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Do Da Dirty Bird: For Matt Ryan, What's Luck Got To Do with Picks?

by John McCurdy

If you feel the need to put this article's title to the tune of a certain Tina Turner song, I'll look the other way. You think I didn't think of that as I was coming up with it? In all seriousness, ...

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Tim Thomas commented on Do Da Dirty Bird: For Matt Ryan, What's Luck Got To Do with Picks?

How could I not like the article.Besides that it was a good article even without any luck.So in your opinion luck plays a 33% chance in...

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Tim Thomas commented on Do Da Dirty Bird: For Matt Ryan, What's Luck Got To Do with Picks?

How could I not like the article.Besides that it was a good article even without any luck.So in your opinion luck plays a 33% chance in...

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New Article: Do Da Dirty Bird: What's Luck Got To Do With Picks?

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If you feel the need to put this article's title to the tune of a certain Tina Turner song, I'll look the other way. You think I didn't think of that as I was coming up with it? In all seriousness, ...

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New Article: Dr. Bob's Betting Advice For FALCONS (+6.5) @ GIANTS

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NY GIANTS (-6.5) 27 Atlanta 19 Over/Under Total: 46.0 10:00 AM Pacific Time Sunday, Nov-22 The Giants have lost 4 consecutive games since starting the season with 5 wins, and the Falcons also ...

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New Article: Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 11, Falcons @ Giants

published by John McCurdy

The bye is a ponderous thing. It can be a blessing, allowing a sliding team to rest, regroup, and refocus, or it can be the kiss of death, interrupting a group's rhythm or allowing losses to fester...

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Tim Thomas commented on Falcons Fly to The Meadowlands: Thier Bus Has a Flat

Again another very good article.When I mentioned sitting Ryan down and letting Redman in on some playtime I meant for a quarter or two.From what I...

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  Didn't pay attention to Ryan after his pick. It does seem like the pressure is mounting...
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New Article: Falcons Fly to The Meadowlands: Thier Bus Has a Flat

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Starting the season, this match-up stood out to me. My expectations were that if the Falcons could win this game they would be contenders. After ten weeks in the NFL this season, the value has changed...

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excellent post and my hat goes off to you for your insight.I pretty much agree with all you said except we should sit Ryan down if...

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  My thanks. I just can't see the Falcons benching Ryan after 25 games. He's having a...
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New Article: Panthers Send Falcons to The Back Of The Bus

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I would imagine that bus ride home was not a pretty sight. The Falcons went into Carolina with an opportunity to sweep the division series and laid an egg. It was probably the most predictable game I've witnessed this season...

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