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By Brian

August 13, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this

Well, it certainly can’t hurt I don’t believe. I have no problem with Sanders. He was the best at his position (except for tackling) and it is good to see him re-establish ties with the Falcons.

The main thing Hall needs to work on is his temperament when on the field. Sometimes he is a little too cocky and comes close to getting personal fouls that can really hurt.

Other than that, all upside.

By BCTROJAN

August 13, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this

NOW THAT DEION IS SAVED I AM A BIGGER FAN OF HIS. I THINK THAT IT IS GREAT THAT DEION CAME BACK. I REALLY ENJOYED HIM AS A PLAYER PERIOD, EVEN MORE WHEN HE WAS A FALCON. A PLAYER LIKE DEION GIVES A TEAM HOPE THAT THEY CAN WIN ANY GAME, HE WAS A GAME CHANGER, I HATE TO SAY THAT THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE HIM, BUT THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER DB LIKE HIM ESPECIALLY WITH THE WAY THE RULES ARE CHANGING TO ALLOW FOR MORE OFFENSE. IT WOULD EVEN HAVE BEEN NICE IF HE COULD HAVE PLAYED FOR THE FALCONS THE WAY HE DID FOR THE RAVENS. GOD BLESS YOUR SPIRIT MAN DEION!!!!!!!!

By zorro

August 13, 2006 10:33 PM | Link to this

With Deion offering his experience it’s O.k.as long as one of our coaches are their. Plus every little bit helps for the journey that the falcons about to embark upon.This is to the whole secondary better yourselfs one play,one quarter,one half, one game @ a time.peace I’m out

By Matt

August 13, 2006 10:49 PM | Link to this

Does it not scare everybody who’s not on the Falcons that Deion is showing D-Hall all of his best moves? I mean, honestly?! I can’t wait to see him catching some passes from Mike Vick this year.

By dirrtybird

August 13, 2006 10:55 PM | Link to this

Can we bring back Hammer too?

By vanillaike

August 13, 2006 11:51 PM | Link to this

Was a huge Sanders fan when he was at FL State, then with the Falcons. I had a highlight tape for a few years. it was amaizing. Coulda done without the prime time clothing line and music videos. If the Braves had of won that World Series in 92, Deion would have been MVP as his avg was over 450.

By vanillaike

August 13, 2006 11:54 PM | Link to this

Oh I almost forgot, a group of other FL State ulums would sit out in Left Feild in 91 early in the season and belt our the Seminole fight chant and chop to Deion. One night the organ player jumped in. The rest is history, Deion fans started the Tomahawk Chop in 91. If I’d only thought of the foam tommahawk…

By Eugene

August 14, 2006 12:59 AM | Link to this

I am wondering why Deion’s number, 21, has not been retired?

By mike

August 14, 2006 01:05 AM | Link to this

He left for the 49ers and the cowboys…… If he can help hall and williams great but we know deion isnt a falcon.As a football fan I respect his ability but as a falcons fan i will not forget “my house” and the classless moves.

By JMar

August 14, 2006 01:16 AM | Link to this

I just hope they don’t compare tactics for run defense.

By bob in sf

August 14, 2006 01:25 AM | Link to this

Deion left because the Falcons let him. This was when Taylor Smith thought he could be a GM. Legend has it Deion’s agent told Taylor “Hey, if you don’t put the franchise tag on Deion, we’ll let you match any offer.” Taylor’s response, “Gee, that sounds fair Mr.Sports Agent. I’m sure your a man of your word! Let’s shake on it.” Needless to say the next uni Deion wore was not in Atlanta. Who could blame him for wanting out? The Falcon’s organization had no direction at the time. Sure they had a wild card appearance during his career here but he had a chance to go play for the Niners dynasty and win some rings… I hated the Niners then and I truly believe football karma has touched them for all the Debartalo hi jinks in the 80s and 90s but it’s hard to blame the Neon One for wanting to leave an also ran to play for a dominant winner like he played for in college.

By NCR

August 14, 2006 01:28 AM | Link to this

Come on. That “my house” comment was one of the slickest moves ever. I mean, talk about owning somebody. Damn. I can still remember it even today. He made the press reporters wait until he finished his 2 minute speech, only then were they allowed to ask him questions. Obviously, not happy that the Falcons let him go.

