I Even Bleed Red Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) This guy sure isn't afraid to call it like he sees it. Wow hahaha. Nice! By Christopher Behelerhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/1514968-atlanta-falcons-super-bowl-xlvii-observations-from-falcons-perspective?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=atlanta-falconsThe Atlanta Falcons might have felt a little heartache as Super Bowl XLVII began. Having been so close to playing in the game, the Falcons could not help but wonder how they would have fared. As the game progressed, that heartache may have turned to heartburn.The Super Bowl would have some eery similarities to the NFC Championship Game. The Super Bowl's ending might have even been bittersweet for the Falcons and their fans.As a whole, the Super Bowl presented questions far beyond the "what if" realm.Falcons See What Luck Looks Like Rob Carr/Getty ImagesThe Falcons were accused of being more lucky than good in 2012. Yet on the NFL's biggest stage, the Falcons got to see how things can go a team's way. During the first half of the Super Bowl, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco could seemingly do no wrong.Flacco made some incredible plays, but some defied explanation. Tipped balls fell harmlessly to the ground as San Francisco defenders watched. Ravens receivers made desperation throws look like well orchestrated plays.The best example was Flacco's 30-yard completion to Anquan Boldin in the first half. On a 3rd-and-7, the 49ers had chased Flacco from the pocket. Nearing the sideline, Flacco heaved the ball downfield rather than losing ground.Under pressure, Flacco's pass fails to get out of bounds. Boldin recognized the ball is still in play and rushed to the ball's destination. The 49er defending Boldin seemed to have assumed that Flacco had thrown the ball away.Boldin's reception looked more like he was receiving a punt. This was the only thing that kept the play from becoming bigger. It allowed the 49ers enough time to react the catch and only allow Boldin a single yard after the reception.The Falcons certainly could have used a few of those happy accidents in the postseason.49ers Find Karma is Less Than Friendly Rob Carr/Getty ImagesThe Falcons had seen this script before. The Ravens were dominating the 49ers early. In the second half, the 49ers would launch a comeback. This seemed to be the NFCCG Part II. The game's final moments became a fun house mirror of the Falcons' demise.Down by five, the 49ers faced a 4th-and-goal situation. There was heavy contact between 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree and the Ravens defender. The 49ers watched their Super Bowl dreams sail over Crabtree's head.49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh did not mince words about how he felt. Harbaugh said of the play, "There was no question in my mind that was pass interference and then a hold on Crabtree.”It is doubtful that the Falcons or any of their fans could muster any sympathy for him. In fact, Harbaugh's words made the Falcons look like an even classier organization.The Falcons had just been through that situation. With everything on the line, an injured Matt Ryan threw a first-down strike to Roddy White. White was positioned in front of the 49ers defender on what should have been a drive-extending play.The 49ers defender blew up Roddy White a second before the ball arrived. White, the ball and the Falcons Super Bowl dreams all hit the ground. What did not hit the ground? A flag for pass-interference.Unlike the Falcons Mike Smith, Harbaugh was quick to point out how the officials affected the game. One wonders if Harbaugh sees the irony of being on both sides of the no-call victory. Could The Falcons Have Beaten The RavensThe unavoidable question is whether the Falcons could have beaten the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. There is a big difference between "would" and "could."Would the Falcons have won Sunday? No one will ever know.Could the Falcons have won on Sunday? Yes.The Falcons two of the best defenses in the NFL during the postseason. The Falcons put up 30 points on the Seattle Seahawks and 28 on the 49ers. So the Falcons should have been able to score on the Ravens.Oddly enough, the Falcons defense may have fared better against the Flacco-led offense than Wilson or Kaepernick. The Falcons struggled with mobile quarterbacks in 2012, and faced them back-to-back in the postseason.The Falcons defense had actually performed better against pure passers in 2012. The Falcons had their biggest success against Peyton Manning, Drew Brees and Eli Manning. Flacco is much closer to those three than he is Cam Newton.Despite the irony in the 49ers final moments, the Falcons can find little solace in the outcome of Super Bowl XLVII. It merely served as a reminder that the Falcons were far closer to glory than anyone realizes. Edited February 4, 2013 by I Even Bleed Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since68andcounting Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 LOL at Jim Harbaugh. I hope they fine the SOB about $100k. What an arrogant brat. His spoiled attitude is the exact reason I pulled for the Ravens to kick their a$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikerugby Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Despite the irony in the 49ers final moments, the Falcons can find little solace in the outcome of Super Bowl XLVII. It merely served as a reminder that the Falcons were far closer to glory than anyone realizes. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leahysailor Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) Watching the game last night all I could think about is we could have beaten the Ravens. Edited February 4, 2013 by leahysailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 LOL at Jim Harbaugh. I hope they fine the SOB about $100k. What an arrogant brat. His spoiled attitude is the exact reason I pulled for the Ravens to kick their a$$.At times he comes across as almost a little mentally unbalanced.He spends 70% of his energy masking his true emotions. Some good reporter will someday ask him if he ever gets tired of hiding his honest and true feelings.It's now gotten to be beyond pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblesjr Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 i think we could've. doesn't matter either way. next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird#11 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 The SB was a bore to me i knew as soon as Jacoby Jones took in 109 yds for a TD the game was over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Even Bleed Red Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 At times he comes across as almost a little mentally unbalanced.He spends 70% of his energy masking his true emotions. Some good reporter will someday ask him if he ever gets tired of hiding his honest and true feelings.It's now gotten to be beyond pathetic.what do u mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Even Bleed Red Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 The SB was a bore to me i knew as soon as Jacoby Jones took in 109 yds for a TD the game was over.Lol it got a LOT closer in the third. A lot more exciting, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT FalconFan Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I think we could have won in a shoot out with no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty harrington Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I think we could have won in a shoot out with no problem.we couldnt even beat the team that lost last night despite our defense giving up less points and forcing major turnovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller2Rison Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 i really enjoyed the super bowl and the karma at the end was icing on the cake! also we would have beaten the ravens no doubt in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 At times he comes across as almost a little mentally unbalanced.He spends 70% of his energy masking his true emotions. Some good reporter will someday ask him if he ever gets tired of hiding his honest and true feelings.It's now gotten to be beyond pathetic.I'm understanding more and more why at times I thought Mike Ditka was going to literally beat the he11 out of Harbough when he was the QB for the Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 We would have beaten the Ravens. We only lost once to a pocket passer, and still had a chance to win that game at the end. Flacco would have looked like Romo, and Gonzo probably would have had a field day. Ray Lewis looked bad yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 The Niners will never recoup from this. Harbaugh is getting a bad rep and he'll never get and calls he cries about anything that goes against his team. Pretty soon people will stop caring. He is now known as "The Coach Who Cried Foul" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty harrington Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 We would have beaten the Ravens. We only lost once to a pocket passer, and still had a chance to win that game at the end. Flacco would have looked like Romo, and Gonzo probably would have had a field day. Ray Lewis looked bad yesterday.too bad ryan was the one looking like romo with his chokemaster 3000 second half suckathon in the nfccg. playing a near flawless first half doesnt negate the clutch collapse ryan performed in the second half despite the defense giving up less points than the team san fran played last night. matty melt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfactor Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 We would have beaten The Ravens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Falcon Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 This again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Even Bleed Red Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 This again?My bad, man. I didn't know someone posted it before. I mean I did put the title of the article as the title for this thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 That was a great article. I like this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Even Bleed Red Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 That was a great article. I like this guy.You know, Tuggle, you're one of my fav posters here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscg_ Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'd like to think we could have, but with Ryan still recovering from the shoulder injury... well, maybe it's better things unfolded the way they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'd like to think we could have, but with Ryan still recovering from the shoulder injury... well, maybe it's better things unfolded the way they did.He would of definitely been hindered had we won. That's not to say he wouldn't of come out and played his butt off. He would of probably been wearing some sort of crazy gear and getting shots throughout the game. One thing nobody can say about Ryan is isn't a tough SOB. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 You know, Tuggle, you're one of my fav posters here.Aww shucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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