Flyin' In DC Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) How many new skill position players are the Eagles using this year? How does that effect their execution in the regular season?Can Atlanta get any kind of running game going?Can we pressure an immobile Sam Bradford or "butt-fumble"?I am chomping at the bit to get this ish rollin' Edited September 7, 2015 by Flyin' In DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Krazy Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 The Eagles have won 20 games over the last two years and appeared to have had a strong preseason. A tough but exciting opener, and on Monday Night Football!Falcons D face a tough test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Dog Named Brian Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) I think it'll be a nice test for our Defense. Chip likes to run his offense up-tempo and our defense now plays a fast, loose, and aggressive scheme. It'll be a good'n Edited September 7, 2015 by A Dog Named Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Eagles got some shiny new toys at receiver like their 1st round pick Nelson agholobar(sp?). More importantly is the speed of their offense. They are constantly in a hurry up offense to keep the D on their heels. This can lead to trouble if you start to stall on offense, as your defense quickly tires and things spin out of controlThankfully this year we are playing a simple scheme on D so they don't have to be *thinking* instead of going at it hard and playing ball. We should be able to create interior pressure and move Bradford off his game, and once you do that Bradford quickly deteriorates to a subpar QB. Julio is going to give Maxwell a nice christening to being a #1 corner. Think this match up will get ugly. Final score 31-17 FalconsEDIT Hawley released. 0 chemistry up front and 0 depth. Prediction changed, 30-17 Eagles. Edited September 7, 2015 by Dirtybird56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32wood84white Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Think it really helps having his extra time to prepare for them and their tempo. Also helps is that the Eagles won't have too much film on us.We've used so many different variations along the line and at WR, they haven't seen much of Coleman or Devonte, there's a lot of unknown for the Eagles.On defense we have used a cover 3 zone so much that I know there isn't a lot of film on us playing man or really doing much of anything.I think Quinn and the staff handled this pre season very very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggggggo Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) I looked it up before so going off memory but it's two very similar stories. Rankings from last year I think were Offense: Phi-5 / Atl-8 Defense: Phi-20 / Atl-32 Special Teams Phi-13 / Atl-5 or something similar to those.And both off seasons have seen a drastic overhaul. The Eagles are looking at finally having all the pieces Chip Kelly wants in place for his team and the Falcons are re-working what was here and bringing in what we could to start building Quinn's team. I think it'll be a great test for both teams. I think playing this at home gives us a toss up, whereas if it were played in Philly I think the Eagles take the win.Looking forward to being back in the ATL, its been 6 months since my last visit! Edited September 7, 2015 by Leggggggo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin' In DC Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 One more question will the Dome ever have been louder? I think there is a ton of excitement for this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfishtom Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 The Egg-uls are a 1 point favorite and the over/under is 55pts.I can't wait to see some real football.Quinn will put the heat on fragile Sam,but can we run the ball and protect Matt ?Falcon's win 35-28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird#11 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I think it'll be a high scoring entertaining MNF game....I got ATL winning 33-30 in classic Bryant game winner fashion. I really think we win or lose this game by the sole play of 5 players.. Hageman,Babs,Jarrett,Soliai,and Jacksom. If they can make noise up the middle then the Eagles won't be able to function. So let's hope they get the job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggggggo Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 The Egg-uls are a 1 point favorite and the over/under is 55pts.I can't wait to see some real football.Quinn will put the heat on fragile Sam,but can we run the ball and protect Matt ?Falcon's win 35-28I think the odds makers are right. Specifically I'm thinking this game will be on the line till the last minute and drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Only thing I hate about the beginning of a new season is that it's almost impossible to do any kind of analysis of the first couple of games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droopy1592 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Quinn did well vs the eagles last year with MS quaterbacking... hopefully we have enough preparation and talent to put up a good defensive performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Quinn's defense was the only one that held the Eagles under 20 points all last season, and they held them to 14. I will be disappointed if they come onto our homefield and put up 30+ points. This will be a big test for our entire team though. I'm not saying it's an all or nothing game for us, but I am saying we will have a really good idea of what kind of season we will have after our first game. I'm really glad it's in the Dome rather than on their field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 'Im gonna go back and watch the the Seahawks game from last year to get an idea on how Quinn played them. Should be a good game and if we can run the ball, I see no reason why we cant beat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLFalcons11 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Quinn's defense was the only one that held the Eagles under 20 points all last season, and they held them to 14. I will be disappointed if they come onto our homefield and put up 30+ points. This will be a big test for our entire team though. I'm not saying it's an all or nothing game for us, but I am saying we will have a really good idea of what kind of season we will have after our first game. I'm really glad it's in the Dome rather than on their field.Normally I would agree that the 1st game will be an indication of what our season will be like but I think this season will either...1. Start slow and end up finishing strong2. Start fast, get put back down to earth, and then finish strongI do think that this first game will indicate which one of the above will happen, but I don't think a loss indicates a losing season. Edit: I did just assume that's what you meant, if that's not then I apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeriver Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Considering how prolific their offense already is and then you add Bradford (who has the potential to be a great QB), it's going to be a high scoring game. Like someone else said, our victory will depend on our Beasley, Babineaux, Hageman,Soliai, TJax, and Schofield to get pressure. Edited September 7, 2015 by likeriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I think our first four games will be tough. Wouldn't be surprised if we drop this one. As long as we go 2-2 out of the gate we should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I hate that this is a Monday night game. have to wait longer for the birds to play. That being said, we need to run the ball to keep the defense fresh or we will be ******. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfalconsp Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Should be one of the toughest games we'll have all season. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRid Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I don't normally go negative, but I don't feel very confident about us winning this game. This is more like a dress rehearsal for the Falcons because our guys have not had time for any continuity. Also, quite a few starters haven't played or have barely played in the preseason and Levitre just got here. I'm definitely worried, but hopefully we can pull it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) I think our first four games will be tough. Wouldn't be surprised if we drop this one. As long as we go 2-2 out of the gate we should be OK.Unfortunately I totally agree with this view. People seem to be disregarding the fact that the eagles have been a winning team two seasons in a row. They have their **** together. I wouldn't be shocked to see us win this one, but I consider the Falcons the underdogs of the matchup.Additional notes: Quinn's defensive philosophy is one of the few schematic wise that matchup well with Kelly's offense. I think our corners can hang on the outside as long as the front seven brings anything close to what we've seen throughout the preseason. The problems are going to come if and when we realize that our o line can't keep up with their front seven. I think their defense will be ready for the zbs while our front five will barely be able to play well as a unit. I hope I'm wrong by all means. I'd love to start the season 1 and 0. Edited September 7, 2015 by Atlfanstckndenver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Trav Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 You guys make good points. But the fact that we are at home and it's a hungry fresh start makes this game a realistic close match up. We have the better passing while they have the better running. They have continuity and we are now playing a basic attacking style that has had success against the Eagles. Can't wait to see this game we have to make a statement and have momentum against the next tough opponents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfactor Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Monday Night Game Chip Kelly will want to quiet his critics and be the top story on ESPN.He will pull out all the stops because of the media.I think he hangs 30 on us and given the way we play in the spotlight it won't be pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjcorner Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm thinking this one is an L, hopefully I'm wrong. Would be nice to take this game, been talking ish to a couple eagles fans at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 the thought of losing to the Eagles at home mnf, season opener...makes me want to vomit. was reading comments on their board and the general consensus is they're going to destroy us in all phases. I can't blame them for being optimistic, but ****..please baby Jesus lying there in your manger, bless our team, and don't allow the filthy eagles to embarrass us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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