FALCONS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Andrew Jackson gives us some intel on Pat Hill
Feb. 8, 2012-ATLANTA: Atlanta Falcons from left to right; kicker Matt Bryant, wide receiver Kevin Cone, offensive lineman Andrew Jackson and former linebacker Buddy Curry listen before a hearing on House Bill 673 during the House Health & Human Services Committee meeting in the Coverdell Legislative Office Building Wednesday afternoon in Atlanta, Ga., February 8, 2012. HB...
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House panel considers youth concussion law
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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Falcons plan to go from vanilla to spicy on "D"
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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Atlanta Falcons reportedly eye LB Channing Crowder
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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What is Falcons Biggest Area of Need?
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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Falcons interested in Channing Crowder
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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Team-by-Team look at NFL free agency
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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Retractable Roof Not Ruled Out For Falcons Stadium
The Atlanta Falcons' desired open-air stadium might wind up with a retractable roof if ongoing negotiations get bogged down according to Tim Tucker and Leon Stafford of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. While both the Falcons and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority say the focus remains on trying to reach a deal that would put the team in an outdoor stadium and preserve...
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NFL Rewind: Most embarrassing Super Bowl moment ever
The year was 1999. The Atlanta Falcons had outlasted arguably the most prolific offense in NFL history in the NFC Championship game to advance to Super Bowl 33 for the franchise’s first opportunity at the coveted Lombardi trophy. Atlanta’s opponent would be the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos led by none other than future Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway and...
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Falcons TE Gonzalez: 2012 will be his last season
Atlanta Falcons veteran tight end Tony Gonzalez has said it before - and he said again on Friday.
Gonzalez announced that this next season will be his last.
"I said that last year though, and the year before. But I really do believe this is it," Gonzalez said. "First of all, this is the first time my wife came to me and said, ‘You’re only going to play one more...
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Tony Gonzalez: 2012 my last season
When he discussed signing a one-year contract on New Years Day, Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez said the decision to return for a 15th season was not as easy as in years past.
On Thursday, the future Hall of Famer let it slip that 2012 will indeed be his last.
In a video chat with ESPN conducted on Facebook, Gonzalez responded to a question from a fan about how much longer he would...
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7 days ago
Tony Gonzalez Will Retire After the 2012 Season
According to the Atlanta Falcons official Twitter page, tight end Tony Gonzalez told fans on ESPN’s live Facebook chat, that the 2012 season will his last one in the NFL.
There’s no question that Gonzalez is slowing down, since he will be 36 years-old by the end of this month. But he’ll definitely go down as one of the all-time greats.
Gonzalez will likely go down as the...
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Atlanta Falcons DE Ray Edwards On Dating Strippers And Spotting Groupies
The dating habits of athletes is always a fascinating topic. There are tons of theories about who they’re attracted to, why they choose particular types and of course, is it better to lock down the one that was with you “before” or go for the upgrade. Falcons DE Ray Edwards gave an interview to Baller [...]
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Dimitroff has high hopes for new o-line coach
Falcons owner Arthur Blank promised a fresh set of ideas among the coaching staff and it seems that is what the Falcons are getting.
Originally, when Blank made those comments during a season-ending press conference with head coach Mike Smith and general manager Thomas Dimitroff three days after the season ended, Blank was talking about the coordinator positions, as both were vacant...
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10 days ago
Falcons to Cut Dunta Robinson?
There’s no question that cornerback Dunta Robinson has been a free agent bust for the Atlanta Falcons. Since he was brought in during the 2010 offseason, he’s been anything but a shutdown corner.
I’m sure the Falcons would love to cut bait and move on from Robinson, but the problem is that Robinson will make a base salary of $6 million for the 2012 season. Of the $6...
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