RHEC Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Let's just say Giants defensive end Justin Tuck is well aware of the unflattering reputation that follows the Falcons' offensive line.NFC Wild Card Game on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.Tuck made that very clear Monday by firing the first shot as New York and Atlanta get set to play in anaccording to the New York Daily News. "But it is what it is. We got to make sure we do our job, and if we are doing our job well, then they will be upset, and they will be trying to do things to get us off our game, and we’ve got to take that as a compliment.”“Most people, you would call them dirt bags," Tuck said, On a few occasions this season, opponents have called out Atlanta's linemen for using cheap -- and what some have termed dangerous -- tactics during games.B.J. Raji said Falcons O-linemen flopped in an effort to induce penalties during their Week 5 game.» Packers defensive tackle Cliff Avrilcalled out Atlanta for "cutting" guys "20, 30 yards down the field."» Two weeks later, after drama unfolded between the Lions and Falcons, defensive linemen William Hayes described, in detail, his experience against the Falcons' O-line in Week 11.» And Titans defensive end All of which hasn't gone unnoticed by Tuck, who will make sure his teammates keep these bits of information stored in the back of their minds Sunday. Publicly calling the Falcons "dirt bags," though? Guess there's nothing like a little name-calling to fire up Wild Card Weekend.If he wants to see dirt bags, maybe one of our guys can take out his knee, then we will be dirt bags. Sounds like to me that these big babies don't like real football. Edited January 3, 2012 by Skar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltstorm2 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I don't understand it. I'm proud that our guys play to the end of the whistle. Why other teams consider that dirty I have no idea. I would think teams that zone block and use cut blocking as a main part of their identity to be called dirty.Tuck just because your Oline has never been seen 30 yards down field making blocks don't be mad at ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I rarely ever notice our line doing these things I hear about, I'll admit when a play is questionable, Dunta makes them, William Moore makes them. I don't think they are dirty, but they are close, I just don't SEE it with our guys.And who says "Dirt bag"!? Might as well call them jive turkeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 I don't understand it. I'm proud that our guys play to the end of the whistle. Why other teams consider that dirty I have no idea. I would think teams that zone block and use cut blocking as a main part of their identity to be called dirty.Tuck just because your Oline has never been seen 30 yards down field making blocks don't be mad at ours.If these teams think we are dirty, good. Let them whine about real football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco4 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 who...cares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 who...caresThen don't post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyicefalcon Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 If he wants to see dirt bags, maybe one of our guys can take out his knee, then we will be dirt bags. Sounds like to me that these big babies don't like real football.the day we become dirty like steelers.....no effin cheese head can stop us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBirdDynasty Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thats pretty funny, one things for sure the OL has their work cut out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmite Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 He watches Police Academy too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kung-Pow Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I rarely ever notice our line doing these things I hear about, I'll admit when a play is questionable, Dunta makes them, William Moore makes them. I don't think they are dirty, but they are close, I just don't SEE it with our guys.And who says "Dirt bag"!? Might as well call them jive turkeys. I laughed... I cried... I know it's early, but post of the year thus far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wokezone Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) I hope we hit him in the mouth at the start of the game Edited January 3, 2012 by T-Falcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Dirty Birds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I laughed... I cried... I know it's early, but post of the year thus far!2 days in, I'll take the nominations, though I don't suspect it'll stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I've never seen this, even though 4 teams have said something about it. I think they're babies, and need to go play football. You never saw a player whining abut someone being dirty back when the NFL actually allowed real contact, and QBs didn't get garbage time stats to break records(Brees I'm looking at you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niels petersen Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 The Giants are really being too full of themselves after winning the division and gaining a home game in the playoffs, after beating an inconsistent Cowboys team with an injured Romo, and a running attack coming only from the shotgun formation - and now they talk cr*p about us already? We are going to give them a wakeup call this sunday!I cant help but wonder though, if putting the "Falcons OL are dirtbags" on the agenda really helps getting calls against us, because we now have this reputation - kind of like with Harrisson from the Steelers. He will get a flag everytime there's a remote chance of a penalty, even if there isn't one, because of his reputation. Maybe that is what they're trying to do.And by the way, Justin Tuck! If you want dirtbags, look no further than your own secondary who fakes injuries to stop the no huddle, and your own coaches that teach that cr*p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niels petersen Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Its Tuck's job to hit the guy our OL is trying to protect - and he doesn't think that the OL will take it personally that he is going to hit Ryan? These guys just take pride in playing physical football, and protecting their own offensive leader in Matt Ryan. Nothing wrong with that.Tuck plays defense, his job is to hit people and be physical - how can you not expect some physicality in return? What should our OL do, justin tuck? Just roll over and let you disrupt our offense? Come on man, this is a physical game - deal with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybirdz10984 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 anyone notice for a 9-7 team they talk an awful lot of ****?? against the jets, dallas and now us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niels petersen Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 anyone notice for a 9-7 team they talk an awful lot of ****?? against the jets, dallas and now us?Yeah, I believe they are really being a bit too arrogant and full of themselves. But hey, goes around comes around. We'll kick their butts on sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankdatfalcon Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 First of all, yall are too sensative. second of all, if yall read the article, He himself did not call the falcons offensive lineman "dirtbags"..He said most people would call them dirtbags..Im jus sayin..This is ajc's article..it says nothing about him actually calling us dirtbags. The person who wrote the article was just super sensativehttp://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/giants-tuck-calls-falcons-1286178.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-rutherford Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Tuck got cheap shotted by Flozzell Adams a few years ago. Messed up his shoulder for quite sometime. Adams pulled the same move on him 3x and finlay got him. He also tried on another Giants DE. Tuck is tough and like any player hates cheap shots. Play the game. He is just reiterating what he has heard around the league. He didnt come up with this on his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Falcon Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 How did the Giants win a home game in the playoffs with their record? That is surprising to me. Our record is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Tuck got cheap shotted by Flozzell Adams a few years ago. Messed up his shoulder for quite sometime. Adams pulled the same move on him 3x and finlay got him. He also tried on another Giants DE. Tuck is tough and like any player hates cheap shots. Play the game. He is just reiterating what he has heard around the league. He didnt come up with this on his own.You have an example of a cheap shot by our oline to share with us? Tuck heard we have a dirty oline from who... DonkeyKong Suh? The man who set a season record for visits to Goodell for dirty play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattywankenobi Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 He's scared. Besides, everybody knows Tucks is an azz wipe for hemorroids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-rutherford Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 How did the Giants win a home game in the playoffs with their record? That is surprising to me. Our record is better.Records dont matter. The Giants won their division. Falcons are a wild card. Heck....the Broncos are 8-8 and are hosting the Steelers at 12-4. Steelers are a wildcard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYGIANTS516 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 The Giants are really being too full of themselves after winning the division and gaining a home game in the playoffs, after beating an inconsistent Cowboys team with an injured Romo, and a running attack coming only from the shotgun formation - and now they talk cr*p about us already? We are going to give them a wakeup call this sunday!I cant help but wonder though, if putting the "Falcons OL are dirtbags" on the agenda really helps getting calls against us, because we now have this reputation - kind of like with Harrisson from the Steelers. He will get a flag everytime there's a remote chance of a penalty, even if there isn't one, because of his reputation. Maybe that is what they're trying to do.And by the way, Justin Tuck! If you want dirtbags, look no further than your own secondary who fakes injuries to stop the no huddle, and your own coaches that teach that cr*p.Giants are actually one of the most humble teams in the NFC. J. Tuck said they are known as the "dirty o line" in the league.Every team has faked a injury to slow momentum..Same thing happens in baseball, they fake a mound visit by the catcher to stall for the relief pitcher .Its going to be a great game..I am worried about your receivers alot more than your running game. If Giants dont allow big runs, I feel very confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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