Falcons respond to Justin Tuck

[truebluefan]

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey and some of his offensive linemen responded to Justin Tuck's claim that they have a reputation of being "dirtbags" Wednesday and defended their style of play.

"We thrive on doing things right," Mularkey said, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "We thrive on playing physical. We've been doing that for four years. Nothing is ever preached beyond the whistle. Ever."

Falcons left tackle Will Svitek said the Falcons' line prides itself on its physical style of play.

"If (Tuck) views us as cheap, then so be it. We're going to do what we do. We take pride in being physical. You don't want to be viewed as soft. We're always going to be there, and we want them to know we're there."

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[FootballQueen]

Looks like the Falcons have a good stance.

[iebo]

Justin Tuck has done a good job of setting himself up for getting poked in the eyes and stepped on. These guys should just keep their mouth shut and play.