The Bird Babe

By southern hope

October 12, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

waaaahoooooooooo

By da falcons

October 12, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

By john stanton

October 12, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

As I told you in a previous post; Tony Dungy told me Ryan had everything you look for in a Pro Quarterback and my other neighbor here in Tampa John Gruden said” I wish we had him right now cause he is going to be an all pro quarterback in short time for a long time.” They both said if you saw his pro, pre draft work out at BC you knew he was the real deal and Gruden was right, he has a stronger arm right now than most pro quarterbacks.

Ryan is a stud and he’ll never embarrass this town, he’ll make us all proud on and off the field.

Ryan was a steal and as Gruden said, Bill Parcells’s and Miami made a major mistake for not taking him number 1.

By Coleman

October 12, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

If Mike Smith’s hair wasn’t white before today, it would’ve been after this win today. NIce job by the Falcons of not letting a couple of critical fourth quarter mistakes (Grimes lining up offisides on third & long, Elam missing the first field goal) not cost them the game. The Falcons beat a good team today. This is HUGE for the psyche of a young team. Love that clutch throw by Matty Ice to put us in the position to win!

By southern hope

October 12, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

and now that I”m a bit calmer…..oh my gosh!!!! I was watching at home & even I was headed for the exits in the last 10 seconds…..

here I am 30 minutes later and I am literally shaking over this win.

Unbelievable. Really, I wish there was no profanity filter here at the AJC because this is a moment that calls for cussing!

waaahooooooooo!!!!!!

By john stanton

October 12, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

As I told you in a previous post; Tony Dungy told me Ryan had everything you look for in a Pro Quarterback and my other neighbor here in Tampa John Gruden said” I wish we had him right now cause he is going to be an all pro quarterback in short time for a long time.” They both said if you saw his pro, pre draft work out at BC you knew he was the real deal and Gruden was right, he has a stronger arm right now than most pro quarterbacks.

Ryan is a stud and he’ll never embarrass this town, he’ll make us all proud on and off the field.

Ryan was a steal and as Gruden said, Bill Parcells’s and Miami made a major mistake for not taking him number 1.

By falcon21

October 12, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

OH HELL YES

By len

October 12, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

Micheal who?

By GoGaBulldawgs

October 12, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

WHAT A GAME! GO FALCONS!

By 1stroundlineman

October 12, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

john stanton When you actually draft a offensive lineman in the FIRST round as opposed to just other teams waived players, have two backs like Turner and Norwood, and a go to receiver who by his own admission he really put in the work on his game the LAST offseason, and a offensive coordinator who can actually call a game to fit every offensive players skills - yeah…that means the QB carried the team on his back.

By wristshot

October 12, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe the composure that Ryan played with today. It seems like we could never convert on 3rd downs in years past but today it looked automatic. That kid just puts the ball exactly where it’s supposed to be. Our receivers have to be pumped to play with a guy like that.

By outonleave

October 12, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

This has got to be said now: THANK YOU ARTHUR BLANK!!

By Sara

October 12, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

That was freakin’ AWESOME! I was telling my mom that the game wasn’t over until it’s over, but even I was thinkin’, “C’mon, 11 seconds?” But the Falcons came THROUGH! Wow, what a game. I bet any early exiters are kicking themselves for not watching til the end!

By TurnerNorwood

October 12, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

Surely y’all arent going to get in the habit of saying the QB did everything and nobody else did anything to contribute to the win, are you?? Oh surely you won’t do that now will you? I mean, did he block, run and catch too? Oh, we know how you hated to say one player was carrying the team before (when it was probably accurate to say so) - so we know you won’t make the mistake of saying that now, will you?

By NFC South

October 12, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

It took Blank how long to want a whole team instead of just sitting back counting the money from one person?

By JSC

October 12, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

TurnerNorwood - psst. Your racism is showing.

Ryan and our other players ROCK!

By ksagendo

October 12, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

What a win! Unlike most of us fans, the Falcons didn’t give up after the Bears went ahead. Yes, it shouldn’t have been that close but good teams find a way to win. Dare we say it, are the playoffs a possibility?

By STUPIDMV7

October 12, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Yea, all Mattie Ice did is manage the game like a pro QB, no 46 yard sacks, no Brian Urlacher swatting the ball out of his hand while he holds it like a loaf of bread.

MV 7 won games by himself, as well as lost them, because he was not a QB, he did not know how to utilize his teammates, or manage a game. Glad he is gone, his best days were behind him.

By Donald

October 12, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

Nobody said that. That said, he is obviously the real deal, and actually knows the plays and the game unlike the previous quarterback who was more interested in watching and gambling on dogs tearing the flesh from other dogs. The much improved line and Turner are making it possible for Ryan to play the game and it’s beautiful to watch this team gel. It was also great to watch Anderson’s push ups after his first sack, and nice to see him with the two blocked passes and tackles. I’m also pretty impressed with the defensive backfield. It seems that ridding ourselves of the VPT defensive backs and quarterback has been a huge addition by subtraction. For every self styled Vick fan, who has trumpeted the fact that they have deserted the Falcons, well, more addition by subtraction.

By Turner Norwood

October 12, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

* JSC….why you bringing up “race”….hmmmmmm….must be YOU thinking about it. ALL of the players rock….then lets not forget that since the Falcons finally got a decent TEAM, maybe you won’t be saying its all one player when one player clearly does not have to carry the whole load…like how it used to be!*

By DWBFalcon

October 12, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

There you go. Took longer than I thought. Someone just had to try to dampen the spirit by dredging up negativity because they are bitter about this team being successful without….well, you know. And to think some people say white people are racist. GO FALCONS!!!!!! My heart nearly stopped after this. It shouldn’t have even been close, but at least I/we will take it.

By Rogue42

October 12, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

TurnerNorwood — What a jerk! No one said anything of the sort. Guess you still want Glenn Dorsey, huh? Norwood had to great returns, no doubt. That second one should have helped the team ice the game but, fates conspired against it. Other than that, neither Turner or Norwodd could do much because of the Chicago run defense. WIth that said, that left the burden on the receivers and the quarterback. White was tremendous, Finn made up with a great catch to make up for the rookie drop earlier, and the catch by Jenkins to set up the winning field goal, was a thing of beauty. Oh yea, the offensive line, especially the play of Sam “short-arms” Baker was outstanding, which contributed greatly to keeping Ryan vertical all day. But, a rookie throwing for 300 yards, no interceptions and clocking in with a 116 QB rating against the Bears defense, c’mon. Give credit where credit is due, dude. The accuracy of those slant passes were key. How many third and longs did the passing game convert? And, the last pass to Jenkins was the only pass that would have worked. Ryan had to be perfect and so did Jenkins.

Grow up, hater.

By Ralph Grier

October 12, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

AMEN! says it all.

By md2020

October 12, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

I hope the negative people stay out and don’t mention the past. This team has exceeded everyone’s ecpectations. The real fans are on cloud nine and the others are just pathetic. This was a team win. Ryan was fantastic but of course the line and receivers did great as well. And kudos to the defense for the goal line stand and sweet redemption for Elam! This is the greatest Falcom win since the NFC championship game against Minn. If they don’t win another game, the season is a success. Mike Smith, you are the man!

By Jeremiah Plaskett

October 12, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

What a great game by the Falcons today! Yes Matt Ryan did one helluva a job leading this team to victory! But this was definitely a team effort. Great jobs by Jamal Anderson, White, Davis, Jenkins, Norwood, Turner, Abraham, I could go on and on…. and good job by Elam redeeming himself. Jenkins redeemed his earlier miss TD catch as well with that big-time catch. Good goal line stand by the D too, unfortunately Houston made a mistake and allowed the receiver to get behind him on that late TD by Chicago. All in all, everyone did great! What a huge win for this franchise!

By Bucs Fan

October 12, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

0-2 in the NFC South…..need to get past the Panthers, Bucs and Saints first

By Great Falconi

October 12, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

It was nice to see Rowdy Roddy White produce again today. Don’t forget about Harry Douglas, either. The rook had 6 catches for 96 yards. How about Michael “Butterfingers” Jenkins making that big catch on that great pass by Ryan to set up the game-winner?!?!? Matt Ryan, his line, his backs (especially in pass protection), and his receivers all showed up today. The Bears weren’t going to let us beat ‘em on the ground. I didn’t think we’d be able to beat them through the air. We did. I’m shocked. Ryan was great.

This was just a great game today. The best thing is that everyone (including the staff and players) goes into the bye knowing that the team can get better. Winning games when you’re obviously rough around the edges is huge.

Oh, and props to Elam for hitting the game-winner. I hated him (I think many of us did) for a very short amount of time today. Clutch kick, dude.

By Chris

October 12, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

Hmmm where are all of those thug Vick supporters? You morons that still like Vick should be shot. See what happens when you have a GOOD PERSON at QB? It’s amazing how anytime an NFL player gets into trouble, they are black 95% of the time.

By cp

October 12, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

People we won the game. Can we please stop making these blogs about Vick vs Ryan. Get behind the team and support them. You dont have to bash the previous qb to show praise to the new one and vice versa. I did not like the Ryan pick at first but im behind the guy now. He has shown me that he has all the tools to be a great qb. I liked Vick and still do but its time to get behind Ryan and this team. I hope Vick gets out and turns his life around. Hopefully he gets another shot to play. He made some dumb decisions but he also did some good things for this team .

My only issue with this current team is the secondary. It is time to sit Grimes. He is getting abused out there week in and week out. Houston has to step it up as well. We caught some good breaks today. That dropped td by Jenkins did not come back to haunt us. He did make a clutch grab but the guy is way too inconsistent. He is in his what fourth year now?. The guy has to be able to make the easy catches just as he makes the hard ones. We cant rely on Roddy as being our only consisten wr. The other guys have to to step up and stop dropping passes. I dont think I have ever seen a team that has dropped as many balls as this team the last 3 or 4 years now. Great win. The division is tough but hopefully we can keep this momentum going and get into the playoffs this year.

By Christopher Cook

October 12, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

TurnerNorwood: The entire team pitched in for this win. Not just Ryan. Nobody said Ryan carried the team alone on his back. Nobody here has said it up till you.

If Michael Vick had done the same thing in the same circumstanmce, you and others like you would be trumpeting that he did it all by himself. Fact: Vick isn’t coming back. He hoisted himself on his own petard by committing a crime—dogfighting. You can stop making this a black-vs.-white issue when there isn’t one to start with.

By DWBFalcon

October 12, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

I say we enjoy any success this VERY YOUNG TEAM has (and may it be many) and just ignore the bigots. HooYea, GO YOU DIRTY BIRDS!!

By BooYah

October 12, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

Question:

Would have rather had Michael Vick, or Joe Montana?

Well we had the former, and now we’ve got the latter! :-)

I am so proud or our entire organization! GO FALCONS!

By Daniel

October 12, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

great win for the young birds! Lets not get too carried away. This season will be like next season a work in progress, But the results so far are we are on our way. We have a GM you knows talent and can fill our needs also with free agency. A owner who is commited to winning. A QB who is in his 6th start as a true rookie playing like a 3rd year pro. Roddy White looks like another gifted little Wideout bartkowski loved to connect with Alfred jenkins. It’s a learning process first year, we will also lose some games like we won today, But the foundation has been set and the future looks great! I am soooooooo proud to wear my falcon capagain, Goooooooooo baby Birds!!!!

By March Hare

October 12, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

Wow! Who woulda thunk it possible?

Still sinking in… and it feels pretty darn good too!

By TurnerNorwood

October 12, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

Christopher Cook, who said anything about Vick coming back? Why is Vick on YOUR mind right now? Shouldn’t you be celebrating the Falcons victory?? LMAO!

By Ed

October 12, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

Okay. The team has already exceeded our expectations. This team will go far as long as the TEAM sticks together. Remember that they win and lose as a team. The problem in the past was too much “ME” and not nearly enough “US”. I’m proud of what the TEAM has accomplished so far. The most important thing is that they are starting to believe in themselves. Let’s give ALL OF THEM a pat on the back.

By RYAN SUCKS

October 12, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

GREAT GAME TO THE FOLLOWING PLAYERS

WHITE DOUGLAS JENKINS ABRAHAM

THANKS FOR BAILING OUT LEAF

Not putting away a team at home is not a great leader!!!!!

By chc4

October 12, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

Did y’all notice Jammal Anderson MAKING PLAYS? Sack, batted balls, getting in the backfield… he finally came through. He’s taken alot of heat (deservedly so) but he deserves kudos for this effort!

By Pete

October 12, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

I’m not a Falcons fan, normally (grew up in mid atlantic). But, this team is a great story. Whodathunk 4-2? Ryan is a franchise QB. White is an emerging star. One more draft and some FA signings on the defensive side, and this is a franchise on the move very quickly. Super Bowl contender in 2010? Possible.

By JC

October 12, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

Great Win

By Woodman

October 12, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

The difference between today and the past 3 years is that when I saw 11 seconds on the clock I thought “They can do this. They can still win.” That kind of thing never crossed my mind before. Then Matty connects on a 26 yard toss and the rest is in the books. I don’t care who you want to root for, things are different now. Better now.

By KnappvsMurlarkey

October 12, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

The real deal is Mularkey. If nobody can see the difference in the ofensive coordinator now as opposed to Knapp (then last season) then that is really sad. You just dont wanna see that finally the front office built a team with all the support a team needs and not just depending on one dude.

By Pete

October 12, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

I’m not a Falcons fan, normally (grew up in mid atlantic). But, this team is a great story. Whodathunk 4-2? Ryan is a franchise QB. White is an emerging star. One more draft and some FA signings on the defensive side, and this is a franchise on the move very quickly. Super Bowl contender in 2010? Possible.

By Sammy

October 12, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

By Chris October 12, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

Wow, what an absolute racist and uncalled for comment…might it occur to you that the NFL is about 70 to 80 percent black? so obviously, there’s gonna be more of a sampling..dude, get out of your little cage

By Christopher Cook

October 12, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

I am celebrating the Falcons victory. I only brought up Vick because for weeks, this blog has been littered with clowns tearing down Matt Ryan and proclaiming Vick’s deliverance from prison and renaissance.

Ain’t happening.

By Vick Supporter

October 12, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

Great game by Ryan, i give credit where it’s due

By country boy

October 12, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

WWWaaaahhhooooooo

We got a QB. He only makes 70 million so maybe he is underpaid. Jamaal Anderson had a great game with a sack, knock down passes and tackles on running plays. Great to see him produce.

By buddy

October 12, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

Please cut both corners immediately.

By Brian

October 12, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this

While this is a TEAM win, Matty Ice deserves props for this comeback win. Falcons really didn’t run the ball real well today and Matt did an awesome job of keeping his composure and making the plays. That last throw couldn’t have been any better. This kid is for real, he has touch and accuracy. The Falcons are for REAL and don’t count them out when you are talking about a playoff team.

By Stock Broker

October 12, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

Watched the game in New England. I have been a BC season ticket holder for many years. All of you in Atlanta are in for a real treat with Ryan. If Ryan had played for Georgia or LSU or Florida, he would have thrown for twice as many yards and won more games and probably the Heisman. Unfortunately he played for Tom O’Brien who’s goal was to win bowls and not championships. Ryan is a great young man who will not disappoint you. He could not have landed in a better situation than the Falcons. What you are seeing is a rising star surrounded by a team of rising stars. Enjoy the ride. I remember when the Pats were the worst team in football.

By cp

October 12, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

Yea Brian I think they could make the playoffs. The only problem is this tough division. It is going to be a battle all season to get into the playoffs.

By NopeGottaHate

October 12, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

Oh it wouldn’t be a AJC blog if there was NOOOO hate, so yep, all you euphoric Falcons Fans…..WIN A FREAKING GAME IN THE NFC SOUTH! LOL!! What was the Bears record last year?? Not like its the 2006 Bears! Ryan needs to be “cool under pressure” when its the Bucs!*

By D HALL

October 12, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

**By buddy

October 12, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

Please cut both corners immediately. **

I THOUGHT I COULD BE EASILY REPLACED….HA HA

By Flafalcon

October 12, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

Thank You Falcons for letting me go into a bye week with a win. Now we can feel good about our tem for the next two weeks till the next game Go Birds

By Dirty Bird

October 12, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

Hey Ryan Sucks,

If you don’t like Matt Ryan, you might wanna consider goin head and killing yourself right now, cuz he is here to stay.

I like Vick as much as anybody does, but the fact is he messed up and he will never play football here again. The sooner we all move on the better.

And Matt Ryan is making that pretty easy to do, to be honest. He made some gorgeous throws today.

Peep this line - 22/30 301 yds, 1td/0 int against a good bears D with no running game to speak of. Plus Mike Jenkins dropped one of his TDs. If you can’t give some props for that you are just a blind hater.

Seriously, life is gonna get hard for you in the next few years so just off yourself right now.

By wristshot

October 12, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this

How about that stop on 4th and goal? Incredible.

By WhatAboutLine?

October 12, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this

No props for the Offensive line? Did they give Ryan time to throw or was he pressured all day? Oh wait…he overcame the bad pass protection

By Dave W

October 12, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

This was the most unexpected and unbelievable Falcons game/win in years! Including, J. Anderson’s first sack (finally) and overall beast game yet, Ryan’s 1st 300 yd game, Elam’s redemption with the final FG and 16 total pts, Roddy 116 yds, Douglas 96 yds, Finn 3 receptions, and no sacks given up by our O-line! A shocking 4-2 and the Falcon’s are rising like the Phoenix from the Ashes of the last several years. GO FALCONS. What do you have to say now ‘CHICAGO’?

By RYAN SUCKS

October 12, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

THESE ARE THE TEAMS THEY WERE FORECAST TO WIN

Calm down - the forecasted losses are coming…..:)

BUST 2008 (LEAF)

By Dirty Bird

October 12, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

Hey Ryan Sucks,

If you don’t like Matt Ryan, you might wanna consider goin head and killing yourself right now, cuz he is here to stay.

I like Vick as much as anybody does, but the fact is he messed up and he will never play football here again. The sooner we all move on the better.

And Matt Ryan is making that pretty easy to do, to be honest. He made some gorgeous throws today.

Peep this line - 22/30 301 yds, 1td/0 int against a good bears D with no running game to speak of. Plus Mike Jenkins dropped one of his TDs. If you can’t give some props for that you are just a blind hater.

Seriously, life is gonna get hard for you in the next few years so just off yourself right now.

By crabapplejoe

October 12, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this

Let’s see, would you rather have Glenn Dorsey (15 tackles on the season with no sacks) or Matt Ryan….hmmmmmm. For five months I had to listen to the Glenn Dorsey hype, along with the anti-Ryan hate. I am truely enjoining my afternoon. Ya’ll have a nice day.

By George

October 12, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

Great team effort again by the Falcons. I can’t really single out the great play by the offensive line today because they have played outstanding all year. Instead I will single out Matt Ryan and Jamaal Anderson. Both of them rose up to be noticed this afternoon. Great clutch catches by Jenkins and Finneran. Another fine day for our pro bowler White. I felt my heart get ripped from my chest by that TD by the Bears leaving only 11 seconds. I thought it was over but kept watching….hoping. Brilliant throw and catch by Ryan and Jenkins to give Elam another chance.

What a win!

By Mike

October 12, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

Hey Ryan Sucks 300 yards,no int’s, rookie…You just can,t stand it!!!LMAO!!!

By Mike

October 12, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

This was a real tough game a total team win with numerous players of the game. The Falcons go into next week with a bye and then head up to Philly to take on the Eagles were hopefully they can take care of bussines agian and can become one step closer to the playoffs

By SlimG

October 12, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this

Great Win! Nice start to the second quarter. Couple of things worry me though.

A. Lack of depth at WR. B. Right side of OL. Still a lot of penetration from that side. C. CB in the nickel. Grimes to me is our best corner. Ten times the effort with less talent. Smart kid. That was the reason on the bears last few plays they went after Houston.

Other than that, we look okay to this point. Not great. Great game Jamal. Maybe folks will now learn you are coming into your own. Keep up the good work.

Go Falcons, Go Jackets, Go Dawgs!

By Gotta hate!!

October 12, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this

Nope, we will hate on just like it has always been on these blogs. Dont trip and think its gonna all stop now! WIN A NFC SOUTH GAME!!

By Vick Supporter

October 12, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this

@RYAN SUCKS. Look man, I’m the most hated person on these blogs, but you have to give Ryan his props, he f*** balled today. Is he better than Vick, NO, but Matt Ryan can play. He has the “it” factor that Vick has.

By Recent Reader

October 12, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

You all know TurnerNorwood already - he goes by many other names … .wouldn’t be suprised if he was 1stRoundlineman. Don’t get dragged into to his conversation. Do you notice how out of place his comments are now than two months ago. He’ll figure it out soon - team really looks good and fun to watch - and no once cares about the old, dried up, discussion!!! Remember, when you read those dull posts …why even reaply. Someone’s got to find a new group of posters to annoy:)

By Smalley Biggs

October 12, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this

Where are all the Vick-heads?

Oh, yeah, that’s right: it’s Sunday, so they must be at the prison, visiting their lord and savior.

But don’t worry, Vick-heads. In a year or two, your lord and savior will be out of prison, and dominating the arena league. Then y’all will REALLY have something to cheer about! I can hear y’all now: “How ‘bout them (dead) dogs!”

In the meantime, my family and I will continue to enjoy the reduced crime rate in and around the Dome.

Peace-out.

By This Gets Old

October 12, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this

You know what proves that these blogs are havens for the psychotic? Whether the team wins or loses the subject is still the same.

It wouldn’t be so bad if not for the ajc having an obvious interest in keeping it going.

By Algonquin J. Calhoun

October 12, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

@RYAN SUCKS. Look man, I’m the most hated person on these blogs, but you have to give Ryan his props, he f* balled today. Is he better than Vick, NO, but Matt Ryan can play. He has the “it” factor that Vick has.

You left off the s and h that precede the i and t when speaking of Vick. Ryan is a winning quarterback. The other guy is a convicted felon doing time in Leavenworth. That’s the only comparison that’s valid. The Falcons are going to be a very good team. The felon’s career in the NFL is over!

By Bucs Fan

October 12, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

Can the Falcons beat the Bucs this season? ROFLMAO

By The Truth

October 12, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this

I’ve come on this blog the past two games apologizing for my comments towards the Falcons when they drafted Matt Ryan over Dorsey. This week I come on shouting…or trying to shout it after being at the dome…I AM SORRY ATLANTA FALCON BRASS!!!!!!!!!!

Overall a well played game. Sucks Elam couldn’t seal the deal earlier but what a way to come back and knock down a kick. A couple of weeks ago people were trying to come on here and down a couple of the wins the Falcons had over the Lions and Chiefs. I said this back then and I will say this now….That is why you play the game.

By Vick Still Dominates the Blogs!

October 12, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

LOL. No matter what, yall cant help bringing up Vick just to prop up Ryan. Which is proof he still dictates the conversation from a darn prison cell! When he’s playing for the Bears or Ravens, the AJC will probably devote a whole section to THAT team just to keep the interest going!

By BravesFanLostInOH

October 12, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this

Is it just me, or did Anderson actually have a pretty decent game?

By Britt

October 12, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

When you can move the ball, your entire team gets better. Last year we couldn’t move it an inch and we were terrible. The year that Vick was lost with a broken leg, we couldn’t move it at all. The next year, we can move the chains, flip field position and score and we were in the NFC championship game. When you have a decent offense you will at the very least be competitive. Ryan, Turner, White all making plays and the defense is not on the field the entire game and we are 4-2. Great Job.

By Grits Blitz

October 12, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this

Man, we haven’t had a passer like this around here since Bartkowski. And the D really is looking good.

By Riz

October 12, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

To all the fans that said they’d never come back unless a black man was under center. To all the fans that called Blank a racist and called in bomb threats to his office. To the NAACP that demanded they meet with him twice before a new coach was hired and after Smith (a white man) was hired, demanded another meeting. To all the jerks that wear Free Mike Vick shirts to the games. To the idiots that call up sports talk radio every day and give credit to everyone else except for Matt Ryan and will not refer to him without a comparison to David Carr. To the members of the New York/New England media who only glanced our way when there was trouble and wrote article after article about Atlanta’s racist past.

[Deep Breath]

We’re 4-2 at the Bye-Week and [censored] YOU

By Buzzfan1936

October 12, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

WOW! IS RIGHT!! What a game. I live in Chicago and usually pull for the Bears, but I was for my true home team in this one. It doesn’t get much better than this. Let’s hear it for the ACC! Matt Ryan, BC; Keith Brooking, GT, 5 time Pro-Bowler who made a key hit at the goal line; Chauncey Davis, FSU, who played great, etc.

* GO FALCONS!!*

By RYAN SUCKS

October 12, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

THANK GOD FOR WHITE/JENKINS/DOUGLAS

By Recent Reader

October 12, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

I still say there are two or three bloggers going back and forth as posters on different side of Pro/Anti Ryan - when they can’t get crowd going one way - they’ll switch over to the other side. Don’t you remember the kids that used to hit the hornets next with a stick . . …

By Recent Reader

October 12, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

I still say there are two or three bloggers going back and forth as posters on different side of Pro/Anti Ryan - when they can’t get crowd going one way - they’ll switch over to the other side. Don’t you remember the kids that used to hit the hornets nest with a stick . . …

By len

October 12, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this

Vick Supporter, your cool. I liked Vick, he was the most exciting football player I have ever seen. However, due to circumstances beyond my control, he is gone. Time to move on. Glad we are off to a better than expected start with our new QB, because above all, I am a Falcons fan, and I sense you are too.

By stonoguy

October 12, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

WHAT A WEEKEND!!! Clemson loses, Gamecocks win, Falcons win!! YEAH!!

By BucsSux

October 12, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this

What’s Tampa’s record right now? See you in a few weeks.

By TheAntiMe

October 12, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

What a great win! The Birds really showed the NFL something today with their unbelievable comeback.

I must say that it should never have come down to this. The Falcons have got to do a much better job of getting into the endzone when they are in the redzone instead of having to settle for fieldgoals 80% of the time.

Even so, it’s a miracle that the Birds have even won a game this year with what has to be, without a doubt, the 2 lousiest starting cornerbacks in the NFL, bar none!

By NORTH GEORGIA FALCONS FAN.

October 12, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

it became so i said that the falcons would win on the last play of the game and thats what happen thank you lord,GO FALCONS

By JJ

October 12, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

THANK GOD FOR ALL THE FALCONS, RYAN SUCKS BLOGGER. THEY PLAYED AND WON AS A TEAM. CAN YOU ONLY SUPPORT PLAYERS OF A CERTAIN RACE? IF SO, THATS SAD MAN! WE ALL LIVE ON THIS PLANET, LOVE NOT HATE BRO! GREAT GAME FALCONS, WHATEVER COLOR YOU MAY BE!!!

By here since '67

October 12, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

stonoguy, couldn’t have said it better myself;

By JULY 2009

October 12, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this

PAYBACK IS A BH*

By RA

October 12, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

Question, where’s Chicago? I thought for sure that I’d find him/her/it on this blog. It’s funny how people can talk all this tough stuff, but then when it comes time to man up and own up, a lot of folks just can’t do it. As for Ryan, the worst that can probably be said for him right now is that he’s not Mike Vick, and from where I’m sitting, that’s not a bad thing, not a bad thing at all.

By Southern Born, Southern Bred

October 12, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

I am born and raised Atl through and through, but it pains me to see how much racism is still underlying and running rampant in this city. I guess it’s unreasonable to expect it to be banished, being that the civil rights movement was just a generation ago, but I was hoping we had made more progress.

All the tension still comes out, in the form of sports figures. It comes out on these blogs, where people can hide behind their computer screens and type what they want to type.

To all you ignorant redneck Vick-Haters: You had Vick tried and convicted before he was ever even in trouble with the law. You came on here and made thinly-veiled comments about how he didn’t have the “smarts” to go through his reads and didnt have the “character” to lead a football team. This is before any of the off-the-field stuff. The truth was, he was black and you wanted to see him at receiver or running back because that’s where you think the black players should be. You absolutely reveled in his demise and are tickled pink that you have a white, clean-cut (No Braids!!!) poster-boy back under center.

To all you ignorant-@$s black people: Vick is no longer our QB. He was on his way to superstardom and could have had a great career here, but he self-destructed. It’s not a conspiracy by Blank, the police, or The White Man or anyone else. He broke the law, it’s nobody’s fault but his own, and he has to pay for his crimes. He is gone. Now let him go and get behind the new guy. Arthur didn’t draft him because he’s white, he drafted him because he needed a QB and Ryan was the best available. He is proving more and more every game that he was the right pick so get on the wagon.

Both parties: let’s unite and join the rest of the country in the 21st century. Way to come on here and set the South back 50 years or so. This is why the rest of the nation laughs at us. Black/White does not matter. Let’s please, please move forward.

Go Falcons.

By Eric

October 12, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this

Funny how an intelligent, talented, NON-THUG can make such a difference in a football team. When are we going to bring back Mike Vick so we can continue our back- to- back non winning season tradition?

By eric

October 12, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

Couldn’t have said that any better myself Southern. I am just happy with this TEAM period! Everybody has done a phenomenal job and I have alot of optimism for the future. Go Falcons!!!!

By TheAntiMe

October 12, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

Although it wasn’t very funny at the time - it’s now very funny thinking back on what one of the Fox announcers was saying with 11 seconds left in the game.

Brian Billick was going on about how the Bears were now 4-2 making them one of the elite teams in the NFL. So now 11 seconds later - gamewise, at least - does that make the 4-2 Falcons an elite NFL team, instead of the Bears, who were elite for all of 11 seconds?

By RTW

October 12, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

11 seconds!!! C’mon who would ever think you could come back to win with some little time. Been a Falcom Fan since the 70’s. Ranks right up there with the biggest wins ever. It’s the kind of win that brings people together.

No quit. That’s what I take from this game and makes me proud. Kudos to the entire team. Hard work does pay off!

By RTW

October 12, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

11 seconds!!! C’mon who would ever think you could come back to win with some little time. Been a Falcom Fan since the 70’s. Ranks right up there with the biggest wins ever. It’s the kind of win that brings people together.

No quit. That’s what I take from this game and makes me proud. Kudos to the entire team. Hard work does pay off!

By Steve

October 12, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this

WOW indeed! I haven’t spent the money to go see the Falcons since the days of the Gritz Blitz and Big Ben right/left miracle wins but I am thinking of going to see these Falcons now. What a difference a REAL coach, REAL GM, REAL QB and nice additional real football players make!!

By crabapplejoe

October 12, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

Southern Born Southern Bred wrote “I am born and raised Atl through and through, but it pains me to see how much racism is still underlying and running rampant in this city.” I am a native Atlantan as well. As such you should understand that everything in Atlanta revolves around race. If you don’t believe this just watch one Fulton County Commission meeting. You also wrote “tickled pink that you have a white, clean-cut (No Braids!!!) poster-boy back under center.” You are sooooo right about that! P.S. Its impolite to called folks “Redneck” unless you are one yourself. Most of the white community loved Vick…until he started killing dogs.

By RYAN SUCKS

October 12, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this

HOW MANY TEAMS CAN BLOW A 9-POINT LEAD AT HOME IN THE 4TH QUARTER?

By crabapplejoe

October 12, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this

Steve wrote: “WOW indeed! I haven’t spent the money to go see the Falcons since the days of the Gritz Blitz and Big Ben right/left miracle wins but I am thinking of going to see these Falcons now.” Steve, that’s exactly how I feel. Its like the old Bartkowski and the cardiac kids days…a real team not one “saviour”. Fun to watch.

By JJ

October 12, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this

Every team in the league has blown a 9 point lead! Is this the first yr. you have watched the nfl? Can you not give congrats for the win, or only hate? Hell, even vick supporter gave congrats! Ryan hater, take of your sunglasses, WE ARE FALCON FANS, WHO CARES ABOUT COLOR - ITS OUR TEAM!!! GO FALCONS!!!

By RTW

October 12, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this

11 SECONDS LEFT!!!

By Missing Persons Department

October 12, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this

What happened to “CHICAGO” and “DEVIN HESTER”???

What, did our Falcons stomp all over your little baby bears? So sorry!!!

What a difference ONE SECOND makes, huh???

GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!

DEFEND THE DOME!!!

By dave

October 12, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this

Atlanta - The city to busy to hate*

*execpt when comes to their football team…

Can we get over this guys and be Falcon fans again?

By Brian

October 12, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this

RYAN SUCKS WROTE: HOW MANY TEAMS CAN BLOW A 9-POINT LEAD AT HOME IN THE 4TH QUARTER? If you’re watching the Arizona/Dallas game, obviously Arizona just blew a 10 point lead in the 4th. Give the kid a break. He is a ROOKIE and the team is 4-2 and I think if someone at the beginning of the year said that the Falcons were going to be 4-2, you would have said they’re crazy. Guess what, they’re 4-2 and I can only think they will get better. Give Matt Ryan and the Falcons a chance and stop with your negativity.

By Najeh Davenpoop

October 12, 2008 7:46 PM | Link to this

Regardless of whether you were pulling for a team in that game or not (I wasn’t) that was an outstanding football game, and any football fan should be able to appreciate the effort of both the Falcons and Bears to come back in the final minutes of the game to take the lead.

By Vick Supporter

October 12, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this

@Southern Born, Southern Bred, You’re right, too bad whites or blacks won’t listen. Its just the way it is man. What a shame

By Mike In Woodstock

October 12, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this

I just want to send out a big fat BIRD to all you fair weather fans who showed up in your Chicago Bears Jerseys today to root against the FALCONS!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Half of you idiots have never even been to Chicago!!! DO you realize how stupid you all looked today???

By savannah dawg

October 12, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

Southern born and southern bread, you hit the nail on the head. I did not want the Falcons to draft Matt Ryan, because I wanted D J Shockley to be the Quarterback. I didn’t like Mike Vick because he was a sorry quarterback. I do not care what color the quarterback is. Now that I’ve said that, I sure am glad they drafted Matt Ryan. GO FALCONS!!!!!!

By miles

October 12, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this

WHAT A GAME GO FALCONS
THIS WERE A GOOD TEAM WIN. LOOK LIKE MATT IS GOIN TO BE VERY VERY GOOD QB AND TEAM IS GOIN TO BE VERY GOOD TEAM.

     PS STOP THE HATING

MV PUT HIS SELF IN JAIL NOT THE FALCONS ITS GETING VERY OLD

By cityofdecatur

October 12, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

Great Exciting Team win!!!! Let’s all pull together for this TEAM (not just one player but team) Souther Born thank you for your comments I agree with you (hope you don’t mind I’m a traditional Damn Yankee, took me years to find out what that meant)

By Vick Supporter

October 12, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this

@cityofdecatur. Its not Vick’s fault it was a one man team. Why didn’t the Flacons build a “team” when #7 was here. They put it all on his shoulders with little help. It takes a whole organization to win in the NFL I say AGAIN, great game by Ryan.

By BYE WEEK

October 12, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this

Ryan proves to be a bust again. 70% completion and PERFECT throws into tiny windows. Plus the unbelievable clutch pass to Jenkins. Clearly Ryan Leaf. He has proven again how bad he sucks. What a bum.

Falcons get beat next week 82-0 and Ryan throws 5 picks without another team on the field. Falcons never win another game until my boyfriend gets back. Then we can cut this bum and eat the 70M in cap liability. Hey this type of advice has worked well for my boy - Check his awesome financial situation. He ain’t gonna have too much of a problem getting bus fare from KS to VA. Every team in the NFL except the ones that beat the Falcons suck. They definitely are not going 14-2 all of you crack smoking trailer park trash.

I’m smart.

By JB

October 12, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this

I played with Vick at Vtech, and let me tell you fans the best thing to happen to the Faclons and the Hokies is when he left. The reasons are simple: Vick’s playbook everyweek in college was limited to two pages. This was done becuase he could not remember the plays. All the QBs behind him had a whole book. This was why Vick was not able to call an audible, in the NFL or college(Hence coach killer). He made up for it with his ahltetic ability. The coaches at Vtech would spend hours with Vick after practice and before games going over the playbook. As soon as other coaches and teams figured him out he was no longer a factor. In college this may work but not in the NFL. This is why Vick will never win a superbowl, he simply doesnt have the mental capacity to lead a team to that level. By saying this, Falcons fans should be proud of thier team and their QB. He has the leadership skills on and off the field.

By COACH MIKE SMITH

October 12, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this

ROGUE42 YOU ARE DEAD ON!bucs fan true we lost@t.b.&the queen city but take notice,WE ARE GETTING BETTER CHUMP!Lookin’ forward to playin’ those games in OUR HOUSE,OUR TURF AND OUR FANS!!!

