What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons?

4thqtrsaint · 09-03-2012, 03:28 PM

Remember 15 out of 16 ESPN "experts" picked ATL in 2009. I still have the print-out. They're just guessing. The one thing we all know that they don't, is the character and the fight our players have.

Saints gonna bring it from Unda Tha Thunda!!!! Supa Bowl!!!

Vrillon82 · 09-03-2012, 04:05 PM

I know Yahoo is licking their balls pretty good.

Just about cant listen to a yahoo news article anymore.

Most people believe their offense is going to tear it up, but if you look at history in the preseason for the Falcons, when it matters in that 3rd preseason game, they struggle to score, it was no different this time and it was against Miami which is probably a 4th place team in their division.

I just dont believe anything is going to change this season on that offense, and that Defense which many believe their old D-Coordinator made them bad, I believe Nolan is going to make them slightly worse than that.

When you look at the overall picture, the Falcons will take a step back instead of a step forward like many people are thinking.

The Dude · 09-03-2012, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Vrillon82

I know Yahoo is licking their balls pretty good.

Just about cant listen to a yahoo news article anymore.

Most people believe their offense is going to tear it up, but if you look at history in the preseason for the Falcons, when it matters in that 3rd preseason game, they struggle to score, it was no different this time and it was against Miami which is probably a 4th place team in their division.

I just dont believe anything is going to change this season on that offense, and that Defense which many believe their old D-Coordinator made them bad, I believe Nolan is going to make them slightly worse than that.

When you look at the overall picture, the Falcons will take a step back instead of a step forward like many people are thinking.

Hate to say it but I think a healthy JJ will improve their overall offensive production over last season. On the other hand I think they are jumping the gun a little bit trying to immediately switch to a pass first offense. That switch takes time and it will put a lot on Ryans shoulders. We will see how he handles it.

Cruize · 09-03-2012, 04:27 PM

I like it when the experts pick against the Saints. I love it when Mike Greenberg picks against the Saints. To be fair, if you're not a Saints fan like we are, it could be easy to pick against a team that will have an interim/interim head coach for it first six games and an interim head coach for the rest of the season. Especially since neither has been a head coach before and recognizing how Payton was such a huge figure for the Saints. Then, how was the Saints offseason in regeards to the players on the field? They lost their Pro Bowl guard, #2 WR, starting CB, starting MLB, and their best DE will miss the first four games. On paper, to the outsider, the Saints lost quite a bit this offseason.

Utah_Saint · 09-03-2012, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Cruize

I like it when the experts pick against the Saints. I love it when Mike Greenberg picks against the Saints. To be fair, if you're not a Saints fan like we are, it could be easy to pick against a team that will have an interim/interim head coach for it first six games and an interim head coach for the rest of the season. Especially since neither has been a head coach before and recognizing how Payton was such a huge figure for the Saints. Then, how was the Saints offseason in regeards to the players on the field? They lost their Pro Bowl guard, #2 WR, starting CB, starting MLB, and their best DE will miss the first four games. On paper, to the outsider, the Saints lost quite a bit this offseason.

Not to mention a much tougher schedule this season.

TheOak · 09-03-2012, 05:57 PM

Every year; regardless of earth, wind, or fire..... Falcons, Cowboys.... and a few others are predicted to go to the SB....

Its just the way it is.

Same people usually call Flacco elite.

SloMotion · 09-03-2012, 06:38 PM

... the same 'experts' pick the Eagles year after year ... maybe they have a fascination with birds,

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spkb25 · 09-03-2012, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

... the same 'experts' pick the Eagles year after year ... maybe they have a fascination with birds, .

Love it!!! And yet they never pick the Giants who have actually won 2 sb's in the last 5

Tobias-Reiper · 09-04-2012, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

... the same 'experts' pick the Eagles year after year ... maybe they have a fascination with birds, .

Well played, Sir!

Utah_Saint · 09-03-2012, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by curlylouis

First off great website, finally glad to have joined up and get on the forum, the topics are enjoyable to read. Secondly, just left ESPN.com and it seems that all the experts are picking Atlanta to win the division and a couple pick them to go to the SB. It seems like every year at this time the experts jump on the Atlanta bandwagon. I simply don't get it especially after the Falcons disappointing end to their season last year. I could understand if they went with Carolina if they weren't going to go with us, but Atlanta? What gives?

Hey Curly, good to see you over here.

I know what you mean about them all picking the falcons. It's strange. The way I figure it, with experts "picks", if they get it wrong, it's no big deal because it's just a prediction, but if they predict a 2nd place team from the year before and get it right then they think they look smart.

