Falcons-Rams Recap: Never Fear
by Dave Choate on Nov 22, 2010 1:00 PM EST
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When something goes wrong, you can feel the tension in the virtual air.
Atlanta Falcons fans have been around long enough to know that their team is going to blow it at the drop of a hat. Sam Bradford tosses a touchdown pass and it's pandemonium in the comments here at The Falcoholic. If the Falcons bumble their way through a terrible drive, Twitter blows up with fans who are waiting for the storm to blow in, leaving only a loss in its wake. There's only one problem with all the kvetching, the wide-eyed fear and the panic.
The Falcons aren't losing.
Once again, our chosen team found the going tough early on, and they came out after the half and kind of wobbled their way through a couple of drives. By now, we know that these Falcons rarely are going to come out landing body blows. They're like Popeye that way, frail and stuttering without that can of spinach, except in this case I have no idea what the spinach is. There's just a sluggishness that everyone associated with the team seems at a loss to explain.
But it hardly seems to matter when you pull off a 17 point win, when your defense plays a highly impressive game despite mustering zero pass rush and your offense is firing on all cylinders for the majority of the game. The Falcons are a blisteringly hot team right now, and they can survive bad stretches and put teams away. It's rarely pretty and it's rarely by a wide margin, but who cares? It's time to show a little faith in our boys in black and red.
After all, they're 8-2, and they just dismantled a Rams team that has a lot of promise. If you'd like to hear more about that game, then I suggest you slip over the jump with me.
HIGHLIGHTS
- At one point Sunday, while watching Matt Ryan throw a touchdown strike to a wizened Brian Finneran, I was struck by a thought that was at once both poignant and eloquent. That thought?
Holy shit, Matt Ryan is good.
He is. Look no further than his performance against the Rams, where he avoided turnovers, threw touchdowns and spread the ball around effectively while also running for positive yardage in familiar Ryan style, which I equate to a goose waddling at top speed away from a pickup truck. Everything he does seems to work, near interception in the end zone aside, and he's establishing himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Period.
- Speaking of running for positive yardage, Michael Turner did that today. Our Touchdown Vampire wasn't super effective for much of the contest, but then he was all like "I vant to get to the end zone!" and the end zone was all like seduced and stuff, so he totally hit that to the tune of 39 yards. Hot damn.
The offense still relies on Turner, and as long as he's reasonably effective, it sets up the pass nicely. I really do miss the days where he averaged over four yards a carry without one giant gain to skew the average. - Roddy White had a pedestrian day with 9 catches for 83 yards. To put that in perspective, an 9 catch, 83 yard day from Harry Douglas would cause my head to explode. Man, is he awesome. Aren't you glad we gave him that big ol' extension now?
- Lot of credit to go around in the passing game today. Tony Gonzalez and Michael Jenkins were consistently good—Gonzo's one allocated drop being the exception—while Justin Peelle and Brian Finneran came up clutch in the end zone. Hell, even Eric Weems got in on the action, seconds after I implored Mike Mularkey to do something creative on third down. I'd say that counts.
- Speaking of Weems, he finally broke a long return. It wasn't a touchdown, but when you bring it back more than 50 yards, that's impressive to me.
- I know we've mercilessly hammered the offensive line here, so it's time to give credit where credit is due. The pass rush barely got within arm's reach of Ryan, and the line looked better today than it's looked in a long time. Encouraging, to say the least.
- Matt Bryant is a stone-cold killer with a Falcons uniform on. I heard he kicked an F-14 out of the air one time.
- On a defense where the entire defense was competent but big plays were hard to come by, a few stick out. Peria Jerry stuffing Steven Jackson. Kroy Biermann rounding the edge and coming within a hand of demolishing Sam Bradford. But none were bigger than William Moore's red zone pick as the Rams charged downfield, the fourth pick of the season for C4.
Discipline has been a problem for him, but I think we're watching a star develop at safety. Moore is a physical hitter, he's getting better in coverage and he sure as hell can pick a pass. Put a year or two under his belt and he could be truly scary. - A handful of bad drives out of Mike Mularkey in this one, as usual, but he played to the team's strengths and let Ryan run things out of the no-huddle. One horrendous series for Brian Van Gorder—they can't stick a fork in the prevent fast enough—but otherwise quality calling. I sense a team gelling.
