

i agree brooking need to be bench he is to slow, my grandmother can tackle better than he can, here is the reason why i took her moonshine and she tackle me head on with a clothe line……

By Freshmaker

November 20, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Brooking has 52 tackles so far this year, which is 4th best on the team. He has 10 more than Michael Boley. Thank goodness the coaches know more about players than you guys do. Let them decide who plays.

By Boo Boo

November 20, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

I remember in 1965 I got one of those vibrator football boards, where all the “players” moved in circles. The fake “crowd stands” that went on one side of the board had all the names of the NFL teams listed on pennants. In order to meet production schdules by Christmas that year, and knowing a franchise had been awarded to Georgia (USA), they wanted to accurately show all the NFL teams. However, since the franchise had yet to be officially named, that vibrator board stands scene had a red flag that simply read, “Georgia.”

Only years later did I realize that the Falcons should have been named the Georgia Falcons, because Rankin Smith was such a Bulldog fan he wanted to own them. The next best thing was a mini-me NFL Football team, whose team colors were red and black.

Of course, in the programs they sold at the stadium, they pointed out that some form of Old Gold, or chickensh*t yellow was also part of the official Falcon colors, which could be found either on the player’s jockstrap or a very thin line on the sock striping. That was for good ole Georgia Tech, because the Falcon’s were not the University of Georgia’s team, they were Atlanta’s team too. Besides, Smith could not place the team in Athens.

The reason the Falcons have been so bad throughout the years is because God only allows one team per state to have the same colors and win. All others with the same colors lose. Simply because all the prayers go out on Saturday morning, for the red and black of Georgia, there is nothing left over for Sunday morning, and the red and black Falcons. Thus they lose, even though they have cried out, “Make them see red!”, and sang loudly, “Back in Black!” Those things don’t work because the Georgia Bulldogs are the professional team of Georgia.

Maybe its time for the yellow to stand up and be counted as part of the Falcons legacy? How about everyone wear yellow to the Falcon game Sunday? Let’s start calling the Georgia Dome the Chicken Coop and have a yellow out!

By sc

November 20, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

No Freshmaker I’m sure gdg73 watches all the coaches tape and know all the plays that were called on defense and who had what responsibility. Is Keith the player he once was? No. But after you saw this coach and this GM purge just about every name player we had do you honestly think that they would leave Brooking in if Nicholas was better? I don’t think so

By Najeh Davenpoop

November 20, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Do you really, honestly think professional football players care what clothes the fans are wearing?

This ain’t college.

By **Frederick (Bailey) Douglass**

November 20, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

My main man Orlando…

NO GIMMICK, NO MAGIC…NO JOKE!! This is not the run and shoot, the gritz blitz, or some flickted version of the west coast offense with weirded out dangerous zone cut blocking. This is power, smash mouth, slap yo godmamma football. I honestly believe that they could care less about the 12th man. If they had us, Smith would put us up against a player and tell us to move him out. Forget it.

I was wrong. I thought that we would take 3 at home. Shanahan exposed us on defense, and I’m starting to think that we may have a hard time stopping Carolina’s run game. However, as you so eloquently stated earlier this week, the Falcons MAY be considering adding #54 to the lineup in place of #56…this could drastically improve their chances of stopping the run. Also…they need to play #98 on 2nd and long ONLY. Trust me.

My heart says Falcons win at home, with a good effort from Burner and Ice. Smith needs to let Ice throw more when teams are bent on stopping Burner. 25 rushes for 81 yards may indicate an over reliance on the run. We need to be very good at play action to win on Sunday. I think we come out throwing…move to the run…then end the game with play-action. Either way it will be fun to watch!

FBD

By Walter

November 20, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

Brooking has 52 tackles so far this year, which is 4th best on the team. He has 10 more than Michael Boley. Thank goodness the coaches know more about players than you guys do. Let them decide who plays.

52 tackles 5-10 yards down field don’t help too much. Nicholas deserves to show what he can do.

By Vick Supporter2 fan

November 20, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

Brooking out was pretty funny. Wear Carolina colors and see if the Panthers can stay focused.

By gdg73

November 20, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

These Brooking apologists kill me. I don’t have to watch game tape to see that he sucks. I just watch the live footage presented by FOX and CBS every Sunday at 1:00.

By ron mexico

November 20, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

Vick supporter2 fan! wat up main! where’s our boy, Vick Supporter 2? —I wish he’d show up and start layin some of da facts down for all y’all! I say we take Brooking out and put Vick in at linebacker! I’m gettin excited just thinkin about it!! And maybe we could have my boy Vick just wear the “red-out” cause he’s really the whole team, if you ask me. —Im tired bout hearin bout this Ryan kid! I mean, c’mon! We all know that Justin Peele is making him look so much better than he really is!! He’s a bust! He’s only rated 13th in passer rating in the entire NFL as a rookie! PLEASE!! If Vick had J.Peele, can you even imagine how good he’d be?! scary, isnt it. All Vick had was some guy named Alge, who’s not even on the team anymore!!

By ray

November 20, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

No gimmicks needed. Fans show up to support the team, and team take it to the Panthers. Let’s do it.

