Pat Yasinkas of ESPN's Poll: Matt Ryan Most Popular Falcon Ever? Let Us Correct This

by Jason Kirk on Sep 1, 2010 1:24 PM EDT

This is embarrassing. You know, and I know, and even our NFC South rivals know that a two-year quarterback isn't the most beloved Falcon of all time. But we'd hate for other fans to think we have such short memories (and such a void of history) that Ryan could have already surpassed our entire Ring of Honor.

Go here to vote. He mentions Jessie Tuggle among the current contenders (along with our two-year head coach -- come on, people), but not Tommy Nobis or Jeff Van Note. I voted Tuggle for that reason, to avoid splitting the vote.

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Tommy Nobis

The Original Falcon, still very active with his charitable foundation here in ATL.
http://www.tommynobiscenter.org/

by tom slick on Sep 1, 2010 2:03 PM EDT reply actions

definatly not a huge ryan fan yet

If he breaks out this year and spaces himself from flacco Ill like him more

by DEMBIRDZCUZ! on Sep 1, 2010 3:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I shot him my vote

Tuggle all the way… hope this ends well

know what you believe in and why you believe in it

by MentallyMIA on Sep 1, 2010 7:14 PM EDT reply actions

I'm sorry, but seriously?

Either 90% of Falcons fans just signed on in the last five seasons, or we all have a short-term memory problem.

by Dave Choate on Sep 1, 2010 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

Hell, I remember Tommy Nobis

How could we forget him? I bet a lot of Saints ball carriers still remember him, too. And now that Rickey Jackson is finally in the Hall, how about Tommy?

Jeff van Note, great player. But for fear factor alone, it’s got to be Nobis. Though I don’t want to tell you guys what to do.

It was worth the wait.

by MtnExile on Sep 1, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

See that you don't!

Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s enough old-timey Falcon fans to really push Nobis up over the top, though he’d clearly deserve it. I’ll settle for Tuggle being recognized over a third year quarterback, though.

Jiminy Christmas!

by Dave Choate on Sep 2, 2010 1:57 AM EDT up reply actions

What falcon fans, sometimes I am embarassed by how little the fans follow and REALLY watch this team. Dont Be a bandwagon fan!
Tuggle was great!
Matt Ryan has a lot yet to show me before I sign in blood, so lets not jump to any conclusions

by falconfanz on Sep 1, 2010 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

Jessie Tuggle was my fav Falcon to use on Tecmo Super Bowl.

I don’t remember him playing much (I was too young to care at that point) but he was my favorite Falcon, for sure. He was just a cool guy.

"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 Sep 1, 2010 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

Update:

Tuggle is now tied for first, and you’ll never guess who’s winning Most Disliked Falcon: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/12536/update-on-voting-for-beloveddisliked

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by Jason Kirk on Sep 2, 2010 12:26 PM EDT reply actions

i would post that on a fanshot before i would check this thread. i lose.

"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 Sep 2, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions