Terence Moore

By bulldog20

September 3, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this

Good article. I agree. Ever since he got his chance to shine as the starter in Athens, I have said that he is a right handed version of Michael Vick with two exceptions.

First, Shockley is not quite as quick as Vick (No quarterback is). However, make no mistake about it, though, Shockley is an outstanding and very gifted athlete.

Second, he is much more accurate and can put the proper touch on passes, whereas Vick never fully grasped the concept of touch passes.

Shockley has great potential in the NFL. I just hope that the Falcons organization sees that potential and gives him a legit chance in Atlanta. Because if they don’t, I’m afraid that years from now we, as Falcons fans, will refer to Shockley like we have Brett Favre for all these years as a great one that got away.

By DJ's Memaw

September 3, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this

lets see..he could not beat out Greene, in the NFL Greene could not keep a job holding a clip board. Greene was a major bust. DJ is just a minor bust.

By wildboar65

September 3, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this

I hope the best for D.J. But, he has been with the team for 3 years and a rookie and a non-draftee (i think) have bypassed him. He’s had ample time to show if he’s got what it takes. Terrence, it takes more than just being of a certain race to be an NFL starter.

By ejh

September 3, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

I think most people would like to have DJ replace michael Vick, because he is mobile and he is let’s just say it; he’s black. I am going to look beyond the African American part. He only got to play one full year at Georgia, and won an SEC championship. Think about the type of numbers he could have put up if he had played 3 to 4 years as a full-time starter. He has not played in the NFL, but he has already beat out a past first round draft pick in Joey Harrington.

So once DJ get the reps he will be the Quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons. This will take place in the next two years. Nothing against Matt Ryan who I think is going to be an O.K. quarterback in this league, but unless he is the next Tom Brady or Peyton Manning, he will be traded in the next two years.

By Agreed

September 3, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

My favorite Dawg of all time.

By Randy

September 3, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this

Shockley as starter? No thanks. Let Ryan get his reps and forget this little UGA homer fairytale. If the Falcons do anything they need a upgrade at backup and Shockley is a scrub at best. If Ryan goes down then at least we have Redman thank goodness.

By Joshua Barlowe

September 3, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this

You’re a moron - Shockley will be riding the pine.

The biggest mistake of this whole thing is all the UGAy fans that will be barking about how Shockley should be the starter now… get ready for nonsense…

By Huh

September 3, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding me. Shockley isn’t a maybe. Of course he is. He only made the team because you don’t need 3 potential starters on your roster, and yes Joey played well last year when the line gave him time. Your article is a joke playing to the Bulldog homers out there. Here are the preseason stats for Shockley against mainly 2nd and 3rd string defenses: Shockley finished the preseason with a 41.4 quarterback rating with one touchdown pass and two interceptions. Yeah he will do well for someone in the NFL. How could you possibly come up with that considering how bad he looked in the preseason.

By falconfan66

September 3, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

terrance you nare an idiot

By A. Proud Dog

September 3, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

It can never be said enough, Georgia Bulldogs will be forever proud of D.J. Shockley. We wish him great success with the Falcons.

By Bullzeye

September 3, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

And I thought Ricky Williams was smoking the good stuff…..

By The Grinch

September 3, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

For once, I agree with you Terrence. And it isn’t just because he’s mobile and has a strong arm; he’s actually got the mental tools to be a good pocket passer with a little experience. He’s also quite exciting to watch, which would be a nice change of pace from Redman and Harrington. And unlike some others, he’s actually a decent human being with some class and humility. I’m not just saying all this because he’s a Dawg (Quincy Carter was a thug and a moron), but because I really mean it. People forget what his QB rating was at UGA; he wasn’t just a glorified running back at all. He was also clearly the most impressive QB in preseason behind Ryan (who isn’t as exciting, but definitely has franchise QB written all over him). He’ll get his shot one day, and I hope it’s here.

By Bluedog

September 3, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

I also agree with the probables you mentioned but first I do hope Ryan takes care of bizness. I would very much like to see The Shockster get a real chance with a the #1unit. Go Dawgs, Go Falcons.

By Snellville Falconette

September 3, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

I must finally agree with Mr. Moore! I can’t wait for DJ to get the opportunity to show EVERYBODY near and far what he can do. I KNOW that DJ can carry the Falcons to victory! Based off of what I have seen in Matt Ryan, I think he will be a decent QB HOWEVER I think DJ is the better man for the job!

By falconfan66

September 3, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this

U are a complete idiot

By gdg73

September 3, 2008 11:14 PM | Link to this

You might as well get ready Terrence. You are about to be called everything but a child of God.

By kennyb

September 3, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

Uh… Yeah…Right

By gabeaux

September 3, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

Terence, I’m a fan of yours, but what is this column all about? Please, explain it to me.

By Drew

September 3, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

Hey Terence, You also said Frenchy would snap out of it! DJ had a POOR preseason at best. It aint gonna happen. SORRY!!!!

By Andy

September 3, 2008 11:25 PM | Link to this

I would love to see Shockley play—he’s really the only thing interesting about the Falcons for me. I worry, however, that he, like so many other mobile QBs in the NFL, is likely to keep getting injured. I hope he bucks the trend.

By AWT

September 3, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

You have GOT to be on drugs!!! The one thing that is constant about DJ is his inconsistency. Aside from that, if one looks at his time at UGA and his time with the falcons, one quickly looks upon DJ as a miracle…how could a quarterback “CHOKE” as often as him and still have breath in his body. The best way to defeat DJ is to put him under pressure; surely, every now and then he’ll be able to throw a strike (even a blind pig finds an acorn in the mud sometimes). But counting on him in the NFL is nothing short of blatant stupidity. When the falcons finally get rid of him, they’ll be as happy as the UGA fans who finally got rid of him in Athens.

By KJinCton

September 3, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

Terrence, you do your job well.

Everyone…a round of applause to the AJC attack dog.

Lol…it never ends….

Too bad your buddy moved up the ladder and left you suffering here at the AJC.

Maybe if you actually wrote from the heart from time to time and didn’t try to fall into this “stir the sh*t” mentality, you’d actually get out of this newsroom and into something bigger.

By Enrique

September 3, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this

Terrance Moore- U suck, but you are correct. D.J. Shockley is the only QB that can replace Vick and fill the dome up. I’m surprise you wrote this article. Is this the same Terrance Moore black people can’t stand because he’s an “Uncle Tom”? Hey, STOP SNITCHIN!

By nick s

September 3, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this

it’s too bad this is not a homecoming contest…this is the nfl and it doesn’t really matter how much the bulldawg nation likes a player…we want production…the one college year won’t cut it

By believe01

September 3, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this

Good Article T.M. I just hope we have a team to support, not just 1 player like the last time. I love the Falcons, not 1 Falcon. Thanks for a great article about DJ here.. He is a great player. I liked DJ’s comment the other day about Brian Finneran and them becoming so close in rehab. I hope they both do great! It was nice to see the human side of the Falcons. Have a great day and GO FALCONS!!

By Recent Reader

September 3, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this

Hence why you are a writer and not a coach.

By reality check

September 3, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this

he might be a successful coach or water boy but he will never make it as a qb

By Recent Reader

September 4, 2008 12:04 AM | Link to this

This articale is exactly why writers write and coaches coach. DJ should be happy to still be on the team!

By Big Skee

September 4, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

I really do like SHockley, but I seriously doubt the Falcons are going to let a 72 million dollar investment warm the bench. I like to look at it this way, even if Ryan is mediocre, even if he throws 28 interceptions like Peyton Manning did his rookie season, Mike Smith is going to let him learn all he can and try to advance as a QB. Watching Shockley play isn’t going to help him do that. I wish the best for DJ, he’s exciting and shows alot of promise, but Ryan costs way to much to be a bench warmer. Just my opinion.

By count_schemula

September 4, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

I’m good with keeping Shockley over Harrington. Shockley can mix it up, no doubt, but um, this article is a little over the top.

By FalconBlogger

September 4, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this

Let’s say Terence Moore is the most hated sportswriter on the AJC staff. Let’s say he finally writes an optimistic, pro-Falcon article featuring UGA favorite son D J Shockley, in hopes our perception of him might change a bit. Sorry TM, we still think you suck

By Tj

September 4, 2008 12:11 AM | Link to this

But he couldn’t even start in college! To a QB who is playing for which NFL team? Gimme me a break.

By JOHN

September 4, 2008 12:13 AM | Link to this

WHAT A CLASS ACT SHOCKLEY HAS BEEN, HE BARELY GOT TO PLAY AT GEORGIA AND HAS BARELY PLAYED FOR ATLANTA AND NOT A NEGATIVE WORD EVER FROM THE MAN, I HOPE HE GETS A CHANCE TO PROVE THAT HE IS AN NFL QB AND FINALLY SHUTS UP ALL THE ONES THAT SAY OTHERWISE

By Barton

September 4, 2008 12:17 AM | Link to this

You have got to be kidding me.. Terrence he is a third string quarterback for a reason pal. What holes will he fill? I would rather Matt Ryan guide this team to a 3 win season as a rookie and show signs of growth with no Georgia Dome sell outs than try and recreate the Michael Vick era.. I don’t care if Michael Vick sold out the dome he was an AWFUL quarterback.. AWFUL. Michael Vick was a very unique talent but he was not a good quarterback as much as he changed the game he was not a good quarterback. These coaches are not idiots believe it or not and they placed Shockley as the number 3 quarterback.. I swear you write these articles/blogs/whatever just to get this kind of adverse reaction out of the readers. Give the racial thing a rest, give the Shockley thing a rest, I can’t for the life of me understand how fans want shockley starting when Matt Ryan had a far and above better preseason than DJ who was 4/15 in one game with an interception against A THIRD STRING DEFENSE.. congratulations you got a rise out of me

By The Truth

September 4, 2008 12:34 AM | Link to this

The Falcons are a joke and have been a joke in this town for years. Can Shockley put some butts in the seats? Maybe for a few games for the loyal Bulldog Nation, but like Vick was, he is not the answer. Neither is Matt Ryan the savior this team needs. Until the Falcons can put together a cohesive o-line and a running game, doesn’t matter who the quaterback is if he spend most of his time on his back. Maybe Atlanta should look to a real NFL team for some clue.

By Marshal

September 4, 2008 12:35 AM | Link to this

I don’t care if it’s D.J. Shockley or Matt Ryan. Whoever actually wins us some games needs to play.

By Vince

September 4, 2008 12:37 AM | Link to this

Nothing more than a slower Mike Vick.

By Anotherdawg

September 4, 2008 12:41 AM | Link to this

D.J has alot going for him. He brings something different to the table. His mobility creates a problem for opposing defenses and he has a good arm. He is also popular with the coaches, his fellow players, and the fans. I was proud to see the Falcons keep him. Like Ryan, he needs experience. I sincerely hope all the Falcon quarterbacks do well. I really like the direction the team is headed.

By shut up terrence

September 4, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this

i like how it took half of your column to build a scenario where shockley would actually play in place of ryan.

nice try.

p.s. ryan isn’t statuesqe. look at his highlights in the va. tech win. he was consistently avoiding the rush.

By Gumbo

September 4, 2008 12:44 AM | Link to this

Great Suckup to the UGAs, TM…….Wait….I think I believe you. Of the (approximately) 100 QBs that are on rosters right now, he’s easily a Top 20. Look what he’s done…..I mean …he…..Gosh he almost had a double-digit QB rating in 1 game……..and besides, he’s really tall….I mean fast….and all the Teams in the NFL were just hoping the Falcons would cut him. Can you just imagine the number of teams who would have come calling…..I mean…. look what he’s done in the NFL…..Oh S**, nevermind………GODAWGS!!!!!!!

By Big B 99

September 4, 2008 12:46 AM | Link to this

Come on Terrence, don’t kid yourself.

D.J. is a good kid, and a good athlete, but he is nOT NFL material. He is under-sized, w/o the Rocket arm or blazing 4.4 speed. The only thing he might become in the league is a career backup.

He would be better off going to the AFL or CFL, and then maybe back to the NFL.

They should have kept Joey whose Veteran presence could have helped tutor Matt.

By Agreeing With This

September 4, 2008 12:50 AM | Link to this

I agree that if Shockley doesn’t get to play quarterback he should be used for something. I also agree that the specialty-type, slash-type player might be his calling. Hines Ward?

I hope he makes it at quarterback, but if not, it would be nice for him, and the Falcons, if he did something. He might bring in bigger crowds that the Falcons won’t bring without him (and less blackouts).

By Colonel Lingus

September 4, 2008 12:51 AM | Link to this

More pining for another Vick type QB from Moore….old news….new format…

By roger

September 4, 2008 12:53 AM | Link to this

Love Shockley, don’t think he will truly ever get the chance though unless Ryan really stinks or gets hurt. He has paid his due, in college and in the NFL. He is a class act though

By Larry

September 4, 2008 12:55 AM | Link to this

Terrence I will have to agree with you concerning Shockley that he will be a success in the NFL. I see him as the #2 quarterback for the Falcons and if Ryan does fall under the pressure Shockley will lead this team to a respectable record this year. An injury cost him a starting role last year but understand this Shockley knows he has to be ready to perform when called upon and he is not taking this opportunity lightly. The Falcons are a better team with shockley. And by the way the Falcons are going to be the surprised team of the NFL and will win Sunday without a doubt. I see the Falcons record for the year 8-8. I am a die hard fan and will not turn my back on them in the time of adversity like some of the fair weathered fans have done. Support your team regardless and fill the Dome on Sundays.

By Collin

September 4, 2008 1:07 AM | Link to this

How exactly did you get this job?

By adam

September 4, 2008 1:10 AM | Link to this

good article, well done

By Daniel

September 4, 2008 1:43 AM | Link to this

Do you think about anything you write about? If, If, If Shockleys dad thinks he will be good then it must be so. Why dont we just dump the 72 million invested in Matt Ryan into the same pool with Vicks 130 million and then start D.J Shockley. Great idea.

By Whopper Dawg

September 4, 2008 1:47 AM | Link to this

Shockley will be an NFL QB. I think he has all the tools. I like Matt Ryan a lot and let’s remember that DJ is essentially a rookie too, and so would be subject to the same issues you mention. My regret and fear is that DJ due to draft status will never get his full shot. I am so glad that the Falcons kept him. He probably is Schaub two and will go on to great success with another team.

By deac

September 4, 2008 2:15 AM | Link to this

thanks but no thanks, dad. atlanta’s already been “set on fire” before.

By GHunt

September 4, 2008 2:27 AM | Link to this

TM, You are absolutely correct. I have blogged on these very same points. The Falcons do not want a QB controvesy, therefore they have kept DJ basically on the sideline. I hope Matt Ryan is a success as the annoited starter. After all 72m is too much money to pay a clip board holder.

DJ, if given the same opportunity to play as Matt, would be a better fit for this team.
DJ, in the pass has demonstrated patience and I would encourage him to continue employing this same resolve. He will get his chance sonner rather than kater.

By darrell starks

September 4, 2008 2:46 AM | Link to this

T MOORE WHAT KIND OF QUESTION IS THAT LET SUPPORT MATT RYAN AND KEEP THE NEGATIVITY AWAY. GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!

By lawton

September 4, 2008 2:47 AM | Link to this

the falcons coaches see the same thing we all see, but some of us aint gonna admit: shockley is more versatile than ryan, and in todays nfl, with those fast defensive linemen,, if you dont have a outstanding offensive line, your quarterback bette be able to move somewhat. shockley also has a better deep ball than ryan.

By MAS83

September 4, 2008 2:55 AM | Link to this

Terrence Moore are you smoking crack?

By Najeh Davenpoop

September 4, 2008 3:07 AM | Link to this

Whether he has NFL talent or not he at least deserves a chance to prove himself. I thought he was better than a 7th round talent in college, and I’m a (moderate) Tech fan. If the Falcons organization holds true to form, they will probably cut him and watch him go somewhere else and be more successful than Ryan.

By amechi

September 4, 2008 3:16 AM | Link to this

I like Shockley but I know there’s no way he’s going to be givien a real chance by my Falcons. (not that he won’t deserve one) Even if Shockley moves up the depth chart and replaces Ryan (if he struggles), they are not going to replace Ryan permanently. Be realistic, he just got the richest rookie contract in NFL history…without even being the first pick. Owners & GMs want to prove their investment was the right one so they will give Ryan EVERY opportunity possible even if Shockley does well in relief. PS: this article is not about Michael Vick or race so don’t mention either please.

By slick0ne

September 4, 2008 3:32 AM | Link to this

You are killing me, bro!!! What other sports writer in this great nation is occupying himself by writing about the damn 3rd string QB when week 1 of the season is upon us. Instead of bringing some insight to the TEAM you write some bull crap like this. When I first started reading your blogs I use to wonder why people were on your azz so much, but now I know. 1 out of 10 articles that you write might have some substance to it. I truly need a job like yours.

By bman31

September 4, 2008 3:41 AM | Link to this

the only reason this article was written is to get uga fans hyped up. Who really cares about 3rd string qbs in the nfl i mean come on dj probably wont even play even a full quarter this season. The only reason our 3rd string qb is getting so much attention is bc hes from uga. It makes me sick how half of the falcons news and articles of the whole team relates to him. He made the team, now just lets move on about something else.

By Same old falcons

September 4, 2008 4:18 AM | Link to this

“Bottom line is that, if D.J. ever gets a chance to take over this thing, he’ll set the town on fire!” Why do everybody in Atlanta see this but the Falcons? Same Ol Falcons

By no fear

September 4, 2008 4:43 AM | Link to this

Amen! Go Shockley! Shock em! There’s the new slogan for you, Terence, and the Bulldawg, soon Falcon nation!

By Jedi-Falcon

September 4, 2008 5:19 AM | Link to this

Nice censorship. And you wonder why no-one buys subscriptions to the AJC anymore.

By Jedi-Falcon

September 4, 2008 5:28 AM | Link to this

What a wonderful article.

By Shady

September 4, 2008 5:58 AM | Link to this

Unbelievable! How does this nonsense get printed?

By TROTTINGHOMETUDD

September 4, 2008 6:09 AM | Link to this

For a spectulator Terence you have to speculate before an event happens. Then you can say “I told you so.”

This is my official boycott of Terence until after X-Mas. I will not watch Jim Rome either.

By Falcon Freddie

September 4, 2008 6:14 AM | Link to this

While I agree with the article, I think you’re going to get in trouble with this one. What you’ve done is equivalent to a Fox News Anchor saying that George W. Bush was not a good President. “The Powers that Be” and the AJC Falcons “Fans” want to hear about how great Matt Ryan is and what size Superbowl Ring he will need. They don’t want to read about D.J. They don’t even realize that the Georgia Offense was structured to make David Greene successful with 99% of the playbook built around him when he was at UGA. When Greene left, the offense was built around D.J. and it showed. Next time play it safe and write mention how great Matt Ryan will be or even about the legend of Joey Harrington. That’s always a hit on the blogs

By Strat1962

September 4, 2008 6:25 AM | Link to this

Give it up you worthless hack. It was evident to me and,by the way,the coaching staff that DJ wasn’t cutting it when compared to Ryan and Redman. Your agenda is perfectly clear and that is to promote racial division. Winning puts people in the seats and Ryan will be a winner in this league. I imagine that the Colts fans are glad that management allowed Peyton to take his lumps and learn that first year. For the record Bill Polian stated that ” Peytons first years struggles accelerated his learning curve greatly.” It’s amazing that the first regular season snap hasn’t even taken place and already you’re calling for the third stringer. You sir have no business passing yourself off as a reporter.

By Scottay

September 4, 2008 6:31 AM | Link to this

Yawn……………………………………………………………………..

By alan

September 4, 2008 6:35 AM | Link to this

Wrong.

By Matt

September 4, 2008 6:37 AM | Link to this

Big Shocker. I didn’t need to read that article, but BIG SHOCKER. Georgia fans said the same thing for years when the best QB in college football was winning more games than anyone in history. RUNNING QB’S DON’T WIN IN THE NFL. DO SOME WORK.

By mooreisless

September 4, 2008 6:44 AM | Link to this

Right Terence—because Shockley has sooooo much more experience running the new offense—he has to be better than Ryan. Do you honestly believe the Falcons spend that amount of money on Ryan and then have him sit? I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but Terence Moore makes me want to rethink that.

By TakeMoorePlease

September 4, 2008 6:48 AM | Link to this

I read that the AJC is reducing its staff—please do us all a favor; add Terence Moore to your list of staff to terminate.

By Big Ed

September 4, 2008 6:49 AM | Link to this

Crazy talk. Shockley is not an NFL starter and never will be no matter how much UGA fans dream. Playing well in presason game 4 is far from being ready. Maybe one day AJC will hire some real sports writers and fire the current cast of amateur clowns.

By H from Marietta

September 4, 2008 6:59 AM | Link to this

Let’s say… you’re a moron!!! Shock will always be a 3rd stringer/developmental QB…

By littlebird

September 4, 2008 7:03 AM | Link to this

Are you nuts???? He is not the future of the Falcons! They didn’t go after Ryan to sit!!! Just another “black vs. white” article you write all the time to stir up racism on your blog! Why don’t you just shut up? Go kiss your baby boy and leave writing to someone who has something to say besides racist remarks.

By I hope he does struggle

September 4, 2008 7:05 AM | Link to this

Sorry but I hope he does struggle in EVERY game he starts.

By fanoffalcons

September 4, 2008 7:09 AM | Link to this

Stop stirring up contraversy. Its time to support the men in place. Give the new guy a chance. Obviously you are not content with the coaches choice.

By Countrydawg

September 4, 2008 7:10 AM | Link to this

Are you kidding me? Really? Before the first snap you are predicting Ryan to be benched. Not only benched , but replaced by who? Not Chris Redman who has NFL experience but instead by D.J. Shockley. He has no experience in the Pros and only one year of college starts. Yeah that’s the ticket. I guess you wont be satisfied until another black guy is playing QB. Shockley will be a serviceable backup in the NFL, but come on bench a budding superstar with no experience for a marginal backup with no experience? Besides, other teams have former Gators on their roster. How can an UGA QB beat any of those teams after the way UGA put on that disgraceful celebration last year?

By Dawg4Life

September 4, 2008 7:10 AM | Link to this

Once again, another fabulous point made by the omnipotent Mr. Moore… If Matt Ryan fails it will be because of the O-line, and not his performance. I love DJ and wish him the best. I just feel that his window with the Falcons is gone due to the injury last year. Even if Ryan gets pulled, they will go with Redman. Do I agree with that? No, but that is the way the cookie crumbles.

P.S- Terrance, isn’t there a dog show, or something, that you can go write about?

By littlebird

September 4, 2008 7:11 AM | Link to this

While you are “just supposing” let’s just say that OL turns into the meanest blocking machine in the NFL … Ryan completes 85 percent of his passes … has a perfect QB rating and wins all 16 games … where does that leave your “just supposes”? Hell, just suppose he wins the next ten super bowls where does that leave you? What are you going to suppoase then?

By GHS student

September 4, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this

Hey…I’m a Shockley fan but he is not the heir apparent. He has to earn it like anyone else. He has yet to do that. This is not UGA. He is not waiting for his turn. He has to take the job from someone else and he has yet to breeze past Redman much less anyone else. Well… he did beat Harrington.

By Chief Wiggum

September 4, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this

Groan…..

No, Terrence, Shockley will NOT be an NFL success, no matter how much the dawwwwwwwg nation wants him to be. You probably have other reasons to root for him, the only black QB on the Falcons roster, of course…

By falcons stink

September 4, 2008 7:18 AM | Link to this

DJ will never be an NFL type quarterback!!!!

By JEB

September 4, 2008 7:25 AM | Link to this

Falcons don’t know what they have, of course what would you expect from team that let Brett Favr go?

By Athens Falcon

September 4, 2008 7:26 AM | Link to this

I think Shockley has the chops to play in the NFL-and obviously, so do the Falcons, but Terrence, you have it all wrong. Matt Ryan is the house, DJ Shockley is the insurance policy. That’s just the way it is. Can he start in the NFL? Probably, but he is essentially a “rookie” in the league. My guess is his path to a starting gig will end somewhere other than Atlanta (Matt Schaub). The whole UGA angle makes for OK copy, but it’s not what governs NFL GMs and personnel types. If DJ makes it to the show (starter) it will be because of his ability not his alma mater.

By Greg

September 4, 2008 7:27 AM | Link to this

Lets say chris chandler takes us to the super bowl, and a couple years later we draft mike vick. slowly over the next 2 years we come up with all these gadget plays, and make a circus out of our offenceve line, we could try to, set dj up to run for 1200,,,,,no,,, 1500 hundred yards, he does have a cannon for an arm, so we could get alot of under-size quick cutting linemen (to help protect dj), then we could get a smaller scat back tail back, along with a hand full of wide outs that can be tought how to block down feild,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Terence,,YOUR AN IDIOT. Thank art for finding dimitoff, and mike smith. And, terence,,,,,,,,tickets to the crcus are much cheeper than to a falcons game. so I sure hore the next article you write is on ringling bros

By db

September 4, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this

I can tell you this, I hardley EVER agree with Terence, but he is 100% correct on this one. GOOD JOB!

By DukeStank

September 4, 2008 7:34 AM | Link to this

Terrance, We saw DJ move the ball consistently when given the chance to play during preseason. I just wished Mularkey and Smith would have given him the chance to demonstrate his abilities with the 1st team players. DJ led Georgia to a SEC championship without using any of Mularkey’s “gadget” plays and I am just as sure as his Dad that he could do the same here in the ATL if given the chance.

By Tyler

September 4, 2008 7:37 AM | Link to this

wow terrance this is a joke, shockley wont play a down this season hes nothing more than an average college quarterback

By The Truth

September 4, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this

Could someone please list the “slew of records” that Shockley set at UGA? I found one for passing efficiency rating - career. I would hate for facts to get in the way of another great story from Terence.

By SickandTired

September 4, 2008 7:54 AM | Link to this

Wow, this is incredibly exciting and to get some quotes from Don Shockley is an added bonus. DJ is the most written about and persecuted QB on the planet. He has had such incredibly bad luck and he still manages to get his name in ink and this really raises it to a new level Terrence. You say he can actually replace the overrated white guy and we have it on good authority that he can, and let me get this straight from the mouth of Don Shockley “set this town on fire.” Would that be the same way Don Shockley set the Clayton County Shcool System on fire by keeping naked pictures of he and his Asst. Principal girlfriend on his school issued lap top? Now that was not just fire like it was a blazing inferno right there. Keep up the good work Terrence, don’t let a good story like the likely success of a high draft pick QB starting his first NFL game the first week of a new season get in the way of writing another feel good story about DJ Shockley being the saviour of the Falcons story. Wow.

By jblooz

September 4, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this

Terrence Moore, you are the biggest cancer on the Falcons team.

By Mitch

September 4, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

This offensive line is far from brutal. Just do your research dude. They are not the best, but not the worst either.

By jimmythec

September 4, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

love it! Go Dawgs! DJ is a great person as well. I am so proud of him and what he has done. Go Falcons!

By George Elliott

September 4, 2008 8:03 AM | Link to this

DJ always has to work twice as hard as the next guy to get playing time. He is a true survivor and a proven winner. I put him up there with Herschel and Pollak as one of the most beloved Dawgs of all time. His athletic ability, as great as it is, is second to his heart.

I truly believe DJ will get a shot (hopefully with the Falcons) and prove himself once again that he is a great football player, a great leader, and a Winner!

By SRF

September 4, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

I cannot believe this crap has started already !

Ryan has not even been given a chance and you are ripping him as “72 million” and “statuesque”

And if only the poor mistreated DJ could be given the team… he would “set the town on fire.”

Translation - “the city” will never support Ryan so the Falcons just wasted all that money.

Why don’t you just say the real reason you do not like Ryan and stop beating around the bush ?

By ab

September 4, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this

He would probably be the starter this year if he had not blown his knee last year and we would have drafted Dorsey vs Ryan.

By Ross

September 4, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

This is a pleasent surprise form Moore.

By Bird Watcher

September 4, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

The Falcon brass went out of their way to avoid such a controversy. If D.J. really had an opportunity to play with the first team, like we all thought, folks would have seen the playmaking skills that we expect from D.J. We would have had the worst case scenario for the organization - a quarterback controversy. Just think if D.J. could have had Harrington’s snaps…

By George Elliott

September 4, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this

DJ always has to work twice as hard as the next guy to get playing time. He is a true survivor and a proven winner. I put him up there with Herschel and Pollak as one of the most beloved Dawgs of all time. His athletic ability, as great as it is, is second to his heart.

I truly believe DJ will get a shot (hopefully with the Falcons) and prove himself once again that he is a great football player, a great leader, and a Winner!

By Dan

September 4, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this

This is far and away the biggest piece of garbage I have ever seen the AJC print. The editors should be ashamed of themselves for running this tripe. Here’s a newsflash: D.J. Shockley would not make the roster of ANY OTHER NFL TEAM. D.J. is on the teams in hopes the dillusional UGA fans that think he can play in the NFL will buy tickets. It ain’t happening. I’m happy for him that he made the roster, but his long term future is not as an NFL quarterback. Furthermore, there is no way in Hades Terence Less would have written this column if D.J. were white.

By Dan

September 4, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

Gee, Terrence, thanks for doing everything you can to divide further a fan base that has already been stretched to the breaking point. Hasn’t this team suffered enough without some jerk from the worst newspaper in the country needlessly and gratuitously stirring the pot?

By the way, I graduated from UGA in 2003 and am as big a fan as anyone, yet even I think that Shockley will only succeed as a “slash” type player and that Ryan will NOT be benched in favor of the most erratic QB in the NFL.

By George Elliott

September 4, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

DJ always has to work twice as hard as the next guy to get playing time. He is a true survivor and a proven winner. I put him up there with Herschel and Pollak as one of the most beloved Dawgs of all time. His athletic ability, as great as it is, is second to his heart.

I truly believe DJ will get a shot (hopefully with the Falcons) and prove himself once again that he is a great football player, a great leader, and a Winner!

By ATLByrd

September 4, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

Well TM, you tried to get some positive comments from ATL bloggers by writing a story on the local Falcons hero, but once again, you bombed again. No one felt your story was significant enough to comment. I felt sorry for you so I decided to comment. This story, however, is a very pathetic attempt…

We all (most of us) believe that he will be effective when given the chance but you stated none of the reasons behind why you said what you said… A lot of “if” statements… As the saying goes “If a ‘if’ was a fifth, we would all be F’d up”

You must have been pressed to get a story in. Once again, PATHETIC…!!!

By Halsey

September 4, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

It’s not a maybe? Please. Anyone who thinks they know for sure that an undersized, totally inexperienced, late round QB coming off a knee injury will succeed as a starter is simply believing what they want to believe and not being objective.

By Ugh

September 4, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

Please stop trying to suck up to all the UGA fans.

By Factsarefacts

September 4, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this

The fact is DJ had to fight it out with Joey Harrington to be the number 3. You put a tall order on him to move to the eventual number 2 and then surpass Ryan. There is a reason why DJ had to fight for the number 3 spot. He either hasn’t developed yet or he want. He is a gifted athlete but was beat out by a rookie in camp this summer for the starting job and an insurance salesman for the number 2. That already doesn’t bode well for him.

Sounds like high hopes from a fan of Shockley not someone evaluating the big picture.

By Jon

September 4, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this

Do you read your own newspaper or follow the team? Smith has said, and he is correct in saying, he will not be pulling Ryan for having rookie struggles. Injury, maybe Shockey gets a shot, but this column does nothing but continue the silly debate about Shockley being the best QB on the roster. Love Shockley and hopes he gets a chance to contribute, but Matt Ryan is the QB for 2008 and beyond.

By Russ

September 4, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this

If, ifs and buts were candies and nuts we would all have a merry Christmas. Please stop writing about the 3rd string QB that barely made the team.

By Shockley Therapy

September 4, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

DJ probably lost his best opportunity to start for the Falcons when he busted up his knee last season. It would take catastrophic injuries to Ryan and Redman before DJ would see the light of day. He’s a great guy and a hometown favorite, but for God’s sake, let’s get off this 3rd String Quarterback Lovefest and start concentrating on winning with Matty Ice.

By Bubba from Buckhead

September 4, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this

This is the best news I’ve heard all year. We really can’t judge DJ from preseason since he’s only had an opportunity with the 2nd and 3rd team offense. I watched him at UGA and he was always an exciting and very disciplined QB. As far as the Falcons go, they were smart to keep a mobile QB around until we solidify this line. Ryan will still get his chance, but if we plan to be competitive we should go mobile.

Go DJ

By JustMyOpinion!

September 4, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

The Falcons Suck!!!!!

By Brian

September 4, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

Oh for Pete’s Sake: SHOCKLEY IS NOT THAT GOOD. IF HE WASN’T A UGA QB, NO ONE WOULD CARE!!!

By shockfan

September 4, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

Right on!

By tp

September 4, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

I agree with you Terence. I know it’s important to develop the $72 million dollar man, but I’d love to see a half-dozen or so plays every week with Shockley behind center because it would help us win more games. Isn’t that why they’re playing in the first place?

When you think about it, what’s the difference between doing that with them as well as Turner and Norwood? Call it the Speed Package: Shockley at QB, Norwood at RB, 3 or 4 Wide Receivers. Who’s going to be ready for that after a quarter or two of runs by Turner between the tackles?

By Jim H.

September 4, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

I’m as big of a Shockley fan as anybody and I’m extremely glad they kept him over Joey Sunshine —- but expecting him to be able to “save the season” is a bit of a reach Terence. Other than carrying a clipboard for three different coaching regimes, he doesn’t have much more NFL experience than Matt Ryan.

By David

September 4, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this

Are you kidding me? There is a reason he is a backup. He isn’t accurate and he can’t run as fast as Vick. I’m glad he’s a third string, but thats what he is, 3rd string. He is still a rookie by NFL standards. He hasn’t had any meaningful playing time. All you are doing is starting a riot, and appealing yourself to the UGA fanbase. Matt Ryan is the starter and will be the starter for a long time.

By Falcon Heat

September 4, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

uhhh.. Enough of Shockley. The NFL is different than college football Mr. Moore.

By Rutuger

September 4, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this

Oh, come on… what a shameless ploy to appease UGA fans on your blog who know less than nothing about NFL football.

“Save the Falcons’ season??” You’re talking about a guy who just barely beat out Joey Harrington just to hang on to the roster for crying out loud!

By D-Man

September 4, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

If they do this and start Shockley it would be the only reason I ever attend a game again.

By The Wreck

September 4, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

Um, yeah that makes tons of sense since Shockley hasn’t seen the field in years.

He may fill the stands for his first NFL start, but there’s a reason he isn’t the starter and, in fact, almost got cut. Once he loses his first game (likely to occur when he gets his first start), people will get over it and get back to ignoring the Falcons.

Brilliant.

By MikeJones

September 4, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

You write the dumbest articles I’ve ever seen in my entire life.

By Carl

September 4, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

You’ve got to be kidding, right????

By SirReal

September 4, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

Moore, as much I like D.J. Shockley, there is NO WAY that scenario plays out this season except for injuries which I dont believe will happen this year. I will agree with you on ONE thing, he will get his chance and he’ll do well….it just will not be for the Atlanta Falcons. We love letting go good QBs down here.LOL Thats the honest truth!

By sickfan

September 4, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

Shockely would do well. He is a winner, and I am not just some dumb UGA homer (I am a smart UGA homer). Shockely can play. Havind said that, I still think Redman should be the starter.

By long time falcon

September 4, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

Terrence, you are stereo typing D.J. shockley by comparing him to a guy like Kordell Stewart. Shockley is a QB FIRST who just happens to be mobile. Guys like kordell Stewart were always runners who were trying to be pockets passers. Shockley will not be running gadget plays because that is not what he does. Shockley is more in the mold of a Donovan Mcnabb type player. Gadget Plays? Shockley just had reconstructive knee surgery.

By RG

September 4, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

Get real. Shockley is 3rd string for a reason. He’s still a rookie, spending last year on IR doesnt count for experience. He only appeals to UGA fans. Everyone else in the country knows that he has no chance.

By VickBeliever

September 4, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

Great article…But let’s be real here he will NEVER get the opportunity here. The Falcons stated all pre-Season that all the QB’s would get a chance to start with the first string. I found it very strange that DJ was the only one not to get that chance. Maybe they had a fear that he would seriously challenge Matt (Leaf) Ryan who was given the starting job because of the salary he was paid. DJ’S is right once he get the chance he will show the world what he can do. But as the Falcons continue on the path to distance themselves from Mike Vick the true path they will travel is straight to disaster and future number one picks.

By MDawg

September 4, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

Terrance, WOW two days in a row I completely agree with you! When they drafted DJ it made a lot of sense to me because I always thought they needed back QB’s that could run so they the offense wouldn’t have to change drastically if he got injured. If DJ would have been healthy last year then reaching to draft Matt Ryan probably wouldn’t have been necessary. All preseason long when the media has talked about DJ possibly not making the team, I’ve said give him the shot Matt Ryan is getting & he’ll win the starting job! DJ could be the Falcons saving grace especially if they’re as bad as some of experts think they’ll be. The worst case scenario for the Falcons is UGA winning the NC with Stafford having big game then getting the same push Vince Young did. If you think they can’t get a sellout now to lift a blackout how do you think it’ll be if they could have taken Stafford # 1 but couldn’t draft him because they took Matt “I threw 19 picks in the WEAK ACC” Ryan! That’s all right though with no salary cap my boy Jerry Jones can help them out & take Stafford LOL who by the way grew up a Cowboys fan. The later is not likely to happen with Romo on the team but the former is a real possibility. So DJ getting a shot this year then winning the job might help the Falcons save face if Murphy’s Law bite’s them again.

By Reality Bites

September 4, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this

We haven’t even played one down and you are already setting Matt Ryan up for failure. Will he struggle at some points in the season? Certainly, he will have some bad games or series.

What is really odd is that the guy you seem to think can do what Ryan can’t has less major college experience and has not done it in the NFL - even in the preseason.

I like D.J. Shockley but give me break. I can see the Dawg pound blindly calling for Shock but you are considered by some to be an expert.

If your aim was to begin a quarterback controversy to sell papers, lay it out there as such. Otherwise, give the Falcons a break and let the kid play before calling for the backup to the backup.

Shock could well be a good NFL quarterback but his performance does not dictate that he is the man and his background does not give him the qualifications to be “the man.” Performance talks not potential. Ask Joey Harrington about that.

This article was pure fantasy and in poor taste just before the kids first NFL game.

By Hal

September 4, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

D.J. looks a whole lot like a premier QB already in the NFL. Hmmm I think his name is LEFTWICH.

By Birdfan130

September 4, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

Well that does it…..if this dude gives Shock his wholehearted endorsement then his career in Atlanta is destined for failure. TM hasn’t been correct about anything with this team or this city for years. I’m still unsure why ESPN even sites his work he is garbage. I’d rather listen to Emmitt Smith stutter his way through analysis than believe there are people out there in sports this freaking incompetent. Leave my team out of your astute observations and focus on the teams your really love you cynical jerk.

By michaelgee

September 4, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

After the actual posts are censored, these are the kinder replies.

No chance Shockley does anything other than be a 3rd string clip board carrier. Shock reminds me of TMoore.

By Chucktown Birdfan

September 4, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

TM once again demonstrating he knows absolutely nothing about football. Today it’s Shockley. If Shockley was the Falcon’s best QB, he would be starting tonight Mr. Moore. And if you want fans in the seats (especially Atlanta’s fair weather variety) then “Just win, Baby”. Yesterday it was Calvin Johnson. TM, if you would ever do your homework and look at the stats, you would come to the conclusion that Roddy White was a much better receiver last year than Calvin Johnson. You are apparently a real homer when it comes to the local college teams. Why do you so dislike the local professional franchise?

By michaelgee

September 4, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

Pandering to the UGA fans again…shameful.

By DawginLex

September 4, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

The 2005 UGA season was a testimony to a classy coach and a classy young man who has more character in his pinky than most folks do in thir entire being. I pull for people like DJ because they choose to do things the right way.

He will be rewarded for it in life. He might not be a top notch NFL QB, but he is a winner in life. I’m pulling for him.

By True Falcons Fan

September 4, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

Let’s say that Terence Moore is a doctor AND a head coach of an elite football program. Under those qualifications, he could make the claim that Shockley is “ready” and people might believe him. At this point, I do not see an MD or Head Coach by his name.

Let’s say that most fathers out there pretty much think their sons could move mountains. Great research on that point. Based on it, I might even be qualified to play 3B for the Braves, I’ll give you my dad’s number if you’d like it.

Let’s say that Peyton Manning won 88.6% of of his college games, a little known guy named Chuck Ealy won 100.0% of his games, and David Greene won about 80.77%. That certainly qualifies Mr. Greene as the “winningest” in my book. By the way, where is the guy that Shockley played 2nd fiddle to now? Last I heard, a practice squad somewhere.

And let’s go out on a huge limb and assume that Shockley is 3rd on the depth chart because during OTAs, minicamps, training camps, and the preseason, he EARNED that 3rd spot, just as Redman earned the 2nd and Ryan the 1st. Ever hear of a meritocracy?

This is a business as well, in case you missed it. The AJC wouldn’t spend $72 mil on new computers and technology for you to write these great articles, and then turn back to the typewriter and abacus. Vick played when he was bad (the last two seasons with him weren’t exactly stellar) but he was never benched given the financial investment in him. Funny. You never had a problem with that.

So, for the sake of everyone who is a Falcon fan, wake up on Saturday instead of Sunday, and watch college ball instead of pro. We are sick of your devisive articles and would rather no news than this. The Falcons will rise - and fall - as an organization based on the fan support, and it is folks like you who seek to do nothing but destroy it. I don’t care who plays, whether they are white, black, red, blue or green. I love the Falcons and will cheer them on. Maybe you should do the same, or pick a different topic to discuss from that soapbox of yours.

By Mr Nobody

September 4, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

What has this piece of UGA crap done in his time with the Falcons to even merit being on the roster? How can you write this garbage and sleep at night? Shockley’s 2008 stats: 3 Games, 13/34 passing (38.2% completion rate), 1 TD 2 INT, s whopping 41.9 QB rating. But then he must be doing it with his legs, right? 3 for 22 yds with a fumble lost. Its amazing how disillusioned a UGA fan can be.

By Good Point!

September 4, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

Bring him in for game 17 against Vandy. Buffoon.

By Bob

September 4, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

DO US ALL A FAVOR AND STOP WRITING THESE STUPID COLUMNS.

By reddawg

September 4, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

Whatever happened to David Green?

By Bob

September 4, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Shockley CAN do well in the NFL if given an opportunity. Unfortunately that is not likely to be the case in Atlanta. The Falcons should have spent more money on guys to protect the quarterback and allowed DJ and the others to excel. Last year’s problem was more with protection, receives, and a sorry attitude.

By Same as ....

September 4, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

As an actual season ticket holder this reminds me of the “we want Doug (Johnson)” chants filling the dome towards the end of another banner year. In he comes- First pass picked for a TD against Seattle as a foreshadowing of his stellar career. Same BS here. Get over it and stick to minor league ball on Saturdays if you don’t understand real football.

By RG

September 4, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Terence,

I am sure you don’t read the responses becasue that is beneath you, but I just wanted to say it is about time that you wrote something at least semi-positive. Although you had to put a negative slant on Matt Ryan and the O-line to do it. Also, to no one’s surprise it took a black player for you to write something positive about. If DJ were white, I doubt this article would have been written.

By Jay

September 4, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Boy, Terrance, I’d like to watch the same Falcons games you do. D.J. looked horrible at times.

I think he has potential to be solid backup in the NFL, maybe even a starter at some point for another team. But, to guarantee him as a sure thing, and then dismiss Matt Ryan as uncertain, is one of the most ridiculous things i’ve ever heard.

I just don’t get what logic you’re using

By Wreck

September 4, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

If DJ is such a good QB why did David Greene start for four years at UGAy while he was there? If he can make it as an NFL QB why did the Falcons draft Matt Ryan? Answer to both DJ is not a great QB end of story. He is mobile but not a great arm, sounds like the current QB of the leavenworth inmates

By pennotverymighty

September 4, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

Is this the same guy that said if the Braves trade for Jose Hernandez a few years ago, we’d get over the hump in the post season? Glad you get paid to stir the pot, because making sense isn’t in the cards apparently.

By Reality Time

September 4, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

Terrence, just say it man. Don’t give me a bunch of what ifs and maybes. What you are saying, and most of the bloggers agreeing with you are saying, and even one, amechi admitted, is they will not be happy until the Atlanta Falcons have a black quarterback. With absolutely no basis you have consigned Matt Ryan to the trash heap and with even less cause you have raised DJ to the top. Running quarterbacks don’t have a great record in the NFL. They are sometimes fun to watch for the one great run they rip off a game, then it is 59 minutes of nothing much happening. There are a few exceptions, of course, but as much as I love him, being a Georgia Bulldog myself, I don’t think DJ is one of those exceptions. Consistency is the key to winning games and the running quarterback, as it name implies, does not promote consistency. Every year that Vick played was going to be “the year” and it never was, so get over it. It was one of those cases where everyone thought he was so talented and wonderful that he would be great, that he would “change the way the game is played” but when all was said and done they won’t acknowledge that he wasn’t and he didn’t. If Ryan doesn’t work out, he doesn’t work out, but don’t have the firing squad before the crime is committed.

