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DEL.ICIO.USThe Tuesday Countdown
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jeff Schultz
10: May Day. It’s not even mini-camp yet and the Falcons’ defensive already has lost two starters (Demorrio Williams and Rod Coleman) and could be ready to chuck another (Grady Jackson). So much for that post-draft afterglow.
9: Coleman got off the road, which made the world a better place. But he ripped a quad while jetskiiing. That’s sort of a big injury for a defensive tackle. Even if he comes back during the season, he won’t really be back. He’s toast. So is Williams. His torn pecs will prevent him from lifting weights and, even after healing, prevent him from immediately using his arm in tackles and pass-rush situations.
8: So how do you feel about now if you’re Keith Brooking? Poor guy just got moved back to middle linebacker, which he didn’t want in the first place. Now he’s lost his wingman (Williams) and possibly the slabs of beef in front of him. Is it too late to file retirement papers.
7: Rod Coleman’s backup: Jonathan Babineaux. Waiter, check?
6: The good news is that Michael Vick and the offense is stable. They can just outscore everybody. Say, have you seen my pet rabbit, Harvey?
5: Whether it’s fair or not, sports stars are defined by what they do in the post-season. Dirk Nowitzki may not want to read his definition about now.
4: Michael Gearon Jr., one of the Hawks’ owners, says the team might have won between “36 and 46 games” if not for injuries. Great. That should rally the troops.
3: More Hawks News! What does it mean that owners and Billy Knight will not determine coach Mike Woodson’s future until after the draft lottery? So if the Hawks get two really good picks, they fire Woodson because then they can lure a better coach? Look, you either think Woodson can coach or you don’t. Make a decision. This front office makes Charlie Brown look like a Type-A personality.
2: Tony LaRussa has been short with reporters and sensitive to reports about Josh Hancock drinking before he was killed in a car accident. But can LaRussa, who himself was arrested for DUI recently, be objective on this subject?
1: R. Kelly has written a song for Virginia Tech. I’m assuming it won’t rival, “Feelin’ on Yo Booty,” or have anything to do with having sex with a 14-year-old.
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By Bubba
May 1, 2007 12:20 PM | Link to this
Hi Y’all! I think ol’ Gravy Jackson has been hitting that chicken fried steak with extra gravy a little too hard. Been hearing we’re still talking to Ian Scott. Welcome to the South, big fella.
By Brendan
May 1, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this
Jeff Schultz, I still have Mike Woodson’s famous quote tacked to my wall of shame. You remember it, don’t you? “I’m not concerned about our record. Records are records. We can’t control our record.”
It says it all, doesn’t it? And he kept his job for another 18 months.
By Pepe
May 1, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this
This doesn’t sound good for the first two lines of defense. Hopefully Jamaal can bring the dirty bird back to Atlanta, and Houston and Williams can solidify the secondary.
Do we have any cap space to bring in any decent help for the D-line? Who else is out there as possiblities in free angecy?
By buzz is wiser
May 1, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this
We’re screwed
By Chubby Chaser
May 1, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this
I also heard that R.Kelly has re-written the opening music for Datelines to catch a predator.
Things are not looking to good in the ATL this year, I think the Birds will start strong, but untimately finish 8-12.
The Hawks ? who really cares anyways.
The Thrashers ? See above comment
The Braves ? See ya in the World Series
UGA & GT - Again, who cares.
By mo
May 1, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this
So Jeff:
Is it true that Michael Vick will not be charged in the dog fighting scandal?
If so, when will the AJC confirm it for their readers???
By russ
May 1, 2007 1:21 PM | Link to this
8-12? Did the NFL playoffs go to a best of seven format? Moron.
By will c
May 1, 2007 1:21 PM | Link to this
We can’t afford to lose Grady Jackson. Give him a new contract that’s market value and get his big butt in shape. We need him up front to stop the run. Remember Carolina, they ran on us the entire game.
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By Chubby Chaser
May 1, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this
Russ, sorry freakshow, I made a mistake, kinda the same way you were conceived by your parents. What I meant to say was 8-8. You have got some anger management problems, you should really see a therapist.
By Chubby Has Issues
May 1, 2007 1:44 PM | Link to this
Someone calls you a moron and that makes him have anger management problems??? Sounds like someone needs to get a better understanding of criticism.
By Chubby Chaser
May 1, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this
Chubby Has Issues…… You right, I really should have looked up the definition of moron before I replied. Sorry douche bag. Just a little criticism, nothing personal.
By dna
May 1, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this
Got to have Gravy, Got to have him. He gives us a chance to compete. FMV contract and a year pass to Golden Coral gets the contract done.
By CQ
May 1, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this
This injury means that the falcons has to pay Grady. If the rookie they drafted proves hes a player then maybe not.
By cb
May 1, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this
From what I hear we’re still in negotiations with Ian Scott. As for Grady, we’ve got to get the deal done or let him go. Simple as that.
By Darrin "The Vent King"
May 1, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this
I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, wonder why you hacks haven’t reported the VA sheriff that has concluded that Vick won’t be charged in the dog fighting ring incident? You couldn’t wait to report something bad on him and beat it into the freaking ground, now that someone of authority has stepped and said this guy is innocent where is your journalistic enthusiasim now? Oh I know, it isn’t what your agenda suggest you do, is it? What a joke the AJC has become.
By shadtown21
May 1, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this
The R.Kelly comment only a prick would may that comment. I mean the guy is try to do something nice.
By Ed
May 1, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this
With recent recent injuries to our defense and team character, the Falcons should take a look at at Jon Abbate LB from Wake Forest. I know there were reasons he wasn’t drafted (undersized, bad 40 time, etc.), but he more than made up for his physical short comings with heart and character the last three years at WF while going really tough times.
By flodaddy
May 1, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this
Cut Gravy Jackson, and Slob Coleman! See ya! We have such a long way to go! I’m tired of losing! I mean can someone please, please just make some good decisions using commom sense. Don’t let guys “stick around”. Blank has listened to people for far too long. That’s why we are here now. Stop all the bull. If we would have kept old man river (Dan Reeves), things would have been better than this. It’s sad to see some of the decisions made by our football team in regards to players. Look up north and see how and what to do. Stop over spending on these lame a* athletes who only want be here for the strip clubs and concerts. I don’t blame them, but they don’t need to be here. I mean, damn!!!! Can somebody want to win around here! Oh yeah, leave Kell alone. Stop worrying about who singing and writing songs and focus on reporting the news we care about.
By Chubby Chaser
May 1, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this
shadtown21…. First things first,are you calling me a name or criticizing me ? Secondly, only a prick would have sex with an underage girl, wouldn’t you agree. You obviously have no children or morals. Let, me guess, you probabaly also think Michael Jackson was really only having a sleep over with all those children as well.
By Kid ATL
May 1, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this
Now that Jimmy Williams is a free safety, does that mean that he has to regain the six pounds he lost to be a cornerback?
As far as the Hawks… Why didn’t we try to sign Randolph Morris? He may not be an all-star, but he sure is better than Esteban Batista.
By Najeh Davenpoop
May 1, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this
The Knicks already signed Randolph Morris.
Here’s your proof of Vick’s innocence, with confirmation here.
Don’t expect the AJC to report that any time within the next week. Jeff Schultz still needs some baseless accusations to manufacture his next poor excuse for a column.
By Roswell Ed
May 1, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this
Who knew Reggie Kelly could write songs?
Rod C told investigators that Nessie jumped out in front of him!!
Tony LaRussa is a bum. He reminds me a little bit of Bob Knight-bully.
NBA action it’s suck-tastic!
By REFMan
May 1, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this
Well injuries aren’t ever a good thing but at least it happened now instead of the preseason. Coleman & Dmo could come back by the first week. There’s options to get Ian Scott, possibly Kris Jenkins if he’s cut. Grady Jackson should be a high priority. Jordan Beck looks promising maybe move him back in the middle & move Brooking back to his normal Weakside but Brooking was told he would stay in the Middle. Regardless, there’s lot of options.
By Rod
May 1, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this
Keshawn Johnson is available!!! The Panthers just released him. Sign him up right now. With Johnson, Horn and Finneran (with the 2 supposedly first round picks behind them), we’ll have the receivers we need!
By steve
May 1, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this
forget Jackson the Falcons should get on the phone and sign Keshawn Johnson to a two year contract giving Michael Horn, Keshawn, Algae and Finnerman as receivers and hope that one of our 1st rounders can develop.
By honest_abe
May 1, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this
jesus, look who’s bringing up the vick topic today? hmmmm.. if you didn’t notice this column takes shots at anybody and everybody… LIGHTEN UP!
besides if you knuckle heads could get it through your thick skull that it didnt’ have anything to do with whether or not vick was guilty or not. obviously he has been associated, fairly or not, with some negative stuff! why else did roger goddell want to meet with him? i guess our very own jeff shultz must have the mighty commish’s ear. ha you vick apologists are so stupid. i mean SO STUPID. if vick is innocent of everything why’d he come out and say he needs to change things.
he knows he needs to grow up and act more responsibly and has said so himself.
you guys need to stop sniffing his jock strap.
By Magneto
May 1, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this
It would be wonderful if we signed K.Johnson. With our increased depth from the draft, the only thing needed now is a Quarterback.
By singletary
May 1, 2007 5:15 PM | Link to this
Correct me if I’m wrong, but we can put Demo and Coleman on IR. I don’t think either is such a hit off of a salary cap, but I’m assuming they will make a disability check… not a full salary.
I know Grady’s been productive, but you don’t want the dissention in the locker room from someone who filed a lawsuit against the team.
There will also be some other LB cut during pre-season that we can pick up.
All is not lost… but our defense does need work (again.)
By Navigator
May 1, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this
About the falcons, it doesn’t take an ESPN analyst to figure out the sad state of affairs with the management. An owner who thinks he can run the personnel roster, and that’s how we got these retreads that can’t stay out of the hospital squad. No top level receivers, but he’s paid so much money. A quarterback that can’t pass, but makes plenty of headlines off the field. An offensive line that is truly offensive to us all. New owner, but in reality, another non-football back ground, and he doesn’t understand why his team isn’t getting better. A 10 year contract, that guarantees mediocrity for a long time. The falcons are afraid to draft a quarterback in the late rounds, because it might make MVick feel threatened. Can you ever imagine Vince Lonbardi ever putting up with todays spoiled brats. I do believe that even he wouldn’t be successful with today’s pampered lot. That’s all.
By Chubby Chaser
May 1, 2007 5:19 PM | Link to this
I apologize to everyone. I know nothing about football, not even how many games are played in a season. I am a moron and a douche bag and I still have my jammies that Michael gave me the last time I was over at his place for a sleep over.
By D-Cider
May 1, 2007 5:21 PM | Link to this
Najeh, thanks for a NEWS update. More than I can expect from the AJC columnists.
By Chubby Chaser
May 1, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this
Russ…. is that you posing as me ? now didnt I tell you about sneaking around in the bushes peeking in windows ? Remember what your probation officer told you about that. By the way, you did’nt mention anything about my fuzzy bunny slippers. So tell me again how it is that you dont need a therapist ? I’m starting to feel like you might be getting ready to ask me out on a date or something. Remember, *NO MEANS NO *.
By russ
May 1, 2007 5:38 PM | Link to this
I personally think that we need to do what ever we have to in order to get Greg Maddox back on our team. If I remember correctly, he was the all time assist leader for the Hawks and if I’m not mistaken, did’nt he score the winning goal in the Super Bowl also the yeat the Falcons beat the Dodgers.
By Ken Strickland
May 1, 2007 5:40 PM | Link to this
Chubby Chaser,
I don’t be havin no woman. Me and you can start coatin’(dat’s colored folks talk for datin’). I like dem bunny slippas and I got a big ole bunny hat to match. Do you be likin me?
By russ
May 1, 2007 5:44 PM | Link to this
I apologize everyone for my last post, I must sound like a complete moron to you guys. I meant to say the year the Falcons beat the Dodgers not the yeat. geeeez, what a complete bafoon I must seem like. duhuhhhhh.
