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By country boy

March 3, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

I hate to see Dunn leave the falcons. He has been a productive player and a good, mature, responsible gentleman - polar opposite of Falcons like Vick and Meangelo. I would like to see the league and players union allow each team to have maybe two veterans with at least 5 years with the team to NOT count against the salary cap. This would help some fans as we could have some players identified the the team longterm. I remember how silly Joe Montana looked in a Chiefs uniform.

By #1 falcon fan

March 3, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

finally! anythings better than warrick (WELL) dunn. he had obviously lost a step, and when we needed that big 3rd and 1 run he was garunteed to loose 1 or more yards good riddens.

good luck playing for someone else!

By Go DAWGS!!!

March 3, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

We’ll miss you, Warrick. But, glad that you are getting off the sinking ship.

By Rob

March 3, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Good work on the field and in the community. We need more players like Dunn.

By footballbeerchic

March 3, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Like I said in my vent, there’s always an opening for Dunn to teach other sports stars how to be a man. He has character coming out of every pore of his body and other sports figures have enough that you can fit on the tip of your little finger. You will be missed!

By mn

March 3, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

i wish nothing but the best to warrick dunn. class act… i will be rooting for him

By footballbeerchic

March 3, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Like I said in my vent, there’s always an opening for Dunn to teach other sports stars how to be men. He has character coming out of every pore of his body and other sports figures have enough that you can fit on the tip of your little finger. You will be missed!

By bigdaddynick

March 3, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

What a class act. Life dealt him some hard blows early on and he didn’t get bitter. He used his talent not only to help his family, which needed him, but other families as well, without developing an attitude. Warrick Dunn should be remembered as more than just a good football player…He is a good man.

By jahir

March 3, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

WOW! I am speechless.

By P Arrington

March 3, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

Dunn is a class act. His age and declining physical skills probably necesssitated his release, but his contributions to the team and to society in general are huge. He’ll be missed.

By STEVE LLOYD

March 3, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

What a fine young man who set an example of what it means to give back to your community,much more than most professional athletes than I have heard of. Warrick Dunn showed us how to conduct yourself not only as a professional football player, but as a human being as well.

By Ben

March 3, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

I liked Dunn also, but this is business and maybe this is a sign that Blank has turned over the operation to soneone who has some football sense, unlike when Blank gave Vick all of that money, I am sure Blank wish he had that to do over.

By Sri

March 3, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

More than anything else, he has been a good leader of this team, a good face for this franchise. He has been intimately involved with the local community and has earned the love and admiration of blacks and whites (and others) alike. I wish him all the best and a big thank you for his services!

By had enough

March 3, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

Hate to see him go, but I guess it is for the best.

By Boots

March 3, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

I hope Dunn finds a home where he can be happy and successful for the remainder of his career.

When his playing days are over, I’d like to see him return to the Falcons where he could work with the rest of the players to inject more character and community awareness.

By Hawg

March 3, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Warrick Dunn is a great player and human being.

No one works as hard and plays with so much heart as this man.

He will be missed.

He has done so much for communities and the league. When Katrina hit, he was the first player (not Deon) to say that every player should donate $5,000 to relief efforts.

He was the falcons leading rusher for 4 years straight behind an ok line and you cannot say that for many people.

I wish him the best and I will continue to cheer for him where ever he goes.

By falconforever

March 3, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

He is truly one of the great players on and off the field in the sport today.

By IhopeweLOSEAllourgamesnextyear

March 3, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

I hope we lose all our games next year. I hope every player that was released and those who will be released end up on a winning team, or one that even goes to the Super Bowl.

By Steven

March 3, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

Warrick Dunn still has some game left in him. In the right situation, I bet he can get 1,000+ yards yet again.

By Jay Black

March 3, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

Michael Turner’s contract is over the top! Good lord!!

By MrKnowGood

March 3, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

I hate to see Warrick Dunn go. Especially after this horrible season. But at least he will have a REAL Offensive Line to block for him in Indy or Tampa Bay. And next season, when Warrick Dunn reaches over 1,000 yards rushing…our idiot AJC columnist will have to eat their words. NEWSFLASH AJC…our offensive line has ALWAYS been the problem, not Vick, Dunn, Alge Crumpler, Rod Coleman, or D. Hall!!!

By bob

March 3, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

It’s a shame to see him go. He is a great citizen for Atlanta and leaves a huge legacy in both his football life and personel life. I hope he finds another team and much more success. This city will miss him.

