The Bird Babe

By Safeman

December 19, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

The one thing that everyone needs to consider is that Mr. Blank bought the Falcons at a desperate time in the teams future. The Smith family did one thing correct in thier ownership reign and that was to hire Dan Reeves. Mr. Blank stepped up to the plate and tryed to upgrade the team to the 21st century at his own personal cost. I appreciate all he has done and is continuing to do. So all the people that want to play “arm chair owner” your imput is not needed until you buy a share of the team. A ticket and popcorn at the game doesn,t cut it.

By jarrodmon

December 19, 2007 8:37 AM | Link to this

The question is, will Parcells hire an old school type like Singletary to coach the Falcons or some puppet that he can easily manipulate?

By Larry

December 19, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this

Is Parcells really “the next est thing?”

Parcells is a quitter! He quit on the Patriots, the Jets, and then the Cowboys when he didn’t get his way, got a better offer, or just burned out (Cowboys).

After Petrino, can the Falcons afford to gamble on another quitter or should they seek a VP/GM that will decicate themselves to this team for the next 10 seasons?

By Sirgat

December 19, 2007 8:54 AM | Link to this

Folks, this is a VP, Operations position, not Coach. Parcells will be in charge of the Chess pieces, not he X’s and O’s. Singletary would be icing on the cake.

By Andy

December 19, 2007 9:03 AM | Link to this

Any move the Falcons could make which includes the removal of Rich McScrew-up will be a vast improvement! If Parcells wants a real challenge, well this job is the one! I wish I could think he’d seriously consider it but he is something this organization had never seen: a football-man!

By Diogenes

December 19, 2007 9:06 AM | Link to this

I will fully support any coach who pledges to immediately jettison Deangelo Hall and Roddy White, and who is willing to make it crystal clear to the kool-aid drinkers out there that Vick ain’t EVER coming back. At the very least, that would shut some of these idiots up, and make attending the games a little more palatable.

By JB

December 19, 2007 9:19 AM | Link to this

If he comes, there will be at least 20 new players in Falcon uniforms next season. A. Attitudes. B. lack of NFL talent C. Need to retire

Hey, at 3- 13, what do you have to lose. Get some Fast, young, jacked up great attitude players in here. I swear, 7 or 8 players are ruining that lockroom. Move them out.

By dr soul

December 19, 2007 9:24 AM | Link to this

It will work only if Blank will take his seat in the stands and stay out of the operational side of the picture as far as pure football goes..he has no business interfering anymore if he really wants to get this turned around…removing himself will be the greatest value to the Falcons..

By Rufus

December 19, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

Parcells would be a great hire. Meangelo and Roddy White would be run out of town. Crumpler will be right behind them if he doesnt shed the weight. Like Blanc says, lay off the fried chicken.

By preston

December 19, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this

diogenes- why would you want to get rid of two of your better players on the team? Getting rid of those guys makes zero sense…..you people have turned D-hall into a monster, when in actuality he has been a very solid corner for the team. He has had episodes of frustration, but can you blame him? He hasn’t costed the falcons any more games this year than that kicker that they had to “jettison” out this year, or Harrington or Leftwitch. Wasn’t Randy Moss a “bad guy” before he went to New England? But I don’t hear anybody saying a word about the guy now, even though he has had prior run-in’s with the law. Roddy White has shown that he has progressed, and getting rid of him would be just plain old dumb…..so what is really your problem with those guys?

By CJR

December 19, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this

Parcells had four years in Dallas and didn’t make the playoffs,and he quit.He didn’t know how to handle Terrell Owens, one of the best players in NFL. The taam was glad to see him go. The Falcons don’t need a washed up Parcells.

By stendec

December 19, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this

Hi Bird Babe. May be in minority but do not think Tuna is answer. Never have been personally impressed with guy. Does not come across as hard iron glove discipline master these quitters require. Do not think I am wrong. Parcells seems to be foot shuffler. Hard to explain. Much like Putridwino except not to THAT extreme. MAKE SENSE? Oh well. Not a positive Tuna vote here. Sorry!

By Ramblin Wrecker

December 19, 2007 9:59 AM | Link to this

CJR,

Do some research man. Parcells took Dallas to the playoffs in two of his four seasons there and the roster that is currently 12-1 is made up mostly of players Parcells acquired. Do I think Parcells should be the coach for the falcons? No. But the guy knows football and knows how to evaluate players. That’s what the Falcons need to replace Rich McKay.

By Singletary?

December 19, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this

Why is everyone pushing Singletary? All I have heard is he is a disciplinarian. Does he know anything about the X’s and O’s?

By ross

December 19, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

Dallas fan here. I think this would be a great hire for you guys. Everybody forgets that before parcels came to dallas, we had back-to-back 5-11 seasons and only dismal hopes for the future. Jerry Jones was desperate. Now we have best record in NFC, and 99% of the starters were picked by Bill.

By Brooking sux

December 19, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this

Get rid of Brooking. Cut him or trade him. Trade Crumpler, D. Hall, Abraham, and Boley for draft picks. Draft and build both lines of scrimmage. This is what Parcells will do, hopefully.

By Ni{gga with an attitude

December 19, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this

We need a brotha running that team. Hire Singletary as coach and Dungy as the VP.

By CJR

December 19, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this

I stand corrected. I should have said that parcells didn’t win a playoff game.

By Jimv

December 19, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

Bill Parcells is an instant solution to a very dirty problem that could last for years. If he comes, every good coach and GM will want to work with him because he brings credibility to the Falcons, and his no-nonsense attitude will clean house. Whoever got this idea started-thank you!

By Pocka Snocka

December 19, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

It’s been more than 20 years since the Falcons had football men in charge (Eddie LeBaron and Leeman Bennett). So many good coaches in the league now are Parcells disciples, I cannot help but think he will land us a good one. Good going Blank! And McKay’s going. Good!

By Diogenes

December 19, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

Preston, my problem with those two is that they are unprincipled, asinine, mindlessly-combative, immature, whining, corrosive, self-centered idiots. They have wasted no opportunities being divisive influences within their own cluhouse, and have managed to alienate most responsible ticket-buying fans. The vast majority of people I know want nothing to do with this team until the likes of those two are jettisoned, and replaced with players who understand the value of “team.”

By Juice

December 19, 2007 10:37 AM | Link to this

I’m interested to find out how many coaches would be willingly to come to Atlanta with Bill Parcells as the VP.

By Vick Supporter

December 19, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this

tuna will bring vick back and start kickin some butt and taken names… kinda like vicks dogs would do before he shot and hanged them if they didnt perform.

By Tiwas

December 19, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

As a person who can evaluate talent it’s no doubt that Bill Parcells is capable. He’s still not the person I’d had chosen, maybe Dan Reeves turned down the job, due to his personality. But there are alot of free agents who’d want to play for him, depending on the coach he hires. One thing is sure, Bill Parcells will definitely run the football operations. Mike Singletary as coach would still be a good fit. D Hall is probably the better trade bait for a better QB and/or OL-DL line help. Why was Grady Jackson ever released? The defense tired in the 2nd half on Sunday and Tampa Bay ran up the middle every play. GO FALCONS!!!! Good Luck.

By dr soul

December 19, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

Parcells has the credentials and will put it all at stake to leave a good legacy…there are plenty of prospects out there that would like to be associated with him…he is proven, though many would dislike his personality; he does know football and organization…if he can only keep Blank out of the picture and be allowed to be his own man and not let the ‘novice money many’ taint this organization any further…this will be the last hope for Blank to succeed, if he is smart enough to take his ego and be totally silent EVERYWHERE..!!!

By mountain jim

December 19, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

I support the move, but I think you folks not including Dan Reeves in your ‘football men’ here are mistaken. He was a football man. He was not a great GM though, and his draft decisions were what lead to his ouster.

It’s clear that McKay was overrated and his upper-round draft choices and free agents mostly have been misses, so this fixes all that.

By georgiagirl49

December 19, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

How about Deon S for coach

By preston

December 19, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

Wow diogenes, I know there are some fans that do not like D-hall, but I have never heard anyone come close to using those very unsavory terms to describe White, and if you have ever heard any interviews with D-hall, you will know that they have always been professional and articulate. Admittingly, D-hall can be immature and unprincipled on the field, but you, and others have gone overboard in your dislike for the guy, he is really a pretty good corner, infact, the best on our team…….let’s get a winning atmosphere and a solid coach, and let’s see if his attitude changes……if it worked for Moss, why can’t it work for Hall?……but getting rid of the guy will not help this team at all.

By bumble bee balls

December 19, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

Say what you will about Petrino, at least he never operated a blog pretending to be a woman. Open your eyes people. “Bird Babe” is a dude!

By Jonathan F.

December 19, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this

The real problem with the Falcons is that Boley won’t step it up.

By Ryder

December 19, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this

Here’s the thing with Singletary: He is first and foremost a DEFENSIVE minded coach, much like Jack Del Rio in Jacksonville. Anyone who knows anything about Parcells knows that he is the kind of guy who likes to play the kind of football that wins games in Janurary: run the ball and stuff the run. Say Goodbye to Warrick Dunn and that small offensive line. Parcells will want a power running attack to go along with Norwood.

Parcells and whomever he hires as a coach will bring in a QB who is capable of being efficient and be a leader on the field. Say Goodbye to Chris “I should’ve stayed in the insurance business” Redman and Joey “backup for life” Harrington.

Every move Parcells makes will be glamorized and dissected. I think he wants to prove that he can still construct a winner. It’s part of his ego.

Now then, for DHall and others, I think they will stay with the program because they will believe in what Parcells and (hopefully) Singletary (or even Schottenheimer) is preaching. They have the winning pedigree and reputation, which earns instant respect.

As for the X’s and O’s, I doulbt Jason Garrett will come here, so I think they will hire another bright Offensive Coordinator who will emphasize their style of football.

Of course if Parcells doesn’t take the job then this is all for moot.

By preston

December 19, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

Very good post Ryder….infact the best that I have read thus far on this blog……sensible, rational, and common sensed knowledge of the game.

By DR

December 19, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

I have got ask the same question. Why is everyone pushing Singletary? Here is the resume:

YEARS COACHING BACKGROUND HEAD COACH 2006-Current Assistant Head Coach/Defense San Francisco 49ers - Mike Nolan 2005 Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers San Francisco 49ers - Mike Nolan 2003-2004 Linebackers Baltimore Ravens - Brian Billick

How does this make for a Head Coach. Great player, not enough experience as coach to be a Head Coach, especially for the Falcons. Falcons need to build a team from scratch, i.e., players who want to play not cry babies and prema-donnas.

Parcells is the MAN and whomever he brings as the Head Coach will be the right choice.

Those who are pushing Singletary as the next Falcons Head Coach, what Kool-Aid are you guys drinking. Geeeeez.

By Free Mike Vick

December 19, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

You can bring in God himself. The only fix for this team is to get Vick out of jail(he was railroaded by whitey) and let him play again.

So typical to keep turning to whitey even after it is obvious the black man is better.

By Naughty Little Gator

December 19, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

I have it on good authority that bumble bee balls is really a tv remote control.

By stendec

December 19, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

To those who contend that ridding team of Vick sympathizers would hurt. THEY ARE A CANCER! THEY ADVERSLY AFFECT ENTIRE TEAM! A cancer must be COMPLETELY eradicated or it returns then spreads again. Falcon organization totally infected with cancers. Get rid of them. ALL OF THEM! Send them packing now. Then let healing process begin. Merry Christmas!

By Birdvestite

December 19, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

Birdbabe = Birddude

By classyintelligentdiscreteescortbirdbabe

December 19, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

I too have reason to believe that bumble bee balls is actually a remote control. I saw it with my own two pecker pubes. NOT KIDDING! I also think that Bill Parcels will be an excellent addition to the atlanta falcons organization, but then again, no amount of football intelligence can overcome chris crocker’s lackadaisacal attitude on the football field. We must protect these bumble bee balls!!!

