Comments on: Gonzalez not happy with lack of national media attention on Falcons

By: castleofcheese

castleofcheese — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:47:00 +0000

Anthony,
Trust me, you don’t want all of the national media attention when you are trying to go undefeated. It doesn’t help.

Sincerely,
The Packers

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:58:31 +0000

It’s the same reason we didn’t hear about the then 4-0 Cardinals, nobody cares.

By: dutzer36

dutzer36 — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:21:46 +0000

If u guys would have seen the interview u would have seen that that’s not what he was asking for… As florio himself wrote that’s not what we’re craving…. Ur just bringing out what u want to be covered not what he actually Said.. And by the way their r a lot of comments for a teams that nobody cares about!

By: mmmpierogi

mmmpierogi — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:14:05 +0000

“Is the national media making a big deal about us like they would if it was Philly, Green Bay or New England? No, they’re not,” Gonzalez told Jim Corbett of USA Today. “We played Philly and beat them. And Philly was on TV all week.”

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Not sure if it’s been mentioned above, but the Falcons (at least seemingly) are a team that not infrequently gets hyped up at some point during the season and then either underperforms down the stretch or gets bounced early on in the playoffs. The Chargers are another team in this camp, as were the Saints, to a lesser degree, prior to Brees and perhaps at the start of his tenure with that team.

By: kingfish4242

kingfish4242 — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 12:34:02 +0000

adoombray says:
Nov 2, 2012 2:41 PM
My favorite part about this is Tony G. was BORN to be on TV. he already does a ton of it every chance he gets. As a Hall of Famer, and someone who REDEFINED the position, as well as a handsome man with nice smile, who is able to articulate well… He’ll have media attention on him the rest of his life and will soon be joining it.

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Kellen Winslow was the one who actually redefined the TE position. Gonzales,Graham,and Gronkowski are merely following his footsteps.

By: dgrowe213

dgrowe213 — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:28:47 +0000

There’s three ways to get media coverage in the NFL…

1. Be a storied franchise like Pitt or GB

2. Be a team thats on the verge of being/is a dynasty

3. Have fans that throw batteries, boo santa, and regurgitate on 10-year old children.

By: jboyxl73

jboyxl73 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:35:53 +0000

All I hear about is Matt Ryan for MVP …. How is that a lack of attention ? I think many teams every year play great football and never get any attention lots of teams have been 7-0 there was a period if time when the colts did it every year , the packers did it last year the Patriots in 2007 ,to really shock the media sadly being undefeated halfway through a season isn’t impressive enough anymore ….

By: chas88

chas88 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:05:30 +0000

To be honest, I don’t think even a playoff win would get the Falcons the mega media attention as some on here say will happen. The Falcons just lack that “it” factor that terrible teams like the Cowboys and Jets have in order to stay relevant despite not winning much of anything. There really isn’t a lot of drama or stand out personalities on the team that the media can exploit and shove down our throats to get ratings. It seems like people talk about teams or players that everyone absolutely loves or hates. The Falcons just don’t really seem like that type of team, so their success is generally going unnoticed. I don’t see a playoff win changing that view all that much from the public at first.

By: tdk24

tdk24 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:53:11 +0000

If you wanted to be on an overhyped team, go play in the AFC East or the NFC East. The media doesn’t seem to notice anyone not playing in those divisions.

By: bucfandango

bucfandango — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:45:21 +0000

As a Buc fan, I agree with Tony and he is speaking on behalf of all Falcon fans. I too am sick of the Man Channel talking only about their darling teams who are all worse than ATL. They have earned respect of the media and deserve it. Matty Ice and his receivers are lighting up the field. But the facts are the talking heads won’t give them credit and the Falcons are going to take it regardless. 32 teams, good or bad have fans and should get equal time. Go Gonzo and go Bucs! Look forward to playing you guys real soon.

By: kevpft

kevpft — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:43:48 +0000

It’s nothing personal, Tony. It’s just that the two perhaps best teams in the NFL right now (Atlanta & Houston) are based in bland towns the rest of the country doesn’t care about or have any interest in at all.

That, and the team’s failure in the postseason.

In seriousness, the Falcons have never built the brand those other teams have. And it won’t happen while Gonzales is playing – if they achieve great success now, then in the future, Atlanta may be one of “those teams”. But first this team has to lay the foundation for future Atlanta teams getting respect.

By: commitment2excrement

commitment2excrement — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:03:12 +0000

First, Win a playoff game
Second, The Jets have LOTS of national media attention, it is SURE helping them!

By: albertmn

albertmn — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:54:37 +0000

Maybe no one wants to hype the Falcons for being undefeated because they are only barely undefeated. Four of the seven wins by a TD or less. If Carolina doesn’t have an implosion and give up a 59 yard pass from the end zone with a minute to go, Atlanta wouldn’t be undefeated. I know, they did give it up, so the Falcons are undefeated. I know it takes a good team to win the close games. But, would you want to be the national guy starting to hype them for being undefeated, only to have them lose the next week? If they win another game or two, they will get the publicity, but have been too lucky so far for anyone to want to jump on their bandwagon yet.

By: franktherat96

franktherat96 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:53:17 +0000

Thats because the national media knows that although the overrated falcons are doing well(who have they really beaten), once they get to the playoffs they will fall flat on their face just like Melted Ice and the Failcons always do. I can’t wait to sit back and watch it to.

By: lunarpie

lunarpie — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:48:11 +0000

I agree with the Future HOFer. ESPN and the NFL Network are still giving most of their coverage to the Jets and Eagles. Both of which will not be in the playoffs this year.

By: wallacejay

wallacejay — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:45:36 +0000

Be careful what you ask for Tony. You should know by now that media attention goes both ways.

By: aces79

aces79 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:43:58 +0000

Falcons are a Fluke thats why you get no attention from the media your record should be 4-3 just got lucky

By: bmorefalcon

bmorefalcon — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:40:42 +0000

sb44champs says:Nov 2, 2012 2:47 PM

The only reason the Failcans win the division this year is because Godell has successfully handicapped the Saints this year!! Wait till next year, it won’t be close!!!

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I suppose that we will have to take you at your word. Until then, I will keep an eye out for you at the Saints game.

Will you be the one with a bag over your head?

By: grogansheroes

grogansheroes — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:30:17 +0000

Does anyone ever go to a stadium in any city, or any town, in any sport. and see an Atlanta fan? You may see a Braves jersey or two, but only because they played in Milwaukee and Boston first. In other words, there are no Atlanta fans, outside of Georgia. Unlike fans of other cities.

By: java49

java49 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:28:47 +0000

Who have the Falcons played this season? They have an easy schedule, weak division, and a bunch of stat monsters who have won ZERO playoff games. Seriously, who cares about giving Atlanta attention

Besides Roddy White is creepy with his helmet off..

By: dzor22

dzor22 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:11:57 +0000

huh looks like a lot of people pull for teams that arent as good as the Falcons. While youre bringing up 2 pts and we havent played anyone etc etc…who has your team lost to? Right N.O? The Falcons will get to your team when theyre on the schedule. 7-0. You’d take it. Go Falcons!

By: 49ers1970

49ers1970 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:52:43 +0000

The same thing happen last year to my 49ers. We got no love from the media most for 2011 but once we got to the playoffs and beat the Saints then we got attention.
The Falcons playoff losses the last 3 years have been awful.

Win in January then you will get attention.

By: sb44champs

sb44champs — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:47:17 +0000

The only reason the Failcans win the division this year is because Godell has successfully handicapped the Saints this year!! Wait till next year, it won’t be close!!!

By: judsonjr

judsonjr — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:44:43 +0000

Well they’ve beat one team in the top half of the league and might only play 1 more the rest of the season. Maybe by end of the year the Broncos win will look better?

If they were 7-0 and had beaten the someone like the Giants, Pats, Niners, Bears, Packers, or Ravens it might be a different story.

When the Packers went on their streak last year they beat the Saints, Bears, and Falcons in the 1st 5 weeks, and at the time those were seen as big wins.

By: adoombray

adoombray — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:41:20 +0000

My favorite part about this is Tony G. was BORN to be on TV. he already does a ton of it every chance he gets. As a Hall of Famer, and someone who REDEFINED the position, as well as a handsome man with nice smile, who is able to articulate well… He’ll have media attention on him the rest of his life and will soon be joining it.

By: steelers88

steelers88 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:39:09 +0000

Be happy your 7-0

By: barbasol11111111

barbasol11111111 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:38:28 +0000

Grown men crying to other grown men to pay more attention to them

LOL

coverage? nah. it’s about having that big, fragile ego stroked.

By: zzr600guy

zzr600guy — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:34:18 +0000

Im hearing a lot about them on tv and radio. They’re overrated anyways, just wait til they start playing better teams like NY, SF, GB, CHI, etc…

By: waterfalldungeon

waterfalldungeon — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:25:18 +0000

New England didn’t get any media attention until they won a couple of super bowls either.

By: southpaw447

southpaw447 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:24:16 +0000

They aren’t getting national media attention for several reasons.

First being their division is weak this year, the Saints who are typically a sure thing to win the division are a mess as are the Panthers and Bucs.

Secondly, their team while undefeated isn’t exactly decimating anyone. Green Bay last year lit defenses up and Rodgers was a Madden QB, same with Brady and the 07 Patriots. They absolutely ran teams out of the building. The Falcons this year have been in some close games with some really bad football teams.

Lastly, the Falcons have never won a playoff game with Matt Ryan nor is he playing like he’s the best QB in the league right now.

So it’s natural for people not to get too excited about their success right now. Because the last two years they’ve choked in the playoffs. Scratch that, they’ve been straight up embarrassed.