LOWLIGHTS
- I only have one big system-wide lowlight, but it is a doozy. As you might guess, it's the lack of a pass rush.
The Falcons saw a game effort up front, especially by Biermann, but didn't manage a single sack against a mediocre offensive line. Worse, they had long stretches where they didn't even get close to Sam Bradford. If this is what missing John Abraham does to the line, the Falcons may be in trouble against a tough Packers team and Aaron Rodgers next week.
THE WRAPUP
Game MVP: Gotta give it to Ryan. This game lacked a true standout performer, but Ice was awfully good and awfully close.
Game Theme Song: Just shout 8-2 until it blurs together enough to sound like a song.
One Thing To Take Away: The Falcons are winners, damnit.
Next Week: The mighty Green Bay Packers. You'll find their fans over at Acme Packing Company.
Final Word: Win.
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Great write up.
I agree with you 100%.
It’s a great feeling to be blah about a game that we won on the road by 17 points. Roddy was meh, Turner was meh, etc. But then you look at the stats are are very impresed.
The Rams had the most sacks in the NFL and held opponents to under 13 ppg. We scored 34 and had only one QB hit (according to Clayton’s post on ESPN).
Sweet.
Beat the Pack.
"You can't print what I said, but they have to catch us." - Chipper Jones
Matt Ryan almost made me cry
Watching him change the plays at the line. He has the skills and he without a doubt has the smarts. I can’t wait to see where he’s headed.
From Fanhouse
“Dave Archer, the Falcons’ radio analyst, said on-air that he thought quarterback Matt Ryan used some dummy cadences, fake snaps of the ball, to keep the Rams off balance. The Rams like to burst across the line, but they couldn’t do that against Ryan because of the fear of the onsides call.”
Consider me impressed, whether Archer was right or not.
by Creek Johnson on Nov 22, 2010 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
I'd take the word of former Falcons QB Dave Archer, who knows as much about trying to not get sacked as anyone alive.
I am proud to be a Kennesaw State Fighting Owl. -- Vince Dooley
I think we have been waiting a long time for MM to release the reins on Ryan
The Ravens pass rush called for a game plan to do just that. It worked brilliantly and I think the coaches realize it is time to crank the dial to the next level. It is not so much MM’s plays that hinder the offense but, the way he calls the plays. With Ryan on the field and able to play chess with the defense on the fly, he is winning the battle and diffusing the pressure.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
by armchair quarterback on Nov 22, 2010 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
weren't they talking about before the season
about opening up the playbook?
by brotherbrown on Nov 22, 2010 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
It worked, at least a couple times, where the Rams did get caught offsides.
I’d also be an easy sell, that these penalties, caused them to have to back off the aggression, as the game progressed, helping Matty stay clean all game.
by RamblininAlb on Nov 22, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Pardon me...I'm going to be a typical Falcons fan for a moment
I’m THRILLED that the team won again, and I love thinking that we are only 1 win away from having a 3rd winning season in a row. History, meet our new Falcons!
However, I am humbled by the fact that there is another Bird team with a former Falcons QB playing LIGHTS OUT football right now, and meeting them again in the playoffs scares the ba-hoo-hoo out of me. So while I am definitely becoming less of a paranoid Falcons fan (it’s just what we do!), I find myself wondering could we REALLY beat the Eagles in the playoffs?
All I want for Christmas is home-field advantage throughout. Why? Because the Falcons’ 12th man is DANGEROUS!!!! This might be our best chance of an SB berth!
JerzeeBird
Don't get me wrong...
The Veagles are a threat, as evidenced by their thrashing of us sans Vick; however, Vick was much more “normal” last night. Yes, the Mike Vick Show was on display two games ago, but remember the Raiders beat the Broncos on the road 59-14 this very season. In that game, McFadden had nearly 200 yards and 4 TDs. Are the Raiders really that good? Is D-Mac the best RB in the league? Hardly. Thus, I think that the Falcons and Veagles are very similar teams, each with strengths and weaknesses. But just to play it safe, let’s make sure the Veagles have to visit the Dome for the NFC Championship game.
Additionally, if Vick keeps taking shots like he did last night, he won’t be around for the playoffs. What? Vick miss time due to injury? Unpossible!
"You can't print what I said, but they have to catch us." - Chipper Jones
in 1998
everybody said we had no chance against Vikings at the metrodome, even though we had a 14-2 record. and we went to the SB. I know it’s easier for this team to win at home, BUT consider this. they are also prone to feeling pressure when everybody says they ought to win. so if they make it to the playoffs (don’t want to jinx them), I have every confidence they can beat the Pack at Lambeau, or eagles at phili. and knowing nobody expects them to win they can actually play better.
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
Anyone else think that Decoud and Moore are going to be a elite tandem for years to come? Decoud rarely ever blows a coverage and is solid against the run, and C4 seems to have that play maker ability that Decoud somewhat lacks, A perfect combo i would say.
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Writeups are so much more fun when the Birds are winning 8 of their last 9
Nothing against your writing though Dave. Not with gems such as this:
while also running for positive yardage in familiar Ryan style, which I equate to a goose waddling at top speed away from a pickup truck
A hearty pint on me to whomever among ye skilled lads can translate that into a Photoshop.
The offense left some points on the board yesterday (as always) but it was reassuring in the sense that the Falcons of yore would have found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. As you said, we will not lose. Plus the 10th easiest schedule to finish the regular season says that playoffs are almost a given and there is an ever-increasing likelihood of 13-3 and home field thruout the playoffs. Imagine that.
Last, but not least — Matty is looking Peyton-esque out there. Can’t wait to unleash the no huddle on the Pack next week. Heck, we might even get the #1 announcing team (Bears-Eagles be damned). Showtime!
this one from NFL.com
Lombari says he now fully expects this team to beat the Packers next Sunday!
Atlanta Falcons fan in Moscow, Russia
Give Roddy back his catch on third and long in the fourth quarter
and he breaks 100 yards again…
Again… WHY didn’t Mike Smith challenge that? I really do not understand that… the game could have been sealed on that catch without giving the Rams another possession.
That really stuck out as a low-light for me…
know what you believe in and why you believe in it
Stupid call but correct call
According to the NFL, u have to have complete control of the ball throughout the catch, including going to the ground out of bounds. Roddy caught it, got both feet down, was knocked out of bounds and lost control as he hit the ground. To anyone of normal intelligence(us)that’s a catch, not so for the NFL. If that happend in the endzone, same thing. Roddy had that happen to him a few years ago, caught the ball in the EZ, both feet down and then lost control. It was ruled no catch. Calvin Johnson had it happen this year. I don’t like the rule one bit either.
Roddy had that happen to him a few years ago, caught the ball in the EZ, both feet down and then lost control. It was ruled no catch.
What game was that?
Even I don’t remember that one.
by brotherbrown on Nov 22, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Wish I could remember brotherbrown
I just remember even the announcers being shocked that the call wasn’t reversed after we threw the challenge flag. I can still see a wide open Roddy catching the ball in stride, in the endzone,2-3 steps, full control of the ball, going down and losing the ball. Just can’t remember the stupid team!
by aces666high on Nov 23, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
hmm
still doesn’t ring a bell.
If you could wittle it down to the year/season maybe I can remember it more.
by brotherbrown on Nov 23, 2010 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
Was that the catch...
where he rolled and it popped out on the ground? If so, the terrible rules would make that incomplete. Smith was smart to not challenge it.
Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t agree with the rules, because once you hit the ground with possession (out of bounds or in the end zone) the play should be dead, and not wait to see if the ball pops out.
by Whyte Bler 000 on Nov 22, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
That was the play
And if u notice, Roddy didn’t argue too much. Crap rule and, yes, good call on Smitty not throwing that flag.
yeah, that rule is so stupid!!
When they instituted that rule I thought, man is that gonna be a dumbass rule, and lo and behold it is!! C’mon, you catch the ball get both feet down, who the hell cares what happens “OUT OF BOUNDS” it’s not on the field of play when a receiver drops the ball!! One of the dumbest rules ever put into place!! But, if during the playoffs this rule happens to help us win a game, then it might not be so bad of a rule afterall. We will see!!
