Falcons fire Mora after another disappointing season

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  1. Murrell2878

    Murrell2878 Lets go JETS!
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    Falcons fire Mora after another disappointing season

    By GEORGE HENRY, Associated Press Writer
    January 1, 2007

    FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Atlanta fired coach Jim Mora on Monday, just two years after he led the Falcons to the NFC championship game.

    The decision to dump the fiery coach followed two straight disappointing seasons. The Falcons lost six of their final eight games in 2005 to miss the playoffs, and they finished 7-9 this season by losing seven of the last nine contests.

    Owner Arthur Blank made the announcement at the team's suburban training complex.
     
    #1 Murrell2878, Jan 1, 2007
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    I just saw the Press Conference on ESPN News. Mora seemed upset, but I'm sure he will get a job with another team.
     
    #2 macbk, Jan 1, 2007
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    Mora is a bum.
     
    #3 Jetdic, Jan 1, 2007
  4. hazmat

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    Is the job at Washington U opening??? After all that is his dream job....
     
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  5. ollie

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    Anyone think he may have wanted out? If he quit he'd leave money on the table... I think he may have had it with Vick and realized he's not winning anything with him at QB...
     
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  6. jets&rushfan

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    WOW these firings are coming fast, you think they could wait until after New Years Day, like tomorrow?
     
    #6 jets&rushfan, Jan 1, 2007
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    the falcons need a coach that has a system that fits vick's style of play perfectly...
     
    #7 Sean Ryan, Jan 1, 2007
  8. Namath2Kolber

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    Mora just plain stinks. He should have been fired after he had to use his cell phone to find out playoff scenarios.
     
    #8 Namath2Kolber, Jan 1, 2007
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    statjeff22 2008 Green Guy "Most Knowledgeable" Award Winner

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    Looks like Dad was right after all, no?
     
    #9 statjeff22, Jan 1, 2007
  10. FITM

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    Should have gotten rid of Vick.
     
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    statjeff22 2008 Green Guy "Most Knowledgeable" Award Winner

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    University of Washington (Seattle, Pac-10, Division I), not Washington University (St. Louis, University Athletic Association, Division III).
     
    #11 statjeff22, Jan 2, 2007
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    na na na na nanana na hey hey hey good bye
     
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    Vick's a coach killer, plus the recievers cannot catch a cold. Tough break for Mora.
     
    #13 The U, Jan 2, 2007
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