By Chubby Chaser
May 1, 2007 5:50 PM | Link to this
Sorry Ken, you wouldn’t like me, I’m not down wit OPP. You might want to try Russ. He seems pretty vulnerable and fraigle right about now. So you might be able to work something out with him.
By Ken Strickland
May 1, 2007 6:05 PM | Link to this
You might be right. Russ can’t spell no betta dan me. Me and Russ be gettin it on evra day
By Charlie
May 1, 2007 6:24 PM | Link to this
You guys are funny! I think you all want attention. It’s good that you can find each other on this blog. Maybe you’ll get lucky! :)
No Grady, Coleman, Kerney, Demo…11 draft picks, 13 undrafted FA’s signed…gee sounds like a rebuilding year to me.!
By Bruce
May 1, 2007 6:55 PM | Link to this
You’re so intelligent you get to make another accusation about falcons player not name micheal vick . by the way virginia police dept found mick not to be involve at all. but i guess they are lying.
By help wanted
May 2, 2007 2:12 AM | Link to this
I do believe a certain former bulldog and recent san diego LB is available to help our D. Randall Godfrey has had a solid career and is a stand up guy who could add leadership and a winning attitude to this team.
Plus, he actually wants to come to Atlanta.
By Rod
May 2, 2007 7:43 AM | Link to this
Hey Navigator - you said the Falcons are afraid to draft a quarterback in the late rounds? Uh, they did that last year - remember? Been sniffing to much glue?
By falfan
May 2, 2007 9:04 AM | Link to this
I guess you Vick apologists were a little quick to jump on the “Vick didn’t do it” bandwagon again…take a look at what they are saying about Vick in Virginia today…HE LIED about his involvement at the house in Surry VA.!!!! How many off the field problems must he be associated with before you people understand he never has and never will grow up!!
By Michael Vick
May 2, 2007 9:36 AM | Link to this
Ya’ll be trippin on me. Dem white folks be gettin in mo twouble dan me an ya’ll be all up in my face! F*ck da police an dey mama too!
By Najeh Davenpoop
May 2, 2007 9:39 AM | Link to this
Falfan, can you post a link from somewhere backing up your story?
By Najeh Davenpoop
May 2, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this
I agree with help wanted… I didn’t even realize the Chargers had released Godfrey, but he would be a nice pickup for the Falcons if they can find some room under the cap to squeeze him in.
By russ
May 2, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this
I need ya’ll to help me out with something. I really need someone to run up in me. Chubby and Ken have both rejected me and I really need to feel the burn.m If there is anyone who can help a brotha out, please let me know.
My pet schnauzer Fifi is starting to look really good right about now.
By Najeh Davenpoop
May 2, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this
I’ll hook up Russ. Ah been likin you fo a long time now. You don’t need yo dog, all you need is me.
By russ
May 2, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this
Thanks POOP !!!!!!! I’ll give you the chance to get some of your namesake if you meet me at the usual place at the usual time.
By Najeh Davenpoop
May 2, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this
Thank you russ. By the way, can you bring lubricant this time? My doctor recommended it after our last encounter.
By russ
May 2, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this
Sure, not a problem, what kind do you prefer this time ? Crisco or Wesson ? Dont forget to wear your cowboy outfit as well. I will wear the horse outfit again.
By Ken Strickland
May 2, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this
Russ! Pleaase don’t leave me. I promise to be a good boy from now on. Najeh doesn’t have what it takes to make you happy, please just one more chance?
By russ
May 2, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this
Ken,…… Get your prescription for Viagra re-filled and maybe we can talk.
By Ken Strickland
May 2, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this
Russ,
I went to the pharmacy and I’m ready to go baby. All I need now is someone to say something negative about that goodlooking Vick and I’ll be ready to go with my race whining and gayness!
By russ
May 2, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this
Ken…….. As soon as I get done shaving my brown eye, I will be leaving the house, so you might want to leave your house in 10 minutes. I will see you there with bells on my nuts.