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Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 16:09
by Bogey
As we look ahead to Monday night and after watching the Falcons in the 4th quarter the past 2 weeks:
Mike Tanier, Pro Football Network: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society Watching a Falcons game is like being a preteen child whose parents recently divorced, waiting for dad to come take you fishing for your birthday, getting two phone calls from dad swearing that he’s just running a little late, waiting all day on the porch with the tackle box in your hand and visions of stripers in your head, swearing through tearful eyes to mom that he’ll arrive any minute now when she calls you in for dinner, finally giving up to go cry in your room at sunset, and running outside when you hear his car pull up at bedtime to find that he is drunk and just came over to tell you that he never really wanted children. Then he runs over your dog as he pulls away.
Is Dan Quinn on the hot seat?
Dan Quinn should be exiled to an island in the Arctic Ocean. NFL Recap will be stunned if he’s still employed when you are reading this.
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 16:35
by lupedafiasco
This is a dangerous game still. They’ve been close and blowing it but still very competitive. I still think we win but I can see this one being another high scorer.
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 16:53
by Willink
Dennard to ir
Might break our 2011 scoring record this season
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 17:07
by lupedafiasco
Willink wrote: ↑29 Sep 2020 16:53
Dennard to ir
Might break our 2011 scoring record this season
We need to see what the word is on Grady Jarrett. If he’s out we can do whatever we want on offense. I would run it every play if he’s not out there unless it’s 3rd/4th and 5 or greater.
Julio will be a big one as well. With him they are going to be tough to deal with. Without him you can just double Ridley and make anyone else try and beat you.
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 17:10
by Packfntk
They will surely put up points. Their offense is very good. Without Julio, they are solid, with Julio, they are dynamic. This could be a shootout.
I come into this game confident, but I have talked to several friends/fans that feel we cannot lose, and that is simply not the case. While their defense is brutal, we still have to execute, and have a few defensive stops/turnovers to win this game.
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 18:14
by Labrev
They are a joke. After starting 0-3 with two straight humiliating losses, it's incredible they have not canned Dan Quinn, but I have to assume that his team is starting to lose faith in his leadership at this point and will begin phoning it in. If we hand him an L, that may be it for him.
My confidence in us handily beating them is tempered only by how 'well' our defense does at giving up explosive plays (that translate into points). So it will likely be a bit closer than it ought to be, but still, I don't have any real doubt we win this one.
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 18:49
by RingoCStarrQB
Glanville: “Hey, Mississippi!”
Favre: “Hey, Coach, how are you doing?”
Glanville: “Call me Jerry.”
Favre: “O.K. Hey, Jerry.”
Glanville: “What school are you from, Mississippi?”
Favre: “Southern Miss.”
Glanville: “Aw, damn, we drafted the wrong guy. We wanted the guy from Mississippi State.”
“I was standing next to Brett,” says George Koonce, a rookie free-agent linebacker, “and I remember the look on his face was devastation.”
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 18:51
by RingoCStarrQB
On a different train of thought .............. please don't forget the day the Falcons beat the Vikings in NFC Championship Game. The famous missed kick game.
GO PACK GO!
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 19:06
by lulu
This game doesn't concern me in the least. Therefore, I'm concerned.
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 20:56
by mnpackerbacker
RingoCStarrQB wrote: ↑29 Sep 2020 18:51
On a different train of thought .............. please don't forget the day the Falcons beat the Vikings in NFC Championship Game. The famous missed kick game.
GO PACK GO!
No doubt the biggest choke job ever. Not just the kick, the vikings play calling, and Randall Cunningham suddenly forgetting how to be even a marginal QB.
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 22:06
by Backthepack4ever
That d is a complete turd sammich. Packers should be able to score every drive. Not being cocky just need to stomp these pretenders
They have weapons on O but a way better match up then the saints imo. Good work for our cbs against their stud wrs. Their line is beat up and average. A good game for the pass rush to show up. 6 sack day. 2 or 3 turnovers.
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 22:54
by BSA
Last time GB scored 40+ vs the Falcons - they rushed for 179, split between Eddie Lacy and James Starks, Jordy went off for 146
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... 080gnb.htm
of course that's also the game where Julio had 259 yards...probably still the Lambeau record
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 29 Sep 2020 22:56
by lupedafiasco
BSA wrote: ↑29 Sep 2020 22:54
Last time GB scored 40+ vs the Falcons - they rushed for 179, split between Eddie Lacy and James Starks, Jordy went off for 146
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... 080gnb.htm
of course that's also the game where Julio had 259 yards...probably still the Lambeau record
That was such a fun game.
I was in a fantasy league where I was down 70 something points going into that one with Air Jordy and Julio Jones to go. I won!
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 30 Sep 2020 00:02
by Bogey
lupedafiasco wrote: ↑29 Sep 2020 16:35
This is a dangerous game still. They’ve been close and blowing it but still very competitive. I still think we win but I can see this one being another high scorer.
Of course. I only posted Tanier’s bit because it’s hilarious after watching Atlanta’s 4Q implosion 2 weeks on a row.
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 30 Sep 2020 14:44
by Christo
Bogey wrote: ↑29 Sep 2020 16:09
As we look ahead to Monday night and after watching the Falcons in the 4th quarter the past 2 weeks:
Mike Tanier, Pro Football Network: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society Watching a Falcons game is like being a preteen child whose parents recently divorced, waiting for dad to come take you fishing for your birthday, getting two phone calls from dad swearing that he’s just running a little late, waiting all day on the porch with the tackle box in your hand and visions of stripers in your head, swearing through tearful eyes to mom that he’ll arrive any minute now when she calls you in for dinner, finally giving up to go cry in your room at sunset, and running outside when you hear his car pull up at bedtime to find that he is drunk and just came over to tell you that he never really wanted children. Then he runs over your dog as he pulls away.
Is Dan Quinn on the hot seat?
Dan Quinn should be exiled to an island in the Arctic Ocean. NFL Recap will be stunned if he’s still employed when you are reading this.
Has Mike Tanier watched the Jets play over the past 30 plus years? Disappointing institution doesn't even begin to describe that franchise.
At least the Falcons made it to 2 superbowls. The Jets dream about making the playoffs at best.
How many top ten picks have they had in the past 10 or 12 years and how many stayed on that team after they're first contract expired?
Hell, how many were still in the NFL after 4 years?
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 30 Sep 2020 15:11
by go pak go
BSA wrote: ↑29 Sep 2020 22:54
Last time GB scored 40+ vs the Falcons - they rushed for 179, split between Eddie Lacy and James Starks, Jordy went off for 146
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... 080gnb.htm
of course that's also the game where Julio had 259 yards...probably still the Lambeau record
I was at that game.
If I remember right too....Julio basically had all his production in the 2nd half. It was December 2014.
Re: Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing team in the NFL; most disappointing institution in modern society
Posted: 30 Sep 2020 15:15
by NCF
go pak go wrote: ↑30 Sep 2020 15:11
BSA wrote: ↑29 Sep 2020 22:54
Last time GB scored 40+ vs the Falcons - they rushed for 179, split between Eddie Lacy and James Starks, Jordy went off for 146
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... 080gnb.htm
of course that's also the game where Julio had 259 yards...probably still the Lambeau record
I was at that game.
If I remember right too....Julio basically had all his production in the 2nd half. It was December 2014.
I really remember this game like it was yesterday. Man, six years ago, already?!?! How time flies. That was also MNF.