Atlanta Falcons vs. Denver Broncos Open Thread
by Dave Choate on Nov 16, 2008 8:00 AM EST
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This is the game where the Falcons finally get a chance to prove themselves against a blah blah blah. At this point, the team has nothing left to prove to any of us, but it sure would be nice to watch them put a whupping on the team on the other end of our first and only Super Bowl loss.
Let's just enjoy another day of football, and hopefully one that's just as good as the season has been in general. Join me after the jump.
Who? Atlanta Falcons vs. Denver Broncos, 1 p.m. ET
Where? Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
Weather? If you've got any weather at all, there's a hole in the roof.
Fun Fact?The Broncos have not yet faced an opponent with a better record than their own this year. That's a little bit sad.
Injuries? OT Sam Baker is still out. DT Kindal Moorehead is doubtful to play. Our esteemed list of questionables includes K Jason Elam (!), CB Brent Grimes and DT Grady Jackson. DE John Abraham, LB Michael Boley, RB Michael Turner and OT Todd Weiner are all probable.
The Bronc-a-donks will be missing LBs D.J. Williams and Nate Webster, alongside S Marlon McCree. RB Selvin Young is doubtful, while CB Champ Bailey (my most feared defensive Bronco) is questionable to play. TE Tony Scheffler is probable and expected to play.
Odds? Atlanta over Denver 6.0, O/U 51.0
Foe? Mile High Report is one of the best blogs out there period, nevermind just about the Broncos. There'll be a huge contingent of Broncos fans going over there tomorrow, so be sure to stop by and give them hell of some nature.
GO FALCONS! Let's buck these Broncos!
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Smitty needs to
put on his top hat and get some classy revenge for the ‘98 fiasco. Cutler thinks he’s better than Elway? Let’s show him he’s wrong!
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Ah, Tim Dwight
The one redeeming play of that Super Bowl, and my cable decided to go out right before it happened. Drat.
Welcome to the fray. Some thumbs up for you!
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
Today's inactives
per NFL.com…
Falcons: QB DJ Shockley (3rd), CB Brent Grimes, FS Thomas DeCoud, LB Tony Gilbert, C Alex Stepanovich, T Sam Baker, DE Simon Fraser, DT Kindal Moorehead.
Broncos: FS Marlon McCree, CB Champ Bailey, RB Selvin Young, RB Alex Haynes, LB D.J. Williams, LB Nate Webster, DT Nic Clemons, DE Tim Crowder.
Go Falcons!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Seems like
they’ve won almost every coin toss this year.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
All the fans
are dressed as red seats today.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
3 and out
Don’t they script the first dozen or so plays?
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Come on D
Denver starts at their own 45 yard line.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Koenen
We may want to start looking for a new punter in the next year or two. He seems to drop off a little every year.
Nice tackle
by Abraham
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:07 PM EST reply actions
Interesting
Atlanta comes out with three straight passes & Denver with two runs. Figured it would have been opposite.
Royal beating Foxworth
a couple of times this drive. Already in cinch FG range.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Royal dropped one
in his hands. Make ’em pay D.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
he was wide open too
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
So much for that
Denver tearing us up passing.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
What pass rush? He’s had all day. Good for fantasy leaguers though.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
I have him in my fantasy league
But I’d rather he sucked. If someone besides Abraham could get something going, we might be able to actually hit him.
Falcons have really come out flat today
Maybe the TD will be a wake up call.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
They used
the pass to setup that TD run. Hope the Falcons didn’t start drinking the kool-aid this week.
Okay
We’re not used to this—neither are the Falcons—but they can’t get intimidated. If they handle their business on the offensive end, they can worry about defense.
This has been John Madden for The Falcoholic.
Finneran lives!
First down, you go boy.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
nice 3rd down conversion
let’s keep it rolling!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions
Jenkins
to the 45 or so. We need field position, don’t give Denver a short field.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Wildcat formation
goes nowhere. Again.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Things are
a little chippy out there. Broncos’ LBs talking a litte to much.
Norwood has to cut up field on that. Can’t dance in the backfield.
Nice catch Roddy
ball was behind him, first down.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
3 catches by jenkins
so far!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply actions
wildcat failure
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:25 PM EST reply actions
Snelling sighting
We’re getting stopped on the ground by the Broncos. This is all kinds of embarrassing.
So who is this Denver defense..
…and what did they do with the real guys?
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
I've made this joke more than once
We’ve secretly replaced the Denver Broncos defense with actual defenders. Let’s see if they notice.
Things to get rid of: Wildcat, short yardage pass, any running play. They obviously are keying on our run.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Ryan’s going to have to win this one.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Very much so
Let’s open it up so they can’t squat in front of us like a bunch of fat toads.
Yes, I’m bitter.
Or a FF, or a stripped ball, or, frankly, a 3 and out.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
We need some different front line looks. Cutler has way too much time.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
Or John Abraham
Leaving a 55 imprinted on Jay Cutler would be nice too.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
Well, that's proof everything is going the Broncos way early
Pass tipped at the line and floats innocently to open area of field for Bronco receiver to make catch.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
The beat goes on
Denver clicking on the short passes again.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Go D!
that’s what we needed.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:33 PM EST reply actions
Douglas
loves to run across the field, doesn’t he? 9 yd return.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
he does
at least he doesn’t run too far backwards.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Did the CBS guys just refer to Douglass...
…as the speed merchant???
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
How about some first downs? I’ll take those.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
2 yards rushing so far
not really what i expected.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:35 PM EST reply actions
Roddddyyy!
great catch!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:36 PM EST reply actions
Roddy!
Woo hoo! 35 yards as the quarter ends. Nice throw too, a little underthrown.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
A caught pass is never underthrown ;)
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
Like an airplane landing
if you can walk away, it’s a good landing.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Exactly what Dave was asking! I swear he’s got a phone line direct to Smitty!
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
There's not much to get
I just thought he should break it out for next week’s game, since it’ll be on national television. It’d add a touch of class to the proceedings.
And welcome to the thread, by the way. How’ve you been?
Top hat...
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
I have a ton more where that came from.
I’m just releasing them strategically ;)
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
Damn
Turner stopped in the backfield, 2nd and 14.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
We're riding
on Ryan’s shoulders today, I think.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Nice completion
for the first, throwing on the run.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Shanahan challenges?
He’s got a pretty decent record when challenging, doesn’t he? I didn’t see anything wrong but I’m blind as a bat.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
He was CLOSE
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Careful
lest you become a master bat… ah, forget it.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Whew
the ref misspoke. i started to freak!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:43 PM EST reply actions
Awww...
Shanahan loses the challenge. Waaah.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Boom M'fer
Take that Shanahan. Not like I’m stil bitter about the Super Bowl or anything.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
If only timeouts were tangible things
I’d enjoy watching Grady Jackson eat that one, just for the symbolism.
And Ryan just overthrew a TD
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Which proves...
…against common belief that Matt Ryan is a mere mortal.
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Damn
Missed Finn wide open in the end zone.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
There’s still plenty of football dave.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
I think what we need
I’d love to see Chevis Jackson jump a route and pick one off. Kid’s got great hands.
Sucks to be behind
but maybe our slumbering giant is awakening.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
NO
That return is the last thing we needed.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:48 PM EST reply actions
That shot of those kids on the playground...
…impresses me. It’s freaking cold in Atlanta today.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
Nice screen
to make it 3rd and 3. Need a hold, defense!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
That's crazy
Peyton Hillis is their starting tailback. He blocked for McFadden and Jones at Arkansas.
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There's a knockdown!
Nice D Houston.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions
nice call!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
FG attempt
by ex-Falcon Prater from 49 yards…
no good!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
He Missed!
We got out of that one.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:51 PM EST reply actions
I thank Shiva.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
Luck beats skill
every time. There goes Denver’s momentum boost from the kick return, got to be a little demoralizing.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
I'm a paper man myself
Scissors people are elitist.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
12 yards rushing
for Turner so far.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
We're going for it on 4th
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply actions
3rd down
Denver holds, it appears.
Falcons going on 4th down! Hmmm…
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Ha!
Denver offsides gives us the first down! Shanahan’s got to be PISSED.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Offsides on Denver
Smitty said “You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.”
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
Denver
is really shutting down the run. Their front 7 is dominating our line right now.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
Roddy!
Way to get the yards after the catch!!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:57 PM EST reply actions
Took him a while
but damn has he taken off.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Ryan & Roddy
really got the chemistry going.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Ok
we’re starting to get fired up now!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 1:58 PM EST reply actions
As I make a running game comment
Turner pounds it in from 8 yards out.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
Now THAT'S more like it!
And the crowd goes wild!
13-7 with the XP.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
That's twice this game
Ryan’s been in trouble, rolled out, and found Roddy.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
I still think
Some variation of Matty Balls is a more appropriate name for him. He looks like he’s playing cribbage back there.
The Ryanator is here to SCORE!
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
Does this boost our defense?
Hope so.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Royal again
Where’s a sniper when you need him?
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Hell, kick it out of bounds
If we’re resigned to giving them the ball at the 40, let’s keep the homerun aspect out of the equation.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
YES BEHIND THE LINE WOW
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Davis
stopped the reverse that time!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions
Chauncey Davis
with the stop, loss of 2 on 3rd down.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Let's burn this clock
and score.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 2:05 PM EST reply actions
Turner's hurting today
with a hand injury. Maybe they’re limiting his carries.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Ovie Mughelli
Showing much more value this year than under Petrino, where he was supposed to be a key part of the offense. Go figure.
