NFL  > Atlanta Falcons  > Where do you see this Falcons team going?
October 29, 2008, 09:57 AM
Are they a playoff team this year? Do they need a year or two before you can seriously consider them a contender? What do you think?
October 29, 2008  11:10 AM ET

At most they will be a wildcard team this year, probably another 2 years from being a serious NFC contender. FUTURE's lookin good with MATTY ICE!

October 29, 2008  11:42 AM ET

Agreed, wild card is a lofty but realistic goal. Next year is definetely shaping up nicely tho.

November 7, 2008  09:10 AM ET

Let's just win one at a time. If the playoffs are part of this year....FINE!!. If not, Matt Ryan,The Falcons and Atlanta have a lot to look forward to. Matt Ryan has made this city forget that LOW-LIFE AMOEBA that was here.

November 7, 2008  09:34 AM ET

I see them loosing this weekend 31 to 24 to the Saints!! just my gusty prediction. We are New Orleans, haoo, haoo, haoo!!

November 7, 2008  10:48 AM ET

I think they probably get an outside look at the wildcard this year. Either way, what they have in place is a solid foundation for a bright future. Not since Steve Bartkowski have the Falcons has a quarterback with such talent and leadership potential. If they can keep him protected, I see HUGE things for Atlanta over the next three to four years. However, like Intimidator said, let's just win one at a time.

November 8, 2008  01:05 PM ET

I put them at 8-8 at the beginning of the season. I don't see them quite making the playoffs this year.

November 13, 2008  06:18 PM ET
QUOTE(#4):

I see them loosing this weekend 31 to 24 to the Saints!! just my gusty prediction. We are New Orleans, haoo, haoo, haoo!!

How'd that work out for you? Hahaha...

November 13, 2008  06:51 PM ET

I see them in the playoffs. Matt Ryan is becoming a good QB and a good leader. I see them sneaking into the playoffs and turning some heads.

December 17, 2008  01:52 PM ET

Minnisota is going to be tough to beat at their house...and St. Louis is a joke. Tampa's schedule is pretty easy though... It might be easier to imagine Dallas losing and sending three from the South to the playoffs.

December 17, 2008  02:33 PM ET

Man what a year! Almost made me forget the heartache for my Bulldogs.

I agree with Timmy C, i like the remaining schedule. I think Minn will be tough, but without the run stopping ability of Pat Williams...our chances increase. Also, I think our defense will put up a better challenge than what Arizona did last week.

 
December 31, 2008  08:08 AM ET

Who would have thought the St. Louis game would go down to the wire like that? Never underestimate a team with nothing to lose!

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