May

29

Atlanta’s Young Defense Is Set-Up For Long-Term Success

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May 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The best thing about the Atlanta Falcons’ veteran purge on defense the past couple years is that they are turning back the clock and turning up the talent.  Despite the name value of guys like Keith Brooking, Grady Jackson and Lawyer Milloy, they were past their prime and not in the team’s plans down the [...]

May

29

Pat Yasinskas Weighs In On The Important Falcons’ Questions

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May 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

An ESPN correspondent for the NFC South, Pat Yasinskas gets to answer fans’ questions today.  Here’s a few highlights and my thoughts.
In general, Yasinskas was very positive about the Falcons and the upcoming campaign.  In addition to mentioning that Matt Ryan would be the quarterback he would want on the field with 2 minutes to [...]

May

28

Inside Look At Falcons’ Off-Season

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May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Brian Baldinger went inside the Falcons’ training facility for some off-season conditioning in 2009.  After watching it, there are a few things that stood out in my mind:
The process of preventing injuries and lessening the severity of those injuries is far improved from even 5 years ago.  Every position is working on their core, flexibility [...]

May

20

Where Will Michael Vick Land? - NFC Breakdown

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May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

A team-by-team breakdown of the chances of Michael Vick being a part of their respective rosters:
Philadelphia - The fans would eat Vick alive….literally.  Next….
Giants - Manning is the franchise guy, Coughlin is not the right coach for Vick’s return.
Dallas - Would Jones roll the dice?  Romo has the potential, but hasn’t put it together yet.  [...]

May

20

Where Will Michael Vick Land? - AFC Breakdown

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May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Here’s a breakdown of AFC teams, their quarterback situation and Vick’s chances of landing there:
New England - Belichek is definitely not the desperate type.  Brady is coming back healthy and a-la-Matt Cassell, Kevin O’Connell is an unknown back-up that could plan well in the system if something happens.  Not a chance there.
Buffalo - You have [...]

May

20

Michael Vick’s Future In The NFL

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May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The big question as Michael Vick reenters society is what his NFL future holds in 2009 and beyond.  While some what Vick crucified forever, most believe and think he will get another chance in the NFL.  It won’t be for $10 million a season like his last contract, but he will have an opportunity to [...]

May

20

Michael Vick Released From Prison Today

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May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

It seems like just yesterday that Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison for dog-fighting, but his early release date has arrived and he is in transport from Kansas to Hampton, Virginia as I write this.  So….what next?
Well, Vick has 2 months of house arrest where he will work for a local construction [...]

May

18

Pat Kirwan’s 2009 NFL Power Rankings - My Take

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May 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Starting at the top, it’s not surprising that the Steelers and Patriots are atop the VERY EARLY rankings for the 2009 NFL season.  Both are so darn solid that injuries seem to just bounce on them as they make deep runs on an annual basis.  With Brady back, New England could be right there for [...]

May

11

William Moore Already Succeeding In Atlanta

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May 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Even though it has been just a mini-camp with William Moore in an Atlanta uniform, he is already making his presence known in the NFL.  The early reports are in and they are raving reviews.
William Moore lasted in the draft until Atlanta picked at the end of the 2nd round - about a round too [...]

May

5

A Look Ahead - Atlanta’s 2009 Quarterbacks and Running Backs

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May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Starters: Michael Turner, Ovie Mughelli, Matt Ryan.
All Matt Ryan did in 2008 was start from day one, lead Atlanta to 11 wins and win the Rookie of the Year award.  The sky is the limit with all the weapons on the offensive side of the ball in 2009 and beyond.  Michael Turner silenced all the [...]

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