Ask The Falcoholic!

by Dave Choate on Sep 21, 2009 12:07 PM EDT

This is a very interesting week for me, the only Atlanta Falcons fan in New England, so I thought I'd pop over and see if I can answer any question you might have about your upcoming opponent.

Do you want to know if Michael Turner's yard-per-carry average so far is a fluke? Care to ask if Matt Ryan is for real? Wondering how I could possibly be a Falcons from the grand ol' state of Maine? I have all those answers and maybe one or two more!

Also, if you could please recommend this so it stays up top all week for those who ask questions, it'd be greatly appreciated. Fire away,. and here's hoping for a great game this weekend.

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I would like to know

Am I going to hate you sunday night or feel sorry for you?

by sirpinochle on Sep 21, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions

Your guess is as good as mine

But I’m hoping you hate me.

by Dave Choate on Sep 21, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions

How about your defense?

I think the Falcon offense is quite legit with Turner, Ryan, White and now Gonzo.
What is a greater question is how is the defense shaping up? From what I know/have seen the ability to generate a pass rush so far this year has been inconsistent – which could really benefit the Patriots.

How do you see them stopping Brady and Moss?

by JonnyNYC on Sep 21, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

You would ask that today

We just lost first round defensive tackle Peria Jerry, who had looked pretty good starting in the middle of our line, for the rest of the season. Obviously, I’m more worried about your passing game than your rushing game, and none of our corners match up particularly well against Randy Moss.

I see the team giving starting corner Chris Houston plenty of help and counting on John Abraham and second year defensive end Kroy Biermann to generate enough pressure to keep Brady throwing off balance. Frankly, though, we’re no the Jets. You’re going to look a little better against us.

by Dave Choate on Sep 21, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Seems there should be more time for Brady

vs the Falcons then the Jets, but he’s still pretty rusty – a lot is on him to improve and the Pats offense to lessen the burden on him.

You don’t have to worry about the running game because they don’t use it very often. They should and hopefully will soon

by JonnyNYC on Sep 21, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

im giving brady the first half of he season to rid his rust and we better win at least 5 more

by Patsfan4life on Sep 21, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions

i believe matt ryan is the next tom brady. what do you think?

by patriotguy on Sep 21, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions

Recent drafts

The Falcons obviously hit on some of their recent acquisitions (Matt Ryan, for example), but how about the rest of their drafts? Any late-round guys making noise we might not know about?

by NESilver on Sep 21, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

Actually, several guys are either making an impact or probably will

Last year’s seventh round pick, TE Keith Zinger, made the active roster this year and looks like he might be the backup by next year. Good blocker, getting better with pass catching.

Fifth round defensive end Kroy Biermann, also from last year, had two sacks in the opening game and has terrific pass-rushing instincts. I expect you’ll see him play quite a few snaps against you guys.

Last year’s third round pick at safety, Thomas DeCoud, is playing pretty well while starting for the Falcons at free safety. He scooped up a fumble against the Panthers.

Little early yet this year, but tackle Garrett Reynolds looks like a future mauler in the run game and DT Vance Walker is back on the active roster with an injury to Peria Jerry and should join the rotation there immediately.

by Dave Choate on Sep 21, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Good stuff.

You guys must be happy with the job Thomas Dimitroff has done so far.

by NESilver on Sep 21, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I thank the NE scouting department

for the development of Thomas Dimitroff.

know what you believe in and why you believe in it

by MentallyMIA on Sep 21, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Very

by Dave Choate on Sep 21, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Shutdown Corner

You guys have a formidable defense, but I still don’t think either of your starting cornerbacks would be considered a shutdown corner in this league, someone who can shut down Moss the way Revis did this past weekend. How do you see them handling Moss? Using double teams with the SS or OLB, or just keeping the CBs pushed off to avoid the over-the-top pass downfield?

by Justin_Bobo on Sep 21, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Using double teams

And forcing the issue by attacking Brady relentlessly. In one-on-one coverage, Moss is going to win that battle 99 times out of 100.

by Dave Choate on Sep 21, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

and wont lose it that 1 time

by Patsfan4life on Sep 22, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions

The Poem by William Butler Yeats:

The Second Coming

Turning and turning in the widening gyre

The falcon cannot hear the falconer;

Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;

Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,

The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere

The ceremony of innocence is drowned;

The best lack all conviction, while the worst

Are full of passionate intensity.

by sirpinochle on Sep 21, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions

I prefer D. T. Falconaru

Brady cannot save you
The Falcons will not relent
Victory is ours
~Haiku

by Dave Choate on Sep 21, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

when d.t. falconaru wrote that shit 300 years ago nobody knew what he was talking about

by sirpinochle on Sep 21, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha!

They probably stoned the poor bastard to death.

by Dave Choate on Sep 21, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah, he was already stoned.

The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.

by SlotMachinePlayer on Sep 21, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Few questions

1) Matt Ryan: Is he legit or is he LEGIT?

2) Falcons unis last week: Liked them and the red helmet design. Will I see them anytime else in the season?

3) Defense: Covering Moss is a big chore for any corner (although Revis made it look easy). Who in Atlanta do you feel is up to the task? Also, with Peria Jerry out for the season, who steps in his position?

Beer is good! And stuff!

by R_Adragna on Sep 22, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions