Tag Archives: New England Patriots

Examining the Preseason Schedule

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 31, 2010
Some games are missing dates and times but Wednesday afternoon the Falcons learned which teams they’ll play in the 2010 exhibition season. Atlanta will open with a home game against the Chiefs the weekend of Aug. 12 before hosting the New England Patriots in a nationally-televised game at the Georgia Dome Aug. 19. The Birds then [...]
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Adding on the Defensive Line

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 12, 2010
The Falcons made another move to add depth along the defensive line for the offseason Monday afternoon, signing Dan Klecko to a reserve/future contract. According to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Klecko is the son of former Jets player Joe Klecko. Klecko, 5-foot-11, 275 pounds, was originally selected by the Patriots in the 2003 NFL Draft. [...]
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Finishing a Playoff Picture

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 22, 2009
The Falcons (7-7) were eliminated from playoff contention with the Cowboys upset win over the Saints Saturday night. The team responded with a character-filled victory over the playoff-hopeful New York Jets. The next two games down’t offer a chance to be much of a spoiler but they do give Atlanta a chance to post a back-to-back [...]
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Week 11 Television Notes (and Maps)

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 19, 2009
Time for a little behind-the-scenes info… Each week NFL teams and their public relations departments schedule conference calls or production meetings between key coaches and players and members of the broadcast crew. Some are longer than others. In the case of this week’s Falcons-Giants game, it may be little more than a cup of coffee and “how [...]
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Week 9 Television Notes

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 5, 2009
It seems like a month since the Falcons last played in the Georgia Dome. In fact, the span between an Oct. 18 victory over the Chicago Bears and Sunday’s game against the Redskins is exactly 21 days. And the road games between weren’t too kind to the Falcons. In a blink the Falcons went from 4-1 to [...]
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An NFC South Breakdown

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 28, 2009
Let’s take a look at the NFC South as the Falcons get ready for just their second division game of the year. At first glance, the division-leading Saints have a relatively easy schedule the rest of the way. New Orleans has a home game next week against the Panthers, followed by road games at currently winless [...]
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Week 7 Television Notes

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 23, 2009
Welcome back to regional television coverage, Falcons fans. How did that Sunday Night Football game treat you? After a prime time win over the Chicago Bears the Falcons begin a two-game stretch that features a near-national audience and a world stage on Monday Night Football. Looking ahead to the next home game against the Washington Redskins, [...]
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Birdseed: September 29, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 29, 2009
Looking through some Birdseed possibilities while thinking about the Falcons’ place in the universe… A frustrating side effect of the NFL bye week has appeared in Flowery Branch. Well, at least it’s focused its attention on the Falcons practice facility. In case you’ve lived in a cave for the past week, the Falcons lost a Week 3 [...]
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Look at a Surprising Stat

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 28, 2009
“We didn’t play our best. It was not the type effort we needed to go into a hostile environment and win.” – Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith Well, that pretty much sums it up. But let’s see what else Smitty had to say about Sunday’s loss at New England… Smith came prepared — as he does each [...]
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Birdseed: September 28, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 28, 2009
Tom Brady thew for 277 yards and a touchdown and the Falcons did not record a quarterback sack for the first time this season. Atlanta lost to New England, 26-10 Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. It’s a simple correlation the most novice of football fans can make. With time to survey the field and throw, Brady found nine different [...]
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