The reactions of the falconholic: A dramatic turnaround

It can be difficult to maintain a measured attitude toward a team that looks incredibly lackluster on opening day after generating so much buzz early in the season. After last year’s disastrous end to the season, the Falcons have worked tirelessly to build their roster and generate excitement about the direction of their franchise. An opening game against a vulnerable Pittsburgh team should have set the tone for the start of an exciting year. Instead, they were outplayed and outcoached on both sides of the ball in a frustrating loss.

What left fans in disbelief was the stagnation and naivety of the offense. They had Kirk Cousins ​​​​play mostly in shotgun and pistol formations. There was not a single pass attempt over 20 yards. Drake London was not tackled once in the second half. Worst of all, TJ Watt took over the lead in the second half without much resistance from the coaching staff and provided adequate support for Kaleb McGary.

With all the schematic issues and lack of adjustment, Cousins ​​has to be the biggest concern. His unwillingness to move in the pocket raised eyebrows around the league. While he was never mobile, his inability to sense pressure and move his feet to handle the rush was a major limitation for an offense that was poised to thrive. Hitting the panic button after a game, albeit one that was extremely disappointing, seems a bit harsh. Falcons fans seem to be hitting that button without hesitation.

Can the Falcons pull it together and prove that the opening weekend loss will be considered an exception by the end of the season? Let us know what you think and check out the odds for tonight’s game at FanDuel Sportsbook.