Tag Archives: LaDainian Tomlinson

Falcons-Chargers Injury News

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 29, 2009
Well, so much for the Falcons defense getting a test from an All-Pro running back. The Chargers just announced running back LaDainian Tomlinson will be among the players not participating in Saturday’s game between San Diego and Atlanta. Tomlinson is joined by defensive ends Jacques Cesaire and Vaughn Martin, defensive lineman Ryon Bingham, linebacker Jyles Tucker and [...]
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Similar Expectations

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 27, 2009
Middle linebacker Curtis Lofton is in the midst of his second preseason as a Falcons starter. But the thrill of playing in front of the home crowd for the first time in a given year doesn’t go away. “The ticket sales say it all,” Lofton said Thursday when asked about the intensity level of Falcons fans, which [...]
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Going About His Business

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 4, 2009
When the Atlanta media descends on Flowery Branch, you can expect two things: A crowd around Head Coach Mike Smith and a huddle around Matt Ryan or, these days, Tony Gonzalez. A year ago running back Michael Turner found his 5-foot-10 frame enveloped by reporters and peppered with questions. Entering the fourth day of Russell Falcons Training [...]
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The Mock Draft: Version 6.0

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 10, 2009
We’ve reached a turning point with the Mock Draft. It is, in many ways, the point of no return. Six weeks ago I started presenting you with various scenarios for the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, including a lengthy list of possible selections for the Falcons with the No. 24 pick. At times I’ve felt [...]
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On the Road to Open Preseason

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 30, 2009
The Falcons will open the 2009 preseason on the road against the Lions, the team announced today. Dates and times of three preseason games are TBD, but the team will host one prime time game. Atlanta is on the road again in preseason Week 2 (St. Louis) but will return home for a nationally-televised game against the [...]
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