Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints Open Thread
by Dave Choate on Dec 13, 2009 11:00 AM EST
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PrintNew Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons, Dec 13, 2009 1:00 PM EST
Remember how last week, I said the Eagles game was a big game for us? Well, this is even bigger. This is a giant game. This game is so big, it's threatening Tokyo. You get the picture.
I'd ask that each of you bring your A game to today's comment thread, on the off chance that us sending enormous amounts of positive energy the Falcons way bring us victory. Stranger things have happened, I think. After all, someone let me write a Falcons blog!
Follow along after the jump, my friends.
What? Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. EST
Where? Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
Weather? No weather for you!
Injuries? Chris Houston and Justin Peelle are out. Everyone else on our entire roster, apparently, is questionable. Joy.
The Saints have a huge list of probables, but I expect almost every single one of them to play. LB Scott Fujita and CB Jabari Greer are out, which should help our offense.
Odds? You don't really want them this week, honestly.
Foe? You all know to go visit Canal Street Chronicles, right?
GO FALCONS! Let's kick these Saints square in the ass!
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say hello to my little friend, rojo hombre
Ryan will not play today.
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 Dec 13, 2009 11:29 AM EST reply actions
yep, serious
nfl.com
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 Dec 13, 2009 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
i don't think anyone was really expecting him
but after what they did with turner against the bucs, we were not sure.
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 Dec 13, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
Both of those are fine by me
Why risk your franchise offensive players over a game that doesn’t matter in the long run? Sucks for today, but you’ve got to be smart that way.
exactly
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 Dec 13, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
espn reported it too
Its true. I'm a Falcoholic! I just can't live without Falcohol!
by phoenix falcoholic on Dec 13, 2009 11:33 AM EST reply actions
any news on turner?
is he going to play? by the way, i dont expect mike bell to play for us. however, i do expect all the players listed as “probable” to play.
never mind.
nfl.com said turner is out as well…
by saintfever09 on Dec 13, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
I think this was expected
We just have to roll ahead with what we’ve got.
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I'll be working, once again, through the bulk of this game
But I’ll be here in spirit. And also probably midway through the third quarter.
May the best (our) team win!
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we'll be here
take it easy.
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 Dec 13, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
inactives:
ATLANTA — Here’s the official list of inactives for the Falcons: Quarterback Matt Ryan, cornerback Chris Houston, running back Michael Turner, fullback Verron Haynes, guard Harvey Dahl, tight end Jason Rader, tight end Justin Peelle and defensive tackle Trey Lewis.
Kicker John Carney, running back Mike Bell, cornerbacks Tracy Porter, Jabari Greer and Marcus McCauley and linebackers Marvin Mitchell and Scott Fujita are inactive. Lance Moore is the third quarterback.
Another Festivus tradition
is the airing of grievances, isn’t it? Plenty of THAT will be going on later…
Falcons, suprise all these commentators and Win this game :)
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
going straight up the middle, Geez, this does not work!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
snelling running well so far
i say we stick with that plan
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:04 PM EST reply actions
Love that pass!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Would love to see more of this today!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
lol
ovie finally got in on some action
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
1st down
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Hand offs up the middle are not working
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
at least not with norwood
need to get him to the edge
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
early score woohoo!
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
GOE is scary.
He can show up even on pass plays.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
That's the million $ question today
How do you stop that offense? Better get that pass rush cranked up IMO.
Just hope they keep it up, and we keep scoring )
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Cmon D
We need you to play out of your minds today
by LongSufferingFalconsFan on Dec 13, 2009 1:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
man, their receivers just make great catches
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:14 PM EST reply actions
C'mon D, cover the receivers
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Stop the whiff tackles
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
abraham in coverage is a fail
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
the D is getting some penetration
just not quite getting to Brees
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:17 PM EST reply actions
Is it going to be throw , catch all day for them (
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
great play by Chevis
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:18 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Holding them to 3 is a plus
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Gonzo!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
yeah, i was just wondering where these plays
have been for ryan.
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
Norwood!
I’m in shock!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
speaking of the play
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Weems!!!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
a screen finally!!
go snelling.
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:26 PM EST reply actions
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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 Dec 13, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Facemask!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
on both sides
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
Well we got a FG
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
We might have a couple more Wins, had we got rid of him sooner, Oh well, thankful we got a good one now..
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
nice tackle by Abe
no gain!
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:32 PM EST reply actions
Joe Buck & Aikman announcing?
Kind of surprising given the matchup. Thought they were Fox’s #1 team.
The Saints are Fox's #1 team.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Is it a sin to cheer when one of the Saints doesn't get up?
HOO_rah!
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
i feel a sack a comin'..
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:36 PM EST reply actions
It's comin' 'round the end.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
then he gives us 10 right back!
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
geez, Brees is just so accurate
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:42 PM EST reply actions
Damn. That looks so easy.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
OMG, What a play :(
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
This D-line could not be worse!!
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Nothing good can happen without a pass rush.
They gotta get their hands out of their pants.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Thanks Peterson
Awful coverage
by LongSufferingFalconsFan on Dec 13, 2009 1:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That was no fun
Perhaps Joe Buck should invite Artie Lange to do some guest commentary. Worked out so well last time!
oh, we expected that, kind of
now we got to keep catch up with them
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
Yes, Snelling
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
off the finger tips of Jenkins.. nooo!!!
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 Dec 13, 2009 1:51 PM EST reply actions
Jenkins, Oh man, that hurts
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
I just pulled something.
$#!+
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
wasn't his fault
the ball was thrown too flat. needed more float.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
well, it was fun while it lasted
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 1:52 PM EST reply actions
Where's the flag for a block in the back??
I can’t believe that.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Yep, I'm with ya on that??
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
whiff, whiff, whiff (
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
We need to force 'em to use a punter.
Do they have a punter?
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Oh, come on. Okay, pressure doesn't matter either.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
with pressure, he still gets a great pass off, Geez
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Bull$#!+
THere was no interferance.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
son of a &!+(#
2 and 50 and they could still get a 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 Dec 13, 2009 2:03 PM EST reply actions
Smitty bout to have a heart attack!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Yup, says something about our D
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
My daughter just told me to put a drill bit thru my thumb.
It’ll make the day better.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
and Chevis gets another 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
the saints have been one-dimensional in this quarter
and we still cannot contain them
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
All day long :(
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
and embarrassing, Ugh..
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
PAT no good!!
That could be significant later!
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Is it...GHOST OF ELAM!!!!
Hooray, Ghost of Elam!!!
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Seems like
We never enter halftime with momentum anymore
by LongSufferingFalconsFan on Dec 13, 2009 2:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Thank you Roddy!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Yes, Gonzo
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
wish we could get at least a FG b4 half
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Pass interference
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
They're doing just what they're pain to do.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Jenkins! 1st dn
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
nice snag by Jenkins in heavy coverage
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 Dec 13, 2009 2:14 PM EST reply actions
he hurt himself, damnit.
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 Dec 13, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
If Elam were still with us, we would have no points
most likely
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
ouch
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 Dec 13, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
so did i
at least it is respectable scorewise..
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 Dec 13, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
Yardage is close too
If we continue playing mistake-free, a clutch turnover or two might give us the game.
It comes down to not stalling in the red zone. We need to put the ball in the endzone 2nd half.
by Whyte Bler 000 on Dec 13, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
Yea, me too.
An upset would be sooooo nice.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Texans spanking Seattle
Schaub with 321 yds passing in the first half. Wonder if Mora’s out w/Seattle after this year?
OK I only saw one play this whole game
Unfortunately it was the Pass that Jenkins dropped I say Cut HIM NOW!!!
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 13, 2009 2:28 PM EST reply actions
the game would’ve been tied had he caught the ball or we might have even had the lead
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 13, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
if Koenen puts a spin on that kick and saints fumble during the return
it would be nice :)
actually if we hold them to 3pts or test their punter for the first time, we’re still in it.
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
Hey guys.
Just got back from work. How’s the game? All I’ve seen is Brees stat line. 17/19 (something like that) for 212 and 2 TDs.
That’s……beyond pathetic. The fact that we’re down 7 means the O must be doing something right.
Seriously, why is our D so terrible? And furthermore, why were they so good against the Dolphins? The Phins are a decent team. Our D hasn’t been good since……the 9ers game.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Unusual stat
Looking at the box score, Weems is our leading rusher and Snelling is our leading receiver today!
2nd half underway.
No wonder.
We’re playing with blindfolds on, and a quick game of Bingo determines who goes in the game or not. Since blindfolds are being worn, the occasional defensive and offensive player switches sides, not like it would make a difference. >:(
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Intriguing rules. Rewards the unathletic D-line!
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Nice hits to strt the half, but to no avail.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
whiffs are killings us
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
instead of a punt
it’s a first down 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
It has to be a hit to his pride.
His Jag defenses were good.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Also, riddle me this guys.
Brees stat line is insane. Who’s to blame? Is it more of a lack of a rush? Or is it the fact that (gasp) Houston is out? Even if he is a #2 corner at best, he’s the best we have.
I’m so sad. I’m gonna go sulk over gamecast.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
lack of tackling
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 Dec 13, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
Lack of calls for holding.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
His passes are perfect and our coverage is far from perfect, ugh
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Yes, it is
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Any pro can throw the ball.
It just takes the right situation. Our secondary may be the worst I’ve ever seen.
Somebody call Keion Carpenter/Ray Buchanon. They can’t possibly be worse.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Not dogging Brees. He's an excellent QB
he’s just doing a little TOO good this game :’(
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Sorry, he's busy
Calling the Panther’s game on the radio. Talk about torture. Every time I turn on Panthers radio, I hear Eugene Robinson. It’s depressing.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
now they are running all over us
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 Dec 13, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions
get ready for a big play action
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 Dec 13, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
3rd and 11
and we fail 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 Dec 13, 2009 2:42 PM EST reply actions
smitty broke his headset
wow, he is furious
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 Dec 13, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Makes you wonder if the players are the problem, not the talent. If that makes sense.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
That was a good play by grimes
He boxed him out, there really wasn’t much pushing. BS call
Its true. I'm a Falcoholic! I just can't live without Falcohol!
by phoenix falcoholic on Dec 13, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
Smitty is so mad!!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
This really is a nightmare.
I’m just gonna say this is the worst Falcons D ever. That way, it can’t possibly be any worse.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
I'm not old enough to know much worse than this.
Which is depressing. The D just can’t get it right. BVG is done, I’d put money on it.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
That wasn't PI.
Are the officials inept or corrupt?
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
me too.
I love his passion. He’ll do whatever it takes to improve. I love it.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
C'mon. This game was over before the National Anthem
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
all season long
3rd and longs just kill us. i hate when we get someone in 3rd and long. we do better on 3rd and short..
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 Dec 13, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
cause they pass in those situations
and they can pass all day against us
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
wow, D just blows
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 Dec 13, 2009 2:46 PM EST reply actions
COULDN'T SUCK HARDER.
Why field a team?
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Bush was not even touched as he just strolled into in endzone, this is pathectic!!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Holy crap the refs
I can’t believe it
by LongSufferingFalconsFan on Dec 13, 2009 2:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Two undefeated teams. You think they don't want to help that along?
Whether you admit it or not, ti’s out there.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
It's heartwarming, really.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Seems to always fall against our Falcons, doesn't it?
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
It's theit role.
Yea, I know I’m paranoid.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Seriously. Worst Falcons D in the past decade, easily.
I’d like to see a worse defense than this. The only reason we’re 6-6 is because of the offense. There is no word I can use to describe this. I’m as furious as Smitty is.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Just saying.
On that last “TOUCHDOWN”
Deccoud was being held by 19, henderson, Blatantly.
NFL IS A JOKE. The Refs pretty much wrapped this game and handed it too them.
I don't think so.
Sadly.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
they would never overturn them if you could
i just don’t know what they expect from coverage players though. the ball wasn’t even there yet. imo, the cover man has a right to run with the receiver. there’s going to be some contact. i mean what can you do.. the steelers/browns game was just horrible. something like 11 PI calls..
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 Dec 13, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
The stupid part is
We’re making them look better than they actually are.
I just can’t believe the D is this bad. I’m so glad I’m watching the Panthers right now.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
D is terrible but
That wasn’t PI I’m speechless at how bad that call was. That’s going to be the bak breaker here and we got screwed
by LongSufferingFalconsFan on Dec 13, 2009 2:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Maybe Smitty was upset at the call and not Grimes.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
he was mad at the refs
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 Dec 13, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
sure feels like it, doesn't it?
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Look at the bright side
If we lose, we’ll be joining the reigning super bowl champ Steelers at 6-7.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Time to work on moving up in the draft.
by Whyte Bler 000 on Dec 13, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Sadly, that make me feel a little better.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
We are going to need it, after getting rid of half the defense again. Maybe this year we can do it right.
by Whyte Bler 000 on Dec 13, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
BVG HAS TO GO
We have talented players. Some of this has to be on scheme.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
I agree with that. We definitely need someone better to run the D. We do have a lot of young guys who with the right coach can develop nicely. But first we need some height in the secondary. Receivers keep getting taller, but our DBs are shrinking.
A couple key FAs and some depth for the d line will go a long way.
by Whyte Bler 000 on Dec 13, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
Good catch by Jenkins!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
i cant
believe it our O looks pretty good but our D cant stop the saints one time to give them the ball
Now the refs are working on the spread
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Nice run by Norwood, all for nothing, because of a stopid penalty
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
if we make
Freeman, Delhomme and just about everbody else star QB’s, there is no surprise Brees is superstar
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
TD
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
JENKINS! gets it that time!!!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 2:54 PM EST reply actions
TD?!?
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!P!@!@LP$Q:EWL
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
lol
true, but was get a little something to be excited about. i can’t believe that is Jenkins first TD 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
of a small elephant
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Thank God, Our O hasn't given up!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Imagine if we had a defense WOOOH wed bee winnin this game haha
Australian Atlanta Falcons Fan EST 2003
I don't think Redman was prepared.
Their D is good, but I really think Redman wasn’t ready for it.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
We're still in it but we can't stop that o
It’s sad. Offense is playing solid today
by LongSufferingFalconsFan on Dec 13, 2009 2:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Definitely
Just one turnover can turn this game around.
by Whyte Bler 000 on Dec 13, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
Familiar pattern for the Saints?
They’ve let a lot of teams hang around until the end this year. Perhaps this is deja vu all over again, maybe we have a chance….
