Who played good/who played bad! week 3

[Captain Falcon]

Really good: wow i'm so impressed he played that great

good: wow that was good even for him

average: just what I would expect from that player

bad: dude step up

really bad: wow you suck. please get off the field

These are just my observations from the game against the saints. Please tell me if you disagree/agree as I only post this so you guys can correct me and I can properly analyze the game.

Ryan: good

Turner: good

Mughelli: good

White: average

Douglas: bad

Gonzalez: good

Baker: bad

Blalock: bad

McClure: average

Dahl: average

Clabo: average

Anderson: average

Abraham: good

Biermann: bad

Babineaux: good

Jerry: bad

Peters: good

Peterson: good

Lotfon: good

Weatherspoon: good

Grimes: good

Robinson: average

Owens: average

Decoud: average

Moore: average

Bryant: good

Keonan: average

Edited September 27, 2010 by FinneranForever

[Falcons_own_nfc_south]

Special Team played bad for us expect Matt Bryant FG's.

[Peyton]

I haven't broken down the OL player by platyer, but I don't see how they possibly could all be average or worse. They dominated the Saints front 7.

I think you forgot Douglas, who I would say played not his best game.

[Captain Falcon]

I haven't broken down the OL player by platyer, but I don't see how they possibly could all be average or worse. They dominated the Saints front 7.

I think you forgot Douglas, who I would say played not his best game.

Baker continues to be a penalty machine. Blalock got beat a lot from what I saw. The others might have played good and not average but the first 3 quarters, Turner was only averaging like 2 1/2 yards a carry and Ryan was getting pressured, he just did a great job at stepping up in the pocket when there was pressure on the outside to step up and throw. I guess they made up for it by dominating in the 4th quarter but near the beginning, Turner wasn't getting much of anything.

[Peyton]

Baker continues to be a penalty machine. Blalock got beat a lot from what I saw. The others might have played good and not average but the first 3 quarters, Turner was only averaging like 2 1/2 yards a carry and Ryan was getting pressured, he just did a great job at stepping up in the pocket when there was pressure on the outside to step up and throw. I guess they made up for it by dominating in the 4th quarter but near the beginning, Turner wasn't getting much of anything.

In my opinion, that was Mularkey's plan. Not saying it was the most brilliant plan, or even a good plan, but it did work in this case.

He was running the ball all game into 8 and 9 man fronts, with I guess the idea of setting them up for the big pass play and wearing down the defense.

I don't care if you have the Cowboys O line from the 90s, you can't get much against 9 in the box. So I don't think I'd fault the line too much if there was a slow start in the running game.

[Captain Falcon]

In my opinion, that was Mularkey's plan. Not saying it was the most brilliant plan, or even a good plan, but it did work in this case.

He was running the ball all game into 8 and 9 man fronts, with I guess the idea of setting them up for the big pass play and wearing down the defense.

I don't care if you have the Cowboys O line from the 90s, you can't get much against 9 in the box. So I don't think I'd fault the line too much if there was a slow start in the running game.

I guess. I just think they could have done a little better job. And if the Saints think are stacking that much in the box, what does that tell you about how they feel about our passing game? Maybe they will be a little more fearful next time as Ryan did have a nice day. If the plan was to pound and pound despite our lack of success to wear them out in the 4th quarter, than it worked I guess.

[Quinton Ayers]

I think Dunta Robinson, JA98, and Roddy White all played good.. Haven't you noticed that Marques Colston/Robert Meachem rarely had their names called? Also, that Devery Henderson play was a pretty good one, not to mention a few nice open field tackles. I saw JA98 penetrating the line a few times and putting some good pressure on Brees. While he wasn't able to pull in a sack, he looked pretty good to me. I'm not sure if he was playing End or Tackle at the time. And Roddy played just about as good of a game as he could have, especially on the touchdown play, that was just great.