By gregj

March 3, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

I will miss him.I wish they could have kepted him and put him as a PR Guy

By D

March 3, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

I think that Warrick has been a GREAT player on and off the field! I do not believe in the decision that the Falcons have made in releasing a RELIABLE player that we have had w/ Warrick. I know that whatever he does he will be GREAT… he will always be my #28!

By Stewie

March 3, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

As good a man as there is in the game.

We’ll miss you, Warrick, and wish you nothing but the best.

By jmt

March 3, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

Everyone that is released or traded or let go by the falcons will be better off. This is a class-less organization that will never have anything good happen to it and neither will Mr. Blank ( poser of the truth). Good luck to all ex-falcons you will be blessed.

By Les

March 3, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

A player with his skills will be missed on the field, a gentleman of his character will be missed in the community.

By fred

March 3, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

he’s rich and healthy and young and most important has a great heart. ITS TIME FOR HIM TO MOVE ON TO BIG AND BETTER THINGS LIKE HELP THESE TOUNG BOYS IN THE LEAGUE TO BECOME MENS.

By Kraw

March 3, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

Always seemed like a model player. Good luck to you. Congrats on leaving the Falcant’s :)

By Willie D

March 3, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Must respect a man that does more off the field than he does on the field. Wish you nothing but the best Mr. Dunn. Hall of Fame Atlantan in my eyes.

By TopCat

March 3, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

I really liked Dunn alot, but his skills were reaching diminishing points of no return. I could tell last year when Dunn was having trouble scoring from inside the 5 yard line that his skills were eroding, but I still felt that he still had a lot of gas left in the tank. If Warwick never plays again, Warwick should be enshrined in footballs Hall of Fame for his immaculate track record with Tampa and Atlanta. Warwick is a model citizen, a good soldier and an extraordinary warrior on the football field. Warwick will be missed but never forgotten.

By charlie

March 3, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

WD is and always will be remembered as a class act

By Bo

March 3, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Dunn will be sorely missed, not so much as a player but as a human being. If he’s not picked by another NFL team, I would surely hope the Falcons can employee him in their front office or some other capacity withih the organization.

By Dunn Fan

March 3, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Warrick will be missed dearly. Its always hard to see our favorites leave but the Falcons have to do what they think is best for the team. I know that had to be a very hard decision for them.

By Monica

March 3, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Warrick Dunn is the Brett Butler in the Falcons’ trading/releasing decisions. Blank will regret that move.

By neckvilles rednecks

March 3, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Dunn you are still a good man we will miss you dude! Will the Gm draft offense linemen or defense linemen. Gm dude you have some real horses. we need linemen frist!!!!!! It is sad how some fans throw players under the bus!In the end good and bad player are dunn the same way!

By Leon

March 3, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I understand that it is a business decision but hate to see a class act like Warrick Dunn go. Falcons better not keep a no-class act like Meangelo. Better to lose with a little class and dignity than win with a no-class punk.

By firstlovesteel

March 3, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

yo, i hate to see dunn released, though i think it’s a GREAT move. this turner kidd is NO JOKE and though we can’t expect for him to do the kind of job warrick dunn did off the field, he will be able to step in and provide some real toughness!!!

By Adam

March 3, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I have never felt so bad about the Falcons making the right decision.

Best of luck Warrick - your contributions to this city on and off the field in a very difficult time will not be forgotten.

Thank you!

By Big Juicy

March 3, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

Too bad our world has been reduced to the W-L column. Godly character and integrity don’t mean a whole lot these days. We’ll see how many homes his replacement will purchase for the underprivleged…

By D.in.Douglas.Co.

March 3, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

Pretty sad that the Falcons will cut a classy human being like Warrick Dunn shortly after giving a prime job to a personality-flawed loser like Brian VanGorder.

How in the world can one franchise continue to make so many mistakes year after year after year after year….?

By LoveFball

March 3, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

WARRICK…..The reason doesn’t matter because the plan for your life is continuing. KNOW THAT!!! Of course everyone knows the good you do…but I ask that eveyone watch how more good fortune is about to come your way. Watch how he handles what appears to be adversity…. Go WARRICK….this exciting!!!

By About time this got Dunn

March 3, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

Funny how all these comments talk about class and character. All-in-all, Warrick, you are a great character. As a football player, this should have been done two years ago. I guess those clowns in Flowery Branch are somewhat interested in winning now.

By Missing Dunn

March 3, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

Hate to see Warrick leave, he has shown true poise and grace during his time with the Falcons.

He will be truly missed, but will blossom on another team and then the Falcons Org. can regret the day they let him go.

Thanks for being a great human being and giving back to the community!

By CDS

March 3, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

Good luck to him, and thanks for the memories. Instead of idolizing Vick, this is an example of a true role model for the black community. I hope he goes to a contender to finish off his career.

By me thoughts exactly

March 3, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

Dunn was the classiest Falcon in the bunch. A great competitor and a great ambassador. He will be a success in whatever he does because he knows what it means to work hard and the value of giving back. Thanks for everything, Warrick. God Bless.

By SlipperyElm

March 3, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

I think Warwicks departure can be blamed on Michael Vick for if Vick had been available for this past season and the Falcons had won the superbowl instead of the Giants, Warwick would probably still be a Falcon and perhaps a Falcon for life. At least Arthur Blank softened the blow for Dunn by saying that Warwick Dunn will always be thought of as a Falcon. Warwick deserved a better fate than than the rotten deal he got by being a Falcon.

By SL

March 3, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

I’m from Baton Rouge, LA. and went to the same high school as Warrick Dunn. He has truly shown what a professional athlete can be and should be a prime example of how much good someone can do for others. I hate to see him go bec. he is definitely a good hearted person and the community service he does (with Habitat for Humanity here and in Baton Rouge) and other charity work, is awesome. I hope he knows how many people respect him. Keep up the good work!

By Duluth Dawg

March 3, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

Now that the Falcons have released Dunn, let’s review there needs for the upcoming draft..QB,RB,FB,TE,OL,WR,DE,DL,LB,CB,SS,FS,P,PK. Looks like the future is looking like the past.Falcons will suck for a long time. Mr. Blank please sell them and go back and make Home Depot to what it was!!

By Buck

March 3, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

Nice guy and a hard worker, but his better days are behind him for sure. The Falcons need a serious power back, and Warrick just is not that kind of runner.

By Leandre

March 3, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

There goes the team…

By DUNN GIRL

March 3, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

You will be truly missed in ATLANTA, but yeah I agree its time for you to MOVE on to BRIGHER DAYS……Where ever you may GO, I will still be routing for you. You are TRULY a CLASS ACT and the FALCONS will never find another WARRICK DUNN!!!!

I will MISS YA! Your NO#1 FAN!!!

By Telicia

March 3, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

I hate to see Warrick Dunn go. I am very stocked to see this happen just hope the Falcons know what they are doing. He is one of the best in the NFL on and off the field. I hope he find the right team and win a superbowl. Good Luck Dunn

By cursive

March 3, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

The Falcons needed to be gutted and in true Falcon fashion we get rid of one of the good guys and still have someone like Me-angelo hanging around… Watch, Falcons will pick McFadden who will promptly get into trouble, get suspended and then we are all in the same boat again. We need leaders, guys with some moral fiber; we get rid of the best of the bunch. Whatever. It wouldn’t be the offseason if the Falcons weren’t making stupid moves.

By AL

March 3, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

Job well done, Dunn. The fans really appreciate your hard work on and off the field. God Bless

By tracy

March 3, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

I’m disappointed in the falcons organization. I understand that this is big business, but their needs to be more loyalty to people of Warrick Dunn’s character. I wish him nothing but the best in the future, he is a class act and a definite ambassador for this great league that we so enjoy. give him a job in management and keep him with the Atlanta family!

By Al

March 3, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Once again, a great asset to the team has been let go. I wish WD the best, and hope that he remembers that the people of ATL love him. Wherever he ends up, I hope it is temporary, so when his playing days are over, he can come back to the ATL and resume showing boys how to be real MEN! You will definitely be missed!!!!

By Cobby

March 3, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

I like what Leon said. If all players had the character Dunn had, the Falcons would at lose with some dignity.

By Falcon's Chick

March 3, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

Good luck Dunn… We are the ones that are losing in this situation. I will miss you but I will still wear your jersey proudly to all home games next year!!! I wish you luck and a Super Bowl ring…. YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!!

By Falcon's Chick

March 3, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

Good luck Dunn… We are the ones losing in this situation. I will miss you but I will still wear your jersey proudly to all home games next year!!! I wish you luck and a Super Bowl ring…. YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!!

By Not Dunn Yet

March 3, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

Dunn is my favorite Falcon player of all times. He still has some game in him. You will be missed Warrick.

By Jodi

March 3, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Yes - we loved Dunn and he did amazing things off and on the field, but didn’t we see this coming? Its time to win football games and I think Dunn wants to be in Tampa more than ATL.

By WD Gainesville

March 3, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Warrick Dunn has been a great player and “man” among what seems to be a lot of overpaid thugs. For “#1 Falcon Fan” look no further than Warwick Dunn to see a REAL man and a person who shows what the word “class” really means. Warrick we will miss you!

By Tina B

March 3, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

We are going to miss you Mr. Dunn, but I wish you the best of luck where ever you land. You are def a hard act to follow.

By Railpost

March 3, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

why is Keith Brooking steal apart of this team ???

By Wang

March 3, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Dunn was a true class act and a hell of a player. His excellent blocking will be missed tremendously. However, I have to commend Dimitroff on the job he’s done so far. This is shaping up to look like one of the best off seasons we’ve ever had. Now let’s draft Matt Ryan and sign a free agent OL!

Arthur is on a mission —

By Urban Docent

March 3, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Good for him. Glad to see a good guy can get away from this mess ….

By lynn

March 3, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

what a class act! with all the sicko jocks who act like thugs…he is certainly not only a great player, but an inspiration to so many women/children who needed a home. warrick, your mother would be so proud of the man you’ve become! i’ll miss you for more than football skills!

By TheDream

March 3, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

To Mr. Dunn: Thank you for all the wonderful years and memories. You are a wonderful person and a class act. You will be missed and never forgotten.

Your jersey that I have will always be proudly worn in the future.

Best of luck to you on whatever lucky teams lands you!

By KMM

March 3, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

I understand it’s a business, but with an organization in such dispair it’s perfectly ridicilious to cut a man who is exactly the persona the team could use to re-build their “face”.

By roro

March 3, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Good for warrick! he deserves better.

By Will

March 3, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Come on Fred, I was getting all teary eyed until I saw mens in your blog. Best of luck Warrick, your fans will have great memories of you in a Falcon uniform.

By Animal007

March 3, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

I am a Carolina Panthers fan, but You do not need to be a fan of a particluar team to respect what someone does on the field and off. Warrick Dunn is by far one of the classest players with good moral character and the highest intergity.

I have alot of respect for him as a human being, a black man, and a football player.

I wish the league and the media do more stories on someone of his statue and character to show that there are decent team players in this league instead of hyping up players like T. Owens and all of the negative things that go on around the league.

I hope you continue your career somewhere in the NFL. If the Falcons wanted to rebuild their reputation, they just let the best person to be the face of the franchise go.

By Thomas

March 3, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

Does anybody recognize that any Falcon player that was “linked” to Michael Vick, is outta here!! Warrick Dunn was the class of that organization. I wish him the best of luck and great success. Whatever team he chooses, they are getting a class act!!

By Railpost

March 3, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

until we rid ourselves of subpar player like keith brooking, meangelo hall,sign players such as m. boley get a real mlb that can make plays we still be same ole falcon

By Wish Him Well

March 3, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

We all loved Warrick, but this had to happen. Anyone who watched the team last year knew we needed a power running game. We already have our speed-back in Norwood. Sadly, I can’t remember a RB less effective than Dunn was last season. Snelling showed more promise at times. Turner is the right guy (power + speed). And a character guy too, from all published reports. Warrick will be missed for his character more than his skills these past few years.

By Terry

March 3, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

It’s refreshing to see so many people praising Dunn’s good works and professional behavior. He truly sets a higher standard for every player in an age of Vicks and others who engage in misbehavior and criminal acts. As for those who think Dunn’s past his prime, consider this… The same was said about Jerome Bettis. Today he’s wearing a Super Bowl ring. Mr. Dunn, if you never get such a ring (although I pray you do!) you’re a champion in a much more important contest…LIFE!

By Phil

March 3, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

I say let’s have a GOODBYE to Warrick Dunn Day and have everyone attending to give to Mr. Dunn’s charity to show him how much we all admire and appreciate his efforts in the community.

By Mark

March 3, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

Hope you find a team that apprieciates your skills on and off the field. You are a class act, and will be missed.

By Wish Him Well

March 3, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

There are HUGE differences between Bettis and Dunn. Warrick was always undersized. It’s amazing his career lasted so long. The Falcons need a back who runs through people, can take a hit, and keep on going. We’re not going to fix all the O line problems with one draft.

By Najeh Davenpoop

March 3, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

It was the right move for the Falcons and for Dunn. The Falcons now have 2 RBs who are much better than Dunn, and Dunn now gets to finish his career in a place where he has a chance to win a Super Bowl.