09-03-2012, 03:28 PM	#1
4thqtrsaint 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 103	Re: What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons? Remember 15 out of 16 ESPN "experts" picked ATL in 2009. I still have the print-out. They're just guessing. The one thing we all know that they don't, is the character and the fight our players have. Saints gonna bring it from Unda Tha Thunda!!!! Supa Bowl!!! RockyMountainSaint likes this.
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09-03-2012, 04:05 PM	#2
Vrillon82 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,127	Re: What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons? I know Yahoo is licking their balls pretty good. Just about cant listen to a yahoo news article anymore. Most people believe their offense is going to tear it up, but if you look at history in the preseason for the Falcons, when it matters in that 3rd preseason game, they struggle to score, it was no different this time and it was against Miami which is probably a 4th place team in their division. I just dont believe anything is going to change this season on that offense, and that Defense which many believe their old D-Coordinator made them bad, I believe Nolan is going to make them slightly worse than that. When you look at the overall picture, the Falcons will take a step back instead of a step forward like many people are thinking. RockyMountainSaint likes this.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,065	Re: What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons? Originally Posted by Vrillon82 I know Yahoo is licking their balls pretty good. Just about cant listen to a yahoo news article anymore. Most people believe their offense is going to tear it up, but if you look at history in the preseason for the Falcons, when it matters in that 3rd preseason game, they struggle to score, it was no different this time and it was against Miami which is probably a 4th place team in their division. I just dont believe anything is going to change this season on that offense, and that Defense which many believe their old D-Coordinator made them bad, I believe Nolan is going to make them slightly worse than that. When you look at the overall picture, the Falcons will take a step back instead of a step forward like many people are thinking. Hate to say it but I think a healthy JJ will improve their overall offensive production over last season. On the other hand I think they are jumping the gun a little bit trying to immediately switch to a pass first offense. That switch takes time and it will put a lot on Ryans shoulders. We will see how he handles it.
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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	Re: What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons? I like it when the experts pick against the Saints. I love it when Mike Greenberg picks against the Saints. To be fair, if you're not a Saints fan like we are, it could be easy to pick against a team that will have an interim/interim head coach for it first six games and an interim head coach for the rest of the season. Especially since neither has been a head coach before and recognizing how Payton was such a huge figure for the Saints. Then, how was the Saints offseason in regeards to the players on the field? They lost their Pro Bowl guard, #2 WR, starting CB, starting MLB, and their best DE will miss the first four games. On paper, to the outsider, the Saints lost quite a bit this offseason. spkb25, RockyMountainSaint and The Dude like this.
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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons? Originally Posted by Cruize I like it when the experts pick against the Saints. I love it when Mike Greenberg picks against the Saints. To be fair, if you're not a Saints fan like we are, it could be easy to pick against a team that will have an interim/interim head coach for it first six games and an interim head coach for the rest of the season. Especially since neither has been a head coach before and recognizing how Payton was such a huge figure for the Saints. Then, how was the Saints offseason in regeards to the players on the field? They lost their Pro Bowl guard, #2 WR, starting CB, starting MLB, and their best DE will miss the first four games. On paper, to the outsider, the Saints lost quite a bit this offseason. Not to mention a much tougher schedule this season. spkb25 and RockyMountainSaint like this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,051	Re: What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons? Every year; regardless of earth, wind, or fire..... Falcons, Cowboys.... and a few others are predicted to go to the SB.... Its just the way it is. Same people usually call Flacco elite.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,145	Re: What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons? Originally Posted by SloMotion ... the same 'experts' pick the Eagles year after year ... maybe they have a fascination with birds, . Love it!!! And yet they never pick the Giants who have actually won 2 sb's in the last 5 SloMotion likes this.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons? Originally Posted by curlylouis First off great website, finally glad to have joined up and get on the forum, the topics are enjoyable to read. Secondly, just left ESPN.com and it seems that all the experts are picking Atlanta to win the division and a couple pick them to go to the SB. It seems like every year at this time the experts jump on the Atlanta bandwagon. I simply don't get it especially after the Falcons disappointing end to their season last year. I could understand if they went with Carolina if they weren't going to go with us, but Atlanta? What gives? Hey Curly, good to see you over here. I know what you mean about them all picking the falcons. It's strange. The way I figure it, with experts "picks", if they get it wrong, it's no big deal because it's just a prediction, but if they predict a 2nd place team from the year before and get it right then they think they look smart.

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