January 9th, 2012 
Alex Welch 
Posted in I waited a little while to write a recap for this game. I needed to let some of the frustration/disappointment within me subside, and I wanted to gather everyone’s perspective on the Falcons’ loss, game plan and future endeavors. After taking everything in, it’s hard to believe Atlanta’s season came to an end in one [...]
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Recapping the End of Atlanta’s Season
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DC Brian Van Gorder Leaving the Falcons for the Same Job at Auburn
Falcons head coach Mike Smith announced that defensive coordinator Brian Van Gorder has accepted the same position at Auburn University. Smith declined to name candidates to replace Van Gorder, who has been the Falcons defensive coordinator the last four seasons. Atlanta has ranked 24th (2008), 21st (2009), 16th (2010 and 12th (2011) in total defense [...]
Falcons Calling For Playoff Rematch With New Orleans?
Shortly after their stunning loss Monday night, some of the Falcons were calling for a rematch with the New Orleans Saints, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Oh, most definitely,” safety William Moore said. “We’ll be prepared much better. Hopefully, we can make a run. If we come to New Orleans, we know [...]
Head Coach Mike Smith in Good Condition Following Additional Heart Procedure
Falcons head coach Mike Smith went through additional health testing and announced that his heart is in fine condition, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He said there was a discovered ailment but he did not reveal what it was. “I want to be as transparent as I can be,” Smith said on [...]
Smith Will Be on Sidelines for Jags-Falcons Tonight
Falcons coach Mike Smith will be on the sidelines tonight for tonight’s game against the Jaguars game according to Chris Mortensen of ESPN. There have been reports that Smith has been experiencing chest discomfort still which the Falcons have denied. Smith was hospitalized after the Falcons game against the Panthers Sunday after experiencing chest pains.
Source: Falcons coach Mike Smith may undergo more tests for chest pains
Although cleared by a Charlotte-area hospital earlier this week, Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith could undergo further physical testing this week after suffering some persistent chest-related discomfort, according to Len Pasquarelli of the Sports Xchange who cites sources. Smith, 52, was admitted Sunday night to a Charlotte hospital after the team’s comeback victory over the Carolina [...]
Are the Falcons still lacking an identity on offense?
Mr. Destiny on Mike Smith’s controversial call “I take full responsibility” is not something which will make Falcons fans feel at ease for Coach Mike Smith’s decision to go for it on 4th and inches on his own 30 yard line in overtime. After scoring 10 points in the last 5 minutes to tie the [...]
Smith Says 4th and Inches Call was His and His Alone
The Times Picayune reports that Falcons coach Mike Smith says going for it on 4th and inches was his call alone, and it was one that could end up costing the Falcons the division. When Shaun Rogers, Will Smith and a host of New Orleans Saints stopped Atlanta Falcons’ Michael Turner on a fourth-and-1 at [...]
