Goober Pyle Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/17181/falcons-matt-ryan-has-no-issue-dealing-with-criticismFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Coming off a bad overtime loss to Tampa Bay and with eight turnovers himself in the last four games, Matt Ryan understands criticism against him continues to mount.Whether it be ex-quarterback Terry Bradshaw saying Ryan needs to go back to quarterback school or ex-defensive back Rodney Harrison saying Ryan is getting worse by the week, that's all part of it for the Atlanta Falcons quarterback."There's no doubt that playing this position garners certain attention," Ryan said. "That's just part of the nature of the sport right now and what it is. But that's outside. That's outside stuff. Inside this locker room, I really feel like it's all of 63 of us -- practice squad guys included -- pulling our weight equally during the week."I get there's going to be criticism. I understand that. I understand that's the nature of playing this spot. And I'm fine with dealing with that. But it comes down to, for me, you can't worry about it. You can't listen to it. It is what it is. We've got to focus on preparation and making sure that we're ready to go week in and week out."Ryan emphasized how offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan's offense is not broken, despite the struggles. The players haven't executed it in recent weeks due to poor decisions by Ryan, bad snaps by the centers, dropped passes by the receivers, fumbles out of the backfield, and just a bad flow all around. A microcosm of the situation is how the Falcons have failed to score a first-quarter touchdown since Devonta Freeman's 16-yard touchdown run against Houston in Week 4. That's four games without a first-quarter touchdown."I think across the board, we'd like to be a little more productive with our opening drives than we've been," Ryan said. "I think across the board, just execution needs to be, from an offensive standpoint, more consistent throughout the entire game."Ryan was asked if running a more up-tempo, no-huddle, fast-paced offense would help rectify some of the issues."I think it's something we talk about every week," Ryan said. "We certainly have the capability to do it. There's open dialogue all the time between the coaching staff, Kyle, myself. Those guys ask all the time for what we think is going to be best for us. And I feel like we've put ourselves in really good positions. We've moved the ball really effectively, offensively. We just haven't finished drives as well as we need to. And for me, that's probably the biggest thing we need to adjust. I don't think it comes from a tempo or anything like that. We operate differently than we did in the past because we're a different offense. But I think we're an offense that has moved it really effectively. We just need to finish drives better."The Falcons (6-2) enter Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers (2-6) ranked fourth in the NFL with an average of 414.8 yards per game, are tied for sixth in scoring at 26.6 points per game, and tied for sixth in red zone offense with a 63.3 percent conversion rate. But they've averaged just 19 points per game in the last four games with 12 turnovers and a 7 of 15 showing in the red zone (47 percent).Maybe the Falcons will get into a flow against a 49ers team that allows 403.8 yards per game, lets opponents convert 65.4 percent conversion in the red zone, and surrenders 25.9 points per game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Old Pappy Falcon* Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Goober the man has admitted his mistakes...that's enough for me and I trust this team to get back this week with focus. Have you seen Aunt Bee around? LOL, I declare that women can make a mean blueberry pie! Hmmmmmmm, uhmmmmmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grrrillapmpn Inc.® Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Don't "talk about it"...be about it.Grey your **** together birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Old Pappy Falcon* Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Don't "talk about it"...be about it.Grey your **** together birds.There she is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 One of the names seriously considered besides Falcons for the franchise was the Atlanta Goobers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Old Pappy Falcon* Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I did hear about this a long time ago Gritz....can you imagine? ahhhhh, nahhhhhhhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Pyle Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Goober the man has admitted his mistakes...that's enough for me and I trust this team to get back this week with focus. Have you seen Aunt Bee around? LOL, I declare that women can make a mean blueberry pie!LOL! Gomer says "Hey"!Pappy, I mainly lurk here and just post a little bit, but I'm a huge fan. I posted this artical to show that MR is very much aware of how he's played and how the offense has played since the Houston game. I love how he doesn't shy away from the criticism and places the blame on himself for the offense's struggles. He's a stand up dude and the best QB we've had for some time....I'm an admitted Falcons homer and have been since the late 70's when I watched my first game. I support our team no matter who the players are..... Edited November 5, 2015 by Goober Pyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Old Pappy Falcon* Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 LOL! Gomer says "Hey"!Pappy, I mainly lurk here and just post a little bit, but I'm a huge fan. I posted this artical to show that MR is very much aware of how he's played and how the offense has played since the Houston game. I love how he doesn't shy away from the criticism and places the blame on himself for the offense's struggles. He's a stand up dude.I'm an admitted Falcons homer and have been since the late 70's when I watched my first game. I support our team no matter who the players are.....I hear ya brother! No better team to like in the world! I've been admitted to, but that's another story lol. Yes, I love our Falcons my man and always will no matter what. Good for Ryan and glad that you posted this for everyone to see Goober. You are a stand-up guy also buddy! Go Falcons!!!! Take care my man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 One of the names seriously considered besides Falcons for the franchise was the Atlanta Goobers.As mAs much as I am an Atlanta guy through and through, It would have been really tough to support a team called "The Goobers", "the Confederates", or the "the Peaches". "Yellow Dogs" would have been tough too. I did go to a bunch of Macon Peaches games as a little kid, but I hated the name then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Old Pappy Falcon* Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 As much as I am an Atlanta guy through and through, It would have been really tough to support a team called "The Goobers", "the Confederates", or the "the Peaches". "Yellow Dogs" would have been tough too. I did go to a bunch of Macon Peaches games as a little kid, but I hated the name then. I'm outta likes, but that would have been difficult to deal with. As a youngster, I always defended my team to other fans but I don't think I could have said anything with "Goobers" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I still don't understand how my thread about Bradshaw's comments vanished on Sunday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I still don't understand how my thread about Bradshaw's comments vanished on Sunday..It shouldn't have. That would have made me angry too.Except for pornography and other blatant COC violations there shouldn't be any censorship on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 It shouldn't have. That would have made me angry too.Except for pornography and other blatant COC violations there shouldn't be any censorship on here.I just assumed that it was deleted because I didn't make the comment in the "in game thread." But I didn't appreciate what Bradshaw had said and another commentator said, you mean rookie camp...I thought that was rather unprofessional. Both comments actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putnam6 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 As much as I am an Atlanta guy through and through, It would have been really tough to support a team called "The Goobers", "the Confederates", or the "the Peaches". "Yellow Dogs" would have been tough too. I did go to a bunch of Macon Peaches games as a little kid, but I hated the name then. I can see the headlines.Goobers crushed by the GiantsGoobers shell shocked in lossBetter yet welcome to the Super Bowl between the Broncos and the Goobers.The cheer leaders could be called the Raisinettes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Old Pappy Falcon* Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Dried up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefGSU275 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 http://mweb.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25362998/matt-ryan-turnovers-not-scheme-are-to-blame-for-struggling-offenseThis article is from yesterday. Great points made regarding the offense and turnovers - "Atlanta's offense is actually averaging more yards per game over the last three than the first five and an almost identical number of first downs, but where the Falcons had five total turnovers through Week 5, they have nine in Weeks 6 through 8. An extra two turnovers per game on drives where they used to be scoring touchdowns would go a long way torward dropping a scoring average by... 13.6 points, almost exactly two touchdowns." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 OMG, There is no way in H, E, double hockey stick, I can fathom any SERIOUS sports organization even considering such an abysmal name as the GOOBERS...It would be the laughing stock of America LOL. Wait, did this really happen? Was this actually being contemplated by someone??? Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 http://mweb.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25362998/matt-ryan-turnovers-not-scheme-are-to-blame-for-struggling-offenseThis article is from yesterday. Great points made regarding the offense and turnovers -"Atlanta's offense is actually averaging more yards per game over the last three than the first five and an almost identical number of first downs, but where the Falcons had five total turnovers through Week 5, they have nine in Weeks 6 through 8. An extra two turnovers per game on drives where they used to be scoring touchdowns would go a long way torward dropping a scoring average by... 13.6 points, almost exactly two touchdowns."That's exactly what has happened and it's mindboggling. It's like, hey man, we're going to own you by driving down the field relentlessly just to show you we're superior, but then just to show you that we're good sports, we'll simply toss the ball over to your offense so as not to hurt anyone's feelings. Wow, 9 turnovers!!Heck, we could easily be undefeated. We should all be optimistic about the second half. We hang onto the ball and we win. It's hard to turn the ball over that many times. But we managed to do it LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 http://mweb.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25362998/matt-ryan-turnovers-not-scheme-are-to-blame-for-struggling-offenseThis article is from yesterday. Great points made regarding the offense and turnovers -"Atlanta's offense is actually averaging more yards per game over the last three than the first five and an almost identical number of first downs, but where the Falcons had five total turnovers through Week 5, they have nine in Weeks 6 through 8. An extra two turnovers per game on drives where they used to be scoring touchdowns would go a long way torward dropping a scoring average by... 13.6 points, almost exactly two touchdowns."Thanks for posting this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I absolutely love this !"There's no doubt that playing this position garners certain attention," Ryan said. "That's just part of the nature of the sport right now and what it is. But that's outside. That's outside stuff............ But it comes down to, for me, you can't worry about it. You can't listen to it. It is what it is. We've got to focus on preparation and making sure that we're ready to go week in and week out."That "outside stuff" and "you can't listen to it"Haters be dammed, Ryan ain't payin you one bit of attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskooler Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 One of the names seriously considered besides Falcons for the franchise was the Atlanta Goobers.Please tell me that is a joke. Lie to me if you have to, but PLEASE tell me it was a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Haters are like...Dam, why the heck does ryan have to go and be a standup guy & take the blame so gracefully! Son of a B, it just makes our jobs much harder when we're trying to smash down those who appreciate the guy. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Goober the man has admitted his mistakes...that's enough for me and I trust this team to get back this week with focus. Have you seen Aunt Bee around? LOL, I declare that women can make a mean blueberry pie! Hmmmmmmm, uhmmmmmmmm.Pappy, lol it is good having you back. I'm enjoying having you around again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanadonis Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Likes to have better execution?Every year he says the same thing and practically every game. How about he does what works best, sticks to performing at a high level, and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Once Matt gets back on the horse, we'll be good again. He's been struggling for a while now. He knows it. We know it. It won't last though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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