Falconsfan567 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Falcons have had solid offseason, ESPN experts sayVaughn McClure, ESPN Staff WriterThe Atlanta Falcons have fared well this offseason, if you ask ESPN analysts Bill Polian, Louis Riddick, Matt Williamson and Field Yates.ESPN Insider released its offseason grades for each team, and the Falcons finished well above average. To see the actual letter grade, you'll have to go here. The Falcons did, however, earn the top grade in the NFC South.At least one expert thought the Falcons could have done a lot more. Here is Matt Williamson's analysis from the piece:"It seems like everyone is praising their draft and I get that, but I still see a team with lots of holes. The line is just OK. They have no tight end. They will not be substantially better on defense. Coleman was a poor pick in the third round even though they need help at running back. I am not sure where they are better."On paper, the Falcons appear to be better suited to pressure opposing quarterbacks with the additions of pass-rusher Vic Beasley and his Clemson teammate, high-motor defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. And Coleman seems poised to contribute in the run game immediately after rushing for more than 2,000 yards at Indiana last season.As far as the veterans, Jacob Tamme, though undersized, has impressed his teammates during workouts and could give the Falcons a true pass-catching threat at tight end. Pass-rusher O'Brien Schofield, if healthy, could be a nice complement to Beasley. Teammates have marveled over Schofield's speed off the edge thus far.http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/13516/falcons-have-had-solid-offseason-espn-experts-say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 He's making a whole lot of baseless assumptions in that analysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrain7 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 this guy dont know football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Does anyone ever fill all their holes in a draft where you average 7 picks, and may get 2-3 starters out of if it's a great draft?This is moronic nitpicking. And what's with the Tevin Coleman hate? I didn't know a lot about him prior to the draft, but 2K yards behind a crap line, and a career game against the National Championship winners isn't a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Joe™ Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 At least one expert thought the Falcons could have done a lot more. Here is Matt Williamson's analysis from the piece:"It seems like everyone is praising their draft and I get that, but I still see a team with lots of holes. The line is just OK. They have no tight end. They will not be substantially better on defense. Coleman was a poor pick in the third round even though they need help at running back. I am not sure where they are better." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfishtom Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Matt who ?Phuck that guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruitt Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I think the guy is wrong about the Coleman pick. Seems perfect for what we are trying to do. Our TE situation scares me. I feel like toilolo is going to do nothing but hurt us if we keep thinking he will be something he is not. He is zero threat in pass game and he is not even athletic. He runs awkward and flat footed. He also can't catch. Looks like a big Oof. I wish the new tony could stay healthy because he really does have skills to start and be a threat. Him healthy is a dream it seems tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Pimp Named Slickback™ Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Can't please em all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Lubba Lubba© Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 First he says"Coleman was a poor pick in the third round even though they need help at running back. I am not sure where they are better."Then he saysAnd Coleman seems poised to contribute in the run game immediately after rushing for more than 2,000 yards at Indiana last season. So he's saying that 2014 Steven Jackson > Tevin Coleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamee101 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 He's not really been a fan for years. I listen to that podcast sporadically and even when it was him and Ross Tucker he was never high on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Mo Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 He needs to go back to his house on WHORE ISLAND!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Well I agree that our offensive line is just ok. We won't know what we have until all of the injured guys are back on the field. I disagree that Tevin Coleman was a poor pick. He is tailor made for the type of offense Shanny and Quinn wants to run. I also think Tamme is very underrated and will surprise some folks with his ability to catch the ball and run routes. We will definitely be a better team than we were last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Well I agree that our offensive line is just ok. We won't know what we have until all of the injured guys are back on the field. I disagree that Tevin Coleman was a poor pick. He is tailor made for the type of offense Shanny and Quinn wants to run. I also think Tamme is very underrated and will surprise some folks with his ability to catch the ball and run routes. We will definitely be a better team than we were last year.Agreed. I actually was happy with the Tamme signing. He's not a stud by any means but he's decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Good for him. Every team has holes. It's ignorant to act otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I agree about tight end and the line. Tamme may be the only decent tight end on the roster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clownorg Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 If the guy doesn't see how improved the team is he's blinder than Ray ****in Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrap Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Who?Had to google but I'm not going to take what this clown has to say with any seriousness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Pretty spot on analysis. People just can't handle the truth. Proof is in the pudding. The pudding in this case being 8-8 at best. Bank that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamPlayer1 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Who is Matt Williamson? They said he was an expert. In what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I agree about tight end and the line. Tamme may be the only decent tight end on the rosterWhich is disappointing because Tamme kind of sucks.So Shanahan will adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Which is disappointing because Tamme kind of sucks.So Shanahan will adjust. says alot about the others on the roster. Look for alot of 3-4 wr sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clownorg Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Pretty spot on analysis. People just can't handle the truth. Proof is in the pudding. The pudding in this case being 8-8 at best. Bank that.Even if it's an 8-8 season it's still twice as good as last year and a vast improvement.But **** do I hope you are wrong bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Pretty spot on analysis. People just can't handle the truth. Proof is in the pudding. The pudding in this case being 8-8 at best. Bank that.What "truth"? A prediction? There is no pudding in which the proof can be. It's May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeriver Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Pretty spot on analysis. People just can't handle the truth. Proof is in the pudding. The pudding in this case being 8-8 at best. Bank that.We were 8-8 last year if not for Smitty's timeouts. See Lions and Browns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonOfThemBirds Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Pretty spot on analysis.People just can't handle the truth. Proof is in the pudding.The pudding in this case being 8-8 at best. Bank that.An 8-8 season would still mean that the Falcons improved, which would prove that guy wrong about not seeing the Falcons doing anything to get better.8-8 would have won the NFC South last season easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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