By Grance

September 4, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

I loved DJ at Georgia and I root for him as a Falcons fan, but come on. In the NFL love or fandom of a player can’t blind you to the quality of a player. DJ is no where close to being one of the top QBs at Georgia (By the way TM, what slew of records does DJ hold from GA) nor does he have a tremendous amount of pro potential.

By Hamad Meander

September 4, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

This is simply one of the worst articles regarding the Atlanta Falcons I have ever read. They are preparing to embark on a very difficult season where most of the teams they face will be more talented. Instead of talking about how the players who WILL be on the field will handle it, Terrance is talking about a THIRD STRING QB. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

Bottom line: Ryan is the starter and they will no “sit” a 72 million dollar investment for long if they ever do. Secondly, he has the same skills as DJ, but more of them. Thirdly, the best that DJ can hope for is being a 3rd string QB for many years and collecting $350,000+ per year for doing so.

By me

September 4, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

lol………… Every scout in the NFL thinks D.J. Shockley is a 2nd string QB at berst. We are the only NFL town that is talking about the 3rd string QB.

By bobby

September 4, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

I like Shockley but the reality is that giving Ryan $70k will keep Shockley out of the coaches mouths for at least 3 years even if Matt crashes and burns. You can not give up on that kind of investment in no less time and think about the cap ramifications. The Falcons whole draft this year is based on Ryan’s success and he has to have time to fly or die. The Falcons will not and can not let Matt fail as the starting QB. That would continue the PR nightmare. I’m pulling for Matt as he is our starting QB and I want to win whomever is behind center but Matt has at least a 3 years probationonary period so you can just lay to rest any other QB’s name

By Old Grad

September 4, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

Unfortunately DJ is part of a class of QB’s such as Doug Flutie (Who took years to even get to the NFL) and Joe Hamilton who are winners but never get the chance because the don’t fit the NFL’s definition of a prototypical QB. I agree with you Terrence, I am glad they kept DJ and I hope he gets a chance.

By Man

September 4, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Why do you write this crap???

By Doug

September 4, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

I remember how he blew the Florida game a few years ago with a pick-six.

By The Way

September 4, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

Shockley throws too many interceptions.

So did Eli Manning.

By Shockley Fan

September 4, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

DJ Shocley’s UGA records

Most TD passes in a season 24 vs 5 ints

Career Passing efficiency 142.86 = Best QB in UGA history.

Most TD passes in a game 5

Most combined TDs in a game 6

Most combined TDs in a season 28

Most TD passes in a bowl game 3

All of this in the only year he started.

The future is very bright for Mr. Shockley.

God speed D.J.

By D.Ellis

September 4, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

To DJ’s MEMAW-HOW IN THE WORLD DO YOU CONSIDER a 7TH ROUND DRAFT PICK A BUST?????? YOU ARE AN IDIOT.

By Falcon4Life

September 4, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Your good Terrence. I dont think you actually believe the crap that you write about half the time, but your good. You know what buttons to push to get a reaction. Sometimes positive, most of the time negative, but never the less a reaction. Ride the wave of Dawg talk to get a reaction on the Falcons. Everyone else is trying to get the fans to understand that DJ barely made the team and you want to say “DJ for President”. You are good.

I really hope that we dont see DJ or Redman at all. If we do, that means that something went very wrong with Ryan. We are married to Ryan. When you give a player 72 mill in the NFL you are married to him. With that said, we all better hope that Ryan will end up being a very good NFL QB or the Falcons are in trouble.

If Ryan gets hurt (bite my tounge), I hope that DJ gets an opportunity. I am not a Dawg homer like most of these guys are, but I do think we may have a diamond in the ruff with DJ. The major knock on him is his size, but you can be short and be successful in the NFL as a starter, see Drew Brees.

The problem will arise if DJ comes in and does do well. We are married to Ryan as I stated before, but if DJ finds his way into a game or two, does very well, and by some chance we end up in a Quinn/Anderson situation here, we will have to trade DJ…period. Its not like in Cleveland where Quinn was drafted late in the first so his guarenteed money is signifigantly less than Ryans so they have the flexabilty to choose who stays and who goes. Here, we shoot ourselves in the foot with the cap if we trade Ryan.

Only a select few fans understand all of this. There are a lot more “smart fans” of the NFL than ever before, but there are still a lot of fans who dont understand anything at all about the business side of football, all they see is whats on the field. All they know is who did well and who didnt. For the most part, what you will see is the Dawg nation ticked off at the fact that we traded there Bulldog hero (not to even mention the race factor and we all know it is a factor).

I dont know of any time where its actually a good thing for a player on a team to do aweful, but in this case for Blank, it may be. If DJ makes it into a game, Blank better hope that DJ wets his pants and looks worse than Doug Johnson or Kurt Kitner. That will be the only way that the fans (of a third string QB) in this town will accept DJ no longer being a part of this team. From there, Blank could sign him to the Georgia Force and sell out every game. Blank may not know it yet, but that is what he better hope for.

By tjs

September 4, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

If Shockley were not a former UGA player he would not be on the Falcons roster. He is among the many mediocre pro back up qb’s in the NFL, Ryan is better now as a rookie and he will grow. tjs

By Classic T Moore

September 4, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

Terrence you have done it again. How you are able to keep folks coming back time and time again is a remarkable gift.

Clearly you are a man with a backbone.

By MrKnowGood

September 4, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

First of all, I think DJ Shockley is going to be great. If not for the Falcons then for some other team (i.e. Patrick Kerney (MVP) and Algre Crumpler) But, for those of you who think DJ is just a slower Michael Vick, let’s see how you feel after Ryan is sacked and intercepted over and over again behind our horrible o-line.

AND JUST FOR THE RECORD…MICHAEL VICK WAS A GREAT QB WHO PLAYED BEHIND A HORRIBLE OFFENSIVE LINE and still managed to pull off a few wins!!! And that is something Tom Brady or Peton Manning could never do!!!!

By Hamad Meander

September 4, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

For the sake of all humanity, please heed the following:

“Your” is possessive. It means that of which you own

“You’re” is a contraction of “You are”. This is used when you mean to describe someones attributes or intentions.

By mark

September 4, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

You can’t honestly say that Shockley has gotten a fair shake at being an NFL qb. Therefore you can’t honestly comment on his ability to be a good NFL qb. His only year as a collegiate starter he went 10-2 winning a conference championship in the toughest conference in college football. I think most people’s argument is this: You know what your going to get out of Redman, not much. You don’t know what you could get if you gave Shockley more playing time. Athletic quarterbacks with strong arms don’t need to be sitting at 3rd string!

By Duke

September 4, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

Your kidding right. I didn’t see anything out of Shockley in the preseason that would even give me a hope that he could be a starter in the NFL. In fact I couldn’t even read your whole article because you gave us garbage in the first five paragraphs. I can’t believe you get paid to do this!!! Do you even WATCH sports???

Please …what ever the side of the bed you get up on…switch sides so that maybe one day you can be a bit of an optimist. Ryan is starting because he’s the best on the team. Period.

By AtlSouthside

September 4, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

If Keith Brooking wasn’t a former Yellow Jacket he would not be the roster either

By JJ

September 4, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

TM

I commend you. Not on some of your articles, but for your thick skin. Some of these redneck, hillbilly inbreds hate your guts. Most of the time it doesn’t matter what you write they’ll disagree with you anyway. Even if you write a positive article about Ryan, they’ll still get on your case. But guess what, no matter their hate, they have to be reading you to respond so little do they know your job is done. Also, AJC pays you, they don’t.

By willdave

September 4, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

VickBeliever, you wrote, “But as the Falcons continue on the path to distance themselves from Mike Vick the true path they will travel is straight to disaster and future number one picks.” I know you have a blatant, unyielding crush on that convict, but think about how outrageous your statement is. You are suggesting that having Vick on the team is the only way that the Falcons can ever achieve any success. In other words, there is absolutely no way that the Falcons can find another player who can help them become successful: It’s gotta be Vick or it’s nobody. Even you have to admit the irrationality of that argument. The league is full of other players who have helped their teams win championships. While your boy sits in prison, the league has added and will continue to add new players who will help their teams win championships. So the Falcons, or any NFL team for that matter, do not have to have that convict on their team in order to achieve success. In fact, I believe that the Falcons will eventually achieve much greater success with Matt Ryan, Chris Redman and DJ Shockley at QB than they ever did or would with your boy.

By Pete

September 4, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

Mr. Moore proves yet once again how sad and pathetic he is as a sports journalist. Just beyond belief. Thirty one other teams in the NFL would LOVE to have young Matt Ryan on their roster. By the end of this season he will be the “Rookie of the Year” in the NFL. He will know more about the game than most coaches in the league. How sad that the fans in Atlanta are burdened with such inept sports reporters. Beyond pathetic.

