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Atlanta Falcons’ 2017 Schedule Released
We’ve known for some time who the Falcons would play during the 2017 season; a follow-up campaign to their Super Bowl run of a year ago, but it wasn’t until Thursday evening that we knew when each...
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Why The Falcons Need To Worry About Peterson To New Orleans
What were the New Orleans Saints thinking by signing running back Adrian Peterson to a two-year deal for $8.5 million when their offense wasn’t the unit in monumental trouble? It’s an easy response;...
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WATCH: Braves Prospect Newcomb Ks First Batter Tuesday For Gwinnett
With so much talent in the Atlanta Braves’ farm system, it’s good to check in every now and again. Sean Newcomb (No. 4 on Grant McAuley’s Braves 2017 Top Prospects List) made his fourth start of the...
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What Should The Atlanta Falcons Do In Round 1 Of The 2017 NFL Draft?
There’s not a more popular topic for debate or question to ask around the city of Atlanta on Thursday… at least among sports fans. What should the Falcons do with their pick (No. 31) in the first round...
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NFL Draft Rumor: Falcons Reportedly Considering Moving Up
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff mentioned the idea last week when he met with the media for his annual pre-draft press conference. Atlanta wasn’t going to sit on its...
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Falcons Trade Up 5 Spots, Select Takkarist McKinley
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons moved up five spots in the 2017 NFL Draft and selected Takkarist McKinley, a pass-rushing defensive end from UCLA with the 26th pick. Atlanta swapped first-round picks...
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What Drives Falcons Rookie Takkarist McKinley?
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — When rookie defensive end Takkarrist McKinley walked on stage after hearing his name called at No. 26 to the Falcons, he carried with him a huge portrait of his grandmother,...
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WATCH: Takkarist McKinley Coins Newest Atlanta Catch Phrase: ‘Fine Me Later’
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The newest member of the Atlanta Falcons made a splash almost instantly upon becoming a member of the Falcons. The city of Atlanta has already embraced the young pass-rusher....
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Sean Harlow Excited To Join Falcons ‘Run-Heavy’ Team
FLOWERY BRANCH —Taking an offensive lineman in the fourth round (Pick 136 overall) wasn’t a closely guarded secret; the Atlanta Falcons were expected to add depth up front after losing Chris Chester to...
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Damontae Kazee Has ‘High IQ’ For The Football
FLOWERY BRANCH — Damontae Kazee was excited to say the least when he found out he was selected in the fifth round (149 overall) by the Atlanta Falcons. He said he was ready to get to Atlanta...
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Brian Hill ‘Represents What Falcons Want In A Running Back’
FLOWERY BRANCH — After he was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round (156th pick overall), Brian Hill spent just fewer than three minutes speaking to the Atlanta media. It was a short moment...
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No Fine For Colorful Language For Takkarist McKinley
New defensive end Takkarist McKinley was so emotional Thursday after being drafted in the first round by the Atlanta Falcons that he let spill a few f-bombs on NFL Network while speaking with Deion...
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4 Undrafted Rookies Who Could Make A Splash With The Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons announced their undrafted rookie haul on Monday. The team signed 21 college free agents (rookies that were not drafted last weekend) to add to its six draft choices. All the...
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Hawks Report No Changes ‘At This Time’ To Basketball Operations Staff
Hawks Nation was set abuzz Wednesday with an potentially erroneous report. Or possibly the reveal was just mistimed. ESPN Insider Jeff Goodman reported that Atlanta had “parted ways” with general...
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Ready For Short-Track Success To Follow At Talladega...
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. sits in 15th place on the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup standings as the Series heads to Talladega to race at the Superspeedway on May 7. He didn’t start the season fast with a 31st,...
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Ed Orgeron On LSU QB Danny Etling: ‘Great Job Last Year; Didn’t Have Good...
LSU football coach Ed Orgeron joined the Dukes & Bell Show Tuesday to talk football, recruiting and LSU in a spirited conversation. He also spoke about third-round linebacker Duke Riley, who the...
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Falcons LB Deion Jones Killing Personal Offseason Workouts
What do you do after you finish second in the league among rookies with 108 tackles, finish third for the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award and help the Atlanta Falcons reach Super Bowl 51?...
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6 Potential Trade Destinations For Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard averaged a double-double for the Hawks in his first season in Atlanta. His 13.5 points and 12.7 rebounds per game sound exciting, but at times didn’t always directly correlated with...
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Taylor Gabriel Shares Inspirational Message To NFL Rookies
The Falcons famously trolled the Cleveland Browns last season after wide receiver Taylor Gabriel caught two touchdown passes in a game against the Arizona Cardinals. Atlanta — in what turned out to be...
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Braves Farm System Lands 8 On Updated Prospect List
The Braves’ season stands just 31 games old, and at 11-20 it’s safe to say preseason expectations here in Atlanta were a bit higher than the results thus far. But news isn’t all bad as the Braves head...
