V-Town Falcon Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Division rival Atlanta up next for PanthersBy David Scottdscott@charlotteobserver.comPosted: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008Atlanta Falcons (6-4)Last week: Lost to the Denver Broncos 24-20What went rightThe Falcons “held” Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler to 216 yards passing (he'd thrown for 447 yards the week before against the Browns).Running back Michael Turner rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns and is closing in on 1,000 yards for the season (he's got 971).What went wrongReceiver Roddy White dropped a potential game-winning touchdown pass in the end zone with about a minute left.Atlanta had the ball for more than seven minutes longer than the Broncos and ran 15 more plays, but obviously couldn't make all that translate into a winning number of points. 3 players to watchDefensive end John Abraham: He remains near the top of the league's sacks list with 11.0. He's had two three-sack games – in the season opener against Detroit and Nov.2 against Oakland.Receiver Roddy White: Although he had that crucial drop against Denver, White's 903 receiving yards rank third in the NFL. He's a legit deep threat.Free safety Erik Coleman: He's got three interceptions and has provided stability in the secondary after coming to the Falcons from the New York Jets.By the numbers1 Loss this season in the Georgia Dome (to Denver, after four victories).4 Victories in 2007 (the Falcons have already exceeded that by two).153.4 Yards rushing per game (second in NFL, but held to 114 by Denver).ObservationsThe Falcons have been without rookie offensive lineman Sam Baker, a first-round draft choice who had hip surgery in late October. There's a chance he'll play against the Panthers.Ryan is pretty much a prototype drop-back passer, but he ran a naked boot leg against the Broncos and picked up eight yards. The Falcons also lined up Ryan wide on one play, with a direct snap going to running back Jerious Norwood.The seriesThe Falcons lead 16-11. The Panthers won their first meeting of 2008, 24-9 in Charlotte on Sept.28. It was quarterback Jake Delhomme's best game of the season – he completed 20-of-29 passes for 294 yards with touchdown passes to Steve Smith and Muhsin Muhammad. -That can't be true about baker...Could it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconMama Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Coach Smith already ruled him OUT for Sunday's game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCFalconfan Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Advice from a North Carolinian: Don't trust the Charlotte Disturber on anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoMax Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Advice from a North Carolinian: Don't trust the Charlotte Disturber on anything.It must be difficult to "observe" anything acurately from up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Town Falcon Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Advice from a North Carolinian: Don't trust the Charlotte Disturber on anything.Your right. I did a double take when i saw this article. I thought they knew something we didnt, got my hopes up for nothin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmildog Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 There is No way he plays. He might not play for a while IMHO. That seems like something that would be hard to come back from easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelgee Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Advice from a North Carolinian: Don't trust the Charlotte Disturber on anything.I once tried to see things from the Charlotte Observer's Point of view, but I couldn't get my head that far up their butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BW79 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Lol....baker won't start until next season. I could be wrong, but that's what I see. Someone is blowin smoke up some *****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozoatl Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I'm pretty sure all that Sam will be playing is Madden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 To say Baker "might" play this Sunday is like saying Barrack Obama "might" sing the national anthem at the game Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tootie Quivers Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Baker playing again this season depends on our chance to get into the playoffs. He will play before the end of the regular season IF we are contending for the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleking Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 It's trash. Never trust that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miKevicK777 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Baker playing again this season depends on our chance to get into the playoffs. He will play before the end of the regular season IF we are contending for the playoffs.no im pretty sure he will play if hes healthy enough, regardless of our record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsfan84 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Don't listen to the observer. All they print is that *** panties propaganda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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