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By JacketFan

December 19, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

BLANK GOT PLAYED!!!!

This is sad…he got suckered again…

By lin

December 19, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

sounds me they didnt want him that bad. bet had do with money! or blank wont give full reign so does not look good for them for next year. merry christmas atlanta

By E

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

Falcons fans can’t catch a break it seems. Perhaps the team should really focus on securing the hire before leaking it to the public. The fanbase has had its hopes dashed too many times this year. Too bad Falcons fans.

By Crud!

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

Dang it to heck! He’s got to press forward to get good proven football men in at both GM and head coach and that GM needs to hire the coach. Would Jimmy Johnson bite at a similar deal?

By WarParty

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

Well, come on and let’s all get real with this scenario, shall we?

Parcells is a mercenary Pure and simple, a gun for hire with no semblance of loyalty to a community or a team.

That said, this is not the way to build a loyal fan base or team. I give credit to Blank for stepping up to get the most credible talent to turn the sagging fortunes of the franchise around but you know something else?

This may be a blessing in disguise because it’s already awakened a sense of change with the owner and his knowing the need to go in radical new directions which the franchise sorely needs.

By Taylor

December 19, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

As if the season wasn’t bad enough, this is downright embarassing.

I know that college coaches aren’t having great luck at the pro level…but at this rate the Falcons will be calling Lowndes County and Carver-Columbus to interview their coaches…

By Jingle Bells

December 19, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

I’m starting to believe that the Falcons as an organization and team is cursed.

By Chicago Dawg

December 19, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

This doesn’t suprise me in the least! He did it to the Falcons once before and we didn’t learn from that experience. Atlanta really doesn’t need him. Besides, who would want to be associated with the Falcon orgainzatin any way!

By L.

December 19, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this

Uh-oh!!!! He said to himself where there is smoke, there is fire. He does want to inherit and repair the Vick drama. Maybe they should go after Joe Gibbs (again), after the Redskins fire him.

By MV7

December 19, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

Blank PKND! I bet TMoore had something do do wit dis.

By BUSHWACKER

December 19, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

It’s called KARMA, BAD KARMA!!

You fired the best coach in football for not maikng the playoffs while his starting QB was injured, THAT WAS JUST WRONG!!!

We have been paying the price ever since and the only way to stop BAD KARMA is to correct the action that caused it.

So until you at least offer the same job to DAN REEVES “and frankly I hope he turns you down” you can only expect more of the same from the Atlanta “STOOGES” I mean Falcons!!!

By JS

December 19, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

Who cares anymore? We’re just another one of THOSE teams.

By JM

December 19, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

If I’m Arthur Blank, I’d just say to hell with it and get out of the football business right now. He’s too good a man to deserve this.

By Aftan Romanczak

December 19, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

Would you want that job? Only masochist would want to take over football operations in ATL. After watching Blank run this organization, my question is how the hell did he ever become successful at Home Depot? I guess the saying even a blind squirrel finds an eggcorn applies.

By had enough

December 19, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

Not surprised.

By BUM

December 19, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

USED ABUSED PLAYED FOR A FOOL

Can someone — anyone — explain to me how Arthur Blank achieved success in life prior to being owner of the Falcons?!?!

Bill Parcells just put a dress on Arthur Blank, took his lunch money, B slapped him and placed a “kick me” tag on his back for all the world to see.

And this wasn’t the first time, it’s now a pattern that repeats over and over. Everybody gets over on Arthur Blank.

Rich McKay Jimmy Mora Michael Vick DeAngelo Hall Bobby Petrino Bill Cowher Bill Parcells

Where do I get in line?

Who’s next?

USED ABUSED PLAYED FOR A FOOL

By gamach1

December 19, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

Oh well, it seems that if it were not for bad luck we would have no luck at all. Gotta give Blank credit for trying though. Anybody for trying to get Ron Wolf again?

By Marbles

December 19, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

Let’s see…….two miserable teams that are years away from being anything. One is in crime and traffic infested Atlanta, the other is in Miami. Also crime and traffic, but BEACHES!!! Absolute no brainer.

By La Jolla Dawg

December 19, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

Sounds like Parcells used the Falcons to up the ante with the Dolphins. Did he really want to live in Atlanta? As my brother a long time Giants fan said, doesn’t seem like Parcells was an Atlanta type guy—Miami, yes, Atlanta, no. He was in it for the $$ and he worked that to his advantage. I feel bad for Arthur Blank and the Falcons. What can he possibly do now? Jimmy Johnson is about the only other person who would create instant excitement and that is NOT going to happen.

By Johnny Falcon

December 19, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

Who said no to who? The Phins made a revised offer and Blank refused to match it. Sounds like Blank rejected Tuna. Any reason why the headlines didn’t say that?

By Chris

December 19, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

Again, why would you want a job where you had to worry about the thug, gang memebers on the team? These losers SUPPORT Vick who KILLED dogs with his bare hands! Wow!

By Brooke

December 19, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

It may be of no comfort but it’s better Blank goes thru all this now as opposed to later. There is no loyalty in professional sports and Parcels is just another guy who followed the money. Ironic, Blank overlooked two great black candidates for Mora and then the Petrino experiment exploded. Arthur hire Mike Singletary as coach!

By fletch

December 19, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

is it Arthur Blank who owns this team or Arthur Vandelay?

By B. Thenet

December 19, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

I must admit, this is the earliest that Parcells has quit on a team.

I think the Falcons dodged a bullet on this one. They should find the next great NFL GM, not a great coach that thinks he is a GM.

By BUSHWACKER

December 19, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

Go after Jimmy Johnson with the same deal, he’s gotta be tired of battling Bradshaw and Howie Long for the spotlight.

By davidb

December 19, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

Marty Schottenheimer anyone?

By Flappin' Falcon

December 19, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

Well…what a surprise…Parcells uses one team to get a better deal with another. As gullable as he is, at least Blank is trying to do something…who knows maybe Parcells is using Miami to get a better deal with the Falcons…NOT!

By FREE ME

December 19, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

HA HA HA HA HA!!! Da Blankster/Falcons deserve everything they get minus the so called ‘thugs’ you people keep calling them. HEY MIKE AINT THIS HOT MESS FUNNY AS HECK!!!!!

By Ed

December 19, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

As a die hard Atlanta Falcons fan since age 5 I am never surprised by what tragic things happen to my favorite and most beloved franchise. I don’t think there is a franchise in the world that has as bad of luck as the Falcons. It seems as if from day 1 this organization was just doomed. As for the Bill Parcells debacle, I am not surprised by that either, I knew in the back of my mind when I heard that the Miami Dolphins were also interested I went ahead and prepared myself for what was to come. The Miami Dolphins not only have a more successful tradition of mere winning in the NFL but they are also located in the nirvana of weather climates where it’s always 80 degrees or above and the entire city has a laid back approach to things. I think Parcells would have taken the offer with the Falcons if the Dolphins hadn’t gotten involved. That being said and maybe this is just me being an optimist but there is a faint light at the end of the tunnel for the Atlanta Falcons, there is still time to get things turned around and headed in the right direction as a football team, it probably starts with Marty Schottenheimer being hired as head coach though. You just never know with this team, afterall can you really trust a franchise that was once stupid enough to hire Jerry Glanville as coach and on top of that run Brett Favre, one of the best quarterbacks of all time out of town.

By Poor McKay

December 19, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this

At least my brother won’t be making personnel decisions nor hiring any coaches again. But Blank needs to learn to stop hanging around snakes because they will get you sooner or later. Fortunately, Parcells got out before he got in, if he is headed to the Dolphins, so be it. Dude has had a longer playoff win drought than the Hawks. He’s a has been who will end up quitting in short order once he realizes that his imposing personality won’t work too well with agents nor other desk jockeys.

By LARRY

December 19, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

SHOULDN’T YOUR HEADLINE READ:

“PARCELLS PLAYS BLANK FOR FOOL”

OR

“TUNA USES AND ABUSES FALCONS”

OR

“BLANK EXPLOITED BY ANOTHER B.P.”

OR

“BLANK BLUNDERS AGAIN, FALCONS ACHIEVE PREVIOUSLY UNCHARTERED DEPTHS OF FUTILITY”

OR

“STORY LINE FOR WORST FRANCHISE IN NFL ACTUALLY GETS WORSE”

OR

**”BLANK STRIKES AGAIN! HUMILIATIONS CONTINUE UNABATED!”

By David

December 19, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

This is definitely embarassing for us but I don’t think it’s too hard to answer diehard falcons fan’s question “What made the offer in MIAMI better than the offer in ATLANTA” - Miami has a history of winning, Super Bowls included, Dan Marino and a host of Hall of Famers, etc.

By Chrono

December 19, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

Could it get more embarassing for this team? You’re about to make a hire that will restore hope and respectability to the team, and then you lose out on him to Miami? What did they offer that Blank wouldn’t? It makes Blank look like a horse’s rear to have been outbid, or used by Parcells to get more $$ from Miami. So sad.

By ScoobySnacks

December 19, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

The media runs their mouth too much!!1

Miami offered Parcells the deal because they heard he was going to sign with Atlanta.

If these stupid media types would shut up about things like this, we might be able to get someone worth something once in awhile. Not everything needs blasted in the news paper and on radio. Now I want to know the name of the blabber mouth idiot who leaked it in the first place. This is why you don’t talk about ongoing negotiations with the media. Because they will f— it up everytime!

By BucBall

December 19, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

Benedict Tuna did the same thing to the Bucs before Gruden was hired. Maybe he just likes toying w/McKay? Regardless, the Durty Burds are likely better off w/o that ego maniac and his man-(.)(.) around. Blank is barking up the right trees by going after proven NFL guys instead of whoever Mora & Petrino were. Too bad he’s suffering yet another public embarrassment over this, but maybe proven NFL guys are thinking twice about working for an obviously hands-on, too-close-to-the-players, not-enough-to-do owner? Maybe?

