Ask The Falcoholic Part Two: The Askening

by Dave Choate on Nov 9, 2009 12:24 AM EST

Heck of a game against the Saints, guys. I was really hoping you'd win.

Coming this weekend is a game I really hope you don't win, of course, but you've turned your season around in a big way. I'm anticipating a tough game.

But of course, that's not why I'm here, to make you guys feel good about yourselves. I'm here to answer your questions about the Falcons. You wanna know about Matt Ryan? You sez you gotta know about Michael Turner? Okays then.

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Are the Falcons prepared to take full advantage of Davidson being incapable of calling a whole game without turning into a moron?

Ok, that’s not a fair question.

DeAngelo Williams vs Michael Turner; who has the better day?

It could be scorn still residing within me from todays game but at this moment I’m leaning towards Turner. Giving the ball to Williams when he’s having a good day only seems like a good idea to Jeff when the game isn’t on the line. If the game is on the line, Davidson would much rather throw the game away through the air.

by D-Ranged1 on Nov 9, 2009 12:53 AM EST reply actions

I think they both have good days

Turner is on fire right now, so I’ll lean toward him, though Williams is having a fantastic season.

by Dave Choate on Nov 9, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions

Depends how they use Williams....

Our defense is fast and is starting to show a knack to over pursuit. Draws have been killing us. I think Turner has a big day too. That CAR defense is just having a bad year injury wise…

"If lessons were learned in defeat, our team is getting a great education." -Murray Warmath

by NaGaNole on Nov 10, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions

How's your D-line?

Abraham loves keeping Jake on the ground but do you have anyone else good?

by chinchillas sword on Nov 9, 2009 6:05 AM EST reply actions

Abraham's actually been shaky

But Kroy Biermann has piled up four sacks this season and gets good pressure, and defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux just sacked Jason Campbell 2.5 times this week. We’ve got a couple of options.

by Dave Choate on Nov 9, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions

Speaking of Abraham...

It has been a while since I have seen a Carolina/Atlanta game (without cable all last season) but I seem to remember Abraham always showing up in a big way against Carolina. So much in fact he is the only defensive player in ATL that I know of by name, because I really dislike him as an opposing player. He has been very disruptive for us.

by D-Ranged1 on Nov 9, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions

Can we expect Ryan to keep turning the ball over?

From what I’ve heard he’s in a little bit of a slump.

by Flowing Willow on Nov 9, 2009 6:49 AM EST reply actions

I think so

The way he’s playing right—which I do believe is just a little slump—he’s not making sharp throws like he usually does. Against you guys, that’s a recipe for trouble, and I’d expect a pick.

by Dave Choate on Nov 9, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions

How bout 5 picks like a week ago?

on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city

by southtunnel on Nov 10, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions

Negatory

by Dave Choate on Nov 10, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks for stopping by Dave

It’ll probably be one more day before I’m ready to chat… still licking wounds.

Cat Scratch Reader's resident optimist.

by James Dator on Nov 9, 2009 11:17 AM EST reply actions

Anytime

by Dave Choate on Nov 10, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions

So Dave, do YOU think the Saints are for real?

You guys didn’t do any better against them but I’m still feeling like if our secondary had not gambled so much we might have had a better chance.

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by Jaxon on Nov 10, 2009 8:54 AM EST reply actions

I think so

We both came close to beating them, and I don’t think an undefeated season is ultimately in the cards for the Saints. Still, they’re almost a lock to win the division this year and I suspect they won’t be one-and-done in the playoffs.

I think it’ll be an NFC South team that finally puts the 1 in the L column.

by Dave Choate on Nov 10, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions

I hope its you guys

but if not they come to Charlotte to end the season. Tough choice on their part if they are 15-0 but have home field locked up. Play for 16-0 and risk injury or sit the key starters and miss the 3rd ever undefeated season. Both choices present peril

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by Jaxon on Nov 10, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions

NO goes for 16-0.

As has been said, they’re new to success.. I think they want 16-0.. And there’s no guarantee in the play-offs either.. They could go 15-1, lose in the PO’s, and be with nothing but a play-off appearance.

Which, either is more than we’re going to end up with, so bravo to them.

by D-Ranged1 on Nov 10, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions

Do you guys have a hard time against one dimensional offenses?

And do you struggle against QBs that lead the league in INTs? Because if you do, you have no chance to win this week!

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by southtunnel on Nov 10, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions

Gasp! Our Kryptonite!

by Dave Choate on Nov 10, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions

This guy makes me lol

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by southtunnel on Nov 12, 2009 1:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Falcons Passing Attack Ranked 19th

Dave, given you’ve added a huge weapon in TE Tony Gonzales are you disappointed the passing the game is not performing at a higher level?

