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Source: FOXSports.com

The Falcons might be ready to move past the Michael Vick era, and had the franchise over to Matt Ryan. The locals are not too impressed and have not flocked to snap up those Georgia Dome tickets in the Post Vick era. They still need to sell about 1,500 tickets to avoid a television blackout of Sun...

Published Wed, Sep 3

VENUE: Georgia Dome

Source: CBS Sportsline

 - The 2007 season was a trying one for the Falcons, highlighted by Michael Vick's suspension and conviction surrounding dogfighting charges. ... Rudi Johnson says he's ready to play MLive.com Notebook: Johnson Will Play Sunday Lionsfans.com New Lion Johnson: I'm ready to play DetNews.com

Published Wed, Sep 3

Ryan to start right away, but at what cost?

Source: ESPN

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- With Michael Vick out of the picture, the Atlanta Falcons wasted little time anointing Matt Ryan as the new face of the franchise. They drafted ...

Published Wed, Sep 3

Michael Vick to Return to Professional Football - DiversityInc.com

Source: DiversityInc.com

Michael Vick to Return to Professional Football subscription) - Vick, who was drafted No. 1 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2001--the first time a Black quarterback was drafted first in the NFL--is suspended ...

Published Wed, Sep 3

The Slant (2)

Source: TimesFour

Falcons 17 Lions 2: It turns out that without all the Michael Vick/Coach Quitting/Dog Fighting this off season many people have forgotten about the existence of the Atlanta Falcons, including the Detroit Lions who fail to show up for ...

Published Wed, Sep 3

Falcons won't be as bad as you think

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution

Washington Post   USA - Panthers 20, Falcons 13. At Green Bay, Oct. 5: Michael Vick nearly won in his first trip to Lambeau Field and did win in his second. But Vick, as you’ve ... They're Trying to Get Back on Their Feet Washington Post NFC South preview SkySports No longer run down Chicago Tribune

Published Tue, Sep 2

Three Fingers, a Thumb and a Gesture

Source: Wearing the Rally Cap

Also ambidextrous, former Atlanta Falcon Michael Vick flipped the bird to fans at the Georgia Dome. Vick was fined $10000 ($5000 for each hand) and the gesture failed to catch on as the Falcons’ version of the Tomahawk Chop. ...

Published Tue, Sep 2

Where's Your Jesus Now, Michael Vick?

Source: Adult Christianity

In April 2007, the nation was shocked when dozens of traumatized pit bulls were discovered on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vicks property. Follow the journey of four of the most challenging Vick dogs as DogTown helps rehabilitate ...

Published Tue, Sep 2