JRid Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 46 minutes ago - No. 5 key vs. Philadelphia: Contain RB LeSean McCoy in the passing game. McCoy is Philly's leading receiver, with 28 receptions for 218 yards. In Week 4, Atlanta had problems defending 49ers RB Frank Gore in the passing game. Falcons RapidReportsTags: RB 51 minutes ago - No. 4 key vs. Philadelphia: LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee) will be a game-time decision. If inactive, LB Stephen Nicholas will fill in and must play well. Nicholas has been a solid backup, subbing for Weatherspoon against the 49ers. The Eagles will be a much tougher test. Falcons RapidReportsTags: LB 52 minutes ago - No. 3 key vs. Philadelphia: Cover Eagles WR DeSean Jackson deep. He hasn't fared well with QB Kevin Kolb under center (four catches, 37 yards). Atlanta likes using zone blitzes to force passes underneath, but if the pressure fails then deep-threat WRs can get open. Falcons RapidReportsTags: QB • WR 54 minutes ago - No. 2 key vs. Philadelphia: QB Kevin Kolb will start for the Eagles instead of Michael Vick, which should be a sigh of relief for Atlanta. The Falcons have done a good job rushing the QB, ranking ninth in the NFL in sacks (11). Hitting Kolb repeatedly will be key. Falcons RapidReportsTags: QB 56 minutes ago - No. 1 key vs. Philadelphia: With Eagles LT Jason Peters out, DE John Abraham could have a monster game against backup LT King Dunlap. Dunlap allowed three sacks when called upon against the 49ers last week. Falcons RapidReportsTags: DE • OT 57 minutes ago - LB Curtis Lofton disagreed Philadelphia's WRs will be the best Atlanta's seen to this point. But he did note a difference. "The difference between these receivers is they're very fast and make a lot of people miss," Lofton said. "They really stretch teams vertically." Falcons RapidReports 58 minutes ago - The Falcons have 10 interceptions from nine players, which have come from every position except DT. "We're waiting on it," DE/DT Jamaal Anderson said. "We work on that every Friday, we have an interception drill we work on...Hopefully I'll be the next one." Falcons RapidReports 59 minutes ago - Sunday's game against Philadelphia will be Atlanta's fourth road game in six contests. The next three will be at home. "We have to steal every one on the road," RB Michael Turner said. "We've been pretty good at home but we're getting better on the road." Falcons RapidReports An hour ago - LB Curtis Lofton on SS William Moore's emergence: "William Moore is a very physical safety, and he's been making big plays. We've just got to keep pushing him to grow mentally, and he's going to be a good player for us." Falcons RapidReportsTags: LB • SS Oct. 15, 2010 2:20 p.m. - LB Curtis Lofton on facing Philadelphia's balanced offense: "It's going to test us in all facets of the game. It's going to test the secondary, it's going to test the D-line. We're going to have to come together like we have the past couple of games." Falcons RapidReportsTags: LB Oct. 15, 2010 2:18 p.m. - DT Jonathan Babineaux on whether DE John Abraham had to find his explosiveness again after a down 2009 year: "Abe has been the same since I've known him. Unfortunately, we had a few dropoffs last year where we couldn't get pressure like we wanted." Falcons RapidReportsTags: DE • DT Oct. 15, 2010 2:16 p.m. - WR Roddy White on whether the Falcons are a clear frontrunner in the NFC South: "Tampa's 3-1, too. They're doing a good job, too. ... We have a tough season ahead of us. We just have to keep grinding." Falcons RapidReports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnasty Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I hope Weatherspoon can play. I'd rather have him on McCoy than Nicholas, but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRid Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 (edited) Eagles 10 minutes ago - Special teams coordinator Bobby April on punt and kick coverage units that are ranked 27th and 21st, respectively: "It can be exasperating at times, but that's why we're here, to try and overcome problems." Eagles RapidReports 26 minutes ago - With DT Brodrick Bunkley (elbow) out for Sunday, rookie DT Jeff Owens or rookie DE Daniel Te'o-Nesheim could play in their first NFL game. Owens is on the practice squad, and Te'o-Neisham was inactive for the first four games. Eagles RapidReports 19 minutes ago - It's unlikey RB Jerome Harrison -- traded from Cleveland on Wednesday -- will play vs. Atlanta because he hasn't learned the Eagles blitz pickup scheme, which coach Andy Reid said "is like learning to speak French in two days." Eagles RapidReports 42 minutes ago - WR DeSean Jackson on whether his chemistry with QB Kevin Kolb is improving: "Our chemistry has always been good. It's not like it's gotten any better or worse." Eagles RapidReports 59 minutes ago - WR Riley Cooper sat out practice again, which indicates he's still feeling effects of his concussion. Look for him to be deactivated on Sunday and replaced by fellow rookie Chad Hall. Eagles RapidReports An hour ago - No. 5 key vs. Philadelphia: Contain RB LeSean McCoy in the passing game. McCoy is Philly's leading receiver, with 28 receptions for 218 yards. In Week 4, Atlanta had problems defending 49ers RB Frank Gore in the passing game. Falcons RapidReportsTags: RB Oct. 15, 2010 2:32 p.m. - Darrius Heyward-Bey was the first WR taken in the 2009 draft, but he has fewer catches (11) this season than the other five first-rounders that year: Hakeem Nicks (33), Michael Crabtree (20), Jeremy Maclin (18), Percy Harvin (17) and Kenny Britt (14). Raiders RapidReportsTags: WR Oct. 15, 2010 2:28 p.m. - No. 3 key vs. Philadelphia: Cover Eagles WR DeSean Jackson deep. He hasn't fared well with QB Kevin Kolb under center (four catches, 37 yards). Atlanta likes using zone blitzes to force passes underneath, but if the pressure fails then deep-threat WRs can get open. Falcons RapidReportsTags: QB • WR Oct. 15, 2010 2:27 p.m. - No. 2 key vs. Philadelphia: QB Kevin Kolb will start for the Eagles instead of Michael Vick, which should be a sigh of relief for Atlanta. The Falcons have done a good job rushing the QB, ranking ninth in the NFL in sacks (11). Hitting Kolb repeatedly will be key. Falcons RapidReportsTags: QB Oct. 15, 2010 2:25 p.m. - No. 1 key vs. Philadelphia: With Eagles LT Jason Peters out, DE John Abraham could have a monster game against backup LT King Dunlap. Dunlap allowed three sacks when called upon against the 49ers last week. Falcons RapidReportsTags: DE • OT Oct. 15, 2010 2:15 p.m. - CB Asante Samuel (concussion) is getting in his second straight day of full practice and appears primed to start on Sunday vs. Atlanta. Eagles RapidReports Oct. 15, 2010 1:58 p.m. - DT Brodrick Bunkley (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game. Trevor Laws and Antonio Dixon will rotate at his position. Eagles RapidReportsTags: DT • Elbow injury • Out for the week Oct. 15, 2010 1:45 p.m. - OT Jason Peters had successful arthroscopic surgery to remove some inflamed cartilage in his left knee. Peters will miss this week's game vs. Atlanta and be replaced by King Dunlap. Eagles RapidReports Oct. 15, 2010 1:29 p.m. - Michael Vick (ribs) took some reps with the second team in practice. Coach Andy Reid said there's a chance Vick will dress Sunday, even though Kevin Kolb will start. Eagles RapidReportsTags: QB • Rib injury Oct. 15, 2010 1:14 p.m. - QB Kevin Kolb is getting all the first-team reps in practice. There's no question that he'll start Sunday against the Falcons. Eagles RapidReports Edited October 15, 2010 by JRid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRid Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 58 minutes ago - The Falcons have 10 interceptions from nine players, which have come from every position except DT. "We're waiting on it," DE/DT Jamaal Anderson said. "We work on that every Friday, we have an interception drill we work on...Hopefully I'll be the next one." Falcons RapidReportsIt would be really sweet if JA98 got an interception. Can you imagine if he intercepted it and ran it in for a touchdown. I'm dreaming here, but man that would be sweet to see.JA98 has gotten better at having his hands in the air to tip the ball, but he still doesn't do it every time. Last year it drove me nuts and I could never understand why he didn't do it more often. He is 6'8" so he has a very high reach. I noticed a couple of others guys not do that this year and I can't understand why they don't do it. We could be getting more tipped passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I hope Spoon doesn't be out to long. I would hate for him to lose his starting spot to Nic. I'm not taking anything away from Nic but I like Spoon alot more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRid Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 A couple more. Falcons27 minutes ago - DE John Abraham (back) and TE Justin Peelle (groin) were limited in practice and are questionable for Sunday. LB Curtis Lofton (knee) and WR Brian Finneran (knee) fully participated and probable. Falcons RapidReportsTags: Injury 33 minutes ago - LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee) did not practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday. He didn't practice at all this week, so it's unlikely he'll play. Falcons RapidReportsEagles12 minutes ago - Coach Andy Reid on the Falcons: "They're arguably the best team in the National Football League right now. They're playing fantastic football." Eagles RapidReportsTags: Andy Reid 24 minutes ago - LG Todd Herremans (sore knee) has shared reps this week with Nick Cole and Reggie Wells, but he'll be ready to play Sunday. Eagles RapidReport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_LIFE Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 We need you abe!!! come on man, after this contest they will call you "King Abe" and change King Dunlap to Prince Dunlap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 58 minutes ago - The Falcons have 10 interceptions from nine players, which have come from every position except DT. "We're waiting on it," DE/DT Jamaal Anderson said. "We work on that every Friday, we have an interception drill we work on...Hopefully I'll be the next one." Falcons RapidReportsIt would be really sweet if JA98 got an interception. Can you imagine if he intercepted it and ran it in for a touchdown. I'm dreaming here, but man that would be sweet to see.JA98 has gotten better at having his hands in the air to tip the ball, but he still doesn't do it every time. Last year it drove me nuts and I could never understand why he didn't do it more often. He is 6'8" so he has a very high reach. I noticed a couple of others guys not do that this year and I can't understand why they don't do it. We could be getting more tipped passes.As a DT, sometimes it's tough to get your hands up in the air. By freeing up a hand, you lose your leverage on the OL blocking you. Also, standing straight up to knock down the pass, or jumping in the air with your hands up is the fastest way to get knocked on your *** by the offensive lineman standing in front of you. It's great when they time it right, but if they do it on a pump fake, they are typically eliminated from the play because it makes it easy for the offensive lineman to get his hands in his chest to block him out of the play.The only time a DL can safely get his hand up without getting pushed out of the play is when he gets the angle on the OL. If the OL is not square on him, he can get his hand up, and it would be tough for the OL to block him out without holding him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRid Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 As a DT, sometimes it's tough to get your hands up in the air. By freeing up a hand, you lose your leverage on the OL blocking you. Also, standing straight up to knock down the pass, or jumping in the air with your hands up is the fastest way to get knocked on your *** by the offensive lineman standing in front of you. It's great when they time it right, but if they do it on a pump fake, they are typically eliminated from the play because it makes it easy for the offensive lineman to get his hands in his chest to block him out of the play.The only time a DL can safely get his hand up without getting pushed out of the play is when he gets the angle on the OL. If the OL is not square on him, he can get his hand up, and it would be tough for the OL to block him out without holding him.I hear what you are saying and I agree, but the times I'm talking about are when JA98 or other players are running at the QB or other cases when they blatantly should have their hands up. Also, there are times when a player who is being blocked can get at least one hand up to try to block the pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsfanDK Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 A couple more. Falcons27 minutes ago - DE John Abraham (back) and TE Justin Peelle (groin) were limited in practice and are questionable for Sunday. LB Curtis Lofton (knee) and WR Brian Finneran (knee) fully participated and probable. Falcons RapidReportsTags: Injury 33 minutes ago - LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee) did not practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday. He didn't practice at all this week, so it's unlikely he'll play. Falcons RapidReportsEagles12 minutes ago - Coach Andy Reid on the Falcons: "They're arguably the best team in the National Football League right now. They're playing fantastic football." Eagles RapidReportsTags: Andy Reid 24 minutes ago - LG Todd Herremans (sore knee) has shared reps this week with Nick Cole and Reggie Wells, but he'll be ready to play Sunday. Eagles RapidReportwow... Andy Reid isn't the kind of guy who just says stuff like this unless he believes there's something to it... i hope he's right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kschreck Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I hope Weatherspoon can play. I'd rather have him on McCoy than Nicholas, but that's just me.I'm with you. I think the first two at the top of the post are either ironic or intentional. The game we had the biggest trouble covering the RB in the passing game was the game Spoon missed. I'd say there's good reason for that, it's one of the reasons we drafted Spoon in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Billings Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 wow... Andy Reid isn't the kind of guy who just says stuff like this unless he believes there's something to it... i hope he's right Pillow talk - Reid is trying to soften our stature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEWF Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Pillow talk - Reid is trying to soften our stature.Or get his team pumped to beat the "Best team"But, it's still a nice compliment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoooooooon4MVP Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I hope Spoon doesn't be out to long. I would hate for him to lose his starting spot to Nic. I'm not taking anything away from Nic but I like Spoon alot moreit'll be better for us in the long run either way, keep him some what rested for the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Falcon Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I hope Spoon doesn't be out to long. I would hate for him to lose his starting spot to Nic. I'm not taking anything away from Nic but I like Spoon alot moreI think they are pretty equal as far as being a "linebacker" goes, but Spoon has speed that allows him to cover better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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