Goober Pyle 7,280 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 by Dave Choate for The Falcoholic When Arthur Smith came to Atlanta, the rampant speculation was that he would call his own plays as he did in Tennessee, with an offensive coordinator hire who would manage the offensive planning ahead of gameday. That’s exactly what happened with the hire of Bears passing game coordinator Dave Ragone, but today, he confirmed it. In remarks to the media, Ragone made it clear what the division of labor will be for the offense, though I’m certain there will be some blurring of roles as the two get comfortable working together. With strategy and planning on his plate, Ragone said he’ll spend quite a bit of time figuring out both individual players and the offense as a whole to understand strengths and weaknesses, but that obviously the talent the Falcons can bring to bear was attractive when he was weighing taking the job. Ragone also talked up Matt Ryan, something we’ve also been seeing quite a bit of from Arthur Smith. That by itself doesn’t mean that Ryan is locked in to the starting job in Atlanta, but frankly we’ve all been assuming that is indeed the case for 2021, and it’s just another piece of evidence. There isn’t much that’s novel here, but it cements what we thought we knew about the arrangement here, and it’s a very different one than the Falcons are used to. Kyle Shanahan, Steve Sarkisian, and Dirk Koetter all appeared to have a ton of autonomy on offense, to the point where Raheem Morris championing Ito Smith as the starting running back late in the year appeared to raise Koetter’s hackles. Here, the head coach will be an offensive-minded one for the first time in many moons, and the offensive coordinator will not be calling plays but will be setting the table, as Ragone put it. If Ragone is good and Smith is as capable of a player caller as he proved to be in Tennessee, the uptick in production from Koetter to this coaching staff could be massive. All of that is of course hopeful and speculative at the moment, but we’ll see how this partnership works going forward. If nothing else, an offensive-minded head coach focusing on fixing what has ailed this offense over the past few seasons will be very welcome. Ergo Proxy, slick0ne, MisterC and 9 others 7 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Herr Doktor 8,709 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 8 minutes ago, Goober Pyle said: by Dave Choate for The Falcoholic When Arthur Smith came to Atlanta, the rampant speculation was that he would call his own plays as he did in Tennessee, with an offensive coordinator hire who would manage the offensive planning ahead of gameday. That’s exactly what happened with the hire of Bears passing game coordinator Dave Ragone, but today, he confirmed it. In remarks to the media, Ragone made it clear what the division of labor will be for the offense, though I’m certain there will be some blurring of roles as the two get comfortable working together. With strategy and planning on his plate, Ragone said he’ll spend quite a bit of time figuring out both individual players and the offense as a whole to understand strengths and weaknesses, but that obviously the talent the Falcons can bring to bear was attractive when he was weighing taking the job. Ragone also talked up Matt Ryan, something we’ve also been seeing quite a bit of from Arthur Smith. That by itself doesn’t mean that Ryan is locked in to the starting job in Atlanta, but frankly we’ve all been assuming that is indeed the case for 2021, and it’s just another piece of evidence. There isn’t much that’s novel here, but it cements what we thought we knew about the arrangement here, and it’s a very different one than the Falcons are used to. Kyle Shanahan, Steve Sarkisian, and Dirk Koetter all appeared to have a ton of autonomy on offense, to the point where Raheem Morris championing Ito Smith as the starting running back late in the year appeared to raise Koetter’s hackles. Here, the head coach will be an offensive-minded one for the first time in many moons, and the offensive coordinator will not be calling plays but will be setting the table, as Ragone put it. If Ragone is good and Smith is as capable of a player caller as he proved to be in Tennessee, the uptick in production from Koetter to this coaching staff could be massive. All of that is of course hopeful and speculative at the moment, but we’ll see how this partnership works going forward. If nothing else, an offensive-minded head coach focusing on fixing what has ailed this offense over the past few seasons will be very welcome. But, but, but, we have no talent. We are the least desirable place for a GM/coaching staff. OMG WE ARE DOOOOMEEEDDDDD!!!!!!!! MisterC, Dukeduke211, Rings and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FentayeJones 23,743 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Lowndesfalc, falcons007 and GATXBOI 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Herr Doktor 8,709 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 minute ago, FentayeJones said: Hes a goofy cat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geaux_Falcons 1,219 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Well I think that settles it. That 10+ page debacle of a thread is pretty much dead at this point. OC basically praised Matt and the appeal for him to even come to Atlanta is clearly due to talent on offense at this moment. Would assume our #4 pick will be focused on the team as a whole, and not just QB. xSICKxWITHxITx, Rings and Herr Doktor 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jidady 10,430 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 22 minutes ago, Goober Pyle said: Strange. I've heard we have no hope for 2021 and should not even bother to try. This industry professional who just risked his career to take this job apparently feels differently. Who to believe? Rings, JDaveG, Da_Truth and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PuppyMonster 325 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 12 minutes ago, FentayeJones said: lol Ledbetter shrilling into the microphone to start that video off is a little startling. JDaveG, Rings and Brewcrew 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Long Shot 4,082 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 "thing that stands out about Matt is his ability to extend plays" TATF: Da_Truth, Skin doc, Diesel_Bird and 15 others 2 16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Herr Doktor 8,709 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Just now, Dr Long Shot said: "thing that stands out about Matt is his ability to extend plays" TATF: I Thought the same thing!!! Dr Long Shot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcons007 25,102 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Click bait part of the article Ragone also talked up Matt Ryan, something we’ve also been seeing quite a bit of from Arthur Smith. That by itself doesn’t mean that Ryan is locked in to the starting job in Atlanta, but frankly we’ve all been assuming that is indeed the case for 2021, and it’s just another piece of evidence. JDaveG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcons007 25,102 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 27 minutes ago, FentayeJones said: Highly recommend to watch this, better than reading click bait bloggers who put their own opinions cherry picking quotes out of context. Colbeee 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiler11 6,298 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 And then Smith will EAT... I like the sound of that. Dukeduke211 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcons007 25,102 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Ragone is best fiends with Chris Redman. Small world. Ragone talked about how he was always fascinated by Matt Ryan and no quit attitude to extend plays. Dude was like lit up talking up QB and weapons in this offense, A no Brainer job to accept. JDaveG and Rings 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
insight 1,933 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 11 minutes ago, Dr Long Shot said: "thing that stands out about Matt is his ability to extend plays" TATF: It was disturbing how he said it with so much conviction. That was my first strike against Rag One on the B.S meter. fuego, JDaveG, PokerSteve and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rings 7,592 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 16 minutes ago, insight said: It was disturbing how he said it with so much conviction. That was my first strike against Rag One on the B.S meter. That’s fine, you’re on about strike 352 on my B.S. meter. I’m sure he cares about yours as much as you do mine. dmite, Dr Long Shot, Mr.11 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcons007 25,102 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 16 minutes ago, insight said: It was disturbing how he said it with so much conviction. That was my first strike against Rag One on the B.S meter. Coaching staff KO for Trolls. First Strike: AS talking about Matt Ryan as core and some one to build team around. Second strike: OC gushing about his QB and weapons with conviction. Third strike: Draft day JDaveG and Rings 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hard Case 280 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 57 minutes ago, Geaux_Falcons said: Well I think that settles it. That 10+ page debacle of a thread is pretty much dead at this point. OC basically praised Matt and the appeal for him to even come to Atlanta is clearly due to talent on offense at this moment. Would assume our #4 pick will be focused on the team as a whole, and not just QB. Biggest needs are O Line, D line, CB and RB. BPA for each of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
insight 1,933 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 10 minutes ago, Rings said: That’s fine, you’re on about strike 352 on my B.S. meter. I’m sure he cares about yours as much as you do mine. You keep thinking Matt Ryan's biggest strength is his ability to extend plays. That Kool aid must be real sweet! fuego 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
insight 1,933 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) 18 minutes ago, falcons007 said: Coaching staff KO for Trolls. First Strike: AS talking about Matt Ryan as core and some one to build team around. Second strike: OC gushing about his QB and weapons with conviction. Third strike: Draft day I'm not part of you delusional fantasy Trolls vs Stans. If the new staff takes a QB with the 4th pick or choose not to take a QB at all I'm good with it. Your acting like the world is going to end if the Falcons draft another QB with their 1st round pick. It' not, life goes on buddy. Edited January 27 by insight Sidecar Falcon, Atl Falcon and Beast-N-Da-Sheetz 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcons007 25,102 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 minute ago, insight said: I'm not part of you delusional fantasy Trolls vs Stans. If the new staff takes a QB with the 4th pick or choose not to take a QB at all I'm good with it. Your acting like the world is going to end if the Falcons draft another QB with their 1st round pick. It' not, life goes on buddy. xSICKxWITHxITx and Rings 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus 26,710 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Geaux_Falcons said: Well I think that settles it. That 10+ page debacle of a thread is pretty much dead at this point. OC basically praised Matt and the appeal for him to even come to Atlanta is clearly due to talent on offense at this moment. Would assume our #4 pick will be focused on the team as a whole, and not just QB. Smoke screen! You've been Fontentenedtded. Trading Ryan for all the top picks. Consider #2 to Ra-GONE! runshoot and Geaux_Falcons 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PuppyMonster 325 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 29 minutes ago, falcons007 said: Coaching staff KO for Trolls. First Strike: AS talking about Matt Ryan as core and some one to build team around. Second strike: OC gushing about his QB and weapons with conviction. Third strike: Draft day lmao Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geaux_Falcons 1,219 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 8 hours ago, Hard Case said: Biggest needs are O Line, D line, CB and RB. BPA for each of them. I'd say OL is fine. Not having to pass block for 10 seconds will help a for those guys upfront. I agree with DL, CB, and RB though. Just not that order. Depending on what they do with Neal(hopefully retained), I would say safety(FS) is our biggest need, and follow that up with CB/RB. We definitely need another EDGE rusher. Hoping Fowler can shine with a scheme that may fit him better. BPA no matter what position is still okay with me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dukeduke211 663 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Hmmm. Good at extending plays? I mean he has before... Not often enough it seems though. My best thought of him extending the play was the superbowl( the throw and catch ) Imo this is not one of his strengths Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fuego 16,335 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Just standard coach speak about Ryan. Nothing to see here. Beast-N-Da-Sheetz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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