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 Brett Farve’ who has a trophy. ‘Flashy Neon Deion’ has two trophies, ‘Depressed Tony Casillas’ has two trophies, ‘Associate with too many brothers Scott Case’ has a trophy, ‘Gerald asking too much for a new contract Riggs’ has a trophy and I fear that if he returns to the league and the falcons dont want him, ‘Michael dog fighting Vick’ may end up with one. SO, unless the bridge is burnt, I dont think we should ship DeAngelo. Besides, if we do, then we will need to spend a draft pick or two on corners (sounds illogical).

Whew, thanks for letting me vent.

By Get a grip

March 14, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Funny that you guys think that these draft pics are “nfl ready” but Shock isn’t. Last I checked, at least he had NFL experience. I’m not advocating his start, just putting this in perspective. No draft pick will have a chance unless they are put in a good system with solid role players. Until we have that in place, you can hang it up.

You haven’t heard of any first round draft picks “turning around” weak teams. They only take solid teams with solid coaching to the next level. At this point, we don’t know if we have either.

By The True #7

March 14, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

Greg, Don’t think that the reason some of us want DJ is because we are Huge MV fans… There are similarities, mobility, but many differences…

1. DJ is not a run first qb… Obvious if you have ever seen him play…
2. DJ has character and class… He CHOSE to sit and wait his turn so that David could reach his milestone at UGA…
3. DJ has a drive to constantly get better… He doesn’t just settle on having tremendous athletic ability… He wants to be a better all around qb…
4. DJ doesn’t have near as much baggage as MV did… I don’t really have to prove that one…

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By Eternal Optimist

March 14, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

Thanks Chase for getting that no-nothing off my back. DJ bided his time behind a winning QB. When he got the opportunity he excelled. What more can you ask. All these opinions when we’ve only seen the guy for a few minutes in a couple of his rookie pre season games. If you guys can evaluate NFL talent that quikly, you all should give Dimitrof (whatever his name is) a call. Again I’m not saying he should be the starter without proving himself on the field only that he should be given the opportunity. Opportunity is the key word. And don’t give me that crap about I only think he’s a career backup. Who cares what you think.

By Eternal Optimist

March 14, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Thanks Chase for getting that no-nothing off my back. DJ bided his time behind a winning QB. When he got the opportunity he excelled. What more can you ask. All these opinions when we’ve only seen the guy for a few minutes in a couple of his rookie pre season games. If you guys can evaluate NFL talent that quikly, you all should give Dimitrof (whatever his name is) a call. Again I’m not saying he should be the starter without proving himself on the field only that he should be given the opportunity. Opportunity is the key word. And don’t give me that crap about I only think he’s a career backup. Who cares what you think.

By The True #7

March 14, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Eternal, The reason alot of people don’t want to give him a chance is because he reminds them of MV… That’s sad… He didn’t make the same mistakes, and he isn’t the same type of QB… So why do people think that way? I think that’s beginning to become clear…

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By Eternal Optimist

March 14, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Regal1 you are right on point. Though character is a issue. My main concerns is there work ethic. If the guy works hard at the job. I don’t really have an opinion of what they do afterwards. I teach my son all the time to admire what the athelete puts out on the field and that’s it. Don’t idolize these guys because man is a flawed creature.

By hello lady

March 14, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

does this lady have a clue about football whatsoever?? WOW

By shadyshoe

March 14, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

What is this NONSENSE?

“Not sure about McFadden. The few games I saw him play at Arkansas, he looked more like a runner than a quarterback to me.”

Please change your name to Bird Brain and stop wasting my time with idiotic blogs like this.

By Greg

March 14, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

To, the true #7. Yeh,,, I can tell by your true #7 what kind of a retort I would be getting from you. So your trying to tell me DJ sat and waited his time???? Your wrong, he sat on the bench, till there was know one left. He was dtraftwd # what? No one wanted him,,, thats why. He’s too short, and he can’t follow through his reads @ Georgia, so he took off and ran his razzle dazzle in collage,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,; and you want him as the Falcons QB???? Your not a Falcon fan,,,,, your a vick fan, your a Dj fan. Get real,,,, or go buy another #7 t_shirt

By Ryder

March 14, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

According to Adam Scheffer (sp) of NFL Network, the Falcons are in serious talks with at least two teams in trading Deangelo Hall for a first round pick.

Here’s something to think about: What if Atlanta decides to trade that third pick to Dallas for their two first round picks? This way Atlanta winds up with THREE first round picks. Best yet, they can still get a QB in the second round.

In case that doesn’t happen I say get Dorsey at three (I keep telling everyone that Jake Long is already headed to St. Louis barring a miracle) and then later on get Trevor Laws. Use the other first round pick they get in the DHall trade to pick up either another CB or an OL.

Methodical is the way to go.

By MB

March 14, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

DJ deserves a shot at the starting position just like every other QB on the team.

Coach Smith will start the best player end of subject!

By Zeb McKluskey

March 14, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Hey True, you’re wasting your breath on these guys man. They just don’t get it. Greg, True is no more a MV fan than I am. It is true we are both dawgs, but that has nothing to do with anything. DJ is a Falcon now, and all WE have been saying is JUST-GIVE-HIM-A-SHOT!!! You people are throwing him under the bus before you’ve seen what he can do. Trust me, True, mars, and myself will all tell you to cut him if he can’t do what is expected out of an NFL QB.

By Son of a Gun

March 14, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Trade MeAngelo for a first round pick which we can use on the best QB. If available, draft Jake Long. The QB will only be as good as his O-Line so getting Long is a must.

By Tbone

March 14, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

What preseason games are you DJ dreamers watching last year. DJ will never make it as a starter. Go ahead and draft lineman Falcons. Get them some experience for when Vick comes back to the Dome!!!!

By toshie

March 14, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

By toshie

March 14, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

Do you not think that the coaches and GM have not studied tapes of Shockey when he was playing in GA. And bye the way the opponents in college are not quite like they are in the NFL.

By David Duke

March 14, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

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.

Ken Strychnine, you gay itchba, you always find a way to bring the term anal into this blog. Why is that? The question was rhetorical Queerboy. We know why! Please save the butthole material for that gay site you slither around on. Now, go put on your backwards nitie, get into the bed wif ‘at husband of yours and apply the KY b***. Everyone here laughs at your dumbass, so keep the ignorant comments coming.

D. J. Shlockley is not a quarterback of NFL quality. He’s a guy who runs around and scores no points. We’ve already had a failed quarterback who did that. Also, like the felonious predecessor, there are things about him that are disturbing. His father, Shlockley senior, was revealed to be a pervert. Usually the second generation perv doesn’t fall far from the raincoat! Ken Strychnine knows this, personally, to be true, don’t you butt impaler?

By N's on Welfare

March 14, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

D.J. Shockley isn’t much of a quarterback but he will certainly make a great living, lawn jockey. Ahsalamilakum b***!

