The Bird Babe

By william cranman

February 28, 2009 6:42 PM | Link to this

Babe the length of the contract is irrelevant. He can be cut at anytime. Players rarely stay for the entire length of a contract especially at his age. Brooking could get cut in training camp and wouldn’t be owed a dime.

By Cremins

February 28, 2009 6:51 PM | Link to this

I hate the Brooking left the Falcons, but am glad to hear that they made a real effort to keep him. He is one of my favorites.

By Eric

February 28, 2009 7:05 PM | Link to this

Wow, the Cowboys FINALLY signed a player with class, I’m shocked!!!! Good luck Brooking, Thank’s for all you have done for the ATL. Your a true professional. God Bless you and your family.

By Local Yokel

February 28, 2009 7:09 PM | Link to this

Keith Brooking was once a feared linebacker in the league, but now he is slow and not getting any younger. Sentiment is great in matrimony, but shouldn’t play a role in building a winning NFL team.

I am amazed that people actually want to disrespect the judgment of Thomas Dimitroff. The Falcons went from a pathetic team in 2007 to the playoffs in 2008. GM Dimitroff was the architect of the player moves that got us there.

The Falcons still have the prospect of Mike Vick’s 2009 potential $9,000,000 salary clogging up their salary cap. Relax and let Dimitroff, Mike Smith and Company work the free agent market. Sometimes the lesser known free agents, with lower salary demands, sign after the initial rush and are the best value for the dollars to stay under the salary cap.

By DekalbDog

February 28, 2009 7:10 PM | Link to this

There LOSS is our GAIN!

By Racist punks

February 28, 2009 7:19 PM | Link to this

A big hearty congrats goes out to Keith Brooking and family. I’m glad to see he can go play somewhere with true fans who might appreciate him a little more. I’m sick of reading all of these Vick lovers’ comments on these blogs, anyway, who seem to want to blame him for all of the Falcons’ defensive woes this year. They seem to forget the many Pro Bowl years and the fact that he CONSISTENTLY lead the team in tackles during his tenure. I think we’ve either got Yellow Jacket haters or people that just can’t get behind a white LB on these blogs. I’m sick of it and am glad we won’t have to deal with it anymore. The guy had a down year, not nearly as down as folks here would like to believe, and all we hear about is how he cost us this game or that game!! Give me a break people. Our defense had more holes than swiss cheese. And I’m not exactly sure how we’re gonna field a team next year with all of these departures. But I do have faith in Dimitroff.. And as a lifetime FAlcons fan, I’m happy for Brooking as well and am confident he is gonna send a message in big D to all of the morons on these blogs.

By Peachtree John

February 28, 2009 7:24 PM | Link to this

Keith gave his all for his time with the Falcons. You couldn’t ask for more. Yes, the years of pounding have taken a toll, but hopefully, the 3-4 will help extend his career.

By tmac

February 28, 2009 7:37 PM | Link to this

ok all the keith brooking haters can shut up now…. you’re gonna be sorry when he comes back with a great year in 09….just watch. i was at his draft party in 98 when he was drafted and ive known him for many years…. hes still got a couple years left to prove ATL wrong… the falcons are worse off today

By Lisa

February 28, 2009 7:40 PM | Link to this

Good for you Mr. Brooking. I hope you have a great career in Dallas. Maybe you will get to shine against your former team and I hope you do. The Falcons and the fans of this state never realized what they had in you. You were great on the field and off. Best wishes to you!

By Flappin' Hawk

February 28, 2009 7:40 PM | Link to this

Wow, Falcon’s Brethren, I know we need to get younger, faster and better on Defense, but it’s gettin’ a little scarey losing one defender after another with several Falcon FAs still unsigned. I trust TD & MS though. They must have a serious revamp plan for the D that they feel confident about implementing. I just want to see a couple of solid free agents sign with the Falcs so we can get the ball rolling. Sean Jones out of Cleveland would be a good place to start. Hope Brooking has a pro bowl year, but looses to the Falcons. Thanks for everything, Brook.

By mars

February 28, 2009 7:47 PM | Link to this

Good luck, Keith. Thanx for the productive years. May you find invigoration in your new venue. Now my main concern. I knew the Falcons weren’t going to be aggresive in free agency, but…geez, I’m starting to worry! Is anybody going to be left on the market when they finish their coffee?

By cutter

February 28, 2009 7:56 PM | Link to this

To local yokel, I don’t think its disrespectful to comment on or question the moves or lack of moves that a GM makes. I’m sure that Dimitroff realizes his work is nowhere near finish. The Falcons have had winning seasons in the past but what they have not done however is been able to put winning seasons back to back. Last years decisions panned out very well for the Falcons… maybe too well. This years offseason moves will really tell us what Dimitroff has under his cap. We have lost 5 starters and yes I know some of them needed to go but the free agent moves and draft moves he makes this year will tell us alot about his skills as a GM. So while I appreciate what he has done to this point I am not ready to sing his praises just yet and if you can’t handle fans questioning his moves then that is your problem because we will continue until the job is done.

By Mike

February 28, 2009 7:57 PM | Link to this

By Racist punks

February 28, 2009 7:19 PM | Link to this

You’re right people did blame him for all the problems and that was not right, but where were you when everbody was blaming Vick for all the problems from last when he didn’t play? Or how about all the offensive woes that we did have? Where were you then?

By crabapplejoe

February 28, 2009 7:57 PM | Link to this

@racistpunks: Good post dude, but, as with Galileo, you will be flamed for speaking the truth. Where are all those punks who have been saying KB56 was worthless and nobody would offer him anything…thirty six hours into free agency he gets a 3 year deal worth more than the Falcons were offerring! LOL. Where’s the vaunted Lawyer Milloy’s deal? I hope Keith finds some real football fans in Dallas that will appreciate his talent and that he comes back for his induction into the Falcons Ring of Honor.

By mars

February 28, 2009 7:59 PM | Link to this

Geez! Here we go again. Grow up!!!!!

By cutter

February 28, 2009 8:03 PM | Link to this

IT IS TRULY A SHAME SUPPOSED ADULTS CAN’T HAVE VIGOROUS DIALOGUE WITHOUT SOMEONE BRINGING RACE INTO THE EQUATION. RACIST PUNK, FOOTBALL IS A BUSINESS I’LL BET KEITH BROOKING UNDERSTANDS THAT. IF HE WERE GREEN HE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE SAME SITUATION.

By Jay

February 28, 2009 8:24 PM | Link to this

It is so sad. You mention the guy leading the team in tackles. The worst defense in the league has somebody that leads the team in tackles. For the money he and his agent request, there is no way they can make that happe. When good teams know your weakness, they take advantage of it. I wish him the best of luck, But I am glad he is gone.

By Brent S.

February 28, 2009 8:29 PM | Link to this

Keith Brooking should’ve been able to finish his career as a Falcon PERIOD!! I love the new management of the Falcons, but I am a bit dissapointed with this decision to let him go. I do trust Dimitroff and Coach Smith, but they should’ve allowed Keith to retire HERE and not Dallas. I understand that Dimitroff says that the Falcons weren’t going to make any decisions that were emotionally driven, but this one is a head scratcher. Brooking is an ATL sports icon and he should’ve beenable to retire a Falcon.

By cutter

February 28, 2009 8:44 PM | Link to this

Keith Brooking was not let go, he voided the remainder of his contract and refused the offer that the falcons submitted and decided to test the free agent market and ended up in Dallas. Do you think he should have been able to demand the amount of money that the falcons would pay him???

By Mike

February 28, 2009 8:46 PM | Link to this

Crabapplejoe, He will find some real fans in Dallas. If he does well they will cheer but if he did what he did this year, I don’t care how many tackles he makes, and gets beat multiple times by backs coming out the backfield he will get booed.

By cutter

February 28, 2009 8:49 PM | Link to this

As Scout.com first reported several weeks ago, Brooking had the ability to void the final season of his four-year deal as long as he played in 35 percent of the defensive snaps in any of the first three seasons of the contract. Brooking, according to a league source, notified Atlanta of his intention to void the 2009 season earlier this week

By Jody

February 28, 2009 8:49 PM | Link to this

I’ve remained a loyal Falcons fan since moving to Fort Worth TX three years ago. This Falcons move has just given me a reason to actually watch the Cowboys. I really think Dallas is going to gain lots from Atlanta’s loss. While I hope the Falcons can sign someone to fill Brooking’s shoes, the past has not made me overly confident that this will happen. I think the Falcons will ultimately miss Brooking more than he misses them.

By falcon21

February 28, 2009 8:53 PM | Link to this

Why is it a head scratcher Brent? KB was no longer a productive player for the the Falcons D. With the Cowboys 3-4 he may have a couple of seasons left. Good luck KB.

By go falcs

February 28, 2009 9:06 PM | Link to this

Not trying to change the subject just update Falcon fans on rumors I am reading on the internet in a couple of places. I’m reading at an SI link that Falcons and TE Smith of Philly are near terms. Waiting to see if our AJC has info. Anyway I will remember Brooking as a player who never dissed Atlanta or the Falcons thru bad owners, bad coaches, bad team mates ( Hall, Vick ) and lean years.

By falcon21

February 28, 2009 9:25 PM | Link to this

Crabapplejoe, you have to be a really talented player to make the Ring of Honor. The Falcons have not had a whole lot of talent over the years and that may help KB get there but I don’t think it will happen.

By D. Bell

February 28, 2009 9:54 PM | Link to this

Brooking was a stud. And he will continue to be. He led the team in tackles for the past few years. He led the team in tackles for the past few years. I just wanted to make sure you folks understood that. Brooking, come back to Georgia and work your foundation when all is said and done. Our state needs you. Enjoy the big D.

By crabapplejoe

February 28, 2009 10:08 PM | Link to this

falcon 21 wrote: “Crabapplejoe, you have to be a really talented player to make the Ring of Honor. The Falcons have not had a whole lot of talent over the years and that may help KB get there but I don�t think it will happen.”

Dude, if you have any thought that Keith Brooking will not be in the Falcons Ring of Honor you are clueless, not a Falcons fan, not a football fan and a fool….sorry…thats just reality. Did you just move to town?

By D. Bell

February 28, 2009 10:22 PM | Link to this

Brooking was a crud. And he will continue to be. He led the team in mistakes for the past few years. He led the team in mistakes for the past few years. I just wanted to make sure you folks understood that. Brooking, don’t come back to Georgia and work your foundation when all is said and done. Our state don’t need you. Enjoy the big flop.

By falcon21

February 28, 2009 10:43 PM | Link to this

No disrespect intended to Keith Joe, just my opinion. I have been a fan sense 77 and have seen them come and go. If Keith makes the Ring of Honor then great, I have no problem with it. I just don’t think he is on that level.

By Brooking = Ring of Honor

February 28, 2009 11:07 PM | Link to this

Amen Crabapple Joe. falcon21 and Mike are complete fools, along with whichever one of them stole D. Bell’s handle. Would the real D. Bell please stand up??

Mike/falcon21- how many pro bowls did brooking go to? How did that happen, divine intervention? You guys put down the crack pipe and recognize a great player when you see one. But I’m guessing there is something you don’t like about Keith? Perhaps having nothing to do with football..

Keith- thanks for giving it your all and being a great player on and off the field. Most of the losers that frequent this blog don’t care about the off the field thing. And only want to think about one play against AZ in the playoffs. As if they’ve never seen any star LB make a mistake dropping back in coverage. It happens ALL THE TIME you idiots.

By the Real Deal

February 28, 2009 11:10 PM | Link to this

one less RED NECK in Georgia. Thank God

By Your move Lyle Lovett

February 28, 2009 11:16 PM | Link to this

Dimitroff aka Lyle Lovett needs to start moving some checkers here.. He gets a free pass given the incredible job he did last year. But are we even going to be able to field a team on D this year? I’m okay building through the draft but you can’t exactly count on rookies comin in and contributing in their first year.(Lofton and Ryan were exceptions rather than the rule) Our D is shaping up to be a scab team. I wasn’t a big fan of our D, but some of the players we’ve let go were real contributors. And I think its a little ironic that Van Gorder isn’t getting more heat if we’re sending the whole D out to pasture. It seems people are raving about him, which may well be the UGA bias. But lets not forget that he leading the troops over there.

By the WRONG DEAL

February 28, 2009 11:23 PM | Link to this

One less 6 time pro bowler without a criminal record in Georgia. One less example for our kids in Georgia. One more jack—s chiming in this blog named real deal.

By To Crabapple/Crabs Joe

February 28, 2009 11:36 PM | Link to this

Crabapplejoe- dude you probably got that name “crabs” from sniffing on K.Brooking balls for all these years. For you and all your redneck/wannabe/playa-hater/keith lover/ fans and friend, If don’t like TD decision then take you a-z-z to Dallas w/him. We will not miss you. Now s-u-c-k on them apples!

Keith was never a great LB only average at best. I didn’t hear any of you guys trying to make this into a racist issue when the Falcons shipped Dunn and Crumpler last year. However, Since your Great-White-Hope has left town, you want to throw a fit. Be my guess and choke on the decision until the season starts. And you better not bring that ISH to the game or nowhere near as I’m sure you won’t because most of you racist ppl use the blogs like this to hide your true identity.

Good Bye Brooking and Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!

Its Party time in Georgia- Woooohoooooo!

By Nice Crabapple Crabs Joe

February 28, 2009 11:48 PM | Link to this

Yep, you just proved Racist punks’ point with that last blog. you’re misguided rant was exactly what he was referring to. our “great white hope”?? I personally was sad to see Crumpler go last year.. MeAngelo not so much. But they didn’t catch nearly the heat that Brooking did. And what did THEY do last year? Crumpler was mud and D Fall had to rally in Washington to avoid being the laughing stock of the year. Keep yappin’ your racist rant, though, if it makes you feel better.

By Be my guess

February 28, 2009 11:53 PM | Link to this

I will “be your guess”- I hated to see Dunn and Crumpler go. But neither of them got trashed like Brooking has been in these blogs. Thats the difference- no one was on here trashing either one of them on their way out. Your dumb a-z-z is on here disrespecting a 6 time pro bowler and calling him the “great white hope.” Think about it, but that might be asking too much. Your IQ is coming through loud and clear..

By Can't hide dumb

February 28, 2009 11:57 PM | Link to this

You really can’t hide stupid. I like how we’re hiding our true identity as opposed to you?!? Is Crabapple/Crabs Joe your real name? LOL. Go suck on your own apples, punk. Keep hating on the 6 time pro bowler, class act, family man, philanthropist, father, and role model. And keep up with the hooked on phonics.. Moron.

By LoneStar

March 1, 2009 12:58 AM | Link to this

My Cowboys made the biggest mistake of the offseason signing this never has-been. I can guarantee you jock-sniffers that he will never step foot onto Dallas’ new field because he will be exposed early in training camp for what he is…an over-hyped marketing tool for a deep south fan base. Demarcus Ware, the leader of our defense, demands that the defense is stout and with Brooking it will be a sieve. Zack Thomas will be missed because he was a PLAYER. He actually made plays in the hole or the backfield. This 20 yds down the field tackling will not be tolerated. HE WILL BE CUT and he’ll feign some injury. So save your tears. He’ll return soon and be inducted into your ring of BUMS.

By Cedrick

March 1, 2009 1:31 AM | Link to this

Look forget Brooking!! We lost two young talented players in Boley & Foxworth. Now the DB core is that much more thinner with the absence of these two “young” players. I understand this new regime thinks they have it under control or “following the process” but when you have young talent you do your best to keep them. Look we have lost the speedy LB Demorion Williams (last year, 5yrs exp) and now we have lost Boley (4yr exp). I hope we are not deciding to play more rookies this year because that will make last years record look like a dream. I hope somebodys paying attention.

By BLACK AND RED WINNER DAWG

March 1, 2009 1:33 AM | Link to this

JUST PLAIN OLE P**. WE HAVE LOSS ALL OF THE VETERAN LEADERSHIP FOR OUR TEAM. BUT THEY WANT ME TO PAY MORE FOR MY TIX BUT THEY ARE STANDING PAT WHILE ALL OF THE GOOD TALENT IS SIGNED. THE ONE MOVE THAT REALLY MAKES ME MAD IS WATCHING BRIAN DAWKINS SIGN FOR 5YR 17 MILLON DEAL. WHEN WE SO BADLY NEEDED A PLAYER WITH HIS KIND OF TALENT AND LEADERSHIP.

By BLACK AND RED WINNER DAWG

March 1, 2009 1:34 AM | Link to this

JUST PLAIN OLE P**. WE HAVE LOSS ALL OF THE VETERAN LEADERSHIP FOR OUR TEAM. BUT THEY WANT ME TO PAY MORE FOR MY TIX BUT THEY ARE STANDING PAT WHILE ALL OF THE GOOD TALENT IS SIGNED. THE ONE MOVE THAT REALLY MAKES ME MAD IS WATCHING BRIAN DAWKINS SIGN FOR 5YR 17 MILLON DEAL. WHEN WE SO BADLY NEEDED A PLAYER WITH HIS KIND OF TALENT AND LEADERSHIP. GOD BLESS BROOKING I STILL HATE DALLAS!

By The Original (and former) Falcon4Life

March 1, 2009 1:48 AM | Link to this

Fear not, duped Falcons fans. Your new Saviour awaits. With his horrible showing at the NFL Combine, the MLB in the mold of K. Brooking looks like a lock to be drafted by TD, the Ohio State grad. James Laurenitis will come to salve your wounds of Brooking leaving. The futility continues in the middle but at least he’s of high character and someone your (steroids gobbling) kids can look up to, huh?

By Sly Ty

March 1, 2009 5:36 AM | Link to this

I am glad for Keith Brookings, he was a solid player for the falcons for a long time. He put up with alot of bad stuff when he was hear, everything from constant Head Coaching changes, to superstar QB being imprisoned for being a dog killer. He never really complained, not even about Petrino when he was here, he just did his job. I hope he does well in Big D, and enjoy his time there.

By jay

March 1, 2009 7:13 AM | Link to this

By loser. You couldn’t cover a a receiver with an automatic receiver covering machine.

By It Doesn't Matter

March 1, 2009 8:45 AM | Link to this

This caught me by surprise, but at least all these football experts on this blog can find someone else to bad mouth. Good Luck KB, people don’t realize how much you will be missed. TD let a lot of experience and leadership walk off the field, and has done nothing in the free agent market yet. The draft will not give you that. Our Defense looks a lot worse now than it did three days ago. I hope he knows what he is doing.

By turkey

March 1, 2009 9:47 AM | Link to this

Brooking was, Brooking was, John Smoltz was. Its no wonder why Atlanta never competes for championships.

By Pi$$onaDawg

March 1, 2009 9:55 AM | Link to this

By GT GRAD

March 1, 2009 12:34 PM | Link to this

Keith Brooking will excel in Dallas and be in the STARTING line-up in 2009.

He is a class act and a superb football player. Many of the ignorant morons on these blogs will not be man enough to admit they were wrong about Brooking (or about the way they have treated him)…….they will eventually know in thier hearts that they were absolutely wrong about Brooking! He will have atleast 1 very productive year in Dallas; he probably has 2-3 good years left in the tank.

He still has the skills to be an every down player. People who say he is slow are simply idiots; he is still as fast or faster than many/most of the rookie LB’s coming out of college => including “super stud” Lofton who disappeared after the first 3 games of the season. He is intelligent, durable, dedicated, fast, a great role model and he ALWAYS gives his best effort.

If you watch the tape, most defenses assigned an offensive lineman to engage Brooking on running plays……..if he was not a factor (as soooo many of the Brooking haters would like to believe), WHY did the opponents obligate a key resource on Mr. Brooking??????

He is probably the best player to ever play for the Atlanta Falcons; if he is not the best player, he is definitely in the Top 5. I must say, Matt Ryan might develop into the best player to ever wear an Atlanta Falcons Jersey!

Keith Brooking will most definitely sign his last contract with the Atlanta Falcons simply to allow him to retire as a Falcon. LET US ALL SHOW A LITTLE CLASS AND RESPECT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. Any unbiased observer would, without a doubt, come to the conclusion that Keith Brooking has represented the Atlanta Falcons well and been a solid contributor on and off the football field.

I would like to see him come back to Atlanta as a linebacker coach after his playing days are done; but why would he want to play or coach in a city which has soo many ignorant/negative fans??

I can only hope these fans will become more realistic over time (I realize this is probably an unrealistic dream) and show a little appreciation and class.

By Trufalconfan

March 1, 2009 12:44 PM | Link to this

I’m a Tech fan and Falcon fan and a Brooking fan and I’m white and its been pretty obvious the last two years that Brooking is not the same player. I have total faith in this new regime. The fans here are just not used to sound decisions. No player we have lost is going to hurt that bad. I liked Foxworth but not at 7 million a year. The player I would like to see Atl pick up to replace the leadership void is D Brooks. He could help for a few years and he could tutor some young lbs.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

March 1, 2009 12:50 PM | Link to this

BOLEY………..GONE

FOXWORTH…………….GONE

MILLOY………GONE

BROOKING (WEAK BUT)…………GONE

4TH TOUGHEST SCHEDULE………OUCH

15-MILLION CAP HIT………DARN

2009 (GOOD LUCK) :)

By crabapplejoe

March 1, 2009 1:32 PM | Link to this

Trufalconfan wrote: “The player I would like to see Atl pick up to replace the leadership void is D Brooks. He could help for a few years and he could tutor some young lbs.”

You’re joking right! He’s three years older than KB at 36 and had something like 30 less tackles last year….he’s been outright released by a divisional rival…but, yeah, he’s the ticket! He does have that one desirable “trait” that most Falcons fans are looking for….LOL

By Wabe

March 1, 2009 1:47 PM | Link to this

Some of you on here are just drop dead hilarious. Really…no1 said he’s meant nothing to this franchise other than a handful of people. We all appreciate what he’s done for this organization…but really…there comes a time when it’s time to PART WAYS!!!!

Those of you talking about “look how quick he got a deal”…who cares??? Look who signed him? How have the cowboys offseason moves worked out for them in the past couple of seasons? By the way…Mike Vick will be a free agent soon - are you telling me if he gets signed within “36 hours” that we should’ve held on to him…?

Personally…im glad to see him go. He’s clearly lost a step…and he was nothing but mediocre at weakside LB. He wasn’t ever going to get his original spot back at MLB because of Lofton’s emergence. We need to focus on the FUTURE of this team…not people who had great careers for our franchise in the past and got us 0 titles. Really…the way some of you guys sound about “being a fan” makes me want to see Jamal Anderson and Chris Chandler out there again…

Let old washed up people go… Get fresh young faces in…

And lets build a young Defense to go along with our Young OFFENSE - - superbowl will be within reach in the next couple of seasons…

By Matty Ice

March 1, 2009 3:59 PM | Link to this

Hey Keith unless you were asleep last year I am the new golden boy and sherrif in town.

I can fill the dome on my own with my pretty mug (which you wish you had) and golden arm.

There is a reason why my face and not your face is all over the city in case you forgot.

If I can make the city forget about MV7 trust me you are already forgotten.

This is now my city. Ice ice baby.

All hail matty ice.

We do not have to worry about you tackling your teammates instead of the opponent anymore. :)

By Thomas Dimitroff

March 1, 2009 4:16 PM | Link to this

It’s no wonder you guys have never won a championship.

All you people do is B*TCH.

Relax, I have a plan. I think I did well in last years draft and I’ll do the same again this year.

By the way to the guy who said I look like Lyle Lovett, WTF? Look in the mirror LOSER!

By Sly Ty

March 1, 2009 4:49 PM | Link to this

@ GT GRAD, I agree with alot of what you had to say.People should remember that Brooking was good for a really long time, and should not just remember him for the 3rd and 16 play in Arizona. He will be a good fit for the Cowboys, and he should be able to help control TO somewhat, as he is one that will challenge stupidity and arrogance. I had hoped that he would have returned at a reduced price. I believe TD is clearing space to get Roddy White resigned during the season, and doing the same with Jerious Norwood. Our Defense is clearly not as good right now, but it will be much younger and with room to improve. Unfortunately the 15 million Cap hit Vick’s salary will have on the team will only affect us for the 09 season. After that the Falcons will be a serious contender from that point forward for several years to come.

By FalconsFan

March 1, 2009 5:11 PM | Link to this

The Falcons will receive 3 third round picks in 2010 for the three players that signed with other teams. And alos for Malloy.

Things are looking up in the things to come.

Its about time we have a GM that has a brain.

Where is that other guy anyways. Hopefully on the unemployment line.

Go Falcons !

By Henry V111

March 1, 2009 6:29 PM | Link to this

I cannot understand all the misbelief, by so many on this blog, second guessing the Falcons with the loss of Brooking in Free-Agency. i am sure glad that these folks that believe Brooking should still be here, are only expressing their views, and none of them will have any influence on the Falcons come draft day. The fact that the falcons were negotiating with Keith tells me they wanted him back but in a reduced role, which his ego would not allow him to do. I do not expect Keith to last more than a year in Dallas, despite the 3 year deal. Dimitroff did say that he would not allow his decisions to be emotionally driven which is so good for the Falcons. The GM and Coach last year say the building of this Franchise is a work in progress, and each process must be carried out in order to continue building the Franchise and putting the best team on the field. I am going to be leaving it up to Tom Dimitroff and I think you all should do the same and stop the craziness. Never mind all the money spent by the Redskins and Cowboys they are the Yankees of the NFL, and despite their free spending every year, they have no more trophy than the Falcons to show over the past 10 years. A player getting the big contract in FA does not make him a beter player after the signing, he is still going to be lazy and take times off., and the Corner is still going to get beat.

By Rico

March 1, 2009 6:59 PM | Link to this

The problem with Falcon fans is everything is Black & White. 90% of you are fans of certain players not the Falcons team as a whole.

There are Vick fans who are mostly Black (but not all); and there are Brooking fans who are mostly White (but not all).

I read these boards and see the read subtle racism between the lines; Vick vs non-Vick fans and Brooking vs non-Brooking fans.

We all are going to like and dislike certain players for whatever reason…that’s our right. But players come and go on Football teams…Crump, Dunn, Vick (his own doing), and Brooking.

NO ONE is above the TEAM! When they start to become a liability instead of an asset it’s time for them to go.

