Pre-Season Open Thread: Atlanta Falcons at St. Louis Rams
by Dave Choate on Aug 21, 2009 2:00 PM EDT
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Continuing a trend of playing teams they beat last season, the Falcons will motor down to St. Louis to hopefully hand the Rams their collective horns. Look for the pitched battle for cornerback spots and wide receiver jobs to continue here, as well as hopefully better games from Jason Snelling and Thomas Brown, who are contending for the third running back job. Should be, at the very least, plenty interesting.
Join me for our usual rundown, won't you?
Who? Atlanta Falcons at St. Louis Rams
Where? Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri
Weather? I don't know how to tell you this...but there's no weather in a dome. I'm sorry for any confusion this causes you.
Fun Fact? We're actually old division rivals with the Rams, which most of you probably remember. I'd come up with something more interesting, but it's the Rams. Meh.
Injuries? We'll be missing Chris Houston, which should give a lot of the young defensive backs a chance to shine.
Odds? Not applicable for those of us who are still reasonable people.
Foe? That'd be the fine folks at Turf Show Times, who I'm sure will love my comments about the Rams. Be sure to head over there and say hi during the game.
GO FALCONS! Let's headbutt these Rams!
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Another Fun Fact Dave
This is our 2nd road game in a dome, and our next 2 games are in Atlanta meaning we play all 4 pre-season games on turf.
And Dave, is the draft tonight or tomorrow night?
by FLA_Falcon on Aug 21, 2009 3:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
in my best dave accent, “tomorrow @ 7pm”
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
What is a Dave accent, exactly?
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Actually, I've heard him.
And he’s surprisingly middle-of-the-roadish for a New Hampshiran.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Needs more alcohol
I’m sure the Canadian will come out then!
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gotta vote for the rams
i wanna lose every preseason game or at least go 1-3 after looking at the preseason record to regular season record chart the other day
Ah the old division foe
I was actually talking to someone the other day about that, how the hell was it that the Falcons and the Braves were in the NFC West and NL West respectively?
My best guess
Is a “wheredowestickem?!” Moment
by FLA_Falcon on Aug 21, 2009 5:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
uhhhh.....
i’m too young to remember us as division rivals lol. i knew the braves were in the nl west forever but i didn’t know the falcons were in the nfc west.
i like snelling and he averages high ypc when he gets into games but as a uga fan i’m kinda pullin for TB here, but hopefully they throw him into kickoff or punt returns cause i think snelling is a better pro running back because of his size and TB was decent returning kicks in college
How old are you?
I’m only 24 and I remember being in the nfc west
by FLA_Falcon on Aug 21, 2009 7:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wdup peoples.
I’ll check in throughout the game with some q’s (and a’s if yall need any). I’ll keep it civil, since this game is meaningless. This Rams team is be better than the one that gave yall a solid run to end last season, so I’m hoping the 1st half is a good one.
Your uncle molests collies.
offense
looking tight so far.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
Turner
burned that series
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
Touchdown!
OK, Turner get some rest. Save those hits from the real games.
time for some rookies
to shine
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 Aug 21, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
thanks
i’ll check it 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 Aug 21, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Peterson is the ish
Great pickup for you guys after losing Boley & Brooking
Your uncle molests collies.
some D Pressure
finally
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
Turner is a B.E.A.S.T.
I love our offense. Was that 42 yard TD to the right or left? It seems to me that all of MT’s runs are behind Dahl/Clabo…
by FLA_Falcon on Aug 21, 2009 8:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i was letting the dogs out
i only saw the last second of the run
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
So we know what Turner can do
Let’s see some Ryan and Norwood
i'd like to see
some more passing
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting
Have yall heard anything about you guys incorporating that in the reg season?
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on Aug 21, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
They use it sparingly but it's very effective.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
3rd down coversion
to tony g!!
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
Tony G TD
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
The offense has
really clicked up a notch from last week methinks!
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
shock
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 Aug 21, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
grimes!
off his finger tips.
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 Aug 21, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
decoud blitz
i’m liking some of these defense calls
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
O-line is pass blocking very well
Boller’s got plenty of time
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on Aug 21, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Boller's looking good.
