The Bird Babe

By dan

December 3, 2006 04:07 PM | Link to this

anybody what’s up with vick. Is it serious? I didn’t see the game was it a hit or a muscle strain. I hope he’s close to 100% next week. We need him.

By kelly

December 3, 2006 04:09 PM | Link to this

FINALLY!

By keeping it real

December 3, 2006 04:22 PM | Link to this

Falcons and Vick great game. Defense you showed up thanks. Vick hater when you give him help we win. Thanks Falcons!

By Westside J.

December 3, 2006 04:22 PM | Link to this

Its the recivers PEOPLE they made some plays today. That backed those Safties UP. Then you get the big runs.

This game isnt hard. GO BIRDS!!!!!!!!!

By Brad

December 3, 2006 04:27 PM | Link to this

Mora will probably get a five year extension now. Big deal we beat the Redskins. Playoffs? Playoffs?

By BirdMahn

December 3, 2006 04:29 PM | Link to this

The difference was PROTECTION by the O Line and receivers making CATCHES. The Defense showed up, but they were playing against an INEXPERIENCED QB. Good win though. Go Falcs!

By Vikingsouth

December 3, 2006 04:29 PM | Link to this

There was a lot to be impressed with today. Some big keys on offense were trying something new, receivers hanging on to the ball, better line play, and Vick’s leadership. Moving Alge around and putting Norwood out wide were good moves, and showed creativity. Maybe Jenkins and Lelie will amount to something after all. The line seems to be more in sync, giving Vick time to pass and creating some holes. All Jerious Norwood needs is a little crease, and he’s gone. Vick was impressive. After the week he had, to come back and play as well as he did showed something. He had a great touch, and most of his passes were right on target. More and more, you have to realize he’s NOT the problem, but a tough, talented playmaker.

By Dwayne

December 3, 2006 04:35 PM | Link to this

LOL, people were impressed today by the Falcons beating Washington. That’s funny stuff.

By long time falcon

December 3, 2006 04:35 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry but I will have to temper my excitement because washington is a bad football team. No portis, a rookie QB, and key injuries on defense. The falcons should have won this game, even though they tried their hardest to give it a way at the end. Lets see what happens in a few weeks when carolina and dallas come calling. Even if the falcons win a few more down the stretch, if I’m blank, mora must still make the playoffs to save his job. Under almost any circumstances I would fire knapp and Donatell at sesons end. Unless somehow we played in the superbowl, which aint gonna happen.

By Brad

December 3, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this

I am a Falcons fan. I was banking on we would lose the rest of our games this year. Folks we are not going to make the playoffs! If we lost every game on out, we would have at least got a pick in the top eight. Now we will finish 8-8 with the 15th pick in the draft where we will pick a WR from South West Utah State that can’t catch either.

By Hotrod

December 3, 2006 04:41 PM | Link to this

And the Bipolar season continues.Way to go Falcons! We will take it.

By Vikingsouth

December 3, 2006 04:43 PM | Link to this

Brad, a few spots in the draft don’t really matter. I’m more concerned that the team showed some life and character.

By TB155

December 3, 2006 04:44 PM | Link to this

Nice to see a win at last. However, can anyone explain the rationale behind having Vick run on a designed play after he got hurt? I’m glad they won and will continue to root for them but there is something seriously wrong in OZ.

By gdg73

December 3, 2006 04:45 PM | Link to this

Dwayne STFU. Anyway, some players on defense made plays. Milloy played lights out. Where was Brooking and Hartwell? These guys made no plays at all.

By Jack

December 3, 2006 04:49 PM | Link to this

This win was like a band-aid on a ruptured artery. Sure a win is what MORA needed to survive but this team isn’t playoff worthy and the worst thing that could happen is Mora and staff stays with a middle 1st round pick.

D. Hall has regressed - Crocker’s INT was the FIRST decent thing he has done. Losses to Carolina and Dallas should take care of things but folks don’t lose focus of the big picture - MORA and staff still have to go.

By brad in KY

December 3, 2006 04:50 PM | Link to this

I’m with the Bird Babe on this one. Any win is a good win for this bunch, considering how they blew it against the Lions and Browns.

I find it interesting that in all the debate about whether responsibility for the Falcon’s problems rests with Vick or the receivers or the coaches, no one ever considers the offensive line. I think one important factor in the passing game’s ineffeciency is that Vick is frequently under pressure and thus feels the need to throw quickly or run for his life - even when he might not need to. This is not conducive to a consistent passing attack.

Second, concerning the usual suspects (Vick, receivers, coaches), I think the responsibilty rests with all parties. Vick can be extremely effective passing, but he’s never been very accurate. The receivers are what they are - they drop a lot of balls. And the coaches have to find a way to make all of that work, which isn’t easy.

Personally, I think the receivers will eventually shine. They’re all physically gifted and I think that’ll assert itself. What we need right now is a bit of patience and improved line play. If Vick consistently has time to throw, something tells me we’ll suddenly forget about problems in the passing game.

One interesting note: Vick’s best season as a passer so far was under Dan Reeves in 2002…

By keeping it real

December 3, 2006 04:50 PM | Link to this

@$$ hold Fans we won . Vick Hater we won. coaches did better . @$$HOLD Fans suxs!

By Jason Campbell is Skeletor!

December 3, 2006 04:52 PM | Link to this

unless and/or until we make the playoffs, najeh still deserves some props for this:

http://www.geocities.com/firejimmora/

By WHAT A FARCE

December 3, 2006 04:52 PM | Link to this

Here is what it comes down to:

The Falcons can beat teams with worse quarterbacks than what they have.

Considering that Vick is among the worse quarterbacks in the NFL, you can expect the Falcons to go 6-10, or WORSE, every year.

Is everyone excited about that?

By Kudzu

December 3, 2006 04:53 PM | Link to this

I got nothing to say…

By brad in KY

December 3, 2006 04:54 PM | Link to this

update: before i posted my post, other posters posted and mentioned the o-line play. I didn’t ignore their posts, I just didn’t see them in time.

By keeping it real

December 3, 2006 04:55 PM | Link to this

@$$ HOLD NOT @$$ HOLE fan you need to be fine 20k. Still in the hunt for play off!

By dan

December 3, 2006 04:58 PM | Link to this

wins are cure-alls. they give teams momentum and allow them to come out of slumps. I’m hoping with a win next week against the bucs we’ll be back in serious business for the playoffs.

By dan

December 3, 2006 04:59 PM | Link to this

btw GO VICK!!! there i said it. Come after me vick-haters.

By Drain-o

December 3, 2006 05:02 PM | Link to this

by what a farce You ARE a Meat and @$$hole!KUDzu Hater!

By Brad

December 3, 2006 05:05 PM | Link to this

Dear Santa,

What I want for Christmas is an Atlanta Falcons Playoffs birth.

Oh yeah there is no Santa and Atlanta is not going to make the playoffs people!

By Vikingsouth

December 3, 2006 05:07 PM | Link to this

Yes, the Falcons beat a bad team, but they have lost two other games this year against bad teams (Cleveland and detroit). They may not make the payoffs, their defensive backfield is terrible, and they aren’t consistent. That said, it’s a mental game, and this win could be a big confidence builder. Whether mora goes or not, it’s good to know the Falcons have at least some players with some stones.

By Imad

December 3, 2006 05:07 PM | Link to this

Go Falcons, Where was RODDY WHITE?

By falcons fan45649

December 3, 2006 05:08 PM | Link to this

to brad ur first post u are a falcons fan how can u be a falcons fan if u have no hope

By Jason Campbell is Skeletor!

December 3, 2006 05:08 PM | Link to this

WHAT A FARCE, you said this you ignorant slut: Here is what it comes down to: The Falcons can beat teams with worse quarterbacks than what they have. Considering that Vick is among the worse quarterbacks in the NFL, you can expect the Falcons to go 6-10, or WORSE, every year. Is everyone excited about that?

here is vick’s record:

2001: 1-1 2002: 8-6-1 2003: 3-1 2004: 11-5 2005: 8-8 2006: 6-6

2002 playoffs: 1-1

2004 playoffs: 1-1 (conference championship game).

combined record: 39-29-1. That does not sound like a QB who can not only lead his team to a 6-10 record every year. You ignorant slut. You are the damn farce.

By keeping it REAL !

December 3, 2006 05:08 PM | Link to this

jason campson keep the N word to your self even if mora sux! Mora and crew did better to day!

By Since 1980

December 3, 2006 05:09 PM | Link to this

Finally!!!! Damn! These MF finally showed some “positive’ character today. I saw the fire in them right from the start, they were ready and relaxed right from kick-off. When we went down 14 points early I was about to start up the same ole Falcons song and write them off until September of 2007. But the guys played with heart and turned it around, lets see if they can do this over the next 4 weeks.

Ive been telling every one since the preseason that J-wood is something speacial and today he supported my predictions. He would have been a 1400 yard rusher this season if he was not playing behind Warrick Dunn.

Despite the win, our recievers are still bootie, including Alge. Keith Brooking is the most over rated LB in the history of the game. He is marginal, but definitely not worth of 5 pro-bowls that he has been allowed to participate in.

Well…Well….:( :( The Falcons turned it around today, but me and newtothegame have hit a bump in the road. Hopefully its only a bump.To sum up my feelings, I will keep it simple.

DAMN! :(

By eddiedawg

December 3, 2006 05:18 PM | Link to this

Just keep it in check, Falcons fans-this is one win, and to do anything we have to win four more in a row-and what this team has shown this year, THAT AIN’T HAPPENIN….and remeber, this sorry O-Line couldn’t block for a first down on FOURTH AND INCHES BECAUSE THEY ARE FINESSE CUT-BLOCKERS!!!!

By Willie Bobo

December 3, 2006 05:19 PM | Link to this

Did you ever think that Dwayne, what a farce, the Vick haters, and the other so-called “Falcons Fans” that prompted Vick to give them the 1 finger salute last weekend are really a bunch of scat-munching freaks who, in their private pleasure time, like to pee on each other and wallow in each other’s excrement? In the words of the late great Bill Hicks, these people are DEMONS set forth on the EARTH TO LOWER THE STANDARDS. Please, kill yourselves, and let the real Falcons fans enjoy and constructively criticize this team as they should. You other b@$t@rd$ are LOSERS who keep calling for Matt Schaub (who has yet to post a winning record in his tenure - get over it.)

By Edgar

December 3, 2006 05:32 PM | Link to this

6 down and 4 to go for the playoffs. I know it’s a stretch but it’s possible. Let’s focus on Tampa folks and leave the other idiots out of this.

By Miranda

December 3, 2006 05:32 PM | Link to this

People, don’t pay attention to the haters that no matter what are h*ll bent on insulting and bashing the Falcons QB, It doesn’t matter if he passes for 305 yards (like Peyton, but the Colts lost today) or if he passes for 34 yards (like Grossman, but the Bears won today). It doesn’t matter, hate is hate. You can’t reason with it, you can’ explain it, you can’t understand it, Just igmore it.

By Edgar

December 3, 2006 05:34 PM | Link to this

Your a coward farce.

By Willie Bobo

December 3, 2006 05:37 PM | Link to this

In his free time, What A Farce likes to take bukkake shots in the mouth, face, neck, chest, and head by members of Stormfront, the Nation of Islam, and Al Qaeda. Osama bin Laden owns him; he’s only on shore leave.

