Daily Archives: September 13, 2009

Same Ending, Different Path

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 13, 2009
We’ve been here before. Falcons 1-0 and the toast of the town. A year ago this week Atlanta exploded out of the gate and defeated the Detroit Lions with a heavy dose of the running game. Remember Michael Turner’s franchise-record 220 rushing yards? Sunday Atlanta got it done with the defense. The Falcons came within 3:21 of recording a shutout, [...]
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‘Turn the Beat Around’

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 13, 2009
Apologies to Gloria Estefan, a part owner of the Dolphins, but this song title just works so well… Welcome to Atlanta Mr. Peterson. You, too, Mr. Williams. With 1:43 remaining in the first half in Sunday’s game against the Dolphins the former Jacksonville Jaguars turned Atlanta Falcons teamed up on what, to this point, is the biggest play [...]
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Finding a Defensive Groove

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 13, 2009
The Falcons defense took a lot of heat through the preseason and, at least through the opening quarter of the 2009 season, it seems some of it wasn’t completely deserved. Atlanta sacked Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington twice in the opening period of Sunday’s game. One came with a fumble, which was recovered by defensive tackle Jonathan [...]
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Williams to Start for Grimes

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 13, 2009
News from the Falcons starting lineup, where new cornerback Brian Williams is slated to start ahead of cornerback Brent Grimes. Also on the inactive list, several Falcons who won’t suit up against the Dolphins, including recently-acquired cornerback Tye Hill. Second-round pick William Moore (hamstring) will also not play. Other Falcons inactives include: QB John Parker Wilson (third quarterback) LB [...]
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