Post by kkc86 on Jul 18, 2012 21:38:46 GMT -5
Well I (falconsfan7007) said I would make the thread after the super bowl. It's that time again, maybe I can start another trend.
Comparisons between Ryan and Peyton Manning are a lot similar in the early careers in the playoffs. Ryan has the edge with only one losing season compared to Manning's. That is just something I am going to throw out there. Nolan fixes this defense, and Ryan wins a playoff game I will be one happy fan.
Starters
Offense:
QB: Matt Ryan
RB: Michael Turner
FB: Mike Cox
TE 1: Tony Gonzalez
TE 2: Michael Palmer
WR 1: Roddy White
WR 2: Julio Jones
LT: Sam Baker
LG: Justin Bialock
C: Todd McClure
RG: Peter Konz
RT: Tyson Clabo
Defense:
RE: John Abraham
LE: Ray Edwards
DT 1: Jonathan Babineaux
DT 2: Peria Jerry
LOLB: Stephen Nicholas
MLB: Akeem Dent
ROLB: Sean Weatherspoon
CB 1: Dunta Robinson
CB 2: Asante Samuel
FS: Thomas DeCoud
SS: William Moore
Special teams:
P: Matt Bosher
K: Matt Bryant
H: Matt Bosher
KOS: Matt Bosher
KR: Jacquizz Rodgers
PR: Harry Douglas
LS: Josh Harris
Injuries:
IR:
FB Bradie Ewing (Torn ACL)
LT Will Svitek (arm)
S Shann Schillinger (foot)
TE Adam Nissley (knee)
CB Brent Grimes (Achilles)
RG Garret Reynolds (back)
WR Kevin Cone (Roster Space)
*= Returning starter
Main Coaches:
HC: Mike Smith
OC: Dirk Koetter
DC: Mike Nolan
STC: Keith Armstrong
The NFL draft
Draft picks
2nd: Peter Konz C/G Wisconsin
3rd: Lamar Holmes T Southern Miss.
5th: Bradie Ewing FB Wisconsin
5th: Jonathan Massaquoi LB/DE Troy
6th: Charles Mitchell S Miss. State
7th: Travian Robertson DT South Carolina
Trades:
ATL gives: 7th round pick. PHI gives: CB Asante Samuel.
BAL gives 3rd round pick, 5th round pick ATL gives: 3rd round pick
Free agency
Addition(s): SS Chris Hope
Losses: PR/KR/WR Eric Weems (CHI), LB Curtis Lofton (NO), CB Kelvin Hayden (CHI), S James Sanders (ARI)
Resigned players: DE Kroy Biermann, S Thomas Decoud, RB Jason Snelling, DE John Abraham, LS Joe Zelenka, DT Vance Walker
Franchise tag: CB Brent Grimes
Opponents in 2012:
Preseason
Home
Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals
Away
Jacksonville Jaguars
Miami Dolphins
Results (even though they don't matter)
Week 1 vs BAL: 17-31 (L)
Week 2 vs CIN: 19-24 (L)
Week 3 @ MIA: 23-6 (W)
Week 4 @ JAX: 14-24 (L)
Regular season
Home
Dallas
NY Giants
Arizona
Denver
Oakland
Tampa Bay
New Orleans
Carolina
Away
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Kansas City
San Diego
Tampa Bay
New Orleans
Carolina
Results:
Week 1 @ KC: 40-24 (W)
Week 2 vs DEN (MNF): 27-21 (W)
Week 3 @ SD: 27-3 (W)
Week 4 vs CAR: 30-28 (W)
Week 5 @ WAS: 24-17 (W)
Week 6 vs OAK: 23-20 (W)
Week 7 BYE
Week 8 @ PHI: 30-17 (W)
Week 9 vs DAL (SNF): 19-13 (W)
Week 10 @ NO: 27-31 (L)
Week 11 vs ARI: 23-19 (W)
Week 12 @ TB: 24-23 (W)
Week 13 vs NO (TNF): 23-13 (W)
Week 14 @ CAR: 20-30 (L)
Week 15 vs NYG: 34-0 (W)
Week 16 @ DET (MNF): 31-18 (W)
Week 17 vs TB: 17-22 (L)
Playoffs:
Week 19 vs SEA: 30-28 (W)
Week 20 vs SF: 24-28 (L)
Final record: 14-4
You may say this is early but you can really never be early unless the past season hasn't ended yet.
Postseason: Wild card? No
Division champ? Yes
Will we finally make it over the playoff hump? Yes
Comparisons between Ryan and Peyton Manning are a lot similar in the early careers in the playoffs. Ryan has the edge with only one losing season compared to Manning's. That is just something I am going to throw out there. Nolan fixes this defense, and Ryan wins a playoff game I will be one happy fan.
Starters
Offense:
QB: Matt Ryan
RB: Michael Turner
FB: Mike Cox
TE 1: Tony Gonzalez
TE 2: Michael Palmer
WR 1: Roddy White
WR 2: Julio Jones
LT: Sam Baker
LG: Justin Bialock
C: Todd McClure
RG: Peter Konz
RT: Tyson Clabo
Defense:
RE: John Abraham
LE: Ray Edwards
DT 1: Jonathan Babineaux
DT 2: Peria Jerry
LOLB: Stephen Nicholas
MLB: Akeem Dent
ROLB: Sean Weatherspoon
CB 1: Dunta Robinson
CB 2: Asante Samuel
FS: Thomas DeCoud
SS: William Moore
Special teams:
P: Matt Bosher
K: Matt Bryant
H: Matt Bosher
KOS: Matt Bosher
KR: Jacquizz Rodgers
PR: Harry Douglas
LS: Josh Harris
Injuries:
IR:
FB Bradie Ewing (Torn ACL)
LT Will Svitek (arm)
S Shann Schillinger (foot)
TE Adam Nissley (knee)
CB Brent Grimes (Achilles)
RG Garret Reynolds (back)
WR Kevin Cone (Roster Space)
*= Returning starter
Main Coaches:
HC: Mike Smith
OC: Dirk Koetter
DC: Mike Nolan
STC: Keith Armstrong
The NFL draft
Draft picks
2nd: Peter Konz C/G Wisconsin
3rd: Lamar Holmes T Southern Miss.
5th: Bradie Ewing FB Wisconsin
5th: Jonathan Massaquoi LB/DE Troy
6th: Charles Mitchell S Miss. State
7th: Travian Robertson DT South Carolina
Trades:
ATL gives: 7th round pick. PHI gives: CB Asante Samuel.
BAL gives 3rd round pick, 5th round pick ATL gives: 3rd round pick
Free agency
Addition(s): SS Chris Hope
Losses: PR/KR/WR Eric Weems (CHI), LB Curtis Lofton (NO), CB Kelvin Hayden (CHI), S James Sanders (ARI)
Resigned players: DE Kroy Biermann, S Thomas Decoud, RB Jason Snelling, DE John Abraham, LS Joe Zelenka, DT Vance Walker
Franchise tag: CB Brent Grimes
Opponents in 2012:
Preseason
Home
Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals
Away
Jacksonville Jaguars
Miami Dolphins
Results (even though they don't matter)
Week 1 vs BAL: 17-31 (L)
Week 2 vs CIN: 19-24 (L)
Week 3 @ MIA: 23-6 (W)
Week 4 @ JAX: 14-24 (L)
Regular season
Home
Dallas
NY Giants
Arizona
Denver
Oakland
Tampa Bay
New Orleans
Carolina
Away
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Kansas City
San Diego
Tampa Bay
New Orleans
Carolina
Results:
Week 1 @ KC: 40-24 (W)
Week 2 vs DEN (MNF): 27-21 (W)
Week 3 @ SD: 27-3 (W)
Week 4 vs CAR: 30-28 (W)
Week 5 @ WAS: 24-17 (W)
Week 6 vs OAK: 23-20 (W)
Week 7 BYE
Week 8 @ PHI: 30-17 (W)
Week 9 vs DAL (SNF): 19-13 (W)
Week 10 @ NO: 27-31 (L)
Week 11 vs ARI: 23-19 (W)
Week 12 @ TB: 24-23 (W)
Week 13 vs NO (TNF): 23-13 (W)
Week 14 @ CAR: 20-30 (L)
Week 15 vs NYG: 34-0 (W)
Week 16 @ DET (MNF): 31-18 (W)
Week 17 vs TB: 17-22 (L)
Playoffs:
Week 19 vs SEA: 30-28 (W)
Week 20 vs SF: 24-28 (L)
Final record: 14-4
You may say this is early but you can really never be early unless the past season hasn't ended yet.
Postseason: Wild card? No
Division champ? Yes
Will we finally make it over the playoff hump? Yes