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Long Snapper Void Refilled

The Falcons ended the 2009 season with a long snapper on injured reserve and a long snapper on the active roster. Thursday afternoon one of those players, Mike Schneck, announced his retirement. The other, in-season replacement Joe Zelenka, became an unrestricted free agent early Friday morning. That left Atlanta with a void to fill at a [...]
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A Welcome Back and a Goodbye

Thursday was a day of mixed emotions in Falcons camp as a veteran, versatile cornerback opted to return on a contract extension and a decorated long snapper decided to hang up his cleats. The team announced Brian Williams will return for the 2010 season after signing a new contract. Terms were not disclosed. Thursday also marked [...]
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Emptying the Notebook: Day 1

BLOGGER’S NOTE: I had a journalism professor who advised against “emptying the notebook,” or using every bit of information gathered for a story. Well, at the Combine, we break that rule. Here are some of the notes on players that just don’t seem to fit anywhere. Sorry Professor Highland. So what does the notebook hold from [...]
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Lunch Break: Special Teams Spiel

It was a year of ups and downs for the Falcons special teams, which faced injuries and intense scrutiny in the kicking game. But, things settled at the end of the season as the team cranked out three-straight wins to close the 2009 campaign. Punter Michael Koenen and return man Eric Weems were consistent contributors and [...]
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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 [...]
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Falconcast: A Season Recap

It’s hard to say good bye to a season that started out with so much promise. Before the start of the 2009 campaign national columnist and other NFL insiders were excited about the Falcons chances and building up what could have been a deep playoff run. Instead, well, we all know what happened… CLICK HERE FOR THE [...]
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Time to Overcome the Injuries

Head Coach Mike Smith would be surprised if his team reached Week 13 of the 2009 season without injuries. But something about this week and the quick appearance of bumps and bruises on the Falcons roster leaves one to wonder if the team is in the shadow of the unlucky number that defines this point [...]
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Multiple Roster Moves on ‘Teams’

The Falcons confirmed the release of veteran kicker Jason Elam and long snapper Bryan Pittman Tuesday afternoon in a move that will replace two of the three key members on the team’s field goal unit. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and UFL kicker Matt Bryant was signed to replace Elam while former Jaguar Joe Zelenka takes over [...]
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Birdseed: December 1, 2009

Even with all the good feelings and playoff appearance, I can’t say a game in 2008 had the same immediate impact Sunday’s game against the Eagles will have on the Falcons hopes. Maybe it’s a case of proximity and point of view. I guess if you were to pick, you’d select one of the games in November [...]
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Birdseed: November 30, 2009

One day, possibly soon, the Falcons will look back on the late-game events in Sunday’s win and look at it as a point the season turned. A simple throw and catch on a gut-wrenching, stress-inducing fourth down. It was a moment that passes quickly, takes longer to digest and pays dividends not quite seen. Isn’t the way [...]
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