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Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
I'm probably being a huge homer here, but it blows my mind at how little credit is being given to the Falcons.
I can see how there's certainly question marks regarding their playoff ability, but they're an incredibly deep and talented team. Matt Ryan looks better than he's ever looked before. He's more calm, mature, and has more say and control at the line of scrimmage.
The running game simply boils down to Turner being on the wrong side of 30. Running backs have a short shelf life in the NFL and I think his is up.
I gotta stick with the Falcons to win next week.
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I could see that. I think its just from recent past experience. 2 years ago they finished 13-3 for the #1 seed (I'm sure you know that) and lost at home in the divisonals by 27. Then last year they went 10-6 and lost in the first round by 22. After that, people will just expect more of the same until proven otherwise, especially when its not a traditional big media team with a winning past.
I agree they're being overlooked too much for a #1 seed, they have as good a shot as anyone in the NFC. But until they look good in a playoff game you'll have to deal with the national doubt. I also think Seattle matches up well against em, its the reason I was pulling for them yesterday. From this Saints fan's perspective, I hope I'm right.