Falcons-Buccaneers Postgame Thread: Building Momentum
by Dave Choate on Jan 1, 2012 7:15 PM EST
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PrintThis was an excellent day for the Atlanta Falcons.
They re-signed Tony Gonzalez, watched the Lions drop their game against the Packers and give Atlanta the opportunity to get the fifth seed in the playoffs and then handily beat the Buccaneers. That puts them in the playoffs, with a fifth seed that will see them play the winner of the NFC East and a relatively healthy roster.
The second season begins tomorrow, and all the frustration and triumphs up to this point have only served to get us here. Time to look ahead.
If you're legitimately worried about the way the second half unfolded, don't be. This team made mistakes that don't entirely deserve sweeping under the rug, but they had pulled starters and were playing just to keep their massive lead. I'm not any more concerned about them than I've ever been.
Playoff time. Use this thread to discuss tonight's Giants-Cowboys game and the Falcons.
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tha Falcons only scored 45 not enough trade everyone draft Andrew Luck
by Erihury on Jan 1, 2012 7:17 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I'm guessing
the grey background denotes sarcasm?
you are correct sir.
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 1, 2012 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
I like Luck
He has the facial hair of a winner.
by pierre02 on Jan 1, 2012 7:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
"It puts the stickum on its hands
else I throw to other mans "- Matty Ice to Roddy
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 2, 2012 5:31 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
RG3 is the best player in this draft if he doesn't return to Baylor.
I’m 99% guaranteed to be wrong but I think Luck busts
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 7:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Giants of Cowboys??
Personally I would rather face the G-Men
is this neil degr-asse tyson? lol
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
i'd
rather face the cowboys. there’s something that I think our match up our WRs vs DB’s just plays favorably. but parts of me want the giants so i can go to the game.
*In Matt I Trust*
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giants
There not as good a hometeam
Now Gentlemen, get your butts up, and get back on that horse! You have no choice. The expectations are running much higher this year.
by ATLsince1972 on Jan 1, 2012 7:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
it's a toss up
Eli can shred our secondary.
But so can romo.
Although he is turnover prone, he’s more mobile in the pocket.
Romo is another drew brees
Remember that 37-21 beating they gave us two years ago.
Cinci or Houston will win a playoff game
the AFC is weak
Interesting thing: 43 wins in 64 regular season games
I’m pretty sure that all but 3 or 4 teams would kill for a record like that. For that matter, the Falcons 5 years ago would kill for a record like that.
And yet, here we are able to complain about the poor level of play by Atlanta. Interesting how times have changed, huh?
Times are great compared to the past.
But you gotta stat hungry.
“You play to win the game!” – Herm Edwards
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 7:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
"You gotta stat hungry"
Like the Aint’s?
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 2, 2012 5:32 AM EST up reply actions
No, not really
You play to win the Super Bowl. We’ve got to win a playoff game or next year will be unbearable. No matter how well we play that’s all we’ll here. “They play great in the regular season” or “Matt Ryan is a game manager” We’ve proven nothing. The NFL is a business and I still have my tickets though I no longer reside full – time in Atlanta. My family has tickets. It’s been 45 years.
The Falcons themselves say that just making the playoffs isn’t enough. I agree.
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I agree with them, you, and FLA_Falcon on this one
I find it interesting how a few years of success can completely change the outlook of a fanbase.
Just because it's better than before
Doesn’t mean it’s good enough. The poor standards set before shouldn’t be the benchmark. The team needs to make a run in the playoffs for this season to be considered a success, and to have a chance at resigning guys like Lofton/Grimes.
by Mosugo on Jan 1, 2012 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This.
People don’t seem to get this small fact. Not sucking is no substitute for winning when it counts. Pitt has six (seven?) Superbowl wins. I refuse, absolutely refuse, to be happy with first round exits year after year.
And before those SB wins they were a 50 year laughing stock.
And they have 6 in 40 freaking years. Relax, Francis.
I'm on the Twitter: twitter.com/edgrohl
yes - very interesting
I think we as fans absolutely love being a winning franchise during these recent years; however, we are also well aware of our talent level. We want to see this team reach its full potential.
by wparker82 on Jan 1, 2012 7:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
We owe the Cowboys (and Keith Brooking)
but there’s no way Cab-boys go to NY and win.
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would love payback for '81
but I went to college with a ton of Giant fans and hate that team almost as much as the Aints…so hard to choose who to hate more…
Irrelevant.
Cards/Hawks in OT. Wooohoo!
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 7:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Yeah and Brooking was rubbing it in
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Yup. That's before their OL got old and ineffective and then young and ineffective
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 7:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Probably in the minority
but I would rather play the giants.
It seems that we just don’t match up well offensively with the 34 defense.
I think both the giants and cowboys have good offenses, but I think the cowboys are a bit better running the ball. Giants have problems with that at times.
It will be Ware or JPP
either way it sucks for Svitek
Well next season both teams come to Atlanta
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Wow just saw Fitzgerald's 1st celebration ever lol
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 7:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Did they win?
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Still 20-20 in OT
Cards going 4th and inches
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 7:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That was a great catch.
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 1, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
Shot a guy in the stands
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Big catch n run in triple coverage
Just got crunk and danced after the play. Shook his dreds lol
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 7:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Need answers...
Would we Rather play a Horrible Dallas secondary with a Pretty good pass rush…stop Ware and nobody else Scares me (Double Team Ware), and you also face a dallas team RIDDLED with injuries and a below average Oline, or would we rather face the Giants Decent secondary with and excellent all around pass rush and almost fully healthy giants team (Although they are VERY inconsistent)?
by falcons101 on Jan 1, 2012 7:38 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Agreed but Giants win tonight
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I think they do too.
But Living in Dc I see ALOT of NFC East games and None of them EVER go as expected
by falcons101 on Jan 1, 2012 7:42 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Where were you during the game?
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And the Giants secondary is not average
They are pretty bad
Yea but They
Are an opportunistic D. Meaning if we make mistakes they WILL burn us
by falcons101 on Jan 1, 2012 7:45 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Yeah
I but that can be said of most teams. The Giants just really don’t scare me all that much, the only thing that sucks is playing outdoors I would think they would be better prepared if there was some weather.
I see where your coming From
Though I’d rather play the Boys We match up Very Favorable to them
by falcons101 on Jan 1, 2012 7:51 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I think we match up pretty well with either
Dallas is beat up and in a dome so I guess I would rather face them, but neither team really scares me all that much.
Want the boys definetly
Both teams have 3 solid WR’s but Austin can pull up lame at any time. Boys only have one back really, giants have two, tho Bradshaw has some rickety feet. Witten, very good but Jake Ballard is damn solid for the giants. Both QB’s can carry or kill their teams.
Giants D is far far scarier. Ware is a monster but the giants have a few Wares and our line is pretty pitiful at times. Both teams have good blitz packages but I think I’m more afraid of JPP and Tuck. Is Osi still hurt? Because that would give them 3 big rushers.
Nope Osi is playing TONIGHT!!!
by falcons101 on Jan 1, 2012 7:49 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
GOOD LORD, did Larry just catch that?!
by introvertedGSUfan on Jan 1, 2012 7:40 PM EST reply actions
just wow...
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 1, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
Yes sir, he did
Imagine him roddy and JJ. Yikes
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 7:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Fitz is still a monster.
I feel bad for him
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 7:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Me too
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Last time we played Giants in NY
we went into OT and lost 34-31 I think. Should have won, forgot why we lost
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Japs bomb Pearl Harbor
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Those who forget history are doomed to .....
something….whatever!
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Doomed to...
Not remember what happened a long time ago?
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 7:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
On the nosey!
Give him a sedagive!
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I remember Jenkins dropping one of the easiest TD passes I've ever seen
It’s unfortunate, but that (along with Matty’s first pass) really define my memories of Jenkins.
Way is open to NFC Championship game
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We can scout Dallas and NY at the same time )
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
we are multi - taskers !
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
think "spy-gate" ..
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
Did roddy get 100 catches I,missed the 2nd,half
by Bigru3 on Jan 1, 2012 7:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Yes and next play went for pick six
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no seriously
It’s the game of advertising
NFL football is a ratings attraction.
NBC airs the annual outdoor hockey game.
So the need to advertise that game to a mass public like us.
It’s why Fox keeps advertising animation domination, or house and other shows during the game, and CBS does CSI and Without a Trace and 60minutes.
I know about it because advertising works!
I would much rather the Cowboys
Manning is a much better QB than Romo. Plus NY is more likely to be a cold weather game.
And a late starting cold weather game
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Rodney Harrison just called out our soft zone and conservative approach...
Hope BVG heard it…we need to start bringing the heat!
by Bigru3 on Jan 1, 2012 7:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I'm sure he's already hear it
And he (BVG) flipped the bird at him.
Congratulations Falcons fans
Consecutive playoff appearances and the #5 seed against a beatable NFCE champion is a huge deal for you guys- I’ll be rooting for you to win against the Giants/Cowgirls.
With the 5th pick of the 2012 NFL draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select....
Thanx!!!!
Now Gentlemen, get your butts up, and get back on that horse! You have no choice. The expectations are running much higher this year.
by ATLsince1972 on Jan 1, 2012 7:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
how nice of you
What do you think of Freeman?
Will he bounce back and compete with this years Cam Newton?
Hope so
Freeman’s got the ability and the physical tools: after a full offseason with a new coaching staff, I’m hoping he’ll have a much better 2012.
With the 5th pick of the 2012 NFL draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select....
I think Freeman is still feared or fearable to all NFC South teams
just a bad year for him.
Thanks Rook
You guys will bounce back next year. I’m looking forward to another tough divisional race in 2012.
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next season all four NFCS teams will be competing for the division title, and it’s hard to predict who wins. so far, Atlanta, Carolina and the Bucs (with some roster and coaching changes) have the potential to keep that 10 year long tradition of not allowing back to back division titles alive.
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Quick poll
Which team do want the falcons to face?
Giants
Cowboys
Now Gentlemen, get your butts up, and get back on that horse! You have no choice. The expectations are running much higher this year.
by ATLsince1972 on Jan 1, 2012 7:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Dallas...giants pass rush is crazy and Eli & wrs are money
by Bigru3 on Jan 1, 2012 8:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Eli is pretty up and down
he often plays as bad as anyone in the league
So is Romo
But his ups are not as good, and his downs are more frequent.
i say giants
then i think id love to go into jerrys world and smack brooking in the mouth and take their lunchmoney too!!
Now Gentlemen, get your butts up, and get back on that horse! You have no choice. The expectations are running much higher this year.
by ATLsince1972 on Jan 1, 2012 8:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Whatever team has the most injuries )
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
Cowboys
I still haven’t forgiven Brooking for his mocking Dirty Bird dance.
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Spaqs just got fired in St. Louis
he is a defensive guy isn’t he? Has he been a good d coord before??
He did it with a litany of pass rushers though
We have one pass rusher. A 33 year old free agent.
by Mosugo on Jan 1, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I thought that was him
just couldn’t remember
Castillo hasn't been fired yet
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I read that he might not be
The Eagles have improved a lot defensively over the last few months, and maybe he just needed time for the players to learn the scheme.
That would be too good to be true
but remember he refused to interview for our HC job.
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There you are sir!
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Yeah he was the DC for the NYG when they stopped the unstoppable pats I believe.
He’s already been linked to Philly tho. I’d love to have him if we could
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 8:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Don't think it will make a difference
Even though BVG calls the plays, this is Smith’s defence. It’s his scheme. Mike Peterson said as much. Barring a change at head coach., the defence won’t change.
Interesting comment about this game
while there were one or two blown calls by the officials, I gotta admit that the officials overall did a pretty good job.
I think
That John Abraham made a lot of money in that 2nd half, without even playing. Our pass rush was completely non existent without him. The team has to resign him. We should cut our losses with Edwards, let Biermann walk and take a run at Mario Williams.
He's too old to resign
but we’ve got to do something
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He's got another year in the tank. At least as a situational rusher
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 8:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
He's been one of the best pass rushers in the NFL
Again. Even though his sack numbers are a bit down, he has still brought great pressure.
http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/12/23/pffs-nfc-pro-bowl-squad/
“John Abraham has been the outstanding pass rusher since we began charting games in 2008 and doesn’t look to be slowing down. This year his ability to get pressure can only be equaled, not beaten, and certainly not by anyone as sturdy against the run.”
He’s too good not to resign. With the way the D played without him, and the fact that we have no one else who can bring pressure, I’d say he’s the 2nd most important player on the team after Matt Ryan.
by Mosugo on Jan 1, 2012 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'll give Edwards the playoffs and one more trade deadline to see if it was his knee
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 8:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
By that time it's too late
You have to know in March so you can plan your draft/free agency. If we keep Edwards we can’t make a run at any other pass rusher.
i think about 5 mil at most
Was a 5 year 30 mil deal right? with only about 12 mil guaranteed? He already got about 7 mil. so 5?
Now Gentlemen, get your butts up, and get back on that horse! You have no choice. The expectations are running much higher this year.
by ATLsince1972 on Jan 1, 2012 8:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That sounds about right
So we could probably still keep him and give him another year while having room for a run at another rusher.
He had a $7million signing bonus
That gets divided up and counts against the cap for every year of the contract. So that’s $1.4million against the cap already in 2012 for Edwards. Without knowing the rest of the contract (roster bonuses, workout bonuses etc) we don’t know how much he’ll count agains the cap. But I’d be willing to bet that cutting him would clear up cap room. He has 3 sacks this year. Sidbury has 5 with much less playing time. What’s the point in keeping him when his backup is a better player at a lower cost?
Sure we can. RayRay was fairly cheap. We can do some creative cap management
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 1, 2012 8:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Look at the deal Julius Peppers got
$90million. Mario Williams will get something in a similar ballpark to that. We have no first round draft pick and we have a lot to do this offseason. We need to resign Grimes, Lofton, Douglas, upgrade the O line and maybe find a replacement for Turner. We can’t do all that and keep Edwards. I think him and Robinson should go. Not because they’re bad players. But because their replacements (Franks and Sidbury) aren’t much worse and are much cheaper. Maybe we can keep Edwards and resign Abe and get Williams. But then we won’t be able to upgrade the O line.
HD is gone baby gone
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Should be a pretty interesting offseason
Hopefully a nice playoff run will entice some players to come to ATL.
Like it or not this is crucial playoff year for coaching staff
Arthur Blank wants to win and he’s paying some big contracts. Already bad enough that there’s no home playoff game.
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Then we need a replacement for him
DeCoud and Sanders are also out of contract, so we have no recognised free safety under contract for 2012. Without a first round pick we’re probably going to have to solve most of these problems in free agency.
i like how you think Mos
Would resign abe for 3years. cut edwards. keep biermann as 3rd de and ST. go after a premeir de like mario and give BVG 1uear with 2 great de’s. if not better get new dc then.
Now Gentlemen, get your butts up, and get back on that horse! You have no choice. The expectations are running much higher this year.
by ATLsince1972 on Jan 1, 2012 8:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Congrats falcons fans....
As a stinking buc fan, we appreciate the humiliating beatdown today.. hope and wish u luck next week. If by chance you play the stinking saints again, please kick there ass.
East Coast Fan
by Bucfan on Jan 1, 2012 8:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Thanks Bucfan. Classy u coming over here
I usually go hide after a bad loss. Hope we do get to put a hurt on those guys. Literally.
Are Bucs fans
cooler than Saints fans in general, or just on SBNation?
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yes, we are cooler then saints fans.
At least most of us are anyways.
East Coast Fan
by Bucfan on Jan 1, 2012 8:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Faith Hill is still smoking hot
I just don’t get it. she’s over 40, and she’s still smoking hot
Falcons 2012 schedule is set
NFC East, AFC West, Lions and Cardinals.
oh man
I love that..
only thing better would be NFC West and AFC West
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hope the Denver game is a home game
Doesn’t look too bad, though.
just don't know if
Falcons will host or visit certain AFC West teams
Thanks to Roger Goodell’s new rules.
The breakdown
Home: Dallas, New York, Arizona, Kansas City, San Diego.
