Short takes: Ryan awful, defense great, win important
Matt Ryan had rough first quarter with three interceptions and taking hits like this. (AP photo)
(I’ll be back shortly with my column off the Falcons’ game against the Arizona Cardinals. Until then here are my three “short takes” on the game.)
1. Ryan’s nightmare afternoon: If the Falcons weren’t playing Arizona, which has one of the NFL’s worst offenses, they would’ve been blown out Sunday. As it was, Matt Ryan threw three interceptions in the first quarter (one actually was the fault of Roddy White, who dropped a pass and it was picked off in mid-air) and a career-high five in the game. With a fumble, the Falcons actually turned over the ball six times but Arizona capitalized with only one touchdown and two field goals — 13 points. Ryan had thrown as many three interceptions only twice previously in his career. But he did come through on the go-ahead drive, completing four of five passes and setting up the Falcons’ lone offensive touchdown drive (a one-yard run by Michael Turner). Trivia note: Ryan is the first quarterback since Bart Starr in 1967 to throw five interceptions and no touchdowns and win anyway.
2. Defense comes through: OK, for all the praise offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter has been getting, this was Mike Nolan’s week. And everybody on the Falcons’ offense owes everybody on defense a nice dinner. The Falcons’ offense not only committed six turnovers, it often gave the Cardinals short fields to work with. Two of the Cardinals’ first three scoring drives were two plays for nine yards (touchdown) and four plays for nine yards (field goal). But the Falcons’ defense held Arizona out of the end zone after that first touchdown just 1:06 into the game and equaled the Falcons’ offense in t0uchdowns scored (one for Jonathan Babineaux on a fumble return, one for running back Michael Turner). Arizona was limited to 178 yards in total offense and its two quarterbacks were limited to 11-of-27 passing for 70 yards (three sacks). No Falcons player or coach who was asked could ever recall winning a game when their team committed six turnovers.
3. A big win because of what’s next: Losing to Arizona would not have crippled the Falcons in the NFC South (they started the day at 8-1 and with a three-game lead over Tampa Bay, four over New Orleans). But it might have made things uncomfortable. Here’s why: Atlanta faces divisional opponents in the next three games (at Tampa Bay, home against New Orleans, at Carolina), then finishes the regular season with three more difficult games: home against the New York Giants, at Detroit and home against Tampa Bay. Now at 9-1 with only six games to go, the odds are long that the Falcons are going to blow a six-game lead. And fortunately, this league doesn’t operate on style points, just wins.
By Jeff Schultz
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Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
5:15 pm
CHOKE is a LOSER…………
This Thursday the Falcants won’t be playing a quarterback less
team
Spartacus
November 18th, 2012
5:20 pm
I posted this on the other blog….thought I would put it on the new one.
Positive signs from today:
1. Defense really stepped up and shut down the Arizona offense (a few gashing runs, notwithstanding).
2. the resilience of this team to continue to compete and pull off wins says a lot about their mental toughness. That will come in hand in the playoffs
3. Rogers is slowly being entrusted to run the ball more, as he is much more effective than Turner.
4. Result of # 3, Turner started running with much more decisiveness and actually flashed the skills that made him one of the top rb’s in the league a few years ago.
5. Matt Ryan, though he made several bad plays throughout the game, still is clutch when he needs to be, at the end of the first half and the end of the game. The dude has no conscience when the game is on the line and needs to run the 2-minute offense. That will bode well in the playoffs.
Yes, it was an ugly win, but 5 picks is a fluke, especially for Ryan. However, we are 9-1 and if the team can figure out how to deal with their weaknesses (offensive line, rb, run defense), then we should be able to get home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Then, we will see what the team is really made of, in particular, Ryan.
2 > 7
November 18th, 2012
5:27 pm
CHOKE is back! How was your ‘great’ Dogkiller in the bench? Great, I’d bet.
Man...
November 18th, 2012
5:29 pm
The Falcons won’t be playing a team this Thursday………………………..
Shows how dumb haters are.
Ryan had a fluke, no biggie.
The texans almost lost to a 1-8 team in OT.
Hard league, any given Sunday.
Let’s beat the Bucs next week.
MTSeats
November 18th, 2012
5:32 pm
Just wins. Is that season or post-season? Buy your seat lincence now, you might miss average!
Axil
November 18th, 2012
5:33 pm
0viously Choke doesn’t know how to read a schedule or a calendar any more than he/she/it knows football
Gray Mule
November 18th, 2012
5:38 pm
What did the Saints do to our Falcons last week?
What ever it was, they need to get over it. That was
an ugly win. We’ll take it, ugly or not.
What is ailin’ ourr line, both offense and defense? They
looked bad for the second week in a row. Gotta improve.
++++
LDawg
November 18th, 2012
5:39 pm
Yeah CHOKE because we won’t be playing on Thursday – you loser.
MTSeats
November 18th, 2012
5:40 pm
As I asked in your last column, Falcons(i.e.MSmith) record vs +500 teams. I’m not too good with numbers.
LDawg
November 18th, 2012
5:41 pm
Fortunately it is a TEAM sport. Thank you Defense for coming to play. Now if they can work together at the same time – along with that resilient spirit – we should be unbeatable.
riverscott
November 18th, 2012
5:45 pm
VERY ugly game, but unlike the BCS, the NFL doesn’t count ’style points.’ 9-1 will do nicely. I thought Jay Glazer on Fox’s pregame show had an interesting tidbit on Ray Edwards’ release, namely that he cold-shouldered the coaching staff and teammates in the presence of the higher-ups. If that’s coming out on Fox, does that mean that you, Mr Schultz, got scooped?
Big Crimson 75
November 18th, 2012
5:47 pm
Not exactly a scintillating performance today.
Being at the Dome today, I’d love to give the D credit, however Zona had worse QB play than we did & our guy tossed 5 picks!!
Anyone catch the story on Ray Edwards today?
He refused to huddle with the Team following last Sunday’s game.
Smith asked him multiple times to huddle up with everyone else in the locker room, he refused — standing alone by his locker.
Arthur & Gel-Hair were both in the locker room & witnessed his selfishness.
Go Falcons & Roll Tide!!
Mora less Petrino
November 18th, 2012
5:51 pm
CHOKE’s real name? Vicktor Massengill.
Josh
November 18th, 2012
5:53 pm
The Falcons are notorious for playing down to their competition. That kind of play is on the coaching. (however, 5 INTs aren’t on coaching)
Mora less Petrino
November 18th, 2012
5:54 pm
Tampa is a good team! Jeff is spot on about this being a big win. Birds need to step it up down in Florida next week.
Another season with a winning record is already in the books!
Truth Serum
November 18th, 2012
5:55 pm
A win is a win. BUT…
Has Mike Smith become the new Marty Shottenheimer? Good coach, but not great.
Has Matt Ryan become the new Bernie Kozar? Good QB, but not great.
Win lots of games, but not THE game?
People want to know.
fred
November 18th, 2012
5:56 pm
Choke chockes on pitbull lipstick semen.
PMC
November 18th, 2012
5:58 pm
This team has zero chance of winning a playoff game right now. none. I don’t care who they play. They are celebrating a victory over a directional school offense.
Ivan
November 18th, 2012
5:59 pm
I see MCR is back after a long time away. Lol
How did the Eagles do? How did Vick play? Weren’t you celebrating how great Vick was earlier in the year after throwing 4 INTs and still getting win?
Looks like this Ryan is just leap years ahead of the backup QB that was MV7.
PMC
November 18th, 2012
6:01 pm
To come out this week with that effort after the loss to the Saints makes you question their mental state honestly.
I’m not sure they even care whether they are better than awful or not. That this offense is drawing a paycheck this week is a freaking joke. Arizona has a good defense, no question and they weren’t even at full strength. When is Matt Ryan going to earn his money????
gg
November 18th, 2012
6:03 pm
The five interceptions-fluke. not worried about that. The offensive and defensive lines are concerns and the running game. Turner is now the drive killer. ok he had a couple of big runs but even a clock is right two times a day. Why don’t we give Quizz more reps and Snelling!!! come on guys!!! Anyway, a win is a win. When Atl can turn the ball over 6 times and still win, that is a sign of a good team.
PMC
November 18th, 2012
6:03 pm
Again, he’s a smart slightly less Athletic Tony Romo at this point. Yay he works hard, ok, then get the ball out sooner. That Todd McClure spoke up last week and then came with that effort is ridiculous.
Soft is not the word. Flaccid, is better for this offensive line. They are as tough as baby food.
Voice of Reason
November 18th, 2012
6:07 pm
CHOKE the Joke has never admitted who he pulls for, but my guess is that his team lost today 31-6 and is last in their division with only 3 wins. And, his favorite player not only did not play, but has probably lost his job for the season. The Falcons, led by Matt Ryan, are 9 and 1 …
D-Man
November 18th, 2012
6:09 pm
“Choke” your hate is pathetic.
treaddawg
November 18th, 2012
6:09 pm
When is Matt Ryan going to earn his money? Perhaps when he develops a defeatist attitude, instead of a winning attitude, and sulks on the bench when he makes a mistake and begins to find ways to lose games instead of plowing through the mistakes and finding ways to win them. Yepper, thats what Atlanta fans have grown used to expecting from high paid quarterbacks….
BobDawg
November 18th, 2012
6:11 pm
I only got to see the 1st quarter but you knew this would be a “mud battle” and not pretty.. I think that when you catch a team off a Bye week you can almost give them 10 Pts off the bat with fresh legs…Their D was just top notch and most of Ryans problems were because of that… and yes I saw Baker whiff on their tackle when Snelling got stuffed on short yardage…
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:12 pm
Actually I was planning on not coming back on the blogs but unfortunately two things transpired that forced my return:
1. The team got embarrassed by the below .500 Saints.
2. I kept seeing comments asking where I disappeared to.
You people are really bi polar. When I’m here you don’t like it, and when I’m not you are not happy….ha ha
Anyway, can you losers tell me how many qbs this season has thrown 5 or more picks in one game? How about 3 in the first quarter?
HA HA
BobDawg
November 18th, 2012
6:12 pm
As far as Ryan earning his money…We are lucky he is not out with concussions right now like everyone else in the league!
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:14 pm
I kind of feel sorry for you losers. It must really suck when you check the Falcants archives and still see Mike Vick & Jim Mora Jr. as the last playoff winners…..ha ha
Sam
November 18th, 2012
6:14 pm
Wow. It was an ugly win. The falcons need to seriously correct run d and rushing offense if it wants to win a playoffs game.
BobDawg
November 18th, 2012
6:15 pm
TRUTH SERUM… Do you really think Matt Ryan will never win a playoff game in his career??? I finally like our Co-ordinators. Look how Van Gorder and Mularkey are doing this year…. yeah, I thought so….
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:15 pm
BobDawg
November 18th, 2012
6:12 pm
As far as Ryan earning his money…We are lucky he is not out with concussions right now like everyone else in the league!
__________________________________
The way he stunk up the place you would think he was not in the game
ha ha
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:16 pm
The Falcons were doomed from the minute they cut Michael Vick. Look at what a dynasty Vick has built in Philly. Matt Ryan and the Falcons may be 9-1, but Vick and those 3-7 Eagles are the future of the NFL!
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:16 pm
Cheer up Falcants fans, there is good news…………
Only 6 more regular seasons before you are 1 and done again.
HA HA
Dave
November 18th, 2012
6:17 pm
Enter your comments here
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:18 pm
Looks like it’s a rematch with Green Bay and we know what
happened the last time………..48-21.
HA HA
2 > 7
November 18th, 2012
6:20 pm
3 INT in the first quarter? Peyton Manning.
How many QB’s this season has 9 wins?? Can you tell me that?
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:20 pm
If I was GM I would dump Smitty and Choke and sign Vick and Andy Reid as soon as they are ousted in Philly. I can’t believe the ungrateful Eagles don’t appreciate that 3-7 dynasty Vick and Reid have built there. Put Vick and Reid in Atlanta and they’ll blow that 3-7 record in Philly out of the water. I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but I honestly think Atlanta could be as good as .500 with Vick back and Reid in charge! How am I not a GM?!?
JSS
November 18th, 2012
6:21 pm
Peripheral members of the denial club have shown their face again is more like it… Jeff Schultz, Whisenhunt abandoned what his team’s offense actually had been successful at, running directly at the Falcons core! Nolan was saved by Larry Fitzgerald drop as he completed the catch… Nolan has as much work as the OC to do, A third string RB put up huge numbers on them! That win smells much like the SF miracle of 2010… We all know how that ended…
Matt"CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:22 pm
BTW, i forgot to say that I am gay.
Voice of Reason
November 18th, 2012
6:23 pm
CHOKE, you talk a lot of smack, but who do you pull for??? Name the team and their QB. According to Jeff, the last QB to “accomplish” what Ryan did today was Bart Star, How did he go down in history? Every QB has a bad day. But the TEAM wins games! You seem to ignore the TEAM thing … How is your team doing, CHOKE???? Or maybe your QB?????
C
November 18th, 2012
6:23 pm
Ryan is my fantasy football QB and he killed me this week!
Dave
November 18th, 2012
6:23 pm
Let choke have his fun, he has no life but this.
MTSeats
November 18th, 2012
6:23 pm
A new taxpayer paid stadium will fix all. Arthur Blank says thanks and more tickets. Ka-ching.
JSS
November 18th, 2012
6:25 pm
5 INTs a “fluke.” You mean like 3 INTs were a “fluke” against the Raiders… Nah, never could be that folks have started to get the personnel + game plan?
Go Jackets
November 18th, 2012
6:25 pm
Matt threw 5 ints, but at least we dont have Mike vick under center anymore……we need to count our blessings. Btw, how is the dog killer doin these days?
Welshwizard
November 18th, 2012
6:25 pm
On the back of a very unimpressive performance by the Falcons and Ryan there were a number of issues which concerned me:
1. Julio Jones was clearly not fit to play.
2. Notwithstanding the touchdown, Turner is passed his sell by date.
3. the cornerbacks Samuel and Robinson cannot tackle, but merely propel themselves at opponents.
4. the punt returner Franks continually allows the ball to bounce on the field leaving us with poor field position.
5. We have a soft center on both the offensive and defensive lines.
6. There was an absurd color clash with the opposing uniforms.
Nevertheless a win is a win however ugly it maybe.
Ron Roberts
November 18th, 2012
6:32 pm
Matt “Choke” is still around? Ya still rockin’ the 7 jersey, too? Hey, how’s your buddy DOING at his “newer” team? I mean, he’s your hero and all, and CLEARLY he’s the better NFL QB so tell us how he’s elevated The Eagles to a higher level? Higher than Atlanta, too … I look forward to you eloquent reply…
JSS
November 18th, 2012
6:33 pm
Got love the homophobes showing that the 1950s are alive on the AJC Blogs…
The Ugly Truth
November 18th, 2012
6:34 pm
Win is a win, even the ugly one. However – when it comes to playoffs, this team CANNOT afford to be making same mistakes (including Matty Ice). Otherwise it will be 0-4 in the playoffs, and Arthur will be making changes…Definitely higher level of a quality teams. Only the best ones will meet in the finals.The Falcons definitely did not look tonight like a playoff team, despite the win. Like it or not.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:36 pm
0-3 In the playoffs…………..
Sorry guys facts don’t lie…………..
Outscored 72-23 in last 2 playoff games……….
Sorry guys facts don’t lie………………..
11 picks in last 8 games……………
Sorry guys facts don’t lie………………
You are entitled to your own opinions but not your own facts
HA HA
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:37 pm
CHOKE was throwing picks like he was at a Kmart blue light special……………………
HA HA
contribute now
November 18th, 2012
6:40 pm
Please buy your 2013 season ticket now. I need the money, and everyone knows, players can’t be bought.
Jeffro
November 18th, 2012
6:40 pm
The bucs are going to DESTROY atlanta twice but birds will finish 12-4 and not make Super Bowl.
Yawn
dawgnation1
November 18th, 2012
6:40 pm
They have to have a new stadium dummy. If we want the Superbowl or to keep the SECC then the dome isn’t going to cut it. You’re not going to be paying for it anyway. Got news my stupid friend, blank would have no issue moving this team if he doesn’t get the deal he wants. None of these owners would have an issue with it.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:40 pm
In the old days, after a performance like CHOKE had today he would have been taken behind the stables and shot………….
HA HA
Dave
November 18th, 2012
6:41 pm
Matt “CHOKE” Ryan coming to you from his mom’s basement.
Sorry guys facts don’t lie.
Falcon Mania
November 18th, 2012
6:41 pm
The sAints only wish they were 9-1.
good home
November 18th, 2012
6:44 pm
looking for a few greyhounds. prior experience, AJC can provide ref.
dawgnation1
November 18th, 2012
6:47 pm
Choke….. you’re an idiot if you would rather have Vick instead of Ryan. That a-hole couldn’t make it through an entire season with 5 pro-bowlers in front of him. Inaccurate, obviously can’t study film, basically is too stupid to actually win anything. Know wwhat’s funny though? You talk about the last playoff game the falcons won was with Ronnie Mexico, well that was the last playoff game he won too.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:47 pm
All kidding aside for a second, I cannot STAND the fact that the Falcons are 9-1. I’m just praying they lose in the playoffs. I hate them and I hate Matt Ryan for being rich and famous and I hate all of you. My parents never loved me and put me out on the street in New Orleans until Katrina forced me to Georgia. I resent all of you Georgians. I say “HA HA” and put a smiley face to act like I don’t care, but this really sucks. But still ……
HA HA!
