Falcons

By BIG BEN HILL

November 26, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

YES they should do as Manning and his receiver because practice only makes perfect

By TURTSNAP

November 26, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

I was excited to hear this news this morning on Sports Talk radio. Jenkins is definitely coming into his own this year.

I do wonder what the future holds for Laurent Robinson. HD must be past him on the depth chart now. Even Finneran is probably above him. Oh well, what a nice problem to have, too much talent at one position instead of not having enough :O)

Babs has been a force this year, he earned his extension too. I look for the Falcons to draft a DT or get one in Free Agency to compliment Babs. Grady is good, but getting old, need some new blood.

By gdg73

November 26, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

HDTV????? Stop it with the corny nicknames, please!! I like what the team is doing with its young veterans. Go ahead and lock them up and continue to build through the draft. I hope that Dahl and Clabo get extensions as well. I guess there is no ruch in extending Boley. He he would have played lights out this year, I assume he would have been extended as well. I have confidence in him however. The guy is a very good player at the SLB position. Maybe he will get his money once YKW is released (Keith Brooking).

By English Teacher

November 26, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

The word is “intact,” not “in tact.”

By RonShields

November 26, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

Stop Hatin, on Harry Douglas his initals are HD and the way he plays is most definatly in HD.

I am glad that 12 and 95 got extensions that will most certianly give atlanta the needed threat in the vertical passing game (opposite of 84). and Will give 55 the assisstance on the d-line. I say Go After Haynesworth in Free Agency and a CB to put on the other side of 24 (possibly 21 from OAkland, face it our corners suck) to sure up our pass defense.

I agree that Brooking has lost SOME Steps but Y does everybody keep tryin to toss aside the Basically only Vet LB we got If we find better keep 54 as a teaching aid.

By Phillip

November 26, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

Good job with the signings - I do think that both guys were overpaid but hard to tell because you did not give us the details of the contract - typically the last year of a contract never is realized. Please give us the breakdown of contract as soon as details become available to you, Mr. Ledbetter.

I am with the other guy on the nicknames - nicknames are for players to call each other - would prefer not to see them in the newspaper. Not professional in my opinion.

By Children, please

November 26, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

No one “hated on,” Harry Douglas. I suspect Mr. Douglas is one of the most beloved figures in Georgia right now. The previous writer was “hating on,” Mr. Ledbetter and his juvenile nickname fetish. He has a point. And, thank you, English Teacher, for upholding our language for an institution that, presumably, employs many experience, professional editors.

By Stirg d'Nahsif

November 26, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Good blog, D.O.L.. White and Jenkins is probably the best duo since the Alfred twins (Jenkins & Jackson, for the fake Falcon fans); therefore, yes, NFL teams should fear and respect this receiving corps. It is very wise the Falcon management to lock in this type of talent. Tell Me the last time Falcons employed a receiver taller than six feet with talent…I’ll wait.

It is very productive for a QB to spend offseason time with his receiving corps (at least the top three). It would establish a relationship that usually ends up at the SuperBowl. I think this is where M. Vick was at his weakest; he did not spend offseason with a passion to the game.

HD, love You boy. Do what You do and represent ATL to the fullest.

Stirg

By Greg

November 26, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Actually it’s better than you say, Orlando, because the best pure route-runner and receiver on the team isn’t catching any passes right now, and that’s Laurent Robinson. When he gets healthy the Falcons will be able to trade Roddy for a #1 pick. If Dimitroff isn’t already planning for this, he should be.

By crabapplejoe

November 26, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

Turtsnap wrote: “Even Finneran is probably above him.” Just curious, why would you make such a comment. Finneran has been one of the most consistent recievers the Falcons have had over the past years. In 2005 (his last healthy season) he caught more balls (50) than Roddy or Jenkins yet you seem surprised that he would be higher on the depth chart than some no-name kid who has caught 5 balls for this team. Must be a melanin problem for you.

By WillieMoonshine

November 26, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Whatever happened to Laurent Robinson??? Last year, he was vying for a starting spot and, now, he doesn’t even merit a whiff of discussion. I know he got hurt early in the year, but an injury does not preclude someone from being a good receiver at some point. Is he not a good fit in Mularkey’s scheme? What’s the deal?

By RonShields

November 26, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

GREG U A FOOL WHY WOULD YOU TRADE RODDY ONE OF THE MOST PRODUCTIVE WIDE OUTS IN THE NFL WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM THIS IS FOR REAL FALCONS NOT SOME HATIN BOTTOM FEEDER DO US A FAVOR AND STAY OFF THE BLOG WIT STUPIDITY

By RAZOR

November 26, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

This is the building of a playoff contender.

By gdg73

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

I agree that Robinson has talent, but it does him no good when he is constantly hurt. Greg, you need your head examined for thinking TD would trade White. What sense does that make? What player would TD then draft with that so-called #1 pick? Another receiver? Get real.

By crabapplejoe

November 26, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

RonShields wrote: “I agree that Brooking has lost SOME Steps but Y does everybody keep tryin to toss aside the Basically only Vet LB we got If we find better keep 54 as a teaching aid.” I’m just curious why does everyone keep saying Brooking “has lost a step” when he is the fourth leading tackler on the team. He has 9 more tackles than the other outside LB (Michael Boley) yet I’ve never heard anyone talk about Boley “losing a step”…curious isn’t it. By the way Brooking is #56 not #54. But I agree with your point we need to keep him around.

