The Bird Babe

By K

September 9, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

Yeah i bet we would won if Vick was playing.

By K

September 9, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

Yeah i bet we would have won if Vick had started. Last year if Vick had a start like this you would have blamed it all on Vick.

By Rutuger

September 9, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

Both lines were AWFUL, special teams were non-existent, WRs continue to fulfill reputation as NFL’s worst.

Does anybody remember the last time an ATL WR got more than 2-3 YAC?? It hasn’t happened since the 90s. Absolutely DREADFUL.

Then JANKins hands them the nail in the coffin. Joey didn’t play great, but he played well enough to give us a chance—he managed the game and was for the most part pretty efficient. Nobody else did anything.

I’m not sure on what grounds you’re basing this optimism here, but I’m not drinking a drop of that Kool-Aid. I knew we’d suck with or w/o Vick, just as we did the majority of the time he was here.

3-13, #1 or #2 overall pick in 2008.

By K

September 9, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

So finally the true problems with this team will start being highlighted, No depth, No Oline, and the WR still Suck.

By dEAN

September 9, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

the run defense wss not that bad. overall the defense only gave up 10 points and 7 of those were on a fluke play. Robinson looked good. Would like to see more of norwood and the fullback on short yardage.

By Josh

September 9, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

This wasn’t Harrington’s fault those are better passing numbers than Vick puts up 90% of the time…the lines were terrible and I’m counting down the games until Dunn is replaced by Norwood, he did absolutely nothing in this game

By kgod999

September 9, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

i disagree,i believe with vick this offense would have been better, and this isnt taking up for vick. look whats happening in the colleges. everybody is going to spread offensives. that leaves running routes for the quarterback. look at how oregon beat michigan yesterday. i saw plenty of running routes that harrington could have taken advantage of but didnt.

By stendec

September 9, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

Line up Harrington apologists! Two INT for touchdowns? Totally and completely unacceptable. No lame++ excuses! How many to guys with Birds on helmets. Zero. Zilch. Not one. Michigan garbage surfaces in South. Send Harrington back to Michigan, Florida or to wherever he came from! Services not required in Georgia Dome! Falcon defense has enough problems preventing points. Especially with throwaway loser Brooking calling shots. Anyone preferable. Team quit in Minnesota. Only unsavory glumpse of things to come. No pride. No dignity. No hope!

By barneystrickland

September 9, 2007 4:59 PM | Link to this

Warrick Dunn ?? Gimme a break. Petrino has to have time to get his own guys in there. Jenkins…. sucks. Say goodbye to a bunch of these losers after this season. I say we go 6-10 ‘cause I’m a Falcons fool and I believe in coach Petrino. Did anyone else think Harrington looked like a slow *ss stiff out there ? He has all the mobility of Jeff George. Don’t panic…. Ha! We knew this was athrow away season going in. Bummer. We self destructed at the end of the game. Sad but true. Vick? Well, we sucked with him also. Rats.

By #1 falcon fan

September 9, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

if vick started this blog would be loaded by now, he would have been blamed for the lost and he wouldn’t have lost!

oh yeah warrick dunn sucks a*! what happened t jerious norwood he was getting almost 10 yards a pop!

By Rod

September 9, 2007 5:01 PM | Link to this

Bird Babe, Are your a bird brain? I saw Joey stand in the pocket 8 seconds before he got sacked. That is more than long enough to throw the ball. Offensive line looked great. Joey looked like a well spoken wanna be QB.

By K

September 9, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

O Line sucked

By dEAN

September 9, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

the only problem with harrington is he holds the ball too long. Hopefully they will work on this. However in all probablity atlanta will have a top 5 pick in the draft.

By bird backer

September 9, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

Not a very good start - but I’ll hang in there. At Least if we stink it up we’ll have a great draft choice!!! I knew this was gonna take some time anyway - petrino going to want to get his guys in there and that will take more than 1 offseason.

By itwasntvickfaulteither

September 9, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

this headline is hilarious…now that harrington is in it’s not his fault we lost…like he!! it isn’t..what game were you people watching..hey @ least he got his 65% completions IN A LOSING EFFORT..if Vick was in with that performance this blog would have DRILLED him kind of like the modern day lynching that’s happening to him now..Not saying he doesn’t deserve to do a little time..but he doesn’t deserve the level of scrutiny and hypocrisy being thrown his way as if he hung Jesus on the cross himself..

By Jorge Abadia

September 9, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this

BLANK IS ALREADY PLEADING WITH GOODELL BEHIND THE SCENES TO MAKE MV7’S SUSPENSION AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE. HE’LL SERVE SIX MONTHS IN JAIL, AND HE’LL BE BACK UNDER CENTER FOR US IN TWO YEARS, TOPS…….

By K

September 9, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this

Petrino offensive genius??? Well right now Knapp playbook looked better. cant believe i said that.

By Rod

September 9, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

Harrington threw more touchdown passes for the vikings than the vikings QUARTERBACK.

By Kevin Nix

September 9, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

smartfan - what is an offense of lines?

By bob

September 9, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

A Total Coaching Disaster..Poor Game Planing,Poor Execution..Where Oh Where Is Petrino’s Big Play Book?? Why Is Harrington Holding The Ball Longer Than The 2-3 Second Rule? Who & Where Is # 55? Anderson Is Also Suspect!

Why Was There No Pursuit On The 2 Interceptions?? Why Play Safe Before The Half? Why No Down-Field Passing Game? Why No Working The Sidelines In The Last 2 Minutes? Sorry Falcons 0-1 & Sinking Fast! Houston Texans With MATT SHAUB 1-0 And Rising Fast!! Mistake # 2?

By brad k

September 9, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this

I haven’t smelled a Falcon game that bad since I forgot the garbage for the summer. Did we get inside the thirty yard line, I can’t remember.

By step

September 9, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this

so i see the falcons didnt win that is a big shame the first game of the season 24-3 loss.i am a season holder and i,m not very excited about going to the games it will be a waste of time.

By Grampus

September 9, 2007 5:12 PM | Link to this

Maybe Harrington does suck, but bring back a deviant who kills animals for the fun of it? Are you people for real?

By Falcons Tradition

September 9, 2007 5:12 PM | Link to this

Defense allows only 10 points and team post a 21 point loss. That’s what I call TRADITIONAL ATLANTA FALCONS FOOTBALL!!!!

By Wendell

September 9, 2007 5:15 PM | Link to this

I have a question, Birdbabe what game were you watching? Because the Falcons game was an absolute disgrace. Joey Harrington is a bum always has been, always will be. Holds on to the ball to long, no movement in the pocket, but since he’s not Michael Vick you’ll use every excuse in the book. This isn’t the preseason, so I hope all you people who wanted Vick gone are happy, because right Atlanta football ain’t about nothing right now.

