Bring It Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 The O-line.Often overlooked, seldom praised, most fans ignore the boredom of it during a game.The Saints prove to the NFL world weekly how important and valuable a QUALITY O-line is.Drew Brees has forever to find an open receiver with his "Rocks of Gibraltar" out front, all genuine Studs. With his accurate arm and 10 seconds to throw, he will be breaking records for years to come.Will the day ever come when TD recognizes the importance of an A-1 O-line ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpjumper Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 They were great at holding weren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkflight Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 O-line is the problem on offense. It's not Mularkey, it's not Ryan, it's not the WRs, it's not Turner. IT'S THE O-LINE. Most importantly the left tackle position which has been a problem all year.The oline is a big issue for the Falcons. However if you go back and look at the game you'll see Drew Brees make some of his biggest passes when his oline failed. His pocket awareness and mobility allowed him to keep the play alive and make big plays. No one wants to admit it but we don't have that in Matt Ryan. It's not a knock on Ryan. It's just what makes Brees an elite qb and it showed last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 i think somebody said Carl Nicks is FA after this year - if so and Saints don't franchise him, Falcons should go hard for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_own_nfc_south Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 LT and RG position needs to be filled next year... everyone says that Matt ryan is a good QB.. I'd agree but the only to find his true color.. we need to provide him a better OL..... I'm sure with better protection, He'd take the next step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Shot Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Did you see the way Brees was moving around and escaping pressure all night? Dude, he makes their o-line look so much better than they actually are. If Matt Ryan was behind that line, or any other rather immobile QB, you'd see how mediocre they really are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodimwithere Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 i think somebody said Carl Nicks is FA after this year - if so and Saints don't franchise him, Falcons should go hard for him.Nicks is UFA after this season. But, there is NO WAY the Saints will let go of a 344-pound STUD LG who absolutely pancakes the interior of defensive lines. Especially since Drew Brees likes to move up in the pocket instead of roll out. Guards and the center are especially important to the Saints' success, more so than tackles would be. You have to pressure Drew Brees up the middle to have any chance of success. Pressure from the outside usually doesn't work.Dream on about Nicks going anywhere else!You don't necessarily need high round draft choices on the O-line either. Nicks was a fifth rounder, the other guard Jahri Ebvans was a fourth rounder, and the center Brian DeLaPuente was UDFA. Bushrod the LT I believe was a fifth rounder, and Zach Strief, the RT, was a seventh rounder.By the way, Marcus Colston and Robert Meachem are both UFAs after this season also. I think they will re-sign Colston, and let Meachem walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince78 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hasn't an improved OL been a priority of the front office for years now? Someone needs to clean of TD's desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camaroman58 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 The oline is a big issue for the Falcons. However if you go back and look at the game you'll see Drew Brees make some of his biggest passes when his oline failed. His pocket awareness and mobility allowed him to keep the play alive and make big plays. No one wants to admit it but we don't have that in Matt Ryan. It's not a knock on Ryan. It's just what makes Brees an elite qb and it showed last night.I believe that Matt can develop and get MUCH better in the pocket by watching elite QBs like Brees and Rogers. just give him time..he'll be just fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_own_nfc_south Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Did you see the way Brees was moving around and escaping pressure all night? Dude, he makes their o-line look so much better than they actually are. If Matt Ryan was behind that line, or any other rather immobile QB, you'd see how mediocre they really are.LOL so you are saying that Matt Ryan didn't escape few sacks last night.. Also, pressure all night? Did I watch the same game you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpjumper Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 saint's oline also had the advantage of choking, holding, and tackling our dline with the refs making no calls.LOL so you are saying that Matt Ryan didn't escape few sacks last night..Also, pressure all night? Did I watch the same game you did.I was about to say the same thing, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_own_nfc_south Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 saint's oline also had the advantage of choking, holding, and tackling our dline with the refs making no calls.I was about to say the same thing, lolthat's given against our DL... Abraham never gets holding call against him.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Shot Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 LOL so you are saying that Matt Ryan didn't escape few sacks last night..Also, pressure all night? Did I watch the same game you did.I don't know. I saw Drew Brees dropping shoulders and stepping around Abraham and stepping up as the ends close in behind him. He has the ability to make your team look like they have no idea how to get to the QB. We got so many hands on him last night and he just shrugged it off. That's what he always does when we play him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_own_nfc_south Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I don't know. I saw Drew Brees dropping shoulders and stepping around Abraham and stepping up as the ends close in behind him. He has the ability to make your team look like they have no idea how to get to the QB. We got so many hands on him last night and he just shrugged it off. That's what he always does when we play him.I remember total of 4-5 plays where he got away other than that His jersey looked "New" or Used - Like new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfan89 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Did you see the way Brees was moving around and escaping pressure all night? Dude, he makes their o-line look so much better than they actually are. If Matt Ryan was behind that line, or any other rather immobile QB, you'd see how mediocre they really are.I somewhat agree, but you can't deny that the Falcons o-line doesn't need help. I think Brees behind our o-line would be a much different story. How many times last night did we see Ryan have to get rid of the ball quickly or make a decision that would have been different with an extra 2 seconds. We NEED a better o-line. In order for us to have a solid running AND passing game(not just one or the other) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpjumper Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I somewhat agree, but you can't deny that the Falcons o-line doesn't need help. I think Brees behind our o-line would be a much different story. How many times last night did we see Ryan have to get rid of the ball quickly or make a decision that would have been different with an extra 2 seconds. We NEED a better o-line. In order for us to have a solid running AND passing game(not just one or the other)yeah, there was no push or no holes for our RB to run through at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_own_nfc_south Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I somewhat agree, but you can't deny that the Falcons o-line doesn't need help. I think Brees behind our o-line would be a much different story. How many times last night did we see Ryan have to get rid of the ball quickly or make a decision that would have been different with an extra 2 seconds. We NEED a better o-line. In order for us to have a solid running AND passing game(not just one or the other)How the phuck you let you QB touch in 3 seconds when they rush only 3? Whenever BVG rush 3.. other QB's can go to bathroom and piss, still come back and throw the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Shot Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I remember total of 4-5 plays where he got away other than that His jersey looked "New" or Used - Like newThat's because he plays on artificial turf. Pretty impossible to get dirty when there isn't, you know, dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpjumper Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 How the phuck you let you QB touch in 3 seconds when they rush only 3? Whenever BVG rush 3.. other QB's can go to bathroom and piss, still come back and throw the ball.that was one of my biggest peeves in the game. How can 3 men generate as much pressure as 5? ugh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_own_nfc_south Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 That's because he plays on artificial turf. Pretty impossible to get dirty when there isn't, you know, dirt.LOL... I thought my comment was funny.. but you beat me to it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Nicks is UFA after this season. But, there is NO WAY the Saints will let go of a 344-pound STUD LG who absolutely pancakes the interior of defensive lines. Especially since Drew Brees likes to move up in the pocket instead of roll out. Guards and the center are especially important to the Saints' success, more so than tackles would be. You have to pressure Drew Brees up the middle to have any chance of success. Pressure from the outside usually doesn't work.Dream on about Nicks going anywhere else!You don't necessarily need high round draft choices on the O-line either. Nicks was a fifth rounder, the other guard Jahri Ebvans was a fourth rounder, and the center Brian DeLaPuente was UDFA. Bushrod the LT I believe was a fifth rounder, and Zach Strief, the RT, was a seventh rounder.By the way, Marcus Colston and Robert Meachem are both UFAs after this season also. I think they will re-sign Colston, and let Meachem walk.I agree and fully anticipate Saints tagging Nicks if they cannot come to terms on long-term deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsManhood Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Our line is average garbage, TD drafts choir boys that lack the physical skills to be great players.Carl Nicks was ssupposed to be a 2nd rnd pick, and dropped, many Falcons fans clamored for him and we got some no name player, same hint for jimmy ghrahm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 The oline is a big issue for the Falcons. However if you go back and look at the game you'll see Drew Brees make some of his biggest passes when his oline failed. His pocket awareness and mobility allowed him to keep the play alive and make big plays. No one wants to admit it but we don't have that in Matt Ryan. It's not a knock on Ryan. It's just what makes Brees an elite qb and it showed last night.It's odd..............Ryan had 377yds. passing, 65.4% eff. Brees - 307yds. - 59% eff.Ryan is pretty d.amn good I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Lol refs don't call holds and saints have good ol. Bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyofish Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 O-line is the problem on offense. It's not Mularkey, it's not Ryan, it's not the WRs, it's not Turner. IT'S THE O-LINE. Most importantly the left tackle position which has been a problem all year.Best teams in the league have great OL & DL. Svitek is a an upgrade from Baker. This isn't saying much considering he was drafted in 2006 om the 6th round by KC as a DE.KC converted him to OL but released him after 2 years. Carolina picked him up and released him later that year and we picked him up for depth. Now he's our starting LT. Not exactly a coveted OL, not to mention someone you can trust to protect our QBs blind side going up against elite DE...still he's an upgrade from Baker. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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