Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 ***Note - so I can show the pictures - this will be done in 11 consecutive posts in this thread! PREGAME PREPARATION: Ten Atlanta Falcons that Dallas Cowboys fans need to know (Special Feature)The Dallas Cowboys are coming of their most emotional loss of the season and get rewarded by facing the league’s only undefeated team. But you never know what can happen in the NFL especially on Sunday night. So before the Dallas Cowboys head off to Atlanta this weekend, here’s a look at 10 Atlanta Falcons you ought to know before kickoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 QB Matt Ryan– Dubbed as ‘Matty Ice’ for being cool under pressure, Ryan is quickly climbing the ladder to become on of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks. In 2010, he set career highs in touchdowns (28), completion percentage (62.5) and yards (3,705) and earned a trip to Hawaii as a Pro Bowler. He followed that up by passing for over 4,000 yards and 29 touchdowns last season. Ryan is now on pace to have his best season yet and is the main reason why the Falcons are the only undefeated team in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 DE John Abraham – The Dallas Cowboys offensive line will have a tough time handling Abraham, who is the Atlanta Falcons career leader in sacks with 64.5. Abraham has racked up six sacks in his past five games and is absolutely dominating opposing offensive tackles. The four-time Pro Bowler has also forced three fumbles and batted three balls down at the line of scrimmage this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 WR Roddy White – While Julio Jones may be the new kid on the block, White still gets his share of targets and currently leads the Falcons with 40 receptions for 591 yards and four touchdowns. White has posted five straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons and is showing no signs of slowing down. He might not be as big and physical as Jones, but he creates separation and will nab anything in his vicinity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 LB Sean Weatherspoon – Luckily for the Dallas Cowboys, Weatherspoon suffered an ankle injury on Sunday is listed as questionable. If he does play, Weatherspoon will certainly make his presence felt. He has been a tackling machine this season and leads the Falcons with 52 tackles and three sacks. If Weatherspoon is unable to go, it will be a huge loss for Atlanta not only as linebacker but as the leader of this defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 WR Julio Jones – After being drafted sixth overall in the 2011 draft, Jones has blossomed into one of the NFL’s most dangerous wide receivers. Last season, he led all rookie wide outs in touchdown receptions with eight. This year, he has seen role grow as the Falcons continue to become a pass happy offense. So far, Jones has recorded 35 receptions for 499 yards and five touchdowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 S Thomas DeCoud – In a secondary that features talented corners Asante Samuel and Dunta Robinson, it is DeCoud, who leads the Falcons in interceptions with four and pass deflections with six. Tony Romo is coming off a four interception game so if he continues this trend, DeCoud will more than likely be the man catching his errant passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 RB Michael Turner – The burner is on the downfall but is still the primary option in Atlanta. Turner leads the Falcons with 415 yards and three touchdowns but has only rushed for over 100 yards once this season. Despite the decline in production, expect Turner to carry a heavy load and maybe even break a couple of big runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 TE Tony Gonzalez -Simply put, Gonzalez is Mr. Reliable. The 36-year old has been to the Pro Bowl 12 times and continues to be one of the most dominant tight ends in the game. His 59 targets is tied with Roddy White for the team lead, which means Ryan still trusts his savvy veteran pass catcher. Gonzalez actually leads the Falcons in receptions with 46 and is tied for second on the team with four touchdown catches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 The anticipation is killing me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 CB Asante Samuel – Low risk. High reward. All the Falcons had to give up to obtain the four-time Pro Bowler was a seventh round pick, which is pretty low price considering Samuel’s 38 interceptions since 2006 lead the NFL. Samuel has rewarded Atlanta by holding down his side of the field this season in place of Brent Grimes, who was lost for the year with a torn ACL. Samuel has deflected four passes and returned an interception for a touchdown against Oakland. Cowboys should already be familiar with Samuel, who is the second on the Eagles all-time interception list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST!RB Jacquizz Rodgers – With Turner struggling, expect Rodgers to steal a few more carries. The Oregon State product is used often on third downs and is an excellent pass catcher out of the backfield. Being a scat back makes him a perfect compliment to a bigger back like Turner. This season Rodgers has rushed for 137 yards, caught 20 passes for 137 yards and scored two total touchdowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Quizz, HD, Babs? whose 10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Quizz, HD, Babs? whose 10?Just wasn't quick enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 This is a super nice feature the Cowboys blogger does.We should do something like this for the team we are facing each week! Any resident Cowboy experts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north falcon Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I would've left Quicksand Turner out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 I know the first one for the Cowboys:DeMarcus Ware - 6 time Pro-BowlerWare is tied for the record of most seasons leading the league in sacks with two (2008 and 2010). Ware is tied with Mark Gastineau, 1983–84; Reggie White, 1987–88; Kevin Greene, 1994, 1996; Michael Strahan, 2001, 2003 and Jared Allen, 2007, 2011.As of the end of the 2011 season, Ware has recorded 10+ sacks in 6 straight seasons. Only 4 other players in NFL history have more consecutive seasons with 10+ sacks: Reggie White (9), John Randle (8), Lawrence Taylor (7) and Bruce Smith(7)[20]Pete Prisco, CBS Sports Senior NFL Columnist, ranked Ware as the 3rd best player in the NFL (behind Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady) going into the 2012 season and as the best defensive player in the NFL.[21] In 2012, NFL.com analyst Daniel Jeremiah ranked Ware as the best edge pass rusher in the league and a "top-five player in the NFL, regardless of position".[22] The controversial NFL Top 100 for 2012 ranked Ware as the best rusher, best linebacker, 2nd overall defensive player behind defensive back Darrelle Revis (number 5 overall) and the 6th overall player in the NFL.Ware is the second fastest player ever to reach 100+ sacks (Reggie White is the fastest) and just the 29th player in history to do so.Ware has recorded 25 multiple-sack games and 29 forced fumbles, both most in club history.Ware has ranked in the top three in total sacks league-wide in 4 out of the last 5 seasons (3rd place in 2007, 1st place in 2008, 7th place in 2009, 1st place in 2010, 2nd place in 2011) and is recognized by many as one of the top defensive players in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethos Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 RB Michael Turner – maybe even break a couple of big runs.LOL. No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 This is a super nice feature the Cowboys blogger does.We should do something like this for the team we are facing each week! Any resident Cowboy experts?#1 - DaMarcus Ware#2 - DaMarcus Ware#3 - DaMarcus Ware#4 - DaMarcus Ware#5-10 - DaMarcus WareJust kidding, kind of.DaMarcus Ware, Tony Romo, Jason Witten, Miles Austin, Dez Bryant, Jay Ratliff, DeMarco Murray, Anthony Spencer, Morris Claiborne, Sean LeeSean Lee is on IR and DeMarco Murray is Doubtful. But they don't really have anybody I'd put on that list of 10 above the guys noted. Some might say Ogletree, but he's been a non-factor outside of 1 huge game in week 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north falcon Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I'm not worried about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 Well, we do need to worry about this guy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg4876 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST!RB Jacquizz Rodgers – With Turner struggling, expect Rodgers to steal a few more carries. The Oregon State product is used often on third downs and is an excellent pass catcher out of the backfield. Being a scat back makes him a perfect compliment to a bigger back like Turner. This season Rodgers has rushed for 137 yards, caught 20 passes for 137 yards and scored two total touchdowns.uhh did I miss a td I thought quizz only had one td lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethos Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Well, we do need to worry about this guy:A hobbled Spoon is better than a healthy Dent. Hopefully he's on the field this Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg4876 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 A hobbled Spoon is better than a healthy Dent. Hopefully he's on the field this Sunday.I def agree otherwise put beerman back there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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