Falcons off-season thread - Page 304

Bulldogs · 09-25-2011, 10:54 PM

The Packers are going to crush our offensive line. I really don't like the though of us starting the season 1-3...

dunagan15 · 09-25-2011, 11:04 PM

The defense today didnt look terrible, but they were up against the Bucs, who have maybe 1 playmaker on offense. Nothing about that offense was scary.

But yes it was our bad offense that cost us the game today. I dont see us making the playoffs.

TheFalconsFan · 09-27-2011, 09:49 PM

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Falcons coach Mike Smith and his assistant offensive coaches are putting the team’s offensive line under the microscope after three games and personnel changes could be coming soon.

“We’ve done it earlier in the season at other positions on the team and we’ll do it on the offensive line as well,” Smith said on Monday. “We’ll let that play out during the week and try to put the best guys out there.”

Hmmm, Interesting
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-fa...g-1189339.html

Bosanac01 · 09-27-2011, 09:59 PM

I remember when Matt Ryan was like the least sacked QB in the league.

dunagan15 · 09-28-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosanac01

I remember when Matt Ryan was like the least sacked QB in the league.

I remember when we went to the playoffs...

scar988 · 09-29-2011, 12:12 AM

I remember when we got 3 straight winning seasons after never having back to back because we hired a HC and a GM who gave a **** enough to never be complacent... oh, and I also remember that last year we lost our first 2 away outdoor games but were pretty much undefeated in the domes.

Bosanac01 · 09-30-2011, 12:41 AM

Any changes to the O-Line? Bakers is going to kill Matt Ryan by the end of the year. We're lucky our QB is not soft. This is on a rookie, come on.

ATLDirtyBirds · 09-30-2011, 06:37 PM

Baker has been thrown around like a rag doll by Clayborne and Cole.

Bosanac01 · 09-30-2011, 06:44 PM

That wasn't any kind of move Clayborn put on him either. Baker just said here let me back up and you can go inside if you'd like.

Sam Baker just doesn't have the physical tools to be an NFL left tackle.

TheFalconsFan · 10-01-2011, 08:04 AM

From what I've heard Sam is having problems with his ankle.....

I've read from somewhere (Not really a creditable source) that the Falcons
my try two things with Sam 1. move him into the inside to guard and put
Will Svitek at tackle 2. They may just bench Sam and start Svitek at tackle to try to
light a fire under Sam in hopes that he will compete for his starting job back.

Bosanac01 · 10-01-2011, 11:04 AM

Looks like both Snelling and Mughelli will be out in this game. Ryan will pass the ball at least 50 times.

dunagan15 · 10-02-2011, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFalconsFan

From what I've heard Sam is having problems with his ankle.....

I've read from somewhere (Not really a creditable source) that the Falcons
my try two things with Sam 1. move him into the inside to guard and put
Will Svitek at tackle 2. They may just bench Sam and start Svitek at tackle to try to
light a fire under Sam in hopes that he will compete for his starting job back.

So what was wrong with Sam the first 3 years? Hurt vagina? Because hes terrible, sounds like a cop out for getting dominated to me.

dunagan15 · 10-02-2011, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bosanac01

Looks like both Snelling and Mughelli will be out in this game. Ryan will pass the ball at least 50 times.

And prolly sacked 5...

Bosanac01 · 10-02-2011, 03:00 AM

Not like we can run block either so I'm ok with it.

TheFalconsFan · 10-02-2011, 03:22 PM

That was good'ole fashion Falcons football on that opening drive.

Bulldogs · 10-02-2011, 06:13 PM

Wow we better not choke here.

TheFalconsFan · 10-02-2011, 06:19 PM

It felt like we lost today.

Bulldogs · 10-02-2011, 06:19 PM

Not the way you want to win but I'll take it. Roddy still dropping balls, Julio Jones is a monster.

dunagan15 · 10-02-2011, 06:21 PM

God were terrible, down to the wire with the hapless seahawks, led by freaking Tavaris Jackson, no pass rush all day, horrible coverage, and another vanilla game called by Van Gorder.

35-10 Packers next week in a blowout.

Bosanac01 · 10-02-2011, 07:07 PM

Didn't watch the game, but we needed a win so that's always good i guess.

Halsey · 10-02-2011, 10:47 PM

I'm so happy to see Weatherspoon showing positive signs this season. He still has work to do, but at least he's flashing at times. He should be a good LB for a long time.

Bosanac01 · 10-02-2011, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Halsey

I'm so happy to see Weatherspoon showing positive signs this season. He still has work to do, but at least he's flashing at times. He should be a good LB for a long time.

I wasn't very optimistic on Spoon before the year, but he's been great so far. As he ages and gains more experience and credibility he'll become one a true vocal leader of the league. Hopefully we keep him for a very long time.

scar988 · 10-03-2011, 06:47 AM

Spoon AND Lofton are going to be a very good LB combo for us for a very long time. Hell, throw Nicholas in there too because he's still signed for 4 more years after this year.

Hines · 10-03-2011, 07:52 AM

How good is Thomas DeCoud?

ATLDirtyBirds · 10-03-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hines

How good is Thomas DeCoud?

Average at best. Makes some plays, gives up a lot. We're probably better off with James Sanders starting at this point.

And how's Ray Edwards been doing scar? I know he was apparently lighting it up early, still going strong?