Daily Archives: September 3, 2009

Some Business Before Week 1

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 3, 2009
On the scoreboard, the outcome of the final preseason game of 2009 wasn’t what the Falcons wanted. The Ravens are on their way home with a 20-3 win. In terms of experience and tune-ups, the Falcons got a what they needed. The Birds tested new rotations, got a look at some players on the bubble and gave [...]
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Wilson Gets Work after Halftime

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 3, 2009
Quarterback John Parker Wilson took over the offense after the opening drive of the game and led the team into the third quarter. The undrafted rookie out of Alabama completed 13 of 19 passes for 80 yards against the Ravens, piloting the offense for much of the game. Former Georgia quarterback D.J. Shockley checked into the game [...]
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Welcome to the NFL, Mr. Jerry

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 3, 2009
Defensive tackle Peria Jerry was credited with four tackles in the first quarter of Thursday’s game against the Ravens, including the first sack of his young career. The rookie worked with the first-string defense, leading a front seven that was stout against the Ravens run game. The group allowed 21 rushing yards in the first quarter and [...]
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Did Any Ravens Make the Trip?

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 3, 2009
Just got the list of the Ravens gameday lineup changes and it’s, well, lengthy. Twenty-one Baltimore players, mostly starters, won’t play in Thursday’s preseason finale against the Falcons. The group includes quarterback Joe Flacco, safety Ed Reed, cornerback (and former Falcon) Domonique Foxworth, linebacker Ray Lewis, first-round pick Michael Oher, tight end Todd Heap, wide receiver [...]
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Birdseed: Ravens at Falcons

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 3, 2009
Settling into the Georgia Dome press box for the final time in the 2009 preseason and there’s some early “news” to report. I use the unnecessary quote marks because this is stuff Head Coach Mike Smith talked about earlier in the week. But maybe it’s just now getting to a different audience. Safety William Moore, running back Jerious [...]
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