What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons?

|Mitch| · 09-03-2012, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by SaintKiller

Because our O looks very good and so does our D...nuff said!

The O-Line keeps the offense from looking good as does the secondary for the defense... Your 2 weaknesses are major!

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.

CharityMike · 09-03-2012, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

... yep, that's what the ESPN "experts" have said for what? 4 years now? I guess they figure, like the proverbial broken clock...

And before that..how many years did we have to hear the Panties were the favorite to go to the SB. How well did that work out? I have a feeling the same is going to happen to ATL.

spkb25 · 09-03-2012, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Because thats what they do. No surprise there. Nothing new. Paper champions every year. Every year we beat them.

bahaha, I was just thinking that the same was said last year. Every year the Saints are getting older and will not be nearly as good, every year. And every year the Falcons have finally turned the corner.

spkb25 · 09-03-2012, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

The O-Line keeps the offense from looking good as does the secondary for the defense... Your 2 weaknesses are major!

Plus if Mike Smith jumps or runs on the sideline he hurts himself. Also, he gets red like he is about to have an aneurism. Not sure that is a weakness, but it sure is fun to watch

CharityMike · 09-03-2012, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by spkb25

Plus if Mike Smith jumps or runs on the sideline he hurts himself. Also, he gets red like he is about to have an aneurism. Not sure that is a weakness, but it sure is fun to watch

Ooooh how I love to see that red bulldog look on his face. Flipping hilarious!!

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons? Originally Posted by SaintKiller Because our O looks very good and so does our D...nuff said! The O-Line keeps the offense from looking good as does the secondary for the defense... Your 2 weaknesses are major! RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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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	#13
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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09-03-2012, 04:23 PM	#14
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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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons? Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper ... yep, that's what the ESPN "experts" have said for what? 4 years now? I guess they figure, like the proverbial broken clock... And before that..how many years did we have to hear the Panties were the favorite to go to the SB. How well did that work out? I have a feeling the same is going to happen to ATL. spkb25 and RockyMountainSaint like this.

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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 The Dude Because thats what they do. No surprise there. Nothing new. Paper champions every year. Every year we beat them. bahaha, I was just thinking that the same was said last year. Every year the Saints are getting older and will not be nearly as good, every year. And every year the Falcons have finally turned the corner. RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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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 \|Mitch\| The O-Line keeps the offense from looking good as does the secondary for the defense... Your 2 weaknesses are major! Plus if Mike Smith jumps or runs on the sideline he hurts himself. Also, he gets red like he is about to have an aneurism. Not sure that is a weakness, but it sure is fun to watch RockyMountainSaint, jlouhill and CharityMike like this.

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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: What is the deal about the experts and the Falcons? Originally Posted by spkb25 Plus if Mike Smith jumps or runs on the sideline he hurts himself. Also, he gets red like he is about to have an aneurism. Not sure that is a weakness, but it sure is fun to watch Ooooh how I love to see that red bulldog look on his face. Flipping hilarious!! spkb25 likes this.

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