Coach Dan Quinn Said Monday That The Bye Week Hits The Falcons At Just The Right Time.

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Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that the bye week hits the Falcons at just the right time.

Quinn said coaches on all sides of the ball offensively, defensively and on special teams will be looking at the minutia of the seasons first half and should be ready to address any problems next week.

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We are going to find (ways to improve) and go attack every single spot that we can, Quinn said. Thats our mindset and thats what well go do.

Entering the offweek with three losses in the last four games, Quinn said he wants the Falcons to use the week off to rest their bodies everybody is dealing with something at this point of the season and return to practice Monday ready to let it rip.

Defensive lineman Adrian Clayborn said he was disappointed with teams second straight loss, Sundays 17-16 flop at San Francisco. But he said the Falcons six wins in nine games speak to the teams talent.

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Nobody wants to leave like this, Clayborn said. Maybe its what we needed, to come back ready to end the season.

Over the bye week, Quinn said he challenged the Falcons to think about what theyve accomplished and how to improve.

The challenge that comes for the players (is to) look back to the start of training camp. Are you happy with where your game is right now? Quinn said. Can we get rested up? Can we get our treatment right? Can we get our bodies back?

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Rookie linebacker Vic Beasley said **** use the downtime he usually spends practicing to study.

Its tough at first, but over the course of the game and game experience, now its coming natural to me, Beasley said. I think Ive done decent. Theres a lot of room for improvement and a lot of production out there waiting for me.

Beasley picked off one of 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabberts two interceptions.

Despite the setbacks, Quinn said one of the high notes going into the bye week was not allowing a turnover for the first time in five games.

The turnover part in some games, that was hard, Quinn said. For us to have that part cleaned up and for us to go into a plus-two for a turnover margin and for the penalties go down, those are the things that we want to keep getting better at week after week.

The Falcons were penalized six times for 63 yards on Sunday, after being flagged 11 times for 134 yards against Tennessee the week before. Quinn said he challenged his team not replay mistakes of the past.

We were really challenged the last two weeks. That part was hard, Quinn said. Really for us, the opportunities were there for us to have a chance and it didnt come through like we want.

Quinn said for the coaching staff, the bye week brings time for evaluation on what the best way is to match players with their style of play.

Well come back, get fresh, get rested up and get ready to come back after the bye and go for it in a big way, Quinn said.

[Andras]

I'm sure he is ready for the break. Everything was turning ugly for him.

[raysnill1]

well at least the mistakes are getting cleaned up some. now we just need the offense to get on the same page and somehow start clicking. oh and if we're seeing how Weems is gonna be on returns from now on then I approve

[RunningThePiszOuttaTheBall]

Quinn definitely gives a lot of coachspeak. I'm fine with that, as long as it's only to the media. Behind the scenes, I hope he is squarely facing the real problems, holding Shanny and the offense accountable, and really looking for the changes that will bring us out of this funk.

[birdz4i]

it does not matter, nothing will change, it never does with quinn in command. 6-10 here we come.

[PokerSteve]

it does not matter, nothing will change, it never does with quinn in command. 6-10 here we come.

No, no, he's got to change. Gettin tired of losing and fooling around, I want an HC who won't make me feel like a clown.

[birdz4i]

No, no, he's got to change. Gettin tired of losing and fooling around, I want an HC who won't make me feel like a clown.

it will take a lot more than a HC for that steve

[Tribal Chief]

Sure did. They were on a free fall toward the worst

[Mega Flare]

No, no, he's got to change. Gettin tired of losing and fooling around, I want an HC who won't make me feel like a clown.

When at the Dome, the fans are gone and the seats are cold.

[Guest Gritz]

The Falcons can definitely turn things around.

I feel like the Colts game will determine the rest of their season. If they come out lethargic looking again and end up losing the game that will be 3 losses in a row, give them a 6-4 record waiting for Minnesota, their biggest competition for a WC.

It won't be good.

[PokerSteve]

The Falcons can definitely turn things around.

I feel like the Colts game will determine the rest of their season. If they come out lethargic looking again and end up losing the game that will be 3 losses in a row, give them a 6-4 record waiting for Minnesota, their biggest competition for a WC.

It won't be good.

Agree. A same-looking loss to the Colts minus Luck would really signal the team has gone into complete free fall with no parachute. It would be another low-water mark if this team defied the odds and failed to make the play-offs after their hot start, but I think they've got a high-percentage shot at it.

[putnam6]

The Falcons can definitely turn things around.

I feel like the Colts game will determine the rest of their season. If they come out lethargic looking again and end up losing the game that will be 3 losses in a row, give them a 6-4 record waiting for Minnesota, their biggest competition for a WC.

It won't be good.

After Sundays debacle my brother and I where trying to remember the last big game, where the Falcons rose to the challenge. I suppose some would say opening day but there is no pressure there, maybe the first Saints game last year, just because it's the Saints. but those big wins have been few and far between. Realistically at 6-3 they are more likely to hit .500 mark than hit 10-6, even with this schedule. With the offense misfiring, defense banged up, Shanahan's stubborness, Quinn's inexperience this team is ready to chit the bed like a baby on Exlax. Not mention what's their record coming off the by week? since 2005 Atlanta Falcons 3-6-1 5th worst in the NFL.

[FalconBlood23]

After Sundays debacle my brother and I where trying to remember the last big game, where the Falcons rose to the challenge. I suppose some would say opening day but there is no pressure there, maybe the first Saints game last year, just because it's the Saints. but those big wins have been few and far between. Realistically at 6-3 they are more likely to hit .500 mark than hit 10-6, even with this schedule. With the offense misfiring, defense banged up, Shanahan's stubborness, Quinn's inexperience this team is ready to chit the bed like a baby on Exlax. Not mention what's their record coming off the by week? since 2005 Atlanta Falcons 3-6-1 5th worst in the NFL.

Are you sure about that win loss record? I was pretty sure since 2008 Smitty didn't lose more the 2 coming off a bye week.

[paulitik]

The Falcons can definitely turn things around.

I feel like the Colts game will determine the rest of their season. If they come out lethargic looking again and end up losing the game that will be 3 losses in a row, give them a 6-4 record waiting for Minnesota, their biggest competition for a WC.

It won't be good.

I'll be honest, while long term, I am optimistic, but losing the Saints game the way we did, then seeing how we came back against the Titans has me seriously skeptical about the approach this season. It's bad enough to go into our most hated rival's house completely listless, and sloppy, but to see how lethargic we looked against a 1 win Titans team, after a 10 day break following a total national humiliation has me worried.

I was ready for Smitty to go, but at least we started games out hot sometimes. I haven't seen any urgency from this team, except when Matt's in the hurry up in desperation drives.

I was all about Quinn's pitch about simpler schemes, that play to his players strengths, but I'm not seeing it on offense. The more I hear Quinn speak about "not letting teams dictate what we do", and "treating each game like a championship" (i.e, treating every team the same), I get really worried that we are more committed to philosophy than doing everything we can to win, and exploting the other team's weaknesses.

I hope I'm wrong.

I'm approaching the Colts expecting the worst.

[Guest Gritz]

I'll be honest, while long term, I am optimistic, but losing the Saints game the way we did, then seeing how we came back against the Titans has me seriously skeptical about the approach this season. It's bad enough to go into our most hated rival's house completely listless, and sloppy, but to see how lethargic we looked against a 1 win Titans team, after a 10 day break following a total national humiliation has me worried.

I was ready for Smitty to go, but at least we started games out hot sometimes. I haven't seen any urgency from this team, except when Matt's in the hurry up in desperation drives.

I was all about Quinn's pitch about simpler schemes, that play to his players strengths, but I'm not seeing it on offense. The more I hear Quinn speak about "not letting teams dictate what we do", and "treating each game like a championship" (i.e, treating every team the same), I get really worried that we are more committed to philosophy than doing everything we can to win, and exploting the other team's weaknesses.

I hope I'm wrong.

I'm approaching the Colts expecting the worst.

Good post paulitik...

I have a lot of the same concerns you do.

There is something off with the sense of urgency and preparation this team is feeling when they take the field.

[etherdome]

I think they should all (players and coaches) get away and relax. After a few days of rest, return to work and improve.

[Mega Flare]

At just the right time for DQ to think up more excuses and buzzwords.

[rightsaidfred]

See? The Bye has already hit the team. It was probably a hit to the helmet. I bet it doesn't get fined for it, either. I knew we'd have trouble with the Bye

[sdogg]

I'll be honest, while long term, I am optimistic, but losing the Saints game the way we did, then seeing how we came back against the Titans has me seriously skeptical about the approach this season. It's bad enough to go into our most hated rival's house completely listless, and sloppy, but to see how lethargic we looked against a 1 win Titans team, after a 10 day break following a total national humiliation has me worried.

I was ready for Smitty to go, but at least we started games out hot sometimes. I haven't seen any urgency from this team, except when Matt's in the hurry up in desperation drives.

I was all about Quinn's pitch about simpler schemes, that play to his players strengths, but I'm not seeing it on offense. The more I hear Quinn speak about "not letting teams dictate what we do", and "treating each game like a championship" (i.e, treating every team the same), I get really worried that we are more committed to philosophy than doing everything we can to win, and exploting the other team's weaknesses.

I hope I'm wrong.

I'm approaching the Colts expecting the worst.

Well said

[PokerSteve]

Two weeks seems like enough time to get things turned around. I mean, it shouldn't take longer than that to replace all the broken mirrors and pump some more smoke back in, right?

[*Old Pappy Falcon*]

And tell Quinn it hit the fans the wrong way....we said.

[putnam6]

Are you sure about that win loss record? I was pretty sure since 2008 Smitty didn't lose more the 2 coming off a bye week.

You are correct, went back and looked at the site I found original info that record (3-6-1) was after the bye week against the spread.

On wins which is all that matters Falcons are 8-2 an impressive #3 in the NFL since 2008 which includes playoff bye weeks.