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Opinion: New England Patriots Should Survive Coaching Changes

29 May 2009 13:39:20 PDT

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. ...

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Opinion: Falcons' draft hits 3 out of 4

28 Apr 2009 00:03:45 PDT

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 ...

Original story at Atlanta Journal Constitution .

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Opinion: Live Updates From the NFL Draft: Round 1

25 Apr 2009 16:32:09 PDT

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 ...

Original story at New York Times .

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Opinion: Falcons open to dealing Vick

21 Apr 2009 23:05:01 PDT

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 ...

Original story at Atlanta Journal Constitution .

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2008 Rookie WR Review

24 Mar 2009 12:04:44 PDT

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 ...

Original story at Sports Network .

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Opinion: THE VENT

11 Jan 2009 01:01:31 PST

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

Original story at Atlanta Journal Constitution .

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2008 NFL Wildcard Weekend Review

05 Jan 2009 17:52:16 PST

Written 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

Original story at cdbaker (WordPress) .

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Opinion: Street Credits NFL Season - Final Awards

30 Dec 2008 20:19:00 PST

RB Adrian Peterson (Vikings) RB Michael Turner (Falcons) WR Andre Johnson (Texans) OG Steve Hutchinson (Vikings) OG Chris Snee (Giants) C Kevin Mawae (Titans) DE Jared Allen (Vikings) DT Albert Haynseworth (Titans) DT Kevin Williams (Vikings) FS Ed Reed (Ravens)

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Opinion: Atlanta Falcons Thanksgiving

26 Nov 2008 08:42:39 PST

Written 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.

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Opinion: 10/31/08 - Show #214: Ravens Postgame/Falcons Pregame

31 Oct 2008 15:15:24 PDT

6) The Boneline: 1-800-620-7181......14 callers on today's show......Raider Yoda, Raider Siren, Raul Oliveros, Juan Jorge, Arch Angel, Raider Dave from Washington, Raider Noid from Oregon, Stogie from D.B.F.L.A., Washingtonian Raider, Virginia Raider, The Crusader Raider (from London, England)...

Original story at Raider Nation Podcast .

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Opinion: Week Four Predictions

27 Sep 2008 09:56:32 PDT

- 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

Original story at Scout.com: NY Jets Confidential .

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NFL Week 3 in Review - The Times-Picayune

21 Sep 2008 23:41:46 PDT

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

Original story at The Times-Picayune .

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Opinion: Forbes: Falcons near bottom of NFL in terms of team value

11 Sep 2008 12:35:19 PDT

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

Original story at Bizjournals.com .

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BASN's Week One NFL Review

10 Sep 2008 22:29:15 PDT

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

Original story at BlackAthlete.net .

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Rookie Review: Colts at Atlanta

20 Aug 2008 17:11:37 PDT

- 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? ...

Original story at ColtPower.com .

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Opinion: Sorgi outplays Ryan in Colts' win over Falcons

16 Aug 2008 20:01:05 PDT

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

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Football Outsiders-Falcons draft review

02 Jun 2008 11:31:45 PDT

Written 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 ...

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Opinion: Two birds with 1 stone - Connellsville Daily Courier

01 May 2008 04:57:43 PDT

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

Original story at Leader Times .

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Opinion: Ryan ready to lead Falcons’ revival - Boston Herald

28 Apr 2008 00:14:02 PDT

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

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Opinion: Jeff Flanagan’s week 16 NFL picks - Kansas City Star

20 Dec 2007 15:21:54 PST

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

Original story at Kansas City Star .

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Opinion: Open Thread, Falcons @ Vikings

08 Sep 2007 19:01:24 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Daily Norseman .

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Opinion: Steelers acquire kick returner Rossum from Falcons for draft pick - The Canadian Press

01 Sep 2007 18:10:50 PDT

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

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Atlanta Falcons 2007 NFL Draft Review

02 May 2007 12:43:59 PDT

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,...

Original story at Press of Atlantic City .

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Opinion: Falcons assistant Johnson takes over as Broncos D-line coach

17 Jan 2007 18:00:00 PST

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

Original story at CBS News .

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Opinion: Prince to headline Super Bowl halftime

11 Dec 2006 05:19:00 PST

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

Original story at Inside Bay Area .

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