BankerBird™ Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Now he's gonna come out against us and try to prove he's an elder Tom Brady. And with our corps of DBs, he just might pull it off.I don't know about you, but I'd much rather the Falcons be playing the Panthers with Delhomme having thrown for 5 TDs the previous week as opposed to 5 INTs. I know our D looked pretty stout against a good Miami Dolphins offense, but still, they're not the Philadelphia Eagles defense, and I'm concerned that our DBs won't play as well against Smith and Muhammad, thereby, making Delhomme look as if his performance last week was just an aberration. It's gonna be up to our D-line to put pressure on Delhomme for four quarters (or until Fox pulls him) which, consequently, should also take some pressure off our DBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=abrahamburger= Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I think it has to do with the sponsorship/name of the Panthers Stadium. They are the worst. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 i agree. he'll be more motivated to not suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Ace Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 We beat them last year handedly, and have only improved. We have to beat them on offense, and allow our defense to pin it's ears back and play the pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 You don't say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons 'til Death Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 We shut down their running game in that win at the Dome last year and Jake had a decent game I believe( 250 yards or so ). If we repeat what we did then I think we're going to walk away with the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossFALCON™ Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 i wish he wouldn't have played so bad because now he'll try to pick it up and the team will try an put him on his back. either way i dont think the falcons will sleep on them and i think we're the better team. we'll be at home and our offense should be able to go to work on their D. i think we get the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_own_nfc_south Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Jeff OTAH LPPanthers OT Jeff Otah on Carolina's offensive line struggles: "We have to communicate better. That is what a lot of problem was. We have to do better at working together and identifying the 'Mike' linebacker. (Philadelphia) had a lot of good disguises out there."Panthers starting RT Jeff Otah wasn't able to fully practice today. That's a concern because if he can't play Sunday there's a big dropoff to backup Geoff Schwartz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_winger Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I say give him a couple of shots of Abe and Jerry for dessert. He'll throw another tantrum. I ain't skeerdy of no panties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconinPA Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Hopefully this week the only the only thing he proves is that he needs to be benched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I don't expect him to gift-wrap another game but if we can shut down their run Abe and Kroy can make it a long day for Jake. I just hope our offense has shaken off all the rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltstorm2 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 If we can contain the run game it won't matter what Jake does. If he does want to prove he's not bad, I expect him to either force throws to Smith which he always does, or hold it to long and get Abrahamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoMoreVick Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I definitely don't expect a repeat of last week's performance. A high school freshman QB couldn't have topped that performance. However, it is clear to the whole NFL that if you rattle him, mix up coverages, get him flustered, he's prone to make the mistakes. That's what we have to do. Smith can get his yards, but the key is not to let it beat us. We know what our offense is capable of. Let them do their thing, and the defense can pin its ears back and attack Delhomme. First thing is first, however. Stop their running game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoMoreVick Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I definitely don't expect a repeat of last week's performance. A high school freshman QB couldn't have topped that performance. However, it is clear to the whole NFL that if you rattle him, mix up coverages, get him flustered, he's prone to make the mistakes. That's what we have to do. Smith can get his yards, but the key is not to let it beat us. We know what our offense is capable of. Let them do their thing, and the defense can pin its ears back and attack Delhomme. First thing is first, however. Stop their running game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyicefalcon Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Now he's gonna come out against us and try to prove he's an elder Tom Brady. And with our corps of DBs, he just might pull it off.I don't know about you, but I'd much rather the Falcons be playing the Panthers with Delhomme having thrown for 5 TDs the previous week as opposed to 5 INTs. I know our D looked pretty stout against a good Miami Dolphins offense, but still, they're not the Philadelphia Eagles defense, and I'm concerned that our DBs won't play as well against Smith and Muhammad, thereby, making Delhomme look as if his performance last week was just an aberration. It's gonna be up to our D-line to put pressure on Delhomme for four quarters (or until Fox pulls him) which, consequently, should also take some pressure off our DBs.I know what your mindset is rite now ........'glass is half empty' but, it's ok to ponder all week with this perception.Here's my take on this......the fact that, NOT just Delhomme but, even their D is under tremendous pressure they will be forced to play an unconventional game.......which is not their skill set. No doubt, they will play hard but, even donkey as an animal put in lot of hardwork day in n out. Falcons are far superior team on paper & in execution.....especially at the Dome.I foresee it will be a low scoring game with Falcons winning the game with point diff. of 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Now he's gonna come out against us and try to prove he's an elder Tom Brady. And with our corps of DBs, he just might pull it off.I don't know about you, but I'd much rather the Falcons be playing