andrews31cain21 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I dont understand this whole perception that we are such a bad organization and nobody wants to work here. Everything i have ever heard and read, is that AB is highly regarded and respected within the NFL circles. Here's my take on ABs tenure1) Reeves : 2 winning seasons in 7 years. Everyone was calling for his head. Everyone was ecstatic when he was fired, because he was being so conservative. Also, I believe that firing Reeves was a requirement to get McKay here. If you remember correctly, Reeves was fired and McKay was hired within a week.2) Mora : I truly believe Mora would not have been fired if he wouldnt have made those comments to the radio station. We were trying to make the playoffs, and the biggest game of the year coming up with Dallas, in primetime, and Mora decides to make some bone head comments about leaving us if the Washington job came available3) Petrino- Well he's just a quitter. I believe Blank was ready to stay with him for the long haul, but i actually thing Quitrino did us a favor4) Cower- All we did was inquire if he would be available, as did Washington and Balt. He said no...that he wanted to fulfill his commitment he made to his family. AB would have been roasted if he wouldnt have at least inquired.5) Parcells- Great mind, cant blame AB for wanting to get him on the team, but like several other teams in the past, Parcells used us. It just happend to be at a bad time for us, and it just magnified us a little brighter after all we went through.6) Schottenheimer- says he didnt think ATL would be a good fit for him...Um...I dont remember anyone from the ATL Organization asking you7) Garrettt- there is no proof that we offered him the job...i've actually read reports where its speculated that we actually didnt offfer him the job. He stiffed Baltimore...not usBottom line, AB has made some mistakes and i believe probably but too much trust/faith into McKay. but the fact is, he is passionate and loves this team and wants to win, and is willing to put up whatever type of money is needed to make this happen. Since Blank has taken over the team, there has been optimism and hope each year....when the smiths had the team their was dread with mimimal expectations, and if we sniffed the playoffs then wow..that would last us for at least the next 5 years.Arthur...I'm still behind you 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsHope Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I agree. AB has made a good hire in TD and will help TD make a good hire for HC. I am a season ticket holder and will support my Falcons next year and many years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrews31cain21 Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 AB has taken way too much criticism. Yeah we are on our 4th Coach, but all 3 that were fired and or left, had reason to be let go..with the exception of Quitrino.The same people who are now saying Blank made a huge mistake firing Reeves, were the same people screaming for Reeves' head when he was here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Talon_80@yahoo.com Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Good points andrews31cain21. I can tell that Mr. Blank wants to win and is willing to do what it takes to bring Lombardi Trophies to Atlanta.I have the same rookie card! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 i hope arthur blank doesnt stick his fat fugly nose in to TDs plan of getting this organization back on track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrews31cain21 Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Julius (1/17/2008)i hope arthur blank doesnt stick his fat fugly nose in to TDs plan of getting this organization back on trackI agree...AB needs to let TD do his job and trust in his decisions...and slap McKay's hand when he tries to reach in uninvited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaxar Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I agree...AB needs to let TD do his job and trust in his decisions...and slap McKay's hand when he tries to reach in uninvitedThat's not going to happen.AB has to approve any contracts made by TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 MAYBE PROSPECTIVE HC DON'T LIKE BLANKS DOUBLE TALK ABOUT THE CHAIN OF COMMAND AT THE NEW GM PRESS CONFERENCE. I KNOW I DIDN'T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgod999 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 no back to back winning seasons in 41 years. looks unstable to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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