Terence Moore: When team quits, coach must go | Sports Columnists

By Finally!!!

January 1, 2007 07:11 PM | Link to this

FINALLY!!! Now lets get us one o’ them big ol’ pork eatin’ fellers with a FAT mustache to lead this team to the playoffs consistently!!

By singletary

January 1, 2007 07:15 PM | Link to this

One coaching note: I hope Joe DeCamilis is re-hired by the next head coach. He’s fired-up and has honed the likes of Tim Dwight and Allen Rossum. (He may need to do it again next year!)

Here’s hoping that Lelie’s shoulder heals and wishing him a Happy New Year, still in Atlanta 2007.

While not related, I’m hoping Mike Singletary will at least get an interview. I gotta believe that much talent and spirit will translate into a charismatic, driven coach who will lead AND use players strengths!

MV7, don’t stop believing. You made so many improvements over the past two years. When everyone else folded, you were still playing your guts out.

Go Falcons!

By JP

January 1, 2007 07:23 PM | Link to this

Good Riddance. Rich McKay should be next, He of the bust draft picks. This guy is as bad as Dannie Reeves(remember Reggie Kelly). For all those who think Schaub is the answer, look at his overall regular season stats. Allen Rossum is not an NFL player, he should be playing for Amsterdam or Toronto. Thankfully, the Falcons only make us live thru 16 games. A Disgusted lifelong fan.

By Dr. I. Q.

January 1, 2007 07:23 PM | Link to this

I agree Mora had to go —- that he shot himself in the foot far to often. And, I also agree the team quit on him, which leads me to the question: Who will they play for? As a teacher in a former life, I can tell you that some kids are just not teachable. For whatever reason, some just don’t want to learn and will do whatever they can to keep others from learning and participating in the learning experience. Forgive me, but my observations over the past couple of years leads me to believe that Vick is not teachable —- that he doesn’t want to learn —- that he thinks he knows everything —- that he is untouchable and a disruptive force on the team. I hope he proves me wrong with a new coach. I hope he finds a coach that can motivate him to become more that just a legend in his own mind.

By Rodney

January 1, 2007 07:30 PM | Link to this

I agree with your assessment. He had to go for the sake of the Falcons. I am glad we have a owner like Blank who will make the best decision for the Falcons. Unlike the Smith’s who did not care about having a winner in Atlanta, Blank has shown that he care about fans and will bring a Super Bowl winner to us.

By Fed up Fan

January 1, 2007 07:30 PM | Link to this

Get a Coach that will deal with Vick and the other candy a*******es on this team. These clowns have been babied far too long. Produce or move on…too much talent out there to endure this misery.

By ConyersDawg

January 1, 2007 07:32 PM | Link to this

Falcons draft #10, that is the one good thing to losing that last game. We should get a good one. Couple that #10 with shaub and we could possibly get a top 5 pick!

By Beretverde

January 1, 2007 07:35 PM | Link to this

Coach Killa Ron Mexico who flips off the fans must go as well. He is a “Team Quitta”, the most overpaid boondoggle whom NFL defenses have figured out! Mora blew it, but so does Blank by keeping with this expensive “experiment.”

By wes

January 1, 2007 07:37 PM | Link to this

I would take Dan Reeves back in a second.

Vick could go back to his old offense…which was more succesful in the first place. AND this alone would eliminate new terminology for MV7.

ANYONE else who is brought in has to teach Vick a new offense and that won’t produce overnight.

Mr. Blank, I know it would be more than difficult to admit you were at fault 4 years ago, but Dan Reeves is and was a damn good football coach.

Suck it up and make the hire.

By Ryder

January 1, 2007 07:40 PM | Link to this

Great players want to be coached, that’s why I believe Vick’s best years were under Reeves, because he actually taught him how to be a leader. That is something Mora had no idea how to do, which is where the problems began. That being said, I do believe that Vick (and the Falcons) need a coach that is able to teach ethics and commands immediate respect. That man is Mike Singletary. He has a well known pedigree for winning and the team will listen to him because he won’t be concerned about making friends but teaching Vick how to be a leader.

The greater question remains is what does this team do on offense. Obviously Dunn won’t be coming back (same with Leile now that Vick’s favorite target Finneran will be healthy) so they will need to bring in an OC who will allow Vick to AUDIBLE as well as spread the field. This team can be a balanced offense when given the opportunity to do so.

By John Lighthart

January 1, 2007 07:41 PM | Link to this

Now Arthur & Rich need to look at all the dead weight on the team and clean out lockers accordingly. If you’re going to make race a constant issue; while trying to build a winner of the falcons; this team is dead in the water. Talent at every position must be reviewed thouroughly and previous dumb personnel/financial offers to players who haven’t produced have to be revisited! WE WANT CLASS ACT WINNERS PLAYING FOR THE ATLANTA FALCONS, NOT A BUNCH OF EGOTISTICAL,PHOTO OP BLOW HARDS.

By KS

January 1, 2007 07:48 PM | Link to this

I wonder if Jimmy Johnson is available — I have not heard his name mentioned.

By la

January 1, 2007 07:51 PM | Link to this

shaub is no better than Vick. He has not won a big game in college or in the NFL. Vick has demonstrated that he is a winner in college and in the NFL. This is a chocolate city so get use to it.

By zach

January 1, 2007 08:04 PM | Link to this

Mr. Ed and Knappy have to go to. I think it was more there lack of preparation and creativity that led to the downfall of the Falcons. Bring in someone who can use guys like Vick, Norwood, Crumpler, 3 1st round WR’s and please get an offensive line that can pass block. Our defensive shemes were horrible. We made every 3rd string QB look like a pro bowler. Bye- Bye 49’ers

By Dave H.

January 1, 2007 08:08 PM | Link to this

NORM CHOW IS THE ANSWER

He tailors his offenses to the strengths of his talent. He did it at USC with QB Matt Leinart and then did it again with the Titans and a completely different style of QB in Vince Young. Michael Vick could really prosper with Chow as well.

But the Falcons better act quickly, because the Cardinals will be looking at Chow - to reunite him with Leinart.

By david

January 1, 2007 08:10 PM | Link to this

DAN REEVES

or you will get more of the same!

By Realist

January 1, 2007 08:11 PM | Link to this

Terrance, do you have the balls to continue to tell it like it is? Such as : 1) Vick is NOT a leader nor a successful NFL QB. He is a great athlete and could be an asset at RB, PR, and KR, but not at QB; 2) that tough guys hit hard but do not need to incur penalties to show their toughness; 3) that Art Blank got taken as an football owner by putting all his eggs into one basket (Vick)thus showing he knows nothing about football and was duped into believing sports are just like any business.

By Realist

January 1, 2007 08:19 PM | Link to this

TO la:

The Falcons are a GA/ALA team not just black ATL. The problem isn’t black Vick vs white Schaub, its the no leader Vick vs any other QB including D.J. who already has more leadership skills than Vick. I haven’t heard one black teammate of Vick come to his defense or say anything resembling like they respect him. They all seem very quiet about his leadership.

By Bear

January 1, 2007 08:26 PM | Link to this

Well-stated, Mr. Moore.

By burt bisnid

January 1, 2007 08:38 PM | Link to this

I wonder if Marion Campbell is still available. Now there was a coach who perfectly suited the mediocrity that the Falcons have been for 40 years.

By matt

January 1, 2007 08:42 PM | Link to this

Mora HAD a promising career that he threw away 3 weeks ago by throwing his entire organization under the bus. He’s a pathetic, smelly TURD who doesn’t deserve to coach a high school team.

By Michael

January 1, 2007 08:49 PM | Link to this

If you traded Mike Vick for Peyton Manning, the Colts would win the Super Bowl and the Falcons would make the playoffs. It’s the O-line.

By Larry

January 1, 2007 08:52 PM | Link to this

Fisrt Choice: Jim Tressel

Second Choice: Pete Carrol

Third Choice: There is no 3rd choice!

Bring us a champion Mr. Blank! Bring us Jim Tressel! He has ALL the qualities you’re looking for and I want as an 17 year premium season ticket holder (4 Field Level Seats), Atlanta native and local businessman.

By Sirgat

January 1, 2007 08:53 PM | Link to this

To Realist: The first part of your argument is true due to the market and advertising. But you fail to state that players have not disputed Vick on his leadership. In any argument, present both sides. If you don’t like Vick, you just won’t be open minded about his stats. I have compared his stats with others….and perception really is reality. And most “followers” like yourself…drink the Kool-Aid.

By Larry

January 1, 2007 08:54 PM | Link to this

“Realist,”

Thank you!

By Dr. I. Q.

