NOTES: Petrino's Falcons pass-happy

“With the Bears just coming off the Super Bowl, and the Packers starting out 4-0, there's just an extra little magic in the air”

Alge Crumpler dreams of balance in the Atlanta Falcons' offense.

'The game is fun when you can throw short routes, get guys involved, take shots downfield, run the ball effectively and then complement that with a great play-action game,' the four-time Pro Bowl tight end said.

Crumpler has seen the Falcons enjoy success moving the ball in all those ways in his seven seasons -- but rarely at the same time.

After two seasons of leading the NFL in rushing while struggling to establish a consistent passing game behind quarterback Michael Vick, the 2007 Falcons have a new look with Coach Bobby Petrino and quarterback Joey Harrington. Read more

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[myconju]

The Falcon's do have a new look. They are losing the games at the beginning of the season. Maybe they will start winning at the end of the season.

Just Joking. But, the Falcon's are only exhibiting weaknesses that they've had all along. Wide receivers dropping passes and an Offensive line that cannot hold. The problem this year is that the running game is dead.

The defense looks good sometimes and at others it doesn't.

[aDoseOfUrOwnMedi cine]

Cure the problem ... put Mike Vick back in the game

[Rachel99]

aDoseOfUrOwnMedicine wrote:

Cure the problem ... put Mike Vick back in the game

Man, I sure love our Colts. It's great to have a winning team and a positive role model QB who doesn't kill dogs, do drugs, spread STD'S or flip off the fans. It's a beautiful thing.

[Shannon]

Rachel99 wrote:

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Man, I sure love our Colts. It's great to have a winning team and a positive role model QB who doesn't kill dogs, do drugs, spread STD'S or flip off the fans. It's a beautiful thing.

Amen, Brother! I agree!