We need the crowd to get super loud.
Someone get Spirit the Hawk and put him at DB
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Well this is how our defensive series is going to look-
Brees pass down the middle, SHOCKEY! DROPS THE BALL! DECOUD PICKS IT UP! TAKES IT ALL THE WAY! TOUCHDOWN WITH A FLAG.
Then it gets taken all the way back and Reggie bush somehow looks like a god.
I think Murphey should take a back seat
It should be called Falcons’ Law.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Then let's do a jailhouse blitz
So our 4 whiffs occur at the handoff and our sure tackle occurs at the LoS.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
wow, D forces a punt?
i must have fallen asleep. what is really happening?
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:01 PM EST reply actions
4th down & 1
Do they go?
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
lol
If someone slaps you on the back, your sarcasmer will stick like that.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
that's sad
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
That is true
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Oh boy. 4th down. Waht are they gonna do?
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
same
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
But it’s a good thing I’m not. WE can tie it up now!
by Whyte Bler 000 on Dec 13, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
WE HAVE THE BEST D IN THE LEAGUE
At least for five seconds. And that’s enough for me.
We need them to be the best D in the league in 5 second bursts at all times.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
They kicked!
Oh my heavens (it’s Greg Lewis) if we score here, I will throw my computer out of a window.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Can someone tell me what happened?
Why did the saints give the ball away? I thought our defense was supposed to escort them to the endzone.
Australian Atlanta Falcons Fan EST 2003
They thought it would be amusing to see if we could tie it.
Then hang 40 more on us.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
No matter how this game turns out ...
If I’m a Saints fan, I’m worried.
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.
No kidding.
If we score here. I have to be getting nervous. Half the Falcons O is missing and we’re still fighting for our poor 9 win lives.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
If only we had Ryan and Turner, Those FGs would probably be TDs
by Whyte Bler 000 on Dec 13, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
White!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
I told my family a little bit ago
That I would run to my bustop half a mile away and back in my boxers and tennis shoes if we win this. I can’t wait to strip down. ;)
lol
i hope you have to keep that promise.
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
Great catch!!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
just wow, FINN!
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:06 PM EST reply actions
I hope the NO defense is getting tired..
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
They shouldn't be.
They’ve out possessed us by 7 minutes. If they’re playing new people, they might be out of shape, though.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Finn!!!
If we can do this good with these peeps, imagine us with Turner and Ryan back, playing inspired!
Booker with a nice grab!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
3rd and 1 to start the 4th
let’s tie this thing up!!!
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:08 PM EST reply actions
We just have to be smart with the ball.
Our D is getting a nice rest. If the crowd gets into it (which I know it can) the D can play like some possessed fools.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Hell yes!
And just one forced fumble/INT afterwards, by our D that is, wouldn’t have us in the game – it’d have us owning it. I think my prayers worked. :)
Babs has promised free evidence if we win it!
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
true
that’s why i didn’t understand him having a bunch of dealer baggies..
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
Norwood's been good this drive. Until that last handoff, he was averaging 5 YPC this drive.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Snelling with the 1st
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Isn't it something...
That these same Falcons can cause us to hate them one minute, and then play with passion like nothing else and cause us to love them the next.
I love our Heart Attack Falcons
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Gonzo!!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Gonzo!! nice move 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 Dec 13, 2009 3:12 PM EST reply actions
Oh Lord.
We’re on the 4. If we tie this game….tears of justice will flow. The Dome will go nuts.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Td!!!!!!!!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
TD!! Gonzo!!!
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:13 PM EST reply actions
oops. Snelling.. 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 Dec 13, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
SNNNEEEELLLLL!!!!
Thank you Lord.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
TD!!!!
come on defense. I know you’re weary, I know you’re full of nobodies, but please, give the O one more chance…..please.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Don't wake me up if I'm dreaming!!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Hold D......
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
A made Extra Point?
Those happen??
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
I feel bad for Elam, but this is why he’s gone. If he misses another kick we are losing this game instead of being tied.
by Whyte Bler 000 on Dec 13, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
I hope to God, you have to run in your boxers!!!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Tell him to stay away!
We’re doing good!
…hehe jk, honestly I love the guy. :D
Oh, Georgia Dome...
please be louder and more drunk than you’ve ever been in your old history. If this happens, I’ll run outside and scream Go Falcons so loud I’ll get shot at.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Strip down like MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
You’ll be the coolest kid in your hood. ;)
Please d
Pleasepleasepleaseplease don’t let me down please
by LongSufferingFalconsFan on Dec 13, 2009 3:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Nice stop!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
When we build a new stadium
I kinda want it to be open air, or at least built like Sanford Stadium. It’s one of the toughest to play in because of the way it’s set up and the acoustics and such. It’d be nice to have a stadium like that, or PIT’s
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
That reception by Gonzo
what heads up play to know, the defender is coming up to make the stop. so, run the wrong way for 3 yards to get some space and then run it for the first.. genius.
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:17 PM EST reply actions
Doing the wrong thing intentionally to achieve the right thing
is one of my favorite things.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
as bad as our D is, it may not matter.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
nice backwards play
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
nevermind. gamecast lied
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
looks like our LBs are slowing down
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
I thought I was going to be able to relax this afternoon
This game is making me feel just like last week.
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we are glad to have a good 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 Dec 13, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
This game is making me sad.
I hate close games. And we’re rolling toe to toe with the undefeated Saints.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
stay tuned
it’s gonna be wierd
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
A TO would be nice here
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
by HEYJUDE on Dec 13, 2009 3:20 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
To me, it looks like they're alternating run/pass/run/pass.
I’m not one to play for a trend, but they’re 12-0. We’re 6-6. I say, if BVG wants to keep his job, he better figure out what in the HELL he’s doing.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
i don't want him.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Yep, just can't do it! )
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
and don't get 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 Dec 13, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
The D has their hands on their hips.
tired
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Brees stat line so far.
28/33 for 279, 3 TD.
I don’t have the QB rating, but it’s gotta be near perfect. We need a pass rush, bad. I think our secondary would look better.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
it's the completion percentage that bothers me.
It signifies lack of a pass rush.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
And....another first down.
Do we even have a defense? Or is this just practice for the Saints.
I mean……seriously. Bad defense is bad.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
We've got to be the worst team on third downs
I’m trying to stay motivated, though… :(
@#$% PI on DeCoud
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:26 PM EST reply actions
PI is one
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
funny, this happened last time they got this close.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
It IS first and goal on the 10.
Need a turnover. bad.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
the call against Grimes was just horrible
and that one is very questionable.
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
10 yds
And to think, I usually believe that’s a lot of yards.
penalties are killing us
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
We only have 4 penalties.
But for 55 yards.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
and bad timing
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
I think it wwas chicken $#!+.
I’ll take it though.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
hold to a FG. Do eeeet!
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:28 PM EST reply actions
the saints bought the refs again
no wonder they are 12-0 HEY REFS LOOK AT THE GOLD TEAM! THEY R CHEATING!!!
yes!!!
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Chauncey still works for us?
Cool!
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
now, we need to do the same
except with a TD instead of an FG..
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
I love how little faith we have in the defense.
Rightfully so, but still. It’s funny.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
We're winners, ya'll!
Well, not yet, but I believe in miracles. :)
Do you believe!?!?!
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.
I swear to Vishnu, if the Falcons win, I won't take my t.v. in the backyard and have my buddies shoot it up ...
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.
by FrankyWren on Dec 13, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
great stop, but now I am scared
I hope playcalling is good enough to let us score
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C'mon O , the D needs a long rest
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Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
I want the refs to learn how to call a game for once
we would have won the first game in NO if it was not for the refs, now they are screwing us here BASTERDS!
4:42 left in the game.
We need 3 to tie. Redman is the QB. Do I feel more deja vu coming? We need to be smart with the ball. Plenty of time left. DO NOT….I REPEAT…..DO NOT ABANDON THE RUN. WE MUST HOLD THE BALL UNTIL 0:00 is left.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
great return, but we need more field to chew up.
i don’t wanna leave the saints with any time left if we have to.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Weems with a good return!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Weems is the man
With this great field position, we have a chance.
Still…Brees scares me. Deeply. :( We can’t leave him ANY time.
Surely Mularkey, as mularkey as his playcalling has been at times, knows this.
Wish we had Harry Douglas. I’m watching Wes Welker DESTROY the Panthers.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
One team has two, the other has 3.
Gamecast won’t tell me which has which.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Anyways, all we need is a FG to tie it up
So we can run after a certain point. After that, everything else is extra gravy on the mashed potatoes.
Losing 12 yds, not good
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
OMG
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
and done
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 3:35 PM EST reply actions
FIRE MULARKEY!!!
Its true. I'm a Falcoholic! I just can't live without Falcohol!
by phoenix falcoholic on Dec 13, 2009 3:35 PM EST reply actions
Just as the Dawgs did Willie Matinez, Geez
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
He needs to go, imho
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Once again, that idiot outsmarts himself.
Fire him too. FML
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Well ...
Mularkey and BVG better start looking through the want ads.
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.
Hold em to a field goal
And we’re only 6 pts down. Let’s not lose all hope because of Mularkey’s idiocy.
honestly, it's more BVG than mularkey, but mularkey cost us this game.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
fuck the saints
lousy fucking cheaters, saints cant win without help from the refs BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by kelvis on Dec 13, 2009 3:37 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
SERIOUSLY.
All we had to do was go vanilla on them. It worked last drive. Why in the hell would you deviate from that? Do you really have to show how big your nads are by trying to be brave? Why in the hell do coaches do that. Why am I not the OC for this team? I’ll show those idiots what to do. Dammit to hell, we’re giving them the f’ing game. I’m so angry right now, I’m glad there’s no one else in the house
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Dumbass Mularkey ran a reverse for a 12 yard loss, set up an interception.
we’re gonna lose now. our D won’t stop them.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
dam, well there’s still hope we hold them to a fg
by Whyte Bler 000 on Dec 13, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not even concerned with the refs.
Why run a high risk play?
I’m so mad.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
What happened?
I saw a bright flash of light and then I was face-down in the cat’s dish.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
lol!!!
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
held to a FG!
we still have a chance
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 3:41 PM EST reply actions
Oh dear lord. It's 4th down. 2 minutes left.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
We failed at the 4 minute drill.
Come on, Rojohombre. We’re so close. I know you can do it
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Why, Defense, do you tease me with being reasonable at the end of the game.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Fake FAils!!
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 3:41 PM EST reply actions
We get a stop! 3 point game!!
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Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
4th Down
And the Falcons have a chance to pull off an ENORMOUS upset.
Fake was a brilliant call.
I’m not kidding.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
I'll tell you why.
If the fake doesn’t work, we start on the 15. That’s a hell of a lot better than letting Weems return it, when a TD will win either way. Payton believes that his team will beat ours, given OT (if it comes to that) or that they’ll hold us.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
enough with the refs man. thank you.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
This is awesome!!
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I am back!
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me too
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 13, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
Dave.
I need smelling salts
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Apparently I missed a lot
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just in time dave for a grand finale
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
If you mean the fake, I think it was a good call.
Not being Falcons biased. I really think it was a good move.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
belechick?
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Belichick was on his own like 28. They were on our 15. It makes sense. It just didn't work.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
That missed PAT is now HUGE
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
and the failed 4th down conversion
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 13, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
On the 33
Running the two minute drill. The Saints Pass D is right about as good as the Bucs, so I’m not upset yet. :D
Booker gets 9
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Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
This is stunning
I never expected this game to be where it is.
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You're tellin me.
Heart Attack Falcons strike again
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do this!!!
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
I think God's doing it for poops and giggles
I said I’d strip to boxers and tennis shoes, sprint to my bus stop, sprint back if we win this.
But it would be more worth it than shooting your TV up
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
falcons always play the 'aints tough
Lets give them a loss!
Plz, Coach Smith, don't play for a FG.
Play to win, please. We have nothing to lose and a curse to break
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
THis is actually fun!
C’mon, boys
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
We ran for a first down. Rule differs from college, time doesn't stop
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
So thankful we are not looking for Elam to tie it for us!
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
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He's still here. Shhhhhh.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Looking at the numbers, this is astonishing
How?
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I don't know
But we have a chance.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
White almost made a great play
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Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Don't settle for the deep ball yet. Need more dink and dunk
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Nice Gonzo
Only need two yards. Plz lord, swing pass to Norwood.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
2 more yards
Come on, O…don’t be stupid here…
OMG! I hate that play!!
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Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
well damn
good effort
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 3:50 PM EST reply actions
I'm tired of the Falcons.
Just effing tired
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
And once again, we give the game away.
You put Snelling in instead of your best offensive athlete in Norwood. Norwood has great hands, and you need 2 yards.
Way to be idiots. I don’t care how predictable it is, it’s TWO DAMN YARDS. HOW HARD IS THAT, REALLY? AAAAAAAAAGHHHGHGHGHHGH
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
It makes one believe that just a few moments of competence
could make the difference.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
It's amazing we hung in, really
Doesn’t make it sting any less to be so close.
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It makes it hurt more
That we had them.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
and we did it to ourselves
I knew this was coming when we got the ball back just before that wildcat. If Mularkey stays after this season, then…
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Oh settle down ...
They did not cheat. But think, when they have to play a team with an actual CB on the roster, they’re done for.
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.
Yup, he was...
" If you're going to be accused of something, being accused of being a nice guy is not the worst thing to be accused of."
Mark Richt (November 3, 2009)
Mularkey is a joke.
Van Gorder is a Joke.
TROY AIKMAN STFU.
What is “Pass Interference” Anyways?Obviously it only exist against us.
I am we should have won by 4 but they called Grimes for PI BS!
Mike Smith needs to file a complaint LOL
"I you far enough sideways, you can go foreward."
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
I could cook up a trillion better plays than a 1 yard completion.
Just……this makes me want to be an OC. This is embarrassing. Where is the brain on these people? I got 3 hours of sleep last night and would’ve done better.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
good game
thanks for stopping by.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
Good game.
Other’n that there’s not much civil to say.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Thanks man
Tough to swallow.
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We should have won but for
-Bad PI calls
-Mularkey!!!!!!!
-FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Hey Mularkey: You ARE the weakest link ... Good BYE!
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.
HEY BVG, YOU SUCK TOO
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
I'm just tired of always being on the losing end of games like this.
What do we have to do? There’s no answer, and it’s so depressing it makes me want to kill kittens.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Wish Turner was healthy.
If Norwood and Snelling were running that well, imagine Turner.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Im sick of losing.
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by Grayson on Dec 13, 2009 3:55 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Rec'd for complete and total understanding.
I feel ya bro. This hurts like nothing else.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
How many games have we lost
By 8 pts or less? Basically a score plus 2pt convo? sigh
Rec'd
Sometimes the simplest sentiments ring truest.
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The refs didn't call the plays.
The fact of the matter is, the moron of an OC we have cost us the game. Plain and simple. All the crap calls beforehand mean nothing if we had a chance.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
at least i have hope that we can win out
getting 9 W’s is all we have left.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 3:58 PM EST reply actions
ehh....
I don’t think we do, to be honest, not with the garbage our defense has become.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
ok we are due 9 wins then LOL
at least we’ve been to the Super Bowl, the saints cant say that …. yet
Minnesota will be a tough challenge for them.
So will Arizona, whoever they play.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Now that any hope of the playoffs is gone
It’s time to start rooting for breaking the curse. It’s perfectly reasonable that we win out, given our opposition for the rest of the season, and so we should root hard for it.
But it’s really time to look at this team through the jaded eyes I know we all have somewhere. What’s wrong with them? Who needs to stay and who needs to go? Because damnit, I want to win. I want to win so bad it hurts.
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This week, I'm gonna do a (very, very, very) in depth analysis of the team.
Since I’ll be out of school, I can spend a few hours on it. I’m really curious as to what the problem is, aside from all the obvious injuries.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Mularky and BVG
Just saved you a few hours. :)
Haha. I realize there's been some coach stupidity
But I think there’s something more to it. I’m gonna find out.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
At the end of the day
The problem is that we’re not good enough. We don’t quite have the personnel we need to win and our coaches make terrible calls at exactly the wrong time. That doesn’t happen to good teams.
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Hey
Cowboys lose out and Giants lose all but one and we’re in. Very likely with the play of both teams.
Ah, who am I kidding. :(
Eagles fan here, happy to see yall almost beat them at the end. Terrible thing falling short, but it seems every team just falls short of the Saints. I think they’re overrated as hell, but that’s neither here nor there.
The play calling on that last offensive drive reminded me a lot of Andy Reid, with the passing play 1 yard short of the first down to a guy with 2 defenders on him. Really disappointing, almost as disappointing as that reverse play call.
Overall, without the BAD playcalling yall with that game. Without the missed field goal from pissing range, the Skins win that game
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Dec 13, 2009 3:58 PM EST reply actions
Thanks
Glad to see a well-mannered Eagles fan.
lets not forget the lousy refs
Grimes intereception of Brees was called PI LOL the saints cant win unless they get zebra help
i know all too well about the refs. I think that the NFL has certain teams that they like, and well the refs have a bias towards those teams. The saints and their feel good story seem to have that bias working for them
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Dec 13, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
It's true.
Remember the interview with Tim Donaghy and he said he based his bets off of other ref biases, but didn’t change his calls at all? Call me crazy, but I believe him. It’s a brilliant way to win money by not dirtying your hands with horrible calls. I know it’s out there, regardless of what Mike & Mike claim.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
it’s like with any sport, there will be biases. Refs won’t see certain fouls/penalties because of their personal opinion on the game. I won’t go as far to say that the refs influence the overall product, but they do provide a push to a game that’s teetering on the edge.
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Dec 13, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
yea ur Eagles got screwed by the refs in the cowboys game
its getting to where every play needs to be reviewed , esp saints and pats games
As much as we got screwed, the playcalling put the Eagles in that place to begin with. Andy Reid and company should claim that as their own responsibility. As for the Cowboys, they’ll lose again in December, led by that QB who couldn’t carry Aikman’s shell. The Cowboys will crumble, rest assured
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Dec 13, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
cowboys will lose out
Of that I have no doubt, I hope you guys get in…
You're not really from Philly, are ya?
THanks for stopping by. We’re all completely frustrasted with the playcalling.
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
yeah i am, it’s just yall is easier to say than youse or you’s.
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Dec 13, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
Gonzo was probably a distraction.
Plays that come up short like that have predetermined targets. Too bad it was a moronic play call.
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by Zippo729 on Dec 13, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The throw
Really didn’t give Snelling a chance
by MustangFalcFan on Dec 13, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
exactly
there were no reads on that play. it was called and executed.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
its like
on that last play the only person we were gonna go to was Snelling come on Tony Roddy Jenks anyone else can make a play
The famous single option.
What could go wrong?
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
The fact that it only gets a single yard.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
This season officially sucks
WTF!!!!!! This game really pissed me off!!! Especially thatlast play
by !AtlFalcons-fan! on Dec 13, 2009 4:05 PM EST reply actions
Yeah
I hate our playcalling. I hate our injuries. I hate our curse. But more than anything, I HATE LOSING.
the guys played with real desire to win
too bad playcalling killed them. and why call that TO just when we started rolling for the second time, with a minute and a half left?!
I wonder who would be available for the OC and DC positions?
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The timeout was to stop the clock
In the NFL, the clock doesn’t stop after a first down. Why save your Timeouts? We ran for that first down
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
I know
but we still had 90 secs left, I think we should have kept pushing them at that time, not letting them regroup
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
Maybe.
I was personally calling for a TO there, so a bit of a personal bias comes out for me. It’s not like we were on the 20, we were out of FG range. Sometimes rushing it can cause a disaster.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
agreed
but if Ryan was in there then, maybe keep it rolling.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
Sighs
This one was NOT on the defense. Can you hear the sound
of CHOKING once again? Maybe Mr. Blank needs to have a
long chat with Mike Smith about that staff.
by please before I die, Falcons on Dec 13, 2009 4:06 PM EST reply actions
we played well with all the injuries and new personnel on the field
the refs won it for the saints, sure there was bad play calling and many drops by R. White, but we played those fags well and got screwed by the refs
On the plus side, Cutler loses AGAIN!!!!
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
In other news
Mr. Olympia this year was named Jay Cutler. Amused? I was.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Is he a pouty posing boy?
Yea, I laughed!
How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!
Actually, he was the first person to win at least one, lose at least one, and then win again after losing Mr. Olympia.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
and with GB coming away with a W,
we wouldn’t get a wild card most likely, even if we had won this one. oh well, everyone makes mistakes, but it would be silly if Mr Blank permits the team shoot itself in the foot again next year
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
What really bugs me..
is that this was supposedly one of the best staffs in the NFL now its a complete joke. Amazing what success and failure does to peoples perception on coaches.
Australian Atlanta Falcons Fan EST 2003
They did fine last year
Which just doesn’t make sense. I’m gonna cover all that in my in-depth review. I’m really gonna dig to see where we went wrong.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
We need a revolutionary DC that is older than 60
Not a vanilla failure.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Something tells me
if Mike Smith finds a good DC out there he’ll even sacrifice some of his salary to bring him. Look at how these saints improved over the previous season with Gregg Williams
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
What it comes down to
If and when we ever have a winning record again…
I’ll just stock up on reading mateial for the following
season.
by please before I die, Falcons on Dec 13, 2009 4:12 PM EST reply actions
9 wins is all we have left, too. :(
That’s really all I want. I surrendered to just getting that about a month ago.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
This sucks
I have had to deal with Tampa winning the SB, and now I worry I am going to have to deal with a Saints SB win… WTF 2 of the lousiest teams ever to play ? Jebus, its just not right.
the Saints are good
but not as good as their record shows. they got away too many times in close games.
I’m predicting they go 16-0 and then lose in the divisional playoff game at home to the Cards.
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
Reminds you of a team in recent memory?
The Pats had 4 or 5 games where they should’ve lost (most notably Ravens, Giants)
In the playoffs, stupidity won’t occur. They won’t get away with that crap easily.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
they'll have #1 seed hands down
and most likely the Cards will end up 4th (or maybe the Eagles). Either way, Warner and McNabb can actually ruin the season for the Saints. I will be pulling for the Cards on that one.
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
yeah
just one big defensive play would have made a difference.. even another 3 and out ..
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 Dec 13, 2009 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
Hold up. Hold up. Hold up.
I just saw highlights of the 4th down play at the end.
You’re not gonna believe this…but, it was a good play call.
They sniffed it out perfectly. Roddy didn’t pull the backer that was spying Redman, and it caused him to come up and hit Snelling once Redman eyed Snelling.
Honestly, they just defensed it right, unfortunately. :(
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
that same play went for big yards earlier
still, if you are throwing, make sure the receiver goes past the first down marker..
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 Dec 13, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
absolutely. that's football 101.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, time on his side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Im out people
Its 8.15 in the morning here, so I am pretty tired.
Probably going to cry myself to sleep/
Australian Atlanta Falcons Fan EST 2003
later 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. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Dec 13, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
This season is really a dissapointment!!!
SCREW THEWINNING SEASON!!!!! WTF IS THAT GOOD FOR WITH NO PLAYOFF? WE SHOULD LOSE OUT!!
by !AtlFalcons-fan! on Dec 13, 2009 4:19 PM EST reply actions
Post-game thread is up
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After further review
Yeah…it was defensed perfectly, since Redman was eye-locked
on Snelling the whole way.
by please before I die, Falcons on Dec 13, 2009 4:20 PM EST reply actions
it just sucks
we dont get a cheap int or force a fumble anything we can hardly get a 3rd and out we need something from our D
Thanks for the visit, Dave
Blood pressure can’t take screwing up plays that
my former youth team could execute. The look on Gonzo’s
face after the fail said it all.
by please before I die, Falcons on Dec 13, 2009 4:23 PM EST reply actions
Come back anytime, my friend
Tough game.
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