FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- When the Atlanta Falcons go through team periods during OTAs, only one field is in use. While 22 players hit the field, the rest of the roster watches, some on the sidelines and others from behind the play.
The Falcons offseason was headlined by Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. The club ultimately fired Arthur Smith because of Desmond Ridder’s shortcomings.
The Atlanta Falcons have not quite reached their summer break. They will host their three-day minicamp next week. But Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder already labeled what will be the team’s biggest question mark after offseason workouts.
The Falcons didn’t make many changes to the roster this offseason, but the few they made should pay massive dividends, none more than Kirk Cousins. The $180 million free agent addition is a steep upgrade from what Atlanta dealt with last year, a team that was constantly hampered by poor quarterback play.
Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.
Early in my coaching career, I learned a lesson, passed down from Hall of Fame coach Sid Gillman, that yardage differential usually equates to points. I call it “hidden yardage.” My initial understanding of this concept began with a conversation with Dan Henning, who is one of my best friends in life.
Falcons TE Kyle Pitts said he’s looking forward to the fresh start in a new regime. “I would say I’m a super rookie,” Pitts said, via ESPN’s Marc Raimondi.
Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.
Falcons OTAs are coming to a close this week, and host Kevin Knight is joined by ESPN’s new Falcons beat reporter Marc Raimondi for an update on the latest out of Flowery Branch.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson hasn't been shy in setting expectations for his second professional campaign. The trend started during Super Bowl week, when Robinson said he was eyeing 2,000 rushing yards.
Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.
There’s excitement in the air for a reason, as the Falcons look healthy and interesting here in the early going. I’ve said it dozens of times in my many long years in the Atlanta Falcons blogging mines.
As the 2024 NFL season looms on the horizon, the Atlanta Falcons find themselves at a critical juncture. Coming off a rollercoaster of a season, the team is poised for a fresh start, brimming with potential yet in need of strategic additions to their roster.
Bijan Robinson isn’t only making plays on the field, he’s drawing up plays off it. Earlier this week, the Atlanta Falcons running back revealed how involved he is in creating the team’s offensive schemes.
Much of the media coverage surrounding the Atlanta Falcons quarterback situation since the NFL draft has been the potential-tense situation between Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.
In a recent projection, Sports Illustrated identified "Five 2024 NFL Draft Picks Most Likely to Be a Bust in the NFC." SI highlighted concerns about the Atlanta Falcons first round selection, 8th overall, of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., suggesting that he has the potential to be the draft's biggest bust.
In a pretty funny sequence of events, the Falcons and Patriots have essentially swapped players. Atlanta claimed Andrew Stueber off the waiver wire on Tuesday afternoon.
While Arthur Smith was fired earlier this offseason, Falcons owner Arthur Blank felt Terry Fontenot had done enough to remain in Atlanta. The club’s GM formed a new regime with Raheem Morris and did more to address the quarterback position this offseason than all of the other ones combined.
Kirk Cousins’ Atlanta Falcons were the shock of the 2024 NFL Draft when the team elected to double-dip on the quarterback room. First, they started by getting arguably the most coveted free agent on the market in the form of Kirk Cousins.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is having some fun with quarterback Kirk Cousins as they prepare for the 2024 season. While speaking to reporters on Monday, Robinson was asked about Cousins bringing dad energy to the team.
Here are three reasons why Atlanta should like its chances in 2024.
Former NFL receiver Andre Rison believes that he is the best receiver to ever play in the league.
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