By TSpec

March 1, 2009 7:06 PM | Link to this

This is GREAT news! I hate the Cowboys and they just made their defense weaker…GREAT JOB DALLAS

By falcon21

March 1, 2009 9:06 PM | Link to this

Rico , I used to be a Vick fan and I have never been a Brooking fan but I will give him credit because he gave it all he had. He is not the hall of famer everyone thought he would be. You are wrong about the 90% of fans liking certain players and not the team as a whole. It may be 5 to 10%. I don’t give a dang about the players skin color, I am falcons fan period. And by the way it don’t mean crap but I am white.

By monty

March 1, 2009 10:46 PM | Link to this

Everyone ages. I ain’t the man I used to be. Brooking isn’t either. He’s getting by now on heart and intelligence, not on athletic prowress. I watched a sports show the other day that showed Ray Lewis and how he wasn’t the player he was just a couple of years ago. It showed video of how he was too slow to run down RB’s like he used to. quite revealing. Hats off to Brooking for being a great Falcon.

By bigeasy830

March 2, 2009 5:57 AM | Link to this

Keith Brookings never played behind dominating defensive linemen. In his prime he played out of position and never complained about it. He went to those pro bowls for a reason. A very good line makes the rest of the players look great. That stands true for offense and defense. In Brooking’s prime he was very good with little help up front. Before you start sreaming about Abraham, he is great pass rusher but was not even an everydown DE last year. Patrick Kearney was great against the pass but not feared against the run. I said dominating D-linemen who demands a double team on run and pass plays. The Falcons have had some good linemen but not the great line as a whole. Ray Lewis best years were played behind a great line. McCrary, Saragosa, etc…, Good Luck Brooking to me you will allways be remembered as the last link to the Greatest Season in Falcons history, for that you deserve respect. A True Soldier. Out of respect I will not express my disdain for the Falcons in this post.

By falcon fan

March 2, 2009 5:48 PM | Link to this

Out of respect I will not express my disdain for the saints in this post. Wrong! I hate the saints they suck balls!

By Rico

March 2, 2009 8:33 PM | Link to this

Falcon21, you are one of the few in that 10% of fans who care about the team as a whole and not certain players. I’m not trying to point any one particular race out…it’s just an observation I’ve made reading the various blogs. Those who read my initial post knows what’s in their hearts and motives for posting certain things on these boards. It’s almost like a t**-for-tat back and forth calling each other out about why this person stinks or doesn’t.

By Fatintewthame

March 3, 2009 4:52 AM | Link to this

Очень все понравилось. Дизайн супер. Так держать ребята. Побольше материалов и все у вас будет хорошо

By Zoomie

March 3, 2009 9:25 AM | Link to this

Did anyone see Dallas’s defense play last year? Of course they’re going to jump on a FA who led their team in tackles. They need someone to come in and teach that defense how to tackle, even if its downfield! May as well be KB.

By webhead

March 3, 2009 10:59 AM | Link to this

Anyone remember when Vick broke his ankle and he took his time getting back in saying he didn’t want to endanger his career? Brooking broke a bone in his back the same time as all this was going on AND DID NOT MISS A GAME! No we don’t need players like that on our team , do we?

By falcon21

March 3, 2009 12:54 PM | Link to this

Rico I get what you are saying and sometimes these get a little too serious.

By falcon21

March 3, 2009 12:57 PM | Link to this

I mean these blogs get a little too serious.

By Barry

March 4, 2009 10:18 AM | Link to this

Hey Y’all:

I agree this is a business. Kieth Brooking will always be remembered as a great Falcon, however, Ibelieve it was a good time for him to move on. He still has some football left in him, but I believe the Falcons are looking for someone a little more aggressive and nasty at that position. They do not want a nice guy. They want a game changing player. I am confident Dimitroff is being very careful in looking and selecting a free agent or a draftee to fill the void. In all, the Falcons will be better with the change.

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By Chris Broe

March 9, 2009 1:03 AM | Link to this

Nobody has explained our loss to the Cards in the playoffs last December to my satisfaction. What happened? Is it crooked, and fixed by the Russian Mafia, as I suspect? Or is Blank a natural born Cooler?

Anyone.