By AlphaDog

November 20, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

Ditto SC,

This coach and GM wouldn’t be playing him if there were better players to be put on the field. He isn’t what he was and he isn’t worth the money he’s being paid, but he is still a very servicable LB, and I imagin with his contract, he’ll be here for a few more years, no one is gonna trade us for him, and the Falcons will not release him since he still contributes (52 tackles this yr)

By AlphaDog

November 20, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Ditto SC,

This coach and GM wouldn’t be playing him if there were better players to be put on the field. He isn’t what he was and he isn’t worth the money he’s being paid, but he is still a very servicable LB, and I imagin with his contract, he’ll be here for a few more years, no one is gonna trade us for him, and the Falcons will not release him since he still contributes (52 tackles this yr)

By Analysis Screamer

November 20, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

More important than my clothes are the Xs and Os.

How are the Birds gonna win without their injured players? Can they neutralize Peppers?

Analysis wanted.

By Vick Supporter2 fan

November 20, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

Ron Mexico has seen the light! Apparently D. Led has no lights or else he would have seen what a lame a$$ topic this is.

By SlimG

November 20, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

Here’s reality again. Why not Red? Let’s do it!

The thing with the late arrivals. “Yo man it’s Atlanta” laid back and lovin’. If you don’t understand, go back to wherever, carpetbaggers.

Go Falcons, Dawgs, and Jackets!

PS Most Tech fans won’t wear Red

By SlimG

November 20, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

Ballers, u know and i know Brooking is done. Lofton is the answer at middle, but sides are weak literally.
We also need a go to WR and a few more big guys up front.

By SlimG

November 20, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this

Hey Screamer

It’s gonna be tough stopping Pep. Probably a lot of three steps and a heavy dose of Turner. Hopefully we get that ugly low scoring field position game we can pull out late.

By A.S.

November 20, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this

REDOUT!

By A.S.

November 20, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this

REDOUT!

By Thomas

November 20, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

why would they have a redout, j michael moore has already stated that the team is wearing all blacks for the panthers game, get your stuff right

By row3

November 20, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

What matters is not our jersey colors. Its having you butts in your seats when the Falcons come out of the tunnel. The dome needs to be rocking early to get the players jacked up. Don’t make this a home game for the Panthers. Falcon fans use your tickets and don’t sell them to the enemy. Dome field advantage!!!

Why don’t we fly the Falcon before the game anymore?

By STLfalcon

November 20, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this

Barry, where are you?

One Heartbeat - get us going man!

GO FALCONS!!

By Collin

November 20, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

Someone DONT TELL THE FANS the game is at 4:15 so they can show up on time!

By tHA rEAL mIKE VicK

November 20, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this

cMON MANM,THEYZ JUS DAWGS. I AIN’T MEAN TO BE CHARLES MANSON ON DEM MUTTS..ITZ JUS THAT DAMN DAWG COST ME 11 LARGE..COUNDT BY ME DOPE DAT NIGHT..ANYBODY SEEN MY RIMS MAN,SOME COOLIO GANGTA DONE RIP MY AZZ OFF WHILE IM UP IN DIS JERNT!MAN I PREESHIATE ALL YALL MA&CU&AS STANNIN BY AN ALL DAT,BUT SEE I AINT NEED NO ATLANTA FOOLS TO KNOW IM DA SHIZZLE,DATS WHY I FLIP ALL YALL WELFARE JIGS OFF.. MAN WHERE MY BONG IS?? HEY!BUBBA YOU SEED MY BONG??I KNOW I HAD IT WHEN I WAS IN YO CELL LAST NIGHT…AN HEY MAN NEX TIME I TELL YOU TO SLOW DOWN DOG, SLOW THA E DOWN,DUDE YOU GOTS MY AZZ HURTIN!!

By michaelgee

November 20, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

Dude, It has been announced that the Falcons are wearing all black vs Carolina.

By Gunner

November 20, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

MAKE

THEM

SEE

RED

!

!

By C

November 20, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this

Hell yeah for the Falcons!!!!

By stendec

November 21, 2008 12:12 AM | Link to this

This is playoff Sunday for the Falcons! Fans can wear red or attend nude. Will not mean a damn thing one way or the other in the overall scheme of things! A loss knocks playoff aspirations straight to Hell. Maybe not math-wise but certainly reality-wise! The drop by Roddy “Butterfingers” White last week elevated this to a must-win showdown. See loser has been complaining of phantom aches and pains. Any excuse is better than none! Right quitter? Keith “No Tackle” Brooking only a tiny shadow of his fotmer self. Love the way he pads his inidividual stats with assist touches after plays are long over. What a hero! Falcons slightly better than gutless Thrashers but way outdistance ball-less Hawks. Pale beside Jackets and Dawgs. GO FALCONS!

By e.b.

November 21, 2008 12:56 AM | Link to this

Carolina is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay overrated, and the Falcons need a big showing, and will have one on Sunday. Falcons NEED this game!

By scottbravesfan

November 21, 2008 2:26 AM | Link to this

If the Falcons secondary can show up they will get the win on Sunday.

By curious

November 21, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this

Is it me or is stendec on drugs, drunk, or both?

By BV

November 21, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this

REDOUT? How about a FILLUP of all the seats in the sold out Dome. What’s up with the ticket holders? Too rich to worry about letting their tickets go to waste. At least give them to someone who will go.

By Brian F.

November 21, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

Regardless of how the rest of the season turns out, there is no question this organization is headed in the right direction. Go Birds !!! The next New England of the NFC !!

By Matt Yoder

November 21, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

Stendec! You need to ask Jesus to heal you from your bitterness!!!

By Dee

November 21, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

A Redout? You do know that the Falcons are wearing BLACK for this game against the Panties, right?

