Tag Archives: Pittsburgh Steelers

A Welcome Back and a Goodbye

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 4, 2010
Thursday was a day of mixed emotions in Falcons camp as a veteran, versatile cornerback opted to return on a contract extension and a decorated long snapper decided to hang up his cleats. The team announced Brian Williams will return for the 2010 season after signing a new contract. Terms were not disclosed. Thursday also marked [...]
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Is Graham a Linebacker or Lineman?

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 28, 2010
Michigan defensive end Brandon Graham was questioned at length Saturday about his position in the NFL: 3-4 linebacker or 4-3 defensive end? Maybe it’s because of comparisons to LaMarr Woodley, another Michigan defensive end who switched to linebacker when he arrived in Steelers camp. “I get compared to him a lot,” Graham said. “That was somebody who [...]
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Getting to Know Tim Lewis

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 10, 2010
Sitting at a desk filled with paperwork, Falcons secondary coach Tim Lewis has had little time to decorate his new office in Flowery Branch. The lone splash of color comes from a large monitor that — when not filled with game film — displays an image of his three smiling children. It’s been just more than [...]
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Lewis Added to Defensive Staff

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 25, 2010
The Falcons announced the addition of Tim Lewis to the coaching staff Monday, 13 days after it was announced assistant head coach/secondary Emmitt Thomas’ contract would not be renewed. In Lewis, the Falcons get another former player turned coach with experience as an NFL defensive coordinator. He will serve as the team’s secondary coach. Lewis has spent [...]
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Your Week 17 Television Maps

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 31, 2009
Well Falcons fans, it’s certainly been a wild ride through the 2009 television season. If you’re lucky you’ve seen some funny moments on broadcasts (maybe even a lineman pulling a little kickoff duty). We’ve seen triumphs and defeats before audiences large and small. Now it’s time to make plans for one final weekend of Falcons football before [...]
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Your Week 16 Television Maps

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 24, 2009
Two games remain in the Falcons 2009 season and they will likely be shown to smaller audiences. Such is the case for teams with no spot in the playoffs facing opponents with losing records. This week, according to rule, the Falcons game will be on CBS. The visiting team dictates which network the game will be [...]
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Your Week 15 TV Distribution Maps

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 17, 2009
We’ve reached the point in the season where more games are played on days other than Sunday. Take, for example, Thursday’s game between the Colts and Jaguars, Saturday’s game between the Saints and Cowboys (Falcons playoff implications galore) and Monday night’s game featuring the Giants and Redskins (even more Falcons playoff implications). Next week a Friday [...]
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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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Roster Moves Continue

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 30, 2009
The Falcons continued tweaking the roster on Wednesday and Thursday, announcing more moves and additions of two veteran free agents. Notably, the team added eight-year veteran Verron Haynes and released former Georgia Force wideout Troy Bergeron. On Thursday, the team added another linebacker — two-year veteran Edmond Miles. Fans in Georgia or who follow Bulldog football likely [...]
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The Mock Draft: Version 7.0

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 23, 2009
The NFL Draft is just more than two days away and speculation is in high gear. When I first had the idea to do a series of mock drafts leading up to this epic offseason event I was ignorant to the various opinions held by the Falcons fan base. You all opened my eyes to more possibilities [...]
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