By RonShields

November 26, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Yeah my bad he is 56 OOPPPS I MADE A BOO BOOO

By gdg73

November 26, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

CrabappleJoe, your are ridiculous. Really you are. Why does everything have to be black and white? It also amazes me that Finneran has moved above Robinson as well. The guy probably was taking into account the fact that Finn is coming off of two knee surgeries, yet he has passed Robinson on the depth chart. I credit Finneran for having the drive to get back and contribute. Nobody cares about the color of Robinson or Finneran’s skin. Stop being so petty. It’s making you look bad.

By Gone

November 26, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the memories Keith. Too bad about Robinson - he can’t stay healthy and will likely be going as well. TE and Monster LB via Free Agency and things will move forward all the more. Milloy will be an interesting call. Would be great if we can keep him but sense the price may be too steep.

By Gunner

November 26, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Now to have that problem with the O-Line.

By WarEagle99

November 26, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

To Phillip @ 10:01 AM

I think you are making too big of a deal about the nicknames. This isn’t a doctoral thesis or even an official article. This is a blog post, which is a little more open with regard to style in my humble opinion. Ledbetter is simply trying to write an informative blog entry while also making it fun to read. Who wants to read a boring run down of the extentions with nothing but facts. Sports is about having fun, both watching it and reading about it. Cut D-led some slack.

As for the extentions, great move by the Falcons. We need to keep the best of the core of both the offense and defense together and keep building.

By RonShields

November 26, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

this may very well be my last blog for this artical but dont get your hope up. Many say that Brooking has lost a step i do agree to some amount. Dont be so fast to write off 56 just yet, listen Why. I feel that many of u say that brooking has been below par do to his poor rush defense BUT that also pust the other 2 LBS on the Choppin block as well, If the D-line Doesnt stop the run there has been many runs breakin into the secondary I.E Larry Johnsons Over 100 yard game All the Lbs need work and improvement not just brook. Anyone agree?

By BB

November 26, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

I look at Finneran as a very valuable asset. He appears to be Ryan’s “security blanket” third down receiver. You have to love having a 6’5” wideout with good hands to go to when you HAVE to have a catch made.

By Navigator

November 26, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

I think the three will only get better with time, but I think they need one more that’s a money receiver. In critical situations there have been too many drops.

By RonShields

November 26, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

I SAY GO AFTER 81 FROM ARIZONA, HE DONT WANNA BE THERE AND A BRUISING SURE HANDED WIDE OUT WILL COMPLIMENT RODDY WELL

By crabapplejoe

November 26, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

gdg73 wrote: “CrabappleJoe, your are ridiculous. Really you are. Why does everything have to be black and white? It also amazes me that Finneran has moved above Robinson as well.” Why else, other than skin color, would someone make the comment that “even Finneran” has moved ahead of Laurent Robinson on the depth chart. Robinson has caught 21 balls in his career in the NFL. Finn caught 50 in 2005 with the thug at QB… more than Jenkins or Roddy. I ask you why else but the color of his skin would someone make such a ridiculous comment. Yet, you call me the racist. That’s what is ridiculous.

By Crewser

November 26, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

I just love the fact that we are all positive and it is the Falcons that we are talking about. I also love the fact that we were only picked to win like one game this year. I guess that means i should be getting paid to predict games like so many of the so called experts. The Falcons no doubt have turned alot of heads this year, and with the addition of a few key players could turn alot more. They had oppurtunities to win a couple of more games, especially the one that the refs blew in Philly. I expect them to only win more and bring Hotlanta another championship for years to come. Could we be talking about the next best thing in the NFL ? I surely dont wanna jump the gun, but this team can only get better.

By JoJa Boi

November 26, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

Crabapplejoe Why does melanin have to do with it?? and Why do people always have to pull race into it.. Maybe he was referring to age or the number of injuries Finn has had.. there was nothing said to lead you to believe it was a race thing besides your own bias!! As far as Brookinng losing a step, he has, its inevitable, and the reason that he has so many tackles is not simply because of talen but because teams target him because of that lost step!! The most tackles isnt always a good thing. I guarantee you Dre Bly has more tackles than Champ, and now you know why!!

Kick Rocks!!

Go Burds!!

By crabapplejoe

November 26, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

JoJaBoi wrote: “As far as Brookinng losing a step, he has, its inevitable, and the reason that he has so many tackles is not simply because of talen but because teams target him because of that lost step!!” You Brooking haters crack me up! So, under your theory folks are running away from our wunderkind first round pick, Jamal Anderson, since he only has 28 tackles versus Brooking’s 58. I never hear anyone on these threads dogging on Anderson or saying “he’s lost a step”. ROTFLOL

By RonShields

November 26, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

98 Hasn’t lost a step, HE AINT HAD ONE TO LOSE!!!! LOLOLOLOL

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

November 26, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Part of the sportswriters creed is “Thou shall come up with corny nicknames!.”

They call Harry “HDTV” in the locker room, so it’s not an originial.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

November 26, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

Part of the sportswriters creed is “Thou shall come up with corny nicknames!.”

They call Harry “HDTV” in the locker room, so it’s not an original.

By JoJa Boi

November 26, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

@ Crabby Joe

Anderson is Lineman you ignorant scum…and I actually am a Brooking fan and not an anderson believer (yet). I am however a Falcons fan, so I hold out hope that Jamal can continue to improve, but also realize Brooking is past his Peak!! Its called life.. you stop getting better at a certain point and start deteriorating and it happens physicaly far faster than mentally. Thats why its called the Peak!! There is nowhere to go but down.. So, clearly you reached your menatal peak once you memorized your ABC’s. I cant believe I am wasting time responding to such backwoods rhetoric. You probably never touched the field, except to pass out H20!! LOL

Oh, yeah and by your theory, Brooking is having a better season than Abraham who only has about 30 tackles, even if you add the sacks its less than Brookings total.. You’re a dumba$$..

Die Slow!!

Go Burds!!

By fan

November 26, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

I have a question for all of you football geniuses who get on ecery Falcons blog and start running down Brooking. Do all of you experts always know what the defensive call was for the play where you saw Brooking make a tackle 10 yards downfield? Do you know whether he was a “step slow”, or whether he did his assignment on the play, and then pursues downfield and makes a tackle to cover for someone else who got blocked? My guess is most of you don’t have a clue what anyone’s assignment was on any given play…you just see the end of it on tv and make assumptions. There are also a few of you who are bulldoggy fans, and it bothers you that the Falcons have a 5 time pro-bowler from GT, and one clip board carrying career 3rd string QB from UGA (token UGA player on the roster). Do any of you Brooking critics ever wonder how he continues to fool the Falcons coaching staff into believing he is a quality LB and the leader of the defense? I guess not.

By Mort Merkel

November 26, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the nickname clarification Orlando. You do a good job, even though I thought it was kind of dumb, too.

Anyway, some SI dumb rear end post this crud:

“Atlanta Falcons (7-4) If The Playoffs Started Today: Out Remaining Schedule (Projected Results): at San Diego (L), at New Orleans (L), vs. Tampa Bay (W), at Minnesota (L), vs. St. Louis (W) Final Projected Record: 9-7; Out Extra Point: The Falcons’ playoff hopes hinge on winning at least one of their final three road games.”

I cannot imagine the Falcons finishing 2-3. He may be right, but I don’t think so. This team seems legit.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

November 26, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

You all are doing very well today!!! STAY positive.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 26, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

MV7 POST INTERVIEW

————VICK EXCLUSIVE—————-

Q: HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE SUPPORT YOU RECEIVED FROM ATLANTA?

A: It was no surprise - I knew who my loyal fans were and they definitely didn’t have “blue eyes” and I think you know what I mean.

Q: DO YOU WANT TO RETURN TO ATL?

A: HELL NO! I have many goals but when I was locked up, I thought everyday how I am going to return to the NFL and when I return to the Dome on the visitor’s sides, I’m going to destroy this team like they have never imagined. If they thought I ran too much before, I’m going RUN-RUN-RUN and they will have no answer. Who the hell do they have to stop me - Big Grady? Please!

Q: WHO DO YOU WANT TO PLAY FOR?

A: Somebody in the NFC South. I want to crush their dreams twice a year!

Q: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF RYAN REPLACING YOU?

A: What? Replace me? Give me a break! If I had Turner Burner instead of Uncle Tom Dunn - I’d look good too.

————-BREAK—————

I WILL HAVE MORE OF THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MV7 LATER

————MV7 (THE PAYBACK)————-

By Dennis

November 26, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

gdg73 - I agree with you on the nicknames.

If I recall correctly, Boley just signed a new big money contract this past off-season.

By RonShields

November 26, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

AM I THE ONLY ONE WYHO BELIEVES THE SHOULD BE 9-2(BLOW CALL BY REFS IN PHILLY, MISSED RECEPTION BY WHITE IN ENDZONE HOSTING DENVER) ATLANTA FALCONS ARE A SUPERBOWL CONTENDER. CAN ATLANTA FINALLY GET A RING? THE GIANTS GOT ONE WHERE IS THE RED AND BLACK?

By RonShields

November 26, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

VICK SUPPORTER 2 That is the most stupid fake interview i have ever read (even tho it made me chuckle) Vick Has no Hopes of returning the South Every one has a Franchise QB Did u forget? And if he did return it would be a back up 4 atlanta you know the team that still holds all rights to MV7. Then he will be traded conVICK or not a player of his Caliber will not just be tossed into the free agent pool, U SIR ARE A CLOWN

By JoJa Boi

November 26, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

Crabby Joe Finn caught 50 in 2005 with the thug at QB… more than Jenkins or Roddy. In 2005 Vick Was Free.. George W. still had 3 more Yrs. Sarah Palin was mayor of Whasila (sp) Obama was a fledging Senator Gas was hadnt reached the $4 mark. Jobs were plentiful Housing was the lick!! Brooking was a step quicker, but not wiser. and you probably had more teeth!! ;-)

By Uncle Tom

November 26, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

Everyone who doesn’t like Mike is a racist. Dunn is an Uncle Tom because he is a quality human being. By all means keep it coming. Make sure you let us know where Mike is getting the $ he owes the Falcons before he will ever set foot on a field again - after the 1 year NFL suspension. Everyone will be scared to death of a guy who has lost 3 steps and can’t throw. Please go to Tampa. Probably New Orleans though since they don’t have a running QB. “God’s Team” - Yeah John Fox would love to have Vick. Ryan - Rookie of the Year - Not almost. Will poll higher than Vick’s “Almost MVP” season you love so much. 3rd string backup? HAHAHA. You’re retarded. Please keep posting. It is high comedy as we roll to the playoffs.

By Umm Ron

November 26, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

Giants have been to the Playoffs 13 going on 14 times in the last 25 years - played in 4 Super Bowls and won 3. Little different story don’t ya think?

By Shamus Thacker

November 26, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Somebody said trade Roddy White.

Ok, are you drunk? Stoned?

By TURTSNAP

November 26, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

I try to rise above the Racist talk on here, but appreciate those that stood up to Crabby Joe.

