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Monday, November 6, 2006
Leaking oil in the secondary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
After few errant shots on the golf course, my good buddy Ced “I need an Abacus to count my score� Black might say, “Hey D. Led, you’re leaking oil.�
You get the same feeling watching the Falcons secondary. They are leaking oil, big time. Leaking oil, touchdowns and big plays.
The group appeared to be in sync in the first four games, but have looked horrid — like on Roy Williams’ 60-yard catch and stroll through the middle of the secondary — over the last four games.
Detroit, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh have been able to complete passes against zone and man-to-man coverage.
The Lions and Jon Kitna –- not to be confused with Joe Montana — had 15 first downs off passing plays on Sunday.
With nickel back Kevin Mathis out with a neck injury, what are the Falcons going to do? Time to give rookie Jimmy Williams a chance? Play Allen Rossum more? Get Omare Lowe ready?
Also, the Falcons were so worried about having safeties to stop the run, can Milloy and Crocker do it in coverage, too?
Here’s your chance to fix the secondary. Someone has to stop the oil leak.
