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DEL.ICIO.USNow batting eighth, the Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
And now for the Tuesday Countdown:
10 - The Falcon will be in the playoffs for the ninth time in 43 seasons. They’re batting .209, or eighth in the order. But say this for the Birds, when they get there, they usually do something.
9 - Got up this morning, remembered I was out of coffee and remembered I was supposed to blog (bad combination). But I did a little research this morning. (It happens.) Did you know the Falcons have won at least one playoff game in five of their eight postseasons, which is pretty impressive for a franchise that generally goes dormant in January.
8 - Look at the last three playoff years. 1998: Won the division, earned a bye, defeated San Francisco and Minnesota in the NFC, made a Dirty Bird dancer of Dan Reeves, then lost to Denver in the Super Bowl. 2002: Went to Green Bay and handed the Packers their first postseason loss at Lambeau, then lost to Philadelphia in the divisional playoffs. 2004: Won the division, earned a bye, annihilated St. Louis, then lost at Philly for the NFC title.
7 - Then again, there was that 12-4 record and NFC West Division title back in 1980, which gave way to a 30-27 first-round home loss to Dallas. But that was so yesterday. I mean, look at the Cowboys now.
6 - It was minus-8 when I left Minneapolis Monday morning. I couldn’t feel my toes until halfway over South Carolina.
5 - I’ll have more on this later today, but Evander Holyfield is upset about the decision that saw him lose in to WBA champion Nicolai Valuev Saturday in Zurich, Switzerland. The problem, of course, with trying to protest a decision is sanctioning bodies like the WBA answer to nobody. And their offices are in Panama and Venezuela.
4 - I guess Brett Favre is still immune to criticism because the only guy catching heat for the New York Jets’ funny collapse is coach Eric Mangini. Today’s back page of the New York Post had a picture of Mangini with the headline,”Win Or Else!” The back page of the Daily News had another shot of the coach with the headline, “Win Or Take A Hike!” Newsday merely advanced the story: “Cowher Power!” with a picture of, duh. And what of the saintly Favre …?
3 - Try this: In the last four games (three losses), he has one touchdown pass, six interceptions, nine sacks and a QB rating in the 50s. The four defenses he faced were Denver, San Francisco, Buffalo, Seattle. No greatness there. Favre has worn down. He has no arm left. He is making bad decisions. So why is nobody scolding him? Too afraid to admit it was a lame decision to bring him in?
2 - Richard Carrion, the IOC’s finance commission chairman, admitted the IOC has about $4.8 million at risk in Bernard Madoff’s alleged $50 billion Ponzi scheme. The IOC’s most powerful Dept. of Slush Funds, Payoffs and Acquisitions is still calculating the impact.
1 - The Braves sent me a unique holiday card that could be unfolded and turned into wrapping paper. Of course, there was no pitcher inside.
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By Shane
December 23, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this
First
By Jim H.
December 23, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
As a loooong time Falcons fan, I still occasionally cry about that 1980 playoff loss to the Cowboys. That was probably the strongest Falcons team ever. They should have one that game, but just didn’t get it done.
I think the team that often gets overlooked is the 1991 Wild-Card winners (from the Glanville era). That was a highly underrated team. They beat New Orleans in the first round and gave Washington a better game than anybody else did that year. They might have won if they had not had to play on an extremely sloppy field.
One playoff year followed by five sucky years has gotten pretty old…..Sure hope this new regime gets the Falcons into the playoffs more consistently than the past ones have. I think they will.
By Brandon
December 23, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
The Falcons will do some serious damage in the playoffs. Especially after the game against the Vikings, they showed their ability to play on the road in which many people had doubts towards the beginning. The Falcons have a very good chance at winning the game against St. Louis but not certain after early in the season St. Louis handing a loss to the Cowboys 34-14. Now Favre is having those end of season moments that he had last year, he is saying all this stuff about last this and last that and it is causing a distraction to him and his teammates which may or may not be the reason for his downfall in these late weeks. Favre needs the win this week over the Dolphins to prove that he is still able to keep up because stopping the Dolphins right now while they are hot would be a great way to end the season and gain some momentum going into the playoffs.
By Playoffs?!?
December 23, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this
1980 still burns hot for most long time Falcon Fans! This year will be interesting in the playoffs, but I still think they are a year or 2 away.
Favre needs to hang it up for good. Glad to see Pennington doing so well!
By joel
December 23, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
I have been a falcon fan for 30 years and loyal. I will say there is still some missing links in this team. Lets face the facts, Def-line is OK. Secondary is scary sometimes. The coaches get way to conservative with a lead. They did not do this when the season started, this will come back to bite them if they are not aggressive in the playoffs. Coach, please quit slowing down with a lead. We were not even supposed to be in this situation, so why slow down? It would have cost u the game last week had it not been for the turnovers. My prediction is: falcons make it to 2nd round and fall but great year. OH PLEASE WIN THIS WEEK SO WE DONT HAVE TO PLAY THE VIKES AGAIN THANKS GO FALCONS!!
By The BlogFather of Scroll
December 23, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
The vikes dont have a chance against the Giants, if the giants play full out. They may not to protect injuries. Then th vikes will win.
The Falcons will win the superbowl because it’s in the stars for them to do so. There’s something mystical happening. My belief in the Falcons hinges on superstition, and I like that the tea leaves are saying we win, and I believe the tea leaves this time. I believe the crystal balls, the palm readings, the oracle of delphi, the jeanne dixon, edgar cacee, nostradomus, prophets and seances which are all saying: Falcons!!
THe Falcons win because the force is with them.
By decency
December 23, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
please remove mookie pookie’s post. Jeff- #6 and #1 gave me a great chuckle. Thanks… and Go Falcons!
By Dixie Dawg
December 23, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
Blog Father
I see you are still smoking the mystical weeds of the Shire.
The tenth Oracle of Rivendell has informed me that you like to hang out in Bag End with the hobbits and smoke the “pipe weed.”
That would perfectly describe the blog entries you have been submitting. The stars of the 3rd Summer Moon are in alignment for you.
By Jonathan Hart
December 23, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
You don’t fly over South Carolina on the way back from Minnesota. Sloppy writing.
By The Grinch
December 23, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
I agree that the ‘91 season was underrated. Say what you want about Glanville and the run ‘n shoot but they were an exciting team that year. New Orleans was a good team and we beat them twice (including the first round). The mud at RFK slowed us down and it was just basically trying to slug it out against a team that averaged about 30 pounds heavier that went on to win the SB.
As for the moment, I also agree the coaching is getting way too conservative too early; if they’d had a veteran QB in there with 10 minutes to go we would have lost. But we didn’t, so no need to complain yet. This is a magical year. I hate to root for N.O., but…
By Michael
December 23, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
A flight from Minnesota to Atlanta took you over South Carolina? Was your pilot drunk?
By gobravesanyways
December 23, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
I appreciate the pun, good sir. Let’s hope Frank Wren’s been good, and Santa drops (insert inconceivably traded ace here) down Franky’s chimney.
Always enjoy your stuff. Happy Holidays!
By Bob Horner
December 23, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
I for one hope the Falcons don’t have to play the Vikes again. We did not beat them — they beat themselves. 7 fumbles? They moved the ball at will against us, and Turner did not run the ball well. What was with his Duckett-like tiptoeing at the line Sunday? I’m afraid if we play them again, we might just get our @ss beat.
By Najeh Davenpoop
December 23, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
Hahaha @Michael’s 1:43 PM post.
Good to see someone in the mainstream media calling out Favre for the below-average QB that he is now though.
By Derek Watts
December 23, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
Bob Horner, go fumble a few grounders and cry your way to Japan. What a loser. Your Vikes lost to the Falcons, so sad Bobby. Your Vikes forgot the Falcons have a defense with heart. You got BEAT by a Rookie Qb and a second string running back. We own the Vikes, haven’t you noticed ? Get a life Bob and remember, You just got beat, Loser !
By Exodus Mentality
December 23, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
I’m with the Blogfather. This Falcon’s season has been blessed by the football gods. We couldn’t give away the games to San Diego, Tampa, or Minnesota, even though they certainly tried. (We did give away the game to New Orleans, but it turns out that one game doesn’t really matter in the big picture.) Now we just have to hope the coaching staff gets the spirit and unleashes this team for 4 straight quarters in every game we play from now on. the football gods are quirky and they frown on weak play calling. Time to open up the bag of tricks and play like there is no tomorrow.
Falcons vs whoever in Tampa. It will be like home field for us. Superbowl here we come!
By Ramblin Wrecker
December 23, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
I realize I will get the “he reads every line” award, but am I the only one concerned with Schultz’s geographical skills? What fool takes a flight that flies from Minneapolis to Atlanta and crosses over South Carolina?
