New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons
Nov. 21, 2013 on NFL Network
From Atlanta Play-by-Play Announcer: Brad Nessler; Game Analyst: Mike Mayock; Sideline: Alex Flanagan
Hosts: Rich Eisen Analysts: Deion Sanders, Michael Irvin, Marshall Faulk, Steve Mariucci
Reporters: Alex Flanagan, Stacey Dales
NFL Media: Ian Rapoport, Mike Silver
New Orleans Saints – Atlanta Falcons Pregame Quotes:
– “These guys are uncoverable. If you put a cornerback [on them], he’s too small; when you put a linebacker [on them], he’s not fast enough. This is the new NFL. This is the position that everybody is looking for.” – Michael Irvin on New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham and Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez
– “[Head coach] Mike Smith and general manager Thomas Dimitroff have been told directly by owner Arthur Blank you’re not going anywhere, you’re coming back. But the expectation of ownership and the management team is that they will rectify this with a vengeance.” – Mike Silver on the 2-8 Atlanta Falcons
– “This is all about the $100 million quarterback [Matt Ryan]. When you give that type of money out to your quarterback, then other parts of your team are going to suffer…Same thing with the Baltimore Ravens: when you give that caliber of money out, your team is going to struggle. You’re going to need your quarterback to mask those problems.” – Marshall Faulk on the 2-8 Atlanta Falcons after hosting the NFC Championship Game last season
– “These two are so connected and it shows play in and play out, week in and week out. What I love about what Sean does is he protects Drew Brees; he never puts him in harm’s way and asks him to do too much or go out there ill-prepared.” – Marshall Faulk on New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees
– “Take away the records – this is a true rivalry in football.” – Deion Sanders on New Orleans Saints – Atlanta Falcons
– “If Peyton Manning stumbles, I say Drew Brees is probably going to be the MVP of the league.” – Steve Mariucci on New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees
Quick Quotes:
– “A big-time threat…[Cam Newton] is able to play this game before the ball is snapped, understanding where the football needs to go.” – Marshall Faulk on how much of a threat the Carolina Panthers pose to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC South
– “Not only is he understanding the coverages, he’s understanding his players. What do we talk all the time [that] Peyton Manning and Tom Brady do? They make guys around them better – that’s what Cam Newton is doing.” – Michael Irvin on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton
– “Let’s just say that guy’s first name was Kyle and if he didn’t a last name: he’d be fired.” – Marshall Faulk on Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan
– “The Chiefs taught me that they can play with anyone. They took the most high-powered offense that was averaging 41 points a game [and] held them to 27.” – Marshall Faulk on the Kansas City Chiefs’ loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 11
On NFL.com the following video clips from Craftsman Presents NFL Total Access Kickoff are available for viewing:
– Future of the Atlanta Falcons – After hosting the 2012 NFC Championship Game, the Atlanta Falcons are 2-8. The NFL Total Access Kickoff crew discusses what changes will be made this offseason to rectify this season’s struggles:
– Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalists – The NFL Total Access Kickoff crew state their cases for the 25 semifinalists for the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame class:
– Are the Washington Redskins Frustrated with Robert Griffin III? – Is Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III in the hot seat with his team? Mike Silver, Ian Rapoport and Marshall Faulk discuss:
– The Sudden Rise of the Carolina Panthers – NFL Media Insider Mike Silver features head coach Ron Rivera and the Carolina Panthers:
– Who is in a Better Position to Reach the Super Bowl this Season: New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady or Denver Broncos Quarterback Peyton Manning? – The NFL Total Access Kickoff pregame show discusses whether Tom Brady or Peyton Manning is more likely to reach the Super Bowl this season:
– Actor Samuel L. Jackson Joins the NFL Total Access Kickoff Pregame Show – Samuel L. Jackson talks with the NFL Total Access Kickoff crew:
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