Falcons Fan MVP 3,927 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Do you guys think Kyle Shanahan gets a little bit too much credit for our 2016 offense success? I personally credit Matt Ryan hitting his prime and maturing as a Quarterback more than I do Kyle Shanahan. If we had Freeman and our 2018 offensive line played as well as the 2016 offensive line I think Sark would have looked like an offensive genius. Kyle Shanahan has never even won a playoff game without Matt Ryan. No disrespect to Kyle Shanahan I just think that Matt Ryan hitting his prime was what caused the 2016 offensive explosion. I give talent/health 80℅ credit. Kyle Shanahan 20℅ credit. Your thoughts? DirdieBirdieIndie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faithful Falcon 8,175 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I've always thought so. I just got tired of arguing with the people that boast about him. Falcons Fan MVP, JohnnyFranchise, papachaz and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A Dog Named Brian 3,782 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) I think he's a brilliant offensive mind. However, when there's a Ferrari parked out front all you have to do is get in and drive. He knows how to drive. I'll be interested to see what he can do with the '69ers this year, given a healthy Jimmy G. Edited July 30, 2019 by A Dog Named Brian A Pimp Named Slickback™, me4falcons, Falcons Fan MVP and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vandy 39,726 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 No. Stray Dog THA GAWD, Dr Long Shot, dardan and 11 others 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knight of God 53,764 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 no Ergo Proxy, dardan, Vandy and 9 others 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montanaman71 226 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Nope. Definitely helps to have all the talent but he schemed so well. NCFalconfan, Ergo Proxy, MilleniumFalcon and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcons_Frenzy 3,785 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I give him 100% of the credit for not calling three run plays that almost certainly would of brought a Lombardi to Atlanta. Grrrillapmpn Inc.®, capitan, ATL Fan in the DMV and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RING OF HONOR 16,815 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 **** no Tim Mazetti 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFatboi 28,995 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Not at all. Myself @Vandy and @Knight of God had already been saying for years if Matt gets in the WCO he’ll be a beast. And as soon as Kyle got here beastery began. A Pimp Named Slickback™, gazoo, vel and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Mazetti 12,116 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 No. Vandy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shockerfalcon 1,932 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Sorry but the way he schemed to exploit an opponents weakness that year was unparalleled. Dont think his contributions were overrated at all A Dog Named Brian, NCFalconfan, Tim Mazetti and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isproab 2,010 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I think you have to give 50% to the offensive coach, 50% to the offensive players. Neither is complete without the other. 2016 was a perfect storm. Two tries without him and we couldn't get it done. Thats not to say that they can't grow into that with a few extra pieces and a stronger defense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D'White Shoes Johnson 54 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 42 minutes ago, Falcons Fan MVP said: Do you guys think Kyle Shanahan gets a little bit too much credit for our 2016 offense success? I personally credit Matt Ryan hitting his prime and maturing as a Quarterback more than I do Kyle Shanahan. If we had Freeman and our 2018 offensive line played as well as the 2016 offensive line I think Sark would have looked like an offensive genius. Kyle Shanahan has never even won a playoff game without Matt Ryan. No disrespect to Kyle Shanahan I just think that Matt Ryan hitting his prime was what caused the 2016 offensive explosion. I give talent/health 80℅ credit. Kyle Shanahan 20℅ credit. Your thoughts? I believe that Kyle provided a lens and a way to see the game that was the catalyst for Matt reaching maturity. The timing of Matt's growth crossing paths with Kyle needing to find a place with talent to prove himself, is luck, chance or as Samuel L. Jackson would say, "...according to Hoyle Miracle". But either way, both benefitted greatly. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vel 32,245 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 No. Kyle is legit. Period. One of the best game plan OCs in the league. Knows how to draw up plays. Knows how to set plays up not just for the game at hand but for the game five weeks from now. He is great at self scouting, which is a weakness a lot coaches have. Kyle is legit. Drew4719, FalconsIn2012, gazoo and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jpg428gggg 1,688 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 No. It wasn’t just the play calling either. The attention to detail and how we were able to sell play action was well executed. We were a very well coached offense. It was the first time I had seen Matt in an offense that consistently schemed easy throws for big gains. I was always jealous of how Brees and Brady could rack up stats on easy throws. capitan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BoomGoesTheDynamite 7,214 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 A better question would be: Can Jimmy G put up a season with Kyle like Matt did? federicofalcon2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcons Fan MVP 3,927 Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, A Dog Named Brian said: I think he's a brilliant offensive mind. However, when there's a Ferrari parked out front all you have to do is get in and drive. He knows how to drive. I'll be interested to see what he can do with the '69ers this year, given a healthy Jimmy G. Exactly! A Dog Named Brian 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconsfan567 35,212 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 **** yes!!! You think with how possessed the folks on this board are with him he was ******* reincarnation of Bill Walsh himself!! I'm so mother****ing sick of hearing about Kyle ******* Shanahan and the New York ******* Patriots!! Stop it!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brewcrew 2,882 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 If Matt had Kyle for as long as Brees has had Peyton and Brady has had Daniels (and BB), he’d be right in the middle of the goat discussion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcons Fan MVP 3,927 Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 I actually think if Dan Quinn be 2 minutes ago, Falconsfan567 said: **** yes!!! You think with how possessed the folks on this board are with him he was ******* reincarnation of Bill Walsh himself!! I'm so mother****ing sick of hearing about Kyle ******* Shanahan and the New York ******* Patriots!! Stop it!! You used to be so laid back and chill. Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconsfan567 35,212 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Falcons Fan MVP said: I actually think if Dan Quinn be You used to be so laid back and chill. Lol I'm just so sick of the same garbage being posted over and over again because people can't move on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcons Fan MVP 3,927 Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, Brewcrew said: If Matt had Kyle for as long as Brees has had Peyton and Brady has had Daniels (and BB), he’d be right in the middle of the goat discussion. Same for Koetter and possibly Sark. Kyle in 2016 was a beast it's just he hasn't done anything without Matt Ryan. But then again Bill Bellicheck might not have done jack without Tom Brady. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcons Fan MVP 3,927 Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 Just now, Falconsfan567 said: I'm just so sick of the same garbage being posted over and over again because people can't move on. I think most of us are just bored waiting for 2019. I am over it. If the Falcons can't win a ring with all this talent then they don't deserve it I guess. I expect us to get one within the next 5 years for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAD597 7,497 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I'll give him credit for a great year of offense and also credit for helping blow our SB with stupid calls. KS and Freeman get most of my blame for 28-3 Dr Long Shot and JohnnyFranchise 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NWFALCON 4,329 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Kyle shanahan? He sounds hideous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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