By ck

December 19, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

Another BP turnface… Bobby Petrino…Bill Parcells… In reality tho he did force Blanks hand on Mckay. Good luck in Miami BP.

By Falcon Season Tix Holder

December 19, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

Parcells probably found out that Blank wouldn’t keep his nose out of football operations. Blank is nothing more than an older, more polished version of Dan Snyder. Until he quits micromanaging, this team will go nowhere. Call Marty S and give him whatever he wants.

By Glenn

December 19, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

It is obvious that the Falcons did not leak the story, but Bill Parcells did.

Using the Falcons this way, especially with all that they have recently been through, especially when Mr. Blank is working so hard to rebuild confidence in the franchise was a despicable and classless act.

If Mr. Parcells wanted the Dolphins job so bad, or wanted more money, he should have used some other form of leverage rather than leaking the job offer from Atlanta and exciting the fans. This is some ego trip…

By 50 yard line

December 19, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

as a falcons fan this news just further drives the knife into my heart! this hurts but all you can say is what next! merry christmas!

By THE TRUTH

December 19, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

WHAT REALLY SUCK, MCKAY WILL BE STAYING!!!!!!!!

By La Jolla Dawg

December 19, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

I live in San Diego and let me tell you, there is a reason Schottenheimer was fired after going 14-2. They call it Marty ball and I don’t know that the Falcons would be happy with that either. Having said that, he might be the best experienced head coach out there.

By What is wrong with the ATL?

December 19, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

All Bill had to do was read the Atlanta sports columnists today. After those articles who would want to come to this city-

After fourty years the Falcons are still an expansion team.

An expansion team in our own divison has a super bowl title(Tamp Bay)

Will NFL parity ever exsist in Atlanta? not unless we change our attitude-

By JG4

December 19, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

where are u dan reeves?

arthur, just say you made a mistake and ask for forgiveness. foolishness, and dogs i guess, are human, too.

sincerely,

mv7

By Nelson from the Simpsons

December 19, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

HA HA

By bill

December 19, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

As bad as I hate to admit it…TMoore was absoutely correct!! Arthur Blank not having any luck…the dude that ran Home Depot in the ground then split…Petrino…Bring back Dan Reeves….he is loyal…

By T.C

December 19, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

would have been a good addition(parcells)but miami probably he thought was a better more comfortable fit.its too much racism and band wagon fans in the city of atlanta.you can see the division when people/fans post there comments.were talking about sports but some how people put there personal comments about blacks/whites because of hatred.then those people will read about keeping the peace in some of the positive comments but still continue to post racist comments.tell me hatred and racism is not demons that live in us.

By Gene

December 19, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

I am guessing that Parcells read Terrence Moore’s trash and decided that he didn’t want any part of Atlanta and Moore’s race baiting. It is too bad, because Parcells knew football and good coaches would be lining up to work for him.

By Edward Van H

December 19, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

One is forced to ask:

Is there NO LIMIT to the incompetence of this franchise?

Is there NO ROCK BOTTOM this franchise won’t blast through on its way down?

Does Arthur Blank actually ENJOY being HUMILIATED in public and EXPOSED as a FOOL?

By Falcon Season Tix Holder

December 19, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

“After watching Blank run this organization, my question is how the hell did he ever become successful at Home Depot?”

How? Two words: Bernie Marcus

By CDS

December 19, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

Unless the Falcons heavily pursue Marty Schottenheimer, it’s going to be a very long time before this team is even respectable again. I don’t think I’ve honestly seen a franchise this snakebit in one season. Mike Singletary would be a decent hire, but I don’t think any sane person would want to be associated with the Falcons right now. Get used to it Falcons fans, 3-13 is the best this team is going to do for quite a while.

Hopefully Darren Mcfadden is on his way to save this franchise like LT did for the Chargers. But seeing as how the Rams and the Jets won’t win again either, we probably will miss out on that as well.

By Forrest

December 19, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

MEMO TO ARTHUR BLANK:

STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES!!!

I don’t know if you’re stupid. But you sure act like it.

By Supe

December 19, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

I heard Petrino was interested in the position.

By Reid in EAV

December 19, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

The Atlanta Falcons. Redefining Low Expectations Since 1996.

or

Taking Rock Bottom to Unprecedentedly Low Levels.

By Max

December 19, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

Parcells would have been a quick fix but not a long term solution- he doesn’t stick around very long anywhere he goes. And, if he leaked the Falcons deal to the press just to get a better offer from Miami, what does that say about him anyway? He’s not much better than Petrino in that regard.

By Wes

December 19, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

I notice you people keep referring to football players as thugs and gangsters. What do you expect them to be, choirboys or saintly non-violent hockey players?

By Bobby P

December 19, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

I think I’m starting to understand (1) why Rich McKay got hired by Arthur Blank AND (2) why McKay still has a job.

