The Season Begins: Falcons vs. Lions Open Thread
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 6:00 AM EDT
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You may feel like you've wandered through the desert. For months now, you've subsisted on the Olympics (whatever they are) and baseball, drinking from pre-season games like a thirsty man from a goblet. But no more, friend.
Today the season begins as it should, with what promises to be a close game between two non-bitter rivals. The Falcons will test out their new look against one of the NFL's perennial punching bags, who nonetheless are favored against our beloved Birds. Matt Ryan will get his first taste of regular season action this afternoon, and we'll see how a very young team holds up.
Join me after the jump to rejoice in what the autumn has brought us!
Who? Atlanta Falcons versus Detroit Lions, 1 p.m. ET
Where? Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
Weather? Doesn't matter.
Fun Fact? Did you hear that Tatum Bell stole Rudi Johnson's bags? That's the very definition of fun.
Injuries? The Falcons say Alex Stepanovich (C) is doubtful, while needed backups Thomas DeCoud (S) and Coy Wire (LB) are questionable. I expect to see both of the latter saddle up. The Lions aren't sure what to expect from Dan Campbell (TE) and backup QB Drew Stanton, who are both probable.
Odds? Detroit over Atlanta 3.0, Over/Under 41.0
Foe? Be sure to stop by Pride of Detroit, whose formatting skills put mine neatly to shame. He'll be tracking and analyzing the game as we go.
GO FALCONS! Let's pounce on these Lions!
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You may feel like you’ve wandered through the desert. For months now, you’ve subsided on the Olympics (whatever they are) and baseball, drinking from pre-season games like a thirsty man from a goblet. But no more, friend.
If you’re going to blog, keep a dictionary close by. “Subside” is not the word you’re looking for; “subsist” is.
Subside – 1. to sink to a low or lower level.
2. to become quiet, less active, or less violent; abate: The laughter subsided.
3. to sink or fall to the bottom; settle; precipitate: to cause coffee grounds to subside.
Subsist – verb (used without object) 1. to exist; continue in existence.
2. to remain alive; live, as on food, resources, etc.
3. to have existence in, or by reason of, something.
by Hazy Davy on Sep 7, 2008 11:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're right
And that’s what I get for writing these at 2 a.m. Thanks for the heads up.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay
This guy is going to be REALLY fun to have around.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching the Andy Griffith show...
…and Barney Fife comes to mind, for some reason.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turner two
For 12 yards. I’m feeling the excitement.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH MY GOD!!@!!!!
Ryan to Jenkins for a 62 yard TD! My heart just practically exploded!
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YESS!!
HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you're going to have a first pass
Of your career, it might as well be that one. I don’t know what his career’s going to look like, but I just practically jumped out of my chair.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And I dropped Jenkins from my fantasy team
What a stupid idiot.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lions moving easily
The defense is going to be sorely tested today. Lot of weapons on that team, especially with Calvin Johnson healthy.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grady Jackson
He stuffs like he works at a teddy bear factory.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hate to say it...
…but I told you so. Aren’t you glad we re-signed him now?
by Jesse28 on Sep 7, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You got me
I am glad now. I shouldn’t have doubted him.
And good to see you, man. You’ve been scarce of late!
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punt
And Jennings gets 10 yards on the return. If we could move as quickly as we did last time, 14 points would a nice cushion.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh...
Got to love a new season. Can you smell the artificial turf?
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't smell anything
My brain is devoting all its energy to cheering.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TURNER!
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YESSSS!!!!!!!!
I think I am about to faint.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet Mother of God!
Did Blank bribe the Lion defense or something? Way to get the team behind the new acquisitions.
by widderslainte on Sep 7, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Words completely fail me
I don’t know whether to yell or jump or throw a party. Who cares? This is great!
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still moving
Efficiently, no less. I had totally forgotten what a good offense looked like.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ball control
Good job executing the short game so far. Ryan found the seam in the zone well on the TD.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What was that?
Was that a flea flicker gone bad?
by blackertai on Sep 7, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mularky
I like his play calling so far. Pretty creative.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Detroit
is making Mularky look like Bill Walsh.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit!
I’ve got Norwood on the bench! Why didn’t I get Turner!?
by blackertai on Sep 7, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Michael Turner
We won’t know about his health until later in the season, but I’d like to invite his detractors to kiss my ass.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What can I even say?
This may be the single greatest opener of my entire life.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
I just can’t stop talking!
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what to do
when this happens. We’ve had so little practice…
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Falcons 62, Saints 7
In 1973. Great start, though.
Even the defense seems energized now.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately
I wasn’t alive for that one.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excuses, excuses
Our QB for that game was named Dick Shiner. Swear to God.
You know THAT man was tough.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
M. Turner
Is the greatest running back to ever live.
OK, that’s an exaggeration, but holy crap he is unstoppable today!
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, I think you're spot on
I’m building an altar as we speak.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm torn
Is this us being way better than we though, or the Lions being way worse?
by blackertai on Sep 7, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep it in context
Probably a little of both.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Abraham with the sack
My goodness.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And if nothing else
So ends one of the most exciting first quarters I could possibly imagine.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Turner
Looks like a cross between Natrone Means and an ogre.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awful punt
By Koenen. Still, I guess we had to have one at some point.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lions moving
We need the secondary to clamp down here.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For those getting to watch
Is Turner doing most of his damage on the left side of the line?
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The long one
…was over the left side.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not too happy about that
Moving without much effort
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Liking Grimes
Made a couple plays and has kept that giraffe of a WR in check.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grimes looks good
Our secondary in general isn’t putting the fear of God into Kitna, but this is a talented offense we’re facing.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kitna is blowing a gasket!
Shades of a Jeff George style blow up?
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sean at Pride of Detroit
Seems to think he’s going to kill his own coaches.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bah
Lions score. 21-7 Falcons with the half coming up soon.
The Falcons will just have to regroup a little and come out firing to keep the lead as big as it is.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dag
Let’s hope we come back and bust them in the mouth with this next drive.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
News around the league
Tom Brady is hurt, with shades of Trent Green’s horrific knee injury.
Bucs and Saints playing a close one.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks bad for Brady
If I’m seeing the picture at ESPN.com correctly, it’s pretty ugly. Good luck Tom.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Norwood
That’s what I’m talkin’ about. Nice return.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Norwood with a nice return
34 yards, and the Falcons have nice field position.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
I was so high off the beginning of this game that I feel ill-prepared for us not moving the ball.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This just in...
Matt Ryan just threw his first incompletion. with 3 minutes left in the 2nd quarter.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They did a good job of protecting him
Up until this last drive. The kid still looks pretty good.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Koenen
Is not punting well today. I’m mildly concerned about that.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Penalties
Are killing the Lions. No complaints here.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jennings
Dumb ass mistake on PR, could have cost us a TD.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jennings
Continues to confound me. How did this guy make the team?
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same here
I thought he was horrible last year in the return game.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much better punt
We’ll have to come out firing after the half.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dam
We are blowing it.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy jack
Anyone checked McNabb’s stat line so far? 14-20 274 yards 3 TD’s in the first half.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnit
Here we go again. I get the feeling the secondary is going to be our Achilles heel all year long.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What I was afraid of
The Lions seem to have figured out that their WR’s are about 3 feet taller than our DB’s.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grimey
Beat on TD. Great catch though.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A couple more of those quick fire TDs would be nice
But I would more than settle for a win of any kind.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to get on the road for a few
I’m hoping to be back for the end of the game. Keep those home fires burning until I get back, guys, and thanks for coming out.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd half
I hope they get to pounding Turner and Norwood.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice pick!
By Lawyer.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
50 yards
Loving the Elam pick up so far.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Compared to Andersen
Elam could be worth a couple of extra games a year with his added range.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Kitna slides for a...
…short of the first down. Bad play, good break.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice catch Roddy!
Stayed with it well, which he didn’t always do in the past.
TD Norwood! Woo hoo!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Loving the running game!!!
Tuner/Norwood is blowing up!
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on, defense
Can’t stop the run right now. I need an antacid.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Houston
Is friggin killing. Two penalties that result in a 1st and goal at the 1.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Momentum killer
Detroit answered our last TD with ease. Thanks for helping, Houston.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm back
Good to see we’re still up 10.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Momentum killer, part 2
Well done, Justin Blalock.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Second or third penalty on him today.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got a ton of talent
But discipline is something he’ll really need to work on to stick.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw the Hydra
Norwood and Turner are my choice for two-headed monster.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would be remiss
If I didn’t mention that Matt Ryan is doing everything he’s been asked to do. Very impressed with the kid.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice throw
under pressure to Turner before the TD was called back.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turner!
Don’t know how he could be more impressive.
Unless he can fly.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unreal
Turner for his third TD!
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It comes back
holding
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Although.....
Another score and a few more yards and I will have to revert to my previous statement.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody bitch slap Roddy.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That play call
Scared me to death.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least
The playcalling has been way more creative than I ever thought Mike Mularkey capable of.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take a field goal
But it’d be nice if the Falcons could make their lead an even two TDs or better.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's all you need to know about Adam Jennings
His 3.2 yard punt return average today is bettered by backup center Ben Wilkerson, who returned a kick 10 yards.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good drive
Except for the penalty that cost 4 points. We’ll win if Turner keeps producing.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jamaal Anderson's first...
…HALF sack!
Oh, happy day!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Truly
This is half of a great moment.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's gotten into John Abraham?
He looks like he wants to eat Kitna.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stay healthy, John
The announcer said he’s ‘limped off’ the field a few times today? He doesn’t look too concerned.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another inspiring return
Two yards from Jennings. In a related news item, we could’ve used that roster spot for somebody else.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What were they thinking?
I like most of their decisions, this one baffles me.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
News from around the league
Vince Young hurt, Titans fans terrified to hear that Kerry Collins is in the game.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Turner breaks Riggs' single game rushing record
As Riggs dabs away tears. You’re a good sport, Gerald.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New team record!!!!!!!!
Turner just broke Gerald Riggs’ single game rushing record or 202 yards.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Historic
And awesome. And in his first game, too.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is exactly how it should work
Norwood getting plenty of work, Matt Ryan being allowed to just manage the game and make a few key throws when needed. It won’t always work, but when it does the Falcons are going to win football games.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ball control is the key
Because we need to keep that defense off the field.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Four more yards
And Norwood breaks 100.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a coincidence! Alert the media...
Gerald Riggs set that Falcons’ rushing record in HIS first game as a starter for the Falcons in 1984.
Sometimes it’s good to be an old fart, you remember stuff like this…
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198409020nor.htm
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go figure!
I wouldn’t mind if Turner ended as good or better than Riggs…
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope you saw...
…the video of Riggs pretending to wipe away his tears when they announced the record. Very funny and very classy.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So happy
I admit it, I am a little emotional here. What a game. This will go down as one of my fave Falcons games of alltime. 300 plus rushing yards, almost 500 yards of total offense. Amazing. So happy now.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Sep 7, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You couldn't ask for a better start
W in the books. Woo hoo!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Sep 7, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And classy to kneel when they could've gotten Norwood 100
I’m a little emotional myself. I never dreamed we’d see a game like this in 2008, much less the first game. Enjoy it, guys.
by Dave the Falconer on Sep 7, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know it's hard, but...
…let’s try to keep most of this in perspective here. It was still the Lions who aren’t exactly playoff caliber. That being said though…
HOLY F"ING SHE-ITE! If this doesn’t make a fan want to scream, “PLAYOFFS HERE WE COME!” then I don’t know what will. Okay, maybe about nine more wins like this one would do it, but I just can’t seem to wrap my mind around the stats I’m looking at. It absolutely kills me that I didn’t get to watch the game. I didn’t even bother in looking into getting an NFL package because I didn’t feel the misery would be worth the money, but this…well, this just about jumps off the computer screen and slaps my head off for being so silly. Damn me, why did I buy those shiny new bowling shoes instead!!!! NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Haha, seriously, I can barely conatain myself and the only things holding me from saying playoff bound are that it was only the Lions, it’s week one and teams will figure us out sooner rather than later, and you know damn well that as soon as we make that kind of bold proclamation that Murphy’s Law will kick in and we will promptly lose six in a row.
But, just from looking at the stats and reading the reviews of the game, it looks as though the running game will be solid all year long baring the obvious catastrophic injury and that Ryan might actually be the savior of the franchise, much less the stupid face of it, whatever that means. Two more games like this and I will humbly admit that no matter how bad some decisions have looked, there is a clear reasoning behind every single one and that my questioning of this management staff will end. At least until they screw it up, which given this teams storied past, is never far from a possibility.
Also, I work with a bunch of Miami, Oakland, and KC fans. Gawd this is going to be a great season for me!!!
by Jesse28 on Sep 7, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't beleive it.....it's me, I'm sure
I can’t believe I can actually….well…..believe in the falcons again. I’m not ready to say this team will win more games than it loses, but they sure looked good yesterday. I really don’t think a 8-8 season is out of reach. We have so many playmakers (or is it just coaching?) now compared to last year. In my first post I was wondering what we’ll do with the rights of MVick. I still think he will be coveted by other teams ( I mean that in the way they coveted A.Jones), but I don’t think he could be used as a HB/QB option right now. Unless he learns to play slot receiver (Which I expect HDouglas to be by season’s end) he doesn’t have a place now. I hope Atlanta embraces Ryan. He deserves a shot. He looked very poised yesterday, and threw the ball where it had to be thrown. Turner is a absolute BEAST.
by BabyGoatEater on Sep 8, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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