trubirdfan4life Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 After looking at the roster, I see a team that has the potential to really do some damage to the scoreboard. After we establish the running game early, the opponents are going to have to commit 8 to the box to stop the 500 pounds of beef coming out of the backfield. Then comes the horses we have in the passing game. We will have one-on-one matchups and we can win those.There is still jerious norwood. He will actually get a chance to be the change of pace back.After the bruising that Turner puts on them, norwood will be a lot quicker and elusive. He will get some plays at WR to have matchup problems for the defense.We only scored 16.2 points a game last year, the leading team in the NFC scored 28.4.MIddle of the pack is 21 in the NFC. That is what we need to get to. We can do that.Of coarse for anything to be effective, the Oline has to come through.We are still at a wait and see stage with that unit, but I think that we are much improved over last year. we now have real competition at every position and that will only bring out the best in each guy. We were ranked just about dead last in every offensive category last year except passing yardage, and I see all of those improving to at least middle of the pack in the NFC.How well do you think the offense will do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formul8or Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I think everything looks good except the o-line. I like Blalock and Baker. Otherwise it's injury prone and it collapses a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don™ Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 White, Robinson, Turner, Norwood, Redman/Ryan, Douglas, Blalock, Baker, Mughelli, Clabo, healthy Weiner, underrated McClure. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporkdevil Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Run game improvement is something to admire. WR is an improvement. Offensive line is a possible improvement, depending on how Baker turns out. And if Dahl works out. And who knows who starts RT, but that shouldn't be a big problem, we have OK depth. But if Redman has all this to work with, I think we will have a **** of an offense. He played very well with much worse last year. I will have to wait to see it to believe it, but there is a good possibility for a very potent offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubirdfan4life Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 I feel the same way. Many of the guys on TV say that we will be the worse team in the NFL.I just don't see it. Our team is much improved in just about every area, especially coaching.We will be 7-9 or 8-8.realistic wins for 2008:Lions, Kansas City, Chicago, Oakland, Denver, Carolina, New Orleans, St. Louis, Philly.Not definate wins, but these teams are beatable by a team that runs the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnorts Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 The only thing is we need a TE with good hands. The O-LINE is ok if it doesn't get to banged up. If I had a TE that is a PROVEN catching threat I would be happy.Ok, yes I just want a TE for MADDEN 09. Is that wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubirdfan4life Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 I think that we may have a TE with hands in an undrafted free agent.Team Report: Strategy and PersonnelInside Slant | Notes and Quotes | Strategy and Personnel Brad Listorti, an undrafted tight end from Massachusetts, has been very strong in OTAs -- solid enough for Atlanta to release George Cooper, who was on the team's practice squad last season. Listorti went undrafted after missing most of his senior season with a back injury. He tried out for the Jets but was no retained.Listorti is an athletic player who can has shown the ability and speed to make plays further down field than any tight end on the team. Though is a project, he's in good position to at least be retained as a practice-squad player because of the lack of receiving depth at the position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defensedefensedefense Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Gnorts (6/15/2008)The only thing is we need a TE with good hands. The O-LINE is ok if it doesn't get to banged up. If I had a TE that is a PROVEN catching threat I would be happy.Ok, yes I just want a TE for MADDEN 09. Is that wrong?Trade for Shockey?? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 If Weiner is OK -- the O-line should be OK. We still need to continue building this unit, and next year's draft has alot of prime O-linemen -- but for now, improvement seems likely.When speaking of the offense, don't forget about the kicking game. Field position and FG's have a huge impact on offensive production. I think that Koenen and Elam will certianly help us win some games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
consistentfalcon Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 trubirdfan4life (6/15/2008)After looking at the roster, I see a team that has the potential to really do some damage to the scoreboard. After we establish the running game early, the opponents are going to have to commit 8 to the box to stop the 500 pounds of beef coming out of the backfield. Then comes the horses we have in the passing game. We will have one-on-one matchups and we can win those.There is still jerious norwood. He will actually get a chance to be the change of pace back.After the bruising that Turner puts on them, norwood will be a lot quicker and elusive. He will get some plays at WR to have matchup problems for the defense.We only scored 16.2 points a game last year, the leading team in the NFC scored 28.4.MIddle of the pack is 21 in the NFC. That is what we need to get to. We can do that.Of coarse for anything to be effective, the Oline has to come through.We are still at a wait and see stage with that unit, but I think that we are much improved over last year. we now have real competition at every position and that will only bring out the best in each guy. We were ranked just about dead last in every offensive category last year except passing yardage, and I see all of those improving to at least middle of the pack in the NFC.How well do you think the offense will do? the ole chalkboard theory wins you games every week, too bad they actually have to play the games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 It all depends on the O line. I really like our WR's and RB's, and I think Redman can come in and play pretty well. However, it won't matter if the o line folds again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfansince66 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 defensedefensedefense (6/15/2008)Gnorts (6/15/2008)The only thing is we need a TE with good hands. The O-LINE is ok if it doesn't get to banged up. If I had a TE that is a PROVEN catching threat I would be happy.Ok, yes I just want a TE for MADDEN 09. Is that wrong?Trade for Shockey?? :POh, **** NO!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubirdfan4life Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 I really don't see us trading for anyone. The way that we are building the team seems to be through the draft and adding a free agent or two.shockey is too expensive and too big of a crybaby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubirdfan4life Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 From my understanding of Mike Mularkey's offensive system, he doesn't use the TE as a big time receiver. The TE is used mainly as a protector and chain mover catching balls 7-10 yards at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geminiBG Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I THINK THIS YEAR OUR O LINE WILL BE BETTER COACHED AND WITH ADDITION OF TURNER AND MULARKEY USING OVIE IN AN APROPRIATE WAY I THINK THAT WHOEVER OUR STARTING QB IS HE SHOULD HAVE PLENTY OF SPEED WEAPONS TO THROW TO NOW WITH DOUGLAS AND WHITE AND JENKINS NOT TO MENTION LETTING TURNER TAKE SOME OF THE LOAD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubirdfan4life Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 The falcons haven't had this many weapons on offense since it was:Chris ChandlerJamal AndersonBob ChristianTony MartinTerrance MathisThat team put points on the board and I think this team will too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfansince66 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 trubirdfan4life (6/15/2008)The falcons haven't had this many weapons on offense since it was:Chris ChandlerJamal AndersonBob ChristianTony MartinTerrance MathisThat team put points on the board and I think this team will too.That's a good observation you make. We do have some good weapons on Offense including several RB's that can be considered 'weapons'. I think TD & Smith really wanted to build an offense that could produce points and control the ball with power running. Smith, being a defensive guy should be able to find a way to put a "D" on the field that can at least keep the opponents from outscoring us until he can get the pieces to produce an 'elite' defense such as those we've seen from Jacksonville, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Tampa. When that's done, we'll be ready for a serious run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miKevicK777 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 weak but not the weakest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubirdfan4life Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 weak but not the weakest? that is really pessimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDash Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hopefully not a bad as last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucityfalcon Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I think the x factor is Chris Redman. Many have written him off because of the Ryan hype, but the man can get the ball to where it needs to be, and he can do it in crunch time. He could stun a whole lot of people. If he has adequate time to throw, he could be as good as any QB. He's the starter, and I don't think Ryan will beat him out....and that's a good thing if you think about it. I think we'll be in the middle of the pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitown2ATL_Falcon Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 trubirdfan4life (6/15/2008)After looking at the roster, I see a team that has the potential to really do some damage to the scoreboard. After we establish the running game early, the opponents are going to have to commit 8 to the box to stop the 500 pounds of beef coming out of the backfield. Then comes the horses we have in the passing game. We will have one-on-one matchups and we can win those.There is still jerious norwood. He will actually get a chance to be the change of pace back.After the bruising that Turner puts on them, norwood will be a lot quicker and elusive. He will get some plays at WR to have matchup problems for the defense.We only scored 16.2 points a game last year, the leading team in the NFC scored 28.4.MIddle of the pack is 21 in the NFC. That is what we need to get to. We can do that.Of coarse for anything to be effective, the Oline has to come through.We are still at a wait and see stage with that unit, but I think that we are much improved over last year. we now have real competition at every position and that will only bring out the best in each guy. We were ranked just about dead last in every offensive category last year except passing yardage, and I see all of those improving to at least middle of the pack in the NFC.How well do you think the offense will do?The offense is not what I'm worrying about. It's the Defense I'm worried about. I'm scared we're going to find ourselves in a bunch of shootouts because of our Defense inability to stop the other team's offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
consistentfalcon Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 chitow2atl_falcon (6/16/2008)trubirdfan4life (6/15/2008)After looking at the roster, I see a team that has the potential to really do some damage to the scoreboard. After we establish the running game early, the opponents are going to have to commit 8 to the box to stop the 500 pounds of beef coming out of the backfield. Then comes the horses we have in the passing game. We will have one-on-one matchups and we can win those.There is still jerious norwood. He will actually get a chance to be the change of pace back.After the bruising that Turner puts on them, norwood will be a lot quicker and elusive. He will get some plays at WR to have matchup problems for the defense.We only scored 16.2 points a game last year, the leading team in the NFC scored 28.4.MIddle of the pack is 21 in the NFC. That is what we need to get to. We can do that.Of coarse for anything to be effective, the Oline has to come through.We are still at a wait and see stage with that unit, but I think that we are much improved over last year. we now have real competition at every position and that will only bring out the best in each guy. We were ranked just about dead last in every offensive category last year except passing yardage, and I see all of those improving to at least middle of the pack in the NFC.How well do you think the offense will do?The offense is not what I'm worrying about. It's the Defense I'm worried about. I'm scared we're going to find ourselves in a bunch of shootouts because of our Defense inability to stop the other team's offense.imo we are in trouble on both sides of the ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrw Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 trubirdfan4life (6/15/2008)After looking at the roster, I see a team that has the potential to really do some damage to the scoreboard.How? They going to throw rocks at it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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