The boss is an idiot.

By John D

December 19, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

Great, so now people are quitting the Falcons before they have even been hired. The next headline “Barry Bonds says he will not take job with Falcons.”

By BucsFan

December 19, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

Why would a class-act like Parcells want to have anything to do with a bunch of losers like the Falcons and their fans? Atlanta sucks, go Bucs.

By zen wizard

December 19, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

Moral of the story: Despite being one of the worst teams in history, the Miami Dolphins are still a lucrative franchise that is in the “black ink.”

By JM

December 19, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this

If I’m Arthur Blank, I’d just say to hell with it and get out of the football business right now. He’s too good a man to deserve this.

By fatz

December 19, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

arthur loses 2 GM’s in one day. you know, it his own fault for letting this get out in the public domain before the ink was dry. you don’t play cards facing the wrong way. now he looks like a boob- which is sad because he’s trying to get something done. i just wish he’d keep it out of the press until it IS done- this hurts his bargaining power.

By Idjit Boy

December 19, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!

This is HILARIOUS!

Arthur Blank and the Falcons got PLAYED by Bill Parcells.

HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!

By FALC

December 19, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

Hey Arthur, When you took over,my 50 yard line,lower level ticket was $35.00 a game. They have gone up “EVERY” year…Time to lower them for the product we have been givin. Please stop rasing the prices in the “Gultch”also..You used to have it such a fun place. It’s a disgrace now…….40 year season ticket holder.

By me

December 19, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

Like I said in my post this morning, not was official till he signed the contract. Parcells would not want to live in Georgia, he will not go to the Dolphins either.

Reports are not McKay will resign in the next few days. A smart move by Blank, alienate the only man that was loyal to you.

Blank need to sell this team.

By WarParty

December 19, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Atlanta residents and Falcon fans have again, had their Andy Warhol 15 minutes of fame moment.

That’s the long and the short of the Tuna romance.

By southern hope

December 19, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

I blame terrance moore.

By robertsmith1v

December 19, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

Who would want to try to correct this problem. The inmates are running the jail. Get rid of deangelo Hall, why did they sign a washed up joe horne, he made trouble in New Orleans. Start over with some players who think about football and not Michael Vick.

By John Lovelace

December 19, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

Blank probably would’nt relinquish full authority to him, and i’m sure that was pare of the deal! You have to remember that Blank has to satisfy the so called fans and the people of Atlanta. It does’nt work that way for Parcells. The only way it could be would be for Parcells to come in here, kick a$$ and take names whitch Arthur probably would’nt go for. The people of Atlanta would’nt go for that. I am sure that whatever Parcells did, It would turn out to be a racial issue. Atlanta is not the place for a football team. Get used to it!

By OpinionsAreLike

December 19, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this

Making this public, or just not being able to keep this private is just another example of the ineptitude of this dis-organization. Unless Parcells was hired no one should have know anything about this. Keep digging Arthur, maybe there is a bottom somewhere.

By MikeJones

December 19, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Ship the team to LA. I can’t take anymore misery…

By Once A Fan

December 19, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

What goes around comes around—A. Blank & Co. cheated too many Home Depot people out of their stock options—and now Balank put all his chips on Vick—he lost—Blank is an idiot

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

December 19, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

What about bringing a high school coach to the Pro’s?

By RichGirl

December 19, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

The problems will always be there until everybody forgives Vick and stop blaming him for Falcon problems. People and the Falcon have distroyed him and what do you expect? What goes around comes around. Arthur I still beleive in you and Vick I still beleive in you, both of you will get over the humps life and yourseld have caused.

By Bslapped

December 19, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

Is this the line for vaseline?

By JT

December 19, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

I’m thinking that there must be some serious infrastructure and management problems within the Falcons organization that two people in a row have backed out.

By BENJAMIN T. COLLIER V

December 19, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

typical….just like I’m doing right now, Parcells was using one offer to get more money from the other party.

I always will be a Falcon fan, but damn….is this how those Cub fans feel?!

By Rocket20

December 19, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

DAN REEVES AND MIKE SINGLETARY. THIS IS THE COMBO TO TAKE US TO THE PROMIS LAND. “FREE ME” YOU ARE AN IDIOT. I HOPE YOU DON’T LIVE IN THE ATL. IF SO THEN MOVE TO VA..

By RamblinLonghorn

December 19, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

WarParty: It’s professional football. Why should Parcells be loyal to a particular franchise or city? Would you pass up a higher paying job with better working conditions because your old company employed you up to then? Most people answer that with a no.

By ken

December 19, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

They are getting everything they deserve and them some. Maybe PETA will take the job, lets see how many seats they fill in the empty Ga Dome next year. Does anyone else out there think that Mike Vick wasn’t the Atlanta Falcons? Speak now or forever hold your peace.

By Insider

December 19, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

Our team is a joke. Blank is a joke. Parcells turning us down is just yet another example of why our team is such a joke. Blank should try to see if we can demote the Falcon’s to NCAA. Ah, forget it. The NCAA would probably turn us down.

By Poor McKay

December 19, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Hawks have more playoff wins in last 10 years than Parcells. Thank goodness he rejected an offer that should have NEVER been made.

By Advisor

December 19, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

Poor Arthur should treat his ownership in the team as if it were a bad stock and sell now before it’s too late.

By AmazonRed

December 19, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

So Bill Parcells is a tease *sob *.

I think I’ll have tuna for dinner tonight.

By FalconsFan1

December 19, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

It’s karma alright. For Artie not getting his head out of his rear and saying that DogKiller7 isn’t necessarily out of the picture for the future.

By YouSuckas

December 19, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

I find it interesting how no one has mentioned the fact that Terrance Moore was RIGHT about Bill Parcells on his last article! All you TM haters are eating crow right about now! Suckas!

By RamblinLonghorn

December 19, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

RichGirl: Vick can be forgiven by any number of people, but guess what, he still has to pay his debt to society for breaking the law. 23 months of prison, 85% of which must be served regardless of behavior. Nothing he does or doesn’t do over the next year will effect the falcons in the slightest (aside from providing a scapegoat).

What action did the falcons engage in that “distroyed” [sic] him? He decided to participate in an illegal enterprise. He plead guilty to federal charges that carried up to 5 years in prison. The falcons should have what…forfeit every game in solidarity with a confessed criminal? No, they will try to unload a large contract that Vick cannot fulfill.

By my2cents

December 19, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

It’s about time that Mr. Blank had a conversation with Ted Turner re: owning a professsional sports team.

I believe Mr. Turner learned his lesson on being intimately involved with day-to-day operations early on. Then, he finally hired some real experts and got the hell out of the way.

The rest is history.

By July Jones

December 19, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

Here’s the winning combination -

Hire Mike Ditka to run Football operations and kick Rich McKay upstairs.

Ditka then hires Singletary to coach the team.

Mike and Mike. Chicago Bears dream team back in business.

Then get a damned quarterback who can run the offense.

By C Daddy

December 19, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

You couldn’t imagine stuff this bizarre. I don’t think the Hollywood script writers are really on strike, this is genius!!!!

By Shenana

December 19, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

Longtime Falcon fans: I just noticed today that the history section of the Falcon’s website is only updated through 2004 (players, coaches, records, etc.).

Overall, a sad organization indeed.

Mr. Blank,don’t panic,but think about cleaning house.

By jackets1

December 19, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

Obviously Parcells wanted to go to Miami in the first place. This was just a way to get more money from the Dolphins!! If the Falcons really wanted him I’m sure Author Blank has the money, but I don’t think Parcells ever wanted to come to Atlanta in the first place. Hire someone that wants to be here, and build an OUTDOOR stadium about fifty miles south of Atlanta with easy access and plenty of tailgate areas. There are many people from central and south Georgia who would come to support the Falcons. These are the people who have lived in this state all their life, not transplants and fare weather fans that live in Atlant!!!!! THIS IS THE SOUTH, WHERE COLLEGE FOOTBALL RULES. GIVE US THAT TYPE OF ATMOSPHERE AND YOU WILL FILL THE STADIUM!!!!

PAY BILL COWHER WHATEVER HE WANTS!

By jc_atl

December 19, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

Either Miami offered more, Parcells thought the Falcons are a lost cause, or, most likely, he was never interested in trying build something out of the Falcons’ shambles but was instead using them to parlay a better contract from Miami.

Either way back to square one, Blank, but I like where you’re going with this.

By Rod Stone

December 19, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

Parcells to Blank:

THIS CONVERSATION IS OVER….OK

By Kevin

December 19, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this

Falcons, Lions, Cardnials, and Saints are the worst teams in the NFL and will continue to SUCK! They will never see a Super Bowl because their owners are idiots and do not know how to put a winner on the field.

By Mike Pricke

December 19, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this

Hahahah

can it get any worse for the falcons

santa claus brings them no early christmas present..

GO DOLPHINS

By thunderbird1245

December 19, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this

The Falcons are better off without Parcells, who is only a hired gun with no real front office experience. Arthur Blank needs to quit worrying about making a big splash, and instead actually hire a competent front office man to run the organization. Here would be my plan:

By MartyBall

December 19, 2007 5:10 PM | Link to this

Blank needs to call Schottenheimer in and bring stability back to Atlanta. The man turned San Diego into a beast only two years after Eli refused to go their because San Diego was a doormat.

I am also in favor of Vick being given a second chance with the Falcons. If Blank does not want to deal with it, i understand because of how Mike lied to his face….to save face. Worst case scenario, Blank will sell out every falcons home game for the comeback year just because EVERYONE will want to see Vick succeed or fall flat on his face. I’m hoping for redemption, but we’ll see. MartyBall and Vick would be a lethal combo….a la BeamerBall and Vick.

By Dusty

December 19, 2007 5:10 PM | Link to this

There’s another former Cowboys coach available and there would be no need to pay moving expenses.

