Posted September 18 g-dawg, Upstate NY Falcon, Lowndesfalc and 16 others like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 Good watch. Thanks for posting! jdawg4876, Ergo Proxy and g-dawg like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 He pointed out the New England rule for Matty Ice. In the endzone, he said throw it high in the back and low in the front. I like that rule. Simms said Free is over, he's done. And he's right. Where was this filmed? In a local rec center? Ergo Proxy, PokerSteve, Jerz #Quinning and 8 others like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 2 minutes ago, WhenFalconsWin said: He pointed out the New England rule for Matty Ice. In the endzone, he said throw it high in the back and low in the front. I like that rule. Simms said Free is over, he's done. And he's right. I hate to admit it but he just doesn't look it anymore WhenFalconsWin likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 3 minutes ago, WhenFalconsWin said: He pointed out the New England rule for Matty Ice. In the endzone, he said throw it high in the back and low in the front. I like that rule. Simms said Free is over, he's done. And he's right. Im on the fence....partly because I really like him..... Sunday...which is game 3 will determine which side I fall over to. rings639 and WhenFalconsWin like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 Just now, RING OF HONOR said: Im on the fence....partly because I really like him..... Sunday...which is game 3 will determine which side I fall over to. Indy’s D has done a fairly poor job against the run to start the year. If Free and the run blocking can’t get it done this Sunday, chances are slim it’ll get much better throughout the season. GrimeyKidd, ratesforless, WhenFalconsWin and 3 others like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 Just now, RING OF HONOR said: Im on the fence....partly because I really like him..... Sunday...which is game 3 will determine which side I fall over to. I'm a big fan of Free's as well, but this is going on 3 years (I know injuries) but dud is just not productive any longer. This is not a I feel sorry for you league if you want to win. Okay, I'll wait another game or two, but man, watching him is painful these days. sdogg, RING OF HONOR, HASHBROWN3 and 2 others like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 2 minutes ago, WhenFalconsWin said: I'm a big fan of Free's as well, but this is going on 3 years (I know injuries) but dud is just not productive any longer. This is not a I feel sorry for you league if you want to win. Okay, I'll wait another game or two, but man, watching him is painful these days. I kind of cringed watching him Sunday...even though he had a couple of good plays....but I just dont know....yeah 2 more games and we will know I like what Im seeing in Ito.... WhenFalconsWin, Lowndesfalc, PokerSteve and 1 other like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 5 minutes ago, RING OF HONOR said: I kind of cringed watching him Sunday...even though he had a couple of good plays....but I just dont know....yeah 2 more games and we will know I like what Im seeing in Ito.... Yep, Ito isn't hesitating like Free to the hole. When Free was quicker and had that quick jump step he got away with that, but now he can't. I see holes developing on the play and Free is hitting them too late. Ito is not, hence the longer runs. I think in the near future Ito will be our lead back. and I want to start seeing some Ollison back there as well. ShadyRef, RING OF HONOR, Lowndesfalc and 1 other like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 1 minute ago, WhenFalconsWin said: Yep, Ito isn't hesitating like Free to the hole. When Free was quicker and had that quick jump step he got away with that, but now he can't. I see holes developing on the play and Free is hitting them too late. Ito is not, hence the longer runs. I think in the near future Ito will be our lead back. and I want to start seeing some Ollison back there as well. Im seeing the same thing....Ito at some point will be the lead back... Ollison needs to be on the game day roster....he adds an element we definitely need... **** Free!!!!......Why Free!!!!! WHY!!!! ratesforless, papachaz, Lowndesfalc and 3 others like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 Is it me or does Freeman get in a defenders face every other play after tackle? Just didn't see that as much in past.. I find it hard to believe that the coaching staff thinks he is done however, or he would not be out there, contract or not. Especially with our depth? The youngsters Hill and Ollison have to be foaming at the mouth and popping pads in practice, yet they are inactive. Has there been more than 1 stretch play with FB lead for Freeman? Or anybody for that that matter? Hope that can be worked into Free plays before we roast him. The shovel up the middle classic Sunday BTW GrimeyKidd, Geneaut, PokerSteve and 1 other like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 Ito is shiftier, faster and has better vision HASHBROWN3, SoldMySoul, Jerz #Quinning and 1 other like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 31 minutes ago, WhenFalconsWin said: He pointed out the New England rule for Matty Ice. In the endzone, he said throw it high in the back and low in the front. I like that rule. Simms said Free is over, he's done. And he's right. Where was this filmed? In a local rec center? I totally agree. He also emphasized driving the ball not throwing it up there like a lob which annoys me about that part of his game. Dirk needs to help grow Ryan's confidence in taking those shots with his receivers in the end zones for those jump balls and back shoulder throws. WhenFalconsWin likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 10 minutes ago, RING OF HONOR said: Im seeing the same thing....Ito at some point will be the lead back... Ollison needs to be on the game day roster....he adds an element we definitely need... **** Free!!!!......Why Free!!!!! WHY!!!! Ollison may be that player we need toward the end of the