Malcolm Jenkins: Falcons Tony Gonzalez

saintsfan1976 · 12-27-2010, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Yep, if we don't play sloppy, we win.

But if I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say "look fook for Reggie to have a big game", and he didn't, I'd be a freakin zillionaire.

Reggie is irrelevant. I'm more worried about Reggie coughing it up than I am confident that he'll have a good game.

I'm hoping the Falcons think #25 is irrelevant also.

Regardless of how poorly this season has gone for him (and I recognize that his stats have decreased each of the last 3 seasons), this is an important game for him and stats will never tell his true impact. * NO, turnovers (with limited touches) don't exactly help...BUT, he'll draw two defenders all game and we know how lethal our offense is vs one-on-one matcups.

Now without turning this into another Reggie Bush thread, let me say that his impact as a receiver is much greater than as a RB (duh) and with PT and Ivory healthy, Payton's game plan is much more flexible.

Okay dude, get to the point!!

Alright, so why does 25 have a "big game"?

Because the entire offense is focused and Reggie will have opportunities to move in space - where he's always one missed tackle from going all the way.

TheOak · 12-27-2010, 08:59 AM

Game Plan: Removes the need for our Defense to stop the run or pass.

Score a TD every possession.
Get one more possession than they do.

We win!

lynwood · 12-27-2010, 09:08 AM

We don't turn the ball over, we win

saintsfan1976 · 12-27-2010, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by lynwood

We don't turn the ball over, we win

And we almost got away with THREE the last game...

Danno · 12-27-2010, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I'm hoping the Falcons think #25 is irrelevant also.

Regardless of how poorly this season has gone for him (and I recognize that his stats have decreased each of the last 3 seasons), this is an important game for him and stats will never tell his true impact. * NO, turnovers (with limited touches) don't exactly help...BUT, he'll draw two defenders all game and we know how lethal our offense is vs one-on-one matcups.

Now without turning this into another Reggie Bush thread, let me say that his impact as a receiver is much greater than as a RB (duh) and with PT and Ivory healthy, Payton's game plan is much more flexible.

Okay dude, get to the point!! Alright, so why does 25 have a "big game"?

Because the entire offense is focused and Reggie will have opportunities to move in space - where he's always one missed tackle from going all the way.

He rarely draws 2 defenders any more. I can't remember the last time Reggie was double-teamed.

But he may have that game we've been waiting for, he's certainly overdue for one.

Rugby Saint II · 12-27-2010, 12:56 PM

I expect our defense to really mix things up. I doubt that Shanle will be left alone on Gonzales very much.(hopefully) We need to score early and take the running game out of the equation for the dirty rats with wings.

TheDeuce · 12-27-2010, 01:16 PM

Here are my two keys to the game:

1. Pierre Thomas needs to have a big game not only running the ball, but in the screen game as well. If we can't keep ATL off balance then we don't stand much of a chance.
2. 3rd DOWN DEFENSE!!! We got killed on third downs in the first game; either big catches by Gonzalez or conversions on third and shorts by Turner. We have to get off the field.

Danno · 12-27-2010, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

2. 3rd DOWN DEFENSE!!! We got killed on third downs in the first game; either big catches by Gonzalez or conversions on third and shorts by Turner. We have to get off the field.

THAT should be number one. Great point.

They wore us down, and then by overtime our defense was totally spent.

Like someone said earlier, they only averaged 4.0 YPC against us. Thats respectable. But those damn 3rd down and 4th down conversions destroyed and demoralized our defense.

We have to get them off the field. Maybe more run blitzes, less pass blitzes? hell I dunno. It may be a feast or famine scheme, but at least they won't kill us with 10 minute drives.

TheOak · 12-27-2010, 02:49 PM

Reggie has 6 TD's in his last 4 Monday Night Games.

Keep the streak alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lynwood · 12-27-2010, 02:53 PM

We play pretty good in spotlight games. I expect a sense of urgency and to not get embarrased on the national stage.

12-27-2010, 08:57 AM	#11
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,530 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by Danno Yep, if we don't play sloppy, we win. But if I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say "look fook for Reggie to have a big game", and he didn't, I'd be a freakin zillionaire. Reggie is irrelevant. I'm more worried about Reggie coughing it up than I am confident that he'll have a good game. I'm hoping the Falcons think #25 is irrelevant also. Regardless of how poorly this season has gone for him (and I recognize that his stats have decreased each of the last 3 seasons), this is an important game for him and stats will never tell his true impact. * NO, turnovers (with limited touches) don't exactly help...BUT, he'll draw two defenders all game and we know how lethal our offense is vs one-on-one matcups. Now without turning this into another Reggie Bush thread, let me say that his impact as a receiver is much greater than as a RB (duh) and with PT and Ivory healthy, Payton's game plan is much more flexible. Okay dude, get to the point!! Alright, so why does 25 have a "big game"? Because the entire offense is focused and Reggie will have opportunities to move in space - where he's always one missed tackle from going all the way.

12-27-2010, 09:09 AM	#14
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,530 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by lynwood We don't turn the ball over, we win And we almost got away with THREE the last game...

12-27-2010, 10:07 AM	#15
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I'm hoping the Falcons think #25 is irrelevant also. Regardless of how poorly this season has gone for him (and I recognize that his stats have decreased each of the last 3 seasons), this is an important game for him and stats will never tell his true impact. * NO, turnovers (with limited touches) don't exactly help...BUT, he'll draw two defenders all game and we know how lethal our offense is vs one-on-one matcups. Now without turning this into another Reggie Bush thread, let me say that his impact as a receiver is much greater than as a RB (duh) and with PT and Ivory healthy, Payton's game plan is much more flexible. Okay dude, get to the point!! Alright, so why does 25 have a "big game"? Because the entire offense is focused and Reggie will have opportunities to move in space - where he's always one missed tackle from going all the way. He rarely draws 2 defenders any more. I can't remember the last time Reggie was double-teamed. But he may have that game we've been waiting for, he's certainly overdue for one.

12-27-2010, 12:56 PM	#16
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,720	I expect our defense to really mix things up. I doubt that Shanle will be left alone on Gonzales very much.(hopefully) We need to score early and take the running game out of the equation for the dirty rats with wings.
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12-27-2010, 01:16 PM	#17
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Here are my two keys to the game: 1. Pierre Thomas needs to have a big game not only running the ball, but in the screen game as well. If we can't keep ATL off balance then we don't stand much of a chance. 2. 3rd DOWN DEFENSE!!! We got killed on third downs in the first game; either big catches by Gonzalez or conversions on third and shorts by Turner. We have to get off the field.
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12-27-2010, 08:59 AM	#12
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Game Plan: Removes the need for our Defense to stop the run or pass. Score a TD every possession. Get one more possession than they do. We win!

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lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	We don't turn the ball over, we win

12-27-2010, 01:33 PM	#18
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Originally Posted by TheDeuce 2. 3rd DOWN DEFENSE!!! We got killed on third downs in the first game; either big catches by Gonzalez or conversions on third and shorts by Turner. We have to get off the field. THAT should be number one. Great point. They wore us down, and then by overtime our defense was totally spent. Like someone said earlier, they only averaged 4.0 YPC against us. Thats respectable. But those damn 3rd down and 4th down conversions destroyed and demoralized our defense. We have to get them off the field. Maybe more run blitzes, less pass blitzes? hell I dunno. It may be a feast or famine scheme, but at least they won't kill us with 10 minute drives.

12-27-2010, 02:49 PM	#19
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Reggie has 6 TD's in his last 4 Monday Night Games. Keep the streak alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-27-2010, 02:53 PM	#20
lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	We play pretty good in spotlight games. I expect a sense of urgency and to not get embarrased on the national stage.