By Gary Harrison

December 19, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

I know a lot of intelligent, ethical, and unbiased African-Americans who have clear minds undistorted by their own racism. Free Mike Vick is not one of them. “Whitey” didn’t invest millions in an illegal enterprise (“business” to you Free Mick Vick), “Whitey” did not fight or kill dogs as Mike Vick did. ANY dope smoker knows what Mike Vick had in the bottle in that airport and what it was for. “Whitey” did not give a beautiful Black woman herpes. “Whitey” did not lie to authorities numerous times, the result of which was a more severe sentence for him. “Whitey” did not rat out his “‘brotha to save his own skin. Idiots like Free Mike Vick are why Black culture keeps self-destructing. “Whitey” doesn’t have to do anything to Blacks - you do it to yourself. Wake up before it’s way too late!! Mike Vick is an excellent and an inspirational quarterback, whose running skills for his position are yet unparallelled. Mike’s fault, and his downfall is his flawed character. I hope he serves as an inspiration to the Black culture to break out of a “get over on somebody” mentality which is seemingly pervasive. I bet Mike knows some some for-real thugs NOW. Just maybe some young Black will see that the “Thug” way is a false way leading to self-destruction and is hurtful to others. Maybe some good can come from what “whitey” did to Mike. It’s too late for Free Mike Vick.

By Whitey

December 19, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to the blogger known as Free Mike Vick. You have been crowned as the most ignorant and racist on the board. Your predecessors include The Unbiased Blogger and Falcon Freddie. Way to go guys. All three of you are perfects examples of racism and ignorance.

By Brian Piccolo

December 19, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

WAY TO BACK OUT TUNA! He knew he was about to get into something he couldn’t fix.

By Free Mike Vick

December 19, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

Parcells backed out because he realized Vick was not here to save him and just a few hours with [Blank] he also realized how bad it would be. Thats fine with me. It means that’s one white person that won’t screw up this franchise. Why not offer the same job to Dennis Green? What? He’s black?….Never mind!

By Atlantapigeonfan

December 19, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

Jilted yet again. We might as well ask the NFL to consolidate this team. It’s going nowhere.

By Atlantapigeonfan

December 19, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

Free Mike Vick is a troll. I am surprised, and saddened, that the AJC tolerates his hate speech here. What is the five minute delay? To only censor some people? AJC; You need to can the hate speech of forever lose whatever journalistic integrity you might retain?

By DAWGSFAN

December 19, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

HEY FREE MICK VICK HAVE U THOUGHT THAT PARCELS DID NOT COME HEAR CUZ OF RETARDS LIKE U? MAYBE HE NEW THAT HE STOOD NO CHANCE CUZ ANGRY THUGS LIKE U WOULD ALWYAS BE ANGRY

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

December 19, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

Also known as “The Birdbabe curse”. It’s what happens when you let people who know nothing about football represent your football team.

By tiger7_88

December 19, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

Maybe what it says, Bird Babe, is that Parcell’s found out just in time that King Arthur was a meddling nose-in-your-business-but-knows-nothing-about-football owner and decided that, promises aside, he just couldn’t believe that ol’ Art would ever stop his meddling.

By David Duke

December 19, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

Dennis Green? I like Dennis but i don’t think he’s the guru Mr. Blank seeks. spare us anymore of your Louis Eugene Walcotisms. In case you don’t know, and I’m sure you do not, that’s Louis Farrakhan.

By NC_Falconfan

December 19, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

Dunno if the Falcons are cursed or just the good sports fans of Atlanta and the state of Georgia.If not for Joe Frank Harris this mess would be in Jacksonville.Can Jimmy Johnson be lured away from Fox?

By dannotdan

December 19, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

Parcell’s is a smart guy. Less than 24 hours with Blank was more than enough time to see that there is no hope of having any strong leadership here as long as he is the owner.

By Just Wondering

December 19, 2007 7:47 PM | Link to this

If David Duke and Free Mike Vick is the same person.

They both sounds like two sides of the same coin. And I believe that people come in this blog, spout racist banter, and have their giggles.

Also,

Would it be possible to get a head coach that can truly be a manager type, like a Dan Reeves or a Dick Vermeil (not necessarily those guys specifically).

Then go a get a good Offensive Coordinator and hire Mike Singletary as Defensive Coordinator. After a few years, name Mike Singletary as head coach and you can get yourself a dynasty.

By David Duke

December 19, 2007 8:00 PM | Link to this

Freemikevick is an illiterate bumpking whose educational background does not go beyond ninth grade. There’s no wondering about that. As for building a dynasty, don’t you think this franchise should have two consecutive winning seasons before you deem them the equal of the 60’s Packers or the Steelers of Bradshaw and Swan? In other words, let’s wait to pronounce this pitiful franchise rescued or, for that matter, valid!

By Unbiased_Blogger

December 19, 2007 8:12 PM | Link to this

How can you blame Cohwer or Parcell - who wants to coach a team without VICK :) So all you haters can say what you like but the “EXPERTS” like Cohwer & Parcells says this team is a disaster without VICK. Sorry backwards HILLBILLIES.

By Unbiased_Blogger

December 19, 2007 8:16 PM | Link to this

To the posters who are calling for the cuts of D HALL/CRUMPLER/WHITE - I agree. In fact I think all the brothas should leave the team since that’s what the HILLBILLIES want. Only one thing wrong with that - with no brothas, who’s going to play?

By BT fan

December 19, 2007 9:07 PM | Link to this

Arthur Blank made his own bed and now he has to sleep in it.ajc writers would like to express their true feeling with Falcons fall, but reluctant because they want to see and hear something positive they can type. Michael Vick was the start to a dreadful season and events got worse. The Falcons need to clean their mess up with certain player and positions. The quality of players for NFL team are missing on the Atlanta roster AND front office. It will take several years to even think about competing..

By David Duke

December 19, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this

Hey Biased, nobody cares about Vick! He led the team to a losing record over the two previous season. Not having that criminal on the roster is a welcome thing to any coach who happens to be a decent person. Let him rot in prison! As for Hall, Crumpler, White and any others in sympathy, get rid of them now!

By Lynne

December 19, 2007 9:19 PM | Link to this

Unbiased blogger, Who’s going to play?? Hell, who’s going to care?? If Blank wants the interests peeked again for this pathetic franchise, he better throw all his money to convince Harry Carson to be the GM, Singeltary for Coach, put Deion in player personnel and draft McFadden….cause right now, 52% of his season ticket holders are telling him to catch fire on 2008.

By stendec

December 19, 2007 9:44 PM | Link to this

Cheer up Bird Babe. Tuna boy was another in the cut-and-run Putridwino mold. It is best the Falcons learned early than late. I do not like seafood anyway! See where Algae Crumpledup and Roddy Butterfingers White are going to appeal their fines. They should learn from their idol the dog murderer that when you commit the crime you pay the fine. To Hell with both of them. They are nothing but pathetic quitters and losers anyway! Still say fumigate then clean house. Offer honorable Andersen and Norwood contracts. Send the rest of the untalented MF CS SOBs packing. Merry Christmas.

By The Ultimate Choptimist

December 19, 2007 9:54 PM | Link to this

What about Rick Neuheisel?

By Najeh Davenpoop

December 19, 2007 10:55 PM | Link to this

I gotta say, I am a fan of lame jokes, and the one that starts this blog post is pretty impressive. Props to you bird babe.

By FREEMIKEVICK

December 20, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

Always blaming the black man……Typical.

By BUSHWACKER

December 20, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

I would rather have a crappy team than have a criminal quarterback!

By The Self-Annointed, Right Reverend, Grand Poo-Bah Bishop of the Almighty and Bombastic Church of Our

December 20, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

Lynne — put Deion Sanders in charge of player personnel? Oh yes, just what this team needs. Another bling-meister.

By Lil E

December 20, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this

Matt Ryan, LT with our first 2nd round pick, and a MLB with our second 2nd round pick. A RG with our 3rd round draft pick. A power runner with one of our 4th round picks and an athlete (KR/WR) with our other 4th round pick. If we can pick up another FA OT, the Falcons will be right back in shape to compete in the NFC. You doomsayers need to look at the big picture. There aren’t many teams in the league that are really creating dynasties outside of the Patriots, Steelers, and Cowboys. Every other team in the league could turn out to be the worst team in the league next year. I believe this is what the Falcons needed. We need to clean house, but not of the only talent we have. What these players deserve is a good GM to find them good teammates and a coach they can respect and give 100% for. That means D. Hall, C. Houston, and R. White. Man you people are so short sighted. When was the last time we had anyone close to 1,000 yards receiving ? Have you all forgotten when our secondary used to be absolutely horrible ? They can support whoever they want, because they are not politicians. Their job is not to represent how you feel about issues. Their job is to play football, and play well despite circumstances. Everyone has done so except Crumpler and Joe Horn. I think both of those veterans can go, but not our young players. I’m glad our fans have little effect on the GMs decisions or the Falcons would have absolutely no team.

By Joe

December 20, 2007 11:22 PM | Link to this

Mr Blank should throw $$$ at the New England Patriots coaching staff, at least recruit from a wonning organization and watch how the Falcons soar!!!! Tuna is good but he wasn’t the answer…

By Joe

December 20, 2007 11:24 PM | Link to this

Mr Blank should throw $$$ at the New England Patriots coaching staff, at least recruit from a winning organization and watch how the Falcons soar!!!! Tuna is good but he wasn’t the answer…

By fayncDAWG

December 21, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this

Stendec: glad I could hunt you down!You’re correct in your assessment that Tuna isn’t the right man for this team. Old foggies likwe him need to be in cities where it’s 80 degrees everyday. NOW TO WHERE WE MUST BUTT HEADS!! Your assessment of the “Free M.Vick” crowd needing to be booted out of the NFL is at best racist and at worst Naziist! The white fan base who is truly color blind (very few) stopped paying attention to this situation when the players involved were fined! LET THOSE PLAYERS STAND UP FOR WHAT THEY BELIEVE! THEY KNEW THAT THEIR ACTIONS WOULD DRAW FINES! The Falcons would have had sustained success if they were able to cater to a majority white fan base who cared less whether the coach/qb were black or white! Cities that have successful teams want the faces of their team to be competent, not of a specified race. So white Falcon Nation: please allow McKay to hire Singletary if he deemed the best fit for the task at hand. If he is anywhere close to the competence of Lovie Smith, then he needs to be hired now!! PS: to blogger NWA: I detest your mindset as much as white racist mindsets! But I must say your idea of bringing Dungy and Singletary on board would be good! It’s a move that would show our fans the this team wants to win!!

By Bk Hawk

December 21, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

 Go Back to Cowher and try again to hire him, if not hire Dan Reeves as GM. Let Dan hire the Coach and run the team. @nd if not Reeves. 3rd. Go to Scott Pioli or Jeff Ireland for GM . Let them hire Coach. I would like Russ Grimm or Jason Garrett for Coach. Mike Singletary was great player but Coach is ????. Merry Christmas to all and God Bless you greatly in New Year. Pray for our Troops.

By Atlantapigeonfan

December 21, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this

San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting that the Falcons have approached Marty Schottenheimer about the head coach position and were interested in Buddy Nix as GM.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/20071221-9999-1s21chnotes.html

By David Duke

December 21, 2007 6:52 PM | Link to this

Dawgy, the complexion of the team has changed. I don’t care about the race of the coach. I just don’t want him to be hired because of it or in spite of it. The freemikevick crowd has to go. They are racist and so are you for defending their unconscionable behavior! Please pass the watermelon.

By jd

December 21, 2007 9:02 PM | Link to this

Free Mike Vick, Biased Blogger, Falcon Freddie, these are the same negroes who were at the ESPN Zone town meeting. That fiasco was the most embarassing event of the year in Atlanta. The rest of the nation assumes that the people of Atlanta are a bunch of hip hopping 40 pounding, gangbanging, baggy pants wearing thugs. The blacks in Atlanta set their own race back 20 years with that disgusting show of ignorance. These people act like animals.

