falcndave Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 After much internal struggle on whether to stretch the budget for season tickets again this year, I went with my heart. That said, I have come up with a few things I expect to see in return for my investment. You tell me if this is reasonable. These expectations come both from my personal preferences, and what the team has proposed.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />1) I want to see this team move forward with the promised commitment to the running game. I believe the running game is a key to long term success. I personally define "commitment to the running game" as no more than 49% passing at the very upper extreme. If we stay committed to the run, we earn the right to attack with the pass.2) I want to hear players talk in terms of team on nearly every occasion. 3) I am a Matt Ryan fan. That said, I expect there to be open honest competition for every position on the field, including QB. Although I share the FO's stated commitment to long term strategy, I demand the best product they can field for each game.4) I want training camp open to the public like it has been the last couple of years. That has value to me.5) I want our defense to commit to stopping the run or die trying. Even if the pass is killing us we have to stuff the run. Every pass is a "free ball" while it is in the air, and an opportunity to make something happen on the sack, int, or big hit.6) I want to see a well coached team that is strong fundamentally (catching, blocking, tackling, and discipline to assignments). We have REALLY missed the boat on most of these fundamentals the last two years. This is where I look to see coaching effectiveness and player desire.I will not hold this team responsible for record. I will hold them responsible for their discipline and determination. As I said before last season, major change leads to a major struggle. Once again I expect some losses just from the sheer volume of change.I guess I could sum it all up this way. I can live with a bad record. However, I can't take another year of BAD football fundamentals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhead56 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Well spoken Well said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubirdfan4life Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I think what we will see differently, is the speed and the smarts of the defense as a whole. the DEs will rotate speed in and out.The LBs are faster and better yet, smarter.Less reading and more moving.Smarter and faster DBs.That will be a huge difference.offensively, we will be bigger and deeper across the Oline.Bigger and faster at the RB spot.Just plain better at the WRs.The QBs will be better because they are going to put in a position to succeed. Less 4&5 wides, more max protections, and more competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papi Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 The new seats at the stadium better be a little wider:DI'm tired of people being all over you at the games....need elbow room!Thats what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcndave Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 papi (6/29/2008)The new seats at the stadium better be a little wider:DI'm tired of people being all over you at the games....need elbow room!Thats what I want.Good point. Of course, unless we string together 3 or 4 wins in a row early on I'm thinking there will be plenty of room =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiViK_OuTkAsT™ Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 papi (6/29/2008)The new seats at the stadium better be a little wider:DI'm tired of people being all over you at the games....need elbow room!Thats what I want.Thats good for everyone, especially for the morbidly obese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsgbncali Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I'm just looking for some improvement from last season. but i expect us to be 3rd in the NFC South behind Tampa Bay and the Aint's. 7-9 and is what I expect from this team next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfactor Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 papi (6/29/2008)The new seats at the stadium better be a little wider:DI'm tired of people being all over you at the games....need elbow room!Thats what I want.I sat in mine a couple of weeks ago only the color has changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott24Falcons Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Good post. I feel the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pured-hallfan Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I believe this is one of the most well though out posts ever to hit this board good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 WE FANS CAN EXPECT WHAT WE WANT, BUT THE BOTTOM LINE IS: "THE TEAMS GOING TO GET OUT OF THIS SEASON ...... WHAT EVER THEY PUT INTO IT.":) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defensedefensedefense Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Good post... This season gets a free pass from me, but what i really want to see next year in the draft and FA, is a SOLID commitment to the trenches and to also get this frickin Safety issue sorted for once... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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