By Ty

October 12, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this

I was not happy when the falcons choose Matty Ice over Glenn Dorsey, well I was stupid, and the GM Dimitrof is brilliant. This team was only supposed to win once or twice this season. 4-2, and rolling, what an unexpected turn around. Matt Ryan will be superior to Carson Palmer within 24 months, that is my assessment. Miami will regret passing him up.

By crabapplejoe

October 12, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

Madden King wrote: “Congratualations White people, yall got the GREAT WHITE HOPE that yall was hoping for to lead the falcons”…Sorry dude, he ain’t “hope” anymore…he’s the real deal and the Falcons are 4 and 2…get over it.

By HOW BOUT THEM FALCONS!!!

October 12, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this

I SWEAR MY MIND WAS SAYING IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN WHEN CHICAGO SCORED THAT TOUCHDOWN….SAME OL FALCONS SAME OL FALCONS SAME OL FALCONS WAS RUMBLING SO LOUD IN MY HEAD I COULD NOT EVEN HEAR THE TV….THEN OUT OF NOWHERE WE TOOK THE GAME BACK THAT WE HAD WON ALL DAY LONG I WAS SO EXCITED I ALMOST THREW MY SON THROUGH THE ROOF…..I THOUGHT THE TEAM MADE A MAJOR MISTAKE WHEN IT DID NOT TAKE GLEN DORSEY BUT OBVIOUSLY ONLY MY THINKING WAS THE MISTAKE MATT RYAN HAS BEEN UNBELIEVABLE AND RODDY, JENKS, TURNER AND NORWOOD WHO MAYBE THE BEST KICKOFF RETURNER IN THE NFL…..MAYBE WE WONT WIN IT ALL THIS YEAR BUT I TELL YOU WHAT IF WE ADD A FEW MORE PIECES..ANOTHER GO TO RECEIVER, LINEBACKER, DEFENSIVE TACKLE AND CORNERBACK WE GOT AS GOOD A CHANCE AS ANYBODY TO BE STARING AT THE LOMBARDI TROPHY IN ATLANTA…ATLANTA, ATLANTA. AND THE BEST PART IS WE DO NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ARTHUR BLANK GETTING OFF THE WALLET THE MAN WILL SPEND THE MONEY TO WIN…BOTTOM LINE……BEST FALCONS WIN EVER…..I HAVE BEEN WATCHING SINCE 78’ FROM DIRTY TERDS TO BACK TO DIRTY BIRDS

By HOW BOUT THEM FALCONS!!!

October 12, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this

OH YEAH ALSO FROM A WHITE GUY OR HUNKY OR SODA CRACKER OR WHATERVER YOU WANT TO CALL ME….MIKE VICK WAS MY FAVORITE PLAYER I FELT LIKE HE GOT RAILROADED AND SCAPEGOATED MORE THAN ANY AVERAGE AMERICAN…I WAS BITTER…..MAD….P** OFF…..WHY ATLANTA WHY ARE WE SO JINXED….I WANTED DORSEY AND CALLED THEM IDIOTS WHEN THEY CHOSE MATT RYAN…I WANTED THE FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICK OFFENSIVE TACKLE THAT MIAMI GOT…..WE GOT RYAN AND NOW I WANT TO KEEP HIM….I WANT MIKE VICK TO DO WELL IN LIFE AFTER LEAVENWORTH AND I WANT TO KEEP WATCHING HIM IN THE NFL IN THE FUTURE HE WAS THE MOST EXCITING FOOTBALL PLAYER I HAVE EVER SEEN….HOWEVER I DO NOT WANT HIM TO BE ATLANTAS QUARTERBACK ANYMORE…I WANT MATT RYAN AND FOR THAT MATTER SO DOES MICHAEL JENKINS, RODDY WHITE, DOUGLASS, FINNERAN AND THE OTHER RECIEVERS MATT RYAN MAKES THEM BETTER PLAYERS BECAUSE WE HAVE A SMASH MOUTH FOOTBALL TEAM WITH A TOP FLIGHT QUARTERBACK….WE ALL KNOW MIKE VICKS PASSING WAS SPOTTY AT BEST INCONSISTENT AND WE ALL STARTING REALIZING NEAR THE END EVEN SUPERMAN OR MICHAEL VICK COULD NOT WIN THESE GAMES WITH HIS TWO LEGS…THE NFL FIGURED OUT THE FALCONS AND HIS GAME 3 YEARS AGO AND IT WAS NOT GOING TO GET ANY BETTER…HOWEVER GOOD LUCK MIKE VICK I CANT WAIT TO WATCH YOU AND YOUR NEW TEAM IT WILL DEFINITELY BE MY SECOND FAVORITE TEAM….

By Since 1980....

October 12, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

With all the field goals prior to the first TD, this game had SAME OLE FALCONS written all over it. However after they answered da Bears TD with one of their own, I felt a sense of hope that later came back to haunt me, which is another popular cliche for long suffering Falcon fans….THEY WILL GET YOUR HOPES UP AND LET YOU DOWN….and that’s exactly what happen after the missed field goal, what else would you expect, heck these are the Falcons.

With that said, what else would you expect, the Falcons have always had a flare for the dramatics. Big Ben, Billy Whiteshoes, Micheal Haynes and MC Hammer…2 Ligit to Quit. The ending to this game will rank right up there with the aforementioned. GREAT WIN!!!

It also bothers me that season ticket holders sell off their tickets to the visiting team creating the bi-partisan atmosphere. I attended a game against the Steelers in 06 which also ended in dramatic fashion, half full of terrible towels. I know this is a transient city, but so is Chicago, you would never see this many Falcon fans @ the visitors venue. But then again with gas prices and the economy, I guess I would sell mine too.

Regardless, it was a GREAT WIN and the pure essence of redemption.

By Boots

October 12, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

Those who said the Falcons wouldn’t win another game until MV& made a glorius return after he was released from prison —- well, those naysayers must be pretty PO’ed!

Matt Ryan is showing what a young, bright quarterback can do. And, he can even read defenses! And, audibilize!

The Falcons may not win another game this year, but one can truthfully say they have the beginnings of a great franchise.

By AD

October 12, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

Do you really get paid for these short worthless columns. Please write something substantial. You know its a sham when almost every blog post is longer than your column.

By RYAN SUCKS

October 12, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this

5 TRIPS IN THE RED ZONE & ONLY 1 TD

Oh that’s a leader. Way to go ELAM

By HOW BOUT THEM FALCONS!!!

October 12, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

TO RYAN SUCKS DONT YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOTBALL TEAM THAT YOU COULD BE POSTING ON THEIR BLOGS….IS THAT YOU DEANGELO HALL ON THIS BLOG? ARE YOU DISGUISING AS RYAN SUCKS….YOUR STILL GETTING PAID AND IT WAS ALWAYS ABOUT THE MONEY FOR YOU ANYWAY WHY ARE YOU CRYING…..YOU WANTED TO GET TRADED, REMEMBER…JUST DID NOT KNOW THE CRUEL JOKE WAS ON YOU GO RAIDERS…

By Algonquin J. Calhoun

October 12, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this

Hey Moron, the Falcons are four and two and Vick is in Federal prison in Kansas. He’s done! You’re an idiot and Matt is winning football games. How you likin’ that b itch?

By GAY PRIDE

October 12, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

ALGONQUIN J. CALHOUN

You left your belongings at the retreat this past weekend. We hope to see you at our next retreat.

Sincerely, GAY RETREAT COMMITTEE

By Snewo DAWG

October 12, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

That was the most exciting Falcons game I have ever been to! Great team effort, to all the Falcons players. Sure, we had some issues getting the ball in the end zone, but a win is a win is a bad squib kick, we’ll take it however we can get it. Thank you for the points, Mr. Elam.

It’s funny, I heard a bunch of Bears fans behind me in sec. 308 saying how their team plays the entire 60 minutes of a game right after Rashied Davis caught that TD, and they were also saying how stunned all of the Falcons fans looked….needless to say 11 seconds later I turned to bask in their blank expressions. What a day at the Dome.

By monty

October 12, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

WHAt a great win! THis team looks like they are starting to believe in themselves. Everyone is busting his butt. Maybe it should have never been that close, redzone stuff can be improved, pass defense can still improve. But hey, this is freakin awesome. Would anybody in their right mind want to go back and draft that lineman from LSU over Ryan? Hats off to Dimitroff and Smith. Ryan is as good a young QB as any I have ever seen. I’m 51 and been watching football since I was 10. He is a QB, not just a superb athlete playing QB.

I said receivers had to get better catching the ball in coverage and man did they do that today,knowing they were going to take a lickin’ when they did. Roddy White looks 10 times better than last year. The threat of Turner up the middle keeps defenses preoccupied at the line! My favorite shot of the game was Chauncey Davis flat on his back yelling and clapping his hands after that goal line stand. Awesome!

By you do realize

October 12, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this

JB im pretty sure that you are lying. You do realize that Va Tech has not been as good as they were when Vick was there right? You also realize that the reason Vick was never able to call audibles was because of Gregg Knapps offense right? Knapp himself said he does that for all his qbs at the time. So I guess Schaub couldnt read a defense either since he wasnt allowed to audible in the offense. It is kind of funny that the one time Vick went against coaching and called an audible it restuted in a touch down for the Falcons. Va Tech made it to the bowl game with Vick at qb right? How close have they been since? EXACTLY. The guy also was one game away from the Super Bowl. He had the talent to get this team there but his off the field problems and lazy work ethic hurt him. I wonder why all those qbs behind Vick at Va Tech never got that team to a bowl game or made an impact in the NFL. I mean according to you they knew the playbook and could audible ha ha ha. You might not like Vick but dont come on here with blatant lies.

By Chief Knock A Homey

October 12, 2008 11:25 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe people are on here arguing over color after watching such a spectacular game. Let it go Vick is gone and he’s never coming back. Matt Ryan is your QB of the future……and the future is bright!!!!! I’m not going to go crazy and predict the birds are going to the playoffs. But after seeing the heart and fight this entire team showed today why not. Yeah I know we (they) only scored one TD but a win is a win. And yeah the whole team contributed to this win, but give credit where credit is do. I saw a rookie quaterback playing his 6th game of the season that got behind the center and showed the poise and confidence of a QB that was playing his 60th game. He didn’t put the team on his back but you’d be a fool not to give this kid the credit he deserved. I was a big Vick fan but I never saw anthing remotely like that from him. I remember him going to Chicago playing these same bears with a possible playoff birth on the line and by the 2nd quater he looked like he was ready to pack up and go home. Sad to say but Vick was good for business, not good for the team and the quicker people start realizing that and understanding it isn’t about black & white but about black & red then maybe you can start enjoying your Sundays like the rest of us. Oh and I’m black by the way.

P.S.- We’ll take care of the Bucs and Panthers when they visit the dome!!!

By algonquin J. Calhoun

October 12, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

Always great to hear from the gay community. I hope you folks had a television at your retreat this weekend. The Falcons, led by Matt Ryan, defeated the Bears with a field goal as time expired. It’s great that we finally have a really good quarterback instead of the criminal dog killer who preceded him. Thanks for the gay perspective on football and we look forward to watching your next Black Gay Pride parade. Ahsalamalukum aggotsfa.

By Rogue42

October 12, 2008 11:30 PM | Link to this

Dear Do You Realize:

Do you realize that VaTech has been to several bowl games since MV7? Like the Peach Bowl against GA two years ago? Or the BCS bowl (Orange) they went to last year for winning the ACC? Va Tech’s success during Vick and post Vick (both of them) has a lot more to do with Beamer than the quarterback — whoever that may be.

Man, get your facts straight.

Seriously, when did Vick ever study a playbook? When did he ever spend any extra time in the film room? A good quarterback will audible, MV7’s inability to do that had nothing to do with his OC. He is (or was) a great athlete and always acted like THAT WAS ENOUGH.

By Algonquin J. Calhoun

October 12, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this

There’s another reason Vick never audibled. No one could understand him! Coach Reeves got him into speech therapy but there was no discernible improvement.

By tspec

October 13, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

OK guys, as a 100% Michael Vick suppporter, I’ve done everything in my power to hate this Falcons team and to Hate Matt Ryan (nothing against Ryan, I just didn’t like the way most white folk never supported Vick). I say that to say that I’m now a 100% Falcon supporter and 100% Ryan supporter, It’s very very very hard for me to admit it but RYAN is better for the TEAM, than Vick ever was. I had to let alot of hate go to accept the fact that I love this Falcons team and I love Matt Ryan’s play and dedication!

This is my team again and I HATE that I didn’t renew my season tickets, I’ll never miss another Falcons home game, to all my “brothas and sistas” out there, be the bigger person and don’t get boggled down by the way MV was treated by a small minority of rednecks!

Go Falcons, you have made a believer out of me!!!!!!!!

MATTY ICE, coming from a true “BROTHA” keep doing what you do, we are behind you 100%

By Boo Boo

October 13, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

Golly gee whilikers! I was thinking, “How will that ugly Tech win factor into the Falcon game?” I was thinking Chicago would die again on the 1 yard line as time ran out; but when they scored a TD with 11 seconds to play, I thought, “Could it be a miracle comeback?” I started to see Bartkowski to Jenkins against the Saints on Hail Mary I; and dang if Ryan didn’t calmly throw to Jenkins, to set up Elam. It was an ugly win, but just like ugly babies, you love em anyway they come.

By tspec

October 13, 2008 12:12 AM | Link to this

P.S. I’m down in MONTEZUMA for the weekend and I’m bringing some sweet sweet GA moonshine back to ATL this weekend :) !!!!!!!!!!

By Get a clue Falcons fans

October 13, 2008 12:24 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe how many people on this blog can’t tell when they’re being played. Oh well, some things never change.

Way to hang tough, Birds. All that matters is who has more points when the clock hits 00:00.

By Unbiased Douchbag

October 13, 2008 12:35 AM | Link to this

We still need a quarterback that re-writes the rules between the 30 yard lines. It’s not about winning, but changing the way the game is played. Throwing the forward pass is just giving up on changing the game. Atlanta will never sell out the dome again, cuz the game will remain the same.

By you do realize

October 13, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this

Rogue42 I was clearly talking about the National championship game. Beamer is a great coach but Vick put Va Tech on the map. So I guess if the offensive coordinator himself said that he did not allow the qbs to audible its still Vick’s fault? If thats the case I guess it was Vick’s fault Schaub was not allowed to audible either. The only thing they were allowed to do was change the direction fo the run play or call a timeout. The legendary horrible Knapp himself said it but I guess in your world it had to be all because of Vick. Go back and read some of the old blogs from the guy who used to cover the Falcons. He even asked Knapp about the audible situation because many fans did not understand it and he said he has always done that and did not think it was that big of deal. But I guess ill take your word for it instead of the offensive coordinator himself. lmao

By Keep It Real

October 13, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this

The excited Falcons “fans” were so excited they were gone by 6:15pm. What happened to celebrating? Oh, I guess beating a not so good Bears team (people you can stop pretending like just because its the Bears they’re SuperBowl contenders) wasn’t that exciting after all.

Nope, the Dome will never sell out again. Oh well!

By TheAntiMe

October 13, 2008 12:57 AM | Link to this

Wow, it’s so freaking nice to have a reason to want to watch ESPN SportsCenter again. Thanks Birds, I’m on my 2nd viewing of SportsCenter just to watch this awesome comeback again.

By Algonquin J. Calhoun

October 13, 2008 12:57 AM | Link to this

hey, keep this real idiot, the last time the Bears came here was in 2005 and they whipped that a*! The final was 16-3. The Falcons’ quarterback was the future convict Vick. Three points b itch! You remember that game? I sure do.

By BostonBCfan

October 13, 2008 1:00 AM | Link to this

Well, like I’ve been telling y’all (don’t ya love how this Boston lad can talk like you guys) down there in Falcons land….you really have something special going on there and I’m lovin it.

I have to tell you though, since I’ve seen Matt Ryan come back in games so many times during his years at BC I was sitting there watching on my TV up here in Boston (it was great the game was on nationally up here) when the Bears got the lead with 11 seconds left and I said to myself, if he gets time after the kickoff he will get them in field goal position and shock everyone. I could see it on all the faces down there that everyone thought the game was over. But with Matty Ice, it’s never over. In fact, give credit to the entire Falcs team….they never quit.

So, after Harry Douglas got the ball to our own 40 on the kickoff I was just sitting in my chair watching the end and saying “here he goes again.” He is going to get them in position to win this thing with a big pass. Sure enough, as he was falling backwards, with one of the big D-linemen right in his face, Matty threw it right on the money to Jenks. Awesome pass, great catch!!! And you knew after that great pass & catch, that Elam wasn’t going to miss his chance to join in on the fun. I’m happy for Elam, because he must have felt like crap after missing the one before. What an unbelievable win for this franchise.

Well i hope all you folks that were still harping that Matt couldn’t throw deep or couldn’t make all the throws will now get on board. Sounds like most of you are. You others, you know who you are. C’mon and join the pahty ( hey, thats’ boston talk for party ).

Matt only made one mistake today and almost paid for it (when he threw into double coverage near the endzone) but as I’ve said before, he will learn from it. Like coach Smith said after the game………Matt Ryan has “it”.

Since my daughter is in grad school down there right now i’m trying to figure out a way to get tickets and get down there for a game. I’ll bet it’s going to be crazy tryin to get tickets now.

GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!! BEAT PHILLY!!!!!!!

By TheAntiMe

October 13, 2008 1:21 AM | Link to this

Thanks, BostonBCfan for the kind words from New England. I’m glad you guys got to share in our most entertaining win in quite a while.

I guess for any Bears fans that just might happen to be up your way it must have been a wicked p issah! (Hey, this Georgia dude can speak a little New English, too.) :P

By tierawn

October 13, 2008 4:04 AM | Link to this

typical ajc writing. that last paragraph was GARBAGE, bird babe.

By Me Me Me

October 13, 2008 5:21 AM | Link to this

I praise God for a beautiful win on Yesterday. I thank God for the years Mike Vick played. So y r we going on about what’s in the past. Why can’t we celebrate what we have right now and move on. We all have made mistake, great or small. Now, do we want our mistake exposed, Or do we want to continue living like we are snow white with no sins, no wrongs. Bless the Atlanta Falcon and Bless Mike Vick and May God Grace Provide him a second chance at everything life have to offer. AtlanTa Falcon you go-GREAT GAME

By Vick Fan Still

October 13, 2008 6:11 AM | Link to this

Thank you ME ME ME, we can celebrate the Falcons without tearing down past players…..but too many of the racist haters that clogged up the board cant do that. They hated on Vick so much that they can’t see that it doesn’t build up the team or Matt Ryan to keep tearing him down. If you can’t celebate the win in and of itself then you are really insulting the team and not complimenting it. Good win Falcons now get it done in the division.

By cee

October 13, 2008 7:02 AM | Link to this

waay to go ryan yo ate definetly in your bag man

By JB

October 13, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

@do you realize. I can assure you that Im not lying. Anybody with half of a brain could realize that Vick could not call an adible. This was no secret in college or the NFl. Like I said earlier Vick got by on pure athleticsm, the minute other teams figured him out he was no a factor anymore. Jim Mora senior did not call Vick a coach killer for nothing. The fact is Vick could not remember the plays, therefore everything was kept simple.

By PookaBryant

October 13, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

First of all I have to tip my hat of to the Falcons (Team and coaching staff). They played a heck of a game and I think I can say that nobody in their right mind thought they would be at this point during the bye week before the season started. Next of all its amazing to me that with all the great things that is going on now with our Falcons team people still find negative things to talk about (i.e. Vick). When Vick was the quarterback I was behind him just as well as Harrington or anyone else the Falcons organization has put behind the center. It stuns me how as a Sergeant First Class (E-7) in the United States Army, African-American, station in Ft Benning, Ga, how people will some how some way always find something racist to talk about even though our Atlanta Falcons are 4-2 and our country is going down hill with the economy and the over use of our military fighting these wars but you know people don’t care about that, they rather fight and talk about their neighbor because he/she is black or white. People we need to stop the racist game and individually go seek help for your internal issues or lack of self esteem. Again great job Falcons and we are on the right road to a successful rebuilding process. I can see a Super Bowl in the making for our team, fans, and city within the next 3 to 4 years or hopefully sooner. Can we all Just get along? Now that is the question and enjoy our team success.

By BigAl

October 13, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

All these Vick homers really show us a lot about this city. MV7 did himself in and the offseaon house cleaning was the best thing in 42yrs. Preseaon pick to win 1 maybe 2. yes we will lose few to be sure. It is a new team and staff good grief. Good job Falcons !

By Proud "redneck"

October 13, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

Well, here’s one “redneck” who is a Matt Ryan fan - funny how blacks can call whites anything but heaven forbid a white person call a black anything!

I’m not even going to play the racist game by appealing to the Vick fans’ victimology. I’m just thankful I’m white - therefore my entire life is not taken up with my skin color preying on my own mind. I have other interests in my life beside my skin color and I don’t blame all my faults on someone “hating on” me - LOL!!! WORD!

Vick couldn’t throw a catcheable pass? It’s whitey’s fault! Don’t notice that! Vick kills innocent dogs for fun? Don’t notice that! It’s whitey’s fault! He got caught! It’s whitey’s fault! Vick gets caught with pot at the airport - don’t notice that! It’s whitey’s fault!

Vick flips off the fans? Don’t notice that! It’s whitey’s fault! C’mon, THUGS. Keep wearing your “MV7” shirts and turn him into another one of your saints. It’s whitey’s fault.

You wanna keep YOUR racism flowing by not admitting that MV wasn’t “all that” and that he is a piece of scum - let’s have at it.

By Dman

October 13, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Congress just passed a 700 billion bailout package, My stocks are down, My 401K is depleted, I may not have a job tomorrow, Falcons winning with one second left….. PRICELESS!!!!!!!!

By tspec

October 13, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

Proud “redneck” you wrote, I’m not even going to play the racist game by appealing to the Vick fans’ victimology

Then you get on here and post an entire comment about “RACE”, therefore there is no validity or need for you to even be here!

You should have remained quiet as opposed to showing your “idiot” card!

By GEH

October 13, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

No one is giving the Kicker and Credit. He did kick the winning points.

By Sal

October 13, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Matt Ryan The new mayor of ATLANTA

By Don

October 13, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

I’ve seen the Falcons lose a lot of games like yesterday’s, credit Ryan and the coaching staff for never losing focus. I also have to give kudos to the fans, it was a smaller crowd than I’m used to but they were loud. This team is still a work in progress but there’s a lot to be excited about. Go Falcons!

By Chubbyboy

October 13, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Anderson finally got a sack…He is making his presence felt also with batting balls down..You guys have got to remember he is only 22 years old…I still beleive he will be an impact defensive player for years to come…I just may not be the great pass rusher everyone was expecting when he came out of college…MATT RYAN….WOOOOOW…I have to admit I thought we should have drafted Dorsey and I was wrong…Great job in getting the right people in free agency..most notable being Turner…but our draft picks are making their presence felt…Ryan, Baker along with Lofton and Douglas…Cudos to the front office for hiring Mike Smith…what a difference a year makes…Good coaching along with great preparation and gameplanning spells WWWWWWW’s…We are a run team first which sets up play action passes…I hope Robinson’s ankle will be ready when we go to Philly…but Douglas has done a great job in his absence…Can’t wait until October 26th…Go Falcons

By you do realiize

October 13, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Alright JB I see you just wont man up and admit that you are just basing what you’re saying off of the fact that you dont like Vick. Seeing how I told you that the offensive coordinator is the reason we never audibled and you still dont get it says all I need to know about you. I guess Knapp was lying when he said he did not let the qbs call audibles. I told you to look through the old blogs where Knapp himself said it and you still are talking about Vicks athleticism. I told you about the one time he went against coaching and called an audible and we scored a td and you still are talking about something else. Knapp himsef could call you on the phone, explain it to you, tell you it had nothing to do with Vick and you still would act as if you are right. It’s amazing that a guy who did not know the playbook or know how to read defenses got this team to the playoffs twice. Its amazing that in his last year he threw for 20 tds and it was at least 7 that was dropped that year and he did not know how to read a defense or know the playbook. I guess if he did know it he would have thrown 60 his last year. Dude get off it you are clearly wrong and wont admit it.

Yea and because Jim Mora says it then it has to be true. Is that the same guy who threw his team under the bus one week then cried to keep his job the next with the Colts? Vick did not cost his son his job, his son cost himself his job. He should have fired his coordinators and never went on the radio with those remarkks.

By ricknole

October 13, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

Amen PookaBryant

Some of you people who still whine about race really need to grow up.

If the only thing you see and obsess over is a persons race, then you are obviously very ignorant and shallow.

This goes for both blacks and whites.

On another note…. The Falcons have exceeded all expectations!! I can wear my jersey with my head held high in Buc land!!!

The only thing left to do is to beat up on some NFC South foes and possibly make a run a the playoffs (I cant believe I can say that and not just be a homer).

By Barry

October 13, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

Hey Y’all:

“ONE HEARTBEAT,BABY!!!!” “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” That’s how Falcons been playing since day 1. They have been playing with “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!”. One game at a time. One game at a time. The Bears did not have a chance yesterday. The score should have been higher, but will take it with “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!”. The coaches, the offense, the defense, the special teams, and the fans played with “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” THIS IS OUR MOTTO> THIS IS OUR SONG FOR THE ATLANTA FALCONS “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” We as a football community are part of these Falcons “ONE HEARTBEAT”!!!! They are not in this alone. They however will forever be the catylyst that keep our beat going. The young Falcons are growing up. And when Laurent Robinson gets back on the field he also will provide a fiery element to the Falcons aireal attack. I can not wait until all the injured players get on the field. This is going to be a great and exciting season. The offense, the defense and the special teams all played aggressive with “ONE HEARTBEAT!!” They played together with one objective in mind: winning. Therefore, since Al Davis of the Raiders can not use this term with his team. I will use it for the Falcons: “JUST WIN, BABY!!! But we will do it with “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!!!!!

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a SECRET from a Falcon Fan. TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whose Next????!!!!!!!!!!!!!

          "ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY"

Ringold

By Debilah

October 13, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

I would like to tell all the Grimes haters to back off. All the complainers need to go out there and try to do his job. If you don’t have anything nice to say, be quiet. Are any of you so called fans ever satisfied? The most important thing is that the team is 4-2 and winning.

By Debilah

October 13, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

I would like to tell all the Grimes haters to back off. All the complainers need to go out there and try to do his job. If you don’t have anything nice to say, be quiet. Are any of you so called fans ever satisfied? The most important thing is that the team is 4-2 and winning.

By Wanda

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

GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

By STEPHEN

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

WOW…what a great TEAM victory.

Here is a request…and oh by the way, I’m Black…can we just let all the comments about Michael Vick go. These AJC blogs should be about the currently active Atlanta Falcons roster.

There is a great deal that we all can comment on whether its a compliment and/or criticism about the current team roster and coaching staff.

I’ve been a Falcon’s fan and season ticket holder since the Atlanta Fulton County Stadium days and I am glad to say that we have a decent team this year (who’d have believed it at the start of the season), so let’s just support them.

GO FALCONS!!!

By Ken

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

Chicago pulled a Falcons of old move. Thanks for the pooch kick Lovie!

By Vick supporter is a Hater!

October 13, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

Vick supporter, same old comments differnet week. Get over him! Ryan is so much better than vick as a QB. You know it. It just pi$$es you off b/c you want a vick like QB. It doesn’t work in the NFL anymore. The only great passing and running QB is Mcnabb. I would take Mcnabb over Vick anyday. Anyways, Matt Ryan is the real deal. When Realize it and the racism out of your system. You be happy with yourself. If you all your bros just play watch the NBA. That will never happen in the NFL. That’s niether here or there. Vick is History. 22-30 301. Vick would never have numbers like that. Stop bringing him up. All you haters get over it.

By Vick supporter is a Hater!

October 13, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

Vick supporter, same old comments differnet week. Get over him! Ryan is so much better than vick as a QB. You know it. It just pi$$es you off b/c you want a vick like QB. It doesn’t work in the NFL anymore. The only great passing and running QB is Mcnabb. I would take Mcnabb over Vick anyday. Anyways, Matt Ryan is the real deal. When you Realize it and get the racism out of your system. You be happy with yourself. If you want to watch all your bros play, just play watch the NBA. That will never happen in the NFL. That’s niether here or there. Vick is History. 22-30 301. Vick will never have numbers like that. Stop bringing him up. All you haters get over it.

By Vick supporter is a Hater!

October 13, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

Vick supporter, same old comments differnet week. Get over him! Ryan is so much better than vick as a QB. You know it. It just pi$$es you off b/c you want a vick like QB. It doesn’t work in the NFL anymore. The only great passing and running QB is Mcnabb. I would take Mcnabb over Vick anyday. Anyways, Matt Ryan is the real deal. When you Realize it and get the racism out of your system. You be happy with yourself. If you want to watch all your bros play, just play watch the NBA. That will never happen in the NFL. That’s niether here or there. Vick is History. 22-30 301. Vick will never have numbers like that. Stop bringing him up. All you haters get over it.

By Vick supporter is a Hater!

October 13, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

Vick supporter, same old comments differnet week. Get over him! Ryan is so much better than vick as a QB. You know it. It just pi$$es you off b/c you want a vick like QB. It doesn’t work in the NFL anymore. The only great passing and running QB is Mcnabb. I would take Mcnabb over Vick anyday. Anyways, Matt Ryan is the real deal. When you Realize it and get the racism out of your system. You be happy with yourself. If you want to watch all your bros play, just play watch the NBA. That will never happen in the NFL. That’s niether here or there. Vick is History. 22-30 301. Vick will never have numbers like that. Stop bringing him up. All you haters get over it.

By DK

October 13, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

First to Ryan Sucks. The Falcons were picked to only win one or two games. How can all four teams that they’ve beat been teams they were picked to beat? You’re obviously too stupid to even be a good flamer, at least as it pertains to blogging. In real life you’re probably a huge flamer. To Bucs Fan, enjoy while you can. In another year or two your Bucs and the other two NFC South teams will be fighting for second place.

To the Falcons fans, I’m just as thrilled as you are, but the Falcons showed that they still have a lot of room for improvement; red zone offense, two-minute defense. The great news is that this team has a real GM and a real head coach now. They flushed the malcontents out of the organization and are building something good here. Vick’s through his stupidity may have done this organization a big favor. One more year and we Falcon fans may be talking about the Super Bowl.

By Ryansucks

October 14, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this

I’m sorry. It is i who truly sucks! Pleas forgive my inane prattling. I’m stupid.

By THE TRUTH

October 14, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this

www.680thefan.com at 6-10am m-f www.790thezone.com at 10am-6:30pm m-f www.fiaworld.com at 6:30-8:30pm wed only

espn.com/the best times to listen to sports radio talk radio in u.s.cities/atlanta,georgia

By THE TRUTH

October 14, 2008 12:38 AM | Link to this

my bad.. i’ve heard of the 1st 2,has anyone heard of the third one????

www.680thefan.com at 6-10am m-f

www.790thezone.com at 10am-6:30pm m-f

www.fiaworld.com at 6:30-8:30pm wed only

espn.com/the best times to listen to sports radio talk radio in u.s.cities/atlanta,georgia

By mr.marietta

October 14, 2008 1:06 AM | Link to this

Hey “the truth”, that is the making your point radio show and that espn piece was a link espn didn’t do it was by an independent radio survey on streaming radio shows,politics,sports,etc…

I’ve been listening to them since the 2nd falcons pre-season when they said they were excited in what they saw in the line and the playcalling and how by game 1 it will be coming together.

They are good,and funny as heck,and they have a sexy sounding chick with them as well.

I heard the T.O. interview they had which i heard a different side of him..

But they did a lot of high school,and semi-pro coverage as well,and they had it fit in that fast 2 hour show.

They were the only optimistic sports radio show that gave the falcons a shot and said they would be 5-1 by the bye week,and said ryan would be rookie of the year because the offensive line would be better.

And Jamaal Anderson still would not be a pass rush threat and would not get his 1st sack till game 7 or 8.

And the offensive co-ordinator will be the MVP more than any player, even Ryan, because of how he will set them up to play at their strengths.

On the down side:

They did say the defense would be top 15-20 by the break and they are 23rd.

They keep saying the hawks will be a 50-55 win team this year because of the 2nd and 3rd teamers.

And the strange thing i heard was the prediction of,once the bye week is over the falcons nor Ryan will be unpredictable and will be 3-7 or 4-6 in the 2nd half of the season.

They had some on point things to say,but they had some wild crap also..

Go figure…….

By mr.marietta

October 14, 2008 1:10 AM | Link to this

Hey “the truth”,

That is the “making your point radio show”, and that espn piece was a link espn didn’t do it was by an independent radio survey on streaming radio shows,politics,sports,etc.

I’ve been listening to them since the 2nd falcons pre-season when they said they were excited in what they saw in the line and the playcalling and how by game 1 it will be coming together.

They are good,and funny as heck,and they have a sexy sounding chick with them as well.

I heard the T.O. interview they had which i heard a different side of him..

But they did a lot of high school,and semi-pro coverage as well,and they had it fit in that fast 2 hour show.

They were the only optimistic sports radio show that gave the falcons a shot and said they would be 5-1 by the bye week,and said ryan would be rookie of the year because the offensive line would be better.

And Jamaal Anderson still would not be a pass rush threat and would not get his 1st sack till game 7 or 8.

And the offensive co-ordinator will be the MVP more than any player, even Ryan, because of how he will set them up to play at their strengths.

On the down side:

They did say the defense would be top 15-20 by the break and they are 23rd.

They keep saying the hawks will be a 50-55 win team this year because of the 2nd and 3rd teamers.

And the strange thing i heard was the prediction of,once the bye week is over the falcons nor Ryan will be unpredictable and will be 3-7 or 4-6 in the 2nd half of the season,once teams defense us because of Ryans floaters he throws because they say his arm is weak,lmao!!

They had some on point things to say,but they had some wild crap also..

Go figure…….

By Previous Ryan Skeptic

October 14, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

Everyone knows that if Michael Vick was given this same situation that he would have dropped back, hesitated, pump faked(failing to notice Jenkins open) and then scrambled for 10 yards failing to make it out of bounds(clock expires). Tell me that I’m wrong. Then Vick would have walked off the field giving a one finger audible.

By JB

October 15, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

@Do you realize. I love how you keep defending VIck. It really doesnt matter anymore does it. Because, guess what he is history. The Falcons dont have to worry about that mental midget under center anymore. They actually have a QB who can count to ten. With that being said, put on your Vick jersey and make raod trips every week to see your boy play for whatever team he signs with, after he is done serving his NFL suspension. Try not to get to offended wihen the fans laugh at what a moron you are.

By boxer99

October 16, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this

Vick equals ignorant piece of scum!!!, dont forget disgarce

By Parade

October 16, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

FALCONS CAN WIN THE NFC SOUTH

By Game Time = PAIN TIME

October 17, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

FALCONS CAN WIN THE NFC!!!

By dinko

October 18, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Come on guys does it really matter what color our team is? I could give a rats a* less as long as they win and if your a true fan you should fill the same.The only color you should see is the team colors.

By Darrin "The Vent King"

October 19, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

Yeah the old Falcons would have never won especially if that bum Harrington was the QB! LMAO

By Haleemah

October 21, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

By Haleemah

October 21, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

all of that junk was lame so who really cares

By stendec

October 26, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Keith “No Tackle” Brooking is an untalented piece of S++T! The C++++++++R whiffed on a supposed attempted tackle of Donovan “M++++++++++R” McNabb on Eagle touchdown. Pitiful non-effort! I believe B+++++D let him into end zone. Par for this slimeball. Lost any talent he might once have possessed. Cut him loose! Complete liability. Roddy “Another Drop” White up to old tricks. Lets critical catches slip through fingers. Runs incorrect routes. Matt Ryan has choked big time. So much for mental toughness! Hell, everyone watching knew the quarterback draw was coming. Know Brooking was too ignorant to anticipate but throught other Falcon or at least coaches might. Wrong! Gutless quitters.

By stendec

October 26, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

F+++++S have given up! Par for these prideless losers. Beginning of long losing streak! Keith “No Tackle” Brooking beneath contempt. Guy always arrives late if at all. Touches foe late to get credit for tackle. Now 17-7. THEY CAN ALL GO TO HELL! Management included. F++K ‘EM ALL.