The Season Is Over: Falcons Drop Playoff Game To Giants
by Dave Choate on Jan 8, 2012 4:10 PM EST
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PrintThere are no words of comfort to offer up after a game like this.
The Falcons were destroyed. You can't hang this on the defense, given that the Falcons scored only two points all game. The offense simply could not have played worse, and this will leave a bitter taste in my mouth for many, many months. If you're not mad, you're not a fan today.
There's not much else to say, but as usual, I'll have my full recap in the a.m.
I am done defending this team right now. There will be a recap tomorrow and an entire off-season to sort out who should stay, who needs to go and what needs to be done to turn the corner in Atlanta, but here and now, I don't have the heart to say anything nice about them. I really don't.
I would beg you not to attack each other, Giants fans or personally attack players and coaches, because I really have zero tolerance for it today. Trolling will get you an instant ban. Aside from that, you're welcome to vent however you see fit. There's a lot of anger to get out right now, and I understand that. I myself plan to smash a few things.
Let me say again, too, that it's been a pleasure to make my way through the season with all of you. You Falcoholics are the reason I do this, and even if I sometimes have to fire a gun into the air to get you to stop strangling each other, I still enjoy every moment.
The 2012 season can't come soon enough.
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"Our goal is much higher than just making the playoffs." - Mike Smith
It sure didn’t look like it today
"Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?" - Prince
by !AtlFalcons-fan! on Jan 8, 2012 4:11 PM EST reply actions
both sides of the ball looked pitiful
thankfully, i wasn’t expecting a win so i’m not breakin’ stuff.
i did expect a better showing.
oh, well. just wait til next year….
I feel so sick.............
If I am not addicted to pain, then why am I a fan of Atlanta sports?
by da fatchick thrilla on Jan 8, 2012 4:12 PM EST reply actions
very familiar feeling.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
I'll be the first one to say fire Mike Smith.
The man just can not get it done in big games. His teams unravel, he makes stupid decisions in big moments.
I fell like I’m going to throw up.
I don't think he'll be fired
But I think his staff will be gutted. You’re right…his teams fold int eh playoffs.
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And he made some very poor decisions on the field today
In addition, he had the team, especially the offense, very poorly prepared for this one.
He did
They will keep him, but someone needs to sit down and let him know that changes have to be made. They need a smart, more aggressive offense now.
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call me crazy
I still liked the going for it on 4th down
It’s just the playcalling and the result that killed us
I did like the going for it
but the playcalling was stupid
Agreed brothrbrown
Go for it, we are supposed to be a potent offense, and it was time to win a football game. The fact we did not make it twice, as well as Turner’s failure to gain a yard on third down do not deter from the decisions.
We just cannot play against the big boys.
Mr. Mustard
That....
And I wouldn’t be surprised if a couple high priced players are either cut or traded to make room for salary or picks. Online needs two new players. We need a new running back. We need a new corner and som serious depth on our D.
Lots of work to do and not much to work with.
starting to question whether he should
When the person who reports to you makes moronic decisions over and over, you become the moron. After this game, MS looks like the moron. You can blame the lame 4th down calls on MM, but ultimately MS is letting him make those calls. I really hope that getting rid of MM is going to make as big a difference as most of us think. I also hope the offensive identity of this team goes with MM, because being a pounding, physical, control the clock team isn’t a good use of our talent.
The 4th down calls today epitomize how MM (and hopefully not MS) so stubbornly try to force this style of offense on our team with horrible results. Our OL hasn’t been able to get a push against most any DL in short yardage all year long, failed miserably in the attempt against NO, and that’s what we depend on in 2 critical plays. WTF!!!!!!!!!
by mln on Jan 8, 2012 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
Every Damn Year
and why the guys on Fox had to bring up that every team that has beat this incarnation of the falcons have went on the superbowl?
I'd rather the Giants go on
than any of the other teams (maybe exception of the 49’ers) in the NFC
On the positive side...
We can go lay some $$$ at Vegas that the Giants win the NFC.
by widderslainte on Jan 8, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
Good game
The Falcons played hard, especially on defense. Mike Smith and Mularkey sabotaged your team with those 4th-down calls. Once the run defense couldn’t stop the Giants, they’re pass offense could open things up.
I’ll just say this. To the person who said that Matt Ryan gives Atlanta a “clear advantage at QB,” you might want a mulligan on that one.
Team Ghost: Manningham, Sintim, Beckum, Barden, JPP, Anvil, Ross
Tom Coughlin: "Respect all. Fear none."
*their pass offense
Team Ghost: Manningham, Sintim, Beckum, Barden, JPP, Anvil, Ross
Tom Coughlin: "Respect all. Fear none."
He's had a very good year
But this was an awful game for Ryan and everyone else. Good luck the rest of the way.
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I think it's MM
in big games, MM becomes a super-control freak.
hence a lack of no huddles compared to the regular season?
Dont cloud the issue with facts!
I noticed that
yes, it’s hard to really say you went no-huddle when your drive lasts all of 4 plays, but there was that one nice, wonderful drive that was all no-huddle, then after 1 bad play, went back to huddle and the drive fell apart.
It’s been that way all year. That’s not Matt Ryan. That’s Mike Mularkey
"The Falcons played hard,"
Lmao
"Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?" - Prince
by !AtlFalcons-fan! on Jan 8, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
they played like they were wearing thongs
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Don't bullshit us
It wasn’t a good game. Our O played like they were scared of you guys.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
I'm not trying to patronize you
It was 7-2 for a while. It’s not as if the Giants dominated from the start.
Team Ghost: Manningham, Sintim, Beckum, Barden, JPP, Anvil, Ross
Tom Coughlin: "Respect all. Fear none."
Both The Lions-Saints and the Bengals-Texans game was very similiar
In it until the fourth qtr
It’s not just the Falcons, but in a lot a ways it is.
Teams destined to win pull away quickly, when you fail to capitalize
come on man
cool it down a tad bit
If I am not addicted to pain, then why am I a fan of Atlanta sports?
by da fatchick thrilla on Jan 8, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
with a comment
in the other thread i agree our O line is weak. They are terrible at power running and guess what that is what our team is supposed to be.
Yep
I’ve said it again and again. Watch the ELITE qb’s and see the time in the pocket!
by Sbaron55 on Jan 8, 2012 4:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Super agree!!!!!
without good protection no QB cqan be elite!! Just look at brees, dude has like the china wall in front of him. I saw giants olinemen just standing there withiout anyone to even block in the 2nd half. just horrible oline play today. Tuck talked them right into dialing back to keep from getting penalties. worked like a charm. good job justin tuck.
Now Gentlemen, get your butts up, and get back on that horse! You have no choice. The expectations are running much higher this year.
So...yeah.
That was more or less what I expected. I wouldn’t say it was as bad as the GB game; I actually thought for a week we could win that one.
Soo.. Where are all the people who thought I was ‘afraid’ or ’didn’t have hope’ because I figured we’d lose by at least two touchdowns? Where are all the touchy-feely guys who say stats are for losers? I guess I just know this team better than them.
Soo.. Where are all the people who thought I was ‘afraid’ or ’didn’t have hope’ because I figured we’d lose by at least two touchdowns? Where are all the touchy-feely guys who say stats are for losers? I guess I just know this team better than them.The data said we’d lose big, and we did.
1-4 against playoff teams.
4-4 on the road, with the wins against Indy, Car, Sea, and Det, three of which are awful, and Detroit’s almost as much of a pretender as we are.
0-2 in playoff games.
I could get into individual performances against playoff-caliber competition, but I think this is enough to prove my point, yes?
I do think you're always more down than anyone else...
but you were right on this game. Atlanta did not in any way gameplan right for this, on offense.
Defense did fine until the nonexistent offense came back to bite them
While I've always been and always will be a glass-half-empty sort of guy,
our record suggested that there was no way we could keep this close. We didn’t. How could anyone expect us to suddenly morph into a contender overnight? We’re the most consistent team in the NFL, for pete’s sake! By now, everyone should be able to set their watch to the games we win and lose. If they are mediocre or worse, we win. If they aren’t, we lose, guaranteed, on the road.
because those of us who deny the existence of a glass
will always pretend the team will suddenly start playing both defense and offense
I'll say this again
to calm us down
i couldve just put on some 80's porn
thnx anyways
If I am not addicted to pain, then why am I a fan of Atlanta sports?
by da fatchick thrilla on Jan 8, 2012 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
You've still got porn?
Internet babe..that way if anything happens to you your bros don’t have to go and clean up before your loved ones get there. Have some consideration dude!
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Thank you, Dave
You have been a voice of reason all the season. Please don’t invest too much emotions in this team.
Little too late for that, unfortunately
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Don't tell me
you did not anticipate something like this. We all did. It is often hard to be a fan.
I actually thought they'd win
To be fair, I was apparently drunk.
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And you are right:
Any serious discussion at the moment bring us only more pain
the one job you can do drunk
Being a blogger!
Me thinks ye flirt with banning
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
oline play lost this game today flat out!!!
when you fail to get one freaking yard over and over. thats sad!!!
Now Gentlemen, get your butts up, and get back on that horse! You have no choice. The expectations are running much higher this year.
I disagree, ATLsince1972
when it happens once or twice during the season – I say it;s the line.
but when we keep banging our heads on the same wall over and over again, it has to be coaching. if you KNOW that in 9 similar plays out of 10 you were stuffed which is a result of the oline being dominated – you still attempt a run?
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
One reason for hope
…and about the only one I can find – take a look at the 49ers. Sometimes the only change that is required is to the coaching staff. I see plenty of talent on both sides of the ball (although we need a couple of key improvements). But four years in, The Process has seriously stalled. The Falcons coacing staff will star in their own series of Survivor this off-season. The only question is if anybody is left standing.
they've
also have had great picks in the draft to build an offensive line.
*In Matt I Trust*
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so why can't Atlanta?
there are always hidden gems in the draft. Time to get a diamond in a field of quartz, so to speak
we need a couple picks on the OL
and I’m not sure exactly what, but we need a 3-4 style LB. Someone who’s going to be hunting qb’s
bc
we don’t get top 10 picks. look at their team record the last 4 years and where we pick and where they picked.. they’ve had a top 15 pick the past 10 years, with some of them being top 10. we’ve had a top 15 pick in 2008.
*In Matt I Trust*
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at the same time, though
I know they’re mostly offensive players, but:
Arian Foster: UFA
Tom Brady: 6th round pick
Brent Grimes: UFA
Colston: 7th round (I think).
I agree that Atlanta’s hurt by the JJ trade, but that doesn’t mean that the only players that can step in and be game-changers are 1st or 2nd rounders
our biggest
problem is OL, NOT playmakers… you’re not going to find a great starting tackle or guard in the bottom rounds of the draft
*In Matt I Trust*
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I do agree...
but obviously something has to be done.
FA OL, from what I understand, tend to be duds because if they’re worth having as starters, they’re worth keeping. Atlanta doesn’t have the 1st round pick to spend on an OL.
I don’t see really any other options
No pass rush + no pass protection + bad OC = epic fail
We all see what the problems are. The real question is will the management. I don’t want to hear excuses this offseason I want to see whether we have actual football people running the show. We wanted explosive plays…guess what you can’t do that without BLOCKING. Julio is awesome…now go get some maulers to keep our QB upright.
Abe is probably gone so we need pass rush even MORE now.
Please Jacksonville…please hire our OC.
The good news out of all of this is that we now have winning seasons and our expectations are higher than they ever have been. That’s a good thing. Just FIX THE FRIGGIN PROBLEMS.
The Falcons
…have spent some picks on the O-line. Sadly, they appear largely wasted. Baker is now officially a bust. And I don’t see anybody much standing up from their other early round picks.
But you’re right. It all starts up front and the Falcons are lacking.
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
Well, lets all go picket
our local home depots with big FIRE SOME DAMN BODY signs.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
F*ck I'm diassapointed...
How the fuck can we be so ineffective on O…
one word
mularkey!
Now Gentlemen, get your butts up, and get back on that horse! You have no choice. The expectations are running much higher this year.
and pornstache Van Gorder
Even though the defense did okay.
I still don’t like the defense
I will say that Chris Owens kinda redeemed himself in my eyes somewhat
He was pretty good in coverage today and looked like one fo the few players who was still playing at the end. I’ve dogged him and asked for him to be gone a LOT. But props when you show up CO.
Dave
I’m sorry about that slur I used earlier, please forgive me in the heat of the moment. Bu tplease tell me you have the email of one of the higher ups. Our voice has to be heard.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
Your voice will be heard, trust me
And all is forgiven. I know people get worked up in the spur of the moment. I’m just trying to tamp it down.
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im so glad i don't have work tomorrow
i’m getting BOMBED tonight
*In Matt I Trust*
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Look at the bright side
More time for Mularkey to interview
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 8, 2012 4:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
I think we are the only average team of the NFL too.
We beat the hell out of the worst teams and get the hell beat out of us by the best.
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 8, 2012 4:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Assuming we had a 20% chance of winning at Lambeau field next week....
…this is absolutely THE BEST THING that could have happened….
NOW, the changes will be made……..no one is safe.
I almost guarantee that Blank is on the phone right now trying to reach Fisher/Cowher/Gruden’s agents to see if any of them are interested……if not, keep MS………..heat needs to be turned up on TD too…….I’ve been saying for 2 years that we need an RB – I feel vindicated in that……..FINALLY!!!!………….Turner? Gone……….DeCoud? Gone……….2 OLMen? gone/replaced…..MM? Gone…………..BVG? Gone………….TDimitroff? Better have the best combo draft/free agent pickups of his life……….
I'm hoping that that is the small silver lining
to this god awful performance. MM needs to be gone, no questions asked. Serious changes need to be made.
by introvertedGSUfan on Jan 8, 2012 4:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Diligence has done a great job.
I agree with everything else tho
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 8, 2012 4:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Don't knee jerk
Smitty and TD have put us in the best position the franchise has EVER been in. So take some oxygen and let’s get stuff fixed.
We do need a replacement for Turner because he’s about to hit 30, but he doesn’t have much blocking imo to be fair. The defense wasnt’ the problem today although we suck on 3rd down due to that soft zone, but they were left hung out to dry by the Offense today my friend.
MM gone totally agree.
Dunta is a waste. Man / press not to bad. Zone he doesn’t have a friggin CLUE.
And for those giving the D a free pass today...
We just got run all over by a team that has been pretty lousy at running the ball most of this year. Not good enough. Not by a long shot.
Our Offense was shite. Our D?
They gave up 24 points to a PLAYOFF team.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
They gave up 24 points
to arguably the worst playoff team, and one that has struggled on offense. Not horrible, but not good enough if the Falcons hope to go beyond just making the playoffs. This D should be dominating with the talent it has. It doesn’t. And gets whipped by good teams.
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
only thing this offense
struggled with was running the ball, you had 2 1000+ yard receivers and a QB with almost 5000 passing yards..
*In Matt I Trust*
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And yet
they run all over us? A defense that supposedly prides itself on stopping the run? I think allowing 24 points in a playoff game is, at best, average. Are we happy with an average D? Really? With all the talent we’ve loaded into it in recent drafts?
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
lets not forget they came
into the game running well the past few weeks, but I don’t disagree that BVG needs to go bc of his scheme, we have playmakers, on both sides of the ball but the schemes don’t fit them
*In Matt I Trust*
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It just seems
the Falcons D can’t adjust. When they have early success, opposing teams tweak their offense and next thing you know they’re unstoppable. Falcons have no answer. It all stays vanilla.
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
and Eli only threw for 277, when he almost threw for 400 last week,
They saw the run game worked and rolled with that, if not they might had end up with 400 passing and 50 rushing? would that have been better? I don’t think so.
Holding them to 24 was good, O’s fault not scoring
by DanishFalcons on Jan 8, 2012 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
I refuse to accept
that holding a team ranked as lowly as the Giants to 24 points is good. OK, maybe. Average. Mediocre. Is that the kind of D we want? Really? I agree most of the blame lies with our offense, but let’s not give the D a pass mark. It’s not an F, but it’s at best a C. I want an A defense. Or at least a B+.
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
over the last 5 weeks of the regular the Giants had scored more than 24 in 4 out of 5, just saying
and one of them was against a GB team which all seems to think is unbeatable.. I won’t give a damm for statistics at this point of the season, the stats for giants was inflated by their patethic mid season
PO start everything resets, can’t use regular stats to judge the teams imo..
by DanishFalcons on Jan 8, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
we'll have to agree
to disagree. All I’ll say is if you’re happy with the way the D played today, well get used to more seasons like this one. Accepting average as good enough has resulted in the team you see today.
