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Mini Camp Highlights: Day 2

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 8, 2010
Cooler air welcomed the Falcons back to the field on Day Two of mini camp but the oppressive heat was exchanged for a stiff breeze that sent pre-practice punts spiraling and passes sailing. That created some difficult situations for the offense, which did manage to even the score a bit with a spirited group of defenders. Additional highlights of [...]
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White: Health the Key in 2010

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 29, 2010
Pro Bowl wide receiver Roddy White is ready to welcome a new group of receivers to Flowery Branch. But when it comes to getting accustom to the fun-loving, hard-working style of veteran receivers coach Terry Robiskie, they’re on their own. And mini camp is quickly approaching. Robiskie brings out the best in receivers (hence, White’s two straight [...]
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The Importance of Early Work

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 2, 2010
I like to get to work early. There’s something special about driving to the office with less traffic and more mist floating over the country roads around Lake Lanier. My father calls this the best time of day and it’s when I feel the most creative. While this isn’t the time of year Falcons players are drawing up [...]
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All Defense? Not So Fast…

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 26, 2010
Head Coach Mike Smith said Friday his team will look at both sides of the ball, even if the media expects another defensive-heavy draft. “We’ve got a number of areas that we have to address,” Smith said. “In Year One our draft was more titled toward the offensive side of the ball. In Year Two [...]
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Veteran Presence Sticking Around

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 11, 2010
When wide receiver Harry Douglas went down with a season-ending knee injury just two days into Russell Falcons Training Camp, doom and gloom could have easily replaced hope and optimism. Behind Roddy White and Michael Jenkins the Birds had a lot of youth. But they also had nine-year veteran Brian Finneran. Finneran, combined with the addition of [...]
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White Lands on Pro Bowl Stat Sheet

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 1, 2010
Falcons wide receiver Roddy White was a late addition to the NFC Pro Bowl roster but he made his presence known Sunday evening in another high-scoring affair, this time in soggy South Florida. White, who led the Falcons with 85 catches and 1,153 receiving yards during the year, had a game-high eight receptions in the All-Star [...]
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Roddy White Heading to Pro Bowl

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 26, 2010
Falcons wide receiver Roddy White was a late addition to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, the team confirmed Tuesday afternoon. Originally selected as an alternate for the game, White will make the trip to Miami and is expected to play Sunday evening. He will replace Minnesota receiver Sidney Rice on the roster. White finished 2009 with a [...]
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Lunch Break: Receiver Recognition

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 20, 2010
Wide receiver Roddy White made no secret of his Pro Bowl goal in 2008. He achieved it, advancing to the all-star game that seemed unlikely during his first three years in Atlanta. Looking for an encore, White finished 2009 with a team-high 85 catches, 1,153 yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns. But no Pro Bowl. Like other Falcons that didn’t [...]
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Lunch Break: Talking Tight End

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 14, 2010
Last season’s unanimous MVP selection between coach and general manager? Michael Turner. What’s the verdict for 2009? Well, what would you expect for a team that enjoyed the services of a Pro Bowl tight end for 16 games? Tony Gonzalez, acquired via trade with Kansas City before the 2009 NFL Draft, finished second to Roddy White in receptions (85), [...]
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Falconcast: A Season Recap

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 6, 2010
It’s hard to say good bye to a season that started out with so much promise. Before the start of the 2009 campaign national columnist and other NFL insiders were excited about the Falcons chances and building up what could have been a deep playoff run. Instead, well, we all know what happened… CLICK HERE FOR THE [...]
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