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Even after signing Dunta Robinson, the Atlanta Falcons were still focused on defense in the NFL draft. “We were very excited to have the opportunity to take an outside linebacker who’s going to ramp up our speed, our enthusiasm, our athleticism,” general manager Thomas Dimitroff said. “In our minds, this guy is going to be a four-down player for us.” Weatherspoon was thrilled, too. “I’m a falcon!!!” he tweeted before his selection was even announced. The quarterback nicknamed “Matty Ice” hasn’t been as cool or efficient in his sophomore season. Welcome to the harsh reality of the NFL, Matt Ryan. “What if he’s a good NFL quarterback, but not a great in the making?” the columnist wrote. The Redskins – Atlanta’s opponent Sunday at the Georgia Dome – would love to have a “good NFL quarterback” right now. After leading the Falcons to an 11-5 record and a surprise playoff berth last season, however, the bar has been set high for Ryan. Atlanta Falcons Sports Memorabilia
The Falcons were teetering on the edge of being another Saints blowout victim. The Saints were not in the clear until running back Pierre Thomas did a somersault into the endzone with 3:03 left in the game. The Saints held on to prevail 35-27 over the Falcons before 70,088 fans on Monday night at the Superdome. The Saints remain the only undefeated team in the NFC and go to 7-0. The Falcons dropped to 4-3 and fall three games behind the Saints with nine games to play. Atlanta Falcons Sports Memorabilia The Atlanta Falcons are facing their biggest test of the season as they hope to get back in the NFC South race.
Coach Mike Smith says he plans to use the extra time to consider possible personnel changes this week. The Falcons have an extra day this week to prepare for a critical NFC South game at New Orleans next Monday night. The loss left Atlanta (4-2) two games behind the undefeated Saints. The Falcons can’t afford to have the deficit grow. Atlanta Falcons Sports Memorabilia Atlanta Falcons Sports Memorabilia
You came blame Mike Smith for the Falcons loss to Dallas. He does. • The Falcons had three turnovers. • Quarterback Matt Ryan was sacked four times. • The team gave up two long scoring plays: one a 59-yard touchdown pass from Tony Romo to Miles Austin, the other a 73-yard punt return by Patrick Crayton. • Romo passed for 311 yards and three touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 141. “We did some very uncharacteristic things [Sunday],” Smith said. “We started fast in all three phases. … After the first quarter we were not able to sustain that. In fact, we really struggled with it. We’ve got to sustain the level of play to be successful in this league. The Atlanta Falcons hope a young and promising defense is maturing at the perfect time. “I think a lot of the young guys grew up (Sunday night),” said 11th-year linebacker Mike Peterson, signed as a free agent for his sure tackling and his unwavering leadership. “In this league, you got to play all the way, four quarters, and they had a chance to see that.” Atlanta (4-1) was able to prevent sloppy Chicago from scoring on three of its four trips into the red zone. The Bears’ first possession set the tone when second-year safety Thomas DeCoud produced the first of his two interceptions, at the Falcons’ 9.
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