One Falcon To Watch: Matt Ryan
by Dave Choate on Jan 8, 2012 11:00 AM EST
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PrintUnfairly or not, all eyes will be on Matt Ryan this afternoon.
He's the franchise quarterback. He's a guy who's been on fire for the last several weeks of the season. He's taken the leadership mantle for this team and wrapped himself in it through awkward interview after awkward interview. Ryan's the man.
So no matter what the outcome of this game is, Ryan will share the credit or blame for it. With the Giants' combination of a great pass rush and a middling secondary, he has a pretty good chance of having a great game, a bad game or a game with flashes of both.
Personally, I fully anticipate a quality game out of Ryan, something along the lines of 25/35 for 250 yards and two touchdowns. Whether that will be enough to get the Falcons the win, particularly if they struggle on defense, remains to be seen.
We wish him luck. You should too.
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Well peeps, here we are.
Y’all have been one of the two chillest fanbases (the others, oddly enough, being the Rams fans) I’ve encountered this year. Because of that, I have a legitimate rooting interest in the NFC South now. If the Giants lose today, I know who I’ll be rooting for.
So now I’ll take your leave and become a Falcoholic (minus the “F”) myself. Get pumped and may you have the 2nd best of luck today!
I support the Giants like bras support Kim Kardashian's boobs. It can be a struggle, we've had some jiggles, but we're still firm.
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 8, 2012 11:10 AM EST reply actions
And same to you!
You guys have all been great. Should be a terrific game.
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LOL With or without the F.
It shall be a great game. Best of luck to our guys and I hope no injuries for yours.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
Should be a Great Game!
I will root for my Falcons but I rooted for the Giants to win the Superbowl in 2007 Season.
It's all about Process...
by Vishnu_falcon on Jan 8, 2012 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
2nd best?
You are hoping for the Teblows to have better luck?
On a serious note, lets have ourselves a good overall game. No bad refs and as much as I would love to see it, no blowouts.
Dont cloud the issue with facts!
no bad refs
as long as there are no bad refs, i can live with it.
Good luck
You guys have been cool also. These guys run a great site and have great fans on here!
I really hope we kick your butts today! We need this win so badly! GO FALCONS!
by Sbaron55 on Jan 8, 2012 11:17 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Lemme ask him
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we'll just have to replace it for today
maybe with either
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBi9a-5vwjs
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tUsUoMIHZc
either one would be perfectly acceptable to me…
Here you go!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3dBbmWqlt8&list=UUy0StyOFaueugXIoRmBxgNw&index=1&feature=plcp
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Lol it's still there folks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3dBbmWqlt8
Gets me hype!
Australian Atlanta Falcons Fan EST 2003
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Rob Parker made more more excited for this game…didn’t think it was possible to have more enthusiasm for a football game. Thanks, Rob!
by michaeldlee1480 on Jan 8, 2012 11:23 AM EST reply actions
In terms of a game performance we can look at and say if they play like this, they’ll win, is the game at Detroit. If they play like that, I think they’ll win pretty handedly. Not saying it will be easy to repeat that performance,…especially outdoors in NJ…but IF they do, I think they’ll advance.
by michaeldlee1480 on Jan 8, 2012 11:27 AM EST reply actions
agreed...
1) keep ryan upright
2) don’t make dumb mistakes/drops
3)pressure with creative blitzes
by throw it down the fugging field matt on Jan 8, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Matt not having won is a reflection of his game plans
Can’t just wait for the other team to make a mistake.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
No Grimes
I’m sad
I know where the bodies are buried.....I buried some of them myself. - David Stern
by a hooter's baby on Jan 8, 2012 11:37 AM EST via mobile reply actions
That^^^
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Oh oh
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jan 8, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
NO OG? Rise Up anyways
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 11:40 AM EST reply actions
On a graphics kick today, huh?
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jan 8, 2012 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
One day I will get it all figured out and then maybe I can post some
articles that are actually fit to read. practicing in these no game threads seems to help with figuring out how it all works. At this point I can check my email. Know what I mean?
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
Si
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jan 8, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
It's time for Chris Berman to quit
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
What's he saying?
Let me guess….
Something and everything.
Australian Atlanta Falcons Fan EST 2003
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The "Giants have Ryan's number. They beat Rex Ryan, Rob Ryan..."
He’s old, he’s got to go. Nobody’s listening to seventies music anymore and how long has it been since there were NY baseball Giants?? Stop it already! C’mon man
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jan 8, 2012 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
He picked us to win yesterday.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
The Swam? What did he say now?
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
You know the "Hotel California" stuff is old
the whole schtick is old. Younger fans (and I’m closer to his age) don’t want to hear that and a lot of those references are too old for them to get.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jan 8, 2012 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
Oh.
Doing the FF playoff thing? its my first experience with the FF thing and I guess it really isn’t FF but its a learning experience anyway. Knowledge is power.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 8, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
Ryan's been on a roll for quite a while
I am confident Matty Ice will tear up the Giants secondary today
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
OL should give at least 3 Seconds to throw.
It's all about Process...
by Vishnu_falcon on Jan 8, 2012 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
GRIMES IS INACTIVE TODAY!!!
JUST SAW IT ON ESPN!!
DAMN!!
Now Gentlemen, get your butts up, and get back on that horse! You have no choice. The expectations are running much higher this year.
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