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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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What to Watch at Mini Camp

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 7, 2010
In just more than two hours the Falcons take the field for the first real “practice” of 2010 — a mini camp workout in Flowery Branch to knock off some rust and start laying the foundation for the pre- and regular-season. It’s easy to jump to conclusions with the first snaps on mini camp Friday but [...]
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Report: Falcons Bring in UDFAs

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 26, 2010
D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the Falcons have agreed to terms with 11 undrafted free agents (UDFAs). Saturday evening, General Managet Thomas Dimitroff said he expects “11 or 12″ undrafted players to join the team over the next few days. Here’s the list from D. Led’s blog: Leroy Banks, TE, Southern Miss Tim Buckley, QB, [...]
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NFL Draft: 5 Things to Watch

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 22, 2010
The NFL Draft gets underway in little more than eight hours. So, while we play the waiting game, let’s start trimming down our focus. TWITTER: Follow me on Twitter (FalconsJMoore) BLOG: Plenty on this blog through the weekend I’ve spent some time over the last couple of days reviewing the Falcons Football Communications Department’s NFL Draft Release (PDF). It’s [...]
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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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Report: Busy Day in The Branch

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 12, 2010
According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons are working out several local prospects Monday in Flowery Branch. By rule, teams are allowed to visit with and workout draft-eligible players who are considered “local.” In the Falcons case, it’s athletes that live in the Atlanta area. Cornerback William Middleton (2009) and Thomas Brown (2008) [...]
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Report: Western Focus?

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 7, 2010
According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and other sources, the Falcons have turned some pre-draft attention to three players from the Pac-10. Defensive linemen Brian Price (UCLA) and Everson Griffen (USC) and linebacker Vuna Tuihalamaka (Arizona) have either worked out or will workout for the team. Tuihalamaka was not invited to the Scouting Combine [...]
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2010 Mock Draft: Version 2.0

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 24, 2010
I’ve made further adjustments in the second attempt at a mock draft this year, forming opinions off what I’m reading in various mocks from around the Internet while keeping an eye on the plethora of players the Falcons may consider at No. 19. Again, keep in mind the Falcons pick changes each [...]
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Time to Pick the Insider

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 23, 2010
It’s time to pick the Taco Mac Insider! The Falcons have selected three finalists to compete for the chance to be a personality on AtlantaFalcons.com through the 2010 football season, beginning with the NFL Draft on April 22. Finalists will compete in three skills competitions, the first taking place March 29, 30 and 31 at Metro Atlanta [...]
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Report: Falcons Look at Horned Frogs

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 19, 2010
According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons visited Fort Worth to take a look at two NFL Draft prospects from TCU. Linebacker Daryl Washington and defensive end Jerry Hughes are two players mentioned on the radar. Washington, 6-foot-2, 230 pounds, led the Horned Frogs with 109 tackles as a senior and is viewed [...]
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