fuego Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I'm glad this is being publicly addressed. Makes me feel a lot better. lol. _____________ Vaughn McClureESPN Staff Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Brooks Reed better be on alert this time. The boss is watching. Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn clearly remembers what happened the last time his team faced Green Bay, in Week 8 of the regular season. The Falcons escaped with a 33-32 win, but there was a penalty on Reed in the fourth quarter that could have been costly. During a personnel change, the defensive end slowly made his way off the field, and the savvy Rodgers saw it and quickly got the ball snapped. As a result, Reed and the Falcons were penalized 5 yards for 12 men on the field after an official review. And the penalty, which wiped out a third-and-4 defensive stop, gave the Packers a first down and set up a go-ahead touchdown. The Falcons were bailed out when Matt Ryan hit Mohamed Sanu for the eventual game-winning, 11-yard score. But Reed was ripped on social media. Quinn was asked if he might kid around with Reed this week and bring up the blunder. "For sure. I don't know if it would be kidding," Quinn said with a laugh. "I will say that the point will be stressed." There are many factors the Falcons have to be aware of as they prepare to face the red-shot Rodgers in Sunday's NFC Championship game. The two-time MVP thrives out of the pocket and against the blitz. He can move a safety with his eyes then go the other direction to an open man. And he can throw a dart across his body on the run probably better than anyone else around. But one area where the Falcons have to show great discipline is with those personnel changes, knowing Rodgers is just waiting to catch them napping with the no-huddle, quick game. Going between the nickel and base defenses, of course, means different waves of players entering and exiting for the Falcons, giving Rodgers a chance to pull off one of his signature moves. According to ESPN Statistics and Information, Rodgers has gotten officials to flag opponents for 12 men on the field a league-high eight times this season. The Packers have forced 21 such penalties over the last two seasons, 11 more than anyone else. In this past Sunday's divisional playoff showdown in Dallas, Rodgers drew such a penalty against the Cowboys on a third-and-5 play from his own 30 in the first quarter. It eventually led to the Packers' first touchdown in what ended up being a last-second, 34-31 win. Such a mistake could be extremely costly in a game where a Super Bowl berth is a stake. The Falcons know it. "For sure it's a factor," Quinn said. "We've got to be really mindful of that. It's one of the best things -- there's a number of things that they do -- but in and out of tempo. And it's not just for this year. They've done this for at while. And it's like, `Well, how do they still catch somebody?' Sure enough, it happens. They have great awareness for it; when to go attack, when not to. For all the defenses that go and compete against them, it's always a real big topic." http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/25057/dan-quinn-to-make-sure-falcons-run-off-field-against-aaron-rodgers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeriver Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Pack going up against a more disciplined unit than yesterday. git sum boi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est.1981 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 i don't understand why Matt doesn't do it also. I've seen a few opportunity where Matt could have done it but doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Red-shot Rodgers sounds like a porn name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Glad to hear he's addressing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Let's read between the lines when Quinn says "For sure, only I won't be kidding..." What actually will will be said is "I will steal soul and haunt you to the very depths of **** if you don't haul your butt's off the field" Edited January 17, 2017 by Falconsin2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIRDLAND 2.0 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 A disciplined coach covering ALL aspects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIRDLAND 2.0 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, Falconsin2012 said: Let's read between the lines when Quinn says "For sure, only I won't be kidding..." What actually will will be said is "I will steal soul and haunt you to the very depths of **** if you don't haul your butt's off the field" Sure Blank knows some Bugsy Siegel types from his Brooklyn days to stand on side lines and monitor hustle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Just now, BIRDLAND 2.0 said: Sure Blank knows some Bugsy Siegel types from his Brooklyn days to stand on side lines and monitor hustle. Any missing players can be properly disposed of Jimmy Hoffa style beneath the Ga Dome once it is brought down and turned into a parking lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGABOZ Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 we gonna be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIRDLAND 2.0 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 7 minutes ago, Falconsin2012 said: Any missing players can be properly disposed of Jimmy Hoffa style beneath the Ga Dome once it is brought down and turned into a parking lot That includes GB fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMSVILLE GYM Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 16 minutes ago, BIRDLAND 2.0 said: Sure Blank knows some Bugsy Siegel types from his Brooklyn days to stand on side lines and monitor hustle. "The Hustle Monitor". I can dig it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 We need to blow **** up on 'free plays' as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIRDLAND 2.0 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 8 minutes ago, ADAMSVILLE GYM said: "The Hustle Monitor". I can dig it! The Jewish mob? La Cosa Nostra? They all help out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIRDLAND 2.0 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 23 minutes ago, UGABOZ said: we gonna be ok Is Fralic on your avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHALCONABERNATHY Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 How about we keep him on his @ss and he won't worry about how many people are on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilco Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 While I have utmost respect for Rodgers but what he's doing is cheap IMHO. Brady and Brees are doing the same. I don't consider this savy/smart/ by any means, just a cheap shot, when opponent isn't looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Rodgers is so deliberate and process-driven with the whole thing that I can't help but give him credit. He has "rules" for when to try based on position of ball, how close to what sideline, etc. That's a pretty effective way of handling his business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Minotaur Zebra Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Quote "For sure. I don't know if it would be kidding," Quinn said with a laugh. "I will say that the point will be stressed." Translation: "GET YOUR THOR-LOOKING *** OFF THE FIELD ASAP OR IM GONNA HANG YOU BY YOUR FEET FROM THE GA DOME RAFTERS" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugger8 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 So... I don't care so much about the respect thing... but what would Ryan have to do to be "red hot" or the "hottest QB" instead of Rogers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuego Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 14 hours ago, PHALCONABERNATHY said: How about we keep him on his @ss and he won't worry about how many people are on the field. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuego Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 All being said, it's really kind of a petty penalty calling too many men on the field when the players intent is obviously to get off the field, and he is going toward the sideline, and he's just short of stepping across the sideline and totally out of the play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomak Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 15 hours ago, est.1981 said: i don't understand why Matt doesn't do it also. I've seen a few opportunity where Matt could have done it but doesn't. Maybe this Sunday will be the game we give GB a bit of there own doing. LOL...would be hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeriver Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 15 minutes ago, fuego said: All being said, it's really kind of a petty penalty calling too many men on the field when the players intent is obviously to get off the field, and he is going toward the sideline, and he's just short of stepping across the sideline and totally out of the play. Im ok with him doing it since it's a rule, but It kind of violates the spirit of the game to penalize someone off a technicality that obviously has no impact on the play. If they're 5 yards from the sideline, sure. But if they're just a yard away it's stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 2 hours ago, rugger8 said: So... I don't care so much about the respect thing... but what would Ryan have to do to be "red hot" or the "hottest QB" instead of Rogers? Regarding those insurance commercials, let his house burn down, evidently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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