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Dan Quinn: ‘Our LBs Are Going To Be Able To Run’
FLOWERY BRANCH – Ask an opposing coach that faced the Falcons last season and one of the most impressive features of Atlanta’s defense was the speed at linebacker. Head coach Dan Quinn took the mantra...
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Deion Jones Added Weight During Offseason
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons listed rookie linebacker Deion Jones at 222 pounds last season. Just like what happens to most humans in life, weight goes up with age. Forget about Jones as a 222-pound...
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Yes, The Falcons’ Offense Can Get Better In 2017
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — I’ll be honest, I laughed – now, I did so in a really low voice so no one could hear – last offseason when Matt Ryan came out less than a week into training camp and proclaimed...
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VIDEO: What Does An R.A. Dickey Knuckleball Look Like Up Close?
Most who have watched Atlanta Braves knuckleballer R.A. Dickey pitch, after seeing his almost effortless approach and lack of blazing speed, have figured a base hit off the Major Leaguer would come...
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Falcons Expect Pass Rush To Come From Everywhere, Not Just Edges
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Falcons’ bountiful harvest of sacks last season definitely will require some getting used to. But that’s a good problem to have for Atlanta. Not only did linebacker Vic...
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Upshaw In Line For More Playing Time With Falcons In 2017
In his first season with the Atlanta Falcons, Courtney Upshaw started five games, played in 13 and amassed 14 tackles with a 1/2 sack. That output was down considerably his first four seasons in the...
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Atlanta Hawks GM Travis Schlenk: ‘I’m Not A Proponent Of Blowing It Up’
ATLANTA — New Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk was on The Midday Show Friday with Rick Kamla and Randy McMichael. Schlenk shared many of his philosophies he brings with him to Atlanta. When...
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Pro Football Focus Hands Falcons’ Secondary High Honor
The Atlanta Falcons have spent enormous resources building up their defensive backfield. The first two picks of Atlanta’s 2013 draft included Desmond Trufant (first round, 22nd overall), Robert Alford...
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Dan Quinn Offers 5 Falcons Who Have Taken Strides In Offseason
FLOWERY BRANCH — Before the Atlanta Falcons opened camp on Thursday, head coach Dan Quinn joined John Fricke and Hugh Douglas on The Morning Show to wrap up the offseason. The Falcons have had an...
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Julio Jones Shares New Wrinkle In Sarkisian’s Offense
FLOWERY BRANCH — Julio Jones seems to have little doubt that the Atlanta Falcons’ offense can return to its prowess from a season ago. But he’s not predicting new breakout players or magnificently...
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Insight, But No Decision On Falcons Battle At Right Guard
FLOWERY BRANCH — The battle for the starting right guard position will rage on for a while, head coach Dan Quinn confirmed, once again, Tuesday after Day 5 of training camp at the Atlanta Falcons’...
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Jalen Collins Suspended 10 Games For Violating PED Policy
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The National Football League announced Sunday that Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins has been suspended without pay for the first 10 games of the season for violating the...
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8 Falcons Thoughts & Questions For Preseason Game 1 In Miami
Welcome back football season, oh how the NFL has been missed. The Cardinals and Cowboys kicked things off in the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 3, then the Texans played the Panthers Wednesday. Now it’s...
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Devonta Freeman Enters Concussion Protocol, Out For Sunday
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman will not play Sunday when the team travels to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. Dan Quinn informed the media Monday that Freeman had been placed in the...
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Schweitzer Wins Battle Over Garland, Will Start At Right Guard
The biggest and fiercest position battle of the offseason was settled on Monday when Falcons head coach Dan Quinn told the media that Wes Schweitzer won the ongoing competition at right guard over Ben...
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Allen’s Spot-On Advice To Rookie Riley: ‘Don’t Touch The Stove’
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – It’s Wednesday around the NFL, which means every team is beginning its on-field preparation for the next opponent. At Falcons HQ, the thought on everyone’s mind… Aaron Rodgers and...
View ArticleIke Reese: Philadelphia Breathed ‘Sigh of Relief’ when Falcons beat Rams
All the mattered to the Atlanta Falcons last Saturday was that they beat the Los Angeles Rams and moved ahead to the Divisional Round of the playoffs to face the Philadelphia Eagles. With Atlanta...
View Article‘Take the Emotion Out’ when Evaluating Sarkisian’s 1st Falcons Season
As offseason arrives to NFL cities like a vicious smack to the face (to all but one locale, that is) every year, the discussion on how to reconfigure, rebuild or maintain success jumps to topic No. 1....
View ArticleQuinn Dictates Offseason Areas of Growth for Sarkisian
Dan Quinn expects development from everyone, every day. His famous mantra around the team facility is to get one percent better each day, whether it’s on the practice field, in the weight room or in...
View ArticleCoaching Not in Future Plans for Chipper Jones
Chipper Jones has no desire to step into a full-time role with the Atlanta Braves; not as a manager nor as a coach. The newest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame is perfectly comfortable. Jones joined...
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