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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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Mini Camp Highlights: Day 1

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 7, 2010
Looking back at this first day of Falcons mini camp, I can’t help but wonder what training camp is going to look like. Yes, it’s months away. Yes, the weather will be much warmer. Yes, this is an example of looking too far ahead when I’m constantly telling fans to live in the moment. But if the Falcons can [...]
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Mini Camp: All About Intensity

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 7, 2010
It felt more like July than early May in Flowery Branch Friday, giving Falcons players and staff a taste of what’s surely to come at Russell Falcons Training Camp — punishing heat. But the team directed its focus in practice, creating white-hot flames of intensity that left everyone feeling upbeat and optimistic about the next round [...]
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Five Tryout Players at Mini Camp

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 7, 2010
It’s not unusual for teams to welcome in players for extended tryouts over mini camp. The Falcons have five: P Robert Maver (University of Guelph) QB Eric Ward (Richmond) WR R.J. Webb (Furman) DB Daylan Walker (Arkansas State) DE Steven Stone (Vanderbilt) Ward is the only local player in the group, listing Atlanta as his home town. In 2008, he set [...]
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