"Jumbtronicus" and other issues will be on the agenda next week
We've posted several items regarding the content of Wednesday's conference call from Falcons president and Competition Committee co-chair Rich McKay regarding the proposals that will be made to ownership for changes to the rules.Here's a summary of the stuff we...
Competition Committee will propose killing plays when ball carrier loses helmet
During a conference call with reporters in advance of next week's league meetings in Dallas, Falcons president Rich McKay said that one of the safety-related rules to be proposed by the Competition Committee will, if adopted, call for the play...
Tye Hill dumped; Matt Giordano signed by Falcons
It wasn't so long ago Tye Hill was ranked as the top cornerback in the 2006 draft class, a favorite of the draftniks after big efforts at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine.After getting released Tuesday by the Falcons,...
Falcons rework secondary by cutting CB Hill, signing S Giordano
The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday that they have released cornerback Tye Hill, a former first-round draft pick, and signed safety Matt Giordano.
Jim Mora to help his high school alma mater
Former Falcons head coach Jim Mora once said his dream job would be coaching his alma mater, the University of Washington Huskies.
Falcons sign Giordano, release Hill
The Falcons announced two roster moves Tuesday.Atlanta signed S Matt Giordano and released CB Tye Hill, who was acquired from the Rams for a seventh-round pick last year.Giordano, a sixth-year veteran, spent last season with the Packers after playing for the Colts from 2005-08....
Roethlisberger yet to be interviewed by police
ATLANTA -- An attorney for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says the two-time Super Bowl winner has yet to meet with Georgia authorities who are investigating a sexual assault allegation made against him by a 20-year-old college student.
Jim Mora goes back to school
Former Falcons head coach Jim Mora once said his dream job would be coaching his alma mater, the University of Washington Huskies.
Falcons release CB Hill, sign S Giordano
The Atlanta Falcons have released former first-round pick Tye Hill and signed safety Matt Giordano. Hill was the 15th overall pick in 2006 by St. Louis. After three disappointing years with the Rams, he was dealt to Atlanta shortly before the start of last season for a...
Jim Mora Jr. goes back to school
Former Falcons head coach Jim Mora Jr. once said his dream job would be coaching his alma mater, the University of Washington Huskies.
Falcons' approach to free agency is strategic
The Falcons have taken a calculated approach to free agency in the three offseasons under general manager Thomas Dimitroff.
Roethlisberger's lawyer hires private investigator
ATLANTA -- An attorney for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has hired a private investigator to look into a sexual assault allegation made by a 20-year-old Georgia college student.
Charles Grant wants to play the Saints twice a year
After spending eight seasons with the New Orleans Saints, defensive end Charles Grant was released last week.Now Grant wants to make the Saints pay for that decision twice a year.In an interview with Sirius NFL Radio, Grant named the Falcons...
Jets re-sign TE Hartsock
The Jets announced they re-signed TE Ben Hartsock on Wednesday.Hartsock functions as a blocking tight end in the team's offense and made just one catch in 2009. It was a two-yard touchdown grab. He joined the Jets before last season after being cut by the Falcons.The...
Sweed-to-Falcons rumors are off the mark
There's a rampant rumor making the rounds that the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the process of trading receiver Limas Sweed to the Atlanta Falcons.Per a league source, the rumor is not true.Though it's entirely possible that the Steelers are willing...
Falcons finalize Chris Houston trade
As expected, the Atlanta Falcons have traded cornerback Chris Houston to the Lions.The Falcons announced the trade moments ago.The Falcons have received in exchange the Lions' sixth-round pick. Also, the two teams will flip flop draft picks in the fifth...
Falcons welcome Robinson, ship Houston to Lions
Dunta Robinson, considered by many as the most sought-after cornerback in free agency, left the Houston Texans to sign a six-year, ...
Q & A: Falcons new cornerback Dunta Robinson
New Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson, 27, sharply dressed in a gray three-piece suit, greenish paisley tie and white pocket square, was introduced to the local media Monday.
Lions acquire CB Houston in swap with Falcons
DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions have traded two late-round draft picks to acquire cornerback Chris Houston from the Atlanta Falcons.
Lions trade for Falcons CB Houston; sign Wade
The Lions traded a sixth-round pick in April’s draft for Falcons CB Chris Houston.The teams also will swap places in Round Five. The exact draft order has yet to be determined because of compensatory picks that will be announced later this month.Houston became expendable...
Big Ben hires high-profile lawyer; Steelers 'concerned'
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has hired ahigh-profile Atlanta defense attorney as police investigate aGeorgia woman's claim he sexually assaulted her.
Roethlisberger hires Atlanta lawyer amid new assault claim
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has hired a high-profile Atlanta defense attorney as police investigate a ...
Big Ben hires lawyer who represented Ray Lewis
ATLANTA -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has hired a high-profile Atlanta defense attorney as police investigate a Georgia woman's claim he sexually assaulted her.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hires high-profile Atlanta lawyer
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has hired a high-profile Atlanta defense attorney as police investigate a Georgia woman's claim he sexually assaulted her.
They Said It: the week of March 8
Monday, March 8, 2010Vikings head coach Brad Childress, quoted on StarTribune.com, explaining what he discussed with QB Brett Favre during his recent visit to Favre's home in Hattiesburg, Miss.: "He's earned the latitude. I guess I would say this. There wasn't a...