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By King Artie

January 23, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

More KOOL-AID, Falcons Fans and Michael Vick supporters?

Please accept it with our compliments for you all being so gullible.

Proud Owner of YOUR Atlanter Falcons,

King Arthur

By bojac

January 23, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

yes this would be a great trade. we can line up 6 receivers wide every time. no defense would be able to stop us!

By mo

January 23, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

Nope! To trade Vick right now would be just stupid. First of all, he costs too much for someone to get. He’s too much of a gamble for another team.

And the Raiders have nothing to give me in return for Vick. Plus, they wanted a first round draft pick too.

Also, Vick is too much of a draw for the Falcons. Without Vick, the Falcons wouldn’t sell out every home game. I will watch every game because I have Sunday Ticket, but many will just not pay to watch a Vick-less Falcons play, unless you bring in a player that will draw just as much or more fans than Vick. (Good luck finding someone.)

Plus, Petrino’s philosophy is a wide-open offensive scheme, which is exactly what I would institute if I coached Mike Vick. If Vick grows up and stop making stupid decisions off the field, he will be able to show people what he can do as soon as next season.

No, if I was GM, I would insist on fining and punishing Vick for every bad off-field decision, as well as every fumble and interception that wasn’t caused by the receivers.

By JeffD

January 23, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

We would be trading one so-called “bad character guy” for two definite “bad character guys.” Yeah, that trade makes a whole lot of sense. Plus, Moss and Porter have been horrible the past two seasons.

By Warrick

January 23, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

A thug is a thug is a thug. Or, in this case, it’s Mike Vick. Get rid of the punk. Can’t ownership see that he’s not wanted anymore and that he’s not the answer to a winning football team? Send him to Oakland, draft Calvin Johnson and Sidney Rice, beef up the O-Line through trades and we’ll win. Keep that thug Vick and, well, you see what happens.

By Warren

January 23, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

Vick rushed for 1000 yards and through 20 T.D.Great Payton’s going to the Super Bowl and he didn’t rush for 1000 yards.He has a running back and is a quater back.You shouldn’t brag that your Q.B. rushed for 1000 yards he shouldn’t haft to.The man got the 1000 yards running for his life because the Falcon’s don’t have a line.Lets get him some protection and maybe his true Q.B. skills will be shown.

By shaun

January 23, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

Wow that is a tough one. But can you imagine having Randy Moss as one wideout and Calvin Johnson on the other side. Schaub would seem like the QB we should of be starting the whole time. But I feel Vick’s upside is still to much to trade away.

By Warrick

January 23, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

You all probably think O.J. really is innocent, too, don’t you? Idiots!

By Apocalypse

January 23, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

There’s nothing I wouldn’t love to do more than to be rid of this poor excuse for a quarterback.

By tmoney in ben hill

January 23, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

F$@^% jerry porter. now if they wanna give up that safety HUFF then ok….but porter is just another overpaid wr. we got enuff of those.

By Jeff

January 23, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

This would be a great trade for the Falcons and a terrible trade for the Raiders. It would get Schaub in and allow the Falcons to draft either CJ, Joe Thomas, or AP. They could then try and dump off Moss or Porter on draft day to acquire additional picks or a “need” player at another position. As long as Vick is the QB, the Falcons will not win the Super Bowl. I think he will get them to the playoffs every other year or so but not get a ring.

By Oh Really!

January 23, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

I like Vick and all. But 2 big time receivers and a #1 pick is a no brainer. Just not Moss and Porter. Then you’ll have to figure out how to fill the GA Dome.

By Cosmo

January 23, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

If I were the GM I would be looking to unload the deadbeat to anyone who would take him of my hands - he is way over paid. There are 2 great quarterbacks waiting in the wings to be developed and the Falcons are sticking with this THUG!!!! What a shame!!!!

By A Blank

January 23, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

Of course he will be traded. You think I will talk to the media about what it going on with the Falcons. That huffing bottle thing was the last straw. That and along with Vick can’t hit the broad side of a bulls ars with a banjo.

What else to do. Dump him. Will have to play thugs and hugs for weeks.

By queeniez3

January 23, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

Well I look at it this way, get rid of Michael Vick so that he can win a SuperBowl like Brett Favre, Lovie Smith and all the others that the Falcons have let pass this way. Lord knows we may never see another SuperBowl with the personnel we have. Arthur Blank has done everything he could to make the Falcons a Super Bowl contender, but just as soon as you get rid of Michael he will go to the Super Bowl and we will be left wondering.

By Al Davis

January 23, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

Dear Falcons:

Regarding the proposed Michael Vick trade, no, but thank you.

We prefer to build our Oakland Raiders franchise with players of a little higher caliber, greater leadership skills and team focus such as Randy Moss and Warren Sapp.

You folks made your bed by drafting that imbecile, so you can keep him.

So long, suckers!

Just drafting better players than the Falcons, Baby,

Al Davis

By Onslaught

January 23, 2007 01:01 PM | Link to this

quenniez3,

You forgot one thing. They all had QB skills.

By Braided QB

January 23, 2007 01:08 PM | Link to this

Vick for Brady or P. Manning maybe…otherwise, no thanks.

By John from Dunwoody

January 23, 2007 01:11 PM | Link to this

THE FALCONS SHOULD KEEP VICK AND CONTINUE TO BE A .500 TEAM ON AVG WITH AN OCCASIONAL 10 WIN SEASON WITH A FIRST ROUND LOSS. IT’S NO BIG DEAL TO WIN OR BE A CONTENDER. THAT’S OVERRATED. IT’S ALWAYS BETTER JUST TO BE ABOUT AVERAGE AND NEVER REALLY WORRY ABOUT BEING THE BEST OR WORSE.