season and in playoffs. RING OF HONOR, PokerSteve and ShmevinShmarris like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 Just now, nomak said: Ollison may be that player we need toward the end of the season and in playoffs. For sho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 9 minutes ago, WhenFalconsWin said: I'm a big fan of Free's as well, but this is going on 3 years (I know injuries) but dud is just not productive any longer. This is not a I feel sorry for you league if you want to win. Okay, I'll wait another game or two, but man, watching him is painful these days. Meh. They loaded the box on him. They didn’t want us to get the run game going to be able to use play action. He literally ran passed the eagles defense on a dump off down to the 10. His issue right now to me is he doesn’t have his shiftiness right yet. papachaz, GrimeyKidd, Drew4719 and 8 others like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 Stopped watching when he started talking about Ryan’s pick to Garry. The problem was that he threw it right on a line and DIDNT have any arc. papachaz likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 1 minute ago, nomak said: Ollison may be that player we need toward the end of the season and in playoffs. Run the tread off of Freeman? Ito 1 Olli 2? Hill on burner or is he number 2? Pass protection would improve from either BTW Its inevitable for one of these scenarios, Free is almost a minor sprained ankle from.. well not at all effective. nomak likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 2 minutes ago, TheFatboi said: Meh. They loaded the box on him. They didn’t want us to get the run game going to be able to use play action. He literally ran passed the eagles defense on a dump off down to the 10. His issue right now to me is he doesn’t have his shiftiness right yet. Yeah, his burst is still there. You can see it in the open field. The issue is that the shiftiness that made him so great is missing. Granted, he really hasn’t had much of a chance in week 1 and 2. Not ready to give up on him yet. If we are at game 6 and he is still struggling, you look to adjust. GrimeyKidd, Geneaut, UnrealfalcoN and 3 others like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 2 minutes ago, TheFatboi said: Meh. They loaded the box on him. They didn’t want us to get the run game going to be able to use play action. He literally ran passed the eagles defense on a dump off down to the 10. His issue right now to me is he doesn’t have his shiftiness right yet. Yeah, his burst is still there. You can see it in the open field. The issue is that the shiftiness that made him so great is missing. Granted, he really hasn’t had much of a chance in week 1 and 2. Not ready to give up on him yet. If we are at game 6 and he is still struggling, you look to adjust. GrimeyKidd and Drew4719 like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 9 minutes ago, Jpg428gggg said: Yeah, his burst is still there. You can see it in the open field. The issue is that the shiftiness that made him so great is missing. Granted, he really hasn’t had much of a chance in week 1 and 2. Not ready to give up on him yet. If we are at game 6 and he is still struggling, you look to adjust. Exactly. 2 games against good run defenses is not enough for me to say free is done. Geneaut, Outmyfalconmind, NeonDeion and 7 others like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 Like folks have said, this ain’t no charity show in the nfl. We’ve waited the better part of 2 years for Free to turn it around. We’ve all eagerly waited for our stud RB to come back in all his glory since signing the big contract. Two games in, seeing he & Ito against the same fronts, Ito looks better, all things considered. I am by no means ready to drop Free, but the onus is squarely on his shoulders at this juncture. If he continues to look sluggish against the colts, then Ito has done more than enough to earn those reps. I truly believe we’re better off having two equally lethal backs in order to excel this season. I’ll be pulling for a good showing by DF. DriveHomeSafelyAtlantaWins and PokerSteve like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 Simms talking about Eagles OL “ they got pushed around all night long....that’s what stood out to me” Same here Chris, many of us have been talking about that today. Geneaut, PokerSteve and Boise Falcon Fan like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 Some are saying Freeman lost a step. I wonder if they were in the restroom when he grabbed that shovel pass and shot like a rocket for 28 yards or something like that. Now, if he has lost a step, we wil, find It over next few games, but he gets the benefit of the doubt from me after all the blood sweat and tears he’s invested in this franchise. DriveHomeSafelyAtlantaWins, sanfranfalcon, Outmyfalconmind and 3 others like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 18 27 minutes ago, HASHBROWN3 said: Like folks have said, this ain’t no charity show in the nfl. We’ve waited the better part of 2 years for Free to turn it around. We’ve all eagerly waited for our stud RB to come back in all his glory since signing the big contract. Two games in, seeing he & Ito against the same fronts, Ito looks better, all things considered. I am by no means ready to drop Free, but the onus is squarely on his shoulders at this juncture. If he continues to look sluggish against the colts, then Ito has done more than enough to earn those reps. I truly believe we’re better off having two equally lethal backs in order to excel this season. I’ll be pulling for a good showing by DF. I said to @Vandy before the first game - Freeman has to play like 2016 SuperBowl Run Freeman to get his 2020 salary and not be cut. He disagreed. I am not ready to throw dirt on Free just yet - but something is missing and if he doesn’t find it soon this will be his last season as a Falcon - we already know the Falcons need to shed salary and AB ain’t running a charity in Flowery Branch. HASHBROWN3 likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