Greg Banks
November 18th, 2012
6:47 pm
It seemed that batted balls were as big a problem as anything else today.for Matt I know there’s tremendous parody in the league but we consistently seem to play to level of our competition. Again a wins a win. Tough stretch of the schedule coming up. Gonna be interesting to see how we match up over the next couple of weeks.
Steve
November 18th, 2012
6:47 pm
A day in the life of the posted Matt “CHOKE” Ryan:
Wake up, alone. Turn on the computer. Wait all day for a new Falcons blog. Act like a 3 year old and type all sorts of ridiculous comments. Play with his Vick dolls. Go to bed alone. What a sad, pathetic life. I would be a little baby like him too I guess if I had no woman, friends, or life.
treaddawg
November 18th, 2012
6:49 pm
The way Ryan was throwing picks today, I had to squint to make sure MV7 hadn’t snuck into the game wearing white- out. But then he had the game winning drive and I knew it was the real Matt.
Mike "CHOKE" Dogs To Death
November 18th, 2012
6:49 pm
CHOKE IS BACK! Where have you been these past few weeks? Your boy Vick looked good today. He always looks better on the sideline than he does on the field. Your Eagles sure stunk up the joint, though, didn’t they?
HA HA
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:50 pm
He guys I heard that the Falcons have a good shot this year….
Oh that was the Air Force Falcons……
My bad…………..
HA HA
Yo Vince
November 18th, 2012
6:52 pm
A 100 different teams could have played that agame today and lost. It shows that the D can really rise up when the ball does crazy shiz. Oh yeah, Choke is a idiot
Steve
November 18th, 2012
6:52 pm
Why do you people respond to “Matt CHOKE Ryan?” That’s what he wants you to do. Just ignore the little boy. He grew up without a father and has no woman, friends, or life.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:52 pm
I heard CHOKE and Flacco were friends once until CHOKE was denied an application to the Playoff Win Club………..
HA HA
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:54 pm
yo Jinny
100 qbs would not throw 5 picks…………
HA HA
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:56 pm
Steve
If you are going to ignore someone, you can’t mention their name.
I bet your parents are so proud.
HA HA
Allenman
November 18th, 2012
6:56 pm
This was a lazy, sloppy, poorly coached performance. Had we played a quality team, we would have been really embarrassed today.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:57 pm
I had to light a candle at the shrine of the greatest QB I have ever seen, my hero Mike VICK da TRUTH…but that’s done now so I’m back biatches to defend my idol the best dog killa around!!!
HA HA
Allenman
November 18th, 2012
6:58 pm
And by the way, that’s parity, not parody. Although the Falcons were a parody of a first division team today.
The 27th
November 18th, 2012
6:59 pm
Wow CHOKE is really losing it. HA HA
SMFH
November 18th, 2012
7:00 pm
“CHOKE” I am delighted when you are not here. I keep hoping you are back in prison.
The 27th
November 18th, 2012
7:01 pm
And I mean the real CHOKE not the fake ones. HA HA!!!
Go Jackets
November 18th, 2012
7:01 pm
Houston (picked to win SB by several outlets) struggled with 1-8 Jville. Not much difference tween worst and best in big boy football guys and gals. Falcons win, thats all that matters.
Tom(Independent Viet Vet-USAF)
November 18th, 2012
7:02 pm
Choke – Two things bud – #1 – Vick did not lose today, that would normally be good news but guess what, he did not play because of a headache! #2 – Atl played like sh-t, with 5 int’s and hardly no rushing yards. But somehow we won, makes us 9-1 right?
SMFH
November 18th, 2012
7:02 pm
The reason he is called “CHOKE”? Because when he gives Vick a Monica, that’s what he does.
Tom(Independent Viet Vet-USAF)
November 18th, 2012
7:04 pm
Another thing, Arizona is got a hell of a DL. maybe one of the best in NFL?
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
7:06 pm
I like little boys a lot!
The 27th
November 18th, 2012
7:06 pm
Remember “CHOKE” its just game and at the end you still dont matter or make a difference. HA HA!!!
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
7:07 pm
Those picks were not CHOKE’s fault. I heard the Cardinals secondary were using the Predator invisible mode…….
HA HA
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
7:10 pm
CHOKE was under a lot of pressure today. I heard Mrs. CHOKE told him if he doesn’t win a playoff game soon, she’s trading up for Flacco.
HA HA
The 27th
November 18th, 2012
7:11 pm
Wow you are really losing it CHOKE. Its just sad. HA HA!!!
Loose Caboose
November 18th, 2012
7:19 pm
First you have dummy MCR…then you have jjs, talking about homophobes…and he lives on these blogs 24/7… lmfao !!! Get a life !
rufus
November 18th, 2012
7:29 pm
Look at the relative parity in the league (just based on won/loss) then consider the Falcons’ 9-1 record. I say we are doing well. Only Bears come close. Ryan was obviously far below mediocre, but a lot of the blame goes, I believe, to the offensive line.
BTW, many, maybe not the truly premiere, teams play to the level of its opposition.
I think for Atlanta to have emerged victorious while playing so poorly (on offense) bodes well’
Go Dawgs, too.
Droppy White
November 18th, 2012
7:30 pm
With me and our oline not blocking worth a dam, we caused 3 of the ints. not one word about that though!
TCCB
November 18th, 2012
7:32 pm
New England 7-9 Atlanta 9-1 who is the better team? I would love to know what you think
TCCB
November 18th, 2012
7:35 pm
Hello Choke, I hope all is well.
air of mendacity
November 18th, 2012
7:38 pm
come on – Ryan had a bad game, give it a break. Only one was horrible throw – others were tipped etc. We won anyway — that is what is important. Yes, we need to get more consistent running but I am encouraged. We need to get Julio healthy – the ankle worries me and we also need to get even better against the run. but it can be done — no dominant teams in NFL ANY GIVEN SUNDAY
air of mendacity
November 18th, 2012
7:46 pm
Enter your comments here
DawgNole
November 18th, 2012
7:48 pm
Matt “CHOKE” Ryan
November 18th, 2012
5:15 pm
This Thursday the Falcants won’t be playing a quarterback less
team
___________________
Your first-ever truthful post–not that you intended it that way.
DawgNole
November 18th, 2012
7:51 pm
Matt “CHOKE” Ryan
November 18th, 2012
6:12 pm
When I’m here you don’t like it, and when I’m not you are not happy.
_____________________
Actually you have that last part backwards.
Matt"CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
8:49 pm
hey guys must i remind you that I am GAY!
MV7
November 18th, 2012
9:17 pm
Hey Choke, am I your fantasy QB?
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
November 18th, 2012
9:19 pm
TCCB
What’s happening?
You know I have to keep these delusional never gonna win another playoff game again ever fools in line
LoyalFalcon
November 18th, 2012
9:24 pm
@Man…
Thanks bro! Some people on this blog have no idea how hard it is to win an NFL game. On any given Sunday any team can be beat. These games will help prepare us for the playoffs. For those who say Matt hasn’t won a playoff game yet, you’ll find something negative to say when he does starting winning them. Who cares what you haters think. We will be just fine. Go Falcons!
LoyalFalcon
November 18th, 2012
9:26 pm
This was by far Matt’s worst game. The offense better tighten up!
Eric C.
November 18th, 2012
10:54 pm
“Ryan is the first quarterback since Bart Starr in 1967 to throw five interceptions and no touchdowns and win anyway.”
Wow, that is really impressive
MarkATL
November 19th, 2012
1:08 am
I think it is time to bring back a good FB like Ovie. He was a main reason why Turner was running so well. A good FB would solve a lot of problems for the running game!
Submariner683
November 19th, 2012
7:00 am
Matt “CHOKE” Ryan says “This Thursday the Falcants won’t be playing a quarterback less
team.”
You’re right, for once, at the same time, you show your incompetence. The Falcons won’t be playing any team this Thursday, quarterback-less or otherwise. Learn to read a schedule before posting.
I did notice how I saw few if any posts from Matt “Choke” Ryan when the Saints were 0-4 and 2-5.
w gillon
November 19th, 2012
7:17 am
I thank we should use RB Josh Vaughan off the practice squad,he is a hard running give him a shot
Samuel
November 19th, 2012
7:45 am
Tampa Bay will be a tough win, They have a breakaway running back and some skill players playing at wideout and tightend. Now the Falcons are banged up , with all the injuries they have, it will be interesting to see if they can pull out a win.On the grind-Go Falcons!
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November 19th, 2012
8:00 am
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FAILCANTS are frauds
November 19th, 2012
8:23 am
House of cards….no SB rings…no playoff wins with fatboy turner and smith…ratty ghetto white is a joke…saints own you last 11/13 games…truth hurts, huh? Lmao…perennial losers aka FAILCANTS…
heartofdarkness
November 19th, 2012
9:04 am
It looked like the Saints designed a defensive game plan that unhinged the Falcon offense. The Cardinals covered up Gonzalez and usually had two people around White. Jones seemed to be a non-factor, so the Falcons had to rely on the RB and slot positions. This scenario is likely to repeat itself throughout the rest of the campaign, Against the Cards, Ryan had a high completion ratio [10-12] to the #4 and #5 receivers. If the Falcons are to win against the better teams late in the season, the plays run for the lesser options in the offense will have to be more dynamic and lead to more scores. The defenses have been selling out with 8 and 9 man pressure in the gaps which has stalled the running game and collapsed the pocket quickly. Rogers, Douglas and maybe Davis becoming more of a threat against pressure could boost the running game.
Submariner683
November 19th, 2012
9:39 am
Being called perennial losers by a Saints fan. WOW! Have you bothered to look at the Saints record before Drew Brees showed up in New Orleans? Before Brees arrived the Saints were 1-5 in their, at that time, 30-year history. No playoffs at all for their first 21 seasons. Despite all their recent sucess, the Saints still have a pitiful 310-399 all time record. As soon as Brees retires or is injured, you can go back to being a the bag on the head wearing Aints. Are you too young to remember that reference?
Submariner683
November 19th, 2012
9:41 am
The 1-5 reference was the Saints’ playoff record. Didn’t elaborate.
Enkinan
November 19th, 2012
10:02 am
Ryan had a rough day, it didn’t help that every deflection went right into the Cardinal’s hands. I’m starting to see a bad pattern of not stopping the run and not being able to run forming here that isn’t going to cut it against the top tier teams. This needs to be addressed. Gotta give props to the defense for stepping up while being in very bad positions for the majority of the game.
GO FALCONS
Esquire
November 19th, 2012
10:19 am
2 > 7………………..yeah, Schaub was better too.
Esquire
November 19th, 2012
10:27 am
Coach, you owe your defense some 30 0z T-Bone Steaks!!!
Rule 15 Section 9 Instant Replay
INSTANT REPLAY
The League will employ a system of Instant Replay Review to aid officiating for reviewable plays as defined below. The following procedures will be used:
Coaches’ Challenge. In each game, a team will be permitted two challenges that will initiate Instant Replay reviews, except for plays when the on-field ruling is a score for either team, an interception, a fumble or backward pass that is recovered by an opponent or goes out of bounds through an opponent’s end zone, or a muffed scrimmage kick recovered by the kicking team. A team is also prohibited from challenging any ruling after the two-minute warning of each half, and throughout any overtime period. Each challenge will require the use of a team timeout. If a challenge is upheld, the timeout will be restored to the challenging team. A challenge will only be restored if a team is successful on both of its challenges, in which case it shall be awarded a third challenge, but a fourth challenge will not be permitted under any circumstances. A team may challenge an on-field ruling up until the next legal snap or kick. If there is a foul that delays the next snap, the team committing that foul will no longer be able to challenge the previous ruling. No challenges will be recognized from a team that has exhausted its timeouts.
A team that is out of timeouts or has used all of its available challenges may not attempt to initiate an additional challenge.Penalty: For initiating a challenge when a team is prohibited from doing so: Loss of 15 yards.
Replay Official’s Request for Review. After all scoring plays, interceptions, fumbles and backward passes that are recovered by an opponent or go out of bounds through an opponent’s end zone, muffed scrimmage kicks recovered by the kicking team, after the two-minute warning of each half, and throughout any overtime period, any Replay Review willbe initiated by a Replay Official from a Replay Booth comparable to the location of the coaches’ booth or Press Box. There is no limit to the number of Referee Reviews that may be initiated by the Replay Official. He must initiate a review before the next legal snap or kick and cannot initiate a review of any ruling against a team that commits a foul that delays the next snap. His ability to initiate a review will be unrelated to the number of timeouts that either team has remaining, and no timeout will be charged for any review initiated by the Replay Official. Reviews by Referee. All Replay Reviews will be conducted by the Referee on a field-level monitor after consultation with the covering official(s), prior to review. A decision will be reversed only when the Referee has indisputable visual evidence available to him that warrants the change.
Time Limit. Each review will be a maximum of 60 seconds in length, timed from when the Referee begins his review of the replay at the field-level monitor.
Reviewable Plays. The Replay System will cover the following play situations only:
(a) Plays governed by Sideline, Goal Line, End Zone, and End Line:
1. Scoring plays, including a runner breaking the plane of the goal line.
2. Pass complete/incomplete/intercepted at sideline, goal line, end zone, and end line.
3. Runner/receiver in or out of bounds.
4. Recovery of loose ball in or out of bounds.
(b) Passing plays:
1. Pass ruled complete/incomplete/intercepted in the field of play.
2. Touching of a forward pass by an ineligible receiver.
3. Touching of a forward pass by a defensive player.
4. Quarterback (Passer) forward pass or fumble.
5. Illegal forward pass beyond the line of scrimmage or from behind the line after the ball has been beyond the line.
6. Illegal forward pass after change of possession.
7. Forward or backward pass thrown from behind line of scrimmage.
(c) Other reviewable plays:
1. Runner ruled not down by defensive contact.
2. Runner ruled down by defensive contact when the recovery of a fumble by an opponent or a teammate occurs in the action that happens following the fumble.
3. Runner ruled out of bounds when the recovery of a fumble by an opponent or a teammate occurs in the action that happens following the fumble.
4. Ruling of incomplete pass when the recovery of a passer’s fumble, or the recovery of a backward pass, by an opponent or a teammate occurs in the action following the fumble or backward pass.
5. Ruling of a loose ball out of bounds when it is recovered in the field of play by an opponent or a teammate in the
action after the ball hits the ground.
Note 1: If the ruling of down by contact, out of bounds, or incomplete pass is changed, the ball belongs to the recovering player at the spot of the recovery of the fumble, and any advance is nullified. If the ball goes out of bounds in an end zone, the result of the play will be either a touchback or a safety.
Note 2: If the Referee does not have indisputable visual evidence as to which player recovered the loose ball, the ruling on thefield will stand.
Note 3: This does not apply to complete/incomplete passes, or the ruling of forward progress.
6. Forward progress with respect to a first down.
7. Touching of a kick.
8. A Field-goal or Try attempt that crosses below or above the crossbar, inside or outside the uprights when it is lower
than the top of the uprights, or touches anything.
9. Number of players on the field at the snap.
10. Illegal forward handoff.
11. A loose ball in play striking a video board, guide wire, sky cam, or any other object.
Note: Non-reviewable plays include but are not limited to:
1. Status of the clock
2. Proper down
3. Penalty administration
4. Runner ruled down by defensive contact (not involving fumbles)
5. Forward progress not relating to first down or goal line
6. Recovery of a loose ball that does not involve a boundary line or the end zone.
7. Field-goal or Try attempts that cross above either upright without touching anything.
8. Inadvertent Whistle
Esquire
November 19th, 2012
11:10 am
Voice of Reason
November 18th, 2012
6:23 pm
CHOKE, you talk a lot of smack, but who do you pull for???
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There’s a difference between smack talk and sitting at a pc and taking a dump on the keyboard. He will never give you any info that you can use against him but ya’ll still keep feeding the troll. If you respond he knows he’s got you by the short and gnarleys. And frankly it makes you look like half the idiot he is.
JUST DON’T READ HIS POST…………….SKIP IT…………….IT’S TRASH ………..IT’S WITHOUT MERIT………….
Understand you are responding to a mental case, someone seriously mentally ill,
QUIT WASTING YOUR TIME!!
Esquire
November 19th, 2012
11:28 am
@heartofdarkness
November 19th, 2012
9:04 am
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Roddy was our leading receiver, 8 catches – 123 yards
Tommy
November 19th, 2012
12:47 pm
‘Ryan is the first quarterback since Bart Starr in 1967 to throw five interceptions and no touchdowns and win anyway’
And Starr’s Packers won the Super Bowl that year. . . . just sayin’
JSS
November 19th, 2012
1:49 pm
The game when Starr threw 5 INTs was the 2nd game of the year, not the 10th! And they played a team as offensively inept at the Cardinals that day, the Bears!!! Grasping there…
Mr. SaintsFan Jr.
November 19th, 2012
6:59 pm
The birds nearly lost that game yesterday…..it’s obvious the Saints were still in Falcons minds, it’s seems we are in the minds of the fans as well, even when we don’t play the Saints come up in your discussions.