[whitedk57]

Defense got worn out because the offense couldn't sustain a drive the last 2/3 of the game.

Sounds vaguely familiar...

[OldSchool]

I blame the QB for not getting rid of the ball on that field goal fiasco. Way too much blame/credit on play calling imo, players have to execute. Matt Ryan melted when the heat got too hot and Brady rose up with the game on the line

And coaches are supposed to put players in the best position to succeed. Third and one and Shanny calls for a pass play resulting in a sack. Then ball at the 25 with a chanc to ice the game he proves to have not learned from his mistake and gave the game up.

[OldSchool]

Sounds vaguely familiar...

It was like Boras was in charge not one of the supposed best offensive minds in the game.

[HopHead Ram]

It all comes down to situational play-calling and making an adjustment to your plan based on where you are on the field, score, momentum, minutes your players have been on the field, clock, etc.. We berate Fisher and Co. for sticking with his plan and not adjusting and I think we have to apply the same critique to the Falcons.

Sometimes you need a Martz but sometimes a Fisher is the better call.

[dieterbrock]

And coaches are supposed to put players in the best position to succeed. Third and one and Shanny calls for a pass play resulting in a sack. Then ball at the 25 with a chanc to ice the game he proves to have not learned from his mistake and gave the game up.

You're talking as if the play call was intended to result in a sack. Ryan had plenty of time on both ill-fated sacks, and he held the ball too long. Even if he throws the ball in to the stands on both plays, they likely win the game. Ryan choked.
And what about the defense? What happened to the relentless pressure they had put on New England? They went to prevent which predictably allowed New England to gain yardage. So yes, coaches need to put their team in best position to win and from what I saw, Quinn got terribly outcoached by Belichick, Brady overcame and Ryan folded like a cheap suit.

[aeneas1]

http://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/49ers-fans-happy-new-head-coach-last-nights-game/

49ERS FANS ARE YOU HAPPY ABOUT YOUR NEW HEAD COACH AFTER LAST NIGHT’S GAME?

In the fourth quarter all the Falcons had to do is pick up one yard on the ground. Instead of running the ball the 49ers new head coach Kyle Shanahan tried to throw the ball when he was hit and fumbled giving the ball back to the Patriots.

Then on their next drive, Matt Ryan suffered another sack from the Patriots’ 23-yard line (easy field goal range) pushed them into a third-and-23, from whence a holding call pushed them out of a chance for potentially game-clinching points.

Shanahan answered the question after the game, but I want to know what you think of you new coach?

The Falcons were not playing to win, they seemed to go away from what was really working. Devonta Freeman was dominating, but they stopped giving him the rock when they needed him the most. I want to know what 49ers fans think?

not sure what game this guy was watching? freeman had a big first half, 6 carries for 71 yards, with more than half of that yardage coming on a 37-yard gallop.... the second half? 5 carries for 4 yards, 3 of the carries were stuffed for losses... but it was a no-brainer to give him the ball on 3rd an 1? really?

funny, last season against the rams seattle gave lynch the ball on 4th and 1 in overtime, the rams stuffed him for a loss and won the game, but it was a no-brainer to give lynch the ball in the super bowl instead of throwing it?

anyway not sure how any of this can be blamed on the falcons offense, they played the league's stingiest defense that held the falcons to their second lowest offensive output of the season, and it seemed that adjustments were made in the second half that gave atlanta fits, save for 1 second half drive... the problem was the falcons defense, it ranked 27th in offensive points allowed on the season and let the falcons down big time in the super bowl, unable to even protect a 28-9 second half lead.

[aeneas1]

Sounds vaguely familiar...

love that avatar!

[OldSchool]

You're talking as if the play call was intended to result in a sack. Ryan had plenty of time on both ill-fated sacks, and he held the ball too long. Even if he throws the ball in to the stands on both plays, they likely win the game. Ryan choked.
And what about the defense? What happened to the relentless pressure they had put on New England? They went to prevent which predictably allowed New England to gain yardage. So yes, coaches need to put their team in best position to win and from what I saw, Quinn got terribly outcoached by Belichick, Brady overcame and Ryan folded like a cheap suit.

Show me a 4 man rush that won't be gassed being on the field for 96 plays! All they needed was the offense and Shanahan to not keep failing in the 4th quarter and they got nothing! Just one series getting three points and Atlantas offense couldn't do it. Get a field goal and extend a drive and this is a game. You make it sound like it should be easy to beat Brady and the Pats for 5 quarters et fail to hold the offense to the same standard. One field goal, one drive where the light should have come on for Shanahan. But no he tried to get cute instead of being smart and it cost Atlanta dearly.

[BuiltRamTough]

If they ran the ball and kicked a field goal they would be up by 11 with 2-3 min left.

Come on. You have to take that and if you don't, I know who would.

[HopHead Ram]

Show me a 4 man rush that won't be gassed being on the field for 96 plays! All they needed was the offense and Shanahan to not keep failing in the 4th quarter and they got nothing! Just one series getting three points and Atlantas offense couldn't do it. Get a field goal and extend a drive and this is a game. You make it sound like it should be easy to beat Brady and the Pats for 5 quarters et fail to hold the offense to the same standard. One field goal, one drive where the light should have come on for Shanahan. But no he tried to get cute instead of being smart and it cost Atlanta dearly.

I don't think it was him trying to be cute, I think the game got away from him and when that happened, he fell victim to his Offenses prior success and went to the well too many times. Instead of playing smart, he panicked and went to what got them there..Ryan's arm. NE smelled blood in the water and they did what Sharks do when there is blood in the water, They attacked.