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DEL.ICIO.USHard to be positive after opener like that
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Terence Moore
Minneapolis — If this is indicative of things to come for the Falcons, they already are history for so many reasons. We needn’t go further than this: Courtesy of their 24-3 blowout Sunday at the Metrodome to begin the post-Michael Vick era, they were more defensive after the game than they were during it.
Such is the way of losers. When your offense is pathetic for an entire afternoon, and when your defense gets torched by a gifted running back who nevertheless is making his debut as a rookie, and when your play is lethargic in general, you whine in the aftermath about anything or anybody but yourself.
What a mess, and not only because the Falcons were a deadly combination of bad and boring. If one corner of the visitors’ locker room wasn’t imploring media folks “to stay positive” and to stop “being so negative,” the other side was doing the same.
So what about the stuff that really should matter to the Falcons, which is having a team under first-year NFL head coach Bobby Petrino flashing signs of imploding with another horrific outing or three?
“I mean, we want to be great, because we spent this whole minicamp and training camp running to the ball, trying to stop the run and that whole mentality, but we didn’t respond the way that we should,” said cornerback DeAngelo Hall, among those who refused to ignore the Falcons’ horrors by trying to shift the conversation. “We obviously had spurts where we did stop the run, but we had them backed up too many times and let them off the hook. We all have to look in the mirror to see what we have to do to get better and to get this team better.”
Just in case that mirror is a little foggy for the Falcons after their silly yapping about criticism, here’s some help. They allowed Adrian Peterson to rush for 103 yards and catch a pass for 60 more yards and a touchdown. They had no hurries or sacks of Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, not to be confused with Fran Tarkenton anytime soon. They relinquished six sacks. Their offense never reached the red zone. They saw quarterback Joey Harrington throw two interceptions and saw his 61.8 passer rating drop his record as an NFL starter to 23-44.
Sounds like the Falcons miss the other guy who is headed for prison after his dogfighting issues. In fact, five years ago, when the Falcons were last at the Metrodome, the other guy weaved his way through the Vikings’ entire defense in overtime for victory and continued his sprint from the end zone to the locker room.
Added Hall of Vick, who, if nothing else, was as dramatic as the current Falcons are dull, “We haven’t been preparing with him. He hasn’t been on the field with us. I mean, it’s not like the guy has been with us in minicamp and throughout training camp, and all of a sudden he’s not there for the game.”
That’s true, but there only was one No. 7, among the all-time elite of athletes. Given his highly publicized fall from NFL star to convicted felon and his sentencing that is three months away, the Falcons are smothered by his shadow. Whether they wish to admit it or not.
“I know what people are getting at when they ask [about Vick], but how do I lead? How do I take care of these young guys and keep them focused on the task at hand?” said tight end Alge Crumpler, one of the Falcons’ five captains. “When I get home and shoot a text message to Mike, that’s on my time. When I walk through the door at Flowery Branch, I’m working for the guys we’re suiting up. Period. I’m not going to sit here for 16 weeks and play the ‘what if’ game.”
The Falcons just need to play the game. Period. That’s opposed to the blame game.
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By ray
September 9, 2007 9:37 PM | Link to this
We didn’t lose because number 7 was absent—-we lost to a better prepared team that wanted to win. Same old Falcons-some things never change. Thank God I am a Tech fan, cause this is gonna be a painful next 15 games to watch.
By 4EverAFalcon
September 9, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this
T- I agree. We are in for a LONG, LONG, LONG year. There is a reason why Mr. Harrington has a bad QB rating - he stinks. He looks lost in the pocket and has the arm of a 4th grade girl. He can’t throw past 15 yards. I love the Falcons, but I really hate this team. :(
By JustDogs
September 9, 2007 9:43 PM | Link to this
You people got what you wanted, so shut up. Y’all are to stupid to realize that Vick is all this team had and even stupider for not realizing a dog is a worthless animal and just a companion to lonely people that humans would rather not be around. Losers, you got your smiley faced scrubs back.
