Atlanta Falcons
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:45 AM - Permalink
Atlanta FalconsGeneral manager Thomas Dimitroff tells D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution the Falcons are not in a rush to get a contract together for quarterback Matt Ryan because, "We all know that Matt is going to be here for a long time."For those who are interested in the...
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Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM - Permalink
Unfortunately, I didn’t get to go back and watch more than one game from Maponga this past season. But I had broken down last year’s bowl game, so I will also factor in my notes from that game as part of this evaluation. Height: 6-1 7/8 Weight: 251 School: Texas Christian Class: Junior...
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Monday, May 20, 2013 at 8:11 AM - Permalink
I’ll be off this week, but please keep an eye on the NFC South blog.Our editors will post links, videos and anything that’s relevant to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and New Orleans Saints. We’ll have a pinch hitter for Friday’s Eight in the...
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Monday, May 20, 2013 at 8:00 AM - Permalink
The Tampa Bay Bucs are going to be an interesting team to watch in 2013. Josh Freeman is entering the final year of his contract, and recently it was reported that the Bucs wouldn’t mind seeing rookie Mike Glennon get an opportunity. How Josh Freeman handles this sort of adversity could...
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Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 2:50 PM - Permalink
One name on PFT’s All-Unemployed Team sticks out like a sore thumb: John Abraham. With Dwight Freeney joining San Diego on Saturday, Abraham is the best pass rusher left on the market. His primary skill is a valuable one, and I would suspect someone is going to ante up to get him in the...
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Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM - Permalink
Let’s look at what I thought was an underrated tight end prospect in this year’s class in Levine Toilolo. Height: 6-8 3/8 Weight: 259 School: Stanford Class: Junior Speed: 4.86 (Combine) Toilolo continues the trend that the Falcons apparently adopted in 2013 by selecting a player with...
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Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 11:12 AM - Permalink
Here’s my take on defensive end Malliciah Goodman, the first of a pair of fourth round picks by the Falcons in 2013. Height: 6-3 5/8 Weight: 273 School: Clemson Class: Senior Speed: 4.87 (Combine) Goodman was a highly recruited prospect at Clemson, and finished his career strong with a 3-sack...
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Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM - Permalink
Recent reports indicated that Dwight Freeney was willing to take the same base deal signed by Osi Umenyiora in Atlanta: Two years, $8.5 million. Freeney ended up doing a little better. If $250,000 counts as “a little.” Per a source with knowledge of the deal, Freeney’s...
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Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 8:58 AM - Permalink
We had all sorts of great questions in Friday's NFC South chat. Here's a team-by-team look at some of the highlights:ATLANTA FALCONSeric (arcata, ca) [via mobile]: the last time the falcons dropped 100 mill on a qb it didnt turn out as well. do you think this time is different with matty...
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Friday, May 17, 2013 at 9:16 PM - Permalink
Following up on previous report, the Falcons announced the signing of four draft picks today including the previously reported move to get safety Kemal Ishmael under contract. Also signing were Falcons 2013 fourth round pick defensive end Malliciah Goodman, fifth round defensive end Stansly...
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Friday, May 17, 2013 at 4:48 PM - Permalink
There were reports Thursday that safety Kemal Ishmael had signed his rookie deal with the Falcons and the team confirmed them by announcing Ishmael’s signing on Friday. They added three more signings to the pot for good measure. The Falcons announced that fourth-round defensive end Malliciah...
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Friday, May 17, 2013 at 4:30 PM - Permalink
The Atlanta Falcons jumped into the business of signing draft picks Friday.The team announced it has signed defensive ends Malliciah Goodman and Stansly Maponga, and safeties Kemal Ishmael and Zeke Motta. Goodman was a fourth-round pick and Maponga was chosen in the fifth round. Ishmael and Motta...
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Friday, May 17, 2013 at 4:07 PM - Permalink
Personal Seat Licenses (PSLs) will be a part of the cost of the Atlanta Falcons’ proposed stadium, but the cost to fans won’t be as high as it was at some other recently opened stadiums.That was the message from team president Rich McKay on Thursday night as he addressed fans during the...
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Friday, May 17, 2013 at 2:34 PM - Permalink
With the release of right tackle Tyson Clabo and the retirement of center Todd McClure, the Atlanta Falcons have a lot of uncertainty on their offensive line.Coach Mike Smith didn’t set forth any concrete plan Thursday night at the team’s State of the Franchise...
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Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:43 AM - Permalink
Matt Ryan's receiving threats are well documented and the Falcons' run game got a strong upgrade in Steven Jackson. But the offensive line is undergoing some changes as center Todd McClure retired and Tyson Clabo was released. Ryan says not to worry about it. "We've got a guy in Peter...
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Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:22 AM - Permalink
Without locking into any time frame, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he’s confident a contract extension will be worked out with quarterback Matt Ryan.Dimitroff was asked by a fan for a status update during Thursday night’s State of the Franchise...
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Friday, May 17, 2013 at 10:54 AM - Permalink
When he meets with the media, Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith almost always comes across as polite and not very emotional.But he’s a football coach and you get the sense there’s a lot more inside of him. A glimpse of what a Smith pep talk to his team must look like emerged Thursday...
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Friday, May 17, 2013 at 10:05 AM - Permalink
D. Orlando Ledbetter of the AJC reports that the Falcons have agreed to terms with seventh round pick safety Kemal Ishmael. Ishmael becomes the first of the Falcons eight draft picks to agree to terms on a contract. Terms were undisclosed, but Ishmael almost certainly signed a four-year deal worth...
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Friday, May 17, 2013 at 9:22 AM - Permalink
Let's take or morning run (or bike ride) through some news and notes from around the NFC South:ATLANTA FALCONSGeneral manager Thomas Dimitroff is taking part in National Bike To Work Day. I don’t think we’ll see any roster moves out of the Falcons this morning.Quarterback Matt Ryan...
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Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:21 AM - Permalink
A quick reminder that our weekly NFC South chat will be held Friday at 1 p.m. ET.We’ll talk about all things Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers and Saints. Bring your questions and join us.Here’s your free ticket into the NFC South chat...
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Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11:28 PM - Permalink
With Joe Flacco getting a new contract completed with the Baltimore Ravens early this offseason, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan became next in line on the list of young quarterbacks looking to cash in with a big second contract. Ryan is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent...
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Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:35 PM - Permalink
The St. Louis Rams have added six and subtracted four in remaking their personnel department heading into their second season with Les Snead as general manager.The chart lays out the changes in personnel and titles for the scouting department.National scout Ted Monago is the highest-profile...
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Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:38 PM - Permalink
The Falcons have come to terms with UCF safety Kemal Ishmael, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Thursday. One of the Falcons’ three seventh-round picks, the 5-foot-11, 206-pound Ishmael would most likely figure as a backup behind starters William Moore and...
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Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 3:10 PM - Permalink
I know everyone was holding up their plans for the summer until the dates and kickoff times for the preseason games were finalized. All times are ET. So here you go:CINCINNATI BENGALSThursday, Aug. 8: at Atlanta, 8 p.m. (ESPN)Saturday, Aug. 17: vs. Tennessee, 7 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 24: at Dallas, 8...
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Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 9:08 AM - Permalink
Time for our morning run through the top headlines from around the division:ATLANTA FALCONSNational Football Post lists running back Steven Jackson as one of its top comeback fantasy players for the upcoming season. Jackson should be an excellent fantasy pick. He’s bound to put up numbers...
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