By EdoRiver

August 14, 2006 01:55 AM | Link to this

There was very little “team” in Deon’s game plan. He always sought the “me”.

By Andy

August 14, 2006 02:28 AM | Link to this

I will always remember the game when he had the flu was getting an IV during the game and the other team would still not throw to his side of the field. He was the all time best I ever saw at that position. I remember seeing him running with a wide reciever going full speed down the field and the pass was way over thrown and the reciever stopped—and at full speed Deion closed 12 yards in a instant for an INT. He had liquid speed. Always will be the best in my book.

By Keeping it real !!!

August 14, 2006 03:36 AM | Link to this

Deon you was very good and thank’s for comming back home we need you and thank’s for helping our people work on being the best form one of the best (21) back home in the dome. We had hater then now , hated you just like they hate vick from fan to sport writer like ESPN raido for one they never played the game but can hate big time. They hate to see you make that kind of money! This is the city where lot,s of top player want to come. WHY? we have a great city and great owner!we also have a lot of fan with Hel- in there heart to who don’t know football. just pure hater but we have a new set of fans to that wants to have the best and wants the best for this team no matter what color the are as long as they win . Thank MR. Blank thank’s for beliveing in Atlanta and it’s people. Just get the best and you will be the best!!!

By stacy

August 14, 2006 05:45 AM | Link to this

If only the Smith family had of sold the team back in those days.Deion probably would’ve played his whole career for the Falcons.I’ve forgiven the “my house” comments.If you was in the same shoes,you would’ve eaten it up to stick it to a former employer that didn’t even offer to keep you. Call him flashy,arrogant,flamboyant,whatever.But he made the team alot better when he was on the field. If the Falcons had a real coaching staff back then and scrapped the run and shoot sooner…..the team would’ve had alot more success I believe. As soon as I saw Deion with the Falcon attire on in the pic,it took me back to some great memories. I hope he can help Hall and Williams and the rest of the guys as much as possible.I don’t think he’ll be teaching them any tackling drills,but Deion was too busy going the other way for 6 to have to worry about tackling someone or just keeping the other teams best WR out of the game. And being “hated on” is really a good thing. That means someone else don’t look forward to playing against you or they are jealous and wished they had you or your talent. And I too am all for bringing in the Hammer to show some folks at LB how it’s done to hurt someone else.If Tuggle had played on another team,he would’ve been inducted to the hall of fame already.

By JB

August 14, 2006 06:33 AM | Link to this

That was great of Deoin. Now lets get Steve Young again

By savannah falcon

August 14, 2006 06:50 AM | Link to this

Give Deion a coaching job now! If not, then sign him to a one year contract.

By GOGTGO

August 14, 2006 07:26 AM | Link to this

WITH A DOUBT THE MOST EXCITING PLAYER IN THE HISTORY IN FALCONS HISTORY!!!! WOW, HE REALLY GOT THE DOME PUMPED WHEN HE CAME OUT OF THE TUNNEL WITH THE WHITE TOWELS HANGING OFF HIS PANT. 2 LEGIT 2 QUIT!!! Stealing bases for the Braves and pointing to heaven after every great play was just AWESOME!!

By Newnan fan

August 14, 2006 08:33 AM | Link to this

Both the best cover corner and kick returner in the history of the game. Most amazing thing I ever saw a pro athlete do was Deion on a nationally televised (of course) Thursday night NFL game. It was against the Rams where he came over to the Dome from the Braves on an off night, had no practice with the Falcons at all, and simply shut down an All-pro receiver (Issac Bruce I think). As I recall, he didn’t even go into the defensive huddle - simply waited for the prey to come out and blanket him. Unbelievable and will never be repeated.

By Bruce

August 14, 2006 08:36 AM | Link to this

Ahhhh……the Dion memories. I was there the night back at old Fulton county stadium when Dion put the pads on for the first time against the Cincinnati Bengals. Anybody else remember? He took a punt and started to his left…saw traffic…turned and started running backwards then to the other side of the field….made a cut through a few blocks and then BAM….started high-stepping about the final 30-40 yards for a touchdown! The place went nuts.

By lamar

August 14, 2006 08:52 AM | Link to this

D’Angelo did something in his first season that Deion never did in his career, which is force a fumble. Loved Deion’s coverage skills when he was here but never considered him a complete player because he was such a liability against the run. I certainly hope that coverage skills are all the staff will allow him to coach.

By Falcon Crest

August 14, 2006 08:53 AM | Link to this

Love him or hate him, Deion was the best at his position. If you don’t believe it, just ask yourself, “Who are all the “Good” and “Great” corners in the league are compaired to”. Got your answer? Sanders

It definitely doesn’t hurt to have that type of knowledge and skill in your corner. This is like having Jerry Rice teach you how to run routes and Ali teaching you how to Jab. Good Idea!

By Norm

August 14, 2006 09:20 AM | Link to this

Ironically, my favorite Highlight of Deion was not an interception or punt/kickoff return, but a tackle!! The Rams were in town, and they had a kickoff returner by the name of Ron Brown, who was only a year or so removed from winning a Gold Medal in the ‘88 Olympics. He was streaking down the sideline, closing in on the endzone, when out of nowhere Deion comes up from behind…not an angle, but behind him and makes the tackle. Brown leaped to his feet with such a look of astonishment as if to say, “Who in the hell caught me!!” A priceless memory….Good to have you back Prime…..

By Sims

August 14, 2006 09:22 AM | Link to this

Am I the only one that ignores responses typed in all caps?

By Dave from Chattanooga

August 14, 2006 09:33 AM | Link to this

He could go
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wayyyyyyy! PRIIIIIIME TIIIIIME !!!!!

By Pepe

August 14, 2006 09:40 AM | Link to this

Deion was the best cover corner and most exciting return man the NFL has ever seen.

Thanks Deion…you’ll always be a memeber of Falcons/Braves in my eyes.

By TAJ

August 14, 2006 09:41 AM | Link to this

I wondered when he would finally come home. Although he left here in a way that angered many of us Falcon fans we knew why he left. He wanted to win. And that wouldn’t have happened for him as long as he stayed here. Taylor Smith should have never let him go for absolutely nothing. Deion is a Falcon. He’ll always be a Falcon. Folks can hang that Cowboy, 49er or any other team he played for on him but he knows where his home is and that’s where he got his reputation as “Prime Time”. I still remember that last game the Falcons played at the old Atlanta Stadium. The Seahawks came to town trying to knock the Falcons out of the playoffs. It was a chilly 10 degrees that December morning and that afternoon the Seahawks kept it close. That is until Deion took an inteception back for a score to put the game away. We went out in style that day with “Prime Time” doing the honors. Welcome home Deion.

By chris

August 14, 2006 10:09 AM | Link to this

the corners are not the Problem on the Falcons team. Until the get a big tackle in the middle teams like the Bucs and Panthers will run all day, not to mention Reggie Bush

By Richard in Mableton

August 14, 2006 10:31 AM | Link to this

Deion made me a Falcons fan when I was not one. He redefined the Cornerback position. I am ecstatic that he is a part of the Falcons organization again! Good call Falcons coaching staff. Welcome back Prime Time!!

By Pete Nice

August 14, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

Long before there was Michael Vick labeled as Superman, the Atlanta Falcons had Deion Sanders AKA Primetime. Arguably the best to play the cornerback position and there will never be another shut down corner like Prime.

By Tspec

August 14, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this

Deion didn’t need to tackle, he could go up against a teams number 2 receiver, and shut that half of the field down! That frees up a safety and the other corner to double the opposing teams best receiver! Besides we had Jesse Tuggle! Now if only someone could teach Brooking to takle at the line of scrimmage as instead of 5 to 10 yards down the field!

By Big D in Riverdale

August 14, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this

Deion Sanders was simply the most eletrifying, respected, shut down CB to ever play the game! Period. Notice the haters out there do not have memories of a healthy Sanders being beat badly by someone. Yet there are comparatives to Sanders’ contemporaries, on talk radio, to Aneaus Williams and Rod Woodson….saying that Sanders’ could not tackle like them. But I submit to you that they could not shut down half the field like him. Instead of “primetime” he should have been nicknamed “Maytag Man” because quarterbacks rarely threw anything his way!!

By michael

August 14, 2006 11:48 AM | Link to this

anyone remember an early game in his career where a ballcarrier broke loose and was streaking down the middle of the field and the entire falcons defense was chasing him 10 yards back and couldn’t catch him, when from off the tv screen out of nowhere deion overtakes him and makes the tackle. thats my first prime time memory. there has never been anyone else in nfl history that was so dominating that a quarterback would not throw to that side of the field, even it was jerry rice or michael irvin. welcome coach sanders.

By Joshua

August 14, 2006 11:54 AM | Link to this

Remembering some of the plays made by Deion during his time as a Falcon makes me all giddy again. Some people hated Deion because of his flashiness, but he was bold because of his ability and always backed up his boasting. I am glad that the Falcons Management and coaches were receptive to inviting Deion back, and I am sure he can only help our DB’s to get better. Who can forget the excitement he gave Braves Fans also, constantly worrying opposing pitchers once he got on base. Prime Time you were the best.

By D Mitchell

August 14, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this

Man when I saw that picture of Prime, a jolt of energy just ran through my body. Only a few can bring a level of confidence with there presence. (Jordan, Magic, Prime,) But TSpec was right on time with the KBrooking comment. He is a sure tackler but it just happens too deep in the defensive backfield. I hope he is able to MAKE PLAYS this year playing the Will instead of just making tackles.

By DIRRTYBIRD

August 14, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this

Too Legit… Too Legit To Quit… Hammertime… .

Is Deion coaching now or just making an appearance?

By falcon guy

August 14, 2006 01:18 PM | Link to this

I’d rather have Deangelo Hall than Deion. Hall can actually tackle somebody, which is one of the deficiencies the Falcons had last season, particularly against the run. Deion would make a play on the ball, but wanted no part of tackling if the guy caught the ball. I once saw Deion get ran over (like a opossum by a mack truck) by QB Dave Brown of the Giants. It wasn’t pretty. Plus he was prone to sit out because his toe hurt. Come on, that’s weak. At least it took a broken hip to sideline DHall. Neither one is lacking in confidence or vocal chords, but DHall has the edge in toughness.

By CJ

August 14, 2006 01:22 PM | Link to this

Can Deion coach the defensive tackles?

By dirrtybird's lawyer

August 14, 2006 01:25 PM | Link to this

I remember Deion with the jerri curl and Chrysler LaBaron with PRIMETIME on the front plate as FSU. He was a legend there and represents FSU alumni well (Burt Reynolds..I dont know, just kidding). As a 93’ alum I am proud to see him, as a FL boy I am also proud to see Fort Myers represented in Atlanta. Stay tuned another FSU Alum (Derrick Brooks) will be coaching soon. Any ex-Gator coaches? LOL, had to get that in.

By RA

August 14, 2006 01:28 PM | Link to this

Okay,

Hall has all the tools to be one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history. That said, Deon Sanders was probably THE greatest cornerback in NFL history. We are talking first ballot hall of fame material. Now as a person, I never cared for him. The way that he abandoned Atlanta and then taunted them from his perch with the Niners and Cowboys. I thought that was sad, but at the same time, due to inept ownership, those Falcon teams just weren’t going anywhere… Anyway, Hall has the gift and I can’t wait to see what he’s going to do, but Deon has already done it.

By RSC

August 14, 2006 01:35 PM | Link to this

Remember the good old days? Marion Campbell, June Jones, Jerry Glanville. If I were Deion, I would be running as fast as possible. Thanks Arthur, for giving us direction.

By Charles

August 14, 2006 01:41 PM | Link to this

I think it’s great but give D Hall and those guys & some advice on staying cool during the game and to let your play do the talking since since he is now a mature man. Now if you want to impress old school Falcon fans, bring “The Hammer” in to teach our backers something about tackling.

By Charles

August 14, 2006 01:41 PM | Link to this

I think it’s great but give D Hall and those guys & some advice on staying cool during the game and to let your play do the talking since since he is now a mature man. Now if you want to impress old school Falcon fans, bring “The Hammer” in to teach our backers something about tackling.

By Charles

August 14, 2006 01:42 PM | Link to this

I think it’s great but give D Hall and those guys & some advice on staying cool during the game and to let your play do the talking since since he is now a mature man. Now if you want to impress old school Falcon fans, bring “The Hammer” in to teach our backers something about tackling.

By ljdawg!

