The Bird Babe

By Lynne

October 21, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

The Falcons are who we thought they were. For everyone (including players) who said this wasn’t a One-man team…..when you gonna prove that? When?

By Jamaaliver

October 21, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

Petrino’s decision to bench Joey H in favor of Byron L BEFORE the bye week is puzzling.

But even more so is his decision to punt on 4th down, down by six with less than two minutes left.

Very poor coaching decisions…….

By huh wtf

October 21, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

Bird Babe you have further proved the point that you have a crush on Harrington. To say that Leftwich was not the answer is laughable. We were actually winning with him in the game. We gained a lot of yards with him in there. We were dominating the clock with him in there. Please take off ya I love Harrington tee shirt and watch the game.What cost us the game was the sorry o line, more drops, penalties, and Keith Brooking tackling Lewis on the Reggie Bush touchdown. How in the world do you tackle your own man. Well when you jump on the pile like he does it is easy. He wasnt even looking . He just jumped in and knocked Lewis down thus letting Reggie Bush score. This season is done.

By ugaman

October 21, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

We have the curse of the Chicago Cubs!!! Injury after injury, especially on the offensive line that was pathetic beforehand. A defense that plays well for three quarters but can never stop anyone when it really matters. They seems to be playing hard, but always seem to be out of position and undisciplined when it counts. This is a result of either poor coaching or players tuning coaches out and not playing disciplined football. Either way, we may need to trade the whole team for future draft picks. Maybe then we can draft some players who might play with intelligence and discipline. Where are the leaders on this team?!?

By kreedham

October 21, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

If we fix the #1 problem then Joey/Byron would be better. If we fix the #1 problem, the defense also would be better, if we fix the #1 problem we would have a better running game. I’d like to make a suggestion for the draft/free agency.

Over pay and get two studs on the O-line. Draft an OT and OG in the first two rounds. Sign a couple of more O lineman then declare all positions are open.

Gosh the O Line stinks.

By Sage of Bluesland

October 21, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

Thanks to our pathetic Hometown Hero, Keith Brooking, for helping Bush score that late touchdown (by literally blocking our defensive back who had Bush stood up)…

Stick to reading ‘Green-Eggs-and-Ham’ to the kiddies—that is ALL this fraud can do…

Don’t EVER wonder why we suck.

By Josh

October 21, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

This has to be the worst coaching staff I’ve ever seen participate in an NFL game…that’s all I have to say!

By Unbiased_Blogger

October 21, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

Well at least “The Real Falcon Drop Back” passer looked good - way to go Schaub :) Still want Schaub?

By RobDigi

October 21, 2007 4:59 PM | Link to this

Damn I miss MV7. I still can’t believe how much he meant to this team….oh well. Let’s go Falcons 1-15 Please we need a draft pick.

By Najeh Davenpoop

October 21, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

I was wrong about Leftwich - he definitely is an improvement over Harrington. Bird Babe, I believe Harrington already has a girlfriend, sorry to burst your bubble.

Petrino’s decision to punt on 4th and 13 with 1:46 left in the game was the decision of a coward. The Falcons’ offense with either Leftwich or Harrington had been playing better than the Falcons’ defense at that point in the game. To put the trust in the defense to get a 3 and out from New Orleans in that situation, instead of going for it, shows a lack of courage and confidence. Dumb move.

By michaelvick

October 21, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

If the Atlanta Falcons were a college football team they would not be in the TOP 50 in the country. Right now I think Duke could beat them. They are a PITIFUL excuse for a professional team

By terrell barron

October 21, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

Please give Tony Taylor a look, Petrino. Brooking is a joke. He looked like he was blocking for Reggie. We need to go ahead and faze out all of these senior citizens; Brooking, Dunn, Crump, Gandy, Milloy, Horn, to name a few. Its rebuilding time, or may I say, post vick time. Leftwich looked good until the injury, so I dont understand what the Babe is talking about. We could actually throw the ball, DEEP down the field for once, until the human sack machine came in. Story of the year 2008: Mcfadden reunited with Anderson and Houston in Atlanta.

By BeachGaBulldog

October 21, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

I know that I am in the minority, and I don’t care, but I AM STILL a huge Michael Vick fan. I am glad that he is not a part of this LOSER FRANCHISE! This organization has been a joke since 1966. Just fold the team. I hope that they lose EVERY GAME the rest of the season. Petrino is an idiot.

By no_id

October 21, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

why even comment..different day same results

By Jerome

October 21, 2007 5:15 PM | Link to this

Lets Go Hawks, Lets Go Hawks………….

By CT

October 21, 2007 5:17 PM | Link to this

You so called Atlanta fans got what you wanted.You wanted Vick out and you see what you have now. Vick did more for this team than any quarter back could have done.He had a winning record with no offensive line and receivers who couldn’t catch a cold and a defense that couldn’t stop a good high school team. So stop the crying and get ready for the empty stadium next year, that’s exactly what you deserve.

By Rock

October 21, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this

Lets just wait till 2009 when VICK is ready.

By sckot

October 21, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

Norwood is gonna get more carries next game ? I like Dunn but Norwood is more productive. Why doesn’t he get more of the carries? What is Petrino thinking? How does he see the stats? Why does the highest paid fullback in the NFL not get the ball? The game plan is not working in the first fewn games.

By cb

October 21, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

Will someone please tell me who Brooking was suiting up for today—us or the saints. I couldn’t tell on the Bush touchdown run when he literally tackled Saunders instead of Bush!!!!! GET BROOKING OUT OF THE MIDDLE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once again we get to suffer through Harrington holding the ball TOO LONG!!How can Byron Leftwich, even with the slow windup, manage to by enough time to throw the ball downfield ACCURATELY, while the supposedly MORE MOBILE Harrington give up STATS to the opposing teams sack totals every week. This season for me is over. I refuse to suffer through such ineptitude anymore this year. I’ve been a falcon fan from 66 and have seen the franchise’s peaks and many valleys but not anymore THIS YEAR. SEE YOU GUYS NEXT YEAR!!!!

By golfdawg24

October 21, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this

worst coach in the league.

By Great Falconi

October 21, 2007 5:33 PM | Link to this

sckot,

Good points. Mughelli is being paid a lot of money to do nothing. Norwood is obviously better in this offense than Dunn. Is Petrino REALLY going to implement this crap during the bye week and act like he wasn’t aware of this stuff before? You win in the NFL by making adjustments, not by running the same damn garbage ad nauseum. If Petrino is really going to bail on the Falcons after one season, it makes sense. He’s doing precious little to try to help the Falcons win football games. Maybe he can go to Nebraska.

By KrisG

October 21, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

Those of us who supported Vick until the end need to remember one thing: The original Vick Haters, who wanted anyone but Vick to start for the Falcons, are not the same as those who turned on him after the empty scandals he kept getting into, who are different from the ones who turned on him when he screwed the franchise over dog-fighting. So only a few “got what they asked for,” and those guys are, contrary to popular belief, not ALL white racists, plenty of them were just goofy stat worshippers.

By Dirtybird

October 21, 2007 5:37 PM | Link to this

BeachGaBulldog you are in the majority. We are just sitting back and laughing.

By Nate

October 21, 2007 5:39 PM | Link to this

Like I’ve said before…you people who were so worried about stats when you wanted to get rid of Vick got what you wanted..be careful what you ask for…out of the 43 wins over the past 5 seasons including playoff wins Vick started in 39 of those… Hey but since passer ratings is all ya’ll care about…you got that in Harrington..it’s just too bad he can’t put up the W’s like Vick can…Gosh ya’ll are really delusional to think this team would trhive without their #1 playmaker…If Blank is smart..he better tell PETA what they can do with themselves and bring Vick back to the Falcons..or maybe he can aske them to attend the games now cause no one else will…yeah…fat chance in that happening

By Falcon Crest

October 21, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

I hate to say that I properly predicted that Leftwich would be on crutches before the 1st game was over. That said, I am not a Leftwich basher. The team was definitely better with Leftwich at QB. But, Jax didn’t let him go because of his lack of talent. They let him go because he can’t stay healthy. The hit that took him out was ugly, but that seems to happen with him. I hope he comes back after the bye-week, healthy, and we can see what he can do in a complete game. With that o-line in front of him, that is doubtful. Harrington did a good job in relief, but he can’t throw the deep ball and the other teams know it. He’s not the answer; he’s the question.

By stendec

October 21, 2007 5:42 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Bird Babe, you got YOUR QB back! Wonder what Redman did to get so far off the Petrino radar? Does he have plague? Joey “Another Sack” Harrington still S++T. Just regurgitated S++T! DeA++hole “No Tackle” Hall could not cover a one-legged woman in a wheelchair. What an overrated piece of talentless trash! Most girls I know tackle better than this quitter. Leftover at least got Falcons into end zone. How serious is injury? Check that, does not matter, no one gaves a damn! Only two Falcons worthy of oxygen they breathe. Andersen and Norwood true professionals with pride and dignity. Other Falcons are gutless, heartless, ball-less and clueless quitters who mailed another one in! Could not compete with major college team. Higher classification high school team would give them trouble! True parasites. All worthless trash. To Hell with all but two!

By kgod999

October 21, 2007 5:44 PM | Link to this

bird babe, everybody and their moma saw leftwich prove today that he is a bigtime quarterback. harrington isnt the answer. you are a female reporter? anyway, cb, i saw that play brooking made. brooking flew over late and literally pulled sanders off the play, which allowed bush to score.

By Dawgs2007

October 21, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this

You think it can get any worse?

Turn over to ESPN Classic. They are shoeing a replay of game 4 in the 1996 world series.

What an suck-a$$ day!

By Dirtybird

October 21, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this

Stendec I think you forgot to take you meds. Get a life.

By the fat lady is making a double cd

October 21, 2007 5:54 PM | Link to this

We have a top 10 pick who is doing absolutely nothing. Wr’s who still drop the ball. A qb who holds onto the ball too long. An o line that cant open up holes or pass block. A coach who wants to punt when we needed a score.. It is a done season. I honestly dont see how we beat Houston or even won 15 games the past two seasons. We dont have a lot of talent and we have over the hill talent. Keith Jump on the Pile Brookings is a joke. He tackled his own teammate which resulted in a touchdown. Bird Babe are you Harrington’s wife? . Week after Week you come on here defending this joke of a qb like he is a future hall of famer. Get off his lap. I will never forget Blank during that pre season game after Vick plead guilty. He was all in the booth clapping and smilling and giving the thumbs up like this team was going to be good without Vick. Well sir you were so wrong that its funny. The fat lady is singing so much she has a double disc coming out.

By jeanE

October 21, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this

I can’t remember ever being this frustrated!! Every week it’s a new way to lose a close one. Here’s the game in a nutshell: Byron is fine but so was Joey. Petrino only changed QB’s b/c he couldn’t change the whole team. This line is horrendous & another went down today. Can Jeff VanNote suit up? Joe Horn is done. Keith Brooking is done. Lawyer Malloy is done. Fine leaaders all but DONE. I actually saw Jimmy Williams playing & not just on special teams & he looked OK! Roddy is a player. John Abraham needs help from the other side of the line, anybody there? Wish Kearney still was. It’s pathetic that Petrino had so little confidence in his own offense that he punted when he knew darn well the defense couldn’t stop a fly…And where is Mr. Barlow/Igor who put this sad sack team together????? I never see or hear from him this season. Gee, wonder why? Thank God their off next week so we don’t have to suffer through another gut wrenching loss. Alge is done as well, his knee problems will not get any better. Sorry Crump.

By Famuan

October 21, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this

People….please stop. These are your Atlanta Falcons…where are these delusions of grandeur coming from?? This is the same O-line…its not new. Your featured running back is Warrick Dunn…he’s not new. Brooking is still Brooking…the secondary is still the secondary…what’s all the surprise about the season’s losing spiral?? What?? Oh, you thought the O-line was better last year? It wasn’t. You thought this team was the #1 rushing team in the league? It wasn’t. You thought in a real close game, this team would find a way to squeak it out..is that it? You thought they had heart? People…these are your Atlanta Falcons….the mask is off.

By jeanE

October 21, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this

I can’t remember ever being this frustrated!! Every week it’s a new way to lose a close one. Here’s the game in a nutshell: Byron is fine but so was Joey. Petrino only changed QB’s b/c he couldn’t change the whole team. This line is horrendous & another went down today. Can Jeff VanNote suit up? Joe Horn is done. Keith Brooking is done. Lawyer Malloy is done. Fine leaaders all but DONE. I actually saw Jimmy Williams playing & not just on special teams & he looked OK! Roddy is a player. John Abraham needs help from the other side of the line, anybody there? Wish Kearney still was. It’s pathetic that Petrino had so little confidence in his own offense that he punted when he knew darn well the defense couldn’t stop a fly…And where is Mr. Barlow/Igor who put this sad sack team together????? I never see or hear from him this season. Gee, wonder why? Thank God their off next week so we don’t have to suffer through another gut wrenching loss. Alge is done as well, his knee problems will not get any better. Sorry Crump.

By MrKnowGood

October 21, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this

So the Falcons lose again, and no matter how much they falter no one wants to give Michael Vick credit for making plays behind a mediocore Offensive Line. This was a close game today, and what the AJC and ALL the “Vick-haters” know, but don’t want to admit…MICHAEL VICK “RUNNING TOO MUCH” KEPT US IN THE GAME AND ACTUALLY MADE THE FALCONS BETTER!!! HIS RUNNING WAS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING SACKED ON 3RD AND LONG AND GETTING A 1ST DOWN!

Bobby Petrino is working with Jim Mora’s players. Jim Mora went to the NFC Championship game with Dan Reeve’s players. Michael Vick thrived under Dan Reeves, but he regressed under Jim Mora.

Until Bobby Petrino can get his type of players in place (i.e. bigger O-Line) then we will continue to go “3 and out” and lose games.

MV7 would have been the difference between a Win and a Loss today. But somehow the AJC thinks Michael Vick set the franchise back…MAYBE, JUST MAYBE it was hiring Jim Mora!!!

By Dave

October 21, 2007 6:10 PM | Link to this

Well where to start? OK first Bird Babe Leftwich led the team to their only TD. Second, your hearthtrob Joey is a married dude so move on. I think Morten Andersen is still on the market. Third, Thanks Brooking for allowing Bush to score, you get the game wedgie. And last but not least Coach Bobby Petrino for punting with 1:46 left in the game and thinking your defense was going to get a 3 and out you get the game Wet Willie IN BOTH EARS! You idiot.

By gomdawg

October 21, 2007 6:21 PM | Link to this

WHY DONT THE FALCONS GO AFTER DAVID GREEN THAT PLAYED FOR GEORGIA HE IS A GREAT QB WINNING QB IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL

By Famuan

October 21, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this

gomdawg, why are you wishing death on David Greene?? The O-line is HORRIBLE.

By dreamer

October 21, 2007 6:31 PM | Link to this

thought i was dreaming seeing a good qb back their shoot the gun out like a 50 calibur desert eagle recievers making plays the o line actually holding their blacks for a couple seconds warrick dunn getting 5+ yards and then joey came in and ruined the day those defensive lineman where after him like a molester after a child it was so pathetic i hope byron gets well soon i can see him running the show joey pack up your stuff atl doee not need you

By kidding me right?

October 21, 2007 6:34 PM | Link to this

Leftwich is clearly superior to Harrington. He gets the ball down the field while Harrington looks short first.

Would someone tell me what Brooking doing out there today? He got bowled over for one TD and tackled his own man on the winning TD.

But the absolutely, unbelievably biggest question of the day has to be WHAT LB CAN BE EXPECTED TO COVER A WR 40 YARDS DOWN THE FIELD???

If Boley were that fast then wouldn’t HE be a WR or at least a CB?

By sanderusuck

October 21, 2007 6:38 PM | Link to this

sanders your suppose to be a defensive player i mean since u cant cover you should be able to atleats hit with some power to see reggie bush make roadkill out of you for that touchdown was hilarious it looked liek he was just truckin u for at leats 10 yards all the way to the endzone you need to do some xtra taclkin drills or something or maybe the practice squad might be the best place for u

By David Jr.

October 21, 2007 6:39 PM | Link to this

Joey Harrington, the Collin Farrell look-a-like should be the waterboy!!!!!!!!

By Aribelle

October 21, 2007 6:46 PM | Link to this

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By Aribelle

October 21, 2007 6:46 PM | Link to this

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By Aribelle

October 21, 2007 6:46 PM | Link to this

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By stendec

October 21, 2007 6:47 PM | Link to this

Dirtybird. I rarely respond to bloggers but I took great exception to your post. I covered sports for over 30 years and watched sports all my life. I KNOW when athletes tank it. THE FALCONS TANKED IT TODAY! They are pros (supposidly) who get paid big bucks to PERFORM! Have they performed? HELL NO! So you may hold their hands and kiss their A+++S when they lay down. I SURE AS HELL WILL NOT! Did not in the 1960s. WILL NOT IN THE 2000S! I love the Falcons but hate all but two of the players wearing Falcon uniforms. Live with it!

By Unbiased_Blogger

October 21, 2007 6:47 PM | Link to this

Where is David Duke and the Harrington fan club? There is nothing wrong with the Falcons - they are just missing their inspirational leader, and I think we know who that is. I am willing to make a bet that Arthur Blanks is going to withdraw the proceedings in taking money from Vick, because he will get Vick back real soon, because his profits are sinking real fast.

By jay black

October 21, 2007 6:56 PM | Link to this

Gomdawg, Petrino had a 49-4 record in college. How is he doing in the league?! Greene aint the answer. Leftwich did darn good. The coach screwed this one really bad. Why the punt?! Would anybody at this paper ask him that for me please?

By dirtybird

October 21, 2007 7:08 PM | Link to this

Stendec, looks like you wasted 30 years.

By stendec

October 21, 2007 7:13 PM | Link to this

Petrino should be released for continually running Dunn up middle. Opponents have figured this one out! Norwood outside - big yards. Dunn outside - little or no yards. New guy fumbled. HE IS A FALCON ALL RIGHT! Not playing Norwood more makes me truly believe Petrino is TRYING to lose. Looking ahead to draft or jump back to college ranks? How about it so-called offensive genius?

By eddie from acworth

October 21, 2007 7:19 PM | Link to this

First off, stop with the MV7 comments….he’s gone, and never coming back to the NFL…. Some positives: Leftwich looked good, Roddy White finally is stepping up, and the defense once again played decent enough to win…. Negatives: we saw the injury cart more than the end-zone, our o-line is a joke, and Warrick Dunn cost us the game by dropping a pass and then batting the ball costing us another 5 yards…..AND HOW HARD IS IT TO GET & MEN ON THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE??? Prediction: Petrino bows out after this year…let’s pray we can get Bill Cowher…..

By Mack73

October 21, 2007 7:19 PM | Link to this

I agree with FAMUAN! These are the same players from last year minus one. This team should not look this bad because of one missing player. I don’t blame Vick for this mess, I blame the fool who put it together(McKay).

By Freedawg

October 21, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this

AGAIN DUNN lets the team down! and his time SHOULD be OVER!!!

Norwood gets 6 touches for 38, Dunn 13 for 28 and he drops the screen pass to kill the last drive, and then pulls some crap penalty too.

What evidence does Coach need to get Norwood more action and Dunn less?

Could not ask for much better QB play than we got today from Byron and Joey, too bad Coach gives it to Dunn 27% of the time.

To futher the point about Dunn take away to one 12 yard carry he had through a huge hole and he was 16 yards on 12 carries, pathetic!

By eddie from acworth

October 21, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this

that should be 7 men

By Eli

October 21, 2007 7:22 PM | Link to this

Petrino has got to get his act together or go back to the college level. When a team has 4 losses by seven points or less it has to be the coach’s fault. This guy was supposed to be a point scoring, offensive genius and he hasn’t been able to do ANYTHING! This guy has no idea what he’s doing when it comes to coaching in the pros.

By Eli

October 21, 2007 7:22 PM | Link to this

Petrino has got to get his act together or go back to the college level. When a team has 4 losses by seven points or less it has to be the coach’s fault. This guy was supposed to be a point scoring, offensive genius and he hasn’t been able to do ANYTHING! This guy has no idea what he’s doing when it comes to coaching in the pros.

By stendec

October 21, 2007 7:38 PM | Link to this

Professionals are judged solely by wins and losses! The Falcons have have many wins? How many losses? I REST MY CASE! Eh, DB?

By Big Ed

October 21, 2007 7:41 PM | Link to this

You saw why Leftwich is not the answer and why he’s been injured his whole carreer. He can’t move fast enough to get out of his own way.

By morris

October 21, 2007 7:51 PM | Link to this

The falcons continue to build on their legacy as the worst pro sports franchise in the history of american sports. 40 plus years and counting with zero leadership at the top. This team has no pride whatsoever. The players have no heart and are a bunch of quitters. Bad personal moves. Bad coaching. Bad team. As a fan of more than 30 years I am officially done watching this wreck. I can’t take it anymore. I hope to god that this moribound franchise will be moved to another city and then maybe sometime in the future we could get an expansion team and start over. I had dreams when Arthur Blank bought the team that he had the brains to finally turn things around but I was wrong. Yes he will spend money but he is the classic meddling moron owner that can’t stay out of the way. His idiotic decision to continue to give employment to one of the worst personnel people in the league will continue to harm this franchise for years to come. Over and out!

By Sandy

October 21, 2007 7:58 PM | Link to this

If Blank welcomes Vick back then he is as worthless as the rest of you amoral morons who would suit up Charles Manson if you thought he’d win a game or two for you. Get a life, then a soul, and then a new topic for God’s sake.

By stendec

October 21, 2007 7:59 PM | Link to this

I hear you Morris. I have been a Bird watcher since initial kickoff of year one. Will continue to view. More out of morbid curosity than believing ANYTHING positive will EVER happen again. One Super Bowl appearance. I share your anguish! At least expansion team WILL NOT MAIL IT IN!

By jr

October 21, 2007 8:00 PM | Link to this

Mr Blanks need to run this fake coach outta town and somehow hope that MV7 can come back and save his team.Hopefully he can give the money he’s trying to get from MV7 to the NFL commish to let Vick play

By deanthony

October 21, 2007 8:00 PM | Link to this

i hope everyboyd who wanted vick out is happy,and i hope that the falcons dont win another game

By gsBlack

October 21, 2007 8:01 PM | Link to this

So is this Mike Vick’s fault too?

By deanthony

October 21, 2007 8:04 PM | Link to this

to all u people @790thezone who wanted vick out of here and u know who i am talking about ”mayhem in the am” i hope you are happy

By shawn

October 21, 2007 8:04 PM | Link to this

the one that kills me is d hall this guy does not look like he is even trying out there if he does not want to be here than get ridof this cancer and bad coaching on that 4 and13 you have got to go for it there your 1and5 why not

By Morris Hames

October 21, 2007 8:08 PM | Link to this

Remember before the season started, when all the AJC staff “experts” had Petrino rated as nothing short of a football genius? So tell us, AJC “experts”, when does the genius part kick in, or is Petrino supposed to look like a blind driving instructor trying to teach a 15 year old how to parallel park.

By glw

October 21, 2007 8:08 PM | Link to this

To sanderusuck, are you kidding? Sanders had Bush stood up, and Brooking came flying over and actually pulled Sanders down as if Sanders was the ball carrier, it was the funniest thing I had saw in my life. Brooking has done that for years, come into plays late and knock tacklers off. And if you look at the rushing TD that New ORleans scored, Brooking actually took 2 other Falcons out of the play. Thanks Brook. I dont want to knock the guy, but the guy is a little overrated. He definitely shouldnt be playing MLB, he cant shed blockers and not really good at filling holes either. Offensively, the team looked better, Leftwich does have the ability to throw the ball deep, something Harrington cant or wont do. Harrington does his best and I think he has shown he is a great team guy, but will never be more than adequate. He cant go out and win a game for you, you more or less ask him not to lose the game for you.

By Najeh Davenpoop

October 21, 2007 8:10 PM | Link to this

Apparently Leftwich has a high ankle sprain which will keep him out 2-4 weeks, although based on his history it wouldn’t surprise me if he was out for most of the rest of the season. It’s too bad, because even though he was playing against a mediocre defense the offense was definitely performing better with Leftwich under center. Like Harrington, he was being pressured a lot and threw some passes inaccurately as a result, but he was getting the ball out of his hands much quicker than Harrington.

Bring back Vick in ‘09. Go easy on him, U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson.

By de

October 21, 2007 8:14 PM | Link to this

i hope everybody in the african american community never supports this team again because they never had vicks back from the beginning,from the water bottle incident,anything vick did he was made to look like the bad guy

By Tina

October 21, 2007 8:22 PM | Link to this

BYE WEEK ANALYSIS: What do we know? The problem is NOT Vick. Vick is not on the field, so he is NOT responsible for the outcome of the game(s). The performers on the field are responsible. Is it Petrino? No, Bobby is working within the framework of the GM. Ahhh! We can now turn our attention to next season. Anybody want to entertain the thought of Mike going to the Chicago Bears?

By jr

October 21, 2007 8:23 PM | Link to this

the falcons used vick to fill the seats and make some $$$$.then blamed him for all their failures.just look at how bad this team is without him

By jack

October 21, 2007 8:27 PM | Link to this

So,,,,,,,, who’s gonna be the number 1 pick in next year’s draft??????

By Broken Record

October 21, 2007 8:27 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe there are still people on here saying “I hope you’re happy blah blah blah, you got what you wanted blah blah blah.

SHUT UP. YOU ARE ALL IGNORANT. NO ONE CARES IF YOU DONT LIKE THE FALCONS CAUSE “MV7” (WOW THATS ORIGINAL) DOESNT PLAY HERE ANYMORE. GO BUILD YOUR OWN FRANCHISE FULL OF CONVIC(K)S. THIS IS WEEK 7 AND YOU STILL SPEW THE SAME GARBAGE AFTER EVERY GAME. JUST SHUT UP AND STOP WORSHIPING A FELON WHO DOESNT GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOU! ALL HE CARED ABOUT WAS HIS MONEY AND HE WASNT SMART ENOUGH TO EVEN KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH IT.

By eddie from acworth

October 21, 2007 8:29 PM | Link to this

nobody, and I mean nobody wanted Vick run out of town if we were winning, you bunch of racist losers……we were a mediocre team the past 2 years WITH him…Vick is gone, and it aint because he’s black, it’s because he is an idiot loser, and it ain’t because I’m white….GET OVER IT..VICK IS GONE AND HE’S A LOSER WHO’S GOIN TO JAIL…MOVEON, PLEASE

By Unbiased_Blogger

October 21, 2007 8:31 PM | Link to this

SANDY - You are an idiot. I saw a blogger that said he would feel more pain if his pet died than an “anonymous” war vet in Iraq. You people are the real scums.

By interloper

October 21, 2007 8:31 PM | Link to this

The revisionist history on this blog is astounding, especially among the MV7 lovers. Tell us, JR when did the Falcons ever “blame” Vick for any of their failures? And de you are a supreme idiot…yup, the Falcons made Vick look bad and they never had his back, what a joke. The reality is that the franchise (Blank, McKay, Billy White Shoes, the PR department, etc.) bent over backwards to cover up Vick’s many messes. Go ask anybody who works for the Falcons, hell even the African American ones.

By eddie from acworth

October 21, 2007 8:32 PM | Link to this

oh and another thing…I’m white and i want the Falcons to draft Andre Woodson, who last time I checked, is black……so what does that mean you blind Vick loyalist d*******???

By Grampus

October 21, 2007 8:34 PM | Link to this

You freakin cretins are all crying at this very moment over the poor performance of the Falcons and demanding improvement while at the same time you demand that they let Vick come back and play when he is out of the pokey in 2-3-4 years.

So, retards, which way do you want it? Do you want the Falcons to (a) run in place and suck while waiting for Vick, or do you want them to (b) move on, improve, and be real team without your “Superman”?

Remember, if you choose (a)then you have to shut the hell with all the griping about how bad they are now, because you can’t have it both ways you bunch of dumb azzes.

By runc

October 21, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

Get over it Vick haters. #7 is missed by many. Because the convict as many of you call him is no longer the QB we suck. Not only that, no one in the world cares to look at this team (the lowest viewing on MNF). Vick will do his time and he will come back with the support of a NFL owner, team, and community that will respect and support his time served and rehabilitation. He will bring that team the excitement and ability that many respected and many were resentful of weekly. The Falcon will still be doing what they do, LOSING!

By Old Man Falcon

October 21, 2007 8:47 PM | Link to this

I don’t, for the the life of me, understand the Vick worship that is still encountered on these boards. The idea that we can’t win without Vick is ludicrous. We rarely won with him. In his 6 years with the team we had 2 winning seasons and won more than 9 games only once. He accounted for almost as many turnovers (79) as TDs (92). His career QB rating of 75.7 is a joke and his 52.1 yds per game rushing avg, while great for a QB, really isn’t a lot of offense.

When you think about it, this misplaced adoration is based on a handful of very electrifying plays and certainly not the body of work. Please get over it folks, you’re just making yourselves look stupid.

By Sandy

October 21, 2007 8:48 PM | Link to this

Hey, Unbiased_Blogger, I don’t know what the hell you are talking about or to what group of “you people” you are referring.

I’m talking about and referring to a convicted felon who knowingly ran an illegal operation that particpated in illegal gambling. I’m talking about a self-absorbed jerk-off who lied to his bosses, lied his teammates, lied to you and me, and then managed to get himself suspended when he is needed most. If Blank wants that caliber of scum on his team then he is obviously pandering to butt wipes like you.

Vick let everyone down, not the other around, you freaking idiot.

By Mark

October 21, 2007 8:50 PM | Link to this

Eddie from Acworth,

Andre Woodson is actually mixed. One of his parents is black and the other white. So that means nothing, but then again white people said during the slavery that ONE DROP OF BLACK BLOOD IS TOO MUCH. You can say whatever, but Vick covered up alot of our weaknesses. I think you people are seeing that he was the reason we were 8-8 or 7-9. These close games usually favored us.

By josebenzaca

October 21, 2007 8:50 PM | Link to this

God, some of you are the most stupid people ever. Wake up you stupid, STUPID IDIOTS. The Falcons made Mike Vick the feature player they did not want to get rid of him, that is why they traded Schaub. They did not get rid of him, HE SCREWED IT UP HIMSELF. Do some of you even read the news, watch Sports Center, talk to people at the store? He is guilty of federal felony charges. The NFL suspended him. He can not play. He will not be able to play when he is in jail. He will probably continue to be suspended when he is out of jail. If he was not and IDIOT, he would be playing with the Falcons. Please stop with the stupid Mike Vick comments. He is a non-factor in the NFL and will be that way for 2-3 more years.

By WB

October 21, 2007 8:52 PM | Link to this

I guess Petrino has to try anything to save his job and juggling QB’s is one of them. I think Harrington showed that he is the best quarterback that the Falcons have. His passes are accurate and he made some fine plays today. The loss against the Saints was a team effort. Having a center who can’t tell when the quarterback is under him and with Dunn throwing his tantrum drives were killed. The receivers continue to drop passes and the line can’t pass block. No it is not Harrington’s fault. Everybody get in line!!!

By Discovery Jones

October 21, 2007 8:53 PM | Link to this

Is someone here still hoping Mike Vick will come back? Give me an everlovin M.F.’en break. He had one , maybe two good seasons. The rest of the time I was hoping that they would trade him while someone still felt highly of him and we could get some money and top draft choices in return. I base this on what went on during the last two seasons. When he started growing those little pig tails on his cornrows I personally felt he was doing drugs. Now we know he was. Marijuana saps your performance. That explains why he would implode at the end of games, his strength was gone. Does anyone remember the game last year that we were down by 7 points and needed a score with 1:00 left; we had a 4th and three when he non-chalantly unstrapped his helmet and started walking off the field. The sideline had to yell at him to get back in there. To be an athlete at the professional level, you have to be drug free and almost a health freak. I’m surprised he lasted as long as he did. Chemicals and Sports don’t go together. What a loser. My point here is I could see it, why couldn’t management see it and do something about it. I felt like throwing something at the T.V. to get someones attention. What a bunch of goobers. Oh, and I guess it wasn’t just his brother now was it? On to the current regime. We are in the hotbed of football and can’t field a club. We need an offensive line, build the backfield around #32, The defense sucks wind. And on top of that they hire Bobby Petrino. Got rid of Schaub. On and on and on and on. Bring back the Clampetts

By WB

October 21, 2007 8:53 PM | Link to this

I guess Petrino has to try anything to save his job and juggling QB’s is one of them. I think Harrington showed that he is the best quarterback that the Falcons have. His passes are accurate and he made some fine plays today. The loss against the Saints was a team effort. Having a center who can’t tell when the quarterback is under him and with Dunn throwing his tantrum drives were killed. The receivers continue to drop passes and the line can’t pass block. No it is not Harrington’s fault. Everybody get in line!!!

By WB

October 21, 2007 8:54 PM | Link to this

I guess Petrino has to try anything to save his job and juggling QB’s is one of them. I think Harrington showed that he is the best quarterback that the Falcons have. His passes are accurate and he made some fine plays today. The loss against the Saints was a team effort. Having a center who can’t tell when the quarterback is under him and with Dunn throwing his tantrum drives were killed. The receivers continue to drop passes and the line can’t pass block. No it is not Harrington’s fault. Everybody get in line!!!

By interloper

October 21, 2007 8:58 PM | Link to this

runc, who exactly “resented” Vick on a weekly basis? I’m sure a very small minority of fans were resentful of Vick for racist reasons, but the vast majority of Falcons fans of all colors appreciated his athletic ability and enjoyed the fact that he gave our team at least a fighting chance to win almost every week. So cut the crap where you suggest that all white fans out there are now dancing in the streets because our black quarterback got what he deserved. That just isn’t the case. On the other hand, judging by the venom Brooking takes on this blog and others (some of it very well deserved) I could quite easily argue that “you” won’t be happy until our white middle linebacker is replaced by a more appropriately pigmented defender. And you won’t be completely happy with the Falcons until they play in an all-black league, owned by a black owner, have a black GM, black coaching staff and all black players, and play their games on BET.

By eddie from acworth

October 21, 2007 8:59 PM | Link to this

hey Mark….my point is that I could care LESS what color our QB is, I JUST WANT WINS!!

By de

October 21, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this

like i said eddie everybody wanted to throw vick under the bus after the water bottle incident, but nothing was found. lets just keep it real ”you people” did not want a black man playing quaterback,young,and making that kind of money,let us not forget this is still the south

By Discovery Jones

October 21, 2007 9:06 PM | Link to this

And I agree . Kicking the ball with 1:23 left in the game? That was so stupid I fell over laughing ‘cause I didn’t know what else to do. Petrino is basically dumber than dirt. Do you rememeber the game last week in the first half. They had a critical 3rd down play and needed a first down in enemy territory. The braintrust on the sidelines actually called a timeout, thought about it for two minutes, then came back in and ran Dunn straight up the middle for a two yard loss. God, my dead mother could have called a better play than that. Geeesh I can’t take it anymore. BANG, BANG, BANG. Just shot myself in the toes.

By Whitey Fjord

October 21, 2007 9:06 PM | Link to this

Arthur gives us the poor man’s Vick, Byron Leftwich, in a transparent attempt to placate his customers and his worthless employees.

Will you never learn Arthur? You aren’t selling hammers anymore. You now own a profession football team. You better start thinking long term instead going for the quick buck. Demographics change and so will your fortune with the public.

By interloper

October 21, 2007 9:08 PM | Link to this

Did anybody else today thing Petrino should have challenged the call that Roddy White was out of bounds on the long pass/run down the sidelines? I watched it 4 or 5 times on TiVo and it wasn’t at all clear that he was out of bounds. White motioned to the bench to challenge the call. Of course, the 9th string announcing crew covering the game on Fox didn’t say anything. I knew we were doomed to a field goal when the official called White out of bounds at the 8…

By Oil and Water

October 21, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this

HELLO faithful Falcon fans. 6 years ago, Arthur Blank purchased the Falcons and after that came MV7. Shortly after MV7, the lights were turned on in the city of Atlanta. He won one of the biggest game in franchise history in Green Bay. Shortly after that, Arthur rewarded him with $130 million contract for which MV7 did not ask for. After that, he(MV7) rewarded the team and the city with MNF & SNF games. We also got a Thanksgivings game and many sellouts. There are many fans that hate him because he played the game with a lot of heart! Yet, it was said that he (MV7) was NOT the team. A few questions, “what would you do if someone called you out of your name after a loss (the finger incident)”, “why did everybody make a big deal out of the water bottle” and “why would Arthur Blank allow the animal rights groups to operate his football team by dictating to him to take MV7 off of the team over an issue like this”? The whole ordeal is not as bad as it seems. It looks bad on Arthur Blank’s behalf for turning his back on MV7 after all that he has done for him. He treated him like a slave….used him and discarded him when he got into a little trouble. Everybody is not perfect. Mr. Blank lied to the ticket holders by saying that the price of tickets would not increase, but they did. Is that not lying? So in conclusion, it will be interesting next year to see how many dogs buy tickets, beer and tee shirts at the dome!

By eddie from acworth

October 21, 2007 9:12 PM | Link to this

yep you are right, De….all us white boys won’t be happy til every black athlete is put in jail…..YOU ARE A FREAKIN LOSER, DE..TAKE YOUR RACE-BAITING TO FARRAKHAN.COM

By Discovery Jones

October 21, 2007 9:17 PM | Link to this

In reference to de

de your a bean brain. This is not a racial thing. The first two years I loved Mike Vick. It’s not about color , it’s about W-L’s. PERIOD, PERIOD, PERIOD. But since you brought it up. I really don’t think they make the best QB’s. Wide receivers yes. It’s not a brain thing either it’s about skill and speed . They’re the strongest and the toughest and the fastest. They need to get the ball and run with it. Mike Vick should have been a wide receiver.

By Falcon4 Life

October 21, 2007 9:17 PM | Link to this

Leftwich is a punk. He hasn’t played a full game since coming out of college. As many times as Joey’s been hit, he hasn’t went down with an injury yet. I hope Byron’s ankle is worth that $3M we payed for him this year. Anyone tired of the running plays up the middle for zero yards, then throwing on 3rd an long?

By Deangelo Hall

October 21, 2007 9:19 PM | Link to this

Just out of curiosity, did anyone see me play today???

I AM THE GREATEST PLAYER TO NOT ONLY WHERE #21 IN THIS CITY BUT I AM THE GREATEST ATHELETE EVER!!!!!!!!!

By WB

October 21, 2007 9:21 PM | Link to this

To the Bird Babe complaining that we need a QB to call his plays. They haven’t done that since the 60’s and 70’s. Why do you think they have all those people in the sky boxes trying to read the defenses.QB’s might get to change plays with audibles but they don’t control the games anymore. That about ended with the great Johnny U.

By runc

October 21, 2007 9:23 PM | Link to this

INTERLOPER I never one time said anything about white or any color. A hit dog will holler. Besides you over the top bafoon I am Native American. The MV issue has shown me just how concerned some idiots are about the color of a man. Georgia is full of rasist a-holes who see everything in black and white. It is worse when you are in neither. Do me a favor dude ask yourself why did you respond like a in the closet racist. I just love good football!

By kreedham

October 21, 2007 9:24 PM | Link to this

1) Can we leave MV out of it. Whether the Falcons would be better or not is a moot point. MV is not here because MV broke the law. MV will not be back in the NFL for a minimum of this season and next and probably longer. Doesn’t matter if you love him or hate him…he’s gone.

2) Can we drop the Petrino bashing. He isn’t going anywhere! AB knows he doesn’t have the talent. Even Petrino knew before MV was gone that it would be a long year. If anything Petrino will leave before he gets fired!

3) I never hear the #1 and #2 picks name during the broadcast. I’m just hoping they’re learning and hit the weight room and get a little bigger by next year.

4) Why keep bashing Harrington and Leftwich. They are both pretty decent QB’s but as someone said Peyton Manning wouldn’t do much with that line.

5) Yes we can write off this year but hey for those that still go cheer for those that aren’t giving up…Abraham, Coleman, Norwood, Boley and a few others.

6) Alas I thinking Brooking is done. Show some class and retire after the season…before you get cut.

7) Stop the Dunn bashing. Remember he’s got no line. Having said that Norwood should be the starter. Maybe Petrino’s just smart and saving him until they get some widebodies that can block next year.

8) If you’re so fed up then you can give me your tickets. My 8 yr old would love to go and he won’t care if they lose.

Yea I don’t expect much this season. They’ll win 1 or 2 more but I’ll still watch and hope. Hope most of you feel the same.

By interloper

October 21, 2007 9:25 PM | Link to this

Any regular 790 The Zone listeners who are reading this blog, try this. When reading these Vick-loving posts, with their butchering of 3rd grade grammar, conspiracy theories, revisionist history, and racism, just imagine them being read by regular caller “Mel” from Southwest Atlanta. Freaking hilarious.

By de

October 21, 2007 9:26 PM | Link to this

to discovery jones,i tell u what lets remove all of the real players from the team like crumpler,hall,white,jenkins,jackson,coleman,abraham,dunn,norwood,houston,anderson,boley,williams,milloy,and lets see how well the falcons do they may not win a game since u want to take it there

By Since1980....

October 21, 2007 9:28 PM | Link to this

Same ole..same ole Falcons. This years team is another version of the 84,85, 87, 88, and 89 Falcons. All we are missing are the old red helmets.

Dont get me wrong, we have a little bit of talent. We have Norwood, Roddy, D-Hall, Boley, Abraham, Rod Coleman, and Algernon. A matter of fact Joey has played OK this year. He is not going to carry the team, but he plays well enough be competive. Our biggest issue is the O-Line. Our seconday sucks too. I say give Patrino at least 3 years before we start calling for his head. Give the guy time to get his own players and lets see what he can do. Personally…I believe in him. Just be patent Falcons fans!!!

By CROWEDADDY

October 21, 2007 9:28 PM | Link to this

So here we are. 1-5. possibly 4-2 if field goals were converted to touch downs, we didn’t punt down 4 with two mins to go on the 50, and we had a line that could block better than North Cobb. No excuses. It is what it is and these are OUR Falcons. Not the white fans, black fans, or the vick fan Falcons. These are OUR Falcons. Lets look at the good in this team. D-line-Good. Linebackers-good (age is concern though no names though) DB’s- Average( good play in the first by Jimmy Williams) QB-No answer on this roster. RB- Dunn is done. Give Norwood the majority and let him loose. OL-Abomination. WR,TE- White can be a star, Crumpler doesn’t fit in though. But they can still get it done. Great young talent. We need the GM to do his job better. 50/50 doesn’t cut it in the NFL. Maybe Schuerholtz can give him some pointers. But guys, stop the hate. We are all fans. Lets go Falcons. And for those who havn’t noticed, there maybe be some post season action across the way in Phillips Arena next spring. Look out for those Hawks. The Hawks GM may have finally got it. Lets go Atlanta fans, you are better than this. You guys sound worse that Philly fans. and I’m Gone.

By BYEbyeBYE

October 21, 2007 9:29 PM | Link to this

Petrino needs to leave and go back to where he came from. He can’t coach the team whatsoever, and what’s new another injury for Leftwich. That is all that happened to him in Jacksonville, he is too injury prone. We need to get rid of these two fools and maybe with a new coach we can actually win a game.

By JG

October 21, 2007 9:29 PM | Link to this

Hey huh wtf You said that we were actually winning when Leftwich was in the game. Don’t you have to have points that your opponent to be winning?

By stendec

October 21, 2007 9:30 PM | Link to this

Since when is an out of bounds play not subject to challenge? It is not a judgement call like a penalty! Falcons willing to lose on own merits. DO NOT HELP HELP FROM BLIND BRAIN-DEAD ZEBRAS!

By KRS-ONE

October 21, 2007 9:30 PM | Link to this

Do all of the Vick supporters seriously have to whine everytime there is a Falcons related blog??

“Oh he is so great.” “Oh he is a black man with money and ya’ll can’t handle that.” “Oh he is a great role model to the kids.” “Oh he was the only good thing to ever come along in this city.” “Oh anyone who says anything bad about him is racist.” “Oh he did nothing wrong.”

This is to you folks, GET OVER IT. It doesn’t matter what color he is. He is a liar and a felon. he conned this franchise out of millions of dollars. GET OVER IT.

And you know what the sad part is?? Every kid, black or white who looked up to him was wronged more than anyone but all you folks want to do is cry “racism” everytime there is a flippin blog about the Falcons.

GET OVER YOURSELVES ALREADY…

By interloper

October 21, 2007 9:31 PM | Link to this

okay RUNC explain what you meant by this line:

“He will bring that team the excitement and ability that many respected and MANY WERE RESENTFUL OF WEEKLY.”

Who exactly was resentful of the excitement Vick was bringing?

Just becuase you don’t use the word “white” or “black” in your post, doesn’t mean color isn’t implied.

By eddie from acworth

October 21, 2007 9:33 PM | Link to this

amen interloper…..Mel et al can all join the conspiracy talk at Al Sharpton’s blog……

By Dawgs2007

October 21, 2007 9:36 PM | Link to this

We will be rewarded after all this season by having the best running back in the league since Barry Sanders.

I am talking about a high draft pick and using it on McFadden!

Just keep losing so we can rebuild this team. You wait and see. This team will be dismantle after the season. Bye-Bye Dunn, McClure, Crumpler, DHall, Brooking, Coleman, J. Williams and all the other stiffs stealing money every game.

By lifelongfalconfan

October 21, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

Keith Brooking(s) should get a few $$ from New Orleans for his remarkable play of pulling off the only Falcon defender keeping Reggie Bush out of the end zone. What a mess. He overpursues because he’s always out of position (remember his remarkable defensive stop..er..wipe out last week?) and along with Warwick Done hurt the team more than any opposing player. Warwick to the left for —ohh!—- minus 3 yards. Warwick up the middle—-ohh! he’s taken down by a loose mouthpiece for minus 5 yards. This team is not that bad, the coach is extremely good, he just needs to bite the bullet and make Warwick 2 string instead of this STUPID trade off that keeps one of our best players off the field. If we’re going to lose, I’d rather do it with a better MLB and running back learning the position than seeing these old farts embarrass themselves and kill the team. KB(s) and WD STINK!

By eddie from acworth

October 21, 2007 9:44 PM | Link to this

hey Dawgs2007…..me too, but with our luck, we’ll draft McFadden and it will turn out he is a closet serial-killer….

By Jeremy

October 21, 2007 9:45 PM | Link to this

Vick is not coming back. Get over it people. Furthermore those who thought that Leftwich did better than Joey, well you’re kidding yourselves they did just about the same. Yeah Leftwich got a touchdown. But how many? 1! So what Joey’s done that in other games. Haven’t anyone noticed? There have been other games where the falcons got only 1 touchdown. So getting 1 touchdown doesn’t prove anything. What they need to do is score more than 1 touchdown. I think some of that falls on the playcalling. This bye week the coaches need to work on some plays that will get the falcons in the endzone and not lose yards. Plus the falcons need to play the second half. Just about every game this year, last year too for that matter, the falcons look good the first half but the second half they look terrible. This goes for everyone, the players and coaches. The players seem to give up, and the coaches seem to get too conservative with their play calling.

By Paula D

October 21, 2007 9:46 PM | Link to this

Keep losing is right, jawl. Not a reason in the world to win a single game this year. Get that numba won pick, jawl!

By Paul from Milton

October 21, 2007 9:48 PM | Link to this

You know, I actually said before the game,”At least today we won’t get burned by the play action deep post route”. AND THEN WE DID!!! THE SAME EXACT PLAY AS LAST WEEK!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? Lawyer Milloy, please go away and stop collecting paychacks you fraud. There are so may holes to fill on this team that it boggles the mind.

By kreedham

October 21, 2007 9:51 PM | Link to this

Remember…we could still have Jim Mora and worse than that we could still have the Smith Family.

Arthur Blank isn’t giving up and neither is Coach Petrino. Sadly though, some of the players have.

By boots

October 21, 2007 9:53 PM | Link to this

I’m not sure that a coach is equiped to elevate the relative I.Q’s of individual team members; but that appears to be what is needed. Mental mistakes continue to plague the team like a “False Start on about the 5 yard line.” Give me a freakin’ break!

By eddie from acworth

October 21, 2007 9:57 PM | Link to this

agree boots….and how about getting 7 men on the line of freaking scrimmage!! We got that penalty at least 2x…..GARBAGE!

By bk hawk

October 21, 2007 9:58 PM | Link to this

I believe the Sun will still come up in the morning. I believe we all have a lot to be thankful for. The Falcons will over come its problems (many not its fault) it will take the rest of this year and summer, but wait till next year to bit*&. If nothing happens between now and then you can BIT_, and BITC all you want.

By Karma

October 21, 2007 9:58 PM | Link to this

As long as Babineaux is on the team, I’m extremely happy with the Falcons performance….I’m happy with the fan attendance at the games (which should continue to decline), I’m so happy with the disgruntled, apathetic players…..LUV IT!!! Yep, I’m Karma! The Falcons are now back in their rightful place, irrelevance.

By snowblind

October 21, 2007 9:58 PM | Link to this

These blogs are awful. Just a bunch of people spewing ignorance and hatred. There are a few good posts, but I can’t stand to read through 10 crap posts to find the 1 decent one. Ugh. PLEASE AJC, GET RID OF THESE BLOGS! (or find a better way to do them)

By crookbythebook

October 21, 2007 10:08 PM | Link to this

**FREE MIKE VICK

Vick should of not received more than a 4 game suspension and a $500,000 fine .. The Falcons derserve all of this…My heart as a fan will be forever broke …

We miss you 7 :(

By a REAL fan

October 21, 2007 10:16 PM | Link to this

This is NOT a good blog. You type about three times a week during the season. you offer a few paragraphs stating the obvious. Go Away Please.

HEY AJC. CAN YOU HIRE A REAL FAN OF THE FALCONS WITH SOME INSIGHTFUL THOUGHTS TO RUN THIS BLOG?

By Mike Vicks Attorney

October 21, 2007 10:18 PM | Link to this

On December 3, 2007, I am going to see if the Falcons can beat the Saints in a rematch at the Dome. They probably will not win and most people will stay home. All the Mike Vick fans can see him walk into prison that day. Mike, I hope that the number of sexual assaults in US prisons is exaggerated.

By Nastradamus

October 21, 2007 10:19 PM | Link to this

The Falcons record to date serveS them right. Although Vick was totally wrong for his actions it did not require the full wrath of the entire U.S. legal system. Mr.Blanks decision to recover Mr.Vicks signing bonus was and is vindictive. Two wrongs don’t make a right. After all the guy did play for three years. Mr.Blank, God Don’t Like Ugly!

By MrsBanks

October 21, 2007 10:32 PM | Link to this

I tell myself every week that I’m not going to waste another Sunday watching this team…but I get sucked in every week w/ a little gleam of hope…well ALL HOPE IS LOST…I’m reminded of a line from the movie “The Color Purple”…UNTIL THE FALCONS DO RIGHT BY MIKE VICK…EVERYTHING THEY EVEN THINK ABOUT (I.E. WINNING) IS GONNA CRUMBLE!!! I wonder if Vick is watching this mess week after week w/ a big azz smile on his face…I would if I were him…Karma is a B*tch!

By a REAL fan

October 21, 2007 10:38 PM | Link to this

Hey Nastradamus, do you REALLY thin that Blank is going after MV for the $$$? If so you are truly an idiot.

Any monies that the Falcons can recover go to the salary cap. Would you rather the team just gave away all of MV’s cap charge for NO performance? Or would you rather recover that money to rebuild the team.

As the saying goes, “It’s not personal, It’s just business”

By Cool

October 21, 2007 10:40 PM | Link to this

Hey Old Man Falcon.

You say the Falcons can win without Michael Vick? Just look at the stats. 1-6. Is that what you call winning?

I am enjoying every minute of watching these loser’s loose every game. Go Arthur Blank. You made a wonderful decision. I hope the Falcons never win another game. Now enjoy your losses and an empty stadium.

By WIL T

October 21, 2007 10:46 PM | Link to this

WEREEVER VICK GOES I GO. MR.BLANK DON’T BE CRAZY!!!!! YOU BETTER KEEP VICK!!! SOME WAY SOME HOW…………………………………………………………

By Tina

October 21, 2007 10:49 PM | Link to this

So during the bye week, our strategy is “sandbagging” in preparation for next season. Wow! Winning is no longer important.

I’m outta here—tired of these racist overtones and dogma. What many Vick supporters are saying is that Mike is absolutely wrong for his actions (i.e., dogfighting and lies). Just as human beings wants to survive, so do dogs. I don’t think people are trying to rationalize Vick’s mistakes—I know I’m not. It is human nature that we want to see people take responsibility for their actions (as Michael eventually did), learn the lessons needed to not repeat his or her mistakes, and RETURN as a productive member of society. Vick supporters just want to extend a helping hand and show some love. Discipling someone w/o LOVE is why many people are unable to abstain from a life of crime and evil in general. People continue to measure people by what the see externally—color, and NEVER attempt to find out what’s going on inside a troubled human being.

By Ryder

October 21, 2007 10:51 PM | Link to this

Until Byron went down, I saw a team that was beginning to play with more confidence. Props to Roddy White for stepping up. This offense was moving the ball a bit and putting up some points. It may not have been a lot in the beginning but there was progress.

So of course once Byron goes down Joey promptly does nothing to lead this team when they had a chance. Face it, Petrino has no confidence in him but depending on the severity of this ankle injury to Byron he may not have a choice but to play him.

That being said, Petrino can use this bye week to begin playing for next year, and that has to start with phasing out some of these veterans such as Dunn and Crumpler. They were byproducts of Mora’s system and will not succeed in Petrino’s offense.

I know a lot of people may not agree, but I think they need to begin building their offense with Byron as their QB. Why draft a QB now when this team doesn’t have the o-line to protect him? Obviously they like having Leftwich lead their offense. Hopefully the ankle injury isn’t too bad and we’ll be able to see him play in the second half.

This season may be lost, but the rest of the season can be set towards building some confidence and some wins for the future.

By JEC

October 21, 2007 10:54 PM | Link to this

Blank and Patrino are both in over their heads.

By Fred

October 21, 2007 10:57 PM | Link to this

THE FALCONS SUCK! END OF STORY. ALL YOU VICK SUPPORTERS AND HATERS..GET THIS..THE FALCONS PERFORMANCE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH VICK, HE IS GONE. GET OVER IT…THE FALCONS SUCK…JOEY IS A PU#Y, LEFTWICH IS LEFTOVERS. I am so sick and tired of these racial overtones in this blog…thats why “ya’ll” cant achieve nothing. can’t your asses get along and just admit this team is BULL%$#

By dirtybyrd

October 21, 2007 11:06 PM | Link to this

did not watch the loss today saved myself the agony,was looking over stats of the game normal offense from coach p, no td all 3 pts inside red zone ok then i see norwood got his normal 6 carries roddy white had over 100 yds today we had the ball all day just cant score points wonder why that is? we have offensive guru for a head coach or so i was told

By stendec

October 21, 2007 11:16 PM | Link to this

QBs who did most damage to Falcons: 1-Dog-murdering convick scum. Obvious choice. Name need not be mentioned. Cursed. 2-Jeff George. Untalented crybaby. Known for sideline shouting matches. With own coach! 3-Chris(sy) Miller. True sissy. Falcon fans CHEERED when he was injured. Gave fans pre-Vick bird finger salute. My, my, my, Falcon fans have TRULY been blessed! Where are Steve Bartkowski and Bob Berry when we need them?

By Jen

October 21, 2007 11:21 PM | Link to this

Vick did himself in. Also as reported in the news lately, banks are suing him, his house is on the market. What a shame and a loss for falcon fans. He was too immature if not too dumb to be paid millions without supervision. The falcons should not have ignored the other incidents (pot at the airport, crew stealing rolex, herpes, blunt photo on interet, flipping off fans, etc…) The falcon org should have watched and checked on him. Quit saying we wanted Vick out. I was a huge Vick fan. He was so exciting and fun to watch. But it makes me sick that I was cheering for him while he was killing dogs. A guy who can do that to dogs needs to pay the price in prison. Lets move on to today. Petrino is not a coach for the NFL. We need an experienced NFL coach now.

By Jean

October 21, 2007 11:25 PM | Link to this

I’ve being going to the Falcons games for 17 years, so this losing is nothing new. I can’t put into words the excitement I got from watching Michael Vick play. I don’t believe the Falcons will have the same following without Vick. I believe in REDEMPTION and I say to the people on this blog that is against Vick, please repent to GOD for this judgement. This man is entitled to play football in the future. In the name of JESUS, let him play. I rebuke the devil from the bloggers who’s hearts aren’t right. You know what I mean.

By DHD

October 21, 2007 11:34 PM | Link to this

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By Jimbo

October 21, 2007 11:51 PM | Link to this

Rule #1: never give an ignorant african american millions he will ruin your organization. Don’t believe me? Look at Vick, Ricky Williams, Tyson, T.I. can I keep goin? All of the top black rappers are heading to jail or already there…T.I. Lil Wayne, C Murder,Mystical, Busta.

Before you all call me a racist, please name 5 white boys who have done any thing on this level. in the past 5 years. I can name blacks who have done this from the past 5 months. Falcons and all other organizations please learn from this…giving millions is a big mistake

By Jonny

October 21, 2007 11:58 PM | Link to this

What is the under over on Petrino sticking around for the rest of his contract?

By yea yea yea yea yea

October 22, 2007 12:07 AM | Link to this

You people kill me. Vick is not even playing yet is still being blamed. Vick is not the gm of this sorry team. He did not sign the sorry free agent bust we pick up every year. He doesn’t draft the first round bust we get every year. The guy has not taken one snap this whole season yet people are still blaming him. Get out of here with that crap. How about putting some blame on the guys who are actually playing and the gm who put this trash together. If you don’t think people wanted Vick out of Atlanta before the dog fighting situation then I have some beach property in Dakota i want to sell you idiots. Take ya head out of ya asses. Even when this team was winning people wanted him benched or traded. They wanted a pocket qb who did not run all the time. They wanted a traditional drop back passer who could see over the line. No matter what he did it was not good enough for some of these clowns. He is not here so deal with it. This team is a good 4 years away from being competitve. We have young talent that dont produce. Veterans who dont produce. This team is sorry from top to bottom. Keith I tackle my own man Brooking needs to retire. People who hate Vick are some funny people. People who defend him are not saying what he did wasn’t wrong. . What they are saying is how can you defend a guy like Harrington who has done absolutely nothing yet blame everything on Vick. He broke the law so yea he has to take his punishment but some people took this over board. Vick would have been better off unloading rounds at a school or something they way people reacted about some dogs. Harrington doesn’t produce yet people want him to keep starting. Vick did produce but people wanted his back up in. What free agent wants to come here with these silly a* fans. And if you don’t believe people did not want him benched or traded before this dog fighting situation. Check out some archives and use google. 7-9 doesnt look so bad now. This team will be lucky to win 4 games.

By Jean

October 22, 2007 12:21 AM | Link to this

Jimbo, you’re so dumb. Let me name 5. What’s that football player named that is still playing and killed somebody? Leonard Little. What about that NBA referee? How many have been charged with rape? Mark Chmura. Oh, I forgot he went to trail and was acquitted on rape. Not innocent though. Oh, don’t forget about Bill Maas felony drug & weapon charges. Let me see, one more. Oh, David Kircus charged with assault. Crime doesn’t have a color dummy. You’re the one ignorant. Check yourself. You need to pray.

By Sickavicka

October 22, 2007 12:24 AM | Link to this

Its easy to still blame Vick. The team was built around him, exciting with him and pathetic without him. He chose to break the law, the rules, lie about and now the fans are left arguing about it. He let everyone down.

By Buzz

October 22, 2007 12:50 AM | Link to this

Why do some of you blame the Falcons for their treatment of Vick? Like they just got rid of him? Uhhhhhhhh…he pleaded guilty to a federal crime!!!! He admitted to lying to AB and the Falcons!!! Some of you act like he did nothing wrong. HE SAID HE WAS WRONG!!! I don’t get it. All of you need to take your D**k out of Vick. He was done screwing you a long time ago.

By Jimbo

October 22, 2007 12:54 AM | Link to this

Jimbo, weren’t you my cellmate last year. Dumba**!

By 1 More Thing

October 22, 2007 1:02 AM | Link to this

MV7 is gone…. But now you know - that a real winner will carry the team on his back - they will do what is necessary to win.

All heroes have flaws. Jordan had well known gambling problem…but they didn’t run him out of the league for it. He carried the Bulls on his back, and kept winning because that was his job. Visk carried this team on his back, filled the stands, broke his ankle, and ran each and every week for his life…because we have an awful O-line. All last season - all these BLOGGERS kept saying that he wasn’t a “true” quarterback - because he didn’t stay in the pocket. Welllllllll, now you have one. Harrington ends up on his a** more often than completing passes. He can’t throw the bomb. BUT HE STAYS IN THE POCKET.

The receivers still can’t catch and what is up with all the injuries? Algie?????? (worthless)

Mike Vick covered up a bunch of FLAWS that are being exposed every week.

Be careful what you pray for !

By 1 More Thing

October 22, 2007 1:05 AM | Link to this

stendec - YOU ARE THE REASON WHY THIS TEAM IS A LOSING

By 1 More Thing

October 22, 2007 1:05 AM | Link to this

stendec - YOU ARE THE REASON WHY THIS TEAM IS LOSING

By DALE IN NEWNAN

October 22, 2007 1:35 AM | Link to this

WILL ALL YOU IGNORANT CRACKERS AND NEGROS PLEASE SHUT THE HELL UP. IS THIS IT?IS THIS WHAT I TOOK ALL THOSE A*- WHIPPINGS FOR?! AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS OF STRIDING FORWARD SHOWING OTHERS THAT WE CAN ALL GET ALONG, WE ARE DIVIDED OVER A TWO-BIT CRIMINAL WHO IN ALL REALITY NEVER LIVED UP TO HIS PROMISE.HE IS GONE AND NEVER COMING BACK TO PRO SPORTS. THE GAMBLING IS A LIFETIME BAN FOLKS.WHITE PEOPLE SHOULDNT HATE HIM BECAUSE HE IS A BLACK QB; NEITHER SHOULD BLACK PEOPLE BLINDLY GO OVER THE CLIFF IN SUPPORT. iF A WHITE MAN MEET HIM ON THE STREET HE WOULD JUST WALK ON BY. IF A BLACK MAN CAME TO HIS HOUSE HE PROBABLY CALL THE LAW.IT IS OVER DEAL WITH IT. STOP EMBARRASSING YOURSELVES.THE NATION LAUGHS AT OUR SILLY ASSES.IVE SEEN WHATS OVER THE HORIZON; IVE SEEN WHATS COMING AROUND THE CORNER, AND YOU IGNORANT CRACKERS AND NEGROS GOT NOTHING TO CELEBRATE. AND IM NOT GOING TO BE THERE TO HELP YOU- IM GOING TO FOXBORO- SINCERELY MARTIN.

By McKay Sucks

October 22, 2007 1:52 AM | Link to this

FIRE COACH PEE PEE HIS PLAY CALLING STINKS!

RUN NORWOOD DAMN IT!

2007 SEASON STATS 41 ATTS 234 YRDS 5.7 AVG (5th in NFL)

SUN VS. SAINTS 6 ATTS 38 YRDS 6.3 AVG

MAYBE WE CAN HELP OUR DEFENCE IF COACH PEE PEE HAVE BALLS TO CALL MORE RUN PLAYS!

By Steve

October 22, 2007 3:07 AM | Link to this

For all you people saying that Bird Babe is in love with Harrington just because she preferred him over Leftwich, you are dead wrong.

Look at it this way. Leftwich MIGHT be a better QB. The problem with Leftwich is, he gets hurt every time someone sneezes on him. Sure, he was a gamer for Marshall way back when, but now he is a total immobile QB with a body that is way too fragile. This has been his problem all his career, and it’s why Jacksonville got rid of him for ZILCH in return.

You simply cannot plan your team aroudn a QB who has missed almost 50% of the games his team has played over the last two years with injuries.

The rest of the year needs to be spent evaluating talent for the future. Start giving Norwood 20 carries a game to see if he can be the feature back. Rotate Joey and Byron and see if either QB plays well enough to save you a wasted pick in the draft. Anyone who is on the last year of their conttract that you do not plan on bringing back should be riding the pines if there are younger players behind them in the rotation.

As for the draft .. the NFL game is won and lost in the trenches. Sure, other positions certainly make a difference, but you will NEVER see a team win the Super Bowl without decent lines at the very least. It just doesn’t happen, so the Falcons need to spend their first couple of picks on the best OLine people in the draft. And if there isn’t one worthy of where they are picking, trade down and pick up a pick or two and get the lineman you want, plus a player or two extra. It’s not like we are one or two players away, and we are not getting any younger.

As for Petrino, I am giving him three years. It’s much harder for an offensive minded coach to come in and turn a bad team around quickly than it is a defensive coach. Since we went with an offensive coach, we need to give him time.

As for all those who still love Vick, just remember, he started this downslide by getting Dan Reeves fired. Please remember that Dan Reeves took us to the Super Bowl without Michael Vick, and with a team that arguably had less talent overall than we have now. Vick fans can whine and moan about how bad this team is, but decisions made to appease Vick, both in salary and personnel (Price and Reeves) have absolutely killed this team.

By Tiwas

October 22, 2007 4:19 AM | Link to this

An Open Letter to Mr. Blank

Mr. Blank, please save your money and restructure the entire organization from the top to the field level personel. Create a position for Mr. McKay where his only responsibility will be is to handle the contracts for the organization and not player evaluation and selection. Mr. McKay IS NOT an evaluator of talent and never has been. The position of GM is an inherited position earned with his father’s laurels. He did not build Tampa Bay and as a matter of fact that team and organization regressed while he was GM. His father and Tony Bungy built that organization. His father from the beginning and Mr. Dungy later. They are just now in the recovery which will actually take another year under Mr. Gruden’s tutelage. It is time to swallow your pride and rehire, yes, rehire Dan Reaves as the GM. He’s been in this game for over 50 years as a player, coach etc.. He knows how to evaluate talent. A player’s personal life is their responsibility and a coach can only do so much for adults. Mr. Petrino was a fine and successful college coach. He now sees the professional aspects of the game are entirely different than the college game. Remember Mr. Nick Saban. He found this out, an after one season went back to where he’s comfortable. Also remember Mr. Steve Spurrier. A college head coach who has no experience in professional organizations should spend two years on the sidelines of a coach for mentoring. There will be a few who are successful, like any business, but the emotions and attitudes of a professional player are different than those when they were in college. A professional team is made of 50 players who were all stars on their respective college teams. Now they have the money and responsibilities of a an adult to take care of personally, but in some cases not the maturity to handle the leeches that follow money. Sure they have agents and such but for the most part these advisors and people only want a piece of the financial pie. Do yourself and all the faithful fans and team supporters a favor and think about these changes to save your organization. Thank you for purchasing the team and keeping it in Atlanta, but truly hire a professional football person who’s goal will be Superbowl championships not just making playoffs. Look at New England, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Green Bay, and the former Dallas Teams, these are/were professionally run organizations from the top to the sideline. I know we can’t return to the Vince Lombardi days but the team needs to have a professional sideline during the games. Hanger ons shouldn’t be allowed on the sideline. Get rid of the Cheerleaders. Sure they do community service but they are all just show. Re-invent Professionalism for the game. Also, as owner, although you have the right, stay off the field during the game. The ONLY persons interacting with the players should be the coaching staff and medical personnel. Trainers should not make comments to players about responsibilities for game preparations or duties. This is the coaches responsibility. This hopefully is something to think about for the rest of the season and I welcome any reaction and/or criticism.

By Vee

October 22, 2007 7:08 AM | Link to this

You people make me sick with all the idiot comments. Vick is a good player no matter what legal troubles he is going through …that will never be taken away from him. So what he fought stupid dogs, get over it. Yes, I did say stupid dogs, animals, whatever you want to call them. If they are not human then I don’t value them as a human. If you want to holler about what he did, you same simple-minded ignorant people need to go around the country hollering about other cases. I could never see the same value in an animal to a human. After all this hatred, Vick will still come out on top, becuse of all his HATERS. I say that because he is going to make money based off of you hypocrites. They assume so many people hate him, and some team will pick him up and will want to be the one to prove to people that Vick still have it after doing time.

On a positive note, Go Falcons!!! LOL

By hornet

October 22, 2007 7:12 AM | Link to this

Bobby Latrino and the Falcons suck. Blank OK’d the hiring of this loser too. The fan base is shrinking fast.

By fatz

October 22, 2007 7:22 AM | Link to this

we all realize that without vick the team has to be totally rebuilt. so losing is OK. i expect any player who has been in the league for 4-5 years and/or has value to be gone. go youth movement. start over, people here are use to it. a 2-14 season will let us see if petrino is committed or not. if he wants out, he has a great excuse with vick’s situation and there will be plenty of plum college opps out there. if he stays, then we should commit to him for 3-5 years and try to build something from the ground up. free agents are for plugging in here and there to a solid structure, you can’t build a winner with free agents alone. if mckay can’t draft, well blank needs to pull the trigger on him and get a real personnel guy here. to me, staying in @.500 all the time is boring, and we aren’t going much above that with this team without vick…

By Famuan

October 22, 2007 7:25 AM | Link to this

Well…..the AJC sports dept got what it wanted….Moore got what he wanted…..the hicks got what they wanted……the Falcons are now back to 1967. Ahhhhh…..good times.

By FalconFan721

October 22, 2007 7:35 AM | Link to this

Don’t we have another dog killer still on the team…….

By eddie from acworth

October 22, 2007 7:49 AM | Link to this

HEY FLIPPER…..you always drunk this time of day?? MV7 will NEVER play for the Falcons again…let alone the NFL…HES DONE

By HAHAHA

October 22, 2007 8:00 AM | Link to this

The Fakecons are NOTHING………esp. without MV7!!!!! I hope they lose the rest of the season, and the whole team folds!!!!! And it is not written in stone that he won’t ever be back, eddie………matter of fact, y’all might wanna start praying for his return now!!! I am predicting the Fakecons will be begging for his return in a couple more seasons!!! Don’t think they’re not keeping him on the roster for a reason!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

By McKay Sucks

October 22, 2007 8:03 AM | Link to this

OH YEA, WHY DIDNT COACH PEE PEE CHALLENGE WHITE’S TD THAT WAS CALL BACK BECAUSE THEY SAID HE STEP OUT OF BOUNDS? MR. BLANK, YOU NEED TO BE PIMP SLAP FOR THE PEOPLE YOU HIRED! YOU DONT WANT TO WIN, YOURE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY!

By MadSeasonTicketHolder

October 22, 2007 8:04 AM | Link to this

I’m am not and never will be a fair-weather fan. This team WILL turn things around. It was a (first grader) no brainer to cover Bush on the touchdown play; he was the only player they were using in that drive and as we all saw…WAS WIDE OPEN…the defensive coordinator should catch the first thing smoking back to SF!! The losses the Saints suffered were due in large part to fustrating their QB…blitz, blitz, blitz…I don’t think the d/coordinator knows the meaning of the word. The offensive play calling is bad enough…the defensive play calling is awful. Please take Brooking out of the middle; he’s slow, slower, slowest…could have knocked Bush silly on the winning touchdown play; instead he tackled his own player!! Well, enough of this…Rich McKay, wake up and stop reading your press clipings…they’re bogus. Give the coach some (real) players and even I can guarantee a winning season. Nuff said; my tears are shorting out the keyboard…

By jeanE

October 22, 2007 8:06 AM | Link to this

This town is unbelievable, Vick is GONE people. Move on!!! Quit whining and calling everyone who doesn’t agree with you a racist! He made his own mess, now deal with it! He’s not here & he’s not coming back!! I don’t want to hear his name mentioned anymore, blog somewhere else if you can’t let it go, he’s gonegone gone. If you can’t support the Falcons, good riddance! I support them and will go down with the ship as it’s sinking as we speak. Every week my gut is twisted watching them keep it close & then let it slip away in new & various ways. We need a good 0-line & d-line, that’s it, period. You can win a super bowl with Trent Dilfer, so we could win one with Joey if someone would block for him!!!!!!! We don’t need Brian Brohm or some other QB when they’d just get David Carr sydrome from being shellacked every week!!! Grow a brain Arthur & Igor, I mean McKay!!! Glamorous QB’s do not win championships, Peyton & Tom have awesome protection consistently. Duh!

By jeanE

October 22, 2007 8:07 AM | Link to this

This town is unbelievable, Vick is GONE people. Move on!!! Quit whining and calling everyone who doesn’t agree with you a racist! He made his own mess, now deal with it! He’s not here & he’s not coming back!! I don’t want to hear his name mentioned anymore, blog somewhere else if you can’t let it go, he’s gonegone gone. If you can’t support the Falcons, good riddance! I support them and will go down with the ship as it’s sinking as we speak. Every week my gut is twisted watching them keep it close & then let it slip away in new & various ways. We need a good 0-line & d-line, that’s it, period. You can win a super bowl with Trent Dilfer, so we could win one with Joey if someone would block for him!!!!!!! We don’t need Brian Brohm or some other QB when they’d just get David Carr sydrome from being shellacked every week!!! Grow a brain Arthur & Igor, I mean McKay!!! Glamorous QB’s do not win championships, Peyton & Tom have awesome protection consistently. Duh!

By baddog

October 22, 2007 8:17 AM | Link to this

WELL WELL WELL IS THIS LOSS ANYTHING NEW? BLANK GET THE HINT GET A REAL COACH NOT A COLLEGE COACH. GO GET DAN REEVES AGAIN HE’S NOT WORKING. SECOND AND I AM NOT A VICK FAN BUT TO ALL OF YOU YOU ALL WAS NOT HAPPY UNITL YOU BROKE HIM DOWN IN THE NEWS AND TOOK ALL THE MONEY HELL THEY WERE JUST DOGS. NOW LETS LOOK AT IT FOR WHAT IT IS VICK MESSED UP WHEN HE BLEW THE GOING TO WASHINGTON TO TALK WITH THE A** HOLES SO THEY HAD A BEEF WITH HIM. AND YOU KNOW WHAT THEY GOT HIM. HELL WHEN SLAAVES RAN AWAY THEY GOTS THE DOGS AFTER YOU IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVMENT THEY PUT THE DOGS ON YOU IF YOU BUST OUT OF JAIL THEY PUT THE DOGS ON YOU IF THEY ARE LOOKING FOR DRUGS IN YOUR CAR OR IN YOUR AIRLINE BAGS GUESS WHAT THEY USE DOGS SO THE HELL WITH DOGS FOLKS BRING BACK VICK AND WIN SOME GAMES AND BLANK LET HIM KEEP THE MONEY AND FIRE MCKAY AND SAVE SOME MONEY

By John in Tampa, FLA

October 22, 2007 8:26 AM | Link to this

SOS Different day

By ms. tina

October 22, 2007 8:26 AM | Link to this

I totally agree, VICK made the Falcons, look at this sorry season.. He was done wrong and the team is going to suffer for the way they just “let him go” . I don’t agree with the dog-fighting but he could’ve paid a fine and we could be winning games. Well they lost a fan this year, I can’t even watch the games anymore bc VICK is not there. YES I AM A #1 VICK FAN. COME ON FALCONS GET IT TOGETHER DONT’ YALL SEE THE PICTURE NOW……

By Jack

October 22, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this

ANYONE SEEN MR. ARTHUR BLANK WALKING THE SIDELINES THIS YEAR?????? HOW ABOUT MR. McKAY?? Given the eggs they have laid, can see why they are keeping a low profile!

By Jack

October 22, 2007 8:31 AM | Link to this

ANYONE SEEN MR. ARTHUR BLANK WALKING THE SIDELINES THIS YEAR?????? HOW ABOUT MR. McKAY?? Given the eggs they have laid, can see why they are keeping a low profile!

By LMAO!

October 22, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

JeanE, while it may be easy for you to say “Vick is Gone, MOVE ON”, it’s just not going to happen. Mike Vick is going to be mentioned in this press after every other loss that’s coming for the Falcons. It amazes me how the one week that Harrington “supposedly” had a good game he was glamorized as the saviour coming to the rescue. It’s apparent he does not have the ability everyone hoped he would. So constantly calling Vick the Team Killer is an excellent scapegoat. Now today we read that Leftwich wasn’t the answer everyone hoped for even though he was moving the ball and threw for a TD. And you say that it’s not a racist thing? Well if it’s not it smells like racism! I hope the falcons lose every other game this season. I was actually rooting for N.O. I’m loving this wonderful melting pot of a city we live in. Everyone is judged so fairly here in the Old South.

By Smooth717

October 22, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this

“I don’t know what we did wrong, but it’s coming on us this year,” Forney said. “I guess it just ain’t our year.” What they did wrong was; they got rid of the Mike Vick Show. Now they are playing the price.

By Mr. O

October 22, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this

Well, Well, Well…Just tell VICK you were playing. And let him play. The Falcons are having a loosing season, trying to prove a point. ITS NOT WORKING…IF I WAS VICK I WOULDNT COME BACK.

By CDS

October 22, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this

So let me get this straight,

Leftwich comes in and had a pretty high completion percentage while throwing a TD. Didn’t Harrington do the same thing?

You people are dreaming if you think Byron Leftwich is the answer. He may be a slight improvement over Harrington due to his arm strength, but as you all saw yesterday he isn’t mobile and cannot deliver the ball behind that o-line.

How about you all stop trying to find a scapegoat (aka: blaming Joey, Brooking, Hall, Dunn) and just admit that the team sucks as a whole? There is no leadership on the team, and there is no emotion. Vick sure as hell didn’t have the leadership, but he had the emotion. Too bad the selfish idiot can’t tell right from wrong.

Petrino didn’t even give this team a chance to convert the 4th down. This is also one hell of an undisciplined team. Everytime I turn around, someone getting called for some stupid penalty.

By Zoomie

October 22, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this

I’d like to buy a Fathead preserving, for all posterity, the image of number 21 whiffing the open-field tackle on Reggie Bush. True, glw, Brooking pulling his own man off the tackle was humorous, but the D. Hall whiff was hysterical!

P.S. From the time I was six years old playing for the city team, defensive coaches drummed it into our brains: keep your head up when you tackle. Curious you’ve missed that basic instruction somewhere along the line …

By porksword

October 22, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

Next home game, when the Falcons come out of the tunnel, I suggest they cue up “Send In The Clowns.”

There’s comic relief in the post 9/11 world. The name: The Falcons.

By scott

October 22, 2007 9:06 AM | Link to this

yeah yeah stop crying you racist idiots on this blog couldn’t wait to get vick out of atlanta . now look at all the cry babies now .just admit you was wrong about vick and what he meant to the falcons .

By Jazzybelle

October 22, 2007 9:11 AM | Link to this

I agree with you CT. This team has made it VERY apparent that MV made this team. Im tired of Dunn, Brooking and lets face it the season is a wrap!

By frustrated falcon

October 22, 2007 9:11 AM | Link to this

TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO BASHED THE SMITH FAMILY LISTEN UP! Yes they were horrible owners for years but remember Taylor smith had finally turned the franchise over to Dan Reeves and we went to the super bowl. Reeves was fired by Arthur Blank and jimmy moras first and only winning season was with dan reeves players. WE ARE NOW SEEING THE RESULT OF ARTHUR BLANK AND RICH MCKAY’S HAND PICKED PLAYERS. So in conclusion we can surmize that at the end of the smith family reign they were much better owners than arthur blank. AM I out of line here? Dan reeves also was a father figure to mike vick and he never got into any trouble his first few seasons with reeves around. Reeves didn’t coddle vick and demanded that he was a real man on and off the field. If Blank doesn’t get rid of Mckay and turn this football team over to some real NFL caliber people then we will continue to suffer just like the good ole days.

By K-BABY

October 22, 2007 9:22 AM | Link to this

Mr. Arthur Blank, shame on you for bringing such a terrible coaching staff to the ATL. Players shame on you for being so weak that you can easily be defeated by a ton of college teams at the moment. I have been an Atlanta Falcons fan for a long time and never have I been so embarrased, when looking at the remaining schedule I don’t see you winning another game this year including the game on the road to the winless St Louis Rams in December, they will be healthy by then and that pass attack will beat you to death. I am so ashamed of being a Falcons fan at the moment.

By Manny

October 22, 2007 9:24 AM | Link to this

I wish that Mike Vick was back, too. Seriously. And it has nothing to do with race.

I wish we had that mediocre team that missed the playoffs the last two years. I missed that team.

Or what about that team that went to the playoffs and gotten embarrassed by the Eagles? I would LOVE to have that team right now!

In other words, I want a return to mediocrity, at least! This team is not mediocre. It’s incredibly horrible! At least with Mike Vick, I could see a horrible team become mediocre…

And for those who say that to want Vick back is immoral, what the Falcons are putting on the football field and charging money for is immoral. Mike Vick fought some dogs. He killed some dogs. But the Falcons are stealing money.

By Dannotdan

October 22, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

Blank sold out this team in furtherance of his man-crush on Vick. Now that his beloved Mikey is on his way to the slammer is it now possible to bring in a real coach with an agenda to win games and compete for championships rather than mold and coddle Blank’s Hip Hop Star.

Blank needed a weak sister coach that shared his vision of a dome filled with fans content watching Vick run around in circles on way to another 7 win season. Now that the bubble has burst on Blank Vick love affair possibly our owner can rid us of his latest Vick Babysitter and bring in a real coach.

By BigBirdFan

October 22, 2007 9:39 AM | Link to this

Bird Babe, I can see why you could be in love with Joey. He is soooooo cute, but he is not a good QB. Byron is is a better QB, but not much. The O-line and play calling are the problems. We have problems in our defense, but they do keep us in the game.

This team is cursed, we need to perform a ritual. If anyone know what the curse is, let me know, I know some people in North Georgia that may be able to help.

GO FALCONS

Peace

By ron

October 22, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

To bad we dont have a coach like wade phillips. He would have been a good choice if only we had the chance…. oh wait, didnt he …… wasnt he …… hmmmmm. Worst owner in the NFL.

By Leandre

October 22, 2007 9:44 AM | Link to this

This has been a one man team for the last 6 years… now the that the evil Vick is gone - the falcons look like a college team.

You got your stay in the pocket QB - so enjoy the season !!

By Jodi

October 22, 2007 9:48 AM | Link to this

Question - I am new football watcher because of the attention brought to the Falcons, etc. Can someone explain what a “bye week” is and how many total games do teams play? Thank you :)

By Jean

October 22, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

Move on Vick’s gone. Not so. Vick isn’t gone anywhere. He’s suspended. Remember he’s still on the roster so he’s technically not gone. As for as the crime, it doesn’t fit the NFL trying to ban him for life. I have two boxers and would never fight them but if they fought each other, I don’t think I should go the jail for it. Some dogs will fight each other everyday without human intervention so why should he go to jail because he trained them to be better fighters. We train human beings to fight and die. The crime doesn’t fit the punishment. This man has repented and I pray that he will play in the NFL again. If the commissioner has a heart, he knows people make mistakes and should be able to atone for this mistakes. THE TRUTH.

By IN NEED OF A JOB

October 22, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this

I’m in need of a JOB. I feel that I am exactly what the Falcon’s need (would not be any worst). How about it Mr. Blank, do you need someone to bring back the since VALUE to the Team. They could use a ‘MORAL BOOST’, NO INDIVIDUAL want’s to be down (at their low) ALL THE TIME…

By JMT

October 22, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

TOO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO POST ON THIS BLOG THAT ARE BELIEVERS IN THE WORD OF GOD AND LIVE BY IT “lOVE THEY NEIGHBOR” STOP POSTING ON THIS BLOG, THE BIBLE SAYS “DONT GIVE PLACE TO THE ENEMY”( SATAN)… MICHAEL VICK WAS SAVED BY GOD HIS SINS HAVE BEEN REVEALED TO THE WHOLE WORLD SATAN IS MAD BECAUSE HE HAS NO MORE HOLD ON MICHAEL, GOD FREED HIM. THE BIBLE ALSO STATES HE IS THE ACCUSER OF THE BROTHERN, SO IF YOU REALLY WANT TO HELP MIKE PRAY FOR HIM AS A MAN AS A HUMAN BEING THAT GOD DELIVERS HIM FROM HIS STRUGGLES AND BLESSES HIM AND HIS FAMILY. HE IS HURTING AND IS LOOKING FOR FORGIVENESS FROM BELIEVERS. SATAN WANTS TO KILL HIM NOW BECAUSE HE HAS BEEN EXPOSED AND HE CANNOT HAVE HIM. I AM A GRANDMOTHER WHO IS DYING OF LUPUS I HAVE SEEN WHAT THIS YOUNG MAN HAS DONE IN MY GRANDCHILDRENS LIFE THE POSTIVE THAT HE INSTILLED IN THEM IN HIS CAMPS AND HIS TEACHINGS. I SAW THIS FIST HAND AND I FORGAVE HIM BEFORE HE ASKED FOR IT AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE THE MAN IF HE NEVER PLAYS ANOTHER GAME IN HIS LIFE, HE BLESSED MY LIFE AND MY FAMILY. SO IF YOU WANT TO POST SOMETHING POSITIVE AND INSPIRE MIKE IN HIS TIME OF TROUBLE GO TO SAVEVICK.COM, HATERS, SATAN AND ALL OF HIS IMPS NEED NOT BOTHER POSTING THEY READ EVERYTHING AND IT IS FILTERED SO YOUR EVIL WORDS WILL NOT HIT THE AIR. I BIND EVERY EVIL WORD AND DEED THAT IS SPOKEN AGAINST MICHAEL VICK IN THE NAME OF JESUS. THIS IS SICK AND SAID I READ A POST FROM A WEB SITE THAT SAID THEY SHOULD TAKE HIS NEW BORND DAUGHTER AND TIE A PORK CHOP AROUND HER AND FEED HER TO THE DOGS. STOP IT PEOPLE YOU CANNOT BE THIS SICK IN ATLANTA GOD EXPOSED MICHAEL SINS FOR ALL OF US TO LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND REPENT OF OUR OWN TRANSGRESSION. AJC STOP BAITING PEOPLE TO MAKE THESE REMARKS IT TIME TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT IS PRINTED ON YOUR WEBSITE. MICHAEL I LOVE YOU WITH THE LOVE OF JESUS AND I WILL UNTIL THE DAY I DIE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU MAY HAVE DONE WHAT THEY SAID BUT YOU ARE NOT WANT YOU HAVE DONE. ITS OVER SATAN MOVE ON TO YOUR NEXT VICTIM. LOVE YOU REAL FALCON FANS. YOU KNOW MICHAEL NEEDS A NEW START SOMEWHERE ELSE WHERE THEY WILL LOVE AND SUPPORT THE MAN AND GIVE HIM A REAL CHANCE TO SUCCEED HE IS GIFTED OF GOD AND GOD DOES NOT MAKE ANY JUNK. GLORY TO GOD.

By ldi

October 22, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

The fact that the Falcons aren’t effective in the red zone and that the qb’s are on the ground as much as standing says simply that they are in need of a good (for once in the franchise history) offensive line. Either quarterback would shine if that was fixed.

By terrell barron

October 22, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this

Since when does commiting a felon, make you a THUG? My uncle served 5 years in prison, and he is now a succesful business man, who goes to prisons to speak about change. He made a mistake, he broke the law, he is a felon, but far from a THUG. All he does is try to help people understand that with a lot of hard work, and a lot of prayer, all things are possible. Michael Vick has to WANT to change his life for the better, for it to happen. But trust me, it can be done. As for the Falcons, see ya next year. ITS OVER! Hey Brooking, Reggie said thanks for that excellent block at the goal line.

By SFU

October 22, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

After reading this blog(some of it, anyway), I will never attend another game in the Dome. Take a chance on sitting next to one of these psychopaths? Never!

By emyrld

October 22, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

Without the ‘heart’, the body is just dead, dead, dead!! Mike made stupid and ridiculous mistakes, but which of you ‘haters’ never did the same in your 20’s? Mike WAS THE HEART & SOUL of this bunch of ‘losers’, and without the ‘heart & soul’ ya got nothin but a ‘dead a$$’ body & and a ‘stinking corpse’!! (2007 Falcons)Never forget people …this is the dirty, dirty, south, full of bigots, racist, and hypocrites, who play the same ‘game’ with a different ‘name’. I always say…the harder the ball ‘hits’ the ground..the ‘higher’ it bounces back up..MV7 has hit the bottom so hard, he cann’t help but bounce up even higher than he was before. And oh yeah…HE WILL PLAY IN THE LEAGUE AGAIN…’bet it up’!!

By Human Being

October 22, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this

I went to a Falcons game last year. and, having enduring the baboon-like cries, heavings, wailings and spasms, I will never darken their towels again — until & unless the jungle atmosphere is civilized.

By Jean is a Girl's Name

October 22, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this

Jean @ 10:05 said “I have two boxers and would never fight them but if they fought each other, I don’t think I should go the jail for it.”

You’re kidding, right. You can’t be that stupid.

By One

October 22, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this

JMT, you are an inspiration to us all!!! Keep spreading that positive word!!! And may God continue to bless you and yours!!!

By Peter

October 22, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

Wow did you folks actually watch the game ?????? What a waste of time…….. since I dropped my season tickets a few years back, I have zero patience watching this team……

Get a life out there….. this is NOT football……

By the way it is very nice the Vick got religion, I hope he does well, and can get his life back in order…..

By Jean

October 22, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

To: By Jean is a Girl’s Name If the dogs start to fight each other, why should I go to jail. I’m not responsible for two dogs who decide to fight each other. Are you saying, everybody who has dogs that fight each other on the street should go to jail. The jails would be overrun with dog owners just because two dogs on the street decided to fight. Now that’s stupid. I can’t stop dogs nature. I may be attacked if I tried to stop two dogs from fighting. I don’t think you comprehend what I said. It’s not my fault if two dogs want to fight each other. Thank you.

By Go Falcons

October 22, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

I agree with CT. Atlanta is full of fair-weather fans. They don’t fully support any of their professional teams with the exception of the “BRAVES”. SAD…SAD.

By Keep It real

October 22, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

1-6! What a franchise. Can’t wait to see what we do next game. I have a feeling it will be more of the same. Mckay needs to beef up the OL in the off season with trades and draft picks. No need to get a QB with the same swiss cheese OL. Better yet, we need to get a GM that will do whats needed to ensure Mckay doesn’t screw the off season up fpr 2008. Week 8 and already talking about 2008 and the off season. Both Joey and Byron are not the answer moving forward. They had a losing record prior to coming to ATL. But I guess Mckay saw something the average fan cannot see?

By Sharpton

October 22, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

Falcons are haing a bad year But you people are worst than they are Take a look at yourself Race have nothing to do with sports But take out the blacks and other races I`ll be no sports Maybe hunting and fishing

Ha Ha

By Sharpton

October 22, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

Falcons are having a bad year But you people are worst than they are Take a look at yourself Race have nothing to do with sports But take out the blacks and other races I`ll be no sports Maybe hunting and fishing

Ha Ha

By Tray

October 22, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this

I got a question to all these GOD lovers (yes, i velieve and love God too mind you). Do you really think MV is praying everynight?? Really?? No one knows what he’s doing at night (besides fighting dogs, but that’s in the past!). I’ll bet my money he’s praying to God to find out how to pay back the millions he owes, or to get his football career back, that’s what i think he’s praying for. I do NOT think he’s praying for forgiveness for his sins. To me, he’s like all famous people with money who think they are untouchable…they all find God when they’re suddenly caught!!

By Sharpton

October 22, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

Tray you don`t love God Give me a break

By Dee

October 22, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

That player who says the football gods are angry is quite right. The Falcons did not stand up for their fallen leader and this is what happens when you crack under pressure from a group of people who can’t find love in a human, so they find it in animals, who don’t know any better. I hope the falcons lose for the remainder of the season. I love to see that stupid look on Petrino’s face each week. I almost look forward to it. Harrington is about as weak as the NFL gets. Hell, the NCAA quarterbacks are putting up better fights than he is weekly. Harrington should go back to school and bring one of the college quarterbacks; however Michael Vick is my first choice, but since that is not possible; anything is worth a try. The Falcons can hang up this season, just like they hung their teammate out to dry to stand alone. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. HA HA

By Vick Hater

October 22, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

It’s just Dogs! Damn You Vick!

By sharon

October 22, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

I agree 100% with SFU and emyrld. SFU we probably sit right next to some at work too!. Some of you bloggers are mentally challenged and those that are not mentally challenged are full of hate and rage. You are a bunch of judgemental asses. And to those of you who like to throw around the word, we know what you’re really trying not to say but you have no problem saying what you mean when you’re around you and yours. This is why it passes on generation to genration.

By BCR

October 22, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

They won one more game that I thought they were, so that’s a start.

By T.P.

October 22, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

D-hall is a selfish over-rated a-hole, who ONLY plays hard when he can make an interception, so he can show off for the cameras.

Brooking is a BUST and hasn’t made a big play in YEARS!!

I’m a 40 yr old female, who knows NOTHING about coaching, BUT can’t Stevie Wonder SEE that Jerious Norwood needs more than 6 carries per game???? Just imagine if he had 15 - 20. Can Petrino be that STUPID?? Or has Arthur forced him to play Dunn because he’s a “great guy” OFF THE FIELD?

Lastly, everybody knows that Mike Vick committed a crime and will go to jail to pay for it…HOWEVER, my comments are referencing the years prior to 2007. The Mike Vick/Mobile(athletic) QB haters had been crying for Mike to be benched or traded for a “pocket passer” since at least 2004….Well you have your “pocket passer” NOW… are you happy?? I don’t want to hear a word about the O-line and receivers…the O-line is just as bad as it was last year and the year before. Your “pocket passer” is suppose to be able to read defenses and get rid of the ball…right?

By gatorhaterforever

October 22, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

come on falcon’s…..lose them all so we can draft a qb first.

By BCR

October 22, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this

I can answer the question of why Jerious Norwood doesn’t get more touches in the games. In Warrick Dunn’s contract, there is a part in it where he has to get a certain number of carries per game, and I think it is somewhere between 15 and 20 if I’m not mistaken. Sounds crazy to me, but hey, we are talking about the Falcons here. Warrick Dunn is a good guy, but his time here is done.

By Go Falcons

October 22, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

Too often bloggers venture off-course and resort to attacking each other instead of sticking to the subject. Everyone has their opinion about Vick and NONE of us have any inside information. We can only make assumptions of what the outcome will be. First, we are ALL human and make bad decisions, BUT it doesn’t mean we are beyond redemption. Name one person who hasn’t lied or did something contrary to what is RIGHT? No one makes excuses for Vick, BUT who are we to pass judgement? The Falcons are not performing well this season and it reflects the WHOLE team/organization and not just an individual player or coach. That being said, I still support the Falcons.

By Pop

October 22, 2007 1:36 PM | Link to this

The reason black folks think the Vick situation is racist is because of some of the people here on this blog. They will forgive a child molesting priest or wife beater before they will forgive a man that fought or killed pitbulls.

You can talk about how vicious it is until you are blue in the face..the bottom line is it was PITBULLS!! Pitbulls attack/kill women and children daily.

Not saying he should NOT be punished, but most of you want the man to receive lethal injection or lose EVERYTHING that he owns plus him and his children be homeless……that’s the reason why we KNOW it’s bigger than PITBULLS!!

By Go Falcons

October 22, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

TELL IT DEE!!

By San

October 22, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

I hope Arthur Blank goes bankrupt!! Let’s see how long those Falcon stores stay open…lol

Let PETA fill up the GA Dome next year Arthur!!

By Willie D

October 22, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

An objective point of view. Vick was the strength of this team. He aided the rushing game and got many first downs with his legs when the receivers couldn’t perform. He brought in fans and publicity. Mike Vick was the man. Mike Vick…isn’t here anymore, and it’s because of his own undoing. It’s unfortunate for him and the Falcons b/c the Falcons offense was built for him.

So let’s concentrate on who’s on the field. Harrington nor Leftwich is the answer for QB on this current team. Harrington lacks the time, and therefore, the confidence to throw the ball downfield. Leftwich can, and that helps the RBs run the ball through the middle b/c there’s a deepthreat. But Leftwich is injury-prone and immobile, putting him in danger of a CAREER ENDING injury playing behind our more depleted O-line.

Our receivers are getting better. Our D is better than last year’s. We need a young consistent kicker (nothing against Morty, but he is a short term answer). These are things that haven’t been addressed for the past two seasons.

Management needs to put proper pieces on the field to get the product they want. Unfortunately they overpay some players when they have great need in key positions. It starts upstairs. Get the right personnel and watch your production grow….that’s true for any job.

With that said, it’s hard to watch the Falcons right now…but I’m gonna keep watching and hoping b/c that’s what fans do.

By Petrino, This Aint College

October 22, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

It all starts with the coach and his plan. Vick’s gone, Kearny’s gone, Schaub’s gone and it’s clear that Petrino doesn’t have a winning plan, can’t adjust and is now shell-shocked. Get a set fast Bobby or you should be gone.

Deangelo Hall is a coward who mails in his performance and taints the entire Defense. I think back to premiere secondary men like Ronny Lott who could separate your head from your body - without thought, without fanfare. Hall couldn’t (but should) carry Lott’s jock strap and can’t separate the whites and darks on washday. Petrino should have benched this loser after the Panthers incident. Now Petrino looks like he doesn’t have a serious set.

The O-line is abyssmal (that’s dark crap). If they gave Harrington 3 - 4 seconds you’d have seen a first down on that last series. And who trains these morons (coaching, again). There were more mental mistakes on offense than even grown wussies are allowed.

The bright spot of the day was Leftwich’s touchdown and Harrington’s re-inspired leadership at the end. Joey, you’ve learned something about leadership - it’s about winning, not who just dropped your last pass.

By Sandy

October 22, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

What exactly do you morons mean by showing Michael Vick support?

If you mean hoping he finds true redemption (not by way of Oprah, but through God), gets his life together in the way it matters, and lives a long and productive life that benefits others in a positive way, then yeah, he deserves our support. Whether he ever plays another down of football is incidental to all that.

If you mean blindly overlooking his felonious activities just so you freaking idiots can watch him play football, then no, he should be subject to the penalties of the law, as well as those of his employer, just like the rest of us. If that means he goes to jail and has to sit out seasons due to a league suspension then so be it.

Consider this as well, you bunch of retarded knuckleheads, we haven’t let Vick down; he let us down by not being there on game day. He was supposed to have the backs of his teammates on the field because the was the team leader after all. He was supposed to play and perform to high standards for his employer as called for by his contract. He got himself in trouble and has now failed to deliver to all those counted on him.

I sure hope he has enough presence of mind to realize that your narrow-minded, self-centered support that absolves him of any responsibility or accountability in life just because he is sports star, is as empty as your vacuous soft-shelled heads.

By Morris Hames

October 22, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this

Hey, Pop, you forget that Vick was also funding an illegal operation that participated in illegal gambling. The man plays professional sports. Profession sports frowns on players who get involved with gambling/glamblers. The law tends to frown on illegal gambling as well. He didn’t “just kill dogs”. He screwed up, so he has to pay the penalty. I’m guessing you have screwed up quite a few times in your life. Didn’t you pay the penalty, or did everyone just say let you off because you just made a mistake, or maybe because you are obviously a slow-minded dim wit?

By PM

October 22, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this

Lemme see if I’m getting this right:

It’s the 4th qtr, the Falcons’ last possession with less than two minutes left to play, 4th and 13, and Coach Petrino opts to punt under the assumption that the DEFENSE will actually show up and force the Saints into a 3 and out situation?

Does anyone know Coach Cowher’s cell number?

By FalconFan721

October 22, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

Sandy,

You had a good argument until you started to call people names, then you lost all creditability like the majority of the people on this board. People that are supporting Vick, are not saying he should be absolved of his wrong doing. They are saying that he was convicted before he pleaded guilty, he’s being railroaded and paying a higher price than should, and that he was the team and no one wants to give him credit even though it is not blatantly obvious. See a competent well thought argument can be made with out calling others names and using other “words”.

By Falcons Stink!

October 22, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

Did you moron Falcon fans really expect an inspired performance by a team thats coached by a Pee Wee league reject? Did you really expect anything other then what you got? I’m lmbfao! This team is so bad I don’t even think the 0-16 Buccaneers were worse then this bunch of sorry excuses for human waste are! Oh yeah Tampa’s first victory anywhere, anytime, and anyplace was against the Atlanta Falcons. Ha Haa! Falcons Fans and Players all Losers!

By donewith

October 22, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

POP (1:36pm) SAID IT ALL, NOT LET IT REST, FOLKS.

By BCR

October 22, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

When does the Georgia Force season start?

By fatz

October 22, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

now we know why jack del rio had to part with byron l. byron gets in a couple quarters work and kaplooey- out for probably most of the season. just spent $3MM for 2 q’s of work folks. his history told us up front that he wouldn’t last, his joints can’t support his weight nor NFL contact. he played hard- i’m not knocking him- and he probably could deliver better results than jo-jo- BUT,…his history says he can’t stay on the field. wonder who we’ll trot in here next. vinny’s already taken, maybe doug flutie will suit up again.

By BCR

October 22, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

Just call Byron Leftwich Mr. Glass.

By Sandy

October 22, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

No, FalconFan721, that is not what most of them are saying. The majority of the blind loyalists don’t give a damn what he did or will ever do. There is no right or wrong for them. There is only Michael Vick and they continue to make excuses for him - and fools of themselves - till the cows come home. He deserves better support than that. And they are idiots.

By BCR

October 22, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

Stciks and stones

By BCR

October 22, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

Sticks and stones

By Patrice

October 22, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

ARTHUR BLANK THE GEORGIA DOME WILL BE EMPTY NEXT YEAR THE FALCONS SUCK. THEY ARE A DISGRACE TO THE NFL YOU NEED TO FIRE THAT COACH AND INVEST IN A WHOLE NEW TEAM GET RID OF THEM OLD BROKE DOWN PLAYERS AND PLEASE GET A NEW OFFENSIVE LINE AND DEFENSIVE LINE,

By Trill Phil

October 22, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

It’s official: The Falcons are cursed, period. If not cursed, then something is/has/was/will seriously f’n them up. I’m 25 and have been watching them since ‘90-91, and they seem to go through some of the most EXTRACURRICULAR BADL LUCK BULLSHT that I’ve ever seen. And by that I mean they ALWAYS have moments of misfortune at every quarter, every half, every game, and every season and/or off-season. What can you do??

Maybe they tore down something that shouldn’t have been touched when they built the complex in Suwanee (this has been going on for FAR too long to just be in Flowery B)? Maybe the GA Dome was built on an old Vine City graveyard or an old slave trading auction block? This IS the south you know…..idk y’all:(

Now for football comments, Bird Babe what the hail art thou smoking?? Joey would’ve led them to the win? Leftwich wasn’t the answer? Uh babe, you REALLY need to stop it. Byron was drilling the ball to our recievers. He11, he even made Michael Jenkins look like an actual WR, which is something I thought NO ONE could do. Piano Man Harrington is a backup, period. Yes he got a late FG but he wouldn’t have been able to lead a comeback which would’ve required a late TD. His lack of arm-strength is a great liability in such situations where a strong throw in a tight window is needed vs. a touch pass or an accurate but fluttery pass. Tis the truth folks, just ask ya boy CHAD PENNINGTON.

Byron, while staue-esque in more ways than one, is by far a VAST IMPROVEMENT over the pianist. The injury will set the whole team back substantially b/c I had the nerve to actually see the offense paly with a renewed sense of URGENCY with him behind the center. But now that I think about it, I think they did that b/c they didn’t want Byron sitting behind the center for too long. Get him in, get him out, and get gone. Almost worked, but they had to play the 3rd qtr unfortunately. Alas, I DID NOT see that same urgency (other than Roddy White) when Josephine took over. i didn’t see it at all, sorry. His record and reputation does not afford ANY luxury of confidence of his “abilities” within ANY team or with ANY player. It is what it is ppl.

So with that being said, YES it is easy to blame the QB, but only b/c of his lack of accomplishment, especially given his high draft status (3rd overall) vs his backup who was 7th overall AND has a better winning % WITH multiple playoff appearances.

I do, however, acknowledge the obvious deficiencies with our “offensive” line. They are worse than the La Grange College football team. We might as well pay the UGA line under the table and let THEM play on Sunday. It doesn’t matter WHO the QB is, the line won’t keep em healthy anyway. Joey is next on the “get sh!% on list” for the next game, so get your wills and affairs in order Mr. Redman…

The Def was ok, THEY actually kept us in the game. But Brook, why on the good Lord’s wonderful Mississippi River Delta would u PEEL LEWIS SANDERS OFF REGGIE BUSH WHEN HE HAD HIM STOOD UP AT THE LINE, WITH JIMMY WILLIAMS ASSISTING ON THE TACKLE???? I dindn’t see it initially, but I saw the repalys on ESPN and they CLEARLY show this. They were even talking about it on the radio post game show; Jeff van Note was trying to defend KB by saying that Lewis whiffed, but Matt Chernoff wasn’t goin for it, and I’m dam glad no 1 here seemed to either. Last time I checked I wasn’t stupid (even though genetics suggest otherwise dd ;-), so I know I saw him give NO the lead, basically. Keith, it MIGHT be time to fold up the old tent and move on to the next town. Loved you at GT, especially in the early Joe Hamilton years but you are the weakest link, goodbye.

BTW- IS JOE HAMILTON AVAILABLE ???

The young 2ndary guys are performing better with each week, and putting car-hopper Darren Stone in there REALLY couldn’t hurt. Lawyer, your case was thrown out years ago brother. Its’ time for disbarment. Crocker is what we thought he was: trash. And D Hall actually played a good game yesterday if you saw it. The Saints only threw to his side twice, both incompletions. Their big pass plays came from play action passes down the seams and crossing the field vs Boley (Devery henderson Td) when LAWYER was supposed to have over the top safety help, and vs Chris Houston (Colston 30 yarder). Otherwise the Saints were pretty much held in check, just a missed assignment here and a absolute whiff on a assist tackle there cost us the game on D.

That being said, among other things on here, Vick did make the O Line look way better than it did yesterday and we would’ve won also. NOT SAYING that we should’ve gotten him outta jail to do it, or even wishing that he wasn’t in jail, but strictly speaking as a FOOTBALL FAN, yes VICK wouldv’e won the game. Sorry, haters (and Bird Brain).

LOL Dale in Newnan. Sorry you are what you are dave :-(

!Vaya con dios, mi amigos!

By Man Up

October 22, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

If we all buy MV7 Tshirts and show up at the dome, maybe we can muster a win thru osmosis.

By Man Up

October 22, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

Jean - I have to admit - sadly - I took offense to JD. Kind of messed with him/her for about 4 days regarding the racist views. Then realized it was very much like messing with someone that was retarded. Kind of left a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. We can all have a much more enjoyable chat area, if we just totally disregard his/her actions. He/she also logs in as David Duke. The Falcons played a much better game under Leftwich. What’s the latest on his injury?

By VickBeliever

October 22, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

Again what did you people expect to happen. I hope Arthur Blank reads this and realize he will never be able to replace Mike Vick and the way you and the organization turned your back on the best player this franchise has ever had will forever be a reminder to you as we loose weekly. If you thought the dog fighting was bad just think we will have at least 3 more years of this. Vick you are missed even if they will not say it.

By Unbiased_Blogger

October 22, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

SANDY - You are an idiot! Do you have some cookies to bake? You idiots protect dogs more than victims of rape. God will get all of you for your hate. Go after Patrick Kearney if you are so concerned about justice, unless it’s just “black” justice that you are concerned about. I think we all know the answer.

By no_id

October 22, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

can we all agree that this so called team is lost without vick? its funny how some of these so called players said that they were gonna show that this team is more than a one man show…so far they haven’t prove s* except how to tank…and for those who dislike vick for his off the field actions, if vick was to play again for the falcons again, yall would be right there in line getting tickets again…no one is making excuses for him, but come on now its like people won’t be satisfied till he’s dead or something..there’s been worst crimes committed to people(not dogs),and some haven’t been blown up like his.

By Man Up

October 22, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

Watching Norwood get the ball every once in a while sort of made up for the loss - at least for me. On one of his carries during the 1st half (it may have been a four-yard gain, he decked one of the linebackers, one of those league-leading tacklers, so bad, even I could see the stars floating around his helmet when he got up.

By BS Aplenty

October 22, 2007 5:05 PM | Link to this

To all the Mike Vick apologists it’s over folks, he’s not coming back. The Falcons went to the SuperBowl without Mike V. and they can get back without him. Man-up, Vick lovers, there’s life after Mike.

I think the more important apology should go to Dan Reeves. Dan got us to our only SuperBowl - and with a pocket passer. Mike V. never took us that far and, with his lack of leadership skills, (not physical talent) probably never would.

Dan Reeves, all true Falcons fans are sorry you left.

By CDS

October 22, 2007 5:30 PM | Link to this

It never ceases to amaze me how stupid you Vick supporters are. Why in hell are you blaming the Falcons for turning their back on Vick? He lied to the commissioner and the owner. He also lied to all of you supporting him. Blank made the mistake of building this team around him. It’s like with Kobe in Los Angeles. They build the team around him. He does something stupid and gets suspended, the team is going to suck.

