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Retractable roof not ruled out for Falcons stadium

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Tim Tucker) — The Atlanta Falcons' desired open-air stadium might wind up with a retractable roof if ongoing negotiations get bogged down.

3 days ago
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Falcons TE Gonzalez says next season likely will be his last

NFL.com (NFL.com) — Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez said Thursday that he will likely retire after next season in a Facebook video chat with fans hosted by ESPN.

4 days ago
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Falcons hire Hill to fill vacant OL coach position

NFL.com (NFL.com) — Former Fresno State University coach Pat Hill has agreed to become the Atlanta Falcons' offensive line coach, the team announced in a release.

9 days ago
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Falcons could lose Lofton, Grimes and Douglas in free agency

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — MOBILE - Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff is gearing up for free agency. With no lockout this offseason, there will be a return to normalcy in the NFL.

9 days ago
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Ex-Falcon Shane Dronett's brain showed signs of CTE

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Ken Sugiura) — Three years ago, life with brain disease apparently became too unbearable for Shane Dronett. Dronett, a former Falcons defensive tackle remembered for his hard-nosed playing style and his...

9 days ago
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NFL scouts have the spotlight on the tight ends

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — MOBILE - The diversified play of tight ends in the NFL playoffs has put the spotlight on the group of six players at that position who are getting ready for the 63rd annual Senior Bowl.

11 days ago
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Cordy Glenn, Ben Jones work together at Senior Bowl

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — MOBILE - Former Georgia standout offensive linemen Cordy Glenn and Ben Jones are Senior Bowl roommates and they chat, compare notes and tell a joke or two before going to sleep at night.

12 days ago
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Drew Butler tries to impress in Mobile

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — MOBILE - Former Georgia punter Drew Butler has heard some war stories this week about his father, Kevin Butler, who played 13 seasons in the NFL.

12 days ago
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Brandon Boykin's versatility on display at Senior Bowl

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — MOBILE - In his quest to impress NFL scouts, coaches and general managers, former Georgia standout Brandon Boykin picked up another position Tuesday.

13 days ago
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Senior Bowl notes: Receiver Brian Quick turns heads

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — MOBILE - Appalachian State wide receiver Brian Quick turned some heads during Tuesday’s practice for the 63rd annual Senior Bowl, which is set for 4 p.m.

13 days ago
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Talks continue on new Falcons stadium

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Tim Tucker) — Eleven months ago, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority and the Atlanta Falcons agreed to enter negotiations about a potential new open-air football stadium downtown.

13 days ago
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Falcons defensive backs coach Reynolds released

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — FAIRHOPE, Ala. – Former Falcons defensive backs coach Alvin Reynolds , an original member of head coach Mike Smith’s staff, was fired, the team announced on Monday.

14 days ago
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Senior Bowl is a ‘must-stop' for the Falcons

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — MOBILE – Despite not having a first-round pick in the 2012 NFL draft, several members from the Falcons’ personnel department and coaching staff will scout the practices and the 63rd annual Senior...

15 days ago
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Falcons' Koetter follows in father’s footsteps

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — FLOWERY BRANCH - Back in 1985, Dirk Koetter decided to leave the small town of Pocatello, Idaho, to chase his dream of one day becoming like his father.

16 days ago
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Mike Nolan says Falcons will stay with 4-3 defense

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Chris Vivlamore) — FLOWERY BRANCH - Mike Nolan is not going to change the Falcons’ 4-3 defensive scheme. About that the new coordinator is adamant.

19 days ago
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Falcons hire Mike Nolan as new defensive coordinator

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — Mike Nolan was a hard-hitting safety coming out of the University of Oregon and was invited to the Denver Broncos’ training camp.

20 days ago
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Meet new Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — Age: 52 (turns 53, March 7) Hometown: Baltimore Education: Oregon.

20 days ago
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Falcons name Nolan as D-coordinator to replace VanGorder

NFL.com (NFL.com) — The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday they have hired Mike Nolan as their new defensive coordinator.

20 days ago
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Koetter shares his vision for the offense

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter shared some of his vision for the team’s offense in a teleconference with the local media on Monday.

21 days ago
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Meet new Falcons OC: Dirk Koetter

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — Name: Dirk Koetter Age: 52 (turns 53, Feb. 5) Hometown: Pocatcello, Idaho.

22 days ago
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What is Falcons Biggest Area of Need?

The Bird Cage (Dawson Devitt (D3)) — Positions of Need Will #44 Be Here in '12? (AJC) This is just a smaller new post thread to transition to a much more in-depth and longer post to come soon. Until the new post comes, we...

New: 11 hr 27 min ago

Falcons Reach Out to Former Dolphins LB Crowder

Falcons Gab (Russ Loede) — No doubt you can connect the dots — the connections are visible. The Falcons have been in touch with former Miami linebacker Channing Crowder, who plans to make a comeback after sitting out...

