Comments on: Catching Up with the OC

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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:19:35 +0000

[...] Pro Bowl running back Michael Turner. "Tony will help our offense in a number of ways," Mularkey said at the close of June organized team activities. "One thing he’s going to do is that he’s a productive blocker and that’s important in our [...]

By: S. Edge

S. Edge — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:46:16 +0000

But as for our offense… I think everyone knows we have the whole package now. We lost a great OL in the offseason but i think we’ll be okay. We’ve got phenominal RBs, a great FB, good, solid WRs, though both White and Jenkins could still use some improvement with their hands, and now a serious threat as well as a great blocker in Tony Gonzalez. I think he’ll be a great security blanket when Matty Ice is under pressure…not to mention he obviously still has the skills to be a top-tier receiver in the NFL. And then there’s the wonder boy himself: Matt Ryan. Now i know there’s still some sceptics out there screaming “BEGINNER’S LUCK”, and i agree that the second year is even tougher for QBs, but is there anyone who doesn’t recognize the football brains this guy has?? His best games came when the coaches unleashed him and let him check off at will. He always knows where everyone is supposed to be and he seems to have Peyton Manning-like awareness on the field, not to mention that laser-accurate arm. Ryan had a few plays as a rookie when the pressure and the excitement got the best of him and he threw the ball at White or Jenkins in desperation when he should’ve just thrown it away and let Koening do his job, but that’s to be expected with a young QB. I think he very seldom made the same mistake twice…which means he did something in his first year that Vick couldn’t do in 6: LEARN. Ryan really is mature beyond his years and as long as we can keep blocking like we did last year and keep the sacks to a minimum, i think he will be the franchise quarterback we’ve all been waiting for.

By: S. Edge

S. Edge — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:20:42 +0000

I have to agree with Jr Bigsby… WE HAVE TO FINISH. That’s been one of our biggest problems for at least ten years… we can never seem to put teams away. Last year i think we were number 1 in first quarter points but we were near last in the 3rd and 4th quarter. Now i know teams typically slow down in the 4th quarter when they have the lead, but 7 or 10 points just isn’t all that comfortable when there’s still 14 minutes left on the clock. And punting the ball away with 3 or 4 minutes left when we need a score to tie just isn’t advisable when you have one of the worst secondary squads in the league. Please tell me we signed some legitimate help at corner or safety… seemed like Chris Houston was the only corner playing last year… don’t get me wrong, he’s looking good (incredible speed and strength: supposed 400 lb bench presser) but he still needs some work to cover high-caliber recievers ie: Steve Smith. And it seemed like the safeties got lost out there all season… and don’t get me started on the linebackers. Brooking, we all love ya man…but all those years of carrying our defense on your back have obviously taken a toll…..for God’s sake both LBs but on the play-action on a 3rd and 18 or 19 and got beat over the middle to knock us outta the playoffs. We obviously went primarily defensive in this years draft but how many potential starters did we really get… Our offense better score those 28 points, cwltank, cuz our defense gives up at least that many almost every game…

By: Jr Bigsby

Jr Bigsby — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:45:45 +0000

More than the personnel issue of getting certain people the “correct” amount of touches,because you cant always stick to a plan that you set for that. A number of things can throw that off. But I want, when we are in the lead is for us to continue to call plays as if we were down by ten. We need to be known for finishing teams off

By: TsunNan Herndon

TsunNan Herndon — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:01:37 +0000

In regards to falcons4life about TB and VH.They are both from UGA.These guys are usually good during clutch performances.I am an UGA fan!They will deliver when the time comes.Believe in them,or the Falcons wouldn’t have signed them.I was skeptical when they drafted KB.He made me a believer.

By: TsunNan Herndon

TsunNan Herndon — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:55:09 +0000

I agree with gunboatthat Norwood needs the ball more.Not only as a RB or receiver,he can be used as a distraction and a deep threat.I don’t think that there is a LB who can match him stride for stride.This will give “D’s” to not only spy him but to go one on one with the receivers.This will give the Falcons the edge!Falcons all the way!

By: falcon4life

falcon4life — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:32:02 +0000

@gunboat i was wondering, is thomas brown good at running football?.....what about that new RB we got from steelers..is he any good?

By: fasial

fasial — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:00:55 +0000

Norwood is an outstanding athlete but he is getting better as every year goes by and other teams will notice him soon and he will be traded in the future (hopefully not) and be something amazing hes got potential. But im stoked to see this year i cant wait. Go DirtyBirds. All out!!

By: natecatl

natecatl — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:27:35 +0000

comment for tha OC, so many weapons matti ice should have 4,000 plus yards with turner/norwood giving us a ground attack that can’t be touched.WORK YA MAGIC

By: natecatl

natecatl — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:17:02 +0000

dillion cherry you just hope detriot win one game, sorry buddy your chances are very slime.FALCONS RUN THA TABLE!