By Marbo

March 14, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

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

Ummm John, every corner in the NFL gets beat once in a while. What are you talking about!!! Uniformed “Football” fans need to stop.

By Marbo

March 14, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

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

Ummm John, every corner in the NFL gets beat once in a while. What are you talking about!!! Uninformed “Football” fans need to stop.

By Niglet

March 14, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Lawn jockey? He ain’t tall nuff fo dat.

By Hawkers2

March 14, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Would everyone please stop hoping that Shockley is the QB. He wasn’t good at Ga. and he is lucky to be on any NFL team. If we are to turn this thing around Redman is and will be the man. We need to fins another QB not named Shockley or Harrington to be the back-up, and draft another Tom Brady in the 4th or 5th round. Check out the Arizona State QB when you get a moment. Smith is the name. But get off the Shockley band wagon already.

By Zeb McKluskey

March 14, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Uhhhh Hawkers2, yeah he sure wasn’t good enough to win an SEC Championship……was he? And David, David, David, come on man…….scores no points? I guess the SEC commissioner felt sorry for the dawgs and just gave them that championship. So you guys are saying that even if DJ EARNED the job, you’d still want someone else? Yeah, makes sense to me now.

By Falconfan

March 14, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

HAWKERS2 you are an IDIOT D.J. won the SEC championship!!!!!!!!!!! he played incrediblly @ Georgia. Idiot. 3rd best college player comeing out of his senoir season.

By Falconfan

March 14, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

HAWKERS2 you are an IDIOT D.J. won the SEC championship!!!!!!!!!!! he played incrediblly @ Georgia. Idiot. 3rd best college player comeing out of his senoir season.

By Jay

March 14, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Nice to see that the Falcon Fans are as dumb as the front office.

By Big Red

March 14, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

John. a lot of teams fear D-Hall and don’t even throw his way and the zone defence isnt a good defence for him. He is one fo the top three corners in the league. Go D-Hall!

By Niglet

March 14, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

Funny, I don’t remember D. J. Stoopid being very good at Georgia. The Falcons would be much better off if they went with Redman or Harrington and cut D. J. Shlockley. He’s just not the white man for the job.

By S. Fowler

March 14, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

Hopefully the Falcons will realize that Flacco is the best QB coming out of the draft.

I think they should trade their 3rd pick.

Dallas needs an RB to compliment Barber. McFadden would do that nicely. Jones would be willing to give up 2 or 3 draft picks for that opportunity.

By Rob

March 14, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

I love the guy who wrote the falcons should take Brohm with the third pick. Welcome to earth. ahhahahahha. Gotta take Jake Long and get that line shored up a bit. Matt Ryan will be a bust in the NFL, he makes some horrible decisions. He put up good numbers, but if you watched him at all at BC he continually made bone headed decisions. You can find anyone to throw into triple coverage, so dont waste the 3rd overall pick on him. Million dollar arm, 10 cent head. IE, Jeff George. ahahhahah. Trade D-Hall for an additional 1st (if you could get it) and take another corner, the kid from Kansas looks impressive. I love D-hall and want him here, but he doesn’t want to be here, that is the fact. He wont sign, so if you dont trade him draft day then your going to lose him for nothing at the end of the year. Typical in Atlanta Professional Sports. So stop the trend, get something for him and lets get on with it. Oh and blow that ugly a&& dome up and build a stadium for outdoors. Peace

By Rob

March 14, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

Uh, Marbo, Yes Champ Bailey gets beat, so does Samuel, all corners get beat once in a while, even the best. D-hall isnt in the class as Champ, but he is good. Does he get beat occasionally? Yes, but who doesnt. lol, I’d be more worried about whos on the other side instead of worrying about Dhall. ahahhahahha.

By joebrave

March 14, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

There will be a Whitey at Q.B. no more Afro-Man Q.B.’s hahahahahahaha!!!

By The True #7

March 14, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

I think it’s hilarious that people still use that “he was drafted soo low because he sucks” train of thought… And also, it’s about time people finally began telling the truth why they don’t want DJ at QB (ie JoeBrave).. Let’s take an honest look 1. Redman played three years and got cut… Took three years off until his ol’ ball coach (Petrino) came knocking… Why did no one else come knocking? HMMMMMMM 2. Harrington has been on 3 teams in 6-7 years and has produced?… Enough said… 3. DJ HAS NOT BEEN GIVEN A SHOT… And a majority of you feel that he shouldn’t… I guess that other low draft pick named Brady should have never gotten a shot…BRILLIANT!

There’s really no sense in me continuing to argue with you…

And by the way, I’m not a Vick fan… I am a FALCONS fan… I want what’s best for the team! Equal Opportunity

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By dylan

March 14, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

ok. this blog really needs some help. first off, david duke, your white trash, racist remarks are why everyone hates us white people. harrington is dumb as a rock, and by the way, DJ was on the sec honor roll…guess he’s stupid right? and yes shockley can be a starter. he learned from the best college qb of all time. david greene. and thats not georgia bias, it’s proven fact. he holds the record for most wins ever. and most completions and yards. falcons need to draft jake long. they need an o-line for them to do anything. i say trade dhall for a good o-lineman and draft an o linemen with the first two picks in the draft. then get trevor laws to help with the loss of coleman.

just my opinion though…

By Zeb McKluskey

March 14, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

Hey Dylan, True and Mars, you just can’t fix stupid. I don’t know how much longer I can try and get our point across. Joebrave, niglet and david duke, man, you guys need some therapy or something. It’s people like you that make SOME black people hate the sh!t out of white people!! Why don’t you please find a KKK blog and never come back to this one. There’s good people of all colors on these blogs just talkin sports. We don’t need your racist remarks and the vitrole you spew on here. Please, please, please….just go away.

By mars

March 14, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this

Amen, Zeb. I’m too tired to deal with this stupidity. I’ll check in tomorrow to see if this is a moron free zone.

By jay

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

is there any news on michael boley signing?

By Zeb McKluskey

March 14, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

Mars, trust me, this will never be a moron free zone. This is a sports blog, but I’ll bet u can tie every comment to the party associates. I’m not going to go there. Hey True, you obviously do a helluvalot more research than I do and I’m dam glad of it. I’m actually just trying to keep things neutral so, I’ll keep reading. Ya know, you need older people like me to try and keep the peace. But I’m not beneath blasting someone who obviously needs it. David Duke, you’re next if you keep it up, and it won’t be nice. Do me a favor and please don’t make me go there.

By Niglet

March 14, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this

By dylan March 14, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this ok. this blog really needs some help. first off, david duke, your white trash,

Actually, Dylan, it’s you’re. Learn to spell b***! Get this straight fool, I don’t give a damn how you or any of the other whiggers feel about me. Stuff that keyboard up your ugly backside!

By David Duke

March 14, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

B***, shut your ignorant mouth! You will wind up getting something you don’t want if don’T! Screw you!

By Niglet

March 14, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this

vitrole. Actually, it’s vitriol. Learn to spell whigger and don’t bother us because you don’t know what the hell you are talking about. Bye B***!

By '00 Junkyard Dawg

March 14, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

Dylan,

You need to get off this site, you’re making too much sense.

Shhhh. Don’t look now but it looks like the front office may get it. I won’t know that until I see that they pass on Ryan at number three, but they certainly have done a 180 since booting McKay’s A$$ to the curve. Here’s my two cents… The Falcons need to focus on getting great at one area of the game and working out to the rest of the team from there. ie… Pick up J Long, if availble, and focus on the O line- I don’t care if they take O line the entire first three rounds of the draft, just target mean Mean MFer’s that like to knock people off the ball and then find your leader (QB). By the way, Shockely may be a heck of a QB, and depending on his recovery, I am certainly willing to give him a chance. Throughout college he has shown all the characteristics of a leader… Obviously he’s still unproven in the NFL, but the sound move would be to build a O line first, establish a running game and then find your man. Personally, I’d like to go to the other side of the ball and create a mean a$$ defense… aka the steel curtain or the Ravens a few years back… I say draft Dorsey, focus on strengthening the middle of the D (please spare me from Brookings- I’ll help guys up from the turf for a heck of alot less money)and if possible, I know its a big if, but find a diamond in the rough- nickel cover corner who can return kicks (aka Hester) and lets give this fan base what they want… an SEC type of football that imtimidates people with hard nose defensive football and a power running game. Hell, Trent Dilfer proved he could win a SB with that type of team.

My two cents.

By The Kid

March 15, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this

YES, THE FALCONS ARE ON THERE WAY BACK. THEY HAVE PICKED UP A FEW GUY’S THAT MOST PEOPLE HAVE NOT HEARD OF BUT WILL WORK THERE BUTT’S OFF AND PUNCH THE CLOCK DAY IN AND DAY OUT. YOU WILL NOT HERE ABOUT THEM IN THE NEW’S FOR DOING SOMETHING BACK.THIS IS STEPANOVICH,ANDERSON. DRAFT LONG AND SIGN SHNAE OLIVEA AND THAT FRONT 5 WILL SURPRISE EVERYONE.

LOOK AT JACKSONVILLE CAN YOU NAME HALF OF THERE ROSTER.BET YOU CAN’T.BUT THEY WIN 10 TO 12 GAMES A YEAR. CAN YOU SEE WHAT’S STARTING TO HAPPEN HERE.SIT BACK AND WATCH ATLANTA FANS IT’S COMING SOONER THAN LATER. D-HALL BE QUIET AND STAY YOU WILL NOT BE UPSET.YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGHT TNE WORST.

YOU HEARD IT HERE FRIST THE KID.

By joebrave

March 15, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this

Personally,don’t give a $hit either way ,if D.J. Interception gets a shot or not!!!! He wo’nt be tha Falcon Q.B.,Me thinks Mr. Blank has had enough of this freak show $hit!!! And by the way A.T.L. bone thugs the Proper name for the Team is Falcons,Not Falcoons!!!!

By joebrave

March 15, 2008 12:06 AM | Link to this

Kind of much in the mold of THE WHITE HOUSE is called that for a reason,Forget that Muslim Mudfukka Obama!!!

By Free Mike Vick

March 15, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this

The Falcons continue to amaze me. They gladly send the only QB that ever helped this franchise to jail, yet re-sign special olympic whitey Harrington. I was a season ticket holder for 3 years, but not any more!

By joebrave

March 15, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

Free Mike Vick,you’re one of the most mundane people in the ATL!!!! Mike Coon-Vick sent his own ARSE to JAIL!!! Which is prolly where you belong!

By B-Man

March 15, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

Hey look who’s here, its the resident idiots joebrave, niglet, and double d. Hey you guys are great, we love you! We’d much rather listen to you embarass yourselves than talk football.

You guys are the reason I can’t let my little boy read about the falcons on here. Thats just sad.

Grow up!

By Mike

March 15, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

I say D-tackle…Ellis or Dorsey with the #3 pick. 2nd round O-tackle and Henne. He is a better QB than Matt Ryan Leaf. Or trade the #3 pick to Dallas for 2 firsts and a 3rd…take D-tackle O-tackle, O-tackle, and Henne in the first 2 rounds.We also need to be looking at line backers and corners. If hall is not traded this will be his last year with the Falcons, and if Brooking survives this year it will be his last.

By Ken Strickland

March 15, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

JOEBRAVE-your vulgarity and racist mentality is rivaled only by your ignorance and stupidity. The term Whitehouse is a designation used by the ancient Egyptians(Kamites)to identify the royal house which housed their King and Queen. It has nothing to do with race, you ignorant moron. Also, intelligent Falcon fans are concerned only with the talent level and ability of our future QB, not his skin color/race( unlike you and ignorant bile sucking trash like you and tinkerbell).

If DJ Shockey wasn’t a former UGA QB, he wouldn’t be an issue. UGA fans are obcessed and go overboard when it comes to their players, especially their QB’s. The fact is, the UGA program hasn’t produced a quality starting NFL QB since Fran Tarkenton. Others seem to want him dismissed without reason. The truth is, no one knows what his capabilities are at this level. He hasn’t had an opportunity nor enough time to prove himself. Remember, Brett Farve was expendable here, but he became a HOFer in Green Bay. It’s all about opportunity and circumstance.

By The Realist

March 15, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Dear Blog Editor: If you are okay w/ racial slurs such as the ones dealt by the coward hiding behind the screen name joebrave (see his/her/its 3-15-08 12:02am & 8:38am posts) & the rest of his thug crew, just know that it won’t go unaddressed. I’ll talk to or write to whomever necessary to calmly & intelligently bring light to the things people are allowed to post on an “ajc” blog. Dear Racist Cowards: If only it would change the world by sitting at the computer trying to convince you or others of the INSECURE, INTIMIDATED boys that you are. Since it won’t, I’ll let you stew in your in your infatuation/obsession with Vick while I think of ways to counter the poison to society that you are.

By mars

March 15, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

I must say, ‘00 Jaunkyard Dawg and the kid have both shared well thought out ideas so far today. However, as usual, it’s obvious that David Duke, Niglet, Free Mike Vick, joe brave, MV7, and others share so many similarities to one another that it truly is humorous. They are all proof positive that skin color does not sheild anyone from being ignorant, racist boobs. It is so funny how much these guys have in common!

By mars

March 15, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

Realist, good point. Just why IS there a delay of posting up to five minutes if no one is editing?

By joebrave

March 15, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

Realist Kiss MY @SS!!! you sonofabast@rd!!!