By Pamela

January 23, 2007 01:12 PM | Link to this

No, I would not. Mike is a good player. I think his features are not what “these people” would like for Atlanta and that’s why they hate him so much. If he was half-breed (passing)and looked like “these people” ancestors then they would have no problem. I see this all the time.

By Pamela

January 23, 2007 01:12 PM | Link to this

No, I would not. Mike is a good player. I think his features are not what “these people” would like for Atlanta and that’s why they hate him so much. If he was half-breed (passing)and looked like “these people” ancestors then they would have no problem. I see this all the time.

By Pamela

January 23, 2007 01:12 PM | Link to this

No, I would not. Mike is a good player. I think his features are not what “these people” would like for Atlanta and that’s why they hate him so much. If he was half-breed (passing)and looked like “these people” ancestors then they would have no problem. I see this all the time.

By Bernard

January 23, 2007 01:13 PM | Link to this

I say this is a trade I would make, I would use the #1 on Calvin Johnson or draft LeMarcus Russell with the number #1 pick, I then would package Randy Moss along with Roddy White to Miami or somewhere for an additionl pick and re-build the offense line.

I like Mike Vick, but this could be one of those trades that could put the Falcons over the top.

My 2 cents.

By Chris

January 23, 2007 01:14 PM | Link to this

If you like for your team to be able to watch the post season on TV then keeping Vick is the right thing to do. How many more seasons and coaches will we have to suffer through before we realize that Vick will not ever be a good NFL QB?

By the way, the definition of a good NFL QB includes the ability to be a leader.

By Apocalypse

January 23, 2007 01:16 PM | Link to this

Gerard,

You’re a freaking idiot!! That fact that you would bring up O.J. shows that you lack the same intellectual skills that everybody says that Vick lacks. No wonder you are defending him.

Also, it wasn’t a protein mix you imbecile. Vick was using that bottle as a bong!

By Rev. Al Sharpton

January 23, 2007 01:17 PM | Link to this

IF we traded Vick to the Raiders it wouldn’t be for Moss Or Porter but for their cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and DE Derrick Burgess. We give them VICK our Pick and then take their number one pick.

Here is what the Reverend would do then. Since THE ATL is the promised Land of us African-Americans we draft Demarcus Russell. Then we let him sit behind Schaub at least a year. Who knows…we could end up with the same siutation as the Chargers. Then is Schaub is good we keep him then trade Russell for then 2 first rounders…

This is VICK’s last year with the Falcons if he doesn’t improve with his passing. Then you have Russell if he turns out to the be the starter and he is black too to help the fan base and for no riots…

By Pop

January 23, 2007 01:18 PM | Link to this

Most of you haters don’t even pay money to see the falcons, so who cares what you think.

Mike Vick will be traded when “HE” decides to leave..PERIOD!! If/When that day comes, Arthur Blank will be BANKRUPT!!

By Joshua Barlowe

January 23, 2007 01:20 PM | Link to this

I guess Arthur Blank is going to go down with the Mike Vick ship. Pride is a dangerous thing. Admit you were wrong and do something about it before it’s too late.

By Linga

January 23, 2007 01:26 PM | Link to this

Media owes Vick a apology. They convicted him before findiing out the truth.

Vick played well Dan Reeves was the coach. Then we had moronic Mora and his West Coast Rumba. A good coach takes advantage of the talent in a team and bad coach fiddles away trying to install a system he is used to.

Everything aside, Vick is good quarterback and will do well with Petrino.

Hope Vick makes everyone eat crow!

By Redd

January 23, 2007 01:30 PM | Link to this

Vick ain’t going no where people, please stop talking about him; i need a date for Valentine’s Day any good Men available on here? let me know real soon, and dinner/movie will be my treat ;)

By JFree

January 23, 2007 01:30 PM | Link to this

All I know for sure is that pre-Micheal Vick, I could wait until 12:55 on game day and purchase Falcons tickets at the dome box office (pretty good seats even)and since his arrival I have been on the waiting list for season tickets for four years now. …… I wonder if that’s because everyone wants to see Arthur Blanks prancing on the side lines or if they are really hoping that the great unproven Matt Schaub will actually get a chance to show that he can play against someone other than the Patriots (had 2 years to prepare for that game) ..ha! ha!

By nativefalcon

January 23, 2007 01:31 PM | Link to this

I would get rid of him in a new york second. Besides us getting Moss, and Porter, THe #1 pick can be used to get traded for extra picks. Were in SALARY CAP HELL because of Mike Vick and if he left we would have money to get some players. Arthur Blank has been given a chance to correct a mistake of giving Mike Vick that huge contract, if he doesn’t take it. Just add it on the lists of his mistakes and he should sell the team.

By Larry

January 23, 2007 01:39 PM | Link to this

Why weren’t you people screaming for the Thrashers to trade Dany Heatly? He took someones life for goodness sake. I didn’t hear too many people calling him a thug. Vick has done nothing close to what Heatley did, yet you all are demanding that he be traded. You all are ridiculous.

By U

January 23, 2007 01:40 PM | Link to this

If we traded Vick we would take a HUGE cap hit and would REALLY be in cap hell.

We would have to cut more players to clear out more cap space due to the cap hit we would take from trading Vick.

The bright side is that trading Vick would get us a top 5 pick for the next few years because we won’t be able to sign any quality players.

By TTCO

January 23, 2007 01:44 PM | Link to this

Yes trade him, bench him, whatever just get rid of him. It is a shame he was able to BUY his way out of the trouble in Miami. That will make him not learn anything from the episode. Nothing in the bottle YEA RIGHT! There was something in his bottle but there is nothing in his skull!