Give him some room and he’s gone.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
I like Mughelli
I listen to him every week on Buck & Kincade. He’s got quite the radio personality.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
At $3M a year
is he still the highest paid FB in the league?
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Ryan on the QB keeper
for 8 yards. Slide, Charlie Brown, slide!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Denver
Obviously wants him shut down. They’re doing it. Now Ryan and White and Norwood and many others are stepping up to make the plays. That’s how a TEAM plays.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Getting nothing inside
Seems all the yards have been on the outside.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Ryan runs again
and stays inbounds, smart kid.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
lol Not that far away.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
And it’s under review?
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Never made it to the first down marker. The replay clearly shows that.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
I just want a stop
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
A stop, a stop, my kingdom for a stop!
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
SACK
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Woot!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
Sacked!
at a good time too, no less.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Harry
It’s time.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply actions
Coaches
wanted time on the clock i guess.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
Yes. Fair catch because we want time to TD or FG
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
that's what i thought
but then we kneel??
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
The defense
has really stood up since that first drive.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 2:26 PM EST reply actions
So far
Roddy White has done extremely well. Ryan’s been inconsistent but hasn’t hurt us, and Turner really needs to get his ass in gear.
That looked like a pure
psyche out move to me.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Well
My second half wishlist looks like this:
1. An improved run game
2. Continued stops on defense
3. A pony!
Here's mine
1. Ryan to settle down
2. Defense still consistent
3. A luxury box at the Dome!
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
Apparently
Tatum Bell was selling cell phones at a mall when the Broncos picked him up.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
Ah fudge!
Down to the 3.
Field goal please oh please oh please…
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Denver RB
got tangled up with Cutler on the exchange. 3rd & goal.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Fu...
…getabout it. No defense at all that drive.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
time to answer
with 7.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 2:48 PM EST reply actions
Wow
good coverage, Falcons at the 12 or 13.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
The way we've run the ball so far
I hope Ryan’s arm feels good.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
and 16
that is coming back. sigh.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Mughelli penalty
makes it 2nd and 12.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
And wow, Turner’s starting to heat up
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Negated by a lovely penalty
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
3 and 2…we can do that.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
And we do
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
and done
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
norwood
limped off.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
He’s grabbing his stomach/right leg.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
Does anyone know...
…how much longer we have Norwood under contract?
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Everything you needed to know about difference btwn Ryan and Vick
Matt Ryan has made Jenkins look like a 1st round pick this year.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
Aw shit!
Rookie interception. Jesus freakin’ Christ.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
That's the 1st time all season..
…Matt Ryan’s looked like a rookie.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
Before I start poormouthing, I’m going to say this: The Denver players are trash talking out of their butts. I really wish the D would step up and return the favor.
And Ryan underthrew his receiver by about ten yards. Looked like it was off his back foot too.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Denver to the 45
Starting fast after the INT.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Marshall
14 yards on an ugly, ugly defensive play.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Did we really just let Marshal
run all the way across the field?? Piss poor.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
Don’t count your L’s before Ryan’s had his say. Remember Chicago?
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
Falcons' D
seems to be back on their heels right now.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Im sorry....
I have to say it again…thats it…we deserve to lose…They control the game the tempo everything…that is it
I don't remember the record books counting being down in the 3rd Quarter as an L
Lot of football to still be played. Defense just needs to settle down.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
Blocked FG return for TD?
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
There we go D
way to hold to 3.
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by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions
3 points
would be a blessing the way the D played that drive. Watch for a fake. Shanahan’s a sneaky little shit, Dean Wormer.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
We needed...
…A run game…haven’t got it today primarily because our offensive line is getting pushed around…
ryan will redeem himself
I think he will come out refocused. Now if Peele will wipe the butter off of his hands…
17-13
We HAVE to have a TD here.
And then we need a stop.
And then we need to run out the clock.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Hey, I could actually ask them to win by more than a Field Goal
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
This is my biggest complaint about the NFL
The God-awful amount of commercial breaks. Why even bother to come back from break to run the one play??? I guarantee they’ll go back to break after the kickoff too. Just ludicrous.
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4 point lead
Manageable, I hope. Got to step up on both sides of the ball. Guess this is why Our Creator gave us antacids.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Douglas returning
Norwood still hurt?
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions
Norwood has a rib injury, questionable
per the CBS announcer. Douglas returning KO now.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Simple fact
Is that the Falcons are letting themselves be pushed around by a subpar defense. I say they man up and attack their weaknesses.
Give Sam Baker an epidural
and get him in there.
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Ouch
Not having Norwood takes a lot of the quick strike ability out of our offense.
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Don’t count Roddy out.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
That totally sucks
We don’t have the luxury of depth. Norwood is almost irreplaceable.
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Mughelli for 15
Same play they run to Norwood!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Nice play to get Mughelli out in the flat
That’s one of my favorite plays. Forces the LB to make a choice to pursue the QB or cover the FB.
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I vote for just giving up the damn run at this point
Clearly it ain’t gonna happen this game.
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Too much running
I know that INT was a confidence-breaker, but we know what Ryan can do. Turner isn’t doing jack.
3rd and 8
Defensive penalty makes it 3rd and 3, whew.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
And on Denver DT is down. Maybe…I hate to say it but…. maybe that’ll help take some pressure off Ryan.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
But I’m not
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
I swear if we run one more time east to west
I am going to break something
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That advertise more than FOX. Jeez.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
Bronco injury timeout
Sniper obviously needs to adjust his sights.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
TURNER TOUCHDOWN!
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
Turner
just burned that one!
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by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 3:23 PM EST reply actions
I know, I know, I know
i like it..?? cant remember the lyrics..
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
And I think Denver’s line is getting tired and getting injured.
But seriously, ANOTHER commercial after the TD? They didn’t even kick the PAT (or go for two…)
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Royal stuffed
at the 16 YL on the return. Good omen?
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Star Wars hologram or CNN election hologram?
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Marshall 58 yd catch
Crap. Where was the D?
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
and Santa.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
First down
to the 20. Pretty easy FG range.
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Offensive holding
2nd and 12. Make it hold up defense!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
It doesn't.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
Denver’s trying to stop themselves
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by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
Gut check time
Is there a patron saint for queasy stomachs?
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Absitively
Plenty of time, like to see some screen passes. Bet Shanahan tries to rush him.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Jay Cutler
is a really special QB. He had no business making that TD throw. Got to tip your hat.
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have to say
either way, the broncos have played us way better than, like the Eagles did. We are due to win a close one, though.
Norwood returns the kick
He’s back, yaaay.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
First down Turner
Keep grinding, ball control.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Wow, my heart is going 90mph
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Luck ain't gonna win this one.
But Finneran might
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by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
If we win this game
remember that play.
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finneran
is saving us on 3rd.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 3:41 PM EST reply actions
That's 'cause he's the man
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
I'm sorry, but I don't understand why we still insist on running the ball here
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To put some kind of doubt in their heads?
That’s all I can think of. They have to try the strike here sooner or later.
Strike or die. Field goal ain't cuttin it
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Nov 16, 2008 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
I mean, I don't think they're gonna bite on play-action at this point
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Sweaty palms and queasy stomach
“I love this game”
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Holding on Clabo
That’s just f*cking great.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
That was Pass interference!
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Heart attack
through White’s hands! Damn it all.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Dropped passes are killing me.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
The next play will be a touchdown
Bet on it.
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
Let me say my confidence in converting 4th & 18 is not at an all-time high right now
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They have to go for it
And Denver’s expecting it. This is going to have to be the prettiest pass Ryan’s thrown all year.
GET IT DONE!
let's throw some good mo jo at 'em
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
big sigh
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 3:50 PM EST reply actions
Gentlemen.
I’m gone. We fought…hard…kinda. I’m off to do some homework.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
Hell of an effort
But too little, too late, too many mistakes. I had just gotten used to the idea that it was okay to be confident in a victory, and down we go.
yep
too bad because no one else is really that great this year. I think the NFC South is the toughest.
I am starting to think we can beat the Panthers
They’ve looked pretty weaksauce against two teams we’ve beaten badly. That would definitely help make up for today.
This definitely
puts more pressure on us to win all 3 divisional games we have left.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 16, 2008 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
Barring a miracle
we will play Carolina next week with a major, pissed off chip on our shoulders.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
The important thing to remember
Is that even though we had a certain expectation, the Broncos still have a great offense. Their defense showed up today, too, and you have to tip your hat to them. Except for the trash talkers. Those guys are dinks.
Repeat after me
“It’s just a game”. Don’t let it ruin your day, we’ve still got a good team. Cheers!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
Timeout?
I wish that we would have just called a 4th and 18 play without burning a timeout. The odds of converting are miniscule and then you would have 3 TO’s to use if you can stop the run. It would take a lesser miracle to come back and win with the ball and :30 seconds than to force a fumble on any of the 3 plays they had to run to make the game clinching first down.
Just my opinion, of course. You want to get a good play call, but in that situation, there’s not exactly a great option.
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