ACCOUNTABILITY: Did Atlanta Falcons Coaches FAIL Starting Cooper Rush Over Jack Strand?
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ACCOUNTABILITY: Did Atlanta Falcons Coaches FAIL Starting Cooper Rush Over Jack Strand?

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 16, 202631 min
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Atlanta Falcons’ coaching blunders take center stage after Cooper Rush’s struggles in a disappointing Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Is it time for Jack Strand, the people’s quarterback, to step into the spotlight? Aaron Freeman scrutinizes Tommy Rees’ play-calling, criticizing the lack of play-action and unimaginative screen usage, while questioning Kevin Stefanski’s quarterback decisions and the staff’s overall accountability. Explore a more diverse Falcons run game fueled by Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson, while highlighting concerns on short-yardage efficiency and the need for a true fullback. On defense, Jeff Ulbrich’s unit shines with a...

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So today's episode, we are breaking down the all 22 of the Falcons week one loss of the Pittsburgh Steelers. We'll break down the defense, talk about the pressure, the coverages, and just a glimpse of some four, three looks.

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We'll praise Tommy Reese and the diversity that he brought to the Falcons run game and the one roster move that could take this run game to the next level. But we've got to start with criticism of Tommy Reese's play calling when it comes to the passing game.

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And of course, that criticism starts with the quarterback. And I'll sit here and I'll say the unthinkable. Cooper Rush did not play well. But it's basically, you know, rather than spending my time being captain obvious, let's talk

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