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By william

December 19, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

I don’t think it’s a good move, I know it’s a good move. Parcells will bring a plan, instill dicipline from top to bottom in the organization, and cut loose the belly achers. This is a major move for Arthur Blank and hopefully the first step toward legitimizing the team. Go Falcons!!

By kgod999

December 19, 2007 10:37 AM | Link to this

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOUR POST. I HAVE MY RESERVATIONS ABOUT PARCELLS BECAUSE OF THE REASONS,BUT LIKE YOU SAID, I RATHER GO WITH PARCELLS OVER MCKAY ANY DAY. THE ONLY OTHER PERSON I WOULDVE CONSIDERED,(AND BLANK’S EGO WOULDNT) IS HIRING DAN REEVES TO RUN THE SHOW. REEVES AND PARCELLS ARE CUT FROM THE SAME MOLD.

By Al

December 19, 2007 10:37 AM | Link to this

What kind of head coach can we get who will be under a GM and Parcells?

He will be a newbie and be a follower, not a leader.

Plus, if things don’t go well, Parcells will just blame Blank and go back to the booth leaving the Falcons with a weak Head Coach.

By Mike

December 19, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

Actually, I’d rather have Parcells on the field - he knows how to kick some butts and that is exactly what these prima-dona self-centered-cry-baby-sorry excuses for football players need. Hopefully he would just get rid of most of them - only a handfull are worth keeping anyway. I have no patience for poor attitudes and lack of effort. These Falcons wrote the book on that …

By dan

December 19, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

Great move! Credibility and accountability all embodied in one person. He has the character and demeanor to change a struggling franchise. We have had our fill of questionable draft picks and poor decision making. I don’t dislike McKay, but he is overrated. Let’s see what we do now for a GM and a head coach (Singletary). This is without a doubt a good start. Now trade D Hall and let’s really revamp this organization. Last weekend’s loss should be a clear indication that there is nothing left to lose.

By BUM

December 19, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

FALCON FANS, THIS IS HIGH STAKES POKER.

BY STARTING DOWN THIS PATH AND LETTING IT GET INTO THE MEDIA ARTHUR BLANK HAS PUSHED ALL OF HIS CHIPS INTO THE CENTER OF THE TABLE.

THE FALCONS MUST WIN THIS HAND. OTHERWISE, THEY’RE FINISHED.

IF PARCELLS IS USING BLANK TO LEVERAGE A BETTER DEAL FOR HIMSELF IN MIAMI, IT WILL BE A HUMILIATION THIS FRANCHISE WILL NEVER RECOVER FROM.

BLANK BETTER CLOSE THIS DEAL. IF PARCELLS IS USING BLANK OR PLAYING BLANK, THE DAMAGE WILL BE IRREPAIRABLE.

NOW THAT IT’S “OUT THERE”, IF BLANK FAILS TO BRING IN PARCELLS HE MIGHT AS WELL SELL OR MOVE THE TEAM.

NO PARCELLS. NO FUTURE.

WE’RE ALL IN.

DEAL THE CARDS AND LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY.

By Al

December 19, 2007 10:40 AM | Link to this

Blank keeps going old school…..older and older.

When is he going to understand, the players need a current generation coach to lead them.

Bring in Deion Sanders who will have the respect of the players and could mentor the young guys.

He also can deal with the press and sell tickets.

By JB

December 19, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

HE won’t be hired to be here long term, not as rehab in medical terms…..He’s been summoned to the ER to stop the bleeding and save lives…..That’s what we need. A FOOTBALL MIND WHO IS NOT A YES MAN. HERE MR. BLANK, GO HOME! I’ll TAKE IT FROM HERE. YEA. LET HIM CLEAN UP THIS MESS AND GET SOME NFL PEOPLE IN HERE TO RUN THIS THING. BLANK HAS MONEY, HE JUST NEEDS TO BE TOLD WHAT TO BUY AND WHAT NOT TO BUY….MR. HALL IS GONE. CANCER !

By FSSikes

December 19, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

We’ll see!

By Phillip

December 19, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

Parcells to the Falcons is a very good move. Besides being a “big name”, Parcells will bring instant credibility to the Falcons and he will have a “Plan” to bring Falcons to success.

I was a big “Rich McKay fan” when he first got to the Falcons but he honestly has failed the Falcons. We re-signed Michael Vick to the highest contract ever - 3 years before his current contract expired and overpaid him by a mile. McKay’s draft success has been mixed - some good, some bad - but his free agent picks have been horrible! (Hartwell, Horn, Mughelli, Jason Webster)

Its time for Falcons to make a bold move and Parcells is it. And, finally we will get a “BIG” offensive and defensive line - it will take 2 years but now, finally, I believe the Falcons will get to the success and consistency that has eluded them

By Barkin'Dog

December 19, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

You cannot fail with Bill Parcells - he’s a proven winner! Even the Cowboys are playing with his system and key players. He will build a winning team, quickly, in two years or less. I see great things happening with a “football” man in charge, not a pansy weight that has been pulling the trigger the past few years. I wouldn’t even allow McKay to manage the business operation. I’ll bet Bill prefers Marty S. as a rebuilder-coach, with an assistant like Singletary who can move up in 2-3 years. Way to go Mr. Blank. Great move!

By Wes in the Old Pueblo

December 19, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this

About time. Blank is a business man and realized his business model needed to change and evolve. This move may be a revolution, not an evolution.

By raoul duke

December 19, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

At last!! One of our own!! — Jersey Tuna

By dawn

December 19, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

I don’t know what will happen, I just hope the chemistry is right and this mess some call a football team is turned around and soon.

By Cruzin

December 19, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this

Let’s get real. If not Parcells, then who? There is not a lot of good talent out there. The names currently being floated around are not big time winners. Having him direct the operations will produce immediate results, if he can contain Mr. Blank from micro-managing!

By Cybed

December 19, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this

I’ll hold judgement as to good or bad move but this franchise can’t go much lower… Can it?

By Barkin'Dog

December 19, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this

” I love Bill Parcells. When he talks, I listen. The Cowboys were built by Parcells, not Phillips or Jones. How many playoff games has Romo or Wade won? Zip!” These are all things Colin Cowherd is saying on “The Herd” (ESPN Radio) right now. It’s great to hear him (the best sports commentator in the game right now) say all this. He just said, “I wouldn’t be surprised today if season ticket holders who cancelled their tickets are calling back to get them renewed,” Colin just stated. Ain’t it great! GO FALCONS! Finish the drill… or Parcells will kick you out!

By henry

December 19, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

Thank goodness….He will turn the tables…I’m ready for next year now!!