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
when the offense goes 3 and out all day
what do you expect. they got no rest and were worn down. 24 points is a success for the D today.
by Whyte Bler 000 on Jan 8, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
as a giants fan
the falcons d played very well … it was your offense that let you down today
remember, despite our pathetic rushing attack, we have a top 5 aerial offense in the NFL. holding this team to 24 points was impressive.
JPP + Cruz + Nicks + Eli
Yea, I'm excited about the next 10 years.
Colossal's Rant
Im going to get this out of the way…. This sucks. It hurts and im sure its even worse inside the locker room.
Changes are going to come, but where? I think everyone agrees the O.C. needs to be looked at? But i ask you this… Is michael turner going to be enough? Our Oline obviously is in shambles and without a speedy threat to kick out… we are looking at -2,-1,0 yd gains. I think that alot of people are disappointed with roddy white… he dropped some passes this year.. he is easily worthy of a 1st round + and if the falcons need to make a drastic move.. i see that being it, but it wont happen… it doesn’t need to.
We are going to be angry… this isnt disappointment … Championship caliber teams show up in big games… bottom line. Matt Ryan was shaky today and it got worse as the game progressed. The defense had a good game plan but it fell apart because the offense put NO PRESSURE ON THE GIANTS. So Atlanta TD/ Mr. Blank i give you my blessing to do whatever it needs to do to make things better. Cut a veteran, trade a big name, do something to fix this secondary, o-line, and run game. No one will believe this team can win a playoff game until they actually do. Its inexcusable and to make no changes will do nothing but set fire to the hostility … Outplayed, out coached , outclassed. The fans expect better…
well spoken Colossal..........
I think you hit on all the key areas, and captured the fan sentiment well…..
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
are
the Falcons becoming a victim of Marty Ball.i mean hell look at the wiki its identical to us Marty Ball
by Erihury on Jan 8, 2012 4:22 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
its so eerie its sad
First down: a rushing play.
Second down: another rushing play.
Third down: a pass attempt.
Fourth down: punt (or field goal, if within range).
A little unbelievable we didn't score this game
But the fourth down calls are where the rubber meets the road. I didn’t have a problem with those calls….what I did have a problem with (and it’s pretty much been all season) is the offensive creativity. I honestly think the coaching staff needs to go…..that includes Mike Smith. We’re too soft and too predictable to challenge the more agressive teams in the NFL and we as fans have been conditioned to want easier opponents because we know our team is soft.
Atlanta will win a championship....someday
also
I wonder about Matt Ryan…..he sees pressure and nuts up and can’t make plays on the run. There were lanes for him to run but he never took them. I don’t know if was ever encouraged to make plays when there’s space, but that in itself is a major limitation in today’s nfl
Atlanta will win a championship....someday
The play calls were horrible
but you can’t tell me switching the whole OL over one slot wasn’t the most creative thing you’ve ever seen. i thought that was the coolest thing I’ve seen all year.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
that was creative
then qb sneak right up the middle that was read like a book was not creative
did you see turner's face on the sideline
The TEAM has stopped believin these coaches (Offense at least) can win big games. That’s a problem.
That's exactly Mularkey's problem though
He’s great at creating odd personnel groupings and using motions. Unfortunately, after all that, he calls the same tired plays out of them. I don’t care if you spread the OL out wide and put the WRs and RBs on the line, if you run it right up the gut on 3rd and 1, and 4th and 1, it’s going to get stuffed.
Guys...thanks for a great week!
I had a great time this week debating you guys…Caleb, Gilley, Dave, and a bunch of others. You guys were very welcoming on your site, and equally respectful on ours. Good luck in the offseason. We’ll see you in the re-match next season.
I got banned from Jests Blog for saying Chad Henne has better stats than Mark Sanchez. And they think they're the big brothers in this town? LMAO try again little sisters!
Let's Go Giants!!!!
Thanks for not being lame
The feeling is mutual. Go beat GB next week!
You’re welcome here anytime!
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
"We’ll see you in the re-match next season."
Thanks, but getting tired of hearing that every season.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
sorry Bro
didn’t mean it as a dig…honestly
I got banned from Jests Blog for saying Chad Henne has better stats than Mark Sanchez. And they think they're the big brothers in this town? LMAO try again little sisters!
Let's Go Giants!!!!
Don't stress it
We’re all pretty upset right now.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
oh i know. not really directed at you.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
The Giants fans were class this week. Good luck in the playoffs y'all
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the Giants fans this week. They were total class.
Feeling is mutual
Found you folks to be respectful and welcoming. Being used to hearing all kinds of hateful and psychotic things on other sites i could just not believe it that this site would not even go near it. Those of you came to our site were very honorable and respectful. i was even thinking of posting a thank you fan post this morning so that you folks can read it before the game but i was running late for work (i work Sundays but watched almost the whole game on tv there).
Am a member of all the 32 NFL team blogs here but i rarely post on other sites when we play them that week. The Fanaholic is the site that i have posted the most besides our own BBV. This week i will have to decide if i post at the Packers’ site or not. If it is rowdy i will let our other members handle them. It will be the typical that they are returning champs and 15-1 and that we are going to the colder weather like we have not beaten them in sub freezing before (07 championship game we beat Favre there). i have no doubt that this next game the Giants will show up and will be fine.
Hopefully your front office figures out to fix the things that need fixing. Your team has to dethrone and bury Saints and their fans’ dumb who dats (grrrrr).
Once again thank you for your hospitality and kudos Dave for running a great site full of great fans. of a good foootball team.
Glad to see you guys find the Saints fans as annoying as we do
Seriously…and I can say this from first hand experience. Football fans from the state of LA are the most classless and obnoxious I have ever seen. This goes all the way back to 1988 with personal experience and observation. IF you guys beat the packers and the Saints also advance I hope you POUND them.
How many picks can we get for Julio?
Just tossing out ideas.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
julio is not the problem.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
I am aware. But a bunch of picks for him could be the solution.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
So....when Tebow scores a TD tonight
thus scoring more points than our O, how sad will we be?
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:25 PM EST reply actions
that would be the pits
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
This sad.
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by J Tadpole on Jan 8, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
that is beautiful, actually.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Never gets old.
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Can we finally all agree...
….. FIRE FUCKIN’ MULARKEY!!!!! We’ve been inconsistent at best and inept at worst ALL SEASON on offense. Sure, the O-line needs some help, but this guy’s gotta go. Our O got SHUT OUT IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE GODDAM PLAYOFFS!! I can’t suffer through another season of wasting talent with this schmuck in charge of the offense. I’d pay his salary to go ELSEWHERE. This loss was even more sickening than last year’s, and it wouldn’t break my heart in the least to send BVG packing too. The only thing he does well is grow a 70’s – era porn ‘stache. I’m absoultely disgusted…….
by HotLunch4You on Jan 8, 2012 4:27 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
If JAX takes him
they’re dumb.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
SSSHHHHHHHH
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
I feel bad for Ryan and Smith
I agree that it was very hurtful and infuriating to watch this game. But Ryan had hardly anytime to throw and again Roddy White dropped passes. He needs to get that fixed in the offseason. I also believe that Smith is gonna take heat but he should be back next season. The fact that people are calling for Dimitroff to be fired are insane. He has turned around a team that was horrible in 07 with their face of the franchise in prison to a respectful playoff team from the start. Julio did well in this game considering he got almost no help from Roddy. Ryan was shaky but he didn’t have hardly any time to sit back. We need a new LT and def a new O and D coordinator. Please try and hire Spagnuoulo (probably won’t happen) but at least hire a Mel Tucker or Jack Del Rio. I think both those guys would be a blessing for ATL. MM should be fired if some idiot doesn’t give him a head coaching job
I completely agree
I was thinking of posting my own rant, but it’s hard write through the red haze. I think almost everyone in Falcondom is ready for Mularkey to go.
Our O line is a mess. Losing Dahl was a huge blow because now we have to keep backs in to help pass protect as well as setting tight ends to help block or chip on the left side of the line. Unfortunately, it looks like we’re stuck with Baker and Svitek for next season since we don’t have a first round pick and free agent LTs look like slim pickings. I can see a possible trade, but only if we mortgage next seasons draft as well (not that we have much left for that draft anyway).
On D, what’s to say? We can’t stop the pass. Dunta could easily been seen as a bust given the contract he was given and what he’s produced so far. Of course, picking up a man-to-man cover specialist to play in your zone scheme might not have been the best idea to begin with. He simply isn’t fast enough to close in zone coverage and can be burned by receivers that get a step on him. I’m not ready to call Edwards a bust given the injury he was coming off of and the adjustments he had to make pretty much week 1 with no off-season to prepare.
Special teams could use a little work as well since I believe that Weems wasn’t able to return a single kick or punt back for a TD and I would be surprised if out avg starting position was past the 25.
I feel bad for Gonzalez
Tony deserves to win atleast one playoff game before he retires.
If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set
by suicide bunting is a sin on Jan 8, 2012 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
Only player i feel bad for
Is an all pro, HOF player and a great person. He deserves better.
by pierre02 on Jan 8, 2012 5:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
believe or not, LT is not where the OL is hurting.......
the pressure that hurt us all year came up the middle…….we kept the wrong guy this year in Clabo………we would have been better off with Baker and Svitek at tackle……….McClure is consistently immune to all criticism, yet, this year, most of the heat came up the middle…….his contract is up, let him retire, more Hawley over and bring in a big athletic OG (they aren’t that hard to find, much easier than a tackle)……….I really think that we can get by with one big nasty new OG next year – our biggest loss in the off-season was Dahl – by far.
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
I in no way shape or form
feel sorry for coach Smith. He is the captain of the sinking ship and its job to solve problems and right now he is not doing that.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
This is going to be awkward when Mularkey goes for his HC interviews
A goose egg in the biggest game won’t look good on the resume. I would just call off all interviews if I was the other teams.
goose eggs are too good
it was a rotten croc egg festering with sulfur and rotting dung.
I could bitch but...........
I’ll just say it was fun hanging with y’all this season. We will be back whooping some ass next season.
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jan 8, 2012 4:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Here's an Idea......
How about we bring in Jessie Tuggle to help bolster our Defense……Sign up Deion Sanders to show our CBs how to cover somebody…….Chuck Smith and Lester Archambeau to show how to play interior and exterior D-Line…..Just a thought.
Offense is the PROBLEM
no defense can do anything when we make bad game plans like that
FIRE MULARKY!!!!
They had a week and thats what we got….even I knew a telegraphed QB sneak up the middle wouldn’t work on their DLine! ARGGGHH
It should have.
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uhmmm yeah...
Let’s use the guy with the smallest legs and highest center of gravity on the team to try and push up the middle on an obvious run down for short distance…MM is a complete (expletive) eeeeediot
That's true
the second failed big time, but it’s usually a good call in that situation
Not when its proven your OLINE can't move their stacked box
Outside with Quiz was worth a try.
Maybe but NYG got some questionable spots too
If MM is still here next year, I won’t be.
Even Chris Chandler and Michael Vick got playoff wins with....ahem.....less fire power than what ATL has now.
And that my friends is just plain pathetic!!!
Tough loss guys
I think you need some new coaches somewhere. Enough going on fourth down, get some points and keep the game within reach.
Totally agree……down 10-2 in the 3rd quarter and could have cut it to within 5 but we opt for a hookie-dokie play call on 4th and inches and then a few plays later……….GAME OVER, and you can’t push the RESET button on that game!!!
Its obvious MM and BVG are the problem
they can’t win against anything but subpar teams
fourth downs had nothing to do with it
that’s a smoke screen
Atlanta will win a championship....someday
I hope the Falcons make MM a scapegoat
like the Jets did with Santonio Holmes. I’m all for public embarrassment.
MMs going nowhere
if for no other reason than the “explosions” against Jax and T.B.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I'm a lifetime fan from ATL in japan
I pay a lot to watch the games early in the morning. And after this performance I was wishing I never ever started watching Falcons football. I don’t think it could get any more heartbreaking than this, except for the Bills fans back in the day. I think this is the game that destroyed me. I promised myself to never ever watch an ATL sports game until they win a Super Bowl/NBA Championship/World Series and no more comments about them. I wish them well, but until they win I can’t bear this pain. I cheer for the Saints and Giants and all the other good teams out there that have their way with us. They have all proven their point: We suck badly. And I really think that firing Mike Smith and trading Roddy and letting Matt Ryan walk will help this organization. There is no way they rebound from this. Story is over. Bye folks.
I'm not on a bandwagon
I love the Falcons but tired of this. Fuck off!! So ban me Dave.
Try being a Cubs fan if you want Misery……..Atlanta has never been this productive in terms of Winning and all you guys can do is CRY…..Want to go back to the days of 3 and 4 wins per season…..I’d rather stick it out and see where this team and franchise goes in the future……Next year starts now!!!
I think 3-4 wins a season would be better than this.
We just end up losing in the big spotlight anyway, at least then expectations would be lowered.
It’s almost like we trotted a 4 win team into the playoffs. Like we bought our spot, or something.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
It's not necessary for either of you guys to start swearing at each other
Please stopl.
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Not so nice faces...
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
We flat out better consistently than we ever have been
That’s a proven fact not up for discussion. If you can’t see that then adios. I know how you feel though. What I want to see is what we’re going to do to turn the corner. I still bleed red and black…but there’s always a lot of blood lol.
Frankly I'm tired of the
“eat your veggies because there are starving kids in Africa” defense. Teams do win playoff games. That’s the object. Wanting to win in the playoffs doesn’t mean you want to go back to winning three or four games a year.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I said before this game that they had to win
The fact that they didn’t win one means change is in the air. It has to be.
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I said that a loss would severely affect the team next season
but the fact that Cam Newton threw as many screens as we had yards off of screens haven’t even hinted at a change. I just don’t see MM going. I hope for it. I can’t pray for it for that would be evil (sorry a little Amish girl sometimes comes and takes over) but every call, defensive and offensive goes through MS.
Kimmel had to leave after Pearl Harbor. Was it entirely his fault? No. If Smith stays those guys (MM, BVG) stay.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
amen
I hate that arguement that others are worse off than you.
Our problems are bad enough.
Mathis, please
now is not the time to be at each others’ throats
However purple nurples are fine
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I’m just saying that if you can’t stand watching your team lose after 4 consecutive winning seasons is grounds for not wanting to watch them until they win, they you need to start doing something more productive with your time and suck it up and act like a MAN/WOMAN…….I’ve seen the best of the Falcons, and I’ve seen the worst. I’m not about to give up on them because Matt Ryan and Co. haven’t been out of the first round yet, I’m just upset because this team is full of talent and potential and all our coaching staff manages to do is draw up High School play schemes……Seriously, if you know anything about sports, you know when to start asking questions after games like today!!!!
Nobody's challenging your write to your opinion
but we’re not trying to turn this into the AJC.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
right to write your opinion
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I know, I know, I know
and I’m definitely asking questions after today.
What I mean is that now is not the time to be pissed off at each other. That’s all.
i stopped reading at "I cheer for the Saints"
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
No, FIRE MM
and tell MR he is on notice with new OC
Matt Ryan is not at fault
He is very young and we all expect him to win a Super Bowl. Yeah, let’s let him go and draft a quarterback and end up with an F’n Blaine Gabbert for goodness sake! Ridiculous!
by klstreet on Jan 8, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Yep
Ryan deserves, and will get, more time. Fire the coordinators and go from there.
by LongSufferingFalconsFan on Jan 8, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
i don't think Blaine Gabbert is bad
he was put in a very bad situation however
Who would be available as a new O coordinator assuming that MM moves on or is fired? I think Schotenheimer will be a scapegoat for the Jets and let go but idk if he would be a good choice or not.
He couldn’t be any worse than MM tho.
Bring in someone who has experience with TALENT…..and someone who actually makes play calling decisions based on game scenarios…..not something you drew up on Monday and play on Sunday until the final whistle…….Both OFF and DEF Coordinators need to go……..I’d rather see Atlanta run trick plays then the crap they pulled today
We still have
an uncreative OC who can’t make adjustments during the game.
Why would we want another one?
creative like Holgorsen from WVA
he’s taken more than one college program to a top 10 O. I want to see a young aggressive OC that can use the talent they have to it’s best effect regardless. The NFL is passing some of the older OCs by. MM being point and case.
For pete's sake the NFL has become Arena league
Teams are moving the ball at an unprecedented rate due to the flag football rule changes. We need someone to take advantage of that. We have the offensive weapons.
