dmite Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I forget if the segment was the top 5 defenses of the week or this season, but Baldinger picked the Falcons as #5. Pittsburgh, Baltimore, NY Jets, and another team that I'm drawing a blank on were ahead of them (might have been Tennessee).He noted how fast our defense is and they cause opponents to make mistakes because of it.Theismann went on to add Cincinnati to the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 All these "ratings" by the so called "Experts" means nothing.........nada..........zip.The ONLY thing that matters is winning the games you play. Period.If you need proof of this go interview Mark Richt, Bret Favre, or Wade Phillips today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 All these "ratings" by the so called "Experts" means nothing.........nada..........zip.The ONLY thing that matters is winning the games you play. Period.If you need proof of this go interview Mark Richt, Bret Favre, or Wade Phillips today.He didn't say it meant anything, $hit! No need to jump down his throat.It's nice that people are thinking more highly of our defense though. Nice catch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I honestly think it is. We finally have a good secondary with Dunta, Owens, and Moore helping Decoud.Our linebacker corps only got better.Our d-line is pretty stout in the middle and we have above average DE's.Our last 4 games going back to last season the defense has given up 3, 10, 15, and 7 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnFalcon Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I am very happy with our defense so far. NO is going to be a real test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmite Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Yeah, Saints will be a real test. I can't wait to see this game. I'm very excited to see how our defense does there. If they hold them to 13 or something, then I think that's a really big statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconinPA Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I am very happy with our defense so far. NO is going to be a real test.I am too. I actuallty think the Saints Offense is in for a battle that they are not ready for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki46dinah Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Our 3rd down defense is doin well so far...we have our hardest test this week.We are currently ranked 4th in the NFL in 3rd down conversion allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I predicted before the season that our defense would be killer this year! So far great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BtK Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 we didn't face a high caliber offense so far, so i don't think it's a top five defense yet. maybe on the edge of top 10. i'd love to be proven wrong, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharky Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I honestly think it is. We finally have a good secondary with Dunta, Owens, and Moore helping Decoud.Our linebacker corps only got better.Our d-line is pretty stout in the middle and we have above average DE's.Our last 4 games going back to last season the defense has given up 3, 10, 15, and 7 points.This is the secondary combo I predicted in the preseason, and a lot others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal Line D Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 So far so good on D.I'll check in after Sunday's game for my true assesment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millenium falcon Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 (edited) we're literally ranked 6th.3rd down comp % is 4th overall.1-BAL-14%2-TEN-17%3-DAL-17%4-ATL-18%4th in pts allowed too, but this week will indeed be a true test. Edited September 23, 2010 by millenium falcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apl2g Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Thats good to hear. Lets hope the Falcons can keep up the good defense. This will be the first real test of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfanEST1989 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Our 3rd down defense is doin well so far...we have our hardest test this week.We are currently ranked 4th in the NFL in 3rd down conversion allowed.ive noticed that too. they are doind great to get pressure on the qb on third down. i have also noticed that they are flying to the ball when a screen is thrown, that was a big Achilles heel last year the dam screen pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreensboroNCFalcon Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 After the first two games we should be in the top 5. You guys forget to mention something they dont include in a stat sheet but I thing is really big, we've only given up an average of 1 touchdown per game. Say what you want about the quarterbacks/offenses we've faced but our big concern was our secondary and pass defense. Well we havn't given up a single passing touchdown yet this year either, and we've made four interceptions. TD and Smith said they wanted to improve this area, and I think they have. (Sorry for the long post, its my first post after lurking for about a year and I had alot to say) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
show_stoppa404 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Yea, hopefully we bring our top 5 defense against the aints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 After the first two games we should be in the top 5. You guys forget to mention something they dont include in a stat sheet but I thing is really big, we've only given up an average of 1 touchdown per game. Say what you want about the quarterbacks/offenses we've faced but our big concern was our secondary and pass defense. Well we havn't given up a single passing touchdown yet this year either, and we've made four interceptions. TD and Smith said they wanted to improve this area, and I think they have. (Sorry for the long post, its my first post after lurking for about a year and I had alot to say)I can't agree with you more. But it's still early tho and we have yet to face some of the best. I like that oldsaying "one game at a time." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point_Blank Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Hopefully we prove how good it is this week!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLFalcon556 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I predicted before the season that our defense would be killer this year! So far great! right...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0d1gy Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 The Saints pass to open up the run so if we can limit the big pass plays and stuff their run then we should be able to hold them to 14-17 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 (edited) I saw playbook and the analysis of the Falcon Def. We can only justify that postion with a good showing against the Aint's. Until then, the 1st two games only showed a glimmer of potential against teams lead by sub-par QBs. Edited September 23, 2010 by Mid-Nite-Toker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhead1970 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 He didn't say it meant anything, $hit! No need to jump down his throat.It's nice that people are thinking more highly of our defense though. Nice catch!+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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