Monday News And Notes: Tackling The New Orleans Saints

by Dave the Falconer on Nov 2, 2009 8:30 AM EST in Falcons News Comment 72 comments

The face of evil! (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

In the immortal final words of the guy standing in the middle of the Tunguska event, this is going to be a big one.

Pretty much everyone thinks the Saints are going to win this game. Nostradamus predicted it years ago. The Mayan calendar ends with the inscrutable phrase "Saints by 10." Even the holiest of holies has issued a papal bull that states that the Saints will crush our beloved Falcons like Yahweh did the Egyptians. In short, no one really believes in us.

This would be a good time for me to give you a pep talk, but frankly this is the single most terrifying game on the schedule. I'm going in with my expectations firmly lowered, so that everything up to and including a victory will cause me to throw a one man party in my office. Some may accuse me of being negative or a non-believer or your term of choice—and I'm not totally going to dispute that—but it's also unrealistic to expect us to win every game on the schedule. With the New York Giants backsliding into oblivion, it's pretty obvious that the Saints stand between us and everything we desire. Unfortunately for us, they're pretty damn good.

In order to stop them, we'll have to put forth a balanced defensive effort that follows that lovely bend and don't break philosophy that we've been practicing for a long time. Keeping the Saints to field goals and getting a couple of timely turnovers could absolutely make this a winnable one, so long as our offense isn't gaining six yards and punting every time out. I'm confident we can do it. I'm just not confident we will do it.

Snap into the links with me, dudes and dudettes.

Woo! Get pumped!
Injuries could be a huge factor here, as J. Mike notes. If Jason Snelling is out, that leaves us with Michael Turner, Aaron Stecker and Verron Haynes. That's not great, honestly. There's a lot of questionables on the list in general, but I expect most everyone to play. Snelling really is the wildcard.
One of the things I truly enjoy about the Saints-Falcons rivalry is how generally civil it is. That doesn't mean it's not a good one, of course. If either team had any sustained success, it might be a more recognized one. With the Falcons drawing national headlines last year and again this season and the Saints dominating, it's bound to attract more attention. That probably also means more angry people. Yay.
The mere mention of a sophomore slump for Ryan is enough to make me grind my teeth. There are some causes for concern, certainly, but Ryan's numbers through six games this season are actually better than in 2008. Why are we supposed to be concerned about this again? And I really don't want to hear that Ryan's doomed and we made the wrong choice and OH NO! He's a kid in his second year in the league and he's already had one of the best seasons ever by a Falcons quarterback. Time to relax.
Matchup of the week? The two secondaries versus the two aerial attacks. Drew Brees is just plain scary right now, and it helps that he has a wealth of receiving options against a secondary that's banged up and struggling. On the other side of the field, the Saints have improved and have Darren Sharper, who can jump a route or two. They'll have to contend with Roddy White, Tony Gonzalez and Michael Jenkins, though, which is still reasonably fearsome. Whoever wins it through the air will win it all.
Saints fans don't fear the reaper, but they do fear Gonzo. Go figure.

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Key to the Game

Offense: Starting fast. Establishing the run early and hammering it all game long. The Saints have an improved run defense, but it still gives up 4 ypc. The less Brees and his army of wideouts and running backs are on the field, the better a chance we have to win this game. Turner needs to have a huge game and set the table for the rest of the offense, period.

Defense: Crazy, but I agree with most experts who say that the key to beating the Saints is stopping their run. The reason being is that it’s a lot easier to stop Brees at 2nd and 10 than at 2nd and 6. We need to be disruptive in the backfield. If we get the pass rush we’ve been looking for all season and we limit the run, it forces Brees to make AT THE LEAST check downs throws which we can stop on 3rd down more often than not.

In short, we need to set the table for ourselves and not let the running game give Brees any help.

by LetsGoFalcons on Nov 2, 2009 8:57 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

However, and this is certainly a conflict of interest....

That doesn’t mean I’m not starting Brees against this Falcons secondary fantasy-wise. I will GLADLY take a loss this week if it means winning this game! Someone please make a play!

by LetsGoFalcons on Nov 2, 2009 8:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Please don't take this the wrong way ...

but how do you “start fast” while simultaneously establishing the run?

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Score on the first possession, then run the ball down their throats

by LetsGoFalcons on Nov 2, 2009 7:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Meh!

The falcons just want them to think that Snelling is out. The beast will be unleashed tonight once again… (I hope).

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Nov 2, 2009 9:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

When I read "beast" in reference to Snelling ...

I literally puked in my mouth.

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hey

you know you love it. the truth is good for you. oh btw, that whole lateral movement thing you mentioned before is bs. I saw him make some nice cuts and move to the outside a few times in that Dallas game.

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Nov 2, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

re: lateral movement

It’s all relative … in other words, if you could somehow superimpose video of both T Brown and Snelling (back before T Brown forgot how to play football), the difference in lateral agility would be evident.

I don’t mean to arbitrarily hate on the guy, but we’ll see how he adjusts now that there’s more tape on him.

One thing I don’t understand, how are we not blaming him (at least partially) for Burner’s lack of production in the past two games? Bring back Ovie!

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hmm

interesting. Not sure I agree completely but I would prefer Ovie to be back there instead. I do think snelling does deserve to get the ball some as long a norwood is out. he proved he gain give us some positive plays when given the chance.

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Nov 2, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah

My thing is that nobody is attributing any of Burner’s drop off to Snelling filling in at FB.

I mean, Snelling has done well in the single back sets, but I’d be curious to see whether Burner simply performs better when he has a capable lead blocker. You heard that orang3b – I need stats stat!

Then again, it isn’t like Burner was kicking butt and taking names before Ovie went down either.

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The last sentence

It can’t have helped to not have one of the best blocking fullbacks in the league in front of him, but Turner’s lack of production stretches back through most of the season. I still think it’s a combination of factors, but you have to at least assign him some of the blame for the running game this season. Not that all wouldn’t be forgiven if he sticks a fork in the Saints tonight.

by Dave the Falconer on Nov 2, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

I refuse! You can’t make me!

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Your original comment

Made me want to go back to see if Turner is poor in one-back sets, and needs that battering ram FB to clear the way… Seems like something we need Pat Yasinkas and the ESPN Stats department to look up.

"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein

by orang3b on Nov 2, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Crap

That’s probably what you were talkin about, huh?

"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein

by orang3b on Nov 2, 2009 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

But I can’t imagine where you’d start that project. I bet the Falcons have some stat people that could fill us in.

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Turner

I dont think you can blame Snelling for the lack of performance of Turner. Turner looks like TJ Duckett in the backfield. Just plain slow no explosion through the line. He is a big back he needs to hit those holes fast and rumble through.

by bhochstetler6 on Nov 2, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll agree to disagree

It’s hard to explode through the line when the holes aren’t there.

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Callin me out now?

Sorry, but I don’t have time to do an in-depth look. I will link to his ESPN Profile page… CHI and DAL (the games Ovie missed) stick out pretty badly. I agree with Dave (and others) that it’s a combination of several problems. Ovie out sure isn’t helping things, though.

"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein

by orang3b on Nov 2, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh no worries ...

That’d be a VERY involved project.

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Even the holiest of holies has issued a papal bull that states that the Saints will crush our beloved Falcons like Yahweh did the Egyptians

Papal bull is right! Yahweh ain’t a thing to The Alien Duff Man.

You have opinions. We all do. Some of yours may have to do with the Falcons. Sign up today and share them.

by tlozwarlock on Nov 2, 2009 9:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I am bringing a horseshoe, four-leaf clover, rabbit’s foot, salt, Matt Ryan #2 Jersey, a cross, wishbone, dream catcher, aventurine, and a whole lot of hope infront of my tv tonight. Go Falcons!

by EVeezy on Nov 2, 2009 11:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately

My chinese-made black Matt Ryan jersey is still somewhere in the Pacific right now. Was hoping to have it before tonight.

"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Bleeding Green Nation w/r/t fans overreacting to the Eagles signing of Michael Vick

by Jesse28 on Nov 2, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The prognosticators predict double digits.

My brother-in-law in Lafayette, Louisiana predicts a triple-digit loss. My wife has made plans to spend the evening “out with the grils” to avoid the situation. All solid objects that can be thrown through a flatscreen have been cleared from the viewing area. Beer is in the ’fridge and Doritos with cheese dip are on the coffee table.

LET"S GET READY TO RUM-BUUUUUUL!!!!!

How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!

by AnOldBird on Nov 2, 2009 12:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Don't forget...

to get rid of all of the “sharps” in your house.

by TomQ on Nov 2, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

man been waiting

a whole extra day to get my Falcons fix i have a good feeling about today

by Erihury on Nov 2, 2009 1:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

It's going to be ugly

I think. I feel less confident about this game than perhaps any game since Vick was arrested. The only way the Birds win is if the Saints come out and pile on the mistakes- interceptions and fumbles, our the long anticipated unstoppable offense comes out and wins a shoot out.
We need the football gods on our side tonight, and flawless performances from everyone. The secondary is going to get torched, so the linebackers are D-line are going to have to get great pressure all night long.
But Stanford can beat USC; it can happen.

by VT89 on Nov 2, 2009 1:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Anythin can happen.

I mean, the Saints are undeated!

How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!

by AnOldBird on Nov 2, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

By the way

New Orleans opponents are 21-24 for a 46% win percentage
Atlanta’s opponents are 23-19 for a 54% win percentage.

This isn’t to take anything away from the Saints, who have done what they should have, score points. But let’s keep in mind that we’ve played a tougher schedule thus far. Beating the Lions and Bills is nothing to brag about. Beating the G-men and Philly were both solid victories, but the G-men have been exposed slightly and Philly didn’t have McNabb. Also, they gave up 34 points to Miami, a team we held to 7.

Our two losses have both come at the hands of 5-2 teams, and talented 5-2 teams at that.

Not saying this game is a win, and not saying it’s not, but sometimes stats don’t tell the full story. We haven’t played a Detroit, nor an offense that was as repugnant as Buffalo’s.

by LetsGoFalcons on Nov 2, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

what!?

Part of the reason the SAINTS opponents are sporting an overall losing record is because the SAINTS have beaten them all. Also, the G-Men were undefeated before we beat ‘em down. So were the jets. miami came in expecting to win a “trap” game and almost did it…almost. However, the SAINTS experience, talent, maturity and coaching won it early in the 2nd half. It’s gonna be a long night down in ol’ New Orleans, dirties. After tonight you’ll be 3 games back in the division, staring at the talented back-side of the NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. Better hope for some other teams to collapse go you can squeak in with a wild card. Good luck, tweeties. he he

by Sir Edmund Hilary on Nov 2, 2009 5:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I am going to love ...

when the ’aints lose their first playoff game. After which their huddled, faithful masses with retreat back to the swamps.

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Blah blah blah

What matters more: what a team was when you beat them or what the team actually is?

by LetsGoFalcons on Nov 2, 2009 7:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Not much faith from Falcon Faithful

You guys aren’t a confident lot. I was at the Saints-Dolphins game last week and we saw in the 1st half the prescription for beating the Saints and it’s easy – pressure Brees. He’s a timing QB, and although he’s competent on the run, he’s not nearly as accurate and can be coerced into mistakes. The kicker is that Payton diagnoses the pash rushing schemes and adjusts at halftime, so key is to change it up and keep him guessing too.

There you have it – the key to beating us. Doing it in our house with the Who Dat Nation in full effect is another matter.

by cptbags on Nov 2, 2009 1:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

no doubt...

Hell, the way this “Falcons” website is whining, you’d think ol’ Bill Sherman was crossing the Fulton County line. I sure hope the team has more spirit than is posted here. Falcoholics? Bunch of sippy-cuppin’ Zima-drinkers, apparently. Go Falcons!

by elroy on Nov 2, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bah

You’ll hear no whining from this guy. Heck, I’ve been trying to get rid of all these misplaced Saints tools. Unfortunately, they are a bad case of rodent infestation and are tough to weed out. I’m sure after the Falcons dispose of Brees and the other 300 wanna-be’s tonight, they’ll all run away back to their floating trailor houses, much like these:

And my personal favorite:

by Jesse28 on Nov 2, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Whoa,

Those are the coolest vacation homes I’ve ever seen. When the world ends or Pats fans and Commies take over, I hope I’ve got a place like that second one – just need to paint it camo, sling a hammock off the bow and mount two 10 gauge swivel guns fore and aft. For defense against ducks or gub’mint, whichever. Falcons, I said. Falcons!

by elroy on Nov 2, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If Pats fans take over

Mount a third gun.

by Dave the Falconer on Nov 2, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Let me guess

the outhouse is in the top unit??? LOL!

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Nov 2, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think there's been some of that

But there’s a difference between whining and being realistic. Can’t win ’em all, after all.

by Dave the Falconer on Nov 2, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I am just listening to all of the

pros who pick the games, and the people who support the aints. Hell according to what I am hearing the Falcons might as well not show up. I keep hearing that the aints might run up 50 or 60 points on us. I am calling for a bounty on Brees. first person to take him out of the game I give a 6 pack of Zima. Maybe we can split it or somethin???

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Nov 2, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

NOT!

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Nov 2, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Some people confuse confidence with being a good fan

If our teams’ fortunes were reversed, would YOU feel confident cptbags? If you say yes, you’re either (a) lying, or (b) one of those idiots who blithely, ignorantly, truly believe their team will win every game simply because they’re Your Team.

Being able to read the handwriting on the wall is no vice, as some others seem to think. I hope the Falcons shock the world tonight, but I would be a fool to expect it. They won’t do it without a good pass rush and a timely turnover or two IMO. Go Falcons!

by tom slick on Nov 2, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I frickin' love this guy

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I hear you...

but we’re not Redskins fans. Somebody’s gonna beat the Saints this year. Why not us? Falcons, I say again!

by elroy on Nov 2, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Rec'd for saying exactly what was on my mind

by Dave the Falconer on Nov 2, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

they're still the aints

so they will always suck in my book and my book is the gospel!!! 45-24 Falcons all the way!!!! Brees and Shockey wear banana hammocks during their weekly tickle fights!!

by gritzblitz on Nov 2, 2009 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I just heard that Brees'...

new nickname is “Breesus.” I gotta hand it to ‘em, that’s pretty good.

by TomQ on Nov 2, 2009 2:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

good

maybe we can nail him up tonight…. (forgive my sacrelige).

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Nov 2, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The only thing I like about the guy

… is that he’s only 6 feet tall (if that)

Makes all those “scouting experts” look like the speculative fools they are.

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I prefer Windy Brees.

You have opinions. We all do. Some of yours may have to do with the Falcons. Sign up today and share them.

by tlozwarlock on Nov 2, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

or

Brees the Disease

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Love it!

by tom slick on Nov 2, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

how 'bout...

debris?

by elroy on Nov 2, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Summer Brees

Makes Saints fans feel fine….blowing through the defenses all the time.

by Dave the Falconer on Nov 2, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Lynyrd Skynyrd

“Call Me The Brees”

by tom slick on Nov 2, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

beautiful article

great read before i start pregamin. good luck guys. but as all you falcons fans know, there will be no mercy.

sweep the leg. who dat!

by DrewBreesManCrush on Nov 2, 2009 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

No mercy here, either

by Dave the Falconer on Nov 2, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta respect the trolls.

Every three-to-five years, the Falcons do something to merit hope, and we, the faithful become critical when the going gets rough.

With the ’Aints, they get a gimpse of prosperity every twenty years. Still, the drunken masses stagger their way to the Superdome and slur, “Who dat” at the tops of their lungs. Love them. There but by the grace of God, go we.

That’s my viewpoint. Chet?

How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!

by AnOldBird on Nov 2, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Football (any sport really) can be a great outlet

There’s nothing like the feeling a fan gets on game day. When you get a team that’s Super Bowl caliber, it’s enough to make you hop out of bed in the morning with a spring in your step!

Though it’s just a game, it’s also a theraputic, temporary escape from the pressures of life. Nothing else is quite the same. Love it!

by tom slick on Nov 2, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well spoken.

I do love the smell of football. It’s not just the Falcons or the Dawgs. At the end of August, I’ll watch college and high school teams play just to see men in helmets thundering about in a pasture.

That said, I still can’t stand the sight of a happy Bostonian.

How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?
GO FALCONS!!!

by AnOldBird on Nov 2, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

what!!!

Aints? Wow, we never that ONE before. Did you just make that up all by your big-boy self? Your parents must be so proud of you. Did your seat partner on the short bus let you use his idea? Geez. Dude…that was 1981. 29 years ago. Oh…I see your screen name. I’ll give a break. Fans of teams like the falcons need some sympathy. So, I apologize.

by Sir Edmund Hilary on Nov 2, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

/troll

Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?

Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.

by FrankyWren on Nov 2, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

My B-day is tommorrow

And the best early Brithday present to me would be a FALCON’S WIN!!!!! GOOOO FALCONS!!!!

DIRTY BIRD!!!!!!!

by !AtlFalcons-fan! on Nov 2, 2009 3:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

come on

i know its hard to believe but i have some faith that our team can competently do enough to win this game i know were hurt but some one has to step up am i right or wat.

by Erihury on Nov 2, 2009 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

This should be the toughest game both teams have faced yet, and the best chance the Falcons have had in the Smitty era to leave a lot of people utterly stupefied. If I were betting on it my money would be on the Saints, but I don’t believe for one second that this game is out of Atlanta’s reach. Here’s hoping that ESPN’s commentary tonight will consists of the announcers repeately saying “DOES NOT COMPUTE” as Matty rains fire on the Saints defense and Abe eats Brees’ soul.

by Mountvillainy on Nov 2, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And don't forget...

We already proved in Week 4 that if all the planets are aligned right, we can utterly demolish a good team. If we can blow out a team that we have no business blowing out, we can beat a team that we have no business beating.

by Mountvillainy on Nov 2, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

YES WE CAN, YES WE CAN!!!!!

I know we can and WILL win this game, but only if the saints turnover the ball to us a lot. We can’t have any TO’s while they must have 4-6 TO’s. If that happens , we will wipe the floor with them. If this is a TO free game then all bets are off and the falcons probably lose by 10 points. I believe this is the week that we put it all together in all facets of the game and play one hell of a team game and beat them to the point of attack the whole nite!!!
Falcons – 34
Saints- 31

LETS GO FALCONS!!!
L-DAWG

by ATLsince1972 on Nov 2, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I seem to remember...

January 17, 1999 was a game we weren’t supposed to win either. We faced a far superior offense and defense and we were just a speed bump on the Vikings way to the Super Bowl…will someone refresh my memory as to the outcome of that game?

by muuzilla on Nov 2, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WE NEED THIS WIN IN ORDER TO BE...

CONSIDERED ONE OF THE ELITE TEAMS IN THE NFL. THAT SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED WHEN WE BEAT DALLAS LAST WEEK BUT OF COURSE NOT, THE FALCONS COULDN’T MAN UP AND WIN ONE THAT EVERYONE SAID WE WOULDN’T!! WELL, GUESS WHAT, THIS WEEK IS THE SAME KIND OF GAME- A MUST WIN- TO PUT US AT THE TOP ECHELON OF THE NFL!!! LETS HOPE OUR FALCONS CAN STEP UP THIS WEEK AND ACTUALLY PLAY A COMPLETE GAME IN ALL PHASES AND MOST OF ALL-MAN UP, i REPEAT- MAN UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LETS GO FALCONS!!
L-DAWG

by ATLsince1972 on Nov 2, 2009 5:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs