Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Bucs Open Thread
by Dave Choate on Dec 14, 2008 1:00 PM EST
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PrintTampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons, Dec 14, 2008 1:00 PM EST
Come one, come all, for the greatest show on turf this weekend! Marvel as two divisional rivals still in the playoff race square off, with the meddlesome Bucs lining up for their comeuppance against the beloved Falcons. You won't find a better game to watch, especially if the Bucs get their butts kicked up and down the Georgia Dome.
Without further ado, let's follow along after the jump!
Who? Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Bucs, 1 p.m. ET
Where? Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
Weather? Steely with a chance of beams.
Fun Fact? According to ESPN, Jeff Garcia is going to throw 1.5 touchdowns on Sunday. I guess this means he'll be kicking field goals, too.
Injuries? WR Laurent Robinson is again doubtful, leading me to wonder if health = L-Rob : Pacman Jones = staying out of trouble. A long list of questionables again this week from the Official Site.
The Bucs have a shorter list of questionables, but man. Questionable looks like the new black this season.
Odds? Atlanta over Tampa Bay 3.0, Over/Under 44.5
Foe? The dastardly crew of Buc 'Em, who maintain our network's fine Bucs blog. Be sure to visit there for the latest in Buckin' insight and to politely curse out the team they love.
GO FALCONS! Let's commandeer a win from these Bucs!
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Way to build the suspense!
Garcia’s out, Baker will play today.
Buccaneers: QB Jeff Garcia, WR Dexter Jackson, QB Josh Johnson (3rd), RB Noah Herron, LB Matt McCoy, G Jeremy Zuttah, WR Joey Galloway, DT Chris Hovan.
Falcons: QB D.J. Shockley (3rd), WR Laurent Robinson, CB Brent Grimes, CB Glenn Sharpe, LB Tony Gilbert, T Wayne Gandy, C Alex Stepanovich, DE Simon Fraser.
Go Falcons!
Nice hole
for turner on the first run.
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 Dec 14, 2008 1:04 PM EST reply actions
They certainly look
more fired up today than last week 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 Dec 14, 2008 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
Great field position
to start the second 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 Dec 14, 2008 1:10 PM EST reply actions
Why did I think this game was at 4?
Good thing I flipped over.
Anyway, starting a drive in Tampa territory = sweeeet.
What's going on fellas?
Just got back from running some Sunday Christmas errands.
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Welcome
we’re just trying to make something of great field position
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
Jenkins
has been making some nice catches. And that was a great snag!
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 Dec 14, 2008 1:15 PM EST reply actions
Ugh
That red zone TD stat is an ugly one. One of my few complaints this season.
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And another field goal instead of 7
Argh. You lose games kicking field goals from the 10 yard line.
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good
but much better if we can get a TD on this 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 Dec 14, 2008 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
White down
hopefully just go the wind knocked out of him. 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 Dec 14, 2008 1:29 PM EST reply actions
Burner baby!
great run.. Let’s get 7 here.
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 Dec 14, 2008 1:34 PM EST reply actions
trying
justinTV. very choppy video but better than nothing
http://www.ustream.tv/videoplayerpopup/channel/399766
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
New TD record
Turner from the half yard line.
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 Dec 14, 2008 1:36 PM EST reply actions
http://www.ustream.tv/videoplayerpopup/channel/399766
Go to this website. It’s a nice stream.
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
Hey Dave
Hope all is well in the icy north.
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 Dec 14, 2008 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
Wow
Ronde Barber says in 3 years, Matt Ryan will be setting the standard for QB’s. That’s some high praise. I’d say he’s already setting it for rookie QB’s.
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Still iced over?
glad to see your electric is on
Check the game on this stream
http://www.ustream.tv/videoplayerpopup/channel/399766
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
Abraham
sack via pushing an O-lineman into the QB
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 Dec 14, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions
thank you frankywren
much better video. still way behind the game but much better video and sound
slow motion TV
but so worth the effort. thank you
There’s been a couple of pick-able balls thrown by Griese.
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 Dec 14, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
Houston
almost had the pick
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 Dec 14, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply actions
Typically
I think Finn is back for kicks that aren’t really return situations (i.e. the ball is going to land inside the 20) because he has the better hands. They want him back there to ensure no muffs on a punt. Douglas comes in for kicks expected to be returned because he has the ability to make something happen.
