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Related Hyperlinks Keeping perspective: How the quarterback sees the playing area can dictate his success Analysis: Breaking down Atlanta red-zone conversion price in Week 1 win, why it matters moving on Bair Mail: On Grady Jarrett and also David Onyemata, Desmond Ridder as well as the Falcons passing game, plus extra about Kyle Pitts Keith Cruisse from Rome, Ga. Was delighted to see Calais Campbell in Falcons colors on Sunday. Exactly how do you believe he played?Bair: Calais Campbell is one sack far from No. 100 in his remarkable occupation, and also the professional protective lineman stated he may've been pressing a bit attempting to get it. Protective organizer Ryan Nielsen really did not sense that throughout the video game and also Panthers Jerseys, while he really did not hit a major milestone versus Carolina, he was impactful throughout the game. He had a quarterback hit and a couple of stress. And also, he was ever-so-close to sacking Bryce Young deep in Panthers area. While he could not lead the organization in sacks at this age, it's a sure thing he'll come through huge a couple of times during the period. His impact goes well beyond the numbers, anyhow, as protective coordinator Ryan Nielsen states here. "Almost everywhere that he's been, he's made such an influence and he's doing the same point below, " Nielsen said. "He played an actually solid football game, he actually did. Possibly the numbers or whatever-numbers whatever, but the most vital point is winning, and he influenced the video game. That's what we intend to do in advance, influence the video game. So, when the people see him doing those points, they state 'I'm going to function a little bit harder' or 'I'm going to do the stuff that he was doing'. It just assists general with the position group as well as the entire system." David Hicks from Marshalltown, Iowa We saw a much improved and also hyped) protection last Sunday versus Carolina. Last year we surrendered 34 and 25 factors against that team. Given, it protested a rookie QB this year, but just surrendering 10 points is outstanding. The influx of skill is huge, however do you believe the new coaches called a better protective video game? The group looked different. to me. Bair: It's a different system so it's bound to look different. There's no question trainers will certainly state it's a gamers' video game as well as the players will certainly claim trainers put them ready to make plays. They're both right and also, yes, it's a two-way protection is waaaaaaay extra gifted than in years past. I additionally assume planner Ryan Nielsen has actually established a heap of how the Falcons play. We've all heard it before: Attack and be hostile. We saw that in the 2nd half particularly when the pass rush transformed it on as well as shut the door on the Panthers' resurgence hopes. I assume that skill, buy-in and also mindset win you football video games greater than anything else. In terms of play calling as well as the system, I believe it fits the skill handy. Nielsen did a great job calling plays and obtaining his individuals ready, though we can't forget Jerry Gray's influence on this process, specifically in terms of video game preparation. The greatest point in all the numbers: The Panthers were 5-for-16 on third down and 0-for-2 on 4th down, including that huge second-quarter stop deep in Falcons area. The Falcons were good on important downs. They took the sphere away as well as utilized on Carolina deficiencies. Can they do it against Environment-friendly Bay? Fads, way even more than a particular video game, will tell us about this device and exactly how Ryan Nielsen and also others have actually aided transform it. Remi Tremblay from Fredericton, Canada Good day, sir. As a French Canadian and also specifically from Qubec City, you can envision that I am a Matthew Bergeron's fan. I want to understand what you think around is play with the Falcons so Much? Bair: His name really did not turn up in an unfavorable method on Sunday, in his NFL debut. That by itself is a win and a strong beginning for someone who had not played the guard position in a regular-season NFL game. He really did not enable any kind of quarterback stress, which is one more plus. He can absolutely be much better in the run video game, but he had a hard task with the Panthers defensive inside. There's area to boost, but Matthew Bergeron succeeded considering it was his NFL launching. Throwback Thursday Falcons vs Packers This Throwback Thursday, we're taking at appearance back at the Falcons vs Packers match via history as we get ready for Sunday's game versus the Packers in Week 2. 1/ 242/ 24 Atlanta Falcons pass receiver Andre Rison # 80 during the video game in Atlanta against the Green Bay Packers on December 1, 1991 Photo by Jimmy Cribb) Jimmy Cribb/ 1991 Atlanta Falcons 3/ 24 Atlanta Falcons running back Steve Broussard # 34 throughout the game in Atlanta against the Green Bay Packers on December 1, 1991 Image by Jimmy Cribb) Jimmy Cribb/ 1991 Atlanta Falcons 4/ 24 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick # 7 during the video game in Green Bay versus the Green Bay Packers on November 18, 2001. Picture by Jimmy Cribb) Jimmy Cribb/ 2001 Atlanta Falcons 5/ 24 Atlanta Falcons Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders 21) returns a first throughout an NFL video game versus the Green Bay Packers, Oct. 1, 1989. The Packers defeated the Falcons 23-21 at Lambeau Field in Eco-friendly Bay, Wisc. AP Photo/NFL Photos/Vernon Biever) Vernon Biever/AP1989 6/ 247/ 24 ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND VERSIONS, AUG. 25-26-- FILE Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick 7) thwarts Green Bay Packers' Cletidus Search 97) in the snow in the 4th quarter of their NFC Wildcard football game in Eco-friendly Bay, Wis., in this Jan. 4, 2003 file picture. The Falcons won 27-7. AP Photo/Darren Hauck) DARREN HAUCK/2003 AP 8/ 24 Atlanta Falcons vast receiver Mike Pritchard # 35 throughout the game in Atlanta versus the Green Bay Packers on October 4, 1992. Jimmy Cribb/ 1992 Atlanta Falcons 9/ 24 DOCUMENTS - In this Oct. 5, 2008 data image, Atlanta Falcons' center Todd McClure surges the round to commemorate a two-yard goal run by Michael Turner versus the Green Bay Packers throughout the second fifty percent of an NFL football video game at Lambeau Area in Environment-friendly Bay, Wis. McClure will officially introduce his retired life at a press conference Monday, March 25, 2013, after investing his entire 14-year career with the Falcons. The 36-year-old McClure claimed on Twitter, "Hope I can make it through it with out getting also) choked up." AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File) MIKE ROEMER 10/ 24 Atlanta Falcons center Todd McClure # 62 throughout the game in Environment-friendly Bay versus the Green Bay Packers on November 18, 2001. Image by Jimmy Cribb) Jimmy Cribb/ 2001 Atlanta Falcons 11/ 24 Atlanta Falcons 01 12/ 24 jimmy crib/jimmy cribb 13/ 2414/ 24 Atlanta Falcons linebacker Darion Conner # 56 throughout the game in Atlanta against the Green Bay Packers on October 4, 1992. Photo by Jimmy Cribb) Jimmy Cribb/ 1993 Atlanta Falcons 15/ 24 Michael Benford/Michael Benford 16/ 24 Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Tony Casillas # 75 during a video game versus the Green Bay Packers in Atlanta, GA on November 6, 1988. Photo by Jimmy Cribb/Atlanta Falcons) Jimmy Cribb/ 1988 Atlanta Falcons 17/ 24 atlanta falcons02 18/ 2419/ 24 Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Mike Zandofsky # 72 during the video game in Green Bay versus the Green Bay Packers on December 18, 1994. Picture by Jimmy Cribb) Jimmy Cribb/ 1994 Atlanta Falcons 20/ 24 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Miller # 12 during a game in 1988. Picture by Jimmy Cribb/Atlanta Falcons) Jimmy Cribb/ 1988 Atlanta Falcons 21/ 24 Atlanta Falcons defensive back Johndale Carty # 35 during the video game in Eco-friendly Bay against the Green Bay Packers on November 18, 2001. Image by Jimmy Cribb) Jimmy Cribb/ 2001 Atlanta Falcons 22/ 24 Scott Kelby/ c) Scott Kelby 23/ 24 Atlanta Falcons defensive back Tim McKyer # 22 during the game in Atlanta against the Green Bay Packers on December 1, 1991 Photo by Jimmy Cribb) Jimmy Cribb/ 1991 Atlanta Falcons 24/ 24 Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre takes out of the understanding of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Tim Green while seeking a receiver at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta October 4, 1992. Favre finished a short pass after the scramble in the first period of their NFL video game. AP Photo) Anonymous/1992 AP