Pre-Season Open Thread: Atlanta Falcons vs. San Diego Chargers
by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 4:00 PM EDT
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Look at Michael Turner running over those helpless people. Never has an image of men being crushed beneath the wheels of a mighty train amused me so.
We're back for the third week of pre-season games, this time against our hated disliked corpulent erstwhile foes in San Diego. The Chargers are a very good team and are likely to be the class of the AFC West this season, so this is a very good chance for us to see how we match up against an upper echelon squad. My guess: Pretty darn well.
And since there ain't no party like a Georgia Dome party, let's kick this off.
Who? Atlanta Falcons vs. San Diego Chargers, 8 p.m. EST
Where? Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
Weather? Dome equipped with solid roof = no concerns about weather.
Fun Fact? Our very own Michael Turner once played second fiddle to LaDanian Tomlinson in San Diego. In turn, they signed Kynan Forney, who used to start for us at guard. No offense to Forney, but I think I'm happier with the guy we grabbed from San Diego.
Odds? Never tell me the odds!
Foe? Please check out Bolts From The Blue for all things Chargers, and visit the FanPost from our talented friend over there on this very site for any updates about the San Diego Powder Blues.
GO FALCONS! LET'S WRECK THE CHARGERS!
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Game ready
I am really psyched for the season. I think we all know the keys to this season— Healthy Ryan=2nd consecutive winning season.
by trevbal6 on Aug 29, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Defense!!
Best test of the preseason for the starting D – lets prove to people that it was addition by subtraction (e.g. Brooking, Boley, Milloy).
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guess
they are trying to stretch the field but i’m not to keen on that 3rd down play.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grimes
Here we go again…. I appreciate his heart but he is just too damn small to be our starting corner.
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grimes appreciates your small comment.
by Debilah on Aug 30, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I would like to see
Is Grimes coming out the first week of the season, absolutely wrecking everyone on the field and saying afterwards that he played with a chip on his shoulder because people doubted him. And if that works, by the way, Jerious Norwood is too small to run in a 99 yard touchdown.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 30, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jackson
completely shoved grimes in the back before the catch
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind
If we make mistakes now, we know what to fix before the season
by Chaos7 on Aug 29, 2009 8:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
a little late
what have I missed?
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fairly easy san diego score
helped along by a penalty
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently Turner can catch
I’m a little shocked
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice use of Tony G
I like it
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd down
To TG, we are going to see that alot
by Chaos7 on Aug 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
great catch by white
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 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love our QB
and you saw them double on Tony, way to have White open
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Turner shrugged off Merriman
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see another first down...
I’m still nervous on 3rd downs in the redzone
hopefully consistancy in this game will remedy this concern
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
Matty Ice is looking pretty good. I like the receiving options we’re seeing, as it appears so far that Gonzo has already started opening up more for us in the middle. Turner’s not getting as much running room as I’d have hoped, but with Sandy’s D, that’s not too surprising.
Is this the statement game from JAnderson? The guys were talking about it pre-game, what do you guys think?
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anderson is definitely fighting for his role
if he performs well, he’ll see more snaps…
he continues to be sub-par, there are other options waiting for a shot
though I don’t think him being the starter is in jeopordy at this point
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was supposed to say "if* he continues to be sub-par"
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Statement game for JAnderson?
That would assume that he actually had something to say. Judging from the past two seasons I would tend to think he has a “speech” problem.
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
finn baby!
for the 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 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how about that for red zone efficiency!
way to go reliable Fin
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
time for the d
to step 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 Aug 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeebus
Sproles is gonna be a hell of a fantasy RB option this year. 4th/5th round pick maybe? Anybody else?
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
seems really hard to tackle him
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what just happened?
