Falcons 20, Bucs 17
November 29th, 2009
* Just great special teams play by the punt team. Outstanding. Now the defense has to slam the door shut on the Dixie Chicks.
* Redman didn’t throw it away, he just missed the receiver. Come on Bucs, exploit how this guy Redman was on the streets.
* Solid interior defense there to stuff the run.
* Geno Hayes may have gotten away with a pass interference but Joe isn’t so sure if Gonzalez had a first down even if he caught it.
* Big stop by the Bucs. Big stop!
* If the Bucs have to pass why not play-action passes?
* Great. Two yard gain. A potential quick three-and-out.
* Terrible play calling. Terrible on this drive. Why not run the ball?
* Idiotic. The Bucs could have pinned the Falcons (again) deep in their own territory. Now they have the ball near midfield. What, is Greg Olson trying to keep the Falcons in the game?
* How the hell is that crap quarterback tearing up the Bucs? He should be in the UFL. Maybe.
* OK, come on defense. Third down. Make Redman look like the stiff he is. An interception would be nice.
* Nice play by Roberson to break up the pass which would have been a first down. He may have gotten away with interference. Seems like the zebras are letting the defensive back play.
* Joe doesn’t like the play call but Joe loves the result. First down, clock runs. Run clock, run.
* Caddy couldn’t bust through as the Falcons stuff the middle.
* Lot of clock. Over nine minutes. Caddy for three.
* Bucs are 2 of 9 on three downs and it’s third down. Let’s see if the rookie can come through.
* What the hell? A fumble??? Come on Tito, PROTECT the ball!
* How big of a moron is Jeremy Trueblood? This guy is supposed to be smart since he went to Boston College, but for a smart guy pulls some stupidass stunts.
* Bucs are doing their best to keep the Falcons in this game.
* Challenge that incompletion Rah, challenge it! Challenge it!
* Terrible that they are not challeging that play unless one cannot challenge it.
* Falcons 80 percent on fourth down.
* Just terrible. Good coverage on Gonzalez but couldn’t someone jam him at the line of scrimmage?
* Good pass rush by the Bucs. Need to keep it up.
* Oh, no. Talib is hurt.
* Batted down pass! Solid, solid work by the Bucs defensive front. By far, by FAR the best game the defensive front has played. And Jim Bates is in Tampa. Coincidence?
* Wow, did the Bucs dodge a bullet. Jason Elam missing a kick? Unthinkable.
* First down Bucs, Antonio Bryant. Who was that dumbass on WQYK-AM 1010 this morning who said Bryant is the worst receiver in the league? Please!
* Under five minutes. Gotta keep the clock running.
* WTF a timeout???
* How the F’ can you get a false start after a timeout???
* Nice gain, clock running. Keep it up Bucs.
* Sweet first down catch by Sammie Stroughter. First down. Keep the clock moving boys.
* Should the Bucs go for a field goal or pin the Falcons in their own corner?
* Guess it’s a field goal attempt. And a miss. Wow. Falcons have good field position but they still need a touchdown.
* Time for the Jim Bates-less defense to shine.
* Did two injured corners force Raheem’s hand in trying a field goal?
* This doesn’t look good to Joe.
* Can anyone stop Tony Gonzalez?
* Man, this two-bit quarterback is absolutely carving up the Bucs. Pathetic.
* Joe is watching a frigging high school defense. Unreal.
* Why call a timeout there? If the Falcons score, the Bucs will need that timeout.
* What are the odds that Gonzalez catches the touchdown pass on this drive?
* A hold on the other side of the field. Nice job Einstein. First and goal from the five. Man!
* If Gonzalez doesn’t catch a touchdown Redman will run it in.
* Joe doesn’t like that timeout. Why give the Falcons a chance to set up a play when they were reeling? Joe suspects some trick run knowing Mike Mularkey, the Falcons offensive coordinator.
* Freaking Chris Redman. Chris FREAKING Redman. Unreal.
November 29th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
If for nothing else, Morris should be fired at the end of the year for this game alone.
His decision making “process” today was perplexing to say the least; the fake punt; NOT punting on their last drive (Barth is a former punter and can handle a short pooch); thereby, trusting THIS defense to close the door?!!?
IDIOTIC and UNCCEPATABLE at any level of coaching.
November 29th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
i mean, is fair get mistakes in the first half of the season and correct them, but man this “coach” is gatting worst every week!!! so fucking tired about this game!!! can we call cowher or holmgen??
November 29th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
And of course, lap dog T.J. didn’t ask and the burned out hack Ledger won’t question these moronic calls.
November 29th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Ha, back up QB, prolly didn’t even expect to play this game and he’s facing a new defensive coordinator, so he doesn’t know what he’s going to get. 23/41 243yds 2td…
This team just can’t get it right, fix the run d, but get owned by Redman.
November 29th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
All I know is I’m so glad we got rid of Gruden aren’t you Joe?
November 29th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Rah lost this one by himselm! He acts like a kid and I think he plays way too much Madden and watches way too many football movies. With a grown up coach we would have had a “W” today. As the defensive coordinator he was close to outstanding. Someone needs to take away his head coaching privilages and just let him be the defensive coordinator.
November 29th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
The spin doctors are out in full force on other sites, talking about how positive this game was. that’s why i am here this was one of the worst games this year, we had an average team without their starting qb we had the lead and we still lost. THERE IS NOTHING POSITIVE ABOUT THIS GAME AT ALL! Every week it’s the same story stupid penalties, no running game, bad play calling, and a defense that cant hold in the fourth. There is no progress with this coach he is all smoke and mirrors this weeks shill was the firing of Bates and the return of the Tampa 2. What game will Raheem run on the fans next week? When will this fan base wake up and say NO MORE!
November 29th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
One more thing, a three point loss in Atlantas dome was the beginning of this circus last year. With this three point loss in the same place (a very normal loss for this team any season) I hope this means we are getting back to playing atleast some what normal Buc Ball. GOOOOO BUCS!!!
November 29th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
I also liked operation Run, Run, Dink-and-Dunk when we were up by 4 in the 3rd quarter by Olsen.
What a warrior this Olsen guy is, ruthlessly stomped on the Falcons when they were down by calling those overly conservative plays….sarcasm off..
November 29th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Oh, I can think of one positive thing about this game: Morris didn’t do a single thing to save his job.
November 29th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Bucs lost
means
Bucs win
November 29th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Hey Rah I GOT AN IDEA FOR YOU WHY DON’T YOU PUT THE BLAME ON THE PUNTING GAME THEN TROT OUT A BUNCH OF PUNTERS FOR TRYOUTS THAT SHOULD KEEP THE SPIN DOCTORS HAPPY, MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING WHEN IN FACT YOU DO NOTHING. EVERY WEEK THE ONLY THING THAT CHANGES IS THE SCORE WE LOSE BY!
November 29th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Peter Principle squared
November 29th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Nice time for a time out–Atlanta was flat out of them-the sorry Bucs defense was at least in rhythm-having at least stopped them on what-7 straight plays from within the 10 yard line-one more play and victory is in hand—so let’s stop the clock so the Falcons can catch their breath-so the Bucs can sit and think and freeze instead of just pure reaction to the ball—yeah let’s dick this whole thing up and let Atlanta get a last gasp, last ditch, rafter shaking touchdown from a long toothed NFL reject QB ………man you SUCK Morris!
Defensive Coordinator? Head Coach? Team leader? You couldn’t lead flies to fresh dogshit Raheem!