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Vick gains conditional release
1:27 pm: The crew at Sports Illustrated has an update from the officials in charge of Vick’s release, and apparently they are planning on having him go home by May 21st. For teams that have an interest in bringing Vick on board, this is definitely good news, as he’ll likely be released and cleared to [...]
Continue reading...Vick not the attraction he once was
20 February 2009
Steve Wyche (NFL.com) is reporting that the Falcons have not been able to drum up any interest in a possible trade for QB Michael Vick, given the uncertainty that surrounds his future in the league right now. Vick is currently serving a 23 month sentance in Leavenworth Penitentiary for his role in the dog fighting [...]
Continue reading...Falcons LB Brooking feels he can still play
13 February 2009
Veteran linebacker Keith Brooking isn’t ready to call it quits just yet. And given the way his season ended this past year, who can blame him? The 11 year veteran sat down with Jeff Schultz (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) recently and made it pretty clear that he intends to play at least one more season, if only [...]
Continue reading...Falcon nation in mourning
21 January 2009
The Associated Press is reporting that former Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Shane Dronett was found dead in his home earlier today. Dronett was 38 years old, and left behind his wife and two young daughters. Early police reports were somewhat vague, but suicide is suspected in the case. Dronett’s body is currently being autopsied by [...]
Continue reading...Smith wins Coach of the Year
4 January 2009
In an extremely tight race, Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith took home the NFL Coach of the Year award today, although it’s likely a small consolation prize after his team was unable to advance out of the first round of the playoffs. Smith edged out Miami Dolphins head coach (and fellow rookie) Tony Sparano [...]
Continue reading...Quick hits – Cardinals clip the Falcons, 30-24
3 January 2009
Wow. Raise your hand if you saw that kind of performance coming from the Cardinals…. yeah that’s what I thought. Arizona smacked the visiting Falcons all over the field, easily handling Atlanta’s vaunted running game and making enough plays in the passing game to win the football game. The Cardinals featured their own power running [...]
Continue reading...Injury Report – Atlanta @ Arizona
3 January 2009
Atlanta Falcons DE Jamaal Anderson (Ankle) – Questionable DE John Abraham (Thigh) - Questionable OT Sam Baker (Hip) - Questionable WR Harry Douglas (Head) - Questionable DT Grady Jackson (Knee) - Questionable LB Curtis Lofton (Knee) - Questionable S Lawyer Milloy - Questionable RB Ovie Mughelli (Knee) - Questionable OT Todd Weiner (Knee) - Questionable Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (Shoulder) - Questionable TE [...]
Continue reading...Milloy plans on playing despite back injury
2 January 2009
Atlanta Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy hasn’t missed many games in his career, and he doesn’t plan on starting now. In an interview with NFL.com, Milloy said he would be ready to play this weekend in the Falcons divisional playoff game in Arizona against the Cardinals, despite having missed last week’s season ending game against “I’m [...]
Continue reading...Browns postpone meeting with McKay; still working on Pioli
2 January 2009
The Cleveland Browns seem intent on getting their man to fill the vacancy left in the General Manager position, even if it means foregoing a meeting with another top-level candidate. The Associated Press is reporting that the Browns will postpone their scheduled discussions with Atlanta Falcons President Rich McKay, and instead will focus on reining [...]
Continue reading...Turner involved in domestic violence case
2 January 2009
According to the Charlotte Observer, Falcons RB Michael Turner was involved in a domestic dispute yesterday with a woman that is believed to be the mother of his child. There were few details in the case available as of right now, but the Gwinnett County Police Department does not plan to file charges in the [...]
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26 February 2009
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