Random Monday Musings while sitting in the waiting area at Kauffman Tire...
I started this post around 8 a.m. while waiting on a new tire for the car. As a perfect example that we at the Falcons do have lives outside of football, I was at the shop first thing this morning (you get regular chores in when you can when you work in the midst of the busy NFL season).
I can't say it was easy to get up this morning. It never is easy to sleep, much less rise, after a loss.
That being said, the
Falcons 28-16 defeat at St. Louis yesterday was easier to swallow when I thought about some big plays and key performances. I hope fans feel the same way even though, on paper, the Rams presented an opportunity for a fourth win.
That wasn't in the cards at the Edward Jones Dome.
What was dealt on the field, however, was showcase performances by several players -- young and veteran.
I gave you a heavy dose of this in my game recap, so I'll just hit the highlights.
Roddy White has a new career high in receiving yards (146), Jerious Norwood jacked up his yards-per-carry average (96 yards yesterday on just eight carries) and Michael Jenkins has a third touchdown reception on the season.
Then there's quarterback Chris Redman, who got his most extensive action in an NFL game since 2002. In one quarter of work, Redman notched two touchdowns and came a shoelace away from completing a miraculous comeback charge.
Redman was thankful for the opportunity.
"It feels good to be able to get back out there," Redman said. "It has been a long time since I was in the game atmosphere. I had to get some of the rust off, I guess. Unfortunately, we came up a bit short today."
Petrino was asked today if Redman would take over as starter and said he wanted to talk to players Tuesday before making a decision.
The Falcons proved they haven't come up short at various skill positions.
It's human nature to point toward the negative aspects of a loss. There were plenty of positives in this one, though, even with the Falcons falling to 3-9 on the season.
Two division games remain in the regular season, which present chances to spoil the season for two big rivals. The team also has an extra day to prepare for a Monday Night Football match with the Saints next week.
Feel free to leave your comments on what pleased you in the Falcons loss.
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