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What Does Jeff Fisher Have To Do To Be Named Coach of the Year?
Some of you may remember me. After Thanksgiving, I was very angry with Jeff Fisher for throwing an unnecessary challenge flag...
Written by Angel Navedo about about 9 hours ago 9 comments -
The Future of the Falcons
My first trip to the University of Phoenix Stadium did not go as planned. The Falcons played perhaps their poorest game since week four at Carolina...
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Mike Smith, Atlanta Falcons' Head Coach, Wins AP Coach of the Year Award
Not all the news this weekend is bad for the Falcons. Sunday, a day after the team was eliminated from the playoffs, Head Coach Mike Smith was bestowed from The Associated Press as the 2008 NFL Coach of the Year...
Written by NFL Gridiron Gab about 1 day ago 0 comments -
Atlanta Falcons' Fans: Don't Get Greedy...the Playoffs Are Good Enough!
Remember how easy it was being a Falcons' fan four months ago? Okay, yeah, it sucked, but it was easy. There were no...expectations...
Written by Thatcher Svekis about 1 day ago 4 comments -
Inexperience and Lack of a Run Game Stops Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan and the young Falcons got an education on Saturday in Arizona. Some of it could probably have been expected, but it was still frustrating to watch...
Written by NFL Gridiron Gab about 2 days ago 0 comments -
Poor Playoff Performances Prove NFL MVP Voting Is Premature
Deciding who is most worthy of the NFL's annual superlatives is like playing a game within the game. It's an exciting exercise as people try to make cases for the men they believe are most deserving of the NFL's most prestigious awards...
Written by Angel Navedo about 2 days ago 26 comments -
The End to the Atlanta Falcons Great Season: The Clock Hits Midnight
When thinking about Matt Ryan, we all know the numbers—16 touchdowns, 3440 yard, 11 wins et cetera—but the number that should be most paid attention to is 5 million. That’s the population of the city of Atlanta...
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He’s Only A Rookie? Matt Ryan Impresses in Playoff Debut
Yesterday Matt Ryan proved why the Falcons made him the No. 3 pick in last year’s NFL draft. He also proved why he’s a rookie...
Written by Jason Henry about 2 days ago 5 comments -
Wild Card Weekend: Day 1—MVwho?
30 24 The Cards came out running, which served them well. The Falcons battled back and took a lead, but a fumble by Michael Turner that Arizona returned for a touchdown completely changed the momentum of the game...
Written by John Stepnick about 2 days ago 0 comments -
Downer in the Desert: Atlanta Falcons Lose 30-24 to Arizona Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons fans are torn tonight between two emotions: The satisfaction of knowing their team proved everyone wrong by having not a good season, but a great one, and making it into the playoffs...
Written by daniel cox about 2 days ago 36 comments -
Arizona Cardinals' Triumph: Old Man Warner Teaches Matty Ice Playoff Lessons
The Arizona Cardinals made Matt Ryan sweat. Kurt Warner showed him how to remain cool under the playoff pressure. Don't get me wrong, Ryan showed resiliency to bring his team within six points, but Warner was just better...
Written by Paul Augustin, Jr. about 2 days ago 0 comments -
Quick NFL Wildcard Picks
I have a bit of the writer's block this morning so let's just go with the picks.Arizona (PK) over Atlanta - The Falcons could have very well been the two seed, but instead have to travel to the desert in the opening weekend...
Written by Bart Winkler about 3 days ago 0 comments -
Falcons-Cardinals: Rookie Quarterback Has Wings Clipped in Loss
At times showing immense poise, but ultimately being exposed for the rookie he is, Matt Ryan threw two interceptions and fumbled an exchange, as his Cinderella-story Falcons fell to the Arizona Cardinals, 30-24...
Written by Bryan Hollister about 3 days ago 0 comments -
Cardinals-Falcons:Arizona Downs Atlanta, 30-24
The Arizona Cardinals were chosen to be the underdogs in there first home playoff game in 61 years. But the Arizona Cardinals really showed they belonged in the playoffs, beating the team that ...
Written by Nathan Rollins about 3 days ago 0 comments -
Atlanta Falcons' Stars Picked the Wrong Time to Have a Bad Day
Entering Saturday’s playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals, the Atlanta Falcons had been a team that had reached post-season play because of multiple contributions from a number of players...
Written by Jeff Dickinson about 3 days ago 2 comments -
Cardinals-Falcons: Warner "Spachs" Cardinals First Home Playoff Win Since 1947
The Atlanta Falcons needed one last chance to win the game. Two-time NFL MVP Kurt Warner wouldn't let them get the ball back...
Written by Vince Jackson about 3 days ago 0 comments -
Arizona Cardinals Knock the Glass Slipper Off of the Atlanta Falcons
Big plays and bigger mistakes knocked the glass slipper off the NFC’s Cinderella. The Falcons had a tremendous season. Matt Ryan had a dream season. But in the end, they just didn’t have enough offense to outscore the Arizona Cardinals...
Written by Sean Crowe about 3 days ago 16 comments -
NFL Wild Card Weekend
Hey Football Fiends!! Did ya catch that Sugar Bowl?! WAY TO GO UTAH!!!!! Anyway, it is ungodly early here on the West Coast and I woke up with a start realizing I had not put my picks up yet!!! Atlanta v Arizona - I am so torn on this one...
Written by Amy Lamare about 3 days ago 0 comments -
The NFL Playoffs: Better Than Any Daytime Drama
Reid and McNabb, One Last Dance....Has there ever been a more tumultuous marriage of an NFL quarterback and his head coach, than what Donovan McNabb and Andy Reid have survived through this season?When ...
Written by The Prodigy about 3 days ago 0 comments -
Atlanta Falcons-Arizona Cardinals: Five Things Atlanta Needs to Do This Weekend
The Atlanta Falcons ride a three-game winning streak into Arizona on Saturday for the first round of the NFC playoffs...
Written by daniel cox about 4 days ago 2 comments -
Falcons-Cardinals: Wild Card Preview
It's kind of ironic that the Falcons are considered by many to be superior to the Cardinals, yet Atlanta doesn't get home-field advantage for their wild-card playoff game against Arizona...
Written by Matt Gilmartin about 4 days ago 3 comments
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The Envelope, Please...My 2008 NFL Year-End Awards
Most Valuable Player: Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta Falcons Michael Turner was a hot free agent this summer and looked to make his money after years of backing up LaDainian Tomlinson...
Written by Bob Cunningham about 5 days ago 17 comments -
NFC Wild-Card Predictions: The Tortoise Beats the Hare, Again
Yesterday, I wrote about the AFC playoffs, and now it is time to look at the NFC. Both road teams are favored. Atlanta has a better record than the hometown Cardinals. Both Minnesota and Philadelphia have won four of their last five games...
Written by Paul Augustin, Jr. about 5 days ago 2 comments -
NFC Wild Card Breakdown: Falcons at Cardinals
By Josh Satler - www.profootball101.org So we’ve finally come to the point in the season when things really begin to count: the playoffs...
Written by NFL Gridiron Gab about 5 days ago 0 comments -
Whether You Like Michael Vick or Not, You Should Read This
I used to be a fan of Michael Vick and was very upset when he got indicted and sentenced to 23 months in prison. I thought that it would ruin the Falcons and hurt the NFL...
Written by Dylan Reichert about 5 days ago 19 comments
