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Wire Honored with Courage Award

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 10, 2010
Linebacker Coy Wire, who overcame a career-threatening injury as a member of the Buffalo Bills was the Falcons recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award for the 2009 season. Wire and his counterparts from around the league accepted the award Tuesday in Baltimore. The eight-year veteran joined the Falcons in 2008 and has twice been named special [...]
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Owens Up for Rookie of the Week

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 29, 2009
Rookie cornerback Christopher Owens got the first interception of his career in a 31-3 victory over the Buffalo Bills Sunday afternoon. Now he’s up for his first award. The 23-year-old out of San Jose State recorded three tackles and a touchdown-saving pick against the Bills, diving in front of a pass at the goal line intended for [...]
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Turner Up for FedEx Ground Award

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 10, 2009
Falcons running back Michael Turner is up for FedEx Ground Player of the Week on NFL.com for his performance in a victory over the Washington Redskins Sunday at the Georgia Dome. Turner rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries in the 31-17 victory. He also caught two passes for 14 yards. Turner is [...]
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DeCoud Earns Defensive Honor

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 21, 2009
Second-year safety Thomas DeCoud has improved steadily since taking over as a starter in the offseason. Cross another accomplishment off his checklist for success. DeCoud was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week Wednesday for his two-interception performance against the Chicago Bears. The first two picks of his young career ended Bears scoring threats and were key [...]
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Vote Early… Vote Often

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 13, 2009
Falcons running back Michael Turner recorded his best game of the season against the 49ers — 97 rushing yards and three touchdowns — and, with a little help from the fans, he can get some national recognition. Turner is up for FedEx Ground Player of the Week for his performance in San Francisco. He’s competing against [...]
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Birdseed: September 10, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 10, 2009
A story that will get some play Sunday is that of the relationship between Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith and Dolphins coach Tony Sparano. The two men will forever be linked thanks to their role in turning around franchises in their first year as head coaches. Sparano inherited a Dolphins team that finished 1-15 in 2007. [...]
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Picking Up the Hardware

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 31, 2009
Head Coach Mike Smith, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff and quarterback Matt Ryan dusted off the dress clothes and got up early Tuesday before heading to Buckhead for a very special breakfast. The trio were guests of honor at an event presented by The Sporting News to give awards to the coach, executive and player. Smith was named [...]
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