FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons' defense has long been a punchline for struggles rushing the passer, allowing concerns in the secondary to be at least partially overlooked.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This series of articles has focused on change for the Atlanta Falcons, and there has been significant change across the roster.
Being a quarterback in the NFL is worth its weight in gold. The market for the position is stable and continues to grow, even if a player has demonstrated mediocrity consistently.
A lot of NFL pundits have argued this offseason that the Atlanta Falcons still have a hole on their defense at edge rusher. But Bleacher Report’s Derrik Klassen went in a different direction and identified 2020 first-team All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard as a potential solution for Atlanta.
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.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons rookie receiver Casey Washington stood behind a microphone with several cameras capturing his every word. He turned to his left, threw his left arm in the air and motioned.
A significant development unfolded just before the Atlanta Falcons made their first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Chicago Bears' general manager,
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
Why, you ask? Your guess is as good as mine. The 2024 NFL Draft was full of surprises, especially for the Atlanta Falcons, who shocked the world and took quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons’ pass rush is a potential trouble spot again. Who will lead the way for Atlanta? Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Atlanta Falcons don’t have a clear road to a great pass rush in 2024.
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.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Kirk Cousins arrived at the Atlanta Falcons' headquarters with his feet in April, his calendar flipped to May and his mind in September.
Given that Atlanta violated the NFL's anti-tampering policy with its pursuit of more than just one free agent this offseason, some believed the league would've come down harder on the team.
The Atlanta Falcons saw veteran edge rusher Calais Campbell come off the market, as he signed with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday. But while Campbell won’t be back in Atlanta this fall, Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport argued the Falcons have another option for acquiring a veteran edge rusher.
After a lengthy investigation, the NFL finally decided on punishment for the Falcons in the alleged tampering case. Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick to discuss the results of the investigation and the punishment, along with Daniel’s notes on the biggest standouts from OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
The two back system is a popular offensive strategy in the NFL. Where could Robinson and Allgeier rank among other NFL RB duos? From the days of Jim Brown
The NFL completed its investigation into the Atlanta Falcons anti-tampering violation and has determined that the Falcons are guilty of the violations. The offense occurred in March and is centered around the signing of three free agents. What does this mean for the Falcon?
The Miami Dolphins added another pass rusher to their roster ahead of the 2024 season. The Dolphins lost one of their best defensive linemen from last season when they let Christian Wilkins walk into free agency.
The Dolphins are not stopping at Shaquil Barrett as a front-seven addition. They are adding one of this era’s most accomplished defensive linemen.
The Falcons are depending on a lot of young pieces this year on defense. Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot’s only real additions came through the draft.
Acquiring Cousins was a "win-now" move for any team, which is why many analysts were stunned when the Falcons didn't use the No. 8 draft pick on an offensive playmaker.
The Eagles will not face punishment following the NFL’s investigation into the Saquon Barkley signing. In the case of the Falcons, however, discipline has been handed down.
One of the teams has been found guilty.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson opened a lot of eyes during his rookie campaign last season, even drawing comparisons to Barry Sanders. The University of Texas standout played in every game and racked up 976 yards and four touchdowns on the ground in 2023, averaging 4.6 yards per carry.
The Atlanta Falcons come into the 2024 season with more weapons than offensive coordinator Zac Robinson may know what to do with. Quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons players had only positive things to say about what quarterback Kirk Cousins offered the club ahead of training camp and amid what's been a unique offseason for the organization.
The Atlanta Falcons shocked the NFL world when they selected QB Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Atlanta had given veteran QB Kirk Cousins a massive four-year $180 million contract just one month before.
The Falcons are wrapping up minicamp as they prepare to part from Flowery Branch before training camp kicks off. The most prominent storylines of OTAs were Bijan Robinson‘s new Christian McCaffery-esque role, Michael Penix looking the part early, and Kirk Cousins being ahead of schedule with his Achilles.
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