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by Jaxon on Nov 11, 2009 9:30 AM EST reply actions

I'd be lying if I said no

I figured the pass would allow us to back off the run a bit and really carry the team this year, and that hasn’t happened to the extent I thought it would. A lot of that falls on Ryan’s shoulders at the moment, but it’s also increasingly obvious that we have Gonzo, Roddy White and not much else. We really miss Harry Douglas, who is out for the season.

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions

Falcons Rushing Defense ranked 24th and Passing Defense is ranked 27th

That has to be a concern in the 2nd half. Which phase concerns you the most?

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by Jaxon on Nov 11, 2009 9:33 AM EST reply actions

Both

We are pretty good at bending and not breaking, but those things catch up with you eventually.

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions

Are you missing CB DeAngelo Hall?

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by Jaxon on Nov 11, 2009 9:33 AM EST reply actions

Like I miss typhoid fever

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions

Miss seeing him on the opposite team...

"If lessons were learned in defeat, our team is getting a great education." -Murray Warmath

by NaGaNole on Nov 11, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions

You had typhoid fever? I kid I kid

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by Jaxon on Nov 12, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions

I know injuries have been an issue...

which Falcon injury has caused the most pain?

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by Jaxon on Nov 11, 2009 9:34 AM EST reply actions

It's the cumulative effect, I think

I would say Harry Douglas, though.

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions

Give me a rookie report...any future PBers in this Falcons rookie class?

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by Jaxon on Nov 11, 2009 9:35 AM EST reply actions

Sure could be

Peria Jerry and William Moore, though they’re both out for the year, could make things happen down the line. Ditto Lawrence Sidbury, a potentially elite pass rusher who is still learning on the job.

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

Lets go with the stupid question...

Although highly unlikely (and I certainly hope not), if Williams’ knee ends up preventing him from being, well, DeAngelo Williams, and Stewart can’t shake whatever was wrong with him last week……

At what point does Atlanta put some back-ups in? Or do they simply slaughter our no-dimensional team until the clock runs out?

I hope he sat out of practice strictly as a precaution.

People speculate on what comes next, in the afterlife. I just hope they serve collards.

by D-Ranged1 on Nov 11, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions

Boy D you are living up to your username!

Please lets just not go there!

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by Jaxon on Nov 12, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions

LOL

Sorry :)

People speculate on what comes next, in the afterlife. I just hope they serve collards.

by D-Ranged1 on Nov 12, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions

No problem...just jesting

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by Jaxon on Nov 13, 2009 9:12 AM EST up reply actions

I doubt that'll happen

Both your backs are dangerous, and even a limited D-Will could do a lot of damage. I’m not willing to jinx myself.

by Dave Choate on Nov 12, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions

ATL's rush defense is 24th!

I don’t see Stewart struggling against them. If they decide to stack the box like everyone else has, I really hope Fox let’s Jake heave some down field. Their struggling pass defense is exactly what the Dr ordered.

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by southtunnel on Nov 12, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions

You know, it's funny

Everyone refers to our struggling pass defense, but our pass defense is actually arguably getting better. We’re always going to allow a ton of yards, but the picks and pass deflections have been coming and we’ve been limiting scoring to some degree.

Not that we’re that great, still.

by Dave Choate on Nov 12, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions

Getting turnovers on D can hide some problems

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by Jaxon on Nov 13, 2009 9:13 AM EST up reply actions

Of course

But what a glorious hiding it is.

by Dave Choate on Nov 13, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions

Playbook on NFLN complimented your pass D this week

And then all 3 announcers picked the you guys over the Panthers. But I figure, since 2 of them picked the Panthers last week, and they all picked Arizona the week before, their lousy ability to pick games means the Panthers will surely win Sunday.

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by southtunnel on Nov 13, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions

All smacktalk aside...

I’m looking forward to a great game Sunday. You guys are all class. I enjoy taking football with y’all…

"If lessons were learned in defeat, our team is getting a great education." -Murray Warmath

by NaGaNole on Nov 13, 2009 12:30 AM EST reply actions

Same here Nags...

thanks for staying classy!

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by Jaxon on Nov 13, 2009 9:14 AM EST up reply actions

so DeAngelo is officially “questionable”. Boy that makes me worry! Not only for the Panthers but my fantasy team that relies on Williams and Benson every week with no backups!

I hope Stewart is ready. If Williams isn’t up to play, I wonder who Stewart splits carries with? Sutton showed well for what his was given last week and Goodson hasn’t seen much luck coming out of the backfield.. Perhaps this is the week we find out if we have a diamond in the rough or not?

People speculate on what comes next, in the afterlife. I just hope they serve collards.

by D-Ranged1 on Nov 13, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions