Jul

12

Atlanta Falcons - Worst Draft This Decade: 2000

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July 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I was tempted to go with the 2001 draft with all the damage of Michael Vick and what the trade gave up to acquire the pick, but I will refrain.  After all, Vick did some good things for Atlanta in making the playoffs and beating the Packers in Lambeau, while the 2001 draft also featured bargains [...]

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

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

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 [...]

May

5

A Look Ahead - 2009 Atlanta Offensive Line

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May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Starters: Sam Baker, Justin Blalock, Todd McClure, Tyson Clabo, Harvey Dahl. 
The starting squad that performed so well in 2008 will enter 2009 together again.  Ask anyone in football the most important thing for an offensive line - they will tell you continuity.  These guys played together in 2008 and will have the benefit of continuing [...]

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 [...]

Apr

27

Grading The Falcons’ 2009 NFL Draft

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April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The general consensus after the dust settled from the 2009 NFL draft was that Atlanta did a nice job overall with their picks.  Here’s a breakdown of the draft by round -
Round 1 - Peria Jerry.  An ideal case for Atlanta - they were able to get an impact guy on the D-line, and a [...]

Apr

26

2009 NFL Draft - 4th Round Highlights

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April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment

There’s a few guys in an NFL draft I am always watching because I know #1 - they will slide down the line for some reason, and #2 - they will perform above their draft position because they are guys that play on Saturday and Sunday, not necessarily the big combine or measureable guys.  Harry [...]

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