Falcons: Coaching Staff Under Scrutiny: Mike Smith Taking Heat

[RFlagg]

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Quote:After watching Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith in his post-game press conference I could literally hear Falcons fans RISE UP! Hearing conservative rhetoric like, "We have to get better" for the 52nd time, I knew things had gotten stale and Coach Smith was running out of good will.

My fear has been that maybe Smith was never being coy and smart when he answered questions in a meaningless and cliched manner. In fact, many fans are starting to realize that underneath all that fake tinsel is real tinsel.

The Falcons have too much talent to be sitting 2-3 after five games. After being up 14 points against the Green Bay Packers and then getting creamed the rest of the game, the neon writing on the wall points to one thing: THE COACHES.

The Falcons have been outscored in most third quarters in the last year. That tells me the coaching is slow to counteract adjustments made during halftime.

The offensive line is finally getting together after being unready the first three games. However, lack of discipline still exists all over the team. This stems from the top down.

I really like the Falcons as a team. The athleticism and talent is remarkable to watch. Modern-day gladiators, and acrobats to boot, are worth the price of admission.

It just gets a little frustrating when you see Chris Owens (the team's worst defensive back) trying to cover Greg Jennings (the Pack's best receiver). Who EVER thought that was a good idea? Oh, I repeat myself, THE COACHES.

In this day and age, if you are not paranoid, you must be crazy. Maybe that's a good idea.

[Beef]

Owens on Jennings kinda hits home the point.

[Paulitik]

(10-11-2011 05:01 PM)Beef Wrote:  Owens on Jennings kinda hits home the point.

I really hate to admit this, and feel awful for saying it, but I was kind of relieved when Chris got knocked out.

[mdrake34]

(10-11-2011 05:01 PM)Beef Wrote:  Owens on Jennings kinda hits home the point.

Hits it home like a sledge hammer.

[nativefalcon]

(10-11-2011 05:01 PM)Beef Wrote:  Owens on Jennings kinda hits home the point.

I couldn't believe they put him in the game. You know Rodgers was like "I remember you your the one I aimed at all during the playoffs, bet you still suck. Guess what you do."

[thedead]

So fucking long coaches ..... Pink slips for you.....and a big FUCK YOU!!!!!!

[Statick]

I can't disagree with anything or anyone in this thread.

(well, except the dude above...)

[Drathdon]

Man, fans are fickle. This isn't a bandwagon, guys. Feel free to keep your seat if we hit a bump.

I know fans here are true... that was mostly aimed at the article and people you-know-where who act like the coaches who have the greatest winning tradition in history can do nothing but shit the bed after only 5 games. We're only 2 games out of the division with 2 left against the leader. Hardly time to burn people in effigy.

Sure I'm annoyed at some things (zone CB coverage, running up middle every 1st down), but lets not turn our concern into fanatical crazy talk.

[Radical]

(10-11-2011 06:38 PM)thedead Wrote:  So fucking long coaches ..... Pink slips for you.....and a big FUCK YOU!!!!!!

I think you need to keep lurking.

[Statick]

It's not crazy talk to want to know when and how the coaching is going to make positive, effective change.