DirtyBird8711 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2015/6/22/8795793/looking-at-the-current-atlanta-falcons-roster-who-gets-way-too-muchAtlanta Falcons fans, we have an absolute right to criticize players, coaches, and the front office. Without fans, there would be no team. We invest - both literally and figuratively - in the team. Time, money, and emotionally-laden expectations - these are the things we give the franchise. In exchange, we expect a quality product on the field. If there are issues, just like customers of any business, we expect action to address them. For the most part, the Falcons front office at least appears to be mindful of this dynamic. They tweak their free agency and draft strategy according to need, and they say all the right things. Year to year, we can at least feel confident in our investment. That's not always been the case, but it is now. All that said, there are always head scratching roster inclusions. These are the players we love to criticize. It's usually only a handful of guys, but these players dare not commit a single on-the-field transgression, lest we immediately forget any positive contributions. The first player that comes to mind is Kroy Biermann. He re-signed with the team in March, disappointing a sizable faction of the Falcons fanbase. Given his persistent overuse and $4 million cap hit in 2014, I can see why some wanted the front office to let him walk. But remember, this is now Dan Quinn's team, and for less than $2 million in 2015, he will back up presumptive starter Brooks Reed. If he's horrible in training camp and the Falcons have a cheaper option, he's only guaranteed $500K on this 1 year, prove it deal. So now that I've eliminated the low-hanging fruit, let's hear from the rest of you. Which current player, for whatever reason, gets way too much flack? Discuss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Julio Jones I'm forever hearing how injury prone he is nevermind the fact he's probably the first guy on the roster when its said and done that will get a place in Canton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconBlood Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Matt Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 No one. This is football, not Dance Mom's. Grow a sack and get this ultra feelings stuff out of here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixFalcon Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 No one. This is football, not Dance Mom's. Grow a sack and get this ultra feelings stuff out of here. I died LOLing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I think Alford gets too much criticism. Trufant made people spoiled in regards to young corners. Just because Alford has struggled at times doesn't take away from the fact that his potential is right up there with Trufant's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xskyx Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 All linemen that aren't matthews or asamoah. Konz played zbs in collage. Hawley has been injured. Schraeder is an udfa... Give them time under SHANNY.Also Worrilow... Udfa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 They be criticizing players on my teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Ish. He was great when he came in last year and all I keep hearing is why he SHOULDN'T be starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Ish. He was great when he came in last year and all I keep hearing is why he SHOULDN'T be starting.That's not criticism. That's just a bunch of crap. Now I am not a fan of him starting IN THE OLD SYSTEM...but I barely think Earl Thomas would have made a difference...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Hawley and I have to say that from the memory of vel having to post screen caps and all the "getting thrown around like a rag doll" garbage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Doktor Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Truth told, We have been rough on this entire team at one time or another. The Kroy hate was palpable. A new team, new regime and a new attitude. By mid season we will have a whole new slew of goats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 No one. This is football, not Dance Mom's. Grow a sack and get this ultra feelings stuff out of here. Selah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Matt Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Francis Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 No one. This is football, not Dance Mom's. Grow a sack and get this ultra feelings stuff out of here. Lol at Dance Moms. I don't even know what that is but it had me rolling. Must be reality TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy 2.0 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 It's professional football. Aka entertainment football. Smh sure the end game is to be the best but at the end of the day it's a business. A machine that will chew up and spit out whoever. But I agree with Julio. He is probably the only one on the roster that will get in the HOF. If Matt gets had a SB ring then I'd say he wa the most talk about but he wouldn't be if he had the ring so yea Julio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Vick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Bob Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Vick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark Kent™ Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I think Alford gets too much criticism. Trufant made people spoiled in regards to young corners. Just because Alford has struggled at times doesn't take away from the fact that his potential is right up there with Trufant's.Came in to post this ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 From this fan base? Pretty much everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 It's the entire team--just different players from week to week over the course of the season./ME--- I'm very critical of both lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 ok according to the thread title, CURRENT roster/team who gets too much criticism?Mike Smith.........because that era is over and yet people are still harping on what went wrong the last few years and the playoff losses. It's a new crew, no need to continue to criticize the former Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Lol at Dance Moms. I don't even know what that is but it had me rolling. Must be reality TV.My wife watches it. I hear all kinds of emo crap...I would prefer that didn't come to the NFL...TV is saturated with all these feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 There's a difference between criticism and trashing. Worr and maybe Holmes are the only ones that may get too much criticism, and they're iffy. Lots of players get trashed too much though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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