Falcons Fan MVP Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 When we had Mike Smith as head coach we did pretty good against AFC teams. When Dan Quinn became our head coach in 2015 we were 3-1 against AFC teams. In 2016 we were 2-3. You could argue we should have won at least 4 of those. Maybe even all 5. (Pick 2 by Berry), missed 58 yard fg by Bryant, and Kyle not running the ball. Then in 2017 we were 1-3 against AFC teams. Probably should have been 3-1. Refs made some bad calls in Bills game. No reason we should have lost to Dolphins. In 2018 we were 0-4. Would have almost most definitely beaten the Bengals if we weren't full of injuries. 2019 we were 1-3 against AFC teams. Would love to have seen how the Raheem Morris defense Falcons would have done against the Texans, Colts and Titans but oh well. It seems to me that Dan Quinn's struggles against AFC teams have been mostly bad luck. Dan Quinn's record against AFC teams should probably be closer to a .500 winning percentage. I feel like we can beat these AFC teams with Dan Quinn with the possible exception of the AFC north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Just an odd coincidence IMO. With that said, you build your roster to win your division first and foremost. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWFALCON Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Harry Douglas said AFC are hard nosed teams while we are finesse. If we become more physical, we will stand a better chance. But that’s tough because we lack size in the middle. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 The formula for success is 2% talent, 8% luck, and 90% showing up every day. ― Jeffrey Fry Falcons Fan MVP and Tim Mazetti 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Without checking, I think we historically fare well against the AFCW. Guess who we play this year? Yep. Outside of Mahomes, their QBs are beatable. I can see 3-1. The problem will be the NFCS this year. Might need to go 4-2 to get what we want. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Fan MVP Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, FalconFanSince1970 said: Without checking, I think we historically fare well against the AFCW. Guess who we play this year? Yep. Outside of Mahomes, their QBs are beatable. I can see 3-1. The problem will be the NFCS this year. Might need to go 4-2 to get what we want. Bucs and Panthers will be at a huge disadvantage possibly learning a new QB. 408Falcon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
408Falcon Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, Falcons Fan MVP said: Bucs and Panthers will be at a huge disadvantage possibly learning a new QB. Plus you're talking about a QB in Tampa who is going to get a Senior Citizen discount at Denny's in a few years and Teddy Bridgewater.... I don't get all the love/hype for Bridgewater... He's a more mobile Alex Smith. Game manager. Not changer. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, Falcons Fan MVP said: Bucs and Panthers will be at a huge disadvantage possibly learning a new QB. Some of y'all are in for a rude awakening if you think the Bucs are at a huge disadvantage with Tom ******* Brady lmao Tribal Chief and Falcons Fan MVP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, athell said: Some of y'all are in for a rude awakening if you think the Bucs are at a huge disadvantage with Tom ******* Brady lmao Been saying that this whole time lol. With those weapons, Brady gonna take that offense to another level. He doesn't even have to top 5,000 yards to do so but I assure you he won't throw 30 interceptions and put them in terrible situations mtldirtybird and Lethal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtldirtybird Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, ya_boi_j said: Been saying that this whole time lol. With those weapons, Brady gonna take that offense to another level. He doesn't even have to top 5,000 yards to do so but I assure you he won't throw 30 interceptions and put them in terrible situations This all day long. We better have a pass rush and tight D to keep it close and have Ryan out-air Brady to win Edited August 11, 2020 by mtldirtybird Falcons Fan MVP, Tribal Chief and Lethal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, ya_boi_j said: Been saying that this whole time lol. With those weapons, Brady gonna take that offense to another level. He doesn't even have to top 5,000 yards to do so but I assure you he won't throw 30 interceptions and put them in terrible situations Facts. That was a playoff team without Jameis. Tom doesn't turn the ball over. That was their PRIMARY issue. That combined with their up and coming, and I hate to say it, almost dominant defense is going to be a problem this year. Tribal Chief and Falcons Fan MVP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, athell said: Facts. That was a playoff team without Jameis. Tom doesn't turn the ball over. That was their PRIMARY issue. That combined with their up and coming, and I hate to say it, almost dominant defense is going to be a problem this year. Whew man. That defense is gonna be good for years to come if they can keep drafting good and keep the main pieces. Giving Brady Evans, Goodwin, Brate and Howard outside of Gronk is literally the best group he’s ever had IMO. With all of the weight Gronk has lost the only thing stopping him is getting injured again. Falcons Fan MVP and Lethal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 12 minutes ago, mtldirtybird said: This all day long. We better have a pass rush and tight D to keep it close and have Ryan out-air Brady to win They added some good pieces but I don’t know if their line will hold up nearly as good as New England’s BUT I don’t think it’s going to matter(not only against Atlanta) because Arians is going to get the ball out of his hands quick if he sees the line can’t hold up. opensource001, Falcons Fan MVP and Ergo Proxy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Fan MVP Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 57 minutes ago, athell said: Some of y'all are in for a rude awakening if you think the Bucs are at a huge disadvantage with Tom ******* Brady lmao The super bowl is in Tampa Bay so they are cursed until 2021 lol. dodge_birds_fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mazetti Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Poor coaching? opensource001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ergo Proxy Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 9 hours ago, ya_boi_j said: They added some good pieces but I don’t know if their line will hold up nearly as good as New England’s BUT I don’t think it’s going to matter(not only against Atlanta) because Arians is going to get the ball out of his hands quick if he sees the line can’t hold up. Their pass defense wasn’t very good though and yes their line stinks. If our investment in the OL pays off this year; Lindstrom and McGary together on the right side, it’ll be huge in being able to improve vs their Defense from last year. Hurst sneakily helps a lot over Hooper as a strong side capable TE1. Hooper was not effective when used like a blocking TE. Hurst makes us less predictable. Add in Gurley and a move back to wide zone. I think we will see a jump on the offense for sure. Especially by the season’s end, which is when we played th. And of course, the goal is the defense Builds on 6-2 and can be consistent at minimum. We added some pieces compared to the unit but lost some: AC, Vondre, Vic, & Tru Marlon, Bucannon + Walker, DFJ, & AJ Add in a healthy Neal and a young secondary coached by Whitt + Morris full-time DC? I like the upside of the defense actually carrying more games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opensource001 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 If one team should have beat another team they would have. Looking at minutia to help improve performance is fine, but you are what your record says you are. Vandy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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