Danno

I'm very wooried about Ryans improved arm strength. It looks much stronger this season. I saw one lazer that I know for a fact travelled at least 13 yards in the air.

Halo

I think Matt Ryan looked like Matt Ryan. Look, besides the criticism and fun we have, he's a solid QB. He's not a top 5 QB, but in a balanced attack he's strong. His accuracy last night was his usual. I still saw him slice things up on timing patterns and quick throws.

His biggest liability last night and probably for this upcoming season is protection. I don't think their o-line was built for all the passing they're trying to do. I also saw some serious pressure coming from their right-guard position (don't know who that is). O-line looked weak especially in passing situations.

Their running game did not look like the Atlanta power attack we've seen. They used to have a chemistry that depended on balance running attack and ball control.

Julio Jones is definitely a gamer, but I also feel they are still trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. I don't think they're going to be able to handle a pitch and catch circus offense like the Patriots or Saints. They need to rebuild their o-line, even then I don't feel like that's the kind of offense Ryan works best with in the NFL.

Their defense has major disabilities with losing both middle linebackers. Saw some people open, saw their defensive backfield get burnt on a couple of occasions.

It's still preseason, but it may take them another season or two to build the type of offense they want.

Pluses: Matt Ryan, Julio Jones
Minuses: Offensive Line, sketchy defense that looked weak at times.

spkb25

Bhahahaha, brilliant- love it!!!