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Milloy On His Way Out of Atlanta?
February 17, 2009 by
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Could Lawyer Milloy be on his way out of Atlanta? That could be the case according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, which states that the team may be cutting ties with the 35-year old:
Lawyer Milloy provided leadership and stability to the Falcons young secondary last season....
Falcons Have Yet to Speak to Grady Jackson About a Deal
February 16, 2009 by
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The Falcons are yet to talk to Grady Jackson regarding a new contract, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Falcons want to upgrade along their defensive line, and the 36-year-old vet may be done with the club. The Falcons, with their first-round pick, could replace...
Cardianls D-Lineman Smith More in the Falcons Price Range?
February 16, 2009 by
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Today?s Atlanta Journal-Constitution says that if the Falcons can?t land Albert Haynesworth, the team may focus on Cardinals D-lineman Antonio Smith. Here is the clip from today?s edition:
Tennessee?s Albert Haynesworth is the top free agent on the market, but his price tag might be...
Veteran Tackle Gandy Says He’d Like to Come Back to Atlanta
February 13, 2009 by
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The Falcons could have themselves a big name O-lineman soon, as veteran tackle Wayne Gandy says he would like to come back to take the role that was empty when Todd Weiner retired last week. Here’s the story from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Another intriguing possibility...
Falcons Free Agent Wish List Includes TE Scaife or Smith?
February 12, 2009 by
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The Falcons would love to add another playmaker for Matt Ryan to throw to next season, and today
Falcons Add Four Players to the Roster
February 12, 2009 by
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Falcons.com is reporting that the team has come to terms with four players:
The traditional free agent signing period doesn’t begin for another 17 days, but teams across the NFL have been adding to their rosters since the end of the 2008 season. In recent weeks the Falcons added...
Brooking Likley to Be Released Before He’s Due $1 Mil Bonus
February 12, 2009 by
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Pro Football Weekly indicates that Keith Brooking is likely to be released before February 23, when he is due a $1 million bonus. Brooking chipped in 102 tackles in 2008, but the Falcons intend to revamp their defense with younger players, in a bid to improve their 24th defensive...
Former Falcons Back Jamal Anderson Out of Jail on Bond
February 09, 2009 by
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Former Falcons running back Jamal Anderson has been released from jail following his arrest on drug charges.
Anderson is charged with felony cocaine possession and misdemeanor marijuana possession. Fulton County Jail spokeswoman Tracy Flanagan says he was let out on $6,000 bond Sunday...
OL Weiner Announces His Retirement
February 05, 2009 by
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Offensive tackle Todd Weiner announced his retirement today after an 11-year NFL career. The 33-year-old Weiner spent the past seven seasons with the Falcons after starting out with the Seattle Seahawks, who picked him in the second round of the 1998 draft from Kansas State.
Weiner...
Haynesworth to be a Falcon in 2009?
February 03, 2009 by
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Albert Haynesworth is going to be a most sought after free agent on the market, and today?s Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting that the Falcons may take a look at him this offseason. Here?s the tidbit from today?s edition.
How would Tennessee tackle Albert Haynesworth look in...
Vick Suing Former Financial Adviser
January 26, 2009 by
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Former Falcons QB Michael Vick is suing a former financial adviser for at least $2 million, claiming she used his money for her personal and business expenses. The lawsuit accuses Mary Wong of Omaha, Nebraska of fraud, breach of contract, negligence and other offenses. Vick, who is...
Former Falcon Dronett Found Dead in Home
January 22, 2009 by
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Shane Dronett, who played 10 years in the NFL and started every game for the Atlanta Falcons? 1998 Super Bowl team, was found dead at his home on Wednesday. According to a statement from the Gwinnett County police department, officers were called to Dronett?s home near Atlanta on Wednesday...
Breaking Down the 2009 Class of Free Agent QB’s
January 21, 2009 by
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It’s that time again to start talking about free agency, and we’ll spend some time breaking down positions, and today we are going to start with maybe the most important position on the field - quarterback. Here are our rankings of Free Agent QB’s, and what we think will be...
Snead Promoted to Director of Player Personnel
January 13, 2009 by
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The Falcons today promoted Les Snead to director of player personnel. Snead has spent the last 11 seasons in the Falcons’ front office. “Les continues to distinguish himself as an adept evaluator in our business,” Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said. “His work ethic...
Vick Revises Bankruptcy Plan For Possible NFL Return
January 05, 2009 by
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From: Yahoo! Sports
Michael Vick would have to keep a court official informed about his attempts to be reinstated by the NFL after his release from prison, under a revised bankruptcy plan proposed by his lawyers. Vick, once the NFL’s highest-paid player, said in a November disclosure...
Smith Wins AP Coach of the Year Award
January 04, 2009 by
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Not all the news this weekend is bad for the Falcons. Sunday, a day after the team was eliminated from the playoffs, head coach Mike Smith was bestowed from The Associated Press as the 2008 NFL Coach of the Year. Smith edged out Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano by one vote.
“I...
Lessons Learned the Hard Way in a Playoff Setback
January 04, 2009 by
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Matt Ryan and the young Falcons got an education on Saturday in Arizona. Some of it could probably have been expected, but it was still frustrating to watch. Ryan threw two interceptions, while the Falcons run game let them down when they really could have used it as the Falcons season...
Falcons Cinderella Season Ends w/ 30-24 Loss to Falcons
January 03, 2009 by
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It was really a tale of two halves for Matt Ryan. After setting a rookie record for completions in a playoff game by the end of the first half, which was previously 20, he looked like a rookie for most of the second half.
He also got virtually no production out of his [...]
Falcons and Cardinals Kick Off Postseason In The Desert
January 03, 2009 by
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Two of the more surprising teams in the NFL this season will kick off the postseason when the Cardinals host the Falcons Saturday afternoon at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals went 9-and-7 to win the NFC West, their first division title since 1975. Kurt Warner put up MVP...
Both Abraham and Anderson Questionable for Tomorrow
January 02, 2009 by
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From: NFL.com
Falcons DE John Abraham, who finished third in the NFL with 16.5 sacks this season, was limited in practice because of thigh and shoulder injuries. He
Milloy Says He?ll go Saturday vs Atlanta
January 02, 2009 by
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From: NFL.com
Lawyer Milloy hasn?t missed back-to-back games since Week 6 of the 2004 season. Though he was limited in practice for the third straight day Thursday, the 13-year NFL safety is expected to start when the Atlanta Falcons visit the Arizona Cardinals in Saturday?s NFC Wild...
McKay Can Interview If the Falcons Agree to It
January 02, 2009 by
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From: ProFootballTalk.com
We?ve had an interesting week, to say the least, in connection with our efforts to acquire a better understanding of the NFL?s rules and procedures regarding tampering.
Just like the 2008 NFL season, whenever we think we know what?s going on, we realize that...
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