Do Da Dirty Bird: The Atlanta Falcons’ Worst Five Draft Picks of the Decade
Published on: 20th February, 2010
If you saw last week's column, you knew this was coming. I mean, it only flows naturally from looking at our best five to peek our worst five. But something happened along the way to me having a gratuitous number of moles to whack with this slideshow. Maybe I'm just a ...Do Da Dirty Bird: Ding-Dong, The Streak Is Dead
Published on: 10th January, 2010
With a win at Tampa Bay last week, the Atlanta Falcons accomplished what they had been unable to do in franchise history: they posted back-to-back seasons of records greater than .500. I've been asking myself since: just what does this mean? The average cynic, whose favorite team (as long as it isn't ...Do Da Dirty Bird: Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills Week 16 Preview
Published on: 27th December, 2009
The 1-2 records in the past three weeks of the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills appear similar on the surface. But I don't have to tell you that looks can be deceiving, now do I? The Bills are averaging 13 points on a little over 120 yards passing and considerably less ...Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 14, Falcons @ Jets
Published on: 20th December, 2009
I was really quite proud of myself. I didn't get angry; I didn't throw a remote, kick a table, or even punch a pillow. I took the Falcons' loss to the Saints with, dare I say it, dignity . Not saying our performance was anything special; a lot of teams have ...Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 13, Falcons vs. Eagles
Published on: 4th December, 2009
This past summer, we "enjoyed" the lively debate over whether or not Michael Vick could be an effective NFL player after being released from prison and then reinstated by the NFL. Then there was that "fascinating" speculation about where he would land and the subsequent "insightful" analysis of ...Do Da Dirty Bird: Liking Bryant-For-Elam, Tolerating Redman-For-Ryan
Published on: 2nd December, 2009
When it comes down to it, the Atlanta Falcons' starter switches at two of the three most important offensive positions were inevitable and unavoidable. A team can simply not stick with a kicker who misses half of his attempts between 30 and 39 yards and has a penchant for choking under ...Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 12, Falcons v. Bucs
Published on: 29th November, 2009
There are a few reasons that my team should win this game. We're coming home—thank goodness—to the Dome, where we're unbeaten this year. We played a decent game last week, showing a good amount of moxie, despite the end result. And, of course, we're facing friggin' Tampa Bay. Shortly before starting this article, I ...Do Da Dirty Bird: For Matt Ryan, What’s Luck Got To Do with Picks?
Published on: 21st November, 2009
If you feel the need to put this article's title to the tune of a certain Tina Turner song, I'll look the other way. You think I didn't think of that as I was coming up with it? In all seriousness, a shout-out goes to Tim, a DDDB regular who ...Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 11, Falcons @ Giants
Published on: 19th November, 2009
The bye is a ponderous thing. It can be a blessing, allowing a sliding team to rest, regroup, and refocus; or it can be the kiss of death, interrupting a group's rhythm or allowing losses to fester. The Atlanta Falcons got theirs out of the way right away, but they've been ...Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 10, Falcons @ Panthers
Published on: 12th November, 2009
Since we hit 'em in the mouth back in mid-September, the Panthers have been on some kind of roller coaster ride. A loss to the Bills at home followed by a win at the Cardinals? Huh? And Jake Delhomme threw for 65, then 325, then 90 yards in three consecutive weeks. ...Featured Sponsors
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