HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................

blacksaint · 01-08-2007, 02:51 AM

The news coming out of the bird cage is, The Atlanta Falcons has signed Louisville Cardinals Head Coach Bobby Petrino to a 5 yr $24 million contract, to somehow resurrect Mike Vick's career. Now whether it's true or not,(they're suppose to announce it Monday), I've seen a few of Louisville's games the last couple of years, and Petrino's offense seems to need a passing QB, not a running one. So my question, if it's true is, will the owner get rid of Vick and find a QB to fit the coach's system, or keep Vick and fire the coach 2 yrs from now??

SapperSaint · 01-08-2007, 08:17 AM

Pertrino is a huge pick up as coach, IMO. They may be a tough, tough team if not next year then the year after. He is a very good coach.

papz · 01-08-2007, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by blacksaint

So my question, if it's true is, will the owner get rid of Vick and find a QB to fit the coach's system, or keep Vick and fire the coach 2 yrs from now??

There's no way they'll get rid of Vick considering how much revenue he brings in by putting people in the stands. It's too early to consider giving up on Vick seeing how he's still very young and talented. Petrino is going to work with him for the next couple of years at least. And if it isn't working out and the Falcons aren't winning, then I think they'll consider letting Vick go before Petrino. Petrino was an outstanding college coach... I think he'll have success in the NFL. He's not exactly inheriting a garbage team... they have a lot of talent over there. On defense alone, if everyone is healthy next season, they'll win 9 games easily IMO.

NO_SAINTSinMD · 01-08-2007, 11:09 AM

It doesn't matter who they put there, their main focus is getting a QB from Mexico or out of Mexico I want Shcaub as our back-up

neugey · 01-08-2007, 01:09 PM

My opinions of Petrino are pretty high, especially considering the injuries that Louisville overcame this year to make it to a BCS game. IMHO, the Falcons are trying to hire an offensive-minded coach in hopes of keeping up w/ Payton. One thing Petrino and Payton have in common - both said No to Al Davis.

And don't rule out Petrino drafting Brohm if he decides Vick is not the guy.

BooBirdSaint · 01-08-2007, 01:14 PM

I believe that Vick is a restricked FA next year? Regardless I'd would expect that the Falcons would apply the frachise tag on him to give the new coach a year to asses him b/f they shopped him.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 01-08-2007, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by BooBirdSaint

I believe that Vick is a restricked FA next year? Regardless I'd would expect that the Falcons would apply the frachise tag on him to give the new coach a year to asses him b/f they shopped him.

What would make you think that? Vick signed a 10 year $130 million contract extension just about 18 months ago. He's already been paid $37 million in guaranteed money. The FalVicks are on the hook with Vick for a good long time.

Also Vick has 6 years of service in the league. When his contract runs out he'll be unrestricted sice RFA is only for players with 4 years of service or less.

You can find Vicks contract details here:
http://www.falcfans.com/players/michael_vick.html

SFIAH

maximkat · 01-08-2007, 01:36 PM

hmm....go rutgers!

Euphoria · 01-08-2007, 04:58 PM

Did they even interview Perterno?

blacksaint · 01-09-2007, 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by SapperSaint

Pertrino is a huge pick up as coach, IMO. They may be a tough, tough team if not next year then the year after. He is a very good coach.

That's true, Petrino is a hell of a college coach, no doubt about it. But, Dan Reeves was a great coach, and Jim Mora Jr. is a good young coach, so what will make this particular hiring work when the last two failed?

01-08-2007, 02:51 AM	#1
blacksaint DARE TO ENTER Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Home Sweet Home, NEW ORLEANS, La. Posts: 1,154	HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................ The news coming out of the bird cage is, The Atlanta Falcons has signed Louisville Cardinals Head Coach Bobby Petrino to a 5 yr $24 million contract, to somehow resurrect Mike Vick's career. Now whether it's true or not,(they're suppose to announce it Monday), I've seen a few of Louisville's games the last couple of years, and Petrino's offense seems to need a passing QB, not a running one. So my question, if it's true is, will the owner get rid of Vick and find a QB to fit the coach's system, or keep Vick and fire the coach 2 yrs from now??
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01-08-2007, 08:17 AM	#2
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	RE: HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................ Pertrino is a huge pick up as coach, IMO. They may be a tough, tough team if not next year then the year after. He is a very good coach.

01-08-2007, 09:56 AM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................ Originally Posted by blacksaint So my question, if it's true is, will the owner get rid of Vick and find a QB to fit the coach's system, or keep Vick and fire the coach 2 yrs from now?? There's no way they'll get rid of Vick considering how much revenue he brings in by putting people in the stands. It's too early to consider giving up on Vick seeing how he's still very young and talented. Petrino is going to work with him for the next couple of years at least. And if it isn't working out and the Falcons aren't winning, then I think they'll consider letting Vick go before Petrino. Petrino was an outstanding college coach... I think he'll have success in the NFL. He's not exactly inheriting a garbage team... they have a lot of talent over there. On defense alone, if everyone is healthy next season, they'll win 9 games easily IMO.

01-08-2007, 11:09 AM	#4
NO_SAINTSinMD Registered Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 96	RE: Re: HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................ It doesn't matter who they put there, their main focus is getting a QB from Mexico or out of Mexico I want Shcaub as our back-up
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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	RE: Re: HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................ My opinions of Petrino are pretty high, especially considering the injuries that Louisville overcame this year to make it to a BCS game. IMHO, the Falcons are trying to hire an offensive-minded coach in hopes of keeping up w/ Payton. One thing Petrino and Payton have in common - both said No to Al Davis. And don't rule out Petrino drafting Brohm if he decides Vick is not the guy.

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SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,773	Re: RE: Re: HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................ Originally Posted by BooBirdSaint I believe that Vick is a restricked FA next year? Regardless I'd would expect that the Falcons would apply the frachise tag on him to give the new coach a year to asses him b/f they shopped him. What would make you think that? Vick signed a 10 year $130 million contract extension just about 18 months ago. He's already been paid $37 million in guaranteed money. The FalVicks are on the hook with Vick for a good long time. Also Vick has 6 years of service in the league. When his contract runs out he'll be unrestricted sice RFA is only for players with 4 years of service or less. You can find Vicks contract details here: http://www.falcfans.com/players/michael_vick.html SFIAH

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blacksaint DARE TO ENTER Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Home Sweet Home, NEW ORLEANS, La. Posts: 1,154	Re: RE: HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................ Originally Posted by SapperSaint Pertrino is a huge pick up as coach, IMO. They may be a tough, tough team if not next year then the year after. He is a very good coach. That's true, Petrino is a hell of a college coach, no doubt about it. But, Dan Reeves was a great coach, and Jim Mora Jr. is a good young coach, so what will make this particular hiring work when the last two failed?