By D-Bird

November 21, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

Brooking time is over. No more tackles 10-20 yards down the field. It is time for Tim Dumoff to pull the plug. It’s now or never. Atl want to win & Atl want the playoff.

By D-Bird

November 21, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

Chad Johnson looks to be aval once season ends. I feel he would be a great trade for the Falcons. Now let package (Mike Jenkins, Laruent Robbinson, & that Weems fella) for a Pro Bowl trade. Go Falcons.

By Matt the Brave

November 21, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

What I would love to see is an ‘Old-School’-out. If memory serves me correctly (and if it doesn’t, I’m sure someone will correct me), I don’t think that we ever lost to the Panthers with the old helmets. It’s be cool to see Matt Ryan in the REALLY old red helmet and jersey. Be sort of like seeing Bartkowski again…:D

By stendec

November 21, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

Chad Johnson is a cancer! Do not touch him. Let some other team have the headache/heartache. Last thing Falcons need is another DeA++hole “Me Me Me” Hall!

By Matt Jones

November 21, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

D-bird, we don’t need that kind of distraction on our sidelines. What makes you think that Ocho Stinko would be any different towards Matt Ryan than to anyone up in Cincinnati? He ends up with with Dallas, Oakland, or some other team that will put up with his crap. We don’t need it in Atlanta.

By Ryno

November 21, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

Matt the Brave - I LOVE THAT IDEA.

D. Orlando, what do you think man? Falcons come out in Old School Uniforms? Red helmets, red tops and old logo.

That’d be awesome.

By patrick

November 21, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

i think we need a blackout to for the tampa bay game to!!!!!!!!!!!! go falcons

By patrick

November 21, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

i think we need a blackout to for the tampa bay game to!!!!!!!!!!!! go falcons

By D. Bell

November 21, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Brooking may have lost a step, but he is fourth on the team in tackles, behing Lofton (good job rookie) and the two safeties (that’s not a good thing). What happened to rising-star Michael Boley?

By CTfalconfan

November 21, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Are we in all black this weekend? -I don’t like that combination. We look like some small time college team.

We should always wear the red jerseys at home and just change the pants, white for all non division opponents and black for the intr-div games..

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

November 21, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

The Falcons are wearing the all black this week. Just a thought on the REDOUT.

Where is the Brooking bashing coming from? He’s got 78 tackles (coaches stats) and is second on the team behind Erik Coleman’s 79. Milloy also has 78 tackles. Curtis Lofton has 70. Michael Boley has 57.

In solo tackles, Coleman and Milloy both have 51. Brooking has 46, Lofton 45 and Boley 41. A lot of plays are reaching the safeties. They can’t all be plays that Brooking is supposed to stop.

By **Frederick (Bailey) Douglass**

November 21, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

Its the obvious tackles that he misses…or the fact that he NEVER makes tackles behind the line of scrimmage. He catches running backs instead of hunting them down.

He NEVER makes plays out in space.

Boley does, Lofton does, Milloy certainly does. I think we should give #54 a shot to see what he can do. I know what #56 brings…sound, but not spectacular. When you have an undersized D-Line, you need spectacular LBs. Boley is, Lofton will be, #56 has never been.

By Turd Ferguson

November 21, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Red Out??? How about first having a Sell Out? Sundays game against Denver was announced a sell out but you still see tons of empty seats…I mean, do people buy tickets and hang out in the parking lot? Where’s everyone? I guess only the true fans are there.

By stendec

November 21, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

I completely agree with Mr Douglass. I do not dislike Brooking as a man. Appreciate what he has meant to team. However, he is well past his prime. Young defense requires impact players. Guys who can swing momentum with a bone-jarring tackle, score-saving goal line stop, fumble recovery, quarterback sack or interception. That is how leaders lead! When was the last time Brooking did any of these? Touch down taps to gain assists are hardly worthy of a former Pro Bowl participant! Nice on stat sheet but not in reality. Oh well. Sacred cows are apparently beyond criticism. Even when warranted. GO FALCONS!

By gdg73

November 21, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

I am sick and tired of you and others regurgitating tackle stats. This guy was supposed to be the second coming at WLB (his natural position) and has not made one game-changing play this year. Yet and still he is getting paid like a game-changer. I watched Tampa play Sunday and looked at how Derick Brooks was playing. Brooks is 35 years old and was playing like a monster and still providing veteran leadership (similar to Milloy). I saw him covering Adrian Peterson out of the backfield and breaking up passes on fourth down to end drives. Yet, here in Atlanta, you bring up tackle stats as proof of his impact on the game. I agree thatBoley is not playing up to previous year standards, but I do remember Boley making an interception to secure a victory in G.B. Also I have seen enough of Lofton to see that he is our future at MLB. What has Highway 56 shown this year? How many ints.? Forced fumbles? fumble recoveries? sacks? Stop regurgitating tackle stats and watch the actual game and see what type of impact he is making. Stop excusing his lackluster play.

By The Grinch

November 21, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

I really hope Brooking doesn’t read this blog. He’s the only remaining member of the superbowl team and has represented this organization with class and dignity his entire career, which has included some pretty crappy teams. Cut the guy some slack; he deserves better.

By welikebaseball2

November 21, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

Boy can this throwing-aroung-the-stats thing be misleading. Hey Freshmaker, in your stat slinging, you left out the one that shows Brooking as virtually non-existent when it comes to pass defense. Boley has 7 PD’s & an INT to Brooking’s zeros in both categories. See? Stats can be used to support ANY argument.