By Jay
September 9, 2007 9:43 PM | Link to this
We suck. All the Vick-bashers who said we would be better off without him could have not been more wrong.
By tom
September 9, 2007 9:47 PM | Link to this
I saw promise…generally stout defense, interesting and creative offense…Harrington generally looked good…will take time to jell.
By Westside J.
September 9, 2007 9:50 PM | Link to this
I gave the birds 5 wins before today. I thought this was a sure win. how many wins are still out their for the birds to take.
I know realize why JH is on his third team in 3 yrs. Can all Falcon fans say BRIAN BROHM.
By Yoti
September 9, 2007 9:50 PM | Link to this
Don’t hold your breath Falcon fans; huh huh huh huh!!!
BRING BACK # 7 ASAP!!!!
By Chris
September 9, 2007 9:51 PM | Link to this
JustDogs, you call people “stupid,” yet you don’t know the difference between “to” and “too,” and you make up words (“stupider”).
Nice job, genius.
By The Grinch
September 9, 2007 9:51 PM | Link to this
This is a new coaching staff and I think it’s the right one. Petrino’s scheme is the opposite of Mora’s, which can only be a good thing. However, it takes a year or two at least to get the right players in and get them to jell, and all you people thinking it can be done in one game with a backup QB (and yes, Harrington was never intended to be the starter for a reason and won’t be next year) are simply retarded. They’ve been through a lot; give them a chance. The “fans” of this city make me sick, as do some of the muck-raking, grandstanding columnists of this paper. Yes, you’re the main one, Terrence. Please try for once to write a column that’s neither racist nor hopelessly negative. I challenge you.
By Cairo
September 9, 2007 9:56 PM | Link to this
Tom. I mean Terrance,
What happened to Mr. Dunn? t You know the one you said is indispensable. He is a nice guy with good character but his game is DOO DOO! Why not call him out? That would mean you were wrong AGAIN!!! Can you write anything without mentioning number 7? Of course not then no one would read this crap.
By Handi
September 9, 2007 9:57 PM | Link to this
All the Vick bashers, don’t hate. You got what you asked for. The defense did a good job outside of the Adrian Peterson touchdown. It was the offense that stunk worse than the dead dogs found buried in Vick’s back yard
By kkwall
September 9, 2007 9:59 PM | Link to this
Tom,
I must have been watching a different game…
By steve
September 9, 2007 9:59 PM | Link to this
To Justdogs: What a pathetic excuse you are. I would love to have the opportunity to kick your a** around the block. I would rather lose 16 than give conVick an opportunity to disgrace our city again. Maybe he’ll meet “Big Bubba” who does love dogs and give Michael a chance to howl..
By bobby
September 9, 2007 10:02 PM | Link to this
I’m a big Vick fan and would like to see him return to the team but this is the 2007 season and Vick is not here so I am pulling for the home team. Now that being said, there was nothing in this game today that made me feel positve. I was more optimistic on Saturday. I’m going to give them 2 more games at the most and if we start 0-3, then I will be doing something else on Sundays. This is like Doug Johnson all over again. I feel suckered into thinking that we could at least compete and this game today makes me think that we have no chance. I wanted to believe that Joey was in bad situations but now, It looks like what everyone has said is true. He does not take all the blame for certain but he is the face of the Falcons now if only because he replaced Vick….I just feel bad for the other guys like Dunn and Horn
By scribe
September 9, 2007 10:05 PM | Link to this
I doubt ‘just dogs’ has his high school diploma. His ignorance is about 3 deviations to the left of the Bell curve- of course he has not idea what that means. Anyone who thinks a football team and game is more important than the law is an idiot
By Bird Backer
September 9, 2007 10:05 PM | Link to this
Yep, it’s going to take a while to get this thing going - with the first pick of the 2008 NFL draft the Atlanta Falcons select…
By stendec
September 9, 2007 10:06 PM | Link to this
I love the Falcons. Have since inaugrial contest those many decades ago. Hate some of guys wearing Falcon uniforms. Most noteably, Harrington, DeA++hole Hall and that former Ga Tech linebacker. Oh yeah, due to above comments, add Crumpler to hate list. What clueless quitters and losers!
By AJC SPORTS WIN
September 9, 2007 10:06 PM | Link to this
ajc $UX YOU JEFF SCHULTZ AND TOM BOY MOORE AND THE HATER GOT WHAT YOU WANTED YOU HATE BLACK STARS. SO JUST DON’T WRITE A THING CLOWNS!
By BirdMahn
September 9, 2007 10:08 PM | Link to this
JustDogs. The way people in this country view dogs cannot be changed. WE did not get what WE wanted when Vick was convicted and banned from the league. Vick did this to HIMSELF and Falcon fans are suffering because of his dumba$$ actions.
By GADirtyBird
September 9, 2007 10:09 PM | Link to this
wow, I love how a article about football turned into a dog/morality/racism debate. Anyway, back to football:
The Grinch said it right, it will take awhile before we see a stable offense and defense, people need to be patient here. As for this game, we had some bad breaks, I mean comon, was Jenkins playing hot potato with that football? But thats football, no need to whine about it. Lets see if they can bounce back next week. Go Falcons!
By KrisG
September 9, 2007 10:11 PM | Link to this
Justdogs - I understand to a degree how you feel, because there is such hypocrisy in how certain animals are valued above others, and how there are much worse human beings in the NFL than Michael Vick.
But there is NO WAY you can ignore what he did… I think they should settle on a specific suspension, and not keep him “banned for life,” but there’s no way he doesn’t deserve punishment, even with all the money he’s lost.
And if anybody takes the blame for the sorry state of his life and the sorry state of the Falcons, it’s MV7. And I think he gets that now.
By e.b.
September 9, 2007 10:12 PM | Link to this
No, the Falcons lost because Joey Harrington is a backup QB, and nothing more. The Falcons were not prepared for the horrible pre-season melodrama involving Vick, and now it shows up at the worst time. Had this been a pre season game, no-one would care. But this one hurts, because this team does not comfortable at all with Harrington at the helm.
By AJC SPORTS WIN
September 9, 2007 10:19 PM | Link to this
THE KANGROO MAN THE SPRIT OF VICK IS ALL OVER THIS TEAM. VICK MADE THE FALCONS AND THEY ARE NOTHING WITH OUT HIM! AJC YOU HELP IN THIS HATERS!
By Stargazers
September 9, 2007 10:22 PM | Link to this
The Falcons have to have time to find out what Harrington is capable of doing and give him time to adjust, he did appear several times to settle in the pocket. His abilities are much different than that of Vick’s and therefore the playmaking schemes had to be re-designed to fit Harrington and nobody else. Over a period of time he will perform better. Stargazersfalcons.com
By GET US A QB
September 9, 2007 10:25 PM | Link to this
WE NEED A NEW QB AND FAST. AJC YOU HAVE ALL THE ANSWER.WHAT DO YOU HATERS THINK THE FALCONS SHOULD DO BRAIN DEAD SPORT WRITERS!
By brownthrasher
September 9, 2007 10:26 PM | Link to this
How can we forget about Vick when all the AJC does is cram his name down our throats. Can’t you find a way to write the stories without mentioning Mr. Vick’s name. They didn’t practice with him so there ‘s no need to remind them that’s he’s not there. Instead, help the fans of Atlanta find something positive to look forward to - like maybe picking FIRST in the draft next year.
By j-rock
September 9, 2007 10:33 PM | Link to this
Why is Dunn still playing more than Jerious Norwood? When babinuex is suspended who will start? Why did they play so much zone vs. those young inexperienced recievers? Is Harrington anything other that a slight improvement to Kittner and Johnson? Why did Boley play so poorly? Why are the players making so many excuses for a lose? Last but not least can we please draft Dennis Dixon in the second round next season?