By Rod

September 9, 2007 5:15 PM | Link to this

“wait till Patrino gets his guys in there” That is a horse crap statement. If Patrino needs his players to win he needs to go back to Louisville and beat up on UCONN and Rutgers.

By TURTSNAP

September 9, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this

If Norwood is a playmaker, he must touch the ball more than he touched it today.

Funny, two of the Falcons most significant final decisions came into play in this game. Prater missed a FG and Adam Jennings fielded a punt inside the 10 yardline. Hope it gets better next week, the offense played conservative, I thought this was supposed to be an attacking offense? I didn’t see it today.

By stendec

September 9, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this

I am still so angry that I have to clarify my last post. The Falcons were PRIMED for a big win. The defense WAS fired up. Harrington drained the life out of the team with the INT for a TD! That cannot be argued or refuted. His second INT was only the final nail in the coffin. Defense stood proud except for major breakdown on one play. Jackass DeA++hole Hall should have made tackle but tanked on play. Gutless garbage! Decent quarterbacks avoid sacks. Like the ole’ toss Viking quarterback made to save yards. Harrington not smart. Not fast. Not NFL caliber qb! Truth is truth! Jettison the trash now. Cut or execute Harrington and Hall! Potential present. Do not choke it out by playing quitters! Oh, by the by, get a dependable field goal kicker!

By Falcon Tradition

September 9, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

Not Harrington’s fault?!?? You are so right. Guess what?!>>>>> This also shows that the past disasters were not Vick’s fault either.

McKay has to answer for poor personnel decisions!!!!!

By GS

September 9, 2007 5:21 PM | Link to this

Of course we would have won if Vick was still here. Joey has the line that Vick should have had. Joey has more time in the pocket and should have been able to make longer passes. If the WRs in the past haven’t gained much, Vick made up for it. The Falcons weren’t all that great a team, and he didn’t have as much to work with, he just made them look good.(made us look like we had a chance.) If we are going to have any chance Joey’s going to have to do a lot better than that. I could understand if he was a rookie, which is what he looked like. Come on let’s be real. The more the charges and allegations against him are mentioned the less serious it sounds, especially the way it was all blown out of proportion. Over dogs? Come one that’s not worth any QB’s career. Not to please anybody. PS: (Anxiously awaiting MV’s return.)

By STATE

September 9, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this

SCHAUB PLAYED A NOBODY TODAY THEY ARE GOING NO WHERE WATCH AND SEE! WHY COME TO ATLANTA ? THE NEWS PAPER WILL HATE YOU THE FANS ARE CLUELESS AND HATEFULL. IF YOU WANT TO BE CURSED COME TO ATLANTA AND PLEASE DON’T BE A BLACK STAR ALL THE HATE WILL POUR OUT THEN!

By Rod

September 9, 2007 5:24 PM | Link to this

Joey need some alone time with his piano this week.

By Wendell

September 9, 2007 5:24 PM | Link to this

Josh & Grampus, are you Birdbabe in disguise? Because it seems you are the only two agreeing with Birdbabe & making excuses for that gutless wonder Joey Harrington. He didn’t do anything in Detroit or Miami!! Duh!!!

By S

September 9, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

I agree with K. It’s very interesting how the comment was it wasn’t Harrington’s fault. It seems as though each time the Falcons lost the blame was always shifted to Vick. Why isn’t it Harrington’s fault when he couldn’t lead his team into the red zone forget a touchdown. Does he know how to scramble?

By foxypapa

September 9, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

Every anylyst on TV commented that Petrino always attacks his opponents weakness and that meant not much running inside the tackles. I dont think Petrino heard them. By the way one interception was a gift from Jenkins. The WR corp is baaaaad!

By Falcon Tradition

September 9, 2007 5:31 PM | Link to this

Crystal Ball look at this time next year………

Les Miles goes to Michigan and Bobby Petrino leaves this nightmare for LSU. He has to be wondering what the @*%! he has gotten himself into.

And who will coach the Falcons??? Who will care, at that point???

By carter

September 9, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this

yes i would like say that i am very upset with the falcons loosing 24-3 that is a same if vick had played they would have won anybody know if the team is not playing to win vick would have taken over the game if the falcons keep going this way they want have no fans in the dome so blank need to get his self together

By UNREDNECK LOVE

September 9, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

wISH WE COULD GET VICK BACK!!! THEY WANT A DEER KILLER AT QB. THE GUY FROM LOUISVILLE IS WHAT THE BLUE EYES WANT. HE WOULD GET KILLED HERE IN ATLANTA. I HOPE WE DON’T DRAFT HIM.

By carter

September 9, 2007 5:44 PM | Link to this

to leroy let me say this to will its not vick fault that we didnt go to the play off because vick cant throw the ball and turn around catch his own ball if we had some true wide receivers that would catch the bad

By ernest martin

September 9, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

Hey , who do we need?

By dEAN

September 9, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

falcon tradition, I think your 100% dead on.

By Falcon Tradition

September 9, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this

Not 2 hours into the blog and it has deteriorated into racial psycho babble. Come on folks……it’s the ATLANTA FALCONS!!! REMEMBER that out TRADITION is LOSING!!!!

Don’t go getting all emotional over this.

By trottinghometudd

September 9, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this

I have joey as my fantasy QB. Those TD’s he threw to the vikes looked so good they should count for positive points. “They were that good!”

By carter

September 9, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this

blue eyes,u need to get yourself together

By Chris

September 9, 2007 5:50 PM | Link to this

You people who think Michael Vick is God apparently have short-term memory problems (probably from smoking too many blunts).

What was the Falcons record the last 2 years? 15-17. So tell me, why do you all seem to think the Birds would’ve won if Vick had played?

Oh yeah. He’s black, and that’s all that matters, right?

By #1 falcon fan

September 9, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this

as a starter vick’s been to the playoffs twice and missed them twice! which is more than what most nfl qbs have accomplished!

the reason we missed the playoofs twice was one yr it was the defense we couldn’t stop the run, and the second year it was coaching, and rich mckay! vick is a black unique talent in a white racist state so who else is white people going to blame.

ya’ll wanted him out of town so bad, but he was the reason all you fools were even watching this team.

before vick the falcons were just the hawks in the NFL!

By Go Falcons!

September 9, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this

I’m just curious if all you Vick haters out there think JO-E is “smart” enough to play qb in the NFL. Last year all we heard is how dumb Vick was and how he couldn’t read a defense. The irony is that I don’t ever remember him throwing two interceptions for touchdowns. Go JO-E, GO!

By Falcon Tradition

September 9, 2007 5:54 PM | Link to this

Thanks dEAN

By Kweli

September 9, 2007 5:55 PM | Link to this

Yeh, if this would have been Vick with the exact same numbers, this article or whatever would not talk about how it wasn’t his fault. Joey had two INTs and they lost! Of course it was (partially) his fault!

By Falcon Traditon

September 9, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this

One last post….

LSU wins National Championship…. Les Miles goes to Michigan…… Bobby Petrino escapes this mess and goes to LSU……..

?????? goes to the 08 Falcons.

By #1 falcon fan

September 9, 2007 6:01 PM | Link to this

it’s amazing how all the white people forgot about the years before the previous two!

i guess when your black in the state of ga and play qb for the sorry falcons you have a short leash!

By William Danson

September 9, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this

hey bird babe, PANIC! This team stink like a rotten dog corpse and things are only going to get worse

By Fred S

September 9, 2007 6:08 PM | Link to this

To all you Michael Vick haters, I hope the Falcons don’t win a games this season. Matt Shaub was a bum, and Joey Harrington is even a bigger bum. This team sucks without Vick no matter how you look at it. As for as the idiot that said, how can anyone kill an animal for fun, tell that to all of the hunters with the heads of animals hanging over their fireplaces, and yeah also don’t forget to tell that to all the people, who have had family members killed by dogs. I will support Michael Vick to the end, can’t wait to see you back in a Falcon uniform Mike. One last thing , I saw the woman who started PETA on tv last week, boy what a real brute she or he is.

By Vick Supporter

September 9, 2007 6:10 PM | Link to this

Damn, how the tables have turned. You people finally realize that Harrington sucks. Vick would have destroyed the Vikings by himself. The recievers suck, the whole team sucks. Vick made them look good. We didn’t even hear a peep from Crumpler. At least Roddy caught the ball. This was a mediocre team with Vick, but when playing he made them a good team. We woulda made the playoffs, guranteed. Atlanta, we don’t have the band-aid anymore. This team has been exposed for what it was, A BAD TEAM. I’ve never seen Dunn and Crumpler look so bad. You people pull for Brooking. One of you’re good’ol boys. He getting his a* kicked already. D.Hall’s not his emotional self anymore. He know they need Vick.. Vick brought fire to this team, because they knew, with him, they always had a chance to win.. Who are you gonna blame now?!?!?

By nneece

September 9, 2007 6:10 PM | Link to this

If your a Falcon's fan, Don't Panic!  That is, don't panic if you enjoy losing.  If you are a Falcons fan then this is probably the case.

By Falcon Tradition

September 9, 2007 6:10 PM | Link to this

Dan Reeves Jim Mora

RICH MCKAY IS THE REAL COACH KILLER, due to poor personnel decisions. Mike killed dogs…not coaches.

Watch your back Bobby Petrino!!!!!

By Adrian

September 9, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this

When did this turn into a racist column and why is the “AJC” allowing comments from these individuals to post? This is a disgrace. The truth is, Bird Babe and the true Atlanta fans, Harrington is a backup QB and Redman is a 3rd string QB. Unfortunately, Vick covered our offensive deficiencies with amazing abilities. He is not playing now as you can clearly see. This country has far too may problems for us to worry about a man and his involvement with dogfighting. Who cares? The problem is, whether you chose to believe it or not, is why this country is still so divided over race? Lord help us. Vick, hang in there…

By UNREDNECK LOVE

September 9, 2007 6:14 PM | Link to this

LOGAN BUNCH FROM KENTUCKY IS WHO ATLANTA SHOULD DRAFT HE IS A MAN WITH A GREAT ARM.

By Vick Supporter

September 9, 2007 6:15 PM | Link to this

Claiming Vick is only a mid level QB is that you can’t possibly know. If anything today was proof that he had NO HELP. Outside of Crumpler every single guy in that offense was riding Vick’s coat-tails and now it is becoming very apparent.

I actually feel bad for Harrington because everyone has somehow convinced the guy that this is the best situation he has ever been in. when really that ship sailed when he was cut by Miami.

By nneece

September 9, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this

If You’re a Falcon’s fan, Don’t Panic! That is don’t panic if you enjoy losing. If you are a Falcon’s fan, that is probably the case.

By robo

September 9, 2007 6:19 PM | Link to this

Why even mention Vick in any sense? You can only speculate what he would have or could have done. The bottom line is Harrington had a decent game but needs to elevate his performance even more to give the birds a chance for a win. And if Dunn has another game like this one, he needs to be benched. Why wasn’t Norwood used more Petrino??? One game will not dictate the season, but if the problems aren’t resolved with the offensive and defensive lines, it will be a long season, like 3 and 13.

By UNREDNECK LOVE

September 9, 2007 6:27 PM | Link to this

DID YOU SEE THE REDNECK DAWG GET BEAT. THAT MADE MY DAY. THE GAME CHICKEN IS THE NEW DAWG KILLER! LOVE IT!!!

By KEEPING IT REAL

September 9, 2007 6:30 PM | Link to this

HANG IN THERE FALCONS. MISS YOU VICK!!!!!

By djgator

September 9, 2007 6:31 PM | Link to this

This is going to be a long season.

By Lynne

September 9, 2007 6:32 PM | Link to this

LMAO!!! LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh this was such a good way to start the season…plus UGA lost?? I cant WAIT to get to work tomorrow! LOL!!

By black panther

September 9, 2007 6:33 PM | Link to this

The Atlanta Falcons suck. Just like the old days. You people said that Brother Vick Suck, couldn’t think or read defenses and hes was not a caliber nfl quarterback. But what I saw today was a sorry p** poor white quarterback who couldn’t think and does not have the brains to be an nfl quartback he is too slow, can’t throw, and surely can’t read a defense. He gave the defense two scores but you say it was not his fault come give me a break it was his fault. He is a sorry white qb i guess that what you people wanted and now you have it. Brother Vick will go to another team where he will be appreciated and win a Super Bowl like every one else who leave the Falcons. Keep your head up brother Vick I’m keeping you in my prayers.

By Falcons Stink!

September 9, 2007 6:33 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Fans - GET OVER IT! Vick ain’t here and will not be here! Any discussion of what Vick would do is a waste of time and breath. Fact is the Falcons Stink! How about Houston and Schaub today? Great win - Great game! Go Texans! Petrino go back to college where your offensive genius can be bloated some more! If you want to know the truth - The Falsons are just plain awful from the QB down to the waterboy!

By GADirtyBird

September 9, 2007 6:34 PM | Link to this

Everyone take a deep breathe……

there ya go, now, onto the game: Guys, we have a new coach, new system, new QB, several rookies starting, and were missing an anchor on our D-Line, Rod Coleman, this is what happens when you add all that together.We were in this game, but some freak plays. (both INTS) sunk us, it happens. And before anyone says im VICK HATER!!1!!111LOLZ i supported him..but hes gone, deal with it. If anything maybe this team needed a good punch in the gut to make it realize, its up to them, no more leaning on Mr. Vick, I’m looking forward to seeing how they respond next week.

See you in the Dome Sept. 23. Go Falcons

By Vick Supporter

September 9, 2007 6:34 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe “you people” thought we could win with Harrington. He played his “nice guy, well spoken role” like he was supposed to. We all need to ban together and get Vick back. If the fans get together, Blank will take him back.

By michael vick hater

September 9, 2007 6:35 PM | Link to this

Vick Supporter, you say Dhall is not his emotional self??? WELL HE STILL SUCKS JUST LIKE THE LAST 2 YEARS IN PASS PROTECTION! HE GETS BURNED WORSE THAN FRIED CHICKEN AT VICKS HOUSE. THERE ARE TOO MANY “BROS” ON THIS TEAM, THATS WHY WE CONTINUE TO LOSE. WE NEED SOME BLUE EYED PLAYERS THAT HAVE BRAINS. MICHAEL VICK IS A HERPES INFECTED, INJURY FAKING, MIDDLE FINGER SHOWING, EBONICS TALKING, NO PASSING, DOG TORTURING, THUG, THAT NEEDS TO BE IN PRISON FOR 5 YEARS, AND BANNED FROM PLAYING FOOTBALL FOREVER. HOW BOUT MANNING THURSDAY NIGHT!!! NOW THAT IS A CLASS ACT..

By Falcons Stink!

September 9, 2007 6:35 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Fans - GET OVER IT! Vick ain’t here and will not be here! Any discussion of what Vick would do is a waste of time and breath. Fact is the Falcons Stink! How about Houston and Schaub today? Great win - Great game! Go Texans! You gotta love it. Another brillaint move by the Falcons. I thought the Clampetts sold this team, looks like they still run it! Petrino go back to college where your offensive genius can be bloated some more! You certainly aren’t an NFL coach! Barely a college coach with one real good season under your belt! If you want to know the truth - The Falcons are just plain awful from the head coach to the QB and on down to the waterboy! 0-16!

By Blitz94

September 9, 2007 6:37 PM | Link to this

We have no play makers…period. You cannot win in this league without play makers. WRs are terrible, without Vick our “great rushing attack” will be shown for what it is, terrible. When your QB is running for 1000 yards, you better have the best rushing attack in the league. I feel for Coach Petrino. I am afraid we will be in for a long season.

By WESUCKAGAIN

September 9, 2007 6:37 PM | Link to this

I tried w/ all my might to think positive for today’s game…even wore my “lucky” falcons shirt and said a little prayer…to no avail…it is truly amazing to me that although we have the same problems we’ve had over the past 2-3 years, poor O-Line, suck azz WR and questionable coaching, we can give Harrington a pass for today, but blame Vick alone for those same things in the past…you haters can remain in denial if you want to, but like it or not, we have returned to the days of the “black-out” games because no one w/ anything worthwhile doing on a Sunday (i.e. laundry, napping, etc.) will waste their time in the GA dome this year and it certainly won’t be on national t.v.! Good thing…I couldn’t take another embarrassment like today…now I have to go to work tomorrow and hear this mess from a Saints fan because even though they lost…they’ll do better than the Falcons!

By Falcon Tradition

September 9, 2007 6:42 PM | Link to this

Note to Dan Reeves and Jim Mora

RICH MCKAY IS THE REAL COACH KILLER, due to poor personnel decisions. Mike killed dogs…not coaches.

Watch your back Bobby Petrino!!!!! Don’t drink the kool-aid!!!!!!

By KrisG

September 9, 2007 6:42 PM | Link to this

Mike Vick shares in the blame for the last two years, and takes the lion’s share of the blame for the problems this year. But don’t act like two years without playoffs means he’s no better than Joey Harrington… Look at the winning percentages.

Before Vick, the Falcons were usually irrelevant. With Vick, despite the problems, we were perenially spoke of in playoff contention.

and ignore the Michael Vick Hater, he’s clearly trying to screw with the board, or prove a point or something.

By MIKE VICK

September 9, 2007 6:43 PM | Link to this

INTERVIEW WITH MIKE VICK: MIKE, DO YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS ON TODAYS GAME? MIKE VICK SPEAKS: “YEA, IZE DO. I BE WACHIN DA GAME FRUM MY HOUZ. DEY DI NOT PLAY DA GAME DAT GOO. I AXED MY MUDER IF SHE BEEN GONE WATCHED DA GAME AND SHE SAIZ NO. WHAT U BEEN THOUGHT OF DA FALCOONS WIT OUT ME. I NOZ ALL DA FANS WANTS DA BRU IN DERE BUT I IZ NOT GONE PLAYED DIS YEAR SOZ DAT WONT BEEZ HAPNIN HOMIE..”

By Miranda

September 9, 2007 6:50 PM | Link to this

The AJC is funny…..the title of this blog says it all. It was ALWAYS Vick’s fault..no matter what….and the very first blog after the first game of the season…and the title is one that clear’s Harrington of any fault?? LMAO!!! The hometown paper is a joke. I hope Jerious has already spoken to his agent about whatever clause to get him the hell outta here. DHall is on the phone with his agent right now.

By JO-E HARRINGTON

September 9, 2007 6:51 PM | Link to this

INTERVIEW WITH JO-E: JOEY ANY COMMENTS ON TODAYS GAME: “YES, VERY LOUD CROWD AND TOUGH GAME. WE WILL GET BETTER. THIS IS A GOOD TEAM AND ONE GAME DOES NOT DEFINE US.” MIKE VICK, WOULD YOU LIKE TO COMMENT ON THAT: “I BE WISHED I CUD AXX JOEY DA QUESTIONS BE AXED DA BE DA DA.”

By Vick Supporter

September 9, 2007 6:51 PM | Link to this

Take that!!! “So called Falcons Fans” Harrington sucks. Who’s to blame now????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Ha HA!!!

By KrisG

September 9, 2007 6:52 PM | Link to this

Oh, and Bird Babe, at the risk of sounding condescending, the preseason is not a gauge for how serviceable a QB is. The preseason is to observe mechanics, effort, and get experience. But the NFL is littered with Preseason MVPs who never saw the playoffs.

By TLWare

September 9, 2007 6:52 PM | Link to this

I am really sorry to say this… I really don’t expect the Falcons to have a winning year. Not this year at least. Maybe Next year I am going to take a football vacation.. I can’t stand the beating this team is going to take this year.. Love You Michael Vick.. I am awaiting your return to the team Keep your head up and plant a seed.. A seed of Faith. Much prayer is going up for you..

By Joey Harrington

September 9, 2007 6:53 PM | Link to this

Yes,I suck as a QB, but that is ok, because the ATL doesn’t expect much anyway. Besides, they have a wife-beater managing their baseball team, and just LOVE him. so I figure it is a good place to hang out and collect a paycheck before I get cut and another loser franchise picks me up. That is, unless they all wise up and realize I do not have the ability to QB in this league.

By The truth

September 9, 2007 6:53 PM | Link to this

The truth hurts now doesn’t it. Say what you will, but MV7 made this team relevant. Stop the excuses and crucify Joey blue eyes just like you did our former QB. Oh wait … you can’t b/c Joey knows how to read defenses and have a higher completion % … oh yeah and also win games ..NOT. Wasn’t his fault …HYPOCRITES!!!!

By GT Guy

September 9, 2007 6:58 PM | Link to this

Arthur and company is getting what he deserves, unfortunately we are the benefactors of their mismanagement as well.
Fact 1. - He put all his proverbial eggs in one basket when he paid Vick all of that money, even though he knew there were character issues. Fact 2. - They traded Schwab to end the uproar in ATL. (This is the same organization that traded Farve)
Fact 3. - Had to go out and find a QB. Unfortunately the one he found has drifted around the league and is mediocre on a good day.
Fact 3 - It is going to be a long year.

Harrington looked scared all day out there. I never saw any fire in his eyes only confusion and fear. I am not a Vick fan but at least he had the heart of a competitor and you could see it in his eyes.

Thanks Arthur, you created this situation by getting caught up in visions of glory, by pinning your hopes on a knucklehead. Character matters in life and in sports. Money can’t buy character. Hope you get this figured out.

By Famuan

September 9, 2007 6:59 PM | Link to this

I thought the QB could audible in this offense? Oh…they can?? hmmmmmmm…….was that Harrington reading defenses so efficiently? LMAO!!!!! Yeah….gotta love that “cerebral” QB that apparently you haters swore Vick never was!! LOL!!!

By mike majors

September 9, 2007 7:00 PM | Link to this

The truth showed today an always will. If Vick was here and had lost we would have blamed it all on him. UNCLE TOM warrick dunn got just what he deserved. He was getting all those yards because defenses had to key on Vick. Vick made you stretch your defense out and know all defenses will do is load up on the falcons blitz hard all day. As for the NFL and ARTHUR BLANK you are showing a double standard by saying YOU don’t CONDONE animal cruelty when you wouldn’t even let Vick in training camp Yet jonathan Babinox is still playing for the falcons. you set an example now your example will be a empty georgia dome. Let’s see if all 50,000 of them Peta people fill the dome and route for the falcons. No they will not because they were not fans. Those people have no life and no friends they sit at home and look for trouble. BLank I bet you look real Blank right about know.

By TLWare

September 9, 2007 7:05 PM | Link to this

I CAN’T TAKE IT NO MORE!!!!!!!!! THIS HAS BEEN A DRAMA FILLED YEAR… BRING MICHAEL VICK BACK RIGHT NOW RIGHT NOW…..DAMN IT LET HIM PAY A FINE AND BRING HIM BACK TO THE TEAM WE ARE IN FOR A LONG DRAWN OUT YEAR.!!!!!!!.. AND ALL OF YOU MIKE VICK HATERS CAN KISS MY ^&^&()((( YES I SAID IT .. KISS MY *()()_*()

By Joey who???

September 9, 2007 7:07 PM | Link to this

Late in the 4th quarter…Detroit up on Oakland 26 - 21 in Oakland…..Joey Who??????

By J Norwood

September 9, 2007 7:09 PM | Link to this

Dunn up the middle for no yards.Dunn around the end for 1 yard.I can do alot better.5 Carries for 33 yards.

By Steven E

September 9, 2007 7:10 PM | Link to this

Joey H looked good passing wise but did held the ball a long time, but the o-line really sucked.Obviously wayne Gandy needs to retire and can’t catch up to any d-linemen. Roddy white is proving that he can be a reliable reciever if you just thow the ball more to him. Oh Yeah i almost forgot Warrick Dunn sucks a##!!!!! why are they runnning with him on 3rd and 1 up the middle??? he is 5”9 HELLO!!!!! put jerious norwood obvioulsy he is a better RB.

By Lynne

September 9, 2007 7:10 PM | Link to this

Sshh….quiet down…..here that?? That’s the sound of the Georgia Dome for every home game this year…

By GOOD

September 9, 2007 7:15 PM | Link to this

I love it, did not support my boy for silly dog fighting, this is what you get Mr. Blank. I am hoping the sorry falcons go 0-16…

By TLWare

September 9, 2007 7:16 PM | Link to this

LOL

By J Norwood

September 9, 2007 7:17 PM | Link to this

I hope we get Brian Brohm next year.

By Falcon Fan 101

September 9, 2007 7:17 PM | Link to this

Bird’s pass protection can’t hold for a pocket passer, and Harrington takes 7 seconds to read his progressions, by then he steps up in the pocket to be tackled. Redman better? Why do we waste time running to the flats. Does H have time for short passes to the backs? WRs suck. Def line tries, but undersized. H should not change plays: too much time,penalties,no better result.

By Billy

September 9, 2007 7:18 PM | Link to this

I really wished every one would STOP talking about Vick. If he had been playing we would have won. He did not get it done when he did play and everyone including myself stuck up for him. But I have never seen vick stick up for the fans one time. In all the I’m sorry’s he ever made thae fans were always last in his speech.We mad him a millionaire, now let him wait on his prison sentence and hope that in my lifetime the Falcons can ever build a great program and let the wanta be thugs play for the Bengals.

By Dee

September 9, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this

Gandy, Brooking and Harrington…When are we going to make a commitment to fixing major parts of our offense and defense? Gandy is too old and slow for a LT, Brooking is not an effective MLB and Harrington is, well, Harrington. We need to concentrate on a position and draft as such in the first round for talent and not washed up retreads. Something’s gotta give. I’m not saying break the bank on another ridiculous Vick-type contract, but c’mon Mr. Blank, spend your money on some good players.

By Dave

September 9, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this

You know that we live in a scary world when such hatred of a person who will not play this season is the subject of every other blog. This world needs you more than ever Lord Jesus.

By Dave

September 9, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this

You know that we live in a scary world when such hatred of a person who will not play this season is the subject of every other blog. This world needs you more than ever Lord Jesus.

By Dave

September 9, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this

You know that we live in a scary world when such hatred of a person who will not play this season is the subject of every other blog. This world needs you more than ever Lord Jesus.

By London

September 9, 2007 7:22 PM | Link to this

If Vick would have played they would have won. Vick would not have stood around to be sacked. A spread out offense suits Vick style of play. Say what you want Falcons suck without Vic. Think of all the money Falcons stand to lose with Vick out. Harrington sucks. Did they think he was going to just come into the ATL and be an allstar..not…. We miss you Vick … Take care and learn from your mistakes

By Dave

September 9, 2007 7:22 PM | Link to this

You know that we live in a scary world when such hatred of a person who will not play this season is the subject of every other blog. This world needs you more than ever Lord Jesus.

By BeachGaBulldog

September 9, 2007 7:23 PM | Link to this

Well, since I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A VICK FAN, and ALWAYS WILL BE, I knew the Falcons would suck today. The only reason I used to watch them was because of #7. They just don’t do it for me anymore. To hell with them!

By Tia

September 9, 2007 7:24 PM | Link to this

Anytime you start any comment with “if Vick (or substitute any name) was in this offense….” we know we are in trouble. No team consists of one person. If one person makes this much of a difference (defense embarrassing and still waiting for the offensive line to show up) then the Blank, McKay, et al., have done a poor job of putting a team together. There are times where an individual can make things happen. But it takes an entire team to win championships. We obviously, with or without Vick, are nowhere near winning a championship; unless today was a fluke. See Vick play or don’t see Vick play, the point of the game is to win CHAMPIONSHIPS (and as much of fan I was of Vick’s, I accepted last year we probably were not going to get there with him and needed to get rid of him—-however I wanted us to be prepared to part with him). I like to think (hope against hope) we will see better things as the season progresses. On the bright side, we are tied for second.

By ray

September 9, 2007 7:28 PM | Link to this

If you dont remember vick throwing ints for touchdowns then you must not have ever watched him play.Not to mention the fumbles in critical situations he was famous for.

By Big Bull

September 9, 2007 7:30 PM | Link to this

trade whomever to the colts for jim sorgi and lets draft and trade for some pro receivers.. and get rid of these ymca dudes that we have now!!every team in the league has receivers who can get open deep every now and then, except the falcoons.

By TLWare

September 9, 2007 7:30 PM | Link to this

People are saying stop talking about VICK but if VICK had of lost this game we would have been hearing about it non-stop about VICK being the problem the truth be told when VICK played we stood a chance of winning the game 90% of the time… when he doesn’t we lose 100% of the time .. so say what you want VICK IS THE FALCONS OFFENSE.,,,,

By YGT

September 9, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this

In all these years the falcons have sucked there have been 2 constants nobody here is willing to face…Keith Brooking and Warrick Dunn..i dont wanna say i miss Vick cuz i want Arthur Blank to learn the lesson that Dog Killer or not…Vick was the reason the Georgia Dome was filling up. This feels like the 03 season all over again.

By jackie

September 9, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this

yal right it was Harrington’s fault, if VICK had play he would have been blamed just like before!!!!! I like my chances with VICK say what you want but it would have been a better game and probably a win….

By Boomer

September 9, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this

Vick is HISTORY! Get over him. Yeah, the Falcons sucked today (tho Harrinton showed promise). It will take time to rebuild, and not around ONE player. This is supposed to be a TEAM sport. You can have MVP’s and Pro-bowlers at every position and still lose, on any given Sunday.

By Hypocritical Arthur

September 9, 2007 7:34 PM | Link to this

Couldn’t Blank at least fool us like he’s serious with his “falcons filter” by suspending Babineaux for at least 2 games? Must he look like a panicked, rookie owner by pandering to PETA and HSUS while letting a man who killed a dog to get back at his girlfriend start?? I hope the Falcons have a losing record for the next 10 years.

By mountain jim

September 9, 2007 7:36 PM | Link to this

We know some of the players sucked today. But what surprised me was how unimaginative the Petrino offense and play-calling looked today.

He better find some other running plays, because Dunn up the middle won’t work any more without MV to spread em out.

More Norwood, and where was Joe Horn? Where was the big FB running some?

Defense looked decent for the most part I thought. One blown play that was a near-drop for a TD, and 2 offense interception TDs.

Defense did their job today - Offense not so much.

And I believe the worst-decision of the new regime so far is to go for unproven distance rather than proven reliability in your FG kicker. Where is Mort? Missing that first FG took the rest of the air out that was still left after the first interception.

By Show me!

September 9, 2007 7:37 PM | Link to this

Well I was at the game. Harrington is what I said he was on the last blog. The 2nd INT doesn’t matter because the game was over.

Joey cannot or will not throw the ball down the field. He had open guys at times and he has no mobility. Please let’s not hear any more about the PRESEASON.

He can’t play..if you’re the number three pick in the entire draft and you’re already on your third team YOU CAN’T PLAY!

I said that this season would expose Rich McKay. I’d say the same even if they had won. The Vikes are no playoff team. Long year.

By DAWG KILLER

September 9, 2007 7:39 PM | Link to this

LOOK AT ALL THE BROTHERS THAT PLAY AT REDNECK U UGA.DO THEY KNOW HOW MUCH THEY HATE YOU GUYS. I KNOW MOST WANT A DEGREE . BUT HERE A NEWS FLASH MOST NEVER GET A DEGREE. THEY JUST USE YOU UP ! FINE A SCHOOL THAT WANT YOU TO GET THAT DEGREE!

By D Ray

September 9, 2007 7:41 PM | Link to this

Wayne Gandy is too old, Brooking is terible as a middle linebacker, Warrick Dunn doesn’t have Vick to draw attention away from him thus, he is useless in this type of offense. Joey Harrington? PUHLEEZZZ!!!! Sucks big time!!!! Authur Blank, I didn’t see you today, Maybe Petrino doesn’t want you in his ear while coaching!!

By Wink from Lithonia

September 9, 2007 7:45 PM | Link to this

What a disappointment, this team still did not show any offensive imagination. Sort of let down with the Petrino offense. Two concerns, Norwood should have been the starter. I like Dunn, but he did not earn the starting spot. Also, Jennings was a no show on special teams today.

