Atlanta Falcons

The biggest success story to descend from the Patriots brain trust is Atlanta Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff who led the Falcons to the playoffs, one year after the Michael Vick controversy. Dimitroff directed college scouting for the Patriots. ...

By D. Orlando Ledbetter FLOWERY BRANCH —- Now that NFL draft picks have finished giving their obligatory hugs, it's time to analyze the Falcons' performance. After snagging future Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez two days before the draft in a ...

The Falcons are getting a solid player, a one-gap, 3-technique tackle who will hustle and disrupt plays in the backfield. They aren't getting a guy who will register 12 sacks two years from now. Still, you can understand why the Falcons would prefer ...

By D. Orlando Ledbetter With the NFL draft set for Saturday and Sunday, the Falcons are prepared to take calls about trading the rights to quarterback Michael Vick. “Possibly, but we are focusing on the whole franchise as far as the roster,” Falcons ...

Harry Douglas, Atlanta: No one could have guessed that the Falcons' 5-foot, 11- inch rookie from Louisville, the 11th receiver drafted, would outperform all but four receivers that were drafted in front of him, especially considering the state of the ...

  USA - The Atlanta Falcons. The bad news about the Falcons is that they lost a game to the Cardinals that they could have won. The good news is that they gave us a ... METRO WEEK IN REVIEW: Jan. 4-10 Atlanta Journal Constitution all 2 news articles

By Doug Baker Arizona Cardinals over Atlanta Falcons, 30-24 San Diego Chargers over Indianapolis Colts, 23-17 OT Baltimore Ravens over Miami Dolphins, 27-9 MVP: Ed Reed, FS, Baltimore Ravens Philadelphia Eagles over Minnesota Vikings, 26-14 MVP: Brian Westbrook, RB, Philadelphia Eagles

RB Adrian Peterson (Vikings) RB Michael Turner (Falcons) WR Andre Johnson (Texans) OT Jordan Gross (Panthers) OG Steve Hutchinson (Vikings) DE Jared Allen (Vikings) DT Kevin Williams (Vikings) MLB Jon Beason (Panthers) CB Charles Woodson (Packers) FS Ed Reed (Ravens)

By Mike Foster What was Bobby Petrino thinking (besides, "I'm gettin' outta here!")? 1) Matt Ryan: People are claiming that Matt Ryan is the greatest rookie quarterback ever! Rightfully so, considering that being an NFL quarterback is said to have a three year or more learning curve.

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 - Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers – This one shapes up today as a far better match up in week four than I originally anticipated. ... BASN's Week Three NFL Review BlackAthlete.net all 2 news articles

NFL Week 3 in Review Here's a look at how everyone in the NFL fared in Week 3. Falcons 38, Chiefs 14: The first-place Atlanta Falcons (that's as ridiculous as it sounds) ... Redskins have puncher's chance in NFC East FOXSports.com Are ‘Closer’ Backs the New Offensive Specialists? New York Times

 NC - The Falcons bottomed out with a 4-12 record in 2007, a year that also saw the face of the franchise, quarterback Michael Vick, sent to prison for his role ... Steelers now worth more than $1 billion, Forbes says Pittsburgh Tribune-Review all 8 news articles

Others standouts: Broncos Rookie WR Eddie Royal, Jets QB Brett Favre, Falcons coach Mike Smith, Titans RB Chris Johnson, Titans DB Courtland Finnegan, ... Rookie Focus: Ryan dreams Hall, but Falcons QB starts low USA Today Can Ryan beat the Cover-Two Atlanta Journal Constitution

 - By Brad Keller There were mostly positive reviews for the rookie class against the Falcons, but some major negatives. Who shined and who needs serious work? ...

Redman and DJ Shockley each threw interceptions in the fourth quarter for Atlanta. Notes:@ Falcons LB Michael Boley didn't return after sustaining a back ... Falcons’ Turner turns on burners in preseason loss Atlanta Journal Constitution

By nativefalcon Exactly 365 days after local police found a dog training complex behind Michael Vick’s house and 66 dogs on the property — setting into motion one of the worst years any sports franchise has ever suffered — the Falcons made a very ...

Two birds with 1 stone Connellsville Daily Courier, PA - The Falcons and Lady Falcons each hosted Penn-Trafford. Each came up on the short end of a 3-1 score Wednesday. The loss was the sixth in a row for the ... Seneca Valley ends Shaler winning streak Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Ryan ready to lead Falcons’ revival By AP Matt Ryan knows the Atlanta Falcons are desperate to restore credibility after quarterback Michael Vick and coach Bobby Petrino sullied the team’s ... Atlanta Falcons 2008 NFL Draft Review Sports Network

The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com Jeff Flanagan’s week 16 NFL picks  MO - Cardinals 28, Falcons 17: The Falcons got walloped last week but they’ll play better this time around. And when was the last time the Cardinals were ... NFL Week in Review (12/17/07) The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com

By Gonzo At the risk of sounding a touch on the arrogant side, I think we got a pretty damn good team to start out with. Atlanta's big strength for the past couple of years has been their running game, and the Vikings (until proven otherwise) still sport the best run defense in the NFL. Joey Harrington ha...

Steelers acquire kick returner Rossum from Falcons for draft pick PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired cornerback-kick returner Allen Rossum from the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday for a conditional 2008 draft ... Falcons Set Roster, Trade Rossum WXIA-TV

Falcons fly past NLS in opener  MN - The Falcons marched down the field on the game’s initial drive, capping it off with the first of Nic Leither’s four touchdowns, a five-yard run. ... ACGC volleyball team loses to LQPV Litchfield Independent Review all 3 news articles

Sports Network) - 1 - Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas (6-6, 279); 2 - Justin Blalock, OL, Texas (6-4, 329); 2 - Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas (5-11, 185); 3 - Laurent Robinson, WR, Illinois State (6-1, 193); 4 - Stephen Nicholas, OLB, South Florida (6-1, 232); 4 - Martrez Milner, TE,...

The Denver Broncos hired Bill Johnson as defensive line coach Wednesday after he spent the past six seasons in a similar job with the Atlanta Falcons. ... Cameron lead candidate in Dolphins' search Asbury Park Press Dolphins close to naming coach Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

 WA - Panthers 10, Falcons 3: At Atlanta, Carolina snapped a four-game losing streak and all but ended the Falcons' playoff hopes, beating Atlanta by shutting ... Around the NFL Asheville Citizen-Times NFL: Saints down Giants, keep Packers' playoff hopes alive Oshkosh Northwestern

TAMPA, Fla. — The Atlanta Falcons lost a ... Falcons coach Jim Mora said both players would be listed as questionable for this week's home game against Dallas. ... Tomlinson sets new TD record Pioneer Press No Jacksons Allowed: NFL Signs Prince for Super Bowl Halftime Show AOL SPORTS