2 reasons we lost

[Cowboyz88]

I thought the two reasons were #11 and #24.

The fact that A.) we couldn't make adjustments or B.) just couldn't stop them even though we knew it was coming is quite disheartening.

They made us look ridiculous.

 

[sideon]

We have 1 stud on the D-Line right now and you're not going to get pressure with just 1. We lost because defensively we weren't good enough to win, seeing Patmon give Julio a 5yd cushion pretty much sums up the defense today.

 

[Aven8]

I have one.

Rod Marinelli.

Completely out coached and unprepared after last week.

Maybe he was reading his press clippings all week!

 

[Sydla]

We'll have the two McClains, Gregory, and Hardy back Week 7 against the Giants. It'll be a whole different defense.

And the offense will still stink if Weeden is leading it.

 

[Awakened]

I know it gets confusing, but Terrell McClain is out for the year. We should have Hardy and Gregory back for game 5 and Mincey whenever he can pass the concussion protocol.

My bad. I do get Mincey and T. McClain mixed up.

 

[Bullflop]

There were surely more than two reasons why we lost -- you have only to look at the absentees to see that.

 

[noshame]

Too much talent and speed on this defense to give up that many points, even with the injuries. Weeden thru a pick, but it wasn't a pick 6. U score 28, u should win

 

[Alexander]

Maybe he was reading his press clippings all week!

He might not have, but a bunch of our fringe defenders might have.

When Lee went out for a spell, they could not hold it together.

 

[Alexander]

Too much talent and speed on this defense to give up that many points, even with the injuries. Weeden thru a pick, but it wasn't a pick 6. U score 28, u should win

No. Blame Weeden. It will make you be better able to grasp the fact that Marinelli got exposed by Shanahan's kid in a major way.

 

[kevm3]

What happened was a well-oiled offense destroyed an injury plagued defense. Our team punched in above their paygrade the first half, but the game took a predictable turn as it went on. If Atlanta lost against a team missing its best WR, QB, CB, passrushers, and one of its best linemen, then that's a serious problem on their part.

Realistically, our lack of talent caught up to us.

 

[Aven8]

He might not have, but a bunch of our fringe defenders might have.

When Lee went out for a spell, they could not hold it together.

Lee is the only elite player we have on D until week 5. The ILB's including Lee played horrible today however.

 

[fifaguy]

If by the end of the day you mean the first half, then yes

Exactly. Game isn't over at halftime...

 

[Sydla]

No. Blame Weeden. It will make you be better able to grasp the fact that Marinelli got exposed by Shanahan's kid in a major way.

Exactly.

You can only blame one person for the loss. That's the rule.

And Weeden played fantastic today. It was part of the game plan to only manage like 50 yards of offense in a 2nd half.

 

[Aven8]

What happened was a well-oiled offense destroyed an injury plagued defense. Our team punched in above their paygrade the first half, but the game took a predictable turn as it went on. If Atlanta lost against a team missing its best WR, QB, CB, passrushers, and one of its best linemen, then that's a serious problem on their part.

Realistically, our lack of talent caught up to us.

Good post. It looked like a decent small college team playing well against an Alabama or Ohio St, and then then just didn't have the depth to keep up!

 

[Blackspider214]

I have one.

Rod Marinelli.

Completely out coached and unprepared after last week.

He's never been a good DC here. His junk defense was just propped up by our running game domination last year and it kept off the field more than usual. He never makes any adjustments at all and we never seem to ever press. And refuse to blitz.

 

[AmericasTeam31]

Scoring 28 in a game is great! But producing only 2 first downs (both on the same drive) in the entire second half will NEVER win a game! Our defense is VERY GOOD in spurts. When they get rest between series and can look over the game plan etc. Constant 3 and outs will get you no where on defense. Just ask Philly about that.

 

[Alexander]

Exactly.

You can only blame one person for the loss. That's the rule.

And Weeden played fantastic today. It was part of the game plan to only manage like 50 yards of offense in a 2nd half.

I wouldn't say fantastic, but he played okay save the one mistake.

And if that is something that just results in an avalanche of momentum on the rest of your team, then you are soft and you are not a top notch football team.

So much for rallying around the weak.

It was like we gave up after that play.

 

[CF74]

Wilcox left his man parts in the locker room at the half, #24 pantsed him in the second half...

 

[Alexander]

He's never been a good DC here. His junk defense was just propped up by our running game domination last year and it kept off the field more than usual. He never makes any adjustments at all and we never seem to ever press. And refuse to blitz.

Scary thing is, we dominated the Eagles thanks to Weems and now Rod has a very simple offense to figure out and practically gives up a 40 burger with them missing their top tailback.

Disgraceful.

 

[Sydla]

I wouldn't say fantastic, but he played okay save the one mistake.

And if that is something that just results in an avalanche of momentum on the rest of your team, then you are soft and you are not a top notch football team.

So much for rallying around the weak.

It was like we gave up after that play.

He had more than one mistake.

Again, did you check out after the half?

This game was lost because of poor defense and an ineffective QB who Atlanta had little to no respect for in the 2nd half.

I'll say it again. They won't win a game with Weeden at QB......... even when Gregory and Hardy and McClain come back.