GTBF54 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Eagles fans will have to wait one more day for the start of the regular season.Head coach Chip Kelly's NFL debut came on a Monday night in 2013. He will begin his third NFL campaign on a Monday night, but against a first-time head coach in Atlanta's Dan Quinn.The Atlanta Falcons stumbled to a 6-10 finish in 2014, but they have some pieces in place that would make other teams jealous. The Falcons have a franchise quarterback in Matt Ryan. Julio Jones is a star wide receiver. Last year, the Falcons got their left tackle in Jake Matthews in the draft.The question now is whether Quinn, who takes over for the franchise's all-time winningest head coach in Mike Smith, can spruce up the defense to get the Falcons back to the top of what was the NFL's worst division in 2014.Quinn manned the Seattle Seahawks' defense for the past two seasons. In 2013, the Seahawks were the first team since the 1985 Chicago Bears to lead the league in fewest point allowed, fewest yards allowed and most takeaways en route to the Super Bowl. This past season, the Seahawks led the league once again in yards and points allowed on the way to the NFC Championship. Quinn got to see the Eagles' offense up close last season as the Seahawks beat the Eagles, but it's a much different squad now with Sam Bradford at quarterback and DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews leading the charge out of the backfield.The Falcons also aren’t quite as good on defense as Seattle. Atlanta ranked 27th in points allowed (26.1) and dead last in yards allowed (398.3). Atlanta was also next to last in sacks with just 22. Atlanta has re-tooled with edge rusher Vic Beasley, the eighth overall pick, as the centerpiece. In free agency, the Falcons signed pass rushers such as defensive end Adrian Clayborn and outside linebacker Brooks Reed. Quinn also brought in linebacker O'Brien Schofield, who played in the Seahawks' system the past two seasons.New offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is quite familiar with Kelly's Eagles after spending four years in Washington in the same role from 2010-13. Shanahan's offenses have been known for their rushing attack. Devonta Freeman might be atop the depth chart now, but the Falcons spent a third-round pick on Tevin Coleman, who was second in the nation in yards per game last season with over 169.Ten years ago, the Eagles opened their defense of the NFC Championship on what turned out to be a forgettable Monday night in Atlanta. On September 14, the Eagles will look to spoil Quinn's debut and welcome the start of the 2015 season.http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Season-Preview-The-Opener-In-Atlanta/7f6d8aec-65b5-4f05-9215-1090a3ca4319 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBF54 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Gonna be a good one.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I dont think I have ever been more excited for a season opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 What's our MNF record last 8 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 These things just make the start of the season feel soooooo far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest facelessman07 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I fully expect us to dominate this game. FULLY expect itBradford is still on the mend and this Mark Sanchez guy? Pfft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 What's our MNF record last 8 years.Less than stellar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino11 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 It's gonna kill me to have to wait till Monday but I hope the world gets to see us dominate after last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I fully expect us to dominate this game. FULLY expect itBradford is still on the mend and this Mark Sanchez guy? PfftAdd in Matthews is coming off injuries and Murray had nearly 400 carries last year. Not too impressed with their offseason additions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM12 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 What he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Yeah it's going to suck to have to wait the extra day. But oh well, starting out Quinn's tenure with a blowout in primetime would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconcheff Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Eagles fans will have to wait one more day for the start of the regular season.Head coach Chip Kelly's NFL debut came on a Monday night in 2013. He will begin his third NFL campaign on a Monday night, but against a first-time head coach in Atlanta's Dan Quinn.The Atlanta Falcons stumbled to a 6-10 finish in 2014, but they have some pieces in place that would make other teams jealous. The Falcons have a franchise quarterback in Matt Ryan. Julio Jones is a star wide receiver. Last year, the Falcons got their left tackle in Jake Matthews in the draft.The question now is whether Quinn, who takes over for the franchise's all-time winningest head coach in Mike Smith, can spruce up the defense to get the Falcons back to the top of what was the NFL's worst division in 2014.Quinn manned the Seattle Seahawks' defense for the past two seasons. In 2013, the Seahawks were the first team since the 1985 Chicago Bears to lead the league in fewest point allowed, fewest yards allowed and most takeaways en route to the Super Bowl. This past season, the Seahawks led the league once again in yards and points allowed on the way to the NFC Championship. Quinn got to see the Eagles' offense up close last season as the Seahawks beat the Eagles, but it's a much different squad now with Sam Bradford at quarterback and DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews leading the charge out of the backfield.The Falcons also aren’t quite as good on defense as Seattle. Atlanta ranked 27th in points allowed (26.1) and dead last in yards allowed (398.3). Atlanta was also next to last in sacks with just 22. Atlanta has re-tooled with edge rusher Vic Beasley, the eighth overall pick, as the centerpiece. In free agency, the Falcons signed pass rushers such as defensive end Adrian Clayborn and outside linebacker Brooks Reed. Quinn also brought in linebacker O'Brien Schofield, who played in the Seahawks' system the past two seasons.New offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is quite familiar with Kelly's Eagles after spending four years in Washington in the same role from 2010-13. Shanahan's offenses have been known for their rushing attack. Devonta Freeman might be atop the depth chart now, but the Falcons spent a third-round pick on Tevin Coleman, who was second in the nation in yards per game last season with over 169.Ten years ago, the Eagles opened their defense of the NFC Championship on what turned out to be a forgettable Monday night in Atlanta. On September 14, the Eagles will look to spoil Quinn's debut and welcome the start of the 2015 season.http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Season-Preview-The-Opener-In-Atlanta/7f6d8aec-65b5-4f05-9215-1090a3ca4319Looking at that tale of the tape, our "Key losses" don't seem so bad right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconcheff Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 What's our MNF record last 8 years.Less than stellar...Only because for the most part they've put us in New Orleans for the past few years... but other than those, we actually do fairly well in primetime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark Kent™ Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Definitely going to be a good game. I actually have us marked to lose this one. I think it will depend on how Bradford plays There is a lot of unknown with him. I think the Eagles are going to win their division and be one of the best in the NFC though so if we win this one its a huge win in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBF54 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 I fully expect us to dominate this game. FULLY expect itBradford is still on the mend and this Mark Sanchez guy? PfftHey, hey, hey..... That's Mark "Mr. Buttfumble" Sanchez to you.... LOL.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby.Digital Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Atleast we won't have to wait to find out how good our offense and Vic Beasley are. Eagles have a very nice defense espically their front 7. Beasley going up against one of the best tackles in the leauge will be a interesting match up. I think it'll be a tight game. Vegas has the line -1 Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Only because for the most part they've put us in New Orleans for the past few years... but other than those, we actually do fairly well in primetimeA good deal of the recent losses were games that were very close. Failing on the goal line in SF. A couple close losses at NO. The close loss at GB. Hopefully DQ is a better game coach than MS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfanEST1989 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 lol @ key loss SAM BAKER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I dunno about the Eagles but I didn't think Monday night in 2005 was forgettable lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GATXBOI Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Our additions out weight our losses...I got us winning game one..ands maybe going on a five to six game winning streak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis York Morgan Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Don't sleep on Sam Bradford. With a team around him the dude could do really well. Not sure how well Kelly will use him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovie_Lover Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Don't sleep on Sam Bradford. With a team around him the dude could do really well. Not sure how well Kelly will use him though.Idk if anyone is really doubting him just doubt he can stay healthy. And if he does he has been hurt for awhile, he'll be rusty so he probably won't be his self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconcheff Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Our additions out weight our losses...I got us winning game one..ands maybe going on a five to six game winning streakIf we come out of the first qtr of the schedule on a win streak, we'll definitely make the playoffs... we play the entire NFCEast within the first half of the season... holding the tiebreakers over that division will go a long way towards being playoff bound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draftnut57 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 If Coleman was 2nd in Yards per game last year, who was first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 This is a win if I ever saw one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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