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RnB · 09-14-2010, 03:03 PM

(09-14-2010 02:54 PM)phocis850 Wrote: Well... to be fair to the OP... oh wait...

That was the first time I have actually heard Smitty talk about a problem with the coaches.

Yes, there is more to what Smitty said about going into the team as a whole, but I was getting the point across that Smitty is talking about the coaches for once.

Hmm.

Well, usually when he tlaks about the coaching its in this same vein. I have heard him go that route a few times and its always the same. He is a GREAT head coach and knows full well that the coaching staff can shoulder the blame and keep alot of negativity towards the players quelled.

Let me clarify just because my statement can be taken a couple different ways: I mean during interviews and press conferences, he can blame the coaching staff and direct questions away from pointing fingers at specific players. Its a solid tactic and really affects the media coverage the week of a loss, base don whats said in interviews and press conferences.

I am of the opinion, that the loss to Pittsburgh was completely on the players and their failure to execute and make plays. I agree that MM should have stopped calling plays with those fucking out routes so that Matt couldnt throw them 50 times in a row. MM could have forced Matt to make different throws, and keep our offense dynamic. However, most of the time it was working to move the chains, so I cant call for MM or Matt's head. Its unfortunate the repetitive out route came back to bite us on the ass with the late interception.

Statick · (This post was last modified: 09-14-2010 03:10 PM by Statick.)

(09-14-2010 12:48 PM)phocis850 Wrote: I also believe Ryan is being held back. He only gets the opportunity to be himself in the hurry up offense.

I believe that also. You can tell, as soon as the hurry up is ran by him, he moves the ball very well. As soon as we go back to Mularkey's mundane playcalling, snoozeville.

RnB · 09-14-2010, 03:10 PM

(09-14-2010 02:57 PM)JKH5785 Wrote:
(09-14-2010 02:54 PM)phocis850 Wrote: Well... to be fair to the OP... oh wait...

That was the first time I have actually heard Smitty talk about a problem with the coaches.

Yes, there is more to what Smitty said about going into the team as a whole, but I was getting the point across that Smitty is talking about the coaches for once.

and with the concerns that we have seen, it's definitely time to individualize those areas instead of just saying "the team"

good job Smith, I as a fan am glad to hear you say it.

(09-14-2010 02:56 PM)Gritblitzer Wrote: I think to a large degree it is a coaching problem.

It seems we play very tentatively, almost with a "not-to-lose" attitude on the road.

This is a huge problem with us. We don't play to win, we play to control the game.

This is why we don't play well from behind, but play well with a lead.

Now THIS, you can blame on Mularkey's offense. His offense is completely based around strong ball control. I understand that its not everyones cup of tea but this type of offense has won championships in the past. Its true that the league is getting more pass happy but this type of offense is still "able" to dominate high powered passing teams by keeping their offense off the field.

Perosnally, I love this type of offense which is probably why I am not sold on firing Mularkey. I enjoy it when we run the football, control the clock, and play solid defense. Its my type of football and thats the type of team we are. I wish we could start putting it all together and executing though.

This type of offense is something special to watch when its clicking on all cylimders. It completely demoralizes a defense and wears them out. It frustrates opposing offenses because they spend so much time on the sideline. To me, it is a thing of beauty to grind on the opposing team until their will to win vanishes.

We dont execute this type of offense well enough to do that all the time. I cant wait until we do that consistently though. It will be glorious. Smile

JKH5785 · 09-14-2010, 03:11 PM

(09-14-2010 03:09 PM)Statick Wrote:
(09-14-2010 12:48 PM)phocis850 Wrote: I also believe Ryan is being held back. He only gets the opportunity to be himself in the hurry up offense.

I believe that also. You can tell, as soon as the hurry up is ran by him, he moves the ball very well. As soon as we go back to Mularkey's mundane playcalling, snoozeville.

True story

and...
Thanks for coming Statick!

ChrisD · 09-14-2010, 03:13 PM

That's a great point, and it's also very true. Now I wish they would run the no huddle offense all game long! Lol.

Statick · 09-14-2010, 03:13 PM

(09-14-2010 03:11 PM)JKH5785 Wrote:
(09-14-2010 03:09 PM)Statick Wrote:
(09-14-2010 12:48 PM)phocis850 Wrote: I also believe Ryan is being held back. He only gets the opportunity to be himself in the hurry up offense.

I believe that also. You can tell, as soon as the hurry up is ran by him, he moves the ball very well. As soon as we go back to Mularkey's mundane playcalling, snoozeville.

True story

and...
Thanks for coming Statick!

Happy to be here! Wink

Snelling44 · 09-14-2010, 08:48 PM

Mike Smith is a great HC and I have no problem with him, but at some point some of the blame has to go on him as well. He is ultimately the boss, and he should know exactly what Mularkey is doing and realize that it is holding us back. Does he actually believe in his offense? Does he just let it go? I don't know what it is but I'd hate to see another good coach go to waste because of shitty coordinators.

Quarterback · 09-14-2010, 08:53 PM

I've heard the "all three phases of the game" standard reaction for two+ years now and I'm ready for some new material. More specificity and less generality would be a welcome change.

Snelling44 · 09-14-2010, 08:55 PM

(09-14-2010 08:53 PM)Quarterback Wrote: I've heard the "all three phases of the game" standard reaction for two+ years now and I'm ready for some new material. More specificity and less generality would be a welcome change.

This team needs someone to step up and light a fire under these players asses. We hear the same thing in interviews, the political answers. Matt Ryan always talking about watching film, Mike Smith about making some mistakes and having to correct them etc.

I wouldn't mind if someone stepped up and actually started to question some things. I liked that Turner felt the coaches made a wrong decision by not going for it on 4th. I disagree with Turner there lol but it's a start. Surely they gotta realize the offense is capable of more...

The Don™ · (This post was last modified: 09-14-2010 08:56 PM by The Don™.)

(09-14-2010 08:53 PM)Quarterback Wrote: I've heard the "all three phases of the game" standard reaction for two+ years now and I'm ready for some new material. More specificity and less generality would be a welcome change.

Yeah, not gonna lie. That crap is getting old. I literally hear that after every loss. But coach is that kind of guy. Meaning that he's not gonna throw ANYBODY under the bus(player, coach, etc). We're gonna get a general answer like that from him a lot.

As long as he knows what's wrong, I'm cool with it.