AmaZze Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Obviously their are a handful of guys like our MVP Ryan and DPOY Beasley but I'm gonna go with Poole. Came out of nowhere and made a huge contribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiscoFalcon Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Beasley is the obvious one, and the rookies are impressive. But I am going to go with Alex Mack. I knew he was good, and I thought we overpaid, but boy I didn't expect the level of play that he brings. Best center in the league, and he was worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird3 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Actually surprised I would say Collins. When tru went down I did panic a little. But he made a big jump in year 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew4719 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I would say Poole as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShmevinShmarris Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Honestly I don't think I can just pick one. My biggest surprise? Toilolo Biggest improvement (non rook)? Beasley, Collins Best Rook? Debo Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abstract Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) I expected Mack to be great for us and I had a pretty good feeling about Neal and Jones. To me the obvious answer for who exceeded expectation the most is Beasley. I was optimistic about his future but I would have never though that 15.5 sacks and 6 FF's could be a possibility in his second year. I feel like our WR corp as a whole should be mentioned as well. Literally every wide receiver we have made clutch plays all year long. One goes down, the next comes up with no drop off in production. Sanu, Gabriel, Robinson, Hardy, and Williams came up big for us. That's 5 wide receivers not named Julio that have made plays. Ridiculous. We might as well start throwing it to linemen now because I feel like everybody on our offensive unit can catch! Edited January 2, 2017 by abstract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Lee Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I expected Vic to make the jump and for Collins to develop into at least a competent nickle CB, but had ZERO expectations for Andy Levitre who was barely better than Person to me last year. With Mack signed, I thought he was going to be, by far, the weakest link of the line. To my surprise, he has been awesome. I was also impressed by Coleman's hands. He's caught the ball extremely well and solved his fumbling issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 On defense, Poole was a big surprise, but Beasley hands down. I did not expect him to be leading the league in sacks. I was expecting around 8 and he doubled it. On offense, I'd have to go with Gabriel. I knew Matt was good and always thought people were crazy for talking about moving on from him. I didn't expect this kind of season from him, but Gabriel really came out of nowhere for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiscoFalcon Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Money Lee said: I expected Vic to make the jump and for Collins to develop into at least a competent nickle CB, but had ZERO expectations for Andy Levitre who was barely better than Person to me last year. With Mack signed, I thought he was going to be, by far, the weakest link of the line. To my surprise, he has been awesome. I was also impressed by Coleman's hands. He's caught the ball extremely well and solved his fumbling issues. Almost went with Levitre. That trade is looking pretty darn good right about now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bknowles Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Debo, I remember in the off season seeing him projected as a 3rd or 4th rounder. Gabriel is a beast too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Debo. He's playing at an elite level already in his first year. Really should have gotten a pro bowl nod. Maybe even an all-pro poole and Gabriel are my other two. Just didn't expect either to be so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis York Morgan Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Ryan is the obvious one. Same with Beasley. But I'll go with Taylor Gabriel. Had no real expectations and he's turned into one of my favorite players on offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobs Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Pretty much every rookie, definitely coleman, Beasley, and Gabriel. Most of all Matt Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Lee Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 8 minutes ago, Falcan Moore said: Ryan is the obvious one. Same with Beasley. But I'll go with Taylor Gabriel. Had no real expectations and he's turned into one of my favorite players on offense. Can buy this also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Outside of Ryan and Beasely its an impossible choice for me. Everyone from Brian Poole to Keanu Neal impressed the **** out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballfan Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Over? Not quite bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Jalen Collins. Ryan is a close second, but I choose Jalen for one primary reason: I expected Ryan to improve and have a great season (but not in my wildest dreams THIS great). I was seriously afraid Collins might wash out of the league. He is a really solid corner, and one of the bright spots on this team. That surprises the **** out of me, and impresses me even more. He has really put it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanoidAndroid Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Coaching staff. Shanny. I thought defenses were figuring him out. Turns out he can adjust a well. Raheem Morris. With zero experience coaching offense, he had every receiver contributing. Quinn. Managed to build a team culture even after collapsing last year. Learned from the first year and grew as a HC. Coaching in general. We had tons of injuries this year and backups stepped up. We did not see that in Smitty years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmaZze Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Crazy how many different names are coming up. Future looking bright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappywhite Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Some great choices in there but for me it was Keanu Neal, and Debo, they had some growing pains, but the sky is the ceiling for both these guys , after we win the SB, we have so much to look forward to in the coming seasons. But neal brought the thump, he put fear in receivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Ryan, Julio, Freeman, Coleman, Gabriel Vic, D. Jones, Collins, Alford, Jarrett, Poole, Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIRDLAND 2.0 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 46 minutes ago, AmaZze said: Obviously their are a handful of guys like our MVP Ryan and DPOY Beasley but I'm gonna go with Poole. Came out of nowhere and made a huge contribution. Coaching! It's no accident that we saw contributions from Offense/Defense 2/3 stringers! Henning/Reeves/Smith couldn't have done this with so many players, I forgot June Jones, but he is a coach who specializes in college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Collins, I was so wrong about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenk Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The Terminator #22 When he hits u u are Terminated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold4425 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Shanny, Gabriel, Poole and TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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