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re: Falcons in talks with Richard Seymour
Posted on 5/23/13 at 11:15 pm to USMC Gators
Posted on 5/23/13 at 11:15 pm to USMC Gators
Falcons fans aren't worthy to be braves fans.
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Posted on 5/24/13 at 7:07 am to Rittdog
quote:I'm trying to figure out what makes you most confident. Is it the 18-18 division record for the Falcons the last 6 years (Saints are 21-15 in division)? Is it the head to head factor against the Saints (Saints are 8-4 in the last 6 years)? Is it the fact that during two of the best Falcons seasons ever (2010 and 2012, going 13-3) the Falcons were 1-1 against the Saints? Is it the fact that the Falcons have finished better than 3-3 in the division just once in the last 8 years (Saints have finished better than .500 in the division 4 of the last 8 years)?
Falcons are almost a sure lock for the division crown..
In the last 8 years, the Saints have had a better record 4 seasons, and the Falcons have had a better record 4 seasons. During that time, the Falcons have never had a better record than the Saints 2 seasons in a row.
Seriously? There is very little reason to think that the Falcons will do better than .500 in the division. There is zero reason to think the Falcons will do better than 1-1 against the Saints. There is almost no reason to think the Falcons will duplicate their success from last year. If history has shown anything, it is that it is the Saints turn to win the division next year.
Also, take a look at the schedule Atlanta plays this year. Even when considering the Saints' terrible 7-9 2012 season, the Falcons schedule has increased in difficulty more than anyone else in the NFL going into the 2013 season. In 2012, the Falcons' opponents W-L-T record % was .422. In 2013, that jumps to .504. It is the largest jump out of every team, even with the Saints 7-9 record (which is surely to improve this year).
Falcons fans need to brace for disappointment. Only one team in the last 12 years has had their schedule increase the toughest in the league and not have a 3 game swing in their record. 10-6 is a very realistic ceiling for the Falcons this year.
Posted on 5/24/13 at 8:43 am to motorbreath
Improved defense my azz. The Saints defense is horrible. They have a great offense and leader in Breese. I see them winning 8-9 games this year.
Posted on 5/24/13 at 8:46 am to DawgNation2012
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Improved defense my azz
Saints really can't do anything but improve.
If their defense is worse this year I will commit hari kari.
Posted on 5/24/13 at 9:10 am to craigbiggio
You are correct their defense can only get better. If there defense improves they will be a force to recon with.
Posted on 5/24/13 at 9:40 am to beaver
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age of 33
GLWTPosted on 5/24/13 at 9:42 am to beaver
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I honestly don't see any way the falcons don't win the division...just way more talent than everyone else in the NFC South
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