Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry?

SmashMouth · 08-22-2015, 08:28 AM

The Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posted another first-quarter shutout in a preseason game Friday, this time blanking the New York Jets through their first five possessions.

The Falcons through the first quarters of two preseason games have outscored their opponents 31-0, a margin that included a 17-0 lead last week against the Tennessee Titans.

For a unit that ranked last in the NFL in yards allowed in 2014, the fast start under new coach Dan Quinn should be encouraging for any Falcons fan, even if against two of the weaker offenses in the league.

For fans of the New Orleans Saints, who play in the NFC South with the Falcons, should the Falcons' start be cause for concern?

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ChrisXVI · 08-22-2015, 09:33 AM

Oooooo their defense shut out the pathetic Jets offense... GTFO. Not you SmashMouth, the writer.

Danno · 08-22-2015, 10:32 AM

Lions...
4-0
0-16
Nuff said

SloMotion · 08-23-2015, 05:10 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Lions...
4-0
0-16
Nuff said

Aahh yes, that perfect season,

... "PRE-SEASON CHAMPS, WOO HOO!!!" has remained as sort of a Lions battle-cry since then, #sniff ... that was some year,

.

Danno · 08-23-2015, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

Aahh yes, that perfect season, ... "PRE-SEASON CHAMPS, WOO HOO!!!" has remained as sort of a Lions battle-cry since then, #sniff ... that was some year, .

Oops, sorry to bring it up. I know that one stung and most of us old timer Saints fans know exactly how it feels.

SloMotion · 08-24-2015, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Oops, sorry to bring it up. I know that one stung and most of us old timer Saints fans know exactly how it feels.

Nah, I know I'm among friends here,

Who started the brown-paper bag trend that is now mimicked throughout the league? Trendsetters, that's what you guys are,

... now if the Lions could only copy that superbowl-win thingee, #sigh.

blackangold · 08-22-2015, 10:53 AM

Rookie QB taking his first snaps in the NFL...
Then the Jets with a brand new QB throwing to the 1s....

F the preseason, I am over all this hype BS already...

hagan714 · 08-22-2015, 11:27 AM

The Jet and Titian offenses? drink that kool aid baby.

Bigger concern is the points they put up on offense.

saintsfan1976 · 08-22-2015, 11:44 AM

Oh please....

jlouhill · 08-22-2015, 03:26 PM

Grain of salt.

I agree with Hagan, I'd be more worried about their offense than their defense.

08-22-2015, 08:28 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,514 Blog Entries: 29	Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry? The Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posted another first-quarter shutout in a preseason game Friday, this time blanking the New York Jets through their first five possessions. The Falcons through the first quarters of two preseason games have outscored their opponents 31-0, a margin that included a 17-0 lead last week against the Tennessee Titans. For a unit that ranked last in the NFL in yards allowed in 2014, the fast start under new coach Dan Quinn should be encouraging for any Falcons fan, even if against two of the weaker offenses in the league. For fans of the New Orleans Saints, who play in the NFC South with the Falcons, should the Falcons' start be cause for concern? read more Attached Thumbnails

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry? Oooooo their defense shut out the pathetic Jets offense... GTFO. Not you SmashMouth, the writer. jnormand, Crusader and SloMotion like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry? Lions... 4-0 0-16 Nuff said jnormand likes this.

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry? Originally Posted by Danno Lions... 4-0 0-16 Nuff said Aahh yes, that perfect season, ... "PRE-SEASON CHAMPS, WOO HOO!!!" has remained as sort of a Lions battle-cry since then, #sniff ... that was some year, . saintfan, Danno, spkb25 and 2 others like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry? Originally Posted by SloMotion Aahh yes, that perfect season, ... "PRE-SEASON CHAMPS, WOO HOO!!!" has remained as sort of a Lions battle-cry since then, #sniff ... that was some year, . Oops, sorry to bring it up. I know that one stung and most of us old timer Saints fans know exactly how it feels. SloMotion likes this.

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry? Originally Posted by Danno Oops, sorry to bring it up. I know that one stung and *most of us old timer Saints fans know exactly* how it feels**. Nah, I know I'm among friends here, Who started the brown-paper bag trend that is now mimicked throughout the league? Trendsetters, that's what you guys are, ... now if the Lions could only copy that superbowl-win thingee, #sigh. Danno and dizzle88 like this.

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blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry? Rookie QB taking his first snaps in the NFL... Then the Jets with a brand new QB throwing to the 1s.... F the preseason, I am over all this hype BS already...

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry? The Jet and Titian offenses? drink that kool aid baby. Bigger concern is the points they put up on offense.

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jlouhill 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denton, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry? Grain of salt. I agree with Hagan, I'd be more worried about their offense than their defense.

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