Falcons have to better protect Ryan
Over his first four seasons in the league, the Falcons have gone to great lengths to put weapons around quarterback Matt Ryan.
Now, they have to round out the circle by getting him some top flight protection and some road graders to guarantee that the run game continues to flourish.
The Falcons found out early that they would have problems throwing the ball deep off of five- and...
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2 days ago
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Falcons plan to go from vanilla to spicy on "D"
Its been said at times by opposing players preparing to face the Falcons that defensively Atlanta is somewhat vanilla.
That was with Brian VanGorder as defensive coordinator over the last four seasons, but the defense was still the product of head coach Mike Smiths intellectual property, as Smiths background is on the defensive side of the ball.
The Falcons didnt blitz a lot, when...
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4 days ago
Are the Atlanta Falcons looking at OT Marcus McNeill?
The San Diego Chargers are expected to release LT Marcus McNeill next month in order to clear millions of dollars in salary cap space, but are the Atlanta Falcons looking at bringing in the veteran left tackle? D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com poses the question and hints that the Atlanta Falcons could be looking at McNeill.
McNeill struggled with injury issues over the past two seasons...
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12 hours ago
Falcons plan to go from vanilla to spicy on "D"
Its been said at times by opposing players preparing to face the Falcons that defensively Atlanta is somewhat vanilla.
That was with Brian VanGorder as defensive coordinator over the last four seasons, but the defense was still the product of head coach Mike Smiths intellectual property, as Smiths background is on the defensive side of the ball.
The Falcons didnt blitz a lot, when...
Via Fox Sports South
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4 days ago
Report: Snead accepts Rams GM job
Les Snead, who had been the director of player personnel at the Atlanta Falcons, accepted an offer Saturday to become the new general manager of the St. Louis Rams, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
The Rams are expected to make an official announcement Monday.
Snead's appointment ends a long search to replace Billy Devaney, who was fired after the Rams' 2-14 season...
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1 day ago
House panel considers youth concussion law
Former Falcons kicker Matt Bryant can still remember taking a hit during an elementary school football game.
The sky turned yellow and he saw green dots. At 10 or 11, he didn't recognize the incident as a possible concussion.
Now a father of seven children, Bryant is pushing for legislation in Georgia that would help educate young players and their parents, coaches and others...
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4 days ago
What is Falcons Biggest Area of Need?
Positions of Need
Will #44 Be Here in '12? (AJC)
This is just a smaller new post thread to transition to a much more in-depth and longer post to come soon. Until the new post comes, we wanted to hear from The Bird Cage Faithful on the Atlanta Falcons biggest areas of need by position.
The Cage’s Take
Offensive Line
Some will say defensive ends or cornerbacks or maybe even running...
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6 days ago
Atlanta Falcons reportedly eye LB Channing Crowder
The Atlanta Falcons have revamped their coaching staff this offseason and it’s possible that newly hired defensive coordinator Mike Nolan could be bringing in some of his former players. A report has surfaced that the Atlanta Falcons have their eyes on retired linebacker, Channing Crowder.
Crowder, 28, retired last season after being released by the Miami Dolphins at the start...
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5 days ago
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5 days ago
Tony Gonzalez: 2012 my last season
When he discussed signing a one-year contract on New Years Day, Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez said the decision to return for a 15th season was not as easy as in years past.
On Thursday, the future Hall of Famer let it slip that 2012 will indeed be his last.
In a video chat with ESPN conducted on Facebook, Gonzalez responded to a question from a fan about how much longer he would...
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10 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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3 days ago
Falcons interested in Channing Crowder
According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons have contacted former Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder.
Crowder seems excited about the idea of playing for the Falcons and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan.
“I’d love to play in Atlanta,” Crowder said. “Coach Nolan is my guy. Actually, when he got the job in Atlanta he [sent...
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6 days ago
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6 days ago
Falcons to Cut Dunta Robinson?
There’s no question that cornerback Dunta Robinson has been a free agent bust for the Atlanta Falcons. Since he was brought in during the 2010 offseason, he’s been anything but a shutdown corner.
I’m sure the Falcons would love to cut bait and move on from Robinson, but the problem is that Robinson will make a base salary of $6 million for the 2012 season. Of the $6...
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
Dimitroff has high hopes for new o-line coach
Falcons owner Arthur Blank promised a fresh set of ideas among the coaching staff and it seems that is what the Falcons are getting.
Originally, when Blank made those comments during a season-ending press conference with head coach Mike Smith and general manager Thomas Dimitroff three days after the season ended, Blank was talking about the coordinator positions, as both were vacant...
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13 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
Retractable Roof Not Ruled Out For Falcons Stadium
The Atlanta Falcons' desired open-air stadium might wind up with a retractable roof if ongoing negotiations get bogged down according to Tim Tucker and Leon Stafford of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. While both the Falcons and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority say the focus remains on trying to reach a deal that would put the team in an outdoor stadium and preserve...
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8 days ago
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8 days ago
Atlanta Falcons DE Ray Edwards On Dating Strippers And Spotting Groupies
The dating habits of athletes is always a fascinating topic. There are tons of theories about who they’re attracted to, why they choose particular types and of course, is it better to lock down the one that was with you “before” or go for the upgrade. Falcons DE Ray Edwards gave an interview to Baller [...]
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
Falcons TE Gonzalez: 2012 will be his last season
Atlanta Falcons veteran tight end Tony Gonzalez has said it before - and he said again on Friday.
Gonzalez announced that this next season will be his last.
"I said that last year though, and the year before. But I really do believe this is it," Gonzalez said. "First of all, this is the first time my wife came to me and said, ‘You’re only going to play one more...
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9 days ago
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9 days ago
Tony Gonzalez Will Retire After the 2012 Season
According to the Atlanta Falcons official Twitter page, tight end Tony Gonzalez told fans on ESPN’s live Facebook chat, that the 2012 season will his last one in the NFL.
There’s no question that Gonzalez is slowing down, since he will be 36 years-old by the end of this month. But he’ll definitely go down as one of the all-time greats.
Gonzalez will likely go down as the...
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10 days ago
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10 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
Nolan's philosphy could signal change for Falcons
With the start of NFL free agency less than two months away and the Atlanta Falcons in the midst of a coaching staff overhaul, the defensive side of the ball is the one that should occupy the front office the most.
The Falcons have nine free agents on defense and five of them are starters, as head coach Mike Smith considers the nickel back a starter. The most pressing are defensive...
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18 days ago
The Future of Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan 2011 was an interesting year for Matt Ryan. While he had a solid, productive season, he faced more scrutiny than probably any other year besides his rookie season. Ryan’s less than stellar performances in some of the team’s bigger games this year has caused much concern among the fan base on whether Ryan is truly this team’s franchise quarterback going...
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20 days ago
Atlanta Falcons continue to revamp coaching staff
The Atlanta Falcons continue to shake things up in the offseason with another coaching hire. The Atlanta Falcons have made six coaching moves since the start of January, the latest being the hiring of former Fresno State head coach Pat Hill. Hill, 60, was the head coach at Fresno State from 1997-2011, posting a career 112-80 overall record. Hill has been hired as the Atlanta Falcons...
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13 days ago
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13 days ago
NFL Rewind: Most embarrassing Super Bowl moment ever
The year was 1999. The Atlanta Falcons had outlasted arguably the most prolific offense in NFL history in the NFC Championship game to advance to Super Bowl 33 for the franchise’s first opportunity at the coveted Lombardi trophy. Atlanta’s opponent would be the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos led by none other than future Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway and...
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8 days ago
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8 days ago
Why the Falcons Should Let Turner Go
Michael Turner
The measure of any good talent evaluator is not only to be able to determine where a player is currently, but also to project where a player will be in the future. In Tom Callahan’s book, The GM, which detailed the life and career former Giants GM Ernie Accorsi, one of the few things that stuck with me was when Accorsi stated he’d rather be accused of getting rid...
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21 days ago
Falcons Hire Joe Danna To Coach DB's; Promote Glenn Thomas To QB Coach
The Atlanta Falcons announced the hiring of Joe Danna as defensive backs coach and the promotion of Glenn Thomas from offensive assistant to quarterbacks coach. "I really like the make-up and chemistry that our new coaching staff brings to the table," Falcons head coach Mike Smith said. "I am certain that these men will all work together to objectively bring about...
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