Very Fast Reports 12/24

[The Falcon Jedi]

10 minutes ago - WR Roddy White is six catches away from breaking the franchise record for receptions in a season, held by former Falcons WR Terance Mathis (111 in 1994). "I just gotta keep catching them," White said. "Records are meant to be broken." White has an NFL-best 106 catches this season. Falcons RapidReports

13 minutes ago - WR Roddy White's No. 1 goal in the run game Monday: "You have to keep people off the ballcarrier. Our main emphasis is don't let your man make the tackle and don't let your man get in on the tackle." Falcons RapidReports

18 minutes ago - Ever since Philadelphia worked Atlanta to death with misdirection, the Falcons have been concerned about teams imitating the Eagles. The same applies with the Saints. "They do a great job with their gadget plays," coach Mike Smith said. "We have to be prepared for anything." Falcons RapidReports

21 minutes ago - The Saints have given up chunks of yards in the middle of the field this season. But coach Mike Smith doesn't expect the Saints to present the same look they gave in Week 3. "We'll see something that's an unscouted look, there's no doubt," Smith said. Falcons RapidReports

30 minutes ago - Full participation in practice Friday: DE John Abraham (groin), DT Jonathan Babineaux (shoulder), LB Curtis Lofton (knee), FB Ovie Mughelli (shoulder), WR/KR Eric Weems (knee), WR Roddy White (knee). No one missed practice, and no one was limited. Falcons RapidReports

36 minutes ago - Offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey on QB Matt Ryan handling blitz packages, which is something Atlanta expects a lot from New Orleans: "I don't think Matt has struggled (against the blitz). If anything, I think he's learned a lot about where blitzes are coming from." Falcons RapidReports

38 minutes ago - Just because Baltimore gashed New Orleans for 208 rushing yards, it doesn't mean Atlanta will have similar success. "Teams adjust," offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey said. "Teams recognize that they've got to make some adjustments to whatever they were exposed to give up those yards." Falcons RapidReports

40 minutes ago - SS William Moore's success (60 tackles, 5 interceptions, 7 pass deflections) as a second-year player has surprised defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder. "I'll be quite frank with you, he's done a better job than even I had anticipated early on as he entered our lineup," VanGorder said. Falcons RapidReports

53 minutes ago - While the Saints offense begins with QB Drew Brees, Atlanta's No. 1 goal will be to stop the run. "We certainly have had a number of games where we haven't played very well against the run with New Orleans," defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder said. Falcons RapidReports
57 minutes ago - Since Saints RB Reggie Bush was drafted in 2006, New Orleans is 7-2 against Atlanta. The two times Atlanta beat New Orleans since Bush was drafted came without Bush participating in the games. Falcons RapidReports

59 minutes ago - Per friends around the NFL, CB Dunta Robinson said most teams aren't able to have the kind of fun (such as "Freestyle Friday") Atlanta has at practice. "A lot of places are just business," Robinson said. "Here, it's more than that. It's fun, it's about friendships." Falcons RapidReports

Dec. 24, 2010 2:20 p.m. - After Friday's practice, a number of Falcons players participated in "Freestyle Friday." Players took turns rapping over hip-hop beats. Among the standouts were LB Coy Wire, LB Sean Weatherspoon and SS William Moore. Atlanta is rather loose with New Orleans coming to town Monday. Falcons RapidReports

[papachaz]

i'm glad to see they are loose and having fun. not good to go into a game too uptight and stressed

[phocis850]

Only 2 wins against NO included Bush being out. NO probable feels great with that stat.

[AsylumGuido]

(12-24-2010 04:48 PM)phocis850 Wrote:  Only 2 wins against NO included Bush being out. NO probable feels great with that stat.

That is a fairly relevant stat considering the match-up problems that Bush creates.