[Captain Falcon]

I think Dunta Robinson, JA98, and Roddy White all played good.. Haven't you noticed that Marques Colston/Robert Meachem rarely had their names called? Also, that Devery Henderson play was a pretty good one, not to mention a few nice open field tackles. I saw JA98 penetrating the line a few times and putting some good pressure on Brees. While he wasn't able to pull in a sack, he looked pretty good to me. I'm not sure if he was playing End or Tackle at the time. And Roddy played just about as good of a game as he could have, especially on the touchdown play, that was just great.

Dunta did play pretty good. Especially when it came to tackling. Whose fault do you think it was for Lance Moore going big though? Decoud? Moore? I don't think it was ever Grimes or Robinson covering him. Maybe owens? I really wish I had DVR so I could go back and watch that.

[1989Fan]

Dunta had a very nice game IMO.

Henderson is one of the faster WRs in the NFL. Even the announcer commented how well DRob played it and did all you could ask for.

[ChanceKK Dad Falcons4Lif3]

As far as this gos' I almost totally agree...

Mughelli: Really Good

I never expected the FB to be making plays like he did against the Saints D-Line, then catching Ryan's passes and fighting for yards. He was showing heart out there, thus seeing results.

Baker: Really Bad

Week in and week out this player racks up penalties either from holding (Steeler's OT game) to 2 false starts on Sunday come on man your a veteran.

Gonzo: Really Good

Even though Gonzo is a Pro Bowl TE and one of the best in the game. He is OLD, to be Ryan's #1 target on Sunday and shaking off LBs, Safeties, an CBs, he definately showed he still has it.

Whaddya think about that?

[G-Wiz22]

I think Dunta Robinson, JA98, and Roddy White all played good.. Haven't you noticed that Marques Colston/Robert Meachem rarely had their names called? Also, that Devery Henderson play was a pretty good one, not to mention a few nice open field tackles. I saw JA98 penetrating the line a few times and putting some good pressure on Brees. While he wasn't able to pull in a sack, he looked pretty good to me. I'm not sure if he was playing End or Tackle at the time. And Roddy played just about as good of a game as he could have, especially on the touchdown play, that was just great.

yea JA98 played a good game but on the play where TD28 made the interception, after good penetration JA98 almost made a boneheaded play by sticking his leg out on brees right in front of the ref, if brees goes down thats a tripping penalty which means no interception.

[1989Fan]

As far as this gos' I almost totally agree...

Mughelli: Really Good

I never expected the FB to be making plays like he did against the Saints D-Line, then catching Ryan's passes and fighting for yards. He was showing heart out there, thus seeing results.

Baker: Really Bad

Week in and week out this player racks up penalties either from holding (Steeler's OT game) to 2 false starts on Sunday come on man your a veteran.

Gonzo: Really Good

Even though Gonzo is a Pro Bowl TE and one of the best in the game. He is OLD, to be Ryan's #1 target on Sunday and shaking off LBs, Safeties, an CBs, he definately showed he still has it.

Whaddya think about that?

didnt Baker only have 1 penalty? I know the last one was Blaylock, but they said Baker.

[Rev_Hal]

The OL gave us the best pass protection in 3 years, and we rushed for over 200 yards. How can you say that any OL played bad?

[ChanceKK Dad Falcons4Lif3]

didnt Baker only have 1 penalty? I know the last one was Blaylock, but they said Baker.

actually i was caught up in the moment...he is still showing consistentcy in racking up penalties

[hardenmj]

forgot snelling...he was huge on a couple of series including the winner in OT

[B^rooklyn]

Too Harsh On Harry Douglas.

Matt Ryan Threw 2 Bad Passes To Him, And That Deep One Hurt In OT.

I Woulda Liked The Game To End Like That, So There's No Excuses Made In NO's Favor.

EDIT:

Not Getting On Matty Ice, I Loved What I Seen From Him. Bad Passes Just Happen, And In This Case It Was Unfortunate For Harry Douglas.

Edited September 28, 2010 by B^rooklyn Skull

[Cali-Falcon]

How did Ryan only play good?

He played a flawless game and almost all of his throws were on the money. He fired up our team after the missed FG in OT and that QB sneak showed his toughness and eager to beat the AINTS.

[Atlfanstckndenver]

if that was a good game even for turner then our expectations have officially been lowered.

[Atlfanstckndenver]

i agree that Ryan played better than good. Based upon your rankings Matty Ice played as well as Turner. I really think Matt Ryan out shined Turner.

[FalconsfanDK]

Dunta did play pretty good. Especially when it came to tackling. Whose fault do you think it was for Lance Moore going big though? Decoud? Moore? I don't think it was ever Grimes or Robinson covering him. Maybe owens? I really wish I had DVR so I could go back and watch that.

it looked like we were in zone as far as i remember, so i think this one is on decoud... he got fooled by brees looking the other way.

[Osiruz]

my notables:

Decoud - Horrid

he was getting beat like a dusty carpet. He had one int, but that lance moore long play and the muffed punt were all him. He wasn't all that good in coverage either.

Moore - Good

He got beat on the TD play, but its NO and its a redzone situation and a quick pass, he had little time to react if any, he came up and knocked thomas out, and was making some plays.

Ryan - Good

That QB sneak play was pure determination, he kept pushing even though our little girls upfront (oline) allowed the play to get blown up. He also threw some tough throws into tight windows, 2 very good throws to roddy white.

Baker - bad

he got duffed out most of the game as well as blalock.

Turner - Mediocre

he was tentative in getting to the hole, and seemed to be hitting a wall. He got stuffed at the goal line a whole bunch of times.

Grimes - Good

the int play was a great play, and he was tightly covering his WR.

Lofton - decent

He made plays when he had to, and didnt make any mistakes that I know off, he also had a couple of nice hits.

[MSalmon]

yea JA98 played a good game but on the play where TD28 made the interception, after good penetration JA98 almost made a boneheaded play by sticking his leg out on brees right in front of the ref, if brees goes down thats a tripping penalty which means no interception.

I think JA98 played a whale of a game although not from a statistical point of view. He played his gaps awesomely and several running plays you saw his long azz just "boom" right there on the carrier. He's turning out to be one of those blue collar players that are invaluable. Yeah, i know he was overdrafted, but he's still valuable.

The other players to me that stood out again were Decoud and Moore. Both made some Mistakes, but both flew all over the field, were always around the ball, made outstanding hits and even though brees made a mistake that INT by Decoud was outstanding. I kinda forgive him on the STs play, as that was freaky. He bit on Brees looking him off that one time, but again that's an outstanding QB.

OUr safety tandem if healthy will be studly for a while.

On a side note: Anyone notice how that Shann Schillinger kid is a ST beast?

[Captain Falcon]

if that was a good game even for turner then our expectations have officially been lowered.

He ended up with 30 carries for 110 yards. If he plays like that every single game, he ends up with 1760 yards on the year. He sucked through the first three quarters, yes, but once that saints D was worn down, he made some big plays.

And the fact that Douglas only had the ball thrown to him like twice means he either couldn't get open, or Ryan just doesn't prefer to throw to him much. Either way, it lowers my expectations of him.

And again, about the o-line, I really feel like blalock and baker did not play good. Maybe the others played good to make up for it? Even the announcers said that we just weren't being able to run on the left side. And although Ryan was only sacked once, it was more because he did a good job escaping pressure.

Yes Tony G is old, but he is still fantastic and his body is barely less than it was 5 years ago so I only gave him a Good.

Robinson did play good but i'd like to note that D. Henderson dropped 2 passes that would have been huge plays for the saints.

Lofton played bad? I didn't see him missing tackles, but perhaps you are right. Can anybody confirm this man?

Yes, I only gave Ryan a good. He played better than his expectations but it would have really taken another TD (maybe that deep ball to Douglas) to up him to a very good game for me.

And in a response to someone, if I give Ryan a good and Turner a good, it does not mean that I think they played equally. It all depends on the expectations for that single player. If Finneran caught 4 balls for 60 yards, he would get a good (maybe even very good), but if Roddy did the same, he would get a bad.

Edited September 28, 2010 by FinneranForever