Sep

30

Victory!

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September 30, 2007 | 1 Comment

Atlanta 26 Houston 16
Harrington looked good.  The defense looked good.  Father Time, er, Morten Andersen kicked 4 field goals. 
It’s nice to remember what an NFL victory feels like.
More tomorrow.

Sep

30

Week 4: Atlanta Falcons v. Houston Texans

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September 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

So, one wouldn’t expect for the Falcons to have great hopes for this week; they’re 0-3, and going up against the 2-1 Texans.  Deangelo Hall had to sit a bit because of last week’s meltdown, and he’s a bit banged up anyway.  The offense has been spotty at best.
But, surprisingly, the Falcons have looked good [...]

Sep

30

Falcons News Roundup

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September 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

“Indiana bank sues Michael Vick over unpaid car loans” [AP via Yahoo!]
“Safety job reclaimed by Crocker” [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]
“Free agent signees Horn, Mughelli underutilized” [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]
“DT Lewis to make his first start” [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]
“Vick tests positive for marijuana” [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]

Sep

26

Hall Disciplined

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September 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The verdict is in on the discipline by the Falcons against Deangelo Hall for his tirade during the Panthers game: a $100,000 fine and possibly some bench time in the Texans game.
Despite what seemed like contrition on Monday, Hall is not happy with the decision and is appealing it with the player’s union (see this [...]

Sep

25

Vick Indicted In Virginia

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September 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

It’s an indication of how the Falcons are playing that I want to talk about Michael Vick today.  There also happens to be some news.
Michael Vick was indicted today on state charges in Surry County, Virginia related to the dogfighting operation for which he plead to federal charges last month. 
Though Vick has already plead to [...]

Sep

24

Carolina Panthers 27, Atlanta Falcons 20

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September 24, 2007 | 1 Comment

The Falcons continued their disappointing pattern yesterday of teasing us into thinking victory was possible, only to have a catastrophic failure by a single player swing the momentum fatally in the opponent’s favor. 
The catastrophic failure this time belonged to Deangelo Hall.  On a crucial drive with the Falcons leading 17-10, Hall had two pass interference [...]

Sep

23

Week 3: Atlanta Falcons v. Carolina Panthers

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September 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Time to play “Can Harrington Save His Job?”, or as it’s also known, “How Long ‘Till Leftwich Takes Over?”.  The Falcons take on the Panthers at 4:15 today in the first divisional game of the year for the Falcons.  
Let’s hope the Falcons can outplay their worth today.
If they can, and if the Rams can beat [...]

Sep

21

NFC South Update

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September 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

NFC South standings after Week 2:

Carolina                       1 - 1
Tampa Bay                   1 - 1
Atlanta                         0 - 2
New Orleans                 0 - 2
Carolina - The Panthers went down to the impressive Texans (why, oh why, did we get rid of Schaub?).  Next up for the Panthers is our very own Falcon squad.
Tampa Bay - The Bucs laid one on [...]

Sep

18

Is The Harrington Era Already Over?

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September 18, 2007 | 2 Comments

Not quite yet, but the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Falcons have signed Byron Leftwich to a 2 year, $7 million deal.  He won’t start immediately though:
For now, Leftwich will backup Harrington and No. 2 quarterback Chris Redman. He most likely won’t be activated for Sunday’s home opener vs. Carolina but that could be the last [...]

Sep

17

Falcons Go Shopping

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September 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

The Falcons have heeded my call (yeah, I’m sure they did it because of this blog) and hired a new kicker.  It’s one they’ve had before, the timeless Morten Andersen.  He is 47, or as ESPN put it, he was born in the Cretaceous Period (I think they actually said Crestacean, confusing the period with [...]

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