Atlanta Falcons News and Rumors
Atlanta Falcons: Team has no interest in signing Jason BabinD. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jason Babin (93) celebrates a sack in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons, who released one … |
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Michael Cunningham, ajc.com By Michael Cunningham FLOWERY BRANCH—To get a taste of the disdain the Falcons feel for the Saints, just mention the fact that New Orleans has won 11 of the last 13 games in the series including a 31-27 victory on Nov. 11. “We got tired of hearing abo… |
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Times Staff, tampabay.com Bucs offensive tackle Jeremy Trueblood has spent each of his seven pro seasons with the same team, but he’s probably seen the field for the last time wearing Tampa Bay's colors. Trueblood, 29, was placed on injured reserve today after suffering a should… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Saints finished Sunday’s loss to the 49ers with their fourth-string right tackle on the field and they may be in similar straits against the Falcons on Thursday night. New Orleans announced Tuesday that tackle Bryce Harris has been placed on injured… |
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Falcons short-handed in secondary in short weekNov 27, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Regardless last week’s loss, their 5-6 record or the short week, this is not the time to be short-handed against the Saints. But that’s the situation the Falcons could be in, based on Tuesday’s practice. Starting cornerbacks Asante Samuel (shoulder)… |
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Michael Cunningham, ajc.com By Michael Cunningham FLOWERY BRANCH–Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry (thigh) and cornerbacks Asante Samuel (shoulder) and Dunta Robinson (illness) did not participate in practice today. Falcons coach Mike Smith said Samuel’s status could be in do… |
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What is the Atlanta Falcons’ Ceiling this Season?Nov 27, 2012
Matt Loede, falconsgab.com By Lucas McMillan All wins count equally in the NFL, but the Falcons wins have been particularly lucky or dramatic, depending on whom you ask. The Falcons are 10-1 and tied with the Houston Texans for the best record in the NFL after their narrow 24-23 … |
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Five teams can clinch this weekendNov 27, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Week 13 of the NFL season could be lucky for up to five teams. In the coming days, the Texans, Ravens, Patriots, Broncos, and Falcons can each clinch playoff berths. For the Pats, it’s simple: Win and they’re in, via the AFC East crown. For the Texa… |
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Vilma, Smith hope to play, then go to D.C.Nov 27, 2012
Ed Werder, ESPN.com Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith remain willing to play Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons and then travel to Washington to participate in the questioning of their former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams during a Friday morning appeals hearing. |
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Clinching scenarios for Atlanta FalconsNov 27, 2012
Every year about this time, the NFL starts sending out e-mails that detail scenarios for teams to clinch division titles and/or playoff berths. The first came last week and it was very short, with only one scenario involving the Houston Texans. But this… |
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NFL Week Thirteen Preview – New Orleans vs AtlantaNov 27, 2012
Matt Loede, falconsgab.com The Falcons have lost just one game in the 2012 season to date, and Thursday night they get a shot to get revenge on that team, as they play host to the rival New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome. The 10-1 Falcons are 5-0 at home, and while there’s be… |
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Bucs defensive struggles on third downs prove costlyNov 27, 2012
Times Staff, tampabay.com There’s usually multiple reasons a team loses a football game. And that was true of the Bucs on Sunday in their loss to the Falcons. But there are some factors that loom larger than others, among them the struggles of the Bucs defense on third downs. Th… |
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D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez became the eighth player and first tight end in NFL history to record more than 14,000 career receiving yards. His 62 yards against Tampa Bay pushed his career total to 14,050 yards. Gonzalez moved into s… |
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D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws an 80-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Julio Jones during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)FLO… |
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D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons are closing in on the NFC South title. Just don’t tell that to coach Mike Smith. “We’ve got to concern ourselves with what we can do and what we can control,” Smith said Monday after taking the team through an evenin… |
