Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys Open Thread
by Dave Choate on Oct 25, 2009 2:15 PM EDT
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PrintAtlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys, Oct 25, 2009 4:15 PM EDT
Normally I'd say something pithy and relevant up here, but I've got what feels like a battalion of armed germs lodged in my throat and a long day ahead of me, so I'm afraid this will have to do. This should be one hell of a game, though!
Keep it hopping in the game thread all afternoon, and if I'm functioning on even the most basic level, I'll see you there.
What? Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys, 4:15 ET
Where? Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Weather? Everything's bigger in Texas, so expect a sun which looms overhead and scorches the earth. Truck-sized raindrops are only a slight possibility.
Fun Fact? We've only faced the Cowboys three times since 2001, but we've beaten them twice. That's fun, right?
Injuries? Ovie Mughelli is still questionable, while Michael Turner is banged up but ready to go. Both William Moore and Jerious Norwood are doubtful. Antoine Harris is out once again.
Everyone on the Cowboy injury report is probable, so you'll probably see the lot of them. Little more concerned about our end of things.
Odds? Dallas over Atlanta 4.5, O/U 48.0
Foe? If you haven't already been visiting, check out Blogging The Boys, where Cowboys fans will be hanging out through the day. Play nice, kiddos.
GO FALCONS! Let's wrangle these Cowboys!
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today i turn 20 hopefully the falcons can get me a win. and also wats up lately all our games have started late and next week is Monday night man waiting sucks!!
Happy Birthday!
I hope the Falcons give you a win. :)
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Today's Inactives
ATL
John Parker Wilson QB Inactive (3rd QB)
William Moore SAF Inactive
Jerious Norwood RB Inactive
Ovie Mughelli FB Inactive
Antoine Harris CB Inactive
Garrett Reynolds T Inactive
Quinn Ojinnaka T Inactive
Vance Walker DT Inactive
DAL
Mike Hamlin SAF Inactive
Jason Williams LB Inactive
Montrae Holland G Inactive
Duke Preston C Inactive
Pat McQuistan T Inactive
Kevin Ogletree WR Inactive
Curtis Johnson DE Inactive
Thanks for the info...
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Dave,
I hope you feel better soon. A dose of good medicine would be a Falcons win!
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Did anyone see the Ref just get runover in the Pit - Min game?
Ouch!
I wish this game would end. I’m ready for the Falcons! Yes!
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Deep in the Heart of Texas
Beer-check
Falcons on national broadcast-check
Wife and kids taking a nap- check
Lets get ’em Falcons
and we're 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions
Hello fellas-
Time to see what we’re made of! I get two Fox stations, from Louisville and Nashville- Louisville is showing Bears-Bengals, had me worried there for a minute!
nice effort by him to get the first
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
snelling just kept those legs pumping
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
lol fleaflicker
taking a play from the pats
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions
agreed
nice to see the O come out in sync
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
snelling
i like the changes to the run. i thought we were getting to predictable.
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
we need it
must make a statement early.
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
roddy TD!!
love it.
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions
and what a nice throw by ryan
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by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
White! TD
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that was a very nice drive.
let’s hope the D can get some pressure on romo.
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Great opening drive!
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strange huh?
score on first drive was the bread and butter last year. i would like to see more of them tho
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
it really was
i like how i don’t get too worried in the redzone like i used to.
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Same here..
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
helllllllllllllsssssssssssssssss
yeahhhhhhhhhhhh
Sorry I am late
I was so excited by the open drive, that I forgot to log in. GO FALCONS!!!
lol
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice tackle!
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looks like the team is fired up
i really didn’t want to start flat
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Relaxing at home
I am enjoying the fact that this is two games in a row that are televised. I hope they continue to find the Falcon games important to put on TV
pressure on romo
on the first play!! let’s 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions
D looking good!
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3 and OUT!!!
let’s score 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions
Nice stop and good field position, Yes
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rare sack , Ugh
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well damn
this drive is going the wrong way.
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions
Dallas making adjustments
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Ryan got sacked back to back, 3 and out...
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the penalties just kill a 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes they do,
We need to improve in that area
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Its the circle of life.....?
yeah thats the first thing that came to mind
wow JA98 with the tackle
behind the line. glad to see him getting emotional
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions
and another!