New OC - John Ramsdell, San Diego Quarterbacks Coach
Ramsdell also coached Kurt Warner in his prime when the Rams won the Super Bowl.
Defensive Coordinator – Steve Spagnuolo or pay what it takes to lure Chuck Pagano from the Ravens, and if needed, make him assistant head coach, too. Pagano may go for it as Smith’s tenure with the Falcons looks more dubious than Harbaugh’s future with the Ravens.
by Charlie Dirty Bird on Jan 9, 2012 2:18 AM EST up reply actions
madness
Falcons went 13-3 last season, Falcons were actual Superbowl by some analyst for this season, Giants were decimated by injury, Falcons are the most balanced team in the NFL, its proven that for whatever reason the Falcons can’t play outdoors, and then finally my question is why did the Falcons give up 5 draft picks for Julio Jones? In the words of Roddy White, Falcons are the Packers of the NFC South!! Really??
youre an ass. go away
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
I hate stupid people
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by a hooter's baby on Jan 8, 2012 4:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I almost had respect for Giants fans
then you reminded me otherwise
I would wait until he left for the interview with whoever
and personally move in
The word is arson. :)
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
Mike Smith did the same thing Jim Mora Jr did
kept his offensive and defensive coordinators after a loss. To really think about it our offensive and defensive philosophies are outdated. I think we should be happy (not now later) that we will see new coaches soon…
Atlanta will win a championship....someday
I think there was a small justification for the Packers loss
Rodgers hasn’t slowed down since before he steamrolled us.
But this….this is where the line should be drawn. Heads should roll after that sorry performance.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
One of the Patriots Beat guys tweeted
and I agree. TD is from the BB coaching tree. Losses like this will equal changes. I see one possibly both coordinators gone, as well as major roster changes. We have 20-25 roster spots that need upgrading if we’re going to win a championship
20 is a freaking ton
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
everytime that happens
a team has a better season
The Saints did it in 2006 and the Falcons in 2008.
don't think it's 20-25
but that’s just me.
Depth might be a concern at certain positions, yes, but 20-25 would mean almost every backup, and obviously there are starting positions that need upgrading
Agreed.
I sure hope you’re right. If anything good comes from this game, it’s be seeing Mularkey and BVG discarded in favor of competent replacements.
Mike Smith needs to go
He has reached his coaching ceiling.
I would agree IF
We weren’t the FALCONS. But we need to make Offensive and Defensive Coaching changes. If they keep BVG I could live but certainly not MM.
at worse keep one but not the other
If the keep mularkey, we better get Rex Ryan or Romeo Crennel as D-Coordinator, or Spags.
IF we keep BVG, we need and offensive wizard, like Peyton Manning.
If Manning retires I would pay him HC salary to be Ryan's QB coach
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 8, 2012 5:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
what about the thought of actually brining in a seasoned QB vet
Let’s face it, from the second the kid got here he was thrown into the fire pan, and although redman is a capable backup there has not been any serious threat to ryans starting job as long as he’s healthy. I believe that if we bring in a seasoned vet, not saying Mcnabb but someone along his resume knowledge we may see a dramatic improvement in Ryan’s play, cause lets face it, he is probably the only player on the team the last 4 years who job security was absolute. Let’s change that up and see what a bit of competition does for him??
Only thing....
….is he doesn’t call the offensive plays. If he doesn’t fire Mularkey (and possibly BVG as well), THEN I’ll agree with you. Continuity is important, and let’s not forget that before Smitty we never had back-to-back winning seasons. Since him, we’ve had 4 in a row. He’s a great coach, but his coordinators suck ass.
by HotLunch4You on Jan 8, 2012 4:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Coach controls everything. Coach is responsible for everything.
The gameplan isn’t made independent of Mike Smith; he carries just as much blame as Mularkey or BVG. Some of the stuff you see from this team, even on offense, makes you wonder why these guys aren’t Georgia Dome janitors. I don’t mind going for it on 4th down, but the way they did it without Turner on the field, from an empty set under center, letting everyone know you’re going QB sneak when you’ve already tried to sneak it on 4th down earlier in the game and got pushed back? There’s no sense.
Mike Smith is a good coach. But that’s it, I think he’s a good transitional guy and did a lot for the franchise. I don’t dislike him and I’m not pissed at him, but sometimes you just need change.
Was it really Mike Smith that turned this team into a winning franchise?
What I’m saying is that in the same year MS was brought in, so was Ryan, Turner etc. I think he is given more credit than is deserved for the turning around of the franchise. Could we still have gone 10-6 that fateful year with another coach? I’m thinking yes after this game (and the other playoff “games”).
discussing some needs early
i think the interior of the line is weakest, remember our center is older, and a lil on the smaller side, and then the RG has been terrible. hawley gets pushed back. but as i watched a few games, i have seen clabo not looking like a pro bowl RT, i think he needs to move to RG where he can get good push. then, hawley could improve as our future center, but next issue is the RT and LT. Baker is not going to be released, i think they might try him as a RT, and its not like we have the depth to cut him,. then the LT issue comes up, although i think svitek could do okay with another year..
wow thats just the o-line, but what stands out most is protection, the great qbs have time to get to wr3 and such, i think our slot guy didnt even get a catch, ryan was hit way way too much but part of it is a crowded pocket and some is pocket awareness. it comes with time.
well i typed enough but i think its evident the oline is the issue. its known those guys minus blalock are not super talented and elite. (baker is on his last year and hasnt done enough, although i liked him as the eligible reciever protection, that looked good)
it will be interesting next season, i will be 21 in a week, and i live in nevada so it should be fun to bet on us and get some payoff being the underdogs
by justin_thefalconsfan on Jan 8, 2012 4:40 PM EST reply actions
I agree on the O line
Doesn’t matter how good the weapons you have are if you don’t have time to use them. One major problem I noticed is how MM would never adjust for the interior line weakness with screens allowing D lines to rush the interior.
it's not just this game or this season MM's failed to do that
it’s been constantly
There is no way that MM comes back
We trade those picks for Julio and we get shut out? No coordinator can survive that.
by klstreet on Jan 8, 2012 4:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
MM better not be back!
He better leave this city after that…
If I'm Blank
I go to Smitty and tell him to either fire a minimum of 3 of his coaches or he be fired himself. Either you’re part of the problem or part of the solution.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
3 may be too many...
….but 2 sounds about right.
OC, DC, and the guy who cuts Flowery Branch's grass.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
Boudreau can only workl
with the talent he’s given. MM should be calling plays that make up for the line’s deficiencies
God sucks so much that now matter how hard I try, I can never stop rooting for the Falcons
Despite all the heartbreak and disappointment they have give me lol.
Who is gonna be the top free agent DE and CB in 2012?
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by !AtlFalcons-fan! on Jan 8, 2012 4:42 PM EST reply actions
Not sure, but I doubt we could afford them
I’m not sure we’re going to have the cap room necessary to hire another two sought after free agents. Dunta and Edwards will have to do for at least another couple of seasons.
CHANGES MUST BE MADE
in the coaching staff and in the player roster 3 times in four years to make the post season and show nothing for it but 3 losses i think it is time the GM evaluate this team the whole team from coaching all the way down to the trainers if he has to it is proven the Falcons can’t win against elite teams or top defensive teams is Jimmy Johnson available?
I know y'all probably don't want to see me.
But I wanted to come by just one more time to extend my thanks for being so cool. You guys have a monstrous team, even if it didn’t show today….and they’re young too, so you have a lot of great pieces for next year.
I support the Giants like bras support Kim Kardashian's boobs. It can be a struggle, we've had some jiggles, but we're still firm.
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 8, 2012 4:43 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I appreciate a classy visitor every time
Good luck the rest of the way.
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Thanks
Unfortunately, there is no part of me that can add anything else, currently. Thanks for being a friendly fan during your stay this week. It was fun chatting with you. Now go destroy the Pack
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks....
…at least thump Green Bay! You stay classy BigBlueintervention!! ;o)
Thanks
And if the Giants end up playing New Orleans, i’ll definitely be rooting for the Giants
classy fan there.
we will have a fun rematch eventually and its good to know some people arent gloaters
by justin_thefalconsfan on Jan 8, 2012 4:44 PM EST reply actions
Ray Edwards didn't
and really failed to live up to everything this year. Major disappointment
The whole D played well enough, if you ask me.
We were dominated in ToP.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:45 PM EST up reply actions
Because
the Giants ran all over us. Because our D didn’t play well enough, if you ask me.
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
It's hard to play
when you’re offense gets stopped constantly and fails on 3 4th and shorts. The saying the best defense is a good offense rings true here. For the season the defense hasn’t been great but they played better than the score today
If you played on defense
and your offense didn’t do diddly ass for the ENTIRE game, leaving you out on the field for longer than you’re used to, wouldn’t you eventually give up plays?
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
The offense sucked the life out of the defense
I can’t put to much blame on the defense
Thats true
D did a well a could have been expected, especially sans Grimes and Nicks. Just too bitter to reward them I guess.
by Turner_The_Burner on Jan 8, 2012 4:48 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Defense played well enough to beat G.B. and N.O.
except for key turnovers. And third and long.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Giants seemed to convert
a heck of a lot of third and longs. That’s become a real problem.
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
D played
a lightouts out 1st quarter
a pretty damn good second quarter considering they scored Atlanta’s only points of the day
and about half a good third quarter. After that dissappointment, letdown and fatigue took over.
Any score by the offense at some point between the 3rd and beginning of the fourth would have turned that into a completely different game.
also
we really really REALLY need to work on screens. 68 or whatever yards on screens this year is downright pathetic
Especially given our talent
Rodgers is almost the perfect back to use in screen situations and we seem to only use him for check down passes and running between the tackles……
Vick is gone dude, get over it
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
MM should be fired
for interviewing for other positions on playoff week every year if nothing else. we cannot have him sinking the ship from within. If I were spiteful I would fire him publicly now so that no one else would hire him
by darkcarrington on Jan 8, 2012 5:12 PM EST via Android app up reply actions 2 recs
He hasn't interviewed with Jax yet
and I’ve always thought that was a smokescreen for who they really want.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
he credited the Giants Dline.
said he needed to have come up with more plays.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
He made mostly good throws
played a little too cautiously if you ask me, but their DL got good pressure with just the front 4 for the most part. That makes passing the ball rather tricky.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
The funny thing is he's been like this since he was a rookie
It’s nice to have a qb that’s a real leader and professional.
I couldn’t imagine him flipping off either our fans or the fans of some other team
yes, that is an asset. no need to be disgraceful and a punk after a loss.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
We cant let mm go
He cant just walk to Jacksonville or wherever. He must be fired, then let him go wherever. If he doesn’t get fired….ooooh there’ll be heck to pay. Heck i tell ya!
by Turner_The_Burner on Jan 8, 2012 4:47 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Pretty sure we have to pay him if we fire him
But if he gets hired elsewhere I don’t think we do….. I could be wrong though.
I dont care
we paid Turner, then tony, then dunta, then ray. TDs big offseason signing this year can be paying MM out of town.
by Turner_The_Burner on Jan 8, 2012 4:49 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
He's going to be told
if one of these teams offer him the job he dang well better take it
ryan wasnt that bad
i think he was doing all he could, missed a few throws but otherwise didnt throw a horrible pass when he did have time. when we had baker in with the gun, he had time and fired a perfeft pass, i think the oline was breaking down too much and their dline didnt fear our o line at all so they could sell out on the sneaks, and know they can win.
also, julio with a full year under him will be special. you can see the glimpses and with some more timing and route running he will be the #1 reciever soon
by justin_thefalconsfan on Jan 8, 2012 4:47 PM EST reply actions
Time to move Roddy White?
I wonder if he has too much diva in him at times
He has been very good this year.
Had a few rookie shakies but that’s expected.
Roddy was disappointing this year
and this game but he is to good to let go.
Hell no. He is still our best WR
"Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?" - Prince
by !AtlFalcons-fan! on Jan 8, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
so was Jenkins
We need to go youngers with studs like Juilo
How to beat Matt Ryan
Good dline pressure + cover 2.
Bears did it, Pack did it, Giants did it. He doesn’t have the arm to find the tight holes in the zone 20 yards downfield along the sideline, and he doesn’t have the Oline to wait for the long dig routes to develop.
That's how you beat ANY QB
Pressure with just your DL is invaluable, something our team has had little of the entirety of the season.
Dropping 7 into coverage opens up all kinds of options as far as coverage schemes go. It’s tough on a QB
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i dont believe in superstition. he makes our team better, period.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
We lost in '09 without him
Mularkey is an offensive jinx
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 8, 2012 5:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
no but a certain friend of mine seems to be a jinx
We’ve lost every game he’s watched with us at there house or here. I’mma have to not invite them next year. I know that’s superstitious but I can’t take thinking he may be an actual jinx. LOL Let the neurosis begin!
As I look around me at the sports decorations on my walls
I wonder sometimes if “I” am the jinx. Falcons, Braves, Dawgs,Hawks. A thing to make me go hmmmmmmmmm.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 9, 2012 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
as fans isn't there something we can do like sign
a petition send it to the owner with our displeasure of the play calling or coaching staff and would the owner even listen just a thought
that sounds like he may not re-sign, im thinking he was nicked up in the 2nd half he wasnt near the force as the first
by justin_thefalconsfan on Jan 8, 2012 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
btw, all I want for my birthday is
Mario Williams
Abe on twitter:
johnabraham55 John Abraham(Mr.100)
Damn ima free agent.Never truly been through this.If this my last game as a falcon I wana say I loved every min and thank you for the love
Yeah he’s had enough here.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
I could see a Tony G type contract for him
1 or 2 years….. even injured he led the team in sacks. Not sure what other options there might be in free agency though.
You have to be careful with him though
he can only play about half the snaps or he gets injured
If anyone else could sack opposing QBs
then we might have other options…… as it is, he’s half of our pass rush minimum.
Granted
but I don’t think he settles for the contract you want him to sign
Wow. He deserves whatever he gets.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
sorry to see him go
But it’s probably for the best.
Abe’s been very good, but Falcons need to find a way to move on without him.
Giants were left for dead a few weeks ago.
Sounds like St. Louis Cardinals. Atlanta sports loves to come full circle lol
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
It's a yearly cycle.
If they didn’t let half the NBA in the playoffs, Hawks would probably suffer similar fate.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
we sure can
play a team back into form. The Atlanta Falcons: saviour of coaches everywhere.
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
Here's a question
How many plays did we run with Baker in at TE, was it just the one?
Q: If not us, who? If not now, when? A: The Batman. And "when you least expect it."
how much money will the falcons have in the off season to spend?
How much will the team be credited in salary cap space from the mike vick bankruptcy fiasco?
I think they have a decent amount
I thought I read somewhere they are at 97 mil after the Tony G signing. With a few releases they should be able to resign Lofton and Grimes and still have money for another big free agent or 2
Miko Grimes said on Twitter
that she didn’t know where she’d be next year. Please Abraham and Grimes. Please resign!
oh God
if Abe AND Grimes don’t come back next year, we are fooked.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
1/2 would be bad
2/2 would be devastating
by FlyYouFalcons on Jan 8, 2012 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
Grimes will be back
Given the complete lack of other pass defense we have, that is almost set in stone. Abe, not so sure. He’s up there in age and was injured this season too…….
like I said we have a 2007 season coming up
I’m thinking 2012 will be a down year, but 2013 we’ll rise again.
2005=2010
2006=2011
2007=2012
Do I sound crazy?
Just watched a replay of the postgame handshake
If you slow it right down, you can clearly see Tom Coughlin handing Mike Smith a hot seat.
ha. if anyone goes it won't be smith
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Agree
but he’ll have to sit on that hot seat all next year.
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
Correction
He’ll start next year sitting on that hot seat. I hope he’s not on it all year.
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
One thing you can say about the Hawks
That you can’t say the same of the Braves or Falcons, is that they can make it out the first round of a postseason.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
considering all the love the falcons get over the hawks
that’s rough
Atlanta will win a championship....someday
Grimes will prob get the franchise tag if not resigned.
TD can’t let him go anywhere. Unlike Foxworth, he is actually worth big money
The day the lockout took all of Tyson Clabo's time and when Harvey Dahl left in FA.
Dahl was a force in run blocking.
When Dahl left
Baker was our most suspect player on the line but could be supported. But trying to help a LT and RG at the same time? Damn difficult.
Falcons' coaching staff....
Fool me once, shame on you.
Fool me twice, shame on me.
