The Bird Babe

By Peter

March 12, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this

I’m not speaking of you but just fans in general (regarding Crump and Dunn) but people complain about salaries but what about Dunn’s contract? And nobody could run behind that line last season.

Harrington is nothing more than an insurance policy. Who knows when DJ will be fit and healthy again? Look at the time it took McNabb to get better (minus the age issue)

They’re not going to take McNabb with Norwood and Turner aboard but they must take a QB. And they must keep DeAngelo. Any defensive secondary has to have a line to put pressure on the QB and you have to stop the run. Opponents can’t come to the line in 2nd or 3rd and short all of the time. To not get even one sack out of your top ten pick…

In spite of it all I don’t think they’re the worst team in the league and yes they’re not that far away.

By ATLplayer

March 12, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this

McFadden is a RB…The Falcons picked up the best RB in free agency from the Chargers. They will draft O-line or D-line first! Look for a QB in the later rounds.

By T BONE

March 12, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this

Breaking News Falcons 365 store is going out of business all jerseys are free and for a limited time come in and get your name on a jersey and make the team.

By Mighty Joe

March 13, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

I think Redman proved he can complete a pass behind one of the worst lines in the NFL. It will be a grave injustice if he isn’t starting QB on opening day. Joey will do well in the role of back-up QB, helping Redman and helping the coaching staff.

O-line, D-line and LB are way more important in this draft than QB for this team’s rebuilding. There’ll be decent QBs in the late rounds. Tom Brady was a 7th round pick, wasn’t he?

By david

March 13, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

Michael Turner will be a nice addition. If Atl could bring his former teamate and salary cap casualty Shane Olivea (4yr starter) it would be an instant boost to the o-line. In the draft 1st pick Dorsey, 33th the tackle at of BC Chavarious, 48th pick trevor laws (he was a one man wrecking crew at ND). With these moves both sides of the line become strong points for the team. And we all know you win games in the trenches.

By Ryder

March 13, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

I agree david that Dorsey’s a lock at 3. I believe they will go for either Henne or Woodson (keep in mind they have scheduled a private workout for Woodson) in the second round and then hopefully Trevor Laws with the 48th pick.

UGA fans need to end their dream of watching Shockley making any impact this year. It takes two full years to recover from an ACL tear.

I like the fact they brought back Redman so he can start while the future QB gets some time to learn on the bench. Had Atlanta selected Matt Ryan they would be under tremendous pressure to throw him in there right away.

Actually if you think about it Atlanta is setting up to rule the NFC South in two years with their process so far.

By David Duke

March 13, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

Why would you be supportive of Shlockley being the starting quarterback? There is nothing in his history that indicates to me that he has the ability or intelligence to lead an NFL team. He might be a fairly good Arena Football League player but he’s a bust in the NFL. That injury he suffered was fortuitous for him in that it kept him on the Falcons’ roster. He’s not a major league quarterback!

By Mudcat

March 13, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

Everything starts and ends with the O line and D line. Draft DE Chris Long in the first round and the best QB and OT available in the second round. There will be quality players available in the second round at those positions. With the remaining 6 picks, draft for need and depth. Dimitroff knows this and will do the right thing. We’re going to s—k this year anyway, so build for 2010. Go Birds!

By ab

March 13, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

GO DJ!!!!

By Meezy

March 13, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

There we go with the proverbial “question the black qb’s intelligence” … on another note, the last time I checked Bird Babe, McFadden is a running back.

By Liquid Nails

March 13, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

McFadden isn’t a quarterback, he’s a running back. How did you get to be a Falcons blogger again? Anyway, the only way I want to see Matt Ryan in a Falcons jersey is if he falls all the way to the second round. That’s as high as any QB this year needs to be.

By Neckville Rednecks

March 13, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

Love the kid Shockley,A starter, I don’t think so. woodson in the 3th round . he was S.E.C. passing leader! We need gold standard linemen on both side of the ball!T- 335 days before superman come back! we also need a gold standard Middle line backer!

By Kurt Collins

March 13, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

This forum immediately lost all credibility when the originator (aka Bird Brain) doesn’t know who McFadden is or what position he plays. You need to go back to the McDonalds and beg for your job back and quit wasting our time.

By Cairo

March 13, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

Bird for Brains,

What in the HE$$ are you talking about? Get a clue. Can a start an AJC blog?

By Miranda

March 13, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Thank you Kurt, This blog needs to be put out of its misery right now. If the AJC has any self-respect…which we know you don’t..but pretend…just take this poor misinformed blog down.

By SeminoleWarrior

March 13, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

Brian Brohm, Sam Baker, Trevor Laws, and Jonathan Goff. Those should be the Falcons first four picks. A QB for the future, a left tackle with four years experience in an NFL style offense, a beast at DT, and a very impressive inside linebacker to man the middle of the defense. This is the way to secure the future. Here is a proposed O-Line for the 2008 season: LT Baker, LG Clabo, C Stepanovich, RG Blalock, and RT Pennington with TE Hartsock. This is the way. GO FALCONS!!

By todd

March 13, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

Did you really write this?”Not sure about McFadden. The few games I saw him play at Arkansas, he looked more like a runner than a quarterback to me. Can’t have that.”

By toshie

March 13, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

What are you people thinking? Shockley is not even NFL material. Much less a starter. Redman will be the starter. Harrington is a backup until we get a QB in the draft, Shockley may even be cut after June 1st when it doesn’t cost us as much.

