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Report: Foxworth Not Happy w/ Role in Atlanta

From: Pro Football Weekly
Sources in Atlanta say Falcons CB Domonique Foxworth is not happy with his role on the team. The Falcons acquired Foxworth from the Broncos in a trade just before the season began, but he’s stuck behind Chris Houston, Brent Grimes and Chevis Jackson and hasn’t seen much playing time. He’s in his [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 27 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

Dahl in the Lead for the Teams Right Guard Spot

From: Pro Football Weekly
Sources say Harvey Dahl, a practice-squad player for much of his career, has overtaken Kynan Forney for the Falcons’ starting ORG spot. We hear Dahl’s nasty temperament has been the secret to his recent success in Atlanta. Head coach Mike Smith’s staff is looking for guys with a mean streak, and Dahl [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 13 2008

Falcons O-Line Finally Starting to Take Form

From: Pro Football Weekly
Sources tell PFW the left side of the Falcons’ offensive line is beginning to take shape. It’s likely that rookie Sam Baker will start at left tackle and second-year veteran Justin Blalock will hold on to his spot at left guard. Blalock was being considered for a move to right tackle, but [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 05 2008

Norwood May Return Punts for Birds in 08

The Falcons website is reporting that the team is giving running back Jerious Norwood a look as a possible punt returner for the 2008 season.  Right now Adam Jennings is the man listed as the punt returner, but he has little value in other areas and seems to be resting on the bubble for a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 02 2008

PFW: Dahl Lining Up at Guard with First-Team Offense

From: Pro Football Weekly
Word out of Falcons OTAs is that Harvey Dahl, who has spent most of his career on practice squads, is lining up at right guard with the first-team offense, with longtime starter Kynan Forney taking a demotion to the second unit.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 15 2008