One thing I know

Ryan and Rogers will fillet us if untouched, sack, knock them around get them dirty and they lose patience and composure, we no matter what, have to beat them up and get to them early whether we only play against Ryan or if we get Rogers as well. Piss them off and take away their comfort and make them hear footsteps. As we have seen when Rogers doesn't have protection and Ryan as well they start complaining to the Officials to bail them out, they become more focused on being hit and complaining then about the game.

Neither of those guys like pressure.

You're probably correct.

And Rodgers just mentioned how important his "rhythm" is to him.

Pressure disrupts Rhythm

Rogers was hassled a bunch but still managed to shred the giants...even without Jordy Nelson. He is a great QB and scares me on any field

HawkerD":2uii1pwk said:

Rogers was hassled a bunch but still managed to shred the giants...even without Jordy Nelson. He is a great QB and scares me on any field

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He was in the first half. I don't know what happened in the second except for the fact that Rogers got to shift through the pocket like he was a Plinko chip on the Price is Right.

One thing you know is that quarterbacks don't like pressure, huh Chris? Bold statement, that. :lol:

I'll bite. We have to punch Matt in the mouth. Let's renember he hasn't lit up the playoffs. Kam and Wagner blitzes. Yes.......I feel you.

Hitting Ryan is THEE deciding factor in this game. I don't think we touched him ONCE in the 2012 game...

Actually, I have a vastly different factor -- and IMO it's probably THE biggest factor that's going to decide whether we win ... or lose that game. And that ... is simply the running game. If Rawls and the Offensive Line are able to duplicate anything close to the performance they had last night ... if he rushes for (say) 110 yards+ ... and we're able to control the clock and keep the ball OUT of the hands of Matty Ice and keep that prolific offense on the sideline, we win that game.

RolandDeschain":1u7fak0x said:

One thing you know is that quarterbacks don't like pressure, huh Chris? Bold statement, that. :lol:

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I suggest you quote the right person, that wasn't what I said in my post anywhere, I said get them out of their comfort zone, harass them get them pissy and complaining to the Officials etc.

Atradees":3e1seqsd said:

I'll bite. We have to punch Matt in the mouth. Let's renember he hasn't lit up the playoffs. Kam and Wagner blitzes. Yes.......I feel you.

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Last playoff game he threw for 400 yds with 3 TDs and 1 pick vs SF in 2012...

... but the D blew the 17-0 lead.

In the game this year they hit him all first half and he was missing throws left right and centre.

3rd quarter = different story and he shredded the defense

Quite clear we have to get home with 4, but I do like when Wagner is sent on an A gap blitz with twisted stunts inside. Zenner prevented Stafford getting killed by Wagz on one play in the game this weekend by picking the block up at the last second.

chris98251":1blx7kq5 said:

RolandDeschain":1blx7kq5 said:

One thing you know is that quarterbacks don't like pressure, huh Chris? Bold statement, that. :lol:

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I suggest you quote the right person, that wasn't what I said in my post anywhere, I said get them out of their comfort zone, harass them get them pissy and complaining to the Officials etc.

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No you didn't say it but you pretty much implied it. That's why I responded with agreement like I did.

Rodgers was on a different level last night, but at the start of the game NYG definitely had him off balance. Shame they couldn't sustain it when GB adjusted. Would've made for a closer game, at least.

Remember this?

FalconsFanNW":27hsqulx said:

Atradees":27hsqulx said:

I'll bite. We have to punch Matt in the mouth. Let's renember he hasn't lit up the playoffs. Kam and Wagner blitzes. Yes.......I feel you.

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Last playoff game he threw for 400 yds with 3 TDs and 1 pick vs SF in 2012...

... but the D blew the 17-0 lead.

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Im coming out of semi posting retirement to address this comment you keep making. Your premise is that Matt Ryan is awesome no matter what no matter when and anything that bad happens has nothing to do with him..

but when "the D blew the 17-0" lead.. that implies that while the D was giving up 3 or 4 scores.. the Falcons offense didnt score again or were being outscored by a considerable margin.

A D cant blow a lead if the offense either holds onto the ball or, even better, keeps scoring.



PS Its ok to admit Ryan is mortal. No one is saying he sucks, likewise no reason to insist he walks on water.

One thing I know, they haven't had the opportunity to meet Frank Clark yet.

Hawkscanner":1d7rnot7 said:

Actually, I have a vastly different factor -- and IMO it's probably THE biggest factor that's going to decide whether we win ... or lose that game. And that ... is simply the running game. If Rawls and the Offensive Line are able to duplicate anything close to the performance they had last night ... if he rushes for (say) 110 yards+ ... and we're able to control the clock and keep the ball OUT of the hands of Matty Ice and keep that prolific offense on the sideline, we win that game.

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Winner, winner chicken dinner.

If w e keep the Falcons' O on the sidelines, it's going to be better than anything our D can do to stop them. With Thomas out, we're going to be in a similar position as Dallas: keep that D on the sidelines to protect them. It's not as bad, but we'll need to do it against the Falcons and the Packers if we meet them again. Also, it keeps our DL fresh so they can rush Ryan better.

If we can't rush the ball, and we leave the D out there too long...I don't think most people here believe we have a chance of containing the Falcons offense at home the way they're playing.

Hawkscanner":2nfynwqu said:

Actually, I have a vastly different factor -- and IMO it's probably THE biggest factor that's going to decide whether we win ... or lose that game. And that ... is simply the running game. If Rawls and the Offensive Line are able to duplicate anything close to the performance they had last night ... if he rushes for (say) 110 yards+ ... and we're able to control the clock and keep the ball OUT of the hands of Matty Ice and keep that prolific offense on the sideline, we win that game.

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Correct. Run the ball and break their will.
Play like we did Saturday and I would expect a victory unless something bizarre happens.

Crizilla":3gpy8cyq said:

Hitting Ryan is THEE deciding factor in this game. I don't think we touched him ONCE in the 2012 game...

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Correct.
Hence the reason they went out and got Bennett and Avril that offseason