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Falcons flying high with Ray Edwards in the fold

29 July 2011

One player that somehow avoided serious discussion this week is defensive end Ray Edwards, who is coming off a solid run in Minnesota, establishing himself as a capable defender against both the run and the pass. That led many to believe he’d be a hot commodity once free agency got started, but after watching most of [...]

Falcons not worried about injury to Turner

19 September 2010

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When Atlanta’s standout running back Michael Turner hobbled off the field in the second quarter with a groin injury, a collective gasp likely went up among the Falcons’ faithful, as the loss of Turner a year ago was a big part of their inability to make a return trip to the post-season last fall. But [...]

Game Predictions – Cardinals @ Falcons

19 September 2010

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This game should be one of the best on the early slate tomorrow afternoon, with both clubs capable of putting up big numbers offensively if given the opportunity. I expect the Cardinals to be a bit sluggish at the start, given the travel and time zone differential, but as the game progresses, they should amp [...]

Drama coming to a close for Jackson, Chargers

16 September 2010

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This off-season has been a trying one to say the least for both the Chargers and their embattled wide receiver Vincent Jackson. First came the news that Jackson would not be eligible for free agency, with the NFL owners and Player’s Association unable to reach an accord on a new collective bargaining agreement, keeping hundreds [...]

Falcons looking at releasing Chevis Jackson

1 September 2010

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This time of year can be enjoyable for some and miserable for others, as teams are beginning to decide who to cut from their roster to meet the 53 man maximum by Saturday’s deadline. While most of the players sent packing this week tend to be unknowns, brought in for the sole purpose of providing [...]

Patriots snag Ojinnaka from Falcons for draft pick

22 August 2010

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In a move to add a bit more depth up front to their offensive line, New England has traded away an undisclosed draft pick to Atlanta to acquire offensive guard Quinn Ojinnaka, according to Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post. Ojinnaka isn’t likely to find his way into the starting lineup any time soon, [...]

Pre-Draft Team Needs: NFC South

22 April 2010

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This the seventh part of our series breaking down each team’s needs (by division) headed into the draft tomorrow evening. In case you missed our previous posts, feel free to take a look here. As always, we want to hear what you think, so don’t hesitate to leave us your thoughts in the comment thread. [...]

Falcons turn to MMA for competitive edge

16 April 2010

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For many fans, mixed martial arts (MMA) runs a close second to the NFL, with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) pitting the some of the world’s best athletes against each other in a controlled fight inside an eight-sided ring, with no exits. Always eager to stay one step ahead of their competition, several NFL players [...]

Lions continue defensive upgrade

7 March 2010

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Sun @ 10:50 pm – Just a quick update. The deal between the Lions and Falcons is still pending approval from both sides, and is not yet official. Apparently, things will be finalized later on tomorrow, according to Schefter. My apologies for jumping the gun too quickly… 7:35 pm – Two days removed from hauling [...]

Robinson flying high with Falcons

5 March 2010

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Prior to last season’s trade deadline, Atlanta made a strong push to acquire Houston cornerback Dunta Robinson, but fell short in the end and missed the playoffs, thanks in large part to a porous defense. So it comes as no surprise that the number one priority for the Falcons this year was getting Robinson into [...]

Falcons re-sign Redman; Robinson on the way?

5 March 2010

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Atlanta kicked off the free agent frenzy earlier tonight when they agreed to a new contract with backup quarterback Chris Redman. The deal is worth an estimated $5.6 million over two seasons, and gives the Falcons a reasonably seasoned player to stand in the gap should Matt Ryan go down with an injury for any [...]

Quick Hits – Saints at Falcons

13 December 2009

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This was another close call for New Orleans, but once again they found a way to win when it mattered most. The Saints now have an all important first round bye and remain two games ahead of the Vikings for home field advantage in the NFC. QB Drew Brees and Co. definitely aren’t showing any [...]

Babineaux nailed for dope charges

11 December 2009

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11:00 am – Team officials released a short statement on Babineaux’s arrest… “We are aware of the situation concerning Jonathan Babineaux and are in the process of gathering information. Because this is a legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.” 8:20 am – The Falcons beleaguered roster took another hit this [...]

Falcons kick Elam out; bring in Bryant

1 December 2009

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The one constant in the NFL is change, and no one knows that better than kickers, who often find themselves attached to a short leash, even those that have proven themselves time and time again. Jason Elam found that out the hard way from Atlanta earlier today, as he was released by the Falcons in [...]

Ryan out in Atlanta for the time being

30 November 2009

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The Falcons got good news today, receiving word from their medical staff that the injury suffered by QB Matt Ryan in yesterday’s win over Tampa Bay was turf toe, and not something more serious, according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer. Ryan will apparently see a specialist to address the issue, but at this point he’s [...]

Back in the nick of time; Norwood practicing again

20 November 2009

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When Atlanta RB Michael Turner went down with a ankle injury last week, many fans of the Falcons feared the worst. Without him in the huddle on offense, Atlanta’s scoring potential would take a major nosedive, as Turner’s ability in the run game opened the door for the Falcons passing attack to succeed. But just [...]

Falcons evaluating Elam; replacement in the works?

3 November 2009

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When a kicker misses two field goals in a single game, bad things usually happen, and in the case of Falcons K Jason Elam, it’s not likely to be much different. In his regular press conference earlier today, Atlanta’s head coach Mike Smith stopped short of announcing a move on that front, but he did [...]

Douglas carted off practice field

5 August 2009

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9:25 pm – Adam Schefter of ESPN.com is reporting (via Twitter) that Douglas has a torn ACL in his knee and will likely miss the entire season as a result. This is a huge blow to the Falcons offense, especially with White still fighting it out with the front office. 4:50 pm – The Falcons [...]

Arena Football League calling on Vick

29 April 2009

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If Michael Vick can’t find a home in the NFL, arena football may be an option. According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Albany Firebirds have offered Michael Vick a conditional contract that’s full of incentives, to play for their squad if things don’t work out in his favor with the NFL. The Firebirds play in [...]

Dorsey trade update

24 April 2009

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According to Pat Clifton (Warpaint Illustrated), a source close to the situation has indicated that a Glenn Dorsey trade to Atlanta could very well come to fruition this weekend and the Chiefs would receive the Falcons 1st round pick (#24 overall) along with their third round selection (#90 overall) in return. The hardest part of [...]