By ATL FAN

December 3, 2006 05:38 PM | Link to this

Hey, I think VICK should flick off the fans more often if thats what its take to fire the team up. It seems to have taken the pressure off the receivers and defense. Instead of everyone talking about them we were piling on Mike Vick. Im still skeptical we will make the playoffs, but offense and defense played well. Mora even looked like a coach on the sidelines chewing out his coaches and players..

Yeah

By Timeless effort

December 3, 2006 05:39 PM | Link to this

this is so sorry…. even if the redskins had no points or made it pass the 50 yard line…ya’ll would have been complaining…do you call yourselves fans…i had a different definition… good job falcons and we are still in this!!

By Vikingsouth

December 3, 2006 05:41 PM | Link to this

You know, for a long time, I thought that statements against Michael Vick’s football abilites being called racist were full of S*. Now, however, I see it. Vick did a great job today, and still we get the comments. Why don’t some of you stick to NASCAR and cut out the racist crap. By the way, I’m a white guy writing this, so my fellow whites can skip the anti-black remarks. Yoy’re wasting your time.

By keeping it REAL !

December 3, 2006 05:46 PM | Link to this

farce we don’t hate white black brown green we don’t hate nobody we hate people that hate at all.

By joseph

December 3, 2006 05:47 PM | Link to this

the whole team step they game up and when you play like a team and with heart the youll come out wit the big “W” nice job falcons keep it up and youll see da playoffs BRANG ONE HOME TO ATLANTA!!!!!!!

By Ronald Mexico

December 3, 2006 05:48 PM | Link to this

A 10 point win over a 4-7, now 4-8 team. BFD!

PS, DeAngela, you still suck.

By Titothebear

December 3, 2006 05:52 PM | Link to this

Hey Willie Booboo,

What a moron you are! Constructively criticize this dirt bag, the Foulcons are awful and they came out on top today because the Redskins are even sorrier than they are. The Foulcons are not going to any playoffs and much of the credit for that goes to Vick. In the last twenty games the Foulcons have won eight and lost twelve. vick has quarterbacked every one of those games. Schaub coulc do better than that! Go take a wiz on your boyfriend and shut your stinkin’ mouth idiot!

By Jerome

December 3, 2006 05:59 PM | Link to this

I still give the middle finger to all you falcon haters. Good job Falcons. One game at a time. Now lets focus on the Bucs.

By lama

December 3, 2006 05:59 PM | Link to this

After the first quarter, i decided it was time to order my new CALVIN JOHNSON falcon jersey.. Guess I’ll have to wait.

By WallStBro

December 3, 2006 06:00 PM | Link to this

Whatafarce, shut your racist punk azz up. You keep placing the blame on Michael Vick when your sorry, last pickeed on the sandlot azz can’t even play. You mention Peyton Manning, are you referring to the same All-Pro QB defeated by the BLACK rookie QB Vince Young? It’s a team sport, Peyton didn’t allow Vince to score and neither did Vick.

By WallStBro

December 3, 2006 06:02 PM | Link to this

Whatafarce, shut your racist punk azz up. You keep placing the blame on Michael Vick when your sorry, last pickeed on the sandlot azz can’t even play. You mention Peyton Manning, are you referring to the same All-Pro QB defeated by the BLACK rookie QB Vince Young? It’s a team sport, Peyton didn’t allow Vince to score and neither did Vick.

By WallStBro

December 3, 2006 06:03 PM | Link to this

Whatafarce, shut your racist punk azz up. You keep placing the blame on Michael Vick when your sorry, last pickeed on the sandlot azz can’t even play. You mention Peyton Manning, are you referring to the same All-Pro QB defeated by the BLACK rookie QB Vince Young? It’s a team sport, Peyton didn’t allow Vince to score and neither did Vick.

By William

December 3, 2006 06:04 PM | Link to this

Way to go Falcons. I’m extremely happy with the defense and particular Chris Crooker. I had suggested we trade him for a better safety but the interception in the second half was definately a great play from him. Hopefully, he continues on this path. Norwood is the man. Keep giving him the ball either from the pass or run.

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By keeping it REAL !

December 3, 2006 06:06 PM | Link to this

Vick the fire has made you a better. Lets hope it did the same for the coaches and the rest of the falcons. But some of Our fans Are still @$$holes Last week and this week! Greg Knapp had some new plays today that great!

By Willie Bobo

December 3, 2006 06:08 PM | Link to this

Hey Titothebear: You are only offended because you were running out of Dahmer’s apartment right behind What a Farce and in the same manner as he. Point 1: I AM NOT SHUTTING UP. I have some sense about myself, because I can spell and put together a well-constructed sentence. Which leads me to Point 2: LEARN HOW TO SPELL! My last name is Bobo, dumbass. And it’s Falcons, F-A-L-C-O-N-S. Please take a phonics class. Last point: KILL YOURSELF.

By Westside J.

December 3, 2006 06:09 PM | Link to this

Thank you VIKINGSOUTH

By Najeh Davenpoop

December 3, 2006 06:10 PM | Link to this

I’m glad we won, but I was definitely not impressed. Ladell Betts ran for a career high 155 yards, and Washington basically ran the exact same stretch run play every time with the Falcons’ D unable to adjust. Once again, every time we blitzed we got great pressure and forced Campbell into mistakes, and every time we rushed 4 and dropped the rest in zone coverage we gave up big pass plays. I am amazed that at this point in the season, Donatell doesn’t realize this yet. Once again, dropped passes were a problem, although to the receivers’ credit they did a much better job today. Vick and Crumpler played nice games, and for a change guys came up with key plays when they mattered — the 46 yard pass to Crumpler, the 22 yard pass to Jenkins, the 69 yard run by Norwood and the interception by Chauncey Davis all came at key times and were very clutch. Still though… 3 dropped passes, a career day for a backup RB, a hamstring injury for Vick and a touchdown pass allowed despite double coverage on Santana Moss are not good signs for the Falcons going forward. There are still major problems on this team that need to be fixed before we play Dallas and Carolina. I hope these guys realize that they just beat a pretty bad team, and that they are still going to have to take their play to the next level if they want to make a serious playoff run.

Please can the racism. It is idiotic, irrelevant, and makes you look stupid.

Thanks for the props on my website/song. http://www.geocities.com/firejimmora/

By Larry

December 3, 2006 06:11 PM | Link to this

Official game summary:

QB with double-digit IQ from Auburn loses to QB with double-digit IQ from VA Tech. Said Vick after the game: “Ya’ll know I wear my biggest earrings under my helmet when I play?”

There’s a couple of real QB’s (and real men) in New England, Indianapolis and Dallas that don’t wear earrings at all!

By Jackie

December 3, 2006 06:14 PM | Link to this

Whatafarce…..are you KKK? I’ll pray for you. It must be hell on you to live in a world of so many non whites…especially those non whites who are paid so many dollars by a white team owner. I’m sorry Whatafarce, but you and the other Vick haters should face it…Vick is here to stay for a while. Maybe, by some luck of the draw, we’ll get Chris Chandler back. Be well!

By Christopher

December 3, 2006 06:15 PM | Link to this

What A Farce…Vick and company already beat the Colts last year in preaseason.

By Ken Strickland

December 3, 2006 06:16 PM | Link to this

Let’s not get too upset by the racists comments and attitudes expressed by morons like WHAT A FART. People like this aren’t totally responsible for their recists attitudes or responses. Their extremely limited, narrow minded focus can be traced to generations of genetic inbreeding and intellectual isolation and/or deprivation. The best approach to dealing with these inbreeds is to ignore them and show that you understand the cause of their ignorance and/or stupidity.

By brownthrasher

December 3, 2006 06:19 PM | Link to this

Good improvement all around. We still had too many unecessary penalties but it was a good game from the end of the 1st half until end of game. Some people will NEVER like Michael Vick and that’s ok. But there are real fans here who appreciate not only Vick but the Falcons as well. No matter what Micke does well it will never be enough. Don’t hate the player… Hate the game. Go Vick and Falcons. Let’s take care of Tampa Bay next week…

What’s really funny to me is BOB WHITFIELD playing for the Giants. Thank God he is still not with the Falcons.

By tim

December 3, 2006 06:20 PM | Link to this

The falcons played well Today after a poor start.Mora did look like a headcoach with the headset on.The offensive line blocked better each quarter.Vick throw some good accurate passes during the game.I knew Vick could pass better if he had more time.Knapp did a better job calling plays.The defence play well at times.The defence need to stay aggressive.Overall I enjoyed watching the falcons getting a victory.Go Falcons!

By Titothebear

December 3, 2006 06:24 PM | Link to this

Willie Booboo,

Moron, shut your ignorant mouth. You are, quite obviously, a disturbed individual who is fascinated by Jeffrey Dahmer and the behavior he engaged in. Dahmer believed he could transform individuals into zombies through giving them drugs, etc. He wouldn’t have had to do much with you. You appear to be numb enough between the ears to qualify for zombiedom just as you are. Now shut your stinkin’ trap and go download more photos of Jeffrey. Go break you off another drumstick boy!

By The Mayor of Lilliput

December 3, 2006 06:25 PM | Link to this

Whomever wrote the following: “I’m a coward?

Then why don’t you come settle this with me?

Come on over, I’ll be waiting.

8031 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, apartment 341

Bring it on!!!”

Aww shucks, maybe one of you idiots can put $20 down on it as well.

By Dano

December 3, 2006 06:29 PM | Link to this

Nice to see a TEAM effort to win!!!!

WHAT A FARCE…good name for you!!!!

Which Falcons will show up next week????

By Paul

December 3, 2006 06:29 PM | Link to this

Some of you idiots need to stay locked up in a root celler. By the way Vick has played 69 games.

If he was a “6-10” guy it would take him 6+ seasons to win 39 games. The 69 games equal 4+ seasons. If we win next week for his 40th win in these 4+ years he is in fact more like a 10-6 guy.

By Michael

December 3, 2006 06:31 PM | Link to this

WHAT A FARCE, LARRY, AND MICHAEL RICHARDS=THE THREE RACIST STOOGES

By I am the decider

December 3, 2006 06:32 PM | Link to this

I had the pleasure of attending the game today at FEDEX field and must say it was a real treat. yeah, there was REAL concern after the 0-14 start and missing on the 4th and one but the team came back even though the Skins were picking up chunks of yards in the running game. Had a great view of Vick hitting Crumpler on the 2nd and goal from the 16 and Norwood’s run! My hat’s off to the Redskins’ fans! Very cool! NO BS!

By Ron Mexico

December 3, 2006 06:35 PM | Link to this

It’s funny how the OL, Knapp, and Mora are now magically ok with the Vick lovers. You can always depend on Keeping it REAL STUPID AND BORING to have nothing intelligent to say, week after week.

By mo

December 3, 2006 06:36 PM | Link to this

Vick didn’t win this game for us. The FALCONS won! Just like Vick didn’t lose any of the games.

Vick played his typical game. He played the same way with the same intensity. The difference, though, is that he got help this game. The receivers caught the ball. The offensive line blocked OK (not great.) And the defense rattled their QB with some heat.

Now, it was Jason Campbell, a rookie. He was easily rattled. But Jason will be a great QB one day.

Also the Redskins’ TE and RBs kept dropping passes.

But it was a good game, nonetheless. Hopefully, Mike Vick can get some help again next week.

By I am the decider

December 3, 2006 06:36 PM | Link to this

what a farce you should keep your hands off the keys so people don’t realize how stupid you really are! what a loser!

By eddiedawg

December 3, 2006 06:36 PM | Link to this

How did this blog get so personal and offensive? I thought this was a Falcons post-game blog about the GAME, not about personal invectives or sexual preferences…….

By Jazzy-ez realamius

December 3, 2006 06:40 PM | Link to this

Mexico looked decent today because Washington is horrible, with a horrible QB. That’s keepin’ it realamius.

By MusicED

December 3, 2006 06:40 PM | Link to this

LOL!!! Before the Falcon fans start talking SUPERBOWL let’s just remember they played the Washington Redskins.

By Michael

December 3, 2006 06:42 PM | Link to this

WHAT A FARCE- Your knowledge of the game of football is an accurate reflection of your common sense. You have very little of both. Compare Michael Vick’s passing stats this season, and his overall winning percentage with ANY other QB in the NFL and maybe you will see what I am talking about.

LARRY- Funny you should mention where Michael Vick and Jason Campbell went to college. Campbell led Auburn to an undefeated Championship season his senior year, and Vick took then no name Virginia Tech to the National Title game. Compare Vick’s record as a starter with Manning’s, Brady’s, and Romo’s and see what you get. FOUR Great Quarterbacks who know how to win games. Finally, this Falcons’ Forum sure does a good job of exposing how some of the residents of this city REALLY feel about their African-American neighbors. I am a young, college-educated Black male, and I am headed to law school. I have two earrings, a Fraternity Brand, and a tatoo. If you disrepect Michael Vick and Jason Campbell the way you did, I am curious as to how you would react to me, or other professional Black men like me who you will inevitably come in contact with now and in the future.

To the REAL FALCONS FANS:

GO BIRDS!!! Let’s focus on Tampa, and take it one game at a time.

By GT Loser

December 3, 2006 06:46 PM | Link to this

Dear Santa

All I want for Christmas is a new QB.

Sincerely, Ramble On, uh GT Loser

By Lynne

December 3, 2006 06:49 PM | Link to this

Its a shame that there are so many ignorant posts. The ajc should just stop blogging about the Falcons as it only confirms the racist inbreds in our midst.

By Boo

December 3, 2006 06:51 PM | Link to this

THE FALCONS SHOWED UP! IT’S WHAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF!

By Dennis Green

December 3, 2006 06:54 PM | Link to this

The Redskins are just who we thought they were:

a team so bad they’ll lose to the Vick-lead Atlanta Foul convicts.

By I am the decider

December 3, 2006 06:57 PM | Link to this

what a farce everytime you post a message you prove you are either a racist or an idiot. you would be much better keeping quiet and earning enough to pay the rent in your little apartment.

By dirty byrd

December 3, 2006 07:02 PM | Link to this

well got a game given too us played just good enough to not get beat still saw same problems happen w gandy key penaltys wrong time stILL napp ball dunn rt dunn left no gain mike throws incplt konen punt that is not going to win against any team GOOD GAME GUYS!!!! WILL WATCH WITH CAUTION!! 6-6 BACK TO 500 BALL HOPE YOU WIN MORA OR YOU AND COACHES GO OUT THE DOOR WHAT WE NEED!! PLAYERS BEAT COACHES TODAY HOPE THERE IS LIFE AFTER THIS WIN

By The REAL Willie Bobo

December 3, 2006 07:17 PM | Link to this

Hey Michael:

I am not the one who tried to insult any one with racist invective. In fact, some so-called genius decided to misappropiate my name and use it to put vile on this post. Using my wits, I have truly p** these ignorant, racist pigs off to the point that they are worried that their true, cowardly selves are exposed to everyone in Atlanta. These, and many others are what I call true pieces of work. It is people like these that aren’t true Atlantans or even true Americans.

Falcons fans: fight these morons with your wits. The response to my posts (and many others) show what kind of people “support” our team: many true-blue fans, some fair-weather fans, and some fans who belong in the ninth circle of hell. Pray for them, because their time is coming VERY soon.

I don’t condone racism PERIOD; whether it be from a black person, a white person, or any other color or nationality. Some of these ignorant fools only betray their true selves with their comments about Vick, Tony Romo, etc.

When Vick has a bad game, then he deserves constructive criticism. When Vick has a good game, he deserves constructive accolades, just like any other NFL quarterback. There’s no need to bring color in the conversation, unless you are just ignorant. Unfortunately, many of these ignorant people just make matters worse. But, that’s the way ball bounces.

So, GO Falcons! Win or lose, I (and other good Atlanta souls) will support you. We will criticize you when you mess up, but we will support you.

By Johnson

December 3, 2006 07:21 PM | Link to this

At least Vick was able to keep his bird finger off of tv today. He has made a huge improvement since last week with his birdie finger. GO VICKY.

By roan st

December 3, 2006 07:25 PM | Link to this

This is the worst sports message board I have ever seen in my life. Every single blog resorts to silly and childish name calling. There is racism coming from both sides. I have been a regular member of the hawks message board for over a year and we have a bunch of insightful and intelligent guys, both black and white. We sometimes have heated discussions and many disagreements but it never turns into racism or name calling. I will never visit a falcons blog again and I sincerely hope you people grow up some day.

By Michael

December 3, 2006 07:26 PM | Link to this

Amen to the Real Real Willie Bobo

By roan st

December 3, 2006 07:27 PM | Link to this

I would also like to say that since I hate the falcons, that’s why I won’t be back.

By KJill

December 3, 2006 07:29 PM | Link to this

Yeaaaaaaaaaa Falcons!! Win or lose, you guys have my football heart, and when something is wrong with the ATL Falcons, something is wrong with me. Thanks for showing us today what we almost forgot you had. Just keep it coming now - don’t stop. You got the stuff - strut it fellas!!

By DT

December 3, 2006 07:38 PM | Link to this

Stick to football and leave off the racist and filthy comments . AJC should not allow this filth to go on !

By Sir Stealth

December 3, 2006 07:39 PM | Link to this

I don’t think that you can be real fan of a team and actively root against them to lose just so coaches will be fired or the team will get a better draft pick. Big picture or not, if your body can actually feel like you want the team to lose, you probably aren’t a real fan in the firt place.

This game was a good win. It doesn’t mean all the problems will be solved or that we’ll make the playoffs, but it’s still a good win, and, as a fan, it made me happy. All those who want the coaching staff gone (and I’m pretty much still with ya), don’t worry. One game won’t change that either. As for people who care more about our draft pick, whatever. The only thing that really matters is what the team does on the field right now.

By LOL

December 3, 2006 07:44 PM | Link to this

The Falcons “got the stuff”???? LMAO This is why sports fans in Atlanta are so completely amusing….ARE YOU BLIND?? The Falcons SUCK! They beat a sorry-a* (one of the 4 worst teams in the NFL) Redskins team, spot the 14 points, let up 155 yards rushing to a lousy NFL Running Back who coming into the game had 255 yards rushing in 11 games, had 9 less first downs and a QB that can barely pass for 100 yards on his best day….KEEP IT COMING - LOL You Atlanta fans are cute.

By Falcz4Real

December 3, 2006 07:44 PM | Link to this

My god, I thought I was going to read blogs from fans of the Falcons on ajc.com and discuss with a bit of dignity and intelligence the game and the future. BIRD BABE, you should be ashamed of yourself for allowing such disgraceful individuals to unleash their personal hatred and bigatry on a Falcons fan forum. Instead of gameplans and discussing offense and defense, peoples discussions on here are about racism and all of you above are pathetic, ill advised hypocrits who use fan blogs to releave their inner thoughts. This will be my last visit….ohhh yeahhh…the falcons…good game, keep it up

By Boots

December 3, 2006 07:50 PM | Link to this

* GREAT GAME, BIRDS! I’m pleased that they finally came together as a team. It’s a shame, A REAL SHAME, that the owner, coaches and quarterback waited until after they had lost four games to have PRAYER MEETING with some of these UNDERACHIEVERS for their LACKLUSTER play! My guess is that had their been more intensity from the top to the bottom of this organization, we might have been spared this four game slide. But, again, who knows? Congratulations and Adios!*

By WallStBro

December 3, 2006 07:52 PM | Link to this

LOL did you forget that the Falcons lost to Detroit and Cleveland? The two worst teams in the NFL. Just like thost losses count on ATL’s record, so do the wins.

By Edd Anderson

December 3, 2006 07:53 PM | Link to this

A win is a win and with a little heart too but we have to get better ,not worse. Everybody will sleep better tonight. Go birds. I didn’t have to cuss ya’ll the “whole” game today and my wife thanks ya’ll for that…

By Sane Jane

December 3, 2006 07:55 PM | Link to this

Congrats on the win, but Mora & Knapp are still both weasels.

By Micheal

December 3, 2006 08:08 PM | Link to this

HA…..after reading the blogs, I notice that most of the complainers or Vick haters can’t even spell!! I am a native of Atlanta and was born the year Atlanta got the Falcons. I will not be wishy washy!! I will always support the Falcons good or bad. Remember all those years that the Braves were bad and all of a sudden we went from last to first? Support your team and lets show the other cities that the fans are better in Atlanta. For all the complainers and Vick haters……take some classes on how to spell!! Go Falcons!!

By Ken Strickland

December 3, 2006 08:15 PM | Link to this

LYNNE, I couldn’t agree with you more. We must all realize that these negative, racists comments aren’t coming from Falcons fans. MVick’s presence prevents them from identifing with the team. They desperately want the Falcons to lose because of their hatred of Vick.

Allow me to show you intelligent Falcons fans what I am talking about. After each of the last 4 losses, these morons immediately start posting about how Vick can’t read DEF’s, he’s too short, he can’t pass, he needs to play REC or RB, etc. After todays win, and Vicks outstanding performance, especially his pinpoint passing, all they can come up with are references to herpes, or earrings. There hasn’t been a single post referencing one of the above mentioned issues. Just stupid, ignorant inuendos that helps them justify their racially inspired hatred.

These are deprived, undeciplined childlike individuals that are throwing the equivalent of a temper tantrum. Just leave them to themselves. Much like leaving a severely retarded individual to wallow in his/her on excrement, which is punishment enough.

By kg

December 3, 2006 08:25 PM | Link to this

Let’s see, the Redskins beat Dallas, Jax and Carolina at home. It would have been easy for the Falcons to fold up their tents after falling behind 14 - zip. Anytime you can win a game on the road, its a good win. How many would rather have Grossman as their pocket qb now?

By Orlando

December 3, 2006 08:27 PM | Link to this

I was at FedEx field today and I can tell you that the Falcons showed a lot of heart in this game. Sure the Redskins aren’t great, but the way Atlanta kept their composure and came back (props to the receivers for stepping up when needed, now keep it consistent) showed the kind of character needed to win in this league.

Vick should be fine for next week’s game. If not, then everyone can brag about how “great” Schaub is.

The Skins fans were in complete awe of Vick and I received so many comments about how they wished they had Vick instead. Atlanta fans should appreciate him while they can.

By John from Dunwoody

December 3, 2006 08:32 PM | Link to this

FALCONS SUCK a**.

By John from Dunwoody

December 3, 2006 08:35 PM | Link to this

THE FALCONS SHOULD SHOOT MICHAEL VICK ALONG WITH A 2ND ROUND DRAFT PICK TO THE BEARS FOR GROSSMAN. THAT WOULD UPGRADE THEM DEEPLY.

