Roddy White not happy at No. 65 in NFL's Top 100 players
In NFL Network’s annual ranking of the Top 100 players in the league, as voted on by a poll of active players, Falcons receiver Roddy White has dropped from No. 24 to No. 65. He’s not happy about that. White said on NFL Network Wednesday night that he is glad his fellow players still...
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Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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Foxworth plans to retire
New NFLPA president Domonique Foxworth won’t be the NFLPA president for more than one term. Foxworth tells DBLCoverage.com, a UK-based NFL site, that he’s likely done. “I think that I've probably made the decision that I'm going to move forward and stop playing...
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Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 10:11 AM
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Undrafted Sleeper: Robbie Frey
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:47 PM
A lot of talk has been made about the Falcons many undrafted additions at the wide receiver position that could be making the roster, including burner Cody Pearcy. But a player that might be going under the radar and has just as strong a chance to make the team’s final roster is former UConn...Partner Site
FalcFans Podcast " Ep. 15 "Ryan Hates the Avengers"
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Recorded on May 7, Ryan and I are back to talk some Falcons including the impact of some of the Falcons newly acquired rookies and free agents, as well as Brent Grimes contract status. But mainly it’s our time to discuss some non-football topics including NBA playoffs, professional wrestling,...
Dolphins to host Ovie Mughelli on Thursday
Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports that free agent fullback Ovie Mughelli will fly to Miami tonight and visit the Dolphins on Thursday. Mughelli, who turns 32 next month, was a Pro Bowl lead blocker in front of Michael Turner with the Falcons in 2010. He missed most of last season with a...
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Former Eagles O-line coach Walsh dies
Former Eagles offensive line coach Bill Walsh died at his home in Atlanta on Sunday at the age of 84...
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Bartkowski in next college Hall of Fame class
Steve Bartkowski had just about given up on being named to the College Football Hall of Fame. Before he became a Falcons great and the first overall pick of the 1975 NFL draft, Bartkowski was an All-American at California, leading the country in passing yards in 1974...
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 7:04 PM
Falcons sign third-round pick Lamar Holmes
The Falcons are down to one unsigned draft pick. They announced Tuesday that they have come to agreement on a four-year contract with tackle Lamar Holmes. Holmes, who played at Southern Miss, was taken in the fourth round with the 91st overall pick of the draft. Holmes could only watch his new...
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 7:04 PM
Falcons' Mike Smith changing playoff approach
Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith hasn't exactly been successful in the postseason, despite winning an NFC South title. Now, Smith has done some soul searching and is ready to make some changes...
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 6:52 PM
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Falcons sign Holmes
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 6:26 PM
The Falcons announced the signing of third round pick offensive tackle Lamar Holmes today. Holmes will ink a four-year deal with the Falcons, exact terms of which are unknown. Holmes signs after the team signed four of their six draft picks last weekend. It leaves fifth round pick Jonathan...
Mike Smith says Falcons need to change playoff approach
Mike Smith has been the most successful regular season head coach in Falcons history. He’s the first coach to have consecutive winning seasons (the streak now stands at four), the first to take them to consecutive playoff berths and his winning percentage is the best franchise history by a...
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 3:07 PM
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Falcons sign 4 draft picks, 3 from tryouts
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Yesterday the Falcons announced the signing of four of their six 2012 draft picks, as well as the signing of three players that tried out with the team during this past weekend’s rookie minicamp. Of the draftees that signed on the dotted line, top pick Peter Konz, along with fullback Bradie...
Three more Falcons rookies under contract
Offensive lineman Peter Konz wasn’t the only member of the Falcons’ draft class to leave the weekend’s minicamp with a new contract. The team also announced that fullback Bradie Ewing, safety Charles Mitchell and defensive tackle Travian Robertson were also signed to four-year...
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Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Falcons promote Vital, Kronenberg and Robinson
FLOWERY BRANCH " In the wake of two former scouts joining former Falcons executive Les Snead, the new GM in St...
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Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 5:14 PM
Peter Konz signs rookie contract with Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with their top draft pick offensive lineman Peter Konz, a league source told the Carroll County Times on Sunday...
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Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Falcons sign Konz
The Falcons signed four members of their 2012 draft class, including second-round OG Peter Konz, the team’s first pick in last month’s draft...
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Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Falcons get Peter Konz under contract
On Friday, Falcons rookie offensive lineman Peter Konz brought back the Dirty Bird. On Sunday, he has another reason to dance, what with the Falcons making it rain. Konz, a second-round pick and the 55th overall selection in the draft, has signed with the Falcons, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter...
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Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 2:44 PM
Peter Konz agree to four year contract with Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a four-year contract withsecond-round center Peter Konz, a league source confirmed...
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Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 1:20 PM
Falcons rookie Lamar Holmes ready to take next step
FLOWERY BRANCH - Lamar Holmes is not short on self-confidence. The trait has served him well throughout his football career - first high school, then college and now, he hopes, in the NFL...
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Matt Ryan focuses on getting in better shape
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is getting ready for a big year by, well, getting a little bigger. "Every year, I try and pick a couple of things that I'd like to do better," Ryan told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "One of the things this year is getting in a little-bit better...
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 10:24 PM
Falcons notes: Cris Carter's nephew, Kenny Stafford, in camp
FLOWERY BRANCH - Wide receiver Kenny Stafford, who is on a tryout at the Falcons' rookie minicamp, adjusted to a pass that was thrown behind him Saturday, came down with the ball and made a sudden move to get up field...
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 7:52 PM
Atlanta Falcons top pick Peter Konz adjusting to southern heat
Falcons rookie offensive lineman Peter Konz says he enjoys the 40-degree weather of his native Wisconsin and wants to know if they have air-conditioned helmets to cope with the heat and humidity of northern Georgia...
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 6:26 PM
Falcons notes: Foot injury keeps Holmes out of rookie camp
FLOWERY BRANCH - Lamar Holmes was a spectator Friday as the Falcons started a three-day rookie camp for draftees and free agents...
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Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7:58 PM
Peter Konz is bringing back the Dirty Bird
FLOWERY BRANCH - After his first practice with the team, Falcons' top draft pick Peter Konz had an announcement...
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Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Falcons ready to indoctrinate rookie class
FLOWERY BRANCH - To state that Falcons coach Mike Smith is a rookie-friendly mentor would be an understatement...
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Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 7:17 PM
