Monday, September 22, 2003
Dirty Bird Report Week 3
Eh.
We were prepared for that. We knew it would happen. But we dreamed and we hoped that it wouldn't be that bad or maybe even we had a chance. But we didn't. The game was an all around joke for all falcons fans. When we expected the worst case scenario Doug Johnson didn't let us down and threw an interception. When we yelled at the team for continuing the running game, of which had runs of 1, 2, -1, 1, 0, -3, 1, 2 to stop running and pass, they either ran the ball again for 1 yard or threw an interception. When we wanted the blitz to get brad johnson confused we were burnt deep and often. When our secondary played zone they got smoked. Even Brooking as fired up as I have seen him all year did not do enough to help fire up the rest of the team. Rossum showed the games only bright spot when he returned a punt 40 yards. The Falcons were desperate and it wasn't pretty. Woodrow Dantzler was put in a few times lined up behind center to attempt to confuse the bucs. An acquisition from the cowboys during preseason, no idea where he came from.. he was brought on the team to add some sort of flair to a much needed team who lost most of its flair when vick went down. He showed some getting into the end zone but it wasnt enough and frankly.. was pathetic. Guess we don't have to worry much about DJ getting picked up by another team who needs a new quarterback in the offseason.. He sucks. Price was at least able to multiple his total number of the catches in the season up to a whopping 10.
From a fantasy perspective and having dunn, price, crumpler on almost every team I have... my teams are doing horrible so far.
But from a love perspective, yesterday hurt. I had expected it, but it still wasn't fun. At least there weren't any more major injuries to complain about. Vick's leg still hurts so that's not good. Chances are we won't see him until after the bye week. Bringing us to week 9.
I am still gunning for the playoffs and super bowl championship... I am a VICK believer. The team just needs to step up big time and win the next couple of games. (Carolina, Rams, Vikings) if we even want a chance to compete when Vick comes back... The worse we do however, the more hungry superman will be... So you might want to watch out second half opponents (eagles, giants...etc).
In other news around the league.
Dolphins looked for real last night.. stopping the bungalo bills. The bills offense looked like crap. Williams was damn impressive. Seahawks are for real. Glad to see Robinson getting some catches again. I watched a lot of the Chiefs game yesterday cause it was on the screen next to the Falcons game and I have to say... I don't think anyone can stop them.. Sure they were playing the texans, and the texans did stop them a few times.. but Holmes is just nasty. Indianopolis and New England are looking pretty good now. Glad to see New Orleans lose. Pittsburgh, for a while I thought they were going to blow that game.. I consider that win lucky.
Tonight
I think Denver will pull it out tonight, hopefully Portis will play most of the game and not be too hampered by his injury.. We'll see though. Should be a good game. ¶ 9/22/2003 11:37:00 AM
We were prepared for that. We knew it would happen. But we dreamed and we hoped that it wouldn't be that bad or maybe even we had a chance. But we didn't. The game was an all around joke for all falcons fans. When we expected the worst case scenario Doug Johnson didn't let us down and threw an interception. When we yelled at the team for continuing the running game, of which had runs of 1, 2, -1, 1, 0, -3, 1, 2 to stop running and pass, they either ran the ball again for 1 yard or threw an interception. When we wanted the blitz to get brad johnson confused we were burnt deep and often. When our secondary played zone they got smoked. Even Brooking as fired up as I have seen him all year did not do enough to help fire up the rest of the team. Rossum showed the games only bright spot when he returned a punt 40 yards. The Falcons were desperate and it wasn't pretty. Woodrow Dantzler was put in a few times lined up behind center to attempt to confuse the bucs. An acquisition from the cowboys during preseason, no idea where he came from.. he was brought on the team to add some sort of flair to a much needed team who lost most of its flair when vick went down. He showed some getting into the end zone but it wasnt enough and frankly.. was pathetic. Guess we don't have to worry much about DJ getting picked up by another team who needs a new quarterback in the offseason.. He sucks. Price was at least able to multiple his total number of the catches in the season up to a whopping 10.
From a fantasy perspective and having dunn, price, crumpler on almost every team I have... my teams are doing horrible so far.
But from a love perspective, yesterday hurt. I had expected it, but it still wasn't fun. At least there weren't any more major injuries to complain about. Vick's leg still hurts so that's not good. Chances are we won't see him until after the bye week. Bringing us to week 9.
I am still gunning for the playoffs and super bowl championship... I am a VICK believer. The team just needs to step up big time and win the next couple of games. (Carolina, Rams, Vikings) if we even want a chance to compete when Vick comes back... The worse we do however, the more hungry superman will be... So you might want to watch out second half opponents (eagles, giants...etc).
In other news around the league.
Dolphins looked for real last night.. stopping the bungalo bills. The bills offense looked like crap. Williams was damn impressive. Seahawks are for real. Glad to see Robinson getting some catches again. I watched a lot of the Chiefs game yesterday cause it was on the screen next to the Falcons game and I have to say... I don't think anyone can stop them.. Sure they were playing the texans, and the texans did stop them a few times.. but Holmes is just nasty. Indianopolis and New England are looking pretty good now. Glad to see New Orleans lose. Pittsburgh, for a while I thought they were going to blow that game.. I consider that win lucky.
Tonight
I think Denver will pull it out tonight, hopefully Portis will play most of the game and not be too hampered by his injury.. We'll see though. Should be a good game. ¶ 9/22/2003 11:37:00 AM