By Hmmmmmm

September 4, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

So, we would bench Ryan, bring in Shockley to save the season, and then what?

How would our $72M rookie quarterback ever evolve into what we are paying for if he’s on the bench watching DJ?

Should the Colts have benched Manning in his rookie year?

By Kenny

September 4, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

Someone please tell me that Wyche did not leave the AJC….

By Spud Webb

September 4, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

AtlSouthside you’re kidding me right? I’m no fan of Brooking and I am glad DJ made the team, but you cannot be serious? Brooking has had a solid career, you cannot deny that (neither can I despite the fact that I don’t care for the guy). good lord the UGA vs Tech thing gets old. Like we’re stuck in the rock age or we are all 10. Funny, T.Moore doesn’t ever get on and respond to postings on his blogs? Funny, everyother writer tends to, but not T.Moore. He does like to stir the pot. I’m curious as to how he can be a writer for so long and not have a clue about sports? That is tough to do.

By Chris

September 4, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

This has to be the most ridiculous article that I’ve ever read. Then the comments from the UGA fans are absurd. I understand rooting for players that went to the college that you root for but, come on now Shockley is not that good of a quarterback. He may be a great person however that does not translate to NFL success.

By Johnny Danger Dawg

September 4, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

Considering EVERYBODY got a chance to be the Falcons’ starting QB last season, I think Shockley will get a chance this year. But even Tom Brady or P. Manning wouldn’t be able to save THIS team.

By Sports Fan

September 4, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

Good article.

I have always said that if DJ got a fair shot without having to start his series with either the second string players or on the 5 yard line in the shadow of his own goal post he would move the team consistantly.

He is a better QB and a more quality athlete than any other QB on the Falcons. Start him with the first team with the ball on the 20 yard line and he will consistantly move that offense down the field.

I hate racist bloggers and I am a 57 year old conservative white Atlanta native.

By TMAC

September 4, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

You have to be kidding me! This article is so transparent. Terrance you are pandering to the African American and Georgia Bulldog fans and this joke of a newspaper is signing off on this garbage. First thing the shot at Ryan as being statuesque is completely inaccurate. He has great pocket presence/mobility which is all you want in a quarterback who is constantly looking down field to make a completion. Ask Roddy White how he feels about running quarterbacks. He may lie to you as not to offend the fans of athletic quarterbacks but the truth is self evident. Also who is the greatest African American qb of all time? Warren Moon. Not even close. His style of play. Smart, accurate, strong arm, intelligent, great pocket presence and he WAS NOT A RUNNING QUARTERBACK. McNabb, McNair, Vince Young, Randall Cunningham, are not even in the discussion with Warren Moon and NEVER will be. If you want to argue that Shockly can/may be a better pro style qb than Ryan than fine but STOP with the mobile qb nonsense. It is ok for a few great plays from time to time, but it does not make for a great qb, a great career, or longevity, Ask McNair about being a mobile qb. For all intents and purposes he was washed up at 31 because of all the hits he took. True Pro Style Qbs now last into their late 30’s. Randall Cunnighams best year was when he couldn’t run anymore and had to stand back in the pocket and throw the rock while playing for the Vikings. Heres a news flash for you. Mobile/running qbs is NOT the wave of the future. The NFL is too physical for running qbs to last. Terrance this article is lazy uninformed and meant to flame emotions. I wish Shockley the best as a professional quarterback, not a black quarterback or “mobile” which is code for black. Also, if you think that this article helps DJ your wrong. If the barking for DJ gets loud enough the Falcons brass will cut him in a heartbeat. Their investment $72 million is with Ryan. The NFL is a business. Sorry for the long post. GO FALCONS!

By Mike

September 4, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

this article is a waste of ink. if DJ was going to set the town on fire, he would not be 3rd string. just sayin’….. I agree he has potential. I knew he’d make the team after watching one drive he engineered last week. He is a good QB.

This article was written only to do nothing but stir up controversy. smart, way to get the community behind the team.

By crabapplejoe

September 4, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

I told everyone this was going to happen when the Falcons let Harrington go instead of Shockley…but I thought they would at least wait until Ryan threw his first intereption. The blacks in Atlanta, led by their racist cheerleader Terrence Moore, will not be happey until a black is the starting QB for the Falcons. They could care less whether he wins or looses just so he is black (refer to the Mike Vick saga). Its going to be a long year with half the town rooting for Ryan to fail so the the “next great black athletic quarterback” can come in and “change the way the QB position is played in the NFL”. Meanwhile, the Patriots or Colts or Chargers or Saints will be playing in the Superbowl with their slow, “statue like” white QBs. Nothing ever changes here in Atlanta…its always about race.

By KJ

September 4, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

This would not even be thought of if he wasnt African-American. Absolutely horrible. He has no qualities you would want in an NFL quarterback. Be serious!

By dirtyo11

September 4, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

Why is everyone throwing up preseason. Ok he had a bad preseason, and yall right against 3rd or 4th string defenses. Have you thought about the fact that his line was 3rd and 4th string. Hey the 1st string can’t protect the QB, so you know the 3rd or 4th string can’t. Basically what I’m saying is Shockley never got a chance to play behind a line that gave him some kind of protection. As we found out if your line is garbage, you QB is going to suffer……Look what happen to Brady, Everybody was saying that he is one of the best QBs of all time, he won 3 out of 4 superbowls!!!! In the superbowl against the giants, the giants exposed Brady and showed teams what it takes to beat the mighty patroits. No not stop Brady, but beat up his protection. Everyone was saying Brady didn’t look like himself. So is Brady that good or is that he have one of the best lines in football protecting him. Now ask yourself this question was Shockley that bad in the preseason or was it because his line didn’t protect him? You be the judge and be honest with yourself.

By Richard

September 4, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

I’ll give you 72 million reasons why Shockley will never get on the field in an Atlanta uniform.

By Wreck

September 4, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

ATLSouthside

Brooking was an All-American at GT, a 1st round pick and a 5 time pro-bowler. Shockley was a one year starter with a team that should have won a national title but he could not get over the hump to beat UF. That is why he was a 7th round pick and if he would have played college ball anywhere but UGA you would not have cared that he was on the roster.

By roman88

September 4, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

please, shockley won’t be playing now or later, the only reason people in this city wanna see him play is because he’s from uga and black, he couldn’t beat out greene and he won’t play any here. when ryan goes through his rookie mistakes, all these vents will say is why not shockley, just like many wanna keep hoping for the other x qb. it aint happening

By TheRealFalkin'Fan

September 4, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

Has anyone considered that Shockley would have been better off had he been cut? My guess is that Harrington, whether you like him or not, actually has a better chance of seeing playing time this year. There are at least a half dozen teams that would have jumped at the chance to pick up Shockley. The Steelers picked up Leftwich for crying out loud.

By steve

September 4, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

I’m just amazed that Mike Holmgren was gutsy enough to keep Hasselbeck in there, knowing the great David Greene was on the sidelines. Seriously! How many college QBs excelled at the COLLEGE level and not the pros??? Pretty much any Miami QB, Charlie Ward (didn’t even get drafted), Ryan Leaf, Buck Belue, Chris Weinke, any Alabama QB (except Namath). Shockley’s a PR move to generate UGA interest. Joey was too expensive and you can’t have 2 #2 QBs, so he’s the odd man out.

By Hillbilly Deluxe

September 4, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

With that offensive line I just hope Ryan, Redman, and Shockley can all still walk at season’s end.

By ant.b

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

T.Moore , Man this is the best article you have wrote in a long time , I agree with you 100% , And the people of ATL will see the true DJ if he is ever giving a chance , way to go T Moore.

By Eddie

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

Almost everything Terence Moore writes is completely idiotic. Shockley can barely hang with defenses playing the fourth quarter of preseason games. He’s on the roster because of his popularity across the state. He is not an NFL quality QB.

By welikebaseball2

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

Some of you all are so predictable. I knew it was coming. A Black writer or sports fan can hardly support a Black coach or quarterback without being accused of being racist or biased. Is it impossible for you to think that maybe, just maybe, he thinks that Shockley could be an asset to us on the field? Is he not entitled to give a football opinion without accusations of being racist. Obviously you (crabapplejoe and KJ) have some issues within yourselves that you need to work out. Don’t project them onto T. Moore. I can’t seem to find where T. Moore mentioned race in his article. You don’t get in a huff & call him a racist when he writes columns in support of any of the non-Black athletes do you? Wouldn’t that make him biased against Black people? I don’t seem to recall any of these complaints/accusations when & those columns are posted. Oh yeah, I forgot, different standards…

By KD

September 4, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

As usual, Good article Mr. Moore.

By NewnanDawgCF

September 4, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

What a ridiculous column. I absolutely love DJ as a player and person. In the offseason after Greene left UGA, I was a staunch supporter of DJ to the idiots(and sometimes racists) who said he wasn’t accurate enough or smart enough. I thoroughly enjoyed my “I told you so” season with him leading UGA to an SEC title. On the several occasions I have met him, he is an absolute delight to talk to, and a great team player.

However, Matt Ryan is a $72M franchise quarterback. The idea that he will be benched for any reason other than injury is assanine. I do believe DJ will be #2 in short order. And, if Ryan were to get injured, he would play in the interim. But, as much as I would like DJ to be a Falcon starter, he will get better and then he will move on to start for another NFL team when he is ready. The Falcons have made their decision - it is Ryan, period. Terrence Moore is one of those people that really has a hard time letting the facts get in his way.

Go Dawgs, Go Falcons, and Good Luck DJ!

By No He Won't

September 4, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

Shockley will be an NFL success

uh, no he won’t.

By Nolan School

September 4, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Bo-ring….

By Dee

September 4, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

Wowee. Can someone burn the AJC to the ground with Moore in it? This is pot-stirring at its finest. Shockley is a 3rd string QB…period. Anyone, including you Moore, who believes that he’ll be a savior is definitely setting themselves up for grave disappointment.

By Dee

September 4, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

LOL! I’ll be playing QB in the NFL before Shockley.

By I.C. Butts

September 4, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

He’ll be a success in the NFL like Quincy Carter was a success in the NFL. The two are just alike. By the way, where’s Quincy today?

By Unbiased_Blogger

September 4, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this

RYAN/HARRINGTON/LEAF - What’s the difference? Let’s start the “POST VICK - II” experience. Cany you say 0-16?

By Unbiased_Blogger

September 4, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Shockley is the only “real” quarterback on the team. Leave Shockley while you can. You are in “redneckville” and you have too much class. Just like at Georgia with Greene, everybody watched for 4-years and watched Greene choke 3 should have been national champion teams and could win 1-single SEC Champion and then in your first try - well we know the end of story.

By DJISTHEGREATESTFOOTBALLPLAYERINTHEHISTORYOFFOOTBALL

September 4, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

I have never seen a player get so much ink out of being a career back up who’s never done anything. Good Lord the guy is an awful QB. If not for UGA ties he’d be coaching HS football somewhere.

By David

September 4, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

FOR EVERYONE THAT SAYS DJ SHOULD START OVER RYAN, ARE YOU KIDDING? YOUR HOMERISM IS BLINDING YOU.

By For Real

September 4, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

Even at UGA, I used to hold my breath when he went back to pass .. hoping for the best. DJ is a great guy and at best a decent No 3 QB, but to think he could lead this team anywhere is absurd. He was held on to by the front office for PR reasons .. not his ability to lead this franchise. How does Mr Moore stay totally off base with every thought?

By Unbiased_Blogger

September 4, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

RYAN IS A BUST!

By Sam

September 4, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

I cannot believe that you got paid to write this garbage.

By DJ fan

September 4, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

Put him in coach!

By No Dawgs Here

September 4, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

Choo Choo.

Everyone jump in the DJ train!

This was a waste of an article. DJ is not and never will be a NFL QB. He is better than Harrington, but then again so are 100 other QB’s in the NFL. DJ might as well enjoy this year, because next year the Falcons might actually find a quailied 2nd QB.

Face it, the (white) Matt Ryan is the QB and people like you can’t stand to see it. Vick (the dog boy wonder) got his chance and blew it. He could never shred that “thug” image nor his “thug” so called friends.

The Falcons have the best QB starting. Not they do not have a great QB, no they don’t have an experienced QB and no they don’t have a O line worth a crap to keep a QB. If they put shockley in it is only because the O line sucks so bad Ryan is taking a beating. Why not put a scrub in, to take that beating. Heck with salary is easier to lose than Matt’s 72 million.

I am done reading this hate articles.

Let it go people. Matt will start and he will have issues and learning curves on the way. Just like everyone else did.

By BT

September 4, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

Do you ever wonder how much of what he writes in this column TM really believes? He gets ten times the responses when he pen’s something very controversial like this.

He has played us all again.

By Spud Webb

September 4, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

DJ is a great person and I’m glad he’s on the team, good for PR and great story coming back from the knee injury. That said, how can T.MOORE write this stuff? Don’t you think that if he was some kind of savior other teams would’ve already offered a trade for him? There are at least 4 other teams in the league that need help at the QB position. So I’m certain for a 7th rounder they could have DJ. But no other team drafted him and no other team has made a move for him, wonder why? He is a 3rd string QB, period. Why would 3 different coaching staffs think the same thing? THIRD STRING. That’s it. UGA fans, there is a GIANT difference between the NFL and College football. GET OVER IT. You’re savior DJ will never be a starting QB in the NFL, end of story, that is the fact. I don’t want to hear about chances or about playing with the 2nd and 3rd string, he’s not an NFL caliber starter. The ignorance (T.MOORE) is inexcusable from a so called “sports writer”. Go back to LA and just stay on the rome show. You show over and over again that you have no idea about sports. Between yesterdays story on the recieving group and todays, it’s obvious you have NO IDEA WHAT YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT. I wonder if you even went to watch the Falcons at camp this year, like any self respecting AJC sports writer should do???Not sure how you keep you’re job. I don’t care about race, one way or the other. If he was that good, black, white, green, yellow, he’d be starting and the falcons wouldn’t have drafted Ryan. They could’ve gotten Dorsey and let DJ start. WHY DIDNT THEY DO THAT? Please, UGA fans, just watch dawg games on saturday and ignore the NFL. I’m suprised someone hasn’t said Buck Balou never got a chance, he won a national championship, greatest QB ever. duh. He would’ve been great in the NFL. ahahhahhahahhaah As ROME says Moore, IM OUT.

By Ross

September 4, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

Wow. One day you’ll have to tell me how to find my way to fantasy land.

As much as I would LOVE for DJ to actually be successful in the NFL, it ISN’T going to happen. He just isn’t that taltented. The BEST he can hope for is a career as a backup, and I would be surprised if that lasts that long. He barely made the team on one of the worst qb rosters in the NFL. He will never be a starter in the NFL, and as much as a fan of UGA as I am, it doesn’t make me retarded.

By Jim

September 4, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

Shockley has already proven two things: 1) He is loyal to the organization to which he belongs. He had ample opportunity to jump ship while biding his time at UGA yet chose to stay put due to his loyalty to Coach Richt and the program.

2) He is more than capable against top caliber defenses. He proved this against SEC defenses……LSU, Tennesee, South Carolina. He also rises to the occasion in big games (SEC Campionship Game versus LSU is a prime example). If you remember, he torched LSU’s defense in the Georgia Dome.

I think most neutral fans will agree that Shockley only needs a real chance to prove himself. Hopefully it will be here with the Falcons. If not, I hope he gets a chance somewhere. He really deserves it.

By GOTECH610

September 4, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

Terrance, Your are tasteless. It’s almost like you are praying for a Ryan demise. You TASTELESS S.O.B.

How dare you? A kid’s first game on Sunday and you, Mr. Knowitall S.O.B. is already calling him statuesque and all but hoping he gets hurt. Screw You. I hope you get fired. I’ll never read your crap anymore. It’s sad that you had to go to his DAD for a quote to back up your ignorant argument, selective information, heard of it. Probably not, you had to actually learn something to know about that concept.

Here’s one for you Mr. Terrance you fool:

Terrance Moore has been writing for the sports page of the AJC. What if a new intern starts. Mr. Moore has a writing block, his ratings drop, and the new intern after working for a few days gets Mr. Moore’s job.

When we asked the interns dad how he feels about his son taking down anothers job due to a common writers folly. He said, ” I am glad my son got the job, he will electrify the AJC…” I hope this happens to you Mr. Moore I hope you lose your job to someone who hasn’t earned it in the first place.

Karma is a B**. You have really p** in your toasty O’s here, you tasteless dirtbag.

By Andy

September 4, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

There was nothing racial in the article, and yes, I believe as well. Dj will get his chance and he will shine when he does.

By Jeff

September 4, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

Terrence your drinking the Kool Aid. Shockley will never start!

By Spud Webb

September 4, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

MOORE did you even go to camp or any practices this season? I’m thinking you haven’t due to flying to LA and what not for the j.rome show, not sure how you pulled that off anyways? Between yesterdays article about the WR’s and todays, I’m guessing you’ve done little or no research with the Falcons this year. Not suprising. How can you be a sportswriter and have NO IDEA ABOUT SPORTS? I wish I had you’re job, seems easy enough. Love DJ, great story and a great guy. Bottom line is he isn’t an NFL caliber QB, plain and simple, black, white, green doesn’t matter to me. I don’t see any other QB starved team trying to get DJ (which would be for cheap, a 7th rounder I’m guessing). UGA fans, one season of success at the collegiate level doesn’t equal an starting NFL QB, deal with it. Otherwise you’re beloved Buck wouldve been a QB in the NFL. I know you homers don’t believe it but there is a GIANT difference between the SEC and the NFL. WOW, this isn’t that hard. 3 different coaching staffs have thought of DJ as a 3rd stringer, just by chance? Probably not. This is just a silly, silly article and blog. I guess everyone else in the league is blind and doesn’t see that DJ is a future star, only the super bright locals here see it? Not going to happen for DJ here or anywhere else in the NFL.

By At least you got the blogger part right

September 4, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

Unbiased means without pre-disposed opinion. Maybe you are being ironic? So much hate and such a low IQ. It’s not the man keeping you down, it’s your intellect. AT LEAST YOU HAVE CAPS. By all means keep enthralling us with your insightful commentary. Yawn.