falcndave Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 can someone explain to me why Collins is getting playtime on the outside? he didn't really impress me plus i saw him lose his guy a few times last week and just lucky the ball didn't come that way. i figured alford on the outside is still better or is adams that bad at nickel?That move was covered in the pressers yesterday. That move was more about getting better on the inside. The previous nickle got roasted by New Orleans. The defensive staff felt like that had to be address following that game. The zone we play can be adjusted to help Collins on the outside. The coaching staff feels like Alford can better use his physicality in the nickle where he gets an opportunity to engage receivers with his hands in the zone where contact is allowed (within 5 yards of the LOS). They also envision using him in blitzes from the nickle slot as well. Instead of putting him on the outside where he has a tendency to draw penalties by using his hands, put him on the inside where he is allowed to use them to disrupt route timing. McClure covered most of this in his article on ESPN's Falcons blog.It wasn't a demotion for Alford and a promotion for Williams. It was more about getting a player they considered incapable of holding up in the nickle off of the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 can someone explain to me why Collins is getting playtime on the outside? he didn't really impress me plus i saw him lose his guy a few times last week and just lucky the ball didn't come that way. i figured alford on the outside is still better or is adams that bad at nickel?Collins played 37 snaps on Sunday and wasn't targeted a single time. You can't really complain about that.Very interested to see how he plays this weekend, since the Bucs are almost guaranteed to match Mike Evans up against him, sacrificing some scrub receiver to Trufant Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 It is really odd for me to be confident. I'm not sure how to deal with it. That said, I just feel like Ryan and the offense are ready to go off on someone. I didn't feel that way against Tennessee or Washington. I certainly didn't feel that way against Houston. However, I sense an offensive explosion this week.I understand the sentiment that we need to run to keep the pass rush off of Ryan. However, the Bucs back up that D-line with a suspect secondary. In most cases, our receivers are going to win quicker than the D-line can get there. There may be a "whiff" or two by the O-line where Ryan gets sacked. However, in general, I think the ball is coming out early and often. If we do run the ball well, and I think we will, our play action is going to lead to multiple big gains.I agree with the general assessment of Tampa's strengths in this thread. However, their weaknesses have going largely overlooked.The big concern for me is that the Redskins were supposed to have an atrocious secondary, which was further decimated by injury, and the offense really struggled to move the ball in the air against them.Coupled with the way we've struggled to consistently move the ball, a rash of bad turnovers and penalties, and Bryant's shaky accuracy the past two weeks, there's reason to be wary against the Bucs this weekend.Hopefully we play another complete game like we did against Houston, and just completely demolish them in all phases of the game. I'd love to see a comfortable win by three scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Feature Freeman early and often. Not just rushing, but in screens as well, and I'd love to see him slip into the defensive backfield got another downfield pass. Beyond that, I'd suggest that we blitz more often than normal (since Tampax is down to one starting wife receiver) and this will be a great week for Hardy to play because Hester burned the Bucs out of the slot last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyicefalcon Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Whoever wins the turnover battle wins this game.We are last in league in getting sacks. That means Winston can have a field day if there's no pressure.Players who really need to step upMatt Ryan / Roddy Vic BeastleyRicardo AllenBiermann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickzero Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 We should win by two possessions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrtay Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Fukdabucs and your familial loyalty/dropmic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citsalp Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 That move was covered in the pressers yesterday. That move was more about getting better on the inside. The previous nickle got roasted by New Orleans. The defensive staff felt like that had to be address following that game. The zone we play can be adjusted to help Collins on the outside. The coaching staff feels like Alford can better use his physicality in the nickle where he gets an opportunity to engage receivers with his hands in the zone where contact is allowed (within 5 yards of the LOS). They also envision using him in blitzes from the nickle slot as well. Instead of putting him on the outside where he has a tendency to draw penalties by using his hands, put him on the inside where he is allowed to use them to disrupt route timing. McClure covered most of this in his article on ESPN's Falcons blog.It wasn't a demotion for Alford and a promotion for Williams. It was more about getting a player they considered incapable of holding up in the nickle off of the field.Great post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Falcons are overdue to look sharp and I think they show up to the GA Dome in a salty mood to prove they are better than the crap sandwich they have shown the last 3 weeks.Says here:Falcons 34Bucs 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Run the ball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 He is a rookie qb on the road so the formula stays pretty basic.1) Put pressure on him2) Make him play from behind.3) Add extra security for food/drink vendors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Old Pappy Falcon* Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Step 1. Don't tote around a stupid notepad all game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconcheff Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 V Jax is out. Stop the run, high/low Mike Evans, confuse rookie Winston and bring plenty of pressure. He'll throw 4 picks this week.On offense, just take care of the ball, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Old Pappy Falcon* Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Make no mistake, this will be a passing game for all the right reasons. Matt Ryan will quiet the "I'm hurt" crowd, and this will show on sunday. We're a tuff team at home and more soagainst a divisional opponent. The rookie qb will look like that excactly.....a rookie qb. Our defense will take it to the next level and hopefully our offense. The buc's stop here and westart here for a run at the playoffs.....Don't sleep on us NFL, you will see a hungry Falcon team heading in the right direction. Class dismissed..."Ahh, D-led please stay behind. I have to talk to you a minute." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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