Away: Philadelphia, Washington, Detroit, Denver, Oakland.
I'll take it
I’m sick of the Philly game, but I’d rather waste one of our away games on them than one of the home games.
Detroit’s tough, but at least it’s a dome.
Other road games, I’m not too worried about.
Here you go
http://www.scgffl.com/nfl_schedules/2012_nfl_sched.htm
You are right though, it says the AFC West games could be switched. So we’ll host either KC and SD or OAK and DEN
No we had that matchup home vs. road
three years ago
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Sorry
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After seeing Romo's swollen hand
I’m definitely thinking Cowboys..
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BVG has got to go
Our zone D is gonna get shredded in the playoffs. Freeman just picked it apart in the 2nd half. Would it kill this a-hole to switch it up considering we have no pass rush?
It's Mike Smith's defense
He is a Defensive coach after all. Do you really think he’d stand by and watch BVG call a defence he didn’t agree with 4 seasons in a row without saying anything or trying to change it?
He did well in first half
Second half was third stringers, so no worries.
It wasn't 3rd stringers
That was the first team D minus John Abraham, Brent Grimes and Stephen Nicholas. Every other starter was playing until Robinson got pulled after the fight with Penn.
Under no circumstances do you want to give up 24 unanswered
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We've been saying for a year this is Mike Smith
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Romo shaking with the left hand, giving handjobs with the left hand
Giants have this in the bag.
congrats doodz! we made it...
regarding the 24 point swing- honestly i just thing that until it ACTUALLY bites us in the @ss (aka we lose a game where we carried a large lead into the second half, green bay doesn’t count since it was so early) its really not a bad problem to have
regarding this play-in game- honestly don’t know who i want, we’ll see how this goes but i have to say i like our chances regardless.
by throw it down the fugging field matt on Jan 1, 2012 8:39 PM EST reply actions
Falcons can beat either of these teams
We’d play the Packers at Lambeau the next round though presuming that the Saints handle the Lions.
Would love to return the favor from last year!
Regarding the pac
Can but will?
I’m thinking the Falcons will be the Fox game and Saints Lions will be on NBC.
not a chance in hell
and by hell I mean the superdome.
Only if the Lions won
Then the Lions would play the Packers and the Falcons would play the 49ers.
We get a shot at a home game than
that would be fun.
annnnnnd
that’s why I’d rather not play the Giants
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Also the play outdoors in the cold
We would be better off in a dome
Darrin Walls?
He probably hasn’t even played 50 NFL snaps. There’s a reason he’s the 6th corner. Putting Walls on Cruz would guarantee a Falcons defeat.
Either extreme is bad
We play too much zone. They play too much man. Both teams get burned regularly.
you have to have a balance
as much as I hate zone defense….it exist for a reason.
When you have a big A— lead.
OK, we gotta root for Dallas, right?
going in i felt equally confident against either, but new york has a mean pass rush, and cruz is the type that murders us (speedster with great hands, not a big possession type guy)
by throw it down the fugging field matt on Jan 1, 2012 9:00 PM EST reply actions
Dallas doesn't want to win
That was a free TD that they didn’t pick up.
The thing with Cruz
is whoever’s covering him has to be very sound on their tackling.
Grimes
He’s the only one on our roster capable.
by Mosugo on Jan 1, 2012 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
that's what I was thinking
hope he’s healthy.
haha keith brooking
dude just missed a tackle so badly he hit his own guy…some things never change, i guess
by throw it down the fugging field matt on Jan 1, 2012 9:02 PM EST reply actions
He's so bad
That Julio won’t get a chance to burn him. He’s going to make sure the Cowboys lose I think.
by Mosugo on Jan 1, 2012 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Have Cruz on my fantasy team so I watched him quite a bit
He can have issues w/the dropsies on some easy stuff but more than makes up for it in the long run. He’s a big play guy but he’s not afraid to go across the middle for 8 or 9.
I've got to hope the Jersey Midgets win tonight
as I’m in a picks league and will win $400 if they beat Dallas…I hate the giants. I’d rather play the Cowboys, but $400 is $400…
Can't tell
If the Giants are very good or the Cowboys are terrible.
whoever Atlanta plays
Momentum will be key. Looking at this game, Giants get a little bit of momentum and it can snowball.
Same with the Cowboys
the only thing that worries is me is the pass rush
on both sides…both of these quarterbacks can be world-beaters, but can also be god awful, and i think it depends enormously on whether or not theyre getting knocked around at all.
when we’re on offense, both of these teams i think would consider their pass rush to be a strength…ware and pierre-paul both are good enough to dominate our o-line all day. im just worried that if romo/eli turns in a good day and ryan turns in to captain checkdown when hes being pummeled, those two factors could override all the other ones that should break in our favor
by throw it down the fugging field matt on Jan 1, 2012 9:20 PM EST reply actions
Giants pass rush is much better
The Cowboys only really have Ware. The Giants have Kiwanuka, Pierre-Paul, Tuck and Umenyiora.
by Mosugo on Jan 1, 2012 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It's scary thinking of all these guys rushing our quarterback
However, if we can get the ball into their secondary, we could find a lot of success. And their linebackers are very weak. The best strategy for beating the Giants might be grinding it out for the first part of the game to tire out their line, then an aerial assault to put the game out of reach.
"He has lived up to the legendary billing... And the legend is born in Calvin Johnson!" -Wes Durham
by sportsfan4life2012 on Jan 1, 2012 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
Ryan's good off the blitz
they did score 30 points off of them two seasons ago, when the Giants were a little better on defense as they are now.