Fool me three times………..you’re fired!
Fool me four times, it must be Atlanta
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
truth
except its more like 16 times.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Yah
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
Hoping you'd show up. Before preseason you were right on Babin
just wanted to acknowledge that
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Blame Arthur Blank!!!!
Arthur Blank should had the stone to fire MM and BVG after last year playoff let down. MM didn’t want to be here, he just stayed cause he had no where else to go.
Very true. I don't like that he agrees to do an interview when we have games to play still
UNPROFESSIONAL!
Blank probably flew him to those personally
After this season (and particularly this game) I’m pretty sure that anything that gets him out of town will be best for everyone.
Is there any number that would make anybody feel better?
And as great as he is he should have won more!
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Top 5 reasons to feel better after Falcons playoff loss
5. Reality checks are good..the Falcons, not so much
4. We can spend more time on productive pursits
3. We’ll be forced to expand our wardrobes
2. We get better draft position than New Orleans
and…(drum roll, please)
1. We won’t be so sad when our coaches get fired
I don't think
we would have ever been sad when a coach got fired, especially when the first to go will be MM.
don't you mean
Cleveland gets a better draft position than New Orleans?
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
they don't have one either
and their ingram trade looks much worse than the Julio trade. I don’t get why that is never discussed and ours is.
To be fair
we gave up more and Ingram was hurt most of this year. Also, they have much more depth at RB and we don’t have it at WR
True, but
having injured RBs is one of the sole reasons they moved up to get him. But they didn’t give away nearly as much to get him as we did to get Julio.
normal ATL vs NO treatment in the media?
and we gave up a lot, lot, lot for JJ
last i checked there were 7 rounds in the draft
and we don’t draft in rounds 1 and 4. Is that a lot?
Atlanta will win a championship....someday
depends on your definition
talent-wise, there’s not much difference between a 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th round pick. But there’s a huge difference (on average, particularly for non-skill positions) between 1st and 7th
My superbowl prediction is easier this year
The last two teams that beat us in the playoffs under the Mike Smith era went on to play the Steelers in the Superbowl that year (Cardinals and Packers). So there you have it……Giants versus Steelers.
Here we go again.
Another beatdowm in a big game that actually matters.
Matt Ryan: You’re now 0-3 in the playoffs. If you plan on being a good QB in this league, you know what you need to do. And quit being such a pussy. Fucking lead for god’s sake.
Roddy White: You are such an annoying little bitch sometimes. Quit whining, quit dropping passes. Quit talking shit on twitter. Step up in big games or get off the field.
Dunta Robinson: You haven’t turned in a good season since we signed you. What a disappointment. Sadly, you are probably still our best DB.
Ray Edwards: You aren’t worth the fucking piece of paper we used to sign you. You have been a complete waste of money.
Mike Mularkey: No need to add on to what others have said. You’re terrible. Get the hell out of Atlanta.
Mike Smith: Make sure Mularkey gets out of Atlanta, or get yourself the hell out of Atlanta.
Thomas Dimitroff: Quit worrying about looking cool in your suits and sunglasses and spikey hair. Go find a FA that’s actually worth spending millions on.
Falcons team: you got owned today and you deserved it. What the hell has to happen for you guys to win a big game? Pathetic.
But other than that Mrs Lincoln...
how did you enjoy the play?
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
We just need the greatest RB in the history of the NFL to be with us.
Just like UGA required the best RB ever to play in college to get ONE WHOLE CHAMPIONSHIP.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
Sucks getting blown out doesn't it?
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
i was guessing maybe 4 or 5 before Peyton Manning won his first the point is
he eventually won a few playoff games and a superbowl
I will try and be positive and optimistic (for next year at least)
A loss like this sucks, and makes me feel sick. But here’s the great thing about it. We will see a noticeable change in the coaching staff and possibly the roster next year.
Coaches Gone – MM, BVG, O line, D Line
I will take a good look tomorrow at free agents, and maybe do a writeup on what I would do as GM for fun. But I can say one thing, we need to get picks. Maybe dangle some of our older playmakers.
MM stays..he's going nowhere
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I think
you will see a riot if he is still here next year.
by Whyte Bler 000 on Jan 8, 2012 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
Mutiny
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously doubt it
If he doesn’t get a coaching gig elsewhere, I really don’t see him being allowed to stay in Atl. Probably wasn’t going to after this season and definitely not after this game.
wake up!..........
FrozenFinger, dude, you’re a troll unless you can back up that statement……..its the dumbest comment in this thread so far
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
Be nice.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
sorry....
he’s said it multiple times, just would like a point from him to back it up
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
I'll agree in that I don't agree with his statement
just based on how bad the O was today, but he’s entitled to his opinion as is everyone.
He feels that way because he’s Smitty’s guy and Smitty doesn’t like change.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
I don't want him to stay, I hope he goes
but it would be out of character after all of this for him to fire MM. He’s the captain of the ship. Blame MM he has to look into the mirror. Tell me if BVG didn’t go after the G.B. d then you think MM goes after this one?
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
In addition I've written the same thing
every season he’s been here and will until he’s fired. There. I’ve given you multiple points and I’ve made them without emotion. That is how MS makes decisions. Now give me a real reason why he goes.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
ok...........
the D did more with less this season (especially factoring in injuries) the O did less with more weapons……..there will be at least one coordinator change – there has to be, or Blank and TD lose all credibility. I think MM is the more likely candidate, because Ryan has stagnated in his growth, and more weapons did not equate to more points this season.
Most important of all. While the Packers and Saints are having 15 (count em, 15) different receivers scoring TDs this season, the Falcons have (maybe) 8. We’re just not keeping pace, but (except for a feature RB and a top 3 QB) we have the skill position players in place to be FAR better.
The most likely scapegoat is MM.
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
Dude..you're preaching to the choir!
When I was in the military I did psychological workups on likely “opponents” Mike Smith is a pretty easy call. I didn’t invent the s.o.b. but he doesn’t sugarcoat shit. He is who he is. He doesn’t scapegoat.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
FrozenFinger's not a troll...
he’s been here all season, takes enjoyment in falcons wins, and is depressed in Falcons losses.
..........sorry........
don’t mean to call him a troll………..just didn’t agree with the comment……..my bad FF
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
No biggie I'm just not going to expect something to change
after we got killed last season and didn’t change anything. After the G.B game last year I posted that we were likely to have this type season. What happened today has in one way or another, happened all season. Too late to get upset now.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Well your arse-ness I've already posted why
Every play, every play goes through Mike Smith. Offensively and Defensively. Sixty Eight yards on screen passes the entire season. Cam Newton threw 66 screens. Are you telling us that MM refuses to listen to his HC?
MIke Smith has said, (go back to the start of the ‘10 season when I railed against this) that “You take what the defense gives you” MMs attitude is Mike Smith’s attitude dude. Firing MM is saying to the team “We could have won but it’s Mike’s fault” which he refused to do after the G.B. d last season.
WHO TAKES WEAPONS OUT OF THE ARSENAL??? The Falcons do and announce it to the world! TD won’t fire MM because that would undercut MS. The only way and I mean the only way he goes is if MS goes. He runs the offense that MS wants him to run. Blind man can see it.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
If MM stays
Smith will be gone after we fail again next season. Smitty will be cutting his own throat if he keeps MM around.
um, this wasn't much better. in fact this was probably worse.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Love D3
and I think he’s spot on.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
I say MM stays because it was Mike Smith
who said “You have to take what the defense gives you” Does that sound like a guy who’s going to make a change?
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
You could be right
But it would be a huge mistake on Smitty’s part. Somebody has to go. If Smith sticks with his staff then he’s putting himself in the crosshairs big time.
by dom on Jan 8, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
If he keeps his guys
and this happens again, he’ll be fired at the end of next season
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed
but after the G.B. d he said truthfully that they were out-coached. What happened today?
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We personally we ourselves.
At the battle of Baden Hill.
I don’t even know if “out-coached” is the right term.
It’s like 53 of me showed up to play instead of the Falcons.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
wet ourselves*
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
Oh thought you'd had a stroke mid-post
but out-coached was his term. Wait..you mean today? Hell yeah out-coached!
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
We were out-everything'd
The players looked really bad in some instances. Can’t blame coaches for dropped passes, or scared QB syndrome.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
You can if the players play with a lack of confidence
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
But some of that could fall on the player, too.
They are grown men. They should be able to have some confidence in themselves without the help of another person.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
Who's the captain of this ship?
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
It may not be up to him. Smitty has two bosses.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Every call, offensively and defensively, goes through MSs head set.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
That doesn't mean he's gonna be like "Oh wait, that's not a good idea." to a play.
First, that suggests you don’t trust your coordinators, and if that happens, then there becomes a problem internally, which goes against the stability that he preaches.
And since he doesn’t throw anyone under the bus, there’s no way to know whether he approves of it or not.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
Yes Caleb but he could say "let's not run play X there anymore"
and there’s very little evidence that he does.
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Perhaps
and maybe he does do that.
A run to the left can be 500 different plays. :/
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
Except it's not 500 different plays
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
No, but I could probably come up with at least 100, myself.
Plus, "Let’s not run left "could mean anything. Does he mean for one series? One quarter? The rest of the game?
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
Look at the two fourth down plays today
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Maybe he thought it would work.
After all, we tried Turner up the middle last time, and one of those 4th downs was a lame spot.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
Then challege the spot
and you can throw there. If you play constantly not to make mistakes you can end up not making any plays.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
the challenge
would not have been overturned. It would’ve been impossible to find a camera angle that showed the truth, which was that MR got the 1st down
Hey I'm not the one here defending him
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I know
but I want to dispel the idea that if the spot was challenged, it would’ve been overturned.
Agreed.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not saying challenge the spot I'm saying the play calls sucked
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I rarely disagree with you on here
but when you’re getting stuffed consistently why leave it up to the refs?
I wouldn't leave it up to the refs.
I’m just saying we’ve all seen dumber.
I know you can throw, there, as well, but if I’m capable of predicting some of the lesser predictable plays just because it’s what I’d do, then we need to do something else.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
FF,
If we have the exact same CS next season, regardless of what roster changes we make, we’ll have the exact same result: A fail in the postseason. It’s one thing to mess up once and say you’ll learn from it, but this is the third time.
Blank would be a fool to believe that we can go all the way with these guys leading.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
I agree, but I think he stays
it’s not like I want him too. I didn’t want him hired!
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Take what the defense gives you ??
The Falcons have to many weapons for this type of passive/predictable play calling. We should be dictating to defense what we are going to take ?? That is what the Saints and Packers do and there is no way either of those offense would have been shutout in a game of this magnitude.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
I agree but he said it and he means it
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Your right and thats the sad part.
That is the mind set of defensive coaches. “We will take away this and give them that”. However, an offense minded coach uses packages, formation and play design to dictate to the defense and take what they want. I’m not saying MM doesn’t deserve any of the blame, Smiths philosophy would restrict any OC’s ability to be aggressive/creative.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
Get rid of MM
The offense played not to lose today and we all saw how that turned out. Nothing against the Giants defense, but from the beginning of the game we played conservative and even after the game got out of hand we still would not take shots down field. There is no reason this offense should score 42 points in the first half against the 30th ranked defense a week ago and not be able to score against the 27th ranked defense. We played conservatively all day and got our asses handed to us. The crowd noise might have been a factor, but we our offense did work in Seattle.
Decker just got flogged
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
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to say thanks for a great week. You guys are the classiest blog I’ve visited this season. Thanks for the hospitality… and I’m glad you’re not on our schedule next year.
Thanks
Good luck the rest of the way. We try to keep it friendly here but after a game like this, well, it’s hard to be nice. haha
It’s not any of your faults though. You’re welcome here anytime!
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
I know exactly how it is ;-)
and thanks again.
I think the Falcons and Giants meet next year
I know where the bodies are buried.....I buried some of them myself. - David Stern
by a hooter's baby on Jan 8, 2012 5:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
yes in Atlanta
Falcons haven’t beat them since 2004
That's right
for some reason I was thinking we had the NFC North and just had to face the Saints… I had it backwards. We get to play the whole NFC South (and AFC North) and just then face the Pack… That’ll be fun >_>
and one parting comment: Don’t lose patience with Matty Ice. He really reminds me of a young Eli. Exact same type of QB… luckily for you guys, I don’t think any of your receivers is going to shoot himself (and your season) in the leg. Ryan will bring you guys a lot of success.
we are not a running team
everybody viewed us as a run-first team, but we clearly weren’t. for different reasons – loss of Ovie, poor line blocking, injury to Turner. and the run game actually turned from strength to weakness.
but we kept feeding to our weakness. to me, that’s on coaching.
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
completely agree
They said Turner was the key to the game. I knew it wouldn’t be
.....this needed to be an Atlanta Falcon org memo
……..about a week earlier
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
run first?
With a team ranked 17th in rushing and 8th in passing? Just goes to show we would rather play to our weakness than our strengths.
Dont cloud the issue with facts!
that's what I am saying
in previous years and early in the season we were a running team.
the Defense knew we were going to use turner a lot, and keyed on stopping him. they knew if they stop him we go nowhere with our passing game. we were so predictable…
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
It is on days like this that I have to remind myself that there are bigger things than football.
The thought ran through my mind that “I am unemployed and these coaches have a job.” Makes me sad.
We need to make some coaching changes and as much as I like MR I think he may not be able to win in the playoffs. Might have to move on with him as well. Would be a tough decision.
I truly believe that I will see a falcons SB, but today I am in morning.
Point Blank
Mike Mularkey is the dumbest Coordinator in the league. how do we get in 3 and 1 , 4-1’s all game and each time we attempt to go straight up the middle??? Each time they stuffed it, As a matter of fact our whole offensive coaching staff is fucking retarded how did NOONE decide to say “Hey you think we should run a quick pass for the first? The Giants are keying on the run game” but no not one of these “Professionals” could think of something that was really common sense. I don’t know man we just need to get Josh Mcdaniels or someone better. Now about our Defense…. Why the fuck is someone ALWAYS INJURED. That blows my mind how every game one of our best defensive players is “Questionable” that’s Crazy I’m starting to think as good as our D can be they are just Soft. No not every player but man I’ll be damned if we ever go into a game without a “Questionable” starter. Another thing… WHY WASN’T BRENT GRIMES PLAYING?? He played last week in a game where we didn’t need him but they keep him out of the game where we play an Elite QB? I just don’t get it. Granted our D played well considering they where ALWAYS on the field. Brian Van Gorder although the D has stepped up as of late you gotta go. When will you realize that zone coverage is what elite QB’s love to play against? I mean really dude you where playing man most of the game and it was Working. Why switch up at the end? It almost instantly allowed Eli to Score 14 points. Man I love this team with a Passion but next year if Mike Mularkey and Brian Van Gorder are not off our team next year I Sadly will refuse to have any Hopes higher than the First Round of the Playoffs.
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Grimes was out last week....
….at least after the first quarter
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
I hear you bro...now let's see if the powers that be do
This is Smitty’s chance to make a stand and take control of the team destiny. He has to show true grit and realize that he has a responsibility to the city and the team and let MM go. If MM’s great then he’ll be fine in another gig. Regardless it needs to happen. He needs to step up and do what needs to be done.
Tebow just threw a touchdown pass.
That is one more touchdown pass than Matt Ryan had today. I’m going to go wallow in depression now.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:26 PM EST reply actions
I'm thinking you can also guess the thing TJ Yates has that Ryan doesn't as well.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
Uhh...
a super running back and a super defense, for one.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
Tennessee Vols
that’s our issue. We need more Vols…. I wonder what it’d take to get Eric Berry….
I love that I can come here to vent
My wife just stares at me when I talk about the game, and I can’t count how many times I’ve heard “We? Who is we? You don’t play for them, and you damn sure aint getting paid”.
-Thanks Falcoholic
Sounds like my ol lady.
Cheers man. Hope to see you next year.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
My gf just stares at me blankly.
I usually just tell her “sports are sucking today” and that’s good enough for her. haha
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
She's 220 miles away, now.
So I get nothing, currently.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
lucky...
Mine spent Christmas and New Years just under 5000 miles away
and I'm saying lucky
because 220 miles, at least you could drive there on weekends or something.
And at most, it’s 1 time zone apart
It's a 4.5 hour drive
and I don’t have a shiny new car. I make the trip once every 7 or 8 weeks, unfortunately.
she’s a real trooper about it though. I admire her commitment.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
Just have to know where to look
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
Yikes
that sucks.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
Haha
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by a hooter's baby on Jan 8, 2012 5:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'm sick of this team..
How is it our oline regresses so much in one year with the loss of one guy? Last year we had no problem getting 3rd and shorts or 4th and shorts. We haven’t been able to get those all year, every time Turner just runs into a wall.
Could be that interior pressure.
Since Dahl was a guard, and interior pressure is so debilitating in the NFL, maybe he made a big difference.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
See the saints
they have average tackles but elite guards keeps brees clean so he can step up in the pockert
McClure needs to take some blame
………….there is no reason to re-sign him, Hawley can replicate what McClure has done, and we need far too much help elsewhere………..dump McClure and bring in a BEAST guard to fix what broke when we wrongly dumped Dahl, if we get the right OG, it will be the only change the OL needs……..it would also be good to take away one of Ryan’s 2 big safety nets – one is TG (who we re-signed) and the other is McClure (who is eminently replaceable)…….use that cast to get a beast Saints-type OG and relieve some of that pressure up the middle that killed us all year.
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
running teams' line doesn't last long
but passing teams’ line last a long time. NO, NE, and GB? Ever notice that those are the same teams that don’t run the ball exclusively?
Atlanta will win a championship....someday
Who's For Bringing back Jerry Glanville and the Run-and-Shoot?
The way that Matty Ice-cream plays in the hurry up offense would make perfect sense if this organization brought in someone who knows how to strike FAST and strike Often……Can’t get any worse than watching Michael Turner…..turn (no pun intended) into the next Jamal Anderson (RB) not DT.
wasn't June Jones the run and shoot guru?
I know JG ran it, but if he’s coming I want a resurrection of the Gritz Blitz
It could work with these people we have now.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
I Dont Even Know
Where to begin, first wanna wish abraham all the best and thank him for his time in Atlanta true classy player. Second where is HD why is he not in the formation all gonz yea hes clutch but hes not much of a threat any where else and it showed. Mike Mularkey we all know whats good there he needs to go also bvg those basic zones dont work we dont even try to confuse other teams. Also saw nfcs blogger for espn say white could be traded for a pick or OL but id keep white maybe this was just a bad yr or a star of his decline, second we need a faster rb who is threat out of the back field. The oline is a huge problem something needs to be done there these guys are basic and not athletic bye to everyone except blalock and clabo. Im sure TD will make the right changes and on D leave everyone changin schemes can help a d out alot see texans, 49ers and i dont mean switch to 3-4 or maybe we could
Make a HARD HARD HARD
run at Forte, please TD PLEASE!
and dangerous
didn’t he blow a knee out?
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
yes please......
……..this cannot be stressed enough……this is exactly the type of back that Matt Ryan needs to thrive
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed we need a three down back
One that you know can actually catch the pass out of the backfield…we are soooo limited with one that can’t..
I think Quizz could fill that role
He’s a good pass catcher and very powerful for his size. He’s built like a Darren Sprole or Ray Rice – and you see how those guys are doing in the NFL.
You may be right...just worry about full season wear and tear
If we could share the load between him and Big Snell that might work.
Im literally giving away my falcons jerseys...i dont know any other falcons fans as I live in the north east. Im a size 48...theyre all sewn jerseys. Matt ryan tony g and turner...
Let me know if,your interested. You pay shipping.
by Bigru3 on Jan 8, 2012 5:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
wait a week
see who gets the axe before doing anything drastic.
but just incase, what state?
by Whyte Bler 000 on Jan 8, 2012 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
wait a week...
but I call dibs on the TG one?
I live in PA...its cool. Dont need to wait...i cant wear them. Its embarassing...especially when I live with Steelers fans all over the place.
I have access to jerseys whenever…if they ever start winning big playoff games. Ill reconsider but I really cant put stock into them at this point
by Bigru3 on Jan 8, 2012 5:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'm just saying wait
because in a week or so ya might change your mind
Steelers fans
may be quiet this week, depending on how the 2nd half goes. Bronco’s are kicking them hard right now.
Also
David deihl is like the worst LT in the nfl how did no one except abe get pressure mind boggeling but i still love this team im confident right changes will be made
nice guys finish last
unfortunately it’s true.
We need to dump this nice organization and mimic the Saints, Packers, Patriots and Steelers.
True
We need to ball with swag and toughness spoon and lofton only ones who do that, maybe wear our all black jersey get some more attitude
My Opinion.....as if it MATTers.
First on my wish list are 2 new Coordinators: bye Mularkey and Van Gorder.
Second: Let’s stop playing in this soft Zone coverage scheme…….doesn’t work, never will in this Pass Happy Era of NFL. And How about some blitzes up the middle, stunting, and dropping a DE into coverage once in a while…….seriously.
Third: Let’s throw to other receivers like Douglas, Weems, Rodgers, Palmer, etc…..
And Lastly: Please for the Love of little Baby Jesus, let’s get some fresh runners into the mix……Turner is a beast, but has no East-West movement, and his running is very predictable and at times disheartening.
Comments are welcome!
almost right Mathis......
……but, repeat after me (it will help)……….“Turner is NOT a beast”………less celebrated guys who are his size (Jacobs, and P Thomas) have shown far more beastness in this post-season than Turner – time to say – “buh-bye”
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
Giant fan here
I appreciate all the good conversation this week. Sorry the game was not what we all expected. The D was solid but I think started to ware down…Openned up the run and it is tough to beat the Giants in NY when they are running. Good luck in the off season.
I got a GIF for that!
Congrats on your win
Can you please shoot me now.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
Tebow
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:43 PM EST reply actions
freaking tebow
unbelievable, if he wins this game I will rage.
Not because i hate Tebow, but because we lost today.
It's an emotional game, just like whats his face just said.
We have no emotion on offense. That might be part of the problem
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
might be
Because if Tebow has anything, it’s emotion…
We also
havent drafted a pass rusher in the 4yrs here, or a dude who will punch someone in the face, we get scored on just take it instead of trying to decapitate eli, no disrespect
and how many OL have we drafted?
Makes me wonder what all those picks were wasted on over the last 4 years
Yep. We're not angry enough.
Only player who plays mad enough is Abe, but he’s old. Lofton and Spoon play pretty well.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah they always
try to draft high character guys which is good but this is football not the chess club, we need dudes who will fight back and take no ish from any one
First two drafts
when this team lacked any “veteran” leadership, yeah high character guys were necessary.
At this point, there should be enough players that’ll smack guys around when they start doing stupid stuff off-field.
FYI...
….Denver’s offense has already scored 14 points. Shoot me now.
Snelling had a broken jaw for the last 3 quarters
yet he still played.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:49 PM EST reply actions
WOW
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
If MM knew that than...
than it just goes to show he has no clue about his depth chart nor the safety of his players.
Snelling…thats beastly!
Dont cloud the issue with facts!
I can't get over the final score, 24-2
R u fucking kidding me? We can’t score a single offensive pt. in an entire game with the weapons we got? I’m ready for a full coaching upheaval. Yea, I said it… MS too.. His time management was horrendous at the end of the 1st half and I was not happy when we punted at the Giants 40 on 4th and 1, right after we get the safety and have the momentum, for a 25 yard difference in field position( of course the Giants drove down the field for a TD anyways)
Granted, we would’ve just gotten stuffed up the middle anyways since our O’line can’t get any push whatsoever any more
Mathis cool it with the personal attacks man
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Would have loved to see Snelling
at tailback on some of those short yardage plays. Unlike Turner he doesn’t tip-toe to the line. He hits the hole much faster and runs with much more aggression then Turner does.
denver INT
man, can’t believe this is happening
Just Came Up With The Perfect Idea.....
How about all of us posters become involved in the play calling schemes during the week and during the games, that way the only ones we have to blame is ourselves if the Falcons don’t score, or get scored on……Has to be better than what the Hell we all saw today!!!
Home teams rocking it this weekend
Last year it was the opposite kinda
You must not've watched the ball game.
If you didn’t, God blessed you.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
That's funny.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
sitcoms suck anyways
not like they used to be
I don’t know why they try anymore
Morgan Freeman?
Though have you heard the good news of our Dark Lord Cthulhu?
What about the one from
God the Devil and Bob?
oh! I know!
the turtle in “it”? oh wait, he/she/it’s dead….
Randall Flagg.
You've never read The Stand?
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
or "IT" for that matter
At least watch the movie/tv series
I've never read "It"
but if you like reading you should definitely look into The Stand. Great book.
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
and I say that having read it
and owning it
Longer the better IMO
/TWSS
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
Hopefully Tomorrow
We’ll see some breaking news saying falcons fire MM and BVG
Wow Denver has put up 17 points already
Falcons coaching staff is still being humiliated even after the horrible job they did earlier today
Joke...tebow is gonna win a playoff game before Matt Ryan
by Bigru3 on Jan 8, 2012 6:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Tears of blood
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
The next time ATL gets cheap during FA
I hope they remember this game. Yeah, Edwards came cheap, but what has he done? Maybe we’ll get a shot at Osi.
there really wasn't all that much cap space to work with
unfortunately. Don’t know where it’s tied up, but big $$$ is tied up
I agree completely.
This is going to be one weird offseason.
ugh, Peria
always felt like he was so close to being a game changing starter…. but what a bust
Exactly. I've defended Jerry so many times on these threads
but not anymore. I’m officially labeling him a BUST
exactly
At one point, you could say it was due to injury or wtv…. but now, time to cut ties
lol
Would u guys really pay Osi a 4-5 yr contract worth $50mil? That’s the type of contract he’s looking for.
discount
LMAO… Just maybe… I’d take the swap tho John Abraham to the Giants in FA and Osi to the Falcons… Osi gets hurt alot and is horrible against the run.
I have always been in Mike Smiths corner;
however; the longer this day goes on the more I’m ready to throw him under the bus. Tim Tebow and the Broncos have put up 20 points on the Steelers and the Falcons (with all our weapons) get shut out. There is absolutely no excuse for the lack of preparation, poor game planing, bad decision making (4th downs) and bad play calling. Once again the Falcons have been humiliated in a on national TV and the Broncos performance today is further proof of MM and Smith’s ineptitude in big games
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
We need to invest in the offense more
Eff it get some tackles who can block and chuck the ball down field yeah our defense will take time to be amazing but lets get a D that forces turnovers hopefully a coaching will help that cause minus our LBS and Grimes and Peters the defense is bad..
Draft Picks
Atl will have to do alot in FA since they gave up picks for Julio Jones
what they need to do
is play down in 2012 and sell high
2013 we have a full slueth of picks and some compensatory picks coming up.
Playing down might not be a problem
Players after the last two seasons have to lose some faith if the same system is in place.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
It wasn't all bad today
Joe Buck reaffirmed that he is in fact a complete jackass when stated at the beginning of the game that Atlanta has a great Oline. And I know that’s what he said because I had only had one beer at that point.
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
lol
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
We should steal Grantham from UGA.
That guy would appeal to a pro player in a heartbeat. He’s as angry as anyone on the sidelines and he runs a pretty vicious 3-4.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:18 PM EST reply actions
Spags before TG
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
That's more realistic
Don’t think we have the right people for a 3-4
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
I think we could make it work
Sid/Biermann are small for DEs if I recall correctly, they could be our stand-up rushers. Corey Peters can play NT. He’s pretty big. Jerry/Walker/Babs can play end. Could even leave Babs in his old 3-Tech with the rush end on his side.
Spoon/Lofton/Nicks could be our ILBs, and our DBs don’t need to be any different I think.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe it would work
But I don’t think anything that drastic will change while Smith is HC.
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
Because Smith was a DC
This is his defense as much as its BVG’s. He wouldn’t let BVG put a game plan together that he didn’t approve of, so I don’t see him being for someone who runs a 3-4.
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
Don't say that here you'll be roasted as I am
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
since we're blaming the HC for the OC and DC
why not blame the Team President? The GM? The owner? I mean, by your logic they’re just as responsible and they’re all above MS in the Team hierarchy… Sometimes it’s just the coordinator’s fault.
That's an asinine comment
Mike Peterson played for Jax when Smith was the DC there. He’s said they ran basically the same defense as the Falcons do now. That’s why Smith shares the blame for some of the defensive issues.
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
TG was only a position coach in the pros
which is what we have now. I want pros not ho’s.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
So was Jim Harbaugh
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry bro I like to argue as much as you do
and Harbaugh has extensive pro experience and experience as a HC (though not in the pros)
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
You said yesterday "He has extensive pro experience"
to which I replied he was a QB coach for one season in the pros.
He was a QB who didn’t really do anything special in his career.
And I pointed out that Singletary, a HOFer, wasn’t a good coach, so extensive pro playing experience can’t necessarily be used as a meter for how good a coach will be.
SF took a pretty big risk with him, and it paid huge dividends.
Nick Saban’s probably the best coach in college football and he failed hard in the pros, so college HC experience doesn’t mean anything, either.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't say extensive playing experience and backup
QBs make good coaches. I don’t care about Harbaugh’s HC experience other than it shows he’s a good organizer. I’m against bringing a college guy into a team that despite the last two playoff games, is on the verge of something big.
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Hey I'd be all for it
Plus its alot easier to find pass rushers for a 3-4 rather for a 4-3, i agree fi anything we just need a NT to plug up the middle for now sid and biermann can stand up and lofton and spoon inside would be deadly
We could just resign Grady Jackson
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
That's fine.
If he just leans forward, the center requires the help of a guard to prevent from being squished.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
oh my gosher
dose that mean someone other then abe will have to be double teamed, pay dat man
Just as long as his age doesn't match his weight
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I did like him
but man, he was fat and unathletic…
He's also out of football for four seasons
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Actually we do
Babs and Peters would be the ends peira back up would just need a NT our liner backers are fast as hell we could run a nice 3-4
All I know is that that was miserable
If the Falcons cut the flab everywhere and can Mularkey, there’s a very good chance they’ll be better in 2012.
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I'm ready to say BVG, too
not for this particular game, but across the board, the defense has had the exact same problems for years, and has failed to address any of them.
That and so often it’s incredibly vanilla
past 4 years...
and we still have the same problems…poor secondary and no pass rush. And I think with Grimes and Dunta and Franks and Owens (hell, look at Houston in Detroit) we should have a top notch secondary. With Abe and Peters and Biermann and Edwards and Jerry and El Sid we should have a very good D-line. BUT…they all fail and why? Coaching.
Dont cloud the issue with facts!
Whether it's Coaching or scheme
it still goes back to coaching.
We focused almost exclusively on defense for 4 years in FA and the draft, and where’s the results? Same exact problems.
I remember when Chuck Knoll was hired
and they talked about how Pittsburgh had been through 40 years of frustration. If you had told me then that we’d go 46 and never win anything I’d have bitten my tongue off. New offensive coordinator? We need a “Moses”!
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And Tebow is destroying Pittsburgh. huh??
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
He's actually playing decent so far
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I wish Smitty would say something like this:
http://espn1420.com/jim-mora-saints-rant/
Instead of the usual coach speak.
part of why he was hired
is that he excels in coach speak
nobody knows exactly what is said in the locker room and at practices.
there is a difference between being constructively fiery and being an idiot in public.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
I'm not saying we need a rant every time we lose, big game or not.
But a little venting of frustration at certain times can be helpful.
Nervous Nellies
Hi Guys,
When our owner commissioned the search of what makes franchises successful, then hired Dimitroff I was stoked. A long suffering Falcons’ fan, I was prepared to play the long game with him, and finally, finally lay the foundation for long-term success.
But after four years, I am finding that this group has a case of the nerves. They get scared, and I hate to say it but it needs to be said, as it has been recently by many people.
Many examples all season, and today was no exception.
Ryan falls down trying to reach first down. Turner cannot make a yard. We cannot make a yard, twice. Roddy drops balls. Gonzalez cannot get open. Everyone goes down when touched, seeming that only Julio has the chops to break a tackle.
We cannot get our elite receivers open? Why?
Now we have few picks, which is why we re-signed Gonzalez I bet you because he can’t get open during big games and falls down once touched.
I hope Dimitroff’s eye for talent gets us some offensive line help and defensive line help because we simply are pushed out of the way with the good teams.
Mularkey has to go. He served us well to this point, and did you notice when we ran the reverse with Jones, he gained a first down? He should be the go to man during blitzes, but we don’t.
Roddy White is not big game material, and frankly Matty Ice gets a little too cold when he has to create something.
This team, falls apart each and every time. I am tired of it and I apologize for being so negative, because I used to believe that TD would get us there. He still might, but he must adjust and get us some gamers.
We have no gamers, and our lines suck.