By stendec

December 21, 2007 11:54 PM | Link to this

Hi Bird Babe. Does anyone really care what untalented MF CS SOB DeA++hole Hall has to say? Hell no! What a self-centered piece of dogs++t. F++K HIM. Merry Christmas to all!

By Chris

December 22, 2007 5:28 AM | Link to this

Football is a game of the fundamental aspects of blocking, tackling, passing, and catching. Our team does not do that very well. That is where I would begin.

By fayncDAWG

December 22, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this

Mr. Duke: Before you got to the watermelon issue, you made some good points. Simply don’t believe that “Free MVick crowd should be booted out of the league (as stendec. suggested). Now if the Falcons want to trade them (NOT JUST GET RID OF THEM) then fine! Hope we get somebody who can play OL and DL in return! Back to the coaching issue. Marty is a proven winning coach! A no-nonsense coach to boot! If the Falcon hire him, then good! But the one thing that Marty is not blessed with is the ability to motivate! Singletary is a master motivator and motivation is the Falcons greatest need! On paper he might not be a perfect hire but one camnnot deny this: bring him and Dungy to town and you send a clear message to the players and fans that losing is unacceptable! Better is the fact that it sends a message that players poor conduct issues will not be tolerated (and admittedly the black players need to understand this quick!) I believe that if Singletary was hired earlier this year, Vick would not be in prison and the Falcons would have nine wins by now! Petrino is a fine coach, but not the type to get get a player to change his poor conduct ways! If Singletary is hired (quite possible) and he can bring Patrick Willis with him, Falcon Nation should rejoice! In the end, I just hope that Mckay has the foresight and the marbles to do (and spend the money) what’s right for the team! PS BLANK WANTED SINGLETARY OVER PETRINO! MAYBE HE KNEW THAT SINGLETARY POSSIBLY COULD GET THROUGH TO HIS TALENTED BUT TROUBLED “FACE OF THE TEAM!”)

By David Duke

December 22, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this

The watermelon comment was thrown in for the benefit of the gentleman hatin’ on Whitey. I hope he appreciated it. What makes you think Tony Dungy would come here? He’s still needed and wanted in Indianapolis. Don’t get me wrong, I’d love to see him here but I don’t think it will happen. As for the usual suspects, time for a new day. Bring in Jason Garrett or some other young coach on the rise. Marty has been a great coach but his day has come and gone. Singletary is a straight-up guy and I’d love to have him here!

By Tiny Tim

December 23, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

What is the one common denominator in Falcon F-ups? Offensive star Vick? No! The Coaches? No! It’s Blank. Arthur Blank was a genius at stocking hardware shelves, but he’s a chump at football. The problem is not in our stars, but in our shelves.

By bulldawgMike

December 23, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this

No self-respecting coach would come to Atlanta under present conditions. Conditions being: five or six players in the clubhouse who are over-paid and WAAY under talented! As long as these cry babies are on the roster, the Falcons are history..Sorry Mr. Blank, but it’s time to cut ties with D.H. and Alge for starters…

By savannah dawg

December 25, 2007 7:43 AM | Link to this

MARTY!!!MARTY!!!MARTY!!!MARTY!!!MARTY!!!MARTY!!!

By franKO

December 28, 2007 7:32 AM | Link to this

Longtime fan from NYC. Mr.Blank,save face & hire Dan Reeves in the position Parcells would have had, overseeing the operations. Hire Nix as GM & Marty as coach, offer Singletary the Assistant Head Coach job (I know he is one in SF already but there are also a losing team-no better than us) , since Marty is up there in age, promise him THE JOB after Marty!!! We do have the talent (except OL),just need the right MGT parts….trade for more draft picks!

By franKO

December 28, 2007 7:33 AM | Link to this

Longtime fan from NYC. Mr.Blank,save face & hire Dan Reeves in the position Parcells would have had, overseeing the operations. Hire Nix as GM & Marty as coach, offer Singletary the Assistant Head Coach job (I know he is one in SF already but there are also a losing team-no better than us) , since Marty is up there in age, promise him THE JOB after Marty!!! We do have the talent (except OL),just need the right MGT parts….trade for more draft picks!