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Archive for February, 2008

Falcons With Interest in Talking to FA Running Back Michael Turner

 
Running back Michael Turner is a top-notch free agent, and it looks as if the Falcons have interest in bringing the back into town for a visit. ESPN is reporting that the team is going to talk to Turner about being the main cog in their new power running game offense that new head coach […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 29 2008

Falcons 2007 Highlight Film


Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 26 2008

Source: Falcons Eyeing Broncos K Jason Elam

Today’s Denver Post reports that the Falcons are expected to make a push to sign Broncos Jason Elam if ends up as a free agent at the end of the week.  One reason why is that Elam has family in Atlanta, and another is that the Falcons really need to upgrade the kicking game, as […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 24 2008

Lucky Pick - Falcons Win Coin Toss to Grab 3rd Pick in the Draft

The Falcons had luck on their side Friday, as they won the coin toss that will allow them to pick third in the upcoming NFL Draft at the end of April. The Falcons will have the third pick, and then it will be Oakland picking at number four, and the Chiefs at number five. Each […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 22 2008

Falcons and Giants in Trade Discussions for CB Hall

 
It sounds as if the Falcons and Giants are ready to pull off a blockbuster of a deal that would involve cornerback DeAngelo Hall. Today’s Newark Star-Ledger in New York is reporting that the Giants and Falcons are talking about a deal that would send Hall to New York for the Giants first-round draft pick […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 22 2008

Falcons QB Situation Still a Mess as Free Agency Starts

While the Falcons seem to be on the verge of total roster turnover just a month after the season came to a close, one position that will have to be addressed as the offseason and free agency starts in a few weeks is quarterback. There may be no other team in the league with […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 17 2008

Falcons Will Not Go QB With Their First Pick

From Sporting News:
The Falcons will not consider taking a quarterback with a top five pick - they don’t believe Boston College’s Matt Ryan, Louisville’s Brian Brohm or Kentucky’s Andre’ Woodson are worth a pick that high.  Expect them to address the offensive or defensive lines, looking for a player who can have an immediate impact.  They may take […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 15 2008

Getting “HOT” in Atlanta: Falcons shake up roster, Crumpler and Coleman Among Others Released

Things are getting shaky in Hotlanta like a bottle of hot sauce getting prepared to be poured on some meat nowdays as four-time Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler and standout defensive tackle Rod Coleman were among seven players released by the Atlanta Falcons today. This is a start of a new era and […]

Posted by Russell Loede on Feb 15 2008

Pires Named Falcons’ Linebackers Coach

The last hire was made for Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith’s staff as on Wednesday, Glenn Pires was hired as the team’s linebackers coach; Pires was an assistant with the Miami Dolphins for the past 5 years, serving as assistant linebackers coach in 2007.  In addition, Pires was the Detroit Lions’ linebackers coach  for […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Feb 13 2008

Reynolds Hired to Coach Falcons Defensive Backs

 
The Falcons have a new defensive backs coach, as the team has hired 15-year NFL assistant Alvin Reynolds. The former Panthers defensive assistant has a history with new Falcons coach Mike Smith, as he worked with him in Jacksonville as their defensive backs coach. Reynolds will work with the Falcons assistant head coach and secondary […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 07 2008