Mr. Mustard
Our receivers had trouble getting open today
because the Giants didn’t have to rush anyone other than the Dline, so they were able to drop 7 people into coverage. You also have to consider that they had to max protect for Ryan a good deal of the time, so he had even fewer receiving options down the field.
The Oline is where the biggest problem on the team lies IMO. Ryan has his issues, Gonzo is old, and Roddy has had a bad case of the drops this year, no glossing over any of that. But the big thing to me is the Oline.
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- Tommy Beam
best comment here so far Mr. Mustard....
you’re dead on……….except for DL – I disagree there – we need another pass rusher, Edwards and Jerry are busts, but the rest of the DL is plenty solid enough………..
The most disturbing thing to me of all today is that MS played more nervous today than the king of all Nervous-Nellies – Tom Coughlin.
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
I am angry at Mr Blank for not firing somebody
withing 10 second of the final gun.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
Emotional reactions are the biggest mistakes you can make in business.
That said, MM should be gone or there will be mutiny.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
It would have been emotional 3 times ago.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
I'll be selling torches outside of Flowery Branch
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The Falcons will say
“We’re all disappointed but we have to remember that we’ve made a lot of progress these last four years……blah, blah, not panic…blah, blah.”
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replacements
Die-hard fan just finding this site. I find myself on here all the time and just know posting. I realize that most of us are jumping the gun on Smitty (myself included), but who could replace him. Does anybody think that Arty could pursuade Cowher to come in town. He would bring in the much needed attitude that this falcons team is clearly missing. I think that drastic changes will be made soon and money will be spent. Arty and TD are fuming as much as we are. Hopefully they are starting to feel the pressure, and hear the fans rumblings.
Everyone has a price.
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"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome!
Smitty should stay at least for one more year, but Mularkey needs to go.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Cowher would be crazy to coach again
he’s got a geat gig now
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No No No
Smith needs to stay for for next year atleast change his assistants and fix up the oline, bye MM and BVG those dumb dumbs are stuck in the past
I'll tell you somebody available for OC
that would fit Smitty’s requirements…Jim Fassel. Not my ideal guy but better than MM.
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I actually like Fassel
He’d be more willing to switch it up than Mularkey.
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Still think Bratkowski is plenty capable.
And, you know, the name thing.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
I think he's too conservative
We’ll have to agree to disagree here, but I do think he’s the most likely hire.
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Conservative or not
he threw to his RBs outta the backfield, had an immobile QB, and had two good receivers.
Don’t think he had a D as capable as ours though.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
He won a SB with the Giants
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Don't really like Fassel
not really confident in the success he’s had historically
IMO its about time we start questioning Smitty's requirments.
“We take what the defense gives us” is a defense coaches mentality and the Falcons have to much talent to have that kind of passive / predictable play calling and/or scheme. Any OC we bring in will be handcuffed under that type of philosophy.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
Time for NFL Draft 2012. Let’s forget the drafts of the immediate past and hope we can bring back the good draft ghost of 2008.
My guess is we use two draft pics on offensive linemen. Hopefully there’s a solid athletic TE available in later rounds.
This two shall pass, but for the players from our best Falcons draft in history 2008 I wish we’d see those players continuing to improve instead of flatlining.
Ok i’m off. Falcons did much better this year overall than I expected, so been a good year. We still need to add elites athletes instead of relying on overachievers from smaller schools.
Cush, thanks for that
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Non-stop.
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Crying.
Tears of blood.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 6:47 PM EST up reply actions
and hoping for some good draft picks.
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"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
Suggest a foursome anyone?
Ryan, Mularkey, White, Smitty.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
Keep ryan, keep White
unsure about Smitty.
FIRE MM
Sub Ray Edwards for White.?
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
Ryan and White have the talent to succeed here.
It’s the people coaching them that are the problem.
Mularkey, mainly.
I disagree about Footsteps :) but I agree with the rest.
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"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
But who would we replace Ryan with?
I don’t trust Flynn or Yates yet (but I think they have great potential), and we don’t have the draft pick to get one of the elite QBs from this year’s class.
John Brantley.
I HATE gators.
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"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
Im pretty sure
its gonna up to TD and blank who the new coordinators will be, also maybe trade roddy white id like to keep him but if we get a great offer why not, we do have julio and HD
All we get for him is a decent offer if we are lucky.
How old is he? Not very is he?
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"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
He's
30-31 you never know lions got two first rounders roy williams i love roddy and wanna keep him but if we get a great offer we gotta do it to make the team better since JULIO IS A STUD
If we gor ONE first rounder for him I would be happy,
We have 1 000 000 000 dollars worth of WRs and he is half of them. A first round pick would go long way toward shoring up a line. And if you think we need a DB of soem type and I know I have heard KR guy then Brandon Boykin will be a steal I imagine.
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
thats what im saying
id love to keep him but there are more important things and pls pls pls resign HD
HS is gone, baby gone
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HD is gone
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I begged him on twitter
to please stay with our luck hes gonna leave and become the next wes welker…
If I'm HD, I'm walking for sure
The guy is seriously under used. I’m sure he’d be a stud in a place like Philly once DJax walks.
Would he get more money elsewhere from the giddy up?
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"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
He
never gets the damned ball! Eli had eight guys with catches today!
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Yes i agree
he is way under used for a guy with his skill set
He's a FA too?
Damn.
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- Tommy Beam
Roddy is best and toughest player
along with Grimes.
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Roddy is my fav falcon
but 4 drops today maybe its just the lockout ill give him the bennifette of the doubt
Might be tough because of their previous relationship
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Coach Smith is a DC
Any DC will still have to do it Smiths way. Its time Smith starts getting more blame for the things that are wrong with this team.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, that's not gonna happen
Coaches might take a downgrade somewhere else, but never on the same team that they’re HC
Asked if he was confident in his franchise’s leadership, Blank said: "I think we have the right people in position because they’ll challenge themselves and ask the right questions. We’ve got to do a thorough diagnostic on why we didn’t perform to our capability. The beauty of Thomas [Dimitroff, the general manager] and Smitty is that they’ll ask the right questions. Where that takes us, I can’t tell you."
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
jim nantz just burned the falcons
on our 4th down plays
Not him
im not impressed with us getting bashed on cbs now
Don't worry.
Every media outlet will slam it in our proverbial rear before this week is over.
Oh, and all of next season.
And if we make the playoffs, there too.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
don't forget plenty, and plenty of
“Matt Ryan can’t win in the playoffs”
Oooo a Falcons slam on the Denver game
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"As a competitor you want the ball in your hands," Turner said. "The first one was kind of a high-percentage play for us. The second one … it is what it is."
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
He didn't look happy on the sidelines during the second one.
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
Can you blame him?
Pay him all that money and can’t find a way for him to get a yard?
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Not at all.
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
Turner
He is a great north -south runner but has no speed to bouce play out or do cutback. That hurts the running game.
Well if Turner would stop tip toeing up to the line and run with some authority then may be would could gain 1 yard on 3rd or 4th down. IMO Snelling hits the hole much faster and runs with much more aggression.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
Who Saw
Matt Ryan mouth wtf after the first failed 4th down i think
it was probably about how the refs
Spotted it, moved it 6 inches back, and then called for the chains
No i dont think it was that one
but it was worthy of a wtf, i remember matt getting of the ground and cam shows his face hes like wtf the then shakes his head
Ryan needs to learn how to run a QB sneak
He has got to be the worst in the league running that play
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
What makes all of this really interesting
is that Vick was probably a better runner AND thrower than Tebow in his younger days.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:06 PM EST reply actions
Probably??
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There’s no doubt about it
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by a hooter's baby on Jan 8, 2012 7:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
with 1/100th the work ethic
not to mention their relative qualities as a human being
Hard to take
When Falcons play this poorly then something must be done to shake it up. It just has to be done.
Tim Tebow is about to win folks. wow!
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Does anyone know if MM got fired yet? Whats the delay!
by Bigru3 on Jan 8, 2012 7:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
All the Varsity (what'll you have) chili dogs you can eat
if he’s fired. He may leave I just don’t think he’s fired. Certainly nobody else hires him.
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kicked when down
I’d post something here if I wasn’t banned. You guys need to respond.
I need you to let me know that there's a heartbeat
And you need me like ugly needs a mirror
Reason #1 why I hate trash talk from opposing teams sports fans.
Of course, Atlanta would never, ever do anything to shut them up. Not our team.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
Uh uhh...remember when they posed for that pic on our field
and we got ’em back by….never mind
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Let them have their fun
there’s nothing we can do about it
As long as we are falcons fans, we won’t have anything to counter this.
Yep.
Saddest, sorriest thing about both the human race and being a fan of Atlanta sports.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Those bitches are obsessed with us
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that is true
Particularly the old timers.
I’m over it, myself. I like Matt Ryan and I take (took) some heat for it. He needs some blocking to go along with Julio Jones to show what he really can do. Against everybody but the Saints, that is.
Your secondary sucks too, btw. What’s up with your boy genius GM? Seriously. I’d be pissed if I was a Falcons fan.
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Secondary isn't that bad.
Your profile says Saints fan, so you should know who Brent Grimes is.
Even advanced stats suggested Ray Edwards would be a good end to pick up, and he hasn’t panned out thus far.
I think it’s partially due to scheme, the reason why the “secondary is bad”.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
hey man, if we lose we gotta eat it.
the only way to stop that shiet is to win.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
..........a week from tomorrow...
they’ll be talking about 2 road losses in consecutive seasons against 2 inferior NFC West teams………it won’t be a good day in NO then either
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Niners not stopping them
I hate the bastards but they can play
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Saints
Niners o.k.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
i used to be a niners fan when i was a kid.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
yeah
Unfortantely I think Drew Brees torches them
The Niners haven’t played a team that can chuck the ball
Their secondary is clearly a weakness.
I wonder if Katrina Rules
apply in California.
Oh wait, that’s “offensive” to Saints fans, to imply that the refs are anything other than biased against NO
you heard it here first.........
Saints are BAD on the road outdoors………if they don’t start FAST next week (lead after first qtr) SF WILL WIN guaranteed.
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
That being said
NO did something that no other team has ever done in the history of the entire NFL.
So they will always lose worse in that argument.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
I think this'll work.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
Well they once lost 37 - 2 to the niners according to something I read somewhere.
1972.
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
that was a different time.
No offense to matt ryan, but we need a Drew Brees in our offense.
Even if it’s a running back.
LOL It isn't lkely you can offend me by describing your thoughts of him.
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
No offense to Matt Ryan.
LOL you aren’t talking to him, rather someone who calls him Footsteps.
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"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Matt Ryan and the Falcons offense didn't score 2 points.
They got shutout.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
Stu, you are pathetic.
"They're ready to be like 'Same Old Saints'" - Roman Harper, on each of the New Orleans Saints vanquished foes of 2009
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I may be, but at least I'm not a hypocrite
“When using the internet, I suggest thinking about what you are posting and how others may perceive it”- a private note from my other dad, Dave Cariello.
And then Dave Cariello posts this cute photo, in spite of his relationship with Falcoholic Dave Choate, his supposed friend and admitted mentor.
It’s a low blow and not a wise move. Should the Saints lose at SF or whenever, the Falcons fans here are likely to be even less sympathetic than they usually would be, to put it mildly.
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Just because we have chiseled abs and stunning features, it doesn't mean that we too can't not die in a freak gasoline fight accident.
by Fat Punk Kicker on Jan 9, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
My man. When is the ban gonna be lifted and are you going back. Btw, the Niners are going to beat the Saints. Just saying.
Haters gon' hate...
Hey Tay,
Ask Dave Cariello.
Saints will prevail, and you’re on the List.
Got to tell you somethin', go right to your head
I, I got a line, I got a line on you, babe
I don't know what's funnier, Stu...
That you sent troops over because you’re mad about getting banned, or that these Falcons fans don’t realize you linked it as a way to rub it in their faces without getting another ban.
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by cajuncreation on Jan 9, 2012 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
This has to put a dent in Mularkey's quest to be a HC
I would call off all interviews if I was other teams.
Four years...one interview
nobody wants him. Shocked, shocked when he was announced as our guy.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I thought he got 2
Miami and Jax or just the Jags?
I disagree.
Mike Smith deserves all the credit for this one. MM will say he was under Mikes Smiths philosophy of taking what the defense gives him and if he was HC he would dictate to the defense what his team is going to take. Mike Smith needs to man up and take responsibility for holding this team back
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
You do know there is such a thing as a negative
account balance right :)
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
When it comes down to it I don't like looking like we don't belong.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Tell me about it
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I say that to myself all the time
So why am I still (haven’t leaped yet) Alive Al?
Too tough on yourself
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
i don't think so
I have to find a way to not be like the falcons in my life.
Getting no where but thinking I am.
Algie Crumpler made the COMMENT of THE YEAR.......
…..on the post-game show……….
“Mike Smith is busy telling his team not to turn the ball over, while Sean Payton is busy telling his team what do to WHEN they turn the ball over”…………Algie’s point – who cares about turnovers, keep a cleat on their jugular the entire game and don’t let off the gas!!!!……….he’s exactly right – that’s te difference between MS and the elite coaches………and the clock management at the end of the first half was the first in 4 years of the MS regime…..
That's my freaking point!
You don’t take “what the defense gives you” You take what you want!
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
maybe that's why they didn't sign him in 2008
he was telling them the truth
..........sorry....
I meant to say clock management at end of first half was “worst” in 4 years of Smith’s regime
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
We understod
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
understood
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I think most people understood that.
Today was a horrible example of how to coach in a playoff game. We were not prepared and we did not make the proper adjustments at half time while the Giants did. Poor clock management is squarely on the shoulders of the HC and QB.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
I love
Algernon Darius Crumpler, son of Carlester Crumpler, brother of Carlester Crumpler Jr.
I know where the bodies are buried.....I buried some of them myself. - David Stern
by a hooter's baby on Jan 8, 2012 7:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Bad news
Quotes from Arthur Blank: "I don’t think we took a step back [this season]. Obviously 0-3 in the playoffs [under this regime] is not where anybody wants to be."
This loser mentality has seeped into our owner. There may not be any coaching changes.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
Told 'ya
easy psychological “read” over there.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I doubt a multi-millionaire
founder of Home Depot is as easy to read as you think.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
or billionaire
whatever he is. Rich, intelligent businessman.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
He didn't get whrere he is by making emotional decisions
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Caleb when
I was in the military I “read” potential enemies and did psychological reports on people. I like to argue with you but on this one you need to rest.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
So what do you believe FF?
You think that these guys are completely happy with settling for a playoff berth? Or that they’ve become way too comfortable with one another and simply don’t want to hurt feelings?
I’m thinking a mixture of both.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
I believe
that Arthur Blank, TD, Smith, etc. are each the type that will talk for 15 minutes and not say a single thing
No I believe that all of the talk of a "process"
and they’ve committed to that, whatever they think it is. Earlier up I wrote what I thought they would say and here they’ve said it. To fire MM is to indict MSs initial choice which indicts the “process” Any move would be seen, I believe in their eyes, as panic. Their behavior tells it all.
The stubborness of MM and how he answers legitimate questions is a big tip off. Who I asks you tells an opponent that you won’t run certain plays.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I don't doubt you.
But you won’t discover much about a generic media response. As much as 85% of communication is nonverbal.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
No Caleb
Somebody needs to make a statement. What happened last year and what happened today is clearly unacceptable. Once can be a mistake, twice is a trend.
It starts with Blank. He’s got to send a message to the fans that he won’t tolerate this.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
And he can do that at any point
but not in front of the national media
And for all we know
he’s already done that.
He doesn’t have to tell us everything.
If there’s upheaval inside the locker room, do you really want the media to find out? Then they’ll blow it up, ask tons of questions, and cause it to be a bigger problem than it already is.
I’m perfectly fine with that response until it comes to a point where there should be changes made and then changes aren’t made.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
What?
I’m perfectly fine with that response until it comes to a point where there should be changes made and then changes aren’t made.
If what happened today isn’t enough to show you they need to be made, then nothing will.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
maybe he's saying
changes will be made as we want, but in a professional manner.
I'm saying
I’m fine with Blank’s response for now. But changes need to be made. And if they aren’t made at some point, I’ll be pissed.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
horse shit
a statement? LOL
won’t tolerate what? a winning season?
i repeat: horse shit.
Give you that...but he's paying
the bills. You’re a fan…don’t you expect more of a response?
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Ideally, you'd like to hear more.
