1. 2012 Atlanta Falcons: QB Matt Ryan Is Poised for a Breakout Year

    While the buzz around Atlanta lately has been about why they haven't won a game in the playoffs, people are forgetting to focus on why they will be winning one this year. Matt Ryan is going to have a breakout year to make that happen...

    Scott Carasik Written by Scott Carasik about 9 hours ago 187 reads 4 comments

  2. Atlanta Class of 2008 at Career Crossroads

    There’s an old saying in NFL circles that you should never judge a draft class until two or three years down the road...

    Jeremy Los Written by Jeremy Los about 21 hours ago 25 reads 0 comments

  3. Don't Be Fooled by Matt Ryan's Lack of Postseason Success

    Regular-season king. Can't cut it in the playoffs. He's oh-for-three as a playoff quarterback. They said those things once about Peyton Manning. They're saying them now about Matt Ryan...

    Jeremy Los Written by Jeremy Los about 21 hours ago 42 reads 0 comments

  4. Corey Peters out Until Training Camp

    Falcons starting defensive tackle Corey Peters suffered a foot injury this offseason and is expected back by the start of training camp, according to the team...

    Jeremy Los Written by Jeremy Los about 21 hours ago 53 reads 0 comments

  5. Matt Ryan to run no-huddle O more

    In some respects, it appears Matt Ryan didn't progress much in his fourth season. But if you look beyond his playoff loss, you'll see a developing quarterback that improved key parts of his game...

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  6. Corey Peters out Until Training Camp

    Falcons starting defensive tackle Corey Peters suffered a foot injury this offseason and is expected back by the start of training camp, according to the team...

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  7. 2012 Atlanta Falcons: CB Asante Samuel Could Be the Final Piece to Top 5 Defense

    As part of an offseason that can just be boring leading into training camp, it's time to take a look into every unit and pick a story that could change the defense. With all this news about Asante Samuel , it's only logical to start with him...

    Scott Carasik Written by Scott Carasik about 1 day ago 1,095 reads 8 comments

  8. Asante Samuel's 'Swagger' Will Push Atlanta's Secondary to New Heights

    New Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel stepped onto the practice field for the first time in a Falcons jersey Tuesday at the team's first of 10 Organized Team Activities ...

    Knox Bardeen Written by Knox Bardeen about 3 days ago 2,638 reads 10 comments

  9. Big Year for Falcons WR Julio Jones?

    If you watch the video of Atlanta coach Mike Smith talking to the media after Tuesday’s workout, it might sound a little like a typical Smith news conference...

    Jeremy Los Written by Jeremy Los about 3 days ago 75 reads 0 comments

  10. Returner Role Up for Grabs

    One of the open jobs heading into training camp this year for the Falcons will be the return man. The Falcons have as many as four or five options on the roster to fill this role...

    Jeremy Los Written by Jeremy Los about 3 days ago 70 reads 0 comments

  11. Ryan Hits the Gym, Books in Offseason

    The Atlanta Falcons wide receivers are used to playing catch with their quarterback, but this offseason they will be playing catch up. After his team's season came to a disappointing conclusion on Jan...

    Jeremy Los Written by Jeremy Los about 3 days ago 181 reads 0 comments

  12. Dunta Robinson Gets Wish to Play Inside

    Dunta Robinson’s request has been finally filled — thanks to the arrival of Asante Samuel. With the Falcons ’ offseason acquisition of four-time Pro Bowl cornerback ...

    Jeremy Los Written by Jeremy Los about 3 days ago 60 reads 0 comments

  13. 5 Atlanta Falcons Most Likely to Have a Breakout 2012 Season

    Each NFL team has a player who comes from nowhere and makes a statement in the NFL. He did not have stardom before. He is the breakout player. Last year Julio Jones had a breakout season with nearly 1,000 receiving yards...

    Justin Janssen Written by Justin Janssen about 3 days ago 1,656 reads 3 comments

  14. Odds Each of the Atlanta Falcons' Undrafted Free Agents Makes the 53-Man Roster

    Every year, the Falcons bring in anywhere from 15 to 25 undrafted free agents to compete for roster spots, and this year is no different...

    Scott Carasik Written by Scott Carasik about 3 days ago 2,327 reads 8 comments

  15. Samuel Creates Stir in First Practice with Falcons

    In an effort to improve their secondary, the Atlanta Falcons shipped merely a seventh-round pick to the Eagles for cornerback Asante Samuel. So far, it looks like the Falcons pulled off the kind of steal for which the Eagles had become notorious...

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  16. Ryan Out of Top 100?

    Lists are for creating debates and the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players countdown has done just that. Some Falcons players have made the list, while others are still waiting to ...

    Jeremy Los Written by Jeremy Los about 5 days ago 263 reads 0 comments

  17. Fans Pay the Price for New Stadiums

    Negotiations on a new downtown stadium for the Atlanta Falcons continue behind closed doors. But one thing seems clear: Much of the cost will be passed along to fans, some of whom are already bracing for a hit...

    Jeremy Los Written by Jeremy Los about 5 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  18. National Exposure

    There are legions of Falcons fans that feel their team doesn’t get the appropriate media coverage considering the string of four-straight winning seasons Atlanta has put together, ...

    Jeremy Los Written by Jeremy Los about 5 days ago 414 reads 0 comments

  19. Dunta Robinson and 4 Falcons Fighting for NFL Jobs in 2012

    These five Falcons are fighting for their NFL jobs. After the 2012 season, their time with the Falcons, and perhaps the NFL, could be limited...

    Justin Janssen Written by Justin Janssen about 5 days ago 2,735 reads 10 comments

  20. Atlanta Falcons: 5 Players Whose Stock Is on the Rise Heading into OTAs

    The Atlanta Falcons ' full-team organized team activities officially get underway on Tuesday, May 29, and that means it's time to take a look at whose stock is on the rise following the team's three-day rookie minicamp in early May...

    Justin Blanchard Written by Justin Blanchard about 5 days ago 4,605 reads 8 comments

  21. 2013 Atlanta Falcons: Projecting the Future Compensatory Pick Scenario

    Those who have been watching the Falcons this offseason have been wondering why the Falcons haven't made the huge splash in free agency that they could have with Arthur Blank's money and the creativity of Thomas Dimitroff under the cap...

    Scott Carasik Written by Scott Carasik about 5 days ago 955 reads 3 comments

  22. Atlanta Falcons Fans May Shoulder Much of the Cost for New Stadium

    Tim Tucker of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that local Atlanta Falcons fans may be hit with a stiff increase in ticket prices if/when the proposed new stadium is completed in 2017...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 5 days ago 1,159 reads 2 comments

  23. 2012 Atlanta Falcons Offensive Line: How to Break Down What the Scheme Will Be

    There are so many questions among Atlanta Falcons fans about what the scheme will be in 2012. There is speculation of it being a zone-blocking scheme with cuts similar to the Gibbs schemes of 2004 to 2006...

    Scott Carasik Written by Scott Carasik about 7 days ago 1,128 reads 6 comments

  24. Ray Edwards and 3 Players Who Can Make or Break Atlanta Falcons' 2012-13 Season

    All the pieces are in place for the Atlanta Falcons to make a deep playoff run this year: What looks to be a relatively easy schedule, the addition of Mike Nolan to the coaching staff and star power all over the roster are just a few of these...

    Justin Blanchard Written by Justin Blanchard about 7 days ago 2,281 reads 4 comments

  25. Debate: Who Needs to Step Up to Fill Lofton's Void?

    Jump into the Debate and have your say. Agree with someone's comment? Vote for it to make the Debate Highlights section. Disagree with a comment? Reply and voice your opinion...

    Debate Desk Written by Debate Desk about 8 days ago 1,287 reads 16 comments