Interesting take on Falcons' playoff failures

The key point: "For all the good work done by this administration, I still don’t see the same unyielding demeanor in the Falcons I see in champions. I see instead a team that hasn’t yet decided how good it cares to be."

That doesn't sound like our offense. But our defense? Different story. Wrong scheme, wrong call or no, the players let themselves get pushed around way too much.

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Well I’m not sure that truly described the defense in 2010, or even 2009. But it does seem to describe the D in 2011.

by FriarBob on Jan 24, 2012 2:09 PM CST reply actions

It starts with the underwhelming QB

and the “safe” offense needed due to his lack of long-range accuracy. He may be able to throw lazy fly balls 50 yards, but consistently errant throws are not conducive to an explosive offense. Whether he can improve is the key to the Falcons’ “taking the next step” (i.e. not being blown out in their first playoff game).

by Dr.J on Jan 24, 2012 2:16 PM CST reply actions

Doesn't help much when their marquee receiver

(and possibly the ugliest man on the field), keeps dropping the ball. Didn’t White lead the league in drops this year?

This isn't about rules, it's about manners. Now there's no rule that says that I cant come over here and fart on your entree. But I don't do it. Why? Because it's not good manners.

by Doc Boudin on Jan 24, 2012 6:46 PM CST up reply actions

Shatty Ice sucks

No further analysis needed.

In Breesus' name we play

by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 24, 2012 7:06 PM CST reply actions

Of course there's more analysis needed

You forgot that Michael Turner is old, fat, and slow. That Julio Jones isn’t Superman. That Rodney White is on his way to becoming a laughingstock. That Mike Smith is a lousy game manager. Etc, etc, etc. Never pass up the chance to analyze the Falcons…it feels too good.

What! shall we curse the planets of mishap
That plotted thus our glory's overthrow?

by MtnExile on Jan 25, 2012 12:20 PM CST up reply actions