Tag Archives: Arthur Blank

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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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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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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“State of the Franchise” on May 11

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 4, 2010
Continuing a tradition started last season, Falcons decision makers will speak directly to fans at the “State of the Franchise” event on May 11. It starts at 6:30 p.m. and it will be broadcast live on AF.com. We’ll have more coverage on the site leading up to the event, which will feature  Owner and CEO Arthur Blank, President [...]
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Bringing it All Together

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 24, 2010
Given his webcam interview before joining the organization it’s little surprise that, at the end of the the Falcons portion of the 2010 NFL Draft, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff turned to his computer and technology tools. On the screen, he showed Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank all the variables, scenarios and plans his team constructed [...]
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Catching Up from Round One

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 23, 2010
The first NFL Draft in prime time appears to be a ratings success. That’s good news for the league and an encouraging sign for the AF.com team, which rolled out some new features to an after-work audience. If you missed the two, 30-minute “DraftCast” segments during the first round you can check out the archived video. [...]
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A Tradition Like None Other

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 14, 2010
For the second time Head Coach Mike Smith welcomed members of the local and national media to a friendly golf outing. Assistant coaches, reporters and photographers aren’t likely pairings on a Saturday afternoon of golf. But for a Tuesday golf tournament, the mix works just fine. It’s a favorite event for Smith, who in 2010 welcomed his [...]
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Birdseed: March 29, 2010

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 29, 2010
I’m quickly approaching three full years as an employee of Arthur Blank and the Atlanta Falcons but I’m well aware of the ups and downs this franchise has faced since its birth in 1966. Until 2009 a winning season was always followed by a losing one. Now with the back-to-back winning season monkey gone, the team can [...]
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Welcome Home, Mr. Robinson!

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 8, 2010
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. New Falcons cornerback Dunta (pronounced Dontay) Robinson grew up in Athens and played at Clarke Central High School. The unusual spelling of his name often leads to misspeaking. Now back within a comfortable drive from his family and friends, he’s sure to have plenty of supporters [...]
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Raw Video: Robinson Photo Opp

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 8, 2010
As is custom for any player joining a new team, Dunta Robinson took time after his opening remarks to the city of Atlanta Monday evening to pose for a few photos. Robinson, Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff and Head Coach Mike Smith used a helmet as a prop instead of a [...]
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