Quote:I told you guys kid is gonna be something good, he has all the tools to be a great QB

 

What impressed me the most about Geno Smith is the way he rebounded from his numerous bad decisions in the Jets previous game in Tennessee.    On top of that,  he stayed poised after the Falcons went ahead 28-27.    Easier said than done on the road in a loud dome.    I can't recall the Falcons even coming close to an Interception last night.     Geno Smith's natural ability certainly was on the display as well.

 

Having said all of this,   the Falcons have been hit hard by injuries on both sides of the ball.      They were fortunate to have a chance late in the game against New England,   after being badly outplayed most of the game.       In their current state,   the Falcons look nothing like a team that was a # 1 seed two out of the last three seasons and came close to reaching the Super Bowl in the 2012 season.        It's not a good sign when one of your best players is going to retire at the end of the season.     Replacing Tony Gonzalez effectively is going to be very difficult.      Even in a division with two other teams that are a combined 1-7,    right now the season looks bleak for the Falcons unless they get healthy in a hurry. 

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