The Falcons traded away Matt Ryan to the Colts two years ago and have struggled mightily with consistency and stability at the quarterback position ever since then. Enter Kirk Cousins, who is basically a younger version of Matt Ryan at this point. He’s solid, albeit not spectacular, and he’s a huge upgrade over Desmond Ridder.Continue reading “My thoughts on Kirk Cousins signing with the Atlanta Falcons”
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What does the Raheem Morris hire mean for the Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons recently hired former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris on Thursday evening to become the franchise’s newest head coach. Morris’ hiring comes on the heels of an expansive interviewing process that saw the team hold interviews for fifteen candidates across a nearly three-week time period. Coaching legends such as Bill BelichickContinue reading “What does the Raheem Morris hire mean for the Atlanta Falcons?”
NFL games that matter in Week 18
Let’s face it, just about every game in Week 18 matters for somebody as there are five playoff spots still up for grabs with eleven teams in the hunt for these coveted spots. The last week of regular season action is finally upon us, and so it’s important to sift through the noise and findContinue reading “NFL games that matter in Week 18”
The future of head coaching in the NFL
The NFL currently has three head coach vacancies as Josh McDaniels (Raiders), Frank Reich (Panthers), & Brandon Staley (Chargers) were fired during the season. According to this CBS report, there could be as many as five more vacancies created after the conclusion of the regular season, and even that figure might be optimistic. Teams likeContinue reading “The future of head coaching in the NFL”
Arthur Blank should fire everyone if the Falcons lose to the Panthers this weekend
FanDuel Sportsbook has the Falcons at +155 odds (37% chance) of winning the NFC South after their devastating 29-25 home loss to the Buccaneers this past weekend. Despite the team’s playoff hopes dwindling, a new piece from Breacher Report suggests that Arthur Smith’s job is, “safe in Atlanta, barring a late season collapse.” What doesContinue reading “Arthur Blank should fire everyone if the Falcons lose to the Panthers this weekend”
Overhead camera footage shows reasons why the Falcons must move on from Desmond Ridder this offseason
NFL talent evaluators want to see accuracy, strong footwork, & a tight spiral on the ball (in addition to several other factors) when evaluating quarterback prospects. Now, you would think that throwing with a tight spiral isn’t nearly as important as throwing with fundamentals (accuracy & footwork) is when it comes to QB success. ThisContinue reading “Overhead camera footage shows reasons why the Falcons must move on from Desmond Ridder this offseason”
NFL Fireable Offenses (2023)
The NFL has seen its fair share of what I like to call “fireable offenses” this season. That is to say that there are certain coaching blunders which happen during every season that are simply inexcusable, and usually these outcomes lead to staff firings. You will see in the examples below though that this doesn’tContinue reading “NFL Fireable Offenses (2023)”
Where does Desmond Ridder rank amongst NFL QBs after 11 career starts?
Desmond Ridder has been in the NFL for two seasons, and he has 11 career starts to his name after taking over for an injured(?) Marcus Mariota in Week 15 of last year. Quarterback comparisons can commence as we’ve seen who Ridder is at this point. There’s obviously room for gradual improvement over time, butContinue reading “Where does Desmond Ridder rank amongst NFL QBs after 11 career starts?”
How many more starts will Desmond Ridder receive from the Falcons?
The Falcons put a tremendous amount of faith in Desmond Ridder this offseason. They declined to enter the Lamar Jackson sweepstakes, and the team then doubled down by not going after any of the highly touted QB prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. Will their faith in the second year pro out of Cincinnati beContinue reading “How many more starts will Desmond Ridder receive from the Falcons?”
The Atlanta Falcons “9 to 5” Offense
The Falcons have spent several premium draft picks on offensive skill position players in recent years, including the use of their last three first round draft picks in acquiring TE Kyle Pitts (#8), WR Drake London (#5), and RB Bijan Robinson (#7). Combine the numbers of those players with K Younghoe Koo (#6) & QBContinue reading “The Atlanta Falcons “9 to 5” Offense”
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