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Yeah, thats me.
by ATLsince1972 on Nov 22, 2010 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
The rule actually has a purpose...
If that same play happened but Roddy landed IN BOUNDS, and the ball got away from him… would it be a fumble, or an incomplete pass? The rule for an in bounds catch is that the player must make a “football move” while in possession of the ball for it to be deemed a reception, before the receiver loses the ball.
I’m not sure tiptoeing on the turf counts.
Don’t get me wrong – I really wanted Roddy to have that catch – maybe he’s just trying to make an argument for being human, and not simply a laboratory-created pass catching android from the Gladiator Satellites orbiting Mars.
True, the rule does have a purposes, but a dumb one
Once a player crosses the goal line the play is over wether or not a defensive player knocks the ball out of his hands a split second later. Not so w/a reception TD. I don’t like the rule my opinion. U do have a point about the whole inbound/out of bounds thing but once again, he’s out of bounds, the play should be done. I would like to see what the call would be if and opposing sideline player jarred the ball loose(oops!). I wonder what the call would be.
see my comment right below this one
But in this case it’s all about establishing possession.
When a player in the league has possession 9/10ths of the law, and cross the ball over the goal line, play is over…touchdown.
Catching in the endzone…they want it completed throughout the process, even if control seems to be established and he lets the ball go on purpose to celebrate.
Again…pretty silly but we learn more and more about the terminology and techical legality every year.
Oh how smart we are.
by brotherbrown on Nov 23, 2010 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
proof
that the NFL is a litigation league similiar to our U.S. Justice System.
Finding loopholes of the actual terminology to be politically correct when the laymans universal concept which usual makes the most sense is injustified.
Way to go Roger Goodell…and David Stern (new ball…old ball thingy three seasons ago)
by brotherbrown on Nov 22, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
Just some comments from my perspective
Offense-
Any concerns about Ryan only being average should be gone from our heads. Barring a meltdown, Ryan should finish with 30+ TDs and less than 10 INTs, which is damn good in this league. I am happy to see MM and Smith are letting him take the reigns. We are UNDEFEATED when Ryan has a 100+ passer rating.
Roddy White, it’s hard to see the fine details on a stream, but I am sure the Rams were doing their best to keep Roddy out of the game, and he still nearly had a 100 yards. But other guys stepped up big this week (Jenks and Finn) to help out.
Tony G – When a pass hits you in the hands and it is dropped, 9/10 it is a mental error. I think he is rather excited about this team and his focus is slipping. We all know he wants a ring, and being 8-2 and have the best record in the NFC you know the Super Bowl is dancing around his head constantly.
Defense
Clearly this team needs another high end pass rusher (or two). I can see this being a possibility in our yearly FA splash (assuming there is football next year), WR being another (I will get into that another time). I also see us using a first or second round pick to grab a good pass rusher. Abe is having a good season, but when he is out you see what happens.
Dunta’s touchdown, he had pretty good coverage, that was a great catch and throw. Elite CBs should be able to prevent that throw, but we know Dunta isn’t elite, just good/very good.
Moore – I agree that with another year or two he should be a force in this league, and having the time to play with DeCoud could turn these two guys into a very dangerous combo in the years ahead.
Special Teams – looked much better on kick coverage, punt coverage could be better. Bryant has been having a great year, if he is only signed to a one year deal I expect him to get an extension very soon.
by Whyte Bler 000 on Nov 22, 2010 5:48 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
In terms of the WR
I think a lot depends on which way Smith wants to take this team. If he wants to start going pass heavy, I think we get a big name receiver in FA. If he wants to stay balanced/run first there are some guys who will be available in FA (Williams and Thomas just to name two).
Word is Larry Fitzgerald is unhappy in Arizona (that would be a massive trade)
by Whyte Bler 000 on Nov 22, 2010 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
Fitzgerald
I actually wouldn’t mind if the Falcons targeted someone like him.
It would really help Roddy out.
by brotherbrown on Nov 22, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
Yup - it would be better than Boldin-Fitz...
because Roddy is less of a headcase.
Well, and he is an alien. And everyone knows aliens make football more awesome.
Perhaps too easily
I know I’ve usually shot down suggestions.
Reason I’d approved of this is because Fitz doesn’t seem to have character issues and is very productive.
by brotherbrown on Nov 23, 2010 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
lol - Peter King puts Green Bay as the best team in the league
I LOVE watching this idiot ignore the Falcons week after week because he just looks dumber every time. We have the best record in the NFC and he’s got 2 teams in the NFC ahead of us.
Brilliant…
by cheshire falcon on Nov 22, 2010 5:58 PM EST reply actions
I wouldn't worry about it.
There’s plenty of time for him to change his mind after we DESTROY the Pack this week.
I'm sure
he will come up with some other team as number 1. The guy is a hater, leave him be. We have the mystical powers of John Clayton on our side!!!
by Whyte Bler 000 on Nov 22, 2010 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
i'm not worried...
i’m just stunned how many NFL commentators (i’m looking at you Dilfer) can have this much bias and still maintain their jobs as “journalists”. It truly does boggle the mind.
Also you’d think that King picking almost every Superbowl wrong for the past 20 years would make his boss question his credibility a little bit.
Eh, whatta ya’ gonna do?
by cheshire falcon on Nov 22, 2010 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
Journalism?
It’s an accountability free profession, especially “punditry” like Dilfer and King (as opposed to reportage).
You can be wrong about EVERYTHING and they’ll still give you a show on ESPN or a column in the New York Times, as long as you’re WRONG in the RIGHT WAY.
Imagine how much money we would make for being more right than those guys.
Vegas probably wouldn’t like us as much because we give the answer away to the public and they would lose money.
See the conspiracy?
by brotherbrown on Nov 23, 2010 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
Peter King is such an idiot that...
I would actually be mad if he crowned the Falcons the top team in the NFL. He is too dumb to be right about anything, ever.
JT
by Jeanna Thomas on Nov 22, 2010 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
Biermann nooooooooooooooo. How could you buddie. Isn’t she 50?
Good Montana boy making poor decision. Hard hit to my blindside.
Well there's your answer
he’s from Montana.
Hasn’t had much of an opportunity from the start.
First thing he sees outside of Montana, the Moon strikes him down and he’s sold.
by brotherbrown on Nov 23, 2010 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
These aren't your daddy's Falcons.
These guys know how to win a game that could easily be lost.
Back in the 3rd quarter while they were ahead 17-16 and we had forced them to punt for that second time in the quarter, I thought to myself, “I like where we are right now.” We’ve been similar positions in previous games (Cincinnati, Tampa, Baltimore…) where we’ve been behind or close to losing the lead because we’ve messed around in the third quarter, but it’s after efforts like that punt that we get our act together, charge back, and finish things off. And we did. We ended up scoring 18 unanswered points to knock off the Rams 34-17.
Remember, guys it’s okay to believe in these Birds.
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by ironchapman on Nov 22, 2010 8:47 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
This offense carries the D
They actually kind of look like the Saints of last year. We know how that worked out.
Seems like the Pattern is
Patroits win 3 SB’s in 4 seasons
Steelers win SB every three seasons on NBC/ABC
In between Mirror images of teams winning SB
Manning Brothers
NFC South Brothers Saints then Falcons.
Or did I jump too far?
by brotherbrown on Nov 22, 2010 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
I still feel like this season is more of a stepping stone
I mean at 8-2 you can’t deny that we’re in the mix for the big prize, but i still feel like this team is a couple of pieces away (moreso on the defensive side of the ball) from being that elite NFC team we want them to be who is a true Superbowl contender.
I’ll feel way better if Mike Vick breaks a few bones in his body too. As a Falcons fan you just get used to the cruelty of the football gods, and i can’t deny the fact that it feels like we’re being set up for a huge letdown at the hands of our douchebag, dog murdering psychopath of a former QB. Perhaps i’m being too negative, but when you’ve watched so many ridiculous things go wrong for a team you’ve loved for this long, you can’t help it. It’s only natural that you start looking for where the next punch in the gut is going to come from, and that seems like the most likely source.
by cheshire falcon on Nov 22, 2010 10:39 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Who invited Buzz Killington?
just kidding, as a fellow longtime Falcons fan, I am somewhat apprehensive of proclaiming anything about this team like they will win the superbowl or something. But, we also need to enjoy this ride cause its been hell of a season so far. Can’t wait for Sunday against the Pack!