By Football Fan

January 23, 2007 01:45 PM | Link to this

ABSOLUTELY I WOULD DO THE TRADE! An opportunity to start fresh with QUALITY players (after you dump/trade Moss and possibly trade Porter for more draft picks!)

By Dennis

January 23, 2007 01:46 PM | Link to this

I’d trade him, but not for Moss. Not only does Moss like to smoke his dope, but he runs over cops, too.

By BadMoveAgainArthur

January 23, 2007 01:47 PM | Link to this

I really don’t like how Arthur Blank has come out and said “Vick will not be traded. He is the starter.”

Great. You’ve basically reinforced all the “untouchable” behavior Vick has developed by saying “there’s no way we’re trading Vick.”

I’m not saying you should trade Vick. I’m saying you should NOT tell him there is no way he’s getting traded.

Personally I want Vick to work hard and be great. I don’t want him thinking that he gets a pass no matter what he does. Like give the middle finger to the fans… in the Dome… after a game…

By Jonny

January 23, 2007 01:47 PM | Link to this

Vick is not a thinker, that is for sure. But can he be a QB? So far he has shown flashes of extraordinary athleticism but very little in the way of QB ability in terms of leadership, running plays, calling audibles, did I mention leadership? A QB doesn’t talk personal goals (the 1k rushing “goal” of Vick’s should taste like ashes in his mouth) but team goals. I give Vick one more season with the Falcons at most before a major QB controversy ensues. Vick should be hitting the play books now so he can live up to expectations. He has the ability. But does he have the discipline? This next season will be telling.

By MAF

January 23, 2007 01:53 PM | Link to this

One more time - It is a question of character and leadership - two qualities he does not have. It does not make him a bad person, just not a NFL quaterback.

By Ironfeet

January 23, 2007 01:55 PM | Link to this

The same people who want Vick traded will be kissing his a* when the Falcons make their playoff run. I can guarantee it!

By jackets fan

January 23, 2007 01:55 PM | Link to this

If the Falcons were to swap Mike Vick and part of the return was the #1 pick in April’s draft, then what earthly reason would the Falcons need Randy Moss or Jerry Porter for? Because if the Falcons get the #1 pick, then the only obvious choice would be to select Calvin Johnson, a once in a generation player who could directly improve the passing game of the Falcons, not to mention to improve the overall character of the team. Nothing Vick has done is as bad as Randy Moss, who has been in and out of trouble off the field, AND quits on his team and isn’t even sorry about it. Porter just plain quit on his team. Now granted, it was the sorriest team in the NFL, but still, real competitors play hard no matter the record or the score. So trading Vick (a part time knucklehead, part time gamebreaker, part time enigma) for two full time knuckleheads makes no sense. If the Falcons could get only draft picks in return, or maybe expiring contracts that they could release, then I’d say pull the trigger, get a GREAT player in CJ to team with Matt Schaub, Dunn, Norwood and Co. Add all that with Petrino’s playcalling and I say we’d have a winner on our hands.

By Arthur Blank

January 23, 2007 01:58 PM | Link to this

As owner of the Atlanta Falcons I have great appreciation for the Atlanta Organization and all that it has to offer. Michael Vick is the answer and we are sticking with him at quarterback. Randy Moss and J. Porter are two extremely gifted recievers and any team would be surpassed to have them. As for Michael Vick growing is a process I understand this is his 7th season at the position, but with great support from the Falcons fans Im sure we will get over the slup. The rumors that Moss and Porter to the Organization are totally false, but we were in talks with them and we as an organization thought it was a tempting offer but salary is a object and Vick as a prized piece of the Atlanta Falcons. Thank You for the support and God Bless You

By JFree

January 23, 2007 01:58 PM | Link to this

Any real football fans out there or any persons with true knowledge of the game would know that Mike Vick has performed greatly considering the fact that he has been performing at a disadvantage, simply due to the fact that he has no offensive line. Thank goodness he can run!!!(that’s what that line was designed for by the way), you all think Mike struggled, you just plant Matt Schaub behind that line and watch the sack numbers for the opposing team soar.

By No Brainer

January 23, 2007 01:59 PM | Link to this

I like Vick but no QB is worth the money he is getting(P Manning maybe). Besides, Vick is putting up the numbers of a mid-level QB but is paid like the best. By investing so much in our QB, it takes away from needs in other areas. I would much prefer to find an above average QB for say $3-5M/year and use the rest of the cap to build a strong core around him. That is how SB teams are formed. Look no further than the SB champion Ravens, or the Bucs. Even this year the Bears have a QB who would be a back-up on any other team besides the Raiders.

If the Raiders proposal was for real, it would enable us to rebuild our roster addressing Petrino’s needs. I am not a fan of Moss or Porter but one or both of those guys could be traded. If Calvin Johnson is half of what the experts think he will be, Ga Dome seats will be filled. Besides, winning will keep the Dome filled anyway. I can promise you that a few more seasons like the last and even the great Vick will be playing to a half-empty Dome.

By POD

January 23, 2007 02:06 PM | Link to this

Matt Schaub is a THUG! Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Matt Schaub was arrested Saturday in Virginia and charged with assault and battery.

Charlottesville police Col. T.J. Longo, reading from a statement, said a 19-year-old man claimed Schaub and two other men fought with him outside a restaurant around 1 a.m. Schaub was released on his recognizance after appearing before a magistrate judge.

The Falcons are off Sunday and return to action Nov. 14 against Tampa Bay.

Schaub, drafted in the third round out of Virginia seven months ago, was the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year in 2002. He beat out Ty Detmer in preseason to claim the No. 2 quarterback spot behind Michael Vick.

Neither Falcons general manager Rich McKay nor head coach Jim Mora immediately returned telephone calls.

