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Falcons receivers on the hot seat over dropped passes
MSNBC - 12 hours ago

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -When the Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their two-hour practice Wednesday, most of the players headed for the locker room.

Roddy White stayed behind. So did Michael Jenkins and Ashley Lelie.

The Falcons' embattled receiving corps got in some extra work, which certainly seemed appropriate after their dismal performance last weekend. The trio combined to drop five passes in a 31-13 loss to New Orleans - all of which would have gone for first downs.

In fact, White might have scored a crucial touchdown early in fourth quarter after finding himself all alone at the Saints 10 when the defender fell down. But he let the pass from Michael Vick slip from his hands, prompting coach Jim Mora to fall to his knees in disbelief.

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 23:57:00 GMT

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[Lefty Noob]

Yep, the Falcons receivers are getting their fair share of the blame for last week, and rightly so - there's enough to go around, to all of the players and coaches. Dropped touchdown passes cannot happen in the NFL, though. These guys are pros; they need to make those catches.

[bambattle12]

Yeah, Chuck, I agree. Come on now, catch the ball. But Vick has to put touch under it sometimes.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by bambattle12

Yeah, Chuck, I agree. Come on now, catch the ball. But Vick has to put touch under it sometimes.

Yeah, I agree totally. As I said, there's plenty of blame to go around, and Vick certainly doesn't get off scott free here. He lacks touch, as you say, and is accurracy isn't very good. Plus he tends to make poor decisions. Lots of room for him to improve, but better receivers wouldn't hurt either.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Yeah, I agree totally. As I said, there's plenty of blame to go around, and Vick certainly doesn't get off scott free here. He lacks touch, as you say, and is accurracy isn't very good. Plus he tends to make poor decisions. Lots of room for him to improve, but better receivers wouldn't hurt either.

not enough touch but 9 yards a carry kinda balances it out...the ball has to move what?...10 yards in a set of downs?...I'd take my chances with a guy that gets me 9 every time he runs...and occassionally connects for 4 tds...