Falcons_Frenzy Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 by Adam Schein 1 Atlanta Falcons 2022 record: 7-10 I think this is the NFL's sleeper squad in 2023. While I named the rival Saints as my Cinderella team after the signing of Derek Carr in March, I believe both NFC South teams can win 10-plus games this year. First of all, I'm a big fan of Arthur Smith. Despite going 7-10 in each of his first two seasons in the big chair, Smith is a fabulous coach. The third year will indeed be the charm, given the growth and upgrading of the roster. Second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder has a true chance to be solid under Smith's watchful eye -- especially with the NFL experience gained since his third-round selection in the 2022 draft. "This time last year, my head was spinning," Ridder said on Wednesday. "Obviously having a year under my belt and a whole offseason, it's become a lot more comfortable. Now we're just trying to work the intricate details of it, just working the ins and outs, and knowing the exact whys of why everything is going on." One thing that certainly helps: The addition of No. 8 overall pick Bijan Robinson. That's a monster all-purpose weapon joining Ridder in the backfield -- and joining a playmaking group that already features Drake London, Cordarrelle Patterson and Kyle Pitts. With a stout group on the offensive line, Smith's Falcons should create some fireworks in 2023. Meanwhile, the defense -- Atlanta's bugaboo for years -- got a boost on every level in free agency. Calais Campbell, David Onyemata and Bud Dupree significantly upgrade the front, and the Falcons also added an emerging linebacker (Kaden Elliss) and one of the game's best safeties (Jessie Bates). In an NFC South that's in flux, the Falcons are poised to rise up. https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-bandwagons-to-hop-on-in-2023-atlanta-falcons-garrett-wilson-demeco-ryans-amo Doctor Kildare, ATL Fan in the DMV, Mister pudding and 10 others 10 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killing Floor Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 I could get on board the Falcons train. blizzard_falcon, ATL Fan in the DMV, Drunken Minotaur Zebra and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Minotaur Zebra Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 He absolutely whiffed on not mentioning Allgeier... but overall that's the most sensible take I've seen from a media personality in a while. blizzard_falcon, Flyin' In DC, Falcons_Frenzy and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 25 minutes ago, Killing Floor said: I could get on board the Falcons train. We're the idiots who never got off. Falcons_Frenzy, ATL Fan in the DMV, Mid-Nite-Toker and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killing Floor Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 10 minutes ago, Drunken Minotaur Zebra said: He absolutely whiffed on not mentioning Allgeier... but overall that's the most sensible take I've seen from a media personality in a while. That just shows where we are. It isn’t intentionally mean spirited to leave him out or to make everything about Bijan who’s never played a down. It’s because we are back off shelf until we give the media a reason to pay attention. Won’t be long. Do not worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 16 minutes ago, Drunken Minotaur Zebra said: He absolutely whiffed on not mentioning Allgeier... but overall that's the most sensible take I've seen from a media personality in a while. I'm gonna start a campaign to nickname our backfield Batman and Batman. Flyin' In DC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuego Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 1 hour ago, Drunken Minotaur Zebra said: He absolutely whiffed on not mentioning Allgeier... Same thing I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 2 hours ago, Drunken Minotaur Zebra said: He absolutely whiffed on not mentioning Allgeier... but overall that's the most sensible take I've seen from a media personality in a while. He did mention Dupree and Elliss on defense though, and I haven't seen many people in the media mention them besides maybe Peter King...? (The only names I typically see called out are Campbell, Onyemata, Bates, and Okudah) Falcons_Frenzy and Mid-Nite-Toker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Krazy Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 He's one of the few smart pundits for recognizing what Atlanta has going on. He's another one of the idiot media pundits for believing the Saints will be better. Am I doing it right? Killing Floor, Mid-Nite-Toker and Wjcorner 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killing Floor Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 7 hours ago, Kaptain Krazy said: He's one of the few smart pundits for recognizing what Atlanta has going on. He's another one of the idiot media pundits for believing the Saints will be better. Am I doing it right? Yeah except you forgot to say FTS Kaptain Krazy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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