Norwood tried to go forward to fast… terrible read by him
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really didn't like that playcall either
darn you Mularkey – I have such mixed emotions about that guy
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2nd bad 3rd down call
imo
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 29, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just let him do this now
Its the preseason… Let him screw up now…
by FlyYouFalcons on Aug 29, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what was his excuse for trying so many reverses in the redzone last season?
it’s just his playcalling, what you see now is what we are going to get
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasnt saying thats a legit excuse
by FlyYouFalcons on Aug 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I'm not disagreeing that he should feel free to mess up during preseason
but that playcall seemed very typical of him
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
finally some pressure
by the d. need more of that.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
:/
That would have been a nice call to go our way against Arizona last season.
by VT89 on Aug 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone else notice that there were 3 falcons that swarmed Rivers
and not one of them was 98?
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alright secondary
time for a pick!
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you, time for several picks, but I do believe they are coming. After reading some of the comments, it’s a good thing the secondary ignores the things that are said about them, the comments are so bad sometimes. I am sure the coaches will do the right thing.
by Debilah on Aug 30, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice call
that’s why Rivers get’s paid the big bucks!
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
second 3rd and long
can we stop them.??
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 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no we can't
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God damnit
Those third downs are no problem.
Nice catch though.
by VT89 on Aug 29, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
terrible coverage
Houston got beat
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh the Secondary
Source of a 1000 heartaches this year i can already see it
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
When the commentators let you know that it’s getting carved up like a thanksgiving day turkey, there are problems. So much for all that depth huh?
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by Jesse28 on Aug 31, 2009 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great job by Lofton
he is definitely going to be a beast this season
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
That was a hell of a catch. Massively overthrown and somehow Jackson still managed to get up there and bring it down in-bounds. Grimes didn’t have much of a chance.
Anyone else realize this is the (snicker) “great white hope” Jacob Hester, RB out of LSU? I didn’t think he’d actually been drafted to play RB in the NFL, but this appears he’s #3 on the Chargers DC. Interesting.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't mess with Lofton
he is making a statement this game!
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
third 3rd and long
and another first down
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...... again
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mang
I am not liking what I’m seeing in the secondary. I know Rivers is good, but damn. We’re getting run down the field on passing downs.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Not looking forwards to games vs. Brees if this keeps up.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no real pressure
even on a blitz
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 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Houston is getting picked on
and rightfully so – the last two 3rd and long completions were him getting beat
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn Corners
We have to get off the field on 3rd and long or we’re in for some shootouts this year.
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright
Well, that was nice. Grimes for a sack?
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else think it would be a satisfying feeling to sack someone worth 92mil?
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
at least the corners can get pressure. Put the d-line is pass coverage maybe?
by VT89 on Aug 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good lord
We are getting owned at the corners.
by LetsGoFalcons on Aug 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Ye Gods
You have got to be shittin me. Pardon my language.
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That
That was good blocking by that Charger WR. Still, shouldn’t be happening.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
omg
that was 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 Aug 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd and long
just don’t throw it Houston’s way! … please
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6 3rd and ages and they fn convert it.......
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Aug 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
to a td
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is ridiculous
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
:|
This is no good, my friends. No good at all.
Going to be hard to have a winning season with this kind of defensive secondary play.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
In other news, Anderson, Diaz and Escobar have all hit homeruns vs. Cliff Lee. Braves up 6 to 1 on the Phils.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good for the Braves
Bad for my fantasy baseball squad
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by Jesse28 on Aug 31, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard time believing he's regressed.
He was better than this last year. I can’t believe he’s gotten worse. Must be something going on.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I havent liked him since hes been drafted.
Honestly, I think hes really bad…
by FlyYouFalcons on Aug 29, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
coach smith is giving them an earful
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 29, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Smith looks like he is gonna explode on the sidelines
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He did explode on the sidelines and in the locker room, etc.
by Debilah on Aug 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if you watched him carefully
you’ll notice that he was directing a lot of attention towards his boy Peterson. Deservedly so. He should be the leader of this unit since he’s the veteran and the LB position is typically the position looked at as the captain of the defense. It’s what makes Ray Lewis so awesome, he’s the one blowing up on players if they blow a play. We need our own Ray Lewis.
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by Jesse28 on Aug 31, 2009 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burnt toast
Got to say that I am NOT impressed with our secondary. I’m sure that the 70-something comments before mine say the same thing…
by johnnybacardi on Aug 29, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Houston in particluar
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tear!
I have to admit you are right about the secondary, I see us getting neat in open field
by Chaos7 on Aug 29, 2009 9:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry
It’s not like he’s actually there coaching. He’s got plenty of free time.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice snag
by jenkins
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 29, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least our offense is clicking
lotta high scoring games in our future
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but our defense is making it much more important
for our offense to remain mistake free…
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
i think the defense will get better but, it’s going to be a rough start
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good job Booker
nice to see Matty Ice hitting unfamiliar faces
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
Matty Ice looks more mobile this year. I likey.
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
power slide untouched for the first down!
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
late flag
on the norwood hit
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 29, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nevermind
the picked it 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 Aug 29, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Norwood gets punched in the face
and can’t draw a penalty?
okay… that’s fair
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gotta go for it...
for Norwood.
Statement play.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and apparently when mike smith get's his emotions back under control
he goes back to the smart play
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope a good veteran corner is availabe on the waiver wire.
We are definiteley going to need one…No way these guys are ready to handle Brees, Brady etc. They will pick these guys apart.. Damm, wish we would of kept Foxworth..
by SteveD on Aug 29, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are corners might look decent against Volek...
by FlyYouFalcons on Aug 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I honestly wish Rivers was still out there
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Aug 29, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
although
volek just ate us alive on that 3rd down
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this isn't helping the
“well Rivers is a good QB” case… our secondary is just that terrible
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are they just not going to rush the ball?
by trevbal6 on Aug 29, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why rush
when we are making passing so easy?
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that I think about it—good point
by trevbal6 on Aug 29, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Safeties
Safeties don’t look very good, either. Great.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
shhhh be vewy vewwy quiet
I’m hunting wabbits. Hiya everyone from oregon.
by Funballad on Aug 29, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey
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 29, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how is everyone ....been a long time since i been able to get good time to be here
by Funballad on Aug 29, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good
i think the defensive play has everyone in a funk tho
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the only way the defense can cheer me up
is if 1st team defense plays the entirety of this game
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they need to
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's been ridiculous
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just got justintv loaded to watch it choppy as it is
by Funballad on Aug 29, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so you are the one
who is slowing down my justin.tv
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now "Buster Davis" is schooling our secondary.. lol!
Pathetic..
by SteveD on Aug 29, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...
Is Chris Mccallister still a FA?
by FlyYouFalcons on Aug 29, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeap mental
cant watch it from orgon without it
by Funballad on Aug 29, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are they really talking about this guy's tattoos?
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
of course
most boreing part of game needs comments from peanut gallery about tats
by Funballad on Aug 29, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...
Houston got owned…
But the ball was out of his hand when he tried to stretch it.
by FlyYouFalcons on Aug 29, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Starting D cant even stop San Diego's 2nd string offense..
That was Grimes not Houston..Not that it matters.. They are both being schooled!
by SteveD on Aug 29, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We knew
We all knew our secondary was going to be bad this year, but we are looking horrible
by Chaos7 on Aug 29, 2009 9:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I let my optomism hide the truth
but all optomism aside… we won’t be able to win games with less than 30 points.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hold up
San Diego is one of the best passing teams in the league.
by trevbal6 on Aug 29, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New England>New Orleans>San Diego
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly thought they would at least be competitive..
Let’s see how Owens looks against the 2nd string offense…
by SteveD on Aug 29, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
has moore seen the field yet?
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope
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 29, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a little pressure from the line
would help. the qb’s have all the time they need.
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 29, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
Atleast its preseason…
The Falcons secondary are all hustlers, theyre getting burnt on purpose, but they’ll dominate when the season starts.
Yeah…
I wish.
by FlyYouFalcons on Aug 29, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course
Start talking good about Owens…
And he gets hurt.
by FlyYouFalcons on Aug 29, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice catch by booker
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 29, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good lord
Well, the offense has looked good, and the defense horrible. When did we turn into the Saints?
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of the Saints
did you see what they did to the Raiders?
I fear what they can do to our defense at this point… hopefully they will improve by week 8
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, boy...
The Saints are gonna just murder us if something doesn’t get better in a hurry.
by johnnybacardi on Aug 29, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, rite?
They’ve got one of, if not the, best CB’s in the game, and Brees tore them apart.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booker again!
Him and Fin can split the role as #3
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Booker
I’m liking what I’ve seen from him so far- I think it’s a good thing to have his experience.
by johnnybacardi on Aug 29, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offense looks great but.......
Wanted 2 starting corners…… Apply to Coach Smith…lol!
by SteveD on Aug 29, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why can't our defense do that?
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Matt shoulda led Tony a little more on that pass
but it was tight coverage from both sides…
again… good defensive play… makes me wish we had one
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that Jerry Glanville on the sidelines over there?
Good thing the offense is looking OK (even tho Matty Ice Balls is gonna have to learn not to follow his receiver with his eyes the entire play), because I’m having flashbacks to the porous pass defenses of the early 90s…
by johnnybacardi on Aug 29, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Matt Ryan was good about where he put his eyes last season
and he was great about it in college…
he’ll get into form as the season gets closer.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
…I know. But still, he’s led his targets all night tonight.
by johnnybacardi on Aug 29, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I noticed...
my statement should have read, “I hope he’ll get into form…”
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dohh
Gotta go. hopefully be back before game ends.
by Funballad on Aug 29, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks for stopping by
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jamaal Anderson is getting owned out there
He really gets dominated. Doesn’t even command two blockers. Think it’s time to give Chauncey the starting job
by LetsGoFalcons on Aug 29, 2009 9:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I agree
and bring in Sidbury for 3rd and long.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
3rd and long, we got burned every time for lack of pressure
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s a reason they like to move Anderson inside. He looks really unathletic rushing the passer. He stands up so high in his stance. I’m sorry but I have very little faith that he’s going to come around
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I am not impressed
Chris Houston? Are you kidding me? He needs a step ladder just to see the logo on the opposing team’s helmets…
I hope I’m wrong, but I think this is gonna be a LONG season…unless we get some secondary help like we did last year…
Where’s Moore? Sidbury? Anderson is history…
by btcvsolo on Aug 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Arthur Blank
he sets the tone for the franchise.
The interviewers keep saying, “you did this and that” and he responds, “yes we did”
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True
It’s really, really hard not to like Blank. I with he could own the Braves, as well. I’m sure we’d be much more willing to bring in talent at the deadline in MLB with Blank as the owner, instead of whatever corporate ownership we have now.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good job coming up Coleman
that attempted tackle was hideous
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i was thinking the same thing
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good to see
1st team defense is still out there
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
If they’re going to play like that, they need to keep them out there as long as possible. Ugh.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Secondary is gonna be running suicides come Monday.
Smitty looks none too happy
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A real bright spot is Curtis lofton
He’s played well in my opinion
by LetsGoFalcons on Aug 29, 2009 9:56 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
he is going to be an anchor on our defense for years to come
I love what he’s been doing.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that #23 Charles Dimry out there?
Chris Houston is doing his best impersonation….Has not made even 1 stop the whole game… Wow…
by SteveD on Aug 29, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10/11 third down coversions
for SD. sigh
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our offense has looked good
But I’m gonna call the falcons and see about trying out for a CB spot lol
by FLA_Falcon on Aug 29, 2009 9:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I'll call in and put a good word in for you
make sure the coaching staff knows that you are a better option than what is currently available
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol thanks man
I’m not the fastest guy in the world but I’m 6’4". I can “see the logo on the helmet”
by FLA_Falcon on Aug 29, 2009 10:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
definitely
if you can’t get that job, JAnderson is in need of a replacement too
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hold the presses!
We actually made a stop on 3rd down!
by SteveD on Aug 29, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only 'cause they didn't throw it
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
any word on Norwood yet?
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tony G with the false start?
wow… I didn’t expect to see that much, if at all this season.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anybody know where Matt Ryan was throwing that to?
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no idea
didn’t see a red jersey in the area
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably was a result of the no huddle
someone was probably supposed to be there that wasn’t
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop it, Gartrell Johnson!
You fool!
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how's it going dave?
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not bad
Arriving late. I’ll have to check the tape later.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
brace yourself
for the viewing
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when he says brace yourself
he means, every time the defense is on the field, put on a straight jacket and put in a mouth guard and try to avoid biting off your tongue.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brent will do the interview with you.
by Debilah on Aug 30, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome!
Thanks for doing that for me. What’s the best way to reach him? If it’s e-mail, feel free to send it to davethefalconer@yahoo.com so he doesn’t get a lot of spam from having it posted here.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 30, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
I am really excited about this. Dave, when you have an official date will you post a thread that is open for us to submit questions for you to choose the best ones and ask him?
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 31, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can definitely do that
I’ll keep y’all posted.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 31, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
I’m very excited about this. I really like Grimes, lotsa hustle and speed. If he gets his hands on the ball regularly, we might see quite a few pick-6’s.
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by Jesse28 on Aug 31, 2009 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I haven’t seen a corner come close to defending a pass tonight
by trevbal6 on Aug 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well...
the coaching staff fixed the run defense like they promised
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably time for a qb change
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah....Redman needs some reps...
No need to keep playing the starters on offense at this point….On the other hand, leave the defense out there untill the 4th quarter..They need the practice..
by SteveD on Aug 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Snelling strong like bull
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Snelling should be a lock for #3 RB
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick glance at the stats tells me
Defense hasn’t been great tonight.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
redman
looks to be locking up #2 qb spot too
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Redman is solid.
And plus he put up like 275 today in my Madden franchise when Ryan went out of the game with a high ankle sprain so I suppose that speaks to his ability to perform adequately in the backup role :-)
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
madden doesn’t lie
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grimes has a sack, though!
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that sack
is not enough to mask the things we witnessed on D tonight…
think Lions rush defense and apply it to our pass protection ability.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Enjoy that Grimes sack Dave. Drink it all in.
It may be as good as it got for the secondary tonight.
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Redman lost a shoe..
And still completed the pass nice… lol! Good job running the offense…
by SteveD on Aug 29, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
multiple good catches
by booker tonight
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he is proving to be another golden aquisition by TD
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to the future
I see us returning to 1998—lots of clock control, keep the ball on the ground, keep the ball away from the opposition
by trevbal6 on Aug 29, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that and special teams play
is the only reason we kept winning games last season.
They have an excellent formula… but you still need the defense to do something
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our second-team defense looks pretty nifty tonight
Good night for Marty Booker….which I kind of worry about.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Offense*
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No worries about our offense ... Looks steady and ready..
Defense= Leaky and stinky..lol!
by SteveD on Aug 29, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Position battle at QB?
If Redman keeps this up, Ryan may need to start looking over his shoulder. lol
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I seriously doubt that
But this is why he’s the backup, no contest. He’s solid as they come.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or we may have one of the best backup QBs in the league
trade material next season anybody?
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha
nice one redman!!
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the commentator just said
And Redman is still alive when he avoided the sack.
Nice rushing TD
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Redman
Wow. Nice run, there.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
Not really a shoot out, but at least it’s not as bad as it was.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone remind me
Who’s that guy that just signed with the Eagles?
by VT89 on Aug 29, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno...
but he had 10 less rushing yards than BOTH our QBs in this game, lol.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much time did that drive eat up? anyone?
by trevbal6 on Aug 29, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a lot... but I'm not sure...
hopefully we see first team defense some more… they haven’t felt enough punishment yet.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We won't
I have a feeling they’ll bring in the backups at this point. No use in rubbing more salt into the wound.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you haven't seen what we all had to suffer through
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lofton is the only one
who has looked like he was 1st team
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lofton isn't first team
He’s nth team.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
any word on norwood?
