THE FALCONS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE PREDICTIONS

     Here we go with another season of hope and a few worries. The GOOD looks very good. I am predicting that the Falcons run defense will be in the TOP 5. The combination of linemen, linebackers and the defensive backfield Will get better week to week. This will be the best part of the 2010 season.

     On offense, Michael Turner catching passes out of the backfield will be devastating for most opponents.  Roddy White will improve his concentration and have another 1000 yard year. Tony Gonzales and Harry Douglas will also be difficult to defend and stop. My prediction is that the passing game will be superior to the running attack from scrimmage. This is a good thing and not a problem. It will be a successful approach and fun to watch.

     The BAD and the things to worry about are pretty clear as well. The kicking game will not produce the points this year. The frustration will mount as the close games are lost. I hate to say this but the extra lost games will be as bad as last year. Last year we thought the glitch would improve. This year we will not have a better option so we will stay with an inferior kicker or let Koenan give it a try again.

     I am hopeful that Matt Ryan has just been kidding and he will be able to hit his targets. It has been one thing to see Roddy White lose concentration and not make a catch. It is COMPLETELY different to be so OFF TARGET that even Tony Gonzales can't get to the ball to make a catch. My prediction is that Ryan will be very good this year. My only advice for him is to get out of the film room once in a while and work with the receivers on the entire route tree like Payton Manning does.

     Ten wins sounds about right. I hope that will be enough.