By clg in the atl

December 3, 2006 08:37 PM | Link to this

BIRDBABE you need to take a stand about the insideous insults being thrown around on this blog. Shut it down until people have the decency to write about straight up sports—-these blogs are an insult to the Falcons as well as the City of Atlanta. SHUT IT DOWN!! I love the Falcons through good & bad times——we need to stay POSTIVE AND FOCUSED—-GO FALCONS!!

By Rick

December 3, 2006 08:40 PM | Link to this

amazing what happens when people actually think that their job is on the line. Last week all I read was complaining about Vivk not being allowed to audible at the line. Remember Dan Reeves had to dumb down the lingo of the offence so he could grasp it. Bottom line, he ain’t the sharpest knife in the drawer. Got to keep it simeple for him

By Talons of Fire

December 3, 2006 08:45 PM | Link to this

Well stated Ken! Most of these idiots are probably teenagers anyway and mommy lets them have a computer in their room. No one who considers themselves even remotely intelligent would spew the kind of sick comments being made on these blogs. The fact that VICK and the Falcons won today must be killing them. No worry, they will eventually be consumed by their hatred and returned to the devil that spawned them.

In any event, for those making light of the fact that the Falcons beat the Redskins, record notwithstanding, they are still a PRO FOOTBALL TEAM! Those same Redskins beat the Panthers last week. Just be happy for the win no matter who it was against. One game at a time. 6-6 is a lot better than 5-7. The Falcons could have just cashed it in when they fell behind 14-0, BUT THEY DIDN’T! Given the tumultuous week the team has gone through, It showed a lot of character that they were able to score 24 unanswered points. Like many of the bloggers, I’m a native and support the birds win or lose. Lynne you shouldn’t be surprised at these blogs turning in to a hate filled tirade and vilification of Mike Vick. Some of theses amoebas are still pizzed about the LOSING the civil war where the confederates got their rebel azzes kicked up and down the mason dixie line like a $2.00 whore. LMAO!!!!!

By Larry

December 3, 2006 08:46 PM | Link to this

Michael,

After analyzing your diction, syntax and grammar, I can only imagine the pedigree of the law school you’ll attend. And, my ignorant and insecure friend, real men simply are too wise and confident to feel the need to decorate their ears with diamonds and to pierce their flesh with ink.

Lot of great Presidents, CEOs, engineers, architects, scientists and heart surgeons with tattoos and earrings, huh Michael?

No Mikey, only “brothers” with inadequacy problems like you feel the need mask your inadequacies with imagery.

I’ll bet you think the ladies find you pretty, huh Mikey?

By Jazzy-ez realamius

December 3, 2006 08:49 PM | Link to this

What a bunch of pathetic sissies, always crying about racism. Nothing ever changes. Crying to the AJC to shut down a harmless blog. Facists!

By dirrtybird

December 3, 2006 09:19 PM | Link to this

lol. This is how stupid WHAT A FARCE is.

“I’m a coward?

Then why don’t you come settle this with me?

Come on over, I’ll be waiting.

8031 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, apartment 341

Bring it on!!!”

He put’s his address on the blogs!!!! Aaaaaahhhhh.

Somebody please order some pizzas to this guys house.

By tim

December 3, 2006 09:19 PM | Link to this

The falcon just won an important game and most of the fakes writing hate message.Im a falcons fan wether they win or lose,but I hope AJC stop the falcons blogs.Its sad that it almost 2007 and we can’t even go online and make good comments on the game.I would hate not to write on the falcons blogs,but I would enjoy not reading all the racists comments.AJC do the right thing because it look like it going to get worsier.GO Falcons!

By Michael

December 3, 2006 09:22 PM | Link to this

Larry-

My resume speaks for itself. Michael Vick’s does too. I have been making people like you look silly all my life, and I will continue to do so as an attorney. I hope the Falcons win out and do the same. Real Manhood is defined by courage, INDIVIDUALITY, and unselfish living. Your ignorance, and insecurities are BEAUTIFULLY illustrated everytime you write on this blog….GO FALCONS AND GO VICK!!!!

P.S. For the sake of trying to keep this blog ON topic, I neglected to give you some examples to negate your claim that there are no great Presidents, CEOs, Engineers, Architects,Scientist, or Heart Surgeons with tatoos or earrings. The reason is simple. Your problem isn’t with the ink or the jewelry, your problem is with the color of the skin that they are on. If you want examples of African-Americans who are leaders in these fields I will happily email them to you.

By brad in KY

December 3, 2006 09:26 PM | Link to this

People who make remarks simply to incite others on a blog are called trolls. The way to deal with trolls is to ignore them. If you don’t respond to them then they’ll go somewhere else to play their game.

By kenny

December 3, 2006 09:29 PM | Link to this

does anyone really think that is his real address? I think he is a punk who is trying to set someone up for a beatdown. If he was a real man, he would have given us his real name. Hopefully, no one on here is stupid enough to go hunt him down at his so-called house. I highly suspect he is being a punk and setting people up

By Michael Flick Fan

December 3, 2006 10:07 PM | Link to this

Way to go Michael Flick - the second best running back in the league (LT = #1) disguised as a QB. I hope your strain will open the door for Matt to get a game or two to show Atlanta and the NFL what a great NFL caliber QB we have on the sidelines.

By The REAL Willie Bobo

December 3, 2006 10:36 PM | Link to this

Well, well tetuwacanda denica mutamba or whatever your stupid, made up name is. I think you have a date with deez.

By wow

December 3, 2006 10:46 PM | Link to this

sorry, bird babe, this blog has just become downright disgusting, pointless, and stupid. i am sorry that these idiots happened to you

By The REAL Willie Bobo

December 3, 2006 11:10 PM | Link to this

You’ve got to be kidding:

Why waste that jerks time with “shock therapy, a lobotomy and lots of meds over a very lonnnng period of time.” I think that a nice dose of hari kari would do just fine.

By Ken Strickland

December 3, 2006 11:23 PM | Link to this

LARRY, what would an anal retentive like yourself know about the qualities of being a man? And to answer your narrow minded question, a large # of great CEO’s, engineers, architects, scientist, surgeons, etc have tatoos. Many of these individuals are members of fraternities and they often wear tatoos of their frats insignia. But of course, you were too stupid to realize something like that when you made that moronic statement.

Does anyone notice the consistency with which these morons express their lack of comprehension? And so far, not one of these inbred anal retentives has made a single comment about Vicks performance. Vick showed everyone what he can pass with the best of them when given the time an opportunity.

Bottom line, morons like LARRY AND WHAT A FART, to name a few, are filled with self-lothing. They have convinced themselves, against all reality, they are somehow superior to someone else. In reality, they cannot see anything within themselves that’s remotely superior to anything. So they focus on the perceived, or self-created, inferiority of selected others. These are truely bottom feeders and represent what is wrong with the human spirit.

Unfortunately, they will never be able to stop hating. Every minute of every day, they are confronted with the reality that so many of those they claim are inferior, and profess to hate, are so far ahead of them socially, politically and, most importantly, economically. Michael Vick, and the city of Atlanta, has become the simbol of their unforfilled existence.

By Najeh Davenpoop

December 3, 2006 11:41 PM | Link to this

Ah, yeah, the state of Georgia… gotta love it.

By you people are crazy!

December 3, 2006 11:42 PM | Link to this

bird babe…please edit some of the ignorant and immature comments on this blog. this is supposed to be a place where falcons fans can unite, agree and agree to disagree. it truly shows ones character and intelligence level when the only thing you can blog about is race, herpes, and fighting. this is NOT a jerry springer blog. Goooooooo Falcons!!!

By BOBBY

December 3, 2006 11:54 PM | Link to this

This is crazy! The hate is so fierce that people are saying stuff unreasonable. Schaub at QB, does he throw a magic ball with stickum on it? Can he avoid the normal jailbreak at the line? Larry - I don’t know if I can name too many great presidents. Most of the politicians that are clean cut and smile in your face a robbing us blind. I think I’ll trust Dwayne at the bike shop with all the tattoos bofore I trust the Prez and the junk bond CEO’s giving themselves millin dollar raises. tetuwacanda denica mutamba - Not Al and Jesse. I know you are upset but Al was caught on tape arranging a drug deal between undercover Feds posing as Columbian drug lords and local drug dealers in NYC. Bottom line, the problem is OL, WR, and our CB’s. Fix the OL and WR problem then judge Vick. Everyone is looking at the NE game and think that Schaub is the better QB. I thought the same thing with Doug Johnson. He looked so much better than Vick and I thought he should be the starter, then it happened, the rest is history. Is Schaub a Brady or a Johnson——YOU DON’T KNOW! No other Atlanta QB has received the hater’s as Vick and he has the best record here ever!

By Darrin "The Vent King"

December 3, 2006 11:57 PM | Link to this

These Birds should show up more often. Defense got smacked around some in that 1st, but put the brakes on nicely after that (WELCOME BACK ABRAHAM!). It was nice to see pressure on the QB. The young guns, Boley, Davis, and Mallard showed up big-time today, even if it was the Deadskins. We lost games like this to teams this incapable before. They should have sat Vick down for more than a snap. What if that hamstring gave? Dumb. Even though the rcvrs got ‘em in the endzone, they were still too many drops IMO. I don’t get that. They hung in there though. At least for a week I can stop thinking about us losing. Kudos to Dunn, Norwood and Crump. Nice to see teammates helping MV7 out. Like I’ve always said, one man doesn’t break OR make a team. Way to go TEAM.

Now just keep it up, PLEASE!!
Go Falcons!

By ncat96

December 4, 2006 12:18 AM | Link to this

What a nice win. One game at a time. Too bad we lost some games that we should have won. Hopefully we can get after each team like we did after the first quarter of this game. I hope we can see more of Norwood in the games to come. It’s amazing how poised Vick was when he had protection. Let’s hope the team can keep this up for the rest of the season. The one thing that I would want early for Christmas—that we continue to have plenty of blitz packages for the pass AND run plays. And also that we eliminate the soft zones defense we continually get burned on.

By Nunna Yo Bizness

December 4, 2006 12:40 AM | Link to this

From the washington post:

His greatest highlight came early in the second half, when he decided to call a play himself. With the Falcons trailing, 14-10, early in the third quarter, Vick heard a play come through his headset that hardly appealed to him. The Atlanta coaches wanted a passing play, and they gave Vick three possible receivers as targets.

“[Vick] wanted to throw to someone else,” Jenkins said.

Jenkins and Vick agreed to create their own play: Jenkins would run 22 yards down the field and into the end zone, and Vick would look for him. And true to Vick’s plan, the quarterback dropped back and threw a touchdown pass to a wide-open receiver nobody expected to see in the end zone — not even the Atlanta coaches. The play gave the Falcons a lead they held until the end of the game.

“Michael wasn’t even in the read on that play,” said Vick, still sweating 30 minutes after the game while wearing a striped suit and diamond earrings. “Sometimes you have to overcome coaching, you know. Nobody on the field knew what we were going to do except for me and [Jenkins].”

By Nunna Yo Bizness

December 4, 2006 01:21 AM | Link to this

U dummies.. Matt Schaub is all pre-season..He is a pre-season king against 3rd and 4th teamers,WOW!!!!

Everyone is all on McKay and his offensive drafting..Jenkins,Roddy,and a top notch pre-season winner..Have u seen enuff of Schaub (who Mora snuck in against the depleted Pats)…They were preparing for Vick..And Matt threw 3INT’s that were dropped!!!

Matt Schaub will be starting somewhere next year and on the be before the end of the year,LOL..Lets get something for him before everyone see’s just what this lame is!!!!

By Shell

December 4, 2006 01:29 AM | Link to this

Like I said before, when the receivers catch the ball,Falcons win. Its really that simple.

By Dre

December 4, 2006 02:28 AM | Link to this

Birdbabe where you at??? Please delete these racist, offensive post. PLEASE let’s keep this clean and about FOOTBALL!

By EJ

December 4, 2006 02:32 AM | Link to this

Why all of this negativity over a football game! Atlanta won today, I am proud of the team and the city. It’s Seems that most of the Bloggers on this site have more problems than the team!

By blq byrd

December 4, 2006 02:34 AM | Link to this

Why are so many of you so sure that Atlanta will loose to the Cowboys and Panthers??? That is the same crap that many of you said about Pittsburgh and Cincy, yet, once the games were actually played none of the predictions about the Falcons loosing to those teams came true. Tennessee beat Indy today and I am pretty sure that most people predicted that Indy would win that game going away.

“ANY GIVEN SUNDAY”

I am a fan of the Falcon and I will always root for them and not against them. That’s been my attitude since 1966 and yes, I’ve been disappointed more often than not but I am a Falcon fan for life so I take the good with the bad.

By EJ

December 4, 2006 02:34 AM | Link to this

Why all of this negativity over a football game! Atlanta won today, I am proud of the team and the city. It seems that most of the Bloggers on this site have more problems than the team!

By Nono

December 4, 2006 05:21 AM | Link to this

Hell Yeah That felt good to win—even it was the lowly Redskins. I saw a Falcon team that came within a couple of inches of being dismantled, only to shine in all the right places. The offensive line protected, the receivers caught (for the most part—we are still getting over the drop flu), Vick gave it all again, and Abraham and Milloy played great as did most of the D.You See that could have been the the Bucs, Cowboys, Panthers, or Eagles and we would have won clicking like we did. I pray thats what we get in Tampa next week—-Great come from behind win Falcons

By kevin

December 4, 2006 07:48 AM | Link to this

It was the Redskins ok? Atlanta is mediocre at best and they beat an even more mediocre team. Neither team is good much less great. Atlanta will be under 500 as long as Vick s the qb. That is a shame, Schaub deserves better and next year wneh he leads a team to the playoffs you will all be saying why didnt Atl keep him instead of inconsistant Vick.

By keep it real!

December 4, 2006 07:53 AM | Link to this

By Kevin I won’t be saying that. Trade Schaub get some offense line and DB’s. And hope you pull for the team he goes to!

By South Georgia

December 4, 2006 08:02 AM | Link to this

Just like it happen at New England,Go Falcon Go,Go Vick Go……..

By jerry

December 4, 2006 08:05 AM | Link to this

There has been an academic study done regarding the Wonderlic tests given to every NFL draftee. It found no correlation among IQ and performance for NFL quarterbacks. All NFL quarterbacks have the mental capacity to play the position. Regarding Vick, I question some of the intangibles needed, such as poise,(lost it with the finger deal),work ethic, (putting in the time and effort neccessary to learn the position inside and out), and the ability to inspire his teammates to play at the peak of their ability, ( all of his receivers have been excellant in the past).

By Political Foreskin

December 4, 2006 08:06 AM | Link to this

Mora is our problem. Period. I cant stand to look at his fat face.

By The Real Truth

December 4, 2006 08:08 AM | Link to this

To all you racist poor people, Vick and crew makes 10 million dollars plus a year, do you really think they care what you all are saying, i bet you all only make 9 dollars a hour and work 12 hours a day, living in a appartment. So please dont embarrass yourself when these guys make more than you can read on paper. Be a falcon fan and shut up.

By baddog

December 4, 2006 08:19 AM | Link to this

WOOOOOW all this stuff about black or white is silly this is about FOOTBALL FOLKS REMEBER! so all of the children its time to go to your room and let GROWN FOLKS talk about football. Although I am not a a falcon fan it was good to see some fight in them to come from behind and win. I notice that when they are losing they also lose their fight so GOOD JOB FALCONS and please BLOGMASTER stop some of these idiots comments and false addresses they give out some could get hurt about a silly football game GUYS LETS JUST GROW UP

By QC

December 4, 2006 08:28 AM | Link to this

Way to go Falcons hopefully they’ll be able to win the rest of their games…have a great day all!!!

By msteven

December 4, 2006 08:30 AM | Link to this

The real truth, you so crazy..LOL..but have to agree with you. Like Vick little 20 cent fine(Because thats about how much it affected his wallet, same as 20cent would affect any of us who actually Work if we lost it.) But your Fair weather Fans. and the Falcons Forgive you for you Know Not What you Say and do. You fair weather fans are just like the weather in the AtL..warm and sunny one minute, 2hours later temperture plunges 30 degrees! LoL..thats Atlanta Falcon Fans Hot and Sunny one minute, the next Cold Windy and Stormy. Cant wait to hear next weeks comments if the birds dont win.

By 49er Fan

December 4, 2006 08:43 AM | Link to this

im not going to comment on this blog because of the racial hate that goes on here. People get a life. Its funny when a black player is good in high school you want him to play for UGA or GT, but when they start making more money than you, there is a problem.

By 7th Heaven

December 4, 2006 08:48 AM | Link to this

I agree with you msteven, Falcon fans suck, the thing you fans have to understand is that this is football, and its any given Sunday! These teams aren’t as far away (skill level) as they were years ago. These teams are becoming better by the year I mean look at the Titans, would be 6 -6 right now if they didn’t blow the 19 point lead to Baltimore so us as fans have got to stay by our ball club especially when we are STILL IN THE MIX!!! Atlanta fans are only with you when you are on top or winning and when you are losing like you said msteven, ITS CRAZY, GET SOME HEART FANS, I’M BLAMING ALL OF US FANS FOR NOT SUPPORTING WHAT SOME OF US THINK IS NOT A TEAM BUT IT IS STILL OUR TEAM THAT REPS ATLANTA EVERY SUNDAY, AND AS YOU SEE THEY CAN’T DO IT BY THEMSELVES AND ITS SAD WHEN THEY COME BACK HOME, YA’LL MAKE EM FEEL LIKE THEY ARE AWAY REGARDLESS OF WHAT IS HAPPENING ON THE FIELD. And by the way football fans, did you all hear about Justin Gatlin trying out for the Houston Texas, get this on note, DUDE RAN A 3.8 40, NOW THAT IS SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT!!!!!!!!

By truth sayer

December 4, 2006 08:57 AM | Link to this

Let’s look at the facts. When the play calling is goodand the recievers catch the football, Vick is brilliant. He showed us against two good AFC defenses what he could do if given the opportunity. Let’s compare the top QB’s.

Manning- Has had the same OC for at least 5 years and recievers that catch the ball. Not Vick

Brady- Has a simular situation to Manning. Vick doesn’t

Mcnabb- Also simular.

It is not Vick who is inconsistent it is his organization. Vick did not and does not have the supporting cast that the other top QB’s have. Brett Farve is going through the same thing. Brett doesn’t have the team he had when he went to those superbowls and it shows. Does it mean that Brett Sucks? I would say no, but his numbers certainly do.

Hear’s the fear. The fear is that Vick showed us against Cinci and Pitsburg that he can be a 300yd passer. Once that becaomes a consistent performance there will be no one to match his skill making him the best ever. Manning and Brady and who ever else can pass very well, but they will NEVER be able to move like Vick. Calling them “Pure Passers” is a nice way of saying that that’s all they can do. Vick has the potential to be the total package.

By Teggiebussa

December 4, 2006 09:10 AM | Link to this

AMEN Truth Sayer!!!

By TTCO

December 4, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

The Falcons beat a 4 and 8 team and had to come from 14 down to do it. Vick was 8 for 16 with 122 yards passing good numbers for a middle school quarterback big freakin whoop! Vick and the team STILL SUCK! He will never be consistent he just dosent have the makeup and character.

By Ramble On!

December 4, 2006 09:24 AM | Link to this

I love Shockley and I would rather see him in there than MV. We’ve seen the best that Vick can be (Average at best), and Shockley is a helluva lot smarter than Vick. That is a fact.

By tally-ho

December 4, 2006 09:24 AM | Link to this

We’ve got some fickle fans here. I think there’s been too many northern transplants down here, because too many seem to be misereable all the time and grumble about everything. Vick’s been fine this season. He played well enough to beat NO Both times—if the recievers make a couple of catches and the O line gave him a bit more time. I can’t believe so many people think Schaub should start over Vick…crazy, isn’t he 0-2 as a starter. Vick was 1-1 as a backup, right? They said the same thing about Doug Johnson—how’d that turn out? We ought to trade Schuab for a great corner of WR. I like Schuab, but he’s not as good as some of you think.

By TTCO

December 4, 2006 09:37 AM | Link to this

49ER fan you are an idiot and a racist, Tonya you are the blind being led by the blind. Of the two quarterbacks sitting on the bench while our starter has a 25th ranked passer rating (up from 37th last week) WOW! I along with most other people I discuss this with including blacks and whites want to see Shockley be the starter because we know he would be better. NOT BECAUSE OF HIS RACE OR HOW MUCH MONEY HE MAKES! 49er fan you said you were not going to comment on this blog and then made an ignorant, racist statement like that PLEASE STAY TRUE TO YOUR WORD AND DONT COMMENT IF YOU CANT DO ANY BETTER THAN THAT!

By I love Vick

December 4, 2006 09:39 AM | Link to this

You guys did a great Job! Vick you are a leader when you have a squad that is doing their part.VICK+TEAMWORK+WIN.

By Ramble On!

December 4, 2006 09:40 AM | Link to this

Sic em TTCO

By tally-ho

December 4, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this

Rex grosman threw for 34 yards I think, and they won. He’s terrible, and Vick is way better, but the Bears are 10-2. Why, Rex is a bad QB on a great team. I’m not convinced Vick is great, but he’s good, and on an AVERAGE TEAM How do I know this? Look at their record when he doesnt’ play.

By Perry

December 4, 2006 09:49 AM | Link to this

Screw you TTCO….what has Matt Schaub done to make you think he’s the next Tom Brady? How many “regular season” games has he won again???

You people kill me with your stats and passer ratings. Peyton Manning had 350 yds passing and STILL LOST…LOLOLOL

By Lynne

December 4, 2006 09:49 AM | Link to this

TTCO, stop making stupid comments about passer ratings…this isn’t fantasy football or Madden, this is real life. On any given Sunday the “passer rating” or passing yards are about as indicative of a win as a tarot card. Don’t think so? Look at the scoreboard from yesterday.

By Tonya

December 4, 2006 09:51 AM | Link to this

Preach tally-ho Preach!!

By Mark

December 4, 2006 10:00 AM | Link to this

Roddy White needs to be cut!!

Allen Rossum is NOT a cornerback. Did Jimmy Williams pimp slap Mora in a meeting or something? WHY ISN’T HE ON THE FIELD!!

DeAngelo Hall YOU SUCK!! You haven’t made a big play in 2 months!!

