Falcons_own_nfc_south Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 During the game, I noticed that Steelers D had one step in lots of snap like they knew what was coming. May be I need to re-watch the game before I make this conclusion but that's how I felt. They were in backyard before ball was snapped in few snaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 They were jumping the snap a lot in the second half, so much so that they moved before the tackles had a chance to get into position after the snap. As for a tell, I can't say. I will say that Ryan has to do a better job of changing his cadence when he sees that happening. He didn't do that yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkjfalcon Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 During the game, I noticed that Steelers D had one step in lots of snap like they knew what was coming. May be I need to re-watch the game before I make this conclusion but that's how I felt. They were in backyard before ball was snapped in few snaps.I was reminded of the Arizona playoff game. I think the problem is that playing on the road in a loud stadium the falcons aren't able to mix up their snap count the way they would at home. With all the noise they are basicly on a silent count and can't mix it up to draw the defense offsides because all the other offensive players are waiting for the ball to move as opposed to listening to the snap count. However, it was clear that Pitt was timing their rush/blitz. The Falcons should have mixed in a "no snap" play or a play where Ryan basically waits until the last second on the play clock before snapping to try and get their D to slow down a little. Considering the Pitt D was a step ahead of the O on a lot of plays, I was actually pretty impressed in the Falcons ability to pick them up. I would have expected a few more busted plays/sacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitown2ATL_Falcon Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 During the game, I noticed that Steelers D had one step in lots of snap like they knew what was coming. May be I need to re-watch the game before I make this conclusion but that's how I felt. They were in backyard before ball was snapped in few snaps.I'm pretty sure they somehow knew the Snap Count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris D Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 We saw a lot of teams able to do this to us last season, and does anyone remember that Arizona playoff game? :PI'm not sure if there is something giving it away, but I agree with whoever said Ryan needs to change his cadence with the snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 He probably does but it is not as pronounced as Aaron Rodgers. By the second half even I knew the timing of the count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joremarid Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 i couldn't identify a tell but it sure looks like the steelers could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashbrown3 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 This better get addressed this week folks. At the very least, we could have lined up on that 4th and 1 when we were inside the 10 yard line and tried to draw them offsides... I hope we practice alternating the snap counts in practice because if we are not doing it, then it will cause our own guys to jump offsides when trying it during a game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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