By Ryder

December 19, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this

Philip hit it right on the head! Parcells, even at his advanced age, brings credibility and an eye for talent. Whomever he brings in (please be Singletary) will bring a hard nosed, grind it out style that will make this team competitive for years to come.

Here’s an interesting question to ponder: what will become of Mike Zimmer? I’m guessing that Parcells will want to bring in his own people (we’ve all seen their track records) and build up someone who will be a leader on the field.

I just hope that Blank backs off and the best part of this is that MCKAY IS NO LONGER GM! Sings Hallelujah Chorus

I’d hate to be DeAngelo Hall or Alge Crumpler right about now.

By kool$kat

December 19, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

Deion Sanders???? hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaha! thats the best laugh I’ve had in a long time. Thanks Al.

oh yeah,good move Mr. Blank!

By michaelgee

December 19, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

Jeff Schultz, Atlanta’s faithful voice of dissent. You must be one miserable human to ONLY see what is bad in everything and totally ignore anything positive. What a freaking curmudgeon you are.

Atlanta’s ugliest foot first huh Jeff?

By EddieKang

December 19, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

McKay has destroyed our franchise, and now he tries to bring in Parcell another bad move. So who ever comes in to coach this team will have no control of running the system they want to b/c they’ll have to listen to McKay & Parcell not a successful mix. If we wanted a veteran coach around we should have never gotten rid of Reeves. People were fooled by Tampa’s success which Dungy built not McKay. Arthur is proving more and more that he has no idea on how to run a Pro team successful. You know why Dallas is successful now b/c Parcell is not around, and if you wanted a retread go get Mariuuci or Dennis Greene not Parcell. I doubt even if Singletary if brought in would like Parcell telling him how to run his team. The Parcell NFL days are over so now we gotta sit through another debacle by someone who the game has passed them by.

By Al is really, reallly, really dumb

December 19, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

Parcells is the father of very good head coaches. He will bring in a good one, not a syncophant.

I thought Al was just misguided until I read the Deion Sanders suggestion, when he exposed himself as dumb as a bag of hammers.

By EddieKang

December 19, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

McKay has destroyed our franchise, and now he tries to bring in Parcell another bad move. So who ever comes in to coach this team will have no control of running the system they want to b/c they’ll have to listen to McKay & Parcell not a successful mix. If we wanted a veteran coach around we should have never gotten rid of Reeves. People were fooled by Tampa’s success which Dungy built not McKay. Arthur is proving more and more that he has no idea on how to run a Pro team successful. You know why Dallas is successful now b/c Parcell is not around, and if you wanted a retread go get Mariuuci or Dennis Greene not Parcell. I doubt even if Singletary if brought in would like Parcell telling him how to run his team. The Parcell NFL days are over so now we gotta sit through another debacle by someone who the game has passed them by.

By Mike Jackson

December 19, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

Bill Parcells is a guy that when they sign him tickets will sell and the Dome will be filled. I will buy my whole family falcon gear for xmas! “Bill’s Birds” I like it ! Sign me up ! mj

By Ima Loser

December 19, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this

EVERYONE who comes to Falcons becomes a loser. It is a cancer! Bill will be no different-END OF STORY!

By Hey Ryder

December 19, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this

Didn’t Parcells keep and even promote Zimmer when he was in Dallas? I’m pretty sure he did.

By Jim P.

December 19, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

Its a good start in the Southern Reconstruction period.

By Bubba

December 19, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this

Excellent move. That team needs some discipline and some kick-a leadership.

Its totally out of control….and had nothing to do with Petrino.

By AP

December 19, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this

Parcells wouldn’t have to work 24/7. That’s going to be the job of the GM that Parcells hires, to work 24/7 crunching the salary-cap numbers, breaking down film, and assessing scouting reports. Parcells will just make all the decisions. That doesn’t require a 24/7 commitment, and Parcells certainly wouldn’t make a 24/7 commitment.

But considering Parcells’ sterling record with the NFL draft, I don’t think we could hire anyone better to make personnel decisions than Parcells.

By Senor Stanky

December 19, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this

“Bring in Deion Sanders” as coach? Man, are you high?

That’s the dumbest comment ever posted on any blog in the history of the World Wide Web. Pipe down

By Capt

December 19, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this

DION SANDERS AS HEAD COACH???????????? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR FLIPPIN MIND? Sanders couldn’t even decide which sport he wanted to play. He has no integrity and is considered a joke by many.

By Orlando Rivera

December 19, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

I wouldn’t get McKay to preside over the bathrooms much less the Falcons. I hope Parcells is not just using Atlanta for leverage to strike a better deal with Miami.

I won’t believe it until I see the press conference. If he does come aboard, it will be interesting around these parts to say the least.

By Orlando Rivera

December 19, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

I wouldn’t get McKay to preside over the bathrooms much less the Falcons. I hope Parcells is not just using Atlanta for leverage to strike a better deal with Miami.

I won’t believe it until I see the press conference. If he does come aboard, it will be interesting around these parts to say the least.

By mcdawg

December 19, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

I would like to introduce Charlie Weis as the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons-and picking first in the 2009 draft the Atlanta Falcons select Matthew Stafford of Georgia Bulldogs

By !!!

December 19, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

How could the state of the falcons franchise go any lower than it currently is? bring ‘em in.

By Jeff

December 19, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

Wow, Al… are you smoking something? Deion Sanders? Are you serious? I didn’t know they let people in your condition use the computer! While I loved Deion as a player in Atlanta, let’s remember that was about 17-18 years ago. You said “when is (Blank) going to understand, the players need a current generation coach to lead them”. Really? You think Bill Belichick, Wade Phillips and Mike Holmgren are “current generation?” NO! They are tough, no-nonsense, old-school coaches (as were some of the greats in the game like Walsh, Shula, Noll, Landry and yes, Parcells). This generation of players doesn’t need to be coddled or “understood”. They need to have their butts kicked and be taught that this is a JOB.

And while yes, Deion MIGHT get some players’ respect, I don’t want a coach to have the 21-year-old rookies starry eyed. I want a coach to LEAD. And I want a coach who knows how to win. I couldn’t give a crap if he can deal with the press or sell tickets.

Parcells is an excellent hire. Now, get a tough, old-school coach like Mike Singletary in, draft a Darren McFadden or a defensive game-changer early in the draft, and we’re in business. Don’t go for a QB in the first round - you can find good QBs later in the draft or through free agency (see Tom Brady, Tony Romo, Brett Favre, Derek Anderson or David Garrard). Good luck Falcons. And hey, Atlanta, fans, look on the bright side - there is NOWHERE TO GO BUT UP!!!

By Smarty Jones

December 19, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

As for the comment by ‘BUM’. Good point BUT the Dolphins are for sale. The owner (I can’t spell his name) IS DONE in the NFL. He tried but he is finished. IF NOT then Parcells for sure would have taken the Dolphins Job. He almost did this past off season. SO with the Dolphins out of the picture the Falcons luck out. BUT again this could be a Tampa Bay flirt like parcells did to Hugh Culverhouse in the early ‘90’s.

I hope we get him though due to his keen eye for talent.

Also, at 66 some people just like to work. It keeps your mind/brain active than just looking at the tip sheets at Saratoga.

By coastal jim

December 19, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

Looks like Al’s been smokin’ that spliff again!! Don’t bogart, dude.

By EddieKang is dumber than Al

December 19, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this

Eddie, reading comprehension is not your strongsuit. Blank is bring in Parcells. McKay is being cut out of football decisions and is likely to quit. All is well. Take another anti-psychotic pill and a nap.

By Reapics

December 19, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

Dont full yourself it is a four year winning process. The ability to repair teams is undeniable he goes to teams with equivalent talent and turns them into superbowl contenders but it will be fun to see our new 53 players in four years.

By Bob Carle

December 19, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

Wait until he gets to know the pack of fools that he has for a team…. He will retire again in a New York second

By Shawtyfromtheatl

December 19, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

Some of you fans sound like a woman who met a guy at the club and went home with him and never got a call back. Plaes stop with this jaded view of things. We need a leader. Blank and mackay are soft spoken people who act behind the sences. we need a upfront leader. Which is why a lot of us have been calling for Mr. ‘85’ Chicago. leadership. It has been garbage! time to clean it up. He is new at being a VP but damnit, he is a leader of men. I pay way too much money during the season between sunday ticket and game tickets to watch these boys who couldnt even compete in the WAC confrence. Bill will find a leader in a GM, and a coach. And yes they will but heads but you know what. We will have a tough a* franchise for years to come. P.S Draft Mcfadden! watching dunn is like watch anty other short man run on a treadmill. Workin up a sweat but aint goin no, where! He can scat back right on out of town.

By Shawtyfromtheatl

December 19, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

Some of you fans sound like a woman who met a guy at the club and went home with him and never got a call back. Plaes stop with this jaded view of things. We need a leader. Blank and mackay are soft spoken people who act behind the sences. we need a upfront leader. Which is why a lot of us have been calling for Mr. ‘85’ Chicago. leadership. It has been garbage! time to clean it up. He is new at being a VP but damnit, he is a leader of men. I pay way too much money during the season between sunday ticket and game tickets to watch these boys who couldnt even compete in the WAC confrence. Bill will find a leader in a GM, and a coach. And yes they will but heads but you know what. We will have a tough a* franchise for years to come. P.S Draft Mcfadden! watching dunn is like watch anty other short man run on a treadmill. Workin up a sweat but aint goin no, where! He can scat back right on out of town.

By dawgs100

December 19, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

I think Parcells is an awesome fit to the front office. He would not be coaching the team, but he would be hiring someone to do that. That means that whoever he hires, hopefully Mike Singletary, will have Parcells name on him. Bill Parcells will not embarrass himself with a bad hire.

By Rod

December 19, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

EddieKang - are you stupid?

McKay is not bringing in Parcells - Arthur Blank is. You really think McKay would be bringing in someone to take his job? Get a clue.

You also think Dallas is successful because of Wade Phillips? What a moron. Dallas is successful because of the team Parcells built. IT’S HIS TEAM - he just got tired of coaching.

By the way, you only have to hit “Post” once, dumba$$.

By Just AnotherGuy

December 19, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

Parcells - excellent move. Fabulous first step.

Step 2 - McKay gone.

Step 3 - Hire Singetary.

Step 4 - trade MeAngelo, Jenkins, Jamaal Anderson, Crumpler for O-Line resources.

Step 5 - draft either Brennan or Ryan for QB

Step 6, release Harrington and Leftwich, pick up a journeyman QB with a quick release.

Step 7 - renegotiate Rod Coleman’s contract to eliminate watercraft.

Step 8 - get rid of all these 4th rate O-Line bums.

Step 9 - put Justin Blaylock on notice that he needs to get a lot stronger a lot faster.

By black bee

December 19, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

My city, my city, my city. Seems like people complaint about anyone. Listen a BIG CHANGE has to occur-the Falcons are pitiful! This is a mess and Tuna gives the Falcons a good running start. We don’t need McKay running jack or Blank, I applaud Blank for taking off those rose colored glasses and realize they way the Falcons have been ran is an absolute mess. So let the Tuna turn this around!!!

By The Rock

December 19, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

Old school coach, old school values. He will bring disipline, work ethic and he is a proven winner. he will cut the fat off the team and those who are willing to work will work. Parcells may not have been liked at every stop he has been, but he has brought results.

By Al Sharpton

December 19, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

Deangelo Hall had a meltdown this season against carolina and screamed at petrino on the sideline. we know find out petrino was treating men like boys behind the scenes. but all we hear is that our best Db is a thug and needs to be traded. when was Hall ever arrested? If a Blackman speaks up or loses control does it automatically make him a thug? Same with Alge Crumpler, always been a productive good player but he is a thug because he criticized a whiteman Petrino. After petrino quit I saw Harrington,Brooking and one of the white OL complaining but they are not thugs. Its a shame that some people still cant see past the color of a persons skin. its a sickness personally. I wish the Black players on the falcons could read thesae blogs or listen to Buck and Kincaid to see what the nonblack fans think of them. I went to a sports blog for the Rams,Titans, and Chiefs and even though their teams suck they did not fid it necessary to bash every BLACK player. Whites down here are still upset of the civil war and Jim crow.+ you have brothers making alot of money and they cant stand it. Cut deangelo and Alge tommorrow and best believe some team will pick them and they will still cont to get paid. The Braves cut andruw jones said he was not worth the $$ and he went ang go $36 mil over 2 years even though the redneck Ga fan bashed him all season even though he had been productive for a decade. Tom Brady has a child out of wedlock so does matt lienart.Tony larussa was drunk in the middle of the road and he has 2 grown daughters he ignores and would not pay for thier college. danny Heatley. The Braves just resigned steroid javy lopez bt thats all good.* F*** the AVG Ga Cracka*

By Steve B.

December 19, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

If Parcells takes over, the setup would be much like the Eddie LeBaron-Leeman Bennett-Tom Braatz troika of the late 1970s/early 1980s. That setup produced three playoff teams before LeBaron and Braatz persuaded owner Rankin Smith to fire Bennett.

