Tag Archives: Thomas Dimitroff

Blogger Says Goodbye

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 13, 2010
As many of you know, I am leaving the team Friday to pursue a career opportunity outside of football. For a lifelong fan of the game, it’s a painful switch but I’m moving with a smile on my face and an appreciation for everything fans, players, coaches and colleagues have given me over the past three [...]
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State of the Franchise Rewind

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 12, 2010
Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank, President Rich McKay, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff and Head Coach Mike Smith spoke directly — and candidly — to fans Tuesday evening via a “State of the Franchise” webcast on AtlantaFalcons.com. The event was held in front of a small studio audience at Home Depot’s corporate office. Members of the Falcons [...]
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Blank: Excited About Progress

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 9, 2010
Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank watched the last of five mini camp practices Sunday, making it to The Branch after returning from an overseas trip. The Falcons chief executive walked from station to station and spoke with media on the sideline. Echoing comments from earlier in the offseason, Blank said he’s excited about the team’s progress [...]
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“State of the Franchise” on May 11

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 4, 2010
Continuing a tradition started last season, Falcons decision makers will speak directly to fans at the “State of the Franchise” event on May 11. It starts at 6:30 p.m. and it will be broadcast live on AF.com. We’ll have more coverage on the site leading up to the event, which will feature  Owner and CEO Arthur Blank, President [...]
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The Dimitroff Media Tour

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 28, 2010
General Manager Thomas Dimitroff’s post-draft media junket continues. The Falcons chief player executive went on air three times Wednesday (680, ESPN Radio and Sirius NFL) and twice Tuesday morning to discuss his team’s move in the NFL Draft and goals for the future. Tuesday on The Rude Awakening (680), Dimitroff touched again on his excitement for the [...]
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Birdseed: April 27, 2010

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 27, 2010
As if you didn’t need another sign Falcons football is right around the corner, the team announced mini camp dates this week. It’s the NFL version of spring practice, only this group includes rookies and free agent additions. It’s where a team starts to form. By the time the Falcons take the field for the first time in [...]
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Report: Falcons Bring in UDFAs

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 26, 2010
D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the Falcons have agreed to terms with 11 undrafted free agents (UDFAs). Saturday evening, General Managet Thomas Dimitroff said he expects “11 or 12″ undrafted players to join the team over the next few days. Here’s the list from D. Led’s blog: Leroy Banks, TE, Southern Miss Tim Buckley, QB, [...]
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Bringing it All Together

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 24, 2010
Given his webcam interview before joining the organization it’s little surprise that, at the end of the the Falcons portion of the 2010 NFL Draft, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff turned to his computer and technology tools. On the screen, he showed Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank all the variables, scenarios and plans his team constructed [...]
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Atlanta Selects Schillinger in Sixth

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 24, 2010
Atlanta used its last pick (baring a trade) in the 2010 NFL Draft to select Montana safety Shann Schillinger. He was selected in the sixth round (171st overall). Schillinger is a former college teammate of third-year Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann. According to Gil Brandt of NFL.com, Schillinger “left an impression” with 11 NFL teams that attended [...]
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Receiver Meier Added in Fifth Round

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 24, 2010
With the second of two fifth-round picks the Falcons selected Kansas wide receiver Kerry Meier. A former quarterback, the 6-foot-2, 224-pound player ran a 4.52 and a 4.51 at his pro day. He also has a proven ability to catch the football… Meier played in 35 games and recorded 226 catches — a school record. In the [...]
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