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Falcons Acquire Additional Third Round Pick
April 20, 2008 by
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The Falcons get another third-round draft pick this week, giving them a total of 11 selections for the upcoming NFL draft. The league awarded the Falcons an additional pick through its compensatory process where teams are allowed additional picks to offset the loss of high-calibur...
Falcons Release QB Joey Harrington
March 26, 2008 by
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The Falcons announced the release of quarterback Joey Harrington on Wednesday. The Falcons now have only two quarterbacks on the roster, having previously released backup Byron Leftwich. The team is expected to select a quarterback in the upcoming April NFL Draft. ...
Falcons Close to Shipping CB Hall to Oakland
March 26, 2008 by
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It was thought that the New York Giants were the front-runner to grab the services of cornerback DeAngelo Hall in a deal with the Falcons, but now, a top source says that it looks as if the silver and black of the Raiders may very well be able to grab Hall in a deal with [...]
Falcons Sign TE Rader
March 21, 2008 by
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Not that this is exactly earth-shattering news, but the Atlanta Falcons needed to at the very least compensate for the loss of tight end Alge Crumpler; the team on Friday signed TE Jason Rader; Rader played four games for the Miami Dolphins in 2006, making one start. He was signed...
Falcons Re-Sign Harrington
March 21, 2008 by
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An interesting signing took place down in Atlanta on Wednesday; according to the Associated Press, the Atlanta Falcons have signed recently released quarterback Joey Harrington to a 2-year deal - one week after releasing him. Terms of the contract...
Falcons May Re-Sign Harrington
March 19, 2008 by
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The Atlanta Falcons may revisit the possibility, according to Steve Wyche of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and verified by a “source”...
Former Falcon RB Dunn Signs with Tampa Bay
March 19, 2008 by
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Popular former Falcon tailback Warrick Dunn, released from the team only a week ago, quickly found a new home with NFC South rival Tampa Bay on Monday.
Source: Falcons Eyeing Broncos K Jason Elam
March 17, 2008 by
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Today’s Denver Post reports that the Falcons are expected to make a push to sign Broncos Jason Elam if ends up as a free agent at the end of the week. One reason why is that Elam has family in Atlanta, and another is that the Falcons really need to upgrade the kicking game, as [...]
Release Of Team Humanitarian Leaves Hole In Heart Of Falcons
March 16, 2008 by
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Reaction to the release of Falcons running back and beloved humanitarian Warrick Dunn continues. Head coach Mike Smith says the decision was not an easy one, as Dunn’s successes on and off the field and well-known reputation as an all-around class act made it hard to...
Falcons Sign Texans CB Von Hutchins
March 13, 2008 by
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The Falcons today agreed to terms with four-year veteran cornerback Von Hutchins. Hutchins was originally selected in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He spent two seasons in a Colts uniform before joining the Houston Texans...
Falcons Sign 2
March 13, 2008 by
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On Monday, the Atlanta Falcons made a pair of roster moves, re-signing defensive tackle Tim Anderson and signing free agent center Alex Stepanovich; Anderson played in 5 games with Atlanta after signing as a free agent last november. Stepanovich played in 12 games last season for...
Who Will Lead the Falcons Into 2008?
March 12, 2008 by
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It’s no secret that the Falcons are going to go up and down the organization and make some heavy changes once the 2007 season comes to a close. With it they team will be looking at hiring a new head coach after the Bobby Petrino fiasco, and will look at plenty of guys out there [...]
New Coaches Hired At Flowery Branch
March 03, 2008 by
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New Falcons head coach Mike Smith is on a hiring spree, adding a new wide receivers coach on Saturday. NFL veteran Terry Robiskie joins the team as wide receivers coach, replacing Paul Petrino who joined his brother Bobby at the University of Arkansas. Mike Mularkey was hired...
Power Back in the Fold: Falcons Land Deal with RB Turner
March 02, 2008 by
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The Falcons have the player they want in order to try and establish the new power running game that new coach Mike Smith wants to install. Late Sunday afternoon the team announced they have agreed to terms with former Chargers running back Michael Turner. The deal is worth...
Falcons Will Not Go QB With Their First Pick
March 01, 2008 by
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The Falcons will not consider taking a quarterback with a top five pick - they don’t believe Boston College’s Matt Ryan, Louisville’s Brian Brohm or Kentucky’s Andre’ Woodson are worth a pick that high. Expect them to address...
Falcons With Interest in Talking to FA Running Back Michael Turner
February 29, 2008 by
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Running back Michael Turner is a top-notch free agent, and it looks as if the Falcons have interest in bringing the back into town for a visit. ESPN is reporting that the team is going to talk to Turner about being the main cog in their new power running game offense that new...
Falcons and Giants in Trade Discussions for CB Hall
February 26, 2008 by
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It sounds as if the Falcons and Giants are ready to pull off a blockbuster of a deal that would involve cornerback DeAngelo Hall. Today’s Newark Star-Ledger in New York is reporting that the Giants and Falcons are talking about a deal that would send Hall to New York for...
Looks Like Falcons will have to Wait to talk to Spagnuolo
February 22, 2008 by
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Looks like the Falcons head coaching search is going to go longer, possibly after the Pats-Giants Super Bowl in two weeks. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that the team has set it sights Steve Spagnuolo, defensive coordinator for the Giants. That means that the Falcons...
Getting “HOT” in Atlanta: Falcons shake up roster, Crumpler and Coleman Among Others Released
February 21, 2008 by
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Things are getting shaky in Hotlanta like a bottle of hot sauce getting prepared to be poured on some meat nowdays as four-time Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler and standout defensive tackle Rod Coleman were among seven players released by the Atlanta Falcons today. This is a start...
Pires Named Falcons’ Linebackers Coach
February 20, 2008 by
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The last hire was made for Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith’s staff as on Wednesday, Glenn Pires was hired as the team’s linebackers coach; Pires was an assistant with the Miami Dolphins for the past 5 years, serving as assistant linebackers coach in 2007. In addition...
Falcons Transactions
February 17, 2008 by
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The Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday placed offensive tackle Ty Pennington on the injured reserve list, ending his season; they also waived defensive end Kevin Huntley and activated offensive tackle Kurt Quarterman from the practice squad. Pennington has competed in 5 games with the...
Falcons Can Improve Draft Position If….
February 16, 2008 by
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The Atlanta Falcons, like any underachieving team in the NFL, would prefer to end their season on a winning note. But in a twisted sort of way, losing to the Seattle Seahawks next weekend can actually benefit the Falcons next season. As in a better draft pick.
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Falcons Looking to Interview USC’s Carroll?
February 05, 2008 by
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You knew at some point this name would have to pop up when it came to vacant head coaching positions in the NFL - Pete Carroll. Yes, the name has finally surfaced, and it’s concerning the open coaching spot with the Atlanta Falcons, who sorely need an impact move to be made...
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