hawkeye Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Oct. 18, 2010 4:22 p.m. - Coach Mike Smith was asked if there are any plans to pull FS Thomas DeCoud as a starter after a poor performance highlighted by biting on a fake reverse that led to an Eagles 83-yard touchdown pass. "That's not something we've discussed today." Smith said. Falcons RapidReports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Wall Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Oct. 18, 2010 4:22 p.m. - Coach Mike Smith was asked if there are any plans to pull FS Thomas DeCoud as a starter after a poor performance highlighted by biting on a fake reverse that led to an Eagles 83-yard touchdown pass. "That's not something we've discussed today." Smith said. Falcons RapidReportsIn all honesty he hasn't played particularly well this season. He hasn't made really any big plays for example force fumbles,int's or big hits like we know he can. He is one of my favorite players on the defense just needs to start making game changing plays again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxatlanta Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Oct. 18, 2010 4:22 p.m. - Coach Mike Smith was asked if there are any plans to pull FS Thomas DeCoud as a starter after a poor performance highlighted by biting on a fake reverse that led to an Eagles 83-yard touchdown pass. "That's not something we've discussed today." Smith said. Falcons RapidReportsIt was bound to happen sooner or later. He's been responsible for giving up some long TDs- Lance Moore and the play against the eagles come to mind. Remember, we've only played 6 games. I think there's a couple other times he's been out of position and cost us too. Safeties have to take care of their core duty first- being the last man between the offense and the endzone, only if they do that will they get the opportunities to be a playmaker.Not calling for his head, but I think he ought to be on a tight leash since we won't be doing a lot of winning if we keep giving up 80 yard touchdowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Not ready to call him out yet, but he's gotta get better and make some plays. Moore has been everywhere, sure he's made some mistakes, but he's always around the ball. DeCoud was doing that last season.Coleman is a pretty good FS so if he doesn't step it up Coleman could get back in the lineup.And notice, Smitty said "That's not something we've talked about TODAY." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Decoud has been inconsistent.... No way would i bench him tho... He has to be more consistent tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeitdown Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 He's really more of a SS in the modern day NFL. We don't have a 4.4 ballhawk type FS on the team. Decoud's ball skills and hips aren't what you typically want out of a FS, so his awareness has to really be up there. He's got to improve that this year. Too many lapses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlfanlova Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Wow DeCoud had such high praises coming into the season I don't think he is the weak link but he is not playing like the same person we all saw him to be if he doesn't improve in a couple of weeks then we should think about benching he will be ok at least I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZFalcon Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Now DeCoud is one of my fave players and he certainly has been pissing me off with some of his plays but some of those big TD plays werent all on him, he was just the one closest running after the guy but in saying that he is the safety and should be in a position to make the tackle. Im not ready to bench him yet but he better step up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 DeCoud has been at least 50% responsible for every big play the Falcons have given up all year. He's taking way too many chances. The Falcons have to at least be thinking about letting him watch for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamee101 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 A little heat on TD would be good. He's not been the player he was last year and Eric Coleman struggled at times last year at SS but he was very good at SS 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lystrodom Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Maybe we could try Coleman in at FS again? He was much better at FS than SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymadd Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 No way decoud sits on the bench, nobody was calling for his head except after this last game, Coach smith said that Decoud was our best player on defense last year, so how do we go from that to wanting to bench him now. If they bench him those are points lost for this front office IMO, especially with this build from the draft philoshpy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 (edited) Maybe we could try Coleman in at FS again? He was much better at FS than SS.I wouldn't be against making a change during the bye week if DeCoud continues to play out of position over the next two weeks. Coleman and Moore would make an excellent tandem. Edited October 21, 2010 by virginiafalcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood all the way! Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Decoud needs to get his head on right. he has been exposed on long balls and taking bad angles sometimes (looking at the hightower run). the guy needs to get it together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddieman Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Its just a fact the dude has been touched for 3 TD's in 6 games. Worst angles I have ever seen taken in the NFL on two of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobkowski Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Everyone of our guys on defense are hobbled now. Since the NFL is making an unfair example of D.Rob.I guarantee you they will be keeping an extra special eye on our guys since DRob is appealing.So don't look for DeCoud to be making any big hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryka Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 He's really more of a SS in the modern day NFL. We don't have a 4.4 ballhawk type FS on the team. Decoud's ball skills and hips aren't what you typically want out of a FS, so his awareness has to really be up there. He's got to improve that this year. Too many lapses.Thats the key! Too many lapses.He is usually solid throughout the game but this year which he didnt do so much last year, he is giving up big plays by not lining up properly, taking false steps and biting on fakes.He is still young and developing and I believe that some fans wanted him to be a probowl FS this year after a very good 1st year starting last year.When he eliminates the mental mistakes, the rest of his game will come together.BTW Moore has been a monster, what a pick by TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 It's leadership. Last year, he had Coleman back there acting as QB of the backfield. This year, it's him and it's Moore. While Moore is a beast on the field, he's not lining them up and taking the leadership role that Coleman had. While he's physically better in the backfield than Coleman - DeCoud has not been the same without Coleman calling the shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamee101 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 It's leadership. Last year, he had Coleman back there acting as QB of the backfield. This year, it's him and it's Moore. While Moore is a beast on the field, he's not lining them up and taking the leadership role that Coleman had. While he's physically better in the backfield than Coleman - DeCoud has not been the same without Coleman calling the shots.That could explain it...all I know is he has not looked at all like the player we saw back there last year. It did seem interesting that Smitty made a point to say we have not talked about that TODAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born Again Georgian Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 In all honesty he hasn't played particularly well this season. He hasn't made really any big plays for example force fumbles,int's or big hits like we know he can. He is one of my favorite players on the defense just needs to start making game changing plays again.He's just playing by the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBirdSupabowl Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 He looked lost on that Eagles play but no way we sit him out I am sure he will learn not to stare in the backfield. He makes plays on the football, he picked off Brees and he should have had another one against Cle but it was brought back because of a BS P.I even though the ball was uncatchable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxatlanta Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 It's leadership. Last year, he had Coleman back there acting as QB of the backfield. This year, it's him and it's Moore. While Moore is a beast on the field, he's not lining them up and taking the leadership role that Coleman had. While he's physically better in the backfield than Coleman - DeCoud has not been the same without Coleman calling the shots.Hadn't thought of it like that. But if this is the case then it would be more than enough reason to put Coleman back out there at FS. I think this is a contract year for Coleman, after losing his job by injury and with DeCoud struggling, it would be the stand up thing for coach to do. I also think that the bye week would be the best timing for this move if DeCoud doesn't get it together. We've seen what he is capable of, been through some growing pains, and now it should be coming down to who gives us the best shot to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird587 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 It's leadership. Last year, he had Coleman back there acting as QB of the backfield. This year, it's him and it's Moore. While Moore is a beast on the field, he's not lining them up and taking the leadership role that Coleman had. While he's physically better in the backfield than Coleman - DeCoud has not been the same without Coleman calling the shots.thats true,and i also think that offenses have learned how to exploit his weaknesses...he has to learn from his mistakes and adjust to what they are doing against him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdogg Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 If DeCoud has another bad game, we must put Coleman back in at FS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominatethesouth Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I remember him making quite a few mistakes last year but the outcome wasn't as bad. It looks like he's making fewer mistakes this year, but the mistakes this year have been very costly. His overall play has been better this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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