I was in no way referring to race with my comment about Finneran. The fact is, Finneran was fighting for a spot in training camp and narrowly won a spot. As it stands now, if and when Robinson comes back from injury, he is going to have a hard time replacing Finneran in offensive reps. Finneran has established himself, again, as a reliable 3rd down possession receiver. End of story!

By Raddad

November 26, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

When Mike Vick gets out of prison he will be suspended by the NFL for at least a year. I do not think Roger Goodell will not let him go unpunished. Lets not forget that. Secondly when Mike Vick is reinstated his contract become an issue. Which makes Mike Vick very hard to trade. Wuold that be a safe assumption?

By Kelvin

November 26, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

Vick Supporter2, you are about as stupid as they come. You should be embarrassed, but you are probably too ignorant to realize how stupid you sound. A QB that let’s down his teammates, embarrasses the organization, the city, and the fan base, and humiliates the owner, but you want to stick by him and are upset because the Falcons decided to move on without him. Do us all a favor and stay off the blog.

By RonShields

November 26, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

Giants have been to the Playoffs 13 going on 14 times in the last 25 years - played in 4 Super Bowls and won 3. Little different story don’t ya think? Diffrent story from where ur sittin sure, but from my point of view no one believed in Eli (other than Prime time Sanders) Eli didnt believe in Eli, Show of hands who actually believed that after a 0-2 start the giants would make the playoffs? Also when making the playoffs who thought the superbowl was an option? this is the kicker Who thought that they would beat the 18-0 Pats, and that problem PLAx would have the Winning TD? NOBODY. Who cares about how many times they have been to the PLayoffs the past few years, The Cowboys have been the Superbowl Favorites for the past 2, has it Happened? So why cant the falcons have a ring, which i feel is long past Due?

By Boo Boo

November 26, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this

I don’t see a long future for Laurent Robinson in Atlanta. Mike Smith seems to be one of those guys that if you miss four games with a sprained ankle, you will barely play for four games after the ankle is well. Then, he will jettison that player, because he wants players that play hurt. That’s why Abraham is saying he will go against San Diego. Its really why football players get huge contracts. I mean they get more than someone working on an assembly line at either GM or Ford!

All the talk about Brooking is nothing more than GaTech hating. It gets tiresome scrolling past anything that had “56” or “Hwy” or “Brooking” typed in it. Mike Smith is a fairly astute guy. When he sees Keith Brooking playing like he should be hooked up to an recliner in front of a television, only able to watch football and complain, I’m sure he will tell Brooking, “Its time to retire big guy. Let’s go out with a bang.” I’m sure he’s not playing Brooking because he’s been here so long and the fans love him. Some have said he makes tackles 8 yards downfield and jumps on at the end to get his numbers up. Well, I’ve watched way too many Atlanta Falcon games in my history where the defensive players looked like they didn’t want to soil their pretty dresses, by playing touchy pretend flag football, letting some no-name running back or hack receiver cross the line and then run 56 yards for another TD. Eight yards downfield is a godsend. I prefer them stopped somewhere between the zeros.

Brooking was also a major step towards repairing the idiotic drafting policies of the Atlanta Falcons, under the Smiths. Their policy was, “Iffin it came outta Georgia Tech, it ain’t playin here.” Pat Swilling wanted to be drafted by the Falcons, but was forced to be a Saint, which made him so mad he destroyed the Falcons every time he played them. Meanwhile, the Birds took “I can’t do anything unless my wifey says its okay, because she’s going to be a doctor” Tony Casillas, and Tim “I’d rather write books and do color analysis on TV, than be a Falcon” Green. Brooking is getting the organization right with God. Dealt with it.

Don’t forget: A root for the Bulldogs Saturday is a root against the Falcons Sunday.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

November 26, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

No VickSupporter2 — no more of these bogus interviews.

Vick is not here. Not going to be here. MOVE ON WITH YOUR LIFE. I will find out if I can boot you from the blog if you keep it up.

You need to MOVE ON and stop cluttering the blog with this utter nonsense.

The Falcons on 7-4. They have a new quarterback. They are In the playoff hunt. There’s a lot to blog about other than MV7.

Censor yourself.

By James

November 26, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

What a great year. I can actually see the Falcons making the Super Bowl. They just have to take care of business with these next five games and win at least four of them (if they do, and one of the wins is the Tampa game, they should win the division. Think about it:

@ San Diego @ New Orleans Tampa @ Minnesota St. Louis

all the games are “winnable.”

Carolina:

@ Green Bay Tampa Denver @ Giants @ New Orleans

I think they will lose three of these games.

Tampa:

New Orleans @ Carolina @ Atlanta (we’re gonna destroy them) San Diego Oakland

So, the division, let alone a wild-card berth, is very possible if, again, the Falcons take care of business.

By who cares

November 26, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Where Brooking went to College? This is not college. This is real football where current production is the name of the game. At one time Brooking was a high quality player. Whether you still love him or not, his cap # says this is the last go round. Also, and I really couldn’t care less that the winner of “the big game” goes to some second rate bowl for also-rans, your argument of rooting for UGA is rooting against the Falcons is actually equally as absurd as any of the mindless blather churned out by VS2. Congratulations. That is pretty tough to accomplish.

By McRly?

November 26, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

Dear Mr. Ledbetter, Thank you. All we want is to enjoy our winning team right now, not reminisce about past issues. Again, thank you.

By tbhawksfan

November 26, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

Hey O.D.L., I think MVS2 is a complete idiot, though a bit funny in his ignorance. To hear a journalist talk of censorship is just pure evil. Your last two posts make you sound like George W; conservative, conventional, intolerant, condescending and autoritarian. Oh, and unintelligent.

