Bam Bam Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 these are the only QB's that have started the season for their teams and have been sacked less than Matt RyanJay Cutler: 2 SacksEli Manning: 5 SacksBrian Griese: 5 SacksDrew Brees: 6 SacksMatt Ryan: 7 Sacks (Tony Romo: 7 Sacks)This was amazing to me being how little people credit our O-Line. We have one of the best O-Lines in the leage, not to mention one of the youngest. This is a true testament to our O-LineThrough six weeks we have only gave up 7 sacks. We are on pase to give up less than 20 sacks this season give or take 18. That is amazing compared to last year where we gave up 47 sacks, 32 of them coming in the first 12 weeks. This feature blows my mind. Just wanted to share a little knowledge.Go Falcons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I think it's a big credit to Ryan as well, he's been blitz more than any QB (I think) and hasn't been sacked by a blitz. He knows where he wants to go with the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Yes I know our OL is better but alot of credit does have to go to Ryan. How quickly a QB gets rid of the ball can go a long way towards making the OL look good. But major props to our OL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11=team Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Ditto!....Add to that how everyone wants to flatten the rookie.301 yds passing and no sacks-against the Bears. Our OL is nothing short of spectacular!GREAT JOB FALCONS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Beast Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Brian Griese doesn´t count, the guy rather throws interceptions than getting sacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Bam Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 haha you know them bucs have weird tendencies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey THE WALL Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 The Atlanta Falcons: Welcome to **** on earth Matt Ryan. Ever wonder why Joey Harrington's career never got a fair shake? Everywhere he went, he had no time to throw. And Matt Ryan, you are about to find out exactly how it feels. Right tackle Todd Weiner underwent major knee surgery and will likely not play. First-rounder, Sam Baker will start at left tackle, but unless he can block five guys simultaneously, stick a fork in this offense. Center Todd McClure and right guard Kynan Forney are veterans, but the rest of the line is totally up in the air and very inexperienced. 2007 Sacks Allowed: 47 2007 Yards Per Carry: 3.9 Remember when this d-bag said we had the 4th worst?!?!http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2008/08/29/2008-of...downs-the-bunk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyflip Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Matt Ryan is doing a fantastic job of avoiding the pressure, just look at how the Patriots line has now come under scrutiny now that Matt Cassel is being flushed out of the pocket whereas last year they were apparently the best in the business. The QB can go a long way in making the OL look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Bam Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Remember how people would talk about Sam Baker. I was pumped about him until i heard so much talk about arm length, it kinda made me second guess. They were sayin that the player he compares to the most is the LT for the patriots i think its matt light and they were saying how much of a special player he is and that we would be lucky if Sam Baker was even half the player he is, well guess what..I just voted Sam Baker to the pro bowl... how bout that ... jabroni @ss Nuckas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbravesfalcs7 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 it really makes me realize that joey harrington just really wasnt good at getting away from the pressure.petrino was right when he eventually called out harrington for not getting rid of the ball fast enough lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinTJ Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Seamill will have to back me up, but I was hoping and praying for Sam Baker in the 2nd round.When the run of OL happened in the middle of the second round, I was disappointed until I saw we traded with Washington. I knew that's who we were going after.Excellent move, and well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Man Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 compared to the past few years, that is the most amazing stat of the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb4242 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 When a QB can read the defense, understand what he is seeing as he's reading the defense, and know what he should do with the ball immediately after seeing what the defense is doing to him, it makes a huge difference in OL play.We've gone so long without that, I believe that some people seem to have forgotten it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Greise hasn't played every game. Cutlers two sacks is just amazing -they throw it all the time. And 2 of the sacks on Ryan are busted running plays that he got tackled for loss.Sacks per pass attempt:Cutler- 1 in 124Brees 1 in 37Romo 1 in 28Manning 1 in 26Griese 1 in 29 Ryan 1 in 23 or 1 in 32, without the 2 sacks-that is amazing for a rookie. No sacks the last two games, against two good Ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I think it's a big credit to Ryan as well, he's been blitz more than any QB (I think) and hasn't been sacked by a blitz. He knows where he wants to go with the ball.True Story:The first time my wife had ever saw Ryan in action was against the Titans in preseason. Here is exactly what she said: "I tell you one thing, he don't hold on to the ball! He gets that ball out of his hands. Why couldn't they do that last year?" I smiled and thanked God for sending us a QB and responded, "Baby, I think we got us one! I think we are gonna be alright!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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