1st Half Observations

[uncfan888]

2 minutes ago, *FreeFua* said:

Honestly, Dez would be a better option in Funchess’ role than Funchess. I know Dez is only a fraction of him old self but Funchess just doesn’t have “it”

I'd take Gordon in a second. I know that's a pipe dream though 

[ickmule]

3 minutes ago, gmonjimbo said:

Defense is overrated. They are fully healthy and it's just 7 on 7 football. Falcons are playing pitch and catch. We cant expect the offense to win a shootout especially with the injuries to Oline, Olsen, and Samuel. 

I rated this defense as average....and it is just that.  

[amcoolio]

Funchess really fuged a few drives there. How you can blame it on Norv is beyond me.

 

Torrey Smith is equally awful. 

[gmonjimbo]

Just now, ickmule said:

I rated this defense as average....and it is just that.  

I agree, it's a passing league and we dont have the perimeter defenders to compete, specifically Nickel Corner and Safety 

[BigSyke]

Like I said in one thread. this  team refuses to get pressure on the falcons and saints. every year they do this. Now I know there olines are decent but jesus Christ.....they get no pressure at all.

 its no use  complaining about the secondary and linebackers covering wr/te. we all know ron will never invest in a secondary.

[My Goodness My Guinness]

It’s painfully obvious that the current O-line is awful in pass protection. Run blocks been solid though, not sure why we haven’t just rammed it down their throat more because it’s been working

[Ace_Aladdin]

11 minutes ago, Mage said:

Shaq Thompson still isn't anything special.  Just an at best above average player.

Also Cam Newton is the new Captain Checkdown.

And ppl where taking about he is better than TD lol that old man is still faster than Shaq and his coverage would have been suffocating 

[Mr. Scot]

Very VERY mixed bag so far. Some definite improvements in the offensive scheme, but a few lapses in execution. defense makes me think Eric Washington is still adjusting to his new job.

[OneBadCat]

Gotta find a way to push the ball down field 

[ellis]

Norv has called 6 really mediocre quarters of footballs. 

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, BigSyke said:

Like I said in one thread. this  team refuses to get pressure on the falcons and saints. every year they do this. Now I know there olines are decent but jesus Christ.....they get no pressure at all.

 its no use  complaining about the secondary and linebackers covering wr/te. we all know ron will never invest in a secondary.

To be clear, it's not like they aren't trying.

Drew Brees is one of the best quarterbacks in the league at making quick decisions and getting the ball out fast. And for whatever else you may think of him, Matt Ryan's not bad in that area either.

[RumHam]

Torrey Smith has needed to go since june

[SOJA]

Score should be 10-10 that TD drive should have never happened. 

Defensive line has to step up in the second half. Our secondary is below average at best, they can't keep up with these WRs if Ryan has all day and a clean pocket 

[SOJA]

Torrey Smith is a great leader, but he has no business being on the field once Samuel is healthy. 

Funchess has to be kidding himself if he thinks he's going to get anything close to #1 wr money. Good riddance if he wants that