Tag Archives: Lawyer Milloy

DeCoud Earns Defensive Honor

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 21, 2009

Second-year safety Thomas DeCoud has improved steadily since taking over as a starter in the offseason. Cross another accomplishment off his checklist for success. DeCoud was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week Wednesday for his two-interception performance against the Chicago Bears. The first two picks of his young career ended Bears scoring threats and were key [...]

Posted in Awards, News | Also tagged Awards, Chicago Bears, Harry Douglas, John Abraham, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, NFC, NFC Defensive Player of the Week, Thomas DeCoud | Comments closed

Falcons Bring Back a Familiar Face

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 20, 2009

The Falcons made a roster move Tuesday to sure up the depth chart in the wake of a season-ending injury to defensive back Brian Williams Tuesday the team signed free agent safety Jamaal Fudge and placed Williams on the injured reserve list. Fudge originally joined the team just before the start of the 2008 season. He [...]

Posted in News, Roster Moves | Also tagged Brian Williams, Chevis Jackson, Chris Owens, Domonique Foxworth, Head Coach Mike Smith, injury, Jamaal Fudge, Tye Hill | Comments closed

Birdseed: September 7, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 7, 2009

In the high-speed race to publish roster moves and keep up with NFL happenings over the weekend, a story close to the Falcons and two other NFL teams flew under the radar. Defensive tackle Jesse Mahelona, who spent time with the Falcons in 2007, died in a car accident Friday. He was 26. Mahelona was drafted by [...]

Posted in Birdseed | Also tagged AF.com, AJC, Associated Press, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Brian Williams, Head Coach Mike Smith, Jesse Mahelona, new stadium, Paul Boudreau, Seattle PI, The Ledger-Enquirer, Thomas Dimitroff, Troy Bergeron | Comments closed

The Mock Draft: Version 7.0

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 23, 2009

The NFL Draft is just more than two days away and speculation is in high gear. When I first had the idea to do a series of mock drafts leading up to this epic offseason event I was ignorant to the various opinions held by the Falcons fan base. You all opened my eyes to more possibilities [...]

Posted in Mock Draft, NFL Draft | Also tagged Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Albert Haynesworth, Alphonso Smith, Andre Smith, Arizona Cardinals, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Beanie Wells, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Bryant McFadden, Buffalo Bills, Chris Simms, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, Coy Wire, D.J. Williams, Darius Butler, Darren McFadden, Darrius Heyward-Bay, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Dunta Robinson, Eben Britton, Elvis Dumervil, Erik Coleman, Ernie Simms, Eugene Monroe, Evander Hood, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Head Coach Mike Smith, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jamal Fudge, JaMarcus Russell, James Laurinaitus, Jason Peters, Jason Smith, Jeremy Maclin, Joe Staley, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Bulluck, Knowshon Moreno, Kurt Warner, Kyle Orton, Larry English, Larry Fitzgerald, Malcom Jenkins, Mario Williams, Mark Sanchez, Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Mike Nolan, Mike Peterson, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL Draft, Oakland Raiders, Patrick Willis, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, Ron Brace, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Stephen Nicholas, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tedd Ginn Jr., Tennessee Titans, Thomas DeCoud, Thomas Dimitroff, Torry Holt, Trey Lewis, Tyson Jackson, Vontae Davis, Washington Redskins | Comments closed

One-on-One with Thomas Dimitroff

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 21, 2009

Thomas Dimitroff said Tuesday the Falcons will focus on defense in this weekend’s NFL Draft. No surprise there. Dimitroff, Head Coach Mike Smith and countless members of the NFL media have made no secret about the team’s desire to add depth, speed and tenacity to a defense that, though solid in points allowed, gave up too many [...]

Posted in NFL Draft | Also tagged Domonique Foxworth, Grady Jackson, Keith Brooking, Michael Boley, NFL Draft, one-on-one, Thomas Dimitroff | Comments closed

Fudge Staying, Boley on the Move

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 28, 2009

Safety Jamaal Fudge served as Lawyer Milloy’s backup in 2008. Now the three-year veteran may be asked to replace him in the starting lineup. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the Falcons have agreed to terms with Fudge, who joined the team soon after the Jaguars released him at the end of the preseason. He played in 12 games [...]

Posted in Free Agency | Also tagged AJC, Jamaal Fudge, L.J. Smith, Michael Boley, New York Giants, Newsday, Philadelphia Eagles, Roster Moves | Comments closed

Report: Some Birds Agree to Terms

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 27, 2009

Free agency is under way but, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons made some moves Thursday to ensure some contributors from 2008 remain in Atlanta. According to Ledbetter, tight end Justin Peelle, linebacker Coy Wire, defensive tackle Jason Jefferson and center Ben Wilkerson agreed to terms to stay with the team. [...]

Posted in Free Agency | Also tagged AJC, Ben Hartsock, Ben Wilkerson, Brandon Pettigrew, Chauncey Davis, contracts, Coy Wire, D. Orlando Ledbetter, Domonique Foxworth, Grady Jackson, Harvey Dahl, Jason Jefferson, Justin Peelle, Keith Brooking, Michael Boley, Mike Mularkey, Roster Moves, tight end, Tyson Clabo | Comments closed