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Man I fuggin LOVE this team!

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Ok yeah, there is plenty of blame to go around and this game will definitely go down as one we really could have won. After the pain has subsided a bit I hope every one will remember how hard we fought against a really good team. We didnt protect the ball perfectly but we protected it very well. We made some big plays in key situations. Our D-Line may have actually solidified itself as a top ten candidate for the season at pass rushing which is something we havent had in years.

I will continue to say that our team has incredible heart even if we sometimes lack mental toughness. As our confidence grows and we go through another offseason (hopefully picking up some real talent) we will be a strong team going forward.

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If the the players continue to show the passion they did today, the wins will come.

They will beat Seattle if they play this well next week.

I agree, the way we played today makes me feel comfortable going into the Seattle game at home. Good opportunity to get a quality win going into the bye.

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We cant be disheartened this is our team they battled and deserved the win, its time to stomp Seattle and get back in the playoff race. Remember one team got exposed tonight and it was not us.

While I know what you meant... Us giving other teams a blueprint in how to beat ATL... It can be argued that they exposed the fact that our safeties SUCK... Nakamura specifically... Don't even feel like ranting so ill stop

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The time for moral victories has passed. Time to execute and win. It's that simple.

Rivera is going to make a change in that secondary, I'm sure he's not happy with Nakamura's atrocious playing. If he changed Adams for Pilares, I'm willing to bet Nakamura is on his way to the bench.

I agree about the moral victories. I just believe this is as good as we can play. That is what I take from this game. This was our best shot, period. That is players and coaches. Our talent level is not up to par with the top teams of the league. And by that I mean our guys are either too small or too slow to compete at some key positions on the field and they dont have skill enough to overcome those talent deficiencies. So with that being said when the team gives it everything they have and they still put up a decent showing against a top team I have to give them props.

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I agree about the moral victories. I just believe this is as good as we can play. That is what I take from this game. This was our best shot, period. That is players and coaches. Our talent level is not up to par with the top teams of the league. And by that I mean our guys are either too small or too slow to compete at some key positions on the field and they dont have skill enough to overcome those talent deficiencies. So with that being said when the team gives it everything they have and they still put up a decent showing against a top team I have to give them props.

I disagree on one thing. This isn't the best we can be. I don't believe that by a long shot. Unfortunately this team is not running on all cylinders just yet. we are not a well oiled machine yet. I see us getting there mid season though, I would only hope we can get to that peak with a .500 or better record.

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I disagree on one thing. This isn't the best we can be. I don't believe that by a long shot. Unfortunately this team is not running on all cylinders just yet. we are not a well oiled machine yet. I see us getting there mid season though, I would only hope we can get to that peak with a .500 or better record.

That would be something.

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