By abraham
September 9, 2007 10:35 PM | Link to this
I think the only positive was Norwood… It seemed as though he wasnt even playing. When he was in he did extremely well.
By SR
September 9, 2007 10:36 PM | Link to this
Absolutely shocking. Not!!
Same ol stuff, same as it ever was, same as it will always be, since 1966. They are THE FALCONS!! Doncha understand? Pathetic.
By Mistakes
September 9, 2007 10:38 PM | Link to this
The mistakes of the Blank era continue. 1. Peerless Price 2. Keith Brooking 3. Mora over Lovie 4. Signing Vick to ridiculous contract 5. Signing old free-agents that stay hurt 6. Hiring “yes-man” Rich McKay 7. Trading Schaub for 2nd round pick 8. Every 1st round draft pick chosen 9. New uniforms & logo 10. Selling Harrington to fanbase like he’s Brady or Manning
Did I miss any? This season is going to be hard to stomach.
By Howard
September 9, 2007 10:38 PM | Link to this
terence…how about blaming Vick for his thugish behavior which ruined the Falcons instead of castigating Harrington?? How about blasting the Falcons management which dealt away Matt Schaub?? Vick and the management hurt the Falcons…not Harrington or Petrino or whomever. Oh, how many NFC titles did Vick win?? How many Super Bowls did Vick win? He was an overrated skill player who just happened to be fast and could throw the ball a mile!!!!!
By Ironfeet
September 9, 2007 10:44 PM | Link to this
I hated to see my team get pushed all over the field, but karma is a mother. You wanted Vick gone, never realizing that he masked many deficiencies on this team. In fact, he was blamed for most of them. Unfortunately, Vick was the instrument of his own demise. He will go to prison and may never play in the NFL again. But the Falcons may not recover from this by the time he could be eligible to play again. We are about to enter another dark age as a franchise.
By OpinionsAreLike
September 9, 2007 10:44 PM | Link to this
Hate, lousy fans, poor team. Tell me again why people follow this team? I don’t come here often but I’m done with this franchise.
By Lou Vales
September 9, 2007 10:47 PM | Link to this
Thank God for Georgia Tech—-and this coming from a 1969 Florida grad— or all Atlanta would have are The Falcons, Hawks and Thrashers and a baseball team that somehow managed to string together 523—it is that many isn’t it??—division titles while winning ONE LESS!!!!!!!!! World Series Championship than an expansion team with no fans, no stadium, no money, no viable broadcast deals and for all practical purposes no owner—-Really Nice!!!!!!
Of course I guess most people in Atlanta pull for a football team coached by a Mother Teresa clone with all the fire of the French Militia, and with an offensive coordinator with a surname resembling that of a famous clown—-of course after the play calling???????????? And now Botox Boy is being taunted by the Old HBC who has just pointed out Georgia’s 5!!!!!! game losing streak in the SEC.
Terence, Way more fun to talk about college football in that alleged “football hotbed”—Well, anyhow thank goodness for Tech.
By WhereisVick
September 9, 2007 10:52 PM | Link to this
Joey can’t replace Vick maybe another white quarterback but not this one…sorry sho hate it!!
P.S. Jenkins and Gandy need to be cut!!
By J
September 9, 2007 10:55 PM | Link to this
A bad PM, but Mr. Moore has forgotten that Peterson would not have found the endzone had there not been a hold on Hall. It’s tough to tackle with one arm held behind your back.
By Eric C.
September 9, 2007 10:58 PM | Link to this
How can you turn on the Falcons after one freakin game? Like others have stated…it takes time to infuse a new system!! Give the Falcons a chance.
The whole Vick experience was stagnating…yeah he brought excitement and drew the fans, but he has problems being more than a running back. I still say the 2004 NFC divisional playoff game was the most exciting football game I’ve ever attended…and that was largely because of Vick. But two under- achieving seasons later…and what do we have to show for it?
By vanessa griffieth
September 9, 2007 10:58 PM | Link to this
We did not look agressive. Remember, this is not preseason! We need results. Not, advice. Play hard and prepare for the next game. Maybe we can go 15 and 1.
By bebann
September 9, 2007 11:03 PM | Link to this
Well I thought they might at least make a better showing than this. I guess Arthur might need to get some bucks ready for the 08 #1 pick, that is unless he decides to bail out and sell the team.
By A realist
September 9, 2007 11:04 PM | Link to this
With all the negative things you said about Vick, you could give him respect and call him by his name and not the other player. Why do you dislike him so much? Would he not go out with your daughter? Did he sleep with your wife? You must be one of those DL Brothers(secretly gay). Real writers state facts and truths. They don’t vent personal issues.
By ALBERT DAILEY
September 9, 2007 11:08 PM | Link to this
BRING ON JAMARCUS RUSSELL, HE IS JUST SITTING ON HIS A* DOING NOTHING ANYWAY
By seangee
September 9, 2007 11:08 PM | Link to this
Do the Falcons now maybe take a chance on Leftwich are someone else while it’s still early?I know everyone deserves a chance just a thought.
By Dave Shultz
September 9, 2007 11:09 PM | Link to this
PLEASE…MV is not part of the TEAM!! Quit talking about him!!! You losers blamed the guy for “running too much” and “not being a capable passer”…Sure could have used his legs today, 6 SACKS!! MV wasnt getting the receivers the ball, it wasnt the receivers fault….how many drops today, with epic proportions… well you got what you wanted and the Falcons are back in the STONE AGES again! Instead of helping guys with problems,let`s magnify it and lead the charge to get rid of them…Terrence and the AJC led the charge!!now live with MEDIOCRITY….
By wassup
September 9, 2007 11:14 PM | Link to this
Blank has managed to surround himself with people who make suspect decisions and it has really showed on the football field the last few years. I don’t think Blank really knows what it takes to run a NFL franchise.
By speedy
September 9, 2007 11:14 PM | Link to this
prepare for the Dome to be empty next year.
By Musashi
September 9, 2007 11:16 PM | Link to this
The Falcons lost not because MVick was not around. They lost because of a number of things (i.e. poor protection, no pass rush, poor run defense, etc.).
If Vick played, the result would have been the same given how the rest of the team played. The excuses will be a bit more different and it would go something like “Vick is still learning Petrino’s system” - a familiar refrain through the Vick era.
The point is that as Falcons fans we should not get too hung up on MVick because he is no longer with the team and there is no way he will be able to come back this season. Let’s just support our Falcons team and wish them the best - hey it’s only the first game.
BTW, Schaub looked solid in his debut. Should we play the what-if game? Absolutely not. Let’s move forward and support the team.
GO FALCONS!
By Theedge
September 9, 2007 11:16 PM | Link to this
All of you fly by night fans are sickening! It is a team game and All are responsible for sucess and failure. This game was close for a long time and there was improvement during that game. Vick made his own bed dont hold his sins over the rest of the team. Joey was signed as a back-up it was mike that decided he needed a break from football.
If you really think it is just dogs then start a campaign to get the law changed. Til then shut the hell up
By A FAN
September 9, 2007 11:26 PM | Link to this
The Falcons have now been EXPOSED for what they are without MV! A below avarage team! The only success we had was because of Vicks leg threats keeping defenses off balence. Oh yea, not to mention receivers dropping passes all the time…Wait! They seem to be doing it again this year!! go figure…MV was blamed for so much of this franchises problems..as if they were SuperBowl contenders before he got here…RIGHT! well, you got what you wanted and that guy is not here anymore…so stop talking about him…this TEAM is just not that good…never was….as a fan..I WANT #7 BACK!!!
By MS
September 9, 2007 11:37 PM | Link to this
* The Falcons did miss #7. We might have lost with him however it would at least been an exciting lost. Oh well.*
By A-ville Ranger
September 9, 2007 11:46 PM | Link to this
Mr Moore,it seems to me you’re the one keeping the former qb as an issue.Is your memory so short you forget what a mess the team had become last season ? It’s one game,yes it was a disapointment but it didn’t have one damn thing to do with who the qb was last year.
By Nick R.
September 9, 2007 11:47 PM | Link to this
Wow. Terrence, this article was horrid. Not one quote you cited is remotely indicative of the message you’re trying to get across. In fact, Joe Horn was quoted after the game saying “…We didn’t get it done. You have to tip your hats to the Minnesota Vikings defense”. Were you in the locker room Terrence? At the game? Did you really have to create a premise to write an article instead of reviewing the facts of the game and perhaps proving some insight on the Falcons play? I’m sorry, this article was just plain terrible.
By toppcat
September 9, 2007 11:56 PM | Link to this
To Eric C.
The Falcons may not have anything to show for since 2004, but they did have excitement, a sold out Dome (which has never been heard of in Atlanta), and interest in a Atlanta football team. At the end of the season, only one team can be the champion. Look how long it took Peyton Manning to win a SuperBowl. It took him almost 10yrs. He came into the NFL in 1996 and didnt win until 2006. Vick came into the league in 2001. QB’s rarely come into the league and win Championships quickly. Drew Brees was in the same draft as Vick and he hasnt won a championship yet.
By Reapics
September 9, 2007 11:58 PM | Link to this
Hey if you are hoping for a better year next year good luck. I mean Coleman has been injured for two years straight and isnt getting younger along with all the other players asside Hall that anyone can name like Brookings, Milloy, Grady, Gandy, Horn, and Dunn
By Randy in China
September 10, 2007 12:05 AM | Link to this
Bright spots: The defense only gave up 10 points; Harrington’s 2nd interception was not really his fault; Dunn looked like he hasn’t lost much. My impression before Peterson’s long TD? The Falcons offense looked competent on that one long drive that resulted in the missed field goal, but they also generally looked very dull—where was the dynamic play-calling we were all expecting? Where were the “secret” plays that were going to be unveiled?
By yea yea yea
September 10, 2007 12:11 AM | Link to this
I find it amazing that even while being suspended Vick is still being blamed for this sorry team losing. Let some of these fans tell it he sucked anyway so any qb should have been an improvement. Well you guys got what you wanted. A tall, drop back, pocket qb who can see over the line . Funny thing is none of that mattered today. I saw more batted balls today than I saw all of last season with Vick who couldnt see over the line according to some of these fans. Like others who said before the season started, the guy numbers are worse than Vick’s so how in the hell of a sudden he is going to become this great qb? . Warrick Dunn is done. A lot of the running yards we ammased was because of the dual threat of Vick but since he isnt here we can cancell that. The o line still sucks, wrs still dropping passes so it seems like the team from the last few years. As some have said on here, the team was and is average at best but Vick hid a lot of those weaknesses because he was such a threat. This will be a long season. Tom what game did you see because Harrington looked horrible. He held on to the ball too long, didnt read the defense well, and made horrible decisions. It is a good reason why this is his 3rd team and why he has more interceptions than touchdowns. WELL YOU PEOPLE WANTED VICK GONE NOW HE IS DEAL WITH IT. HA HA HA
By common sense
September 10, 2007 12:23 AM | Link to this
Harrington is not a bad quarterback, he just requires a very solid offensive line like any passing QB does. Peyton Manning wasn’t even all that great until he told Dungy to beef up the o’line or he was gone. Joey didn’t stand a chance because the lousy o’line didn’t protect him.
