Flight Risk: The Official SAGA of the 2012 Atlanta Falcons

[AVXL]

Brehs we back

Yall all remember how last season ended. Another humiliating playoff loss, this time our offense not even scoringa single point in a road loss at the eventual Super Bowl champion Giants.

Changes followed: Out was Defensive Coordinator Brian Van Gorder & Offensive Coordinator Mike Mularkey, in was new Defensive Coordinator Mike Nolan & new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. Nolan brings a solid track record and we'll probably see more 3-4 and a base 4-3 with a nickel on the field the majority of the time. On offense, Koetter has brought us the screen pass & is promising a more vertical passing attack

We traded for CB Asante Samuel, drafted Wisconsin players OL Peter Konz & FB Bradie Ewing (there's a good chance they both start) and can only hope that the scheme changes & player development finally result in a playoff win/run for Mike Smith & Co.

Brehs what yall think? What are we doin this yr? Another 1st round playoff exit?

A deep playoff run?

Or do we miss the playoffs altogether?

 

[AVXL]

1.Thu, Aug 9 vs Baltimore, 7:30 PM


2. Thu, Aug 16 vs Cincinnati 8:00 PM FOX


3. Fri, Aug 24 @ Miami 7:30 PM


4 Thu, Aug 30 @ Jacksonville 6:30 PM

2012 Regular Season Schedule


1. Sun, Sep 9 @Kansas City

1:00 PM FOX


2. Mon, Sep 17 vs Denver

8:30 PM ESPN


3. Sun, Sep 23 @ San Diego

4:05 PM FOX


4. Sun, Sep 30 vs Carolina

1:00 PM FOX


5. Sun, Oct 7 @ Washington

1:00 PM FOX


6. Sun, Oct 14 vs Oakland

1:00 PM CBS


7. BYE WEEK


8. Sun, Oct 28 @ Philadelphia

1:00 PM FOX


9. Sun, Nov 4 vs Dallas

8:20 PM NBC


10. Sun, Nov 11 @ New Orleans

1:00 PM FOX


11. Sun, Nov 18 vs Arizona

1:00 PM FOX


12. Sun, Nov 25 @ Tampa Bay

1:00 PM FOX


13. Thu, Nov 29 vs. New Orleans

8:20 PM NFL Network


14. Sun, Dec 9 @ Carolina

1:00 PM FOX


15. Sun, Dec 16 vs New York Giants (Payback )

1:00 PM FOX


16. Sat, Dec 22 @ Detroit

8:30 PM

17. Sun, Dec 30 vs Tampa Bay

 

[Moose_Greyjoy]

We got a tuff schedule....but still playoff bound

 

[AVXL]

We got a tuff schedule....but still playoff bound

I expect 11 wins and a playoff win. Anything less than that & Mike Smith is on the hot seat goin into '13. We SHOULD win the division...NO is still dangerous, but wont have their coach (which is huge)

CAR still has some holes on defense...i still think they're a yr or 2 away from putting it together

TB is a disaster, they aint doin shyt.

We should be 4-2 in division EASILY & I cant see us losing to TB at all this yr

 

[AVXL]

Brehs we get started on Thurs vs. BAL, where y'all at?

 

[JBoy]

I'm here, what is the LB situation looking like with the dirty birds?

 

[holidayinn21]

I wouldn't be doing my due diligence w/o giving this awful thread a 1* star and neg rep.

 

[charmander]

we in here

 

[AVXL]

I'm here, what is the LB situation looking like with the dirty birds?

Lofa Tatupu injured his pec & is done for the year.

Your starters will be Sean Weatherspoon (who will be a star this yr), Akeem Dent (Dawgs ) takes over at MLB & Stephen Nicholas will be outside. We just resigned Mike Petersen in case of injury or if Akeem isn't ready, but Akeem should be ready to feast

Little bit of uncertainty with Akeem & Nicholas has been banged up, but I trust Nolan to put guys in the right position out there.

