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Rastak
10-16-2006, 07:16 PM
From profootballtalk.com.......this is pretty interesting....


FRACAS AT FLOWERY BRANCH

We're hearing that there was a huge blowup in Falcon-land after Sunday's loss to the Giants, and that the problems spilled over into Monday.

The issue arose shortly after the 27-14 loss to the Giants, when defensive coordinator Ed Donatell got in offensive coordinator Greg Knapp's face regarding the inability of the offense to sustain drives, which resulted in the defense being on the field for too long.

Word is that Donatell blamed several injuries sustained by his troops on the poor play of the offense, because the defensive players were exhausted late in the game.

We're also told that, on Monday, owner Arthur Blank summoned Donatell and Knapp to his office, and that Blank wouldn't allow head coach Jim Mora inside the room until Blank had a chance to talk with them. After the four men met, Knapp was angry -- and word is that Knapp is openly blaming the performance of the offense on the limited passing skills of quarterback Michael Vick.

Stay tuned, folks. This one could get very ugly, and the Falcons have a big decision to make, especially since backup Matt Schaub will be eligible for restricted free agency after the season.

MadtownPacker
10-16-2006, 07:26 PM
Whats there to fight about? The QB should be playing QB and the RB/WR should be playing the slash bit. :mrgreen:

digitaldean
10-16-2006, 08:01 PM
From profootballtalk.com.......this is pretty interesting....


FRACAS AT FLOWERY BRANCH

We're hearing that there was a huge blowup in Falcon-land after Sunday's loss to the Giants, and that the problems spilled over into Monday.

The issue arose shortly after the 27-14 loss to the Giants, when defensive coordinator Ed Donatell got in offensive coordinator Greg Knapp's face regarding the inability of the offense to sustain drives, which resulted in the defense being on the field for too long.

Word is that Donatell blamed several injuries sustained by his troops on the poor play of the offense, because the defensive players were exhausted late in the game.

We're also told that, on Monday, owner Arthur Blank summoned Donatell and Knapp to his office, and that Blank wouldn't allow head coach Jim Mora inside the room until Blank had a chance to talk with them. After the four men met, Knapp was angry -- and word is that Knapp is openly blaming the performance of the offense on the limited passing skills of quarterback Michael Vick.

Stay tuned, folks. This one could get very ugly, and the Falcons have a big decision to make, especially since backup Matt Schaub will be eligible for restricted free agency after the season.

Dare we say implosion??? :mrgreen:

What about the "new age" quarterback, Ron Mexico? This bickering WILL get worse if they don't get the ship righted, and quick.

ahaha
10-17-2006, 01:52 PM
Maybe Donatell will punch Knapp on the sidelines. Ala Bubby Ryan against Kevin Gilbride. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Although, Buddy Ryan was a tough SOB. I don't know what Knapp looks like, but Donatell doesn't strike me as a scary adversary. He'd probably get his ass kicked. http://www.packerforum.com/images/smiles/hammer.gif

Astonishment
10-17-2006, 02:03 PM
Wow, This is really bad news for the Falcons. Infighting like this is what causes teams to become like the Raiders are now.

AtlPackFan
10-17-2006, 04:44 PM
Wow, This is really bad news for the Falcons.

Boy...does this make me sad...NOT!!! Do you think the Falcons have had second thoughts on that deal with San Diego that landed them Vick??? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

xxmattsharpxx
10-17-2006, 07:18 PM
Wasn't Knapp the offensive coordinator who TO kept screaming at during a game when he was with San Fransisco?

billy_oliver880
10-17-2006, 07:46 PM
Wasn't Knapp the offensive coordinator who TO kept screaming at during a game when he was with San Fransisco?

TO screams at all his oc's so whats the diff.

xxmattsharpxx
10-17-2006, 08:03 PM
""TO screams at all his oc's so whats the diff.""

Good point man... Just waiting for him to start screaming at Parcells next :wink: [/quote]

hurleyfan
10-17-2006, 08:09 PM
""TO screams at all his oc's so whats the diff.""

Good point man... Just waiting for him to start screaming at Parcells next :wink: [/quote]

After Parcells gets yelled at, does T.O. get the nickname "she", taking honors from Terry Glenn, a Parcells fav from his New England days!

Fritz
10-18-2006, 02:42 PM
Times is tough in Atlanta. I can hear the air going out of the balloon all the way up here in Detroit.