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Mini Camp Highlights: Day 1

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 7, 2010
Looking back at this first day of Falcons mini camp, I can’t help but wonder what training camp is going to look like. Yes, it’s months away. Yes, the weather will be much warmer. Yes, this is an example of looking too far ahead when I’m constantly telling fans to live in the moment. But if the Falcons can [...]
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The Dimitroff Media Tour

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 28, 2010
General Manager Thomas Dimitroff’s post-draft media junket continues. The Falcons chief player executive went on air three times Wednesday (680, ESPN Radio and Sirius NFL) and twice Tuesday morning to discuss his team’s move in the NFL Draft and goals for the future. Tuesday on The Rude Awakening (680), Dimitroff touched again on his excitement for the [...]
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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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NFL Network: State of the Falcons

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 1, 2010
Another day, another expert saying the Falcons need to look at defense in the NFL Draft. Haven’t we heard this before? A year after selecting franchise quarterback Matt Ryan and left tackle Sam Baker in the first round, Atlanta looked toward defense — selecting all but one player on that side of the ball in 2009. Should we [...]
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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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A Chat with DraftCountdown.com

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 4, 2010
Signs pointed to the Falcons taking defense in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft.  Predictions proved right as the team selected Ole Miss defensive tackle Peria Jerry with the 24th selection. Fast forward to 2010 and the draft experts and bloggers from across the Internet are digging back into their notes. “I don’t think there’s [...]
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Oh Captain, My Captain

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 7, 2010
In a tradition started last season by Head Coach Mike Smith, the Falcons elected team captains at the close of the year. For 2009, center Todd McClure, quarterback Matt Ryan, defensive end John Abraham, linebacker Mike Peterson and linebacker Coy Wire were named team captains. McClure, Ryan, Abraham and Wire were also named team captains at the [...]
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Lunch Break: Defensive Line Debate

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 7, 2010
When Falcons coaches sit down over the next few days to review what went right and what went wrong in 2009, a few defensive numbers will jump off the page. For starters, the team’s third-down defense allowed opponents to convert for a first down 45.3 percent of the time (dominant defenses hover in the middle 30s). [...]
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Painting a Playoff Picture: Week 15

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 15, 2009
No doubt the playoff scenario is not as rosy as it once was for the Atlanta Falcons. But, at least the road to the postseason is clearly marked and gives fans a rooting interest. Here’s one look that gets the Falcons in thanks to the Yahoo Playoff Scenario Generator: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/playoffscenario?algorithm=custom&14=04014110&15=40000041&16=45045515 Basically, as of Week 15, three things need [...]
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Birdseed: December 14, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 14, 2009
Forget the testosterone-filled locker room. The dirtiest words in football are often uttered in game recaps or circles of fans looking to make sense of frustrating defeats. To the Falcons, no words are more foul on Monday morning than “moral victory.” And, after a 26-23 heart-breaking loss to the still undefeated and strutting New Orleans Saints, it’s [...]
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