Fullbacking Future
Is Ovie done in Atlanta? To be honest, when I wrote up the free agent focus article on the running back position, I completely ignored the fullback position. It was an error on my part because it’s a position that is often overlooked, but in the case of the Falcons it certainly will be worth watching this off-season.
New offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter by many accounts prefers...
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Moneyball 2011 – Final Regular Season Stats
Here are the final regular stats for Moneyball. You can check out the stats from the first quarter, first half, and third quarter from this season. Click here to see the glossary. The numbers in the parentheses () represent the totals accumulated in the last four games.
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Matt Ryan80 (19)57 (10)41 (11)10 (3)29 (10)66 (11)12 (0)0.5...
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January 04, 2012
Moneyball 2011 – 3rd Quarter Statistics
Here are the stat totals for the Falcons according to Moneyball rules through the first 12 games of the 2011 season. You can also check out the stats for the first quarter and first half of the season. Click here to see the glossary. The numbers in the parentheses () indicate the totals accumulated in the last four games.
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Matt Ryan61...
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December 13, 2011
Moneyball 2011 – 1st Half Statistics
Here are the accumulated stats from the first 8 games of this year based on Moneyball rules. Here is a link to the glossary. Also you can check out the stats from the first quarter of the season by clicking here. The numbers in the parentheses () indicate the totals accumulated in the last four games.
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Matt Ryan40 (12)33 (16)14 (6...
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November 09, 2011
Falcons look to end misery against Colts
They don't play often, but no team has given the Atlanta Falcons more trouble historically than the Indianapolis Colts.
This would seem to be the Falcons' best chance to put an end to that misery.
Having won back-to-back games for the first time this season, rejuvenated Atlanta takes the field Sunday looking for its first road victory over the Colts, the NFL's only...
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November 02, 2011
Falcons-Colts Preview
They don't play often, but no team has given the Atlanta Falcons more trouble historically than the Indianapolis Colts.
This would seem to be the Falcons' best chance to put an end to that misery.
Having won back-to-back games for the first time this season, rejuvenated Atlanta takes the field Sunday looking for its first road victory over the Colts, the NFL's only...
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November 02, 2011
Falcons look to maintain run game without Mughelli
The Falcons revved up their running game in the two games before the bye to climb to 4-3, but now they must replace their lead-blocking fullback, Ovie Mughelli.
Mughelli was placed on injured reserve and Mike Cox was signed. Jason Snelling, who plays fullback and running back, will get a chance to fill Mughelli's Pro Bowl cleats.
"We're going to miss Ovie," coach Mike Smith said...
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November 02, 2011
The Atlanta Falcons Still Won’t Shut Up About the Detroit Lions
It has been over a week since the Lions and Falcons played but some members of the Atlanta Falcons just can’t let go of their obsession with the Detroit Lions.It really isn’t a smart move considering Roddy White has already been exposed as a liar but Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli used his weekly contribution to his hometown newspaper to keep on talking.Here is a bit...
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November 01, 2011
Falcons hope Snelling can take over at fullback
The Atlanta Falcons almost began the season without Jason Snelling. Now he could be one of the keys to the team's playoff hopes.
Most of Snelling's playing time in his five seasons in Atlanta has come at running back. Beginning with this week's game at Indianapolis, he has an opportunity to prove he take over as the starter at fullback.
Pro Bowl fullback Ovie Mughelli's season...
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November 01, 2011
Fullback Ovie Mughelli suffered torn MCL
Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli suffered a torn MCL in his right knee and will finished the season on injured reserve. (Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com)
By Chris Vivlamore
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli suffered a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee on a hit from Detroit safety Louis Delmas in the 23-16 victory on October 23.
Mughelli was placed...
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October 31, 2011
Falcons FB Ovie Mughelli Placed On IR
Falcons FB Ovie Mughelli is arguably the best lead blocker in the leaguevisit site to read more]Falcons FB Ovie Mughelli Placed On IR - Blogging Dirty - Blogging Dirty - An Atlanta Falcons Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
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October 26, 2011
The Atlanta Falcons sign FB Mike Cox
The Falcons have signed 26-year old fullback Mike Cox. Cox played in 7 games for the Chiefs last year and he caught 4 passes for 27 yards (6.8 avg). He has now played in 39 games in his first three years in the NFL and he has carried the ball 4 times for 3 yards (0.8 ypc). Cox also caught 22 passes for 125 yards (5.7 avg) so far in his career. Cox was with the Falcons in...
