Brent Grimes is one of the most underrated cornerbacks in football. He’s easily the best player in Atlanta’s secondary. Middle linebacker Curtis Lofton has been a defensive cornerstone since he joined the Falcons four years ago. Surely, the Falcons would like to keep both impending free agents. Perhaps they will, but they can only use one…
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February 08, 2012
Its been said at times by opposing players preparing to face the Falcons that defensively Atlanta is somewhat vanilla.
That was with Brian VanGorder as defensive coordinator over the last four seasons, but the defense was still the product of head coach Mike Smiths intellectual property, as Smiths background is on the defensive side of the ball.
The Falcons didnt blitz a lot, when...
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February 06, 2012
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 wanted to hear from The Bird Cage Faithful on the Atlanta Falcons biggest areas of need by position.
The Cage’s Take
Offensive Line
Some will say defensive ends or cornerbacks or maybe even running...
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February 06, 2012
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 football action in Miami, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
INDIANAPOLIS — Now that Super Bowl XLVI is over, the offseason can officially begin.
This promises to be a bizarre...
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February 08, 2012
Former Falcons kicker Matt Bryant can still remember taking a hit during an elementary school football game.
The sky turned yellow and he saw green dots. At 10 or 11, he didn't recognize the incident as a possible concussion.
Now a father of seven children, Bryant is pushing for legislation in Georgia that would help educate young players and their parents, coaches and others...
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February 07, 2012
The Atlanta Falcons have revamped their coaching staff this offseason and it’s possible that newly hired defensive coordinator Mike Nolan could be bringing in some of his former players. A report has surfaced that the Atlanta Falcons have their eyes on retired linebacker, Channing Crowder.
Crowder, 28, retired last season after being released by the Miami Dolphins at the start...
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February 06, 2012
According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons have contacted former Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder.
Crowder seems excited about the idea of playing for the Falcons and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan.
“I’d love to play in Atlanta,” Crowder said. “Coach Nolan is my guy. Actually, when he got the job in Atlanta he [sent...
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February 08, 2012
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) speaks with his son Tre Bryant, 5, before the first half. AP
Former Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry and kicker Matt Bryant are set to speak at the Georgia Concussion Coalition hearing in support of House Bill 673 at 3 p.m. today at the State Capitol.
Also, offensive lineman Andrew Jackson and wide receiver Kevin Cone will be on hand to support...
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February 07, 2012
The second best play of the season essentially wrapped up a road win in overtime against the Falcons, and with it the division. The Falcons gave the ball on 4th and inches to Michael Turner and the defensive line came up with their stop of the season on the road. This video does a great job of breaking down the entire play and building up the moment. You can start watching this play...
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February 06, 2012
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 plans to make a comeback after sitting out last season.
Crowder, the former North Springs High and Florida standout who prematurely retired at age 28, is ready to make a comeback. The Atlanta...
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February 08, 2012
Matt Bryant is pushing for legislation in Georgia that would help educate young players and their parents, coaches and others about the dangers of concussions and the need to protect student athletes from serious brain injury.
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February 06, 2012
The Falcons have been in touch with former Miami linebacker Channing Crowder, who plans to make a comeback after sitting out last season according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Crowder, the former North Springs High and Florida standout who prematurely retired at age 28, is ready to make a comeback. The Atlanta Falcons, who hired Crowders last defensive...
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