Ask The Falcoholic!

by Dave Choate on Aug 17, 2011 3:19 PM EDT

The Falcons-Jaguars tilt is approaching fast. That must mean it's time to Ask The Falcoholic!

For those who don't know me, I'm the editor over at The Falcoholic, SBN's Atlanta Falcons blog. I'm here today (and tomorrow, and the next day) to answer any questions you might have about the Falcons leading up to the game. If you have fantasy-related questions about Matt Ryan or Michael Turner, questions about what rookies you should be looking out for or ideas for a screenplay, I'm here to listen.

Here's to a great game. Ask away!

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Oh, and if you could Recommend this so it stays on top of the list...

….I would appreciate it.

by Dave Choate on Aug 17, 2011 3:24 PM EDT reply actions

So what do Falcons fans feel is the biggest question on your team?

What offseason moves do you like or not like that the team made? I forget, have you added or lost any significant pieces of your defense since last year?

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by Brian Levenson on Aug 17, 2011 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

Why did you take Smitty away? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?

frankDUBZ

"I'm smacking you with the truth......" - Me

by FRANKdubz on Aug 17, 2011 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

j/k.... lol

Other than Julio Jones, how are your other draft picks shaping up. Feel free to elaborate on Julio as well. I will be looking at your team live in about 4 hrs..

frankDUBZ

"I'm smacking you with the truth......" - Me

by FRANKdubz on Aug 17, 2011 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

On the same Julio note

What is the feeling of Falcons fans on giving up so many draft picks for him

by duuuvaaalll on Aug 17, 2011 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I feel good about it

It was a bounty, but Jones has been every bit as great as advertised thus far. Talented, humble and smart.

by Dave Choate on Aug 17, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Julio looks great

I’m a big fan of Jacquizz Rodgers, who looks like an even smaller Maurice Jones-Drew, with a little less power. Akeem Dent is hurt now, but he looked decent as an inside linebacker. Matt Bosher is an effective directional punter, Cliff Matthews looks like a steal at defensive end and Andrew Jackson looks like a valuable reserve guard.

Phew.

by Dave Choate on Aug 17, 2011 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

little less power?

rodgers is weak, MJD is a man. simple. And Roddys about to get his shi* rocked

by UCLAllDay on Aug 18, 2011 4:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for your insight

by Dave Choate on Aug 18, 2011 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions

In case you missed it

that last comment was due to Roddy White’s tweet about the rookie QB’s from last weeks Jags/Pats pre-season game…

Here's hoping we have NFL football in 2011

by pksiv on Aug 18, 2011 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions

I didn't miss it

I’m used to hearing veiled threats from fans about Roddy White getting his ass kicked. I love the guy, but I wish he was a little less mouthy on Twitter.

by Dave Choate on Aug 18, 2011 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions

MINE!

by Dave Choate on Aug 17, 2011 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Defense is Smitty's calling card

Will the Falcons defense, all ready pretty good, be better this year.

by cathousecrazy on Aug 17, 2011 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

I think so

A lot of young players getting a year older and year better.

by Dave Choate on Aug 17, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

What can we expect from Jason Snelling this year?

Michael Turner is old and overworked, and Jason Snelling showed real promise in the few snaps he got last season!

I think he had over 200 all purpose yards in week 2? where Turner went down in the first quarter.

I think Turner is good, but I think you guys could benefit from Snelling’s talents. Not to mention you nearly lost him in free agency this year. He could be a strong asset.

by SexonvilleShaguars on Aug 17, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

I think he'll be a valuable reserve, as always

Good for perhaps 300-400 yards rushing in spot duty, 200 yards receiving out of the backfield and a handful of touchdowns. He’s a very effective spell for Turner and has a lot of versatility, which the coaching staff loves. I do think Jacquizz Rodgers is going to cut into his touches by mid-season.

by Dave Choate on Aug 18, 2011 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions

why we let gregg williams go hes got a ring

by jagfan4life on Aug 18, 2011 12:36 AM EDT reply actions

Now we have to deal with him

Thanks a lot, guys!

by Dave Choate on Aug 18, 2011 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Two questions

How does your secondary look?
and
How has Ray Edwards look so far?

"Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because This is Just a Ride."
"I don't mean to sound bitter, cold or cynical, but I am. So that's how it comes out."
-Bill Hicks

by montanajagsfan on Aug 18, 2011 11:09 PM EDT reply actions

I'm more afraid of

Bierman than Edwards. But so far Edwards hasn’t shown much because he’s been hurt.
I also know they really like Thomas Decoud, and everyone knows I was a fan of Brent Grimes since his days with NFL Europa.
They don’t really know what they got at SS yet in William Moore, but he’s been productive to this point, and Dunta Robinson has been underwhelming for the pricetag. Overall however, their DB’s are above average, but they have little depth behind their starters.
This is just in case he never gets to your question.

by Ewdtrey on Aug 19, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks bro

"Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because This is Just a Ride."
"I don't mean to sound bitter, cold or cynical, but I am. So that's how it comes out."
-Bill Hicks

by montanajagsfan on Aug 19, 2011 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions