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Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 13, Falcons vs. Eagles

This past summer, we "enjoyed" the lively debate over whether or not Michael Vick could be an effective NFL player after being released from prison and then reinstated by the NFL...

Written by John McCurdy about 3 days ago 180 reads 12 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Liking Bryant-For-Elam, Tolerating Redman-For-Ryan

When it comes down to it, the Atlanta Falcons' starter switches at two of the three most important offensive positions were inevitable and unavoidable...

Written by John McCurdy about 5 days ago 207 reads 0 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 12, Falcons v. Bucs

There are a few reasons that my team should win this game. We're coming home—thank goodness—to the Dome, where we're unbeaten this year. We played a decent game last week, showing a good amount of moxie, despite the end result...

Written by John McCurdy about 9 days ago 190 reads 5 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: For Matt Ryan, What's Luck Got To Do with Picks?

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, ...

Written by John McCurdy about 17 days ago 154 reads 1 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 11, Falcons @ Giants

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...

Written by John McCurdy about 18 days ago 274 reads 0 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 10, Falcons @ Panthers

Since we hit 'em in the mouth back in mid-September, the Panthers have been on some kind of roller coaster ride. A loss to the Bills at home followed by a win at the Cardinals? Huh? And Jake ...

Written by John McCurdy about 25 days ago 298 reads 3 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Nine, Falcons v. Redskins

For a 2-5 team, the Washington Redskins sure are making a whole lotta noise. Even the occasional ESPN viewer is familiar with the faces of owner Dan Snyder, head coach Jim Zorn, and offensive ...

Written by John McCurdy about about 1 month ago 286 reads 0 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: The Race for the Wild Cards Is On

Most analysts start warming up their "must-win game" machine a little later in the season than the halfway point. Me, I like to break down the standings after each week, evaluating every individual win and loss in terms of how it affects the playoff race.

Written by John McCurdy about about 1 month ago 531 reads 2 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Eight, Falcons @ Saints

We're a full day away, and yet I already know what song will be stuck in my head tomorrow: Dun dun dun dunnn... (Da dun, da dun, da dun)... Bum bum bum bum bum bummm.....

Written by John McCurdy about about 1 month ago 478 reads 16 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Jamaal Anderson's Positional Switcheroo

If you've been reading this column with regularity, you've heard a lot from me about our defensive line. Apparently, I'm in love with Kroy Biermann, a John Abraham fan for life, and part of Peria Jerry's personal cheerleading squad...

Written by John McCurdy about about 1 month ago 247 reads 0 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Seven, Falcons @ Cowboys

Most of the time, I'm going to side with my favorite propane salesman ever. But this week, Mr. Hank Hill, I'm going to have to turn on you and your team for my Dirty Birds...

Written by John McCurdy about about 1 month ago 142 reads 0 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Cred to a Mean, Not-So-Lean O-Line

Off the bat, lemme throw a number at ya: two. That'd be the number of sacks the Falcons' offensive line has allowed through four games...

Written by John McCurdy about about 1 month ago 208 reads 3 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Six, Falcons v. Bears

"Da...Bearss, da Bearss, da Bearss, da Bearss..." If you're not feeling my SNL reference, I hereby pronounce you clinically dead. There are no fans more super than Mike Myers and Chris Farley...

Written by John McCurdy about about 1 month ago 348 reads 5 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: A Casual Chat With Jeff George

B/R has made it worth my time to be here, I tell you what. The experience of my editing internship, the chance to read some great writers, meeting some friends, offering me a featured columnist ...

Written by John McCurdy about about 1 month ago 326 reads 2 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Five, Falcons @ 49ers

This edition of DDDB must open with an apology: It's been over a week since you Falcons fans have had a chance to hear my nonsensical ramblings, and that's just not OK. I want everyone to know that I'll be annoying you all season long...

Written by John McCurdy about 2 months ago 691 reads 6 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: I Hope It's Not Too Late for Us, Matt Ryan

I was almost done with last week's ode to the Atlanta receivers when I realized I was only singing half the praises I should have been. I mean, who throws them the ball? It's sad that I've kept it inside for so long...

Written by John McCurdy about 2 months ago 249 reads 2 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Three, Falcons @ Patriots

Sept. 27, 2009, the date of my Atlanta Falcons' game against the New England Patriots in Foxboro, Massachusetts, was staring me down across time. But a funny thing happened on the way to the Dirty Birds meeting the perennial powerhouse...

Written by John McCurdy about 2 months ago 266 reads 5 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Falcons' Embarassment of Receiving Riches

There's nothing "relative" about the Falcons' receiving corps any more. Anywhere, anytime, to anyone, they kick tail. Yes, I'm on a bit of a delusional high having just got back from the crushing of our rival Carolina Panthers at the Dome...

Written by John McCurdy about 2 months ago 351 reads 5 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Two, Falcons v. Panthers

Looks like the Birds are going to catch the Cats in a weird situation. First, there's the obvious quarterback issues, what with Jake Delhomme imploding how he did on Sunday and A.J. Feeley being signed as the new backup after Josh McCown got hurt...

Written by John McCurdy about 2 months ago 303 reads 0 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: D-Line Looking Like "Giants Lite"

When it comes to defensive lines in today's NFL, it's safe to say the New York Giants take the cake. There's no doubt in my mind that the Vikings' and Cowboys' units are elite, and as always, ...

Written by John McCurdy about 2 months ago 323 reads 5 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Cuts Like a Knife

September is pretty far from the holidays. I guess we're closer than we were in July, but we ain't hearin' no sleigh bells. For some people, September is the straight-up antithesis of the holidays...

Written by John McCurdy about 3 months ago 200 reads 0 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week One, Falcons v. Dolphins

About time the regular season got here. Hopefully you read the last DDDB, which explains my new super-fortunate Falcons situation; I am typing this with my fingers crossed, praying that my luck ...

Written by John McCurdy about 3 months ago 565 reads 4 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Goin' Off to the Press Box in the Sky

Although there are many deceased media members who deserve a tribute, this article is not about paying homage to one who's passed on, as the title might suggest. It's basically a "Dear Diary" entry describing a young professional's ascension...

Written by John McCurdy about 3 months ago 93 reads 4 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Preseason Game Four, Falcons v. Ravens

The similarities between the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens are many and obvious: They each finished 11-5 last season, both making the playoffs just a year after having a losing record...

Written by John McCurdy about 3 months ago 303 reads 2 comments
Do Da Dirty Bird: Shape Up, Secondary

If it wasn't the linebackers, it was the tight ends. We had holes in our Atlanta Falcons roster, and people liked to point them out...

Written by John McCurdy about 3 months ago 271 reads 4 comments

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John McCurdy Article Archive

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 13, Falcons vs. Eagles

Do Da Dirty Bird: Liking Bryant-For-Elam, Tolerating Redman-For-Ryan

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 12, Falcons v. Bucs

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

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

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 10, Falcons @ Panthers

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Nine, Falcons v. Redskins

Do Da Dirty Bird: The Race for the Wild Cards Is On

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Eight, Falcons @ Saints

Do Da Dirty Bird: Jamaal Anderson's Positional Switcheroo

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Seven, Falcons @ Cowboys

Do Da Dirty Bird: Cred to a Mean, Not-So-Lean O-Line

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Six, Falcons v. Bears

Do Da Dirty Bird: A Casual Chat With Jeff George

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Five, Falcons @ 49ers

Do Da Dirty Bird: I Hope It's Not Too Late for Us, Matt Ryan

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Three, Falcons @ Patriots

Do Da Dirty Bird: Falcons' Embarassment of Receiving Riches

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Two, Falcons v. Panthers

Do Da Dirty Bird: D-Line Looking Like "Giants Lite"

Do Da Dirty Bird: Cuts Like a Knife

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week One, Falcons v. Dolphins

Do Da Dirty Bird: Goin' Off to the Press Box in the Sky

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Preseason Game Four, Falcons v. Ravens

Do Da Dirty Bird: Shape Up, Secondary

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