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no...
and it is making me increasingly nervous.
Hopefully just a concussion – he did get punched in the face…
I’m concerned about Owens also.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Owens looked worse than Norwood (I thought)
by trevbal6 on Aug 29, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened?
I could scroll up, but I’m known for being lazy.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brown fell on his leg
during a kickoff return – he limped off the field
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dag
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Owens is back on the field
thats good to see
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my favorite part about Ryan
is when he’s interviewing it sounds like his voice is about to crack like he’s a 14 year old kid.
by VT89 on Aug 29, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I could think of many.... many other things...
that I would say are my favorite things about Matt Ryan.
But… to each their own I guess…
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it was an exaggeration
But if I heard his voice and didn’t know who it was I would think it was some 17 year old kid who went through puberty late.
by VT89 on Aug 29, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
grimes still out there
and still getting burned..
by SteveD on Aug 29, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Houston didn't look any better in the first half
but again… we have improved run D and done nothing for pass D
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's still pre-season
Obviously, we need to be concerned, but this is still a time to get better. Check back in two weeks and if they’re both getting burned, we’ll engage in the gnashing and wailing.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where were you 45 minutes ago, Dave?
your absence has allowed me to fall to the bottom of the anti-optomism pool.
it’s too late to save me now. I’m drowning.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't go toward the light!
Or the sharks!
My advice is not to worry too much. The front seven is better, the offense is dynamic, and they’re not going to let the secondary sit stagnant if they suck early this year.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If by better you mean teh rush D
Then yes, but we got zero pass rush all night long. That, in and of itself, led to much more pressure on the secondary. They are probably better than this, or at least let’s hope so, but they need to put in some serious fundamentals work.
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by Jesse28 on Aug 31, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Curtis Lofton
THE defense…
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's all you need...
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
again, Dave...
your commentary is coming from not suffering through the first half, lol.
He has put on quite a show, but he can only be in two places at once.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two places at once
Would definitely appear to be an accurate statement when it comes to Lofton.
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure that's true
But we also know that our defense is going to be far from perfect this year. If Grimes and Houston aren’t getting it done, let’s see more Chevis Jackson, Von Hutchins and Co.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Currrrrtttiiiissss!!
They should take snippets from that song Cam’ron made about Fiddy Cent and play that whenever Lofton makes a play. Awesome.
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are Shockley or JPW getting into the game at all?
by VT89 on Aug 29, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not shockley
maybe jpw
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't look like it...
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Redman seems to have locked up #2 the way this looks.
Appears they’ll fight it out in the last game of the preseason.
by blackertai on Aug 29, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lofton is the defense tonite!
He’s had a great game…
by SteveD on Aug 29, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brown and Snelling
Has anyone noticed that we don’t have a back who can catch the ball consistently? Jerious Norwood’s pretty good, but man, you’d like to see guys at the bottom of the roster with more versatility…
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Turner had an amazing catch in the first half
like… he was getting folded over while the ball was headed in his direction…
but you are right, catching consistancy is definitely lacking in our RB corps.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can do it
He’s just not called upon, which is about the same as not being able to.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright
I’m out for the night. Thanks guys! Looking forwards (at least offensively) to the opener. Lets hope the last preseason game goes better than this did for the defense.
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Take care out there
See you later this week.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
owens has some speed
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good lord
Could there have been a bigger hole?
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
first weakness shown by the Run D all night
but Owens performance just helped me feel better about it
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Owens is FAST
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he’s fast too.. lol
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should get him in there against Usain Bolt
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
in 4 years, his multiple new shiny rings will be much cooler than a little medal.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is very fast, I just loved watching him run behind the player, I believe I was the loudest in the 3rd row.
by Debilah on Aug 30, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And!
He had his ankle rolled something fierce by Brown earlier. Good to see some resiliency.
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by Jesse28 on Aug 31, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice stop by Sidbury
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Safe to say
There’s room for improvement, but there were some positives tonight. Gonna have to address that pass defense, though, or it’s gonna be a long year.
by johnnybacardi on Aug 29, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting pressure will make a big difference
Can’t lay it entirely at the feet of the secondary, but we clearly need some help.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
But it sure looks like size is going to be an issue- it looked like boys against men out there, esp. on 3rd down.
by johnnybacardi on Aug 29, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Abraham didn't play though, did he?
I don’t recall seeing him out there
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was out there
Remember the horse collar flag on Sproles in the 1st quarter?
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
he played. he had the horse collar penalty early on.
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed the first 5 minutes
then recall kept seeing Biermann
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
Nice catch Ferguson!
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is that how you spell it?
wow… I butchered that… lol
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bergeron and Furgoson looking good now
choosing which WRs to keep is looking increasingly difficult for our coaching staff
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looping catch by Chandler Williams
Guy’s still pushing to a roster spot.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm ready
for redman to run another one in from 20yards out
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The dude looks fantastic
You’d hope we’d never have to see Matt Ryan sitting, but I have a lot of confidence in him.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And twice as refreshing
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Kelly is nowhere near a roster spot, evidently
But there’s a lot of guys in the running at this point, it seems. Hard to call.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he had one catch against detroit
haven’t heard from him since
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I recall watching him during the first OTA public practice
and he looked great. Reached over Houston twice… which I guess doesn’t seem like such a feat anymore.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would seem that way
hopefully they keep him on the practice squad… the kid looks solid, but there are a lot of better than decent receivers making quite a showing ahead of him.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what?
All things considered, this is one of the best preseason games I’ve ever seen. Both teams really seem to want it…
by johnnybacardi on Aug 29, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
I have never wanted a win this bad in preseason.
I think it is because we have such a solid 2nd team offense
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, just from what I've seen
Very good game.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Verron Haynes at the goal line?
Where is Snelling?
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gotta go PA
can’t be that obvious on offense – but in a way it’s nice to see Mularkey going for the smart play rather than a trick (/backfire) play.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ooh
had a dude open. Would have been a tough throw.
by VT89 on Aug 29, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good play to get outta bounds?
no… shoulda thrown it away
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
woot
omg. yes
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY CRAP
That was a beautiful throw
by gametheory7 on Aug 29, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Weems just locked up his roster spot
Right. There.
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
doesn’t have the harry douglas spark but he seems solid.
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude...
I just jumped outta my seat and celebrated during a preseason game
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
me too
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow... Redman should be a starting QB somewhere
that was impressive
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hello Eric Weems
Meet roster spot. And like somebody said earlier, Redmon is probably the best backup QB in the NFL
by FLA_Falcon on Aug 29, 2009 11:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
seriously...
imagine him with our first team offense?
God forbid we ever lose Matt Ryan to something ridiculous like a broken pinky or something, but if we did, I am confident we could still win games with our backup.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it bad to celebrate for a preseason game?
Owens and Chevis should be given more time aat corner next week.
Weems locked his roster spot.
We have a starter backing up Ryan…
by FlyYouFalcons on Aug 29, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
rec'd
I couldn’t agree more with any of those points.
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonderful end to the game
Still very legitimate concerns about the defense.
Thanks for showing up, everyone. We’ll see you here later this week!
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by Dave the Falconer on Aug 29, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
later all
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by armchair quarterback on Aug 29, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes, it has been fun
bye all
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by MentallyMIA on Aug 29, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t see Sidbury on the field much tonight, nor Owens? Biermann was in on almost every play. James played with the 1st team. And can someone please tell me why Lofton is playing on the punting team? I don’t understand our best defensive guy running sprints during punts?
by Jon Cushman on Aug 30, 2009 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
REDMAN
Redman has been looking good all preseason in practice and he was doing this at the end of 2007. Its like we all forgot.
by footballdude on Aug 30, 2009 4:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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