By dhj_1962

November 21, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

brooking sucked at tech and still sucks now.

By Rico

November 21, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

BROOKING NEEDS TO GO At least I can give Bobby Petrino some form of credit for realizing that when he drafter Stephen Nicholas in the second round two years ago when he saw him on film at South Florida.

Nicholas is a monster folks. As soon as we get Brooking out of the lineup, the quicker we can have one of the best linebacker tandems in the league. I’m sure the Falcon’s managers want Brooking to get “BS” stats. So that way on paper it can look like a good year, then trade him to another team. Maybe get a second or third round-pick for him. But he better not be back in a Falcons jersey next year!!

By here since '67

November 21, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

this ain’t soccer boys; where everyone get a trophy; if there’s someone better for the position he gets the minutes; nobody on the falcons has stepped up to take Brooking’s spot; you guys need to go back to soccer;

By Gumbo

November 21, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

I wonder what these illiterate DAWG fans would be saying about Brooking if he wasn;t LEADING THE TEAM IN TACKLES FOR THE 6TH STRAIGHT YEAR??

Ignorant imbeciles……

By Chris

November 21, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

I’m from Bama but pull for all the Georgia pro teams, but what is up with the State of Georgia’s infatuation with these (insert favorite color)-outs? It’s lame and has been proven to not work. Look no further than my Tide……had to throw that one in there, let the bashing begin!!!

By Ken Hutson

November 21, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this

I am going to go ahead and take tha heat for the black out call, I called for it the other night on here and somebody heard it. It will bring unity to this sorry excuse for a fan base we have had in the past. Since Mr. Blank jettisoned prisoner Vick and the rest of the “Mora-on” cancers, McKay and his pathetic excuse of a GM and brought in some REAL football MEN we BETTER get in tha stadium ON TIME and support these guys!!!!!!!!!! I will be there EARLY ( IN ALL BLACK )and the rest of you TIVO jerks who are sitting at home keep your opionons to yourself. WE need to show the nation that ATLANTA supports a winning organization. So all you Vick loving idiots can take your bitter crap to some other team, like the Raiders (where the ex con deserves to be returning punts), and keep your stupid comments about the EX Falcon quarterback, or whatever position he was playing, to yourself. Nobody in their right mind wants to hear about him. News FLash - HE AIN”T COMING BACK and good riddance. Good riddance to that whole bunch of pitiful excuses for professional football players. He looked like a bunch of PS3 Streetballer bullsh*t…I am glad we got a real TEAM here now. Now what u gotta SAY???????????????????????

By CAROLINA

November 21, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80cac44c&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

By Jeff

November 21, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this

The Birds don’t need a “REDOUT.” Coach Smith is no Coach Carrottop(ie Mark Richt), having to go to gimmicks to try and motivate his teams.

By T to the D

November 21, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

The Editor said, ” Find a picture of M.V. “thinking”.”

Imagine hard and see front page.

By Vick Supporter2 fan

November 21, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this

You D@mn Skippy Ken Hutson I just got 3 D@mn things to say to that! 1st I agree with you 100%. 2nd I agree with Vick Supporter 2 110%. 3rd Hey CAROLINA, I agree with you also, Delhome struggled against the ENTIRE Raider nation and still came out that b*tch with a W! Jake Delhome is just freakin awesome! He went to the pro bowl from (2005-05) Now what U gotta say? :)

By "Charles", The Original

November 21, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

There is breaking news from the headquarters of Charles, The Original. Stand by Atlanta Falcons fans. 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, l, you’re live! Good Evening Falcons fans and fans of the National Football League, NFL. Last Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons suffered their first legitimate defeat of the year. The Denver Broncos avoided being corralled in the back of the end zone with 1:11 remaining on the clock. As a result, the herd of wild horses legitimately defeated the Falcons, 24-20.

In the second game of the year, our young orthodox physical football team went on the road to Raymond James Stadium. The consensus was that the Falcons’ brain trust had only the shell of players needed to be competitive; and a rookie quarterback was debuted… Several drafts, free agencies, and chemistry were needed before moving in the right direction. And as expected, the Falcons didn’t have a legitimate chance of winning @ Tampa Bay. The Falcons lost, 24-9.

Ditto…. The same scenario existed in the fourth game of the season; a rookie quarterback etc… The consensus was that the Falcons didn’t have the personnel, experience, or chemistry to compete with talented NFL teams. And they didn’t have a legitimate shot @ Carolina. After the game, the scoreboard reflected that skepticism. It was identical to the second game. The Falcons lost, 24-9.

By game six, the Falcons had the same personnel but had experienced a new birth. A new team debuted in the NFL after the Falcons exorcised the ghost at Lambeau Field… They defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-24. Legitimate expectations were instantly bestowed upon our team. Most fair minded football fans thought the Falcons had a legitimate chance of winning @ Philadelphia in game seven. And with 2:22 remaining on the game clock, Philadelphia was leading 20-14. The Falcons had the ball on the forty yard line. They had the Eagles down for the kill. But officials of the Audubon society, charged with the preservation of the bald eagle, chased the Falcons away. And the Eagles escaped an almost certain demise, 21-20. The Falcons lost, 27-14.

In last week’s game, the Denver Broncos were atop of their division. And you know what? Not only were the Falcons expectations high, even prognosticators from across the country picked the Falcons to win by six. But it wasn’t to be. It took the Falcons almost the duration of four quarters to finally corral the herd of wild horses in the back of the end zone. Quarterback Matt Ryan stepped up in the pocket with 1:11 remaining on the clock and signaled for the team to lock the gate after the Broncos had been chased to the back of the end zone. The team closed the gate of the holding pen but didn’t lock it. And almost instantly, the herd of wild horses bolted from the pen in a cloud of dust. They treaded every narrow, back, and country road with lightning speed as if they should’ve been in Denver yesterday. Consequently, the Falcons suffered their first legitimate defeat of the year. The Falcons lost, 24-20.

Thank God our orthodox team has a track record of responding well after illegitimate defeats. After being defeated by Tampa Bay, they beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 38-14. After the loss to the Carolina Panthers, they defeated the Green Bay Packers, 27-24. And after the controversy with the Audubon society in Philadelphia, the Falcons rebounded by dominating the Oakland Raiders, 24-0. But last Sunday, our southern hospitality allowed Denver to redirect the foretelling of the game which contributed to the legitimate defeat. Nevertheless, look for the Falcons to dominate the Carolina Panthers and continue their flight toward Raymond James Stadium, February 1, 2009.

You know the drill. Falcons win, 31-21.

By The Real Joebrave

November 22, 2008 1:03 AM | Link to this

Man I gotta say it…. Mike Vick is one despicable,Scumbag,SONOFABITCH!!!That sorry Bast@rd ought to be thrown to a pit of Hungry Lions!!!

By gocaro

November 22, 2008 3:05 AM | Link to this

RED OUT after the panthers bust it baby!!!

By gocaro

November 22, 2008 3:05 AM | Link to this

RED OUT from the damage after the panthers bust it baby!!!

By The Real Joebrave

November 22, 2008 7:37 AM | Link to this

Can’t wait for 2009!

By Michelle Obama Ugly

November 22, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

A “RED OUT ” ???

YAWN.

Golly, why don’t we start “The Wave” while we are at it?

Could we please come up with something even moderately original?

By darrell starks

November 22, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

FALCONS WILL WIN WHERE IS LAURENT ROBINSON COACH HE IS YOUR SECOND BEST RECIEVER ON THE TEAM AND YES ITS TIME TO PUT NICHOLAS OUT THERE IN REPLACE OF BROOKING NOW IS THE TIME. GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By crabapplejoe

November 22, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

D.Orlando Ledbetter wrote: “Where is the Brooking bashing coming from? He’s got 78 tackles (coaches stats) and is second on the team”….Its real easy to understand why Stendec, Jockstrap 2 and the others hate on Brooking…he’s the only white guy on defense. They want a coal black defense and Mickey “dog killer” Vick back at QB. They can’t stand Brooking and the “Choir Boy” or “Golden One” because of their race…stats be damned.

By joey porter

November 22, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Keith Brooking can’t carry my jockstrap.

Now y’all can print that shiiit.

By Laurence

November 22, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

The Falcons will NEVER amount to anything without a GREAT MAN and HONORABLE, BRAVE LEADER like they had in MIKE VICK.

MATT RYAN “THE HYPE” is sorry.

When VICK come back, you haters are going to get PAID BACK for how you done him.

By Champagne

November 22, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

I wish Mike Vick was dead. He really does not deserve to be breathing anymore. We can only hope that it will be long and painful and he will suffer greatly, but I fear that his death will be quick and rather painless at the hand of some heroic American.

Please somebody do the right thing and KILL MIKE VICK like he killed defenseless animals.

By crabapplejoe

November 22, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

Laurence wrote: “The Falcons will NEVER amount to anything without a GREAT MAN and HONORABLE, BRAVE LEADER like they had in MICK VICK”

Is this the type of “leader” you believe in?

“The dogs were killed by shooting, hanging, electrocution and drowning, and in at least one instance, according to one of the witnesses, when Vick and Phillips killed a red pit bull by “slamming it to the ground several times before it died, breaking the dog’s back or neck.”

Matt Ryan will be our QB for the next 15 years and then retire to the Hall of Fame. You can catch your “leader” playing in the Arena League or CFL. He will never, ever wear a Falcons uniform again. ROTFLOL

By Onion

November 22, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Never have understand all the Brooking bashing year after year. It’s true he’s not quite as good as he once was, but all the guy ever did was lead the team in tackles year after year, make a few pro-bowls, and suit up every game year after year. Most fans don’t have a clue what it takes to to be a starter in the NFL. Head Coach after Head Coach keeps starting him. By the way, I don’t hear Boley’s name very often.

By JULIUS_PEPPERS

November 22, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Hi Matty Ice - I miss you. Hope to see you soon.

P.S. You gonna need plenty of ice.

By MATT_RYAN

November 22, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

Hi Julius - I don’t swing that way, sorry.

By obvious

November 22, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

Julius-Peppers..eeree vick 2…Go to the black panthers blog…friends and more comfort,racist a holes!!! KARMA

By Boo Boo

November 22, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

How about one of those … you know … in golf, when a guy doesn’t hit his tee shot past the ladies’ tees? For every minute the Falcons don’t have the lead in the game (time outs excluded), all the guys … you know … show ‘em red (as in faced - embarassed). Ladies, you are excused.

If a team is “rated” 8 wins and two losses, it is illogical to say that is overrated. It is what it is. If that team beat another team already, and has a virtual three game lead on that other team in record (counting tie breakers), then it has to be “rated” better. But, ratings are for high school and college.

By Boo Boo

November 22, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

Crunch time - when games really matter - that is where the heroes show their stuff. Crunch time players come on in November, escalate their play into December, and breaks nuts the last three games of the year, sealing a playoff birth for the team.

Matt Ryan is now 1-1 in Crunch Time. Now is when we see what he is really made of.

Oh, by the way, some Crunch Time numbers on Mike Vick (regular season only) -

Overall Nov.-on ….. 20 - 20 - 1

Nov.-on (‘05 - ‘06) ….. 5 - 13

Overall Dec.-on ….. 9 - 15

Dec.-on (‘04 - ‘06) ….. 5 - 10

Mike Vick’s playoff record is 2 - 2.

We’ll have to wait a few years to see if Matt Ryan can match this “greatness”.

By ESPN

November 22, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this

VS TAMPA………LOST….0(TD)…2 (INT)

VS CAROLINA…………LOST….0(TD)

VS PHILLY…………LOST…2(TD)…2(INT)

VS DENVER………..LOST…0(TD)…1(INT)

VS CAROLINA………….LOST

2(TD) 5(INT)——-(CRUNCH TIME)

QB RATINGS

VS TAMPA (29%)

VS CAROLINA (60%)

VS PHILLY (68%)

VS DENVER (71%)—-29TH DEFENSE IN LEAGUE

LOVE CRUNCH TIME PERFORMERS

By Vick Supporter 2 fan

November 22, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this

Hey Vick Supporter 2, What’s up buddy! Man, you can forget about finding your dog Post Season now, sorry. Who would’ve known?

By Vick Supporter 2 fan

November 22, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

Hey VS2, I’ll tell you what. Come over to my house after the game Sunday and we’ll continue our franchise in Madden ‘07. It should help you get over the possibility that Vick killed your family dog. FREE MIKE VICK!!! Anyways, I have a suggestion. I know we’re undefeated at the halfway point in our season and your doing a fantastic job playing as Vick,(You’re on pace to rush for more than 3,000 yards) but could I play with someone other than Brian Finneran? Why does White, Jenkins, Crumpler, and Dunn all have catches but I don’t? I appreciate you telling me I’m the best run blocking wide reciever in the world, but a few of your laser guided rockets my way from time to time would be even more appreciated. Don’t get me wrong, I take pride in my blocking! I just feel like I’m getting hated on in some way.

By Vick Supporter 2 fan

November 22, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this

Oh Vick Supporter 2 I forgot to ask. Why did you trade Matt Schaub for Peerless Price? You don’t even use him now that he’s on the team again and what happens if Vick gets hurt?

By Vick Supporter 2 Fan

November 22, 2008 10:26 PM | Link to this

VS TAMPA………LOST….0(TD)…2 (INT)

VS CAROLINA…………LOST….0(TD)

VS PHILLY…………LOST…2(TD)…2(INT)

VS DENVER………..LOST…0(TD)…1(INT)

VS CAROLINA………….LOST

2(TD) 5(INT)——-(CRUNCH TIME)

QB RATINGS

VS TAMPA (29%)

VS CAROLINA (60%)

VS PHILLY (68%)

VS DENVER (71%)—-29TH DEFENSE IN LEAGUE

LOVE CRUNCH TIME PERFORMERS

By ESPN2

November 22, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

VICK CRUNCH TIME

12/8/02 BUCS LOST 12/15/02 SEAHAWKS LOST 12/29/02 BROWNS LOST 1/11/04 EAGLES LOST PLAYOFF 12/5/04 BUCS (2) LOST
12/26/04 SAINTS LOST 1/2/05 SEAHAWKS(2)LOST 1/23/05 EAGLES (2) LOST PLAYOFFS 12/4/05 PANTHERS LOST 12/18/05 BEARS LOST 12/24/05 BUCS (3) LOST 1/1/06 PANTHERS(2)LOST 12/16/06 COWBOYS LOST 12/24/06 PANTHERS(3)LOST 12/31/06 EAGLES (3) LOST

VICK OVERALL QUARTERBACK RATINGS 2001 62.7 2002 81.6 2003 69.0 2004 78.1 2005 73.1 2006 75.7

A LIFETIME 75.7 RATING!!!

ROOKIE VICK QUARTERBACK RATINGS

Sep. 9 39.6 Nov. 4 53.0 Nov. 11 70.1 Dec. 2 56.3 Dec. 30 69.6 Jan. 6 46.0

SACKED 23 TIMES, FOR 124 YARDS LOST FUMBLED 6 TIMES, LOST 5

MIKE VICK SHOULD HAVE BEEN CUT IN 2001!!!

(if you think like an imbecile VICK SUPPORTER)

By Vick Supporter 2 fan

November 22, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

Hey Vick Supporter 2, if this other fan of yours invites you over to his house to play Madden are you gonna go? Please don’t! I take back my complaint about not getting the D@mn ball thrown to me playing as Finneran. PEASE don’t put me on the bench! I said I was sorry that Michael Vick probably killed your pet dog Post Season. :(

By Vick Supporter 2 Fan

November 22, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

Hey Vick Supporter 2, if this other fan of yours invites you over to his house to play Madden are you gonna go? Please don’t! I take back my complaint about not getting the D@mn ball thrown to me playing as Finneran. PEASE don’t put me on the bench! I said I was sorry that Michael Vick probably killed your pet dog Post Season. :(

By The Real Joebrave

November 22, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this

Mike Vick+ Prison= Bouncing on Bubba’s Prick!!!! Man Somebody Please put that sonofabitch, out of His misery,and on the Way get VS2,and all his cronies as well!!!

By MATT RYAN

November 22, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

Dear Atlanta Fans:

We are 6-3 and are about to finish off Carolina, San Diego, Tampa Bay and New Orleans. Then I will lead my team through the post season and bring home that first superbowl trophy for the city.

Anything short of doing so would be a total failure.

Thank you for your support.

By Vick Supporter 2 fan

November 22, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

RODDY/ABRAHAM/NORWOOD/JENKINS/TURNER/GRADY

Supper Bowl or BUST!!!

Do it for Vick Supporter 2. We all just found out that Mike Vick probably killed his pet dog. His name was Post Season. He had been missing since 2004 and Vick Supporter 2 for some reason was still hoping to find him. I know, it’s sad isn’t it? We’re all praying for you Vick Supporter 2. Keep your head up!

By Vick Supporter 2 Fan

November 23, 2008 12:16 AM | Link to this

RODDY/ABRAHAM/NORWOOD/JENKINS/TURNER/GRADY

Supper Bowl or BUST!!!

Do it for Vick Supporter 2. We all just found out that Mike Vick probably killed his pet dog. His name was Post Season. He had been missing since 2004 and Vick Supporter 2 for some reason was still hoping to find him. I know, it’s sad isn’t it? We’re all praying for you Vick Supporter 2. Keep your head up!

By just an observer but.......

November 23, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

i think a certain someone has been taken out of their game plan

By Vick Supporter 2 Fan

November 23, 2008 12:58 AM | Link to this

i think a certain someone has been taken out of their game plan

By Vick Supporter 2 just got PUNK'D

November 23, 2008 1:10 AM | Link to this

:) DOAH!!!!!! HOLD ON, HOLD ON, let me rewind that…………………

By Vick Supporter 2 Fan

November 23, 2008 1:16 AM | Link to this

:) DOAH!!!!!! HOLD ON, HOLD ON, let me rewind that…………………

By Rhett

November 23, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

Michael Vick should be prison raped, OFTEN, and by someone who knows how…..

…like Barack Obama.

By it's about time

November 23, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

looks like VS2 finally met his match LMFAO. all the dumbsh*t could do is repeat what was already said LMFAO. you had it coming VS2 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

By boxer99

November 23, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Oh s** Im broke meybe Barack will send me a check. This is the sad mentality of most of his supporters…….pathetic!

By bring vick back

November 23, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

The witness said Vick and co-defendants Purnell Peace and Quanis Phillips “thought it was funny to watch the pit bull dogs belonging to Bad Newz Kennels injure or kill the other dogs.”

By Vick Supporter 2 Fan

November 23, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

looks like VS2 finally met his match LMFAO. all the dumbsh*t could do is repeat what was already said LMFAO. you had it coming VS2 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

By ron mexico

November 23, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

Sic ‘em VS2! Sic ‘em! OH yeah, and a shout out to Rhett and Boxer99 for their astute political commentary. (Though, boxer man, thats not how you spell “maybe”, dont worry bro! I wont tell anyone) Yeah, cause I can’t stand those Barack supporters too!!!! Wantin healthcare for everyone, c’mon on! thats really selfish and pathetic! They’re just waitin on handouts! You’ll never see big republican-owned corporations beggin the gov’t for handouts and bailouts!! Cause we all know that they’re TRUE Americans!! Im with ya Rhett and Boxer99! -Speakin of which -BAIL OUT MIKE VICK!!!! The guy is such a caring dude that I heard that he actually didnt want some of his own pets to feel left out from all the games his kennel dogs got to play, so he let em in on the fun too!! WOW, watch out Warrick Dunn! We know who the real man of the year should have been! —VS2, my condolences on your dog Postseason. I think I saw him with Vick in ‘04. But Vick couldnt find him the next several years. It looked like the dog wouldnt even go near him! -Strange! why would a dog be scared of Vick?!! I mean, he had all those kennels and stuff, probably no-kill shelters. Vick supporter! watch your back, cause VS2 is in the HIZZITY HIZ HOUSE!!!!! He’s bringin the relevant stats and the bitterness, -uh, I meant, passion to the table, baby!! Where you at, VS?!! Where you at?!! VS2 should be VS1!!!!!!! One heartbeat baby!!!! Ringgold!!!!!!!VS2 baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 23, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Oh s** Im broke meybe Barack will send me a check. This is the sad mentality of most of his supporters…….pathetic!

By Vick Supporter 2 Fan

November 23, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

Sic ‘em VS2! Sic ‘em! OH yeah, and a shout out to Rhett and Boxer99 for their astute political commentary. (Though, boxer man, thats not how you spell “maybe”, dont worry bro! I wont tell anyone) Yeah, cause I can’t stand those Barack supporters too!!!! Wantin healthcare for everyone, c’mon on! thats really selfish and pathetic! They’re just waitin on handouts! You’ll never see big republican-owned corporations beggin the gov’t for handouts and bailouts!! Cause we all know that they’re TRUE Americans!! Im with ya Rhett and Boxer99! -Speakin of which -BAIL OUT MIKE VICK!!!! The guy is such a caring dude that I heard that he actually didnt want some of his own pets to feel left out from all the games his kennel dogs got to play, so he let em in on the fun too!! WOW, watch out Warrick Dunn! We know who the real man of the year should have been! —VS2, my condolences on your dog Postseason. I think I saw him with Vick in ‘04. But Vick couldnt find him the next several years. It looked like the dog wouldnt even go near him! -Strange! why would a dog be scared of Vick?!! I mean, he had all those kennels and stuff, probably no-kill shelters. Vick supporter! watch your back, cause VS2 is in the HIZZITY HIZ HOUSE!!!!! He’s bringin the relevant stats and the bitterness, -uh, I meant, passion to the table, baby!! Where you at, VS?!! Where you at?!! VS2 should be VS1!!!!!!! One heartbeat baby!!!! Ringgold!!!!!!!VS2 baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Vick Supporter 2 Fan