August 14, 2006 02:22 PM | Link to this

Its about time the Falcons do something to give the team a connection the past. Other teams keep their past players real close to the organization; however, the Falcons seem to be pushing them away

By chris

August 14, 2006 02:36 PM | Link to this

Wilkinson signs with Dolphins DAVIE, Fla. - Defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson, the first overall pick in the 1994 draft, signed a three-year deal with the Miami Dolphins on Monday.

This is what the flacons need to be doing instead of bringing in Past Legends

By Ms. Tee

August 14, 2006 03:00 PM | Link to this

Is it normal for the corners to play 10 yds off of the receivers? Looks like Deion needs to be coaching the secondary all year instead of working with them for just 2 days.

By did my email post

August 14, 2006 03:07 PM | Link to this

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By George

August 14, 2006 03:45 PM | Link to this

He wasn’t the best but he was damn good. Certainly he was the best the Falcons ever had. Yes, he could cover with the best but a complete Corner needs to excel in tackling on run plays as well. Too many times I’d see him leap onto a ball carriers back and be carried 5-10 yards. That’s what keeps him from being the best. As far as him teaching our young Corners? Excellent! Deion was awesome in mirroring Receivers and shutting them down and when the ball was in the air making sure he had just as much a chance of bringing it down as his opponant did. Listen well, young Hall and the rest of you Falcon DB’s. I think Hall has every bit the chance to eclipse Sanders feats. He just has to believe he can and go do it.

By die hard falcons fan

August 14, 2006 04:06 PM | Link to this

PRIME TIME IS THE ONLY REASON WHY I BECAME A FAN OF THE ATLANTA FALCONS IN THE FIRST PLACE!! I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF THE DIRTY BIRDS SINCE THEN!!!

UNLIKE SOME OF YALL Vick’s BANDWAGON FANS!

Deion Sanders was the best Cornerback in the game .. he was tied for first with Redskins’ Darrell Green.

When he came back to town with the fortywhyners and kill the falcons with that interceptions return.. I was like see that why yall shouldnt let him go!! HE WAS THAT GOOD…

D-Hall is gonna step it up now his idol is here in town teaching him… I wonder how much Mr Blank is paying Prime Time to school these DB’s? He better get a ROI!!!

Prime Time should sue Under Armour for stealing the “MY HOUSE” for their advertising slogan! lol

Wait they already change it to click clack!!

IF we didnt trade Prime Time we would have won that super bowl with Chris Chandler and Jamal anderson and JEsse Tuggle and Coach Reeves….

THANKS PRIME TIME!!! AND SHOW EM KIDS HOW IT’s DONE!!

By ILL-logical

August 14, 2006 04:29 PM | Link to this

ESPN.com is reporting that Charles Rodgers of the Lions is probably going to waived inthe very near future. Could he be a relatively cheap option for a wide out spot on the Falcons roster?

By die hard falcons fan

August 14, 2006 04:48 PM | Link to this

C-deucebrokencollarbone??? ROFLROFL

AS my gurl Whitney would said

HAIL TO THE NO! THE FOREST IS OVER FOR THAT CAT!

If u ask me he a TO, jr but unlike TO he got weak work ethics..

I rather trade schaub/duckett/Roddy white to the bengals for chad mr t johnson!

By Sly Ty

August 14, 2006 04:49 PM | Link to this

Prime time was the greatest cover corner in the History of the NFL. He could take away the option of passing to one of the opposing teams top receiver, and change games with his punt returns, and kickoff returns. He is clearly a first ballot Hall of Famer, and he could certainly pass on knowledge and technique to anyone working to be a cornerback. D-Hall is a marvelous player, but will not ever be allowed to be the same type of shutdown corner because of the league rules now. However, he is a complete corner because of his tackling and hitting. Rich Mckay was very wise to take him. We are blessed to have such a great player, and even more blessed that Prime Time would comeback to us and share knowledge. LONG LIVE PRIME TIME.

By scott

August 14, 2006 04:59 PM | Link to this

Too bad Deion can’t help the Falcons stop the run—I would hate to see all of Prime Time’s coaching go to waste.

By U GAy A

August 14, 2006 07:49 PM | Link to this

falcon guy don’t hate you are a hater

By Ken Strickland

August 14, 2006 09:34 PM | Link to this

I was a fan of D. Sanders fan like most everyone else. He added excitement much like M. Vick does. But Dion did’t play the position like a typical CB. His primary focus was shutting down the receiver, not playing the position. That’s why he didn’t make many tackles at or near the line of scrimmage. Hall is a more complete CB than Dion was. And if he concentrated more on shutting down the receiver,than playing the position, he’d be as good as Dion was in that area.

By Eric C.

August 14, 2006 11:42 PM | Link to this

Deion’s biggest play with the Falcons… intercepting Hebert in the endzone when the Saints were about to go up 14-0 during the 91 wildcard playoff game.

By chuck0

August 15, 2006 12:51 AM | Link to this

There will never be another deion period!Iwas at his first game as a falcon. He had just hit a home run for the yankees that week and he came into the game for a punt return against the rams. Everybody was on there feet yelling. They punted the ball and he fumbled it! But there was a flag on the play so they had to punt again.Well he fumbled again but he picked up the ball with about 7 rams around him and high stepped went threw a seam in the middle hit the sideline and beep beep he was gone!!I have never seen no one run that fast!!!! Iwan’t to thankyou for all of the exciting memories! You were the best!!!

By Edd Anderson

August 15, 2006 08:52 AM | Link to this

Deion. He didn’t need to tackle. The other teams would not throw to “His” side of the field. The greatest receivers were shut down period. He would play off his receiver just enough to temp the quarter-back to throw his way, set the trap , take the ball and was gone. The first time Deion was at bat with the Braves the ump blew the first call at first, he was safe but called out .(tv replay ) The second time he was called safe but was out . Standing with a huge lead at first, the pitcher threw over to first about 8 times . Everybody was on their feet yelling “GO GO GO ” as our arms were thrusting forward with what then became the ” tomahawk chop”. When the pitcher finally threw to the plate Deion was gone on a hit and run and scored !! That was the beginning of the Braves great run !! Wow !!! He brought a new excitment to state of Georgia. Always a joke in the sports community, “Go Braves !!! and take the Falcons with you”. ” I Left two tickets on my windshield , when I came back , there was four “. Thanks to you Deion and to the GM ‘s that saw the God given talent that you have and used to turn Atlanta into a respected winner. The #21 is Deions number. Where it with great pride .

By Edd Anderson

August 15, 2006 08:52 AM | Link to this

Wear it with great pride.

By atalian

August 15, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this

Fantasy Football anyone?

Come on and join up, the draft is set for the 24th.

ID# is 361680 and the Password is k3ndalla.

By al b sure

August 15, 2006 03:26 PM | Link to this

You might want to tell people which fantasy site, the name of the league, etc….

By atalian

August 15, 2006 04:15 PM | Link to this

You’re right…..Sorry, it’s yahoo (National League of Football). Just do a search on fantasy football.

I went and invited some of the folks from the Eagles and Carolina forums. Don’t know why, but the folks on the Carolina forum, and some on the Eagles forum, hate us, so I challenged them.

By William Kitchens

August 15, 2006 05:27 PM | Link to this

Fights breaking out at camp Monday morning and over 24 hours later no news about in the AJC!

Bird Babe still writing blogs another season about about a sport she barely knows. Spilling general facts with no real commentary?

Stellar coverage AJC!

Would someone either buy this waste of pulp or start a new publication.

With Atlanta at 4.8 million now, we certainly can afford 2 newspapers.

By William Kitchens

August 15, 2006 06:15 PM | Link to this

I did finally see the Wyche article dated 8/15/06 on 8/14/06 the temper flare-up.

By GusMay

August 17, 2006 03:35 AM | Link to this

I remember when Deion was playing for the Falcons and the Braves and he played in a football game that day and flew back to Atlanta to play in a world series game. Deion was HOT!!! I think he was batting over .400. If he played in that game he would have gone down in history as the only player to play in 2 game in the same day. For some reason Cox did not play Deion. I remember Cox needed a pinch hitter (remember Deion was batting >.400). I remember Cox looked down the bench, as if he did not see Deion (as to calling himself of teaching Deion for playing in the football game on the day of the baseball playoff) Cox looked over Deion… THE BRAVES LOST. Welcome Home, Deion!! I’ve always said Atlanta should have given you the key to the City maybe the State. You are the GREATEST.