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by BravesDawg16 on Nov 23, 2010 12:24 AM EST up reply actions
I agree that we aren't all the way there yet as a team
but I think we’re only about 3 players away at most. Everything else is just due to the lack of experience.
long time fan
Short time analyst. I see this as a team that can win right now. Year 3 of MS-TD(jus like they said) But we are not a one season done team. We are built to be good and get better in the future. One more offseason and this team is scary. 1 major hole(pass rush) can most certainly be addressed either through FA or draft. As can the 2-3 minor holes(receiver corps, and, uhhhhh hmmm?) TD and Co will have us as an established obstacle in this league. No ceilings
by birdwatch on Nov 23, 2010 10:36 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I don't think we were anymore of a one and done in 2008 than the Ravens were in that year
Unfortunately we ran into the Buzzsaw of the Arizona Cardinals.
Neither the Panthers at home (8-0 record) nor the Surging Eagles could beat them and our team actually played Arizona to the closest and lowest score of the three (6 point differential and 30 points versus 33 for CAR/PHI)
The Ravens has and easier task of the Dolphins and Titans which their defense was built for stopping their weaker offense and forcing turnovers….finally loss to Pittsburgh the other SB team that beat Arizona.
by brotherbrown on Nov 23, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
btw
Did u guys hear Collinsworth throw our name in the hat for best in the league? Al Mike’s was all “NE NJ GB NY.” Chris is all “some people in Atlanta might have summin to say about that” We now have John Clayton(JC; our media savior), a lil Pat Yas, and now 30 CC’s (get it?) of recognition. I still feel like if we win SB this year, next year we still wont get the respect the Ain’ts got this year. (but we also didn’t get Katrina’d out either)
by birdwatch on Nov 23, 2010 10:44 AM EST via mobile reply actions
yeah
but he and Al Michaels actually made a faux paus and called the Falcons even indirectly a 7-3 team tied with NO and TB.
by brotherbrown on Nov 23, 2010 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
The Falcons had a double hurricane hit them.
I’m not sure who got Hurricanes Nicholas or Oscar, But we got Storms Mike and Petrino.
I agree with Cheshire, above, that this is a stepping stone year… but I also think that this team, as constructed, can win at the Jerry Dome this winter. Regardless of how things turn out, this team is BETTER next year. If you look at our skill positions, we are set for a number of years (except at TE… but who knows how long the Vegan God can play effectively), and we have some of the best personnel guys on the planet to fill the line positions.
Prior Falcons’ management would NEVER have lost Boley and Brooking in the same year… and look at our LB corps NOW. Losing Lawyer Milloy? Unthinkable… and now we have DeCoud and C4. Prior mngt WOULD have dumped Jenks and Roddy… and then we’d be stuck reading about how Philip F’n Rivers once threw to Roddy for 1,235 yards in one game.
Dimitroff and Smitty ain’t goin’ nowhere anytime soon… at least not until Salt Lake City gets an NFL franchise – The Comrade might leave us for mountain biking and snowboarding.
I do think finding Abe's successor will be a priority this offseason
Kroy is set on the defensive left, but we need a right defensive end to start working in next year (looking to life after Abe). El Sid, sweet historical nickname aside, doesn’t seem to be the jewel that Biermann was. Lot’s of good defensive ends in the first round of this year’s draft too. Squee!
I agree this is a stepping stone season too
however, That does not mean we can’t win the SB THIS year TOO! This year is so balanced and there is not that dominating team in the NFL this year that there are 6-8 teams that can say they could win the SB this year, and I think the Falcons are in that group!! So yeah we might be even better next year, but who says we aint good enough this year to win it all either??!!
Georgia Native, Indiana Resident, and Falcon Loving S.O.B.
Yeah, thats me.
yeah maybe 2011
we can finish what the Patriots couldn’t do in 2007. 19-0
Ironic if we were to face them in Dallas at the end of this one though.
by brotherbrown on Nov 23, 2010 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
They said
The nfc south is 7-3 or better. We were the or better. It still felt like they slighted us a bit tho
by birdwatch on Nov 24, 2010 7:47 AM EST via mobile reply actions
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