BankerBird™ 5 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Well, I guess you could say that every game starts with attitude; but, I especially sense that this week against Arizona because, since the Patriots game, after some post-game comments I read from some of their players implying that they knew coming in here that they could be more physical than the Falcons, I suspect the Cardinals feel that same way - that their D-line can manhandle our O-line and, likewise, that their DBs can do the same against our WRs. No doubt Abraham will be jacked up for this game and the rest of the Cardinals D-line will feed off of his energy. So, as I see it, this game boils down to a question of attitude and whether Falcons can be mentally tough enough for four quarters to go into a hostile environment, against what will be a very aggressive defense, and take this win. I think they can if our O-line can get nasty, which they will have to do if they hope to keep Ryan clean. I look for the Cardinals defense to run a ton of stunts and blitzes, so, I hope our offensive coaches are game planning for that and will respond with a lot of spread formations, which should give us some favorable 1-on-1 match-ups against their LBs and minimize their opportunities to blitz Ryan. It all starts with keeping #2 upright. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ole Hickory The Cleaner 267 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I'm fairly optimistic/confident about this one, though we could certainly lose it . I am much much more worried about the Pantys, we do not match up well with them at all. Things in our favor , Cards have been shown to be vulnerable to the deep ball, Palmer sux and their O line sux worse than ours. I think turnovers will decide this one, and Palmer commits a lot more of them than Ryan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vabchbirdlover 1,526 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Unfortunately, H. Dahl took his attitude to ST. Louis... Maybe someone could step up to fill the void. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LVfalconfan 306 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Enough harvey dahl bs. He is over rated and we went to the nfc champ without him. How is that attitude doing for the rams? Oh yea it was great when our choir boy team kicked em in the teeth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spiker 625 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 This team is starting to come together.The win last week with all of the injuries was a statement.Ryan was on fire and I expect that to continue.The team gained a lot of confidence last week now with Jackson coming back and Nolan firing up the D....3-4 is here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vabchbirdlover 1,526 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Enough harvey dahl bs. He is over rated and we went to the nfc champ without him. How is that attitude doing for the rams? Oh yea it was great when our choir boy team kicked em in the teeth.Overrated? According to whom? Currently have one more win than we do, your point would be? Hardly call a 1 td victory a kick in the teeth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaymadd 2,309 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Overrated? According to whom? Currently have one more win than we do, your point would be? Hardly call a 1 td victory a kick in the teeth.he was very overrated on this message board. He was a decent run blocker but was not a very good pass blocker. He had the right attitude but sometimes attitude can only take you so far if you dont have the talent to match. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karst41 5,761 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 "I think they can if our O-line can get nasty,"Whoooa there Sport.Lets not get carried away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PokerSteve 27,849 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 We got the best owner in football, bar none. We got the two-time GM of the year. We got the winningest HC in the history of the franchise. We got one of the greatest DC in the history of the NFL. We got one of the greatest QB's in the NFC. We have the greatest Tight End to ever play in the NFL. We have Julio Jones the greatest WR in the league. We have two of the best young CB's in the game, but attitude? Nope. Zero. Nada. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vabchbirdlover 1,526 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 We got the best owner in football, bar none. We got the two-time GM of the year. We got the winningest HC in the history of the franchise. We got one of the greatest DC in the history of the NFL. We got one of the greatest QB's in the NFC. We have the greatest Tight End to ever play in the NFL. We have Julio Jones the greatest WR in the league. We have two of the best young CB's in the game, but attitude? Nope. Zero. Nada.We got the best owner in football, bar none. We got the two-time GM of the year. We got the winningest HC in the history of the franchise. We got one of the greatest DC in the history of the NFL. We got one of the greatest QB's in the NFC. We have the greatest Tight End to ever play in the NFL. We have Julio Jones the greatest WR in the league. We have two of the best young CB's in the game, but attitude? Nope. Zero. Nada.In name only. The man is worthless in evaluating talented Olinemen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fiona 10 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 This team is starting to come together.The win last week with all of the injuries was a statement.Ryan was on fire and I expect that to continue.The team gained a lot of confidence last week now with Jackson coming back and Nolan firing up the D....3-4 is here.Okay, their top 10 defense aside, the Bucs ARE #4 in the division. It's easy to get excited but I still don't think beating the Bucs is a "statement." At least not to the rest of the NFL. Wouldn't you say? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LVfalconfan 306 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Peria jerry made dahl his ***** for 4 qtrs and you still cry we let him go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B_Lo_Touchdowns 4,744 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 People overlooking Bucs defense sound kinda silly. Some of the logic here has no true thought process behind it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fiona 10 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 People overlooking Bucs defense sound kinda silly. I don't poo-poo it. But it does feel too soon to pronounce that the Falcons are kicking off an 8-game win streak based on them beating the #4 team in the division. Surely that's not unreasonable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blizzard_falcon 2,444 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Unfortunately, H. Dahl took his attitude to ST. Louis... Maybe someone could step up to fill the void.I think Holmes is starting to be that guy. I saw him getting feisty in the Bucs game, and he was also helping Ryan back up to his feet when Matt would get knocked down.I really wish the coaching staff would just leave Holmes at LT, and put Baker in at RT if they have to play Baker at all. The line really looked like it was starting to gel last week in the passing game. Of course, they still struggled mightily in run blocking, but Baker isn't gonna fix that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PokerSteve 27,849 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I think Holmes is starting to be that guy. I saw him getting feisty in the Bucs game, and he was also helping Ryan back up to his feet when Matt would get knocked down.I really wish the coaching staff would just leave Holmes at LT, and put Baker in at RT if they have to play Baker at all. The line really looked like it was starting to gel last week in the passing game. Of course, they still struggled mightily in run blocking, but Baker isn't gonna fix that.Same here. Baker is a liability at best and I seriously doubt he's going to be back to full strength/game shape by this Sunday. Too bad you can't just wave a magic wand and transform him back into the player he was in his contract year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FalconFanForLife 2,097 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Guys I think I am one of the all time homers for the Falcons, and I really hope we get a win out there. But the very thought of our sissy O-line getting an attitude almost leaves me choking with laughter. It's not really their fault. I think they try hard, but their talent level is way below standard to play in the NFL all across that line. Only Ryan's talent as a QB has covered their inadequacies thus far in the passing game, but their horrible run blocking is there for everyone to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest facelessman07 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) Attitude? Nah, that word isn't in Smitty's dictionary. How about..."resilient?" Edited October 26, 2013 by facelessman07 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyicefalcon 4,577 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 As long we are 'resilient' & play fundamental 'situational' football we will win. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nomak 4,719 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I think Holmes is starting to be that guy. I saw him getting feisty in the Bucs game, and he was also helping Ryan back up to his feet when Matt would get knocked down.I really wish the coaching staff would just leave Holmes at LT, and put Baker in at RT if they have to play Baker at all. The line really looked like it was starting to gel last week in the passing game. Of course, they still struggled mightily in run blocking, but Baker isn't gonna fix that.Me too!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vabchbirdlover 1,526 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) he was very overrated on this message board. He was a decent run blocker but was not a very good pass blocker. He had the right attitude but sometimes attitude can only take you so far if you dont have the talent to match.Believe me Jay, I'll take a little less talent and more "Fire" from my OL all day, besides, Talent has carried Baker only as far as the training room and the Bank, in that order. Edited October 26, 2013 by vabchbirdlover Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vabchbirdlover 1,526 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) http://www.stlouisra...a0-af8c1612af67WE need this type of attitude. Edited October 26, 2013 by vabchbirdlover Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Culain_04 710 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I miss Harvey Dahl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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