What’s wrong? Is MVS2 upsetting your picture of your blog? Get over it.

You going to ban me too?

I know this is the AJC’s blog and that the trend is for corporations to form their own little mini government, but journalists should be the last to ever cry censorship when someone is merely stating their opinion.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 26, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

LEDBETTER - LIKE I CARE

YOU ARE JUST TRAILER TRASH AND A POOR EXCUSE FOR A WRITER! REPORTING BIASED BASED ARTICLES AND COMMENTS JUST TO BE SIGNIFICANT, WHICH YOU ARE NOT. MV7 IS IN BETTER SHAPE THAN YOUR “BURGER EATING BELLY”.

YOU CAN TRY AND SENSOR OTHER OPINIONS ON HERE BUT YOU DON’T SENSOR INDIVIDUALS THAT THROW THE “N” WORD AROUND LIKE IT’S THE KKK OF THE 1960S, BUT THEN AGAIN THEY ARE PROBABLY YOU IN DISGUISE.

LEDBETTER YOU ARE A JOKE

———PLEASE BLOCK ME————

YOU AND YOUR FAN BASE ARE RACIST ANYWAY!

HAVE A NICE DAY LOSER

By gdg73

November 26, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

To all the Brooking lovers, did any of you see how slow and uncoordinated he looked on the Jake Delhomme touchdown run Sunday? That one play says it all!!! My 18-month old daughter has better change of direction ability than that.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 26, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

IF YOU DON’T WANT TO HEAR ABOUT VICK

——-STOP WRITING ARTICLES ABOUT HIM——-

YOU CAN’T DO THAT BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING ELSE NEWS WORTHY.

I BET THE “AJC” CAN’T GO A WEEK WITHOUT MENTIONING VICK…..NOT EVEN A DAY.

HE HASN’T PLAYED SINCE 2006 AND YOU EVEN HAVE DESIGNATED LINK UPDATES FOR HIM. SO GIVE ME A BREAK——-IF YOU WANT ME TO STOP TALKING ABOUT HIM…….

STOP REPORTING IT

YOU ARE A WORTHLESS EXCUSE FOR A WRITER!

YOU AND CRABAPPLEJOE MUST BE FAMILY

———-KEEP ONE THING IN MIND———-

LAW SUITS ARE A MUTHA :)

“TAKE IT ANYWAY YOU LIKE”

By JMAN8283

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

DOL - I would like to apologize on behalf of real Falcons fans everywhere for the actions of VICK SUPPORTER 2. He does not convey the feelings of anybody else here. He just thinks the world owes him something for being a moron. My apologies.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

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

IT’S ‘CENSOR” with a C. Go to Terry Moore’s blog. He actually has one of VICK today. Talk about the team on this one.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

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

I OWN THIS BLOG

GET OVER IT PEOPLE :)

I LOVE THE FAN MAIL

By TROTTINGHOMETUDD

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

lEDBETTER,

ANYONE WHO HAD A BRAIN KNEW VICKSUPPORTER’S INTERVIEW WAS BOGUS AND NOT INTENEDED TO CREATE THE ILLUSION THAT IT HAD ACTUALLY HAPPENED.

AND YOU LEDBETTER, SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THREATING TO BAR VICKSUPPORTER FROM FREE SPEECH.

SHAME ON YOU AND YOUR OBVIOUS BETRAYL OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE OBVIOUS SUPPORT OF BIGOTRY.

I WILL BOYCOTT YOU UNTIL JANUARY 2009 OR LONGER IF YOU CAN’T WRITE BETTER THAN THAT.IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE ME JUST ASK YOUR PARTNER IN CRIME “UNCLE TOM” terrence moore.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

November 26, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

MVS2 here’s the link to Moore’s blog to day. They are blogging on Vick over there.

http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/moore/entries/2008/11/26/noneedtohumiliatevick.html

Have a nice day. And stop it with the name calling.

By ownership

November 26, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Everyone loves a fool. I look forward to your pitifully ridiculous commentary which shows the depth (shallowness) of your I.Q. I love that fact that you scream racism as the cause for your troubles yet can’t seem to go 5 seconds without displaying your hatred for non blacks and those black people who have a sense of decency and respect for societal norms. I so enjoy the vision of your pathetic little life of misery and failure where your only outlet and sense of satisfaction is to scream under a pseudonym which will never truly satisfy your frustration. So it is for this reason that you get my attention. I revel in your vapid stupidity and your hatred. Better than the any TV exec could ever hope from a sitcom. So by all means, I surely hope you are not censored. Oh, and MV7 is STILL in prison, and STILL not in the NFL. Have a nice day :)

By McRly?

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

Like an unchecked cancer, hate corrodes the personality and eats away its vital unity. Hate destroys a man’s sense of values and his objectivity. It causes him to describe the beautiful as ugly and the ugly as beautiful, and to confuse the true with the false and the false with the true. Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. -Some smart feller

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 26, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

LEDBETTER

THANK YOU FOR THE SPELLING CORRECTION - NOW CAN YOU REFER TO ESPN/FOX SPORTS/USA TODAY/NFL NETWORK FOR QUALIFIED SPORTS REPORTING.

MAYBE YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A FEW COURSES OTHER THAN AT JR COLLEGE LEVEL

YOU ARE A JOKE - ALONG WITH YOUR REDNECK FOLLOWERS.

THAT WAS A POOR ATTEMPT TO DIVERT THE ATTENTION FROM THE OBVIOUS FACTS…..

——————-THE BOTTOM LINE—————

QB RATINGS

VS TAMPA…..29%

VS CAROLINA……60%

VS PHILLY……68%

VS DENVER……71% (WHO GOT KILLED BY OAK)

THANK GOD FOR TURNER THE BURNER

IS THAT THE ATLANTA FOOTBALL YOU WANTED TO HEAR?

DIDN’T THINK SO

By Reggie

November 26, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Crabapple joe! Your family wants you to come back to BAMA!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

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

THANKS FOR THE LINK

BUT….I’LL DECLINE THE OFFER……

I LIKE IT HERE :)

SO WHAT IS GOING TO BE THE EXCUSE THIS WEEKEND IN SAN DIEGO?

….TO MANY DROPPED PASSES?

….NO RUNNING GAME?

….RYAN GOT NO HELP?

….THE INTERCEPTIONS WERE NOT HIS FAULT?

By Boo Boo

November 26, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

Orlando Ledbetter,

Just discontinue the blog abilities when VICKSUPPORTER2 posts the same meaningless post. Write and article, make it blogable, then make it not blogable when he pops up. I don’t think any Constitutional rights will be violated. We can always go back to handwriting letters to the editor about what we think; but then if we had to go that route, VICKSUPPORTER 2 wouldn’t be able to post more than one or two of the same letter, due to the high cost of stamps these days.

But, if you find out how to selectively delete some posts, add “who cares” to the Banned List. She’s mean and says bad things.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 26, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

HAS THE “BIG BAD VS2” HURT THE POOR REDNECK FEELINGS :)

——HE’S MEAN….MAKE HIM GO AWAY :)——-

By Censorship

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

VickSupporterUnbiasedBlogger2 doesn’t realize that “inflammatory” speech is not protected. I think it would be fun to see what kind of high powered attorney he could come up with to challenge this. Since he is a 60 year old man with a lifetime of failure and misery behind him I am sure he is so well beaten down by a life of proven inadequacy that he would not be able to legitimately present a case that any sane attorney would take, even on contingency and we all know he could never actually afford to pay for legal services, from whatever state he now resides in since he left here long ago due to the racism he sees in all things and running and festering in misery is were he is most comfortable. Of course the allure of a fast buck would get him very excited as he has never been able to find any self created success in this world. However, inevitably he would come to the conclusion that he has been a loser in all his life and any law suit would just further this inevitable fact. Maybe he can create his own blog and we can all come visit him and help to reinforce that he is a buffoon since this is obviously something he both enjoys and needs to be reminded of constantly. In this way he can use this as another excuse for a meaningless, pitiful, worthless, insignificant and failed existence. Now I know I am having a nice day - how about you? :)

By Go Braves, Falcons, Jets

November 26, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

Lets keep Brooking around another couple of seasons. Hes a solid tackler, and has obvious leadership skills that this young team needs.
I wish the Braves would lock up there players like Ohman during the season instead of letting them hit the free agent market and THEN trying to make a move…. lame….and dumb.

By Dennis

November 26, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

He wouldn’t be censoring your opinion. He’d be censoring disruptive, racist blather that you and your ilk would be screaming to have the author jailed for hate crimes if the shoe were on the other foot.

Go away, chump.

By Disambiguation of the masses.

November 26, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

THE PROCESS IS A VERY NICE PROCESS

By david

November 26, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

I just want to say iam glad thomas is locking these guys up and iam glad mckay is out. That being said Mckay drafted all three of these guys and lookout for Blalock hell need an extension soon. So was it Mckay or was it the coaching staffs and Mike Vick.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 26, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

POOR LITTLE SENSITIVE BIATCHES :)

By Bulldawg

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

ALL-

First, I am a Dawg [fan] AND I have pulled for Brooking since his start. Just wanted you to understand that Dawgs can and will pull for Techies, if they are on our Falcons.

Second, Ledbetter HAS EVERY RIGHT to ban whomever he sees fit. FREEDOM OF SPEECH, in the context folks are using it here, only refers to government institutions, facilities, employers, property, etc. For example - your [private] employer can ask you not to cuss at work. You could respond by telling him/her to F**k off! You could then be fired. You do not have the FREEDOM of SPEECH to say whatever you want whenever you want, if you are employed by someone else. Same thing here. Now, if you were on the steps of the county courthouse and wanted to respond to this blog by SPEAKING out loud, then you would be covered. But by all means corporations have the right to censor all things they own and/or have control over. Think about how many times you have seen the disclaimer that comments after articles are read (censored) and will only be posted after having been reviewed?

Third, to answer the poster question regarding who have the Falcons had in recent memory, at receiver, with talent, who was over 6 ft, well, howabout the aforementioned Finn?

Lastly, what is really your issue MV supporter? Do you feel that Vick was somehow wronged? Honestly, you see no problem with raising dogs to fight and then killing them after wards? Nothing wrong with that at all? If not, well then I guess we really can’t continue this conversation for one of us has a problem with his moral compass - AND ITS NOT ME!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Bulldawg

P.S. - Some of ya’ll need to learn to use punctuation. Your run-on diatribes make you look unintelligent. You’ve got to ask yourself in that situation if the shoe fits. If not, then write like you possess just a tad of intelligence.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

November 26, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

What about losing Ben Hartsock for the year? Jason Rader was signed back up to take his roster spot.

By rms

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

How can u type and have a mans balls in your mouth at the same time. What an idiot Vick Supporter 2! Why dont u go clean his underwear for him too since you got your head so far up his butt and stop hating on the Falcons this year. Ryan and the coaching staff is good and I think they beat the Chargers this year and suprise everyone and make the playoffs. I would like to see what Laurent Robinson could do although I am not completely sold on White matching the big catch in a big time situation. Although every reciever goes through that, its just that I do like Roddy, I just cant quite put my finger on it just yet. But, hey we are moving in the right direction at least!!

By rms

November 26, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

yeah I forgot about ben hartsock! We lost our CB Von Hutchins too. I am eager to see how he turns out to be at his position!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 26, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?

HOW CAN THAT BE WHEN THE RUNNING GAME HAS SCORED MORE TOUCHDOWNS THAN THE PASSING GAME?

HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?

HOW CAN YOU BE A SERIOUS CONTENDER WHEN YOU HAVE “ZERO” PASSING TOUCHDOWNS AGAINST TAMPA & CAROLINA?

HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?

ON THE ROAD YOU ARE 2-3 AND YOU HAVE…..

@SAN DIEGO (RIVERS WILL DESTROY YOU)

@NEW ORLEANS (51 POINTS + BUSH THIS TIME)

@MINNESOTA (PETERSON WILL RUN CRAZY)

HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?

————-QB RATINGS OF——————

29%

60%

68%

71%

2-TDS……5-INT……

IF THAT IS HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION - C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

PS - THERE ARE 3-GUARANTEES IN LIFE

1. TAXES

2. DEATH

3. I WILL CONTINUE TO BASH

THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT

By Boo Boo

November 26, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

From reading the article about Roddy White, where he admitted he was not really trying - too hooked on the celebrity of being in the NFL to focus on making himself star - it sounded like the Bret Favre story somewhat.

Bret admitted that he might not have ever become what he did become, had it not been for the slap in the face being traded by the Falcons was. He had drug and alcohol issues, related to being caught up in the celebrity of being in the NFL. It sounded like Roddy “saw the light” without being traded. Hopefully, he will be one of those Falcons we always remember with a smile, 10 years from now and beyond.

By 1911A1

November 26, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

You’re right, D-Led, injuries have hit the Birds this year, Hartsock being the latest. Big Sam, Thomas Brown, D Johnson, and I’m sure I’m leaving several off the list.

Having said that, the Falcons keep on playing sharp and seem to not miss a beat. That speaks to the “System” and the “Process” and that starts at the top.

What hath Thomas and Smitty wrought here? I dunno, but I sure like it.

By 1911A1

November 26, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

You’re right, D-Led, injuries have hit the Birds this year, Hartsock being the latest. Big Sam, Thomas Brown, L Robinson, and I’m sure I’m leaving several off the list.

Having said that, the Falcons keep on playing sharp and seem to not miss a beat. That speaks to the “System” and the “Process” and that starts at the top.

What hath Thomas and Smitty wrought here? I dunno, but I sure like it.

By rms

November 26, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

At least they are not headed to jail and then to the commissioner office to beg to be reinstated again. In other words, they obviously better than last year!! Idiot! U know what, vick supporter, dont even think anymore because even when u do that u remain an idiot!!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 26, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

FROM THE TRUST NAME IN SPORTS

———HERE IS WHY YOU ARE 7-4———

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80cce89b&template=with-video&confirm=true

By Vick Supporter 2

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

Oooops. I’m sorry. I so dumb. Forget about the part I posted

HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?

ON THE ROAD YOU ARE 2-3

I just realized

CAROLINA ROAD RECORD 2 - 3 TAMPA BAY ROAD RECORD 3 - 3 NEW ORLEANS ROAD RECORD 1 - 4

(I don’t count Wembley as road, because the Aints were the home team)

SORRY VICK SUPPORTER 2 AINT AS SMART AS I LIKE TO THINK I AM

By FJR

November 26, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

Bulldawg,

I told people the same thing a few weeks ago. It makes you a little sad for the state of the country when our citizens don’t understand what “freedom of speech” even means, doesn’t it? Nothing that the AJC does could even possibly violate your right to free speech. The Bill of Rights, for the most part, and certainly in the context of free speech, is about things that the government can’t do, not individuals or corporations.

By Tim Parker

November 26, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this

Vick Supporter 2…Have fun supporting ex-con Vick on whatever team is stupid enough to trade for him. The Falcons still own his rights, and I think Blank needs to get something for all of the BS he had to put up with on his monumental $100 million mistake.

Do I hold animosity towards Vick…YES, NO DOUBT. I hope one day he strays into a yard of viscous dogs and gets ripped to shreds. He sucks as a human being and is a pathological liar. Good reddens, but I want to get some picks for all the crap he put this team through or he can rot on the suspended/inactive list for life.

But I digress…Michael Turner is a huge part of the puzzle, but Matt Ryan is lighting it up as a rookie QB and is being touted as maybe one of the best rookie QBs to EVER don an NFL jersey.

It’s every move made during the off season: Blank’s hiring of Dimitroff, Dimitroff’s hiring of Smith, Smith’s hiring of SOLID coordinators and assistant coaches, free agency moves, draft picks, moving as far away from THUG U, VT, me, me, me players as possible.

This is a team with a TRUE TEAM CONCEPT that will dominate the NFL for decades to come. As a long suffering fan (since 1974), it is LONG OVERDUE.

By Billy

November 26, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

WR was always a weakness, now it’s bordering on position of strength.

By rms

November 26, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

At least you admit now. Now if could just shut up we be almost home by now. So what if we are 2-3 on the road. We are better now than last year when we won only 4 games total. The point I was making was moving forward not moving backwards or standing idle waiting for your beloved MV7 to be reinstated. Anyways it will be interesting to see how the Chargers respond after losing to the Colts on Monday night and how the Falcons plan to stop Brees at home against the now healthy Saints Oh yeah, did I mention. Vick Supporter you are an idiot :)

By crabapplejoe

November 26, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

JoJaBoi wrote: ” I am however a Falcons fan, so I hold out hope that Jamal can continue to improve, but also realize Brooking is past his Peak!! Its called life.. you stop getting better at a certain point and start deteriorating and it happens physicaly far faster than mentally. Thats why its called the Peak!!” I will agree that no player who is 33 years old is as good as when they were 25. What I don’t understand is why Brooking is the only one called out on these forums. Milloy is two years older at 35 but I don’t see him being hated on as being “a step slower”, etc. Not to mention Grady Jackson at 35 as well. Somehow they haven’t “peaked”. Since my brother Brooking is the only Causcasian American on the defense I have my suspicions as to why he gets trashed. Hell, Brett Favre has “peaked” but he’s having a pretty good year. As to when I peaked (and your pathetic, childish attempts at insults), it was probably sometime after I graduated law school and built a successful law practice and raised two wonderful children. As for you, I suggest you get off this forum and get back to your job at Walmart…its the holiday shopping season and they desparately need you. P.S. I did play H.S. football and my athletic career “peaked” right after that….didn’t have to wait until 33 like Brooking! LOL. Oh, and good luck on waiting for Jamal Anderson to “peak” at any age.

By Getaway

November 26, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this

BACK TO THE POINT OF THE ARTICLE:

I am actually celebrating the re-signing of Jenkins and who would have thought that 2 years ago? I’m also looking forward to what’s developing between Ryan, White, Jenkins and Douglas. I’m not disregarding the efforts of Finn. It speaks volumes about him that he was able to get back in the lineup. He keeps making himself indespensible.

By Tron5000

November 26, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this

Crabapplejoe, I am die-hard GT and Falcons fan. I have a Brooking jersey. And I will be the first to admit that he is much slower (at least laterally) than in the past.

Grady can lose a step; his only real job is to take 1 and clog up the middle. Milloy’s situation is a little different than Brooking’s in that a) he’s been making plays and b) he’s far enough off the ball to be able to react, and he’s usually where he needs to be anyway.

Too many times this season I’ve seen Brooking get exploited on runs around the end, and he’s darn lucky Steve Smith dropped that ball in the end zone on Brooking’s busted coverage.

Love the guy. Hate to see him go. But he’s no longer a starting LB in this league, in my humble opinion.

By crabapplejoe

November 26, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this

Tron500 wrote: “he’s darn lucky Steve Smith dropped that ball in the end zone on Brooking’s busted coverage” I’d say that if the Falcon’s have an aging OLB covering one of the premier outside receivers in the league we may have a problem with the game plan. Perhaps it was a breakdown in coverage by one of the DBs and Brooking just happened to be the closest Falcon at the end of the play. What do you think? I’m sure Keith appreciates the support of his “fans” like you. I agree let’s just cut him now and see who replaces his fourth leading number of tackles on the team…and definitely keep that other OLB who has 9 less tackles. Makes since to me.

By Tron5000

November 26, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this

Hey, sometimes depending on your coverage, a LB has to cover a slot receiver. I don’t have a problem with the scheme, if it were a quicker LB on Smith. But sometimes you call the play and your coverage is dictated by what the O gives you.

By Tron5000

November 26, 2008 8:09 PM | Link to this

And crabapplejoe, I’m not advocating Wire as the starting OLB instead of Brooking. I think we need to go with a guy who can move sideline to sideline. I don’t think Brooking should be cut; I just think his starting job should be taken over by someone with more lateral mobility and perhaps you bring Brook in for situational plays.

By T-Town Dawg

November 26, 2008 8:37 PM | Link to this

Hey Vicks Jockstrap2, what was Ryan’s qb rating this past Sunday? What did he do to “God’s” team? NO td’s you say. That’s right, but no int’s either. He shredded your sorry secondary as needed. He didn’t have to throw td passes because the Burner lit your boys up. Ryan doesn’t have to be the greatest this year as long as he does his part. And he is doing his part. You are an ignorant, racist piece of sh!t. I would love to see you banned from this blog because I get tired of reading your same old useless bullsh!t. You might as well face the facts, your butt buddy will never wear the Falcons uni again. He may never play again. And, his sorry @ss is still in prison. J@ck@ss!!!

By maddog

November 26, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

I cant believe vs2 is still talkin $hit.the falcons are 7-4.he said we would be lucky if we won 2. I’LL LET MY DIRTY BIRDS DO THE TALKIN!!!!!!! GO FALCONS

By GT beats UGA

November 26, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

Cut Brooking? Bench him? What are you guys watching, TV? The game can not be analyzed from the television set. No way. Too small of a window to see what is happening.

Brooking brings leadership, BIG game, and experience. Now that he’s WSLB, he’s solid this year. Find someone else to attack.

By Former STH

November 27, 2008 5:15 AM | Link to this

Why are the Falcons trying to get people to renew season tickets before the current season is even over?? Why are they in such a hurry to see who will renew?? In this economy they really think that’s a good idea?? No, they are scared that regardless of this season they will have a further drop and if Vick is playing for another team, people will get Sunday Ticket instead - Direct TV will be REAL happy! LOL

By FreeMikeVick

November 27, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

I bet the Falcons would be 10 - 1 If they had not turned their back on Vick. Way to go Blank.

By Supes

November 27, 2008 9:34 AM |