By James

December 19, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

The bottom line is that firing Dan Reeves set the franchise back and bring people cut from the same mold only comfirms that.Too much time is being spent correcting mistakes.Lovie Smith was not hired because he didnt “interview” well but he goes to the super bowl last year.Yet Mr Blank does not speak to Bobby Petrino until after he was hired and it was over the phone.However Mr Blank was upset because Petrino resigned over the phone.Seems to me that Arthur Blank set the tone for that part of Petrino’s behavior.

By don

December 19, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this

This man did’nt get to be a billionaire because he is dense and can’t learn and blind!! Mr. Blank is bringing in a “Hired Gun” to “take names and kick butts”. Parcells will do the right things(hire a like thinking GM and Coach, build a big, fundamenatlly sound O&D-Lines, get a QB with an accurate arm…). “Let Bill do the shopping” I believe he has the right recipe.

By Singletary

December 19, 2007 11:31 AM | Link to this

Jeff, my fear is that Parcells is too big a personality to allow Mike Singletary to be hired. (Something about a big fish in a small pond, but then somebody will rip me a new bodily orafice for the pun.)

McKay may have had the smarts to do his job, but I have to believe he’s said yes too many times to an owner with a (non-football based) opinion.

Ultimately, you have to have an inspiring coach on the field. That takes different forms, e.g. the Cowher Shower or the quiet Dungy tutorial. I just happen to believe that not-my-cousin Mike Singletary’s legendary Top-100-players-ever intensity would translate perfectly into the next long term Falcons Coach.

By dawgs100

December 19, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

For those of you who are wanting to draft a quarterback first, you need to check yourself. When we have a high draft pick like we are going to have, we have to take the best player available. Darren McFadden. Look at Minnesota winning games with Jackson at quarterback. Its all about the running game. We need a game changer, and then next year, we draft Matthew Stafford.

By WarParty

December 19, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

Excellent move! I’ll now start following the Falcons far more closely than before. All Tuna needs now is a Blank check to have everything fall in place, if you know what I’m saying?

By OpinionsAreLike

December 19, 2007 11:35 AM | Link to this

Most of the negative Tuna comments are coated in ignorance and anger. I for one pass on any comment written in CAPS and those that are based on emotion and not facts. Will Tuna come here, we will know today, will he be successful, we will have some idea next year this time. It really can’t get any worse. Oh, by the way Singletary’s defense is one we beat this year, that should say something about his coaching.

By JCH

December 19, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

Mr. Blanks can be great for the franchise but he needs to learn to back off a bit more. He’s the owner, the man with the bucks, and I’m sure he’s got some ideas and wants to make his mark on the team, BUT he has to loosen up a bit. He has to relax some of his control, trust the people he hires, and let them work without being involved in every single decision. Just let the people he hires do their job. This is the NFL, not a big box retail business. MR. Blanks, some things have happened which seem unfair and we all feel for you and the Falcons, but please put the right people in place and take two steps back.

By kool$kat

December 19, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

McDawg is McDumb! as are most dawgs…while a better suggestion than Deion, what part of Weis’ success at Notre Dame makes you think he’s ready for the NFL? Sheeesh! Stafford hasn’t led U of Gay to any titles, so lets wait a bit before we crown him with greatness, ok?

By NCBravesFan

December 19, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

I swear, some of you have been abused by the Falcons to the point that you have developed Stockholm Syndrome.

Are you kidding me?! Parcells would be a great hire as the Falcs try to turn the page from this ugly, ugly year.

Good for Blank - I hope he can close the deal. If nothing else, the dude is thinking big at exactly the right time.

By BUSHWACKER

December 19, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

D Hall might as well pack his bags because the inmates no longer run the asylum if Parcells comes here.

By DOG LOVER

December 19, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

I LIKE THIS AND HIGHER MIKE SING AS COACH. I THINK THAT COULD WORK

ILL GET BACK TO YALL

By BUSHWACKER

December 19, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

Mr Parcells, please do the right thing and fix the biggest mistake of all by Blank, hire DAN REEVES as the coach, you know there is not a better football man out there!!

By Bk Hawk

December 19, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this

Great move by Mr. Blank. Parsells will get the job done. First he will hire GM, then together they will hire a coach and the three together will pick the players and draft. Thug Hall and Alge etc can hit the road with Mckay. Falcons Win!! Falcons Win!!!! man that sounds good…Falcons Win!!!!

By Southern Born

December 19, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this

Al, give me some warning next time…I just sprayed coffee all over my keyboard.

I remember when Prime Time made an INT and was running it back for what we all thought was a TD. Inside the 10, he began to strut and strike a pose for the cameras. He didn’t see the guy coming in his blind spot that wound up knocking him into next week.

That’s just the kind of judgment we need in a HC.

By Max H RAy

December 19, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this

“TUNA”?? He Will Be An EXCELLENT Overseer Of The Orginazation..IF!! Blank Turns Over COMPLETE Control!! Blank Needs To Stay AWAY From The Day To Day Control Of The TEAM!! QUIT Trying To Be Everyone’s “GOOD-BUDDY”!! Guess What Folks?? McKay Was ONLY As Good As His Assistant, TIM..As Soon As Tim Left, McKay Fell Apart!! This Was True At Tampa As Well As Atlanta..I’m Sure Tuna Will Get Rid Of This CANCER As Soon As He Takes Over!!

By The Grinch

December 19, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this

Outstanding. Fantastic move. Even if he only stays long enough to get us going in the right direction and cut out the cancer, I could hardly have asked for more.

By Falcons 190

December 19, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this

OK. Parcells would probably want the basic 3-4 defense installed by whomever the Head Coach and GM turn out to be. Let’s look at the current front seven of our D-Line. Under the 4-3: John Abraham-Good RE if he can stay healthy. Jamaal Anderson-Hopefully developing into a solid LE. Chauncey Davis-OK backup. Rod Coleman-Good but older penatrating tackle. J. Babineaux-OK backup penatrating tackle. Trey Lewis-Might develop into a good 4-3 NT, but looks more like a large penatrating DT. Micheal Boley-Good young outside LB. Demarrio Williams-Quick young outside LB. Had looked promising, but not so good this year. Stephen Nicholas-I know the coaches keep playing him, but every time I see him, he keeps getting pushed down field by some TE. He is a rookie so hopefully he can develop into a useful OLB. Keith Brooking-Has had a great career as a Falcon, but needs to be put out to pasture. Tony Taylor-I’m a huge Tony Taylor fan, but I don’t see him developing into anything more than a special teamer in the NFL. So that leaves us with the solid positions (Abraham, Coleman, Boley), three hopeful positions (Anderson, Lewis, Williams/Nicholas) and one position where we will need someone new (Brooking).

Now under the 3-4. John Abraham-Doesn’t fit the 3-4. That’s why the Jets traded him away. Jamaal Anderson-Might develop into a 3-4 DE, but I think he’s better suited to be a 4-3 LE. Chauncey Davis-Could develop into a 3-4 DE, but who knows. Coleman & Babineaux-Do not fit the 3-4 line because they are more penetrators and not that great at stuffing the run. Trey Lewis-I highly doubt he could develop into a 3-4 NT (which is the hardest position in the NFL to fill) because he lacks mass and strength to anchor the line. Might be a Ngata type 3-4 DE, but who knows. Micheal Boley-Would be an excellent 3-4 OLB. Williams & Nicholas-Their game is based upon speed and a Parcells scheme focuses on size, so neither one would fit. Brooking-Already needs to go, might hang around the middle and be effective for a year or so. So that would leave us with a good OLB (Boley) and some maybes on DEs (Anderson, Davis, & Lewis) and no one for the future at the other positions.

The point I’m trying to make is that if the Falcons switched to the 3-4 under Parcells rather than keeping the 4-3, they would go into the offseason needing the fill four or five positions (NT, OLB, ILB, ILB, DE?) in the front seven of the defense rather than 1 postion (MLB). Not to mention, Parcells likes his players to be big (he set the Cowboys up with the biggest OL in the league). So the Falcons would be looking at needing to replace LT, C, RG, and RT (and that is assuming that Blalock pans out eventually).

Anyway, my point is that even though Parcells might help the Falcons in the long-run, there would have to be such a major upheaval to fit his scheme that the Falcons are probably going to have a rough few years.

By History Shows

December 19, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this

Say what you will, but every NFL Team that Bill Parcels has been associated with is a playoff contender year after year. Teams that were once powerhouses in this league but had lost their way were restored by the organizational skills (and sometimes coaching skills) of Bill Parcels and have remained winners long after he left. He knows professional football and he knows how to make a team. I say - BRING HIM ON AT ALL COST!!!!

By kool$kat (an avg Ga cracker)

December 19, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

Al Sharpton, are you the same Al that suggested Deion for coach?

Nobody here is criticizing all black players on the Falcons.

Andruw was not cut by the Braves. He became a free agent because he wanted a bigger contract after having a terrible year. Personally, I think he’s coming off of HGH or ‘roids or both.

what the heck does Larussa, Heatley or Brady have to do with this blog?

By VOICE

December 19, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

I am a “Grady baby”. I am a Falcon fan. I have NOT attended a Falcon game since they played in the old Atlanta/Fulton County stadium. If they hire Bill Parcells, I will invest in season tickets. The man is a WINNER and they will compete. It’s just that simple.

By JCH

December 19, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

Mr. Blanks can be great for the franchise but he needs to learn to back off a bit more. He’s the owner, the man with the bucks, and I’m sure he’s got some ideas and wants to make his mark on the team, BUT he has to loosen up a bit. He has to relax some of his control, trust the people he hires, and let them work without influencing every decision. This is the NFL, not a big box retail business. MR. Blanks, some things have happened which seem unfair and we all feel for you and the Falcons, but please put the right people in place and take two steps back. You took me completely by surprise with the move to put Parcells in place with the authority, clout, and connections to put us on the right track. Maybe you do get it after all. Good Luck!

By DOG LOVER

December 19, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

THIS IS COOL!

WATCHING HIM BUILD THE TEAM WILL BE MORE FUN THAN WHATS GOING ON NOW. I FEEL LIKE WE COULD HAVE HOPE ON OUR SIDE FOR ONCE.

COME ON DOWN MR BILL LETS DO THIS.YOU KNOW TOU WANNA FIX THIS MESS.WE WANT YOU TO ALSO PLEASE

By Chad Jackson

December 19, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

i think Parcells would be a great fit for the organization, Mike Singletary would be as well, old school is the only way to get this organization back to where it belongs,other than the small hope that Jim Mora gave us when we made the playoffs, no one has been suceeded at the Falcons since Dan Reeves, who is old school, lets bring in an old school Bill an let him teach these young bucks what the NFL is, good job Mr. Blank, GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By B

December 19, 2007 11:59 AM | Link to this

To Al Sharpton if thats your real name. You just confirmed everything I ever thought of you. I’m black but people like you make it tough on the rest of us. If you act like a thug (bk or Wh) you’re a thug in my book. A-Men. Get over it and your life will be happy again. In fact “merry Christmas” Parsells sounds great to me.

By Rick

December 19, 2007 12:00 PM | Link to this

Good move. Now keep the momentum going and do the next right thing. HIRE MIKE SINGLETARY AS COACH NOW!!!

By Da Anti-Thug

December 19, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this

Hey Al Sharpton — thanks for showing us all that you’re an unprincipled, clueless, immature thug, too.

By Bk Hawk

December 19, 2007 12:03 PM | Link to this

ESPN just said Parsells would be VIP and run Falcons football operations. Thanks Mr. Blank.

By Dan

December 19, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

Hey bushwacker When John Elway is not his QB Dan Reeves has a sub .500 record! Look it up Nice guy but facts is facts, he just isn’t that good

By Mrs Blank

December 19, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

Great just what i needed another father in my life. Too old farts

By John

December 19, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

Parcels = Ole School coach = Good ole boy network continues….

By Mrs Blank

December 19, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

Great just what i needed another father in my life. Too old farts

By Al Sharpton

December 19, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

Nope i am not the guy who said deon should be HC. superstar players usually do not make good coaches. I am sure that D.Hall,Crumpler,Roddy White,Norwood etc will be gone next year. the white fan base considers them thugs due to the fact that they have tatoos or braids. Plus they are friends with MV and they said so publicly. I wonder does Bush and Cheney get ridiculed for supporting Scooter Libby? Only by liberals, the uneducated Nascar watching southern white male will support Bush no matter what. Yall lost the Civil war and cant deal with it. Black people can move next door and you cant burn a cross or rape his wife without it being against the law. Rich blacks always make poor white trash mad. How can that n**** make more than me and I am white? then for a blackman to have a opinion counter to a crackas almost assuredly will get him labeled thug or attitude problem. Whites are allowed to disagree and become upset, it show enthusiam or a desire to win, blacks on the other hand are Bad. Petrino quit in the middle of a season but all you crackas can do is blame it on a few of the Black players, much like the braves failures was because of A. Jones last year, no negroes on the Thrashers to blame thats why their blogs are not as vitriolic. We know the Hawks are screwed with a black coach and GM, plus all those “THUG”(BLACK)Dudes out there. Any state that brings about Newt Gingrich and Zell Miller cant be s**…

By yonizzle

December 19, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

I say great move if we get Parcells .He won’t stay no longer than 2 years but by then maybe he will fix Mckay mess, if the move can’t happen bring back good old Dan Reeves !!!!!! please

By Shamus Thacker

December 19, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!!

