blkbigdog35 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Sunday, October 12, 2014Rapid Reaction: Atlanta FalconsBy Vaughn McClureATLANTA -- A few thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons' 27-13 loss to the Chicago Bears at the Georgia Dome. What it means: The Falcons needed this one badly but instead dropped to 2-4. It was their third loss in a row and first at home this season. The Falcons won't be back at the Georgia Dome until Nov. 23 against Cleveland. That means their next four games are on the road, including a "home" game against the Detroit Lions in London (Oct. 26). Things look rather bleak for the Falcons moving forward. Stock watch: Mike Nolan can't go out there and make plays, but the Falcons' defensive coordinator knows he has to absorb a bulk of the blame for the defensive woes, which makes his stock fall. In all fairness to Nolan, he doesn't have enough talent to work with, and it has caused him to be too conservative at times. There were a few signs of progress with the pass rush Sunday, but not enough to prevent Bears quarterback Jay Cutler from setting a new career high in passing yards with 381. There is no quick fix for Nolan. This defense is going to be bad this season, period. Dropping the ball: The Falcons never really got a chance to get going on offense, thanks in large part to a handful of drops by Levine Toilolo (three), Julio Jones and Roddy White. Since the Falcons obviously have to win games with their offense, the last thing they can afford to do is drop the ball. White has had more issues with drops lately, which is unfortunate for a veteran player with such dynamic ability. Toilolo is still young and learning, but he works enough on the Jugs machine after every practice to prevent this from happening. Game ball: The game ball has to go to Antone Smith once again, since he seems to be the only thing Falcons fans can be excited about these days. Smith scored his fifth touchdown of the season on a 41-yard catch-and-run in the third quarter. He has averaged 51 yards per scoring play this season. What's next: The Falcons visit Baltimore (4-2) next Sunday to visit a Ravens team that just demolished the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 48-17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest facelessman07 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 My Rapid Reaction: I can sum up everything he said in two words: WE SUCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomak Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 My Rapid Reaction: I can sum up everything he said in two words: WE SUCKThis this this this^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbigdog35 Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 I think it's safe to say we suck tremendously!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_own_nfc_south Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 It's safe to say that offense hasn't done a sit in the 4 quarter since game 1. I don't count bucs game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 "The Falcons won't be back at the Georgia Dome until Nov. 23 against Cleveland" Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmite Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 "The Falcons won't be back at the Georgia Dome until Nov. 23 against Cleveland"Ouch. It's kind of good. I don't want to waste my time going down there watching this mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiruz Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 We get blown out in Baltimore I guarantee it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4dabirds Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 We get blown out in Baltimore I guarantee it.You can count on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Home WAS the security blanket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daywalker Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Same feeling this time last year after the jets game. Next will be tank and non tank discussion....bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 We get blown out in Baltimore I guarantee it.Yeah if Cutler can carve up this pathetic defense in the Dome Flacco might get 700 yards in Baltimore.Just a pathetic, trash defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthursMoustache Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Don't care, TL;DR. Go home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark Kent™ Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 381 isn't Jay Cutlers career high Vaughn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nees Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Falcons are going to lose all their road games then get trounced by a Cleveland team that is conpetitive at home. This sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherdome Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Remember Roddy's first three seasons? He has returned to his dropping ways. Nice contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The O.D.B Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 "The Falcons won't be back at the Georgia Dome until Nov. 23 against Cleveland"Ouch. No more Ouch, Only Puking and wanting to Puke and remembering the taste of last weeks puke and dreading the taste of next weeks puke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconinPA Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Yeah if Cutler can carve up this pathetic defense in the Dome Flacco might get 700 yards in Baltimore.Just a pathetic, trash defense.Yeah, I was thinking we might see Tyrod Taylor by halftime against the Ravens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 No more Ouch, Only Puking and wanting to Puke and remembering the taste of last weeks puke and dreading the taste of next weeks puke.That's a lot of puke. :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconinPA Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Remember Roddy's first three seasons? He has returned to his dropping ways. Nice contract.He has gone full circle. Just like a baby pooping his pants and wearing depends later in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txfalconfan Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Rapid reaction: Top 5 Draft pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosts of Glanville Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I'm watching the Eagles right now thinking 'if we had to play them right now we'd lose 70-14'And I am dead serious with that score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Yeah if Cutler can carve up this pathetic defense in the Dome Flacco might get 700 yards in Baltimore.Just a pathetic, trash defense.At least on defense, I think we've finally achieved full NFL sister-city status with the Jags. It's going to be exciting, battling them down to the wire for the number 1 draft pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Rapid reaction: Top 5 3 Draft pick.FIFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 At least on defense, I think we've finally achieved full NFL sister-city status with the Jags. It's going to be exciting, battling them down to the wire for the number 1 draft pick. well how could we expect any less? how many ex jag players and coaches are on this team??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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