By Cheryl
September 10, 2007 12:26 AM | Link to this
OK, we lost!! It is not the Falcons fault that Vick is no longer with them. I don’t know why people are so in love with Vick, he did not love his fans or he would still be playing football. He chose to do illegal activities, he did not need the money, it was for fun!! If you believe that dog fighting is a sport, it is still ILLEGAL, it is gambling, it is ILLEGAL. That is the end of the story. He liked his gambling more than he liked playing football. Get over him and the reporters need to stop mentioning his name every five seconds. He’s gone. Go Falcons.
By Randy in China
September 10, 2007 12:27 AM | Link to this
Quarterbacks the Falcons have passed up this year: Matt Schaub, Brady Quinn, Dante Culpepper, Byron Leftwich.
By Randy in China
September 10, 2007 12:27 AM | Link to this
Quarterbacks the Falcons have passed up this year: Matt Schaub, Brady Quinn, Dante Culpepper, Byron Leftwich.
By common sense
September 10, 2007 12:37 AM | Link to this
Some of you folks treat this like it’s life and death… Come on, now, it’s a game - another entertainment option we have along with movies, outdoors, other sports, etc. Yes, it’s dramatic, and yes we all want our home town to win, but no need to get personal and upset yourself and everyone around you. If you don’t enjoy watching the Falcons play, choose a different venue. It is for God to judge other people, not ourselves.
By jim
September 10, 2007 12:38 AM | Link to this
Win or lose it was good to see a white guy in there at QB. Falcons need more of them if they are to compete in the NFL.Vick needs to pucker up cause the boyz are gonna be waiting for him in the kitchen. His days are over.Dwyer at tech is gonna be the next heisman winner out of tech,he is an awesome back as well as a good person.Go jackets and taylor bennett.
By jay from the A-Town
September 10, 2007 12:46 AM | Link to this
LETS ALL BE GROWN-UP ABOUT THIS MV7 SITIUATION. ALL REAL ATL FANS NEED TO STAND UP AND STAN BEHAIND THEIR TEAM, MV7 IS NOT HERE SO UNTIL THEN STOP WHINING.DAMN ALL YOU DOG LOVERS BABIES MURDERED BY FAMILY MEMBERS ARE MORE INPORTANT. LET JUST BE PROUD AND SUPPORT OUR DIRTY BIRDS WHEN THEY LOSE OR WIN…..
By aa4shaw
September 10, 2007 12:54 AM | Link to this
Well Common Sense, let me ask you a question… WHAT FREAKING QB CAN PRODUCE WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE OFFENSIVE LINE?? Was Vick not worthy of the same offensive line that Manning and Brady take for granted?? You’re an idiot, and stop making excuses. This TEAM has always sucked, and Vick did hide a lot of their deficiencies. And he was blamed for everything, from the receivers drops, to the p** poor pass protection. YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANTED, BE HAPPY WITH IT, SHUT UP!
By ec
September 10, 2007 1:08 AM | Link to this
At this point, I’m holding on to some optimism. I think fans need to have a little patience with the team - a little patience with the new coaching staff and personnel. This was a tough game to watch, but there were a few flickers of light. It going to take a few tough games for this team to come around and for petrino’s new O to jell. I see the Falcons continuing to improve and possible surprise by the end of the season.
Oh..and for all of you jumping on Harrington. Besides the bad interception early, he was not to blame for this loss. The Falcons could not really establish a running game and the defense was porous. Harrington was rather efficient otherwise. (We all know the 2nd INT was not his fault)
Hey Moore…Let’s stop the Vick “what-if” games. I think fans are more that tired of hearing on that subject.
By hitwriter
September 10, 2007 1:13 AM | Link to this
Hey Common Sense… you don’t have a lot. It’s professional football not some badminton game at a back yard tea party.
If folks wanna rant about a product that they pay good money to support it’s their right.
Right now, the Falcons aren’t a very good product.