14 hr 38 min ago
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A Potential Falcons Free Agent: Channing Crowder

The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — Interesting spot o' reportage from D. Orlando Ledbetter , who links the Falcons to former Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Channing Crowder . Crowder has always been known for his...

15 hr 9 min ago
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Super Bowl XLVI: Michael Boley is now a champion

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — INDIANAPOLIS – Just moments after winning Super Bowl XLVI, former Falcons linebacker Michael reflected on his stay in Atlanta after being selected out of Southern Mississippi in the 2005 NFL...

17 hr 55 min ago
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Your 2011 Atlanta Falcons Special Teams Player Vote

The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — It's time to vote again! This time around, we're voting on the best special teams player for the Atlanta Falcons in 2011. Given their relatively limited number of plays, dedicated special teams...

18 hr 9 min ago
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Team-by-Team look at NFL free agency

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton (50), who could become a free agent, forces Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne (7) to throw an incomplete pass during first quarter NFL preseason...

18 hr 53 min ago
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Falcons likely to take a look at Channing Crowder

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — Channing Crowder on Radio Row for Super Bowl XLVI. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/Dledbetter@ajc.com) INDIANAPOLIS – The Falcons have been in touch with former Miami linebacker Channing Crowder, who...

19 hr 46 min ago
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The NFL's Drought Days Begin Now

The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — Hell of a game last night, no? Unfortunately, with the end of the Super Bowl comes about two weeks with absolutely nothing going on. The NFL Combine begins on February 22nd, but between here and...

22 hr 9 min ago
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Super Bowl XLVI Open Thread

The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — The New England Patriots . The New York Giants . A rematch of 2007 and stuff! The Super Bowl doesn't feature any teams I hold a particular regard for, so I'll be watching this purely as a fan...

1 day 11 hr ago
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Why Akeem Dent Is Due For A Bigger Role in 2012

The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — I thought we'd take a moment to recognize one of the more under-recognized Falcons in 2011. Akeem Dent was a rookie out of Georgia last year, a thumping linebacker with run-stopping chops and...

1 day 22 hr ago
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Video: Tony Gonzalez Takes Part in a Scene from “Jerry Maguire”

Falcons Gab (Matt Loede) — Tony Gonzalez and Jerry Rice reenact the famous “you complete me” scene from “Jerry Maguire.”

2 days ago
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Your Super Bowl Plans

The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — The big game is one day away. The question this afternoon is, how do you plan to spend it? Heading to a party? Sitting at home with some moonshine and a dream? Wile away the afternoon talking...

2 days ago
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Falcons Quote(s) of the Day: 1998 Falcons > 2011 Falcons

The Falcoholic (James Rael) — Super Bowl coverage is annoying, especially when your team isn't playing. Commentators exhaust every story line, the players try to pretend they're not nervous, et cetera. Local news station...

2 days ago
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Potential Atlanta Falcons Free Agents: Robert Mathis

The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — I figured it was time to start talking contingencies if John Abraham isn't re-signed. One option, of course, is to roll with who the Falcons have in-house. That counts on Lawrence Sidbury ...

2 days ago
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Falcons Quote of the Day: Goodbye Dome Advantage

The Falcoholic (James Rael) — Apparently the Falcons still want an open air stadium. Rich McKay - who I once shared an elevator with - had this to say today: "A retractable roof stadium has always been one of the options,...

3 days ago
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Poll: Is Tony Gonzalez Going to Go Down as the Best NFL TE of All-Time?

Falcons Gab (Matt Loede) — Is Tony Gonzalez Going to Go Down as the Best NFL TE of All-Time?

3 days ago
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Tony Gonzalez Retirement Comments Up Ante For Falcons

The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — It was never a secret that the Falcons needed to find their tight end of the future in the next year or two. That need is suddenly more urgent. By declaring his intent to retire after 2012,...

3 days ago
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A Potential Atlanta Falcons Free Agent: Ben Grubbs

The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — Carl Nicks is unhappy with New Orleans for not making a contract offer already. That bodes well for the Falcons , but not that well. After all, Nicks is likely to be hugely expensive. He's...

3 days ago
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Peace Out Homie: Todd McClure Done as a Falcon

The Falcoholic (James Rael) — In this series I'm boring you with nonsensical banter we're discussing some key free agents, specifically whether they'll be back back next season. I know what you're mumbling under your...

4 days ago
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Why Do You Think Michael Turner Should Be MVP?

The Falcoholic (Caleb Rutherford) — This is not a "YOU'RE ALL DUMB" post (I don't do that) but I am curious as to why some of you think Michael Turner should be the MVP of the team. Personally, I disagree with him being the MVP...

4 days ago
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