January 1, 2007 08:57 PM | Link to this

Just read that Dennis Green is available. I can’t imagine why we’d be interested in him other than he’s an African American who could probably communicate with Vick —- and that would appear to be a primary consideration.

By falcon 30901

January 1, 2007 09:03 PM | Link to this

i loved mora. i just wish we could have gotten him on his second leg not his first. i just dont think he was ready to be a head coach. he will do a great job his second time around especailly if he gets rid of his best friend and offensive nap creator. wish list. 1.defensive minded head coach with an assistant smart enough to make adjustments at halftime.maybe a guy smart enough to coach from the both and evaluate the game instead of watching the game from the side line and then just calling out a play 2.run pulling guard. we missed alot when we lost forney and lerr. 3.safey with speed. a deion grant clone would make my day. 4. kick/punt returner. rossum hasnt done his job in a couple years. we lost a lot of momentum with his fair catching inside the 5 and his letting the ball drop at the 35 and rolling into the 5 plus his fair catching when no one is around.

By max

January 1, 2007 09:05 PM | Link to this

Yeah! Mora Gets Canned!! Why Not Rich Mckay And All The Woeful Assistants At The Same Time????

People, Including The Players, Keep Talking About “All This Talent” On The Roster!! I, For One, Fail To See ALL THE TALENT!

Just Because You Get Elected To The Pro Bowl Does NOT Make You A GREAT Player!!

Just Because You Run Your Mouth Talking Smack Does NOT Make You A Great Player!!

I Just Hope & Pray Whoever Gets The Coaching Job, Will Man-Up, Tell Blank To Keep His A## In The Owners Box,& Make ALL Positions Up For Grabs!!!! MAY THE BEST MAN WIN!!!!

I Dont Give A Dam If The Q/B Is Tinkerbell..Make Him WIN The Position!!!

Lets Get Rid Of The “Dead-Wood”, Give The Youngsters A Chance To Play!!!!

By FALCON4LIFE

January 1, 2007 09:06 PM | Link to this

There is but one obvious choice: The olde Swamp Fox, Marion Campbell. Now more than ever.

By P.J.

January 1, 2007 09:06 PM | Link to this

If Blank and Co. are looking for a long-term leader, then Norm Chow may not be the answer. I believe he’s 60, but I agree, he’s pliable enough to work with the talent handed to him (unlike control freak, no-audiblizing-allowed Greg Knapp) As for other candidates:

*Ken Whisenhunt - GA Tech grad, obviously intelligent, but he’s only been an OC for three years and he learned under the tutelage of Mike Mularkey.

*Mike Mularkey - I believe he left Buffalo because he didn’t want to work for the cheapskate Wilsons and that dying franchise anymore (once Ralph reaches room temperature, his scions will sell the frachise and it will move to L.A.). Anyway, he made Tommy Maddox into a successful QB for a couple of years, but then again, he couldn’t do anything for Joey Harrington in Miami (where he was OC this year).

*Cam Cameron - Finally was allowed to free the shackles of Martyball and showed creativity and tact in his play calling. SD will win the Super Bowl (what a daring proclamation).

*Bobby Petrino - It’s easy to look like a genius when you’re up against Big East competition. I’m not convinced he’s the answer.

*Kirk Ferentz - a media darling for some reason. He’s like the “cool kid” everyone loves “just because”. I know it’s difficult having to recruit for Iowa, but he hasn’t achieved much. Besides, I saw a game in 2005 in which Iowa was up 17 against Northwestern with 5 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and Iowa ended up losing.

*Bob Stoops - Okay, so he’s won with the best recruits in the country. Big whoop. Oklahoma manages to blow at least one easily winnable game a year since their National Championship.

*Steve Mariucci - I swear, there will be rioting if this lame-as-Hades coach is hired. The Lions quit on him last year! There’s a reason why.

Everyone must keep in mind the last time the Falcons hired the hottest OC in the country, one that called the plays for one of the most prolific offenses in NFL history, his name was Dan Henning and we all know how that turned out.

By A

January 1, 2007 09:07 PM | Link to this

Terrence ! This is the first column you’ve ever written that I agree with. Thank you also for not turning this situation into any kind of racial issue. Stick to the topic. Great job !

By Sirgat

January 1, 2007 09:07 PM | Link to this

falcon 30901

You are all over it!!!!

