Rapid Reaction: Giants 24, Falcons 2 NFL Nation Blog ESPN EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons' 242 playoff loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. What it means: This was much more than just a loss. This was devastating for the entire Falcons organization. Yeah, give the Giants credit for winning the game. But give the Falcons plenty of blame for losing. This team had sent out a strong signal that the Super Bowl was the goal when it traded up to draft Julio Jones and signed freeagent defensive end Ray Edwards. The Falcons didnt even come close to the Super Bowl. For the second straight year and the third time in four years the Falcons lost their opening playoff game. When you have those expectations and those results, you cant expect owner Arthur Blank to remain patient forever. Coach Mike Smith and quarterback Matt Ryan never have won a postseason game. Their jobs arent in jeopardy yet. But everyone around them (assistant coaches, offensive linemen and receivers who cant hang onto passes) is suddenly on the hot seat. This loss will prompt some changes in Atlanta. Fourthandnowhere: Smith elected to go for it on fourthandinches twice when he could have kicked field goals. That didnt work either time. Smith also failed when he went for it in overtime against the Saints during the regular season. Anyone notice a theme here? I think youll be reading a lot more about this in my followup column. What happened to the offense? This was a legitimate question during the regular season, but it really showed in the playoff game. The Falcons have no offensive identity, no idea whether theyre a running or passing team. Against the Giants, they werent either; they simply were a terrible offense. Thats a far cry from those lofty expectations I mentioned above. Big players make big drops: Atlanta receiver Roddy White led the NFL in drops during the regular season. He escalated that in the postseason. White dropped at least two passes,Cheap Warren Sapp Jersey, possibly three and maybe even four. Im not sure how or why,Cheap Santonio Holmes Jersey, but White went from being one of the leagues most surehanded receivers in 2010 to a drop machine this season. Im not saying Whites done in Atlanta by any means. But hes getting up in age, he comes with a high price tag and it wouldnt totally shock me if hes dangled for trade in the offseason. Total mismatch: Atlantas offensive line was totally destroyed by the Giants pass rush. Not surprising, really. The Falcons built this line for run not pass blocking. Ryan was bad, largely because he had no chance. The Falcons already had given up on Sam Baker at left tackle. Journeyman replacement Will Svitek got exploited and showed hes not a longterm answer. The Falcons need to get a left tackle. Problem is,Cheap Michael Huff Jersey, they wont have a firstround draft pick (that went in the deal for Jones), and the list of left tackles coming available in free agency isnt too promising. Remember what I mentioned about perhaps shopping White. Oh, and Joe Hawley doesnt look like the answer at right guard. Whats next: An offseason of change at the Falcons Flowery Branch facility. This team has a ton of talent, and it wont be blown up. But there will be significant tweaks in different areas. The author introduces： UV Cheap Jason Witten Jersey on sale 114 QR Cheap Brandon Banks Jersey on sale 550 365d JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More