Reggie Roberts, the team’s vice president of football communications, said McKay, Mora and owner Arthur Blank were aware of Schaub’s arrest.

By NativeATLien

January 23, 2007 02:07 PM | Link to this

Put Mike Vick’s name out there and all the prejudiced idiots WILL come out….this blog is proof. I’ll bet if he looked more like Manning, you all would not hate him nearly as much. If you don’t like Vick, don’t watch the dayyuumm game, move back to where ever you came from, and go on with your lives!!!!!!! PEACE!!!!!

By Truth

January 23, 2007 02:08 PM | Link to this

People are so funny these days, we talking about Vick as if he is not RICH, do you think he cares what you all 9 to 5 blue collar workers say, I dont think so, so stop embrassing yourself every single time that someting comes up involving Vick, he is the most dangerous athlete the game have ever seen, look at the bears quarterback he cant throw a rock in the river and he is in the super bowl, its not all the quarterback dummy folks. Get an education before you make comments on here.

By bad dog

January 23, 2007 02:09 PM | Link to this

Wish we would have traded him before he showed his cards. Mr Blank better get used to losing it will take at least five years to recover from all his eggs in Mikes basket. He’s not a leader,he’s not a NFL Quarterback and his image is not much better than his brothers. Arthur should have stuck to picking stocks and let Football people make personal decisions.

By jumbo

January 23, 2007 02:10 PM | Link to this

lets just see how vick does for the new coach-give him a couple of years and then we will know if he should go; fans were calling for chandlers job after a superb year and the super bowl- it has taken manning 9 yrs to get to the big dance and I’m sure Indy fans weren’t trying to chase him out of town like we are trying to do for Vick. It’s not like we have a “dynasty” franchise like other teams; we still don’t have back to back winning seasons. Lets hope Petrino will do what Peyton has done in the big easy. Lets support our team.

By BigJon

January 23, 2007 02:12 PM | Link to this

Vick is like a Tick. He keeps hanging on your skin. Arthur Blank’s money has not bought him any common sense. Trade Vick. Just because you own a team does not mean you know football. Also stay in your seat and off the field. I am tired of Atlanta being the laughing stock of the NFL. Let Petrino coach.

By Steve

January 23, 2007 02:13 PM | Link to this

Defense wins games .. rebuild the defense first then worry about Vick later.

By Season Ticket Holder

January 23, 2007 02:13 PM | Link to this

It’s time to cut bait and try another approach. If Vick’s abilities came close to equaling his ego, he’d be the greatest of all time. It’s time to come out and say what every analyst already knows. Mike Vick is just too dumb to be an NFL quarterback. He can’t read defenses. He can’t check off at the line, and he sure as heck can’t remember to tuck the daggone football when he runs. The guy had his chance. I can’t get behind a guy that flicks off the HOMETOWN FANS when he leaves the field. I can’t let my kids watch that and act like him. Let him go play with his cousin Aaron Brooks and waste away in the cess pool that is Oakland.

By scott

January 23, 2007 02:15 PM | Link to this

Acknowledging that all of MV’s off-the-field misbehavior is embarassing to himself, the team, the fans, the city, the league, his family and his mailman, that should not have any bearing on whether he should be traded. It should be solely a business decision based on his best value to the team in getting to the Super Bowl.

After 6 years, I think we’ve seen MV’s best, and while it is absolutely spectacular at times, it is typically mediocre the rest of the time. Too many mistakes, fumbles, bad decisions, lack of leadership.

Here’s the problem, and I don’t pretend to know either his contract details, or even the exact NFL contract/salary cap rules. But I understand if we either cut or trade him now, the Falcons incur the remainder of his unpaid bonus money ($22 million) as a cap hit for next season - we clearly can’t work that out. If they wait until May, the ‘07 cap hit is $7 million with the other $15 million hitting the cap in ‘08. Also, not a workable situation.

The question is: if a trade was worked out, would the Raiders also incur the bonus money responsibility as well as the remaining non-guaranteed salary? If so, then a trade is a distinct possibility.

Now, on to the trade rumors…IF Al Davis would get Vick, he certainly would NOT get rid of Randy Moss!! He has always loved the long ball passing game, and this combo would indeed be exciting to watch. I would rather take other cheaper players to fill Falcon needs + their first round draft pick.

MV will NEVER be consistent enough to lead this team to a Super Bowl.

Here’s my final thought: for all those who bring up the Favre trade/Super Bowl/ what a mistake talk…trading Vick to Oakland would be very safe for Arthur Blank. The Raiders are so bad, MV will not possibly lead them to a Super Bowl, or even the playoffs for that matter in the next 2 to 3 years, so the “I told you so’s” won’t be heard here.

By Willie Coyote

January 23, 2007 02:18 PM | Link to this

You only trade Vick if you get one of those Hershell Walker to Minnesota deals or if the relationship between Vick and the Falcons management is completely broken.

By Truth

January 23, 2007 02:22 PM | Link to this

Its a shame we can put down our hometown quarterback and you same people probably aint got a clue whats going on in the real world, something thats matters, The war on terrism, if someone ask you all that question, u wouldnt know what to say, dummies!! You all want to talk about thugs, lets talk about the KKK and how many lives they have taken. Yall p** over pass yards and TD. Get a life!!

By vickisick

January 23, 2007 02:24 PM | Link to this

mike vick deserves better treatment from his fan base. this fairweather attitude is typical of ATL fans. whether it be the braves, falcons or hawks…this city will never get behind its franchises. i will continue to support the face of our franchise in mike vick and continue to cheer him on. see you at training camp in flowery branch.