Lawyer Milloy, Grady Jackson, Jerious Norwood and Alge you were GREAT.(Bad drop at the begining of the game though Alge..but I forgive you)

By Truth About Vick

December 4, 2006 10:01 AM | Link to this

This Is the Same Vick Now!!! Michael Vick Although his stay in Blacksburg was relatively brief, Michael Vick’s impact on the Virginia Tech football program figures to be long-lasting.

During the mercurial quarterback’s two seasons under center, the Hokies enjoyed unprecedented success. Tech posted back-to-back 11-1 seasons, appeared in a national championship game and finished with its highest-ever national rankings. The two-year period produced sky-rocketing ticket sales, increased contributions and an incredible flurry of media exposure that extended from coast-to-coast. All but two of Vick’s games at Tech were televised. Every home game of his career was played before a sellout crowd.

Vick didn’t create all the success and exposure single-handedly. He had plenty of help. But every time he took the field, he generated the type of excitement that comes with special players.

Tech’s coaches realized early-on that Vick was a special player. However, it wasn’t until the 1999 season that they found out just how special he would be.

Coach Frank Beamer promised to redshirt Vick during his first year at Tech and held to that promise during a rash of injuries at quarterback early in the 1998 season. Bolstered by the redshirt season, the 6-1, 207-pound left-hander from Newport News, Va., made the most anticipated debut in school history when the Hokies opened their 1999 season against James Madison.

In his first collegiate game, Vick dazzled the fans with three touchdown runs in just over a quarter of play. The last of those three scores ended with a national highlight reel flip into the end zone. It was the first of many highlights for the young quarterback.

Vick accounted for five first-half touchdowns in a win at Rutgers. He stunned West Virginia with his last-minute heroics to set up a game-winning field goal. His 75-yard touchdown run against Temple was shown coast-to-coast. He accounted for four more touchdowns and 366 yards of offense in the regular-season finale against Boston College.

Vick’s reputation was building. On Jan. 3, 2000, he captivated a national audience with a mesmerizing performance against No. 1 Florida State in the national championship game. Vick accounted for 322 yards of offense against the Seminoles’ vaunted defense, and even though FSU came on to win the game in the final quarter, he was the talk of a nation. In the blink of an eye, Michael Vick became a household name.

The honors rolled in. Vick won an ESPY as the nation’s top college player. He was awarded the first-ever Archie Griffin Award as the nation’s most valuable player in college football. He finished third in the balloting for the Heisman Trophy and second in the voting for The Associated Press Player of the Year. He was named first-team All-America by The Sporting News and second team by the AP.

By the time his sophomore season began, Vick had appeared on practically every preseason magazine cover and been touted as a Heisman favorite. Early on, he filled the highlights again with his quick feet and powerful arm. There was an amazing 82-yard touchdown run at Boston College and a pair of long TD passes against West Virginia. As the season progressed, however, swarming defenses and a troublesome high ankle sprain began to take their toll.

Vick bounced back from six sacks to ice Tech’s first win at Syracuse since 1986 with a 55-yard touchdown run with less than two minutes remaining. A week later against Pittsburgh, he was knocked out of the game in the second quarter. The Hokies went on to win that game, but the following week, with Vick limited to 19 plays off the bench, Tech suffered its lone loss of the 2000 season at Miami.

After starting a home victory against Virginia, Vick returned to form in the Toyota Gator Bowl, helping the Hokies to a 41-20 victory over Clemson and gaining MVP honors in the process. It would be his last game in a Tech uniform.

In early January, the Tech star announced his intentions to turn pro during a press conference at the Hampton Road’s Boys and Girls Club near his old neighborhood. On that day he assured Tech fans he would “always be a Hokie.”

On Apr. 21, Hokie fans everywhere couldn’t have been prouder when Vick was named the No. 1 pick in the 2001 NFL draft.

By rr

December 4, 2006 10:18 AM | Link to this

where would we be if we had beaten the Lions and Browns? Four games left and it looks like 9, possibly even 8 wins gets us a wild card, but we must beat the Panthers in 3 weeks to own the tiebreaker- granted we take care of business in the other games. Please Mora give Norwood more carries! He is such a talent not to take more advantage of.

By Brent

December 4, 2006 10:19 AM | Link to this

People who truly know about football know what type of player Mike Vick truly is. HE WINS GAMES..PERIOD!! Just image if he had at least ONE pro bowl receiver along with Alge and an O-line that could actually pas block like every other O-line in the league!!

Haters and racists, Mike Vick will never be a lame duck statue standing in the pocket so GET OVER IT!! Just like Peyton Manning will NEVER rush for over 30 yds in a single game!! If Peyton is getting sacked 3 or 4 times a game, it’s the O-line’s fault…if Mike Vick gets sacked ONCE, IT’S HIS FAULT!!

You people are IGNORANT A-HOLES!! I don’t think most of you even watch the falcons play you just look at Vick’s stats the next day…lol

And I would bet my house that MOST of you IDIOTS wouldn’t know how to put on a jock-strap if it had instructions attached!!

By TTCO

December 4, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this

Perry, I will ask you to read this very slowly so you will understand it. I stated that I wanted Shockley to be the starter NOT Schaub. I never said nor do I think that Schaub is the next Tom Brady. Now if you cant read this and comprehend it please have someone read it and explain it to you or write it for you in big block letters with a purple crayon LOL!. And yes folks STATS DO MEAN SOMETHING JUST LOOK AT THE STATS AND THE FALCONS RECORD THE LAST 2 YEARS! PI$$ poor stats and PI$$ poor records go hand and hand! But maybe you cant comprehend that either? Some of you folks said that the line blocked well and the recievers didnt have drops yesterday which is why Vick played good. Again people he was 8 for 16 with 122 yards is that good? As I have stated before open your eyes remove your shroud of blackness and BELIEVE what your eyes are seeing! The NFL ranks the top 30 in 2 categories for quarterbacks and this week after his “stellar preformance” he is 22nd and 25th think what you want but facts are facts! He is not getting the job done and the Falcons are not going to make the playoffs again this year!

By tally-ho

December 4, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this

That’s right ‘Truth’, the guy is just fun to watch. You know what I liked yesterday, was down 14, they didn’t panic, and they didn’t change their game plan. When everyone thought they should start throwing, the kept running, and when that was working, they started passing. They didn’t change the game plan, and it worked. And gues what, that running game, absent the last few weeks, is what bailed their butts out of a big hole. Also, on one drive, Vick hit a wide open Lelie, who dropped it. Next play, on 3rd down, he hit him again for a first down catch. That stuck out to me as much as anything yesterday—I hope it did to Lelie. And the touchdown to Jenkins being an ad-lib.

By JD

December 4, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

The manner and resilence of Falcons in their win against Skins was commendable and long overdue..although it’s doubtful they can bring this level forward with any consistentency. The example being how easily they could’ve lost this Redskins game by stupidity and cockiness. Three minutes remaining: Falcons up 10 points, an obvious sack on 4th down would’ve given the Falcons an opportunity to run out the clock…but this same defensive sack and stupid face mask penalty turned that chance into a 15 yard 1st down for the skins…all the while the Falcons are over on the sidelines back-slapping themselves. Hey guys…there’s still time on the clock and it ain’t over yet! A few good plays and the skins would’ve been right back in it. This Falcons team will not succeed or make any playoff games until they develop a killer instinct and play consistentlt with fire and intelligence for all of the 60 minutes. Good game Falcons, but the mark of a good team is to get better each week and improve your record, your team and your consistency. Just look at Dallas.

By josh

December 4, 2006 10:37 AM | Link to this

Imagine if Vick was playing with the bears and that offense, we take for granted what we have but if he was on a team with receivers that caught the ball, he’d have a superbowl ring. make some changes arthur!

By down ttco

December 4, 2006 10:39 AM | Link to this

the 4 - 8 redskins also beat the Carolina Panthers Last week. They have a good team, its not like they suck like Cle and Det and they were 4 -7, with a win 5 -7 an in the playoff race, that team is not near sorry, they just have an old fashion coach, maybe U suck as a fan

By down ttco

December 4, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this

And then you go on to say Shockley is legit to replace Vick? Ha Ha you don’t know football dawg. How can you skip Matt in the depth chart, I mean you’ll are going to find ways to dislike Shock as well. Too much Criticizing from atlanta fans I mean the browns fans don’t even talk like we do. Ya’ll won’t be satisfied until the falcons win all there games by 40 and go undefeated. Listen, it’ll never happen, Fans + Media = Criticizm, the bears are 10 - 2 and they are criticizing Rex at QB, hell if I had the bears d, i’ll throw the ball down field with no worries too. The fact of the matter is, this is a team game and I am still hearing VICK, I mean did anybody watch the Saints game, I was in the Stands! Did you see Roddy “I’m too scared” White Drop every pass intended for him? Do you go in every week and watch Chris Croker get burnt on Safety help and he’s damn near 20 yards from the line of scrimmage?

By And JD

December 4, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

See I can live with that and with that you are right. Our coach smiles a little too much for me. Touchdown to Mike Jenkins was an Audible, so now can we do something with our offensive coordinator?

By Falcoonsuk

December 4, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this

Hey Falcons fans: Even a blind squirrel gets a nut every now and then.

By drmondo

December 4, 2006 11:03 AM | Link to this

I just want to thank all the bloggers who are concentrating their comments on the Falcons and football. I don’t get to watch many games on tv, but listen to the radio broadcasts religiously. I check out the blogs for insights from people who actually saw the game. Thanks.

By Ken Strickland

December 4, 2006 11:10 AM | Link to this

LARRY, you are too stupid and hate centered for me to waste anymore time and effort responding too. So, you go ahead and spit forth your sick brand of hate based logic and continue to wallow in selfloathing. You are worthless.

By Christopher

December 4, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this

Can we keep it positive my fellow analysts? Ok, that is what I am talking about (regarding the game). Did you see the quick throws; mixing up the play calling; 3 step drops; and keeping their composure? Now we need to build up some momentum with a victory over Tampa this weekend because we are going to need it when Dallas comes to town on the 17th. Also, you can say what you want about Vick; he is a fantasy league dream. I am winning my league on the shoulders of Vick along with a little help from Tomlinson (LOL).

By down ttco

December 4, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this

lol I can go on you for days, you keep talking stats, the only stats that matter are W’s or L’s, One stat for you

RAT 72.0 | YDS 2,424 | TD 18 INT 17 Rex Grossman Bears 10 -2

RAT 74.4 | YDS 1,892 | TD 15 INT 9 Mike Vick Falcons 6 - 6

RAT 73.2 | YDS 2,727 | TD 14 INT 20 Big Ben Steelers 5 - 7

RAT 75.5 | YDS 2,848 | TD 15 INT 12 Brett Farve 4 - 8

When you ready to talk sports, talk it right and you can talk it with me anyday, these are a couple of stats for you aight, and when you want to say AW MAN ITS MIKE VICK ITS MIKE VICK FAULT CRY CRY CRY, LETS GET A NEW QB IN, Compare stats or something dawg, one week worth of stats is excuse me HORSE S**, tally up whats been going on the whole year, a QB doesn’t make a game, he controls it, check out the control from the list I have provided and you will see, ratings are only taken into consideration for pro bowl Voting, W’s get you a to the playoffs, Heart gets you to the superbowl!

By Chris

December 4, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this

Aw Christopher, we have the same name, leading our fantasy leagues with the same QB and RB, Nice!

By clg in the atl

December 4, 2006 11:27 AM | Link to this

Thank you Truth About Vick—-you are awesome! Thanks bloggers in the a.m.—I love your reads—-you are truly football fans and make me proud—-whether you are for or against the FALCONS atleast you talk FOOTBALL! I’m actually learning something—- Let’s leave the players personal lives off the blog and talk FOOTBALL. FALCONS FAN FOREVER!

By ttco

December 4, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this

Ok all those teams suck except the Bears who win with defense so what is your point with that meaningless blog entry? I agree that wins and losses are what counts the most but the Falcons arent getting enough wins either. There again down with ttco what is your point to that MEANINGLESS blog entry? Oh and by the way why dont you use your real moniker?

By Thrash

December 4, 2006 11:40 AM | Link to this

Vick sucks, another year of mediocrity.

By Get on the Norwood bandwagon!

December 4, 2006 12:09 PM | Link to this

I AM OFFICIALLY ON THE JERIUS NORWOOD BANDWAGON! No one seems to be talking about this dude, with all that he does in his limited playing time. I’m rollin’ with him big time. His run style is high, upright and funny as hell but he gets the job done.

Let’s get the “32” jerseys printed up, this cat’s gonna be one of the premeire backs in the NFL in the next 3 years. I’m calling it.

By bravesfansince1966

December 4, 2006 12:12 PM | Link to this

Six wins and SIX LOSSES— For our PAY ROLL??? Please… You idiots can keep supporting these over paid football players… I’ll support the our more honorable over paid team… GO BRAVES!

By Brownthrasher

December 4, 2006 12:15 PM | Link to this

I am a Falcon fan, win or lose, and I enjoy hearing what sports analyst have to say about Michael Vick, which are almost always positive. Real football people recognize his talents. No, he is not perfect, but he sure is better than a lot of QBs out there. Many bloggers here must have it confused with the Vent. BIRDBABE, you should use your discretion and review and edit these comments before they post. It is possible to be done. Criticism is one thing, but name calling and race venting is another. Let’s talk Football and leave the other crap on the sidelines. Go Falcons! Let’s hope Philadelphia takes care of Carolina tonight and we can take care of the Bucs. We are still not out of the playoff picture.

By Braves Suck

December 4, 2006 12:43 PM | Link to this

The Braves, I’m from Atlanta, play collegiate Ball, but the braves don’t want to do anything right now but MAKE MONEY! They have a lot of holes to fill, only to come to ajc and say, well we aren’t going to do a lot this winter meeting, hell you been saying that for the last 4 years, anybody want to pull the archives!

By Tommy Harrison

December 4, 2006 12:49 PM | Link to this

Falcons won———who cares. They still stink up the field and the city. The team should be renamed the Atlanta Jokes.

By DOWN TTC0

December 4, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this

Ok all those teams suck except the Bears who win with defense so what is your point with that meaningless blog entry? TTCO, Dawg do you forget the words the things you say, you have been criticizing the $hit outta Mike Vick, Stating Shockley should start, those stats there was to inform you that QB’s are NOT the whole team. You have just said it yourself, those team sucks, so stop blaiming vick, stop crying about your QB Change, its not going to happen, the team has to rally around Vick and PLAY, and so what the falcons aren’t getting enough wins, I mean for fans like you what is enough, just like I said 16 - 0 and a super bowl ring that is like what 19 - 0 season surpassing the 72 Dolphins and think, Peyton on top of the world has the most consistent receivers in the game, has a nice o line, a couple of ESPN commericals with little brother 2 going on 3 big seasons but I see him as Jim Kelly and Buffalo, hasn’t won a super bowl yet,TTCO Come get some!

By Fallacy

December 4, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this

Great job Falcons and Vick, settling down and coming back from an early deficit to win the game. But I still think Knapp’s play calling stinks. Handoff to Dunn on 3rd and 24 from deep within your own territory? C’mon. I think the Falcons would have much better results with a more compentent offensive coordinator.

By Barry

December 4, 2006 01:16 PM | Link to this

Hey Y’all.

Yeah our Atlanta Falcons looked pretty good yesterday against the Redskins. I know this will continue as long as they rally around each other and keep away from reading the press, looking at and reading negative sport commentaries, studying their plays, and staying away from drinking and partying until after the season. This is war man. The Falcons against them and everybody else. With the wins will come all of the rewards but right now pain and hard work. NO PAIN, NO GlORY!!!!! They have to be into themselves, study their game plan and implement their game plan on Sundays with TENACITY and ANGER. We know the end result if we don’t: the negative AJC sportswriters (i.e., Scultz, MOORE, etc.) It doesn’t matter, they are even negative when we win. Until they are out of this city, we must put up with them. But that another story. The FALCONS, however, must DO the things the Falcons do: Run, Cut Block (legally), and pass. This what we do. There is no time to change, but to do it better and better each game. Stay to yourselves FALCONS. It is you against the world. Keep away from the newspapers, especially the AJC, and just play football. In fact, if you are doing right you should’t be readin this. However, if you are, get busy and prepare yourselves to kick some BUTT!!! We FAlCON fans are behind you. You do your job and us FALCON fans will do our. WE WILL RAISE THE ROOF OFF THE MOTHER F__CKER!!!!! AND THAT AIN”T NO JOKE. LET”s US ALL GET BUSY!!!!!

SSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! This is between us FALCON FANS. TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO FALCONS!!!

Ringold

By Mike

December 4, 2006 01:17 PM | Link to this

Vick looked good. Only a couple of drops by recievers. Defense bowed up after being confused early. Good game.

By chuck

December 4, 2006 01:18 PM | Link to this

Good win Falcons!! Keep playing with a lion’s heart. My concern on the fourth and short yardage plays. Is it possible to just put a running back under center? Is that a legal formation? After all, the defense and everyone else is expecting a qb sneak. So why not put a rb there with stronger legs to get a better push or put Grady Jackson in on the side that QB is to lunge for the yardage. I hope this blog get attention from the coaching staff.

By Singletary

December 4, 2006 01:27 PM | Link to this

Check this WP poetry

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/03/AR2006120300969.html

By paul02085

December 4, 2006 01:37 PM | Link to this

Real class comment by Vick. “Sometimes you have to overcome coaching”. What a jerk. I mean Mora is having his babies and he says things like that. No wonder they dont let him do audibles. Sad

By Southeast Jerome from DC

December 4, 2006 01:47 PM | Link to this

Let’s be real Falcons fans. This was a “battle” (for lack of a better term) of 2 inept teams, with horrible offensive coordinators, crappy defenses, and non blocking offensive lines. It just so happens that our deficiencies are greater than yours. Now I will give your receivers (if you really want to call them tht credit for hanging on to some passes this week. Way to take advantage Dirty Birds! Judge yourselves if you make it to the playoffs. You still have a shot!

By TTCO

December 4, 2006 01:53 PM | Link to this

Down with, What I want is not a perfect season because I know that that has only happened once and probalbly never will again. However I would like to have my hometown team reach the playoffs more than 3 times every 40 years. I have been behind this team since thier first game through thick and thin. I have seen the type player and coaching mentality that creates losing seasons way too damn many times and what we have now is as bad or worse than we have had in 37 of those 40 years. No its not all Vicks fault but the play starts when the QB gets the snap and too many times something foolish happens once he gets the ball. Yes he has his flashes of good play (mainly when he runs) but only about 25% of the time if that does he make the proper decision when under pressure. Some games he gives the other team field position or scores more than producing scores and field position for the Falcons we all see it some of the fans just dont want to believe what they see. I have seen DJ play at every level and he has a Quarterbacks head on his shoulders. His father is a great coach and obviously taught the young man that being an athlete is only about 65% of what it takes to be a Quarterback and team leader and the young Shockley grasped it and still retains it. I really dont think that drafting him was an afterthought I believe the front office realizes that with Vick you get a guy who is fast,can run better than anyone they have seen from the Quarterback position which leaves him prone to injury and a short stent in the NFL but has less than desireable pasing skills. Therefore they stole a realitivley unknown QB in Shockley knowing he would someday be the leader of this team. That being said and Vick being in his 6th season in the NFL and he appears to be getting worse instead of better I think Shockleys time has come. It may be a couple of seasons early for DJ but when Schaub goes to another team to be a starter Dj will get a chance soon and he will never let it go!

By Mitch

December 4, 2006 02:17 PM | Link to this

Paul, Vick was refering to himself coaching on the field, not to Knapp or Mora. You guys are always looking for the negative. Good Job Mike!

By mo

December 4, 2006 02:48 PM | Link to this

Oh man,

I look back into this blog and it becomes a literal cesspool of racial comments and folks still blasting Vick. It is also about people who don’t know that we really have a good thing here, and that we are still in the thick of this playoff hunt. If we win 3 of the last 4 games, we will more than likely, play in a playoff game.

But I have been into other team’s blogs and it has been a relief being a Falcon fan. But we have a lot to learn from some of these fans.

Take Philly fans, for instance. Philly is 5-6. They look terrible. But they absolutely LOVE Donovan McNabb. And they drill those silly cretins who even ATTEMPT to dog him or his play. I was expecting to hear all of those “black qb” jokes and quips, but they just talked about his game and that even when he was playing and looking bad, it was due to his O-line and bad receivers, etc. Sounds familiar?

(McNabb is hurt right now, so he’s not playing.)

Oh, and there was one guy that even talked about trying to acquire Schaub for the Eagles. It was almost laughable to watch the entries about Schaub being ‘unproven’ and just ‘all-hype’. But some of us Falcon fans think that he’s the second coming. And they laugh at us.

(Oh, and by the way… Eagles fans absolutely HATE the Falcons! They are ravagely aggressive against us, and they want to ruin our chances of making the playoffs so bad they could just scream!)

But then, I looked into some Tampa Bay Buccaneer blogs. See, the Bucs are 3-9. They also hate the Falcons. But they are ready to let their head coach go. They blame Gradkowski for their losses, but they are steaming mad at Michael Clayton and his dropped passes. They are ready to clean house, and they are waiting for Chris Simms to come back, but they want a veteran to be his backup, or for him to back up a veteran.

They will give their right arm for Vick. Mike Vick is actually on their radar. They think if he can win with Atlanta, he could go even farther with the Bucs.

Oh, and speaking of people who just want Vick right now, the Raiders are just begging for him. Oakland is 2-10. They are done. They believe that they have the worst coaching staff in the NFL, but they think that they need a playmaker.

I think that a Vick trade to Oakland would be just terrific for the Raiders. Oakland will just love Vick and his running style. He will take that team so far…

But it will be disastrous for the Falcons to get rid of Vick.

By Brent

December 4, 2006 02:57 PM | Link to this

TTCO…last I checked Mike Vick has taken the falcons to the playoffs twice and this season is his 4th full season of playing.(He didn’t start his first year and he broke his leg in 2003)

He’s not superman, eventhough he plays like him occassionally. Stop the hate PLEASE..u sound like a b#tch!! lolol

By MainStreet

December 4, 2006 03:04 PM | Link to this

Hey I played a lot of sand lot foot ball over the years. Now at 53, I can still out run all of the kids in my neighborhood and out catch the receivers of the Falcons. Probably out run them as well. Hey coach give me a tryout. It’s not Mike Vick’s fault that his receivers can’t catch.

