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Falcons are heavy underdogs without Turner
The normally quiet Michael Boley is the latest ex-Falcons to run some smack at the team. He didn't like being told he wasn't aggressive enough when he got benched for Coy Wire last season.
THE BRANCH – Can’t find any prognosticators who are picking the Falcons to...
Full disclosure on Turner’s injury required by NFL
Michael "The Burner" Turner's right wheel needs to heal. We'll get an update on his status today.
THE BRANCH –- The Falcons need to fully disclose the nature and extent of Pro Bowl running back Michael Turner’s ankle injury today when they release the injury...
Falcons: Ryan may have some limitations
Carolina's Richard Marshall (31) came down with Matt Ryan's high pass that was intended for Michael Jenkins in the fourth quarter. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer).
ONE GAME FROM FIVEHUNDREDVILLE – The 28-19 loss to Carolina may be the low point for the Falcons under...
Falcons ready to get on the bus
Falcons to ride on charter buses to Charlotte for the game agaisnt Carolina on Sunday.
CONVOY TO CHARLOTTE – Just emptying the notebook today before Sunday’s kickoff against the Panthers . . .
GET ON THE BUS: Fullback Ovie Mughelli is taking along his favorite pillow for...
Falcons are not getting much mid-season love
MID-SEASON AWARDS: Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) had a slow start to the season, althought he's on pace to score 20 touchdowns. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
THE BRANCH – It’s mid-season award time and the Falcons are not getting much love.
With NFC South foe...
Falcons festive after win over Redskins
Falcons running back # 33 Michael Turner breaks away for a 58 yard touchdown and a 31-17 lead over the Redskins during 4th quarter action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. The Falcons defeated the Redskins 31-17. Curtis Compton, ccompton@ajc.com
THE BRANCH –...
5 things to improve the Falcons pass defense
Will Washington's Jason Campbell become the 4th straight QB to pass for 300 yards or more against the Falcons defense on Sunday at the Georgia Dome.
THE BRANCH – After the last three quarterbacks have thrown for 300 or more yards against the Falcons, the pass defense ranking...
Falcons version of “Saving Private Ryan”
Will Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan get some good protection against Washington and Albert Haynesworth, the $100 million man? (CURTIS COMPTON/AJC).
THE BRANCH — The one thread that runs through the last three performances by Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is that the opposition ...
5 things we learned from the Saints game
This is not the goal post that Jason Elam missed twice. That one was at the other end of the Superdome. (D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER/AJC)
LUCYS RETIRED SURFER’S BAR – Lucy’s is the best bar in America.
Lucy's, a safe haven for retired surfers and sports writers.
Only the...
Who Dat? Secondary playing well for Saints
Last season the Saints went for the jugular on the first play of the game, throwing deep to the speedy Devery Henderson. But Falcons safety Erik Coleman was over the top for the interception. (CURTIS COMPTON/AJC)
THE BRANCH – The Falcons and Saints were in the same predicament...
5 things we learned from the Dallas game
Tony Romo ducks out of sack attempt by Jonathan Babineaux. (Louis Deluca/Dallas Morning News)
DIRTY BIRDLAND – Let’s get right to the point.
Five things we learned from the Dallas game.
1. STAY ON THE SCRIPT: The opening drive was a masterpiece. The Falcons script their first...
Falcons to face the “Brooking factor” against Cowboys
THE BRANCH — For the second week in a row, the Falcons will face a team coming off a bye week.
Dallas linebackers Bradie James (56) and Keith Brooking (51) in training camp. Brooking, the former Falcon, leads the Cowboys in tackles. (ERIC GAY/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
A quick start will...
Falcons handle their business vs. Bears
The cheerleaders weren't the only folks dressed in pink in support of Breast Cancer awareness. (CURTIS COMPTON/AJC)
DIRTY BIRD LAND – In the aftermath of the victory over the Chicago Bears, the Falcons were not rejoicing like they’d won a big game.
It was more a business...
Cutler has conquered the Georgia Dome vs. Smitty
The Branch – Jay Cutler is thinking about re-naming the Georgia Dome, “Cutler’s Castle.”
The Falcons have a custom AirTran Airways designed plane as part of a sponsorhip program with the airline company.
Under second-year head coach Mike Smith, the Falcons are 9...
FALCONS: 5 things we learned from the San Fran Beatdown
In the final seconds, the 49ers were already beatdown. The fans had retreated to the Candlestick parking lots. (D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER/AJC)
DOCK OF THE BAY – The Falcons their home in Flowery Branch, Georgia, headed for the Frisco Bay on Friday.
They were just sitting on the dock...
Coach Smith previews the 49ers game
This was "Hat Day" during training camp. Coach Smith is on the left. Yours truly on the right. (CURTIS COMPTON/AJC)
THE BRANCH – The Falcons head coach Mike Smith stops by the blog this week to shed some insights into the game with the San Francisco 49ers.
The reigning...
Are the Falcons concerned about the defensive line?
Falcons linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) discusses the importance of keeping fit with kids as part of the team's Hometown Huddle program. (By PHIL SKINNER / PSKINNER@AJC.COM
THE BRANCH – There are very few guaranteed contracts in the National Football League.
You have...
What if the Falcons had hired Singletary?
DIRTY BIRDLAND – Made it through the bye week!!!
San Francisco coach Michael Singletary.
Got to see the end of the Patriots win over Baltimore. Was running to the garage to listen to the end of the Browns vs. Bengals on Sirrus radio in the car. The Denver vs. Dallas game was boring...
FALCONS: Beating the Bye Week Blues
Falcons QB Matt Ryan wants to be holding up a bigger trophy than this ESPY. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Bye Week Blues Alley – We’ve got to throw out some alternatives for you all to avoid catching a bad case of the “Bye Week Blues.”
Note: There is a poll embedded...
5 things the Falcons need to fix over the bye week
Pro Bowler Roddy White has been working underneath a lot. Do the Falcons need to send him deep more often? (Brian Williams/AP)
IN THE AIR ON THE WAY TO HARTSFIELD-JACKSON — It seems like there is never a good time for the bye week.
But the fourth week of the season is too early...
Falcons set for early “Big Game” against Patriots
The tarp has been removed, but this is how it looked earlier this morning. (D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER/AJC).
THE HOUSE THAT STEVE GROGAN BUILT – Got up early with colleague Mark Bradley, who’ll be blogging live during the game, and drove on down to Gillette Stadium from Boston...
Tom Brady presents problems for Falcons
Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey and quarterback Matt Ryan are ready to probe New England's defense. (CURTIS COMPTON/AJC).
THE BRANCH – It was the “Coordinators Countdown to Kickoff Show” after the Falcons went through their final practice on Friday before...
Matt Ryan returns to New England as a star
Matt Ryan, the former Boston College star, is set to talk to the New England media today. Tom Brady is not returning the favor to the ATL media. He's running faster than he did from ESPN's Suzy Kolber. (CURTIS COMPTON/AJC).
TRYING TO GET TO THE BRANCH – Hoping I can make...
FALCONS: 5 things we learned from the Carolina win
SPIRIT FINGERS!!!: Falcons Cheerleaders sported Throwback outfits for the Carolina game. (CURTIS COMPTON/AJC).
SEATTLE OF THE SOUTH - We’re closing in on the record for consecutive days of rain. Five down, 35 to go. Who’s out there getting the Arc ready?
The Falcons post...
Kim Zolciak says: Don’t be tardy for the Throwback Party
Kim Zolciak of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" says, don't be tardy for the Throwback party. ( ELISSA EUBANKS/AJC)
THE BRANCH –It was “Coordinator Friday” after the Falcons ripped through their final practice before the Carolina game. They will pay tribute...
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