By Stormer

January 23, 2007 02:25 PM | Link to this

Trade Vick get number one Draft choice and get Calvin and there we will sell more tickets.Time for Shaub to be our starter with Shockly our number two.Calvin,Moss and Porter,OUCH.

By nowornever

January 23, 2007 02:30 PM | Link to this

If the Falcons ever want to win and bring players here to Atlanta, then trade Vick and get some good players for him, we could seriously improve our D if we were to let him go, and DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS… I know some people are gonna say, look at Indy, there D hasnt’ been so hot, but they are hot now and that’s what counts, plus Dungy is a D coach. Peyton Manning might win a Super Bowl….WHEN ???? WHEN THE DEFENSE IS ON FIRE.

By CQ

January 23, 2007 02:31 PM | Link to this

Moss and porter are well know trouble makers who have stayed in trouble since they came into the NFL.

Why get rid of Vick to bring in 2 trouble makers? thats stupid

By nowornever

January 23, 2007 02:38 PM | Link to this

Get rid of Vick but don’t get Moss and Porter, get a DE,DT,S, and corner, all top notch and see how the falcons could win with even Rex Grossman at QB, DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS.

By law

January 23, 2007 02:42 PM | Link to this

I say “Don’t let the door hitcha’…” you know the rest. We need a quarterback that will actually THROW the ball, that is the QB’s job and Schaub and DJ can both do that. Vick is a THUG and we don’t need and we don’t WANT him on our team. He would be a great fit for the Raiders, they are traditionally a team full of thugs.

By 49ers

January 23, 2007 02:43 PM | Link to this

HAHAHAHA,

You fools think K. Johnson would sell more tickets then M. Vick. get real. The dome will not be sold out if Mike Vick is not the QB. Mr. Blank is not dumb.

By Reality Check

January 23, 2007 02:46 PM | Link to this

GOOD LUCK GETTING FANS INTO THE DOME IF VICK IS EVER TRADED

mwmmmmmwwuuhahahhahhaahah

By Roger

January 23, 2007 02:53 PM | Link to this

As a Raider fan, thank you MV for staying in Atlanta. We just need a QB with our #1 draft choice and new young coach. Raiders don’t need the MV baggage, and besides, we got enough thugs, ha.

By 49ers

January 23, 2007 03:05 PM | Link to this

GivemeaBreak,

Who had better coaches, the Patriots or the falcons. Case Closed.

By Cairo

January 23, 2007 03:10 PM | Link to this

New Yorker. Great POST… I am a Georgian but educated and I feel you. Some people just speak for the sake of speaking and have no clue about the ends and outs of this impact to the Falcons football team. Hopefully if they read your post, they will seriously consider consulting with someone before sounding as dumb and ignorant as we are perceived.

By I LuV Mike

January 23, 2007 06:30 PM | Link to this

Come ON, THIS WOULD BE THE BEST NEWS EVER…………………….DON’T LET THE DOOR HIT YA ON THE WAY OUT!

By blackfalcon

January 23, 2007 06:31 PM | Link to this

TRADE VICK NOW!! PLEASE

By curtis fitzgerald

January 23, 2007 06:34 PM | Link to this

trade all the red—-neck vick haters to ockland for those players and give vick the true receiver that he really needs in randy moss. Trade schwaaaaaab for the first round pick or moss and let’s get it started in here!!!! lol!!! GO MIKE!

By P'd off fan

January 23, 2007 06:34 PM | Link to this

Un-friggin-believable!!!

If ANY of you have been waiting the opportunity to purchase Falcon season tickets, I have GREAT NEWS for you. I will now NOT BE RENEWING thanks to the ignorance shown by Blank, McKay, and the rest of the Falcon’s brass.

Opportunity just knocked (in this deal) and the Falcons literally spit in it’s face.

Michael Vick and his 48% completion percentage, his poor decision-making skills, his overthrows, and his weed habit is just one problem. The Falcons becoming DEDICATED to it is the REAL TRAGEDY. I will NEVER go to the Dome again for the NFL so long as current management is in place.

By Kyle

January 23, 2007 06:44 PM | Link to this

Who cares if Vick runs for 1000 yards in a season, trade him away now! For Randy Moss and the chance of drafting the best player in college football in Calvin Johnson… That is too good of an opportunity to pass up. There would no longer be a WR problem for the Falcons, and with the running backs we have now with Petrino’s power running offense, the Falcons would have a perfectly balanced attack with Shaub under center.

By thisisbiggerthanitshouldbe

January 23, 2007 06:48 PM | Link to this

I love the way people blame the salary cap predicament on Vick. He didn’t offer himself the contract…management did!!

I am a Falcon fan and a Vick fan. Trading him now would be one of the dumbest decisions made. You don’t trade a QB before he’s had a chance to mesh with the incoming coach!!

No real Falcon fan cannot say that Mike HAS to get better for the Falcons to reach the upper echelon of NFL teams. That being said, the OL and DBs need to be upgraded significantly in order to reach that goal. Notice that I didn’t include the receivers b/c I think that White and Jenkins can become good receivers and Alge is already a Pro Bowl-caliber tight end.

The Falcons absolutely have to make the playoffs next year, if not, wholesale changes (including the possibility of trading Vick) will have to be made!!

By JRA

January 23, 2007 06:51 PM | Link to this

MV to the Radiers for their 1st and 2nd round choices this year and 2nd round next while keeping our 1st round this year. Draft CJ and linemen with the next choices. If trade fails move MV to wide receiver.

By curtis fitzgerald

January 23, 2007 06:51 PM | Link to this

TRADE VICK! SHUTDOWN ATLANTA! Mike vick is the city of atlanta and the face of the NFL. ALL YA’LL JUST WANT TO BE LIKE MIKE!!! JEALOUS??????

By thisisbiggerthanitshouldbe

January 23, 2007 06:52 PM | Link to this

One more thing…his name is spelled S-C-H-A-U-B. The mere fact that the majority of the folks on the blogs who clamor for him to be the starter CANNOT spell his name says that they are not Falcon fans, just anti-Vick!!

By thisisbiggerthanitshouldbe

January 23, 2007 06:54 PM | Link to this

I meant to say that no real Falcon fan cannot say that Mike doesn’t have to get better in order for the Falcons to become an upper-echelon team. My bad!!

By tnbird

January 23, 2007 06:57 PM | Link to this

Micheal Vick is our quarterback. And anyone who doesn’t like can go cheer on the team that they like and leave Falcon fan business to REAL Falcon fans. Also anyone who doesn’t want to renew their season tickets, there are plenty of people who will take your place because there are over 25000 waiting to get a chanch to see Mike Vick and our Atlanta Falcons. So all you haters can stay home and watch our team win it all.

By Ricardo

January 23, 2007 06:58 PM | Link to this

Vick is just two valuable to us and Atlanta to trade him sounded nice but the raiders shouldnt get either 1st round pick. And please Shaub is not our future and really lets be honest the only reason he is 2 on the dept chart is that Shockley was a rookie. if you can keep the draft picks and start shockley with moss and Calvin then yes do it .. Im a Falcon for Life

By Jerome

January 23, 2007 07:08 PM | Link to this

If we get rid of Vick, that will solve all our problems….. Yea Right. All you Vick haters need to shut the he** up. You remenber the Carolina game, does Vick play defense. Deangelo Williams ran all through our defense with the same play. (Trade Keith Brooking!!! Oh I forgot, he’s white.) And the Philly game. Schaub played the entire second half against the Philly 3rd string and he looked like crap. Yea, that is a great idea…… lets trade Vick and start a QB that threw an INT against a 3rd string defense. Remember Doug Johnson?

By Ripme

January 23, 2007 07:09 PM | Link to this

If someone was stupid enough to want him…Yes I would trade him in a Heart Beat. **Mr Blank has made three big mistakes 1.giving #7 10 yr. deal 130m. 2.firing Reeves 3.Mora need I say more.

By me

January 23, 2007 07:15 PM | Link to this

Hey Arthur, I’ll consider payin’ money at your dome if Vick is wearing the other teams colors.

By smart

January 23, 2007 07:17 PM | Link to this

Put it this way Vick was innocent on this one but was judged before the results came back. But this is common with Black qb and Vick should no he has to watch his every move. First of all what blank needs to do is get a r moss or a T.O to catch the dam ball . Then get an O line to protect Vick. Most are right he will never win a Super Bowl with what he has to work with. But give him the same tools as those White qb’s such as the patriots and colts and he would win just as many super bowls. The only problem is when Vick came in he was heraled as Super man, But I have never seen one episode were superman was black.

By ripmeisright

January 23, 2007 07:18 PM | Link to this

Blank gave the coach killer all the money, it is so stupid, GET A DEFENSE AND A HALF WAY INTELLIGENT QB YOU DRAFT IN THE 6TH ROUND by the way, Tom Brady was drafted in the 6th round and he’s worth 20 Mike Vicks’. BUILD A DEFENSE AND QUIT BUSTING THE SALARY CAP ON SNOOP DOGG

By SENSIBLE

January 23, 2007 07:20 PM | Link to this

HEY ARTHUR BLANK, YOU’VE GOT A RUNNING QB NOW ALL YOU NEED IS A THROWING RB. I’m sick of the Falcons and all the bs around them.

By SENSIBLE

January 23, 2007 07:23 PM | Link to this

The Patriots get their qb in the 6th round and win 3 Super Bowls, the Bears have half of our salary and are going to the Super Bowl, the Falcons have 137 million spent on a QB whose weakness is….get this……PASSING ?????????? Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.

By Ohio Falcon

January 23, 2007 07:25 PM | Link to this

I would start a fund drive for a first class ticket to anywhere for anything in return. I am fine with either Schaub or Shock, but Vick’s contract for the next 7 years is astounding for a man who has yet to deliver. I am not convinced that the coaches were the sole problem with this team the past two years and if someone is willing to give us quality for vick then I’d take it. Oh, yeah, and I have given plenty of my money to this team for many years now. I’d give Vick another chance next year with a new system, but if there’s no progess next year I think many of us would look back at this lost opportunity in regret.

By Mac

January 23, 2007 07:26 PM | Link to this

Who cares about yet another overpaid baby, pompous a*? Yet another great role model takes himself more seriously than he should. When will we learn to spend money on things that really are more important in this country? Vick is disgusting!

By smart

January 23, 2007 07:34 PM | Link to this

the patriots also has a team moron!!!!!! doesnt matter what round he was drafted in. the bears have a team and like i said let brady or golden boy manning play for the falcons and they would also be 8-8

By yep

January 23, 2007 07:34 PM | Link to this

I’m afraid SENSIBLE is right, do you really think anyone other than Blank would pay Vick that kind of money. I hate to say it but we’ve been had and we’ll probably have to keep him.

By Dawgs2007

January 23, 2007 07:35 PM | Link to this

All you Black folks get wgat you deserve. You have been running your mouths about Super Vick for way too long. He will be traded. Thank God.

Now all you low-life get back to your regular business of robbing gas stations and watching Jerry Springer.

By 1st and 6

January 23, 2007 07:37 PM | Link to this

The big mistake was offering that big deal$$$ to Vick. That create a big ego person. Vick should be more than grateful to Mr Blank not just for the long term deal$$$ but more for the lot of trust that he put on him. I’ll said if the Falcons doesn’t improve next season lets give S-C-H-A-U-B or Shockley a shot. I know we saw Shaub a few games but that is not fair. We have seen MV for almost 6 years. Here are some of MS remarks:* In 2005, Matt was named the Most Valuable Player in the American Bowl preseason game in Tokyo, Japan. In front of 45,203 fans at the Tokyo Dome, Matt completed 11 of 13 passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-21 comeback victory over the Indianapolis Colts. During the regular season he played in 5 games, starting one. His lone start came against the New England Patriots in week 5; Matt threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns in the 31-28 loss. Schaub is currently being mentioned as a possible player on the market that many think is worth a first round pick*

By SENSIBLE

January 23, 2007 07:41 PM | Link to this

That’s exactly my point, they have a “team” and it cost a whole lot less to put it together. Tom Brady went to patriots management to allow the pats to get quality players and adjust his pay…you think Vick would do that, first of all, He’d never think of it, and secondly, He’s probably too selfish. I don’t care if the Whole world calls me a “hater”, I just want him gone.

By get real

January 23, 2007 07:42 PM | Link to this

why does everything has to be vick’s fault!!! NO O-LINE The defense giving up all kinda points,Recievers dropping more passes than T.O but you think scaubb and couple new recievers are gonna turn this team around!!! get real!! better yet,get ready for more disapointing seasons!!

By howconvenient

January 23, 2007 07:51 PM | Link to this

the falcons o line had the #1 rushing attack two years in a row, and it would be excellent without Vicks’ running numbers, right near the top as a matter of fact. Vick doesn’t stay in the pocket, how can you block for him? Has anyone seen Schaub play and get killed in the pocket? No, they know where he is. Vick is the problem but you can’t tell the people who vote for Cynthia McKinney or jump for joy when OJ is found innocent, stupid is as stupid does, and there you have the Mike Vick fan base. If I was Cynthia McKinney, I’d run again too with these morons goin’ to the polls.

By Nardo

January 23, 2007 07:52 PM | Link to this

for the record people. True Vick has been in the league 6yrs. But he only started 4yrs. and He took us to the nfc championship game twice.Vick is the man. Don’t hate because he can do what you can’t. Look at how long it took steve young to get a ring and if you know football you know everything starts with a good o-line or d-line emmitt smith and troy akiman proved that theory. we have been facing haters since the beginning of time. Therefore we always keep on our hater cap. Vick the QB you love to hate. peace!

By zorro

January 23, 2007 07:53 PM | Link to this

Look up the word SCHEME and you will find that it is said to be ;a underhand plot:a scheme to defraud consumers.That is what GREG KNAPP&JIMBO MORA did to Atlanta and to mike vick how in the H@!! can you advance with the kind of O-line that he had to work behind so yea he ran for over 1K tring to stay around for another season and he has so let us see just what Bobby P. pick with his frist choice.That will be the tell all sign with which way this team is going . see yal @ the draft. peace and I’m out

By Elmo

January 23, 2007 07:54 PM | Link to this

Can we ever get an sober view ? Is he a dumbass for taking the Fake Bottle on ? What about the You-Tube Pictures and the one -fingered salute ? Can anybody get real ? I have to act like an ADULT everyday - why can’t Mike ? This transcends any racial or social filter that anybody wants to put on this.

By Tyler

January 23, 2007 07:54 PM | Link to this

I am very glad that vick wasnt traded because of, first and foremost, he is the falcons BEST qb and i can’t see what it would be like without him. That’s like watching the Bulls without michael jordan. I mean comon. But second of all, the cap hit would of been horrendous. I really don’t need to explain that because you should all know. But anyway, I say we trade Matt Schaub for a solic 1st round pick and/or Randy Moss and a 2nd/3rd round pick. But who knows? I think that Rich McKay and Arthur Blank will do a fantasticjob with the Free Agency and trading and the draft and all.

By SiriusStuff

January 23, 2007 08:01 PM | Link to this

The more things change the more they stay the same.

John Koncak=Michael Vick!!!

The old timers know what I am saying.

GO SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Dexter

January 23, 2007 08:01 PM | Link to this

The Falcons new coach will get the best out of Michael Vick and he will play great in 2007. Especially since our Red Zone offense will be much improved with play calling.. The Falcons need to consider going after Asante Samuels if the New England Patriots don’t pay/sign him. He is one of the top two CB’s in the league (D. Hall ain’t the other). We also need a good O LINE to protect Vick. Lets stop jumping on and off the band wagon. Vick’s only 26, and Matt Shaub is not better than Michael Vick…. don’t fool yourself.

By 1st and 6

January 23, 2007 08:04 PM | Link to this

What is the problem with the falcons: MV/O-line/receivers/Defence/Secondary? THIS IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE PAYROLL IN THE NFL It’s almost impossible to believe that this team have weakness on all of the above areas. They are suppose to be Professionals. This is the 3rd coach since DReeves. If they get paid all this money that means that they were choosen for his abilities. I believe is time for them to start to show something to the “people” who put then on a “professional” team.

By Hot Sauce

January 23, 2007 08:07 PM | Link to this

I DO NOT WATCH THE FALCONS ANYMORE BECAUSE I CAN’T STAND TO WATCH MICHAEL VICK RUN AROUND, FUMBLE THE BALL, AND THROW THE 6’4” RECEIVERS’ HEAD. SCREW VICK. I LIKED HIM IN THE BEGINNING, HOWEVER, HE IS A .600 QUARTERBACK AND THAT ISN’T WHAT ME AS A FALCON’S FAN WANTS!!

By reel

January 23, 2007 08:08 PM | Link to this

Schaub is better than Mike Vick, he’s accurate and smart, of course being smarter than mike vick is like being faster than a snail.

By WORSHIPITIS

January 23, 2007 08:13 PM | Link to this

I think many vick huggers have WORSHIPITIS, white people can’t understand it, because as a majority we don’t feel the need to worship anybody, but vick huggers and OJ apologists aren’t like the majority. It is a mindset many people can’t relate to and I think that is where the disconnect between the races is to a large degree. As a majority, you tend to look at things from a cold, analytical way, many are not doing that with Vick, they’re somehow emotionally tied to him, like an OJ apologist, not much in thee way of cold analytical thought when they jumped for joy at his innocence, many poeple can’t relate ot it.

By joe brave

January 23, 2007 08:13 PM | Link to this

Babboons can’t type,gorillas cn’t sell cars and Mike Vick ain’t no damn NFL QB,HE is a blundering crack headed IDIOT!!!!!!

By Tony H

January 23, 2007 08:18 PM | Link to this

Thank you Mr Blank and for having someone make a statement about our QB so these Hillbillies can go back in there caves.

By Ronaldo Mexico

January 23, 2007 08:19 PM | Link to this

Worshipitis, excellent point. Most black people are emotionally driven. Like women.

By WORSHIP HUH

January 23, 2007 08:21 PM | Link to this

You know there does seem to be a lot of mike vick worship in the black community, the thing is if Atlanta had a white running QB,who couldn’t pass, the white fans would be screaming the same thing…”get rid of him”. IT IS TRUE, WHITE PEOPLE DON’T HAVE AN EMOTIONAL TIE TO VICK, AND I THINK MANY AFRICAN AMERICANS DO

By danny

January 23, 2007 08:26 PM | Link to this

I’d trade him today but not to Oakland for those two players.

In the meantime how about benching his worthless arse and let’s play Schaub and Shockley.

By Dex

January 23, 2007 08:27 PM | Link to this

Man, all you HeHaws are crazy and stupid. Just when I thought this was a site for serious football people. This is just another one of those venues where HeHaws can rant and speak dumb sh&t and get other dumb asses to listen.

By War Eagle

January 23, 2007 08:29 PM | Link to this

Mike Vick will never win a Super Bowl for the Falcons, he does not have the ingredients to be a winner, especially “off the field” actions.He was paid too much money for what he is worth in playing professional football. Arthur Blank made bad judgment on his talent and accountability.

By truth

January 23, 2007 08:29 PM | Link to this

I think that is also the reason for the word “hate”, blacks love him and whites don’t really “love” any football player to be honest with you, they’re just players on a field and I think the poster hit the nail on the head, I can’t think of one football player I would try to defend if he acted a fool, not one.

By Tony H

January 23, 2007 08:30 PM | Link to this

Worship Huh or whatever your name is Mr. Vick tossed 20 td this year last time I checked that is with your arm not your legs. No Black people are looking at the facts and your are a idiot.

By Dion

January 23, 2007 08:31 PM | Link to this

Vickhashad six years already, he is under contract until 2014, he aint no QB, at best he’s a quick RB, trade this fool, before he tarnishes the Falcons reputation even more. Like so many have said before, a thug is a thug, why do you think he came out of college after only a year, he didn’t prove anything at VT. If he had nothing to hide at the airport, why was he so reluctant to give up his water bottle with a “hidden compartment”, lets get rid of the trash early!!!

By Randy

January 23, 2007 08:34 PM | Link to this

The Falcons should NOT make this trade. Randy Moss is a trouble-maker, the Falcons don’t need him or his attitude.

By cs

January 23, 2007 08:39 PM | Link to this

It has been so sad to blame micheal vick for losing. Micheal gives us a best chance of winning. Vick was never wrong in the water bottle situation but it was easy for everyone to past jubgement on him. I am from georgia but I am sad to say because of what your fans have tried to do to MV. Scab is not a winning QB, he has had starts and could win. They will trade on this year not MV.This hate against MV has been about RACE and that crap needs to stop.

By Steve T

January 23, 2007 08:40 PM | Link to this

R. Grossman 11 26 144 42.3 5.5 0 0 1 0

For all you who cry about Vick and passing. Here is what Rex done in the game to get to the Super Bowl.

By Quorn-row QB

January 23, 2007 08:48 PM | Link to this

Hey, let’s trade for McNabb. He’s crying like a girl up in Philly. Day b disrepectin’ him!

By Ronaldo Mexico

January 23, 2007 08:55 PM | Link to this

I wants Randy on de team wif me! Weeze be smokin reefa sticks in de hudda. Weeze be gettin smarter likes dat.

By Navigator

January 23, 2007 08:56 PM | Link to this

Vick is innocent of breaking a law, that’s it, get over it. A comment about trading Vick, it won’t happen because that’s not the way contracts are written. If the Falcons feel he’s not needed, they must cut him. If they try to trade him with his contract, no team will bite. He’s here or he’s cut, no other option.

By Gator Man

January 23, 2007 09:01 PM | Link to this

Whoever’s immitating Mike Vick, I know who you are. You’re a Dawg, cause that’s what Dawg’s do. You’re a flea bitten, little punk, and if I catch you I’ll make you my girly boy, and you’ll sqeel lika pig.

By larry w.

January 23, 2007 09:03 PM | Link to this

The attempts at psycho analyzing black people is both amusing and sad. Mike Vick will never win a superbowl. No one player will. This is the NFL, not the NBA or Major League baseball. You must have a TEAM in order to be successful in the NFL. Relying on one player to win a championship is asinine, to say the least. Until the Falcons have three or four playmakers on both sides of the ball, they will continue to fall short of the Super Bowl trophy.