What Atlanta Falcon Milestone Will Come Next?
by Dave the Falconer on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 AM EDT
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I'm sure you all missed me terribly while I was busy being monkish, but fear not. I have returned.
Today we'll be starting some discussion with a hypothetical, as we are wont to do. Last year the Falcons had one of the best seasons ever from a rookie quarterback, set a special teams return yardage record and just generally excelled on a level not seen since a decade ago. It was a terrific year to be a Falcons fan, but then again, you already knew that.
What I'd like to see discussed is what milestones might be set in the year ahead. If you don't think there'll be any, feel free to say so. If you feel that Matt Ryan will put up the best season of a Falcon QB ever, or that Michael Turner will come up with more than 2,000 yards, or that John Abraham will be the first human being ever to put up triple digit sacks in one season, then so be it. I'd just like to hear from you, gentle readers, so let's light this one on fire.
Go go go!
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Milestones:
First back-to-back winning seasons.
Abraham will become the first Falcon to actually eat a quarterback.
You have opinions. Share them.
by tlozwarlock on Jun 29, 2009 8:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Milestones:
First back-to-back winning seasons.
Win at least one play-off game.
Win the NFC South.
Jenkins will have his best year to date.
Norwood will have his best year to date.
J. Anderson will have his best year to date (by far).
by TomQ on Jun 29, 2009 9:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree
On Norwood and Anderson. Last year’s numbers for Jenkins will be hard to top with Tony G around…
by orang3b on Jun 29, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins...
I understand your thoughts on Jenkins. My thinking is that with teams having to focus so much on White and Gonzalez, Jenkins and Douglas will have more opportunities to shine, and I think Ryan likes to throw to Jenkins, who is a big target who can jump. You make a good point, but I could see him getting more balls thrown in his direction.
As for Norwood, not only will he see more of a share of the carries, hopefully we’ll be leading more this season, allowing us to run more and pass less – not that I’m uncomfortable with our passing attack :)
by TomQ on Jun 29, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
I guess it’s all about how defenses try to stop the passing attack and how Tony G is used (there’s only so many balls to go around). If teams focus most of their attention on White and Gonzo and/or Gonzo is used as a decoy on a lot of plays, sure… Jenkins could have 60+ catches and 800+ yards.
by orang3b on Jun 29, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, true.
You’re right that there is only so many balls to go around. I’ll bet he get a fair percentage of them. Either way, can’t wait to find out!
by TomQ on Jun 29, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our Falcons will...
get their first ever back to back winning seasons.
Matty Ice will set franchise records for a 2nd year qb in yds passing and td’s.
abraham will lead the league in sacks.
and the defense will be much better than anyone anticipates.
the offense will set single season franchise record for points scored, yds gained, and point differential.
Thats my 2 cents worth.
L-Dawg
by ATLsince1972 on Jun 29, 2009 9:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Milestones:
Back to Back Winning Seasons – I’ll take 9-7, and love every minute of it.
Matty Ice Breaks 3000 yards through the air
Two 1000 yard receivers – its a stretch, I know
"If you can’t get excited for Ryan throwing to Gonzalez, you’re either a robot or clinically dead. Or you’re a zombie robot, which is just plain awesome."
Dave the Falconer
by Pregame with Pabst on Jun 29, 2009 10:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what?
Do you mean 4,000 yards? He had 3,440 yards last year…
by orang3b on Jun 29, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
It was a long morning
"If you can’t get excited for Ryan throwing to Gonzalez, you’re either a robot or clinically dead. Or you’re a zombie robot, which is just plain awesome."
Dave the Falconer
by Pregame with Pabst on Jul 1, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to be the first
team to put so much fear in the panthers they actually don’t so up for the game at the dome
and back-to-back winning seasons
by gritzblitz on Jun 29, 2009 10:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we play the panthers in week 2
how bad do you think we are going to destoy Miami?
Is that the game Abraham is going to eat a QB? Who is he gonna eat… Pat White or Chad Pennington?
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by MentallyMIA on Jun 29, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penny with a hint of White
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by tlozwarlock on Jun 29, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat White is a winner.
I bet he’s the Dolphins starter by week 6…
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by NaGaNole on Jun 30, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Team Milestones...
1) Red Zone = TDs (offense)
2) No plays 30+ yards (defense)
3) Improve kickoff coverage/maintain punt coverage (Special Teams)
Back to back winning seasons
Win NFC South
NFC Championship game (win or lose, but hopefully win)
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by NaGaNole on Jun 29, 2009 11:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good point...
on the red zone efficiency. We should see a lot of improvement there with Ryan’s growth and T. Gonzalez stepping in. I know Ryan blew a few fade routes last year (no offense, Mr. Ryan!) – and I’m guessing he’ll be improved in that department.
by TomQ on Jun 29, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milestones
First back-to-back winning seasons celebrated.
