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Jim Mora tosses some grenades at the Falcons
Atlanta Falcons coach Jim Mora, right, and quarterback Michael Vick (7) watch from the sideline late in the second half as the Green Bay Packers seal their 33-25 victory at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005. (AP Photo/Ric Feld)
Lil’ Jimmy Mora is already running off his mouth in his new post at UCLA.
In an interview with Mike Carvell of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution...
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3 hours ago
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Les Snead a finalist for St. Louis GM position
St. Louis’ long process to fulfill its vacant general manager position is winding down and Les Snead, the Falcons director of player personnel, is a finalist for the position along with George Paton, Minnesota director of player personnel.
According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, multiple sources contend that it’s Paton’s job to lose.
Snead was interviewed by the Rams early...
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2 days ago
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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4 days ago
Should the Falcons sign Marcus McNeill?
San Diego Chargers offensive lineman Marcus McNeill (73) is loaded onto a cart after being injured in the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Should the Falcons pursue left tackle Marcus McNeill if he is waived by the San Diego Chargers?
Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported...
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4 days ago
Falcons to support concussion bill at State Capitol today
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) speaks with his son Tre Bryant, 5, before the first half. AP
Former Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry and kicker Matt Bryant are set to speak at the Georgia Concussion Coalition hearing in support of House Bill 673 at 3 p.m. today at the State Capitol.
Also, offensive lineman Andrew Jackson and wide receiver Kevin Cone will be on hand to support...
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5 days ago
Super Bowl XLVI: Michael Boley is now a champion
INDIANAPOLIS – Just moments after winning Super Bowl XLVI, former Falcons linebacker Michael reflected on his stay in Atlanta after being selected out of Southern Mississippi in the 2005 NFL draft.
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin addressing the media after winning Super Bowl XLVI. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/Dledbetter@ajc.com)
Boley
“I thank Mr. [Arthur] Blank for giving me...
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6 days ago
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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6 days ago
Falcons likely to take a look at Channing Crowder
Channing Crowder on Radio Row for Super Bowl XLVI. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/Dledbetter@ajc.com)
INDIANAPOLIS – The Falcons have been in touch with former Miami linebacker Channing Crowder, who plans to make a comeback after sitting out last season.
Crowder, the former North Springs High and Florida standout who prematurely retired at age 28, is ready to make a comeback. The Atlanta...
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6 days ago
Georgia connections in Super Bowl XLVI
Giants linebacker Michael Boley celebrates his sack of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the second half Sunday. / The Associated Press
When the New England Patriots face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, the state of Georgia will be well-represented.
Here are the players with Georgia connections:
NEW ENGLAND
–Deion Branch, WR, Albany...
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12 days ago
COFFEE RUN: 8 nuggets from Mike Smith
Falcons coach Mike Smith has been busy filling out his new staff.
Upon returning from Mobile, he shot this little video with the team’s website.
If you can’t watch the entire 9:08, here are some of the highlights:
1. The Falcons have nearly completed their new offensive playbook.
2. Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan with utilize a “multiplicity” of defenses...
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13 days ago
Is Glenn Thomas ready to lead the quarterbacks?
Glenn Thomas has quietly worked behind the scenes as the offensive quality control assistant for the Falcons over the past four seasons.
In coaching-agent circles, he’s considered the leader to replace Bob Bratkowski as the team’s new quarterbacks coach.
From 2001-07, Thomas spent his coaching tenure at Midwestern State. He was a graduate assistant coaching wide receivers from...
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13 days ago
FREE AGENCY: Falcons to focus on line play
MOBILE — Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff is gearing up for free agency.
With no lockout this offseason, there will be a return to normalcy in the NFL. Free agency will come first, followed by the draft.
After last year’s labor dispute was settled, a frenzied free-agency signing period began in late August.
The Falcons, who are projected to be about $28 million under...
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14 days ago
Pat Hill agrees to become Falcons new OL coach
Pat Hill (Associated Press)
Former Fresno State head coach Pat Hill has agreed to terms with the Falcons to become their offensive line coach, the team announced Saturday.
Hill was fired as Fresno State’s head coach in December.
Now the Falcons only have to fill their openings at quarterbacks coach and defensive backs coach.
Miami assistant Joe Danna is the leading candiate to...
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15 days ago
SENIOR BOWL: Spotlight is on the tight ends
The South team practicing in Fairhope, Ala. on Monday. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/Dledbetter@ajc.com)
MOBILE — The diversified play of tight ends in the NFL playoffs has put the spotlight on the group of six players at that position who are getting ready for the 63rd annual Senior Bowl.
While the practice sessions were moved inside Thursday because of rain, the tight ends continued...
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17 days ago
SENIOR BOWL: South coach Mike Shanahan
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17 days ago
SENIOR BOWL: UGA’s Boykin has strong first practice
UGA's Brandon Boykin taking a break during Monday's practice. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/Dledbetter@ajc.com)
FAIRHOPE, Ala
– Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin had a strong first practice for the South team. He drew praise for Redskins defensive back coach Raheem Morris after breaking up one pass.
“Nice job Boykin, way to get down hill,” Morris said.
Boykin has interviewed...
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19 days ago
SENIOR BOWL: Saban on Julio Jones trade, Paterno
FAIRHOPE, Ala. – Alabama coach Nick Saban attended the South’s practice at Fairhope Municipal Stadium on Monday.
He said he wasn’t surprised that Falcons rookie wide receiver Julio Jones turned in a strong year and led the rookie class with eight touchdowns.
“He’s focused on what he wants to do,” said Saban, who coached Jones at Alabama. “He stays focused on the...
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19 days ago
DB coach Alvin Reynolds released from his contract
MOBILE — Defensive backs coach Alvin Reynolds, an original member of head coach Mike Smith’s staff, was released from his contract, the team announced on Monday.
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20 days ago
SENIOR BOWL: Falcons have found players here
MOBILE – Despite not having a first-round pick in the 2012 NFL draft, several members from the
Tim Tebow got off to a slow start at Senior Bowl workouts a couple of years ago. (Dave Martin, Associated Press)
Falcons’ personnel department and coaching staff will scout the practices and the 63rd annual Senior Bowl all-star game.
The practices start on Monday and the game, between...
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20 days ago
Terrell ‘T-Sizzle’ Suggs checks in on Dirk Koetter
Terrell Suggs (Rob Carr, Associated Press)
Before Terrell Suggs turned in to a terror for the Baltimore Ravens, he played for Falcons new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter at Arizona State in 2001 and 2002.
Our buddy Jason Butt, a former Falcons beat writer from the University of Georgia who now covers the Baltimore Ravens for CBSSports.com, asked Suggs about Koetter for us.
“...
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21 days ago
Roddy White wins PFWA’s ‘Good Guy’ Award
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White talks to the media whether if it's about Michael Vick or Victor Cruz he's always helpful. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons wide receiver Roddy White was voted the team’s Good Guy Award winner by the local chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America for the 2011 season.
It was a close vote between...
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21 days ago
Character guys vs. Football Marauders
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) celebrates his touchdown after a fumble-recovery during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. (AP Photo)
The “Aubibles” section in Pro Football Weekly is a must read.
The quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel, speaking...
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24 days ago
65 underclassmen eligible for the 2012 NFL draft
A total of 65 players, include key players from Georgia and Georgia Tech, have been granted special eligibility for the 2012 NFL Draft on April 26-28 in New York, the league announced on Thursday.
It is the most underclassmen declared eligible for the draft over the last 10 years. That is good news for the Falcons, who do not have a first round pick, because the large number...
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24 days ago
Falcons cheer squad ranked 10th; Saints 8th
110901 Atlanta - The new Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders kick things off performing before the Falcons take the field to play the Ravens in the final exhibition game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.comCurtis Compton, ccompton@ajc.com
The Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders were ranked 10th in the league in a sports business CNBC.com article...
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25 days ago
Q and A with new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan
C-Viv reporting from Flowery Branch.
Here are excerpts of Mike Nolan’s conference call with the Atlanta media Wednesday after being named the team’s new defensive coordinator. The biggest highlight is he does not plan to switch to a 3-4 scheme, saying the team has been built as a 4-3 scheme and that currently works best with the personnel.
Q. Will you switch to 3-4 defense...
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25 days ago
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