Aug

4

Wide Open Battle At Cornerback In Training Camp

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August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Atlanta Falcons’ training camp is only a few days old, but the cornerback battle is already in full swing.  Coach Mike Smith has spent a significant amount of time over in the secondary for drills because there are a number of guys competing for the starting spots.  Most of the other positions on the [...]

Jul

31

The Pulse of The Fans - What To Expect On Defense/Team Goals

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July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Jamaal Anderson Proving The Critics Wrong
Anderson is a borderline bust at this point, being a top-10 pick in 2007 and having a less-than-stellar first 2 years in the NFL.  He improved quite a bit in 2008, especially against the run and has a chance to play a lot better in 2009.  Some yelled for him [...]

Jul

25

Rodney Harrison - Available For 2009

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July 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Unlike Marvin Harrison, Rodney is a more intriguing option for the Atlanta Falcons.  Erik Coleman is pretty locked in at the free safety position, but the strong side….who knows?
Yes, Atlanta just signed 2nd round pick William Moore and he is the future, but is he a starter in 2009?  Atlanta hopes so, but you have [...]

Jun

29

Atlanta Falcons’ History Of Accolades - Could These Droughts End?

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June 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Last Defensive Rookie of the Year - Buddy Curry and Al Richardson in 1980.  Curtis Lofton had a nice season in 2008.  Peria Jerry and William Moore will certainly have an opportunity in 2009 with a few big plays and playing consistent for 16 games.
Defensive Player of the Year - NEVER.  John Abraham has the [...]

Jun

28

Michael Boley Out 8-10 Weeks

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June 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Thomas Dimitroff is making all the right moves.
In addition to all the positive moves bringing guys into the organization, he seems to let the right guys go as well.  Michael Boley was a guy that was on the verge of a big contract in 2007 as a super-fast linebacker that can run down anyone.  In [...]

Jun

25

Reasons The Falcons Won’t Fail In 2009

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June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

#1 - The staff.  Mike Smith and the whole staff is basically intact from 2008…that’s a rarity for this franchise over the recent history.
#2 - They had a 2nd consecutive great draft.  Jeria will make an instant impact on the defensive line and probably 3 guys from the rest of the pool will make a [...]

Jun

23

Chris Owens - A Potential 2009 Draft Steal

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June 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

CBS sports recently included Chris Owens as a potential steal of the 2009 NFL draft.  Most Atlanta Falcons’ fans were thrown by the team’s 3rd round selection with a confused “huh? who?” being muttered after the announcement.
After doing some research and just trusting the NFL draft guru Thomas Dimitroff, Owens keeps looking better and better [...]

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

4

A Look Ahead - Atlanta 2009 Secondary

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May 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Projected Starters: Chris Houston, Chevis Jackson, Erik Coleman, William Moore (R)
Houston has been a hot topic in Atlanta this off-season.  Most think he’s not a top talent as should be out after 2009.  I think he’s a good one that will be here for a while.  Yes, Houston gets some penalties by not getting his [...]

May

4

A Look Ahead - 2009 Atlanta Linebackers

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May 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Projected Starters: Mike Peterson, Curtis Lofton, Stephen Nicholas.
As opposed to years past, Atlanta finally has some flexibility in their linebacking group.  Peterson is a veteran that will play outside, but can substitute in the middle if need be.  Lofton has the look of a 10-year starter in middle after a successful 2008 campaign.  Nicholas is [...]

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