By The Bird Babe

December 4, 2006 03:04 PM | Link to this

I APOLOGIZE FOR SOME OF THE RACIAL AND INSENSITIVE COMMENTS ON THIS BLOG. I TRIED TO CLEAR OFF MOST OF THE NONSENSE. THANKS TO ALL WHO ARE TALKING FOOTBALL AND DON’T RESORT TO SENSELESS NAME-CALLING. I’LL TRY MY BEST TO KEEP THE OTHERS OFF THE BLOG.

By jay black

December 4, 2006 03:13 PM | Link to this

This is an article from the Washington post…..

Why doesn’t the AJC write articles like this on the home team?

Nothing has changed, Atlanta Falcons players said. Love him or hate him, this is the same Michael Vick.

One week, he lifts each middle finger to Atlanta fans while walking off the field because he’s bitter after rushing for 166 yards and still losing a fourth consecutive game. The next week, he ignores an injury, improvises his team’s best plays and berates teammates on the sideline, initiating a come-from-behind, 24-14 win over the Redskins.

This is the bargain Michael Vick demands: To play his best, he must express himself without a filter.

Eight days after Vick’s famous middle fingers cost him constant criticism and a $10,000 fine, the quarterback played with unchecked emotion again — but to drastically different results. Vick passed for two touchdowns and ran for 59 yards, sometimes ignoring his coaches’ play calling to create big gains based on his own intuition. His fiery antics on the sideline — stomping his right foot, spiking a football — helped the Falcons recover from a 14-point deficit to beat the Redskins yesterday and improve to 6-6 in a wide-open NFC South.

“You have to go through the good times and the tough times and still be you,” Vick said. “You have to believe in yourself. I’m going to go out there every time and wear it on my sleeve. That’s me.”

It was little surprise, then, that yesterday’s game started with another Vick meltdown. On Atlanta’s first two possessions, Vick’s receivers dropped two passes and his offensive line provided too little protection for even the best escape artist. After Atlanta’s second-consecutive failed drive, Vick picked up the football and hurled it to the sideline. “It was a very frustrating start,” he said.

Since Vick became the first player picked in the 2001 NFL draft, his emotional disposition has occasionally frustrated teammates and fans. He rarely relies on his receivers, and he tries to make big plays all by himself — especially when the Falcons fall behind. Yesterday, when a fullback failed to block for him on a promising run, Vick stomped his feet and emphatically shook his head.

“When he gets emotional, it spreads,” Atlanta wide receiver Michael Jenkins said. “He got angry, he started yelling and that fired everybody up. It’s not always a bad thing to get angry. It’s contagious. We get going when he gets going, and that’s what eventually happened. We started making plays.”

Vick made many of them himself, playing with his usual abandon. He scrambled effectively, running for a first down on two of Atlanta’s scoring drives. He dodged Redskins defenders in the third quarter and then threaded a tight, third-down pass to Ashley Lelie. He left the game when a Redskins defender fell on his leg, and then came back one play later. Did he feel okay? “Not really,” Vick said, “but you know me.”

His greatest highlight came early in the second half, when he decided to call a play himself. With the Falcons trailing, 14-10, early in the third quarter, Vick heard a play come through his headset that hardly appealed to him. The Atlanta coaches wanted a passing play, and they gave Vick three possible receivers as targets.

“[Vick] wanted to throw to someone else,” Jenkins said.

Jenkins and Vick agreed to create their own play: Jenkins would run 22 yards down the field and into the end zone, and Vick would look for him. And true to Vick’s plan, the quarterback dropped back and threw a touchdown pass to a wide-open receiver nobody expected to see in the end zone — not even the Atlanta coaches. The play gave the Falcons a lead they held until the end of the game.

“Michael wasn’t even in the read on that play,” said Vick, still sweating 30 minutes after the game while wearing a striped suit and diamond earrings. “Sometimes you have to overcome coaching, you know. Nobody on the field knew what we were going to do except for me and [Jenkins].”

Vick smiled slyly, and then walked toward his locker. What some had identified as his greatest weakness last week had once against become his foremost strength: His brilliance is unpredictable and impossible to control.

By FootballFan

December 4, 2006 03:32 PM | Link to this

Wow it always amazes me how people love to quote stats in order to determine greatness. It is great to rack up passing yard and the like but if your team loses what is so great about passing for 350 yard (a la P. Manning). It is very important to understand one thing about football this game is 50% mental 25% talent, 5% coahing and 20% luck. Many will probably dispute that but some of these hail mary plays are sheer luck. Someone mentioned ealier the weaknesses of Rex Grossman (who pretty much has been sucking statistically, for all you stats lovers) but his team continues to win and are division champions imagine that. It really does not matter how you win or who you beat the point is to win. I believe Mike Ditka said it best, I don’t believe in stats I believe in wins and losses period!

GO FALCONS!!!!!! FALCONS FAN FOR LIFE!

By MDG

December 4, 2006 03:40 PM | Link to this

Glad we won, but I won’t be content until we’ve landed a spot in the post season.

By real ATL

December 4, 2006 03:42 PM | Link to this

For all you people doubting & hating on the Falcons all I got to say is: “You aint no real from ATLANTA, get the f out of my city”

By dirrtybird

December 4, 2006 04:39 PM | Link to this

Football Fan,

5% percent coaching? You’re kidding right? Coaching is a HUGE part of the game. Atlanta has 11 Pro Bowlers on it’s team. They are 6-6. How many does New England have? What’s their record?

By Tiffany

December 4, 2006 04:46 PM | Link to this

Ok. Can y’all calm down? #1, learn to spell. #2, this is a site to post your comments about the good and bad of the Falcons. That means, CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM!! Yeah, they have had a few bad games, but a real Falcons fan still loves and respects the team.
On that note, we needed this win. It will bring morale and confidence up. Norwood ran like his mother was chasing him with a belt, trying to spank him. Big ‘ups to Norwood. I am proud of defense, but I’m worried about D. Hall. Where has he been?
Let’s just improve on it. Stay strong Falcons!!!

By Ken Strickland

December 4, 2006 04:48 PM | Link to this

I have been a critic of Donatell and Knapp, but I have to give credit when credit is do. Donatell broke from his beloved soft zone cover DEF and got aggressive much earlier than normal. We were in it on Wash’s last drive, which allowed them to get near the goal line so quickly. But he called an allout blitz, which forced the QB to throw an interception and seal the victory.

Knapp finally started using Norwood in the passing attack, although it was as a decoy. At any rate, the formations he used, after the 1st 2 possessions, forced the DEF to spread out. This made allout blitzing very difficult, and risky, which took pressure off the OLine. The end result was Vick getting the time to do what he is capable of doing as a passer.

It is a shame, and an indication of a more serious coaching problem, when a QB and his REC have to invent plays in the huddle that actually work. Maybe it’s an indication that Vick, and other Falcon QB’s, should be allowed to call some of their own plays. It certainly can’t be any worse than what we have experienced from Knapp.

Finally, I am going to take my own advice and not respond to the idiots and morons that post on these blogs. These blogs are for intelligent Falcon Fans with intelligent ideas about our team. Let’s reclaim our domain by refusing to respond to any more of the idiotic comments and responses. Hopefully, the AJC will eventually use their resources to take appropriate action against these haters and race baiters. GO FALCONS!!!!!!!

By tally-ho

December 4, 2006 06:29 PM | Link to this

One things for sure, Mike Vick plays his butt off. Sometimes I think he tries too hard. One other thing, when he trusts a reciever like Crump or Finneran (out for season), he’ll go to them when they need a big play. Norwood is exciting, in reply to an earlier post, but Dunn is still better at making the most of nothing. I think Dunn is a great player for Norwood to play behind for a year or two. And the Vick-Norwood backfield has to be the fastest of all time! This black-white crap is annoying. I happen to be white and a Vick supporter, that’s all I’m saying. One other thing—fools always love the backup QB. They often do have some success here, becuase the teams don’t game plan for them. that all changes once they get a look at them.

By dannotdan

December 4, 2006 08:00 PM | Link to this

I truly believe that the big Vick contract is at best the folly of an amateurish owner and organization and at worst a crippling blunder that will haunt the Falcons for a decade to come. With that said he had a pretty good game yesterday, given all of his limitations 8 for 16 although well below average for a competent full sized pro QB it is a pretty good effort for Vick. When you combine that with no turnovers he did about as well as possible as reasonable possible so congratulations Mikey on a good game.

Don’t underestimate Jason Campbell; we would be very lucky to have him here in Atlanta. He has great size and strength and a cannon for an arm, three games in he is doing pretty well. Next year with Schaub gone and some game experience you will all wish we had Campbell here

By Boots

December 4, 2006 08:09 PM | Link to this

Not that it matters to most of you ignorant, race-baiting bloggers, but I’m a 65 year old white dude who’s highly offended by the use of the “N” word and all the racial and derrogatory remarks made on this blog.

I don’t expect you to make any changes, but * YOU”RE MAKING A FOOL OF YOURSELVES AND ARE A DISGRACE TO THOSE OF US WHO MAY DISAGREE, BUT TRY TO DO IT IN A DIGNIFIED AND RESPECTFUL WAY!*

By Boots

December 4, 2006 08:25 PM | Link to this

G-Money: You’re a disgrace. I’m a family therapist specializing in working with teenagers and sometimes I use their language. But who cares. You don’t deserve a response. You need to go to “time-out”!

By Genius

December 5, 2006 08:55 AM | Link to this

Mora is a genius, point blank. He is reinventing the NFL for sure.

By Titothebear

December 5, 2006 09:04 AM | Link to this

Bird Babe,

It looks as though you’re getting a lot of hits from the incarcerated brothers.

By ICEMAN

December 5, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this

Bird Babe,

You did not clear out all the racially insenitive remarks. Just the ones you disagree with.

By The Bird Babe

December 5, 2006 01:41 PM | Link to this

ICEMAN,

Sorry you feel that way. I tried to go back through today and get the ones I might have missed. I don’t agree with any racially insensitive remarks. There’s no place for them on this board or anywhere. It’s never acceptable.

By ICEMAN

December 5, 2006 01:59 PM | Link to this

I appreciate your response to my blog Bird Babe. I’ll make sure that I keep it light and friendly here as well.

By clg in the atl

December 5, 2006 05:10 PM | Link to this

Bird Babe, The following words were taken from a New York paper today. I rest my case. “Comments are screened, and in some cases edited, before posting. We reserve the right to reject anything we find objectionable.”

By Will

December 5, 2006 06:38 PM | Link to this

I’ll be a MF…not only is Vick a coach killer, hes now a radio host killer. If only he could kill defenses as well as he kills other peoples carrers, we here in Falcon Nation would have the world at our feet. Sorry about the job thing Big Jim, you didnt deserve the flack you received just for speaking the truth. VIVA le SCHAUB!!

By Titothebear

December 7, 2006 01:38 PM | Link to this

Bird Babe,

You write to Iceman but I never hear from you. No birthday card, nothing at Christmas, never even a message left on my machine. I check my email every evening ,in hopes you’ve written, but there’s never anything from you in all that spam. I can’t help it, I’ve had fantasies of sharing an aviary with you but those dreams have been pecked into oblivion by your indifference to me. It appears you prefer the coldness of an Iceman. I will continue to read your excellent insights into the workings of the Falcons and I’ll still post my little inanities, while waiting for you to turn away from the cold and embrace the warmth.

P.S. I have the flu and I’m bored!