the Panthers with Delhomme having thrown for 5 TDs the previous week as opposed to 5 INTs. I know our D looked pretty stout against a good Miami Dolphins offense, but still, they're not the Philadelphia Eagles defense, and I'm concerned that our DBs won't play as well against Smith and Muhammad, thereby, making Delhomme look as if his performance last week was just an aberration. It's gonna be up to our D-line to put pressure on Delhomme for four quarters (or until Fox pulls him) which, consequently, should also take some pressure off our DBs.You do realize that's his second awful game in a row, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vent King Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 BB- I'm sorry, but I have to respectfully disagree that because he stunk so bad last week that it means anything will be any different this Sunday. I'm sure after the way the Delhomme stunk it up in the playoffs last season (6 INTs), he came into this first game of the season vs the Eagles with that same "I've got something to prove" mentality, ESPECIALLY after signing a new contract extension with a $20 million signing bonus to absolutely NO avail. If he couldn't overcome that performance without laying an egg in the first game of the season, MONTHS later, how is he going to to do it in a week? I can't believe that playoff game wasn't on his mind when he went up against the Eagles and yet he still stunk the place up anyway. I see no reason we can't make sure it happens again. The dude is and has always been a headcase, the media just created a story about him like he wasn't one and he was all that when they were winning when it had more to do with their defense and running game and even coaching more so than him at the time. Now the wheels are coming off his game cause their defense isn't as stout, they will have to play from behind because of that so he'll have to chuck it to win games for them unlike in the past, and I believe we will end all doubts this Sunday who the real Jacqueline "The Fraud" Delhomme is, bet on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vent King Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 You do realize that's his second awful game in a row, right?Dag, I could have just cosign this and saved a lot of time typing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xFalconLord Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Now he's gonna come out against us and try to prove he's an elder Tom Brady. And with our corps of DBs, he just might pull it off.I don't know about you, but I'd much rather the Falcons be playing the Panthers with Delhomme having thrown for 5 TDs the previous week as opposed to 5 INTs. I know our D looked pretty stout against a good Miami Dolphins offense, but still, they're not the Philadelphia Eagles defense, and I'm concerned that our DBs won't play as well against Smith and Muhammad, thereby, making Delhomme look as if his performance last week was just an aberration. It's gonna be up to our D-line to put pressure on Delhomme for four quarters (or until Fox pulls him) which, consequently, should also take some pressure off our DBs.I generally come from the same line of thought.. Delhomme is either going to throw 5 INTs or 5 TDs this week trying to prove something. I would much rather him come out and throw 1 TD and 1 INT playing his normal game, and just walk out with a loss. O well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleking Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Banker, his confidence might just be shot. If he's got anything left, I think you are right. I think that he will have a good game and Carolina can pull out a W if Jake is confident in himself. But I really, really have some doubts about that. I'm going to go on record predicting a good game from Jake and a Carolina win. Most of that is blind faith, but it's all I really have right now. But I think it's more likely that Jake will destroy the entire team again and Atlanta will roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Now he's gonna come out against us and try to prove he's an elder Tom Brady. And with our corps of DBs, he just might pull it off.Well I would agree with you if he hadn't finished last season the way he did. Last Sunday was the game he went into with something to prove. This Sunday he will just be desperately trying to hold onto his job. I think that bodes well for Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laynepink Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 One of two scenarios:1. Jake lost confidence after constant interceptions. He plays conservative and rarely goes down the field, meaning an easier time stopping the Carolina offense.2. Jake tries to overcompensate for his bad performances, ends up slinging it all over the field likely resulting in many interceptions.Both are good for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Now he's gonna come out against us and try to prove he's an elder Tom Brady. And with our corps of DBs, he just might pull it off.I don't know about you, but I'd much rather the Falcons be playing the Panthers with Delhomme having thrown for 5 TDs the previous week as opposed to 5 INTs. I know our D looked pretty stout against a good Miami Dolphins offense, but still, they're not the Philadelphia Eagles defense, and I'm concerned that our DBs won't play as well against Smith and Muhammad, thereby, making Delhomme look as if his performance last week was just an aberration. It's gonna be up to our D-line to put pressure on Delhomme for four quarters (or until Fox pulls him) which, consequently, should also take some pressure off our DBs.Banker.Haven't heard from you in months.I knew a Panther game would bring you out. What is it about the Panties that gets you going?Anyway don't worry about Del Homo. He will take another GA Dome beat down.He hasn't seen a Falcon defense with this much speed and urgency in ugh>>>>>>>>>>>>ever. He struggled with Don Blackmon's defenses in the Dome. If Smitty can get his DE rotations right Opie will suffer. Trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons115 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 yeah, i was going to say i think his confidence is just totally shot, and if you can pressure him, it will cause a lot of mistakes, just make him play from behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falken Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Trust me BB.....Delhomme has nightmares about John Abraham..............and now....The Beerman Cometh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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