
Originally Posted by
quickdodgeŽ
If you had a record better than 8-8, then technically, you did have a winning season.
I think the Falcons had the same good team this year as last. The problem (as I see it) is that they had just too many bad breaks with injuries and missed plays. Atlanta had strong chances to beat New Orleans in BOTH GAMES this year and failed to do so. There were a couple of other games where dropped passes and missed FGs were the key elements in losses. There is no real reason why they shouldn't have been at least 10-6, if not 11-5. I think that since they surprised everyone last year, they thought they could stroll through this one as well. Most everyone was ready this year and the Falcons didn't seem to prepare for the other teams preparations. They really need defensive work and some stickier hands in the receiving corps to come back next year. I also think that with more time, Redmond and Snelling can be big time back ups, if not part time starters. Especially Snelling. But the biggest focus should be on the defensive side of the ball. Later, QD.