The Scale of Falconliness, Re-do Edition: Keith Brooking
by Jason Kirk on Jul 20, 2010 1:51 PM EDT
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We did this one on our first podcast episode, but you guys have made it clear you want a crack at it. I'll be very brief and turn the mic your way, as I've already said my piece:
Keith Brooking, LB (1998 - 2008)
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his recent history has soured his "legacy"...
I agree with the 1st episode of the podcast in that he will be thought of more favorably in a few years. Right now he’s still a major douche.
I have no vampire experience, but I have hunted werewolves. I shot one once, but by the time I got there, it had turned back into my neighbor's dog.
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Was going to dock another point for his recent antics…But he will always be a Falcon to me. He really was a great player on and off the field for the Falcons. Plus, I am generally biased towards players in my Falcons lifetime (i.e. 1990 and beyond)…Given the Vick fiasco, he’ll be remembered as the face of this team for most of the 00s.
Also, I dock less points than others for playing on other teams. In this day and age, it’s way too rare to play for one team (see: Brett Favre, Jerry Rice…heck, even Montana played for the Chiefs). Many of the old-school Falcons would’ve played for more teams in this day and age. Plus, he left because the team decided to move on without him.
But he could’ve shown a little more class last year…but what do you expect? He’s a GT grad! (I kid, I kid)
I dont think many would dock him points for playing for another team...
it’s just that he is being a total whiney douchebag bitch while he is playing for another team. He will always be a Falcon, and I hope he retires a Falcon, but last year he was a total whiney douchebag bitch.
I have no vampire experience, but I have hunted werewolves. I shot one once, but by the time I got there, it had turned back into my neighbor's dog.
Agree with you about last season!
It’s kind of sad really that he’s tarnished his image in the eyes of Falcons fans so abruptly. I kinda hope we see them again next season (but wouldn’t mind seeing the Boyz miss the playoffs)…And yes, I am assuming that we make the playoffs…
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He plays for the freaking COWBOYS. That just stains people in my mind.
Also, the Wikipedia & PFR links up there both point to this page.
Something happened after he joined the Cowboys
because he was a whiney douche last season. I wanted to see Jared Allen kick his butt when he walked over to the Vikings sideline during the playoff game. He lost a lot of points with me after last season but I agree that I hope he retires a Falcon.
Which mullet would win?
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jul 20, 2010 4:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wow Jason you pro/con list is certainly polarizing.
I had a boss tell me once that one “WTF” can F up a hundred “that a boys”.
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jul 20, 2010 4:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
As they always say about the NFL
“what have you done for me lately”?
by TheAreopagite on Jul 20, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
3rd and 16
you forgot to put 3rd and 16 on unfalconly
Was that the play off game?
Yeah Brooking 3:16.
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jul 20, 2010 6:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I dunno, lately giving up 3rd and longs has been quite Falconly.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, to either side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
by Zippo729 on Jul 20, 2010 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
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Solid 8 to me. Yes he was a douch last year but he did that when he was with us and we loved it. Its the whole “my son can do no wrong thing but your kid is a pain in the bahooky”.
And I agree, if he could have, he would have stayed here until he retired. As far as alienating himself from the team? He was a leader on the field and in the locker room until “he who musnt be named” came along and destroyed what little chemistry the team had left after the vick fiasco. I think that is a huge part of the problem right there.
KB is the only Falcon I have ever personally met,
but I didn’t feel comfortable voting higher than a 7 – at least until he retires a Falcon…
Still a 10
Consistent performer while playing wherever the coaches wanted him, regardless of whether it was a good position for him or not. Solid leader in the locker room. Loads of community work.
Some whine about him for “staying too long” after his best years. I don’t understand the venom because he still wanted to play. If he was not good enough, the coach’s responsibility would be to cut him. If he was still out there, somebody thought he was good enough.
3rd and 16? Ridiculous. If everyone who ever made a bad play was given the same standard there would not be any players left. I dare anyone to work in their everyday job under the same standard.
Last year? The Falcons thought he could no longer contribute. However he felt in his heart he could. I do not blame him at all for giving it his all. Isn’t THAT an example of Falconly? I thought it was very interesting that last year his team was still playing while the Falcons were done, and he was obviously a very valuable member of their defense. Maybe his current coach knew how to use him more effectively? Before we lob verbal bombs, put yourself in his shoes…Somebody said you are no longer good enough …And you prove them wrong…You would crow a bit also.
Proving the critics wrong…Now that is Falconly.
by CaptK on Jul 20, 2010 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
well said
"I am happy, that's just the saddest lie."
-Kid Cudi
by FalconFiend93 on Jul 21, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
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He had some great seasons in ATL, he always played hard- but good gravy marie did he act like a horse’s ass the last couple of years, both here and in Dallas. As someone with Romo and Miles Austin on my money league fantasy team, I watched several Cowboys games, and I was embarrassed for him.
A chip on your shoulder is no reason to act like you have no class. I’m sorry.
8 for me
Keith was a beast early on in his career and it lates for several. Towards the end, not so much. He looked like Frankenstien out there more often than not with his arms out in front of him slow running towards the ball carrier or QB. That plus the fact that when he left he chose to go to the damn Plowboys… wth…?
Life is a garden. Dig it!
by Hardcore Falcon on Jul 21, 2010 9:50 AM EDT reply actions
lates=lasted
Life is a garden. Dig it!
by Hardcore Falcon on Jul 21, 2010 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Even with all the douchebaggery he is still one of my favorite birds.
It’s kinda like when you brother acts like a punk but he’s still in the family. I was really sad to see him go and my guess is so was he and that’s why he acted like a beeotch when he played us. He’s just an emotional guy and that’s what we loved about the guy but unfortunatly it’s also what you hate at times. He’s a 10.
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jul 21, 2010 10:57 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Let's not forget
That the Falcons offered him a contract, but it wasn’t enough money for him. We wouldn’t guarantee him a starting spot (especially considering how badly he played) and wanted to work in more young talent (Steven Nichols), but he wouldn’t have it.
I count that as greed and hubris, when he could have (in very Falconly fashion) played another few years and gracefully retired as one of the Falcon greats (overlooking everything else). Since he didn’t, it’s harder to put on the rose-colored glasses about his tenure here.
C’mon guys I was never a Brooking kool-aid drinker but he deserves at least an 8 if not a 9. He was Georgia raised and he played 11 solid seasons for the Falcons.
by JCush on Jul 21, 2010 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
well I gave my 8 mainly
because he went to the uber douchey Plowboys who I will hate until beyond the grave… Otherwise it would be a solid 9+
Life is a garden. Dig it!
by Hardcore Falcon on Jul 22, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I give him 4
For flapping his arms like a 10 year old retard in the Cowboys game.
All the good (in Falconliess) was washed away with that one stupid, classless gesture.
Good luck in getting into that Cowboys ring of honor Keith.
The door into the Falcons one is now closed!
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