Monthly Archives: November 2008

Feels Great to Get to '8'

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 30, 2008
<img src="http://life.atlantafalcons.com/uploads/1227791849/gallery_196523_74_16547.jpg"> Eight wins. Eight wins that guarantee a .500 season and act as a spring board for more in the 'W' column. Eight wins. I'll stop the mantra there because I know the Falcons in the locker room are just as eager to get win No. 9, 10 and beyond than they are to get to this milestone. Let's [...]
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Douglas Rebounds after Turnover

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 30, 2008
If you're keeping close track of the Falcons-Chargers game this Sunday afternoon you remember rookie Harry Douglas' mistake on an early punt return. He muffed the catch. The ball went to the Chargers. LaDainian Tomlinson scored a touchdown. Well, as the fourth quarter got underway Harry Douglas caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Matt Ryan that [...]
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Mr. Rivers, Meet Mr. Abraham

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 30, 2008
Countless times this season defensive end John Abraham has gotten close to the quarterback with nothing to show for it (impressive since he still has 12 sacks). Sunday at San Diego Abraham got a little something for his efforts. With eight minutes to play in the first half Abraham bull rushed on the left side and got [...]
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Another 1,000-yard Season for White

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 30, 2008
Wide receiver Roddy White eclipsed the 1,000 receiving yard mark for the second straight year on his second catch in Sunday's game. It was a routine grab, a quick route on the right side that went for 9 yards and a first down. It's also a sign that big years from White may become common. White becomes the [...]
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Birdseed: Falcons-Chargers Edition

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 30, 2008
<img src="http://life.atlantafalcons.com/uploads/1227791849/gallery_196523_74_16415.jpg"> I won't play a down in today's game. I won't get closer to the playing field than the slightly-trampled grass around the bench. But I was just as antsy as the players over the past 36 hours in San Diego. Two-day trips are great (you can check out some of our tourist photos on Flickr) [...]
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Grimes, Robinson Inactive for Chargers

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 30, 2008
Wide receiver Laurent Robinson (hamstring) and cornerback Brent Grimes (knee) will miss today's game against the Chargers. The pair of second-year players were placed on the Falcons inactive list just moments ago. Other Falcons inactives include: QB D.J. Shockley (third quarterback)S Jamaal FudgeLB Tony GilbertC Ben WilkersonT Sam BakerDE Simon Fraser As has been the case since Baker [...]
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Birdseed: Nov. 28, 2008

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 28, 2008
Last night during the Cardinals-Eagles game one of our Thanksgiving house guests asked me about the complexities of professional football. They're almost too numerous to list. I explained some of the team's rules about film study and individual preparation. He was surprised when I told him on-field, in-pads practice time is minimal in an effort to keep [...]
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Tradition: Football, Thanksgiving and Turkey

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 27, 2008
<img src="http://life.atlantafalcons.com/uploads/1227791849/gallery_196523_38_21404.jpg"> Thanksgiving is a time for tradition but football players have a tough time developing consistency on the holiday. Last season the Falcons played a game on Thanksgiving Night. No game this year, but the team will practice today in Flowery Branch. It's a small price to pay to have a spot in the hearts of [...]
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Birdseed: Nov. 27, 2008

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving to all the readers and Falcons fans out there. This edition of Birdseed is dedicated to holidays, family, friends and the turkey that dutifully contributed to my Thanksgiving feast. Team prepares for L.T., Turner returns to roots, AF.comOK… Story about Michael Turner returning to San Diego out of the way. Actually, it's a pretty [...]
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Birdseed: Nov. 26, 2008

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 26, 2008
In my first full-time season in the NFL the Denver Broncos played games on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday over the last month-and-a-half of the schedule. There were games on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and a road trip to San Diego on New Years Eve. I celebrated the arrival of 2006 on a bus rolling down a Colorado [...]
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