falcons4life Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Offensive philosophyEven if Mularkey leaves, the Falcons' offensive philosophy likely will not change. Falcons coach Mike Smith believes in running the football and was not too happy about the output against New York.The Falcons' 64 yards was the third-lowest output of the season; they were held to 30 yards on 15 carries in a loss to Tampa Bay on Sept. 25 and 35 yards on 15 carries in a loss to New Orleans on Dec. 26.The Falcons attempted 41 passes against the Giants, and they were 1-6 in games when they attempted more than 40 passes.“We were inconsistent running the ball at times,” Smith said. “Even though we threw the ball for a record-setting number of yards. ... I still think that we left plays out there in the passing game. I think that we left plays out there in the running game."I believe that there is going to come a time in every season where you’re going to need to both run and throw the football. You cannot be one-dimensional.”The Falcons passed more than 40 times against Chicago (47), Tampa Bay (47), Seattle (42), New Orleans (52), Houston (47), New Orleans (61) and New York Giants (41), and beat only the Seahawks.http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-clean-out-lockers-1296966.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Ralph Friedgen is the master of the balanced attack. Just saying....Bring Em Home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sarcomere Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 You can't really run the football when LBers and Safeties basically live in our backfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodiac Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 There's a difference between believing in rushing and having a complete ****tard who can't call a play to save his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconMama Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 It doesn't have to change.. We just need a better running game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu 7 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) So.... The o-line isn't built for screens or pass blocking and now also struggles with run blocking...This seems like its a personnel issue. Maybe it's a conditioning thing but either way I think this is the main problem with the offense...There's only so much play calling can do to overcome that. Edited January 11, 2012 by Sun Tzu 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 New OC = new playbook.Will we scrap everything? No why would we scrap what helped us get 4 winning seasons and be able to control the clock.But we can expand on what we need to and thats screens and the passing game. There is no rule that says our team can only have 4 pass plays in our playbook.We just need to get the oline locked up and then open it up some. Like the Saints use the pass to open the run. We can do that as well. Once the D spread out and stops loading the Box, slam Turners big Butt down their throats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Like White hinted at MM being to conservative... a new OC might be a little more aggressive or a lot more, 1 things for sure. Couldn't be any more conservative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 So basically we only threw 40+ times in losses because our VASTLY OVERRATED running game failed to produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 It goes without saying that if aren't going to change the offensive philosophy then you better dayum well find a way to make it more consistently effective.......especially against the better defenses in the league.This article really just further depresses me about the Falcons....it smacks of being stubborn and inflexible.....and stupidly arrogant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftermath Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 if Smith keeps the same conservative style offense we have had the last few year this team is pretty much done, no matter how much talent we have on the roster. Also, I don't think a continuation of the ground and pound philosophy is going to do us any favors, it might be easier for simple minded Smith to understand but if he wants to continue to be a running team we can continue to suck against teams that know how to stop the run. Turn the O loose Smith or GTFO, just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I have no problem with running the football. That said, you have to look at your division rival and realize that you are going to aggressively put up points and not simply play "keep away" from Drew Brees.If we promote Bratkowski, or go with a Brian Schottenheimer, Dirk Koetter type, I'm going to be a much harsher critic of mike Smith and Thomas Dimitroff.We need to be look toward the Patriots, Packers, and (blecch) Ain'ts in terms of getting our offense where it needs to be. Not at freaking Jags or Jets. The rules aren't going to change and bring back the 1970s. Evolve or die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Evolve or die.For the first time in 4 years I'm convinced Flowery Branch doesn't grasp that concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Mike Smith knows he has a QB that doest have that IT or swagger to be a stud QB .Smith is smart .... game management from Ryantake care of oline and allow Turner to do his thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa_Falcon_Fan Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 So.... The o-line isn't built for screens or pass blocking and now also struggles with run blocking...This seems like its a personnel issue. Maybe it's a conditioning thing but either way I think this is the main problem with the offense...There's only so much play calling can do to overcome that.I agree that the line is a personnel issue, but I think that the issue was compounded by idiotic play calling.When I can predict from my couch or seat in the Dome when we will run Turner up the middle with about 90% certainty then you know darn well the defense has it figured out as well.Baker is done, Svitec is a utility backup but should not remain a starter. We have no one worthy of starting at RG (maybe someone will develop, maybe not). And McClure isn't getting any younger.As I said in another thread, we are wasting our youth and window of opportunity away by not solidifying the line with proven talent instead of projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karst41 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Smitty is obsessive with running up the middle.This absolutely has to stop.The dictate to the running back to keep the blinders on is the down falland detriment to the team.Face itIf we had Adrian Peterson or Walter Peyton, Smitty would put blinders on thoseguys and demand the same thing.What all great Running Backs have in common is VISION.You have to give them the freedom to use their Vision andlet them Run.Smitty does not allow for this, and this is where the right guy as OCwill promptly tell Smity to Watch and Learn.and STFU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 The ONLY thing from the scheme we have had for the last 4 years that should carry over to the next scheme we run is the no huddle. That's it, That's all. Our New scheme should be primarily focused on slants, crosses, and other routes that are intended provide YAC. Throw in some Go's and Post's down field to keep the secondary honest. I believe this would best compliment Ryans skill-set. Power running to open Play Action and control the clock just does not work in todays NFL. It just puts your QB on a leash. We need to open this puppy up. Get HD's fast *** involved and watch us light defenses up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supes™ Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Evolve or die.So easy,...a cave man can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krammmit Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 our philosophy is fine, we just need a running back who can produce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcons4life Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 So basically, we will find an OC that will just chant the Smitty mantra and not bring anything new to the table. WTF is that?? Seriously.Progressive coaches with 21st century offenses need not apply?Status quo? Same old same old? Thats just unbelievable and so friggen depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftermath Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I dont see how you can ignore the direction that the league is heading, running teams are being left in the dust every year because they cant keep up with the high powered passing teams. I don't care how good of a running team you are, you still cant compete with the Packers and Saints for a full four quarters. Mot running teams also have great defense but as we have seen, the NFL is obviously trying to swing the advantage to the passing game in a big way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Even Bleed Red Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 For the first time in 4 years I'm convinced Flowery Branch doesn't grasp that concept.Most people in Georgia don't. JK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftermath Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Mike Smith knows he has a QB that doest have that IT or swagger to be a stud QB .Smith is smart .... game management from Ryantake care of oline and allow Turner to do his thingI think its safe to say that this isn't even remotely trueYou mean allow turner to lay down against good teams and feast on the dregs of the NFL? status quo: check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supes™ Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 So what do you wanna see? Abandonment of the running game? Pass only? Because if you don't or can't run to establish anything, why run at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Yeah.....smart isn't a word I would use to describe Smitty....Good motivator-checkGood guy-checkGood HC for Rescusitating Near Dead Franchise-checkGood Xs and Os coach-noGood big game coach-yeah, right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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