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Archive for the ‘Atlanta Falcons’ Category

May 12th, 2008

Joe Horn Plans to Seek Trade From Falcons

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Joe Horn said today that he will ask to be traded from the team rather than serve a reserve role this season. He might just be blowing off some steam after what was apparently a pretty disappointing weekend minicamp, but I can’t blame him […]

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March 16th, 2008

DeAngelo Hall Set to Join Oakland Raiders

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As expected (maybe even sooner), the Oakland Raiders are ready to acquire defensive back DeAngelo Hall from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for the Raiders’ second round pick in the upcoming 2008 NFL Draft. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed yet, but expectations are in […]

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March 2nd, 2008

Michael Turner Lands With Atlanta Falcons

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Former San Diego Chargers RB Michael Turner doesn’t have to play the backup role anymore. Michael signed a six-year, $34.5 million contract (with $15 million guaranteed) to be the number one running back for the Atlanta Falcons today. This will be a perfect fit for new ATL […]

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February 22nd, 2008

Coin Flip Decides First-Round Draft Order

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Today’s action at the NFL Combine started with a coin flip to decide the final order for the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Falcons won the coin flip with the Oakland Raiders. They will select third in the first round, Oakland fourth and the […]

By User ImageDavid Kindervater -- 1 comment

February 16th, 2008

Atlanta Falcons Begin Rebuilding Process, Alge Crumpler Among Six Players Released

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With the free agent signing period approaching, you’ll see teams releasing players here and there. Yesterday, the Atlanta Falcons took it to a new level, unloading six players in a major rebuilding effort. Gone are four-time Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler, quarterback Byron Leftwich, defensive tackle Rod […]

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January 24th, 2008

Mike Smith Hired as Head Coach of Falcons

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Former Jacksonville Jags defensive coordinator Mike Smith was named as the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons today. Stepping in as the third full-time head coach in three years won’t be easy, but that is the task that awaits Coach Smith. The Falcons hope he brings the […]

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December 12th, 2007

Falcons Players React to Bobby Petrino’s Departure, Emmitt Thomas Takes Over Team

It was a sickening sight. Bobby Petrino quit as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons yesterday and today he was doing a Woo Pig Sooey cheer with his new team at the University of Arkansas. I don’t know how this guy can show his face in public let alone flaunt it at a press conference […]

By User ImageDavid Kindervater -- 1 comment

December 11th, 2007

Bobby Petrino Walks Out on Atlanta Falcons, Head Coach Resigns After 13 Games

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Bobby Petrino called it quits today. Thirteen games into his first year as leader of the Falcons, coach Petrino resigned. He just walked out on his team. I can’t tell you how much I think that stinks. I could understand if he had some […]

By User ImageDavid Kindervater -- 2 comments

December 10th, 2007

Michael Vick Sentenced to 23 Months, Deception Added to the Punishment

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Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison today. That’s longer than two co-defendants because he lied about his involvement when he was supposed to be coming clean to the judge who would decide his fate. He received a harsher sentence than the others in the federal […]

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November 23rd, 2007

Warrick Dunn Hits 10,000 Rushing Yards

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It went virtually unnoticed by the mainstream media, but Atlanta Falcons RB Warrick Dunn passed the 10,000-yard milestone in the team’s 31-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts yesterday. Warrick was only the 22nd player to rush for 10,000 career yards. Earlier this season, Jax RB Fred Taylor was the 21st.
It’s […]

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