Robinson’s looking great. Good tandem there.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
just got back from skydiving... running a little late
what did I miss?
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A turner marathon to the endzone, a Ryan to Gonzo TD, and not-so-good pass defense
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
what about that pass D?
they are showing otherwise at the moment.
keep picking on Grimes, see what happens!
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this should be interesting...
he has a lot of making up to do after his last performance
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nice norwood run
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
shockley picked
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
Or
It’s just an old Marty Booker…
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Bleeding Green Nation w/r/t fans overreacting to the Eagles signing of Michael Vick
agreed
i like seeing falcons other than abraham in the backfield
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 Aug 21, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
or
in addition to :D
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
I thought our O-line pass blocked well. Boller had time, just misthrew balls. Strange to see that in a Rams uniform. Bulger is always uber-accurate
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by 3k on Aug 21, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
With Bulger, score would be closer.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Time to get rid of Shockley
Dude hasn’t developed at all in his time here. I’ll take JPW.
JPW has a better preseason record so far, but he's been playing against 2nd/3rd team defenses.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
And then a horrible decision by DJ
should have thrown that one OOB
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by 3k on Aug 21, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
That's his legacy, so far.
Many bad decisions.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Boller is crap
Keenan Burton was wide open. I suggest a trade – Boller for Shockley.
Your uncle molests collies.
Jamaal Anderson beat Jason Smith badly
Anderson is nice, but that’s our #2 overall pick. Hate to see that…
Your uncle molests collies.
Gotta love Matty Ice
Durham: Four preseason possessions, 3 TDs. You’ve been near perfect so far
Ryan: Yeah, we’ve been ok.
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Sidbury with the sack!
love the kid, makes me feel more comfortable with Abraham losing more and more snaps.
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me too
the d hasn’t been great but there has been some flashes of improvement
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Finn without a catch.
I say…these receivers just are not making Shock look very good.
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Just getting in from dinner
Shockley is killing his chances of making the roster, isn’t he? Sad.
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3k
You must thrilled with Robinson this game.
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Can't find an update
How we looking?
"There were far too many penalties on both sides of the football," said Coach Smith. "Some things that we'll have to address and I can assure you we will."
by Pregame with Pabst on Aug 21, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
Can I get an update on how much time is left in the first half?
The game isn’t on until 2 am diwn here :(
1:18
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
owens
fumble recovery!
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
Very rapidly moving up the ranks
Would not at all stun me to see him winning a lot of snaps at nickel.
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Go JPW!
I’ve been a fan of DJ’s since he was at UGA but he is determined to kick me off his bandwagon
I obviously like Shock
But we have to have the best players on the roster. JPW might seal a spot if he does well tonight.
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Halftime discussion thread
Best pizza you’ve ever had.
Go.
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Johnny's pizza. Best Calzones and Pizzas ever.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
My favorite place ever is closed down now
But there’s a few local places that have really good pies. Joe’s NY Pizza (in NH!) is really good.
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I personally like Lil' Caesars...
It’s only 5 bucks and you dont have to wait.
But actual best tasting would probably be Pizza Hut stuffed crust
I'm not picky with pizza
if it’s delivered, I’ll eat it
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Same here, for the most part
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everybodys is good
best i’ve had was in nyc. thin crust, brick oven.. good stuff. can’t remember the restaurant
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
JPW
Redman in the fourth quarter
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JPW should get the whole 2nd half
Hasnt Redman prven that he is the #2? I was happy with him as the starter while Punktrino was “coaching” here
was grabbing some water
who got the stop for loss to stop the rams 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 Aug 21, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
Well,
Goodnight fellow Falcoholics. Gotta be to work at 6 in the morning.
cya
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 Aug 21, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
sigh
shock not having a good night
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
He's certainly not playing well
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I think they are giving Shock a chance to dig his own grave
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WEGOTTAFUMBLE!!!!!!
C’Mon Snelling. Don’t lose your spot now…
I think tonight is a make or break night for Shock. Love that guy. But tonight looks like his Soph year at Georgia all over.
How bout some Chris Owens….and some Mike Peterson!! Dude is going to be an awesome addition. Jacksonville’s loss is our gain. Pete Pete is everywhere!
sidbury!!
2nd sack of the game
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
2 sacks for Sidburry
I LOVE THAT PICK!
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
time for some JPW!
earn that spot… not like you have a lot of competition
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Tonight, JPW. Tomorow? We'll see.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
it does help
when your receiver makes those catches
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
On JPW's pick...
Was that offsides on the D, or perfect explosion, or my stupidity?
None the less, if Weems wants that roster spot, hes gotta make that catch.
i thought there was going to be a flag
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
our depth is so lacking, it's scary...
we are going to need our starters to stay healthy to win football games this season
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You could say that again.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess this is really our painful reminder
that even though we are doing well and show promise, we are still very much “rebuilding”
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Our secondary is subject on its 1st team
This 2nd/3rd team is…uh…let’s just keep everyone healthy.
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Hmmm
Even our 1st team isn’t all that good.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
our run defense has been doing surprising well at least
and solidifying the pass rush will help the secondary a lot – I think our first team can pull that off.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeh true.
But can we get takeaway’s? I think not.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
it's like I said last year
Falcons don’t get interceptions
that doesn’t look like it is going to change…
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
hehe
I really do hope you are right.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 22, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
DT is by far our most stacked position on D
a lot of big guys that can move
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I like that Johnson guy.
Very good in two games.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
I agree
I didn’t even know who he was before last week… he made a name for himself quick.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Well...
Playing time.
Snaps makes him sound like a QB…lol
by FlyYouFalcons on Aug 21, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Haynes has been doing good with yards after catch
he made Shock look good for one play and he’s doing the same for JPW
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good job JPW
good job Weems making up after lining up wrong
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we have lost a lot of helmets this preseason
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 Aug 21, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
good observation
I wonder if Smitty will define that as “fixable”
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 21, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
let them borrow Gonzalez for just 1 play
I bet that would change
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
JPW could get Gonzo the ball, no doubt.
JPW has been solid save for that overthrow, which was actually a throwaway to save a sack.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
he made the smart throw
nobody was open and he was about to get sacked.
we already had the lead, get rid of the ball and kick the field goal.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I may have to re-think my position on Snelling
They really ought to keep him as a hybrid FB/RB like the Raiders are doing with Michael Bush. He’s a good runner, no doubt.
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by Dave Choate on Aug 21, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
either our secondary is that bad
or their rookie QB is that good…
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Secondary.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Null's a better QB than many give him credit for
But still, definitely our secondary.
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by Dave Choate on Aug 21, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Excuse me. They really wanna win this one.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
is there overtime in preseason?
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually don't know. I've never heard it.
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by Adam Schultz on Aug 21, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
he's hit or miss...
just failed in pass coverage, but came up good on that stop. Showed some promise last week too
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He's a good spot player and a terrific special teamer
Getting him frequent reps would likely be a mistake.
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by Dave Choate on Aug 21, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Brock, too!
He’s looked pretty good this pre-season.
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by Dave Choate on Aug 21, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Brock just redeemed himself...
he was looking questionable just a few minutes ago
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I know I said Falcons don't get interceptions
but if they save their interceptions for game clinching moments like that throughout the season, I think I could deal.
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Great showing tonight, Falcons.
Win or lose, I saw some very good things tonight.
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I agree...
a lot of “hungry” players – our coaching staff got just what they wanted. It looks like the right formula for winning
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 21, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Fantastic for the most part
We need to have concerns with our depth, but there were some guys—like Lawrency Sidbury—who looked absolutely terrific tonight. Lot to build on.
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by Dave Choate on Aug 21, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
If the 1st team had played the entire game, we'd be looking at...
60-13.
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From a Rams fan...
…I think your team looked fantastic. Not that my Rams are that great a team or anything, but the Falcons really looked crisp tonight in every aspect (I say this purely judging the 1st-teams). I wish the Falcons the best. Shout out to Dave the Falconer. You are a classy dude and I hope your team does well this season. I don’t see any indication they’ll do the contrary. Peace.
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