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Go Dolphins!
Beat up on the Saints!
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Fumble, Falcons recover!
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he was down.
still, good effort by the D
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah I am going to say negative on that one
I hope they don’t challenge
Romo sure looked down on the replay
Cowboys will have to punt though, looked like Romo was short of the first down.
here's a neg
he ran for 17 yards and nearly made the first, that shouldn’t happen.
by Whyte Bler 000 on Oct 25, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
romo 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions
Nah...
He’s OK. Up and down this year, but he came through last week!
by johnnybacardi on Oct 25, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, same here
i dumped him after the 2nd week
by Whyte Bler 000 on Oct 25, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
14-3
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Please dont hurt Romo
They might get a QB instead, and then what will the rest of us in the NFC East do?
In Russia Eagles root for you
Maybe that punt hit the scoreboard
Thats why it was short
they have abraham on witten?
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions
They found our weakness
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that penalty helps
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty much...
…the Cowboy Way this year so far.
by johnnybacardi on Oct 25, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
way to follow through on the tackle grimes
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions
Good play by Grimes to break that up
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The guy I am playing in Fantasy as the Dallas Kicker
I am willing to make that sacrifice for you guys and hope they are just hope to field goals instead of TDs
I hope this is the Brees we get next week......
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What a bust! Roy Williams
boy that guy stinks
It is gonna take 45 points to beat NO
Brees always comes back hard….unless he is hurt. Any sacks?
Visa Commercial
Is it just me or does that commercial only show Falcon members
White with the 1st
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They appear to have Turner's #
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there we go!
get turner to the outside! i say throw him a screen or two as well
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions
damn it and int
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions
Ouch that hurts
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fumble recovery!!
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions
yay!
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Wow Michael Jenkins went down like a leaf!
He got tossed down like a noodle
yeah, i thought he was 5 yards out too.
i was looking for a penalty on that play.
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, and then defense offsides!!
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions
that's the second no call that should have been called
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
23-3 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonzo!
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slippery ball apparently
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Geez!
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noooo!!!
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions
just horrible !!
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone streaming online?
It sucks living in the midwest
Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?
Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.
Not good :(
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yep
need to get sneeling, haynes or someone some dump passes to slow that 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
And I'm gone again
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It's not over yet...
…but if we don’t do something about that pressure it’s only gonna get worse from here.
sigh
another penalty
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions
Lets just relax
and get back to pace we had at the beginning
there's a draw play
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, Dallas is gonna score again
With no running game, its gonna be a long day
but we don't
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
barber is lucky he fell down
decoud was about to crush him
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
Yep, it was
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Why didn't we draft Tashard?
What round did he go?
and put us to sleep...
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Bennet catching balls with double coverage,ugh
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Romo threading the needle
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That couldnt have happened
Someone wake me up from this nightmare
Romo could just run it in, or pass for a completion, that is crap!
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i still say, where is the offense?
the D can only do so much when they are on the field for as long as they have been. still a sack there would have ended 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions
The day NO is losing and we are playing sorry
Please regroup during half, this game is Big
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This was going to happen.
Our joyous winning times are over
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
Why are we getting so many teams after their bye week?
Still , not an excuse, but being well rested has to be to your advantage, imo
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Good job Falcons.
Way to make a worse team look better than you.
The defense played about 3 series, then decided to go home. The offense has had several decent drives stopped by stupidity. When you go 4 games without a sack and then start giving up sacks, something is wrong.
That last DAL play shows exactly why we will lose unless some changes are made. Absolutely pathetic tackling. Also, 3rd and 7 and you rush 4 guys on a day when your pass rush isn’t there? Come on.
This feels reminiscent of the old Falcons. This really does.
Dallas gets the bye to rest and we have to play at their dome
Someone is working against us
The only thing I'll say to that...
Is that these schedules were made several years ago, long before anyone knew we’d be any good.
So we can’t really blame that. If we were still a 4 win team, we wouldn’t care so much about it. But realistically, it does screw us a bit.
I thought the schedule comes out at the beginning of the year
Thats why have to wait so long till we know who we are playing
it comes out after the playoffs/SB
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it comes out after the playoffs, but
It’s determined who plays who a few years beforehand, if i’m not mistaken.
there's still a lot of game 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Would love to see Hill in this second half.....
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second half
time to change this game
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions
After the abysmal ending to the first half,
i’m hesitant to watch. this could get real ugly if we don’t stop them this drive.
Also,
anyone know why fox/cbs aren’t ‘playing’ their announcers? both cbs and fox are completely silent except for game breaks. they’ve even been cutting troy aikman off mid-sentence. is today a special day or something?
i can hear them fine
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
that's weird.
i can hear the commercials, although i haven’t been downstairs to watch the tv since the 2nd half started. almost sounds like someone higher up decided to shut them up today. haha.
We are not playing with any swaggar
Look like we’ve just given up. C’mon Falcons
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Yeah Sack
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sweet, a 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions
sb nation is really slow right now tho
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions
Come on, Offense.
You took their women and children on the first drive of this game, get rolling again. Ya’ll can do it.
Pathectic!!
This has to be one of the worst games I’ve seen the Falcons play all year!! No offensive execution at all!!
Turner is not getting it done, please try someone else, anyone
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there was eight on the line
we need to change the run play when we see that
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
One thing I've noticed...
Is that, this year at least, the teams that are winning are starting a faster tailback who runs with some determination.
I have not seen one Turner run this year that would suggest he’s running with determination. Ok, I could count them on one hand, but do you see what I’m getting at?
We need a back who runs with some urgency, like Norwood. But he’s hurt, so we can’t use him. We really need him more than most people think.
I can't think of one
Aside from Jahvid Best, that would be worth looking at.
That being said, I follow pro ball more than I do college ball.
We cannot run the ball at all even after that gain.........
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
Well, based on what I've seen this year
We can’t trust Turner to get 2 yards anymore, and that’s sad.
penalty on dallas really helps
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions
No vertical pass plays this game.
Ryan needs to get to Roddy.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
no time for the deep ball
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes! Snelling
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snelling busts off a chunk!
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions
Ryan has hardly completed anything today.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
Keep up the good work Snelling
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teams expect
us to run downhill through the middle. that is turners style. we need to get someone (snelling?) outside more. some screens maybe. mix it up instead of straight down the pipe every 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions
White!
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keep giving the ball to snelling
He is our running game right now
TD!
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Why is it that whenever we get into the Redzone we get great pushes...
But we cannot run the ball anywhere else on the field….
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
Maybe our team...
is full of werewolves, and they think the endzone is their victim. We have one of the best red zone percentages in the league, but I couldn’t tell ya why we run it better there. Maybe the passing threats become too much to handle along with the run game.
TD!
nice drive. we’re still very much in this game.
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions
Could these announcers be any less enthusiastic? Geez
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Your not missing anything :)
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I'm noticing a trend.
The Saints are beginning to claw their way back to the Fins’ lead, as we are trying to do the same as well.
My thoughts exactly
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Oh no!
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The Stat of the Game, so far:
Dallas Passing yards: 237
Dallas Rushing Yards: 32 (before that 9 yard run.)
So far, we’ve played to have Romo beat us through the air by concentrating on their running game.
The crappy part about it is, he is beating us through the air.
With our pathetic secondary you'd think we'd have it the other way round.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
Yeah, you would think.
Who knows. I’m beginning to wonder if VanGorder is gonna be shown the door, soon.
What the heck? Tackle
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
OMG!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Pretty please....
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
why put our smallest guy on a 6’3 reciever who just had 250 yards receiving the other week.
by Whyte Bler 000 on Oct 25, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap, just crap
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
on the sideline ready to play
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
From the articles I read this past week. I was expecting Hill to be starting, and know he was too!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Great teams are made in the 4th qtr
Lets see who we are
yep
defense is tired
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
didn't happen tho
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad spot, imo
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Sure feels like it
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Thank you, sirs!
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i hope you feel better soon
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I know, that crap is going around more than most know.
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
I wasn't worried about this game, focusing on next week, I was wrong....
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
All day :(
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
So for anyone not too angry
Gimme the recap. I haven’t had a chance to catch up yet.
