Tag Archives: Missouri

Rookie Numbers Assigned

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 26, 2010
The Falcons announced jersey numbers for all rookies — drafted and undrafted — Monday afternoon (linebacker Robert James is also switching to No. 51). 56 LB WEATHERSPOON, SEAN MISSOURI 91 NT PETERS, COREY KENTUCKY 79 OG JOHNSON, MIKE ALABAMA 61 OC HAWLEY, JOE UNLV 24 CB FRANKS, DOMINIQUE OKLAHOMA 80 WR MEIER, KERRY KANSAS 39 S SCHILLINGER, SHANN MONTANA 48 TE BANKS, LEROY SOUTHERN MISS 16 WR BUCKLEY, TIM ALCORN ST. 36 S BUSH, RAFAEL SOUTH CAROLINA ST. 37 CB DANIELS, DOMINIQUE NICHOLS ST. 38 CB DERRICKS, GABE SAN DIEGO 46 LS DRESCHER, JUSTIN COLORADO 17 WR HARVEY, BRANDYN VILLANOVA 43 LB JOHNSON, WESTON WYOMING 5 K LINDHOLM, GARRETT TARLETON ST. 30 RB NANCE, DIMITRI ARIZONA ST. 81 TE PALMER, MICHEAL CLEMSON 47 TE PEEK, COLIN ALABAMA 96 DE STEPHENS, EMMANUEL OLE MISS 19 WR WOLFE, RYAN UNLV 45 LB WOODS, BEAR TROY [...]
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Bringing it All Together

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 24, 2010
Given his webcam interview before joining the organization it’s little surprise that, at the end of the the Falcons portion of the 2010 NFL Draft, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff turned to his computer and technology tools. On the screen, he showed Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank all the variables, scenarios and plans his team constructed [...]
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What They’re Saying about ‘Spoon’

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 23, 2010
Special thanks to former New Media Intern Vance (back in town to help for the weekend) for finding the perfect rallying cry for Sean Weatherspoon’s arrival in Atlanta. Of course, it’s already taken. Judging from the FalconsLIFE Message Boards, fans are thrilled to have a reason to scream “Spoon!” for the former Missouri linebackers (I can just [...]
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Weatherspoon the First Pick

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 22, 2010
BLOGGER’S NOTE: If you missed any of the exclusive live video coverage from Day 1, click here. It’s DraftCast… Archived. With the No. 19 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft the Atlanta Falcons selected linebacker Sean Weatherspoon. FOLLOW ‘SPOON’ ON TWITTER “This is a guy we targeted and all the contemplation went out the window when we had [...]
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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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Birdseed: April 19, 2010

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 19, 2010
Get ready Falcons fans. It’s NFL Draft week. Not many people in Flowery Branch are allowed in the war room these days for obvious reasons but rest assured the team’s braintrust has made significant strides in making plans for Thursday evening — the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. General Manager Thomas Dimitroff said he’ll start looking [...]
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Report: Falcons Schedule Workouts

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 5, 2010
The National Football Post reports the Falcons will visit with Kentucky defensive tackle Corey Peters before the NFL Draft. This comes on the heels of reports in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution the team will workout Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain and Missouri linebacker Sean Weatherspoon in the coming days. Peters tips the scales at more than 300 pounds [...]
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NFL Network: State of the Falcons

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 1, 2010
Another day, another expert saying the Falcons need to look at defense in the NFL Draft. Haven’t we heard this before? A year after selecting franchise quarterback Matt Ryan and left tackle Sam Baker in the first round, Atlanta looked toward defense — selecting all but one player on that side of the ball in 2009. Should we [...]
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2010 Mock Draft: Version 2.0

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 24, 2010
I’ve made further adjustments in the second attempt at a mock draft this year, forming opinions off what I’m reading in various mocks from around the Internet while keeping an eye on the plethora of players the Falcons may consider at No. 19. Again, keep in mind the Falcons pick changes each [...]
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2010 Mock Draft: Version 1.0

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 17, 2010
In 2009 I thought it a good idea to come up with a mock NFL Draft. Nothing crazy… Just my thoughts on the first round with particular attention paid to the Falcons and players that may be available and fit a need. For that reason, the look changed from week to week as I introduced more [...]
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