Tag Archives: Stephen Nicholas

2010 Mock Draft: Version 5.0

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 21, 2010
Weeks of speculation, research and gut reactions have come down to this… Mock Draft Version 5.0. Let me first remind all of you loyal and supportive readers that I make these selections based on my six-plus years in the NFL and knowledge of the Falcons as a reporter — not unlike other mock drafts you see [...]
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Report: Linebacker Interest?

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 12, 2010
According to the National Football Post (via Yahoo), the Falcons have plans to visit with Mississippi State linebacker Jamar Chaney before the NFL Draft. Chaney draws comparisons to current Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo and Pro Bowl 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis. Himself an SEC standout, Chaney’s stock is rising into the middle rounds of the selection process. He’s [...]
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2010 Mock Draft: Version 3.0

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 7, 2010
It’s time to start looking at some of the more unique draft scenarios. Keep in mind the Falcons pick changes each week to introduce an option no one thought of (doubt it) or generate some healthy pre-draft discussion. In this mock draft (Version 3.0) we look at the Falcons in a position to draft for the future, [...]
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Lunch Break: Special Teams Spiel

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 27, 2010
It was a year of ups and downs for the Falcons special teams, which faced injuries and intense scrutiny in the kicking game. But, things settled at the end of the season as the team cranked out three-straight wins to close the 2009 campaign. Punter Michael Koenen and return man Eric Weems were consistent contributors and [...]
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Lunch Break: Linebacker Lowdown

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 13, 2010
One of the best quotes of the season came via the mouth of Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton. On a day when many in the locker room were vocally frustrated about the lack of Pro Bowl nominations (no Falcons will go to the game), Lofton spoke simply and in a soft — but forceful — tone. “My season [...]
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Player Challenge? “Let’s Go!”

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 9, 2009
Thanks to the Motorola Player Challenge, linebacker Stephen Nicholas proved once and for all competitive nature doesn’t disappear the moment a Falcon leaves the field. Just wait for his introduction… Unfortunately, Nicholas went home early. Curtis Lofton will face off against Michael Turner in Round No. 2. Of course, most Falcons fans would rather Nicholas take that fiery personality [...]
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Finding Familiar Territory

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 6, 2009
There was no question Thomas Johnson was having a good time. The smile on the Falcons defensive tackle’s face stretched from ear to ear at Sandy Springs Middle School, his body losing control to the rhythm of the music pumping into the gymnasium. It may seem awkward — a 305-pound man doing step aerobics — but Johnson [...]
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Birdseed: September 11, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 11, 2009
Welcome to Week 1, Falcons fans. Welcome to the new evolution of the “Friday Pep Talk.” Welcome, to Wildcat Falcons football. Before you throw up comments ranging from insults to confusion, let me say I’m changing up the tradition of posting a video on Fridays from a straight pep talk to some football — or otherwise funny appropriate [...]
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Quick Chat with Pat Yasinskas

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 12, 2009
They don’t call it “The Worldwide Leader” for nothing. ESPN.com and its army of writers and bloggers take pride in knowing just about all there is to know on sports. That’s why whenever NFC South Blogger Pat Yasinskas comes to town I’m first in line to see if he’ll go in front of the Flip. Special thanks [...]
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Nicholas Quietly Going to Work

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 11, 2009
Take a look at the Falcons depth chart and you’ll see a familiar name in an unfamiliar position. Third-year pro Stephen Nicholas is lining up as the team’s No. 1 strong-side linebacker. But this isn’t an unfamiliar situation to him. Nor is he taking it lightly. It was two years ago, almost to the day, he was in [...]
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