Bijan Robinson: Falcons in Berlin – What's the Urgency?
Alright, so the Falcons are heading to Berlin. Cool. Another NFL stunt to "grow the game" or whatever corporate jargon they're spewing these days. But let's be real, is anyone actually excited about this besides the marketing department? I mean, seriously?
The Ultimate Smoke Screen?
Look, I get it. The NFL is a business. Gotta tap those international markets, right? But the timing, man. The timing is just chef's kiss perfect for distracting from the fact that the Falcons are 3-5, staring down the barrel of another mediocre season. They've lost three straight, their offense couldn't score points in a phone booth, and they're about to get curb-stomped by a Colts team that's firing on all cylinders.
Bijan Robinson is talking about the "passion" of the international fans. Yeah, no kidding. People will watch anything if you put a ball on a field. It's called bread and circuses, folks. Keeps the masses happy while the empire crumbles. And let's not forget Bijan's little PR trip to Berlin after the game was announced. How organic.
The Colts, meanwhile, are 7-2, leading their division, and averaging over 32 points a game. The Falcons? 28th in scoring offense. 28th! That's, like, actively trying to be bad. So, yeah, send them to Germany. Maybe the change of scenery will magically fix their inability to, you know, score.
And two key players, Chris Lindstrom and Mike Hughes, are questionable for the game. Awesome. The Falcons are already facing an uphill battle, and now they might be even more shorthanded. This is a bad idea. No, "bad" doesn't cover it—this is a five-alarm dumpster fire.
What About the Fans?
I almost feel bad for the fans in Berlin. They're getting a watered-down version of the NFL experience. They're not seeing two teams battling for a playoff spot. They're seeing a potentially lopsided game between a contender and a team that's… well, let's just say the Falcons are closer to tanking than contending right now.
And what happens after this glorified exhibition game? The Falcons come back to the States to face two divisional games against the Panthers and Saints. Both are winnable games. Maybe. Offcourse if they can get their act together. But let's be real, the way they've been playing, I wouldn't bet a nickel on it.
I mean, what's the long-term strategy here? Are they hoping to build a loyal fanbase in Germany by showcasing a team that can barely string together a first down? Are they expecting the German fans to suddenly become experts on the NFC South standings? It seems more likely that this is just a cynical ploy to boost the team's international marketing presence and distract from the on-field product. Then again, maybe I'm the crazy one here. Maybe I'm just too jaded to see the bigger picture.
The Bigger Picture? Give Me a Break.
I'm sure the NFL will spin this as a huge success, regardless of what happens on the field. They'll trot out the attendance figures, the TV ratings, and the social media engagement numbers. They'll tell us how much the German fans loved the game, how it's a testament to the global appeal of football.
But let's not forget the real story here. The Falcons are a team in disarray, using an international trip as a band-aid on a gaping wound. They expect us to believe this nonsense, and honestly...