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October 26, 2011
The Atlanta Falcons place fullback Ovie Mughelli on I.R.
The Atlanta Falcons have placed 31-year old, starting fullback Ovie Mughelli on the Injured Reserve List (ending his season) due to a knee injury. Mughelli played in 7 games for the Falcons this year and he carried the ball 2 times for 1 yard (0.5 ypc). He also caught 4 passes for 25 yards (6.3 avg) with 2 TD grabs and he also had 3 tackles. Mughelli has played in 69 games...
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October 26, 2011
Mughelli to IR, Mike Cox replaces him
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October 25, 2011
Falcons place FB Mughelli on IR
The Atlanta Falcons placed fullback Ovie Mughelli on injured reserve because of a right knee injury.
Mughelli was hurt in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 23-16 victory over Detroit when he was hit by Louis Delmas.
Mughelli, in his fifth season with the Falcons, was a 2010 Pro Bowl selection.
The Falcons also placed guard Mike Johnson on injured reserve Tuesday, while signing...
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October 25, 2011
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October 25, 2011
Falcons place FB Mughelli on IR
The Atlanta Falcons placed fullback Ovie Mughelli and guard Mike Johnson on injured reserve Tuesday.
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October 25, 2011
Falcons' Mughelli out for season with knee injury
Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli's season is over.
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October 25, 2011
Falcons lose FB Mughelli with knee injury
Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli's season is over.
The Falcons say they are placing Mughelli on injured reserve. Mughelli hurt his right knee in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 23-16 win at Detroit. He suffered the injury when hit by Lions defensive back Louis Delmas.
The Falcons also placed backup offensive guard Mike Johnson on injured reserve with a foot injury on Tuesday...
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October 25, 2011
Falcons to place FB Mughelli on IR (AP)
Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli's season is over. The Falcons say they are placing Mughelli on injured reserve. Mughelli hurt his right knee in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 23-16 win at Detroit. He suffered the injury when hit by Lions defensive back Louis Delmas. The Falcons also placed backup offensive guard Mike Johnson on injured reserve with a foot injury on Tuesday.
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October 25, 2011
Falcons add Cox and Chambers, place Johnson on IR
The Falcons announced that they signed fullback Mike Cox and offensive tackle Kirk Chambers to take the roster spots of fullback Ovie Mughelli and guard Mike Johnson, who were placed on injured reserve today.
Cox played three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, making the team first as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia Tech in 2008. He started for two seasons as their fullback...
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October 25, 2011
Falcons Conduct Fullback Workouts With Ovie Mughelli Going To IR
The Atlanta Falcons will place fullback Ovie Mughelli on season-ending injured reserve, Fox Sports reporter and NFL Network contributor Jay Glazer reported Tuesday. It's a tough blow for the Falcons, as Mughelli is a critical piece to the success of running back Michael Turner and the Falcons' ground game. Mughelli suffered a season-ending injury to his right knee during...
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October 25, 2011
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October 25, 2011
Injured knee puts Falcons’ Mughelli out for season
The Falcons will place Ovie Mughelli on injured reserve, ending the fullback’s season, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Mughelli injured his right knee during Sunday’s victory. Lions defensive back Louis Delmas hit Mughelli’s knee during a tackle in the fourth quarter following a 4-yard reception. Mughelli did not return after the injury and was on crutches...
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October 25, 2011
Mughelli to go on IR
Mughelli celebrates vs. Carolina
Jay Glazer of FOX Sports tweets that the Falcons are going to place fullback Ovie Mughelli on injured reserve due to the knee injury he suffered on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. The exact nature of Mughelli’s knee injury has yet to be disclosed. Earlier reports suggested that Mughelli’s season would not end. Per Zach Klein of WSBTV...
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October 25, 2011
Falcons to work out free agent fullbacks
Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network tweets that the Falcons are working out free agent fullback Jason McKie and Mike Karney today. The Falcons apparent interest in McKie is likely related to the knee injury Ovie Mughelli suffered in the Falcons win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
While the severity of Mughelli’s injury has yet to be disclosed, it does not appear to be season...
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October 25, 2011
Lions Handed 2nd Straight Loss From Falcons
Detroit is now 5-2
The Detroit Lions were handed their second straight loss (16-23) from the Atlanta Falcons Sunday.
What should have been a comeback after last weeks weak performance against San Francisco, turned into Detroit’s second HOME loss in a row. The Lions looked OK, but couldn’t seem to capitalize on anything. Other than a thrilling 83 yd TD reception (his...
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October 24, 2011
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October 24, 2011
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