 

[AVXL]

Ravens vs. Falcons: 5 players to watch tonight

7:44 am August 9, 2012, by D. Orlando Ledbetter



Atlanta Falcons running back Dimitri Nance (30) does a little "Dirty Bird" dance in the endzone after scoring a 1-yard touchdown run for a 17-3 lead over the Kansas City Chiefs during 4th quarter action in the exhibition season opener at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Friday, August 13, 2010. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

FLOWERY BRANCH – Hey, y’all remember Dimitri Nance, right?

He ran hard for the Falcons during the 2010 exhibition season and made the practice squad.

Much to the consternation of the Falcons, Nance was plucked off the practice squad by the Green Bay Packers.

On their way to the Super Bowl title, Nance played in 12 games for the Pack. He had 36 rushes for 95 yards. He played in the playoff game against the Eagles, but was inactive for the rest of the playoffs, including the Packers win over the Falcons.

However, he still picked up a Super Bowl ring and he has it with him in his dorm room in Flowery Branch for motivation.

“I keep it close to me at all times,” Nance said. “I got the Super Bowl ring, but I really didn’t play in the game. That’s motivation to try to get back to the Super Bowl and be a part of it and play in the game.”

The Falcons were the NFC’s No. 1 seed when the Packers pummeled them at the Georgia Dome.

“I was on the winning side, but I still knew a lot of guys on the Falcons’ sideline,” Nance said. “It was interesting. I was just happy. I was on that team at the time, so that’s who I wanted to win.”

Nance knows that he will get some action against the Ravens and against the Bengals.

“The first couple of games, the second and third stringers are going to get in a lot,” Nance said. “I’m expecting to get a lot of action to prove myself.”

In addition to Nance, here are some players to watch in tonight’s exhibition opener against the Baltimore Ravens at 7:30 p.m. at the Georgia Dome.

Kerry Meier, wide receiver: With Eric Weems off to Chicago, Meier can wrap up the No. 4 wide receiver spot with a strong showing.

Meier has to learn all of the wide receiver spots.

“There is a lot of stuff that I need to do,” Meier said.

He’s expecting a lot of action against the Ravens.

“The key is kind of cutting loose and getting back into the swing of things in game situations,” Meier said. “We’ve kind of been grinding in training camp, so it’s going to be a good chance for us to go out and get into a live game situation.”

Meier doesn’t believe the Falcons have too much on his plate.

“It’s great, that’s what we come here to do,” Meier said. “I want to show these coaches and show these teammates that I’m capable of doing the things they’ve asked me to do. We can simulate as much as we can out on the practice field, but it’s not until we get in a game situations that guys will step out of their comfort zone and make plays.

“This is going to be a great chance for not only the young guys, but for me because I consider myself a young guy trying to prove every day that I belong here. Each day, I’m trying to take a step in the right direction. Thursday will be another big step for us.”

Robert James, linebacker: He is running with the second-team after being developed on the practice squad. He was a fifth-round pick in 2008 and has mostly been on the practice squad. He played in one regular-season game in 2009 and one in 2011.

Michael Calvin, wide receiver: The fleet receiver from California flashed his 4.3 speed in the Friday Night Lights event. He also showed off some nice hands with a difficult catch on a deep pass.

Dominique Davis, quarterback: He has been much more accurate with his passes and had a fine showing in the controlled practice against the Titans in Dalton. He could push John Parker Wilson for the No. 3 spot

 

[O.iatlhawksfan]

Y'all aint shyt! Gon get by on beating weak teams like the last 3 year.

 

[Anbesa]

offense and defense looking good coming out the gate

 

[SubZeroDegrees]

fukk this team

fukk this fanbase

fukk all the posters who repped them.

*One star applied*

I hope yall burn in hell.

 

[Black White Sox Hat]

The ref just called us arizona

 

[Anbesa]

fukk this team

fukk this fanbase

fukk all the posters who repped them.

*One star applied*

I hope yall burn in hell.