Goober Pyle Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/22342/jameis-winstons-third-and-19-play-still-haunts-falcons FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- To put it simply, it was an embarrassment for every Atlanta Falcons player involved. Late in the fourth quarter of last year's 23-19 loss at Tampa Bay, defenders watched Buccaneers rookie quarterback Jameis Winston keep a play alive they thought was dead on third-and-19 from the Falcons' 43-yard line. Winston scrambled up the middle, maintained his balance after being hit by Paul Worrilow and Brooks Reed, bounced off a few more weak tackle attempts, and scrambled for 20 yards. Adrian Clayborn and Vic Beasley Jr. were two Falcons who appeared to stop while thinking Winston was down. The play sustained a drive that ended with Winston's game-winning, 6-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans. "No doubt, that's a play that will kind of make you sick when you watch it," Worrilow said. Falcons defensive coordinator Richard Smith echoed those thoughts. "First of all, that was a play that you can still see very vividly in your mind," Smith said. "It was very disappointing. It wasn't like us. Hopefully, we'll be able to correct that kind of play." Winston reflected on the play and brushed it off as nothing out of the ordinary. "That's just pure passion," he said. "That's all that was." The lesson for the Falcons, as has been the focus ever since Dan Quinn took over as head coach, is to wrap up and take the runner to the ground. Tackling continues to be Quinn's big emphasis as he tries to remake what has been a porous defense. The film says it all. "They've definitely seen some plays that are uncomfortable," Quinn said. Was the Winston play part of the reel? "That was uncomfortable, so yes," Quinn responded. There were too many games with double-digit missed tackles last season. Quinn hopes part of the solution is having more speed on the field with rookie inside linebackers Deion Jones and De'Vondre Campbell named the starters. Rookie strong safety Keanu Neal, the team's first-round pick, is a heavy hitter, but is out for at least the opener after having arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. (He'll be replaced by Kemal Ishmael). The starting free safety, Ricardo Allen, was the guy Quinn called the team's best tackler last season. Allen was the guy who finally got Winston to the ground on last season's play. All-around, the Falcons have to be sure tacklers come Sunday. Winston is lighter and could be more elusive. Running back Doug Martin, who rushed for 1,402 yards last season and averaged 4.9 yards per carry, is tough to bring down. Backup running back Charles Sims, who also averaged 4.9 yards per carry, is no slouch, either. The Falcons can ill-afford to allow Winston to extend plays. Such could be the recipe for a disaster after being swept by Winston and the Buccaneers last season. "He's a guy who finishes plays as a quarterback, and you have to treat him like a running back when he's in the open field," Worrilow said of Winston. "Is he going to slide? You just have to treat him like any other ball-carrier." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sun Tzu 7 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 That was one of the more embarrassing plays I've seen from the Falcons recently. The more I watch it the more I feel replacing the entire starting linebacking group was the right move... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 That single play did as much damage to my optimism for the Falcons as the Michael Vick situation. It's the quintessential Falcons play. I've completely checked out since it happened, and I've been all in for the last decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 13 minutes ago, paulitik said: That single play did as much damage to my optimism for the Falcons as the Michael Vick situation. It's the quintessential Falcons play. I've completely checked out since it happened, and I've been all in for the last decade. Change that one play, end up 9-7, everybody is MUCH more excited about this season. Same with any one of Matts red zone picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerFalcon8710 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 20 minutes ago, falconidae said: Change that one play, end up 9-7, everybody is MUCH more excited about this season. Same with any one of Matts red zone picks. Don't lose to Blaine gabbert and were 10-6 and possible playoff bound. So ******* depressing and annoying heres to 2016 kickoff tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 21 minutes ago, falconidae said: Change that one play, end up 9-7, everybody is MUCH more excited about this season. Same with any one of Matts red zone picks. Sorry, that's not how this works lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 6 minutes ago, SkerFalcon8710 said: Don't lose to Blaine gabbert and were 10-6 and possible playoff bound. So ******* depressing and annoying heres to 2016 kickoff tonight Falcons ran about 2600 plays last year, counting D, O and STs. Change two of them and the whole attitude about this team is different. Literally change 1 play in a thousand and everybody has a different idea of this team. Think it's more realistic to think they can make a few more plays this year than last and go 10-6 than it is to think they won't make any plays this year and go 6-10. 5 minutes ago, Realist said: Sorry, that's not how this works lol. It's a Gedankenexperiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Of course it's not. Doesn't change the fact that it's probably true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Winston's 3rd & 19 ?? How bout EVERY other QB that ever played against the ZERO Pass Rush Falcon Defense ?? There must be 200 of 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Duff_Man said: So good. I seen ****'ll turn you WHITE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu 7 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 1 minute ago, DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry said: So good. I seen ****'ll turn you WHITE We had the tools we had the talent. It's Miller time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 11 minutes ago, DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry said: So good. I seen ****'ll turn you WHITE Ray, If someone asks if you're a god YOU. SAY. YES!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 That's the nature of football. Miss one play and it changes the outcome. We could have been 9-7, 10-6, whatever. We also could have been 7-9, 6-10, 4-12. What if the Rams had beaten the Panthers in 2014 rather than tie? Then they would have been 6-10 and we would have been 6-10 and won the division and Mike Smith would still be here. What if Harry Douglas doesn't fall down in the NFCCG? We go to the Super Bowl. The team needs to be in that mental place where these sort of mistakes don't happen and if they do they are easily forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjcorner Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Yeah eff that play. Still say he should've been whistled down, but you play to the whistle. Ugh, bad memories, I almost missed my flight trying to watch us win that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 2 hours ago, SkerFalcon8710 said: Don't lose to Blaine gabbert and were 10-6 and possible playoff bound. So ******* depressing and annoying heres to 2016 kickoff tonight That's the other thing. If I was hiring a coach, and showed them the Falcons issues of the last decade, the number one thing that should stand out is not only the inability to get to the QB, but the fact that we make terrible QBs look elite. How did we lose to so many bad QBs? Don't tell me "talent". Any NFL team should be able to stop Blaine Gabbert. Most CFL teams should. That game was just pure coaching ineptitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 That play was so horrible it's the only time in my life I actually suspected that a fix was in. They truly looked like they were helping him on purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 AFMB logic: Gabbert: 185 yards, 2INT, 2TD, 76.2 rating = "Looks elite" Ryan: 396 yards, 1INT, 3TD, 114.8 rating = "Cost us the game" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnyjim Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I hate these no contact training camps. I expect my new speedy linebackers to contain JW but can they wrap up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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