Look everyone, another negative article by terrence moore.

[crankdatfalcon]

Falcons miss playmaker at receiver

By Terence Moore | Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 06:09 PM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

This wide receiver thing could have been so much easier for the Falcons. I mean, guess who’s coming to town Sunday with his speed, size and sizzle?

Yep, that guy.

Ever hear of Calvin Johnson?

We’re talking about somebody who was an all-everything player at Georgia Tech via Sandy Creek High School. We’re talking about somebody who has the reputation of ranking as the perfect son.

We’re also talking about somebody who the Falcons foolishly didn’t trade up and grab in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft. They had a slew of nice picks and a huge incentive (nothing close to a Calvin Johnson) to do so. Instead, Lions general manager Matt Millen sat in his war room waiting for a call from somebody from Flowery Branch, but it never happened.

This isn’t to say the Lions are displeased with their young Randy Moss — you know, without the Randy Moss personality or baggage. While the famously humble Johnson will sprint even faster toward stardom after spending last year producing flashy plays despite a creaky back, the Falcons are left with a bunch of maybes at receiver.

Maybe Roddy White will continue to improve after a productive 2007 season following two years of mediocrity. Maybe Michael Jenkins can leave four years of obscurity by evolving into a blocker instead of a receiver. Maybe Brian Finneran can contribute after missing two years with two major knee surgeries. Maybe young receivers Laurent Robinson and Harry Douglas will mature in a hurry. Maybe Ben Hartsock and Martrez Milner can become Alge Crumpler at tight end.

Maybe the Falcons are fooling themselves, but probably not, suggested Terry Robiskie, in his first year as the team’s wide receivers coach. “I like the quality and depth of this unit,” Robiskie said during training camp, and Robiskie has been an NFL coach for nearly three decades.

With apologies to Robiskie, the Falcons’ “quality and depth” would be better with You Know Who.

[FalconWong88]

With resentment I have to say this guy looks for negativity in things that shouldn't be.

[phocis850]

Instead of whining about what he's writing, why not start a petition to shut up his negativity and send that to the editor.

[iDash]

I agree, if a player is there that is a Golden Superstar-5 Star like CJ-especially Hometown-even Mclevin, McFadden, or Peterson etc you go get him!

Or U end up with JAM!

[crankdatfalcon]

I agree, if a player is there that is a Golden Superstar-5 Star like CJ-especially Hometown-even Mclevin, McFadden, or Peterson etc you go get him!

Or U end up with JAM!

lol!!!!

[formul8or]

I do think it hurts us that Anderson sucks so much, while CJ is gonna be a superstar.

Luckily Roddy broke out last year or we'd be kicking ourselves even harder, although that duo would've been amazing.

[peoriabird]

I do think it hurts us that Anderson sucks so much, while CJ is gonna be a superstar.

Calvin Johnson did nothing last year!

[AutoMax]

We could have Calvin Johnson and still wouldn't be any closer to going to the Superbowl... just like Detroit. Who cares who they have? It's still Detroit!!!

[Daytona1]

I do think it hurts us that Anderson sucks so much, while CJ is gonna be a superstar.

Luckily Roddy broke out last year or we'd be kicking ourselves even harder, although that duo would've been amazing.

Than we would of been the lions for the affair of wideouts...look at our 1st round wideouts

White

Jenkins

Than if we added Calvin, 3 1st round wideouts....lol

[formul8or]

Calvin Johnson did nothing last year!

No that was Jamaal Anderson you're thinking of. Johnson, while he didn't have a humongous season, still provided his trademark great catches and high average. Plus he has Kitna throwing to him which keeps his stats lower than they should be.

[Goodoleboy58]

We probably would have had to trade this years #1 for Calvin as well... that would have done us great

[Duff_Man]

Is he serious? What an a-hole. We all know if we had traded up to get him at the INSANE demands Detroit had, he would bash that, too.

I hope he dies in a fire.

[SiViK_OuTkAsT™]

Is he serious? What an a-hole. We all know if we had traded up to get him at the INSANE demands Detroit had, he would bash that, too.

I hope he dies in a fire.

All I know is if he was on fire, I wouldn't urinate on him. I would do it beside him and laugh.

[crankdatfalcon]

We probably would have had to trade this years #1 for Calvin as well... that would have done us great

yea, that means we would not have jam, matt ryan, and probably harry douglas..2 1st rounders and a 3rd for calvin.

[Tandy]

and this is surprising because????

#1 Mr. Moore (and I use the respectful term dubiously) - Detroit wanted him. #2 Mr. Moore (again - dubiously) his year last year wasn't all that great so the maturity statements about what we do have were a little hypocritical to say the least. #3 Mr. Moore (you know) get over it - crying over spilt milk is counter-productive - Concentrate on what we do have - and quit trying to find every little negative thing you can find about the team - or better yet - go live in Detroit!

