Tag Archives: NFL Draft

On the Air: January 22, 2010

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 25, 2010
Had a chance Friday afternoon to talk about the offseason, the Senior Bowl and the NFL Draft with Kevin Thomas of WSFN Radio in Brunswick, Ga. Here’s the interview: I’ll bring up  some thoughts on the Senior Bowl through the week as I break down some of the reports coming out of Mobile, Ala. The first is [...]
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Taking to The Skype: The Falcoholic

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 21, 2010
BLOGGER’S NOTE: During the offseason — and beyond — I’ll be using Skype to talk with colleagues, news-makers and bloggers from around the country about the Falcons. Special thanks to Dave the Falconer of “The Falcoholic” for being the first subject of these “Skype Calls.” Also thanks to Dave for the title of the post [...]
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More Than 50 Entering Draft Early

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 19, 2010
Tuesday the NFL released the official list of players “granted special exemption” by the league to enter the Draft in April. That’s a fancy way of listing the players entering the selection process after three years of college football (juniors). According to the league, 53 players were granted exemption status. That’s up from 46 last season. [...]
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Quick Chat with Thomas Dimitroff

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 13, 2010
Every now and then the inbox, Twitter feed or blog comments get hit with a suggestion of a player for Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff to “take a look at.” Rest assured Falcons fans, there’s not a college football player in the nation right now the team doesn’t already know about. In fact, Dimitroff and his team [...]
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Quick Chat with Mike Smith

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 12, 2010
If you struggle with organization and tend to get a spinning head in the face of multiple priorities, maybe NFL head coach isn’t the job for you. With each conversation I have with Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith I gain a deeper understanding of what it really means to be a leader — on the football [...]
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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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Falcons Will Pick 19th or 20th

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 4, 2010
The 2009 season just ended for the Falcons, but that hasn’t slowed fans eager to find out where the team will make its first-round selection in the 2010 NFL Draft. Multiple sources, including ESPN.com and ProFootballTalk.com, have the Falcons making the 19th or 20th selection in the draft. The exact position will be decided on a [...]
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Jerry Signed, Expected for Camp

By J. Michael Moore | Published: July 30, 2009
The Falcons announced the signing of first-round draft choice Peria Jerry Thursday evening, ensuring all the team’s rookies will be on time for Russell Falcons Training Camp. Players report to the team’s practice facility on Friday and the first workout is scheduled for Saturday morning. Financial terms of Jerry’s deal were not disclosed. This is the second time [...]
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Birds Part Ways with Irons

By J. Michael Moore | Published: July 28, 2009
The Falcons waived cornerback David Irons Tuesday afternoon, ending a career in Atlanta that started in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Irons, a native of Dacula, played in five games last season before going on injured reserve in December. The injury lingered through the offseason, however, including mini camp and organized team activities. He [...]
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Birdseed: July 24, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: July 24, 2009
Editor’s Cap on… Get ready for another change in the NFL Draft format though, for now, I can’t think many more adjustments are on the horizon. The 2010 first round will be shown on Thursday, April 22 in prime time (7:30 p.m. ET). Rounds two and three will be on Friday night and the rest of the [...]
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