By MariettaFalconFan

March 13, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

Matt Ryan had 19 interceptions and he is not worth the #3 pick overall.

DJ Shockley looked pretty good last pre-season until he tore his ACL.. It’s obvious that they don’t have alot of confidence in DJ since they re-signed Joey Harrington.

Chris Redman will be the starter (In my opinion, he did well even though the offensive line was terrible) and the Falcons will choose a quarterback in the second round (Brohm, Henne, or Woodson).

GO FALCONS!!

By Eternal Optimist

March 13, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

Obviously Birb Babe only got this job because she is a bird brain. Quote from Bird Babe “Not sure about McFadden. The few games I saw him play at Arkansas, he looked more like a runner than a quarterback to me. Can’t have that.” He is a runner silly. It’s called runningback. C’mon AJC, you can do better than that. Look it’s simple. Draft J Long the best tackle in the draft(see results of Cleveland drafting a first round o-lineman). Remember without a solid offensive and defensive line you can forget about any real success. 2nd round defense and if Henning or Flacco slips to the 2nd round grab him, but I wouldn’t be desperate for 1st round QB now. Alot of Matt Ryan talk(don’t do it).

By Eternal Optimist

March 13, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

Toshie. I don’t understand how alot of you rag on Shockley after only seeing the guy in preseason. I mean not even giving the guy an opportunity to prove himself. The guy got hurt. Shockley was a leader, with a pretty strong arm at GA. He is intelligent and a real character guy. How can you not give one of our own a chance? Hell he’s better than Harrington and I’m basing that opinion simply on his career at Ga.

By JOHN

March 13, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

I am so sick of hearing how great D hall is, are you people not watching the same games? Champ Bailey never gets beat, Samuel never gets beat, you people are crazy! D hall not only gets beat but burned! then he runs his mouth and tries to act like Deion which he will never come close…get rid of him

By Ken Strickland

March 13, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

DAVID PUKE-the same thing can be, and has been, said about you. You have demonstrated is an extensive vocabulary. However, you’ve shown absolutely no ability to utilize it to create an intelligent thought or idea, you little racist queen. You can always rely on this little anal minded moron to inject racism when intelligent fans are trying to discuss football.

By signing 2 vet QB’s, plus Shockey, it seems to signal they are going to draft a QB in the lower rds. Signing Tunner shows McFadden was never a consideration. Signing backup OL and DL through FA shows they are going after potential starters in the draft. I want those who think we should trade DHall because of his attitude and behavior to remember this. Dion Sanders and Brett Farve represent two of the greatest CB’s/QB’s respectively in NFL history. They are both certain 1st ballot HOFer’s and were traded away by the Falcons because of their attitude and/or behavior. Why suggest we repeat the same stupid mistake again? With a bottom of the league ranked pass rush, DHall was good enough to have been voted to the Probowl 2 consecutive times by his peers. Can anyone name another Probowl CB that’s ever accomplished that?

By Eternal Optimist

March 13, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

David Duke, just shut the —— up. Everything you say has this racial overtone. What makes you think this guy is not intelligent. He was an high school and college honor student. His father is a high school football coach for years in the Atlanta area. I’m not saying DJ should be the starter but I do think that he should be given the opportunity. Is that too much to ask? Geesh!!!!!

By Eternal Optimist

March 13, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

David Duke, just shut the —— up. Everything you say has this racial overtone. What makes you think this guy is not intelligent. He was an high school and college honor student. His father is a high school football coach for years in the Atlanta area. I’m not saying DJ should be the starter but I do think that he should be given the opportunity. Is that too much to ask? Geesh!!!!!

By Hasavior

March 13, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

Drafting a QB, especially Matt Ryan, in the first round would not benefit the falcons in any rate close to the impact Dorsey will have at the defensive line. There are better or just as good QBs in the draft that can can play and be mobile in the pocket.

The QB situation is not the bad off. With Redman there and has the momentum with the team is good. harrigton coming back, i am not a fan of, but he can be a back up that knows the players and the offense.

Drafting matt Ryan will haunt them for next 4 years. Deefense and offensive line should be the focus point.

By Hasavior

March 13, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Drafting a QB, especially Matt Ryan, in the first round would not benefit the falcons in any rate close to the impact Dorsey will have at the defensive line. There are better or just as good QBs in the draft that can can play and be mobile in the pocket.

The QB situation is not the bad off. With Redman there and has the momentum with the team is good. harrigton coming back, i am not a fan of, but he can be a back up that knows the players and the offense.

Drafting matt Ryan will haunt them for next 4 years. Deefense and offensive line should be the focus point.

By Hasavior

March 13, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Drafting a QB, especially Matt Ryan, in the first round would not benefit the falcons in any rate close to the impact Dorsey will have at the defensive line. There are better or just as good QBs in the draft that can can play and be mobile in the pocket.

The QB situation is not the bad off. With Redman there and has the momentum with the team is good. harrigton coming back, i am not a fan of, but he can be a back up that knows the players and the offense.

Drafting matt Ryan will haunt them for next 4 years. Deefense and offensive line should be the focus point.

By Hasavior

March 13, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

Drafting a QB, especially Matt Ryan, in the first round would not benefit the falcons in any rate close to the impact Dorsey will have at the defensive line. There are better or just as good QBs in the draft that can can play and be mobile in the pocket.

The QB situation is not the bad off. With Redman there and has the momentum with the team is good. harrigton coming back, i am not a fan of, but he can be a back up that knows the players and the offense.

Drafting matt Ryan will haunt them for next 4 years. Deefense and offensive line should be the focus point.

By The Realist

March 13, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

Aaaaah, David Duke, the spin artist formerly known as GRAND WIZARD…another comment on intellect, sports, & the lack thereof. I think I see a pattern here (LOL). Out of curiousity, does Harrington have the intelligence to be a “major league” quarterback?

By Hasavior

March 13, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

I dont think Matt ryan will fair better that any of the QBs drafted within the last 2 years. Jamarcus Russell will exceed all of them in years to come in terms of development.

There are too many quality QBs in the draft to take Matt Ryan in the first round. i suspect that he will drop late in the first round. I would be pleased to if the Falcons get dennis dixon or the QB from Hawaii

By saint

March 13, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

Agree with Ryder: get Trevor Laws. Have to see his film to appreciate his pass rush.Awesome!

By Ken Strickland

March 13, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

REALIST-be careful now, because you’re starting to make too much sense. You are actually asking our little resident queen a question that requires intellectual thought rather than a racist emotional response. But don’t worry, she won’t even make an attempt at an answer, she never does, she can’t because she’s not equipped intellectually. She’ll respond by ranting, raving, hurling accusations and name calling, but she’ll never issue a civil, well thought out, intellectual response. You can count on that my friend.

By Rod

March 13, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

I hope DJ Shockley gets a chance to start. He is one of my favorite players. Just hope his rehab on his knee is going good. Look how fast Thomas Brown came back from a ACL and he is a runningback. Nice to see the AJC is talking about the Georgia boy. If healthy he can give this team some hope nexxt year.

By joe

March 13, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

This guy Bird!!!!! How come he mentioned McFadden as a QB?? Was he jesting or am I just stupid??

By Bill

March 13, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Coach Mularkey was just on the radio and said Shockley has done a great job coming back from the injury and is studying the new offense. I believe with the open competition this year DJ will come out guns a blazin and earn the starting job. He has great character, a big arm.

By D.Bell

March 13, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

Huh? McFadden looks more like a runner than a quarterback? Perhaps that’s because he plays runningback. Seriously, someone explain to me why a “Falcons fan blogger” has such limited knowledge of football (by the way Bird Babe, the Falcons are a football team).

By B-man

March 13, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

Oh there you go Ken…you’ve done it now. DD’s gonna call us all ignorant idiots and explain why he is god’s gift to ajc blogs.

If Jake Long is available at #3 we have to take him. Thats what the great teams do. Period. Look at how the Browns have changed when they got someone to protect Anderson’s back. If he’s gone, then go for Dorsey or Ellis. Pick Henne in the second.

By mars

March 13, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

Neckville, DJ Shockley was the SEC passing leader and leader of the SEC champions in his senior year, and is vastly more talented than Woodsen. David Duke, hmm…how do I put this? The fact is, you don’t possess enough intellect to be an effective racist, so leave that to your elders. Particularly your older brother and father, since they are the same person. The rest of you are obviously not over Petrino’s crap. Brian Brohm IS Petrino’s crap! Fell right out of Petrino’s @$$!!! Why do you want more of Petrino’s crap?

By htwo0rider

March 13, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

Bird Babe, McFadden is a running back…not a quarterback. I think the Falcons are hedging their bets on QB by having so many in camp. They’ll probably draft a QB in the later rounds, with the draft being so loaded with QBs. I think Dorseys our number one pick.

By B-man

March 13, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

Ok people, we got it…the bird babe screwed up…. we can move on now.

By mars

March 13, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

The draft is loaded with untalented quarterbacks. Let’s not miss a chance to get one. Yeah, we don’t want that bench rider from UGA named Shockley! No, sir! Look how Denver suffered after putting all their hopes in that other bench rider from UGA named Terrell Davis. Lord knows, we Falcons don’t want to suffer through a disaster like that, having to go through all those post season games and Superbowls. What a disaster that would be!

By CHEA CHEA CHEA

March 13, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

YES YES YES YES YES FINALLY!!!!!!!! GET DJ TO BE THE STARTER!!!!! HES FAST HE GOT A ARM ACCURACY POWER HE SHOULD BE THE STARTER GO DJ!!!!!

By Edgar

March 13, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

No doubt we are seeing the business side of the Falcons. When Dan Reeves took over he was able to work off 2 or 3 years with June Jones’ people before he had to rebuild. He even got us to a Super Bowl. Mora did the same thing but wasn’t ready for the job. If Reeves had stayed we would have gone to the Super Bowl in 04 and could have stayed in the hunt to the present. But that’s just wishful thinking. Petrino as we know didn’t have a clue so he just tried to go forward again with Mora’s mess. The franchise is now in the hands of people that know what they’re doing. The direction they’re going in now is more or less what happened in 1977. Just look at the similarities. Claude Humphery was traded to Philly. A defensive monster was created in the beginning and the offensive didn’t come alive until 1980. Those of us that are old enough to remember can spell out the mess that followed because the owner got in a hurry. I can understand why we have to give up a few of the players we all care about from the past 6 or seven years. I hated to see some of them go too but the Falcons are headed in the right direction. I just hope that Mr. Blank will leave the new GM and Head Coach to the task of building this franchise into a team that will be built to contend for a title year in and year out. I want my mail box to get an envelope every December wanting money for playoff tickets. And I don’t mind losing a few players we all have grown fond of over the past few years for that envelope to become an expected constant.

By flabuzz

March 13, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

Guys, don’t you just see David Duke is a parody ridiculing racism in the same manner Archie bunker did. That’s why the author is using the klansman’s name. His purpose is to make fun of and expose racists.

By Liquid Nails

March 13, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

Yes, B-man, she did screw up. Bad, too. But at least she posted. Wyche posts once every couple of weeks … maybe. And then readers get to comment for what … all of an hour until he posts again a month from now.

Mars, excellent point on Brohm. It may be irrational, but I don’t want anything from Louisville until the Petrino stink has been flushed from that place.

And, Edgar, I agree with you too. This does have a 1977 feel about it. The Grits Blitz came first. Then came Warren Bryant and Mike Kenn and all of a sudden Bartkowski didn’t stink anymore. Amazing what an offensive line can do for you.

By mike

March 13, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

DeAngelo has to go. He’s just not a team player and that’s what it takes to win a Super Bowl. On one occasion, he turned a Falcon win into a loss because he couldn’t keep his cool. On another, T.O not only smoked him, but dished him up and served him with fries. Now, he’s whining to the press because the new coach hasn’t come over and soothed his ego. Let this boy go. Harrington’s a better keeper than this cry baby.

By coleman

March 13, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

The falcons need to trade d-hall to the cowboys for bobby carpenter who could be the middle linebacker and they’re 2 1st round picks. Use them to get a cornerback who could start and a offensive lineman like the kid out of pittsburgh.

By marko

March 13, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

Dearest Bird Babe, for the record, McFadden is a running back. Why in the name of all things holy would Arthur go all the way to Boston for a GM when he could of just hired you.

By Snarko

March 13, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

Atlanta fans on these blogs have proved to be much smarter than sportswriters. To wit, Sports Illustrated still projects and their writers even recommend that the Falcons take Ryan with the third pick. “They have to have a franchise quarterback to end the merrygoround caused by the Michael Vick situation,” they arrogantly and stupidl write. Why would anyone do that with no offensive line? Steve Bartkowski was the first pick, but he got killed until a new regime realized it needed to build a good line. And Matt Ryan is no Bartkowski.

By IRON

March 13, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

Mcfadden a qb, Shockley a starter ??? Who is writing this junk? Can anyone be a sports writer with AJC ? How can AJC print this nonsense ? Is there a sports editor ? RIDICULOUS!!! A paper this size printing this jargon junk is a joke.

By Edgar

March 13, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this

Look guys, take a step back and let these football people work. I can wear out my fingers pointing to the personalities I’d like to see hit the wire but I promise you folks this… None of them care what we say here. They’re going to drive to Flowery Branch every day and you can bet that on the fourth Saturday and Sunday in April nobody but those guys will know what players they choose, whether they decide to trade up or down, what personality is on the block or who gets to stay and be a part of this Falcon’s overhaul. All I can predict is that after each round we’ll all be on the phone to our best “Falcon Brother” saying “Aw man!!! Who would have known these guys could have pulled this deal off!!! Just watch.

By IRON

March 13, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

Shockley the starter based on what exactly? I mean he’s never even played in a reg season game in the NFL. He is a 3rd string qb at best on this or any other NFL team. If he hadn’t been drafted late in the 7th by ATL he wouldn’t have even been drafted.(only to put UGA fans in seats) If you are basing this hype on college careers(must be, there’s nothing else available)then Joey must be ready for the super bowl. Maybe Blank should go all out after David Greene.A NFL backup (rightly so ) that Shockley couldn’t beat. So what facts support Shockley being used in the same breath as starter?What facts are this based on ?

By The True #7

March 13, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

Wow, I have been talking about this for a couple days now… I’m all for it… It’s going to take a year or two to fully fix the line, so why not give the mobile qb a chance? This team could have the same look the new coach’s former team, The Jags, have… 2 good RBs, a mobile qb, decent receivers, and, if we draft well, a stout defense… And how did Jax look last year? They, the Falcons organization, are moving in the right direction… I just hope they don’t make the mistake of drafting a qb… But, I truly don’t believe Dimitroff will make that mistake…

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By The True #7

March 13, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

Iron, Here we go again with this “couldn’t even beat out David Greene” stuff again… Listen, DJ rode the bench so that David could pass Peyton to be the most winningest qb in NCAA history… To me, that shows class… Sure, he could have transferred and been a starter elsewhere, but he chose to stay at UGA and wait his turn… What happened when he got his chance… He won the SEC championship, which is no cake walk, and had he not been injured for the UF game that year, he could have quite possibly won the NCAA Championship game… Not to mention, he was the MVP of said SEC championship, and he also was 3rd in the AP Player of the Year voting behind Vince Young and Reggie Bush, not to bad of company… I also base my opinion on the record the Falcons had last year using each of the other QBs… So you ask why, and I ask why not? Could we truly do much worse?

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By The True #7

March 13, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

Iron, Here we go again with this “couldn’t even beat out David Greene” stuff again… Listen, DJ rode the bench so that David could pass Peyton to be the most winningest qb in NCAA history… To me, that shows class… Sure, he could have transferred and been a starter elsewhere, but he chose to stay at UGA and wait his turn… What happened when he got his chance… He won the SEC championship, which is no cake walk, and had he not been injured for the UF game that year, he could have quite possibly won the NCAA Championship game… Not to mention, he was the MVP of said SEC championship, and he also was 3rd in the AP Player of the Year voting behind Vince Young and Reggie Bush, not to bad of company… I also base my opinion on the record the Falcons had last year using each of the other QBs… So you ask why, and I ask why not? Could we truly do much worse?

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By mars

March 13, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this

Well said, 7! I don’t know where this gentleman, who so subtly refers to himself as “Iron”, gets the idea that DJ CAN”T do the job. Does he want us to draft Petrino’s boy? Just what do you suggest, O he who is called “Iron”?

By oldtimer

March 13, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this

The Bird Babe just proved what it takes to be an AJC blogger——NOTHING.

By The Suedefalcon

March 13, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

Competition brings out the person for the job.It’s not just athleticism.Who can learn the offense the quickest.The more you know,the more you can open up the offense.Sooooo you are not prediatable and able to make 2nd half adjustments.Having the arm to throw down field.Making good decisions within the offense.Building that O line to give that man time.Petrino and company were idiots.We all would agree…But were the bad play calling because of Harrington’s weak arm.And bad decision’s on the field.Especially in the begining of many of the games last season.He had plenty of time to throw the ball.D Shockley in preseason up until his injury.Clearly the front runner for the job.No matter who wins the job harrington/shockley/redman/.This person is a transition guy.Have faith people.It won’t take much to win the NFC SOUTH.

By IRON

March 13, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

Well true #7 here goes.#1 DJ didn’t ride the bench by choice.The coach put the best qb on the field.Doesn’t take that much class to do as you are told. Yes, DJ had a great senior season I agree. BUT,one college season does not spell NFL starter.Is this all you have as reason to promote him to #1. Redmond EARNED the job by playing well without a running game,o-line or coach.(FACT)And you say GIVE it to DJ(He’s done nothing to earn it)Not even 1 NFL snap.Nothing to prove he even belongs in the NFL.And last season’s record (while he sat on IR) has nothing to do with his being qualified.Why not is not a very good reason to GIVE him #1 status.At least EARN #2 first.

By D

March 13, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this

whatever, anybody that starts next year is a sacrificial lamb anyway. maybe it should be someone we couldn’t realistically project as an NFL starter. plus we could satisfy all the Vick fans and UGA fans. tell ya truth, I wouldn’t be begging for the job until next year. would rather slide through this year on 2nd or 3rd string hoping for some real life in this team in 2009. wish it could be this year, but….

By Hey Zeus!

March 13, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this

let him start. let him be hammered. let him fail miserably in our rebuilding year and everybody’s happy and finally me an LeSeuer can have peas on earth!

By mars

March 13, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this

Actually, “Iron”, DJ DID ride the bench by choice. He was offered many opportunities to transfer (FACT), he publicly stated his frustration while acknowleging that it wouldn’t make any since to replacement the winningest QB in college at the time (FACT), he publicly stated that it would be worth it to wait his turn AND his desire to play for Richt (FACT), and Richt in turn spoke of his frustration at leaving such a talented QB off the field (FACT), and when DJ got his chance, he blew everyone away that he played against (FACT). I recommend research as todays assignment for you.

By mars

March 13, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this

And no one is saying to GIVE him the job(FACT), just give him a shot! He deserves it as much as the others, or as much as any of the untalented draft picks available(FACT)!

By The True #7

March 13, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this

Iron, What part of “he could have transferred and been a starter” didn’t you understand… He stayed because he wanted to… And one good college season is all Joey had when he got the starting job, so how is DJ any different… And I didn’t say give him the job, you should listen… I said give him a chance before you completely write him off… And Redman didn’t earn the job due to the fact these are different coaches, hence different offense… And he probably would have had more “NFL snaps” if he wouldn’t have gotten injured during his multiple “NFL snaps” during preseason… And he would have probably won the starting job after that game anyway due to the fact that he was incredible, with what he had to work with… No one has earned anything yet, I’m just saying he should get his chance… The reason a majority of you guys don’t want him there is because you automatically label him MV due to the fact he is a mobile qb… And we all know how you feel about MV… Quit labeling people before you even see them perform… There YOU go!

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By The True #7

March 13, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this

Iron, What part of “he could have transferred and been a starter” didn’t you understand… He stayed because he wanted to… And one good college season is all Joey had when he got the starting job, so how is DJ any different… And I didn’t say give him the job, you should listen… I said give him a chance before you completely write him off… And Redman didn’t earn the job due to the fact these are different coaches, hence different offense… And he probably would have had more “NFL snaps” if he wouldn’t have gotten injured during his multiple “NFL snaps” during preseason… And he would have probably won the starting job after that game anyway due to the fact that he was incredible, with what he had to work with… No one has earned anything yet, I’m just saying he should get his chance… The reason a majority of you guys don’t want him there is because you automatically label him MV due to the fact he is a mobile qb… And we all know how you feel about MV… Quit labeling people before you even see them perform… There YOU go!

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By The True #7

March 13, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

Darn… Mars beat me to it…

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By The True #7

March 13, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this

Darn… Mars beat me to it…

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By mars

March 13, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this

There is no competition in harmony! “Let all righteous voices be heard!” Or something like that.

By The True #7

March 13, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this

Mars, Absolutely…

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By mars

March 13, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this

7, I agree that DJ was, indeed, emerging as the most productive QB in the preseason. This FACT was not lost on the players OR the coaches, both of whom were openly speculating about his chances of taking the job. Were these people asleep when all of this was going on? That ACL stays intact, and we might be living in a different Atlanta right now!

By IRON

March 13, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this

FACT#1 He had a choice of transfer or sit, not start.This was not a favor to David Greene. Richt put the best player on the field as any coach would.FACT#2 Not drafted until 7th rnd for good reason. The pro scouts knew what they were doing.None are beating down the falcons door to get him now either.FACT#3 6 ft 212 lbs (small For NFL qb)FACT#4You keep giving one college season as evidence of starter material.Give me one NFL stat as fact.FACT#5 He was not the starter before he got hurt and has done nothing in the NFL to DESERVE it.Give one NFL game as evidence he should start.

By mars

March 13, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

Correction-That ACL stays intact and we might have seen a different season in Atlanta. Nobody’s knees will ever change the town.

By immediate family

March 13, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this

everybody sit back, relax and listen. First off keep deangelo hall. when draft come with the 3rd pick we should take jake long or glenn dorsey and hope joe flacco is still there in the 2nd round and get a linebacker with the other 2nd round pick. if those two linemen are gone by then we should trade the pick for a later 1st round pick/player or draft down and get more picks. i also think dj shockley has a good chance to fight for a starting job. remember he was coming along well in the preseason right before he was injured. so all yall can chill and rest your brains.

By mars

March 13, 2008 8:37 PM | Link to this

FACT-Your obviously a moron. FACT- Attempting to communicate with you is becoming boring. FACT-It is easier to discuss football intelligently with my Great Aunts over tea. FACT-(YYYYAAAAAWWWWNNN!). FACT- You still haven’t proposed any solutions yourself. FACT-Perhaps this is evidence of your diagnostic skills. FACT-Your insistence in trashing DJ would suggest that this is true.

By mars

March 13, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this

The question is, will the “WESTWORLD” robot continue to repeat himself over and over without making any sense?

By IRON

March 13, 2008 8:55 PM | Link to this

Never said he shouldn’t be able to compete.They should all be given a chance to compete.But, I do think he’s a career back up at best.But, if he can earn it then more power to him.Chris Redmond did play well in NFL games w/o a line or running game.The only QB on the roster to do so.(offensive player of the week in the NFL) He EARNED the job.Until he shows he can’t handle it there is no reason to talk of replacing him with the 3rd string qb.Redmonds job to lose.

By mars

March 13, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this

Now that is a reasonable response, Iron. Thank you. That wasn’t so hard, was it?

By jag count

March 13, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this

Can we get rid of keith brookins next

By IRON

March 13, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this

I never trashed DJ.I thought his senior season was great.Fan when he was at UGA. But, I don’t think he’ll ever be more than a back up in the NFL.Redmond finished the season playing well and to talk of replacing him with the #3 guy is trashing Redmond.Since you can’t prove your point you resort to name calling like a BABY.Real strong diagnostic skills.You speak of intelligence ,but can’t spell insistance correctly.Maybe you should talk to your aunts they’re probably all you can handle.Maybe they will even give you a cookie.

By The True #7

March 13, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

Iron, You’re arguments lack substance… You talk about Redman winning the player of the week honors, do you remember how many of Seattle’s starters stayed in throughout that game? Must not… And for you to go and try to be a spelling expert, it’s REDMAN not REDMOND… And one more thing, once again, he ran the offense that the coaches wanted last season… Different coaches, different offense… The job is up for grabs, so no one has earned it yet… And how do you criticize someone for name calling, then resort to name calling? Come on… Show some class!

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By The True #7

March 13, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

Iron, You’re arguments lack substance… You talk about Redman winning the player of the week honors, do you remember how many of Seattle’s starters stayed in throughout that game? Must not… And for you to go and try to be a spelling expert, it’s REDMAN not REDMOND… And one more thing, once again, he ran the offense that the coaches wanted last season… Different coaches, different offense… The job is up for grabs, so no one has earned it yet… And how do you criticize someone for name calling, then resort to name calling? Come on… Show some class!

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By The True #7

March 13, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

One last thing before I finally spend time with the Mrs.. You guys are getting me in trouble… HAHA Quit saying we didn’t have a run game… We just had coaches who didn’t utilize Norwood enough… He only averaged 6 yards a carry… He just didn’t get enough touches…

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By Gabriel

March 13, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this

Draft a OT inthe 1st round and a QB in the second (Henne or Flacco)

By Singletary

March 13, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this

Dear AJC — clearly Bird Babe doesn’t write by the word, and I have to admit I read this more for the comments… because I’m so starved for football news now.

Please find someone with XX to rub together who can do X and Os. Trust me, I can make a few recommendations!

By IRON

March 13, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this

I agree about Norwood not getting enough touches.I guess mars showed class.Substance -Redman 10 td,60 pct,90.8 qb rating in 4 reg season games (not just Seattle)Not Brady but not bad considering our line and state of the team.DJ- 0 td,52.8 pct,51.9 qb rating in preseason.NO reg season snaps.I think you’re arguments lack substance.

By Bret

March 13, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

Iron does show nfl experience vs none as substance.he has called it str8 all the way.#7 over looks mars name calling and responds to Iron.#7 shows a real lack of class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Redman #1 DJ #3

By JACK

March 13, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this

By english teach

March 13, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

Since #7 is so concerned with grammar he shouldn’t use YOU’RE when it should be YOUR arguments.Redman all the way. Please show some class.

By Falcon Fan

March 13, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

I think Dunn, Crumpler, and Coleman are all to old and too expensive. I think Shockley is just like David Garrard, who is from JACKSONVILLE! So whenever he gets healed he will step up and replace a bad starter like in JACKSONVILLE! We should take the OT Long. He will be a Pro Bowler for the next 10 years.

By Falcon Tradition

March 13, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this

I WILL NEVER READ ANOTHER BLOG FROM THE BIRD BABE (BRAIN). SHE LOST ALL CREDITABILITY, WHEN SHE SAID………….”Not sure about McFadden. The few games I saw him play at Arkansas, he looked more like a runner than a quarterback to me. Can’t have that.”

WOW…..WHAT A FRAUD!!! BIRD BABE…I’M OFFICIALLY GIVING YOU THE BIRD…..SEE YA

By JOJO

March 14, 2008 1:41 AM | Link to this

HERE’S WHATS UP I HAVE BEEN A FAN FOREVER & I HAVE SEEN ALOT OF B.S, THROUGH OUT MY YEARS BUT THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS SOME OF THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN FIRED!! SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN REHIRED (MCKAY) ECT…..SOME OF US TAKE THIS S** FOREAL!!!!US AS FANS HAVE SPENT ALOT OF TIME & MONEY & GAVE THIS FRANCHISE OUR HEARTS & ALL THIS IS LIKE A SLAP IN THE FACE!! WE HAVE REPLACED JUST ABOUT EVERYONE ON OUR TEAM AND WE ARE THE SAME!! THERE FOR THE ONLY SPOT THAT HAS YET TO BE REPLACED IS YOURS “ARTHUR BLANK”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Rocket

March 14, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this

It was time for Crump and Dunn to go, age and salary up, productivity down, time to part. Brooking should be next, new blood needed.

My biggest disappointment this off season is resigning Joey Harrington, the Falcons came to thier senses and cut this guy, then lost their freaking mind and resigned him; what the he!! are they thinking?

They need to stop trying to pass this guy off as any kind of QB, 1st, 2nd or 50th string, let it go! Ticket prices are too high for garbage at QB.

Cut this guy once and for all, draft J Long with first pick, and draft Chad H. or Brian B. with second pick.

Then trade D Hall for more draft picks and do something with them.

I would rather spend my money watching young players with promise, than these old guys with nothing left but their name.

Rocket

By toshie

March 14, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

Eternal Optimist. If Shockley was so good at GA why was he not a starter instead of sharing time with no-name David Greene? Shockley is not NFL quality. Besides I read somewhere that it really takes 2 years for an ACL to heal. They were questioning his health for the season. I’m a GA fan also, but I’m a Falcon fan so we are bad enough without him as GB.

By JAY

March 14, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

you guys kill me talking about DJ is not a good QB he has not had a chance, you all are so quick to judge people and some of you all have not even touch a football field in your life give these guys a chance Atlanta needs to beef up there OL DL and MLB i think Redman & DJ will be a good fit for Atlanta

By toshie

March 14, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

Has no one offered us anything for Hall? I felt sure someone would give us a 7th round pick. I guess not. Maybe the coach will shut up his big mouth and sit him on the bench if he is not trying and not a team player like he has been for the past couple of years. I was hoping his interview at the Seattle game would be enough for Mora to get them to take him.

By mars

March 14, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

(Yawn) I see there was ativity and response after I gave up and went to bed. OK, Iron, sorry for calling you a moron. I was a little tired and cranky. Now, to Iron, Bret and Jack. The out of work insurance salesman who finally got his chance under his old mentor Bobby Petrino did indeed do a fine job in one game. I am impressed that you all have such faith in Redman(as in, chaw not as in Redmond a persons name) as to take this as career accomplishment while discounting the rest of his NFL career. Whatever. All I was pointing out is that the job is up for grabs, and there is NO REASON why D J shouldn’t have a shot at it as well. The job is Redmans to lose, and I have faith that he will. However, if all you Petrino lovers still want the likes of Redman, Brohm or any other Petrino residue lying around to foul up the place, so be it. Opinions all around. Good luck with what you have settled for. Now, I have to go to work. Have a nice day!

By chase

March 14, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

The FALCONS are not going to the Playoffs next season anyway so…..

I WOULD RATHER LOSE WITH SHOCKLEY and have it be EXCITING than LOSE with Redmond or check-down-Joey

At lest DJ can move around behind that LINE and SHOCKLEY has a STRONGER ARM THAN EITHER OF THE OTHERS

By chase

March 14, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

to TOSHIE

Are you kidding me????????

“NO name David Greene” What the HELL?????

No-name David Greene that SHOCKLEY was playing behind WAS ONLY THE WINNINGEST QB IN THE HISTORY OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL

And you call yourself a Dawg fan…PLEASE!!!!!!!!

By Mike T

March 14, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

After reading the comments posted I understand that most of you didn’t play football, and don’t have a clue as to putting together a winner. We need Jake Long& Dorsey- like players champion teams are built with great lines. We can draft a QB in the second round. Lets face it we need a strong run stopper linebacker. The real Atlanta Falcon fans don’t think like David. D. Hall can go he gets burned every game a he’s not getting it Mr Blank the NFL and the Atlanta fans want stand negative players.

By The True #7

March 14, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Mars, Did you check out the “English Teacher’s” comment… I am seriously restraining myself to keep from pointing out all the Grammatical errors, but I will…

Anyway, I’m not sure how a qb can earn the #1 spot when there are all new offensive coaches… That means an all new offensive scheme… Hence, the job is UP FOR GRABS! And yes, Redman did well running Petrino’s system, because he did run it in college as well… Do you guys remember who signed him and why? I swear, I’m not pulling the race card, but I really wonder why people are so anti-DJ? I mean he deserves a chance… Not to mention, he is homegrown, which, in a business sense, would draw a crowd…

And toshie, How long did it take for Thomas Brown’s knee to fully recover? It really all depends on the severity of the tear…

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By The True #7

March 14, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Mars, Did you check out the “English Teacher’s” comment… I am seriously restraining myself to keep from pointing out all the Grammatical errors, but I will…

Anyway, I’m not sure how a qb can earn the #1 spot when there are all new offensive coaches… That means an all new offensive scheme… Hence, the job is UP FOR GRABS! And yes, Redman did well running Petrino’s system, because he did run it in college as well… Do you guys remember who signed him and why? I swear, I’m not pulling the race card, but I really wonder why people are so anti-DJ? I mean he deserves a chance… Not to mention, he is homegrown, which, in a business sense, would draw a crowd…

And toshie, How long did it take for Thomas Brown’s knee to fully recover? It really all depends on the severity of the tear…

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By The True #7

March 14, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

Mars, Did you check out the “English Teacher’s” comment… I am seriously restraining myself to keep from pointing out all the Grammatical errors, but I will…

Anyway, I’m not sure how a qb can earn the #1 spot when there are all new offensive coaches… That means an all new offensive scheme… Hence, the job is UP FOR GRABS! And yes, Redman did well running Petrino’s system, because he did run it in college as well… Do you guys remember who signed him and why? I swear, I’m not pulling the race card, but I really wonder why people are so anti-DJ? I mean he deserves a chance… Not to mention, he is homegrown, which, in a business sense, would draw a crowd…

And toshie, How long did it take for Thomas Brown’s knee to fully recover? It really all depends on the severity of the tear…

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By The True #7

March 14, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Mars, Did you check out the “English Teacher’s” comment… I am seriously restraining myself to keep from pointing out all the Grammatical errors, but I will…

Anyway, I’m not sure how a qb can earn the #1 spot when there are all new offensive coaches… That means an all new offensive scheme… Hence, the job is UP FOR GRABS! And yes, Redman did well running Petrino’s system, because he did run it in college as well… Do you guys remember who signed him and why? I swear, I’m not pulling the race card, but I really wonder why people are so anti-DJ? I mean he deserves a chance… Not to mention, he is homegrown, which, in a business sense, would draw a crowd…

And toshie, How long did it take for Thomas Brown’s knee to fully recover? It really all depends on the severity of the tear…

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By The True #7

March 14, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

And what kind of Dawg fan would say “No Name David Greene”? I’m speechless…

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By Inside Man

March 14, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

TRUE statement: The Franchise WILL address the QB issue in the later rounds ( as early as the 4th round maybe as late as the 5th ). The player of interest? Colt Brennan out of Hawaii. Despite his showing in the Sugar bowl ( o-line couldn’t protect him ) presents this most bang for the buck. In addtion, do not be surprised if we pick up one of his recievers as well.

By The True #7

March 14, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

And Iron, * Once again, DJ did not get any regular season snaps, due to the fact he was injured in the Preseason. I can’t believe how many times people have to REPEAT themselves to you. Read before you write*

I hope putting it in bold helps… I really do…

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By The True #7

March 14, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

And Iron, * Once again, DJ did not get any regular season snaps, due to the fact he was injured in the Preseason. I can’t believe how many times people have to REPEAT themselves to you. Read before you write*

I hope putting it in bold helps… I really do…

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By The True #7

March 14, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

And Iron, Once again, DJ did not get any regular season snaps, due to the fact he was injured in the Preseason. I can’t believe how many times people have to REPEAT themselves to you. Read before you write

I hope putting it in bold helps… I really do…

By Greg

March 14, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

Please traid or cut DJ, we need a real QB, and as long as he is waiting in the wings these “Vick” lovers will be clammering for another brainless deer in the headlights run for your life 1/2 a* tailback/QB. I wish him well, but NO other team in the NFL would consider him, even as a back up. Mora drafted him just to have another side show act for when Vick and Matt went down. Give me a brake

By Regal1_Got 1

March 14, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

Wow,like I have said before, real football fans get swallowed up by fantasy league fans and part time falcon fans. To all the real falcon fans, let’s support our team no matter the decisions. To the rest of you, your opinion is respected but lets keep it clean.

BTW, though I support the falcons, I too have an opinion. I dont think we need to ship DeAngelo right now unless the bridge is completely burnt. A new contract may fix that. I am tired of seeing us giving up great talent because we see a flaw in them. Jerry Jones stands behind his group of supposed drug addicts and jail birds and they have Lombardi Trophies. With that said, we have gotten rid of ‘drunk B