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Falcons Close to Shipping CB Hall to Oakland

It was thought that the New York Giants were the front-runner to grab the services of cornerback DeAngelo Hall in a deal with the Falcons, but now, a top source says that it looks as if the silver and black of the Raiders may very well be able to grab Hall in a deal with […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 15 2008

Falcons Re-Sign Harrington

                
An interesting signing took place down in Atlanta on Wednesday; according to the Associated Press, the Atlanta Falcons have signed recently released quarterback Joey Harrington to a 2-year deal - one week after releasing him.  Terms of the contract were not available as of this writing.
Harrington started 10 games for Atlanta last season, but […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Mar 12 2008

Release Of Team Humanitarian Leaves Hole In Heart Of Falcons

 
Reaction to the release of Falcons running back and beloved humanitarian Warrick Dunn continues.  Head coach Mike Smith says the decision was not an easy one, as Dunn’s successes on and off the field and well-known reputation as an all-around class act made it hard to say good-bye.  The release came after the Falcons agree […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 04 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

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

Garrett Spurns Falcons; Team May Look at Ryan Next

 
It’s down to two in the mind and heart for Cowboys current offensive coordinator Jason Garrett. After speaking to the Ravens on Tuesday and the Falcons on Wednesday, Garrett has reportedly decided he will either be taking the head coaching job of the Ravens, or staying put with the Cowboys and likely getting a pay […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 17 2008

Carroll Not Interested in Falcons Job

For those Falcons fans that thought they would see USC’s Pete Carroll roaming the sidelines at the Georgia Dome this season - think again.  After reports surfaced on Wednesday that the Falcons and owner Arthur Blank were trying to convince Carroll to come in for an interview, it now appears that he successful college coach […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 10 2008

Who Will Lead the Falcons Into 2008?

It’s no secret that the Falcons are going to go up and down the organization and make some heavy changes once the 2007 season comes to a close.  With it they team will be looking at hiring a new head coach after the Bobby Petrino fiasco, and will look at plenty of guys out there […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 30 2007

Marty Would be the Best Man to Lead Falcons

Already there is talk about who will take over the head coaching spot for the nightmare that the Falcons have become, and there are quite a few names being bounced around.  The names include guys like Bill Cowher, Jason Garrett, and current defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.  There is one guy that I think would garner […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 12 2007