falcndave Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Things it is nice to know when facing New England.1) In the light of Ben Watson's emergency, I'm glad to know our LBs practice against Tony G.2) I'm glad our whole defense practices against a guy who gets rid of the ball in a hurry. Who is less likely to get sacked that Tom Brady...yes...you guessed it.3) The Jets hurt the Pats in the middle of the field. Can you say our strength on their weakness.4) Ryan's numbers are borderline godly. However, we all universally look at both games and agree with him when he says, "We left some points on the table." Imagine a game in which he feels we got all we could?5) We covered kicks so well against Miami that Carolina wouldn't even try to take one out of the end zone. ST coverage units may be the best in the NFL. Point to better coverage units? Really. Name one. Yea...I didn't think so. Its nice to play on short fields with an offense that can drive it 90 yards on anyone.There are more. I haven't even mention the tools we have a RB, OL and WR. If you don't think we have a chance to beat NE on the road, you don't live in reality.I personally stop short of predicting victory, but I could see it happening in so many ways. On paper, I would argue we are better. Only the totality of my experience as a lifelong Falcons fan stops me from putting money on us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymadd Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 You pointed out something that has really helped us over these last two games and that is our special teams. Punt and kickoff coverage has been great. Keonan(sp) is looking like a Pro-bowler so TD might as well go ahead and get ready to pay him next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderboy09 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Well heres the facts as I see them.....1) We CANNOT commit the types of drive killing penalties we have committed in the past 2 games. We spend entirely too much time in 3rd and longs, which on the road, you will not be nearly as successful.2) We HAVE to run the football in short yardage situations much better. Let's face it - EVERY defense we face is going to stack the box in order to shut down Turner. We've got to make sure we seal the deal on these 3rd and shorts. Our O-line in the first 2 games has not pushed the defenders off the los nearly enough.3) We HAVE to pressure Brady and maintain solid coverage in the secondary. I know this is obvious, but this is what teams have done and had success against the Pats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaton Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 We have to NOT give up big plays on 3rd and 15 and other 3rd and long situations. That kills me. Championship defenses don't let teams get first downs on 3rd and 16 plays. (See Green Bay a few years ago in the playoffs, killed by a 3rd and 16). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockPaperScissors Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 We have to NOT give up big plays on 3rd and 15 and other 3rd and long situations. That kills me. Championship defenses don't let teams get first downs on 3rd and 16 plays. (See Green Bay a few years ago in the playoffs, killed by a 3rd and 16).wasn't that the play that got Ed Donatell fired (and then promptly hired by McKay/Mora)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 What's the record for fewest kickoff return yards allowed? We can break that this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 What's the record for fewest kickoff return yards allowed? We can break that this year.That would be tough. The team that holds that record is dominant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 That would be tough. The team that holds that record is dominant.Well if no one else is going to do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_ATL Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 wasn't that the play that got Ed Donatell fired (and then promptly hired by McKay/Mora)?It was actually more like 3rd or 4th and 26.Fred-Ex baby!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris D Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Run the football, Get pressure on Brady, and most importantly....NO DUMB PENALTIES> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNCFalcon Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I am starting to think the Patriots are going to be the season's most disappointing team. They totally deserved to lose to the Bills, and didn't look so hot against the Jets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaton Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 wasn't that the play that got Ed Donatell fired (and then promptly hired by McKay/Mora)?That is correct, and another poster was right.... it was more like 3rd and 24. This defense has been giving up these kinds of plays. We will have a winning record this year, but leaky defenses don't win playoff games. I'd be interested to see what the 3rd and long conversion stat is against us in the first two games. Especially the last game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons 'til Death Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 It was actually more like 3rd or 4th and 26.Fred-Ex baby!!It was a 4th and 26 and it came against the Eagles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfanjason Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Win the turnover battle. We have to force the Pats into mistakes which is hard to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC_ATL Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 The only two questions that I have about the game are:1. Can we put pressure on Brady solely using our four down lineman?2. How are we going to cover Randy Moss? (Safety over the top?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbendon Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 We need a repeat performance from Abe and the BEERMAN from week 1that kinda has a ring to it.....Abe and the Beerman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rounz Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 You pointed out something that has really helped us over these last two games and that is our special teams. Punt and kickoff coverage has been great. Keonan(sp) is looking like a Pro-bowler so TD might as well go ahead and get ready to pay him next year.Good point.The return game did get a little attention on NFL playbook today."Imagine a game in which he feels we got all we could?"That's what I'm waiting for, falcndave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsSavant Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Rush 5 men and on 3rd and long blitz don't give Brady time to DISSECT US. And most importantly SCORE MORE POINTS than they do!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putnam6 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Well heres the facts as I see them.....1) We CANNOT commit the types of drive killing penalties we have committed in the past 2 games. We spend entirely too much time in 3rd and longs, which on the road, you will not be nearly as successful.2) We HAVE to run the football in short yardage situations much better. Let's face it - EVERY defense we face is going to stack the box in order to shut down Turner. We've got to make sure we seal the deal on these 3rd and shorts. Our O-line in the first 2 games has not pushed the defenders off the los nearly enough.3) We HAVE to pressure Brady and maintain solid coverage in the secondary. I know this is obvious, but this is what teams have done and had success against the Pats.I agree just watched Patriots/Jets game on NFL Game rewind ( which is petty **** cool) They can run the ball with Taylor and Mulroney and we all know about their passing game. Falcons need to keep that offense off the field and have some long drives on the Patriots aging defense. Jets blitzed like crazy and it was effective but our corners had better stick to Moss,Galloway, and Welker if he plays cause even when pressured Brady's passes weren't that far off. I have no doubt the Patriots play much better this week and it will take the Falcons playing relatively mistake free to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrndzombii Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 cant beat ourselves...somehow need to get some pressuresustain drives and keep their offense on the sideline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEWF Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 What's the record for fewest kickoff return yards allowed? We can break that this year.Fewest Yards Allowed, Kickoff Returns, Season225 Brooklyn, 1943254 Denver, 1992293 Brooklyn, 1944 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcndave Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 I'm not sure I want to lead the league in fewest kickoff return yards allowed. That may just mean you are not scoring! Now, lowest average per return since the spot was moved back would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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