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Birdseed: May 8, 2010

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 8, 2010
My pasty white legs and I made it through the first two-a-day of mini camp without much of a sun burn. That’s surprising considering the surface-of-the-sun like heat that found its way to Flowery Branch almost three months early. Not sure what to say to the 163 people who looked at the picture of my legs on Twitter. With that [...]
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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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2010 Mock Draft: Version 5.0

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 21, 2010
Weeks of speculation, research and gut reactions have come down to this… Mock Draft Version 5.0. Let me first remind all of you loyal and supportive readers that I make these selections based on my six-plus years in the NFL and knowledge of the Falcons as a reporter — not unlike other mock drafts you see [...]
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Report: Linebacker Interest?

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 12, 2010
According to the National Football Post (via Yahoo), the Falcons have plans to visit with Mississippi State linebacker Jamar Chaney before the NFL Draft. Chaney draws comparisons to current Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo and Pro Bowl 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis. Himself an SEC standout, Chaney’s stock is rising into the middle rounds of the selection process. He’s [...]
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2010 Mock Draft: Version 3.0

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 7, 2010
It’s time to start looking at some of the more unique draft scenarios. Keep in mind the Falcons pick changes each week to introduce an option no one thought of (doubt it) or generate some healthy pre-draft discussion. In this mock draft (Version 3.0) we look at the Falcons in a position to draft for the future, [...]
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Lofton Sees Improvement

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 30, 2010
After close to four months to think about it, linebacker Curtis Lofton has landed on the reason he wasn’t named to his first Pro Bowl after the 2009 season. “They made more game-changing plays than I did,” Lofton said Monday evening after his appearance at the Taco Mac Insider Reality Show. “I have to impact the [...]
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Lunch Break: What About Comp Picks?

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 10, 2010
At his postseason press conference, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff said he estimates three compensatory selections in the 2010 NFL Draft. Two things: What is a compensatory or “comp” pick? Is the thought of three extra picks in the NFL Draft plausible? First a definition… Compensatory picks are awarded by the NFL to (what else) compensate teams for free agent losses [...]
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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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More of Your Offseason Questions

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 17, 2010
Just completed another round of offseason questions (and answers). Thanks to everyone who logged on to the “Ask a Question” page on AF.com and interacted with the Voices Heard module — it’s the way we’re gauging your thoughts on the Draft and collecting questions about the Falcons. If you didn’t notice, it allows you to [...]
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Lunch Break: Linebacker Lowdown

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 13, 2010
One of the best quotes of the season came via the mouth of Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton. On a day when many in the locker room were vocally frustrated about the lack of Pro Bowl nominations (no Falcons will go to the game), Lofton spoke simply and in a soft — but forceful — tone. “My season [...]
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