Beezy Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 There have been four linchpins to the Falcons offense over the last three seasons. Ryan, Turner, White, and for the last two, Gonzo. You'd think that all four had earned some respect from their offensive coordinator, but that's clearly not the case. Mike Mularkey decided to turn PS1 into the Julio Jones show. Gonzo was targeted once. Roddy not at all. I get the Jones love, but that's no way to treat a first-ballot Hall of Famer and last year's most prolific receiver in the NFC. Gonzalez and White are the two most prideful men in that locker room - last night their coordinator deliberately stepped on their cranks. I like Mularkey a whole lot more than most on this board, but he created a rift Friday night and he needs to pull his head out.I understand the animosity, but then I saw Roddy was the first guy over on all 3 completions to congratulate JJ.....to see our vet WR mentoring JJ....that was a great sight. That's the team spirit we need to get to that next level.It's about building all parts of our team. JJ is going to be our starting #2, no question.....so he needs these reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Win Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I bet Roddy and Gonzo if polled privately would vote to even be on the field in preseason. It does nothing for them anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanForLife Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 There have been four linchpins to the Falcons offense over the last three seasons. Ryan, Turner, White, and for the last two, Gonzo. You'd think that all four had earned some respect from their offensive coordinator, but that's clearly not the case. Mike Mularkey decided to turn PS1 into the Julio Jones show. Gonzo was targeted once. Roddy not at all. I get the Jones love, but that's no way to treat a first-ballot Hall of Famer and last year's most prolific receiver in the NFC. Gonzalez and White are the two most prideful men in that locker room - last night their coordinator deliberately stepped on their cranks. I like Mularkey a whole lot more than most on this board, but he created a rift Friday night and he needs to pull his head out.So, do you see these conspiracies at work in every aspect of your daily life?Or do they just affect your football world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BazookaJoe Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 If you think Tony and Roddy weren't pissed, you'd be wrong.If you think they were, you'd be an idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Not necessarily, a lot could be based off of the expectations of their involvement going into the game. Ryan & Abe may have gone in the certain expectations & Roddy/TG gone in with different ones as to their involvement in the offense. My guess is that probably the first 15 or so plays were scripted and if plays for Roddy & TG were pulled during the game and replaced with more plays for JJ, then they might be pizzed about that.But your and Joe's comment that as competitors they want to compete doesn't hold water if Ryan and Abe are happy on the sidelines while other players take their spots. There is no difference.Guessing at their expectations is as silly as guessing what they might be thinking. I could make the argument they were mad they had to play in a preseason game at all. I'd have no proof of it but I can make outlandish guesses at what goes through another person's mind too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilkin Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 So instead of seeing what our new rookie wide receiver has, we should see what our best players have, even though we already know their good? Interesting conceptI was glad they got the ball to Julio. I wanted to see what the kid had and I liked what I saw!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammafan58 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Preseason!!!!!!+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnFalcon Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Wow, 100 negs on the OP for one post. That has to be some sort of record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan...Again Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Wow, 100 negs on the OP for one post. That has to be some sort of record.Thats what we were shooting for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 http://www.atlantafalcons.com/falconstv/?video_id=1111566546001Roddy's interview today. Essentially, it doesn't even bother Roddy if it happens during regular season. "Who ever has the best match up is probably going to have the better game that day." Roddy and Gonzo are class, they are actually interested in winning, not padding stats. This should end what everyone already knew was a stupid thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Wow. Tony Gonzalez is pissed that he didn't have a single catch in a preseason game going into his 15th NFL season. He's so pissed because he only wants his numbers. Having never won a single playoff game doesn't bother him at all because it's all about the numbers. Is that right? Get real dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryPez Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Yeah. If there's one thing that will get a veteran Pro Bowl player upset, it's being under-utilized in the opening pre-season game. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azinine Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I know I'm the exception here, but I disagree with the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I know I'm the exception here, but I disagree with the OP. Did you really just go back multiple pages to comment on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kschreck Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 -110 negs (and growing) for one post! Mr. Right, Daddy's Home, Julian and Snake don't have nothing on you. Falcons Hall of Shame baby!!!!Yep.That's got to suck.But, you know, just one paranoid delusion, and down you go. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wokezone Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 hes going to need a new screen name LOL he will never recover those negs LOL :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM12 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Insert visual metaphor... check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Good grief. Let it go already. Anyone can have a brain fart moment. I just hope all of you delighting in Joe's negging get your chance up at bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEinPHX Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 hes going to need a new screen name LOL he will never recover those negs LOL :lol:Good grief. Let it go already. Anyone can have a brain fart moment. I just hope all of you delighting in Joe's negging get your chance up at bat.Man, this thread has legs. I was happy to see it move off page one for awhile but it keeps popping back up.JOEinPHX has no need of another screen name, even if the current one is in questionable standing at the moment. I only regret that my post was construed as a criticism of Roddy and Tony. It wasn't. I was criticizing MM's decision to turn Julio Jones into an overnight sensation at the risk of offending some veteran sensibilities. Who knew a post that said "Mularkey needs to pull his head out" would be so unfavorably received in these parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I disagree with JOEinPHX here like most of you but I will say this. "JoeKnows" more about inner-workings of Falcons than any of you. He knows because he has a relative on Falcons staff - this is not hearsay - this is a FACT - a FACT which I know to be true.If this thread came from anybody but Joe I would dismiss it out of hand - but it came from Joe and "Joe knows".I don't think this is a big deal but I could see Roddy and Tony being somewhat disappointed they did not get a target - even if they did, this is not a big deal in the pre-season.Having said that, you guys needed to know that JOEinPHX is credible - don't be so quick to dismiss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEinPHX Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 I disagree with JOEinPHX here like most of you but I will say this. "JoeKnows" more about inner-workings of Falcons than any of you. He knows because he has a relative on Falcons staff - this is not hearsay - this is a FACT - a FACT which I know to be true.If this thread came from anybody but Joe I would dismiss it out of hand - but it came from Joe and "Joe knows".I don't think this is a big deal but I could see Roddy and Tony being somewhat disappointed they did not get a target - even if they did, this is not a big deal in the pre-season.Having said that, you guys needed to know that JOEinPHX is credible - don't be so quick to dismiss him.Thanks Phillip. I was wondering if anyone who knew me was going to step up to the plate, but this thread was pretty much a 'third rail' kind of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks Phillip. I was wondering if anyone who knew me was going to step up to the plate, but this thread was pretty much a 'third rail' kind of thing.no worries Joe.I still don't think its a big deal(lack of looks for Tony/Roddy) being 1st pre-season game and all and those guys(Roddy/Tony) are gonna get their looks - some in pre-season and much more in regular season. Roddy & Tony don't really need the pre-season game action right now like Julio does.Having said that, if you say there were some ruffled feathers, I take it at face value...I "+1" you but it did not make a dent in this neg-rant-fest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb4242 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 But your and Joe's comment that as competitors they want to compete doesn't hold water if Ryan and Abe are happy on the sidelines while other players take their spots. There is no difference.Guessing at their expectations is as silly as guessing what they might be thinking. I could make the argument they were mad they had to play in a preseason game at all. I'd have no proof of it but I can make outlandish guesses at what goes through another person's mind too.I had no idea either way. I know JOE has been a very good poster who has some knowledge of things that happen in FB, so I am giving him the benefit of the doubt and not trashing him for putting something out there, even if its doesn't make sense on the surface. All I was trying to do is present a plausible scenario where it might be possible. I was not trying to say that was definitely the case, just a scenario where it might happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 JOEinPHX has no need of another screen name, even if the current one is in questionable standing at the moment. I only regret that my post was construed as a criticism of Roddy and Tony. It wasn't. I was criticizing MM's decision to turn Julio Jones into an overnight sensation at the risk of offending some veteran sensibilities. Who knew a post that said "Mularkey needs to pull his head out" would be so unfavorably received in these parts?It is not in questionable standing with me. Some of the kidiots got carried away with a negging game but you probably kept them out of other trouble. I don't agree with your assessment but you didn't get any -1s from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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