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July 1st, 2008

Joe Horn Would be in ‘Awe’ to Join Cowboys

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Disgruntled Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Joe Horn would like to play for the Dallas Cowboys. Then again, who wouldn’t? Obviously the Cowboys seem to have all the pieces in place to make a Super Bowl run in 2008. Their entire training camp will be documented by HBO. […]

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May 21st, 2008

Six Years, $72M for Falcons QB Matt Ryan

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Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan signed a six-year, $72 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons yesterday. The deal ended concerns that lengthy negotiations would hinder Matt’s chances of becoming the team’s starting QB this season. The Falcons weren’t going to let that happen because even though head coach Mike […]

By David Kindervater -- 3 comments

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 […]

By David Kindervater -- 1 comment

March 31st, 2008

NFL Announces Compensatory Draft Choices

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At the NFL’s Annual Meeting today, it was announced that a total of 32 compensatory choices in the 2008 NFL Draft have been awarded to 15 teams. Under terms of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, a team losing more or better compensatory free agents than it acquires in […]

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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 […]

By David Kindervater -- 3 comments

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 […]

By David Kindervater -- 3 comments

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 David 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 […]

By David Kindervater -- 0 comments

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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January 10th, 2008

Kevin Everett Highlights Courage Awards

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Buffalo Bills TE Kevin Everett is just one of many fantastic stories of courage and achievement that make up the 2007 class of The Ed Block Courage Awards.
It’s well-known that Kevin suffered a spinal cord injury covering a kickoff in the Bills’ season opener against the Broncos. […]

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