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The Most Devastating NFL Preseason Injuries Ever
We’ve all heard the arguments about the NFL preseason, and some of the problems that it brings with it. Yes, it’s a chance for the coaches to get a look at players, and make determinations as to who is going to make the squad. But the games don’t mean anything, so why risk your key [...]
TweetAtlanta Falcons – Tennessee Titans Scrimmage; Mike Smith Takes Hit
The Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans have a history of some brutal scrimmages and joint practice sessions. However, with a no tackling to the ground rule, this year was to be a toned-down version…at least for the players. Falcons’ head coach Mike Smith didn’t figure players needed to be warned about not leveling coaches on [...]
TweetAtlanta Falcons Get No Love in the AP NFL Pro32 Power Rankings
It’s the August NFL list that has caused many a football fan to cringe, and sent many expletives flying into space. The first ever AP NFL Pro32 Power Rankings (Pre-Season) are out, and the Atlanta Falcons find themselves down near the middle of the pack. Now before you Atlanta fanatics head down to the local [...]
TweetThe Atlanta Falcons Refuse to be a Part of the Saints ‘Rebirth’
The New Orleans Saints built a statue commemorating a very famous moment with their most bitter rival, but the Atlanta Falcons don’t want any part of it. Is this sour grapes by Atlanta, or just the Saints rubbing the Falcons’ noses in it? The statue – titled ‘Rebirth‘ – is a depiction of one of [...]
TweetAkeem Dent Has Big Shoes to Fill for the Atlanta Falcons
There’s been a lot of talk about the middle linebacker position on the Atlanta Falcons since last year’s defensive leader and leading tackler Curtis Lofton jumped ship for the New Orleans Saints. The middle linebacker, or “mike” linebacker position plays a big role in today’s complex NFL defenses, and the Falcons are no exception When [...]
TweetAtlanta Falcons Bird Droppings: Minding the Children, Ranking the QB, and a Big NO to the Saints
The Atlanta Falcons have gone to full pads, and so has this column. Strap up and dig in for this week’s Atlanta Falcons “Bird Droppings”. News, notes, rumors and oddities from around the Falcons camp and the rest of the NFL. The coaches gave a “no-hitting” lecture on Saturday, but apparently Falcons safety William Moore [...]
TweetRant Sports NFL Debate: Why the Atlanta Falcons Will Not Win the NFC South
My Rant Sports colleague, Michael Collins, and I are debating whether the Atlanta Falcons will win the NFC South. Collins thinks they will. I do not. In what should be among the best divisions in the NFL, many see Atlanta as the favorite to win the division. They made the playoffs in 2011. They have [...]
TweetRant Sports NFL Debate: Why the Atlanta Falcons Will Win the NFC South
It’s time for another Rant Sports debate. This time, Aaron Klein and I are taking on the topic of the Atlanta Falcons winning the NFC South in 2012. I say it’s the Falcons division to lose, and they will walk away with it. Aaron seems to think they’ll just walk away and lose it. So, [...]
TweetNFL Rumors: Brent Grimes to Return Kicks for Atlanta?
With the departure of free agent Eric Weems, the Atlanta Falcons are trying to decide who the next punt returner will be. Cornerback Brent Grimes could be part of the solution for the Falcons. It’s not uncommon in the NFL to have a defensive back double as a kick returner. Atlanta fans may be familiar [...]
TweetAtlanta Falcons Camp Update: Vince Manuwai Released
For the second time in a week, the Atlanta Falcons have released a player trying to make a comeback after a year away from the NFL. The team announced on Saturday that offensive guard Vince Manuwai, who was signed as a free agent in March, has been released from his contract. Manuwai was brought in to [...]
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