By leland
December 23, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
Mr. JS—sometimes funny, sometimes not funny. This time not funny. Leland
By Getevenbetter
December 23, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this
Nothing to do with this story, but how about this trade for next year: Roddy White, our first draft pick, and Jerious Norwood (we have to give them something valuable) to Detroit for Calvin Johnson?
By Maynard
December 23, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
You know what? THANK GOD VICK GOT CAUGHT AND WENT TO JAIL!!!! If he never did that, the Falcons would have won 5 games at best, and I’m sure Vick would have been injured for most of what would have been another dismal season. He let us all down and we became a classless football team.
I believe Vick deserves a second chance, but may be in Oakland. I wonder how he feels watching the Falcons go on to be so successful without him.
The character of this new Falcons team, their attractive football, and this phenomenal QB have resurrected this city, buried the vick name for good, and have a bright winning future ahead. CONGRATS!
By atlbobby
December 23, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this
I hope we do not have to play the Vikings again. That #7 reminded me of another #7 running. The Vikes have a great line and a great back along with a very mobile QB, they will be trouble for whomever they play. It seems as though when no one expected anything from us, the play calling was agreesive but now we realize the last two games that we are playing are for the playoffs we are playing on pins and needles. We looked very timid on offense on sunday
By Laughing all the way
December 23, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Dude, I have been laughing the whole article and the entire blog. Good stuff. I’m still laughing about the mystical weed and smiling at the thought of an 11-5 Falcon team. This is so much more fun! Falcons all the way to the Super Bowl!
By Reggie
December 23, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this
If I were any other team, I would NOT want to play the Falcons. This team is confident and they have a swagger to ‘em.
No one expected them to do this well, and when teams have nothing to lose, they are very VERY dangerous to play against!
SO nice to be in a city where the sports teams are actually winning again!
By Dixie Dawg
December 23, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
I had a relevation from the gods of er’e that the Falcons are going to not only go to the Super Bowl, but win it.
My spirit brother, BlogFatherofScroll has contacted the nether world wraiths and has informed me that the stars of Jupiter and Uranus(heh,heh) are in alignment.
The canine gods of Ur are very unhappy with Michael Dwayne Vick for the persecution of the souls of their children.
May the spirits of these departed canine brethren be with our Falcons in the playoffs.
Hey BlogFather, pass the duchy to the left front side, man.
By spotman
December 23, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
As a day one Falcons fan this year is out of the blue. I was at the Dallas game in 1980 and have never been so down after. Then 1988 happened and Atlanta made the Super Bowl. Never thought I would live that long. Take a look at the last few years of the playoffs. Nobody gave the Giants a chance last year. And only an idiot would have put Carolina in the year they made it. The NFL is almost like wrestling it is so fixed. No way the Saints should have made the NFC championship a couple of years ago. Maybe they have it fixed for the Falcons in 2009. Hey this mystical weed is pretty good. I am starting to see stars.
By jlrfalcon
December 23, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this
1) This is the NFL-just because Calvin Johnson was good at GT does not mean he will be the greatness of the NFL. Ryan is comfortable with both Jenkins and White and passing to them just fine-if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
2) Actually, if you have ever flown into Atlanta from anywhere (the guys in the new control tower play with planes like Nintendo), you likely have had your flight circled around a few times before it lands, perhaps even having a total u-turn over SC from the west.
3) BTW, Schultz, have you ever noticed we have another winning team in town that has a bird mascot? Maybe that team will be good through next June and we won’t even have to think about baseball since the Falcons training camp will then start in July.
By Dixie Dawg
December 23, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
Blog Father of Scroll
You might consider changing your screen name to Blog Father of Smoke
By spotman
December 23, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
It should be 1998. Time for another hit.
By evan
December 23, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
Hey Jeff - The Falcons had a bye in the 1980 playoffs…they didn’t lose in the first round, although no one really uses the term “first round” in the NFL Playoffs.
By Falcon Fin Fan
December 23, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
Hey, since Jeff is free-associating, I will too… has anyone noticed the parallels between the Falcons and Dolphins these last few seasons? Two seasons ago, both lost coaches they were better off losing. The next year, both hired new hotshots who failed miserably. Both teams pursued Bill Parcells (he went to the Dolphins, but I’ll take Dimitroff long-term). This year, both were picked to finish last again, both hired no-name, no-nonsense assistant coaches who turned things around in dramatic fashion and are threatening to win their divisions. It’s eerie. (And I didn’t even dredge up that they both started playing in 1966. Ooooh.)
If they both make the Super Bowl, I may just have to s#!t myself.
By Mookie Pookie
December 23, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this
Jeff, please remove “decency”s post. I was just asking if that post from yesterday about you and Bill Simmons was true. What’s so wrong with that??? I need clarification…
By Falcon Fin Fan
December 23, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
Oh, and I forgot the Saban/Petrino stories. It’s scary, I tell ya…
By The Cold, Hard Truth
December 23, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
Hey, Davenpoop-for-brains:
Favre may be a sub-par QB, but he’s STILL having a better year than the conVICKted felon who is your lord and savior.
Toke on that for a while, Vickhead!
By ZTLGuy
December 23, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this
Flying into ATL from MSP? You come in one of two ways-either from the NW over Rome, GA or from the NE over the Foothills VOR (ODF).
It is entirely possible to be over SC when coming from MSP. It depends on which arrival the plane is instructed to fly.
Trust me, I know.
By Boo Boo
December 23, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
The Falcons also won the first ever wildcard playoff game, the first year there were two wildcard teams, which played each other (1978). The Falcons beat the Eagles with luck and a comeback. The following week there were four playoff games played (AFC and NFC), and the Atlanta-Dallas game was the only one not a blow out, with the Falcons having the lead at halftime, with the game tied after three quarters. The Cowboys squeaked out a 27-20 victory, on their way to the SuperBowl. The following week the Cowboys beat the Rams 28-0. So, the Falcons did themselves well in their first playoff appearance.
By Kenny
December 23, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this
befor it burns out , pass it this way……….mmmmm Falcons are #1
By Barry
December 23, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this
Hey Y’all:
ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!!! GET ON BOARD. “ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY. We are in the playoff and there is more to come. “BELIEVE” in the “HEART” of Atlanta. We are a “TEAM”. The FALCONS are our team and we are down with them in “ONE HEARTBEAT!!”. FALCONS, print up some T-Shirts!!: “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!”
Have you ever seen a team so discipline and coordinated in their desire to play good football and win. I sat in my local sports bar screaming and hollering with friends on nearly every offensive and defensive play sceaming “ONE HEARTBEAT!!”. Let’s do this thing. And guess what?! Our Falcons did it with some nitty, gritty, nasty, smart football. Remember, we were not invited to the dance. The naysayers said we were not invited. However, we “CRASHED” the party and now we are there to leave the DAMN party with the best looking girl: THE SUPER BOWL TROPHY. That’s right! THE SUPER BOWL TROPHY. Boy, are the naysayers looking stupid. They do not know what to say on T.V. about our FALCONS. But I will say it for them: ONE HEARTBEAT!!!! ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!’ This team represents Atlanta’s return from the ashes: RESURGENS. WE ARE BACK!!. And as Coach Smith said “WE ARE STILL IN THE PROCESS BUT WE ARE IN THE PLAYOFF!!!”. My God , I am truly afraid and the NFL havwe better be afraid of the end result of this “PROCESS” . Because right now, this “PROCESS” has “SUPER BOWL” written all over it. WHat a time for Mr. Blank, management, and especially the players who are implementing the mission and vision of this franchise. And the fans and the football community includes, I say “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” , “ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!!” We were not invited to the party but we arte going to leave with the prettiest girl there: THE SUPER BOPWL TROPHY. YOU GOT TO BELIEVE. IT IS TIME TO “SHOCK THE WORLD!!!”.
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! This is a SECRET from a FALCON FAN. TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY FOOTBAL HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!
"ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!!"Ringold
By Kenny
December 23, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this
Dont jynx us with all this superbowl talk, lets calm down and see what happens….CALM DOWN, we didnt win yet….aawwww screw it, im too excited to calm down….SUPERBOWL BABY!!!!!!!!!
By shane
December 23, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
I am enjoying the season as much as anyone, but the consistancy of our D have me worried.
Even though we do play some great offensive teams (NFC South) it will be necessary for us to finish higher than 23rd overal in the future if we hope to be the powerhouse of the future.
By They call me goober!
December 23, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this
Living in Minnesota for they last for the last 20 yrs I have learned one thing…Minnesotans are bad losers and even worse winners… A co-worker today told me the Falcons looked terrible…and they would have lost if the Vikings hadn’t fumbled 4 times…she never understood how dumb her statement was…and got madder the more I laughed!…GO FALCONS !…Make her look dumber!
By SlimG
December 23, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this
Goober! Love it! I bet she even had an excuse for the debacle in ‘98.
We haven’t even started to play great yet. Ryan still needs a game or two but the defense is getting after it. Gritz Blitz Baby!
By Mookie
December 23, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this
Playoffs? What a year! Next year need to improve on the D. Maybe draft all D. Our weak links are left side DE and the Weakside Linebacker.
By bravesfanbob
December 23, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this
Out of all of the Falcons teams to ever make the playoffs, this is the one I’m most proud of! They were ranked #32 out of 32 the first ESPN rankings of the year, and are much too young to know they’re not supposed to be this good. Ignorance is bliss, and that ignorance may lead them very far in the playoffs. I truly believe they will win the division, and will get at least to the NFC Conference Championship game. If someone is nice enough to knock off the Giants, they would get a home game, and I feel sorry for whoever comes into the dome. GO FALCONS!
By RTW
December 24, 2008 12:50 AM | Link to this
Bluster is good. Reality is better. Take what we’ve done and be proud. We have what we didn’t think was possible at the season’s beginning. If not this year, feel good about the future. Think about it. We’re discussing the Falcon’s chances in this year’s Super Bowl! I like their chances. But after last year, I like the fact that we’re so hyped up to be so heady. And by the way, all Falcons’ contributions nonwithstanding, Ryan’s played EVERY down. Pretty amazing. But the MVP this year goes for the entire team and organization, top to bottom. Bluster is good. Enjoy!
By cee
December 24, 2008 4:52 AM | Link to this
GO FALCONS GO RYAN GO TURNER GO RODDY GO JENKINS GO ABRAHAM GO MILLOY FREE MIKE VICK
By Myrtle Beach
December 24, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this
The only time i every cryed about a football game was after the 1980 game with Dallas. My wife thought I was going to tear the house down after winning in Minnesota in 1988 and I also never thought I would live to see them in the Superbowl. We were in that game the key was the missed field goal that switched momentum. We need homefield bad if we want to go all the way, Go Saints!
By Fansince73
December 24, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
Geez have you knuckleheads never flown? If air traffic control mandated an easternly approach, he could have very easily flown over South Carolina! You do know these plane are flying @ around 500 mph? Look at your map and do the math on that!
Besides all that, WHO CARES!!!!
Go FALCONS
By The BlogFather of Scroll
December 24, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this
SWWWWWWWWWWWWWISZZZZZ! (Oh man, the colors!)
moron
Seriously, merry xmas, stoner. I gave up grass in the eighties, er ninties, okay I quit last week, man. I sold my bong-hat on ebay for two hundred dollars, man. I miss it.
Are there still people out there smoking dope and having unprotected sex? Is this 1971?
Inconceivable.
No, only a fool would be in his/her fifties and still drink to get drunk, smoke to get stoned, or have unprotected sex even if his ding dong DID work, which it doesn’t, Thank Heavens.
Sex is for the young. Being a reverse-idiot-savant is for guys in their fifties. A reverse idiot-savant is a guy who’s an expert at every subject known to man, except one. (and they haven’t found that subject yet, but which I think is “Osmosis”. I just dont get osmosis. I mean you’re going to tell me that a permeable membrane allows passage of foreign material simply by the fact of arbitrary juxtaposition? I mean maybe that explains the douchebag, but what about cell nutrition? Sorry, it opens up mmore questions than it answers. Dont get it.)
It’s great being a reverse idiot savant. U can B 1 2: Try reading.
Did you see Iran’s President’s xmas greeting to the world: “Merry xmas to all, and to all a groin rash with unsightly blight.”
What is wrong with that child?
By VA/NJ Falcons Fan
December 24, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this
Thank you Atlanta Falcons Players, Coaches, Staff and Mr. Blank!!! This season has been so enjoyable from the very first game!! Just can’t wait to go to the next game against the Rams! I love the positive attitude of everyone at the Georgia Dome. The people are wonderful. One game at a time. Go Falcons!!! Beat the Rams! We are IN the Playoffs!
By bobby
December 24, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this
Favre comments make light of why you are a writer and not a coach. Use some objective measure. A 13-3 team with Favre is now a mere shadow of its former self. A 4-12 team has an opportunity for a 10-6 season and a possible playoff berth. As far as BFs decision making: you have to make the best bad decision when inept coaching puts one in the position of having to win the game pretty much alone. Moreover, check around the league, the vast majority of teams would snap him up in a minute.
By VICK SUPPORTER 2
December 24, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this
GREAT COLUMN JEFF
8 - Look at the last three playoff years. 1998: Won the division, earned a bye, defeated San Francisco and Minnesota in the NFC, made a Dirty Bird dancer of Dan Reeves, then lost to Denver in the Super Bowl. 2002: Went to Green Bay and handed the Packers their first postseason loss at Lambeau, then lost to Philadelphia in the divisional playoffs. 2004: Won the division, earned a bye, annihilated St. Louis, then lost at Philly for the NFC title.
———WHO WAS THAT QB AGAIN?————
SOME LOSER RUNNING QB I THINK
———I’M PUZZLED———-
-WHY DIDN’T A DROP BACK PASSER BEAT THE LEGEND BRETT?
…………I MEAN………
————CHECK THIS OUT————-
MV7 IS NOT INTELLIGENT
NOT A DROP BACK PASSER
CAN’T READ DEFENSES
CAN’T HIT THE SIDE OF A BARN
————-I’M SO CONFUSED—————-
DROP BACK PASSERS ARE THE BOMB :)
By VICK SUPPORTER 2
December 24, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this
I AM ASTOUNDED BY THIS STATISTIC
———-SO YOU ARE TELLING ME————-
43-YEAR HISTORY AND ONLY 9-PLAYOFF APPEARANCES…….HMMMMMMM
———-LETS BREAK THIS DOWN————-
MV7 SEASONS AS A STARTER
2002 (PLAYOFFS)
2003 (INJURED)….NO POST SEASON
2004 (POST SEASON)….3RD DIV TITLE
2005 (NO PLAYOFFS)
2006 (NO PLAYOFFS)
———SO THAT’S A———-
2:1 RATIO OF PLAYOFF APPEARANCES
THAT ACCOUNTS FOR 4 OUT OF 43 YEARS…..
——YOU ASK WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER 39——
…………GOOD QUESTION……..
7 (PLAYOFFS)
32 (SEASONS NO PLAYOFFS)
————-THAT IS A——————
7:1 RATIO
———LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT———-
7:1 (DROP BACK PASSERS)
VS
2:1 (RUNNING QB)
………I’M SO CONFUSED IT’S KILLING ME………
HOW CAN A QUARTERBACK WITH A HIGHER RATIO HAVE THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES:
NOT INTELLIGENT
CAN’T READ DEFENSES
CAN’T HIT THE SIDE OF A BARN
CAN’T CALL AUDIBLES
IS NOT ARTICULATE
IT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE
CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME :)
By Gary
December 24, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this
I remember the 1980 game so well. We were up 14 in the 4th quarter and then started running 3 and punting and the rest is history. I see a little bit of that mentality in Coach Smith. But what a great year and great future we have with Ryan at the helm. You are never far enough ahead in the NFL. Go Falcons.
By Dave
December 24, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this
Vick Supporter 2,
If you think 32:7 = a 7:1 ratio, I’m seriously worried about you, but it explains a great deal about your obnoxious post.
By atlfanfromsandiego
December 24, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this
Guys it’s is so much fun watching the birds this year after all the fiasco last yr. I wil always be an atl sports fan even though i’m here in san diego now. GO FALCONS!!
By Russell Brock
December 24, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this
The Vikes will notch a win over the Giants as NY will be resting their starters with home-field locked up. However, the Falcons will win the division as the Saints will roll over the Panthers with them still smarting over choking against the Giants and Brees going for Marino’s season yardage record. It will be ugly. Then the Falcons will host the Vikes or Bears and with the bye week will win easily. After that, we will see just how much of a franchise QB Ryan is really going to be.
By falcon
December 25, 2008 6:53 AM | Link to this
I prefer to take it one game at a time. Let’s put the Rams away early, which is something we have not done all year, and let Redman play the 4th quarter.
Then let’s pray for our pals from New Orleans to take care of the Panthers. Then we can relax as a #2 seed and have an extra week to prepare for our playoff game at the GA Dome.
By bobbert
December 25, 2008 6:54 AM | Link to this
How about we keep Roddy and Norwood and draft a stud defensive lineman to help abraham with the pass rush with the number 1 pick?