Tag Archives: Steve Wyche

Wire Honored with Courage Award

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 10, 2010
Linebacker Coy Wire, who overcame a career-threatening injury as a member of the Buffalo Bills was the Falcons recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award for the 2009 season. Wire and his counterparts from around the league accepted the award Tuesday in Baltimore. The eight-year veteran joined the Falcons in 2008 and has twice been named special [...]
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What They’re Saying About Robinson

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 8, 2010
BLOGGER’S NOTE: These comments were compiled by members of the Falcons Football Communications Staff — one of the best in the business. Comments address the Falcons signing of cornerback Dunta Robinson, who spent the first six seasons of his career with the Houston Texans. John McClain, Houston Chronicle “Terrific move for Dunta and the Falcons. He gets [...]
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Quick Chat with Steve Wyche

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 26, 2010
Unlike the 2008 and 2009 NFL Drafts, the Falcons go into the selection process this season with a more laser-guided focus. According to NFL.com’s Steve Wyche, the move should be on defense, probably at cornerback. “I’m going to say best player available on the defensive side,” Wyche said Friday when asked about the Falcons pick at [...]
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Birdseed: September 17, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 17, 2009
Tuesday afternoon Falcons players and cheerleaders spent time with American soldiers – in Flowery Branch and across the world — playing video games. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FALCONS COMMUNITY PHOTOS “It’s a great opportunity to give back to those guys,” safety Thomas DeCoud said. “They’re over there risking their lives for our safety at home.” Greg Zinone, co-founder [...]
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Birdseed: September 10, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 10, 2009
A story that will get some play Sunday is that of the relationship between Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith and Dolphins coach Tony Sparano. The two men will forever be linked thanks to their role in turning around franchises in their first year as head coaches. Sparano inherited a Dolphins team that finished 1-15 in 2007. [...]
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On the Fringe: Coy Wire Update

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 7, 2009
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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Birdseed: August 19, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 19, 2009
Either a rock band added a date in Flowery Branch or ESPN’s version of David Lee Roth has arrived. Chris Mortensen is in town today with his “Mort Report” bus. He’ll file reports on Falcons camp before trucking off to the next NFL city. It’s a celebrity feeling in The Branch and we haven’t seen our first [...]
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Quick Chat with Steve Wyche

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 18, 2009
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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On the Fringe: Coy Wire

By J. Michael Moore | Published: July 28, 2009
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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Report: Peterson Agrees to Terms

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 10, 2009
According to NFL.com, the Falcons agreed to contract terms with linebacker Mike Peterson Monday night. Steve Wyche reports the Falcons and Peterson have agreed on a three-year deal. The move reunites Peterson, a former Jaguars linebacker, with former defensive coordinator, now Falcons Head Coach, Mike Smith. It also adds depth to a linebacking corps that was [...]
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