I was really quite proud of myself. I didn't get angry; I didn't throw a remote, kick a table, or even punch a pillow. I took the Falcons' loss to the Saints with, dare I say it, dignity .
Not saying our performance was anything special; a lot of teams have made it close with Nawlins, and such squeakers should be expected in the midst of a 13-game win streak (and especially if that win streak is occurring in the NFL). Gotta ask, though: Who expected us to move the ball at all without Michael Turner and Matt Ryan?
Anyway, here's to me swallowing my pride for another Sunday and understanding that there are things in life other than the Falcons ending the drought and earning a second consecutive winning season. Because, see, I'm not holding out hope as we travel (we're 1-5 on the road this ye ...
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Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 14, Falcons @ Jets
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