Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Preseason Game One, Falcons v. Lions

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Published: August 12, 2009

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... past Sunday night, when the annual Hall of Fame Game was played. Just remembering T.O.'s two receptions has me licking my lips...

Yes, the Titans-Bills matchup quickly degenerated into more of an inter-squad scrimmage, as guys way down the depth chart got burn, but that's what the preseason's all about, no?

You can't fool me, anyway. I know you'll lap up any pigskin action at this point, just like me. It's been so long!

Hence my unreasonable excitement for this Saturday's clash of my Dirty Birds and the mighty Detroit Lions. With no further ado, the breakdown.

 

Detroit Rush Offense v. Atlanta Rush Defense

Let's begin with the Lions' most hapless unit and Atlanta's unit that has the most to prove.

I won't beat around the bush: Kevin Smith will never be a top-20 NFL running back.  He's capable of taking a decent load, but that's about it; his breakaway speed is lacking. Then again, that could just be ...

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