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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Falcons criticized and taunted
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wednesday was a rough day for the Falcons — off the field.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said he was taunted by a Falcons player after a hard hit knocked him out of the game last Sunday. He declined to identify the player who talked about the facial injuries the quarterback received during his June motorcycle crash, but said: “I’ll remember his number.”
Meanwhile, receiver Chad Johnson of the Bengals, who the Falcons play Sunday, sounded off against Atlanta cornerback DeAngelo Hall, calling him “DeAngelo Fall.” Johnson also said if Hall gets the best of him and the Falcons win Sunday’s game in Cincinnati, he would shave off his blonde Mohawk.
“He claims himself to be the greatest defensive back since the old No. 21 [Deion Sanders] retired,” Johnson said of Hall. “So he’s self-proclaiming himself the best defensive back in the game right now. I’m going to self proclaim him out of that position when I’m done with him on Sunday.”
Told of Johnson’s remarks, Hall steadfastly refused to respond.
What do you think about the comments from both players? Should Roethlisberger name the player? Are you disappointed to hear this about the Falcons or do the claims have no merit?
How about Hall and Johnson? Are you glad Hall didn’t get into a war of words? Are you excited about the matchup Sunday? Who will get the upper hand on the field?
Do you have a message for Roethlisberger or Johnson? If so, post it here, but please do keep it clean.
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