I will officially eat crow

[JD dirtybird21 14,361]

Ricardo Allen was a beast last night. I loved the hit in the end zone that broke up the pass. He knew it was a possibility and he backed it up saying he'd be there. He was also a coach all over the field last night. Making pre snap reads and communicating to the linebackers. He was a field general. But best of all I actually saw him take a few more risks and play VERY physical. 

I've been one of his biggest critics in the last few years. But I'll give him his credit for last nights game. He balled out. 

[ya_boi_j 48,155]

Same here. I'll also give Tru his due. Grady as well

[Drew4719 3,775]

Love Rico, he's integral for our defense to play this well.

[LouDog 3,514]

Tru was the one that stood out to me. Allen was great but I saw Tru do things I had never seen him do before. Played with a ton of energy and seemed to be directing the guys around a good bit. This could end up being a **** good defense

[LouDog 3,514]

2 minutes ago, CoachCatchPhrase said:

He played a good game, for sure and saved our a$$ with the hit on Aguilar, but he was absolutely terrible against the Viking. Playing good last night does not take away the terrible games does it? Why would one east crow?

I saw a bunch of Pro-Beasley post too. It's like we need to eat crow anytime he does his actual job. Silly. 

So making a positive comment about a player doing a good job is a bad thing?

[rings639 919]

I think Collinsworth has a man crush on Rico after the adjustment he made.  He was gushing over him.

[vel 28,635]

Rico balled out. That deep pass to Agholor on 4th down notwithstanding, he was balling. That hit was epic. Exactly the kind of play we've been wanting from him. Read it perfectly and made the WR pay for even thinking he had a shot at a TD. I loved it!

[rings639 919]

Just now, LouDog said:

So making a positive comment about a player doing a good job is a bad thing?

That’s all he does is try to bring people down.  Don’t let it get to you, let him sulk.

[FalconFanSince1969 9,626]

4 minutes ago, CoachCatchPhrase said:

He played a good game, for sure and saved our a$$ with the hit on Aguilar, but he was absolutely terrible against the Viking. Playing good last night does not take away the terrible games does it? Why would one east crow?

I saw a bunch of Pro-Beasley post too. It's like we need to eat crow anytime he does his actual job. Silly. 

It was his first game back from a torn Achilles.... Context. 

[ki46dinah 1,589]

1 minute ago, vel said:

Rico balled out. That deep pass to Agholor on 4th down notwithstanding, he was balling. That hit was epic. Exactly the kind of play we've been wanting from him. Read it perfectly and made the WR pay for even thinking he had a shot at a TD. I loved it!

That wasnt Ricos assignment...he was the only one that actually was there to even stop him.

That was Neal's assignment, and he played the play short, and Nelson got behind him.

[Faithful Falcon 6,283]

I've always spoke highly of Rico. I'll eat my crow on Quinn and Tru. Hopefully I can have a crow sandwich from Stocker.

[vel 28,635]

Just now, ki46dinah said:

That wasnt Ricos assignment...he was the only one that actually was there to even stop him.

That was Neal's assignment, and he played the play short, and Nelson got behind him.

Middle safeties have seams. That's Rico's job. That's why he called it out. He baited Wentz into thinking it was gonna be there and lit him up for it. 

[JD dirtybird21 14,361]

8 minutes ago, CoachCatchPhrase said:

He played a good game, for sure and saved our a$$ with the hit on Aguilar, but he was absolutely terrible against the Viking. Playing good last night does not take away the terrible games does it? Why would one east crow?

I saw a bunch of Pro-Beasley post too. It's like we need to eat crow anytime he does his actual job. Silly. 

Last night I saw what many fans on here have said Rico is capable of doing for years now. 

[Faithful Falcon 6,283]

1 minute ago, ki46dinah said:

That wasnt Ricos assignment...he was the only one that actually was there to even stop him.

That was Neal's assignment, and he played the play short, and Nelson got behind him.

Ran right past him. Neal got caught looking into the back field. Rico actually saved us from two TDs. I say it everyday. Football is a mental game.

[Jesus 19,023]

He did a great job getting the rookie Sheffield in place. Coached him up good.

[KRUNKuno 6,231]

2 minutes ago, Faithful Falcon said:

I've always spoke highly of Rico. I'll eat my crow on Quinn and Tru. Hopefully I can have a crow sandwich from Stocker.

Stocker is a no for me...

Put Graham in

[LouDog 3,514]

I bet if ya fry up the crow and dip it in some buffalo sauce it would taste pretty good

[E. T. 4,825]

I won't eat crow, but I will finish my "Eagle" chicken wings from last night. I knew that this defense if stays healthy will show up. All it needed is for the right person to put them in the right situations.

[rings639 919]

1 minute ago, KRUNKuno said:

Stocker is a no for me...

Put Graham in

Agreed.  3/5 of Ryan’s INTs have come while targeting Stocker, I would assume that’s part of the issue too.

[octoslash 13,285]

4 minutes ago, CoachCatchPhrase said:

I should assume we should get threads if Bryant hits a 35 yard FG??

Maybe, maybe not.

But we'll sure as **** get a ton of threads when he misses one.  

[DriveHomeSafelyAtlantaWins 1,758]

That was a masterpiece game from Rico.

I think it was his best game as a falcon. If he keeps playing 75% as good, he belongs in the pro bowl.

He’s a coach on the field and also a heckuva player.

[LouDog 3,514]

9 minutes ago, CoachCatchPhrase said:

Look how many posts that call out the "haters" because Beasley had a sack...it is almost silly. Funny thing is, he had other plays that he actually rushed with some life and determination and they are not called out. However, the play he had the actual sack he was blow so far out of the play, he was in the play...if that makes any sense.

Doing your job and dominating are 2 very different things. I should assume we should get threads if Bryant hits a 35 yard FG?? No, because he is doing his JOB.

Ok man

[hjerry 22,927]

1 hour ago, KRUNKuno said:

Stocker is a no for me...

Put Graham in

 

1 hour ago, rings639 said:

Agreed.  3/5 of Ryan’s INTs have come while targeting Stocker, I would assume that’s part of the issue too.

His blocking isn't good either. I'll give him a bit more time, but I'm quickly leaning toward "cut him" territory; bring back Paulsen

[hjerry 22,927]

2 minutes ago, LouDog said:

Ok man

He's just pouting. Him and his cohorts were already at the ready at their keyboards before the game to bash the team and the coaches, and the "homers" for us going 0-2, and it was taken from them.

[DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry 7,391]

1 hour ago, CoachCatchPhrase said:

He played a good game, for sure and saved our a$$ with the hit on Aguilar, but he was absolutely terrible against the Viking. Playing good last night does not take away the terrible games does it? Why would one east crow?

I saw a bunch of Pro-Beasley post too. It's like we need to eat crow anytime he does his actual job. Silly. 

If you're disappointed in a given player's failure to perform at certain level, it isnt silly to praise him when he plays at that level or better.