By Roberta

December 19, 2007 5:12 PM | Link to this

People fail to realize something. When you mistreat people, it comes back on you. In my opinion, had Mr. Blank treated Michael Vick with respect regarding the stupid dog mess, maybe things would be a little better. I have not read or heard one nice thing from Mr. Blank about Michael Vick. He should know, one day Michael Vick will be back on his feet and will make it.

By Realistic Ricky

December 19, 2007 5:15 PM | Link to this

The bad news is that Parcells turned Blank down. The good news is that Blank was even trying to hire Parcells. At least it shows Blank realizes that “Teflon” McKay has to finally bear some responsibility for the failed coaching and personnel moves that have taken place on his watch. As the old saying goes, things can only get better from here.

By JSS

December 19, 2007 5:15 PM | Link to this

It is time for all those in the ATL media, fanbase and community to stop kissing Prince Blank’s a$$. Hasn’t it been shown by now (5 years of Blank) that this man is no leader, negotiator, or judge of character - he is not Benie Marcus who was the true leader of HD.

I knew this slimeball when he first arrived here in ATL to start HD and his leadership skills haven’t changed. Having money doesn’t make someone smart or give him character. He is a meddlesome crybaby who loves the role of victim.

I don’t blame Parcells for saying no to Blank vs the Miami owner who is a real success in business. Anyone is a good judge of people would say no to Blank. Blank just hung onto Bernie’s coattails until HD got rid of him. Look it up you idiots who sing his praises. He has brought nothing but embarrassment to the community and State of Georgia with his stewardship of the Falcon’s.

By Najeh Davenpoop

December 19, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this

Since the Falcons seem to like pain, maybe now they should go after Nick Saban.

By bugmenot

December 19, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

Here’s an idea Blank; Call Bobby Cox!

By Falcon Season Tix Holder

December 19, 2007 5:19 PM | Link to this

thunderbird1245,

Jim Caldwell sucks. He was horrible at WF.

By Jack

December 19, 2007 5:19 PM | Link to this

Where is McKay in this mess? At some point in time the GM is going to have to step up and start taking some blame! It is not all Blank!! Who fired Reeves? Who selected Vick? Who hired and fired Mora? Who hired Petrino? Who allowed all of the non communications of Petrino with the players? Come on folks — go get Bobby Betheard, or someone like him as the GM. McKay is in over his head — as he has proven each year he has been with the Falcons.

By CowboysFan1

December 19, 2007 5:20 PM | Link to this

The Falcons are laughable, just like the rest of the NFC South…They are never going to be good, that is why the NFL did not put Dallas in the conference. Falcon Fans there is always room on the Cowboys bandwagon…ALL ABOARD!!!!!

HOW ‘BOUT ‘DEM COWBOYS!!!

By sarah

December 19, 2007 5:21 PM | Link to this

What is going on here? Is it jerk Mr. Blank week? The cures of Brett Farve!

By aaaetc

December 19, 2007 5:21 PM | Link to this

I guess Parcells really is all about the money. Better to know now than later. Let’s take our time. There are still a number of good candidates available for both spots.

By chango

December 19, 2007 5:22 PM | Link to this

We got used as a stalking-horse so that Parcells could demand a higher salary. This is so pathetic.

By Georgiaboy

December 19, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this

We are officially the laughing-stock of the NFL.

By Robert

December 19, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this

Parcells was 66 years old. How long was he going to stay around? We just need a solid coach a good QB and we will be fine. I have seen Blank fill the dome and make it awesome. Have faith people, the Falcons will be back. It may be a few years, but we will be back.

By Mark

December 19, 2007 5:24 PM | Link to this

Blank the man out there that you NEED. All I am going to say is ….. MARTY! MARTY! MARTY!

Please bring Schottenheimer!

By dawghater

December 19, 2007 5:24 PM | Link to this

ITS McKAY….He is the problem…This same thing that happened at Tampa. McKay Fired Dan Reeves Hired, Mora and Patrino,..He is 0-3..Please don’t blame Blank..The reason Home Depot was successful, Bernie Marcus had integrity and it was a perfect partnership. In the words of Janet Jackson, McKay loves CONTROL! Oh yea by the way Blank is on the sidelines just like he was at Home Depot, a people person!

By George Holman

December 19, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

I would not want to work for Blank either. He is apparently in everyone business, and I for one, am tired of seeing him on the sideline during games. Stay with what you know Mr. Blank! Hire the best people you can find and STAY OUT OF THEIR WAY!

No one cares to see you pacing the sideline (like Jerry Jones) acting like you know something about football. You have demonstrated a willingness to hire the best, but you refuse to allow them the space to achieve and to perform.

You have also clearly demonstrated that you are a poor judge of character, star-struck by your employees, making you ultimately look out of control, foolish and befuddled.

The franchise will never recover from your over-bearing myopic control. Turn it lose!

By Manny

December 19, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

THis Falcons team must be cursed or something!

It’s like someone is practicing voodoo and poking holes in a black and red Falcons doll somewhere.

Can someone call an exorcist?

By CONGA

December 19, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

How did Arthur Blank succeed in business before he bought the Falcoons?

By david south

December 19, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

how bout: MIKE SINGLTARY ???

By Najeh Davenpoop

December 19, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

Seriously though, here’s a sure fire way to build a Super Bowl contender by 2010.

Chances are such a team would become competitive around, say, May 2009, which is about 19 and a half months from now. Draft a QB in the 2nd or 3rd round in the ‘09 draft, and when Michael Vick gets released on good behavior, let him come to 2009 training camp and battle for the starting QB job with the incumbent veteran and the newly drafted rookie. Whoever wins the job gets to QB the team to the playoffs that year and beyond.

Then when Schottenheimer chokes away the playoffs that year, fire him and replace him with a quality young assistant coach (someone more like Mike Tomlin and less like Jim Mora). There you go, you have a contender.

Now all Arthur Blank has to do is hire me as VP of football operations.

By Cruzin

December 19, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

Its obvious that Parcells played Mr. Blank to get a better deal in Miami where he wanted to go all along. God, is their anyone left with a little bit of character?

By Pop

December 19, 2007 5:30 PM | Link to this

You reep, what you sow!!

By Steve Hanser

December 19, 2007 5:31 PM | Link to this

Just the Falcon’s luck! This is quite the bummer. While the Dolphins may be the current suiters, I would not be surprised if the Redskins get in on the bidding based on disatisfaction with Gibbs and Dan Snyder’s known interest in a Superbowl.

By alan

December 19, 2007 5:31 PM | Link to this

It seems that Arthur Blank is trying to do the right thing — bringing in both a new GM and head coach. The problem is the low lives keep getting in the way. It’s likely that it was Parcells agent who leaked to the press yesterday, not the Falcons, with the main purpose of continuing to stoke up the Dolphins. Blank fired Reeves because Blank want to put his own stamp on the team he just bought. That’s his right but in retrospect that was a terrible decision and he,the team, and this city has paid the price. Now with the Parcells mess its also clear that McKay’s days are numbered. In this league it’s important that the GM and coach be on the same page and for that reason a GM needs to be hired first. Speculating on coaches at this point is a wate of time. If I’m Blank I look at the GMs of places like Seattle, Jacksonville, Buffalo and go after a difference maker who is proven at the GM level. The fact is that Parcells is not a proven GM,and is basically an a**hole who would have good for mainly blowing the organization and team up. I don’t know however what kind of builder he would have been or what kind of coach would have agreed to work under him. At this point Blank just needs to bring the right person in so that he can get out of the operational aspect of the business. My guess is that even Blank has realized he is in over his head here and doesn’t have the make-up to deal with the types of individuals that populate this league.

By Ron

December 19, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

Bill, congratulations on the Miami job. You get to play the New England Patriots every year. Twice. Good luck with that. They’re gonna be fishin’ for Tuna.

By cityofdecatur

December 19, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

much ado about NOTHING the afternoon was fun it now seems so silly we all bit Arthur good luck and may 2008 be GREAT happy holiday season to everyone hope everyone had a happy Chanukah and may everyone have merry Christmas

By CKnight

December 19, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

Fellow Falcon Fans, Not having a washed up coach who has no idea of being a vice president of anything, is a good thing. The tuna hasn’t won anything in the past 17 years. Arthur Blank needs to start all over and start from scratch. Keep only 1st and second year players. Our next head coach, or top assistant, needs to have at least won a championship within the past decade. Let’s do it the right way, and hire Tony Dungy’s top assistant.

By Charlie

December 19, 2007 5:37 PM | Link to this

WHO Cares! Parcells’ is just like Petrino in that he does not stay anywhere long. Atlanta needs someone that is committed to Atlanta, as this is not going to be a quick fix. The owner needs to hire a football person and tell him to let him know two things:
1 What time are the home games and 2 What time does the plane leave for the road game. And one more thing - Keep his a* off the field.

By Dawgcrzy

December 19, 2007 5:38 PM | Link to this

I feel sorry for all those people who have Falcon tattoos,it’s for life!

By Manny

December 19, 2007 5:38 PM | Link to this

Najeh Davenpoop made a lot of sense. Let him be VP of Football Operations.

And get Mike Singletary as Defensive Coordinator, and possible Marty successor.

But I want the first round draft pick to be and O lineman.

And Najeh can hire me as an assistant.

By Smokin Joe

December 19, 2007 5:40 PM | Link to this

Ted Turner kept stepping on his own thing, until he finally gave up and admitted that firing Bobby Cox was the stupidest thing he had ever done. So Arthur needs to go to school on ole Teddy and admit that firing Dan Reeves was the stupidest thing he ever did, except for picking orange for the HD colors. Art get on your hands and knees and ask Dan to come rescue this pitiful excuse for a football team.

By def

December 19, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

They ought to disassemble the whole damn team and start all over.

By Bart Kowski

December 19, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

We HAD the guy and we fired him.

Dan Reeves, can you ever forgive us?

By Ron

December 19, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this

I agree 100% with jackets1. “Hire someone that wants to be here, and build an OUTDOOR stadium about fifty miles south of Atlanta with easy access and plenty of tailgate areas. There are many people from central and south Georgia who would come to support the Falcons.” You are absolutely right my friend! Build it near The Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton. NASCAR fans fill that place up. Southern football fans will travel - see UGA, Auburn, Florida, etc. Get the team out of the “ATL.” And for God’s sake, make it an open-air stadium!

By Brian O'Brien

December 19, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this

I dunno, it just seems to me A Blank is more concerned with making headlines than good decisions. Over and over again he goes for the splashy move over the correct move. First Cowher, then Parcells…..hell, let’s exhume Lombardi and prop him up on the sidelines. Look, Arthur, no big name, established coach with hall of fame credentials wants anything to do with that train wreck that is the Atlanta Falcons. Hire a solid football mind with high character and be patient. This mess will not get fixed over night.

By dula-man

December 19, 2007 5:54 PM | Link to this

Schottenheimer as coach & Singletary as his DC is an absolute solid move

By Ron

December 19, 2007 5:55 PM | Link to this

Go back to the old-fashioned red jerseys and red helmets. Hire Leeman Bennett as GM and Steve Bartkowski or Jeff Van Note as coach. Rebuild Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. And go Falcons!

By Howie L

December 19, 2007 5:56 PM | Link to this

This was expected (Parcells backing Out)…Seems like it was an ego trip and leverege boosting move concocted by Parcels and his pal at ESPN - Chris Mortensen - Remember Mortensen is the only memberof the National media that is taking Petrinos side - due to his son being at Ark….I believe he probably led Parcells into some answers he wasnt ready to give yet to make the Falcons continue to look bad - - One man’s opinion….

By pitz

December 19, 2007 6:00 PM | Link to this

TIME FOR ATL FANS TO PUSH BACK—PRO SPORTS DRUG TESTING.

By Charles

December 19, 2007 6:02 PM | Link to this

Start cheering for the Hawks instead. more upside.

By Drexel Gal

December 19, 2007 6:08 PM | Link to this

Sorry, Charlie. Only the best tuna can be Falcons.

By Jeff

December 19, 2007 6:12 PM | Link to this

I think this may be a blessing in disguise.

By Mark

December 19, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this

Not surprised at all. The Falcons are the Charlie Brown of the NFL. And Parcells does this to people all the time. Remember that Tony Dungy got run out of Tampa mostly because the Bucs thought they had an agreement with Parcells. He backed out on that one too. Maybe Parcells can get the job as Athletic Director at Arkansas.

By Darrin "The Vent King"

December 19, 2007 6:19 PM | Link to this

WHY DOES GOD HATE US?

By Blank Deserves This

December 19, 2007 6:19 PM | Link to this

Blank deserves everything he is getting. (1) He buys the team and lowers ticket prices to get folks to come back and then slowly starts raising them to ridiculous heights. He thinks the average Joe is to stupid to recognize this; (2) He wasted a draft choice on a thug poising as a QB that will/would never lead a team to the Super Bowl (3) He signs a coach to contract that does not have a clause to prevent him from coaching elsewhere for the length of the contract (dumb). Merry Christmas Blank…PS stick to lumber and plumbing supplies and get out of football.

By Mike

December 19, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

I for one am glad Parcells is not coming to the Falcons, I couldn’t believe He was even being talked to given his track record. I believe this is the second time he has lied to the Falcons and the first lie was enough for me, once a liar always a liar. Mr. Blank should count his blessings and move on and search for someone who still has some integrity of which Parcells has none.

By Jay Black

December 19, 2007 6:33 PM | Link to this

Noooooo not Ditka. He will trade all our draft picks for McFadden!

By long time falcon

December 19, 2007 6:45 PM | Link to this

Parcells is not a proven front office guy anyway. He didn’t build either team he took to the super bowl. The guy is about to turn 67 years old and there is no guarantee that he could rebuild any franchise. Who wants a 70 year old running the show just three short years from now? Hell he might die before the falcons make the playoffs again.

By beki

December 19, 2007 6:45 PM | Link to this

It took two tries for Blank to finally see the light—-and,the light might have been Parcells who said “no.” Blank is “gloom dispare and agony on me; deep dark depression excessive misery. If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all: gloom, dispare,and, agony on me.”

By BCS Slave

December 19, 2007 6:53 PM | Link to this

I don’t think this so called “rejection” by tuna is a public embarassment. Tuna is a jerk. He is an old guy who likely would have quit after two or three years anyway. No loss really.

By TechMan

December 19, 2007 6:54 PM | Link to this

I know Vick can’t play but could he be the personel director, seems the players rally around him more than Tuna, Blank or Petrino. Just a thought.