Here is a look at arguably the top 10 players poised for free agency this winter.1. Julius Peppers, Panthers defensive end –- Coming off a down year, but teams pay premium for pass rushers.2. Steven Jackson, Rams running back –- Hard to imagine St. Louis parting ways with its most popular player.3.   more...
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As the Atlanta Falcons begin a three-day mandatory minicamp Saturday, they'll have a new face (rookie quarterback Matt Ryan) and a new mind (courtesy of new coach Mike Smith and general manager Thomas Dimitroff). But the one thing the Falcons did keep was their heart. They kept Keith Brooking. Some   more...
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Here is my list of the 20 best backers in the league:1. Brian Urlacher2. Shawne Merriman3. Ray Lewis4. DeMarcus Ware5. Adalius Thomas6. Takeo Spikes7. Mike Peterson8. D.J. Williams9. DeMeco Ryans10. Lance Briggs11. Lofa Tatupu12. A.J. Hawk13. Jonathan Vilma14. Joey Porter15. Zach Thomas16. Derrick   more...

while 1998 had its share of busts there were a few great ones as well also check out the article above if you click the link1. Indianapolis Peyton Manning QB Active Comment: Prolific passer has Super Bowl victory to go with gaudy stats. 2. San Diego Ryan Leaf QB Retired Comment: Colossal bust   more...
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The GNUru is here with another edition of his 2007 Fantasy Football Rankings. This time he tackles the linebacker position for those in Individual Defensive Player (IDP) leagues. Are LBs as important as RBs in IDP leagues? Read the GNUru to get the skinny!
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I wish I could take credit for this quote, but I found it on a local (Georgia) sports board, Georgia Outdoor News. "He's (Joe Horne) always been an average receiver with an above average mouth". For someone who has yet to play a game wearing a Falcons Jersey, Horne has now proclaimed himself the   more...
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Friday's FIO weekly fantasy football columns deals with those leagues that implement Individual Defensive Players (IDP) - co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter discusses some of the key defensive players to keep an eye on in Week 2. Check this article each and every week on Fridays.
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Glen Dorsey says he'd love to be a bird. No sorry my fellow Eagles fans I'm talking about the other birds down south.The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionIndianapolis – A twinkle flickers in Falcons coach Mike Smith's eyes when he talks about the middle of a defense.As Jacksonville defensive   more...
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From my series of season previews I wrote about a month ago, this one concerns Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons. I break down his improvement as well as factoring in the new additions for the team on offense and defense.
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Richard Justice tells the Texans to keep Sage Rosenfels, Keith Brooking excited about the Falcons' future and more local hometown NFL news for Sunday, March 23, 2008.
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