Tag Archives: NFL Network

Birdseed: January 27, 2010

Flipped on TweetDeck this morning and picked up a report from @AJCFalcons at the Senior Bowl saying Oklahoma State cornerback Perrish Cox has talked with the Falcons. Let’s first clarify simply talking to a player doesn’t guarantee a team is ready to draft him. One of the best parts about the Senior Bowl is the ample [...]
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Birdseed: November 27, 2009

We’ve spent time this week breaking down the Bucs and wondering what the impact will be of a new defensive play caller, a rookie quarterback making just his fourth start and an offense that seems to funnel most of its attention to a tight end. For a moment, let’s focus on the Falcons and what it [...]
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On the Fringe: Coy Wire Update

Falcons linebacker Coy Wire went through Russell Falcons Training Camp and the preseason “On the Fringe.” As such, he was featured on NFL Network and NFL.com with other players across the league who overcame hardships or faced an uphill battle to making a roster. He’s now “Off the Fringe.” “It never gets old,” Wire told NFL Network’s [...]
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Holding Strong for a Win

Eric Brock’s interception in the end zone with less than a minute to play did more than secure the Falcons first victory of the preseason. It showed the team’s defense — first-string or otherwise — can get a big play to end a game. Without Brock’s play the Falcons may have been looking at overtime (not the [...]
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Quick Chat with Steve Wyche

NFL.com’s Steve Wyche — a friend of the AF.com program — was in Flowery Branch Tuesday working on his ongoing “On the Fringe” feature, which follows the fate of five players fighting for their NFL lives. Falcons linebacker Coy Wire is among the featured players. Wyche said fans can expect more of Wire and his teammates on [...]
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Birdseed: August 4, 2009

You may have caught wind of our Twitter conversation with NFL Network’s Rich Eisen on Monday. What started as a simple “Talk Back” segment between the host and tight end Tony Gonzalez evolved (or devolved) into a brief run of tweets. Rich, to answer your question, there are two “Moores” on the AF.com team. Matt and [...]
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On the Fringe: Coy Wire

Every NFL player has a story. Some include tragedy. Others include uphill battles to triumph. Coy Wire’s story is one of personal reflection, heart, inspiration, strength and character. And it’s being told during Russell Falcons Training Camp. “I’ve never cared whether I was a starter, whether I was a backup… I think that’s what has enabled me to be [...]
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Birdseed: July 20, 2009

What gives? I go to Hawaii for a nice breeze, lower temperatures and vacation. I come home and a week later the weather — depending on your taste or choice in online weather predictions — may actually be better in North Georgia. Slightly cooler with less risk of a sunburn (did I mention I got toasted while [...]
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Talking Some Golf, Mostly Football

Quarterback Matt Ryan finished 47th in the American Century Championship over the weekend — an annual tournament featuring the best (and not-so-good) sport celebrity golfers. Ryan’s three-round total of 21 (Stableford Scoring System) was 53 points off the pace set by the winner, former baseball pitcher Rick Rhoden. Ryan, fresh off an ESPY award, talked with the [...]
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A Preview of My Weekend?

Late last week NFL Network unveiled a video featuring Owner and CEO Arthur Blank, Head Coach Mike Smith and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff at the first Hacks vs. Jocks golf outing. The tournament paired members of the media — including the AF.com team — with Falcons coaches and staff. My group came in tied for fourth (minus-4) [...]
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