I have nothing more to add…

By A Falcons fan walks into a bar. . . .

December 19, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this

Here go the AJC journalists acting as if Parcells will come in and sully our glorious past. We are lucky that Bill Parcells or anyone else respectable will even say the word “Falcons” without laughing on Television.

Watch out Bill Parcells. Atlanta fans and media are as sorry as they come. You’re not even here, and they are already hating.

By Dennis

December 19, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this

Even if he did leave after four years, as long as he left it with all the right ingredients, I’d call that a good thing.

And what the devil does “don’t bogart” mean??? (I’m pressing one for English). :-)

By dr soul

December 19, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

Parcells has the credentials and will put it all at stake to leave a good legacy…there are plenty of prospects out there that would like to be associated with him…he is proven, though many would dislike his personality; he does know football and organization…if he can only keep Blank totally out of the picture and be allowed to be his own man and not let the ‘novice money ego’ taint this organization any further than he has managed to do to this point (makes the Smith’s seem like a genius pot) …this will be the last hope for Blank to succeed, if he is smart enough to take that ego and just be a fan and stay out of all phases of the business and football side in EVERYWAY..!!! Parcells has the energy and the tenacity to make this happen and it will certainly be no small effort, but he is only one of a few to be able to make it happen…just please stay home Arthur..!!!

By Robert P. Trino

December 19, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

I’d just as soon hire multi-Super Bowl winner Tom Flores as Parcells. This retro hire will further hold the Falcons back.

By Al Sharpton

December 19, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

Hey Al Sharpton — thanks for showing us all that you’re an unprincipled, clueless, immature thug, too.

How so? Crackas always make aspersions without giving reason why. Is it because I am a MV fan or I call Race issues as i see them? what makes a man an “unprinciple clueless, immature thug?” please elaborate Bubba

By Disgusted

December 19, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

I knew it! Nothing ever happens in this city without the RACE CARD showing its ugly head! Thanks to “AL Sharpton” (apropos), the ugly racial bait has been let out. No matter that the “brothers” dumbassed themselves on MNF with their “Free Michael Vick.” God help the Falcons with the MEAngelos, Crumplers, Joe Horns and others who shove Michael Vick down out throats. Yeah, I know Mike’s a choir boy at heart, and just jiving with the homeys, but, hey, what the hell, he’s black and that’s why he’s in this mess. If he were WHITE? 5 years in prison where he ought to be. Go to hell Al pseudonym and leve the blog to those who want to talk Falcon football, not racial baiting and F* whitey comments.

By carlos

December 19, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Parcells is used to working for a meddling, micromanaging owner. He lasted four years with Jerry Jones.

And if Rich McKay is fired, will the media and fans attack King Arthur for praising McKay on MNF and then letting him go like they’ve vilified Petrino. Only difference is one quit and the other is going to get fired. Turnabout should be fair play, no?

By Vince Lombardi

December 19, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Hiring Bill Parcells is great news for the Falcons; the city, and the NFL.

Say “Bye-Bye” to MeAngelo Hall and the whole Vick crowd; the “Gansta” atmospher that permeates the Dome; and that Joke-of-a-GM Rich McKay, he of the Jim Mora and Bobby Petrino recommendations.

Bill Parcells coached under the searing glare of the New York media…and won two Super Bowls! In case you haven’t noticed yet, do you think the 12-2 Dallas Cowboys were rebuilt by Parcells or that retread buffoon Wade Philips?

What makes any sane individual think Parcells won’t succceed in a passionless town like Atlanta?

By whitey

December 19, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this

Now can we dump these ugly arse uniforms and go back to black?

By dr soul

December 19, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

To Al Sharpton…this is not the forum to ‘come out of the closet’..

By Space Mountain

December 19, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this

A good move I think. If he takes the job I am really curious to see who the next head coach will be. Hopefully we get Parcells. Everywhere he has gone he has turned it around and got it going in the right direction honestly not with any gimmicks or BS.

By KneeJerk

December 19, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

This franchise doesn’t need Eric Zeier er…Matthew Stafford.

By Mike

December 19, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

Wow, Falcon fans, you are killing me! Please remember that the Falcons have stunk, stink now, an will continue to do so unless the team is overhauled. Parcells is the only reasonable choice out there to even be considered for trying to re-architect a terrible team. Be happy that he is even lowering himself to consider this post.

By Amanda

December 19, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

Why did Blank fire Jim Mora in the first place? We were starting to win. Guess that doesnt matter.

By Al Sharpton

December 19, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

Yeah im the only race baiter here….. funny how we have a difference of opinion, some falcon players showed support for a frined who f*** up, why is that bad? cuss he black thats all. Yall support petrino,Clemens,Chipper when they f*** up. saying they like MV is not shoving it down your throat. its just that you dont like n**** who dont agree with your pale a*, therefore they are bad. God forgives all for their sins, but crackas will always show their true colors when a blackperson does something.. thats why people like Limbaugh,Ollie North,Mark fuhrman,Marv Alberts and Pat obrien are still around. you frgive your own.. Yall just upset that you could Not LYNCH MV like yall used to do 3040 some odd years ago.. you cant enforce cracka justice or intimidate people so you are upset..You mad you cant burn a cross at Deangelos house huh?

By War Eagle

December 19, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

It looks like Arthur blank does have hiring skills…GOOD MOVE, it will pay high dividends

By jenny

December 19, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

Are all of you who have trash talked Arthur Blank going to shut up now?

He, AB, is class and quality! And now he’s also smarter than the rest of you including those hi paid columnists.

By Drexel Gal

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

The Toothy Tuna has succeeded with franchises in which the owner does not take an active role. Dallas was an exception, but a BRIEF one at that, remember. Arthur Blank cannot keep his mooselike snout from sniffing the sidelines and locker room constantly. If he can back off, perhaps it can work. Remember what happened when Ted Turner went back to skirt-chasing and left the baseball operations to the baseball people. And, for that matter, remember when George Steinbrenner adopted a lower profile (after his suspension by Fay Vincent, I might add), the Yankees went on a World Series tear.

That is my opinion. I do NOT welcome any others.

By George P. Burdell

December 19, 2007 1:11 PM | Link to this

If the Falcons want a former Dallas Cowboys coach, why not CHAN GAILEY?

By MV7 fan

December 19, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

AJC, you all should do something about the racially inappropriate blogs everyday repeatedly regarding the Falcons, fans, etc.

It’s ridiculous… People should know how to conduct themselves in a better manner or do they?

The AJC screen these blogs, please make necessary changes. Thank you.

