Author Archives: J. Michael Moore

Blogger Says Goodbye

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 13, 2010
As many of you know, I am leaving the team Friday to pursue a career opportunity outside of football. For a lifelong fan of the game, it’s a painful switch but I’m moving with a smile on my face and an appreciation for everything fans, players, coaches and colleagues have given me over the past three [...]
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Biermann “Dancing with the Stars”

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 12, 2010
Defensive end Kroy Biermann made headlines in 2009 for his kicking ability. Now he’s looking to do the same on the dance floor. Biermann will be raising money for the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in a “Dancing with the Stars” event at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Foundry at Puritan Mill. The official name is “Dancing [...]
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State of the Franchise Rewind

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 12, 2010
Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank, President Rich McKay, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff and Head Coach Mike Smith spoke directly — and candidly — to fans Tuesday evening via a “State of the Franchise” webcast on AtlantaFalcons.com. The event was held in front of a small studio audience at Home Depot’s corporate office. Members of the Falcons [...]
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Five (or Six) Links to Review Mini Camp

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 10, 2010
I’ve been in this business for seven seasons and, without fail, the best barometer for preseason expectations — perhaps success — comes with the amount of media attention. The earlier the better. So imagine the reaction when there were almost too many links to list from the Falcons weekend mini camp. Sure, I could have pulled together some [...]
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Tryout Players Join Roster

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 10, 2010
The Falcons announced the addition of two players to the active roster who tried out with the team during last weekend’s mini camp. Quarterback Eric Ward and defensive back Daylan Walker will re-join the team May 17 when rookies return for a four-practice session. An Atlanta native, Ward (6-foot-2, 210 pounds) played at Richmond, completing 784 passes [...]
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Blank: Excited About Progress

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 9, 2010
Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank watched the last of five mini camp practices Sunday, making it to The Branch after returning from an overseas trip. The Falcons chief executive walked from station to station and spoke with media on the sideline. Echoing comments from earlier in the offseason, Blank said he’s excited about the team’s progress [...]
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Closing Out Mini Camp

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 9, 2010
Head Coach Mike Smith has only been in Atlanta for going on three seasons, but there’s one spring tradition that’s already in full bloom. The last mini camp practice is on Mother’s Day. It’s often slightly shorter than other workouts and ends with every player scattering to make it to various events with wives, mothers or [...]
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Mini Camp Highlights: Day 2

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 8, 2010
Cooler air welcomed the Falcons back to the field on Day Two of mini camp but the oppressive heat was exchanged for a stiff breeze that sent pre-practice punts spiraling and passes sailing. That created some difficult situations for the offense, which did manage to even the score a bit with a spirited group of defenders. Additional highlights of [...]
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Looking to Help… Wherever Possible

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 8, 2010
After one of the Falcons mini camp practices rookie cornerback Dominique Franks could be found with seven-year veteran — and prized free-agent acquisition — Dunta Robinson. Their conversation didn’t debate lunch options or Atlanta living arrangements. It was all business. Specifically Franks breaking from his backpedal too quickly after the snap. “He’s just giving me a couple of [...]
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Mini Camp Chat with Yasinskas

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 8, 2010
I spent some time Friday chatting with experienced football writer and all-around “friend of the program” Pat Yasinskas. The ESPN.com NFC South Blogger tries to hit each team in the offseason and will attend two days of Falcons mini camp. Besides calling our Flowery Branch home the “nicest practice facility in the NFC South,” Yaskinsas shared [...]
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