lju713 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Great 1-2 punch with Freeman. Freeman would be a fresher as a 3rd down back. The play action would've been deadly. Another stud to go with Julio. Resting the D with a more ball control approach. Shanny wouldnt have had a choose but to run the ball,and help mask MR weaknesses. Thanks DiQuinnTroff, and it would've been a great PR move for the MB stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG2008 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Well - not sure if I would agree it would have prevented all of this. We certainly should have picked someone else besides toothpick Beasley.A monster D-line player or a killer ILB would have had positive impact as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird3 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Taking mack woulda prevented this, 5 sacks? Don't have to pull stats to know that's almost as many as this team lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarterback Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Hindsight.If Beasley had 11 sacks by now it would have clearly been the ideal choice given our pass rush the past 2-3 seasons. I was leaning toward the Gurley pick too but could see the rationale behind the Beasley pick. We will know for sure by season three when Beasley will be expected to justify his #8 selection. Personally, I'm not optimistic but experience tells me one season is not enough to judge fairly an edge rusher. It's quite the jump facing tackles from the ACC to that in the NFL. Edited December 14, 2015 by Quarterback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG2008 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) The truth isWe need at least 5 to 6 new starters on offense and defense. That's 10 to 12 positions we desperately need fixed. That is at best a 3 year fix----IF--- we had GM who was doing his job correctly from this point forward Edited December 14, 2015 by JG2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lju713 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 A good back is a Defense best friend. As well as a struggling QB.Beasley will be great, but promoting a 3 headed monster on O(MR,JJ,TG) would've been a nice pitch. He could've got a pass rusher in the 2nd and 4Th round. Hardy doesnt look like a good pick either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrtay Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Taking mack woulda prevented this, 5 sacks? Don't have to pull stats to know that's almost as many as this team lolmack was gone. TD would been lambasted for trading the future again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 The truth is we needed both Mack and Jake. We took Jake and have no pass rush.If we took Mack we'd have no left tackle and Ryan would be getting killed even worse than he already is.In hindsight we should have traded our 2013 2nd and 2014 1st to pick Mack *and* get Jake.Problem with that is the Falcons needed to get in front of the Raiders. I think the Bills traded up to that spot for Watkins and it took two 1st rounders and a 4th to do it. The Falcons would have had to outbid that. Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Totally. Gurley could help block for Freeman in the run game and would be solid in picking up blitzes. Because I KNOW you're not suggesting that what this team needs most is another RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
va2gafalcons Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 You really think that Shanahan would run the ball more than he has? I think fremantle and gurley both are backs that need to be the workhorse. I would not draft gurley to be in a rbbc system. And I still think defense was the right move. Kyle Shanahan was the wrong move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconut1991 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I don't see how this would have fixed anything. RB isn't our issue. Freeman is doing a great job & they're still passing too much. What's to say he wouldn't do the same with Gurley instead of Coleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 just another day @ tatf. smh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman88 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 A good back is a Defense best friend. As well as a struggling QB.Beasley will be great, but promoting a 3 headed monster on O(MR,JJ,TG) would've been a nice pitch. He could've got a pass rusher in the 2nd and 4Th round. Hardy doesnt look like a good pick eithera good back is useless if he doesn't have any holes to run through.. Ppl really don't seem to realize how important having a competent line helps the run and pass game. Which helps the defense as well.. It all goes together.. fix both sides of the line and this team will improve.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 what is the rams record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ7000 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I TOLD YALL !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Todd Gurley would have taking pressure off the entire offense like Micheal Turner did in 2008.Todd Gurley processes the same attributes of Adrian Peterson has and those type players change the hole dynamics of a team. Will all witnessed how Adrian punked the Atlanta Falcons D in the 4th quarter. Elite Players have a toughness and grit as Dan Quinn would say that help the entire team play better.The REAL TRUTH is Seattle's D was great but they WOULD NOT HAVE WON A SUPERBOWL with the LYNCHMOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherdome Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Great 1-2 punch with Freeman. Freeman would be a fresher as a 3rd down back. The play action would've been deadly. Another stud to go with Julio. Resting the D with a more ball control approach. Shanny wouldnt have had a choose but to run the ball,and help mask MR weaknesses. Thanks DiQuinnTroff, and it would've been a great PR move for the MB stadium. Adding Gurley would have been like putting lipstick on a pig. He would have missed the first few games, looked great for another three games, then defenses would have enough film to contain him. In the mean time, we would not be developing a promising young pass rusher (Beasley). Our OL has regressed to its mean. That is to say that they are terrible. Sorry, but I disagree with the OP on this one. Edited December 14, 2015 by etherdome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachwitter Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Yes taking a perpetually hurt running back would have fixed the falcons' terrible o line, predictable playcalling, and complete lack of a pass rush or linebacking talent. Thanks, when can you start as GM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 what is the rams recordIn week 13 there a better team than the Atlanta Falcons so what's your point? The Falcons are supposed to have a franchise QB and Top 3 Wideout in the league yet we couldn't even score against Carolina. St Louis has not been shutout this season but the Falcons have in week 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Beasley was a good pick the problem is the picks from 2 thru 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Adding Gurley would have been like putting lipstick on a pig. He would have missed the first few games, looked great for another three games, then defenses would have enough film to contain him. In the mean time, we would not be developing a promising young pass rusher (Beasley).Our OL has regressed to its mean. That is to say that they are terrible.Sorry, but I disagree with the OP on this one.Do teams have enough film to contain Adrian Peterson? You can watch all the film you want but 250lbs of 4.4 comin' atcha becomes a career decision, ask Paul Worrilow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Todd Gurley would have taking pressure off the entire offense like Micheal Turner did in 2008.Todd Gurley processes the same attributes of Adrian Peterson has and those type players change the hole dynamics of a team. Will all witnessed how Adrian punked the Atlanta Falcons D in the 4th quarter. Elite Players have a toughness and grit as Dan Quinn would say that help the entire team play better.The REAL TRUTH is Seattle's D was great but they WOULD NOT HAVE WON A SUPERBOWL with the LYNCHMOB. Peterson has as many playoff wins as Matt Ryan. He also has a 3-win season under his belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lju713 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Todd Gurley would have taking pressure off the entire offense like Micheal Turner did in 2008.Todd Gurley processes the same attributes of Adrian Peterson has and those type players change the hole dynamics of a team. Will all witnessed how Adrian punked the Atlanta Falcons D in the 4th quarter. Elite Players have a toughness and grit as Dan Quinn would say that help the entire team play better.The REAL TRUTH is Seattle's D was great but they WOULD NOT HAVE WON A SUPERBOWL with the LYNCHMOB. Somebody understands football. We dont have a tone setter on either side of the ball. That 2008 line wasn't great as far as the names, but it did the job. Gurley in a ZBS wouldve been a nightmare for any D. Alot of the turnovers are cut down when you run it and our red zone woes wouldnt be as glaring imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman88 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Somebody understands football. We dont have a tone setter on either side of the ball. That 2008 line wasn't great as far as the names, but it did the job. Gurley in a ZBS wouldve been a nightmare for any D. Alot of the turnovers are cut down when you run it and our red zone woes wouldnt be as glaring imoour line can't open any holes for OUR PRO BOWLE RB. I guess having gurley would make the line somehow open those holes?? Cmon now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherdome Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 our line can't open any holes for OUR PRO BOWLE RB. I guess having gurley would make the line somehow open those holes?? Cmon now ^^^This. Our interior OL stinks. It is probably one of the worst in the NFL. DL's play one yard deep behind our LOS. Adrian Peterson would already be on IR, never mind the IR risk Gurley presents. Hey, I admire Gurley's formidable skills, but saying that our problems would be fixed with him is an over statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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