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Why Atlanta Falcons Fans Should Pay Attention to the NBA Draft
June 14th, 2012 at 10:29 AM
This year's draft could produce the Falcons' next great tight end. No, not the NFL Draft back in April but the NBA draft on June 28th. It is no surprise that basketball players have had a great deal of success in the NFL and have been able to adapt rather quickly (usually as a tight...

Atlanta Falcons Sign Four Out of Six Drafted Rookies
May 14th, 2012 at 4:29 PM
Thomas Dimitroff and the Atlanta Falcons announced today that they have signed four of their six draft picks. Wisconsin gaurd Peter Konz, Wisconsin fullback Bradie Ewing, Mississippi State safety Charles Mitchell and South Carolina defensive tackle Travian Robertson. Konz, 6-5, 317 pounds, was selected in the second round (55thoverall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. He started 31 games at center...

Undrafted Free Agents: Just Because They Weren’t Drafted Doesn’t Mean They Can’t Play
May 9th, 2012 at 9:41 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have signed 22 undrafted free agents. Most of whom you probably have not heard of but that does not mean they cannot be a starter somewhere down the line. Last year the Falcons had 3 starters that went undrafted: Mike Cox, Brent Grimes and Tyson Clabo. ***VIDEO1*** (I could not find...

Atlanta Falcons Draft in Review Pick by Pick
May 4th, 2012 at 5:59 PM
Peter Konz- the Falcons first selection drafted 55th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was ranked as the 37th overall prospect in the draft and #1 at his position, center. Konz is from a small town in Wisconsin (Neenah) and earned his degree from the University of Wisconsin. He...

Asante Samuel Officially an Atlanta Falcon
April 25th, 2012 at 1:57 PM
The Eagles were trying to push Asante Samuel out the door before the NFL Draft started, and they did just that. The Falcons have structured a 3 year 18.5 million dollar deal Asante Samuel was traded to the Falcons for a late round pick which is a great move for the Falcons no matter how you look at it. A 6th or 7th (TBD)...

Asante Samuel on the Falcons Radar
April 25th, 2012 at 9:58 AM
The Atlanta Falcons have now entered the race for Philadelphia Eagles' defensive back Asante Samuel. At one point the Eagles were asking for a 3rd or 4th round pick but it turns out they would be more than happy with a 5th or 6th round pick making this “race” more...

Atlanta Falcons: an Ode to Bobby Petrino and the Lovable Losers
April 18th, 2012 at 2:18 PM
***PHOTO1***Surprise, surprise, Falcons fans: Bobby Petrino is a massive weasel. I'll give you a second to cope with these new emotions of disappointment. Good? Alright, now back to the article. By now you have heard everyone’s opinion on Coach Petrino and how he let some stunning 6 foot, blonde, former volleyball player stroke his ego...

Curtis Lofton: Making Goodbye Harder than It Needs to Be
March 27th, 2012 at 11:39 AM
In 2008 the Atlanta Falcons improved from 4-12 to 11-5 with a playoff appearance. The credit was widely distributed amongst new head coach Mike Smith, new General Manager Thomas Dimitroff, rookie quarterback Matt Ryan and a former backup who had an All Pro year in Michael Turner. All of these people were integral parts to the turnaround season.  Another important...

Tebow to Falcons: on a Wing and Prayer
March 21st, 2012 at 1:27 PM
With Peyton Manning’s departure to Denver, and John Elway grinning as he throws Denver’s only beloved son, Tim Tebow, on the trading block, it is only natural to imagine what it would be like to see #15 in a Falcons jersey next Fall. Even as I am writing this, I am...

Who Should the Atlanta Falcons Target in the 2012 NFL Draft?
October 29th, 2011 at 11:10 PM
  ***PHOTO1*** With the Atlanta Falcons on a bye this week, let's take a look at four prospects they could target with their first pick ( which will be in the second round) of the 2012 NFL Draft:'   Melvin Ingram: DE South Carolina At 6'2" and about 280 pounds, Ingram has the size to...