[Theyhateme : )]

Falcons miss playmaker at receiver

By Terence Moore | Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 06:09 PM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

This wide receiver thing could have been so much easier for the Falcons. I mean, guess who’s coming to town Sunday with his speed, size and sizzle?

Yep, that guy.

Ever hear of Calvin Johnson?

We’re talking about somebody who was an all-everything player at Georgia Tech via Sandy Creek High School. We’re talking about somebody who has the reputation of ranking as the perfect son.

We’re also talking about somebody who the Falcons foolishly didn’t trade up and grab in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft. They had a slew of nice picks and a huge incentive (nothing close to a Calvin Johnson) to do so. Instead, Lions general manager Matt Millen sat in his war room waiting for a call from somebody from Flowery Branch, but it never happened.

This isn’t to say the Lions are displeased with their young Randy Moss — you know, without the Randy Moss personality or baggage. While the famously humble Johnson will sprint even faster toward stardom after spending last year producing flashy plays despite a creaky back, the Falcons are left with a bunch of maybes at receiver.

Maybe Roddy White will continue to improve after a productive 2007 season following two years of mediocrity. Maybe Michael Jenkins can leave four years of obscurity by evolving into a blocker instead of a receiver. Maybe Brian Finneran can contribute after missing two years with two major knee surgeries. Maybe young receivers Laurent Robinson and Harry Douglas will mature in a hurry. Maybe Ben Hartsock and Martrez Milner can become Alge Crumpler at tight end.

Maybe the Falcons are fooling themselves, but probably not, suggested Terry Robiskie, in his first year as the team’s wide receivers coach. “I like the quality and depth of this unit,” Robiskie said during training camp, and Robiskie has been an NFL coach for nearly three decades.

With apologies to Robiskie, the Falcons’ “quality and depth” would be better with You Know Who.

What I've learned is anything can be worded to have a negative spin on it. That's Mr. Moore's job!

[Headshot]

I think I'm the only person on the entire planet who was not impressed with Calvin Johnson last year.

[Norwood'sblur]

you realize we are helping this fool out; as a journalist his career stands on how many people read his crap! If we all stopped reading it he would be out of a job pretty fast

[Tandy]

you realize we are helping this fool out; as a journalist his career stands on how many people read his crap! If we all stopped reading it he would be out of a job pretty fast

I do NOT read it - only what they print here! I cancelled my subscription years ago BECAUSE of him and the general negative attitude they show about ALL of our sports teams.

[Dirtybirdn@tion]

Shocking! I think he did it on purpose though to fire up the Falcons WR's. Then again you never know with this clown!

[pzummo]

The trade chart shows the same point difference from 4th to 1st (what the Giants moved up for Manning) as 8th to 2nd (what we would've done for Johnson). The Giants gave up their 1st and 3rd that draft and their 1st and 5th in the next draft to move up from 4th to 1st.

So Terrence Moore thinks we should've given up Jamal Anderson (1st), Laurent Robinson (3rd), Matt Ryan (1st), and Kroy Biermann (5th) for Calvin Johnson. Not only does he think we should've done it, he thinks it was a stupid move to NOT do it. Even after seeing last year's and this year's drafts. Sorry Terrence, but this is a prime example of your ignorance...

[Norwood'sblur]

I do NOT read it - only what they print here! I cancelled my subscription years ago BECAUSE of him and the general negative attitude they show about ALL of our sports teams.

i feel your pain tandy! where can i go to complain about him though?? would it do any good?? and would it help if it was an organized petition??

[ThunderCookie]

i feel your pain tandy! where can i go to complain about him though?? would it do any good?? and would it help if it was an organized petition??

Here is your answer:

AJC gets rid of their most popular columnist, and Moore still has a job.

AJC lets Wyche get away, and Moore still has a job.

I have the impression that the AJC only wants you if you hate everything local.

[Tandy]

i feel your pain tandy! where can i go to complain about him though?? would it do any good?? and would it help if it was an organized petition??

The reporters tend to reflect the views of the paper. If there were a large gap in the reporting trends of the various columnists - I would tend to think it was not the paper - but it is rampant at that paper. When they do get a reporter who is pro team (any team) - they dump them.

The best complaint we have is to stop reading them. Money talks. However, our biggest problem is that there is no real competition in Atlanta for news, so we end up reading the highly biased views of the Cox women. It's sad, but true - what can you do?

[Magic Man]

He doesn't even like our team...from now on I am discounting his opinion all together, unless he agrees with me. Then he will be ok....but take this for what it is T. Moore...you've been put on notice.