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Welcome to 15 College Free Agents

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 26, 2010
The Falcons announced the addition of 15 college free agents Monday afternoon. In all, the Falcons will welcome 22 rookies to mini camp May 7-9 (seven draft picks and 15 undrafted free agents). Mini Camp, by the way, will have one day open to the public. Undrafted players include… Tight end Leroy Banks (Southern Mississippi) Wide receiver Tim Buckley (Alcorn State) Safety Rafael [...]
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Emptying the Notebook: Day 1

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 25, 2010
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

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 27, 2010
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

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 11, 2010
“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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Birdseed: January 1, 2010

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 1, 2010
Welcome to 2010! May this decade be better than the previous five for Falcons football. After growing pains in the 1960s and 70s, streaks of success in the 80s and 90s and bizarre frustrations and setbacks in 2000s, Mike Smith and Co. have a chance to start 2010 with a win and a piece of history. (You [...]
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Examining the Injury Report

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 30, 2009
With the final game of the season rapidly approaching, the Falcons hit the field for practice Wednesday afternoon just before a rare mix of wintery weather, mostly sleet, found its way to Flowery Branch. Thankfully no one slipped on any ice. That would be a frustrating addition to an already lengthy injury report that includes the team’s punter [...]
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Kicker Added, More to Injured Reserve

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 29, 2009
In another sign of how injuries have rocked the 2009 season, the Falcons placed two more players on injured reserve Tuesday — just five days before the final game of the year. Atlanta placed cornerback Chris Houston (hamstring) and guard Harvey Dahl (ankle) on the season-ending reserve list and added kicker Steve Hauschka and practice squad [...]
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Good Start Leads to Good Finish

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 28, 2009
The Falcons had a 7-0 lead over the Buffalo Bills before many fans at the Georgia Dome made it to their seats Sunday afternoon. Atlanta’s defense sacked quarterback Brian Brohm on its way to an early three-and-out. Buffalo punted from its end zone. Eric Weems returned the kick 17 yards and — on the next snap [...]
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Birdseed: December 28, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 28, 2009
When No. 3 receiver Harry Douglas tore an ACL in training camp and was lost for the season, Falcons fans — rightful so — started to worry a bit about the offense. Douglas was a key part of the team’s attack as a rookie and, with a Pro Bowler at tight end in 2009, figured to [...]
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Strong Finishes a New Trademark?

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 27, 2009
For a quarter-by-quarter look at the Falcons victory over the Bills, check out John Manasso’s Beat Blog. You can also get play-by-play information and stats in the NFL.com Game Center. Three times in the 44 years of the franchise, the Falcons have had legitimate shots to recored back-to-back winning seasons. That is, they were above .500 [...]
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