HARD LOSS

Jamessr · 01-14-2013, 08:06 AM

I don't care for the 49'ers either but I hate them alot less that Atlanta.
49er's are one of the most physical teams I've seen all year. I hope they smash the sh*t out of that falcons teams. Then I'm for the ravens...

When I look at the caliber of the playoff teams this year Atlanta has no business being in the mix. 13-3 record means nothing when you haven't played good teams all years. Other teams earned thier playoff spot...
Atlanta was pretty much given thiers.

Mardigras9 · 01-14-2013, 09:27 AM

It was definitely a tease. I felt bad for Seattle fans who had to feel like we did when we lost to the niners in the playoffs. No way Atlanta beats San Fran.

arsaint · 01-14-2013, 10:16 AM

Saw a stat one time that kickers that are iced and miss the 1st kick that is negated by the timeout are MORE accurate (80%) on the 2nd try.

If it were me as the head coach (Pete Carroll in this case), I would have made a spectacle of myself for the opposing bench by runnning over to the ref but not calling the timeout and hope that screwed the kicker up since he was expecting the timeout to be called.

Giving kickers a practice kick doesn't seem to work well to me.

WillSaints81 · 01-14-2013, 10:12 PM

It seems a lot of people are giving Atlanta a chance because they don't want to believe Seattle is anything less than a NFC powerhouse already. Idk I don't think ravens are beating pats. i could be wrong but really Baltimore played their best offense against Denver.

Vrillon82 · 01-15-2013, 01:43 AM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

It seems a lot of people are giving Atlanta a chance because they don't want to believe Seattle is anything less than a NFC powerhouse already. Idk I don't think ravens are beating pats. i could be wrong but really Baltimore played their best offense against Denver.

Well I said one time before if Atl does do anything in the playoffs, it will be there defense to do it. Thats exactly what happened in the Seattle game by holding Seattle scoreless in the first half.

I think its also funny Atl is lucky enough to run into 2 teams with rookie QBs.

WillSaints81 · 01-15-2013, 03:36 AM

CK is a sophomore actually.

WillSaints81 · 01-15-2013, 03:39 AM

Yeah lucky but SF has a much better coach. And Wilson's versatility was what enabled Seattle to come back. San Fran is a better defense though. It will be interesting however as Atlanta is the emotional team. I just pray Atlanta doesnt win the sb.

If they do watch who they schedule opening night..........us.

Crusader · 01-15-2013, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

It seems a lot of people are giving Atlanta a chance because they don't want to believe Seattle is anything less than a NFC powerhouse already. Idk I don't think ravens are beating pats. i could be wrong but really Baltimore played their best offense against Denver.

I Flacco can keep slinging it like he did they have a chance but I think Ol' Bill will have him confused with some crazy scheme and then Brady will pick an old and slow defence apart.

SloMotion · 01-15-2013, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

It seems a lot of people are giving Atlanta a chance because they don't want to believe Seattle is anything less than a NFC powerhouse already. Idk I don't think ravens are beating pats. i could be wrong but really Baltimore played their best offense against Denver.

The Pats have a pretty good defense, acquiring Talib back in November seems to be working out for them. Wolfork, Ninkovitch, Mayo, Hightower, Tavon Wilson, McCourty ... they got some good talent on that squad. I didn't get a chance to see 'em much during the season, but I was really impressed by the Houston game. Plus they got Bellichek.

Seer1 · 01-15-2013, 08:30 AM

I hear Pete Carroll just got hired at Toys-R-Us. Apparently he'll be giving games away for the post season....

01-14-2013, 08:06 AM	#21
Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: HARD LOSS I don't care for the 49'ers either but I hate them alot less that Atlanta. 49er's are one of the most physical teams I've seen all year. I hope they smash the sh*t out of that falcons teams. Then I'm for the ravens... When I look at the caliber of the playoff teams this year Atlanta has no business being in the mix. 13-3 record means nothing when you haven't played good teams all years. Other teams earned thier playoff spot... Atlanta was pretty much given thiers.

01-14-2013, 09:27 AM	#22
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: HARD LOSS It was definitely a tease. I felt bad for Seattle fans who had to feel like we did when we lost to the niners in the playoffs. No way Atlanta beats San Fran. Jamessr likes this.

01-14-2013, 10:16 AM	#23
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,705	Re: HARD LOSS Saw a stat one time that kickers that are iced and miss the 1st kick that is negated by the timeout are MORE accurate (80%) on the 2nd try. If it were me as the head coach (Pete Carroll in this case), I would have made a spectacle of myself for the opposing bench by runnning over to the ref but not calling the timeout and hope that screwed the kicker up since he was expecting the timeout to be called. Giving kickers a practice kick doesn't seem to work well to me. Crusader likes this.

01-14-2013, 10:12 PM	#24
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: HARD LOSS It seems a lot of people are giving Atlanta a chance because they don't want to believe Seattle is anything less than a NFC powerhouse already. Idk I don't think ravens are beating pats. i could be wrong but really Baltimore played their best offense against Denver.

01-15-2013, 01:43 AM	#25
Vrillon82 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,127	Re: HARD LOSS Originally Posted by WillSaints81 It seems a lot of people are giving Atlanta a chance because they don't want to believe Seattle is anything less than a NFC powerhouse already. Idk I don't think ravens are beating pats. i could be wrong but really Baltimore played their best offense against Denver. Well I said one time before if Atl does do anything in the playoffs, it will be there defense to do it. Thats exactly what happened in the Seattle game by holding Seattle scoreless in the first half. I think its also funny Atl is lucky enough to run into 2 teams with rookie QBs.
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01-15-2013, 03:36 AM	#26
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: HARD LOSS CK is a sophomore actually.

01-15-2013, 03:39 AM	#27
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: HARD LOSS Yeah lucky but SF has a much better coach. And Wilson's versatility was what enabled Seattle to come back. San Fran is a better defense though. It will be interesting however as Atlanta is the emotional team. I just pray Atlanta doesnt win the sb. If they do watch who they schedule opening night..........us.

01-15-2013, 05:51 AM	#28
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: HARD LOSS Originally Posted by WillSaints81 It seems a lot of people are giving Atlanta a chance because they don't want to believe Seattle is anything less than a NFC powerhouse already. Idk I don't think ravens are beating pats. i could be wrong but really Baltimore played their best offense against Denver. I Flacco can keep slinging it like he did they have a chance but I think Ol' Bill will have him confused with some crazy scheme and then Brady will pick an old and slow defence apart.

01-15-2013, 08:12 AM	#29
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: HARD LOSS Originally Posted by WillSaints81 It seems a lot of people are giving Atlanta a chance because they don't want to believe Seattle is anything less than a NFC powerhouse already. Idk I don't think ravens are beating pats. i could be wrong but really Baltimore played their best offense against Denver. The Pats have a pretty good defense, acquiring Talib back in November seems to be working out for them. Wolfork, Ninkovitch, Mayo, Hightower, Tavon Wilson, McCourty ... they got some good talent on that squad. I didn't get a chance to see 'em much during the season, but I was really impressed by the Houston game. Plus they got Bellichek.

01-15-2013, 08:30 AM	#30
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: HARD LOSS I hear Pete Carroll just got hired at Toys-R-Us. Apparently he'll be giving games away for the post season.... Jamessr and SloMotion like this.

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