November 23, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

List of NFL records and milestones In 2006, Vick became the only quarterback in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards during the regular season. In 2006, Vick set the NFL record for most yards per carry in a season, at 8.4. When Vick and RB Jerious Norwood both ran for over 100 yards in Week 4 of the 2006 season, the Falcons became the only NFL team to ever record two games in a franchise’s history where both the quarterback and a running back on the same team surpassed the 100-yard mark in the same game. (Vick and Warrick Dunn both eclipsed 100 yards in Week 2 of the same season.) Vick (1,039 yards) and Dunn (1,140) became the first QB/RB tandem in NFL history to each go over the 1,000-yard rushing mark in the same season. They also became the fourth set of teammates in league history to each have 1,000 or more yards. The last set of teammates to accomplish the feat were Cleveland RBs Kevin Mack (1,104 yards) and Earnest Byner (1,002) in 1985. Earned his second consecutive and third overall Pro Bowl nod in 2005 as he passed for 2,412 yards and 16 touchdowns in addition to leading all NFL quarterbacks with 597 rushing yards and six scores. Named to the second Pro Bowl of his career after leading the Falcons to their third division title in team history and breaking numerous NFL and team records in 2004. Set an NFL postseason record for a quarterback with 119 rushing yards in the 2004 NFC Divisional Playoff win against the Rams. Became the first quarterback to ever throw for more than 250 yards and rush for over 100 yards in the same game at the Broncos (October 31, 2004). Named to the 2002 Pro Bowl, becoming the seventh quarterback to be voted to the NFL All-Star game in his first year as a starter since 1970, joining Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins (1983), Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers (1992), Kurt Warner of the St. Louis Rams (1999), Daunte Culpepper of the Minnesota Vikings (2000), Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles (2000), and Tom Brady of the New England Patriots (2001). This group would later include Marc Bulger of the St. Louis Rams (2003), Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers (2006), and Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys (2006). Top overall NFL draft choice in 2001 after a celebrated college career at Virginia Tech. Was the fourth Falcons #1 overall pick in club history (Tommy Nobis in 1966, Steve Bartkowski in 1975, Aundray Bruce in 1988)

By ron mexico

November 23, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

Hey Vick Supporter 2!!! I was hopin that maybe we could hang out sometime. I got these two great DVD’s that we could watch!! One is called “Mike Vick’s Greatest Passes”, I JUST LOVE THAT ONE!! Sadly though, its only 23 seconds long! Then there’s this instructional one called “How to read a defense by Mike Vick”. Dont want to spoil the surprise on that one, but three words baby -TUCK AND RUN!!!!!!!!!! One heartbeat VS2! One heartbeat me and you!!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 23, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

These are the facts people! SERIOUSLY, I admit “Matt Ryan” does have incredible talent and a brighter future in the NFL than Michael Vick currently, but had his stupid A$$ not got caught killing them dogs, “Matt Ryan” wouldn’t even be in the picture! And surely Mike Vick would have won us a Super Bowl by now! He was the mother f**king #1 OVERALL draft pick. In 2006 after hyping people up for a LET DOWN we finished 7-9 and he still managed to set an NFL RECORD!!! I know, I know, alotta D@mn good it did us, but folks, he set an NFL RECORD.

By Vick Supporter 2 Fan

November 23, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

These are the facts people! SERIOUSLY, I admit “Matt Ryan” does have incredible talent and a brighter future in the NFL than Michael Vick currently, but had his stupid A$$ not got caught killing them dogs, “Matt Ryan” wouldn’t even be in the picture! And surely Mike Vick would have won us a Super Bowl by now! He was the mother f**king #1 OVERALL draft pick. In 2006 after hyping people up for a LET DOWN we finished 7-9 and he still managed to set an NFL RECORD!!! I know, I know, alotta D@mn good it did us, but folks, he set an NFL RECORD.

By Slim Wit Man

November 23, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

Kitty cats will try to contain the run all day, blitz like crazy, and force MICE to throw. We will not be very successful on offense. However Homey will throw 3 INTS and at least one of these will be for a TD that gives us a W.

By Vick Supporter 2 fan

November 23, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

Hey ron mexico, NEWS FLASH BUDDY! You bought the wrong Mike Vick’s Greatest Passes on DVD. Only 23 mother f**king seconds long!! That was just HIS rookie season.

By Vick Supporter 2 Fan

November 23, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

Hey ron mexico, NEWS FLASH BUDDY! You bought the wrong Mike Vick’s Greatest Passes on DVD. Only 23 mother f**king seconds long!! That was just HIS rookie season.

By Matty Ice

November 23, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

My personal guarantee

Falcons 41

Panthers 17

By The Real Joebrave

November 23, 2008 1:41 PM |