Atlanta Falcons (Madden 10) RETRY WITH ROSTERS

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Hey guys, I just decided to start this over, with like Week 3 rosters and a totally different slider set, plus I will sim the Preseason.

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ATLANTA, Ga.- Get ready to grab your popcorn, as Falcons season starts in a few days! Yes sir thats right its football season again. As the Falcons come off a “cinderella” season, Matt Ryan and Michael Turner try to make it to the playoffs easier this year, after a heartbreaker loss to the runner-ups, Arizona Cardinals. They aquired a potential Hall of Famer, Tony Gonzalez who currently owns the record for receptions by a tight end in one season, reception yards by a tight tend, career touchdowns by a tight end, and career receptions by a tight end. They have a strong running back core of Jerious Norwood, Michael Turner, and Ovie Mughelli. Wide recievers are merely the same as last year, Roddy White, Brian Finneran, and Michael Jenkins, just to name a few. Our expert panelists predict the Falcons to have an off-the-charts year, and our best wishes to the team. GO FALCONS!

Key Additions: Tony Gonzalez (via trade from Kansas City), Peria Jerry (via Draft), William Moore (via Draft), Marty Booker (via free agency), Lawrence Sidbury (via Draft)


Key Departures: Laurent Robinson (to Rams), Marcus Pollard (not tendered), Todd Weiner (retired), Wayne Gandy (not tendered), Grady Jackson (to Lions), Simon Fraser (released), Michael Boley (to Giants), Keith Brooking (to Cowboys), Domonique Foxworth (to Ravens), Lawyer Milloy (not tendered)


Depth Chart:
Offense
QB
Starter: Matt Ryan – Comes off an explosive first year, passing for 3,440 yards, 16 touchdowns, and a stellar 61.1 passing percentage. In addition to being the Offensive Rookie of the Year, he led the Falcons to a playoff season


Backup: Chris Redman


RB
Starter: Michael Turner – After finally being a starter in Atlanta, Turner ran for 1,699 yards and 17 touchdowns along with 376 carries.


Backup: Jerious Norwood


FB
Starter: Ovie Mughelli – He was a integral part of the Falcons victories, being a fabulous blocker. He also rushed 5 times, rushed for 16 yards, and caught 8 passes for 57 yards.


Backup: Verron Haynes


WR
Starter #1: Michael Jenkins – A very physical reciever, bringing in 50 passes for 777 yards along with 3 end zone meetings.


Starter #2: Roddy White – In 2008, he caught for over 1,300 yards, and seven touchdowns. During a few short seasons, White has turned into one of the best pass catchers in the league.


Backup: Brian Finneran


Backup: Harry Douglas (INJURED)


TE
Starter: Tony Gonzalez – The 10 time Pro Bowler is in his first year as a Falcon. He spend his whole career at Kansas City (12 years).


Starter: Justin Peelle


OL
A strong crew led by Todd McClure, has been very strong, giving up very few sacks. Harvey Dahl, Tyler Clabo, Justin Blalock, and Sam Baker leads the rest of the line.


Defense
DL
Jamaal Anderson, Peria Jerry, Jonathan Babineux, John Abraham – A very stellar young group, led by John Abraham, recording 16 sacks, third in the league. They add a new youngster, Peria Jerry who will help bolster the Line up front.


LB
Mike Peterson, Curtis Lofton, Stephen Nicholas – A very strong group, Curtis Lofton putting down 94 tackles, in his rookie season.


CB
Brent Grimes, Chris Houston – Both have combined for 95 tackles and 3 INTs. They are hoping to fill the secondary gap caused by veteran Lawyer Milloy.


FS
Starter: Thomas DeCoud – In his 2^nd year from California, he has recorded 11 tackles in 11 games.


Backup: Eric Brock


SS
Starter: Eric Coleman – He started all 17 games last season, having 95 tackles, and 3 interceptions.


Backup: William Moore


Special Teams
K: Jason Elam – The 16 year veteran, has gone through many excellent seasons, adding another great season last year, kicking 29 of 31 field goals.


P: Michael Koenen – He has one of the strongest legs in the league, used on Punts, Kickoffs, and even long field goal attempts. He averaged 38.7 net yards per punt, while placing a 39.7 percent of his punts inside the team's 20 yard line.

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Got really small, don't know why

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Key Preseason Simmed Injuries

Bears
Roberto Garza, OG (Broken Forearm, 4 weeks)
Orlando Pace, OT (Herniated Disc, 10 weeks)
Kevin Jones, RB (Broken ankle, Out for season)
Brian Urlacher, LB (Dislocated Wrist, Out for season)

Bills
Aaron Maybin, DE (Broken Thumb, 1 week)

Chargers
Shawne Merriman, LB (Dislocated Ankle, 1 week)
Jamal Williams, DT (Fractured Elbow, Out for season)

Chiefs
Tyson Jackson, DE (Broken Ribs, 2 weeks)
Jamaal Charles, RB (Torn Hamstring, 7 weeks)
Brian Waters, OG (Torn Rotator Cuff, Out for season)

Colts
Robert Mathis, DE (Fractured Shoulder Blade, Out for season)

Cowboys
Bradie James, LB (Torn Shoulder Labrum, 1 week)
Felix Jones, RB (Fractured Foot, 5 weeks)

Dolphins
Chad Pennington, QB (Torn Shoulder Labrum, Out for season)

Eagles
Kevin Kolb, QB (Torn Shoulder Labrum, 1 week)
Shawn Andrews, OT (Herniated Disc, Out for season)

Falcons
Sam Baker, OT (Broken Jaw, 1 week)
Mike Peterson, LB (Broken Collarbone, 6 weeks)
Peria Jerry, DT (Complete ACL Tear, Out for season)
Harry Douglas, WR (Complete ACL Tear, Out for season)

Giants
Shaun O'Hara, C (Dislocated Ankle, 2 weeks)
Clint Sintim, LB (Broken Collarbone, 7 weeks)
Kenny Phillips, S (Meniscus Tear, Out for season)

Jaguars
David Garrard, QB (Herniated Disc, 8 weeks)

Jets
Leon Washington, RB (Dislocated Elbow, 1 week)
Shaun Ellis, DE (Dislocated kneecap, 1 week)

Lions
Kevin Smith, RB (Fractured Toe, 10 weeks)
Jared DeVries, DE (Broken ankle, Out for season)

Rams
Adam Carriker, DT (Torn Shoulder Labrum, Out for season)

Ravens
Chris Chester, OG (Fractured Elbow, Out for season)

Redskins
Randy Thomas, OG (Torn Tricep, Out for season)

Saints
Reggie Bush, RB (Fractured Toe, 2 weeks)
Drew Brees, QB (Dislocated Ankles, 3 weeks)
Mark Simoneau, LB (Torn Tricep, Out for season)

Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger, QB (Broken Tibia, Out for season)

Texans
Andre Davis, WR (Dislocated Hip, 2 weeks)
Chris Myers, C (Herniated Disc, 6 weeks)
Chester Pitts, OG (Complete ACL Tear, Out for season)

Titans
Kerry Collins, QB (Abdominal Tear, 1 week)
Alge Crumpler, TE (Torn Hamstring, 10 weeks)

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Game 1: Atlanta Falcons (0-0) vs Miami Dolphins (0-0)

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Write up coming up in a few when I start up the game again.

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Falcons Destroy the Dolphins

Atl., GEORGIA (AP)-The Falcons started their season of with a bang this year. They took on the resurging Dolphins in a NFC South and East battle. Matt Ryan was obliterating in the passing game throwing over 420 yards and picking up 6 TDs on the way. Michael Turner surprisingly was the leading receiver, landing 257 yards on 7 receptions. He also had 3 TDs catching. Not to mention as well, he rushed for over 80 yards. On the other side, the Dolphins had suffered a huge blow, losing their quarterback, Chad Pennington to a season ending injury. The other Chad, Chad Henne was pretty average, passing for just over 280 yards and 2 TDs. Ted Ginn Jr., however, caught for over 120 yards, but that lead to nothing, compared to the Falcon's tenacious D. Jamaal Anderson racked up 2 sacks and 5 tackles, and even picking up and interception. The Falcons stay home next week at the Dome and play the 0-1 Panthers.

Coca-Cola Player of the Game honors go to...

Matt Ryan, QB

Scoring Summary

Quarter	Team	Score Type	Score Info	MIA	ATL
1st		TD	T. Gonzalez pass from M. Ryan (J. Elam kick), 3:47	0	7
1st		FG	D. Carpenter 45 yd, 0:20	3	7
2nd		TD	M. Turner 20 yd pass from M. Ryan (J. Elam kick), 6:30	3	14
2nd		TD	T. Ginn 54 yd pass from C. Henne (D. Carpenter kick), 5:02	10	14
2nd		TD	M. Turner 70 yd pass from M. Ryan (J. Elam kick), 4:02	10	21
2nd		FG	D. Carpenter 24 yd, 1:33	13	21
3rd		FG	J. Elam 26 yd, 8:52	13	24
3rd		TD	Y. Bell returned fumble 72 yd (two-point conversion failed), 7:05	19	24
3rd		TD	M. Turner 81 yd pass from M. Ryan (J. Elam kick), 0:07	19	31
4th		TD	R. White 30 yd pass from M. Ryan (J. Elam kick), 8:05	19	38
4th		TD	T. Ginn 17 yd pass from C. Henne (D. Carpenter kick), 5:19	26	38
4th		TD	T. Gonzalez 17 yd pass from M. Ryan (J. Elam kick), 2:31	26	45

Team Stats

26	Score	45
338	Total Offense	543
13	First Downs	11
536	Total Yards	778
2 (-1)	Turnovers	1 (+1)
2-11 (18%)	3rd Down Conv	4-9 (44%)
1-1 (100%)	4th Down Conv	0-0 (0%)
2-2 (100%)	Red Zone %	2-2 (100%)
3 (35 yds)	Penalties	2 (15 yds)
21:26	Poss. Time	26:34

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GAME 2:
Atlanta Falcons (1-0) vs. Carolina Panthers (0-1)