Atlanta Falcons Cut to 53

It's official.

Joey's out as expected.

Only surprise is Daren Stone... practice squad maybe?

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Joey vs DJ

Looking more and more like Joey is going to be the odd man out. In fact, the "word" on the street is that even though the Falcons could keep their 4 QB's with DJ going to the practice squad - they are likely to let Joey loose. Looking more and more like Joey is being "kept" around to see if there is any value there and really, just because he is a great guy. I like Joey, I'd invite him over, I think he will do well somewhere, but this is not the right situation for him.

Well see.

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Kotsay to Red Sox

It's almost a done deal. When you wave the white flag there's not a lot of newsworthy stuff going to happen until the offseason. Kotsay was a good stopgap, let's move on.

Sumoza hit .301 with 11 homers and a .539 slugging percentage with the Class A Lowell Spinners this season. The 20-year-old outfielder has enjoyed a productive August, hitting .354 with five homers.

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The Ryan Era Begins...

as the Falcons name Matt Ryan the starter.

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Apparently Jaws: The Revenge is better than Ryan

Our local TV station WATL 36 has decided in its infinite wisdom that the acclaimed Jaws:The Revenge is a better ratings pull than say, oh, I don't know... Matt Ryan's first start in the Georgia Dome. Stupid layman rational says that Blank, should be able to put his team on primetime, but then again, if I'm not paying full price for a pre-season ticket, I guess I have no excuse. Pass the popcorn, I guess I'm staying up late.

Programming Notes

Thursday, August 21 8:00pm: My Thursday Night Movie: Jaws 3 starring Dennis Quaid. followed by 11Alive News at Ten.

Friday, August 22 8:00pm My Friday Night Movie: Jaws: the Revenge. Friday, August 22 10:00PM Atlanta Falcons Preseason Football: Falcons vs. Tennessee Titans.

Sunday, August 23 12:00noon (Encore) Atlanta Falcons Preseason Football: Falcons vs. Tennessee Titans

Monday, August 25 Decision House @ 8:00pm & 9:00pm followed by 11Alive News at Ten.

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What Do Horn & Ledger Have In Common?

They both deserve an Oscar... *rimshot*

Horn was brought in to help the receiving corp. Everyone knows that, I guess except Horn. So instead of playing the season out he decided to be a baby. I really don't like to "hate" on a player so let's run down all the great things that Horn has done for the Falcons and the Game.


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Since I have some space to fill, don't you agree that although you could compare Ledger's performance to Nicholson's - Ledger's was an edgier more human character. I don't think he reached Batman villain status, no I think he transcended the comic genre and turned into a believeable HUMAN character. THAT is the reason you give him an Oscar, not just because it's IN thing to do.

As for Horn wining the Oscar, I would say that because all the while he's telling us how professional he is he's going around pretending to be "hurt" and asking for a way out. The League has spoken, there's not a lot value there for you, sorry Mr. Horn. After a comment like, "I hope my kids grow up to be like Vick" I would say that you could join him in the new UFL

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Matt Ryan to Start Friday and...

Matt Ryan is starting on Friday and sources say he'll be playing well into the third quarter. Although, nothing is official, I think we'll be previewing the season to come unless something unlikely occurs.

As a side note, It'll be interesting if DJ Shockley gets any snaps on the fourth game.

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Saturday Night Recap: Falcons vs Colts

This was a sloppy defensive "struggle" or rather displayed two offenses that couldn't close the deal. Here's some observations:

• Jamaal Anderson - Did he play? I mean, I saw him in the lineup and out on the field but, really? (*cough*BUST*cough)
• Joey Harrington really reminded me of... .well Joey Harrington. He can do the job when given time, but he's not going to pull the game out for anyone. He's going to make a great backup QB one day.... oh, wait...
• Matt Ryan - Still looks like the leader of this team. The INT was a silly mistake and he knows it, which is the good thing.
  
• Chris Redman - Actually reminds me of Matt Ryan. He looks ok, but he's not going to get me excited about the Falcons.
• DJ Shockley - Playing with 3rd stringers is bad enough, but his play on Saturday did nothing to excite me.
  
• Brent Grimes - Where'd he come from? Kripton?
• Adam Jennings - Why is this guy taking up space? Aren't we trying to go "green." That'd be one less jersey to be washed.
  
• Michael Turner - Looked like the real deal there.
  

The Falcons failed to build on the great foundation that was put in Jacksonville.

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Joey Sunshine to start this Saturday - QB Conundrum

With Joey Sunshine starting this weekend one has to wonder if this is just Coach Smith keeping his word or are the Falcons seriously considering their options. I think it's a foregone conclusion that Redman will start a few games and depending on the season, Ryan will step in for him later on. Joey will back up and DJ will be sent to practice squad.

I think I'm with every fan that would love to see something a little different go down, possible trades comes to mind to get some value out of Redman, possibly one of the lone bright spots of last season. Sure the Bears could use someone like that....

I say let Ryan start, DJ backup and Joey be there for an emergency.

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I'm kind of a jerk off the field, too

Harvey Dahl is my kind of lineman. We don't need nice guys up there, we need guys that breathe fire and strike some fear into the defense for a change. I like it!.

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Can We Get a Bag of Chips....

for Horn.

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Training Camp Report

• Atlanta Falcons Training Camp Report
• ESPN -Camp Confidential
  

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Just a Suggestion...

CUT SHEET - Round 1

• Eric Weems - Dropped Several Passes
• Adam Jennings - Not a return man, or a good receiver.
• David Irons - Nice guy, but no.
• Joey Harrington - Great guy, but we've seen enough.
  

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Good Monday, Bad Monday?

FALCONS - GOOD MONDAY

With Saturday's pre-season game comes much optimism. In fact, I can't think of a time when a pre-season loss actually got me more excited.

QB Battles are sorting themselves out but more intriguing. There's some great surprises and bigger question marks.

• Chris Redman - Reminds me of a poor man's Brian Griese. He won't LOSE a game for you but he'd not exactly going put THIS team over the hump.
  
• Matt Ryan - Came out nervous and threw behind receivers. Other than that, he came as advertised. He DOES have something special.
  
• Joey Harrington - "Whoa!" Right, I really like Joey but his play on the field reminds me of another Joey on a sitcom.
  
• DJ Shockley - I was impressed. He was throwing to 2 receivers that need to be cut immediately (Jennings & Weems) and had the best throws of the night. I'd love the rotation to be Redman or Ryan, backed up by DJ.
• Brent Grimes - D'Hall who? He really looked like an upgrade over Dhall, but it's still preseason.
  
• Snelling vs. Brown - I really have to cross my fingers and hope that we can keep both of these guys.
  
• Michael Turner - As advertised.
  
• Falcons Offense - I didn't see that smash mouth football they were talking about but it seemed like a good evaluation of the QBs.
• Falcons Defense - Glad we had some good surprises in the secondary, because it doesn't look like we'll stop the run too much this year.
  

HAWKS - GOOD MONDAY

Finally got Josh Smith back in uniform and he got paid. I'm in negotiations daily in my job, so I understand the process, but... really, did it have to go down like this?

BRAVES - BAD MONDAY

The prospects are getting playing time and Baseball has basically lost all meaning. Oh, Hampton got a win after 3 years of waiting. Good for him.

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Friday Fu - Detroit Pistons Are Shopping for Smiths

HAWKS
Detroit is in the rumors of every site on the net for the NBA team and Josh Smith negotiations are on every site as well for almost every team.

I really hate to see him go. It's kind of funny or ironic though. The same reason I got into the NBA last season is now the same reason my interest is waning with the Hawks situation. Why do NBA players have to negotiate this way or better yet, why does MY TEAM have to be the one that makes history with disgruntled overpaid players.

BRAVES
Frank Wren went on the radio today to lie about not talking about Jeff Francuoer. Frenchy is not tradable in my book, sorry, if we're going to stick it out with some of these other players, then Frenchy needs to be the next "Chipper."


FALCONS
The Atlanta Falcons seem to be the lone "feel good" in the ATL right now. I'm gearing up to go see their scrimmage at Mill Creek High School.

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