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Raw Video: Robinson Photo Opp
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 [...]
Posted in Free Agency, News Also tagged Arthur Blank, behind-the-scenes, Dunta Robinson, Head Coach Mike Smith, Thomas Dimitroff Comments closed
Official: Houston Traded to Lions
The Falcons confirmed Monday evening that cornerback Chris Houston has been traded to the Detroit Lions for a sixth-round selection. The teams will also swap picks in the fifth-round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Atlanta now has six picks in the Draft — a first, third, fourth, fifth and two sixths. The team traded its second-round [...]
Posted in Featured, NFL Draft, News Also tagged breaking news, Detroit Lions, Dunta Robinson, trade Comments closed
All Defense? Not So Fast…
Head Coach Mike Smith said Friday his team will look at both sides of the ball, even if the media expects another defensive-heavy draft.
“We’ve got a number of areas that we have to address,” Smith said. “In Year One our draft was more titled toward the offensive side of the ball. In Year Two [...]
Posted in Scouting Combine Also tagged Brent Grimes, Christopher Owens, Harry Douglas, Head Coach Mike Smith, Julius Peppers, Matt Ryan, Michael Jenkins, Roddy White Comments closed
Disappointed But Optimistic
“Process” was the takeaway from the Falcons 2008 season-ending press conferences. This year, “disappointment” is making a case for the top prize.
Well, disappointment with a dash of “optimism.”
Head Coach Mike Smith, who met with the media Monday afternoon in Flowery Branch, said he doesn’t like the fact his team missed the playoffs (disappointed). In fact, he said [...]
Posted in Featured, News, Offseason Also tagged 9-7, Brian Williams, Harvey Dahl, Head Coach Mike Smith, Jason Elam, Matt Bryant, Michael Turner, Mike Schneck, NFL Draft, Peria Jerry, Steve Hauschka, Thomas Dimitroff, Tony Gonzalez, Tye Hill, William Middleton Comments closed
Kicker Added, More to Injured Reserve
In another sign of how injuries have rocked the 2009 season, the Falcons placed two more players on injured reserve Tuesday — just five days before the final game of the year.
Atlanta placed cornerback Chris Houston (hamstring) and guard Harvey Dahl (ankle) on the season-ending reserve list and added kicker Steve Hauschka and practice squad [...]
Posted in Featured, News, Roster Moves Also tagged Buffalo Bills, Harvey Dahl, Kroy Biermann, Matt Bryant, Michael Koenen, Robert James, Steve Hauschka Comments closed
Birdseed: December 25, 2009
The Falcons held a short but spirited practice in Flowery Branch Christmas Day without running back Michael Turner.
The Pro Bowler also missed Wednesday and Thursday’s practice as he attempted to rehab from an aggravated ankle injury. He’s listed as “questionable” for Sunday’s game against the Bills but Head Coach Mike Smith hinted earlier in the week that [...]
Posted in Birdseed, Featured Also tagged AF.com, AJC, Brent Grimes, Buffalo Bills, BuffaloBills.com, Coy Wire, Dan Levak, ESPN.com, Fans, Jason Snelling, Jerious Norwood, Jerry Rice, Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, The Buffalo News, The Falcoholic, Tony Gonzalez, Twitter, Tyler Thigpen Comments closed
Harris Heading to Injured Reserve
Head Coach Mike Smith confirmed Monday afternoon defensive back and special teams ace Antoine Harris is on his way to injured reserve. Harris tore a PCL in his knee in Sunday’s victory over the New York Jets.
Harris was credited with one special teams tackle in Sunday’s game. For the season, the three-year veteran out of [...]
Posted in Featured, News, injury Also tagged Antoine Harris, Harvey Dahl, Head Coach Mike Smith, injury, Jamaal Anderson, Michael Turner Comments closed
Birdseed: December 21, 2009
He’s often a loser when it comes to height and size advantage but Sunday cornerback Brent Grimes proved heart — and a little fight — can get the job done in the NFL.
The 5-foot-10, 181-pound player out of tiny Shippensburg University recorded his third and fourth interceptions of the year against the New York Jets, [...]
Posted in Birdseed, Featured Also tagged Brent Grimes, Darrelle Revis, Head Coach Mike Smith, Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, Rex Ryan, Roddy White, Tony Gonzalez Comments closed
On a Cold Day, Matty “Ice” Leads
BLOGGER’S NOTE: For a quarter-by-quarter review of Sunday’s action, check out John Manasso’s Beat Blog. You can also get stats and highlights at NFL.com.
On a Meadowlands day that featured howling winds, numbing wind chills and snowballs from the stands, a player with the nickname “Ice” got the hot hand.
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completed just 16 [...]
Posted in Featured Also tagged AFC Playoffs, Brent Grimes, Head Coach Mike Smith, Jason Snelling, Jerious Norwood, Matt Ryan, New York Jets, NFC Playoffs, Roddy White, Thomas DeCoud, Tony Gonzalez Comments closed
Terms Revised in Houston Deal