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***phocis850*** · 09-25-2011, 09:14 PM

Thing is, if they did go for it then they would have got it. That's why we were so antsy.

Statick · 09-25-2011, 09:16 PM

(09-25-2011 09:04 PM)UnrealFalcon Wrote: thisss

Am I reading his lips right?

OMFG?

Scoochie Mouse · 09-25-2011, 09:16 PM

(09-25-2011 09:14 PM)ChrisD Wrote: I can probably give you a pretty solid list:

"Why don't MY coaches trust me on the field?"
"Why is Sam Baker starting at left tackle?"
"Why are we running so many short-bootleg plays, when we have two deep threats on the outside, one in the middle named Harry Douglas, and a hall of fame receiving tight end?"
"Can the defense please make the CRITICAL stops at the very ends of the game and get me the ball back?"

I have put the first in bold because quite honestly, I am really beginning to believe this is our problem. Week in and week out we hear Smith, Mularky, and even Dimitroff tell the fan base how much they trust Matt Ryan with the football. As we see every single week though, they don't show it on the field. Yeah, they are giving him more deep throws, but the defenses are expecting it. That's obvious. When I said at the end of last season it was time to take the choke collar off Matt Ryan, I meant not only with the deep throws but also let him take over HIS offense. It's complete bull-lard.

Since about mid-season last year I've been on the case about why Sam Baker is no NFL starting left tackle. All he has done this year so far in three outings is prove my points without a doubt. Could he start on the interior? Yeah, he probably could. They need to look at their options though. I understand that Baker isn't the only guy to blame, but he's definitely the majority of the problem.

We have Roddy White and Julio Jones on the outside and both are viable deep threats. Yes, despite what the media has to say, Roddy is definitely a guy who can go deep, he's proved it before. Maybe he doesn't have break-away speed, but he can out work defenders and get down field. Then we have Harry Douglas in the slot, and a hall of fame tight end to make the defenses stay honest short. Why aren't we using our receiving core to the advantage of their abilities?

Well put, I agree. Although I'm not sure if it's trust or Mularkeys arrogance in calling plays that have no setup. And I'm pretty sure we could find SOMEBODY to take over for Baker. He doesn't seem to want it. And when your facing the Trent Coles of the world you got to want it.

***phocis850*** · 09-25-2011, 09:17 PM

(09-25-2011 09:16 PM)Statick Wrote: Am I reading his lips right?

OMFG?

Yep.

Scoochie Mouse · 09-25-2011, 09:18 PM

(09-25-2011 09:16 PM)Statick Wrote: Am I reading his lips right?

OMFG?

Yeah lol. I couldn't believe it, I had to leave the room. Offsides, you GOTTA know better than that. You Have to.

UnrealFalcon · 09-25-2011, 09:18 PM

(09-25-2011 09:16 PM)Statick Wrote: Am I reading his lips right?

OMFG?

yessir...exactly what i was thinking at the moment

Statick · 09-25-2011, 09:20 PM

(09-25-2011 09:18 PM)UnrealFalcon Wrote: yessir...exactly what i was thinking at the moment

I was like, Awww, man! WTF?!?

Goal Line D · 09-25-2011, 09:22 PM

A simple "FUCK!" was all I needed.

Scoochie Mouse · 09-25-2011, 09:22 PM

(09-25-2011 09:14 PM)phocis850 Wrote: Thing is, if they did go for it then they would have got it. That's why we were so antsy.

Yeah I was terrified of Blount. Ya know he's really not that great. Just a humongous man beast is all.

mcsupersport · 09-25-2011, 10:03 PM

(09-25-2011 09:14 PM)ChrisD Wrote: I can probably give you a pretty solid list:

Question...
"Why are we running so many short-bootleg plays, when we have two deep threats on the outside, one in the middle named Harry Douglas, and a hall of fame receiving tight end?"

Answer.....
"Why is Sam Baker starting at left tackle?"

You don't go deep when your O-line can't stop the kid next door from tackling your franchise QB.