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not sure. but it seems they put finn in when they just want to ensure a non-muff catch. douglas when they want a return.
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 Dec 14, 2008 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
Got lucky for the offset
Dahl leveled that guy after the play was over.
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no pressure either. not sure why there wasn’t more mustard on 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 Dec 14, 2008 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
Talib
Ryan’s been steadily increasing his interception count these past few weeks. Hard to blame him when he’s throwing that far downfield, I guess.
Nice to have a lead
but this could be going a lot better the way Tampa’s hurting themselves.
“Never hit a man when he’s down. Kick him, it’s easier.”
You've got to be kidding me
How the hell do you allow a 21 yard completion out of the end zone??
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This game has a weird feel to it
The Falcons are leading, but it seems like Tampa Bay is controlling it.
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nice stop. let’s hope for a good return here.
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 Dec 14, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions
I'd feel a lot better
If we can get one more score before the half.
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me 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 Dec 14, 2008 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
Glad to see
them utilizing norwood in interesting ways more and more.
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 Dec 14, 2008 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Griese never seems to have a bad day
I’ve never understood why he isn’t starting somewhere. He never plays badly.
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Are you freaking kidding me?????
Griese has thrown some perfect passes this drive.
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Let's review that last catch
by TB.
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 Dec 14, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply actions
Like I said
This game has a weird feel to it. Being a Georgia fan, Tampa Bay is like the Florida Gators to me. The team that just owns you, so you never feel confident no matter what the score.
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i dont know my video isnt that good
i think i gotta upgrade my DSL
Jeez
had to let them get some momentum going into the half.
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 Dec 14, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply actions
along with the turnovers.
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 Dec 14, 2008 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
If Tampa gets the penalties under control
this could be a long day. The Falcons need to make some serious halftime adjustments.
Emmitt Smith
Once again proof of the world-class education you can get from the University of Florida.
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turner well on his way to another good game
we need to get the running game going good and strong
We need some pass coverage
My kingdom for it, blah blah blah. More pressure on Griese and some competent cornerbacking would go a long way today.
Teams have had quick-strike capability
against us way too much this year. DE and DB have got to be our biggest draft needs next year.
Let's get after them here
Abraham needs to dial up that pass rush this half.
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Sack by the big man!
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 Dec 14, 2008 2:42 PM EST reply actions
I have enjoyed our receivers this year
They squeeze the ball with their hands everytime.
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I'll take 4-5 yards a carry all day long
The Burner is looking good to start the half.
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Crap
Ball came out early, it looks like. This is going to go in Tampa Bay’s favor. Dammit.
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damn challenge on the TD
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions
we woulda challenged too
whats fair is fair. we will overcome
Seriously, Tampa Bay's receivers must be lonely
There hasn’t been a Falcon near them since the 1st quarter.
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what's the deal
with all these turnovers the last few games?
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 Dec 14, 2008 2:54 PM EST reply actions
As I talk crap about our secondary
Big play by Foxworth with the pick.
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Foxworth
that’s what i’m talking about!!
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 Dec 14, 2008 2:55 PM EST reply actions
make them turn the ball over.
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 Dec 14, 2008 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
Douglas
knocks the guy out of bounds and stares him down. haha. i like that kid.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:58 PM EST reply actions
The only time they haven't played well in the last 5 years
Was this past Monday night.
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Wire
has been in on a lot of tackles today. Haven’t heard his name a lot.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions
How many times is this going to happen today?
How many 3rd and longs have they converted?
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yeah. it always seems we are trying to stop the big play and give them the first.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
wow
just looked outside. we got 2 inches of snow on the ground. we dont get snow in the willamette valley in oregon
Turner again!
Not to be a wet blanket, but I hope they’re not overusing him. He’s never played a full season and here he is leading the league in carries.
Since I retired I do worry obsessively, having little else to do…
it was close. but, is ryan underestimating the speed of the receivers? just looked a little under thrown again.
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 Dec 14, 2008 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
I'm confused
It looked well within Jenkins’s reach to me, the CBs arm just blocked him from reaching. That’s what I saw anyway…
Woah
Did Bryant just get in Smitty’s face?
He better watch himself. I feel like Smitty could give him a jolly good box to the ear.
Smitty is the type of guy that would challenge you to a dual
By smacking you with a white glove and throwing on his top hat.
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If the defense ever got a turnover
Right now would be pretty optimal.
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Jeez
Another TB receiver with no Falcons around him. I sense a theme.
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TB false start
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 Dec 14, 2008 3:35 PM EST reply actions
Please vishnu
burn 3 min off the clock.
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 Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions
huge, huge, huge
3rd down
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 Dec 14, 2008 3:40 PM EST reply actions
yes, i believe so.
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 Dec 14, 2008 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
This game has been beaten
With an ugly stick. We’re going to need to move the ball a little to win here.
block kick
ffs!
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:42 PM EST reply actions
me too
punting has been great this year.
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 Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
for vishnus sake
do not give up a TD
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 Dec 14, 2008 3:48 PM EST reply actions
how about another sack
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 Dec 14, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply actions
Good Lord
They’re letting Warrick Dunn look like Walter Payton out there.
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Vishnu, I beseech you!
Please make them miss, pleaseohpleaseohplease!
Or a block would be poetic justice, too.
i sure hope he does.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
where do we need to be for elam?
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 Dec 14, 2008 3:54 PM EST reply actions
and we lose the coin toss
pretty much sums it up for the day.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:56 PM EST reply actions
Dammit
TB won the toss. For the love of all that is holy, defense keep them out of FG range.
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Yeah
I hate the NFL OT rules. College gets it right. Both teams get an offensive shot.
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i agree
just get in FG range is really a handicap to whomever loses the toss.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
I gave Smitty the benefit of the doubt last week
Not sure I can here.
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
i can’t really understand not taking a chance there.
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 Dec 14, 2008 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
And you get it
teh Beast
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
15.5
sacks on the year … wow, sure glad we traded that 1st round pick way back when.
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
ryan gets 9 of the yards.
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 Dec 14, 2008 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
I'm going to ship Abraham a case of beer
But maybe beer’s too girly for him. Maybe he’d like a keg of motor oil.
Justin Blaylock just made up for that earlier penalty
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
Ryan as RB
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 4:08 PM EST reply actions
Matty Ice
Runs it again for 1st down. Boy, does TB stripe the ball better than anyone else in this league or what?
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Turner takes it to FG range
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 4:09 PM EST reply actions
Speaking of beasts
Michael Turner may be the greatest free agent signing by this team EVER. And that’s based solely on 7/8ths of this season, mind you.
%$^$#@# penalty
on blaloc
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 Dec 14, 2008 4:11 PM EST reply actions
Elam Do This!!
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 Dec 14, 2008 4:12 PM EST reply actions
Before y'all flip out on Blaylock
For a penalty that hopefully won’t matter. Consider that he did just recover Matty Ice’s fumble. So TB would have the ball if it weren’t for him.
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
Ball game!!
Tough win. Can’t turn the ball over like this next week at Minnesota. Smitty just gave us a winning season folks. Did anyone predict that before the season started?
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That's right!
Winning season, beautiful. You’re right, we’ve got to get those turnovers under control.
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
And now to get pick up my laundry
Which has been sitting, waiting for me since OT started.
Great game, gentlemen. Another fantastic Falcons Sunday.
Well
I wasn’t around for much of that, sadly, but man does it feel great to beat the Bucs. Cheers to everyone assembled here!
glad you made it dave.
wouldn’t have been the same without ya
YES YES YES YES
It wasn’t the prettiet game, but good teams win those.
WINNING SEASON CLINCHED!!!!!!!!!!!
(and I hope all is good with you up north Dave)
We did what we had to do today
Ugliest game ever, but a win’s a win. A victory beer tastes SO much better than a drowning-your-sorrows beer!
Sleep well tonight, youse guys!
i know turner will be MVP today
but seems a shame the whole Defense doesnt get a nod for this one
I missed it.
Will watch the recorded Fox broadcast. From the sound of things, our D made up for last week and our turnover problems continue. Matty Ice with 2 ints? Think the playoff talk has him nervous near the endzone?
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
That mean your "What We Learned" post will be delayed?
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
Yeah.
Doesn’t help that my final Finals are tomorrow. I’ve been a studying fool. I’ll be a grad on Thursday. Joy.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Dec 14, 2008 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
watched the whole game in a pub in manchester
i was the only guy watching the game and i screamed my head at every falcons play with my jersey on, hat on and black eye strips on!
go hard or go home
And I hope to the Football Gods
you kicked some (european) football fan arse.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by Adam Schultz on Dec 14, 2008 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
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