1. Atlanta Falcons' Job Opening for Left Tackle: Apply Within

    The Atlanta Falcons ' biggest need is arguably at left tackle , where Will Svitek had to save the day when Sam Baker failed miserably in protecting Matt Ryan and in run support...

    Frank Sparti Written by Frank Sparti about 22 hours ago 419 reads 6 comments

  2. Rams Hire Les Snead as GM

    ST. LOUIS -- When he was in middle school in Eufaula, Ala., Les Snead used to skip class to watch the NFL draft on TV. Compare his picks to the real ones, too...

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 2 days ago 15 reads 0 comments

  3. Roddy, Randy and Julio Would Be Unstoppable

    Randy Moss has been to Flowery Branch before. In August of 2010, Moss practiced at the Branch with the New England Patriots in a joint-practice.....

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 2 days ago 64 reads 0 comments

  4. Atlanta Falcons Promote Two in Front Office After Les Snead Leaves

    FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons filled the void left by Les Snead’s departure to St. Louis, promoting Dave Caldwell to director of player personnel and DeJuan Polk to director of pro scouting...

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 2 days ago 25 reads 0 comments

  5. Roddy White Asks: How the Hell Can Goodell Get Paid so Much?

    Falcons receiver Roddy White saw Florio’s item about the salary of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and suffice to say White doesn’t think the commissioner should be making more money than most players make...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 4 days ago 2,751 reads 6 comments

  6. Are the Atlanta Falcons Looking at OT Marcus McNeill?

    The San Diego Chargers are expected to release LT Marcus McNeill next month in order to clear millions of dollars in salary cap space, but are the Atlanta Falcons looking at bringing ...

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 4 days ago 55 reads 0 comments

  7. Les Snead Reportedly Named Rams GM

    Another piece of the St. Louis Rams puzzle fell into place Monday, with reports that Les Snead had accepted the job of general manager. Snead had been the Atlanta Falcons ' director of player personnel...

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 4 days ago 24 reads 0 comments

  8. Keeping an Eye on the Salary Cap

    The start of free agency is just about a month away and that’s when teams will have to be under the $120 million salary cap.....

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 4 days ago 69 reads 0 comments

  9. Channing Crowder to the Atlanta Falcons: Why?

    “I told [Falcons DC Mike Nolan] if he needs a better linebacker, let me know,” Crowder added. “He texted me back and said, ‘I’ll keep in touch.’” SERIOUSLY!? Atlanta does need better linebackers...

    Chris Elliott Written by Chris Elliott about 5 days ago 1,295 reads 2 comments

  10. Did New UCLA Coach Mora Take Swipe at Falcons?

    Perhaps it was just a case of Jim Mora puffing out his chest, but the new UCLA coach certainly sounded like he was getting in a dig on the first NFL franchise to dump him in explaining the imprint he left in Atlanta ...

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 5 days ago 143 reads 0 comments

  11. Andrew Jackson Gives Us Some Intel on Pat Hill

    Falcons offensive tackle Andrew Jackson spent five years with Pat Hill, the Falcons new offensive line coach, when in college at Fresno State.....

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 7 days ago 90 reads 0 comments

  12. State of the Franchise – the Ovie Mughelli Dilemma

    Whilst not being arguably the most glamorous position on the football field, the fullback can be a very influential force. The Falcons now have quite a dilemma over the future of this position that will need to be made soon this offseason...

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 7 days ago 178 reads 0 comments

  13. Falcons Have to Better Protect Ryan

    Over his first four seasons in the league, the Falcons have gone to great lengths to put weapons around quarterback Matt Ryan .....

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 7 days ago 295 reads 0 comments

  14. Atlanta Falcons' Pursuit of Dominance in an Age of Parity

    The NFL is more popular now than ever before. However, not everything is better today than it was a generation ago. With free agency and cap limitations, the game has changed in many ways...

    Frank Sparti Written by Frank Sparti about 8 days ago 1,069 reads 0 comments

  15. Robinson Led NFC South CBs in Play Time

    As we wait for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to hire assistant coaches, get blocked from interviewing potential assistants or anything else of note to happen during a very quiet time in ...

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 9 days ago 229 reads 0 comments

  16. Falcons Could Have Tough Tag Decision Between Grimes and Lofton

    Brent Grimes is one of the most underrated cornerbacks in football. He’s easily the best player in Atlanta ’s secondary.....

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 9 days ago 313 reads 0 comments

  17. Atlanta Falcons: 6 Players Team Must Re-Sign for 2012 Season

    The Atlanta Falcons have a lot of work to do this offseason. There are several key players on the Falcons that could hit free agency this year, and having lost their first and fourth ...

    Ryan Duncan Written by Ryan Duncan about 10 days ago 2,792 reads 18 comments

  18. Falcons Cheerleader Named NFL's Hottest

    The Atlanta Falcons may not be in the Super Bowl this year, but a member of their team is a champion in her own right.....

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 11 days ago 226 reads 0 comments

  19. Martin, 4 Linemen Make Hall of Fame

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 11 days ago 95 reads 0 comments

  20. Retractable Roof Not Ruled out for Falcons Stadium

    The Atlanta Falcons ' desired open-air stadium might wind up with a retractable roof if ongoing negotiations get bogged down.....

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 11 days ago 181 reads 0 comments

  21. Channing Crowder Wants to Play for the Falcons

    D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Falcons have “been in touch” with former Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder, who is planning an NFL comeback in 2012...

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 11 days ago 344 reads 0 comments

  22. This Is the Belichick We Know

    Former Patriots executives Scott Pioli and Thomas Dimitroff, now general managers of the Chiefs and Falcons , respectively, joined The Big Show in Indianapolis Thursday...

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 14 days ago 110 reads 0 comments

  23. Cam Newton Tops Kiper's Rookie Rankings

    Mel Kiper usually does a great job of helping us look ahead to the draft. But, in this Insider post, he takes a look back.....

    Matthew Connolly Written by Matthew Connolly about 14 days ago 169 reads 0 comments

  24. Tony Gonzalez's Retirement Would Mark a Sad Moment for Football

    Longtime tight end Tony Gonzalez announced in an ESPN/Facebook chat on Thursday that he would be retiring from football after the next season. And it would mark a sad moment for football...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 15 days ago 3,236 reads 4 comments

  25. Tony Gonzalez Says 2012 Will Be His Final Season

    After signing a one-year, $6.9 million contract in January with the Atlanta Falcons , sure-fire Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez has stated via a fan chat on ESPN's Facebook page Thursday that the 2012 NFL season will be his last...

    Blake Silvers Written by Blake Silvers about 15 days ago 320 reads 0 comments