Quarterback Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 ...and for this I am grateful!From 2008 - 2012 we were often fighting with the Saints and at times the Panthers for the Division lead with a game or two separating the teams all the way until sometimes the last game of the season. So, as ridiculous as this while thing is, record-wise, I am nonetheless grateful--for a week anyway--to have a reprieve from this previous five game miserable losing streak and to have a little hope for some possibilities. It matters not if we were 7-2 today and the Saints 8-1, a game out is a game out...in November with 7 games to go!Now I am not very optimistic--I'm trying to be a "realist," as many of us like to assert--as I certainly know the many weaknesses our team has, our schedule that awaits us (including yet another **** road game in Carolina next week), but I sure would like to see a little more hope, positivity and most of all, encouragement for our coaches and players as we tackle this seemingly insurmountable task!Some of the topics on this board after a hard-fought win yesterday are pretty depressing, even to the point of loathing the win as it might possibly keep some jobs or ruin a draft position. Well, remember, we are ONE GAME OUT in our division in November so, for the next six days, I'm going to enjoy it and enjoy the fun, crazy possibilities that go with it. Beats being angry and resentful for the past five weeks!I ain't predicting or expecting nothing, (just hoping and praying) but, if we beat the Panthers next Sunday and get on a little roll, I'll at least have two good weeks in November with some hope again and this is lights-out better than the the way I've felt the pervious five weeks.Let's enjoy the moment, shall we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconcheff Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hear Hear!This dmn, lovable group of tallywhackers has sucked me in AGAIN!!! Dare I say I'm even thinking PLAYOFFS one more time!??! ONE STINKIN' WIN out of ... a blown 21 point lead...a ten point lead in NY... not getting hammered by Teddy freakin Bridgewater... and we would be in first place with the chance to run away with the division next week!Bleedin' Black and Red, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth.. Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 recap: we have beaten the saints (who suck)....and the bucs twice...(who suck)....we have lost every other game, including a loss to the bears, at home, in blowout fashion...and the bears suck. we suck. a lot. no amount of encouragement is going to change that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Our division is embarrassing. Still, as you say, we are still in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Our division is embarrassing. Still, as you say, we are still in it!So was the nfc west for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 recap: we have beaten the saints (who suck)....and the bucs twice...(who suck)....we have lost every other game, including a loss to the bears, at home, in blowout fashion...and the bears suck. we suck. a lot. no amount of encouragement is going to change that.So we have as good a shot as anyone of winning the division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth.. Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 So we have as good a shot as anyone of winning the division.according to the numbers, yes. according to skill level, not really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 according to the numbers, yes. according to skill level, not really.Well if we are only a game out....and we have already beaten the team that is "on top" Wouldn't that mean we DO have the skill level, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth.. Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Well if we are only a game out....and we have already beaten the team that is "on top" Wouldn't that mean we DO have the skill level,you would think so, but trust me....we dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarterback Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 recap: we have beaten the saints (who suck)....and the bucs twice...(who suck)....we have lost every other game, including a loss to the bears, at home, in blowout fashion...and the bears suck. we suck. a lot. no amount of encouragement is going to change that.Everyone knows the facts. We get it! Still, I'm just choosing to enjoy the possibilities as presented. Others can choose otherwise.There's an old saying: "when you're going through ****, keep walking," meaning, keep putting one foot in front of the other until you come out of the fire because to stand in **** is to burn up. I'm walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high impact Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Sounds good what ever it takes to get through this year. I say go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 3-0 in the division. Usually the team that wins four or more division games takes the South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 recap: we have beaten the saints (who suck)....and the bucs twice...(who suck)....we have lost every other game, including a loss to the bears, at home, in blowout fashion...and the bears suck. we suck. a lot. no amount of encouragement is going to change that.Oline stays healthy, Falcons are 6-2. 5-3 right now.If the same 5 start on the Oline next week, it will be the first time all year that the same 5 players have taken the field for 3 weeks in a row. Olines need time to gel, they haven't had that yet. This Oline could be much better second half of the year.If the Oline can protect Ryan and open some holes for the RBs, this team can simply outscore the teams left on their schedule. D would also look better.For example, Falcons got the ball with 4 minutes left in the first half Sunday, if they had been able to eat up the clock and kick a FG, they go into halftime w/ a 13-3 lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarterback Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Oline stays healthy, Falcons are 6-2. 5-3 right now.If the same 5 start on the Oline next week, it will be the first time all year that the same 5 players have taken the field for 3 weeks in a row. Olines need time to gel, they haven't had that yet. This Oline could be much better second half of the year.If the Oline can protect Ryan and open some holes for the RBs, this team can simply outscore the teams left on their schedule. D would also look better.For example, Falcons got the ball with 4 minutes left in the first half Sunday, if they had been able to eat up the clock and kick a FG, they go into halftime w/ a 13-3 lead.Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTCrunkler Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 can 3-13 win the division? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth.. Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Everyone knows the facts. We get it! Still, I'm just choosing to enjoy the possibilities as presented. Others can choose otherwise.There's an old saying: "when you're going through ****, keep walking," meaning, keep putting one foot in front of the other until you come out of the fire because to stand in **** is to burn up. I'm walking.i mean, thats nice and all, but im just a fan. i dont have an impact on the game one way or another. so it really doesnt matter what i say or do. so that being said, im gonna complain about everything i can complain about until the mock draft threads get going. maybe the head coaching/GM search threads too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth.. Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Oline stays healthy, Falcons are 6-2. 5-3 right now.If the same 5 start on the Oline next week, it will be the first time all year that the same 5 players have taken the field for 3 weeks in a row. Olines need time to gel, they haven't had that yet. This Oline could be much better second half of the year.If the Oline can protect Ryan and open some holes for the RBs, this team can simply outscore the teams left on their schedule. D would also look better.For example, Falcons got the ball with 4 minutes left in the first half Sunday, if they had been able to eat up the clock and kick a FG, they go into halftime w/ a 13-3 lead.what games would the O-Line have won us? we would still be awful because of our defense, Qb/WR play, lack of a running game, coaching mistakes, etc...we just arent good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 If this team wins the division, it will be with a record of 8-8 or 7-9. There's just no other possibility.And anyone who would actually CELEBRATE a 7-9 division championship needsa lobotomy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDogg1215 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Who cares what our overall record is . If we somejow win the division at 7-9 or 8-8. Means we are playing good ball come late December and January and with a home playoff game anything can happen. But must win this weekend against panties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 what games would the O-Line have won us? we would still be awful because of our defense, Qb/WR play, lack of a running game, coaching mistakes, etc...we just arent goodMinn game for one- Falcons had a lead with Toilolo at RT, Chicago game because the Falcons would have had time to let routes develop. Detroit game, giants game- both games are won with one sustained drive in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD dirtybird21 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Edited November 10, 2014 by JD dirtybird21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevykev21 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 i mean, thats nice and all, but im just a fan. i dont have an impact on the game one way or another. so it really doesnt matter what i say or do. so that being said, im gonna complain about everything i can complain about until the mock draft threads get going. maybe the head coaching/GM search threads tooAre you a politician, or Sybil? Thread started by you yesterday:So proud of this team. They showed so much heart out there today gutting out a tough road win against an underrated team. Never been more proud to be a Falcons fan. This team is definitely talented enough. The coaching has turned a corner....Super Bowl, here we come!!LMAO, take your meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolenn87 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific_Falcon Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 3-0 in the division. Usually the team that wins four or more division games takes the South.I dont know if i would be elated or terrified if this team won the division. It would be about the most azz backwards thing in sports to happen in quite some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth.. Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Minn game for one- Falcons had a lead with Toilolo at RT, Chicago game because the Falcons would have had time to let routes develop. Detroit game, giants game- both games are won with one sustained drive in the second half.bears and vikings wouldve been lost anyway. you can maybe argue the lions game, but it sure looked like we were destined to lose that one. the giants...no. we looked awful. brought back nightmares from that playoff game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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