By Whistlebritches

December 19, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this

I don’t like the move of completely getting rid of McKay. He has made mistakes, but has ALWAYS been professional. He has been professional when his people have not. I get confused with all the titles, etc., I think they’re a bunch of garbage. However, if Bill comes, the GM will be a figure head and a number’s cruncher. With that said, Ozzie Newsome, not a great decision maker, but would be a great PR guy and figure head as would Art Shell. After them, you place a great assistant coach in there as the head coach who won’t let his ego get in front of Parcells making decisions. Then you get Garrett from Dallas and count your blessings. Lastly, you realize the team is in shambles at the moment, and we don’t want a quick fix, but one that will take 3 years to rebuild as Parcells did in Dallas.

By nogangsta

December 19, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this

Let’s be honest, at least for me, it was clear MV wasn’t right for Atlanta a few years ago. Morra saw it too. Blanks latched on because of business reasons - the hype and the ticket sales. MV could never be a long term factor in the NFL because he couldn’t live up to the hype. Why? He can’t throw consistently. As Morra said, MV was a coach-killer. The void created by the one-sided, put all your chips in one pile, approach to keeping Vick is one of the reasons we’re where we are now. We could never have a balanced team with Vick and when he got hurt or otherwise not be available, then we had no where to go. We fired two coaches who couldn’t handle that aspect and then a third one quit because of the resultant and inevitable turmoil. Always in the mix with the previous three coaches was also the micro-controlling aspect of Blanks, which also had a negative impact.

Hiring Parcells (assuming he agrees) is a great move. There may be other good choices as well but the concept of putting a high profile, experienced NFL icon as VP is sound. Two things: Blanks really needs to back off. I hope we learn never again to build a team around one player.

By reebok

December 19, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this

Parcells’ hiring is not just a bad idea, it’s laughably bad. He’s a great Head Coach. But he wouldn’t be the Falcons’ Head Coach. They Falcons would still NEED one. And who in the world worth having would even take the job?? You’d start with a crappy roster, a meddling owner, and a media-hungry legend overseeing your every move.

By john

December 19, 2007 1:22 PM | Link to this

If this were any other team I would say it is a good move but since it is the Falcons and just about every move they have ever made was a mistake I am going to consider this a mistake until I see different. I would not buy a season ticket because of it if that is Blank’s motive. It will take a hell of a lot to make me a believer in these birds.

By Ran-dawg

December 19, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this

Jeff, while I think Deion as coach is funny too, he is a current generation guy. He was still playing last season with Baltimore. He is 41 years old. How young do you want your coach? Current generation, please. And Ryder, Mike Zimmerman would be a Parcells guy. He was Parcells D-cordinator in Dallas. However, I vote for Marty S.. He has been a winner everywhere he has been. I can’t figure out how he keeps getting fired when there is so few good coaches out there. He’s a players coach and demands respect. He can also play the role of GM as well. We’ll see. I’ve heard that Parcells is fond of him.

By Tami

December 19, 2007 1:32 PM | Link to this

Not sure on my take on this idea just yet. The first initial reaction I felt when I first saw this possibility on ESPN last night was that I was just a tiny bit excited. I haven’t been even close to excited, hopeful or optimistic about the Falcons since it became very obvious that Vick was in trouble, and the season was done before it even got started.

I agree with most of the bloggers that the Falcons can’t go any lower in football Hades than they are currently. Parcells could provide the Falcons with the opportunity to begin turning things around, create a foundation to build from, and then either stay with the Falcons or move on from there. Right now, the Falcons have nothing else going for them in an upward direction. It’s so sad, and somewhat scary how fast their crash has occurred. They need SOMETHING, and Parcells appears to be the only good thing available right now.

By doobird

December 19, 2007 1:35 PM | Link to this

Players for sale or trade … anyone and everyone is available for the right draft choice … contact Bill Parcells of the Atlanta Falcons (we’re dealin’)!!!!

By Jimmy

December 19, 2007 1:36 PM | Link to this

Isn’t the real news here that Mr. Blank might have realized he needs to get out of the way. Remember when Ted re-hired Bobby Cox and got himself out of the way? That move, in itself, didn’t bring success, but it changed the direction of the organization.

By hotrod

December 19, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this

Deion???? yeah I bet you want Vick back too huh? Idiot

By CJ ATL

December 19, 2007 1:41 PM | Link to this

i think the city of Atlanta has great passion for their teams, we have the best fans, we just need some guidance from people like Bill and hopefully Mike Singletary.. the way i see it , if you don’t like Atlanta Falcons football why are you on this Blog

By jerry

December 19, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this

790 the zone is saying the Dolphins are going after Parcells but the Miami Herald is running a story that the owner is in talks to sell the team or at least 49% to a real estate guy. I did not see anything about them contacting Parcells.

By C from Marietta

December 19, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

Why did Blank fire Jim Mora? Did you watch the last two seasons, when they went south after a strong starts? Starting to win? Do you call 8-8 and 7-9 winning and his temper tantrums on the sideline?

By TURTSNAP

December 19, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

Hey Michaelgee, you need to cut Jeff some slack as you are wrong about him being “Atlanta’s faithful voice of dissent”, that would be Terence Moore, he wrote the opposing article in a separate blog. Jeff actually ended his by stating he thought it would be a good move.

By dawgs100

December 19, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

Al’s an idiot. There is nothing wrong with supporting a friend. You call him. You go see him in jail. You be there for him. But, you don’t go on national tv and wear a t-shirt that says to free Mike Vick. He is a convicted felon by his own admission. Let it go. Wear a t-shirt that says something like “Thinking of you Mike” or something like that. Not free the convicted felon without letting him serve his time. If you express yourself like a thug, then people are going to presume you are a thug. You are who your portray, and I’m sorry but D-Hall and Rod White looked like a bunch of thugs on Monday night. Face the Facts. If Brooking would have ran out on the field wearing a shirt like that they would have ran him out of town. A class act like Mike Singletary would never have put up with that junk. That’s what this franchise needs. CLASS!

By Pro football sucks

December 19, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this

Who cares?

By Falcons Fan

December 19, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

Parcells could set in place the players and coach that would bring the Falcons out of the loserville we have had for ten years.

Parcells will hire a coach that will not take no crap from players like MeAngelo and fat man Crumpler.

He also would not use number 1 picks to choose crap defensive ends like Anderson. What a joke he is. The falcons couldnt get Landry so they folded their tent and took Anderson.

sooey here pig.

Hire Parcells. The first thing he will do is put McKay cleaning toilets somewhere, and that should have happened five years ago.

Go Falcons

By Eagle man

December 19, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this

Too bad that sad sack puke ba$tard Van Whorder landed on his feet. After that sack of soil went to my beloved alma mater and dumped it in the toilet, all I want him to do is rot in hades.

By GT81

December 19, 2007 2:41 PM | Link to this

The Falcons would go from a team where the coach kisses the owner’s behind to one where the coach kisses the GM’s behind. I don’t see the improvement here. Parcells left coaching because he resented not having enough power over personnel decisions. So, he’s going to hire a potentially Super Bowl champion coach who DOES enjoy not having power over personnel decisions? I’m confused.

By stendec

December 19, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

I do not trust Tuna boy any more than I did Putridwino. One bolted for greener pastures (hog pens). Will Tuna splash away after a short time on sinking ship? Falcons have to have someone on board for the long haul. May be in minority but do not think Tuna is answer. Never have been personally impressed with guy. Does not come across as hard iron glove discipline master these quitters require. Do not think I am wrong. Parcells seems to be foot shuffler. Hard to explain. Much like Putridwino except not to THAT extreme. MAKE SENSE? Oh well. Not a positive Tuna vote here. Sorry!

By Whistlebritches

December 19, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this

McKay bashers are nuts. Yes, he should take the blame for a lot of the decisions made and the performance on the field. However, I didn’t hear many people bashing when Vick signed his contract extension, when we signed Hartwell, Lawyer Milloy, Chris Crocker, Peerless Price, Joe Horn, etc. They definitely didn’t pan out, but the majority of Falcons fans sang his praises when he brought those people in. He made decisions that you would have made. With that said, he needs to make decisions that people like us wouldn’t make to make them better, and that’s what he’s responsible for doing. Making right decisions in the draft, etc. which he hasn’t done. Done blast Anderson, one year, give me a break, he’ll be good plus he bashes Petrino. However, I do think Kerney would have been better, he is making the pro bowl with 13.5 sacks.

By rob1988

December 19, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

go for it, i wish it was the side lines

By bill

December 19, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this

don’t bring another yankee south.

By Whistlebritches

December 19, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this

Man, it’s amazing how people want other people to burn in Hades over football. That’s unbelievable.

If we were all honest, we know that the Falcons downfalls revolve around Vick and his poor decisions. They have created an aftermath like no other.

However, what’s the point of blaming instead of coming up with a solution. We can blame all we want, but the organization must move forward.

Let he without sin, cast the first stone.

By Cednets

December 19, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

stendec writes oddly. Not sure why. Maybe fears pronouns, adverbs and like. Not a positive stendec vote here. Sorry!

By C Daddy

December 19, 2007 3:04 PM | Link to this

Anything is better than what they have now. If all Parcells does (he is not going to be the coach) is line the team up with a quality GM and Coach we are ahead of the game. That and send MeAngelo away for a pick we can bundle in order to draft McFadden in round 1 and a QB in round 2.

By Terry

December 19, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

Dieon as a coach? Thats freaking hilarious the man is a self centered ego maniac who could cover his butt with both hands while he was playing. Yes he had great speed but no cover skills.

By Terry

December 19, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

Dieon as a coach? Thats freaking hilarious the man is a self centered ego maniac who couldn’t cover his butt with both hands while he was playing. Yes he had great speed but no cover skills.

By GeorgiaYankeesFan

December 19, 2007 3:09 PM | Link to this

He hasn’t won a playoff game since 1998? OH NO!!! Puhlease. The Boys would have won last year if not for a botched hold by Romo. Parcells put together a Cowboys team that is the tops of the league. And if you don’t think the players would get a little taste of Parcells even if he isn’t coaching you’re nuts. He’s the consumate NFL guy, knows talent, demands toughness. Plus he won’t be coaching and won’t have to waste his time with all the minute details he hated (like talking to lazy journalists). Trust me the Deangelo Hall act would have been quashed long before this year’s antics if Bill were around earlier. This is the smartest thing Blank has done in a while, the next smartest thing is to get out of the way and let the Big Tuna work his magic.

By Eagle man

December 19, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

Guess you’re incapable of paying attention whistlebritches. I want Brian Van Whorder to burn in hades for eternity for taking a dump on my alma mater Georgia Southern. Now you can go join him in heck if you want to.

By truefan

December 19, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this

I agree that the McKay bashing should stop. I don’t think this mess is anywhere near one person’s fault. I also agree with nogangsta above who says (if I may paraphrase) that most of our problems came from building a franchise around just one person. We seemed to worry more about finding the perfect coach able to deal with the hyped up one-man team scenario and the owner’s micro-managing (sorry Mr. Blanks) than we worried about building up a good solid team.

By Michael

December 19, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

Looks like we jumped the gun on this one…only the Falcons…

By Gasper

December 19, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

Parcells is out

By Gene

December 19, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this

Looks like Parcells read Terrence Moore’s trash talk and backed out. I never read past his headline and remain just as informed.

By Dee Tee Gee

December 19, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

Bill Parcells’ time has past. There was once a time when he was a great coach & a great evaluator of talent. And while his eye for talent is still pretty good, he didn’t do anything with it while he was in Dallas. Parcells hasn’t done anything in 10 years. Bringing a team back to respectability does not make you a great coach. If that’s the case, Romeo Crennel is a great coach. He brought Cleveland from the dumps. Atlanta, you’re better off without Parcells.

By 26Belly

December 19, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

Now, since the Tuna King has jumped the hoop(hint: Dolphin logo) for bigger fish-fish in Miami! Can someone in Flowery Branch please make that call down to Sumter Co./Americus, GA or where-ever Dan Reeves is spending the Holiday season. Gosh, enough already! Eat crow and get on with it!!!!

By EastBeast

December 19, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

Oh woe is us. Just when you thought it had bottomed out and Parcels was the first step on the road back we have the additional embarassment of being turned down for the 1-13 Dolphins, the team/town with that rotten Orange Bowl stadium? Arthur should fly to N’awlins immediately, and see Miss Ruth the voodoo lady to get that mojo off his a$$.

By truefan

December 19, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

Parcells is out. Maybe a blessing in disguise. Since the slate is clean again, who would make a good next choice?

By Falcon Fan 101

December 19, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

BUM was right. Parcells used the Falcons to leverage a better deal with Miami. I guess Blank didn’t really read the blogs about stability and/or job hopping 101.

By Whistlebritches

December 19, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

Eagle Fan, your alumns must be so proud to have you as one of them. There were other comments about Falcons people burning, but I was addressing all football people as a whole, not just the Falcons. If Van Gorder didn’t leave you wouldn’t have Hatcher. By the way, GSU must not be that great because he’s looking to jump at the next best thing as well. Don’t blame people for leaving a second rate program.

By ATL BABY

December 19, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

Only the Falcons we were so close, Tuna is stayin in tha water