Jamaal Anderson doubles the number of sacks he had last year.
Tony Gonzalez moves into the top three for single season receiving TDs, with somewhere between 12 and 15.
Michael Turner runs so hard the world spins into the sun.
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by Dave the Falconer on Jun 29, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
20 TDs for Touchdown Tony G.
You heard it here, first.
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by tlozwarlock on Jun 29, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jamaal Anderson
That means that he’l have 4 sacks. I dont think people will be terribly happy with that. Nor that surprised.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Jul 1, 2009 4:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not always a bold prediction-guy
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by Dave the Falconer on Jul 1, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Norwood breaks 1,000 total yards
600-700 rushing
300+ recieving
and then whatever on returns
by gritzblitz on Jun 29, 2009 11:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HD runs five punts back for TDs
You can take that to the bank.
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by tlozwarlock on Jun 29, 2009 11:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that prediction...
that boy can make some cuts. He has potential to be a great punt returner.
by TomQ on Jun 29, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
This is not exactly a milestone (yet), but if Roddy continues to produce like the last few years (and has maybe 80 catches for 1,200 yards), he will be #4 in Falcons franchise history in receiving yards and probably #5 all-time in catches (right now he’s #9 in yards and #10 in catches).
I’ll agree with everybody else and say back-to-back winning seasons. And if they do have another winning season, I think Ryan will be in the Pro Bowl. One spot is going to be Brees, then Ryan, then one of the following: McNabb, Aaron Rogers, Romo, Cutler, or Eli (in that order, IMO).
I’ve got Norwood over 1,000 combined yards – even if he doesn’t return kicks (and I’m hoping he doesn’t).
I don’t think this qualifies as a milestone, but I’ve got the team losing no more than one home game (my guess is Philadelphia).
by orang3b on Jun 29, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not only out but about to fall off the limb
not losing a game in the nfc south
boom!!!! there it is
by gritzblitz on Jun 29, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Im with you, the rest of those milestones are nice, but i think its time to start thinking big. The Atlanta Falcons are capable of winning their first Superbowl. GO BIRDS!
by Chayton365 on Jun 29, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm...
looking at the topic of the post…
which milestone do you think will come next?
I mean, sure, we are all predicting at least 9 wins or more. Matty Ice should see 4,000 yards. Roddy White should have his 3rd 1000+ yd receiving season in a row. It would be nice to see Norwood break 1000 yards rushing (on top of Turner’s 1500 yd performance… wow 2500 yards rushing in a season… wouldn’t that be nice + 4000 yds passing?). Abe should see another double digit sack season. Jamaal Anderson better do a lot more than double his sack total from last year if he wants to keep his job.
However, of all the possible milestones (which I’m positive I didn’t name them all)… which one will happen next(I like italicizing that word)?
I don’t know what our best amount of W before a loss was, but wouldn’t it be nice to see the Falcons go 6-0 before they lose their first game (that would be our visit to NO, and yes, to go 6-0 that means a win in New England – for you to boast apon against your rival fans, Dave) – that would be one hell of a milestone. Believe me, I don’t think that’s possible… but I like to dream while I chew on my cautious optimism. Hold up… look at that again. If we can beat the Patriots in New England… the other 6 games should be Ws (VS Miami, VS Carolina, VS San Fran, VS Chicago, @ Dallas). 6-0 doesn’t sound too impossible.
Yup… I predict it now. 6-0 Falcons (I bit a hole in my cautious optimism).
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by MentallyMIA on Jun 29, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow this is becoming absurd
The only reason a Quarterback should ever get over 4000 yards is because either the red zone offense sucks or the defense sucks or the running game sucks. Combine that with 2500 yards running and you have a total of 6500 offensive yards.
Well I was going to say that’s impossible and then I looked up some numbers and the saints almost did that last year, though they had an awful defense, couldn’t put enough points on the board, and well their running game did suck but 5000 yards passing helps out.
by Parmenides on Jun 29, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow...
guess 6500 yds is a bit ridiculous
in all fairness though, the 2007 NE Patriots had over 7000 yds total offense (with 2400 of them coming on the ground). The 1998 Vikings had just over 6400.
You are right… definitely a bit farfetched… I should probably lay off the Falcohol. When Dave said to “light this one on fire” I guess it got a little big.
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by MentallyMIA on Jun 30, 2009 7:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lawrence sidbury and brent grimes
the falcons will have 4 defensive linemen with 10 or more sacks!
brent grimes will become so good that he can read a QB like a book and get 20 interceptions!
michael turner will scare the miami dolphins so bad that they step out of his way so he doesnt break a sweat and burn them!
the falcons will have their first back to back winning seasons!
by glennjaboy on Jun 29, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Love
your predictions.