I could understand that
If they were unlucky. They just can’t handle the ball though.
What worries me about the Giants, is....
That our weaknesses…….OLine, Secondary, Pass Rush…..is susceptible to the Giants strengths…..mainly Pass Rush and Eli and his receivers.
Add to that it is outside, which we have shown to not be very successful in.
by MikeJolly on Jan 1, 2012 9:28 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Yep, TB had Matt on the run a couple of times today
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Does Tuck play goalie when the offense is on the field?
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Been seeing more illegal forward passes
than usual lately. Guess QB’s tend to be getting a little cocky?
Bone Head!
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on that punt
I saw the Dallas player pushed out of bounds by NY, and get back in ASAP.
I thought it was ok as long as they were pushed out?
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 1, 2012 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
It made me laugh.
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 1, 2012 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Great...
NY has a lot of momentum from this game riding into next week (as of right now). ugh…
Well if we just take what they "give us"
this could mean trouble
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Anyone know who gets the ball first at half?
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
Jints
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This game is over
Cowboys have a terrible defensive scheme and no O line.
so kinda like Atlanta
depending on the game
They look horrible!
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Tony Romo's gonna catch hell
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He hasn't done much wrong
Held the ball a bit too long but that’s it.
Very much into history. Want to see the architecture, the White Cliffs of Dover,
The small villages that have been around since the 18th century, HMS Victory, etc, etc. Really want to see Scotland as well. Oh yeah, Iron Maiden is from there as well!
Nice
I would recommend Scotland very highly if you like history and architecture.
No I live in Glasgow
But Edinburgh is the best tourist destination in Scotland I think.
My sister who's husband was stationed in Germany said Svotland was one of her favorite places visited
Hoping to get out there in the next few years. A week in Britain and a week in France. I know that isn’t near enough time.
If you're in the UK, the game will be at 6PM your time
Its at 1PM Eastern on Sunday.
1 PM ET
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by TurnerTheBurner on Jan 1, 2012 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
And we'll have Joe and Troy, yaaa
god I hate Joe Buck
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
if my memory serves right
We’ve only one once with Joe Buck calling the game since 1996/7
That was the 2005 Thanksgiving game against the Lions
by brotherbrown on Jan 1, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
That's 1 PM EST
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
There's other parts of the country? World?
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
other parts of the country?
you mean the real time zone, EST!
Falcons are in the wrong conference
The Falcons would be one of the best teams in the AFC. They also would have had 5 or 6 more pro bowlers. Ryan and Abraham definitely would have made it over Rivers and Dumervil
You know it wouldn't make much difference...
There’s always going to be some team
Wonder which Giants team shows up next week?
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killed
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
If the Cowboys aren't going to try to win
The least they could do is injure some people
Who else is hoping that...
Suh gets a few roughing the passer penalties in the game next week?
Does hoping he loses his soul count?
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
Isn't it two for one on Saturdays?
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
Watching this game I have to wonder what MM is thinking now?
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Stop reading my mind
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
No, he has plenty purple,
It’s Maroon he really needs!
obviously
Svitek needs to be left alone blocking JPP or Osi. if we need an extra blocker HD is always available its not like he should be running routes or something.
some bizarre concepts that's certain
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
Both teams
Are looking as inconsistent as the Falcons.
We're going to have to run the ball on these guys
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Hope you're wrong, fear you're right
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Matt Ryan
Has 37 rushing attempts this season. Jacquizz Rodgers has 49.
It should be funny but in bizarro MM world it's true
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
That's all the info I need
To know that he has to go.
I'm honestly worried
that the fumble by Quizz today will relegate him to the bench even more (not deserving of it, but MM will say I told ya so)
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
running up the middle may be a good thing
helps negate an outside pass rush of the Giants
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
I just had a horrible thought,
MM saw your post and now he has all the justification he needs now.
by Sarth on Jan 1, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Haha
sorry about that. But if he is reading our posts, our team would be undefeated right now
/fans are smart
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
If it's on your side
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
damn you Romo
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It's in his DNA
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
yes Rex Ryan We didn't do it
We mixed the playoffs
Me fail English?
Thats umpossible!
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
Wow
Even when Dallas catches a break they can’t catch a break.
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
Sounds familiar
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
WOW
I blinked once it was 21-0 blinked again it was 42 nothing, we looked great tn even though it was a bucs squad great performance. Decoud i wish he played like this every week, moore is a stud many probowls in the future might be the hardest hitting safety in the league, offense dont even need to explain, pass rush was on point and franks should be starting corner next year. As for dallas and nyg id rather play dallas cause lets face it they suck, while the giants do have eli and a great pass rush their dbs are suspect and oline is bad therefore giving our pass rush a good shot a brining eli down
Good D
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He's definitely quicker
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Anyone else
nervous about this upcoming playoff game yea these teams are bad and inconsistent one week they look like the worst team next they look like super bowl contenders dont know who well see on sat/sun
Given our recent playoff history
I’d be worried even if we were playing Tampa Bay next Saturday.
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
This game has shown how beatable both of these teams are
Unfortunately the Falcons have shown the exact same thing against every recent opponent bar Jacksonville.
Still the pressure is on us
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by FrozenFinger on Jan 1, 2012 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
two drives they look like super bowl contenders
next two drives they look like the worst team in the NFL.