But again, I don’t think he’s satisfied. He said he doesn’t feel like 0-3 is where anybody wants to be, and he’s included in “anybody”. Maybe a subtle hint, there. Smitty was asked if people would be fired today and he gave the usual response. So I dunno.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
Atlanta
Just has clown head coaches, period. Fredi Gonazlez is dumb as a brick. And my goodness Smitty. 4th and inches and he sends out nobody in the backfield. The janitor at the Mets stadium saw he was gonna sneak it.
I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired. But as I’ll keep saying, if this is what needed to happen for changes to be made, then I’ll gladly stomach it.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
no, just Blank
isn’t going to be the type guy to flip out and tell the truth.
He’s always positive, always.
.........I think you're right nuke....
Blank will always err on the side of optimism…………he’s never been a knee-jerk reaction type owner……….but I think we’d all like to see him blow it up if (and its a BIG IF) he can lure a Cowher, Fisher, or Gruden this direction………and its not likely……….would hate to see us blow it up and find nothing better out there to bring in.
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
I know the big name is always popular
and I’m not trying to say any particular person should be hired or not hired, in 1997 or even 1999, who would’ve predicted that Bill Belichick would become one of the most successful coaches in history?
This should be copied pasted and
emailed to your local newspaper and also by each Falcon fan to Mr Blank.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
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by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
sounds like blank
His brain is blank since he hired them
He got brainwashed.
lol........
my kingdom for a “post-post” edit button here!
not sure what you mean....
Especially since that meaning is dependent on which year/decade of the raiders
crazy, insanse
Drafting franchise qb’s that have 500 red flags about them?
what I mean is
He won’t get rid of the stagnant staff we have
No he would, but not under pressure
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Now, what if next week we hear
that MM and/or BVG are fired?
He’s not going to say the same day as a big loss to the media without talking it over with Rich McKay and TD that a coach is fired
I swear if the Steelers win this game
the refs should be kicked in the head.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 7:55 PM EST reply actions
watching Denver also
Gotta love the way they play D there. They play like they want to win. not lose. Did not give Ben time to launch the last second bomb to end zone. They blitzed and took Ben down! Thats what I am talking about.
Let me be clear
I want MM fired. I’m a STH, my family are all STH. I’ve watched every season. I’m just not going to get my hopes up when all my education and experience say “Look, did you see anybody out there pissed off?” No, never. It’s we’ve got to get it fixed and we will. We have lost five consecutive games to G.B. and N.O. I want people to be at least as pissed as I am.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I saw plenty of O players pissed off
Did you see turner’s face after the 2nd fourth down wiff when he wasn’t even on the field. This is why Blank fired Reeves. Was Reeves a bad coach? No? He lost control of the players. These offensive players aren’t going to play hard for MM anymore period. I could see that much on their faces. Blank isn’t oblivious to that kind of clubhouse dynamic.
Content With Average
I’m sorry, but as a fan for 14 yrs I’ve never seen such a talented team go to waste like this. This team is VERY content with BELOW than average play at best. We shouldn’t even be having this discussion based on who we pay millions of dollars to. This team seems to be built on average expectations no matter what our coaches, owner, players, or fans say or believe. Outside of 1st half play for tha whole season, I have never seen such a non-motivated team in all my yrs as a fan. There was no anger, frustration, intensity, nothing. This team has frustrated me to tha point where I’m considering not even paying for Sunday Ticket next season….sorry, but we’ve shown nothing but mediocrity within this organization.
by DirtyBirdzUp on Jan 8, 2012 7:58 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
You'll watch again..we all will
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
He can watch
But there are numerous ways to show his frustrations. Don’t buy merchandise, don’t go to games, emailing the higher ups etc. etc.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
Holy hell, TebowTime
One and Done, Steelers. Wow
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 8:07 PM EST reply actions
Home teams 4-0 this weekend
Maybe we should have had our 13-3 season this year
Well no watching SC for the next week
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Well, ESPN will be so busy jerking off over Tebow
that they will forget to talk about our nightmare game-hell yeah!!
Red Sox collapse
They forgot about the Braves
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by a hooter's baby on Jan 8, 2012 8:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Put it that way both NFL and MLB teams in BOS/ATL failed big time last year
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Yeah, really
even when Atlanta does it.
If nobody else is allowed to, why should the ball carrier be?
on a grab and pull yes...........
……….but I liked the no call here
by AuxiliaryHusky on Jan 8, 2012 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
yep
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Reads...... Hell
Take what you know you gonna get and attack it. Falcons could use some of that.
Facts
Tim Tebow: 1
TJ Yates : 1
Matt Ryan: 0
The sad thing about this is he should never be compared to those two in anything.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
Denver O and D were not afraid,
They break when they need to break from the base, Falcons are in base when they wake up and in base when they go to sleep.
yeah the LBs never even appeared to look like they were in any other position
Atlanta will win a championship....someday
they played with house money
no one expected them to win.
Like us in 2008
YAYAYAYAY
We aren’t the biggest disappointment in the NFL anymore! Steelers fans HAVE to feel shittier than we do now!
They lost
to the Broncos…Tebow…Broncos…need I reiterate?
They scored points
Their QB is broken.
their D is mega hurt.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
no
it’s the season
They won 12 games.
They play more consistency.
Yes the Steelers Defense and offense was off, but not like us.
Wrong wrong wrong
Broncos defense would have totally shut down that garbage we put out on the field today. Our performance was horrific and the Broncos winning only makes us look more inept.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
Winds of change...
do not need to become a tornado. It just needs to blow in the right areas from the right direction.
Fire MM? HELL YES! Fire BVG? HELL YES! Put MS on the hot seat? Most definitely.
Dump Ryan or White as has been suggested? HELL NO!
For all the changes that have happened to the league the game of football is still won and lost in the trenches. And sadly the Falcons go to war with no weapons on one front and a beat up old rifle on the other. The offensive line has lived up to its name the last several years as they have just been plain offensive to watch. The D line I would feel bad for if they weren’t stealing a good chunk of the salary cap for doing almost nothing. But honestly you could run down the roster and see under achievers at every position based off of where we drafted them or how much we paid for them in the off season.
So were does that lead us? The coaches aren’t doing well. The players we have are wrong for the schemes the coaches want to run. The players play like they only have to show up to collect a pay check. Kind of sounds like the man in charge of hiring, firing, drafting and signing free agents has been asleep at the helm.
I have said before that this team lacks an identity. They play call the offense like we are power running team and draft like we are a run and gun. They call defense like we have “the greatest show on turf” for an offense yet expect them to bail out the inept offense game after game.
So what is the solution? To me it is simple. You either need to change the players you have to match the schemes you run or you change the schemes you run to match your players. Changing the schemes to match your players is definitely the easier one to do just ask the Bears. They shipped multiple players off because they didn’t fit Martz’s plans and now he is gone and the good players they got rid off and doing well elsewhere. So dump MM and BVG. Tell both MS and TD they must do much much better if they want to stay beyond 2012.
Sorry that this is so long winded but thanks for reading anyways.
by Falcons Fan in WA on Jan 8, 2012 8:17 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
i think the players are decent enough
although could be better
It’s the coordinators use of them
They drafted them.
They should have known what they were doing.
Exactly
It is almost like no one talks to each other in the front office. Why do you pay big money to DR if you aren’t going to use him in a scheme that would give him the numbers you are paying him for? Why trade all those picks for JJ if it means you aren’t going to use the other 3 WRs on the roster? Either the coaching staff aren’t telling TD what they plan to do or they are and he doesn’t understand what they mean.
by Falcons Fan in WA on Jan 8, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
@brotherbrown
You are right we don’t use our talent correctly we should be using Jacqu Rogers like da Saints use Darren Sproles.. They have a similar skill set.
the coordinators are mind blogging
Especially since in 2008 they looked like they knew what they were doing.
Well put
Sign quality man-to-man defenders for an all-zone scheme; sign Julio Jones but then claim to be a running time (when the line’s not good enough to push for a yard). Personnel philosophy doesn’t seem to match coaching philosophy, and you’re dead right that it’s a whole lot easier to change OC and DC than to blow up your entire playing staff and start again.
If Terell Suggs represents Ball So Hard U
Then what do the Falcons represent?
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
The JV Waterboy of West Middle Eastern Alcorn State Tech A&T&M University?
I dunno.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
Face it. The Falcons are soft.
We have a 250 pound tip toeing running back that can’t gain one yard on 3rd or 4th down. And we have a defense that gets drug up and down the field by the worst running game in the league. We are Soft.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
wow tebow.
I was at the bar eating some food with a bunch of Denver fans. When will we feel that kind of ecstasy in Atlanta?
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
When Real Housewives becomes a live comedy porno.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 8, 2012 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
You mean it's not porn now?
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Feels empty the way season ended
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
You mean with the worst performance in years?
Yeah feels shitty
It's all about the lines
With few exceptions, there are no potent passing attacks in the league that don’t also have very good offensive lines. Whether it’s Detroit, GB or NO – they all did a fairly good job of protecting the QBs and giving them time to throw.
On the flip side, you need your front four to provide pressure and for blitz packages to work every now and then.
The Falcons do have many of the personnel that can success – they’re just not in the right places. We need a retooled OLine to provide time for a big passing attack and we need some young and fired-up DLinemen to absolutely harass QBs.
Good offenses can get by with mediocre line play.
They just need proper scheming something we wouldn’t know about. Scheming to hide your weakness?? Are you a loud to do that?? Mularkey sure doesn’t think so.
Absolutely - and teams like GB do that well
But, in general, a solid OLine makes the entire offense better.
True our o-line needs to get better
But we have more than enough talent to get shut out. Man I still can’t believe we got shut out.
it was said
NO changed it’s protections after the Rams game
They just hold all day long and don't get called
I don’t care what anyone say’s the last two saints game I’ve watched they held all day and got called for 1.
True
But there is no way we ever get a way with that
we have to find something that works
legal or not
O-line
NO o-line gets away with holding as much as Falcons o-line gets away with not being penalized for still blocking and hitting after the whistle… So let the penalties offset and replay the down if thats gonna be the complaint. Being I am a Giants fan, I am surprised that the Falcons didn’t score offensively. More surprised the Falcons didn’t take deep shots down field, testing our safeties… I’ve been to many Falcons games being that I live in Atlanta, and the one thing that I could understand is how much the Falcons are night and day when it comes to playing at home vs playing away… Any thoughts on that?
on offense I think it's Mularkey
the offense as a whole is horrendous (like today) when the OC is calling the plays. I think on the road and in big games, the OC stops letting Ryan do no-huddle, which shuts down the offense. If you look today, the only drive where Ryan had any success was when they used the no-huddle. Then the instant they shifted out of it, and Mularkey started calling the plays, the offense stalled.
I don’t think the OL really “blocks and hits after the whistle” any more than any OL, despite the reputation. Even in Atlanta’s most penalized games this year, there were very, very few penalties for late hits or anything like that. And believe me, there were plenty of games where Atlanta seemed to be penalized every play.
No Huddle
I am not sure you can blame MM on not going “no Huddle” after awhile… At Halftime, the analyst mentioned that in her brief interview with Mike Smith, “he” mentioned the Offense was having communication issues due to the crowd noise which effected the no huddle…
then use hand signals or something
This has been a problem all year, even in places where the crowd noises wouldn’t be considered deafening
That again is on the OC
Like what you can’t run a no huddle with crowd noise….I call BS. If they can’t then that’s on the OC for not having hand signals for that as mentioned by Nuke.
Saints holds
They do indeed hold . They seldom get called on it at Home but last game against Titans they were called all day.
Didn't you know it's offensive?
and classless, and demonstrates that Falcons fans are all dirtbags, to insinuate that the officials use a different rulebook when calling the Saints games…
If you watched the Saints - Lions game
You should have noticed how often the Saints lined up in a double wing formation and chipped the the Lions DEs. As the game progressed the DEs started taking an inside rush which allowed the OTs to go man up while the wings simply released into their patterns.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
I think last years loss stung more...this one just pisses me off
by Bigru3 on Jan 8, 2012 8:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
it's kinda equal
but I know what you mean
it’s expectations.
the second time it happens it’s not shocking but annoying.
pretty much
last year’s loss it felt like Atlanta should’ve won, that it was “our time”.
This year just the offense did not show up at all, whatsoever.
Wow
This one hurt….. BAD. I’m interested in seeing what changes are going to occur next year. I really don’t think it’s the players at all. Don’t be surprised if there is a totally new coaching staff next year OC/DC speaking.
we all are saying the same thing
but fret that it won’t happen
I'm certain it will
At the very least, Mularkey is gone. No way Blank looks on an offensive performance like today and gives him a pass.
how are you so sure of that?
Didn’t we preach that this time last year?
I think TD/MS staved off the change last year
By claiming they needed just one more player on O and D. They got that and still stunk it up.
Last year we were hoping someone would be stupid...
and hire them away. This year I think we will give other teams the chance to be stupid but if they remain our problem after a little while they will just be cut loose.
by Falcons Fan in WA on Jan 8, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
nfl rules need to change
No way the falcons should have had to go to New York, and no way should the Steelers have had to go to Denver. I agreed that the winner of the division should still be in the playoffs, but lets just seed the playoffs by record. The Falcons EARNED a HOME playoff game. Instead we have to go play outside in the cold. Wise up NFL. The team with the better record should play at home, period.
Disagree.
Win your division or hit the road. BTW it was not cold in NYC today and the only thing the Falcons earned is the embarrassment of one of the worst playoff performances in NFL history.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
it sure looked cold
I saw matt ryan trying to warm up his hands several times.
you have to win your division
The Falcons have to beat the Saints regardless
They can’t so it doesn’t matter
good question
what would it take for us to beat the saints. What is our most glaring weakness?
Don't do that.
Saying the seeding is the cause of the issue is denial at best and whining at worst. If the Falcons can’t play in the cold then they have no business trying to play in the playoffs. What would you expect them to do next week when they would have had to travel to GB either way?
by Falcons Fan in WA on Jan 8, 2012 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
its frustrating
I wanted nothing more than for the falcons to go into green bay, and get a chance to knock them down a peg. To bad the offense missed the plane today.
i don't think we had an offense to begin with
if we did we left it after the miami preseason game.
I like having to win the Divison
it makes in division games bigger
in that case
we better figure out how to beat New orleans
We should
And that’s the way it should be. Pitt was punished for getting beat up by it’s biggest rival this year.
And so were we*
Which is how it should be.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
we never beat new orleans
until Drew Brees retires and Sean Peytons goes too.
We are terrible
I don't think it will take that long but..
I don’t think the current set of coaches can do it unless they are willing to change what they are doing. And giving their lack of changes all season and in seasons past…
by Falcons Fan in WA on Jan 8, 2012 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
be careful.........
……….you don’t want to make as much sense as those proposing a college football playoff system, you might jinx it!
I agree about college...
I mean, it’s completely asinine that they give out the national championship in December! Everyone knows that the national title game is held in early September, generally in Atlanta, with two SEC teams
I'm NOT MAD! and I am a fan
I’m sad. I’m sad that year after year the same ole same ole happens. I’m sad that instead of being a team, we always have primadonna’s that act like the fools wherein the city they play. I’m sad that no matter how much money they’re payed to be a PRO, they still act like little boys on some dam street corner. I’m sad that Mr. Blank has paided out countless dollars for this kinda crap. I’m sad that they (players and coaches) have NO pride. I’m sad that once again, the team as a whole has let the talking heads in Conn. dicktate they’re outcome!
I'm an old man, that's had to much wine!
You're not even the teenist, weenist, litte bit of mad?
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Seriously bro you gotta go do "something" you got sex on the brain
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
OF COURSE
However I have high blood pressure! So I try to take it in stride. But sex at the Holiday Inn Express is always welcome and helps.
I'm an old man, that's had to much wine!
by KDC on Jan 8, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
INSTEAD OF Ohh Baby
two/2/ two freakin’ points………………..please, please,please…………
I'm an old man, that's had to much wine!
by KDC on Jan 8, 2012 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
Well it's over and time to let it go
the season never ends here. Our day will come. I’ll be dead and you guys will b old but our day will come.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I think our grandchildren will be dead before it happens
or maybe all atlanta teams move to LA
I am alreaDY OLD.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
Life's mysteries
•Mularkey’s play calling •the Cleveland Show still airing • How does Red Lobster make their cheddar biscuits
I know where the bodies are buried.....I buried some of them myself. - David Stern
by a hooter's baby on Jan 8, 2012 8:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Chow.com
has a cheddar biscuit recipe
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
MM's play calling makes sense...
if he was on another team. His style is suited for a power back running game paired with a shut down defense ie. the Ravens/Steelers of the past decade which is no spurprise since he came from the Steelers as a coach. The problem with him (and this was his issue when he was HC) is he doesn’t change the calls to match the players/team he currently has.
by Falcons Fan in WA on Jan 8, 2012 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
Berman said if the falcons scored zero it would have been better
Agree?
He did pick the falcons with charles barkley so he’s pissed, understandable.
yeah
those 2 points look incredibly more pathetic than a big old goose egg
but both are really bad
Ingredients for a NCAA Championship: Kemba Walker, Jeremy Lamb, Alex Oriakhi, etc.
yeah it does.
4 points looks different though
BREAKING NEWS
Skip Bayless has first oralgasm in twenty years after T_bone wins in Denver!
I'm an old man, that's had to much wine!
i want mike mularkey and bvg and whoever else coaches this team (besides ms he gets one more chance)
to be kicked to the curb and left behind
Ingredients for a NCAA Championship: Kemba Walker, Jeremy Lamb, Alex Oriakhi, etc.
I hope they go all Santonio Holmes on Mularkey
and make him the scapegoat. If anyone on this team deserves it it’s him.
I've really enjoyed talking with you guys this week, and I wish you the best of luck next season.
You’re a dangerous team with a ton of talent. I’m just curious- I saw this might be John Abraham’s last season with the Falcons. Is that because he wants too much money? Because he was a force today, even though I remember how fragile he was with the Jets.
Also, I think Julio Jones is a HELL of a talent. Not looking forward to seeing that next year.
"I believe in Eli!" -Deion Sanders
"Eli done gangsta'd the NFL" -Deion Sanders
JPP for NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Bless his heart
I know where the bodies are buried.....I buried some of them myself. - David Stern
by a hooter's baby on Jan 8, 2012 9:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
IMO thats not a good think.
The Falcons coaching ineptitude should be on the front burner for everyone to see.
by BlackBirdBlitz on Jan 8, 2012 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks Dave!
This wouldn’t be the same blog without you!
Your passion, writing ability and time you spend on here are very, very admirable. Really appreciate all you and the others who post on here everyday! Just another year with a bad loss to cap the season…
by Gjmoody on Jan 8, 2012 9:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Mike Smith.
I have always liked coach Smith but he gets no love after the awful product he put on display today. Falcons were unprepared, out coached and out played and in my mind the HC deserves full responsibility for that. There is no excuse for a team that possesses all the weapons the Falcons have to get shutout. The Broncos don’t have half the talent we have yet they showed up with a good game plan, properly prepared and ready to play playoff football. But once again coach Smith’s team put up a humiliating performance in front of a national audience.
Its’ time we stop looking a MM and BVG and start placing the blame where it belongs.
FIRED!!!
MM you need to go. All i saw in this game was a safe play. The QB sneaks, they knew it was coming. A pitch to Rodgers or maybe a quick slant to JJ or RW. I dont think its the players fault ( to a certain degree). Our Defense was on point for the 1st half but our O line didnt come to play. MR needs to shack of the lose and the BULLSHIT. MR has all the tools needs to have and lead a great team. We dont have the OC and DC that we should. MM kick rocks. You need to go coach high school football cause know those plays your were calling would work. If we are to be taken serious then we need to get someone that means business. MM isnt it. I think MR makes a better OC when he goes with the No Huddle. He is still young so i am expecting some growing pains. As for Abe leave HELL NO. ATL will keep him. Him and RE need more time to mesh. Like i said before its not the players so much its the way the plays are being called. Start there and see what happens. Might suck at 1st but i think thats where the changes need to be made. MS has been great i love the guy. TD is great! I love watching the Falcons but the plays have to change.
Mike Mularkey!!!
And take that gay coordinator with the pornstache with you too!
by brotherbrown on Jan 8, 2012 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
I totally agree with you!!!
For the last 3 playoffs we have been apart of – we keep going one and done. At first, like everybody else we thought it was that we didnt have the right players or the right talent. Now we have all that and we still loose?! It’s time to look at the OC and DC. I dont think MM was in the game today because he’s reaming of that head coaching job in Jacksonville. I listened to that whole game and heard an announcer say that the DC doesn’t disguise anything and that the Falcons are always leaving themselves open to big plays. And he also said that the Falcons takes shots down the field and use the Giants pass rush against them. Now if an announcer can predict how the Defense of the Atlanta Falcons will play and how the Offense is going to play – what makes MM and BVG think other people wouldn’t?!
by Antonio Grimes on Jan 8, 2012 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
2 Thumbs up
I agree. Watching Falcons turn around after the henious season they had under Bobby Petrino. GOD!! The Dan Reeves Era. AWESOME. I remember as a kid watching ATL beat the Vikings who where at the time the number 1 seed. (15-1). After Mike Smith got there, things began to change for the better. 4 Back-to-back winning season. I call that a good start. Next is the playoff’s. Starting with the Coachs and working our way down. We do have the talent and we do have the players. We need to start at the basics and see what happenes. Change out the DC and OC. Lets try a different angle cause as we have seen, that old school shit aint working. I dont blame the players. the Defense came to play. I have no idea where the offense went to. I dont know if Matt just got jumpy or cold feet, but that shit has got to stop. I know Matt trusts he WR. The one thing i will hit on is control of the ball. STOP DROPPING PASSES. You job is to catch those passes. That how ever is a player fault. Granted RW did make some nice catches but he need to make that happened all the time. JJ same thing for him. HD needs to see more playing time. I saw how the Saints run there offense. Why cant we get something like that in. Someone that is creative and fresh. You have weapons USE THEM. Put them to good use. Find someone that can put the pieces of the puzzle together.
The most unimaginative offensive game plan and ill conceived play calling. . .
. . . since the Dan Henning era. So much for mortgaging the future on some misguided quest to be the "Greatest Show on Turf". . . Please! . . . Only Philly’s "Dream Team" and the Buccaneers have been greater disappointments.
The O-line’s being called dirt bags is too kind to dirt bags. Douche bags is more like it. They have been exposed all year and are a marginal group at best. On the other side of the ball, the only constant has been the defense’s inability to get off the field.
This team’s performance , or lack thereof, is a direct result of many of Dimitroff’s dubious personnel decisions exacerbated by a horse ‘n buggy offensive coordinator the game has left behind, a mediocre college defensive coordinator promoted to his level of incompetence, and a quarterbacks coach whose claim to fame was Carson Palmer’s perennial under achiever status.
Mularkey, VanGorder, and Bratkowski must go. If Dimitroff doesn’t have the balls to fire their asses, he may be the next to go.
Bill Polian is looking for work!
by Charlie Dirty Bird on Jan 8, 2012 10:40 PM EST reply actions
This is what needs to happen
Blank, Dimitroff, and Mike Smith needs to go in a room and decide who are the best candidates for OC, DC, and Special Teams. We need people that will use the talent we have to it’s fullest!
by Antonio Grimes on Jan 8, 2012 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
So proud for Tebow
Happy for his success and the youth needs a true icon to look up to. Lebron and Lady Gaga ain’t cutting it.
Look at the heart and determination of that Denver team. I remember last week after the loss to KC when Champ Bailey stood at his locker and spoke on his frustrations. Not one guy on this squad has the gull to do that.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
by DopeFalcons on Jan 8, 2012 10:42 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
NO HAPPY WITH THE COACHING STAFF
I don’t believe in Smitty anymore. I feel like he has lot the team because of coaching mistakes. Mularkey has crippled the offense with his boring playbook and terrible play calling. His offense isn’t designed around our talent and its too predictable. Brian Van Gorder has done a decent job considering the lack of elite talent on defense but his scheme is cookie-cutter and gives up too many big plays.
I want Smith gone and a new regime. If Smith stays, I want new coordinators…specifically a more creative offense coordinator and a more aggressive complicated scheme on defense.
The playoff game was a microcosm of the entire season. We under perform against elite teams. The offense never shows up for big games. Mularkey’s scheme is a joke. The fact that he may get a head coaching job is ridiculous, but I digress. The defense, although average at best, always gets blamed for the offenses short comings. The complete lack of fire in the big games leads me to believe that Smith has lost his voice with the team. We need a new voice, new fire.
MM gets job offers
because morons like Joe Buck call him a great play caller and think this O Line is good when in reality it isnt.
Sounds like a job for Jon Gruden
I know its not gonna happen but I know he could get more out of this team.
by Bigru3 on Jan 8, 2012 11:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
WANTED: THE ATLANTA FALCONS FOR IMPERSONATING A PLAYOFF TEAM.
With that being said, I would like to say with all certainty that either MM or BVG will be fired in the next month. Mark my words.
by falconfanatic79 on Jan 8, 2012 11:18 PM EST reply actions
Y'all would know your troubles better than me...
but I don’t think your team’s players are the culprits. Honsetly, I expected y’all to kill the Giants in a way comparable to what the Saints did in the Dome. Certainly, you have the weapons to have done so.
"I don't suffer from drug addiction. I enjoy it very much."
Smith might not be the coach we need
I don’t think that Smitty will win a SB here unless he gets a offensive guru(with COMPLETE control of the offense)to run it. Smith was a stabilizer. We were a crashing car and him and TD where our emergency brake. They fixed us up and got us on the road. Even built a nice car but we aren’t as good or have the quality of other cars on the road. Plus we are to stubborn to make the changes we need.
We need someone cut throat to take over this team. No more Mr. Nice Guy in here running this team. Smith all be it has earned some credit and is a good coach isn’t dynamic enough to take this team over the top. We need a chess player who is willing to challenge our coaches and coordinators to actually put in the work to stop us. The vanilla offense and defense won’t cut it in this league and talent can only take you so far.
Yea I agree with that
I really give Smitty all the credit in the world for taking the job and accomplishing what he did when he did. I would hate to see him go and think hes deserving of a chance but hes gotta make changes in the coaching staff to make up for his weaknesses as a coach. It seems like he carries alot of the load…he needs a talented OC and BVG has improved but I still feel like hes holding his hand through game planning and game calls. He needs to be able to focus on management and details…like time management before halftime or when and when not to play injured players (grimes). I dont feel that either one of our coordinators challenge Smitty enough for him to confide in them and just let the machine run. Look at what Wade phillips was able to do for Houstons def and the team in general…they finally got over the hump won their division and won their 1st playoff game yesterday. We need that type of impact to get over the hump and to keep Smitty around…he needs to focus on other details not questioning play calls play by play. Who can we hire? I dont know thats TDs job but…theyre are a few guys out there. I know Todd Hailey did alot with Boldin and Fitzgerald in AZ…hell they beat us in the playoffs on their way to the super bowl. Unless we make a splash in our coaching structure I think we will continue to be disappointed in the post season
by Bigru3 on Jan 9, 2012 12:07 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
You know, for all the crap we give about Sean Payton
I would KILL to have him as our coach. That mentality is what this team needs. Pains me to say it, but the Saints have the right idea on how to win. They play to not just win but demoralize their opponents. We play not to lose and that hasn’t worked out so well
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
He seems more like an ass than a coach with a killer instinct.
I’d kill for the Steelers coach.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 9, 2012 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
if only we could steal
Foreman/Will I Am away from the Steelers…
omar epps?
*In Matt I Trust*
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by nj_falconfan on Jan 9, 2012 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
Or Mike Tomlin
I thought they were the same person
I don't know what feels worse
Having a team that you know sucks or having a team you think is good then sucks.
The second one.
The first one does not come with high expectations.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 9, 2012 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
Yea cuz if you suck you suck all year but when your 13-3 10-6 it leads to false hope
by Bigru3 on Jan 9, 2012 12:13 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Is it better to lose the way we did
or the way the Steelers did?
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Yea thats heart breaking BUT...
if your a steelers fan they have about 6 super bowls to hang their hat on..2 of them recent.
by Bigru3 on Jan 9, 2012 1:16 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
the past is overrated
especially when it comes to wins. the memories fade quickly, and losses hurt more, imo.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
I guess...
But still if your in your an adult you can experience a win of that stature and appreciate it. Especially when we have 0.
by Bigru3 on Jan 9, 2012 1:26 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
but yeah, the flip side is… I don’t have any knowledge on how memories of winning championships fade in actuality, lol…sigh.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Lol
I hear you man…im 31 today and obviously ive never seen them win a SB and im a sixers fan and the last time they won the finals I was 2. Ironically I grew up a giants fan but was to young to really take in their SB during Parcells era. I did however win my 1st fantasy SB this year…on the nite we got smashed on by the saints a few weeks back. Bitter sweet
by Bigru3 on Jan 9, 2012 1:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
This is what should happen
Blank, Dimitroff, and Mike Smith needs to go in a room and decide who are the best candidates for OC, DC, and Special Teams. We need people that will use the talent we have to it’s fullest! Then I would show every playoff game the Falcons was in for the start of OTs. Training Camp, Preseason, Regular Season, Post Season. This would remind EVERYONE on the team that this should NEVER happen and wont to a talented team like us!! Maybe Eric Mangini and a Great OC. For Special Teams I would get Rahim Morris and get another punt returner besides Eric Weems.
Is it ok to not be mad because you expected this?
Honestly this is the same way the team has played the entire season and the running game has always been fluky. Then when forced to pass against a solid pass rush, its been nothing doing.
I'm not going to think of something extra witty or clever to say, I don't want to convince you to see things my way, I just have 2 words for you: JEREMY LAMB
I'm curious who will be around in 2013 after the Falcons finish third in the NFC South next year behind the Saints and Panthers?
by Charlie Dirty Bird on Jan 9, 2012 2:24 AM EST reply actions
Try 2012
Saints 1st
Panthers 2nd
3rd/4th Falcons or Bucs in either order.
by brotherbrown on Jan 9, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Mike Smith
proved once again he can not prepare his team for a big game. He also proved he does not know how to coach in a big game. The 4th down decisions were garbage and the clock management at the end of the 1st half was nothing more then childish.
IMO Smitty has taken the spot light off of MM and BVG and pointed it at himself.
clock
I was wondering why they didn’t use their timeouts… I thought the Falcs would actually have success in the no huddle… I am a Giants fan, I live in Atlanta, and I really must say I was very surprised how bad of a game that was yesterday from a Falcons perspective, especially with the offensive weapons… I DVR’d the game so I am going to watch it again. I’ve never seen a game where Tony Gonzalez was this quiet, so I have to see how the Giants played him.
Y'ALL FINALLY GOT IT!!
Was coming in to snipe a little but, after reading your comments I realized “Ya’ll finally got it!!” You have been bitchin’ and moaning and groaning the refs were bad callen’ you all year long, the other team was playing dirty or aliens came down and kidnapped your QB and replaced him with a bad playing doppelganger(look it up). When in reality, it has been your own coaches that have been screwing up! Clean house and start over, it will get better. I was Actually hoping you would BEAT New York AND Green Bay just so you would have to come BACK to New Orleans for the conference playoff. That would have been a blood bath(all yours thou!) I thought after fourth and foolish against the Saints your coaches would have thought twice about doing it again but, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Not once but TWICE they tried it against the Giants and the results, FAILS. Until you get yor coaching problems fixed, the Falcons will not break into the elite level of the NFL to stay. See you next year. Good luck !!
by no-longsufferingfan on Jan 9, 2012 7:10 AM EST reply actions
Dude we've KNOWN the play calling was bad all year
If you were a Falcons fan and had actually;….oh…I don’t know READ the posts all year you would know that dude. Specifically the OC. As it is you are just the typical Saints fan (or any football fan from Louisiana imo) that is classless enough to talk crap on other peoples boards. You guys are THE hands down most classless fans in all of professional sports that I’ve seen so far bar none. No matter how many championships you may win in the future…that and a pile of money from here to the moon couldn’t buy you class. Have a great day! :)
play calling
Play calling has been the last 3 yrs of winning seasons…lol Every coordinator makes obvious dumb calls… Some teams like the Packers u don’t see it because the players execute.
My thinking is this…Robinson needs to go, Roddy needs to go(to many drops and the thug attitude) mayde even trade Turner also..if the hole isnt big enough to drive a truck thru he runs up and stops..O line needs major improvement(thinking Harvey Dahl was holding it together)..and yes now I hope MM takes a coaching jod somewhere..Smith is a damn good coach but his staff is average..just my thoughts..maybe next year..been hoping that since 1966…
thought
U say Roddy whites “thug attitude”… Well maybe Ryan needs to go… Can’t step up in the big game, and his preppy attitiude…
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