I like Brent (contrary to my prior feelings… apparently my emotions dictate my predictions) – I would love to see him manage to steal that top CB slot and single handely change the NFL’s view on "short" CBs.
I agree on 1st back to back winning seasons. That is so much of a possibility, it makes me giddy.
Miami is gonna be "okay" this year – we will have to fight for our win, but we will win.
Oh, and this is normally Dave’s job, but I’d like to say it… so… Welcome to the Falcoholic :)
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by MentallyMIA on Jun 29, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, lets think BIG!!!
Bigger than my previous post are these milestones.
Turner gets 2000 yds rushing – bank it!
Gonzo and roddy white have double digit td catches!
falcons have 5 ko and/or pr td’s for the season. – HD = 4, and norwood = 1.
falcons defense leads the league in passing defense!! why? cuz of the front four, with 2 guys having 10+ SACKS- ABE = 18 and babs = 12 and jerry = 6, sidbury = 4.
And falcons go undefeated at the dome!!!!
and last but not least, ATLANTA FALCONS = SUPERBOWL CHAMPS.
YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST FOLKS!!
L-DAWG
by ATLsince1972 on Jun 29, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks :)
Glad to have you!
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by tlozwarlock on Jun 29, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
saints will win the south all the way
by saintsfan1957 on Jun 30, 2009 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahaahahahahahahahahaha
MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH…please….hwhwhwhwhw mwwwhhwhahahahaha….stop it….mwmwhahahahahahahahaha….you’re killing me….mwhahahaahahhaah and that’s illegal.
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by Jesse28 on Jun 30, 2009 7:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't see the screen...the tears in my eyes from laughing are blinding me....
That guy should do stand up…
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three.
Elayne Boosler
by NaGaNole on Jun 30, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you lost little saints fan?
Saintsational goes on his honeymoon and his sheep start wandering…
don’t touch him falcoholics… I think he’s infected or something…
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by MentallyMIA on Jun 30, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
beating the eagles both regular season and playoffs
and an entire season without a vick article on the falcons yahoo home page!
by dirtybirdsrolltide on Jun 30, 2009 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My dream!
After the back-to-back winning seasons thing, my next biggest wish is that people would stop talking about Michael Vick in every Atlanta Falcons article that is written. I think his release will have a lot to do with this one coming true, as will the team’s success.
by BigManChili on Jul 3, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello everyone.
I’m new here but I think that I know what I’m doing.
Time for predictions.
1st back to back winning seasons (too easy)
Matt Ryan at least 3,500 yards 30-40 TDs
Michael Turner 2,000 yards 15-20 TDs
Roddy White 1,000 yards for the third straight year plus 10 TDs
Tony Gonzalez 1,000 yards and 10 TDs
John Abraham god anywhere from 10-30 sacks
and finally I’m predicting a trip to the NFC Title Game for the Dirty Birds
How’s that for a guy from Chicago?
by Logan11 on Jun 30, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet the riot after the Bears in Atl game last year
was freaking awesome
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by MentallyMIA on Jun 30, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with everyone else
Give me back-to-back winning seasons and break this curse.
by Mosiah on Jun 30, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone
New to this blog, just want to say I’d really like to get the playoffs consecutive years and get that monkey off the franchise’s back. The team can stands a good chance of doing this if the defense can
A. Allow < 220 yds/passing per game
B. Allow < 110 yds/rushing per game
C. Allow < 20 points per game
D. Finish in top ten forcing turnovers
I only say this because of the horrible schedule we got stuck with this year(don’t forget that funky week 4 bye) and the defense must step up its game if we expect to compete and maybe more importantly be respected. When’s the last time anyone feared our defense? Maybe the Glanville or Reeves era? I am hoping this is the start of that kind of trend where the Birds are respected as much for their defense, hitting, and special teams as much as the offense. The offense will take care of itself and the D should not see so much of the field this year and that means fresher legs in the fourth which is always good.
by mvs2417 on Jun 30, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe it took me this long to think of this one
The Atlanta Falcons will lead the NFL in time of posession
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by MentallyMIA on Jul 2, 2009 8:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why Buck The Trend
Back to back winning seasons
Win NFC South
NFC Championship game (win or lose, but hopefully win)
Matty Ice 3500+
Michael Turner 1800+
Roddy White 1500+
Michael Jenkins 1000+
Tony Gonzalez 750+
Jerious Norwood 1500 all purpose yards
John Abraham 22+ sacks
Jonathan Babineaux 12+ sacks
Rest of D line 22+ sacks
We can dream so lets dream big…possible dance at the big show!!!
by wmj0976 on Jul 11, 2009 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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