Harrington is too slow with the ball, and the line did not give him time, but he can’t take 6 sacks and expect to move the team down field. We sign Bramlett so we would have a third quarterback, but I think we should take a look at Byron Leftwich and bring him in to back up Harrington until he can learn the offense.

We did not stretch the field at all and Joe Horn now plays for the Falcons, but you would not know it from this game.

Norwood,Robinson, & Horn could provide a spark with Harrington as quarterback, but these guys were not given a chance to contribute.

Sure it’s only one game, but I saw nothing that today to make me think we want see the same thing next week in Jacksonville.

We can’t stop the run (where was Brookings) and we should not run Dunn up the middle.

I was under the impression this offense would strecth the field vertically & horizonally, using our speed guys…totally disappointed…was Knapp on the sideline in disguise!!!

By Rich McKay

September 9, 2007 7:45 PM | Link to this

I gotta figure out a way to hide the fact that I am clueless!!!

I gotta get Bobby Petrino fired!

By dirty turds

September 9, 2007 7:53 PM | Link to this

I’m not a Vick “hater” but all the Vick “huggers” need to wake up and realize…He is not on the team! In fact he screwed the team! How can you support someone so stupid? He hung a bird in our face at a home game! He broke the law! He will go to prison! The falcons didn’t do this to him-he did it to himself. Not to mention trading a viable backup to continue to build a team around him. He screwed the fans, the organization and the kids who look up to him. It’s like friends I know who continue to love and support girfriends who nail other dudes. Have some self respect. I’d rather lose than have that moron “leading” this team.

By Buster

September 9, 2007 7:56 PM | Link to this

And the Pit Bulls across the nations bark in joy!

By Falcons Stink!

September 9, 2007 7:56 PM | Link to this

Amen Dirty Turds!

By P

September 9, 2007 8:05 PM | Link to this

RICH MCKAY SUCKS AS A GM!!! HE CUT DAN REEVES PLAYERS AFTER WE WENT TO THE NFC TITLE GAME. HE HAS DRAFTED BUSTS!!!MOST OF THE GOOD PLAYERS CAME IN THE REEVES ERA !!! WARICK DUNN NEEDS TO GO DO MORE CHARITY WORK HE IS DONE!!!! THE ONLY REASON HE GOT YARDS WAS BECAUSE OF DEFENSIVE TEAMS ACCOUNTING FOR VICK !!!! WE CANT RUN THE BALL, CANT THROW THE BALL!!! I SAY WE MIGHT BE LUCKY 2 WIN 3 GAMES!!! PETRINO GOES TO LSU NEXT YEAR AFTER LES MILES WILL TAKE THE MICHIGAN JOB. AS FOR OUR CURRENT QB APPARENTLY HE PLAYS THE PIANO AND IS WELL SPOKEN!! WHAT GOOD THAT WILL DO US ???

By AJC SPORTS WIN

September 9, 2007 8:12 PM | Link to this

PETA HAS HOOD WINK THE NFL. THEY DON’T BUY TICKETS . NFL WHAT HAS PETA DONE FOR YOU NOTHING!

By Joe Horn

September 9, 2007 8:18 PM | Link to this

McKay is the one that needs to go…. Hope he is gone before the next draft….Could have traded Vick to the Raiders and had a Schaub-Calvin connection…..Glad that Arthur doesn’t hold anyone accountable…. Oh Yeah…they paid me how much? and how many balls came in my direction? Great Investment Rich….glad you can live on your dad’s coat tails…..

By dirty turds

September 9, 2007 8:20 PM | Link to this

Wasn’t Joey Harrington signed to be the backup qb for this team? What happened to the starter?

By brownthrasher

September 9, 2007 8:24 PM | Link to this

I have been LMAO all day. N-O-T-H-I-N-G, that’s what Harrington means to me - Nothing, absolutely nothing.

And just so you didn’t notice, the wide receivers just proved today just who was responsible for all those DROPPEd passes Mike threw.

NOT HARRINGTON’S FAULT. Noooooooooo. Because it’s Rich’s fault. No wonder he didn’t get the Commisioner’s job.

MIKE WE MISS YOU. Now the defense coordinators don’t have to concentrate on the QB so Warrick, your A** kissing butt will have to do the work yourself this year. In fact, Jerious Norwaood should be starting. And the FALCONS are HYPOCRITS. Didn’t I hear Jonathan Babineaux’s name. Isn’t he a DOG KILLER too.

Bird Babe wake up. This game set the tone for the entire season JOEY SUCKS. JOEY SUCKS. JOEY SUCKS.

By dirty turds

September 9, 2007 8:30 PM | Link to this

Last time I checked the Babineaux case is still under investigation. He hasn’t been found or “pled” guilty. What happened to due process?

By Rod

September 9, 2007 8:36 PM | Link to this

Damn this could have been DJ Shockleys chance to get a shot. We will have a new starter at QB after week four and that QB is not on the roster.

By Mike

September 9, 2007 8:37 PM | Link to this

Let put one thing in perspective, Vick’s absence has nothing to do with any of you fans, he crashed and burned on his own warped existance! I pity those that would actually want him back, but that seems to be the pathetic state of American society.

By AJC SPORTS WIN

September 9, 2007 8:40 PM | Link to this

SCHULTZ MOORE,YOU ARE HYPOCRITS. VICK WAS TO GET 130000000 ,AND TODAY I SEE WHY! THIS AJC SPORT WRITERS TEAM $UX BIG TIME!THIS IS AJC FAULT FULL OF HATE!

By irritant

September 9, 2007 8:41 PM | Link to this

Seriously, what else would you expcet from the Atlanta Chickens? There is something about Atlanta that makes all their professionals losers. The Braves are going down, down, down, the Hawks couldn’t spell win if their names were win, and the Thrashers prefer losing to winning. So, keep on signing all those never has been and never will be players. It’s all the city’s fault…

By brownthrasher

September 9, 2007 8:47 PM | Link to this

Let’s see what good ole Uncle Tom Terrence has to say about Harrington now that he is at the helm.

By AJC SPORTS WIN

September 9, 2007 8:52 PM | Link to this

MIKE YOU ARE A HYPOCRIT AND PATHETIC. WE WILL NEVER WANT YOU. YOU AND YOUR KIND ARE SO SELF RIGHTIOUS AND HAVE NO FORGIVENESS IN YOUR HEART! YOU THINK BACK ON WHAT YOU DONE WRONG.YOU ARE NOT CLEAN IF YOU TELL THE TRUTH BUT YOU WON’T!

By Anthony

September 9, 2007 8:53 PM | Link to this

please settle down. it’s 1 game people. your blood pressure is gonna kill you getting riled up about 1 game. give it some time. i think this is the first game everyone has played a whole 4 quarters together. think positive. these comments need to be said after about the 5th game. then we can better judge whats going on.

By Trailertrash

September 9, 2007 8:54 PM | Link to this

I sho wish they let BillyBob play..The way he plays with them there pigs . I sho know he can play with dem pigskins. I knows Joey slow but thats what happens when you em bred. Just ask my sister ( who is also my wife ). Can’t wait to see nascar.

By dirty turds

September 9, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this

Wasn’t Joey Harrington signed to be the backup qb for this team? What happened to the starter? Prison! That’s crazy! Thanks for screwing the team!

By brownthrasher

September 9, 2007 9:02 PM | Link to this

The Falcons allowed two touchdowns on interceptions by Joey Harrington, who was sacked six times. The running game, which led the NFL the past three seasons, managed 96 yards.

Michael Vick’s elusiveness made the O-Line, Warrick, the entire Falcons team look much better than they actually were.

The truth hurts and the truth of the matter is we are a far BETTER team with MV7.

By London

September 9, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this

Well said Browntrasher

The Falcons allowed two touchdowns on interceptions by Joey Harrington, who was sacked six times. The running game, which led the NFL the past three seasons, managed 96 yards.

Michael Vick’s elusiveness made the O-Line, Warrick, the entire Falcons team look much better than they actually were.

The truth hurts and the truth of the matter is we are a far BETTER team with MV7.

By dabrittz

September 9, 2007 9:07 PM | Link to this

If this is a taste of what the rest of the season is going to be like. I think I will be throwing up soon! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Dirty Birds!

By dirty turds

September 9, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this

Wasn’t Joey Harrington signed to be the backup qb for this team? Yeah Vick would have done better. However, thanks to him he’s not on the team. Enjoy JH as the qb. VICK is the reason VICK isn’t on the field.

By falcon boogie

September 9, 2007 9:28 PM | Link to this

Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey….

I don’t know what to say. I’m optimistic, and this was only the first game of the season. So, I hope things get corrected. But man, where do you start? O-Line, ST, Def, ???

The problem with Joey is that psychologically he’s damaged goods. The great ones always forget about the last play and move on. He held onto the ball, way too long on 2 of the sacks. He missed Horn on a comeback route, with plenty of time in the pocket. The interception caused by Jenkins was due to Joey’s lapse in judgment at times, because Jenks wouldn’t have gotten too many yards, 2 at the most. He has to develop his down field vision. He’s so worried about getting hit that he would take the safe underneath routes vs going down field.

Positive note, I love Petrino’s honesty, in his post game interview he said Joey’s play was inconsistent and they need consistency.

I’m not putting the blame all on Joey’s shoulders, but be honest everybody, you knew he would play like this. Deep down inside, you were hoping and praying that Joey’s play would be better, but reality kicked in.

By Ryan

September 9, 2007 10:05 PM | Link to this

I just want to say thank you to the falcons organization for giving us Matt Schaub, hope you guys use those second round picks to good use. Once again thanks.

“The year of the Texans”

By A realist

September 9, 2007 10:31 PM | Link to this

Don’t expect any more from the Falcons. This is all they have to offer without MV7. You say don’t blame Joey, But you blame MV7 for the past 6 years….hypocrites. You say Joey needs more support but MV7 didn’t….hypocrites. At least MV7 give us the chance of winning

By RY

September 9, 2007 10:37 PM | Link to this

MIKE VICK ADMITTING TO FIGHTING DOGS STUPID

FALCONS FANS HAVING TO SUFFER YET AGAIN: TRAGIC

MIKE VICK RETURNING TO ATLANTA WITH THE COWBOYS AND T.O. AND BEATING THE CRAP OUT OF US: PRICELESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

By jay

September 9, 2007 11:33 PM | Link to this

NOW ALL OF YOU SPORTS WRITER & TV COMMENTORS!! THOUGHT YOU CAN HAVE FOOTBALL IN ATLANTA WITHOUT M.VICK. HATERS! NO MORE SOLD OUT GAMES. YOU TRIED TO MAKE A.BLANK BELEIVE WE DON’T NEED M.VICK. A.BLANK NO FOOL HE GONNA SEE WHAT YOU GUYS WERE TRYING TO DO!!!

By terrell

September 9, 2007 11:42 PM | Link to this

Guess what people, Petrino did’nt come here to coach sorry a* Joey. He came here to work with one of the most electrifying players in the NFL. Damn I know he’s p** off. Arthur, you better forgive this man and let him come back or watch your investment go down the drain. He will eventually return to the NFL. Ray Lewis was convicted of basically the same thing, Felony Conspiracy.

By David Duke

September 9, 2007 11:54 PM | Link to this

Carolina Panthers-10, Atlanta Falcons-3, remember that game? Mike Vick played the entire game and couldn’t do a damn thing. He is now a convicted felon and is going to be going to prison for about three years. Joey Harrington is our quarterback. Better get used to it Maggots!

By GRIM

September 10, 2007 12:02 AM | Link to this

Dolphins fan here.. Falcons made a major blunder in hanging their franchise on a questionable character.. we know about turning a blind eye to this type athlete (Ricky) just because he puts butts in seats. now you follow suite in bringing in Joey, abort now and look else where! Joey will never be a winner.

By David Duke

September 10, 2007 12:24 AM | Link to this

Hey Moron, Goodell suspended Vick for being involved in felonious activity for four years. Judge Hudson is going to give him three years or so. After that, he will face other charges and more time in prison. You need to give it up! The only reason he’s still on the Falcons’ roster is so Mr. blank can go after millions in bonus money. Vick is through! Better get it straight. If you don’t know, ask somebody Boy!

By Juice

September 10, 2007 1:20 AM | Link to this

I would rather have an execiting dog-fighting playmaking convict than lame Joey H at QB. At least the ConVick made watching the Falcons interesting and tolerable. He may not have had a good QB rating or the best accuracy. But, there is no denying that he was a playmaker and he moved the chains behind the same LAME supporting cast that put up 3 points and didn’t get anywhere close to the endzone. At least when the Falcons lost with MV7, I was thoroughly entertained and held out hope for a win in the next game.

By David Duke

September 10, 2007 1:55 AM | Link to this

Support your local crimi8nal! diot, Vick is a convicted felon and he’s going to prison for a long time. If you want to see Vick play, they probably have games in the joint on Tuesdays. Good luck. Tell vick, he my favorite dogfightin’, felonious scumbucket. HE’S done in the NFL. Get a life Juicefous!