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December 2006
Thank goodness it’s over
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
No surprises here. The Falcons looked just as sorry as they have for weeks, especially given the fact they played against the Eagles’ second string.
Mora looked more pumped about plays in this game than he has all season. Too bad that enthusiasm doesn’t carry over to his team.
I don’t know what can be done to make this team better next year, unless Blank can buy it a big heart transplant.
The one thing I do know is that ticket prices better not be increased even with the renovations to the Dome.
Have a happy and safe New Year everyone.
Disappointing
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
How can you lose to a quarterback that has lost 17 straight as a starter? That’s ridiculous. The Panthers had a great game plan: Run, Run, Run. And our defense couldn’t figure it out.
How can the defense not know what’s going on when there’s no quarterback in the backfield? The Panthers ran that play all day and the defense never stopped it. It’s hard to score when your offense can’t get on the field.
The special team penalties showed total lack of discipline. Rossum ran his tail off only to have the touchdown called back.
Now, the best we can finish is 8-8 for the regular season. This team is better than that. So frustrating. Let’s see what Arthur Blank has to say now.
Go Falcons!
Where was the defense?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Romo picked apart the secondary. D Hall had a horrible game. He didn’t look like the best corner in the game against TO tonight.
The offense did all it could. Vick had a great game. He passed when he had to and ran when he had to. I liked the way Knapp kept the Cowboys off balance. Still don’t like Vick lining up in the backfield, but it worked in this game.
You can’t expect to give up that many points and still win.
Let’s get the offense and defense together next week against Carolina.
Go Falcons!
A lot at stake
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
There’s a lot at stake Saturday night in the Dome. The Cowboys are hanging on to a one-game lead in their division and the Falcons need to win out to ensure a playoff spot. It won’t be easy for the Falcons.
Parcells won’t be easy to beat, especially after being embarrassed by the Saints on Sunday night. He’ll make sure his Cowboys are ready.
The Falcons can’t fall behind early because they don’t play well when they’re down.
If we can get to Romo, we can disrupt the offense. Our defense carried us against the Bucs, but the Cowboys are a better team. Pressure on Romo will limit the time he has to find Terrell Owens. We don’t want him to have a big game. D Hall needs to step up. He’s been quiet (on the field) lately. He needs to make some noise (not with his mouth).
All this talk about Vick playing running back is crazy. He’s a quarterback, not a running back. Yes, the Falcons will miss Dunn and Norwood if they don’t play, but don’t take a chance on losing Vick to injury by lining him up in the backfield.
Go Falcons!
Good riddance
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The latest news is that Stanford is interested in Greg Knapp as its head coach.
I hope they take him… and quickly. His game plans are too predictable, and Vick has foundered in his scheme.
The Falcons have won the past two games, which they needed to, but it hasn’t been because the offense is putting up big numbers.
It’s time for a change.
Go Cardinal (I’m sure he’ll be a great coach for you, really) and Go Falcons!
Thanks, defense
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This is why I couldn’t wait for Abraham to get back in form. He’s a difference-maker when healthy. Today he got pressure on the quarterback, and it turned into seven points for the Falcons. Until then, the Falcons looked flat and Gradkowski confident. After that, the rookied got rattled and eventually was yanked.
The defense did a great job of keeping the Bucs out of the end zone in the first half. It would have been a different game if the Bucs had scored touchdowns instead of field goals. Then they sealed the victory with the big forced fumble on Cadillac and Morten’s FG. Great day for the defense.
Lelie had some big catches. I wish he would have tried a little harder on the lob pass in the end zone that resulted in an interception. Not Vick’s fault. Good to see Roddy White get a key catch on a third-down conversion. Hope it helps his confidence.
Justin Griffith did a nice job filling in after Dunn and Norwood left the game, but we really need those guys going down the stretch. Hope their injuries aren’t serious.
Go Falcons!
This should be easy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Why this game should be an easy win:
– The Bucs have won only three games and have lost four in a row. They’re starting a rookie quarterback who’s thrown as many interceptions as he has touchdowns. If the Falcons can get pressure in the backfield, the secondary could have a big day.
– The Falcons came to life after spotting the Redskins a two-touchdown lead. The defense held tough in the second half and didn’t allow another point.
Why this game probably won’t be easy:
– The Falcons haven’t done well against teams they should beat this season. You never know which team will show up from week to week.
– It’s still Tampa Bay, and their pride is at stake. They’re at home, and Gruden needs a win because he might be fighting to keep his job.
Go Falcons! We need this win to stay in the playoff hunt, and the next three won’t be easy.
Thank goodness
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
These are the Falcons I thought we were going to see when the season started. I’m glad the offense and defense finally played like they’re capable.
The Redskins aren’t a great team, but we’ve been losing those games, so I’m breathing a sigh of relief.
I thought we were going to see more of the same after we got down 14-0, but the Falcons finally showed some heart, the receivers caught the ball, Knapp actually mixed up the offensive plan, the defense got pressure on Campbell, and the secondary came up big with interceptions.
It was good to see Norwood get more carries.
I wasn’t happy about Vick continuing to run after he got hurt. I’m keeping my fingers crossed the hamstring injury isn’t serious.
Great job by the D to hold the Skins to 14 points and even better to see the offense capitalize on the interception.
It’s not going to be easy, but one down, four to go.
Keep it up, Falcons.
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