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Keeping an Eye on the Defense
BLOGGER’S NOTE: Time to pack up and get ready to go to the locker room. Continued game coverage on AtlantaFalcons.com. More blogs to come postgame. Also, you can follow my updates on Twitter.
Don’t look for Matthew Stafford to be overly kind to Tony Gilbert at any Georgia football reunions.
The Falcons middle linebacker picked off the [...]
Posted in Gameday, News, Preseason Also tagged Chris Houston, Christopher Owens, Detroit Lions, highlights, Jason Snelling, Kroy Biermann, Preseason, Tony Gilbert, Trey Lewis Comments closed
Auditions in Progress
It takes time to figure out starting lineups in the NFL. At most positions, the audition process could take the entire preseason.
But when it comes to looking for a punt returner, it’s more obvious to see who has the skills to succeed.
And it starts with the first preseason game.
Wide receiver Eric Weems got the first [...]
Posted in Gameday, News, Preseason Also tagged Chris Redman, Detroit Lions, Eric Weems, Harry Douglas, highlights, Jason Elam, Matt Ryan, Michael Butterworth, Preseason, Will Svitek Comments closed
Birdseed: Leaving on a Jet Plane
The Falcons are packing the bags for the first preseason trip of 2009.
They’re also a focal point of the national media with the news of former quarterback Michael Vick signing with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Falcons players aren’t available to the media on travel days — especially since this trip starts roughly 90 minutes after the end [...]
Posted in Birdseed, NFL News, Preseason, training camp Also tagged AF.com, AJC, Associated Press, Brent Grimes, Chris Houston, D.J. Shockley, Detroit Lions, Edmond Miles, Erik Coleman, ESPN.com, Examiner.com, Georgia, Harry Douglas, Head Coach Mike Smith, Jason Jefferson, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Michael Vick, New Media Intern Nate, Philadelphia Eagles, Preseason, Robert Ferguson, Russell Falcons Training Camp, Tony Gonzalez, travel, Von Hutchins, William Moore, youth football Comments closed
The Mock Draft: Version 7.0
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, Lawyer Milloy, Malcom Jenkins, Mario Williams, Mark Sanchez, Matt Ryan, 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
NFL Draft by the Numbers
When you sit down to watch the 2009 NFL Draft take a moment to think about all the planning and research that goes into the event at Radio City Music Hall. Then, think about what it takes to make the draft happen at all.
Exlude the team-by-team scouting and preparation.
It’s the marquee event of the NFL [...]
Posted in NFL Draft Also tagged Aaron Curry, AF.com, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Eugene Monroe, Jason Smith, Josh Freeman, Matt Ryan, Michael Crabtree, Michael Oher, NFL Draft, NFL Network Comments closed
The Mock Draft: Version 6.0
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 [...]
Posted in Mock Draft, NFL Draft Also tagged Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Alex Smith, Andre Smith, Arizona Cardinals, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Beanie Wells, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Buffalo Bills, Chris Simms, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, Damon Huard, Darius Butler, Darrius Heyward-Bay, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Evander Hood, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Laurinaitus, Jason Smith, Jay Cutler, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, Kyle Orton, LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry English, Malcom Jenkins, Mark Sanchez, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Minnesota Vikings, Mock Draft, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL Draft, Oakland Raiders, Percy Harvin, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, Ron Brace, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans, Tracy Porter, Tyson Jackson, Vontae Davis, Washington Redskins Comments closed
The Mock Draft: Version 5.0
I should have known the moment I started getting cocky something would come along and smack me back into reality. Just when I thought I was inspiring some discussion and throwing out wild, though plausible, scenarios NFL news and a few wise comments mixed things up.
Now I’m starting to realize the stress and scrutiny that [...]
Posted in Mock Draft, NFL Draft Also tagged Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Andre Smith, Angelo Crowell, Arizona Cardinals, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Beanie Wells, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Buffalo Bills, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, Darius Butler, Darrius Heyward-Bay, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Evander Hood, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Laurinaitus, Jason Smith, Jay Cutler, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, Kyle Orton, Larry English, Malcom Jenkins, Mark Sanchez, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tracy Porter, Tyson Jackson, Vontae Davis, Washington Redskins Comments closed
The Mock Draft: Version 4.0
It’s taken me four weeks and several mistakes but I think I’m getting the hang of this whole mock draftin’ thing.
Sure, it’s not perfect. Is this how the draft will pan out for the Falcons or the rest of the NFL? Probably not pick-by-pick. But I think these scenarios are leading to interesting conversations.
Like Homer [...]
Posted in Mock Draft, NFL Draft Also tagged Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Andre Smith, Arizona Cardials, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Beanie Wells, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Buffalo Bills, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, Darius Butler, Darrius Heyward-Bay, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Evander Hood, Everette Brown, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Laurinaitus, Jason Smith, Jay Cutler, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, Larry English, Malcom Jenkins, Mark Sanchez, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens, Tyson Jackson, Vontae Davis, Washington Redskins Comments closed
The Mock Draft: Version 3.0
Three weeks into the mock draft and I think I’m starting to get the hang of it. Or at least I’ve found something that seems to suit me.
Like Homer Simpson morphing into “Dancing Homer,” I feel like I’m spreading some cheer while having little fun.
Then again, like Homer Simpson dancing on top of a dugout, [...]
Posted in Mock Draft, NFL Draft Also tagged Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Andre Smith, Angelo Crowell, Arizona Cardinals, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Beanie Wells, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Buffalo Bills, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, Darrius Heyward-Bay, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Dom Capers, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Evander Hood, Everette Brown, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Laurinaitus, Jason Smith, Jay Cutler, Jeremy Maclin, Joe Flacco, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, L.J. Smith, Larry English, Louis Delmas, Malcom Jenkins, Mark Sanchez, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Orlando Pace, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Dimitroff, Tyson Jackson, Vontae Davis, Washington Redskins Comments closed
Birdseed: August 16, 2009