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tadashi posted:Team: Your first place Atlanta Falcons Another Falcons fan here?  I'll add to what you said. Defensive grade: D- : Hard to argue based on the sheer amount of points they have given up, however, a lot of those points have come in garbage time and when playing a very soft cover three zone. When they have switched out to man defense, given the speed and agility of our young guys, they have fared well. I mentioned in the other thread, switching to man shut down Green Bay's final drive...I wish they would do more of it. They also are light years ahead of where they have been in terms of pass rush. Beasley is showing up, Clayborn has been great, Freeney has proven to be a worthy signing, hell even Brooks Reed has been applying pressure. With some better play, and experience for the youngsters (Neal, Jones and Campbell) I think this unit could do really well. Grady Jarrett is a loving boss, Tru is one of the best in the league, and when Alford isn't grabbing people he is a solid #2. Special Teams grade: B? : I'd give them an A. Their special teams this year is actually very good and Bryant and Bosher are both excellent. Coaching grade: B- : Shanahan and his game plans have been outstanding, but Quinn/Smith and the defense have been suspect. I hope DQ puts his stamp on this defense and we start seeing more than just flashes of being good. I applaud DQ and his 4th down decisions, I have no gripes with him other than this defense not doing as well as I thought it would. Overall grade: B- : I'd put them at a B+. They are 5-3, have one of the best offenses in the league, an MVP candidate in Matt Ryan and arguably the best WR in football in Julio. They are a couple missed calls, and weird plays away from 7-1 and have beaten both Superbowl participants last year (even though Carolina is trash this year), went into Seattle and played them well enough to win and same with a very underrated San Diego squad. Most outstanding/surprising players(3): Vic Beasley busting out has been both outstanding and surprising. Keanu Neal has been an amazing addition to the defense, dude is going to be special. Tyler Gabriel has really been cool to watch, which has surprised the poo poo out of me. Most disappointing players(3): Ryan Schraeder has taken a step backwards from last year. Ricardo Allen I thought would build off his season last year, but he has regressed. Jalen Collins can't even get on the field and as a 2nd round pick that is hugely disappointing. Short summary: The offense, while they most likely cannot sustain the pace they are on, looks like it can put enough points to hang with the best defenses in the league. The defense is very young and inexperienced, they are going through some growing pains at the moment but if they can continue to learn and gel, could transform into a good unit with Neal, Jones, Campbell, Beasley, Jarrett, Clayborn, Trufant and Alford at it's core. The pass rush is showing up, which is very promising. Put an average defense with this offense and they can make some noise.
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Flikken posted:It is TAYLOR Gabriel you savage < See, he is so surprising I don't even know his name!  He is awesome though, and I am thankful for T. Gabriel.
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FizFashizzle posted:i watched the packers - falcons game at brewhouse in little 5 and when gabriel caught that TD the bar reaction was "who the gently caress was that" p much. Between Hardy, Robinson and Gabriel, they should just have WR3 on the back of their jerseys because I'm sure no one knows who the hell they are.
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FizFashizzle posted:if its wr3 add sanu Nah, Sanu is a nice #2. He came up big against GB. He may not be on the Devin Funchess level just yet, but maybe someday, somehow, he can reach such status.
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Amy Pole Her posted:Gotta hit the gym. Have a conversation with Prohel! Reeky Prowl is basically the WR whisperer. You don't just drop 10/150/2 through 6 games during your sophmore year without some serious coachings goings on.
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Flikken posted:He was WR1 for the Browns at times last year. Honestly, I knew nothing about him. He has been a very pleasant surprise, little dude has no fear and soft hands.
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Flikken posted:Last year the top 3 Browns receivers were 5'10"(Travis Benjamin) 5'8"(Taylor Gabriel) and 5'7"(Andrew Hawkins) we had the shortest receiving corps in the NFL. Gabriel is a good dude, was an UDFA and will give it his all. I hope he goes on to have a solid career. I like Gabriel a lot. I thank you for he and Alex Mack  Chichevache posted:They should all have "Not Harry Douglass" on their jerseys Oh Harry. Good guy. Don't miss him. Serotonin posted:Agreeing with this as a new NFL fan who kind of randomly decided on the Falcons as my team of choice. Been great fun to watch. Welcome! Prepare to have your heart broken!
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