MSalmon Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Remember his BC days? The kid had something like 10 receivers with 50 catches or more.Check today's "hidden" stat. 9 players with a reception and 5 or more with 50 yards or greater. That's great distribution.That's Matt Ryan's strengths: great vision, ability to distribute to open man.I honestly think he often felt obligated to throw to TG...thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butudontseeme™ Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Don't know if he was obligated to throw to TG, but I do agree we're better without him. Not because he wasn't a dang good player though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Don't know if he was obligated to throw to TG, but I do agree we're better without him. Not because he wasn't a dang good player though.I'm being a bit facetious, and I'm not knocking Tony in the least. I do think that because of TG's rep that Matt often forced it to him. I'm not really knocking a Tony --more Matt in reality, but today I saw the BC eagle that I loved in 08 that just distributed the ball, and bought time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevykev21 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I think so too. TG retiring eliminates:Obligation to TG.Security blanket.Safe thinking - a 5 yard gain a priority over taking a chance on a big play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Julio, Roddy, HD, and Hester all running around is pretty much impossible for most teams to cover. If everyone is healthy we have a championship offense.Defense? Not so much.You could say that the #4 ranked last year saints defense is bad as well lolTbh those were two high octane offenses out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taydumz Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 levine had a easy drop but atleast it wasnt in the endzone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee sunset Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 If Ryan had been throwing to TG in his prime... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taydumz Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 levine had a easy drop but atleast it wasnt in the endzone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 I think so too. TG retiring eliminates:Obligation to TG.Security blanket.Safe thinking - a 5 yard gain a priority over taking a chance on a big play.Exactly. The way he got looks into Hester, the rbs and Toilio and HD was amazing.What's odder still is Julio got over 100 yds, yet it was a "quiet" big game lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 If Ryan had been throwing to TG in his prime...That's true. In TGs heyday he was a giant #1 wr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Falcon Fan Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I LOVE our offense and I do think Matt forced it to Tony a lot....but I think most of the big difference we saw today was him actually having time to look over the field. I get the point though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butudontseeme™ Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I'm being a bit facetious, and I'm not knocking Tony in the least. I do think that because of TG's rep that Matt often forced it to him. I'm not really knocking a Tony --more Matt in reality, but today I saw the BC eagle that I loved in 08 that just distributed the ball, and bought time.I know what you mean bro. Agree 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 I LOVE our offense and I do think Matt forced it to Tony a lot....but I think most of the big difference we saw today was him actually having time to look over the field. I get the point though!!!Agree. It was both. That and he's hit that "prime" mode where vet QBs see the field and things slow down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daywalker Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Bottom line 31 other teams didn't have tg but they had to find a way to compensate. Once tg left we didn't get worse we just had too figure out an alternative. So sick of the media saying toilolo can't replace Gonzales, he doesn't have to be a hofer he just needs to produce. Today he did exactly that. Edited September 7, 2014 by The Daywalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butudontseeme™ Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I tell you what, I'll take Hester over TG any day right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungHeezy Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 It was a few of us that wanted Tony G gone last season. If this is what we have to expect, everyone should be excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laynepink Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Agree. It was both. That and he's hit that "prime" mode where vet QBs see the field and things slow downYes it looks like Matt has hit his prime, should be a fun next 3-4 years if he keeps up this level of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawggone Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific_Falcon Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I thought losing TG was critical for Matt's growth. Without that security blanket, he would have to learn how to not get tunnel vision, which he had at times with Roddy also. And yes, the coaching staff definitely forced things Gonzo's way. No hate, but in terms of what's good overall for the team, good riddance. Mr "I'm too good to block" belongs in the broadcast booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Diesel Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Matt Ryan is an elite QB when he has adequate pass protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Remember his BC days? The kid had something like 10 receivers with 50 catches or more.Check today's "hidden" stat. 9 players with a reception and 5 or more with 50 yards or greater. That's great distribution.That's Matt Ryan's strengths: great vision, ability to distribute to open man.I honestly think he often felt obligated to throw to TG...thoughts?I felt we were going to be a more explosive offense without Tony. It's looking like that may be the case. We keep giving Ryan this kind of time and we will not miss TG at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 It was a few of us that wanted Tony G gone last season. If this is what we have to expect, everyone should be excitedExactly. Ryan was awesome in 2008 without TG. The Ryan I saw today looked like the guy I saw in 2008. The guy playing balls to the wall and throwing it to whoever was open. Extending plays. Being aggressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino11 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 He is not as clutch as Gonzo but I will take Hester with the ball in his hands over Gonzo. He didn't get much YAC. Hester, Julio, n HD all can be explosive and Roddy can feel in as the clutch possession receiver. Maybe Toilolo too if he learns how to box out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth. Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 You could say that the #4 ranked last year saints defense is bad as well lolTbh those were two high octane offenses out thereThats what i think too. Everyone is saying both defenses are bad, but both offenses are just really good too. Not saying we dont have issues, but the saints are a good offense. not every team is gonna be that hard to stoplevine had a easy drop but atleast it wasnt in the endzonedude had a good day. scored a TD, had a couple nice runs down the sideline, jumped over a guy. had one bad drop, but ill take it. looks like a guy we can develop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putnam6 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Matt Ryan is an elite QB when he has adequate pass protection.Yep and he also moved in pocket very well today, made some throws on the run and scrambled with a little more authority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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