http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/teams/atlanta_falcons/48 Recent articles about Atlanta Falcons en-us The Falcons are one step closer to beginning the NFL season as they took part in the first day of their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. The goal the Falcons wanted to achieve on their first day of their three-day camp is getting a lot of work done in a short amount of time. And Falcons head coach Mike Smith believed the team did just that. “We had a good day,” Smith said. “It was the continuation of our OTAs in terms of our installation. Unfortunately, the weather ran us inside but I thought the guys responded well with the change of venue.” The Falcons had to move the practice indoors because of the rain, which caused the fans to go home instead of watching an early look of the 2013 edition of the Smith-led team. However, the fans got to see just enough of what the team was capable of and based on what the fans and Smith saw, this team is ready for the season to begin. “They were ready to come out and work,” Smith said. “It was great to have everyone that was expected to be here.” O... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:13:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/falcons_begin_three_day_minicamp/13866389 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/falcons_begin_three_day_minicamp/13866389 Falcons Begin Three-Day Minicamp http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/falcons_begin_three_day_minicamp/13866389 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday that a conceptual design by 360 Architecture of the new Atlanta stadium has been chosen and approved by the Georgia World Congress Center Board of Governors.  Construction will begin next year.  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:46:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/falcons_insane_new_stadium_project_moves_forward/13865297 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/falcons_insane_new_stadium_project_moves_forward/13865297 Falcons to build crazy looking stadium http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/falcons_insane_new_stadium_project_moves_forward/13865297 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/7/5771a41bed71a9fb801428fcdb71e6efe7a15a8a/mini/june-18-2013-concept-northwest-elevation-1024x576.jpg Hey everyone it’s me, Michael. Everybody’s favorite ex-Falcon. Coming to you from inside an Arby’s and outside of a job. Who would’ve known they had free Wi-Fi? First the Ultimate Angus and now this. Things are looking up.But seriously though, I need a job, fast. And I’ll work for food.No need to overreact here people, just looking for a one-year deal, no guaranteed money, just guaranteed meals. Maybe guaranteed bail. We’ll see what happens.It’s not every day Steven Jackson rolls into town and knocks you out of your job. Marshall Faulk knows. I know. The guy picked 24th overall, 130 places ahead of me in the 2004 draft just straight up took my job for $12 million. That’s a lot of Angus right there.Everyone says I had it coming after last season, that I’m slow, and can barely outrush the league’s elite rushing QB’s. But I’m a beast on the goal line and still had ten touchdowns last year! I set the Falcons' franchise record for most career rushing touchdowns (60) and most touchdowns Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:28:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/will_work_for_food_signed_michael_turner/13864385 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/will_work_for_food_signed_michael_turner/13864385 'Will Work For Food' - Signed, Michael Turner http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/will_work_for_food_signed_michael_turner/13864385 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/d/fd0392a6e53fb94de22fe74f60e9b78d8430b032/mini/Atlanta_Falcons_v_182f.jpg According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com, contract talks between the Falcons and quarterback Matt Ryan are expected to heat up after July 4th. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, casual talks currently are occurring, with an expectation that things will heat up after the July 4 holiday. The Falcons and Ryan’s agent will need to figure out if he’s worth Aaron Rodgers money ( 7-years, $130 million) or Tony Romo money ( 7-years $119 million).  This will be very interesting to say the least.     Need NFL Tickets? The post Report: Matt Ryan contract talks expected to heat up after July 4th appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:02:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_matt_ryan_contract_talks_expected_to_heat_up_after_july_4th/13864373 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_matt_ryan_contract_talks_expected_to_heat_up_after_july_4th/13864373 Report: Matt Ryan contract talks expected to heat up after July 4th http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_matt_ryan_contract_talks_expected_to_heat_up_after_july_4th/13864373 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/5/451fda3b3ace5cd8f79ca8f7bc649db5c0d20590/mini/Atlanta_Falcons_v_6c10.jpg Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that a source with knowledge of the situation has informed him that extension talks between the Falcons and Matt Ryan are expected to pick up after July 4. Florio adds that ”casual talks” have taken place in recent weeks, so there’s at least some dialogue between the two sides. Ryan, 28, is in the final year of his rookie contract and stands to make $10 million for the upcoming season. As of now, he counts $12 million against the team’s salary cap and as Florio notes, it’s unlikely that this number will be reduced even after a long-term extension is reached. Ryan figures to come close to and possibly surpass the annual average of Aaron Rodgers, so it seems reasonable to assume that his next contract will pay him $18-20 million per year. We have Ryan listed as the No. 1 player in our Top 50 – 2014 Free Agents list.   