Falcons: Dirk our New OC

[JDaveG]

(01-15-2012 02:35 PM)juraitwaluzka Wrote:  Either way, not very encouraging.

Agreed. Martz is the one guy I didn't want, for that reason.

Having said that, if they get aggressive in FA and go after a guard and tackle, I might feel better. Ryan has a quick release and makes quick decisions, so if we can slow down the pass rush, it could be deadly. The offense really does play right to his strengths in terms of the passing game. I know people hear "vertical" and they think run to set up play-action, but that's not what this cat is doing. He's stretching the defense in 2 different directions and making them defend the entire field, and the QB and receivers are making reads to determine where the routes go based on the coverages shown. Ryan is cerebral, and that's right up his alley. If we can protect him, this could get ridiculous in terms of offensive firepower. So I guess I'd say I'm cautiously optimistic, but we have GOT to get an o-line at long last. There is no other choice.