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Prisco's top 100 ranks Brady No. 2; Romo at No. 78
NFL.com (Sessler, Marc) — While we have yet to see where (or if) Peyton Manning will be on NFL Network's "Top 100: Players of 2012," Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com has already ranked him at No. 33 on his own list, though...- 3 days ago
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Sanders believes concussions overstated in youth football
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — Deion Sanders, who’s committed to helping youth through his academic and Christian-based select sports programs, believes the threat of concussions has been overstated.- 4 days ago
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Pondering Matt Ryan's absence on 'Top 100' list
NFL.com (Rosenthal, Gregg) — Falcons QB Matt Ryan has yet to appear on "The Top 100: Players of 2012." While it's possible he will still be ranked, Gregg Rosenthal wonders whether Ryan is even going to make the list, and if...- 4 days ago
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Falcons' Mike Smith changing playoff approach
NFL.com (NFL.com) — Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith hasn't exactly been successful in the postseason despite winning an NFC South title. After an 0-3 record in the playoffs Smith has done some soul searching and is...- 6 days ago
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Falcons promote Vital, Kronenberg and Robinson
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — FLOWERY BRANCH – In the wake of two former scouts joining former Falcons executive Les Snead, the new GM in St.- 8 days ago
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Report: Peter Konz, Atlanta Falcons agree to terms on deal
NFL.com (NFL.com) — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with their top draft pick offensive lineman Peter Konz, a league source told the Carroll County Times on Sunday.- 8 days ago
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Falcons rookie Lamar Holmes ready to take next step
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Chris Vivlamore) — FLOWERY BRANCH - Lamar Holmes is not short on self-confidence. The trait has served him well throughout his football career - first high school, then college and now, he hopes, in the NFL.- 9 days ago
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Matt Ryan bulking up to lead Atlanta Falcons deep into January
NFL.com (NFL.com) — The NFL has become a quarterback-driven league and next season the Atlanta Falcons will follow suit with a greater emphasis on vertical passing. For quarterback Matt Ryan that means hitting the...- 9 days ago
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Falcons notes: Cris Carter's nephew, Kenny Stafford, in camp
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — FLOWERY BRANCH - Wide receiver Kenny Stafford, who is on a tryout at the Falcons’ rookie minicamp, adjusted to a pass that was thrown behind him Saturday, came down with the ball and made a sudden...- 9 days ago
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After a physical season, Ryan hitting the weights hard
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — FLOWERY BRANCH - Going all the way back to Matt Ryan’s Pro Day at Boston College, there were questions about his arm strength.- 9 days ago
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Atlanta Falcons OL Konz prefers Wisconsin climate to Georgia
NFL.com (NFL.com) — Falcons rookie offensive lineman Peter Konz says he enjoys the 40-degree weather of his native Wisconsin and wants to know if they have air-conditioned helmets to cope with the heat and humidity...- 9 days ago
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Falcons notes: Foot injury keeps Holmes out of rookie camp
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Chris Vivlamore) — FLOWERY BRANCH - Lamar Holmes was a spectator Friday as the Falcons started a three-day rookie camp for draftees and free agents.- 10 days ago
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Peter Konz is bringing back the Dirty Bird
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — FLOWERY BRANCH - After his first practice with the team, Falcons’ top draft pick Peter Konz had an announcement.- 10 days ago
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Falcons ready to indoctrinate rookie class
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — FLOWERY BRANCH - To state that Falcons coach Mike Smith is a rookie-friendly mentor would be an understatement.- 11 days ago
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Roddy White insists former players 'killing our game'
NFL.com (Sessler, Marc) — As yesterday's NFL players are coming forward to describe the effects of years of violent play, today's stars face more and more rule changes. Falcons WR Roddy White has had enough.- 12 days ago
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Falcons release former Pro Bowl fullback Ovie Mughelli
NFL.com (NFL.com Wire Reports) — The Atlanta Falcons have released former Pro Bowlfullback Ovie Mughelli in a move that clears salary cap space andcreates an opening for fifth-round draft pick Bradie Ewing.- 14 days ago
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Report: Former Atlanta Falcon Jamal Anderson owes $1.1 million
NFL.com (NFL.com) — Former Atlanta Falcons' running back Jamal Anderson reportedly owes $1.1 million for not paying his taxes in 2007 and 2008.- 15 days ago
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Report: NFL great Junior Seau dead in possible suicide
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (George Mathis) — The Los Angeles Times is reporting former NFL linebacker Junior Seau has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.- 19 days ago
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Falcons receive salary-cap credit from NFL
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — In a final move which ends their salary-cap grievance with former quarterback Michael Vick, the Falcons recently received $3 million in salary-cap credits from the league.- 20 days ago
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Atlanta Falcons reportedly get $3M in cap credit for Vick debt
NFL.com (NFL.com) — The NFL recently gave the Atlanta Falcons $3 million in salary-cap credit, fallout from money owed to the team by former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, according to a report Monday.- 21 days ago
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Blog Articles
Why Kellen Winslow Could Be An Atlanta Falcon
The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — UPDATE: It's not often a post I write is moot before it's even posted, but there you go. Winslow's been traded to the Seattle Seahawks for a seventh round pick. When a player of some renown is...- New: 3 hr 16 min ago
Third Down Sacks: Mike Nolan Edition
The Falcoholic (Vishnu_falcon) — As a Falcons fan, I always wished for a defense which can sack or knock off the QB on 3rd downs. Luckily, Mike Nolan is known around the NFL for pressure packages and bringing the heat on the QB...- 18 hr 57 min ago
How Much Should We Worry About The Buccaneers?
The Falcoholic (Caleb Rutherford) — In the spirit of bringing rival fans over to verbally abuse us (I'm kidding), I figured I'd follow Dave's post up with one about the good old Bucs. Perhaps the biggest free agent movers in the...- 20 hr 57 min ago
The 2012 Atlanta Falcons Red Zone Threats
The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — The Atlanta Falcons should have myriad options when they get into the red zone in 2012. What I'm interested in hearing for this afternoon's discussion-based post is who you think will be the...- 22 hr 46 min ago
How Much Should Falcons Fans Worry About The Panthers?
The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — Over and over this off-season, I've heard chatter about the Panthers. Pundits and fans alike are concerned about the Panthers taking a big leap forward in 2012 from their 6-10 record and two...- 1 day 3 hr ago
Julio Jones and Peter Konz Will Make Dirk Koetter Famous
The Falcoholic (James Rael) — Julio Jones had an impressive rookie campaign. That said, he hasn't garnered as much league-wide respect as he eventually will. I think opposing corner backs are starting to get the message. But...- 1 day 10 hr ago
Chris Owens Versus Darrin Walls In A Battle To The Roster Spot
The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — I'm blatantly piggybacking off of my earlier post. In the business world, they call that synergy. The Atlanta Falcons have roster spots for five cornerbacks, and have at least six quality...- 1 day 22 hr ago
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Falcons Players On The Bubble This Summer
The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — As I see it, there's a handful of players who are definitely on the roster bubble now, about a month before any of them will actually get the axe or even have a chance to practice. Life's unfair...- 2 days ago
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Falcons Quote of the Day: Babineuax Had 2nd Best DT Performance of 2011
The Falcoholic (James Rael) — Pro Football Focus released their 2011's Best Performances: Defensive Tackles list this week. It's no surprise that Babineaux's week 11 performance ranked this high. 2. Jonathan Babineaux ,...- 2 days ago
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The Falcons Always Win When They...?
The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — It's a traveling Saturday for me, which means it's time for a thought exercise. Get those headbands and track shoes on your brains. Paint me a scenario. This scenario can be anything you like as...- 2 days ago
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Why The Falcons Have An Effective Set Of Running Backs
The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — The Atlanta Falcons have not had such an effective running back rotation since the days of Warrick Dunn and T.J. Duckett . Bank on it. That may seem to be an unusual thing to say, given that...- 3 days ago
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Falcons Quote of the Day: Falcons' Front Office
The Falcoholic (James Rael) — Mixed opinions abound about Thomas Dimitroff's tenure as GM. For superficial and ill-informed reasons whatever reason, not every Falcons fan is convinced. But apparently CBSSports' Josh...- 3 days ago
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Falcons’s rookie contract numbers
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — Falcons top draft pick Peter Konz is bringing back the Dirty Bird. (Curtis Compton/CCompton@ajc.com) FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons are still working on defensive end Jonathan Massaquoi’s ...- 3 days ago
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The UDFA Most Likely To Make An Impact For The Falcons
The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — The Falcoholic roundtable has returned! It's like King Arthur's roundtable without the brawn, or the Algonquin Roundtable without the wit. I turned to three of our writers to come up with their...- 3 days ago
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Defensive Back a Position of Strength for the Falcons
Falcons Gab (Matt Loede) — By Jake Saltzman The postseason has been anything but kind to the Atlanta Falcons of late. Quarterback Matt Ryan has been on the receiving end of the majority of the blame, as the former number...- 3 days ago
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Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff hopes to raise cycling awareness
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff getting ready to ride to work on Friday. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/Dledbetter@ajc.com) BUCKHEAD – I tossed the Blue Streak (the nickname for my Wal-Mart...- 3 days ago
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Sanders to host TRUTH youth football, cheer tryouts
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (D. Orlando Ledbetter) — Former Atlanta Falcon Deion Sanders talks with the 11 & 12-year-old Truth youth football team before their game during a youth football tournament at Westlake High School recently in Atlanta,...- 4 days ago
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The Atlanta Falcons Enter A Crucial Two-Year Window
The Falcoholic (Dave Choate) — The concept of a window is overrated, in my opinion. Most teams do not simply break down, all at once, and turn from a championship contender into a pile of arthritic limbs and stiff knees. When a...- 4 days ago
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Falcons Quote of the Day: NFL Network's TOP 100
The Falcoholic (James Rael) — Yuck. NFL Network released their TOP 100 NFLers list yesterday. And in this blogger's humble but accurate opinion, they underrated the you-know-what out of Roddy White . Falcons wide...- 4 days ago
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Why This Team Has Awesome Leadership
The Falcoholic (Caleb Rutherford) — I don't know if you guys knew, but the Falcons had a State of the Franchise event with about 800 season ticket holders recently. If you're unaware of what that is, basically the whole motley...- 4 days ago
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