The post Report: Contract Talks Between Falcons & Matt Ryan To Pick Up In The Coming Weeks appeared first on NFL Trade Rumor... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:40:11 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_contract_talks_between_falcons_matt_ryan_to_pick_up_in_the_coming_weeks/13864058 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_contract_talks_between_falcons_matt_ryan_to_pick_up_in_the_coming_weeks/13864058 Ryan, Falcons talking contract? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_contract_talks_between_falcons_matt_ryan_to_pick_up_in_the_coming_weeks/13864058 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/c/fc7329b212981f80ff199f70a7e9ae38f544e13c/mini/mr.jpg The Atlanta Falcons released some photos of the conceptual design of the new Atlanta Stadium. The Atlanta Falcons announced today the completion of a conceptual design of the new Atlanta stadium and plans to immediately move into the schematic design phase of the project.  These actions follow conceptual design approval today by the Georgia World Congress Center Board of Governors, as required by the new stadium memorandum of understanding. The conceptual design is intended to begin to define stadium configuration, scale and relationship of the project components.  The schematic design phase of the project will further develop the conceptual design. “The conceptual design phase of the new stadium project has been a dynamic, interactive and collaborative process,” Falcons President & CEO Rich McKay said.  “Our discussions and decisions have focused on creating an iconic asset for the city and state, a great game day experience for our fans and attendees of other events that will ... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:40:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/conceptual_design_of_the_new_atlanta_falcons_stadium_photos/13864043 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/conceptual_design_of_the_new_atlanta_falcons_stadium_photos/13864043 Conceptual design of the new Atlanta Falcons stadium (Photos) http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/conceptual_design_of_the_new_atlanta_falcons_stadium_photos/13864043 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Atlanta Falcons have signed tight end Colin Cloherty to a two-year contract. Cloherty, who went undrafted in 2009 out of Brown, has played for the 49ers, Colts and Jaguars. He most recently played with Jacksonville in 2011 and was cut before the 2012 season got underway. While we don’t read too much into the signing for fantasy purposes, it’s interesting to note that Cloherty could have easily been signed to a one-year deal. Maybe there is a connection to Colin on the Falcons staff or maybe they intend to groom him. Coming out of college, he wasn’t known as much of a blocker and his size isn’t elite for pass catching.   The post Falcons Sign TE Colin Cloherty To A Two-Year Deal appeared first on FFLockerRoom | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports News | Sports Talk |. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:03:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/falcons_sign_te_colin_cloherty_to_a_two_year_deal/13861757 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/falcons_sign_te_colin_cloherty_to_a_two_year_deal/13861757 Falcons Sign TE Colin Cloherty To A Two-Year Deal http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/falcons_sign_te_colin_cloherty_to_a_two_year_deal/13861757 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Call it exorcising the demons before the start of the 2013 season. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan sat down with Pete Prisco of CBS Sports to watch tape of the Falcons' NFC Championship game loss against the San Francisco 49ers. It was painful to watch for Ryan, especially the very end. He hurt his shoulder on one of the game’s final plays, and was pretty surprised they didn't reach the end zone to win and advance to the Super Bowl. “In a way, I was shocked we didn’t score there at the end,” Ryan said. “We had done it so many times before. We were facing one of the best defenses, if not the best defense, and I still thought we would go down and score. We just didn’t get it done.” The final drive aside, Ryan thinks that wasn't the only reason they lost. "We had opportunities earlier. I will pull up three plays from earlier that changed the game. We talk about three or five plays that determine the outcome. It wasn't just that last drive." Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:25:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/matt_ryan_revisits_nfc_championship_game_i_was_shocked_we_didnt_score_there_at_the_end/13859492 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/matt_ryan_revisits_nfc_championship_game_i_was_shocked_we_didnt_score_there_at_the_end/13859492 Matt Ryan revisits NFC Championship game: 'I was shocked we didn’t score there at the end' http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/matt_ryan_revisits_nfc_championship_game_i_was_shocked_we_didnt_score_there_at_the_end/13859492 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d7b4b0a30a86081011eaf87f6a7e1bc86200a127/mini/Atlanta_Falcons_v_2111.jpg ((HT: CNN)) Wanetta Gibson accused Brian Banks of raping her as they were both in high school at Long Beach Poly in 2002. Banks was the high school football star who, seemingly, had his life in front of him at the time. Banks was convicted, only to be released ten years later after years of appeals, and found out that the allegations Gibson made on rape and kidnapping after a consensual sexual act were false- she admitted to that on tape after she received her settlement. Banks was released from jail in May of 2012 and is trying to catch on with the Atlanta Falcons as a linebacker. Greg Mellen of the Long Beach Press-Telegram now says that the Long Beach school district can now try and reclaim the settlement Gibson got from them. She currently is somewhere she can't be found, but the district can get their money back from future wages. Don Lemon discusses with Sunny Hostin The settlement was somewhere between $750,000 and $1.5-million. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:22:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/osg_high_banks_rape_accuser_must_pay_back_26m_to_school_district/13857839 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/osg_high_banks_rape_accuser_must_pay_back_26m_to_school_district/13857839 OSG High: Banks Rape Accuser Must Pay Back $2.6M To School District http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/osg_high_banks_rape_accuser_must_pay_back_26m_to_school_district/13857839 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The morning show “Mayhem in the AM” on Atlanta sports station 790 The Zone, the home of the Atlanta Falcons, made news across the country this morning for all the wrong reasons, as they lampooned former Saints safety Steve Gleason’s current battle with ALS. After mentioning that Gleason was Peter King’s fill-in on Sports Illustrated’s Monday Morning Quarterback (a story that Gleason wrote using his eyes due to ALS’s horrible effects on his body), the 790 the Zone crew, comprised of Nick Cellini, Steak Shapiro, and Chris Domino, then announced that they had “Gleason” on the line. However, this was not the real Steve Gleason, but instead Cellini portraying a computerized voice that poked fun at Gleason’s battle with the disease, saying things like “I wish I could play”, “I may not be here on Thursday”, and “smother me, do me a favor”. (Audio is available here) The “skit” (if you could call it that) blew up immediately, leading to an indefinite suspension of the crew and an apo Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:39:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/atlanta_falcons_caught_in_strange_spot_in_790_the_zone_controversy/13856717 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/atlanta_falcons_caught_in_strange_spot_in_790_the_zone_controversy/13856717 Atlanta Falcons Caught in Strange Spot in 790 The Zone Controversy http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/atlanta_falcons_caught_in_strange_spot_in_790_the_zone_controversy/13856717 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/4/9457430983e4f057f34faf55a1805b7825e810a2/mini/Buccaneers_v_Saints_d054.jpg It was brought to my attention this morning that the hosts of Mayhem in the A.M. on 790 The Zone in Atlanta decided to make fun of former Saints safety Steve Gleason since he wrote this week’s Monday Morning Quarterback on SI.com for Peter King. Gleason can no longer talk since he’s dying from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” Below is a description of the disease. ALS Is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death. When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. With voluntary muscle action progressively affected, patients in the later stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed. Gleason can no longer talk and is confine... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:29:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/atlanta_radio_station_makes_fun_of_steve_gleason/13853834 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/atlanta_radio_station_makes_fun_of_steve_gleason/13853834 Atlanta radio station makes fun of Steve Gleason http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/atlanta_radio_station_makes_fun_of_steve_gleason/13853834 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/1/9177da508cf92a56a61415d505a1db5c0eda598b/mini/New_Orleans_Saints_62fb.jpg Richard Seymour’s courting by the Atlanta Falcons has been one of the lengthier negotiations this offseason. Many expected the two sides to hammer out to a deal quickly, given the numerous reasons that made a stronger case for this to be a mutually beneficial signing. Seymour has previously indicated his desire to play for a contender, he's from the area, and the Falcons could use some veteran help at defensive tackle.   But thus far in the offseason, Seymour is still unsigned. The situation is likely to remain so in the near future, since the two sides have reportedly hit an impasse in contract negotiations.   Despite the earlier reports that indicated contract negotiations were ongoing all along, recent reports shed new light to the situation which indicates that either the Falcons are not going to sign Seymour, or negotiations will pick up again down the line. According to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com, Seymour said that while negotiations aren’t headed anywhere right... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:44:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/falcons_richard_seymour_hit_impasse_in_contract_negotiations/13852259 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/falcons_richard_seymour_hit_impasse_in_contract_negotiations/13852259 Falcons, Richard Seymour hit impasse in contract negotiations http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/falcons_richard_seymour_hit_impasse_in_contract_negotiations/13852259 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/1/51c4e439a3a53c292f0198817287f5fee0a41a9b/mini/5813378.jpg Former Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots DE Richard Seymour would still like to play for Atlanta, where he has a home, but there's no such thing as a hometown discount, especially if you're not playing for that team already. CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora says that while Seymour appreciates their efforts in trying to sign him, what they're currently offering isn't to his liking. Syemour, 33, has drawn little interest from teams other than Atlanta, who have brought in some other veterans this offseason and convinced TE Tony Gonzalez not to retire. Looks liek the end of the road may be near for Seymour if no deal is reached. Falcons were trying to sign DL Richard Seymour but he tells me they couldn't agree on contract terms. "I thank them for their efforts." — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) June 16, 2013 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:16:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/falcons_richard_seymour_not_on_same_page_in_contract_talks/13851200 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/falcons_richard_seymour_not_on_same_page_in_contract_talks/13851200 Falcons, Richard Seymour not on same page in contract talks http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/falcons_richard_seymour_not_on_same_page_in_contract_talks/13851200 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/3/834d43a2421d306fa8a665781967d02c3a0651f1/mini/Kansas_City_Chiefs_6587.jpg According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, free agent defensive lineman Richard Seymour told him that after talking with the Atlanta Falcons, they were able to agree on a contract. Falcons were trying to sign DL Richard Seymour but he tells me they couldn't agree on contract terms. "I thank them for their efforts." — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) June 16, 2013 I can’t imagine Seymour getting more money than what the Falcons are offering.  It’s not like teams are lining up to sign him right now.   Need NFL Tickets? The post Falcons, Richard Seymour unable to agree on a contract appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:32:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/falcons_richard_seymour_unable_to_agree_on_a_contract/13846871 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/falcons_richard_seymour_unable_to_agree_on_a_contract/13846871 Falcons, Richard Seymour unable to agree on a contract http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/falcons_richard_seymour_unable_to_agree_on_a_contract/13846871 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/1/51c4e439a3a53c292f0198817287f5fee0a41a9b/mini/5813378.jpg The woman whose false rape accusation sent NFL player Brian Banks to prison for five years has been ordered to pay a $2.6 million judgement. Wanetta Gibson accused Banks in 2002 when they two attended Long Beach (Calif.) Poly High, where Banks was a star prep prospect. Banks was convicted of rape, and Gibson sued the Long Beach Unified School District for being unsafe and won a $1.5 million judgement. Gibson later admitted she lied and Banks was released in 2012. Gibson must repay a $750,000 settlement to the LBUSD plus attorneys fees, interest and more than $1 million in punitive damages. Banks, 27, got several NFL tryouts last year and played in the UFL before he signed with the Atlanta Falcons in April. Lawyers were unable to locate Gibson, who has a history of civil litigation claims by and against her, including temporary restraining orders and domestic abuse charges. She reported also is being sued by the county for child support after receiving public assistance. Banks was unavailable for comment. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:43:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/banks_accuser_ordered_to_pay_26m/13844624 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/banks_accuser_ordered_to_pay_26m/13844624 Banks' accuser ordered to pay $2.6M http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/banks_accuser_ordered_to_pay_26m/13844624 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A woman who falsely accused Long Beach Poly football standout Brian Banks of rape in 2002 was ordered to pay 2.6 million to the Long Beach Beach Unified School District. Wanetta Gibson sued the district for lax security during the trial and received 750,000 from a 1.5 million settlement. A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ordered her to pay 1.5 million, plus an additional 1.1 million in punitive damages. Gibson whereabouts are currently unknown, but the Press Telegram reports that the ruling allows the school district to obtain Gibsons future wages and property. Gibson confessed that she made up the rape charge against Banks, who was convicted and served more than five years in prison. A judge reversed Banks conviction in 2012. Banks, 27, signed with the Falcons in April. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:23:58 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_banks_accuser_ordered_to_pay_26m/13844540 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_banks_accuser_ordered_to_pay_26m/13844540 Report: Banks' accuser ordered to pay 2.6M http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_banks_accuser_ordered_to_pay_26m/13844540 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Atlanta Falcons linebacker Brian Banks’ will receive some vindication, after his rape accuser, Wanetta Gibson, is being sued for $2.6 million by the The Long Beach Unified School District according to ABC 7 Los Angeles. Gibson put Banks behind bars for five years after she claimed that Banks raped her at Long Beach Polytechnic High School while they were both students there. That accusation cost Banks his scholarship to USC, and half a decade of his life. “Our school district takes seriously our obligation to be a good steward of public funds,” the district said in a statement. “It’s important to convey that our school board will take action to recoup any losses if someone attempts to defraud our schools of much-needed resources.” Wanetta Gibson sued the school district and won $750,000 in March 2011, but then subsequently blew every penny.  The district wants its money back. It’s suing Gibson for the $750,000 she won, and more than $1 million in damages. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:09:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/school_district_sues_brian_banks_rape_accuser_for_26_million/13844075 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/school_district_sues_brian_banks_rape_accuser_for_26_million/13844075 Banks rape accuser being sued http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/school_district_sues_brian_banks_rape_accuser_for_26_million/13844075 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/d/3d559aaa10fafb97ad6048788ff5ebe3f3976ee4/mini/bb.jpg A woman whose false claim of rape sent former prep football star Brian Banks to prison was ordered to pay a $2.6 million judgment in connection with the case. A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Friday ordered Wanetta Gibson to pay a $1.5 million, plus an additional $1.1 million in fees, including for making a false claim and court-related costs, the Long Beach Press Telegram reported. Gibson was a former high-school acquaintance of Banks in 2002 when she accused him of raping her at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, according to the California Innocence Project, an organization that helped exonerate Banks. Gibson sued the Long Beach Unified School District claiming the school was not safe and won a $1.5 million settlement. Gibson ultimately admitted she made up the story and a judge reversed Banks’ conviction on May 24, 2012. Banks signed this year to play with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and is looking great so far. Banks was taking first team reps and the one calling the plays ... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:44:51 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/the_female_who_accused_brian_banks_of_rape_ordered_to_pay_26_million/13843901 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/the_female_who_accused_brian_banks_of_rape_ordered_to_pay_26_million/13843901 The female who accused Brian Banks of rape ordered to pay 2.6 million http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/the_female_who_accused_brian_banks_of_rape_ordered_to_pay_26_million/13843901 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- For the second year in a row -- each of which seemed like the final season of his NFL career -- Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez will be excused from mandatory minicamp next week, head coach Mike Smith said Friday. Last year, Gonzalez, who said that he was 95 percent certain at training camp that the 2012 season would be his last, was excused because of a death in the family. Clearly, the absence did not affect the future Hall of Famers production: he went on to catch 93 passes for 930 yards and eight touchdowns while playing in all 16 games. Based on that production and the fact that Gonzalez is one of the best-conditioned athletes on the team, Smith must have had no compunctions about allowing Gonzalez to skip out this year, as well. Gonzalez, who enters his fifth season in Atlanta, has rarely attended OTAs, which are voluntary. Mini-camp begins on Tuesday. Odds and (tight) ends Wednesday marked the first session of offseason team activities attended by fourth-round pick Levine T Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:09:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/falcons_notebook_gonzalez_exempt_for_first_week_of_camp/13838207 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/falcons_notebook_gonzalez_exempt_for_first_week_of_camp/13838207 Falcons notebook: Gonzalez exempt for first week of camp http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/falcons_notebook_gonzalez_exempt_for_first_week_of_camp/13838207 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/9/798c81b5a8909bafd399d4cd7e35ce329853324f/mini/Miami_Dolphins_v_4411.jpg Every NFL team has a number one wide receiver, but few have receivers that are close to equals in talent. I’m talking about wide receiver tandems. It’s nice to have Roddy White, but you add Julio Jones and you have a force to be reckoned with.  If you’re team is on this list, than you should pat yourself on your back, because a great wide receiver tandem is a sign of success on offense... Read more Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:00:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/top_5_wide_receiver_tandems_in_2013_falcons_no_1/13826669 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/top_5_wide_receiver_tandems_in_2013_falcons_no_1/13826669 Top 5 Wide Receiver tandems in 2013: Falcons No. 1? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/top_5_wide_receiver_tandems_in_2013_falcons_no_1/13826669 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png