Mr. Right Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) The new regime sold the fans on building the team the right way, but after the second year under Tom's rule, Falcons fans have come to realize that this new regime is the same as the old one. Our 2009 season is eerily similar to the 2005 and 2006 seasons where we started 6-2 only to end up 8-8 and 7-9. At 6-5 (with a godsend win against the Buccaneers), a failure to attain back to back winning seasons again is not far from reality.I remember back during the Mora era, one of our glaring problems was the o-line. We had trouble protecting the quarterback and the only reason our run game was affective was because the defense had to account for Michael Vick. When Petrino took over and with Mike Vick was on leave, our rushing offense declined dramatically and Warrick Dunn failed to reach the 1000 yard mark for the first time since 2003.Fastforward to today: While Mike Smith did attempt to instill a run first offense and our o-line do seem to be geared for that, we still sorely lack one thing - pass blocking. Yes our linemen have tenacity and nastiness i.e. Harvey Dahl, but at the same time are mediocre at protecting the quarterback. This was especially seen through this weekend's game against the Bucs.You can make the excuse that our starters were injured, and our back ups could not pass protect, but you have to remember, Tim Crowder and Stylez White aren't exactly DeMarcus Ware and Albert Haynesworth.So this begs the question. After years and years of terrible offensive line play, and now with Young Tom at the helm, is this problem still going to be ignored? Young Tom promised to build the team the right way, but right now, we haven't even built the trenches yet. We can't rush the opposing quarterback and we can't protect our own quarterback. The Falcons have had this problem for a while, yet Young Tom fails to recognize it. Edited November 30, 2009 by Mr. Right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewcrew Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Look, we know you aren't a fan of this team, Vick-75, so all of your bellyaching only reminds me how we are defintely heading in the right direction. I know our success pisses you off, so you might want to buy some Tums, because Dimitroff, Smith and Ryan are building a franchise that is going to be very good for a long time. I only want to help you. I know are so emotionally invested in our failure, I'm worried about a horrible ulser in your near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripedss Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 The new regime sold the fans on building the team the right way, but after the second year under Tom's rule, Falcons fans have come to realize that this new regime is the same as the old one. Our 2009 season is eerily similar to the 2005 and 2006 seasons where we started 6-2 only to end up 8-8 and 7-9. At 6-5 (with a godsend win against the Buccaneers), a failure to attain back to back winning seasons again is not far from reality.I remember back during the Mora era, one of our glaring problems was the o-line. We had trouble protecting the quarterback and the only reason our run game was affective was because the defense had to account for Michael Vick. When Petrino took over and with Mike Vick was on leave, our rushing offense declined dramatically and Warrick Dunn failed to reach the 1000 yard mark for the first time since 2003.Fastforward to today: While Mike Smith did attempt to instill a run first offense and our o-line do seem to be geared for that, we still sorely lack one thing - pass blocking. Yes our linemen have tenacity and nastiness i.e. Harvey Dahl, but at the same time are mediocre at protecting the quarterback. This was especially seen through this weekend's game against the Bucs.You can make the excuse that our starters were injured, and our back ups could not pass protect, but you have to remember, Tim Crowder and Stylez White aren't exactly DeMarcus Ware and Albert Haynesworth.So this begs the question. After years and years of terrible offensive line play, and now with Young Tom at the helm, is this problem still going to be ignored? Young Tom promised to build the team the right way, but right now, we haven't even built the trenches yet. We can't rush the opposing quarterback and we can't protect our own quarterback. The Falcons have had this problem for a while, yet Young Tom fails to recognize it.You do realize that you will be labeled TOP TROLL for this don't you? I agree with the array of points made here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewcrew Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 You do realize that you will be labeled TOP TROLL for this don't you? I agree with the array of points made hereHe already is top troll. This same guy has plagued these boards for years. He has no interest what-so-ever in seeing the Falcons win. His comments aren't intended to be constructive, they are intended to be destructive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Right Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Look, we know you aren't a fan of this team, Vick-75, so all of your bellyaching only reminds me how we are defintely heading in the right direction. I know our success pisses you off, so you might want to buy some Tums, because Dimitroff, Smith and Ryan are building a franchise that is going to be very good for a long time. I only want to help you. I know are so emotionally invested in our failure, I'm worried about a horrible ulser in your near future.If success to you means being sacked 6 times by a no name defensive line then you are right, your definition of success does piss me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordtobigbird Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 They drafted a first round tackle. he just got his butt handed to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice1974 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 wow a -252 ratingyou're not to bright are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Don't you mean Young Tom? And King Arthur?Change the record already, troll-boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewcrew Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 If success to you means being sacked 6 times by a no name defensive line then you are right, your definition of success does piss me off.No, I know you too well. You are pissed off because we won. Get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayoh Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 We're playing with 2 injured starters and a sub-par right tackle. We draft a RT in the draft and the rest of our line gets healthy and we're suddenly looking better again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Well he has used 2 first round picks on lineman in his first 2 drafts... I would say that is working on the trenches wouldn't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyofish Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 This is such a moronic post....To even give credence to your line of thought (and I use that word thought loosely in your case) you have to make the following assumptions:1. The Falcons can get any great players to fill in the holes at will2. The rookies and 2nd year draft players should be top caliber NFL players3. The team isn't allowed to make any mistakes4. Injuries don't happen.5. Front office and coaches are infallible.6. Growth isn't allowed....a player must be prefect from day 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucityfalcon Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 See, this is the kind of s*&% that gets your azz whooped at football parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Right Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 We're playing with 2 injured starters and a sub-par right tackle. We draft a RT in the draft and the rest of our line gets healthy and we're suddenly looking better again.Well, that RT better come soon because our line is terrible right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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