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C'mon Falcons, put some points on the board, Now
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
I'd give up hope soon.
Teamjust isn’t on.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
Well,...
Chalk this one up to another crappy offensive showing and giving up big plays on defense. May be Hill will be ready to play next year.
I am going to hear about this tomorrow
Everyone my office is a stupid Cowboys fan
Just tell them
that when we see them in the playoffs, we won’t send our 3rd stringers in our starters jerseys out that game.
The problem.
Well, if we do indeed lose this game, which we could still win (wishful thinking)…
I think we need to identify the problem. Each team we beat ends up playing like hell afterwards (see CHI, SF, CAR, MIA, aka our 4 wins.) First, we need to identify why that is, whether the teams we’ve beaten were actually bad or if we beat them so badly that they just couldn’t show up the weeks afterwards.
Second, we need to find out what is wrong with our D. Our defense today has looked lost. An anemic pass rush at best coupled with an apparently miserable secondary = failure. But what is it about our D that is going wrong? Is it scheme? Is it mental? Is it a lack of talent? Is it the DC that everyone seems to dislike?
Third, WHERE IN THE (insert obscenities here) has our run game gone? This team used to pride itself in being one of the best running teams in the NFL, even when they weren’t winning as many games. We have one of the more talented backs in the NFL in Turner, who has looked uninspired or maybe even tired ALL YEAR LONG. It can’t possibly be the O-Line, which has done a great job in pass protection this year for the most part. I suppose it could be the O-Line, but how do you fix that? And even if it was the O-Line, how would that be possible? It’s the same O-Line as last year, pretty much.
What I’m saying is, for weeks now I’ve been wanting to perch the Birds up with the elite teams of the NFL because I’ve felt we’ve been really close to that. However, we’re clearly missing something, but I couldn’t tell you what it is. Heck, it could even be the refs, for all I know. I’ve seen some pretty terrible no-calls, today.
After watching this performance, I have to take the little Bird figure down and put it to the side. I wouldn’t feel as bad about all this if Gonzalez wasn’t at the end of his career.
I think that's only our 3rd penalty
but all three have killed us. If the O was firing on all cylinders, I wouldn’t be so concerned, but now that we’ve been stymied, I don’t know.
Our screener is out cold.
A FB screen is nice, but just doesn’t have the same explosive/elusive value that Norwood gives.
game 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
See y'all next week....
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
This is pathetic.
Finally we wake up from the wonderful dream. I think everyone here has been overestimating this team. We simply are not that good a football team. I always envisioned this as a lose.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
i agree
on the road, playing a team coming off of a bye. and we’re beat up with several starters sidelined with injury..
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by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont think I am quite frankly
Think about it no run game at all this year and Ryan finally gets a bit of pressure. Our offense is in pieces and other teams will now key on these obvious weaknesses.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
Well, this just went from bad to worse.
Complete breakdown from a game we could’ve just as easily won.
Why punt it in that situation? You’re already down 2 scores, if you don’t make it, who cares?
So much cowardice in the NFL these days. TMQ should be our offensive coordinator.
good call zippo
That decision will surely go in the “Buck, buck brawkkk” section of TMQ this week.Especially with the punt return and the way our defense had been playing up to that point.
Dumbdounded.
by gametheory7 on Oct 25, 2009 7:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
not called of course
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think they're better at all, except defensively to a degree.
But in a league where any given team can win at any time, if you don’t show up, you get punished. Our team was punished today by a (in my opinion) lesser team. However, the lesser team, coming off their byte week fully healthy, is playing at home against us, a team plagued with injury bug. It sucks, but it happens. Best just to try to bounce back next week against the Saints.
Well at least the Saints and Vikings lost too..
We should be ready for a big game Monday nite but we have to find a way to pressure Brees or we will get blown out just like this game..
saints haven't lost yet
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
this just went from horrible to
absolutely suck ass. and no penalty on the helmet to helmet
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions
there was an extremely late flag
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
my bad, i guess i'm seeing things
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
shoulder to body
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
This can happen to any team any week
See Chicago Bears, again. Tough to swallow, though.
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True
And three out of our next 5 are very winnable games.
I had a feeling this game would be a tough nut to crack…
by johnnybacardi on Oct 25, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Boy
This has been one to forget, hasn’t it?
I liked Brooking a lot when he was with us, but he’s been acting like a grade-a jackhole all day for no real good reason. What’s he got, one tackle?
At the risk of being pelted with stuff
We can actually still win this.
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Stranger things been known to happen...
…but I’m not laying any money.
by johnnybacardi on Oct 25, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
TD by the defense. GO!
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by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, maybe this will get Weems some more PT
I certainly hope so.
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There's still time left, but 2 more scores is too much to overcome
Unless a truly unheard of miracle were to occur.
Most depressing thing-
I’m agreeing with Aikman. They need to figure out what the hell the problem is on offense.
i think the 'boys cheerleaders
distracted the team. i blame them
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by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions
A Look Ahead will definitely be altered
after today’s dismal performance.
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C'mon...
We’ll be 4-2, and like I said, 3 out of the next 5 at least are very winnable. The playoffs are still there.
by johnnybacardi on Oct 25, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
A 16-point game now
The Saints have over 8 minutes to play, wonder if Fox will cut away when this ends?
Meanwhile...
The Saints are about to go ahead. Saw THAT coming!
That’s the only one of my picks that’s looking good right now! I aced the early games, and if the Saints win, that’s the only one I’ll get in the afternoon ones. Sigh.
One thing we're missing
is some big plays on offense. On paper, this offense should be excellent. Obviously, games aren’t won on paper, but we should be doing better than this. This is garbage. We just trucked down the field and had a free (almost undefensed) touchdown. Where’s that been all game long?
I don’t think we take enough risks. Roddy White is a good enough receiver to take some chances with.
Int on the first play by ryan
why is he even in 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions
No realistic chance to win
You’re gambling with your franchise QB there. Dallas loves the head shots today, too.
I think we're missing a few things
One thing that separates this team from the elites is exactly what you’re seeing from the Saints today. When they got down by a lot, they went extremely aggressive and their defense clamped down. When we get down by a lot, we just kind of curl up in a ball, it seems.
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Doesn't help that we're essentially starting
Second stringers in major defensive positions.
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by Adam Schultz on Oct 25, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
It doesn't
But to me, it’s even more than the personnel.
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Game was over at 34-14
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by Adam Schultz on Oct 25, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Why take your field general off the battlefield in a losing battle?
Sometimes, not quitting (as in pulling the starters) is the best thing you can do for a team.
NO took the lead 37-34
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by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
Let's hope so
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sigh
there’s just certain teams i really want us to beat. the pats and the cowboys are on that list and we just never get it 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
Look on the (admittedly small) bright side.
We have a team capable of beating both of their teams and we lost to both on the road.
We had a chance to beat the Pats and threw the game away. This game, well, I’m not sure we were ever in it. The first drive was deceiving, to say the least.
night all
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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Oct 25, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks for coming out, all
As always, glad to see you all sticking around until the end. That’s what separates us from the animals!
And keep in mind that we’re still going to be 4-2 and in the thick of the early playoff race. We’ll worry about the Saints in the days ahead.
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4-2 isn't bad.
And, we haven’t lost twice in a row under Mike Smith.
I’d be willing to bet the players are gonna be running gassers in the parking lot after this one, and deservedly so.
It's a bad game, no doubt
I’m seriously beginning to wonder if we need to give Snelling more carries.
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Yep
i totally agree with you
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Oct 25, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Well Turner isn't getting it done
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by phoenix falcoholic on Oct 25, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
Hope the coaches were paying attention
We’ve played two good teams this year and had our collective butts handed to us.
Offensively – running game is in trouble. Snelling ran well but should have had more carries. In typical fashion so far this year, when the running game is off the pass plays slowly work their way closer to the line of scrimage. I didn’t see many deep passes to keep the safeties guessing. There seems to be some issues with the first and second down play calling also.
Defensively – played very well against the run, again. Moving JA has paid dividends there. The pass rush is still having problems even when there are blitzes. Grimes is a great athlete and plays hard but he’s too small against guys like Austin. Might need to play him at nickel back and get Hill into the game.
Even the Special Teams had a collapse today. Not a good sign going to NO.
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