Wide Open Thread, Falcons vs. Panthers

by Dave Choate on Sep 23, 2007 11:07 AM EDT in Falcons News

Now that we're sitting at 0-2 with smoke, sparks and fire coming out of this team in every location, it's time to start seriously worrying about the season. If we lose to the Panthers, then it's time to really start worrying.

Who? Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers, 4:15 ET
Where? Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
Weather? In the mighty dome, weather has no reign.
Fun Fact? Steve Smith has 271 yards receiving and 4 TDs in only two games. Holy crap. That's not fun at all.
Injuries? Chris Crocker and Rod Coleman are unlikely to do much; I'm still uncertain about L-Rob.
Odds? Atlanta favored (?), 4.0, O/U 37.5
Foe? Go check out Cat Scratch Reader for the Panthers perspective and other such nonsense. Feel free to rag on Panthers fans, as well.

Let's actually do something on offense!

Update [2007-9-23 16:26:14 by Dave the Falconer]: Damnit! Joey Harrington comes out strong and the defense posts a nice stop...and then Warrick Dunn fumbles it away. I love you, Warrick, but that's completely unacceptable. Get Pinner and Norwood some carries, right the hell now!

Update [2007-9-23 17:25:1 by Dave the Falconer]: The last person I would've expected to emerge as a playmaker this year is the one doing it. Roddy White has 5 catches for 112 yards and a TD in the first half, and busted through a couple of tacklers on his way to a 69 yard jaunt to the end zone. Yes, we're losing, but I have a really good feeling about the second half of this game.

Update [2007-9-23 17:49:52 by Dave the Falconer]: Now THAT is a first half. Joey Harrington piles up over 250 yards in the first half and good showings from Roddy White and Mike Jenkins. This is a winnable game, and whatever Petrino's magic potion was in practice this week, it's freakin' awesome.

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Morty

All right, I will stop harping on Morty soon. It was a high snap, but I like the fact that he had sense enough to give that ball a nice little kick to at least get it past the line of scrimmage. Sure, it was illegal, but it was a busted play from the get go.

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Sep 23, 2007 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

Am I on drugs...

...or did Joey just throw for 250+ yards in the first half? I will be sending my laptop repair bill to Roddy White as I have twice jumped up and dropped my laptop. Once during his touchdown (good) and another for the illegal blocking penalty (bad).

I like the guy, but doesn't it seem like he has at least one or two dumb penalties a game?

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Sep 23, 2007 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

At least

But if he piles up numbers like this in the first half every week, I'll forgive the occasional boneheaded play/arson.

by Dave Choate on Sep 23, 2007 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed!

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Sep 23, 2007 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

HOLY CRAP

So that's the first time I have ever seen a 15 yard penalty for TALKING! What the hell was that? D Hall wasn't even talking to the ref!!!!!!!

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Sep 23, 2007 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

Thank You D-Hall

You rock. Keep talking.

Carolina Panther Fan www.catscratchreader.com

by Jaxon on Sep 23, 2007 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow

Really thought the Falcons were gonna take that game. Not sure how to feel about D Hall's performance. On the one hand, he completely shut down Steve Smith, on the other hand, I would've appreciated it if he acted like D. Hall circa 2005 vs T.O & the Eagles. TALK ALL YOU WANT, WHEN THE GAME IS OVER. (Not sure if everyone saw the sideline shots of Petrinos face during that drive, he is a scary mofo)

Joey played inspired football, got rid of the ball a heckuva lot quicker then the last few games. Nice to see the offensive line pitch as close to a shut out as can be expected against a line that features imho the best defensive end in football.

Obviously Roddy was the star of the game, kinda maybe sorta thought this was coming during the first game of the preseason vs the Jets, Joey & Roddy really seem to be on the same page.

Better offensive performance then the 20 point total would indicate, glad to see Petrino's scheme actually work.

Defensively, Abe is great, hope that the addition of Roderick in a couple of weeks has a huge impact. Maybe theres a few victories to be had after all.

by Hamburger on Sep 24, 2007 7:41 AM EDT reply actions