Who Is Your Falcon To Watch This Weekend?

by Caleb Rutherford on Nov 3, 2011 7:35 PM EDT in Editorial

I'm probably stealing Dave's thunder here, but this was what came to mind as far as post material goes. The question is easy: who will be your Falcon of focus this weekend? Will it be Ray Edwards as he continues to improve from knee surgery? Will it be Michael Turner? Matt Ryan? Joe Zelenka?

Personally, mine's Julio (if he plays). I want to see more of Julio, since we traded the farm for him, and he's been injured. I don't want him to play if he's going to be rushed back, but again, I don't know of a hamstring injury that could keep a guy out for more than a month, but what do I know.

If Julio doesn't play, then my attention turns to Matt Ryan. He hasn't had his best season, statistically, but it'll be interesting to see what happens when he runs the no huddle offense. I'd like to see a little more consistency out of our franchise QB, but I'm not calling him inconsistent.

Should be a fun game to watch this weekend. Who is YOUR Falcon to watch?

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Player to Watch

My player is always Brent Grimes (lol)

by Debilah on Nov 3, 2011 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Players to Watch

Brent Grimes(Of Course!!!) , Sean Weatherspoon, Ray Edwards, Julio Jones, Roddy White, Michael Turner

by Antonio Grimes on Nov 3, 2011 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

Julio

I’ve always been a big fan of DeCoud, the man’s a ballhawk ERRR Falcon :)

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 3, 2011 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

Definitely defense

because Painter is going to be chunking it downfield every chance he gets. So get ready DeCoud, Moore, Grimey, and Dunta.

by Blue Fender on Nov 3, 2011 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

Player to Watch

JULIO JONES!!!!! And I’m watching him on my new YellowFlag app yellowflag.net have you downloaded it???

by chayesdawg on Nov 3, 2011 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

Player to Watch

Is Michael Turner.

Evil Falcon

by falconplanet on Nov 3, 2011 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

Gonna be watching Roddy

I’ve got Roddy, AJ Green, Brandon Lloyd and Victor Cruz starting at WR for me in fantasy. Mario Manningham on the bench with an oh so sweet matchup against the pats. Roddy’s numbers gave tailed off w/JJ in games but I can’t sit Roddy(or anybody else)! Please Roddy! I’ll be happy w/a 5/60/1 stat line! Please!

by aces666high on Nov 3, 2011 9:00 PM EDT reply actions

dont you mean your falcon to gametrack caleb?

by Botchelism on Nov 3, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Always like to watch Roddy

Besides him, I have Turner and Garret Reynolds. Want to see if we can continue running the ball strong.

My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.

by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT

by Bronn on Nov 3, 2011 9:31 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions

Defense should do big things!!!

I’ll be looking for a sack fest this weekend from Abe and Edwards. I’ll also look for Grime Time to take one to the house this weekend.

If Juuuuuuuuliooooo plays I’d like to see him have a big game.

FIRST DOWN FALCONS!!!

by Blaq Sunday on Nov 3, 2011 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

Player To Watch

Ray Edwards – Im looking forward to seeing what he does. Ive been disappointed with his lackluster performance this season. But Im not going to complain much considering he had surgery. But my complaint is, if you are not 100% why play if you cant play consistently at a high level. Kroy Bierman definitely has the motor to give it 110% every play.

I Need to see improvement from Ray

by Trae FrankSinatra Starz on Nov 3, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

All of them.

by FLA_Falcon on Nov 3, 2011 10:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

svitek!

If he does a good job again I’m hope ms keeps baker out. Not worried bout anyone else. Like to see jj get his first td though

by ocfalcon on Nov 3, 2011 10:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Random Comment

On Chuck and Churnoff (680 The Fan) they claimed that Arthur Blank’s reason for wanting a new stadium isn’t because of the GA Dome is deteriorating.
But Blank isn’t getting enough of the cut of profits from the Dome as other owners, probably because the Dome is owned by the GWCC.

by brotherbrown on Nov 3, 2011 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

the GA Dome is beautiful..

unless you all tagged it up since I was there in Dec 09….

sounds like something that can be very true… GWCC would get a lot of the profit.

Question is, should they build another dome or an outdoor stadium?

One day....

by Kashberry on Nov 4, 2011 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Something similar to arizona's stadium would be sweet

by FLA_Falcon on Nov 4, 2011 4:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

That is absolutely true.

1. The Falcons’s contract with the GECC is not as beneficial in the cut Blank gets in concessions, parking, and suites as most teams.

2. The NFL has made it abundantly clear that the Falcons will not host another SuperBowl in an indoor stadium. (Only New Orleans will be allowed to do that?)

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

by AnOldBird on Nov 4, 2011 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

If he wants a bigger cut

put up the majority of the $$$. I believe he’s offering 1/3 of the cost right now. Jerry Jones might be a giant windbag but didn’t he put up most if not all the money for their new stadium?

by drmondo667 on Nov 4, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm just

super duper excited that you’re going to watch a game! Your recap should be awesome!!!

by MarylandFarmer on Nov 3, 2011 10:55 PM EDT reply actions

Mike Cox

Hopefully he’ll get some reps and eventually step into his role.

by FalconFeces on Nov 3, 2011 11:29 PM EDT reply actions

the defense...

I want to witness a shut out. 0 points given up

One day....

by Kashberry on Nov 4, 2011 12:17 AM EDT reply actions

I’m tempted to say Julio Jones, or maybe even Sean Weatherspoon, but in the end I think I’ll go with Corey Peters. I just can’t wait to see what game changing play he’ll come up with this week.

by hjerry on Nov 4, 2011 12:36 AM EDT reply actions

Mine are...in this order...

1) Tony “Clutch” Gonzalez
2) Special Weems
3) Optimus Grimes
4) Matt “No Huddle Shuttle” Ryan

Honorable Mention…John “The Beast” Abraham

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"To win, I'd run over Joe's mom too." - Matt Millen, formerly of the Raiders

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by Blood_Talon on Nov 4, 2011 4:32 AM EDT reply actions

Man, I just wish I could watch it. I'll just be staring at the ocean.

I’ll have to catch up on all the games in late December sadly. But at least I’ll be able to catch the playoffs live.

But, if was watching the game, I’d be watching Cox, Jones, Svitek, and Edwards

by YokoFalcon on Nov 4, 2011 6:18 AM EDT reply actions

my internet access is really intermittent, too. Might not even be able to get Falcoholic play-by-play

by YokoFalcon on Nov 4, 2011 6:19 AM EDT up reply actions

This song has two funny parts, but you might like it more than I do, and it’s appropriate for your situation

On a Boat

One day....

by Kashberry on Nov 4, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, thatt one definitely gets a lot of play onboard...

by YokoFalcon on Nov 5, 2011 2:48 AM EDT up reply actions

Mine is Snelling

I think we’ll get points early then heavily lean on the run (standard MM) – and I don’t think mike cox will play on Sunday, at least not initially or as the main fb – so I’ll be watching how Snelling picks up run blocks before we hit some teams with a better run D.

I know he’s done it before… But, as we’ve learnt so far this season, the running game is so essential to this team. If we’re to challenge the saints, then we can’t afford any drop of from Ovie.

I have every faith there won’t be one.

by ChrisWells on Nov 4, 2011 6:58 AM EDT via iPhone app reply actions

I want to see Dunta blast somebody.

And Weems get a touchdown, and Grimes get two INTs and a fumble recovery. And Spoon pile up the sacks. And Julio get his first TD.

I HATE the gators.

by CaptJackSparrow on Nov 4, 2011 8:15 AM EDT reply actions

Joe Zelenka is a BEAST

Watch him line up as an eligible receiver, circle back for a pitch from Ryan, sling it 65 yards downfield, and then catch it himself (in full stride) for the TD.

by Mnemonic on Nov 4, 2011 9:39 AM EDT reply actions

Ryan

I think his performance going forward will be the most important factor in determining whether we fight our way to a division lead or unceremoniously drop out of the race. If Ryan shows a competent deep game and brutalizes the Colts with an aggressive no huddle, I’ll come away feeling pretty good about our playoff chances. If he’s leading last-minute desperation drives to save an early lead, get ready for an emotionally taxing rest of the season.

by ArthurDank on Nov 4, 2011 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

3rd Quarter

I have the honor of attending this game, so ill be watching it all intently.
I want to see if MM,and BVG can call a third quarter that wont give me cardiac arrest.

by icon3127 on Nov 4, 2011 3:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

The secondary.

A marginal QB has his dreams come true with Atlanta’s soft zone coverage. If the D-line doesn’t get pressure early-and-often, then easy tossed to the intermediate zone will wear down the corners and safeties fast.

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

by AnOldBird on Nov 4, 2011 4:12 PM EDT reply actions

To their credit

Matthew Stafford did NOT have his dreams come true the other week.

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by Caleb Rutherford on Nov 4, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions