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Archive for August, 2008

Ryan Struggles, Colts Defeat Falcons 16-9

During Saturday’s game between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons, it was a battle between two quarterbacks - one who is trying to hold onto a job as a backup and one who is a mere rookie trying to find his way. In this case, that would be the Colts’ Jim Sorgi and the Falcons’ [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Aug 17 2008

Falcons Tickets Available Now at Coast to Coast Tickets

The Falcons are looking to get back to the top of the NFC South, and now you can get great Atlanta Falcons tickets at Coast to Coast tickets. They have an Atlanta sports guide and stadium seating charts so you can see where you will be this season when superstar rookie Matt Ryan and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 16 2008

WR Horn Back at Practice; Says He Still Wants Out

While he continues to want out of Atlanta for a chance at more playing time, wide out Joe Horn did return to practice Thursday following a bout with a hamstring ailment. Coach Mike Smith said, “He’s been working with the trainers and running some routes, almost full speed. We got him some snaps. So we’ll [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 15 2008

Harrington Gets Start For Weekend Exhibition With Indianapolis

The Falcons will start QB Joey Harrington for Saturday night’s exhibition with the Indianapolis Colts at the Georgia Dome.  Kickoff for the Falcons’ pre-season home opener is set for 7:30 p.m.

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 15 2008

Smith’s Coaching Debut a Loser as Falcons Fall 20-17

Falcons coach Mike Smith’s loss in his return to Jacksonville was overshadowed by the promise of quarterback Matt Ryan’s debut. Ryan looked confident in his start despite two fumbles, throwing for 113 yards and a touchdown in the first half.
The Jaguars scored first late in the first quarter when David Garrard (4/10, 44 yards) ran [...]

Posted by Eric Palmer on Aug 09 2008

Redman Gets the Nod to Start the Falcons Preseason Opener

Long term these things usually mean little, but for now it’s a headline, and that is the Faclons have decided to go with veteran QB Chris Redman to start the preseason opener vs the Jags in Jacksonville on Saturday night. Redman edged out rookie Matt Ryan for the start, but that for sure does [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 07 2008

Falcons Waive LB James

The Falcons released injured linebacker Robert James on Tuesday.  James was selected out of Arizona State in the fifth round of this year’s draft.  In 42 games at ASU, James racked up 174 tackles, five-and-a-half sacks and five interceptions.

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 06 2008

Rookie CB Jackson Shares His Thoughts on Camp

Rookie CB Chevis Jackson has written a blog entry on Prolebrity, a site that was founded by professional athletes to share their thoughts with fans.  Below is the entry:
Hey Everyone…I’m into the first week of Falcons Camp and other than the heat and the fact that the vets are making me carry all of their [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 04 2008

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Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 01 2008

First Round Tackle Baker Getting Plenty of Work with the First Team

It looks as if first-round draft pick offensive tackle Sam Baker may find his way to the starting lineup come week one. Sporting News is reporting that Baker has been working out with the first team, and despite getting beat badly by John Abraham, Baker has been learning the ropes on what it takes to [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 01 2008