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Can the Atlanta Falcons Compete with the Saints?
The last 3 years for the Atlanta Falcons have been a roller coaster ride like no other in the NFL. After having the most exciting player in the game, Michael Vick, for so many years, the Falcons are looking to move forward with QB sensation Matt Ryan.
Matt Ryan had one of the best rookie QB seasons ever in 08', completing 61% of his pass attempts, over 3,400 yards passing, 21 touchdown passes, only 12 interceptions, with a QB rating of almost 90 and starting all 16 games - many veteran QB's will take that season any day.
The Atlanta Falcons have the benefit of playing in the NFC South - that should create easy wins for them over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons face some tough opponents in the New York Jets, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints twice - these teams should provide the Falcons with a good test to see where they stand amongst the NFL elite. With no clear cut favorite to come out the NFC - the Falcons could be the "dark horse" of the NFC.
What must improve for the Falcons is the defense. The Falcons are giving up too many yards - while holding teams to under 20 points per game - the Falcons will need to stay on the field longer and control the clock.
The Falcons are in the NFC South - which in 08' was the most competitive division in all of football. In 09', the division isn't as good with the Carolina Panthers struggling and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the process of rebuilding. The team the Falcons will have to be concerned with is the New Orleans Saints and their overwhelming offense that can strike at any time.
If Matt Ryan stays healthy and protected, distributes the ball efficiently and limits turnovers - the Falcons may see post season action for the second year in a row and contend in the NFC. No one thought the Arizona Cardinals would make the Super Bowl - 09' can be the year for the Falcons.
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