Dr. Zanzibar Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Last season, Matt Ryan, being without a legit weapon at TE, worked through his progressions and then passed, often for a first down.Last two preseason games it seems like he is making shorter reads, and has been staring down Gonzo.Is this a new strategy? Stare down the TE at the middle of the field so the safeties are frozen there, then throw elsewhere if he isn't open?I noticed that with Gonzo was on the sideline, Redman seemed to be going through his progressions for a longer amount of time.If you noticed this too, do you like this strategy with Gonzo on the field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattIceRyanMVP2 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I noticed that too...He really made some dumb throws last game...He should of thrown 3 INTs...Maybe it's because of him changing his reads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Last season, Matt Ryan, being without a legit weapon at TE, worked through his progressions and then passed, often for a first down.Last two preseason games it seems like he is making shorter reads, and has been staring down Gonzo.Is this a new strategy? Stare down the TE at the middle of the field so the safeties are frozen there, then throw elsewhere if he isn't open?I noticed that with Gonzo was on the sideline, Redman seemed to be going through his progressions for a longer amount of time.If you noticed this too, do you like this strategy with Gonzo on the field?I would like to thank you for posting something other than the current trend of "Our Corners Suck" "We're DOOOOOOOMED" and "Trade Redman for a Cornerback" Threads.I also have noticed he's gone shorter more, but that's by design, that's why Gonzo is here, we didn't have that option last year, they need to build chemistry in the pre season, he's already got a rapport with White, Jenkins and Finn, so it's good that he's going to Gonzo early and often, even if it's just for 8 yard gains. They extend those routes more often in the regular season. I'm sure Gonzo as a 13 year vet, doesn't want to go across the middle in preseason games that don't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I noticed that too...He really made some dumb throws last game...He should of thrown 3 INTs...Maybe it's because of him changing his reads?I didn't think his throws were dumb at all. Ryan throws ahead of the receiver - expecting them to be at a spot when the ball gets there. I am pretty sure at least two of those were missed route assignments - and shoulda, woulda coulda - didn't.He threw zero interceptions.As for his reads, I'm sure it depends on the call - but when you've got Shawne Merriman licking his chops on the other side of the line - you **** well want that ball out fast - ESPECIALLY in a meaningless game like a preseason game. It would be pretty stupid and really irresponsible to be heroic and get yourself knocked out for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I didn't think his throws were dumb at all. Ryan throws ahead of the receiver - expecting them to be at a spot when the ball gets there. I am pretty sure at least two of those were missed route assignments - and shoulda, woulda coulda - didn't.He threw zero interceptions.As for his reads, I'm sure it depends on the call - but when you've got Shawne Merriman licking his chops on the other side of the line - you **** well want that ball out fast - ESPECIALLY in a meaningless game like a preseason game. It would be pretty stupid to be heroic and get yourself knocked out for the year.Yeah, I know for a fact at least one of those throws was a communication error. The one were there was NO Falcon receiver even close to the ball lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Well if you're going to try new stuff, now would be the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris D Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Like Duff Man said, now is the time to be trying new things. I think that by week one, all the bugs will be worked out. (As I have said for the past 3 weeks now) Ryan is going to have an impressive season this year, and all you guys are seeing so far is him trying some new things with some new weapons. Pre-season is sort of like play time for an NFL quarterback with his new toys. And the regular season is like the quarterback growing up and making them into collectibles. Knowing what they can do and how to use them just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWIFT HITTER Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 didnt like the throw to Tony G before the end of the half..He should have place that ball better cause Tony was inside and even with the safety closing in he could have gave Tony a better chance to get that ball.Some of his throws sailed. He is still getting everyone involved in the offense gave Jenkins, Booker and White all had grabs.I think we are over analyzing his play..We also will be a run team first . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 didnt like the throw to Tony G before the end of the half..He should have place that ball better cause Tony was inside and even with the safety closing in he could have gave Tony a better chance to get that ball.Some of his throws sailed. He is still getting everyone involved in the offense gave Jenkins, Booker and White all had grabs.I think we are over analyzing his play..We also will be a run team first .Yeah, we really haven't seen the run game fully unleashed yet, we've had glimpses, but until you play Turner into the fourth, you haven't seen it because after he wears down a defense, that's when it's a thing of beauty.Like Mularkey said on Face to Face this week, seeing a guy take himself out of the game because he's had enough is really satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhfalcuns Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I noticed that too...He really made some dumb throws last game...He should of thrown 3 INTs...Maybe it's because of him changing his reads?naw it beez becuz he be goin to go bak to duh BC 20 int dayzi be mad scurred bout rya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhfalcuns Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 He threw zero interceptions.you got mad delusion yotwo of duh ints that werent coold hav and shoold hav gone for tds i luv ryan but he gonna drop off dis yearno good qb be throwin 20 ints in college Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 didnt like the throw to Tony G before the end of the half..He should have place that ball better cause Tony was inside and even with the safety closing in he could have gave Tony a better chance to get that ball.Some of his throws sailed. He is still getting everyone involved in the offense gave Jenkins, Booker and White all had grabs.I think we are over analyzing his play..We also will be a run team first .I am going to watch the game this evening - see what I've missed. I'll look for that throw.Yeah, funny thing - I didn't even realize it was Finn at first that made the TD - they were on the other side of the field. I had a little side bet with my hubby - He had TG for the first TD - and I had Turner. I thought he won for a second, then I realized it was Finn - HA! He turns to me after all the commotion settled down and said - well, how do we handle that - if we were both wrong - I just smiled and said - Well, of course, I win by default! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabolous Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Matt forced the ball 3 times by my account. Two times to Roddy when he was doubled, and one time to Gonzo. I'm sure he won't make those same mistakes in the regular season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supremedarius Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 One was a deep ball. The deep ball was to back everyone of the line off scrimmage. The second, Roddy should have came back to the ball rather than the ball coming to him. They were not even looking deep on alot of throws. And guys be mindful, ITS THE PRESEASON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Matt forced the ball 3 times by my account. Two times to Roddy when he was doubled, and one time to Gonzo. I'm sure he won't make those same mistakes in the regular season.Surely.Funny thing is, with so many weapons, it probably puts more pressure on Ryan to score points so he feels like he has to do that type of stuff. It's like me when I play Madden with the Falcons lol. I try to force stuff because the players around me are so good that it should be easy, and I end up playing poorly because of it. When I play smart and just take what the defense gives me, I move the ball with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewcrew Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 you got mad delusion yotwo of duh ints that werent coold hav and shoold hav gone for tds i luv ryan but he gonna drop off dis yearno good qb be throwin 20 ints in collegeWhat team are you really a fan of? Just so I can look forward to the day we beat them and you leave like every other troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Last season, Matt Ryan, being without a legit weapon at TE, worked through his progressions and then passed, often for a first down.Last two preseason games it seems like he is making shorter reads, and has been staring down Gonzo.Is this a new strategy? Stare down the TE at the middle of the field so the safeties are frozen there, then throw elsewhere if he isn't open?I noticed that with Gonzo was on the sideline, Redman seemed to be going through his progressions for a longer amount of time.If you noticed this too, do you like this strategy with Gonzo on the field?We havve to do better at chipping away at a defense that is good at stopping the run and to have a safe but conservative pass attack so we don't abuse Turner so much when we need to chew up the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
804_Falconfan Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I don't think its gonna be an issue once the season starts. Preseason is the time to show teams snippets of your offense so they will have to game plan for them. If teams focus on Matt throwing quick passes to Gonzo that frees up more running lanes for Turner. Thats the best part of this offense. If the defense focuses on the pass we beat them with the run if they focus on the run we can beat them with the pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Matt forced the ball 3 times by my account. Two times to Roddy when he was doubled, and one time to Gonzo. I'm sure he won't make those same mistakes in the regular season.No such thing as a perfect QB - even the great ones make mistakes. What Matt Ryan accomplished during this game, completing 70% of his passes with no interceptions, a touchdown and a QB rating of 106.2 is fine with me. I'll take that every game of the year - and we'll go all the way if we get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewcrew Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Surely.Funny thing is, with so many weapons, it probably puts more pressure on Ryan to score points so he feels like he has to do that type of stuff. It's like me when I play Madden with the Falcons lol. I try to force stuff because the players around me are so good that it should be easy, and I end up playing poorly because of it. When I play smart and just take what the defense gives me, I move the ball with ease.It's tough to gauge anything from preseason. Every year we (and all the talking heads) try, and every year we fail. Nobody wants to give anything away, so like the draft, you never know what is a real flaw and what is the result of an attempt not to give Miami any film that's worth a ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhfalcuns Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 What team are you really a fan of? Just so I can look forward to the day we beat them and you leave like every other troll.i be a fan of duh falcuns til deaf, hense my nameyall just be koolaid drinkin bout duh team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamPlayer1 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 i be a fan of duh falcuns til deaf, hense my nameyall just be koolaid drinkin bout duh teamYou obviously have a wonderful economy with words. The entire message board is eagerly awaiting your next syllable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I really wouldn't read too much into anything the offense is doing in the preseason. Last year I went to the preseason game against the Titans, and I swear Matt didn't throw the ball more than 5 yards beyond the line of scrimmage for the entire game. He completed 15-21 for only 102 yards. Two weeks later he's slinging it down there to Jenks on the skinny post for a TD on his first regular season game.I think there are just some very specific things Mularkey wants to work on, and on opening day against Miami you'll see something a lot more dynamic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungHeezy Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 That one deep ball to Roddy looked horrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhfalcuns Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I really wouldn't read too much into anything the offense is doing in the preseason. Last year I went to the preseason game against the Titans, and I swear Matt didn't throw the ball more than 5 yards beyond the line of scrimmage for the entire game. He completed 15-21 for only 102 yards. Two weeks later he's slinging it down there to Jenks on the skinny post for a TD on his first regular season game.I think there are just some very specific things Mularkey wants to work on, and on opening day against Miami you'll see something a lot more dynamic.you be crazie yohe gonna b differant dis year, hate to be sayin it but it duh troof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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