Falcons Fan MVP Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 We should have been running the ball in that situation at the 4 yard line not passing. Mariota is not getting paid to be Tom Brady with the game on the line. He's a game manager QB. Plus our pass blocking stinks but our run blocking is very good so it's a much higher percentage to run it 4 straight times. If you want Mariota to score the game winning touchdown let him use his legs. Draw up a run play for him. Also we needed to bleed clock to keep Washington from not having enough time to get a game winning FG. I blame Arthur Smith. He said he wants to win games not play fantasy football. Well it's like he was trying to play fantasy football with Mariota instead of doing the 4 straight high percentage runs to beast mode Patterson. ShoNuff, kenk, bossFALCON™ and 20 others 12 3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconAge Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 ok Falcons Fan MVP and Absolute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Fan MVP Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 If you're going to use Mariota at QB at least play to his strengths. Dem Birds, Spongebob, ATL Fan in the DMV and 5 others 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsFanSince194eva Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I was at the game, Mariota is a big part on why we lost. There were players open downfield. He just wouldn’t pull the trigger. Also AS playcalling wasn’t that great this week and im not just talking about the last drive before the pick. mountain_jim3, ShoNuff, Falcons Fan MVP and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 It is never just one guy. It's not just Mariota nor is it just Smith. Mariota limits the offense because he limits it with his inconsistency. But Smith did not have a great day either . mtldirtybird, ShoNuff, PokerSteve and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Fan MVP Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, FalconsFanSince194eva said: I was at the game, Mariota is a big part on why we lost. There were players open downfield. He just wouldn’t pull the trigger. Also AS playcalling wasn’t that great this week and im not just talking about the last drive before the pick. I felt like we should have ran the ball more and pass less at times. Especially with a wet ball. ShoNuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Dog Named Brian Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 This whole train wreck of a season has largely been due to golden boy under center, miss me with that bull**** Absolute, PokerSteve, jamesmasen and 12 others 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmasen Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Dude lost the game before that play multiple times .. defense gave us a shot mtldirtybird, FalconJim and PokerSteve 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampyMux12 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 That's part of the issue... You should be able to feel comfortable throwing the ball with your QB from anywhere on the field. Mariota was a net negative today. For the plays he did make that helped the team, he made more that hurt the team. Take out the last play, tips happen. Yeah we should have run, but I'm not even worried about that play. I'm worried about missing open wrs. Drake London running 20 yards downfield wide open having to make an insane catch to get the ball... OZ having to stop on the sideline. Mariota is leaving yards/points on the field game in and game out and teams have 0 respect for our passing game. It's amazing we can run as well as we can under those circumstances. NCFalconfan, Jimsmusic™, Bridgeburner and 5 others 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Falcons_Frenzy Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, Falcons Fan MVP said: If you're going to use Mariota at QB at least play to his strengths. Amen. ShoNuff, Falcons Fan MVP, thofin21 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Fan MVP Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, jamesmasen said: Dude lost the game before that play multiple times .. defense gave us a shot Yeah Mariota sux as a passer which is why we shouldn't be throwing at the 4. FalconJim, MilleniumFalcon, Absolute and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCFalconfan Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 It's Smith. Everyone and their grandmother can see that the Falcons offense is set up to prevent Mariota from having to win with his arm, and yet you continue on with the guy. Even worse when the game is on the line THEN you put it on Mariota's arm when the situation line up perfectly to NOT put the game on him. Smith is a dunce and a prideful one at that. fuego, KRUNKuno, Malachore and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Bandit Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 It kind of is though. He missed on plenty of other opportunities throughout the game. He had 26:51 worth of Possession time to put this team in position to score more than 13 points. He didn't. FalconJim, mtldirtybird and Falcons Fan MVP 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmasen Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, Falcons Fan MVP said: Yeah Mariota sux as a passer which is why we shouldn't be throwing at the 4. I agree but the dude was throwing in his accuracy range (0-5yds) so AS was allowed to run that play.. plus CP was open Flyin' In DC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrews31cain21 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 7 minutes ago, Falcons Fan MVP said: We should have been running the ball in that situation at the 4 yard line not passing. Mariota is not getting paid to be Tom Brady with the game on the line. He's a game manager QB. Plus our pass blocking stinks but our run blocking is very good so it's a much higher percentage to run it 4 straight times. If you want Mariota to score the game winning touchdown let him use his legs. Draw up a run play for him. Also we needed to bleed clock to keep Washington from not having enough time to get a game winning FG. I blame Arthur Smith. He said he wants to win games not play fantasy football. Well it's like he was trying to play fantasy football with Mariota instead of doing the 4 straight high percentage runs to beast mode Patterson. So, if we had run it 4 straight times without getting into end zone, then im assuming it would be AS fought for being so predictable... Vandy, MarkMc44 and FalconJim 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmasen Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 CP was open.. it was the right play call just the wrong QB per usual FalconJim and ATL Fan in the DMV 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampyMux12 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 AS can shovel as much 💩 down our throats as he wants, but I'm not longer buying the "Mariota gives us the best chance to win" line ... Malachore, NCFalconfan, quickzero and 5 others 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCFalconfan Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, andrews31cain21 said: So, if we had run it 4 straight times without getting into end zone, then im assuming it would be AS fought for being so predictable... Problem with that theory is Washington had done ZERO all day to slow down our running game. You at least test them three times with the time outs we had. This is elementary when it comes to coaching and managing the clock. falconsd56, PokerSteve, quickzero and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Fan MVP Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, jamesmasen said: I agree but the dude was throwing in his accuracy range (0-5yds) so AS was allowed to run that play.. plus CP was open You gotta remember the Falcons pass protection isn't very good which is why the ball got tipped. That's probably why they don't want to play Ridder cause he will get sacked a lot if he throws a lot. FalconJim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood all the way! Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 This is your sistine chapel. Your David. Your creme de la creme of threads. 100% agree quickzero, BUBBASBEANS, PokerSteve and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Fan MVP Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, andrews31cain21 said: So, if we had run it 4 straight times without getting into end zone, then im assuming it would be AS fought for being so predictable... No because we already have been burned with Mariota's arm with the game on the line against NO and LAC. FalconJim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsFanSince194eva Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Falcons Fan MVP said: You gotta remember the Falcons pass protection isn't very good which is why the ball got tipped. That's probably why they don't want to play Ridder cause he will get sacked a lot if he throws a lot. Thats false they were really good this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rings Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, andrews31cain21 said: So, if we had run it 4 straight times without getting into end zone, then im assuming it would be AS fought for being so predictable... Then they would say he is too prideful and egotistical and stubborn…oh wait, they already say that. In fact they said that when he changed what he normal did. Turns out if we don’t win it’s because Smith had an ego and is stubborn, regardless if he continues to do what he always does or does something different to change it up. Weird. It’s almost like someone just saw someone else post that once, liked how it sounded and then just use that same verbiage whenever it doesn’t go well, even if the phrase isn’t logical or applicable whatsoever! Mid-Nite-Toker, gazoo, FalconJim and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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