But the most important thing, Atlanta has to go on the road into an unfriendly place and pick up a win.
lucky break there
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It was right to go for it
It was a terrible play call
They gotta go for it
by pierre02 on Jan 1, 2012 10:48 PM EST
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
I think he meant the quick snap was a dumb call
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Apologies
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
man I was so pumped up for a commercial break
oh wait here it comes!
With all of our talent I'd feel good playing these guys
but MM coaches us.
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Was anyone else pissed we didn't score a TD
after the scuffle involving Dunta? We got the ball on the 10 yard line and we promptly ran it up the gut three times and after what they did I would have been doing everything possible to score. But maybe I’m just a petty fan who hates the Bucs way to much.
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
Falcons are too nice
We’re a classy organisation. That means when we’re up big we try to run out the clock rather than trying to run up the score.
ahem....
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I don't know
You could also take from it the coach lacks intensity and heart.
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- Tommy Beam
I didn't mean it as a compliment
There’s a reason this team has never been able to put teams away. Sean Payton may be a total douche, but at least his teams have killer instinct.
by Mosugo on Jan 1, 2012 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hmmmm.....
The Giants have the 22nd rush defense, while the Cowboys have the 7th best rush defense..
Kind of feel like getting the running game is going to be key to winning that game, so now I’m on the fence…
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Yea I'm in the same boat
I have come to accept that who I root for has not effect on the outcome and both teams have their pros and cons. I just want a Falcons win!!!
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
Well Mike,
It’s where you throw to a back or wr, and have the oline and receivers block a path for them.
That's not always the case.
You should watch some film from other teams. they run them.
Yeah but we factor missed tackles in as well
I figure if you run up the middle their players might tackle each other or their own team mate. That’s why its fool proof.
MM "There's no such thing as a fool proof strategy. Just good, old fashioned, brute strength is the way to go."
"He has lived up to the legendary billing... And the legend is born in Calvin Johnson!" -Wes Durham
by sportsfan4life2012 on Jan 1, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Former Falcon
Laurent Robinson tearing it up this year!
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Eh, Favre was a raging alcoholic in Atl
Coaching staff HAD to let him go.
Good question
He’d still probably be our 5th best receiving option this year. Love that
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I don't think Laurent Robinson is on the same level as those
Anyway, he didn’t do anything in STL or SD either. He probably just needed to grow up, that may not have happened without being cut so many times. I doubt he’d be any good if he’d stuck with us.
by Mosugo on Jan 1, 2012 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
lol Tye Hill
I totally forgot about that dude. What a fiasco…
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Does no one remember
that he couldn’t stay healthy for more than a game? I mean, he was hurt ALL the time.
by KMarch on Jan 1, 2012 11:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Got to be kidding
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Just an fyi, not sure if its been mentioned
But Turner finished the season with 301 carries, second in the NFL. The first was MJD with 368 carries. He WAS their whole team. Wow
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Can we trade Mularkey for MJD straight up?
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- Tommy Beam
I'd be fine with just giving MM to the Jags as their head coach
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
*and leave Matty as the on-field OC
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
that was a sick pass by Eli
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
either victor cruz has huge B.O.
or he is beast
No one wants to cover him.
I lol'd
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- Tommy Beam
Cowboys corners are horrendous and slow
Not that Cruz isn’t good, but he’s looking even better than he really is.
I pray we get Dallas
Gonzo and JJ would have a field day
this one is nearly over
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
According to Adam Schefter
Rob Ryan just sacrificed (ate) a live chicken in the Cowboys locker room to keep Eli out of the end zone
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Had no idea
that Victor Cruz was undrafted 2010. How do you completely miss a guy like this?
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Just posting his name
will get you banned on Pride of Detroit.
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- Tommy Beam
From DraftInsider
Victor Cruz
School: Massachusetts
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference and All-American honors since his junior campaign. Lead UMass in receiving the past two years, posting 59/868/5 as a senior after 71/1064/6 the prior year. Experienced returning punts and kicks.
Positive: Unheralded receiving prospect with a reliable and complete game. Displays quickness in his overall game, immediately gets off the line into routes and extends to make the reception away from his frame. Gets vertical in a crowd, displays good eye/hand coordination and comes away with the difficult grab. Comes back into the clearing to make himself an available target and a consistent hand catcher. Goes over the middle, uses his frame to shield away opponents, and takes the big hit yet holds onto the throw.
Negative: One-speed receiver who does not get separation down the field. Lacks the big frame most teams desire in a possession wide out.
Analysis: Cruz has been incredibly productive the past two seasons and is a skilled pass catcher with reliable hands. He could make it as a team
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by sportsfan4life2012 on Jan 1, 2012 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
basically if you are a receiver that have solid hands
and good speed
moreso the first over the second…I’ll take it!
by brotherbrown on Jan 1, 2012 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Does anyone else feel
Julio might be becoming our number 1 receiver.
Over the last 4 games he has 393 yards and 6TDs to 415 and 3TDS for Roddy.
bye bye Roddy
I say we draft another receiver to replace roddy and MT33
by brotherbrown on Jan 1, 2012 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
he's our big play guy
Roddy is still the number one guy that Matty throws to the most and trusts the most (aside from TG)
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
Let's trade Roddy to the Colts for the #1 pick
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- Tommy Beam
That just makes my head hurt thinking about it
but Barkley is staying at USC isn’t he?
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
Then trade that pick for another #1 and a 2nd rounder?
I’d take that.
It will be ATL vs NY
can’t wait!!
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
they do seem tough when they've got it going like this
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
I just hope its not raining/sleeting/snowing
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
I agree
Pray for a blizzard. Huge advantage for ATL (irony)
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NY is playing well tonight
But they have lost 7 times this year. They are beatable
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
Depends on which Eli shows up
He can throw for 350 yards one week and 4 INTs the next.
Pretty much
But I already know we will be given no chance in this game. Just because its a NY team
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
Yup
I can already hear the analysts gushing over how amazing Eli is.
get ready for
lots and lots of Tyree mentions
And lots of "hitting their stride" talk
yea the Falcons got smacked by the Saints, but the Giants lost to the Rex Grossman led Redskins two weeks ago
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 11:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Conveniently ignored
Btw – if you compare Ryan to Eli, Ryan has had a comparable, if not better season. Eli has several games where he had under an 80 QB rating and a couple of games with 3 INTs.
But we've lost 6 times
And they had a brutal schedule.
We had a pretty brutal schedule too
Playing the Saints twice, GB, Detroit and Houston – all division winners.
And
We embarrassed ourselves in almost all of those games.
by Mosugo on Jan 1, 2012 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh stop it
with the rational thinking.
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
by Adam_S on Jan 1, 2012 11:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And they lost to the Redskins last week
So, playing the Giants will be like looking in the mirror.
He has more yards, is a Manning, and plays for a NY team
therefore, he is better
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
Oh noez
The Falcons can’t play in the North Pole
I know where the bodies are buried.....I buried some of them myself. - David Stern
by a hooter's baby on Jan 1, 2012 11:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
well it is
pretty much a frozen wasteland 11 months out of the year
this. someone is gonna get the can soon lol
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Giants are very beatable
We’re much better than the Cowboys. Ryan is better than Romo and Grimes is much better than Newman. I think we’ve got them.
So who thinks Jerry Jones comment that Garrret isn't going anywhere
earlier this week may not mean anything?
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
it
wasn’t offense ineptitutde. I think it was more defense. i dont think rob ryan will be in dallas next year
*In Matt I Trust*
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by nj_falconfan on Jan 1, 2012 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
he needs and offseason
the lockout didn’t help
by brotherbrown on Jan 1, 2012 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
Just saying
didn’t he say basically the same thing about Wade last year right before he fired him?
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- Tommy Beam
Couldn't be worse than MM
or could he be?
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
Well
We get the giants. Should be a fun/great game. i get to hear so much stuff from all the giants fans since im here in NJ especially my gf’s uncle.. huge giants fan
*In Matt I Trust*
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Are we talking about Rex Ryan?
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- Tommy Beam
If we can cover Cruz we'll win
Nicks is pretty average.
nicks looked pretty good on that last drive lol
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Good news
weather looks sunny and a bit cold next weekend at Giants stadium (knock on wood)
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
it's
been a weird “winter” here, saturday and sunday was high 50s tuesday supposed to be 29
*In Matt I Trust*
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by nj_falconfan on Jan 1, 2012 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
Crossing route and let him run for an 80 yd TD
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- Tommy Beam
Neither QB has played particularly well
But both have really good stats. That’s just the way the NFL is these days..
Cowboys would have been awesome to play against
Seeing how mediocre they have played today
"Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?" - Prince
by !AtlFalcons-fan! on Jan 1, 2012 11:29 PM EST reply actions
Giants weren't great either
If they were playing a proper team they would have lost.
Chris Collinsworth
I think there isn’t another football TV guy that I hate more these days. Such a douche
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
both of these guys when calling NFC East games
they’re already talking about NY possibly hosting the NFC championship…
Jim Mora Jr.
but he’ll be gone next year, Joe Buck has to be a close second
"People in this country used to look at a successful person and ask what can I do to have that kind of sucess. Now a lot of people look at a successful person and ask what can I do to take what he has."
- Tommy Beam
by Adam_S on Jan 1, 2012 11:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Jim Mora Jr really doesn't bother me all that much honestly
As an announcer anyways
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by BravesDawg16 on Jan 1, 2012 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
Mora's gotten a lot better than he used to be
seemed like all last year he was pissed off about being fired by the Falcons, but ya can tell he’s at least a bit more neutral than he used to be.
Maybe its just because of who he is
but I can’t stand him.
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Better than Heath Evans
“Ok like the Saints are like the greatest team in the history of like sports.”
Heath Evans does a horrible job
hiding his homerism and disdain for the Falcons. Complete amateur TV personality.
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but he's a super bowl champion!
therefore he gets broadcast on national TV every week….
or Kris Collinsworth
who called the NO-ATL MNF game last year?
I remember one of them saying that “That drive by Drew Brees was the single greatest display of quarterbacking I’ve ever seen”
Buck isn't going anywhere
he is fox number 1 guy in Baseball and Football
by brotherbrown on Jan 1, 2012 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
Oh I didn't say hed be gone
just that he really gets on my nerves.
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Jon Gruden is by far the worst
He kisses everybody’s ass and it’s so obvious he’s doing it because he doesn’t want to offend anyone for when he tries to come back to the NFL.
Dil-weed?
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by a hooter's baby on Jan 1, 2012 11:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
more like Dil-do with that scalp of his
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
They should just pour that gatorade shower
on Keith Brooking
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Deion Sanders
first person to play in both the world series and the super bowl, Joe Buck who person to ruin both the super bowl and world series with his lifeless commentating
Justin Tuck thought it was Detroit they'll face
I wonder how many others thought that?
I'm Just Worried Cause
the gaints strength pass rushing happens to be a part off our weakness pass protection
If there was ever a team to run a screen against
it’s the Giants. They thrive on letting those front 4 get after it a lot.
But, you know, we don’t use that voodoo magic here.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 1, 2012 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
but their run blocking seems rather meh
which one of our strengths is running the ball right up the middle again and again and again and again….
As long as there are no “let’s give up 20 points in 5 minutes” situations, we should be able to pound the rock
@falconnuke @Caleb Rutherford
You both are right on, giants are like a basketball player who loves to block shots and is good at it give em a few head fakes and your good, thats wat well need to do make the line worry about runs and “screens” and they should be good, one thing our line isnt athletic enough to run screens unless we do wr screens
ATL does have some of the best blocking wr's
in the league.
Don’t know why Atlanta doesn’t do that ever…
What about the Julio Reverse? seems that would do some of the same things to their DL that a screen would do.
Yeah i agree
its also gonna come down to the d, if they giants dont score alot we can sitll have the option of running the ball therefore keeping it balanced cause giants are great a teeing of a the qb but if they have to worry bout the run not so much
That 80 yd Turner TD
featured Roddy blocking for about 50 yards and Julio running faster than everyone else down the field, which was both hilarious and awesome.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 2, 2012 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
I went downstairs
just before that happened come back to see turner running down the feild, also happened on jones second TD, i come back upstairs and we up 21-0 lmao i was loving it
I don't want
screens, i know why? we don’t succeed in screens, instead, run up the gut in between the tackles and DRAWS. I think by that we can get that pass rush to ease a bit and then open it up downfield.
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We ran some good draws today.
Loved the full house draw to Turner that featured Snelling as the lead blocker. It went for something like 10 yards and was well executed.
That being said, I think our ticket to victory is the short passing game, (something we excel at) because I don’t think the Giants secondary is that great. Not sure, though.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 1, 2012 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah their DBS are bad
they lost almost everyone to injury thomas was their best CB, these guys are a product of good pass rush if we keep nyg of balance matty should torch their D he is 10tds-0ints in the last 4games so
Mike Smith
said he likes to use a rotation during the season but for playoffs hes going all in with his best pass rushers, seems like a good idea keeping abe fresh for the stretch run and he has been plus beirmann has been looking alright, im expecting a big game from the pass rush giants have a mediocore oline eli just evades pressure pretty well which helps them out
I Think we should of run up the score a little bit more
I remember when TB beat us early morris was braging showing no class even sayin their the dirty birds we hate them who cares, and i wanted to see a matt flynesque performance by ryan lolol
Eh, I think we proved the point
by pulling a lot of starters before halftime. That might be the biggest insult of all, saying that we’re beating you so badly, we’re yanking our starters before halftime in a professional game.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 2, 2012 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
I guess you have a point
even i was like ryans out already its only the second but gotta love comment by pat yasinskas of espn nfcs blog “Yep, the Bucs held an offense led by backup quarterback Chris Redman to a field goal in the second half and they did score 17 (meaningless) points in the third and fourth quarters. If New Orleans coach Sean Payton, who follows his own guide on running up the score, was coaching the Falcons on Sunday, Atlanta might have scored 100” quote of the day
Still should have scored a TD when we got the ball on the 10 yard line
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yeah, probably
but 3 consecutive runs up the middle is generally a safe play.
But after the crap they did to Dunta
I would have been slinging the ball
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We did that against the Jags
did it do anything for anybody? not really. And the way the bucs were playing, if Atlanta did respond like that they probably would’ve tried to take someone out.
Hmm...
I thought Dunta got what he deserved. He went head-hunting on a dude who was on the ground. We’re just lucky the refs didn’t flag him and give the Bucs an automatic first down.
by Thrashy Thrashy on Jan 2, 2012 1:25 AM EST up reply actions
That was the drive with Quizz's fumble, right?
Gamecast said it was a fumble, at least.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 2, 2012 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah Quizz fumbled on 3rd and goal from the 1.
So could of put up 10 with our backups, running up the middle literally every play save for about 3 in the second half.
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by Turner_The_Burner on Jan 2, 2012 9:05 AM EST up reply actions
The Saints in 2012
Will host KC and SD according to NOLA.com
The Falcons And Panthers share the same format while the Bucs and Saints do the opposite
This means Atlanta and Carolina will Host Den and Oak
But visit KC and SD next year.
They Re-signed TG!!
YES, YES, YES, YES……………………!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow ya'll wouldn't run up the score on a ;lousey team would you
Lets be honest
How many of you were wishing you would keep scoring in the 3rd quarter win the Bucs started to score
Shutting down your offense at the half is just crazy
Some here may think the Saints are A**H*** but Sean Payton makes sure the game is out of reach before we shut it down
I dont believe a offense should ever shut down before the 4th quarter
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 2, 2012 7:15 AM EST reply actions
Then what about shut down during the 4th quarter?
More specifically, 2 minutes to go going shotgun every play? We ran the ball basically every play in the second half. We could of put up more points if Rodgers didn’t fumble on the 1 yard line, but either way, 42-0 is hardly the time to be going shotgun. Would it have been nice if we just racked up the score with our backups? Yes it would, of course, but we didn’t go out there with the intention to bully the other team with our starters all game. We basically did everything we could to end the game as quick as possible, rather than go crazy on the points for kicks. And the score was 42-0 – as long as we kept 11 men on each side of the ball the game was out of reach.
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by Turner_The_Burner on Jan 2, 2012 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
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