Tag Archives: Twitter

Birdseed: May 3, 2010

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 3, 2010
As many of you know, I grew up in and around Nashville, Tenn. So, most of my Internet time over the last three days has been spent following the historic flooding overtaking the city — including my hometown. There are no reports of major damage or injury to anyone in my family or circle of friends, [...]
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2010 Preseason Schedule Coming

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 30, 2010
Brian McCarthy, one of the public affairs representatives from the NFL home office, announced via Twitter Tuesday afternoon fans can expect a 2010 preseason schedule at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Falcons played the Lions, Rams, Chargers and Ravens last preseason. No official indications have the team facing the Ravens again, but they have been a regular preseason [...]
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Off to Indianapolis!

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 24, 2010
This afternoon Falcons personnel start flocking to Indianapolis for the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine. They travel in waves, with scouts and player executives arriving with the first group of players for interviews and testing while position coaches hit the ground in time to meet with players and watch workouts. In many ways, it’s a logistical marvel. But [...]
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Birdseed: December 25, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 25, 2009
The Falcons held a short but spirited practice in Flowery Branch Christmas Day without running back Michael Turner. The Pro Bowler also missed Wednesday and Thursday’s practice as he attempted to rehab from an aggravated ankle injury. He’s listed as “questionable” for Sunday’s game against the Bills but Head Coach Mike Smith hinted earlier in the week that [...]
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Birdseed: October 6, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 6, 2009
In about two hours the Falcons will embark on an Atlanta-sized community mission. You could call it the community “Super Bowl.” Most of the team will give up a day off today for Hometown Huddle — a citywide community event that features a few surprise appearances around town and other trips to elementary and middle school physical [...]
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Sunday Moves Include Big News

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 6, 2009
The Falcons agreed to terms with veteran defensive back Brian Williams Sunday evening, adding a versatile player that is familiar with Head Coach Mike Smith’s style of defense. Williams played under Smith — then the Jaguars’ defensive coordinator — in 2006 and 2007, starting 29 games at cornerback. The eight-year veteran has 93 starts (107 games), [...]
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Birdseed: August 20, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 20, 2009
BLOGGER’S NOTE: Hitting the road this afternoon for St. Louis and the Falcons second preseason matchup. Follow me on Twitter (@FalconsJMoore) and take a look at what others in the AF.com team are saying about our progress to the Gateway City. Thursday we kicked off Birdseed with a mention of Chris Mortensen and his ESPN tour [...]
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“Good Morning, Tweeps!”

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 7, 2009
Almost every morning during Russell Falcons Training Camp, second-year cornerback Chevis Jackson says hello to his fans. Behold, the power of Twitter. Jackson, who is one of a handful of defensive backs fighting for a starting job in 2009, has embraced the social media website which lets anyone tell the world what they’re doing or what’s on [...]
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Birdseed: August 4, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 4, 2009
You may have caught wind of our Twitter conversation with NFL Network’s Rich Eisen on Monday. What started as a simple “Talk Back” segment between the host and tight end Tony Gonzalez evolved (or devolved) into a brief run of tweets. Rich, to answer your question, there are two “Moores” on the AF.com team. Matt and [...]
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Let’s Go Camping!

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 8, 2009
It looks more like Seattle than North Georgia this morning but that’s not subduing the excitement around Flowery Branch for the Falcons first mini camp practice of 2009. For the first time since the close of the 2008 season, the Falcons roster will come together for a series of workouts. The mission is clear. Go deeper in the [...]
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