Showing posts with label Atlanta Falcons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Atlanta Falcons. Show all posts

19 August, 2009

Fourth Quarter

Return
Teamwork

"I've been doing this for years man...my rep is legit..."

J Live - Practice

Jet Favre...I meant to say Brett Favre is back playing quarterback, and this isn't about a legacy, or stats for that matter...this time I believe its personal.

Save the Date

Originally drafted out of the University of Southern Mississippi by the Atlanta Falcons in '91...the legend of Brett Favre became as solid as the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field, once he began to lead the Packers back to their glory days as Titletown USA. In 2008 he retired, and once he decided he wanted to play again...the Packers blocked him from going to any team in the NFC North division, so they wouldn't have to play against him. He was consequently traded to the NY Jets, in which he retired again on February 11, 2009.

Yesterday he came out of hibernation only to sign with the Minnesota Vikings...an NFC North Division team. Interestingly enough...the Vikings play the Packers on October 5th in Minnesota, and then again at Green Bay on November 1st.

I believe the only reason Favre is back playing football is because he has something to prove not only to himself, but most importantly to the Packers...a club that he rebuilt, and won Super Bowl XXXI with.

This signing doesn't make a lot of sense for the Purple People Eaters, but it is what it is, and we can only watch, wait, and hope that Favre can make for some entertaining football. He will more than likely start, and with a running back like Adrian Peterson, the gunslinging quarterback won't have to throw as much, which could preserve his nagging shoulder injury deeper into the season.

Favre is back and as the old saying goes...there is nothing new under the sun.

05 January, 2009

Birds of a Feather

Defense first
Accuracy
Prowess

"Like a running back...get it man? I'm straight off the block...I can run it back..."

Jay-Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder

I've been in a Maryland state of mind...which is only natural because I'm always there, however yesterday I was thinking about the two places in which I live, Philadelphia and Prince George's County, MD...the main reason was because both the Eagles and Ravens won their respective playoff games, as they relied on their defense and balanced offensive attacks.

Prey

The NFL Playoffs have begun, and while I wasn't in attendance for any of the games...I'd like to take a moment to at least list the scores of the games, as we anticipate the Divisional rounds this weekend.

Before I list the results, I just wanted to note that I'm extremely proud of the Philadelphia Eagles as the so called experts had written them off, because of the play from Donovan McNabb. However McNabb had a stellar year (3,916 yards 23 touchdowns, 86.4 passer rating), and even though the team finished with a 9-6-1 record...they still make it to the playoffs, winning yesterday 26-14 on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. 

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Arizona Cardinals 30

Atlanta Falcons 24


San Diego Chargers 23

Indianapolis Colts 17


Sunday, January 4, 2009

Baltimore Ravens 27

Miami Dolphins  9


Philadelphia Eagles 26

Minnesota Vikings 14



Photos: Wester Riddick
Joel Auerbach/US Presswire