By rj

March 3, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

Seems like we are on the road to having a team of thugs in order to win. Warrick Dunn in all honesty has too much class, and ability, to play for this franchise. He should have left the team but he is loyal, a lot different than this franchise and its ownership is.

By Michelle

March 3, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

Marry me Warrick Dunn You will truly be missed, kudos to you on your community service, your WD Foundation..and everything you did to help others was not done in vain..you did a great job with the Falcons..i’m sure they will miss you..but not as much as i will..You’re my HERO! May our God continue to Richly Bless You

Call me Sweetie, I Love You WD

By Darrin "The Vent King"

March 3, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

GOOD LUCK TO YA W DUNN!! You were and always will be the classiest guy that ever donned the Red and Black. You will be sorely missed. You meant alot to the community and kids here and will NEVER be replaced..NEVER!! Now go to Indy and get that SB ring with the Colts- you deserve TEN rings for the things you represented while playing for the Falcons. Plus, you represented well for those of us who are eternal members of the Five-Footer Nation like no one else ever has…THANKS!!

GO WARRICK DUNN!!

By falconsfan12

March 3, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

As much as I hate to see Dunn go, I knew this day was coming. We are getting a great running back in Turner and with Norwood we should have a very good RB tandem this coming season. Now all we need to do is draft Matt Ryan. Mrknowgood you are very right, it was always the offensive lines problem never VICK OR DUNN’S.

By tony

March 3, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

Warrick was always that bright spot on the team regardless how bad the falcons were doing. I admired him as a man and respected his accomplishments on the field. He was the reason I continued to renew my season tickets. I am not so sure that i want to. The deal with Michael Turner made sense but I would have liked to have seen the falcon’s restructure his contract so that he could retire as a falcon. But hey, they seem to do nothing right these days. I am hearing he could end back up with Tony Dungy!!! That would be great to end his career with a superbowl!!! He deserves it. One thing I know is that GOD never forsakes his children and he has a lot more in store for Warrick!

By Rodney

March 3, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

I was and still am a big fan of Warrick Dunn but the Falcons are a rebuilding franchise and younger and stronger Running Backs are the way to go. I don’t know that much about Michael Turner but lets get the Falcons to No.1

By The FALCONZ is Keepin' It REAL ... (Real STUPID, That Is)

March 3, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

A Class Act like Dunn is released, but Vick is still part of the franchise.

Hmmmmm……..

N F L ——> No Future Lawfulness

By falCONS

March 3, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

Going to miss these class act guys (Crumpler and Dunn) but they are getting up in age. I really hope Brookings next.

By You Know Who It Is

March 3, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

All of you arm chair quarterbacks saying negative things about Warrick Dunn need to sit down. One thing Warrick was doing that you are not is playing the game. Regardless of how you thought he should have atleast he was in in. I am quite sure some of you are not in the same shape or performing in your relationships/marriages as before. Get off that man’s jock and wish him well or shut up.

By Glynn

March 3, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

You will be missed Warrick. Dunn has been a great player for the Falcons and more importantly a great person. I think I speak for all Falcons fans when I say that I wish him the best.

By falcon fan for life

March 3, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

The first to go should have been that offensive line… please wake up!

By Joe

March 3, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

Class act. Too bad his character did not rub off on others around him more here in Atlanta.

By pittbull

March 3, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

Met Warrick in person. He was a complete jerk. I wish him well in his career but I wouldn’t bet money on it. His great humanitarian efforts overshadowed his ineffectiveness in our running game (particularly on 1st down!). As a man, I wish him the best. As a football player, the Falcons just upgraded! Go Birds.

By joebrave

March 3, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

Too bad Dunn has to go,He was truly a class act,and a first rate Human Being. However,man What a Big RB Turner is!!!!

By RedTornado

March 3, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

I think he still has some football left. Now he has a chance to get a ring. Coach Smith has layed out his philosophy and Turner seems like a perfect fit. Now let’s draft OT Jake Long with the 3rd pick.

By nc_falconfan

March 3, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

Thanks Warrick….you are a class act!!!

By Eric

March 3, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

The Falcons are finally building a team the right way. Now lets draft the OT from Michigan and play some smash mouth football!!! Let overpower our opponent and run it down their throats!! All of these moves are EXCELLENT!!! Should have been done a long time ago.

By The Chief

March 3, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

In a season of crass, crap, and cluelessness, this man was one of the class acts of this team, indeed of the league. The business decision of making a change is understandable, but we will surely miss the man. Dunn, you have been someone for us to look up to and I thank you. Sure hope we won’t see you on the other sideline. Best regards and good luck!

By PunkAnderson

March 3, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

I thought that Warrwick Dunn was one of the BEST runners in Falcons history. I know that Gerald Riggs, William Andrews and Jamaal Anderson were spectacular, but Warrwick was MORE productive than ANY of those and I think Warricks body of work in the NFL compares favorably to the all-time greats, namely Jim Brown, Walter Payton, Eric Dickerson, Orenthal James Simpson (murderer), Marshal Faulk, Barry Sanders, Tony Dorsett and Marcus Allen. Warwick stands tall amongst the giants of the NFL. Warwicks career was medium rare, it was Warwick (WELL) Dunn.

By everydayjane

March 3, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

Warrick Dunn is a stand up guy, on and off the field! He has the personality & leadership qualities that are necessary for whatever you do in life. I’ll miss you Warrick! Keep it moving…God Bless!

By Debbie

March 3, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

The Falcons should have found a place for Dunn in the front office! What a class act and I will miss him terribly. Any team will be fortunate to have him, both on and off of the field!

By weatherboy

March 3, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Too bad baseball can’t cut contracted players like football can. Imagine the cash the Braves would have for free agents if they cut loose Hampton a couple of seasons and $30 million ago.

By surfrider

March 3, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

The NFL needs more people like Warrick Dunn. That said this is one of the most pure business sectors there is in our economcy. It’s about contracts, salaries, and team results. The Falcons appear to be cleaning house due to the drop in their total productivity the last few years. Change will probably be good for everyone involved including the Veterans who still have some good years left and may want to play for a contender now verse wait the the two or three years that a total rebuilding will take to be competitive according to the consensus. There are many teams who need a Crumpler and Dunn in the NFL. The Falcons though have a couple of more hard decisions to make in regards to a couple of their veterans. So far I like the decisiveness of this new team. I’m sure mistakes will be made but then again if they are hopefully they will correct them sooner rather than later. Change in the Falcons case is probably a good thing. Let’s wish Dunn the best as he deserves it.

By jaye

March 3, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

Come back to Tampa, Warrick. We remember and love you!!!!

By waittillnextcoach

March 3, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

Looked up “class act” in the dictionary and there was a picture of Warrick. If the Falcon front office has any class, they will hire him in some capacity.

By MontyPython

March 3, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Warwick is such a class guy and a stellar citizen in the community. In fact, the NFL should change the humanitarian award and call it the Warwick Dunn Award. Warwick was truly a rare athlete, which showed that he was medium rare and well Dunn at the same time.

By P-Low

March 3, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

Charity HOG!

By Dirty Birdy

March 3, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

Definitely a well respected player and a fan favorite. Sorry to see him leave, but he was starting to lose his game a little…but some of his issues were due to the OL. But we are a rebuilding team and need to get younger players rather than the aging ones. This was a good move. Good luck to you Warrick.

By flee hound

March 3, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

Glad to see falcons make a move to better the team. Dunns fooball days are a thing of the past.I think the team based on cuts made so far are right on target but they still have to cut some more dead weight like Brooking and D Hall.Good job who evers making the calls.

By Jerry

March 3, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

Like most people who are fans of football I become a fan of certain players. Warrick Dunn is one such player. I like his athletic ability from the first time he walked on to the field for FSU. When he turned pro I became a fan of the man that played pro football. He is the type of person that everyone on any team should be. I will miss watching him srt for the Falcons on Sundays. I feel that other people deserved to be cut long before Warrick(DeAngelo Hall). However, I am just a fan not management.

By steven

March 3, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this

Warrick, you are THE PRIME example of a person young kids should look up to to emulate. We will miss you, but we know you will be successful wherever you go, or whatever you choose to do. Your mother would be proud of how you are the class act of the NFL. Godspeed, and thanks for the memories!

By BRT

March 3, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

Warrick will be sorely missed in this city by me. I feel like he still has “some play” left and could have made a positive contribution to the team. He’s one of the few good men in the NFL.

By David Duke

March 3, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

Warrick Dunn is gone from the Falcons now but his impact here, both as a player and as a wonderful human being, will be felt for a very long time. His kindness, his concern for his fellow human being and his powerful ability to translate that into action that changed lives will never be forgotten. Everyone knows that but what you may not know is that his personal life has been touched by what might have been tragedy and it’s been turned into triumph. He’s never talked about his own trials but, believe me, he’s had them. Don’t bet against him going somewhere and contributing to a team either. He’s a guy with determination and he wants to show that this past,lost season had nothing to do with his skills being diminished. Good luck! God bless Warrick Dunn!

By Jae

March 3, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

Humble, Resilient, Tenacious, Fighter, Gentleman, Humanitarian, a fine example of true manhood.

Warrick Dunn embodies all of the above qualities. And even when it was difficult for fans to cheer for the team, it was always easy to cheer for Dunn. He gave his all in every play. I am still amazed how he scrambled and took the pilings of guys twice his size and bigger on almost every play, but was able snap back up to his feet to march on. You made Atlanta proud Warrick. You made me proud to be a Falcons fan. You have made your dearly departed mother and family proud of the man that you are. All the good things you have done with your celebrity to help those less fortunate is an example to us all. You, sir, will always have my support and I will always be a fan. God bless you and may you life be filled with continued success.

By Get Real

March 3, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

GEEEEEZ! Some of you guys are over doing it a little bit with the warrick dunn praise. Dunn helped one mother per year get a house and he only made a small down payment. True, he was a good guy off the field. However, his football skills were in serious decline and he had a high salary this coming season that could not be justified. He wasn’t a great vocal leader inside the locker room, more of a quite type leader. When the team imploded this season Dunn didn’t make any positive impact on the field or in the locker room. His replacement is seven years younger and said to be a high character guy with a much needed powerful running style. This is a great tradeoff for the falcons. The NFL is a shrewd business and teams can’t afford to keep aging players around just because they behave off the field and contribute to charity.

By Gumbo

March 3, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

Good Luck in whatever comes to you, Warrick. You are a true gentlemen and one hell of a warrior.

By amy

March 3, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

I am so sad to see Warrick leave our community! He was great to the Falcons and even a bigger asset to the community! He is true class act!

By Ron Roberts

March 3, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

Warrick was a class act on a team that lacked peers at his level of maturity. Its unfortunate that his demeanor didn’t rub off on the franchise quarterback. He’ll be missed on the field and most certainly in the community.

I’m very excited about Mike Turner coming to the ‘Birds, though. Having Turner and Norwood in the backfield takes some heat off whomever the QB will be, and also takes a bit of emphasis off improving the offensive line (though we still need to upgrade there, for sure).

An improved running game makes the pass game better, and improves our defense, too. Sure makes the draft that much more interesting for us, for sure.

As a side note, I think this also keeps the potential of having a kid like Darren McFadden in Atlanta potentially finding trouble. He’s a kid with plenty on his plate already, personally, and the trappings of Atlanta socializing could derail the guy from having a seriously strong NFL career. He needs to be somewhere where being a young star athlete doesn’t garner him undue attention from unsavory people.

By TheJama

March 3, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

Warrick had a great run here in the ATL and should be grateful for the experience. He wouldn’t even be close to running for 10,000 yards if he was playing for us the past 5 years. Best of luck to him.

Can’t wait to finally see the Falcons with a traditional power running game. It’s gonna be very exciting to see Ovie blasting open holes for the “Burner” Turner to run downhill and crunch the opposing LB’s, S, and DB’s.

By Go get a RING baby

March 3, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

WD -You’re off the chain when it comes to talent and MANUPedness! Please go get your RING baby! It is out there young man. Thanks for being the CLASS of ATL for the past 6. I wish you the mostest,bestest,and happiest time of your life. P.S. Now go get that RING.

By Eve

March 3, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

Personally, I LOVE WARRICK DUNN and if I didn’t already have a wonderful son of my own, I’d adopt him! May God bless you, Mr. Dunn, for all might acts on and off the field. You are a wonderful role model. At least now, I HAVE ABSOLUTELY “NO REASON” TO WATCH ANOTHER FALCONS GAME!!!

By jag count

March 3, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this

I hope that warrick lands with a contender and wins a ring he did his job in the ATL and its time to move on. Now when are we getting rid of joe horn and the leading down the field tackler keith brookins. We need tackles for losses not tackles 8 yards down field.

By toshie

March 3, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this

Dunn was a great character guy. But let’s face the facts the NFL is not just based on good guys. Dunn has been done for a while. If it had not been for Vick being such a great runner and the defense having to focus on Vick’s ability Dunn would have never got the yards that he did.

By flee hound

March 3, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this

Time to let joe Horne keeth Brooking and big mouth D Hall GO.

By Shamus Thacker

March 3, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this

I’ll miss Warrick as I missed William Andrews. Two of the most gifted athletes ever to wear a Falcons uni, two of THE greatest people, period.

Warrick knows the coming system is not compatible to a runner his size. He runs as powerfully as a MUCH bigger back, but age-wise he’s better off in an offense that doesn’t depend on blasting up the middle more times than not.

I’ve longed for the return of smashmouth football! I love watching a big back with ability to consistently plow over linebackers and DBs. Gives me much more of a thrill than some skinny-azz receiver outrunning the field for a TD.

GREAT to have Turner!!

By jr

March 3, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

Warwick Dunn is a class act on the field and nothing short of a Giant off the field. Wherever he goes he will bring his very best and the community in which he is involved will benefit greatly. I am not a Falcons fan, not really a football fan, but have watched through the AJC the contributions Warwick Dunn has made to both team and community and I just wished all pro athletes measured up to his caliper!

God Bless You Mr. Dunn and I know you will shine wherever you go!

By tjg

March 3, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this

Class act, but he was terrible this year. Amazed that the Falcons continued to give him the ball right up till the end.

By joebrave

March 3, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this

Oh!!Here We Go,Somebody Just had to Go and Ruin the Moment,How Bout this MIKE GODAMN VICK is not even in the Same Category as Warrick Dunn,One is a real man,among men ,the other a STUPID SELFISH SONOFABITCH!!!How dare you mention Warrick Dunn in the same Breath as MIKE PRICK!!!

By Stunned

March 3, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this

this absolutely sucks. Warrick Dunn is one of the most generous, kind, community oriented men in the city of Atlanta. This is a man that has earned the right and deserves to be known as a “hero”. Warrick Dunn you will be missed

By Rick D

March 3, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this

Great guy!! This man helped women with virtually no chance of ownership to find quality housing. As long as they give him the ceremonial “1 day contract” at the end of his career, The Falcons are still a class act. Also, to you losers hitting the DeAngelo, Crump and Vick band wagons- Ignorance is what Bigots have in common… and the fact their mothers are their cousins!

By Bee

March 3, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this

Warrick Dunn is a class act who has given everything to the Falcons. He is one of the best men who has ever put on a NFL jersey. He is the man. I will wear his jersey in the ATL until he returns. We love you WD. Football is not just about business, but character- Class Act - WD

Peace and Love

By Bk Hawk

March 3, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this

Mr. Dunn is the exact way I want my son to be. A man on the playing field and one of Gods Angels off the field. A true Gentleman that believed in helping those in need. What a great example. God bless !

By OH NO!

March 3, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe it! Dunn AND Crumpler? Warrick, you are a stand up guy and you’ll be missed. Your mother would be sooo proud of what you’ve done. So very proud.

By rayskee

March 3, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this

There was no classier guy that Warrick. He team leadership and great work in the community is gonna be dearly missed. I understand were the organization is going. I think he suffered last year from the absence of Vick, because it is not like we had a very dominating offensive line. With him not being a power back, it showed in his game. I wish Warrick the best and hopes he get a chance at the Super Bowl in the future.

By Bo

March 3, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this

Warrick Dunn is one great individual, he will be missed. Now the FALCONS need to trade D. Hall asp for draft picks or player with Dunn’s character.

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 3, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this

“HE IS JUST AN EX-TEAM MATE” Payback is a b*tch

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 3, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

They are just building a good team (for once) for when Vick comes back to lead this sorry redneck city to the promise land. If you can win 7-games with the old sorry team, just imagine what he will do with a real team. Dunn is an “uncle tom” I’m glad he’s gone.

By Falcon_girl

March 3, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this

I love Warrick Dunn and wish him all the best!! I will still wear my #28 jersey with pride. I hope that some of the new players will have the kind of character that Warrick does. He is a great role model and is a true sportsman. I wish that players were rewarded for their spirit and heart in addition to their skill and speed. I actually named my dog after him a year and a half ago because I respect him for what he’s been able to do on and off of the field. You’ll always have a fan in me, Warrick!!!

By fredmeister

March 3, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this

Now that all my favorite players have left the falcons..maybe I can justify spending that buck sixty on the NFL ticket. At least the odds of supporting a winning team will be greatly increased. As for the Falcons, they are now in the same league as the Hawks. Yeap I see a lot of blackouts next season.

By Railpost

March 3, 2008 10:07 PM |