By Larry

January 1, 2007 09:12 PM | Link to this

“Dr. I.Q.,”

I not sure even an “African-American” could communicate with Vick!

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 1, 2007 09:13 PM | Link to this

Terence, you emphasize the off-the-field stuff because that’s what makes headlines, but really the “football stuff” was Mora’s biggest problem. Greater coaches than Mora, in this sport and others, have made stupid remarks to the media and have had off the field incidents but as long as they were coaching they did a great job. Mora’s biggest problem, more than radio interviews or big-mouth dads, was his inability to find a good scheme on either side of the ball and his loyalty to his awful coordinators. Yeah, it would be nice if the next coach had a cattle prod in his hands, but more importantly I hope the next coach can call plays properly and draw up effective schemes.

By Dr. I. Q.

January 1, 2007 09:15 PM | Link to this

And, I don’t think Vick would throw Dennis Green, a brother, under the bus!

By Spike007

January 1, 2007 09:15 PM | Link to this

Did anyone see the movie Any Given Sunday? The so called superstar Vick, needs a reality check, he should have been benched on several occassions throughout this decimated season. He needs to grow up and have a thicker skin. Actions speak louder than words.

By OpinionsAreLike

January 1, 2007 09:17 PM | Link to this

Dennis Green? Replace a white loser with a black loser, now that’s a wise decision.

By Gman

January 1, 2007 09:20 PM | Link to this

Good Luck, Mora, you never had a chance. No one else will either until Vick is gone. We don’t need a gangsta, we need a leader, a quality quarterback, someone with class.

By johnmrog

January 1, 2007 09:24 PM | Link to this

When you’re tying to be “customer friendly”, having a quarterback who cares so much about the cities fans that he flips them the bird doesn’t help either. But King Arthur’s nose is way too far up Herr Mexico’s jock to ever notice that.

By RJ

January 1, 2007 09:41 PM | Link to this

I’m not a Falcons fan, but I do have a few thoughts for you:

I’m not going to say that Mora was a good coach, but who is he getting replaced with? I can’t think of a single coordinator or college coach that is going to make the jump to the Falcons.
Let’s assume for a second that the players quit on the coach because they wanted him gone. Anyone who is a season ticket holder should be asking Mr. Blank for their money back. Players are paid over a hundred million dollars to play a game, and that money is from the fans. If you have players that aren’t earning their 100 million dollar contract (I’m talking to you Mr. Vick) because they don’t like their boss, then you need to get new players.
A new coach is not going to solve most of the Falcon’s problems. I don’t think any coach can catch a ball for the receivers or block a rusher for the lineman or throw a decent pass for the quarterback. Getting rid of Mora might be a start, but it definately is not the finish.

By The terrible truth

January 1, 2007 09:42 PM | Link to this

Just wait till the new staff tries to pour a gallon of knowledge into Vick’s shotglass of a brain. Teams know everything that he knows and his tendencies. They stop the execution of what he knows, they win the game, simple as that. He couldn’t audible at a Taco Bell drive-thru and still can’t accurately and properly deliver a forward pass. His natural talent has taken him as far as he wants to go. He has shown no inclination to get better in the offseason and apparently the brass from Daddy WarBlank on down is afraid to confront him. If he can avoid these lawsuits for passing on an incurable virus and sidesteps aquiring an expensive drug habit, he has enough money to last the rest of his life. He is no better quarterback or teammate for that matter than he was four-five years ago. Psycho Jim was a tumor that had to be removed, it’s time to chemo the growth behind the center too.

By Al Sharpton

January 1, 2007 09:57 PM | Link to this

Terence, you have twenty four hours to compile and publish your list of minority candidates or you’re out of the club. And remember, Justin Timberlake may act like one of us but we both know he’s not. Now get to work!

By Titothebear

January 1, 2007 10:13 PM | Link to this

The Terrible Truth is an inconvenient one but it is the truth. I completely agree with what you’ve said about Vick. he’s a moron and he needs a change of address.

By Terence

January 1, 2007 10:18 PM | Link to this

My list:

1) Sylvester Croom 2) Art Shell 3) Romeo Crennel 4) Dennis Green 5) Ty Willingham

By RL

January 1, 2007 10:18 PM | Link to this

Chocolates fine but s** isn’t. No quality coach such as Singletary is going to sign on without his choice at QB. It’s not like Farve or Brady is the incumbent here.

By brad in KY

January 1, 2007 10:18 PM | Link to this

I think the Falcons should try to hire Pete Carroll and reunite him with Norm Chow as his offensive coordniator.

By Birdy

January 1, 2007 10:30 PM | Link to this

I hope the next coach will maintain a proper set of priorities.

He Works for the TEAM.
The TEAM comes first.
Everyone, players included, are resources to be applied to best benefit the TEAM. Salaries, bonuses, “tenure” does not matter. Performance RIGHT NOW matters.

Let’s hope the next coach insists on an Oline philosophy like the “Big Boys” Blank admires for their consistency: Philly, and Pittsburgh. There are high draft choices on those lines and they continually re-stock them as a matter of course through the draft. And they are BIG, not little. That’s why they can win late in the seasons. Small nicked up guys get beaten by big nicked up men.

Finally, let’s make sure the offense is a legitimate Pro offense:

ALLOW AUDIBLES
Some double moves for a change
Dumps to backs and 20 yard passes
Legitimate size feature back — no more soft-running munchkins.

We don’t need gimmicks, or liabilities deliberately put in place to make it impossible for anyone but the fastest QB to WIN. Pass protect. PHYSICAL RB. PHYSICAL OLine.

Build an offense where we can plug any competent QB in and WIN some games. Then put Vick in that situation and let those unique talents put the team over the top.

Vick ran for more first downs (54 first down runs in 123 carries) than Dunn (48 in 286 carries). As a reference, Norwood had 27 in 99 carries. Tiki Barber - 78 on 327 carries)

or, put another way, the average number of carries per first down generated:

Vick: 2.3 (unreal) Norwood: 3.7 (very good) Tiki: 4.2 (good) Dunn: 6.0 (“unacceptable”) Tomlinson: 4.3 Larry Johnson: 4.6

We won’t win consistently until we put the same thing around our QB (whoever he is) that other consistent winners put around theirs. No QB can win a championship with this current OLine, soft running starting RB, and butter-fingerd WRs.

I hope the next coach focuses on making those improvements.

By tyyosh

January 1, 2007 10:32 PM | Link to this

Mike Singletary, I hope.

By bigbelly

January 1, 2007 10:32 PM | Link to this

Though I hate to see anybody lose his job, Mora brought it on himself. He is the one who hired Knapp and Donatell and they have proven that they don’t know what the hell they are doing. Knapp was so hell bent on sticking Vick in a west coast offense that he still doesn’t know to this day that it was a mistake. A good oc installs an offense that plays to his players strengths. You don’t just go with your offense because it’s your offense. And for God’s sake please let your qb’s audible out of bad plays!!! Donatell; 300+ passing yards to the 3rd string qb pretty much says it all.

My wish-list:

Get some coaches in here who will evaluate the talent on this team and devise schemes that take advantage of those talents.
Finneran to come back 100% and ready to catch those balls that our current crop of receivers seem to have so difficult a time with.
Big mean nasty o-linemen that have a taste for blood and will protect the qb with their lives.
Get some real value for Schaub(u think the Raiders might be interested?)and not trade him just to trade him. Also bring in a cheap veteran backup for Vick to pick up a few pointers from and who can step in and get a W if need be.
D-linemen who are good for more than 3- 5 games a season.
Steve Young as a qb coach(extremely wishful thinking).

By James

January 1, 2007 10:36 PM | Link to this

To avoid another Farve like decision. The next coach should let Vick and Shaub play for the no.1 QB spot. Vick quit on the team last year and seemed to do the same this year. Competition will make you “hungry” or cancel you out!

By eric

January 1, 2007 10:38 PM | Link to this

Terrence You should be tarred and feathered for that s**t list. That being said RAY RHODES is the obvious choice.

By saintlanta

January 1, 2007 10:40 PM | Link to this

Head coach on his daddy’s name. Asst. in N.O. and fans booed him and cocky towards fans in ‘94. No falcon fan, I hope you get Mariuchi. If you want to win get trade Vick and Dunn, cut Hurtwell, Rossum, Milloy, Crocker, and White. May we continue to rule our Dome and on to the Super Bowl!

By kris in alpharetta

January 1, 2007 10:42 PM | Link to this

I’ve said all along that a lack of accountability is what’s hurting the Falcons most. Everyone on the team has it made in the shade and they know it: Big paychecks for little effort. Maybe I’m old fashioned but I thought pay is usually commensurate with labor performed? It was a given that Jim Mora had to go, and I was saddened to hear that Knapp has somehow survived a purging, even temporarily. He has no useful purpose with the Falcons. As far as Michael Vick, I agree that he is talented but he has certainly been an underachiever. Hopefully, a good coach can change that sad fact, otherwise next year we’ll be dealing with this issue again.

By GeneDawg

January 1, 2007 10:42 PM | Link to this

I think Greg Knapp didn’t allow Audibles b/c Vick COULDN’T Aubible..it takes an intellient QB like Manning (who calls many of his own plays w/o and OC) to run an offense. I don’t like Knapp but, bless his heart, he was working with a pea-brained QB who never understood the playbook. He was a good college QB but I think Shockley could understand an offense and read a defense better than Vick. As far as a new coach…I bet somebody like Mike Price might suit the Thuggish persona of this team.

By Nobody U Know

January 1, 2007 10:52 PM | Link to this

It is obvious Mike Vick can’t be just a quarterback. That would be too easy. He has to be a “black” quarterback and carry all the preconceived notions that the bigots in this country place on his mental abilities. Those people who hate any man of his color just because of the money he makes. They will find fault no matter what. It reminds me of another guy who played this position in the NFL. He was criticised too because of his passing ability. They say he threw the ball without touch. He throws too hard. Even though he made his team a consistent winner, he was never compensated in terms of the white quarterbacks in the league and finally the bigots had their way and he was out of the NFL. Until Joe Gibbs picked him up and Doug WIlliams took the Washington Redskins to the Super Bowl as the underdog team. And while they were putting the Denver Broncos’ John Elway on the Wheaties box Mr. WIlliams was kicking the Broncos out of the game. So send Mike Vick somewhere else. Maybe someone like Joe Gibbs who can see past the black, will look at him as a quarterback…just a quarterback… Someone who wants only to win will let folks see just how good he really is. He should never bring a championship to people who will only find ways to justify their predjudices.

By lawrence

January 1, 2007 11:03 PM | Link to this

Newsflash from Ms.Cleo Psychic!!!!It’s now 1 Jan 2008 LOSER FALCONS lose another 8 games and Vick laughs all the way to the bank with another 12 million dollars. Mike Vick says he learned the new offense and it’s not his fault but the officials and the NFL is against him running the ball all the time.. Same story just different day, and coach and Vick is still getting paid to lose. Don’t blame the coach blame the QB who sucks and has had 6 years to prove he can win in the NFL and seems to win 7 games. It’s not his O-line they are better than the 41million under the cap Titans and Vince Young wins. It’s the coach killcr Mike Vick. You must be as dumb as you sound. Football is a team sport and it involves a 52 man roster but it’s also about chemistry and leadership. Michael Vick can run there is no doubt when his feet hit the ground watch out. But a QB is he central figure on a team the leader kind of like the motor in a car. If the QB isn’t up to the job or unable to handle it the car won’t work either will the team. So he has been the most successful QB in Falcons history but is 7 games a season satisfaction? Playoffs, Superbowl championships that is why the game is played. One man can change a team look at Drew Brees, the saints were the bottom of the NFL for years. It’s the same team as last year minus Vick’s cousin A. Brooks. Drew Brees came in to NO and had already won in SD and was a QB who understands an NFL offense and defense. This year they are winning and swept the Falcon’s. Tom Brady took over for Drew Bledsoe they win, Vince Young takes a college team no one respect the Texas Longhorns and showe the universe it is sometimes a one man team. He had been doing his running and passing for three years at Texas and beat USC with his legs and arm. Michael Vick doesn’t have that fire in him anymore and it shows in his productions. Vince Young has a team that is 41 million under the cap with no talent and only won three games the year before and traded their franchise QB. Now the QB of the future has arrived he knows when to run and to pass and he has always played in a shotgun offense. No talent on his team and the Falcons are loaded with it. Maybe it is Vick he wants to be Mr. everything and not be a member with more than one star. Where is T.J. Duckett, Peerless Price? He isn’t the leader you need for this franchise and he needs to go unless 7 wins is what you want every year. Those are the facts and everything else you say doesn’t make sense you are defending Vick. 19 TD’s how many INT’s has he thrown for the year? Compare him to Vince Young, Drew Brees or anyone who has been in the NFL the same amount of time and Vick is behind the power curve.

Other teams have realized it’s time to start fresh, Steelers, Cowboys, Titans to name a few you the Falcons can’t let go of Vick and his I love you finger.

I enjoy seeing the Falcons sucks and know that Vick is the reason.

Why do you think that numbers are what makes you winners? If that was the case than Dan Marino would own more Lombardi Trophies than anyone. It’s not about numbers it about leading and making your team want to win and play. Look at the Saints last year the traveling team of the NFL. No one has wanted to play for the Aints since they were the doormats of the NFC. Drew Brees has inspired his team mates to win and to not worry about numbers but about performance on the field. They are 10-5 and swept the Falcons beating them on MNF too. A QB is the leader of a team and like an NCO in the military must provide leadership and the ability to motivate them to accomplish the mission which is winning games. No one is going to win every game but when they are inspired to win when the offense is pathetic like the TItans against Jacksonville that is leadership. Every organization will replace their leadership if they can’t do the job in the Army, or at a fortune 500 club. If a person is performing substandard and the mission is to win and they don’t than they need to be replaced. Michael Vick isn’t winning games and he won’t take reponsibility for his miscues or actions and lack of productivity and he disrespects the Falcon fans. Those who are loyal to him he gives you the “bird” the finger of appreciation and love. He makes money that he doesn’t deserve since he is played to win games lots of them not half or a few but to win championships and the Superbowl not Jersey’s or Madden games. His job is to win he isn’t doing that 500% isn’t winning it’s below average and that is a bust in the real world. The coach is too blame also for not benching him and trying other options Bill Parcells, Dennis Green, Mike Shanahan benched their starters to win. Some were successful and some weren’t the rookie QB’s haven’t been in the NFL 6 years. These are QB’s out of college and so they can’t win them all but when they win as many or more than a veteran QB who is suppose to be Superman the human highlight reel than we have a problem. Face it Michael Vick is a cancer and a problem that needs to go away. He shows his love for the fans with a F%@# you gesture and doesn’t win more than 7 games a season. 6 years and 47 wins and 52 losses I know one win away or loss from an NFC championship. He doesn’t produce the numbers he agreed or promised when he signed his FAT contract. SO don’t defend him show him the door and say Aloha.

These are the facts as of 25 Dec 2006.

The formula works if the Falcons take an early lead, but the team is 0-15 under Mora when Atlanta trails entering the fourth quarter.

Vick, meanwhile, has lost the edge he had from 2002-04, when he seemed capable of nearly taking over games at will. He finished 9-for-20 against Carolina for 109 yards, two interceptions and a 22.7 passer rating that’s the third worst of his career.

Entering Week 16, Vick had a fourth-quarter rating (59.4 percent) that ranked 34th in a 32-team league. His receivers were 31st in yards after the catch and 13th in drops.

Michael Vick the 60 million dollar bust and coach killer who can’t understand an NFL West Coast Offense or read an NFL defense.

When the rest of Atlanta Losers I mean Falcons. These are the facts face it. Get over it and get a new QB 6 years 60 million dollars later and no more than 8 wins. I know you are loyal to Vick but reality sucks and so does staying home another year. On his first carry, Vick rushed for 17 yards to become the first NFL quarterback to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. Andersen gave the Falcons a 3-0 lead with a 40-yard field goal in the first quarter that moved him past Gary Anderson for the all-time lead. Andersen now has 539 career field goals.

Vick had four carries for 32 yards and completed 9 of 20 passes for 109 yards with two interceptions.

That makes any team a winner two INT’s and 9 of 20. A great NFL QB the Falcons should win it all every year.

Brees, who came into the day with more than 4,000 yards passing and 25 TDs, finished 13-of-32 for 132 yards on a day his receivers dropped at least eight passes.

— If Vince Young keeps this up, the Tennessee Titans just might do the unthinkable and make the playoffs.

The rookie first-round draft pick has the Tennessee Titans (8-7), who started the season with five straight losses, alive in the AFC playoff race entering the final weekend after rallying them to a 30-29 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

The doubters have motivated Young all season long.

Young threw two touchdown passes and rushed for another to engineer his fourth comeback in the fourth quarter or overtime. This time, he helped Tennessee overcome a 29-20 deficit in the final 12 minutes. After hitting Brandon Jones for a 29-yard touchdown pass, Young engineered a 14-play, 75-yard drive, which Rob Bironas capped with a 30-yard field goal with 2:10 left.

Young’s most electrifying play came at the end of the first half, when he scored on a 36-yard keeper on a fourth-and-2.

Tennessee Passing C/ATT YDS TD INT Young 13/20 183 2 0

Tom Brady directed three long touchdown drives, capped one of them with a perfect touch pass to David Thomas, and helped the Patriots clinch their fourth consecutive AFC East crown with a 24-21 victory against the Jaguars on a rainy Sunday. Brady was brilliant in both games at Alltel Stadium.

He was 23-of-33 for 236 yards and two touchdowns in the Super Bowl victory against Philadelphia. He was even better against the Jaguars (8-7).

He finished 28-of-39 for 249 yards and a touchdown, completing passes to 10 receivers and picking apart the NFL’s second-ranked defense mostly with short and quick throws. He also ran 10 times for 31 yards, getting several first downs on sneaks and scrambling for yards to avoid sacks.

“He’s a great leader,” offensive tackle Matt Light said. “He went out there and did what he always does. Whenever we needed a big play he’s always out there making them.”

Atlanta Passing C/ATT YDS TD INT Vick 9/20 109 0 2 Vick had four carries for 32 yards and completed 9 of 20 passes for 109 yards with two interceptions.

Look at Vick’s numbers against other QB’s who win.

Vick Coach Killer and 60 million dollar bust.

The Falcons (7-8) suffered their fourth-straight home loss.

Vick doesn’t inspire his team to win when he blames them and doesn’t look at himself. Look at Arizona, Leinart he wins and he is a rookie, Tony Romo wins, Drew Brees inspired a city and he swept the Falcons. . It’s about dollars and earing what you are paid. Simple economics. How many people would live in a 60 million dollar house and the roof leaks 50% of the time, or drive a car that works 4 days out of the week. You wouldn’t keep an employee who worked or produced 50% of the time so why allow Vick. Leader he doesn’t inspire the Falcons to win Drew Brees does, Tom Brady, Tony Romo among others. Vick needs to realize he isn’t going to make it as an NFL Elite QB. Admit to himself that he needs to work harder and learn. IF Vick was so gifted why did Dan Reeves bring Steve Young to help him out after his first season? Watch game films, study and learn the playbook, don’t make excuses just do your job and be a leader not a bust.

When the city and Atlanta Falcons fans realize this only will they start to win.

A franchise player wins not just collects a pay check. The NFL is about Superbowls not 7 wins a year. The Falcon organization was stupid to make Vick the franchise player or should I say bust in the NFL. Brees, Brady, Manning those are marque franchise players who win more than 7 games a year. He doesn’t have it and he never will so don’t make excuses for him he is laughing all the way to the bank with Falcon fans money.

Vick coach killer

Mike Vick the David Carr of the NFC.

and the rest of the LOSER Falcon fans. Why do you insist on keeping Vick as QB? He isn’t winning for the money he is making and Vince Young is better than Vick. Vince Young no team 41 million under the cap no talent and inspires his team to win Vick blames his team. Michael Vick wants to always run this is the NFL not CFL or Europe NFL he is a QB a passing QB. Vince Young with Norm Chow has learn how to pass and when to run and now Vick is being compared to Vince Young. Remember Vick has had 5 years of experience on Vince Young but it doesn’t show in his leadership blames everyone for bad games. And his I love the fans with the finger so he must go. His numbers suck and he won’t win under a new system no one ever has. He didn’t win with Mora’s WEST COAST OFFENSE and it had to be simplified for him imagine brining in someone who’s playbook is complicated. Vick would be reading NFL Offense for dummies. AS for Drew Brees they didn’t want him in SD and he wasn’t a first round pick but now he schooled ATL this year on winning and looks worth every penny. Vick well he is laughing all the way to the bank and he doesn’t have the expectations of VY, Drew Brees or a winning QB to win game in order to get paid.

Vick didn’t do anything in college ball but left early and was hailed the new QB. They were wrong and Vince Young has proven them Vick doesn’t have the understanding of an NFL QB. Remember VY won 8 games and Michael Vick hasn’t won more than 7 games a year so don’t talk about that one just the facts. Vick sucks as a QB and now he is paid so much BIG MISTAKE no one will take him. Not even the Houston Texans so he is a liability and gets a new coach same results next year and I will be the first to tell everyone in GA.

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By lawrence

January 1, 2007 11:04 PM | Link to this