Two Sad Farewells for the Falcons: Dunn and Crumpler

In the age of Bonds, Canseco, Clemens, Pacman Jones, Chris Henry, Michael Vick, and dozens of others, Warrick Dunn shines like the North Star on a cold winter night. He has been one of the most solid players in any professional sport. With the Falcons signing of Michael Turner this week, I knew the Warrick Dunn era wouldn't last long. So tonight I mourn the departure of Dunn from my beloved Falcons. What makes me so fond of Dunn? Simply his hard-nosed work ethic and multi-dimensional skills (leading him to join the 10,000 yard club last season) coupled with a heart of gold (he has always overcome tragedy and invested his own capital to insure other people are better off...just check out one facet of his philanthropy). His presence makes any team better. His life has made many people's lives better. It's a shame that 2007 was such a dysfunctional year for the birds...definitely not the season Dunn deserves to go out in. May Petrino spend a few extra centuries in purgatory for his hand in the mess. May Michael Vick spend 100 years cleaning out cages at the humane society and watching Lassie reruns for his pathetic excuse for a hobby.

Oh yeah, I really like Alge Crumpler too. He is departing as well. He has been a consistent bright spot for the Falcons since his arrival. May he become Vince Young's go-to man in the middle. His ability to catch whatever touches his hands make Vick almost appear to have some skills at passing.

Dunn and Crumpler, you will be missed. May 2008 be GREAT YEARS for you both!!!