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I just checked out NBC’s SNF site, www.sundaynightisfootballnight.com, and they have a ton of cool stuff. Wallpaper, widgets, multimedia. You can look at Atlanta food, and facts about the team. They also have Madden, Michaels and Collinsworth talking about the Falcons match ups. You should go see it, because the site is great!
The Falcons have re-signed TE Dwayne Blakley. He is more of a run blocker than a pass catcher, so he will fit in nicely in Coach Bobby Petrino’s power based offense. He played in all 16 games (4 starts) for the Falcons last season and he caught 6 passes for 76 yards (12.7 avg).
This is a Bobby Petrino special as Redman played his college ball at Louisville. Redman last played in the NFL in 2003 for the Baltimore Ravens so he could be a tad rusty. He played in 11 games between 2000-2003 and he completed 106 of 198 passes (53.5%) for 1,111 yards with 7 TD passes and 5 interceptions. He also carried the ball 13 times for 12 yards (0.9 ypc). He has the look of a #3 QB at best so look for the Falcons to either sign another QB or draft one in April.
Michael Vick became the first NFL QB to ever rush for over 1,000 yards in a season, but he didn’t throw the ball that well this season and he was a major factor in the teams disappointing finish to the season. Vick started all 16 games and completed 204 of 388 passes (52.6%) for 2,474 yards with 20 TD passes and 13 interceptions (75.7 QB Rating). He also ran the ball 123 times for 1,039 yards (8.4 ypc) with 2 TD runs. For his career, Vick has played in 74 games (67 starts) and he’s completed 930 of 1,730 passes (53.8%) for 11,505 yards with 71 TD passes and 52 interceptions (75.7 QB Rating). He also has carried the ball 529 times for 3,859 yards (7.3 ypc) with 21 TD runs.
Matt Schaub didn’t start a game this season but he completed 18 of 27 passes (66.7%) for 208 yards with 1 TD pass and 2 interceptions (71.2 QB Rating). He also carried the ball 7 times for 21 yards (3.0 ypc). For his career, Schaub has played in 38 games (2 starts) and he completed 84 of 161 passes (52.2%) for 1,033 yards with 6 TD passes and 6 interceptions (69.2 QB Rating). He also has carried the ball 24 times for 123 yards (5.1 ypc).
It will be interesting to see how Coach Petrino handles the QB situation next season.Â
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Bobby Petrino has been given a 5 year, $24 million dollar contract to lead the Atlanta Falcons into battle. Petrino compiled a 41-9 record in 4 seasons at Louisville. He led the Cardinals to their first Big East Championship and BCS appearance. The Cardinals prevailed in the Orange Bowl 24-13 over Wake Forest. The interesting thing with this hire is that Petrino is a coach that favors the passing game, so it will be interesting to see what Michael Vick’s role will be for the Falcons. It’s possible that the Falcons might trade Michael Vick and start Matt Schaub. This will be a very interesting off-season for the Falcons.