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Atlanta Falcons
Location: Flowery Branch, Ga. | Stadium: Georgia Dome (71,250) | Owner/CEO: Arthur Blank | President/GM: Rich McKay
Head Coach: Mike Smith | League Championships: 0
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Falcons report: Notes, quotes
--The Falcons hired Lionel Vital as their assistant director of player personnel

Falcons report: Strategy and personnel
The selection of Georgia RB Thomas Brown in the sixth round came with thoughts that he could be a possible kickoff return man

Falcons report: Inside slant
Linebacker Michael Boley's arrest on misdemeanor domestic battery charges against his wife added to the team's blighted image, chaffed ownership and management and put the franchise in a potentially awkward situation

Rookie QB Ryan in spotlight as Falcons open minicamp
Some fans attending the Falcons' opening day of minicamp wore No. 2 jerseys in early tribute to the team's new hope at quarterback, rookie Matt Ryan.

New QB Ryan, Falcons set for three-day minicamp
Matt Ryan will have his first chance to prove he can be more than just another clipboard-toting rookie observer when the new Atlanta Falcons quarterback participates in a three-day minicamp beginning Saturday.

 
Injuries
 
Transactions
 4/29Chandler WilliamsWRsigned
 4/29Nick TurnbullSacquired from waivers
 4/25Kevin LovellKsigned
 4/18Corey McIntyreRBre-signed
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Atlanta Falcons Message Board
Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 28, 2007

May 13, 2008 1:18 am

We now know why Jimmy Williams missed some of the voluntary mini camp pratices a month back. In a story on AJC he told reporters that he has had alot of family related issues in his personal life happen in the last few months that has caused him to miss time. The coaching staff has also been annoyed with his weight coming int ...(more)

Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 9, 2007

May 11, 2008 7:26 pm

JMM's blog on the Falcon web site identified the "mystery" players who were in minicamp but not on the official roster.  They're basically auditioning for jobs in camp. 

That's a tall order because of the new 80 man roster limit.  The Falcons have 77 players under contract plus the 11 d ...(more)

Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 19, 2006

May 12, 2008 3:59 pm

There's an article on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution website (written by Steve Wyche) where Joe Horn says that he wants out of Atlanta. He says he doesn't want to be a "just-in-case guy" for the Falcons.

Horn said neither he nor his ...(more)

Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 19, 2006

May 9, 2008 11:27 pm

Check out this U-Tube footage on Kroy Biermann. This guy looks like a player. I know its Montana but he can play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovNOAtJEeuY

We going to get their wi ...(more)

Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 9, 2007

May 10, 2008 3:17 pm
I'll have to make this quick to start out and then add more notes as a reply later tonight. I did catch the morning practice, but last second family obligations will force me to miss the afternoon practice and both sessions tomorrow. I'm quite annoyed by this.

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The big story: Brook ...(more)

 
 
 
Prisco's Overall Draft Grade
B
I wouldn't have selected Matt Ryan third overall, but they needed a passer. I get it. The rest of the draft was very good.
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2008 Schedule
DateOpponentTime/Result
Sep 7Detroit
Sep 14@Tampa Bay
Sep 21Kansas City
Sep 28@Carolina
Oct 5@Green Bay
Oct 12Chicago
Week 7BYE
Oct 26@Philadelphia
Nov 2@Oakland
Nov 9New Orleans
Nov 16Denver
Nov 23Carolina
Nov 30@San Diego
Dec 7@New Orleans
Dec 14Tampa Bay
Dec 21@Minnesota
Dec 28St. Louis
All times are Eastern
Complete Schedules
 
NFC South
TeamWLTPFPADIVStreak
y-Tampa Bay9703342705-1Lost 2
Carolina7902673473-3Won 1
New Orleans7903793883-3Lost 2
Atlanta41202594141-5Won 1
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2007 Team Rank
OffRankDefRank
Pass223.317237.620
Rush95.026127.126
Total318.323364.628
 
2007 Player Stats
Passing
Joey Harrington61.8221578
Chris Redman59.71079105
Rushing
Warrick Dunn2277203.24
Jerious Norwood1036136.01
Receiving
Roddy White83120214.56
Michael Jenkins5353210.04
Touchdowns
Roddy White60636
Alge Crumpler50530
Complete Stats
 
Power Ranking
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30Falcons · Trends31
New coach Mike Smith will bring some much-needed enthusiasm to a team that had a ton of turmoil in 2007. Now he has to find a quarterback.
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