By This Gets Old

March 15, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this

You guys stop answering a guy like David Duke, he lives for the fight. As far as the Falcons go , which ever QB is listed at the top of my draft board I make sure I get.

I wouldn’t trade Hall. CB’s have to have an outward personality like that and, this is a big one, like it or not guys around the league listen to him. It doesn’t help that in the end he was right about Petrino.

I know that Dorsey is a big run stopper but does he get enough push up the middle for you guys? And is Jake Long another Tony Mandarich?

By joebrave

March 15, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

Deangelo Hall is Traded to the Raiders,go to ESPN>COM there is a God after all!!!

By joebrave

March 15, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3295344 go this link for the story!! This is for real D.Hall Traded!! OH YEAH BABY!!!

By joebrave

March 15, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this

Now bring on the June 1.cuts and get rid of Joe Horn,Mike Con-Vick,and Keith pile-on Brooking!!!

By Ryder

March 15, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this

Interesting twist: Now DHall is refuting the report, I’m sure there’s more to this story as it develops.

By The Realist

March 15, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this

mars, you’re right on it…there’s got to be an editor (or at least someone working under that title). This Gets Old, I’m not completely sold on Dorsey or Jake Long either. Unless we make a big move in free agency before the draft to aquire an impact O-lineman, I don’t see how we can pass on Joe Long (if available). Not signing an impact free agent O-lineman AND then not using our first pick on an O-lineman EQUALS the same pathetic O-line performances from last season!

By jd

March 15, 2008 8:37 PM | Link to this

Glad to see that the thugs are getting rid of the malcontents like Hall.

By B-Man

March 15, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

Well said Realist.

I really do like Jake Long though. Sure Ryan looks like a good player, but I dont see that much difference between him and say Henne or Flacco. I’d be happy with Long or Dorsey (if Long’s not available) and then pick up a QB in the second, especially since it looks like we’re about to pick up another 2nd rounder.

We have the potential to pick up Jake long in the first, then another OL, DL, and QB in the second. Go Middle LB in the 3rd and fill in the rest with the best talent available.

By joebrave

March 15, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

Looks like a LOUD AND CLEAR MESSAGE,Play TEAM Football OR GET OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By JRL

March 15, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe I spent the time to read this entire blog. A few, very few decent comments scattered amongst drivel. The coaches will evaluate players during preseason - make decisions - and move the team forward - hopefully without consulting many of you.

By Ryder

March 15, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

Thank goodness. For a second there I thought the rumors were false about him getting traded.

This will be the final nail in the coffin of the so-called “Vick era” in Atlanta. Props to Dimitroff for finally getting rid of this malcontent. He was not worth the headache.

That said, now let’s look at what Atlanta can do in the draft with three second-round picks. By the time they get to the third round they should have all these in place: DL, QB, OL, MLB.

I love this new regime already. It will take time, so let’s have some patience, but at least we know they are building in the right direction.

By joebrave

March 15, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this

1.Glenn Dorsey/Sedrick Ellis second round. 1.Antoine Cason 2.Joe Flacco 3.Carl Nicks round 3. OL John Greco LB DB

By Flafalcon

March 15, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

He’s still running his mouth as he’s going out the door. Don’t let the screen door hit you in the A..mouth. Man will I be glad when he’s gone. I’m sure he will be talking smack for the next few days about the Falcon’s. This is great we should do alright with 3 2nd round picks please don’t trade any away. Don’t waste a high one on a QB lets build from the middle up and lets get a MLB please.

By mj

March 15, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this

Can’t wait till he’s out of town. What better deal than send him to a loser like the Raiders. Get your money De’Hall. Your such a “ME” guy that he Raiders will be perfect. Forty years from now, he will be broke. NO BRAIN is the the “word”.

By George Holman

March 15, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

Get rid of Hall NOW. In case anyone noticed it is a team game! Hall is what has been wrong with the Falcons…..me, me, me, etc. We will be MUCH better without his attitude and mouth!

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 15, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN (Paid Analyst): Hall, a former first-rounder taken with the eighth pick in the 2004 draft, would be paired with Nnamdi Asomugha, giving Oakland one of the top tandems in the game.

Apparently he and the Raiders base their opinions on talent and not race.

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 15, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this

Now who plays corner?

By Ed from Roswell

March 15, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

Anybody but that thud MAngelo Hall. I told you last yeat Biased Blogger, we are tahing the team back from the thugs, gangbangers and hip hoppers. Now go march down Peachtree while singing “we shall overcome.” See how far that gets ya DOG!!!

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 15, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this

Harrington & Brookins - That will take you to the playoffs, but then again a loser only wants a loser team :)

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 15, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this

Harrington & Brookins - That will take you to the playoffs, but then again a loser only wants a loser team :) Oh did I mentioned I left “loser Atlanta” a long time ago to be near the Raiders, so you can have your backwards town, no marching for me :) Welcome D Hall, now you found a REAL team :)

By Ken Strickland

March 16, 2008 1:19 AM | Link to this

JOEBRAVE-you say there is a god because DHall will be, or has been traded. But, why would that God create such a vulgar, racist, antisocial deviate like you? You possess neither self respect nor self esteem. How can someone so vile, racist, vulgar and filled with hate pretend to embrace the concept of a loving God? You, and your little tinkerbell mentor, are living proof that intelligence and a civilized mentality aren’t natural occurrences. Both you and DAVID PUKE/TINKERBELL/TITO lack a very key mechanism that most civilized humans possess, a CONSCIOUS. Also, if you are going to constantly invite everyone to kiss your nasty a$$, the least you can do is shave, you foul mouth moron.

By Najeh Davenpoop

March 16, 2008 2:50 AM | Link to this

I liked D-Hall. I didn’t have any problems with him as a player. I wasn’t even calling for him to be traded when he gave up 67 yards in penalties on one drive. But if a guy publicly states that he is going to sit out the first 10 games of the season until he gets traded, you don’t really have much of a choice but to grant his wish.

It sucks to see D-Hall go, because if he had the opportunity to play under a competent coaching staff he would have been able to show his real skills. Of course the clowns under the Mora regime chose to play him in zone all the time instead of taking advantage of his excellent man coverage skills. And not nearly as much changed under the Petrino regime as I would have liked to see.

Yeah, he’s a loud mouth and comes across as a bit of an a*******hole, but you can look back through the history of the NFL and see plenty of loud mouth a*******holes who accomplished a lot in the league.

I am disappointed, though, that the Falcons couldn’t do better than a 2nd-round pick for him. Champ Bailey was traded for an established elite running back. Matt Schaub, an above-average but not great QB, was traded for two 2nd round picks and the right to swap first rounders. Hall may not play as highly regarded a position but he is a better player than Schaub. At least the Falcons should have got the Raiders to throw in a player too.

Obviously this opens up a big hole in the secondary… which means it looks more likely now that the Falcons might trade down to the 8 or 9 spot, pick up an extra draft pick or two, and select someone like Kansas CB Aqib Talib. I still hope they put a priority on selecting linemen though.

By Najeh Davenpoop

March 16, 2008 2:58 AM | Link to this

I was gonna post something about Bird Babe thinking McFadden’s a QB, but looks like I’m way too late to that party. It’s pretty sad though that you could pick any two random people who post on these blogs, get them to replace the Bird Babe and Hawks Hack, and there would be a significant improvement. Of course it’s pretty clear by now that the AJC rewards mediocrity — nothing else can explain Jeff Schultz being employed for so long.

By joebrave

March 16, 2008 3:06 AM | Link to this

Ken Stickland :listen up little N_iggaBast@rd,go phuk yo self,Homie,or should I say HOMO!!

By joebrave

March 16, 2008 3:19 AM | Link to this

Better yet Ken,How bout I take this big ol size 12 and plant it up side your A$$,BOY!!!

By Mike

March 16, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this

Agreed Najeh. Bird Babes blunder is unexcusable. She should not be allowed to continue to as the moderator. She has proven to be a disgrace to the AJC.

By B-Man

March 16, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

Hey Ken, It says all we need to know about Joe Brave that he was posting on this blog on a Saturday night at 3:19 am…..hahahahaha……no life. Poor guy, bless your heart.

Najeh, I agree with ya. I had no probem with D-Hall as a player except for the distraction he was becoming. And the tantrum that lost us that game was painful. I honestly was ready to see him go right then. Is he a really good player? Yes. But do you give mega millions to someone prone to having those types of meltdowns? Absolutely not. He’s like T.O. Is T.O. doing great now? Yes, but how many teams seasons has he ruined along the way.

By Ken Strickland

March 16, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

I also had issues with DHalls behavior at times, but I understood what motivated it. His behavior is something that can be corrected. Some of you pretend to be soooo upset by his behavior. Yet, I’ll bet you also think we made a big mistake by trading Brett Farve. Why do you think he was traded in the first place? It was his attitude and his behavior. He is now a certain 1st ballot HOFer because he was incouraged to, or saw the benefit in, changing his attitude and behavior. We made the mistake of trading Dion Sanders for the same stupid reason. DHall is the 1st CB we’ve had that comes close to Dion’s ability.

The truth is, most of you who want him traded because of his behavior are over reacting just like DHall. His behavior was a result of frustration, anger, or disillusionment as a response to certain coaching situations. Unfortunately, he reacted emotionally and irrationally without considering the consequences. The truth is, most of you who want DHall traded strickly because of his attitude and/or behavior are over reacting emotionally and irrationally just like him.

If you don’t have an adequate pass rush, you had better have some serious cover CB’s, and he’s one. We’ve released 2 of our starting DT( RColeman, one of the best inside pass rushers in the NFL and GJackson). The 3rd DT, TLewis, is out do to reinjury. DE JAnderson, our top pick from last yr, had 0 sacks. So, we have a team that was at or near the bottom of the league in sacks that’s lost their top 3 DT’s. Now, we have some fans calling for our best CB to be traded without considering the consequences. With our DL, and our already weak pass rush weakened further, you want us to weaken our secondary by trading our best CB. How logical is that?

JOEBRAVE-I’m a dog lover. I specialize in Doberman Pinschers, and I absolutely love them. I’ve had eleven over the yrs. They’re very energetic, loyal, intelligent and protective to a fault. They’re very easy to train, and training is mandatory if you don’t want to end up with a fast, agile, aggressive and powerful stick of dynamite. They also have to be properly socialized so they’ll understand that all humans outside it’s accepted family aren’t threats.

That’s where you come in. You obviously weren’t properly home trained and/or socialized. That’s why you feel the need to lash out whenever you feel threatened or challenged. You obviously have low self esteem which explains why your responses are always so vulgar. You don’t hate Black people. The truth is, you really need us. In your dillusional mind, you need to feel that you’re better than something or someone and you made us your target, like so many others like you. So you’ve embraced racism, which has been used for centuries by others like you. Since your self esteem is so low, you have to resort to extreme vulgarity in an attempt to reduce someone to a level that makes you feel better about who and what you really are.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER. That’s why you and TITO/DAVID PUKE have gravitated to, and support, each other. You both share the same frailties and you employ simular responds when challenged. PUKE’S vocabulary allows him/her to be a little less vulgar, but no less insecure, racist and unconscionable. You both suffer from low self esteem issues, and are constantly seeking to degrade others to make yourselves feel adequate. You’ll never achieve satisfaction because you’re attempting to elevate something that isn’t there to begin with. YOU BOTH SHOULD BE PITIED RATHER THAN HATED. SELF HATRED IS WHAT CREATES RACIST, INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL MISFITS LIKE THE TWO OF YOU.

By B-Man

March 16, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

points understood about D-Hall’s ability and our overreaction to his antics….but… you are forgetting HE is the one who has stated he wants out and is unhappy. Thus, if we don’t trade him, he’ll likely leave next year and we’ll get nothing for it.

And I certainly am against giving a huge contract to someone who says he doesn’t want to be here.

On a positive note, I am stoked about the potential number of picks we could get in the first 2 rounds. I’d be completely happy with one of the Longs or Dorsey at # 3. The another OL, QB, DL, Or MLB. in the second.

I also like the rumor of picking up UGA’s Brandon Coutu late in the draft. Not because he’s a Dawg, but because I’ve watched him make a lot of long, clutch kicks in his career.

By The Realist

March 16, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

So let me get this straight, our run defense will be IMPROVED by exchanging D. Hall for a couple of post-1st round draft picks? I know some of you folks are more concerned w/ having “good guys” on the roster, so I guess it’s safe to assume that a losing team w/ a roster full of “good guys” is enough for you. If anyone has a particular CB prospect in mind that is projected to be available in the 2ND ROUND & that WON’T result in a drop-off in the team’s pass defense then I’m all ears…

By The Realist

March 16, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

oops…my first sentence should have read “our pass defense”…

By Ken Strickland

March 16, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

B-MAN-point well taken. If he wants out, trade him. Otherwise, we might end up experiencing some of the same issues he might respond accordingly. Players with his talent and personality must want to be apart of the team in order to get maximum performance. But he shouldn’t be traded just because of something that can be corrected or adjusted. His kind of talent, especially at his position, is hard to find. It’s going to be hard enough to adequately fill all of the holes the Falcons have to begin with. Why unnecessarily create additional holes that will prove more difficult to fill?

These last few yrs remind me of the period in Falcon’s history that ended with the hiring of GM Eddie LeBron and HC Leeman Bennett. Those two put together the best Falcons team ever, and one of the most balanced and exciting OFF’s is NFL history. I have a feeling we are about to see a possible repeat of those days.

By David Duke

March 16, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

simular respond similar response

Queen Ken Strychnine, you are not equipped to comment upon the psychological health of anyone. Perv, just shut up and quit posting on this blog. You really are stalking me and I’m tired of it. B***, you crawl into bed wif yo husband and apply the KY where you need it the worst. Don’t bother me again Girl!

By This Gets Old

March 16, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

[Again, let’s stop responding to matters of race and frankly to Vick issues. It only encourages more of the same]

While I’m not going to repeat everything that I put up on ESPN yesterday I will rewrite this part.

It was only two years ago that Abr’hm was the “missing piece” to our defense. We traded the 15th pick to the Jets. Abe has 14 sacks in two seasons. Kerney walked for nothing had 14.5 sacks last season alone.

So not only no pass rush, but the team couldn’t stop the run either. How many 2nd, 3rd and shorts did we face?

In addition a team with so many needs has now added another at another key position, similar to last season. Keep Kerney then you use that pick on somebody else besides Jamal. And you now have an entirely new defensive backfield and CB’s are not a dime or dozen. Hall is a good player and Dallas, Washington and Jacksonville looked to add him, those were playoff teams. Torch City for us and no defensve tackles and a MLB on the downside. If I’m Boley I’m leaving.

Another thing just because Tom Brady was a picked in the sixth round doesn’t mean that you always go looking for a QB “in the later rounds” Just because people on the blog don’t think that there’s no “franchise” QB there doesn’t mean that it’s true.

Finally, there’s a difference in perception and it’s important in the league. If you let good players go and continue to win it’s easier to attract good players. And vice versa, combine that with “fans” who call a player like Warrick Dunn “Warrick Dunnce” because they want to defend Bobby Petrino then who wants to play for Atlanta?

By Ken Strickland

March 16, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

DAVID PUKE-even a dumba$$ like George Bush could analyze your sick mentality, you rotten little passion fruit.

By David Duke

March 16, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Queen Ken Strychnine, you have an obvious, overtly homosexual fascination with me. You consistently come onto this blog and seek a response from me. What you are doing is stalking and I’m going to have it looked into. Now, aggotfa, why don’t you go get in the bed with yo husband and let him give you a demonstration of a backfield in motion. Nobody wants to hear from you. Nobody cares about your inane, simplistic analysis of the Falcons’ progress. Just shut up b***!

By Ken Strickland

March 16, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this

DAVID PUKE-the vulgarity. In language and response, it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to tell you and JOEBRAVE apart. While I don’t have a fascination with you, never the less, you are a curiosity. I acquired an interest in abnormal behavior and attitudes because my mother is a psychologist. After all, how often does one find a very literate effeminate, trying to pose as a man, with an extensive vocabulary, stalking a football blog with little to no knowledge of the sport? Your comments are always confrontational, usually derogatory, often vulgar, and offer little if anything positive or informative.

One has to wonder as to your motives. THE OBVIOUS ANSWER IS, YOU’RE TRYING TO COMPENSATE FOR SOMETHING, BUT WHAT. WHY PICK FOOTBALL BLOGS TO TRY AND PROMOTE YOURSELF AS SOME KIND OF INTELLECTUAL? THE ANSWER IS, (1)ONE ALWAYS TRYS TO COMPENSATE FOR WHAT ONE IS USUALLY LACKING (2) FOOTBALL IS A SPORT PLAYED BY MEN. THE REST IS SELF-EXPLANATORY.

By David Duke

March 16, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

I got your effeminate hangin’ boy! Your mammy may be seeing a psychologist but she isn’t one. I bet you do have more than a passing interest in abnormal behavior, being a aggotfa and all. B***, you are a rump roaster from way bak and you know it. I’m offering you some information queerboy, if you ever get up ballls enough to meet somewhere and discuss some football let me know. I’ll put a boot where so many men have gone before. See ya aggotfa. Put on that backwards nitie, get into bed wif yo husband and up pereiscope b***!

By Ken Strickland

March 16, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this

I REST MY CASE.

By joebrave

March 16, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this

ken, I don’t worry about your sexual perversions,While david Duke and I,share the same views,we are not the same person,for you see I will Kick your Black @ss!!!

By joebrave

March 16, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this

I,think Antoine Cason,could do a much better job than Mouthangelo Hall!!!

By freemikevick

March 16, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this

Sounds like DavidPuke and Joe Brave enjoy pucking each other in the pass hole. have fun boys! Who is catching prick in the pass and who is giving prick in the pass! You go boys!

By Ken Strickland

March 16, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

DAVID PUKE-not that is matters to anyone but you tinkerbell, but it’s PERISCOPE, not pereiscope. Does that mean you are as big a dumba$$ as you try and make everyone else out to be? Also, why do I have to meet you in some clandestine location before you somehow become intelligent enough to discuss football? After more than a yr of stalking these blogs you’ve demonstrated that your grasp and knowledge of football is none existent. But, you do seem to have a total grasp of the habits and attire used by those who engage in perversion. After all, who would know better than an active participant.

JOEBRAVE-you, DAVID PUKE, and uncivilized trash like you, are living proof that either God does make mistakes, or God has one very sick sense of humor.

By edward

March 16, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

Dj will get his shot at starting this year and if not ready at the start, then surely in the middle. Drafting a QB first is not the way to go. We need to get a O-lineman. I would like to see us get Flacco in the second round. Has all the skills of Ryan but the knock is he has a big windup. I am sure they can fix that in the year he sits. We stocked the defense in free agency and now it’s time to get the offense line stronger. I love this Turner guy. I can us leading the league in rushing again with a solid line. And all you Vick fans….He is not coming back. Blank said so himself. I loved Vick as much as everyone else, but what he did was and still is inexcusable. He will be 30 when he gets out of jail and he may still be suspended for a year after that. 3 years of sitting around prolly puts some rust on the skills. Not to mention he would then be 31.

By David Duke

March 16, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

Queen declines an opportunity to speak with fellow football fan. How very expected. Quenn Ken is a gay boy with no spine. He talks a bunch of b****** but then won’t back it up. Let me tell you something Little Richard, be glad you have anonymity. There’s something I find puzzling about your posts. You always comment about how educated I am and then you try to discount that education. Jealousy is really pretty stupid but what else could we expect from a butt-riding negro such as yourself? You know nothing and you’re gay as a goat. By the way, nonexistent is spelled correctly for yo dumb a* here. Now get back in that back and up periscope!

By Free Mike Vick

March 16, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

Admit it. This team was better when Vick was on the roster. What is it with you whiteys that won’t accept a black man doing better then a white man?

By Mike

March 16, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

First off Ken Do not get yourself tangled up in the racial ignorance of some of these idiots here. Your ideas have not always been the same as mine, but I ould always tell you had the Falcons at heart. I have been reading Hall for a 2nd and a 6th. There is no way the Falcons could actually be considering this. Hall was a #8 overall a few years ago. A 2 a 4 and a 2 next year ok, but a 2nd and a 6th? Last year for a back up qb we got a to move up 2 spots in the 1st, a 2 and a 2 the following year. For a guy that was drafted in the 3rd round. Lets look at our investment. Hall deserves atleast a 2 a 4 and a 2 next year. Thts jus me. Do not draft Ryan…19 ints…I rest my case… Henne with a # 2 is muh safer…#1 pick…Ellis or Dorsey!!!!!!!!!!!

By Mike

March 16, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

First off Ken Do not get yourself tangled up in the racial ignorance of some of these idiots here. Your ideas have not always been the same as mine, but I ould always tell you had the Falcons at heart. I have been reading Hall for a 2nd and a 6th. There is no way the Falcons could actually be considering this. Hall was a #8 overall a few years ago. A 2 a 4 and a 2 next year ok, but a 2nd and a 6th? Last year for a back up qb we got a to move up 2 spots in the 1st, a 2 and a 2 the following year. For a guy that was drafted in the 3rd round. Lets look at our investment. Hall deserves atleast a 2 a 4 and a 2 next year. Thts jus me. Do not draft Ryan…19 ints…I rest my case… Henne with a # 2 is much safer…#1 pick…Ellis or Dorsey!!!!!!!!!!!

By Mike

March 16, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

First off Ken Do not get yourself tangled up in the racial ignorance of some of these idiots here. Your ideas have not always been the same as mine, but I ould always tell you had the Falcons at heart. I have been reading Hall for a 2nd and a 6th. There is no way the Falcons could actually be considering this. Hall was a #8 overall a few years ago. A 2 a 4 and a 2 next year ok, but a 2nd and a 6th? Last year for a back up qb we got a to move up 2 spots in the 1st, a 2 and a 2 the following year. For a guy that was drafted in the 3rd round. Lets look at our investment. Hall deserves atleast a 2 a 4 and a 2 next year. Thts jus me. Do not draft Ryan…19 ints…I rest my case… Henne with a # 2 is much safer…#1 pick…Ellis or Dorsey!!!!!!!!!!!

By Mike

March 16, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

First off Ken Do not get yourself tangled up in the racial ignorance of some of these idiots here. Your ideas have not always been the same as mine, but I ould always tell you had the Falcons at heart. I have been reading Hall for a 2nd and a 6th. There is no way the Falcons could actually be considering this. Hall was a #8 overall a few years ago. A 2 a 4 and a 2 next year ok, but a 2nd and a 6th? Last year for a back up qb we got a to move up 2 spots in the 1st, a 2 and a 2 the following year. For a guy that was drafted in the 3rd round. Lets look at our investment. Hall deserves atleast a 2 a 4 and a 2 next year. Thts jus me. Do not draft Ryan…19 ints…I rest my case… Henne with a # 2 is much safer…#1 pick…Ellis or Dorsey!!!!!!!!!!!

By Mike

March 16, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this

Excuse my typos from earlier…sorry been doing a little extensive partying since my boyz beat the Hogs today….Go Dawgs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

By Free Mike Vick

March 17, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

Shut up hillbilly

By joebrave

March 17, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

freemikevick,you little street trash,Boy you’re in over your head negroid,shut up before I shut you up!!! little porchmonkey!!!

By Ed from Roswell

March 17, 2008 5:57 AM | Link to this

joebrave, are you a pitcher or a catcher?

By Marbo

March 17, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

Damn Rob read my entire post please! Unintelligent falcon fans statement confirmed!

By Ken Strickland

March 17, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

ED FROM ROSWELL-I see you’ve noticed the same thing about our other resident racist. They both seek the same remedy for every situation. DAVID PUKE is always referencing his enormous size(like anyone really believes the little fruit), so he must like em big.

Apparently I’ve gotten our little TINDERBELL rattled, because she’s mispelled another word. I guess for some, the truth does hurt. It’s spelled queen, not quenn, you little QUEEN. That misque is inexcusable since you’ve probably held that title since you 1st discovered who and what you really are. Since you are prone to judging others based on their spelling and grammar, you must be an absolute dumba$$, which wouldn’t be far from the truth.

JOEBRAVE-you have absolutely no redeeming qualities and you have nothing of value to offer a civilized society, unless of course, one is a garbage collector.

LET’S TALK FOOTBALL.

MIKE-I agree with you on DHall. I was shocked when I read what we might be getting for him. However, the dye was cast when he demanded to be traded at the combine. Teams are now going to low ball us since they know he wants to leave. The Falcons also know they might have to trade him for less than value, or release him and get nothing. Watch and see, if we release him teams will be lined up to offer him a max contract. Come on, a 2 time Probowl cover CB who’s played for one of the NFL’s worst pass rushing DEF’s over the last 3-4yrs. They’ll be climbing all over each other to offer him a contract.

I read where the Falcons feel KForney will rebound from last yrs subpar performance. That means he might be retained as the starting RG. We know RG JBlalock and C TMcClue are locks to return as starters. If they consider TClabo’s excellent performance, in his short stint after being switched from backup OG to starting RT, the RT position is fixed. That leaves us with LT. Will we go through FA or the draft, that’s the question. We are already strong at WR and RB. I don’t think QB Redmon will have any trouble managing a power rushing OFF. Man, I don’t know how good we’ll be, but we’re going to be much better than we’ve been the last 3yrs.

By David Duke

March 17, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

Ken Strychnine, you are a little f* who will get his a* kicked if he ever speaks to anyone in this manner personally. I’ve not said a word about my size. I’ve merely said, if afforded the opportunity of a personal meet-up I’d kick your a* severely and I will!

By Ken Strickland

March 17, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

TITO/DAVID PUKE-you seem to have developed selective memory. Are you now pretending you don’t remember your comment about your so called AMPLE ORGAN? And I responded by saying your ample organ must have been a reference to the size of you anus.

A very noticable pattern has emerged during your vulgar and senseless retorts. (1)Why, when you pretend you want to challenge someone to a confrontation, do you always suggest some secluded location? Is it born out of habit as a result of so many other more romantic meetings? (2)Why, whenever you threaten to do bodily harm, are you always so focused on attacking someone’s a$$? Is it because that’s where most of the violence, as well as pleasure, in your life has taken place? COME ON YOU LITTLE PERVERTED CUP CAKE, INQUIRY MINDS WANT TO KNOW, HOLLA!!!!

By Cold Nub

March 17, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

Chris Redman should be the starter next year. 4 starts, 10 TD’s, 5 INT’s, 1,079 YDS, with a passer rating of 90.4. NFC offensive player of the week(week 17). ‘Nuff said.

By IcanGM

March 17, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

[Re-build 101: Establishing solid lineplay on both sides will determine franchise’s competitve sucess:Draft Dorsey or J.Long in the 1st. On assumption of D.Hall trade,with 3 No.2’s,target OG/OT Branden Albert(he’s a better prospect than the remaining OT’s and provides insurance for Blaylock and Forney at OG),MLB Jerod Mayo(moves Brooking back to WLB,DT Trevor Laws.Prospects to mine in later rounds:One of 3 talented CBs Tracy Porter,Charles Godfrey,and Justin King to replace Hall.QB Josh Johnson(this kid is rising up boards and could special),WR Earl Bennett(an upgrade over every Falcon WR except R.White),OT Anthony Collins or Carl Nicks(ROT Gosder Cherilus will get abused by NFL DE’s)

By Ken Strickland

March 17, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

COLD NUB-very good points. And he accumulated those stats while playing behind an OL that featured mostly 2nd and 3rd string starters. He was also thrown into the fire enexpectedly and had to adjust to a different HC and a different play caller. In a much more stable situation, Redmon just might turn out to be a more durable version of Chris Chandler of Dirty Bird fame. I’ll promise you he won’t turn out to be a liabliity like Leftwich or Harrington.

Petrino tried to use the blocking scheme that worked for him at Louisville. Pro DEF’s, and DLinemen, are too big, strong and athletic to be consistently moved off the ball with straight ahead drive blocking. But our current OLinemen are certainly big and strong enough to do it if they’re given proper angles. That would involve either trap blocking, which the Steelers have used since the days of CKnoll, pulling OLinemen, zone blocking or a combination of the three.

We have a powerful 255lb FB, a 238lb power RB(Turner)that’s fast enough to go the distance, and a 210lb rocket(Norwood). Teams will have to bring their safties up and crowd the line to try and stop our power running OFF. When they do, we’ll use play action to open up our passing OFF. We once rode that formula to the Superbowl, along with the Steelers. For the 1st time since the days of HC DReeves, the Falcons are going back to simple, fundamentally sound football, and I like it.

By The Realist

March 17, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Good points Cold Nub & Ken Strickland. Besides the O-line, I’m not as concerned about the offense as I am the defense. I know I keep going back to it, but I’m just worried about our pass defense minus D. Hall. Unless we sign or draft a defensive tackle that can really rush the passer, it goes back to doubling Abraham & we’ve got no rush. The less of a rush, the more it exposes the secondary. Who do you all think we have a shot at (free agency or draft) that can even come close to replacing a pro bowl caliber CB?

By David Duke

March 17, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Ken, the Queen, Strychnine, I didn’t say anything about meeting you in some secluded spot. B***, what I said was I’ll kick your a* in whatever ghetto hell hole you want to name as a place to meet. Everyone on this blog knows you are a mental midget and a f*. Who cares what you like Queen? We already know what you like sweetness and we already know what the Falcons are doing. We need you to explain neither to us! Negro, try to grasp this concept, you are a moron who’s presence is merely tolerated on this blog. You seem to think you, somehow, illuminate things for people on this blog. The only things you’ve illuminated are your ignorance and your homosexuality! If you want to be gay, and we all know you do, that’s alright with us. Just stop trying to pass your f* a* off as straight N****!

By mars

March 17, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

Blah. Blah-blah, blah blah-blah-blah. N-word blah, blah blah n-word! Ha,ha,ha! N-word blah! You blah blah n-word! Ha, ha, ha!

By mars

March 17, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

As long as the n-word was being tossed around, I figured i’d add a few words of substance to go with it.

By The Realist

March 17, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

Anybody up for talking football?

By David Duke

March 17, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

N-word, n-word, assorted cursings and epithets, n-word, aspersions upon sexuality, n-word, N****!

By ck

March 17, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this

Truth be told Mcfadden probably would be better at QB than anyone we had last year. So we’ll give ya a break there Bird Brain.

Of course now Hall will be a Raider and we get a 2nd rd pick for him… Hmmm we might as well trade our 3rd pick for a 2nd rd pick and get it over with.

By Ken Strickland

March 17, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

REALIST-the DEF is a major concern, and the reinjury to DT TLewis made it more so. We’re set at DE, SS, FS, OLB and one CB position. We desperately need a run stuffer at MLB. Until TLewis returns, we won’t have a dependable run stuffing DT, nor do we have an inside pass rusher. The inside pass rusher is our biggest priority on DEF. With the trade of DHall, I expect us to play much more zone pass DEF. We do have the quick, fast, mobile LB’s to make it work.

One things for certain, we’ve been spending our cap money and accumulating DT’s for a reason. Remember, we have 9 draft picks, plus our alloted supplemental picks, plus what we’ll receive from the DHall trade. We could end up with 13-15 picks in the upcoming draft. There’s certainly enough talent out there to get almost everything we need. Our new HC and GM have to do a good job of finding it. After all, evaluating and/or recognizing talent is what they’re both known for.

With MVick, ACrumpler and DHall gone, there will be little reason for HATERS to waste time venting personal issues while pretending to be Falcon fans. That will be a pleasant change.

By The Realist

March 18, 2008 12:41 AM | Link to this

Yeah, Ken Strickland, good stuff. I totally agree that DT & MLB are major areas of concern. I’m sick about Brooking being back in the middle! At this point it’s really tough to tell where management’s priority is. I’m only assuming they’ll target O-linemen & D-linemen in the draft because they haven’t done much in those areas so far. I’m not convinced that a slew of backup DT’s has put us in position to compensate for T. Lewis’ absence from the middle & K. Brooking’s “presence” in the middle.

By The Realist

March 18, 2008 12:49 AM | Link to this

Oh yeah, and I’ve got a strange feeling that those “fans” w/ the personal issues will turn their hatred to D. Shockley should he get a shot at running the team.

By Wyche is terrible

March 18, 2008 7:24 AM | Link to this

While the uniformed Bird Babe’s blog allows commenting forever, Wyche’s first new post in more than two weeks allowed commenting for exactly 2 HOURS. How long will the AJC put up with this?

By Ken Strickland

March 18, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

REALIST-Brookings is in the middle again because we don’t have anyone else. He played MLB last yr without a backup, unless we count Taylor. The real issue is the coaching staff thinks Nicholas will be the next MBoley and wants him to start at WLB. Since Brookings isn’t ready for a backup role, or special teams, he will play MBL, until a replacement is secured.

If we can solve our DEF problems, the Falcons will win the South.

By mars

March 18, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

Brookings was a pro bowler at weakside. It’s a shame he’ll never have that opportunity again.

By mars

March 18, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

Ray Goff was the starting QB during his years at UGA. After graduation, of course the New York Jets decide to go with the UGA QB and did well. The UGA QB they chose wasn’t Goff. It was bench rider Matt Robinson, who could not take the job away from Goff while at UGA. Now, think about this when you all discuss Shockley’s inability to unseat David Greene. In other words, gimme a break!