Same thing is going on here. Except some of you are living in a dream world where you think Vick is going to be back on the field for this team ever. And what exactly did you expect the Falcons to do when he was indicted? Have him show up to training camp and be an even bigger distraction to the team by being within the range of those PETA idiots? Heaven forbid the NFL tell him not to show up for training camp knowing he probably was going to be suspended anyway (personal conduct policy).

You idiots defend him like he is your god. Face it, your boy screwed himself and all of you over. And he wasn’t pleading guilty to killing dogs, but violating the Interstate Commerce Act. I guess it hurts to actually learn something about what’s going on. What’s the point? You’re probably the same bunch defending T.I. because of the color of his skin.

By James

October 22, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this

Folks, don’t get upset with Sandy, she’s apart of a race that kisses dogs in the mouth and “lay” with them on occassion. So there’s no way we will EVER feel the love she and others have for pitbulls.

By Teresa

October 22, 2007 6:24 PM | Link to this

Mike Vick would be a fool to come back to the falcons. Why should he make money for a cowart like Arthur Blank?

Arthur Blank allowed PETA and the klansmen in this city(and on this blog) to make him keep Mike Vick away from this team before he was even indicted.

Vick, go to Canada after you finish your time and make MILLIONS. These same A*******holes will be in front of the TV trying to watch every game you play in…lolol

By I love Pop

October 22, 2007 6:30 PM | Link to this

Pop the TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE!!

The racists on this blog would NEVER say these things to a black person’s face…lol

The sad part about this is…these folks have children….that’s what keeps racism ALIVE & WELL and mass murderers!!

By Lady T

October 22, 2007 6:56 PM | Link to this

If the “Vick Supporters” are idiots..what are you Bush supporters?

By Sandy

October 22, 2007 7:16 PM | Link to this

James, as soon as you are through doing your mother you can come over and kiss my a##. Same for you K-Baby. What a representative pair of mofos.

By Laser

October 22, 2007 8:00 PM | Link to this

Why is petrino running Dunn instead of Norwood. This is INSANE. Dunn was great in his younger days, but those days are gone. He is slow and only averaging 3.1 yds a carry. Norwood is young, fast and averaging 5.8 yds a carry. petrino use a little common sense here.

By Unbiased_Blogger

October 22, 2007 9:52 PM | Link to this

PEOPLE - So much tension on this blog :) Here’s a joke to loosen things up: What is the difference between Joey Harrington & Matt Schaub? About 3-losses :) Anybody really want a 3-4 quarterback (Schaub) or 1-5 (Harrington) to take you to the promise land? I think 38-28 is logically a better choice. But then again they do drop back and have blue eyes.

By stendec

October 22, 2007 10:29 PM | Link to this

What did Redman ever do to Putridwino? Give the kid a shot! He sure as HELL cannot do any worse than Tweedle Dee and Tweddle Dum. Only Andersen and Norwood give a damn! Thanks guys. Only true pros wearing Falcon uniforms!

By Tina

October 22, 2007 11:52 PM | Link to this

Well, I can’t believe I read all of this blog during MNF. Many just won’t get it! Those who give NO MERCY, please expect NO MERCY from others…Those who show NO SYMPATHY, please expect NO SYMPATHY from others. Self-centered these people are in my opinion. What if Vick told Authur Blank and Roger Goodell he LIED TO THE MEDIA—then fessed up and told them the truth? Would that change your opinions of Vick? The “hate” in these blogs reflects our flawed society. I guess during the bye week I’ll turn my full attention to the “DROUGHT” issue in metro Atlanta. Maybe we’ll all figure out how insignificant all HUE-man, animal, and plant life is w/o water.

By scott

October 23, 2007 8:45 AM | Link to this

vick vick vick vick vick . all you dam racis idiots on this blog who probbly never been to a live game or the dome you know nothing about football you got what you wanted vick out. hahahahhahahah falcons suck

By DR

October 23, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this

Can we forfeit rest of the games and call it rebuilding year? Falcons are going to loose anyway. By forfeiting, should be able to protect players getting injured, and should be in better shape, better pass protection, catching and blocking and the whole nine yards.

Yes, I am kidding.

If you follow the play calling and personnel decisions that are being made, one can clearly see they are not in sync.

Running Dunn up the middle is insane, it doesn’t matter how many times you do it, the result will be the same. Can someone telegram Petrino and let him know Dunn is not power running back. For that matter, neither is Norwood.

Let us get off of Harrington holding the ball too long, I don’t believe Dan Marino ( one with fastest release) can get rid of the ball with the play calling and OL protection.

Coaches must able leverage and maximize the talent that is in the team and able adapt play calling, if not you will be looser.

Nothing more to say for rest of the season other than if King ARTHUR and Co, doesn’t do anything about the coaching situation, not buying season tickets and I am leaving Falcons to their loosing ways. Been following and supporting since 1976 and I am not going to be insane and expect anything different from this team as long as they keep on doing what they are doing!

Over and out.

By boots

October 23, 2007 9:10 AM | Link to this

JMT: I followed the link to Savevick.com and would like to ask you one simple question: Why would anyone be interested in buying anything with Mike Vick’s name on it? Give it up. Take a valium or prozac. Get over it. Vick is yesterday’s news and will probably never suit up again in the NFL. The best he can hope for is to play in Canada or in the arena league. Pitiful but true.

By OT

October 23, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this

Oil and water, you seem to think somehow Arthur could have protected your hero and let me add and from the animal rights group.

What planet are you from? You appear to have a convoluted sense of understanding.

Here in the US, we have law enforcement agencies (some federal and some state) and they investigate unlawful activities regardless of who and what color you are.

In this particular case, state agencies found illegal activity ( it doesn’t really matter what your opinion is when it comes to law) during drug investigation (you may not thin drugs are illegal, wake-up it is) and started the investigation and they took slow road because of the “home boy” hero. Guess what, FBI and Justice Department got involved and unearthed dead dogs and your hero pleaded guilty.

I guess Arthur should have bribed FBI and the Justice Department to save your hero.

Like I said, really don’t know what planet you are from and it doesn’t matter, if you are here, you need to understand your legal limits.

Stop posting absurdity!

By Darryn

October 23, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this

The main problem with this team seems to be the coach. He said he wants to throw the ball downfield with Harrington at first, and give Norwood the ball more. Well, neither happened. His playcalling has been very conservative(only putting 2 WRs on routes?), and Norwood doesn’t even get 10 carries. When he put Leftwich in the game, he spread the offense more. Wow, Leftwich must be so much better then Harrington, or he rather see Ledwich succeed while throwing Joey under the bus like they did in Detroit. Petrino can say anything he wants, but his actions tell alot more about what he is about.

By Unbiased_Blogger

October 23, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

GEORGIA DROUGHT - I have a question to all the “supposed” dog lovers on this blog. When you ration your water, what percentage of your ration goes to your dogs? If you dogs die of dehydration, what should be your punishment?

By chico

October 23, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

To biased_Blogger

Loved your attempt at humor. heres a better question: Whats the difference between Schaub and Vick? None. Vick was 7-9 and 8-8. About what Schaub will be in Tex. Oh yea, there is one difference. Schaub isn’t a dog killing, corn row wearing, gangster rap listening, hip hopping thug.

By Tee

October 23, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

I LOVE YOU Unbiased_Blogger lolol

By Unbiased_Blogger

October 23, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this

CHICO - For the record, Vick has a career record of 38-28 with 2 playoff victories. Schaub has a career record of 3-6 and 0 playoff victories and last week he was benched for a more qualified quarterback. But I have another question. What is the difference between CHICO and trailer trash? Nothing.

By Man Up

October 23, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this

Settle down kids - don’t make me take my belt off.

Seriously, Petrino really should explain why he calls the plays he does. Maybe he is trying to cause as many injuries as he can. Who knows. But we are talking about serious judgement errors havin Dunn run “towards” the middle.

By Man Up

October 23, 2007 1:48 PM | Link to this

Alge Crumpler - when you can stand up ok again, please slap petrino back into the 1990’s….

By Unbiased_Blogger

October 23, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this

To all MV supporters, lets hold a rally outside the Dome this weekend and march down Peachtree in support of our hero. We can inlist the support of Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton. If you were at the ESPN town hall meeting and you applauded when the question was asked, “should dog fighting be lealized?”, we need your support. If you believe that OJ was innocent, we need your support. If you think that Mike Tyson is innocent, we need your support. To summarize, if you think that Black people should not be held accountable because they are black and have been discriminated against, then we need your support.

By Man Up

October 23, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this

Complete BS! later…

By Brent

October 23, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this

Unbiased_Blogger we know you didn’t print that last message @ 2:12. Peckerwoods always stoop to that level when they are called to the carpet. They should be pressure washing their trailers or “laying” with their daughthers instead of being on the computer!!

By Unbiased_Blogger

October 23, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this

“By Unbiased_Blogger

October 23, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this

To all MV supporters, lets hold a rally outside the Dome this weekend and march down Peachtree in support of our hero. We can inlist the support of Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton. If you were at the ESPN town hall meeting and you applauded when the question was asked, “should dog fighting be lealized?”, we need your support. If you believe that OJ was innocent, we need your support. If you think that Mike Tyson is innocent, we need your support. To summarize, if you think that Black people should not be held accountable because they are black and have been discriminated against, then we need your support. “

WOW - I must be doing something right if I’m getting “CLONED” :)

By Unbiased_Blogger

October 23, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

BRENT - That’s what they do when they don’t have an educated response. Pretty much what they do when they can’t intellectually respond to a topic without violence or character attacking. Therefore, if they went out of their way to “clone” me, it must be affecting them.

By chico

October 23, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

We will have our own rally in Snellville. We can inlist the support of David Duke, Neal Bortz, Kincade & Buck and Steak Shapiro. So if your kids hang nooses for fun, if your child is drowning along with your dog and you will save the dog first, if you think ALL black males including Obama belong in prison just because their black…we need your support. The republican party will have refreshments.

By Mike Tyson

October 23, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

chico, it wasn’t unbiased_blogger that cloned u..it was me..he has too much CLASS for that.

By chico

October 23, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

Thanks Mike,

Now go still a television or something so you can buy a Vick jersey in support of your hero. Chew on dat dog!

By Unbiased_Blogger

October 23, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

CHICO - You are a very ignorant “little man” :) I’m sure your hero is Patrick Kearny (rapist), Tom Brady (Dead Beat Dad), Linday Lohan (Alcoholic), Paris Hilton (Slut), Robert Blake (Murderer). So go protest that “little man”.

By scott

October 23, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

Which Patrick Kearney are we talking about here?

By scott

October 23, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

There was a west coast serial killer with that name and I thought there was an Atlanata Falcon byb that name too

By BigBirdFan

October 23, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

These blogs make me sick. All those racist remarks are not called for. You are so angry MV killed some dogs. American white males are the top serial killers in the WORLD. No one is angry about that. Some of you may have dodies buried in you back yard right now.

Get over it, no one is without fault. That’s why we have laws.

By A Falcons fan walks into a bar. . . .

October 23, 2007 6:11 PM | Link to this

Since we have a bye week, does that mean we don’t have to hear from Birdbabe for an extra week?

By A Falcons fan walks into a bar. . . .

October 23, 2007 6:15 PM | Link to this

Can we start Birbabe at QB this week?

By Trill Phil

October 23, 2007 6:49 PM | Link to this

Are you sure I can eat at the same lunch counter that Piano Man eats from too? Looking at “some people’s” blog entries on here, you’d think “we” were on an episode of “Hangin’ with Mr. Cholly”….

It’s not like “that dude fron VT” killed 6.5 million Jews or poisoned his own congregation in a mass suicide waiting for a Hale-Bopp Comet or something… but then again I DID hear a former Klansman who’s a US senator say somehting about “barbaric! barabaric! BARBARIC!” but I couldn’t figure out if he meant the dog fights or that last lynching he attended…oh well

By Unbiased_Blogger

October 23, 2007 7:50 PM | Link to this

Trill Phil - good one.

By Nunna Yo Biznezz

October 23, 2007 8:17 PM | Link to this

No we can not leave Vick out of any conversations on the AJC blogs..

Because,Da Bird,House Boy Moore,and Miss Schultz brought up everything about him in every column,everyday since the allegations,so now u will hear about him till December 10,2008

P.S.Brooking sucks..And i like u Warrick,but u don’t need to start

By Famuan

October 23, 2007 8:50 PM | Link to this

The Falcons will not get half the season ticket holders to renew next season…and contrary to what they pretend, these same racist hicks won’t be buying them. I don’t care who they draft, who they pick up in free agency (as if anyone but a player on his last legs will come here)….the days of a full Dome are over..the days of national games, are over. Whoever the Falcons relied upon for marketing research, failed them considerably. In a city filled with transients, at a time when Direct TV, the net and Gameday Packages can afford a person to follow any team they want within the confines of their home…what motivation will it take to get people to spend $1600 for 2 season tickets, plus parking & food?? Love of the game? LOLOL!! Fun outing?? LOLOL!!! When Blank moves the team, it will be hilarious.

By Tina

October 23, 2007 9:45 PM | Link to this

I watched the GEORGIA WATER CRISIS news documentary on channel 2 and a thought came to mind. I heard the statement made that other species are taking OUR WATER. Wait a minute, DID NOT PLANTS AND ANIMALS PREDATE MAN? What gives us the right to say plant and animal life is not equally important as humans? Man is dependent on the Earth. Will we ever learn!!! We are ALL one. Period. But we have been deceived thru the vices of racism, which continue to divide and polarize us. This is why we should treat everything in the animal and plant kingdoms with the utmost respect. If we don’t respect plants, animals, and the Earth, then we don’t respect nor value human life, and I’M A VICK SUPPORTER. But I can reach out w/o judging Mike and share with him why I deem dogfighting to be inhumane, but I must be willing to listen to his and others beliefs. Right and wrong is RELATIVE in different cultures. That’s a problem within itself and it shouldn’t be. Dogfighting has been going on for centuries. To wit: It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.

By Lynne

October 23, 2007 11:00 PM | Link to this

I wonder if the team is moving to another city in 2009 or 2010. There is no way there will be enough support for this franchise to be even remotely successful. I guess it depends on what city the Jaguars move too…and then there’s the Saints too. Too bad, Arthur may be stuck here with no more than 35,000 people coming to the games and only the sharing of league revenue sustaining his profit margin….cause no way in hell he’s getting the bond money for a new stadium.

By Tiwas

October 24, 2007 7:33 AM | Link to this

Getting rid of Grady Jackson because of a vendetta against him for suing the team. Mr. Blank, dispose of Mr. McKay now and rehire Dan Reeves as the GM. It’s the only way you’re going to save your(this) franchise. Sure we need some more offensive tackles in wake of the injuries suffered the past couple of weeks but the defensive line is the only part of the team holding games in check. Without them we’d have nothing. Mr. Abraham is going to be looking to leave at season’s end unless you do something now. Then what are you(we) going to have. Save the Falcons NOW!

By Darryn

October 24, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this

I said Leftwich would be injured by the 3rd Qtr. If there was a QB that need max protection, that was him. Joey gets knocked around with a bad line wherever he goes, and he hasn’t missed a game because of injury. To fix this problem, spread the offense (3 WR, Norwood, Crumpler(?)) with an outlet and a quick route and I’ll bet that would be more successful than the conservative crap Petrino’s been giving the team up to this point.

By JMT

October 26, 2007 11:20 AM | Link to this

To OT.

When you sign on to savemichaelvick.com it ask you if to sign the petition, you click on that and you can put a post on without buying anything. Sorry this was so hard for you to figure. If you have problems, someone can walk you thru it unless your intentions are evil.
God Bless.