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Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:53 am EDT

Dunn insists he isn't done

By Joe Zedalis

Warrick Dunn

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Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn, at age 32, is sensitive about the suggestion he's too old to carry the load as the Falcons' main tailback.

He also doesn't want to hear that the team's success leading the NFL in rushing the past three seasons was directly linked to suspended quarterback Michael Vick. Dunn says he is still effective. He's still shifty. He's still tough. He might not be able to break off the 90-yard runs like he did against the New York Giants last season, but then again, he might.

Source: Atlanta Journal ConstitutionNew Window

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  1. Jon S
    1. Posted by Jon S Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:08 pm EDT

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    ps: he is done
  2. Karen H
    2. Posted by Karen H Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    um yeah, you are done, Dunn
  3. Carlos G
    3. Posted by Carlos G Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:18 pm EDT

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    Dunn need to go home
  4. TrevorR
    4. Posted by TrevorR Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    He needs to start taking a back seat to the youth on the team...he can stil lbe a big part of the offense, but as a backup. He needs to just face the facts!
  5. Blue
    5. Posted by Blue Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    dunn and done!
    :)
  6. Blue
    6. Posted by Blue Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    dunn and done!
    :)
  7. HA-HA
    7. Posted by HA-HA Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    ...and dumb!
  8. the sports GOD
    8. Posted by the sports GOD Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    he is a great RB he should stay as long as he can do it
  9. Wes W
    9. Posted by Wes W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Atlanta has always had shifty RBs and Vick making plays but Dunn needs some help. In today's NFL play calling a single RB cannot handle a full load of carries and make consistent big plays. He needs a backup to spell him and throw the defenses for a loop and then he can come in and make big plays. Just look whats happening to Larry Johnson. Everyone defense in the league is holding him back.
  10. toperoromano
    10. Posted by toperoromano Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:17 pm EDT

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    90 yd run against big blue? not bloody likely. they'll be lucky to get 90 yds total.
  11. Jerome M
    11. Posted by Jerome M Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:22 pm EDT

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    Since they no longer have the deep threat, just stack 9 in the box and shoot them all in with twist and stunts, a quick way to destroy a running game. That the game plan a the year.
  12. JoshuaN
    12. Posted by JoshuaN Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    The Falcons lost a 1000 yard rusher in Vick and he doesn't think that is one of the reasons they led the league in rushing and now they don't. I understand walking the company line and talking a good game about the team you have now but be realistic. Your false bravado will not only hurt your team, it will get a good running back who could use a complementary big back hurt. At this point in his carreer Dunn is not a feature back but is an excellent tandem back with a power runner to spell him. Washed up...no, Needs a TEAM, yes.
    GO BIG BLUE
  13. #1 Colts Fan
    13. Posted by #1 Colts Fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:57 pm EDT

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    Warrick Dunn is a class act, i have nothing bad to say here.
  14. P-LOK
    14. Posted by P-LOK Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:14 pm EDT

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    he is not done, HE IS one of the greatest that are playing today, and is even better then Reggie Bush, Dunn is a lot better than people give him credit for!!!!
  15. P-LOK
    15. Posted by P-LOK Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:14 pm EDT

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    he is not done, he is one of the greatest that are playing today, and is even better then reggie bush, dunn is a lot better than people give him credit for!!!!
  16. TrevorR
    16. Posted by TrevorR Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    LJ isn't in the twilight of his career...Dunn is 32 and looking the age. You have to watch the people in action not just compare stats.
  17. Castaway
    17. Posted by Castaway Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:19 pm EDT

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    Petrino gets fired if he doesn't make some changes starting with Norwood getting the ball and making plays!
  18. andrewr
    18. Posted by andrewr Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    Dunn was great but he will be 33 in January.
    Go back through the top ten rushers over the past decade. Everyone saw a major drop when they turned 32 or before. That includes the guys that maintained their health. The only ones that stuck around past 32 accepted a lesser role.
    I can understand why guys like Dillon and Dunn can't believe it is over, but it is.
  19. cooldaddy257
    19. Posted by cooldaddy257 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    Dunn isn't finished. It's the O-line that's slowing him down. No running back other than Barry Sanders could do anything with an O-line that's as horrible as ours.
  20. Aroc
    20. Posted by Aroc Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    two words: JERIOUS. NORWOOD.
    For gods sakes petrino, give him the rock!
  21. jason voorhees
    21. Posted by jason voorhees Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:59 pm EDT

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    Anybody who even likes the falcons YOUR BRAINS R DUNN. Pick a winning team instead of picking dingleberries out of your teeth.
  22. Nasir Hyder
    22. Posted by Nasir Hyder Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:33 pm EDT

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    Send him back to the bux
  23. atlantaangel
    23. Posted by atlantaangel Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    Dunn needs to be replaced by Norwood.
  24. Johnny Caca
    24. Posted by Johnny Caca Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:15 pm EDT

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    dunn is done, please come to Chicago and help Benson

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