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 [...]
Continue reading...30 November 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...20 November 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...3 November 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...5 August 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...29 April 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...24 April 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...23 April 2009
For the time being, feel free to put this one down as pure speculation, but Fox Sports Radio has been discussing a bit of news they’ve heard that indicates that the Chiefs could trade DT Glenn Dorsey to the Falcons along with TE Tony Gonzalez. (H/T to Adam Best at Arrowhead Addict) Obviously that move [...]
Continue reading...23 April 2009
3:36 pm: Apparently, the Falcons have already reached an agreement with Gonzalez on a new contract. Terms have not been announced, but it’s likely to keep him in Atlanta for the next four seasons at the very least. Gonzalez also released a statement on the trade: “It’s somewhat bittersweet,” Gonzalez told FOXSports.com. “I love Kansas [...]
Continue reading...22 April 2009
Despite a recent string of news claiming the Atlanta Falcons were leading the race to acquire All-Pro tight end Tony Gonzalez from the Kansas City Chiefs, Don Banks (SI.com) is now reporting that the Philadelphia Eagles have emerged as the new frontrunners, and currently have an offer on the table. It’s not known what the [...]
Continue reading...22 April 2009
According to the Atlanta Constitution-Journal, the Falcons will be prepared this weekend for any discussions that involve their former quarterback Michael Vick, who is still serving out his sentance in Leavenworth, KS for his involvement in a major dog-fighting ring. It’s not known how many, if any, teams are actually interested in Vick, given the [...]
Continue reading...26 March 2009
NFL commisioner Roger Goodell hasn’t closed the door just yet on a possible return to glory for disgraced QB Michael Vick. But in a chat with members of the media yesterday, he made it abundantly clear that Vick will have to show extreme sorrow for his actions before he is allowed back onto the field. [...]
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1 December 2009
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