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February 11, 2009

Bret Favre retires.....again

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 11, 2009

Is it for real this time? Without the tearful public ceremony that accompanied his retirement announcement from the Green Bay Packers just 11 months ago, quarterback Brett Favre has told the New York Jets he is retiring. Best of Mike and Mike Chris Mortensen and Ed Werder break the news... [Full Story]

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December 8, 2008

All-time top NFL scorer K Morten Andersen retires

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 8, 2008

A poor knee had left the Danish native unable to find football work in 2008. From AP- Kicker Morten Andersen, the NFL's career-leading scorer, is retiring because of knee problems. The 48-year-old Dane, who scored 2,544 points during his 25-year career, played for the Atlanta Falcons the past two seasons... [Full Story]

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September 19, 2008

New Orleans Saints sign veteran QB Joey Harrington

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 19, 2008

The one-time 3rd overall pick, now has to take a job as an NFL 3rd stringer if he wants to stay in football. From AP- NEW ORLEANS -- The "piano man," Joey Harrington, has landed a new gig in the birthplace of jazz. He'll be playing third fiddle behind Saints... [Full Story]

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September 9, 2008

NY Jets sign former Miami Dolphin placekicer Jay Feely

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 9, 2008 · Comments (1)

This to replace the team's present kicker, Mike Nugent, who got injured in last Sunday's game. Jay Feely watched Sunday's Jets- Dolphins game from his home about 20 minutes away from Dolphins Stadium. Once he saw that Jets kicker Mike Nugent suffered a leg injury in the first half, Feely... [Full Story]

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September 1, 2008

Oakland Raiders agree to 1-year deal with WR Ashley Lelie

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 1, 2008

This in order to shore up perhaps the weakest wide receiver corps in the NFL. From AP- The Oakland Raiders agreed to terms on a one-year contract with discarded receiver Ashley Lelie on Monday in hopes that the former first-round pick can regain his form and help bolster an inexperienced... [Full Story]

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March 11, 2008

Warrick Dunn Back to Tampa Bay

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: March 11, 2008

Dunn is headed back to Tampa for what is clearly his swan's song of an NFL career that has been much better than most people think. In the history of the NFL only 23 men have topped 10,000 yards rushing. Quietly, Dunn entered that elite club last year. Only five... [Full Story]

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January 24, 2008

Atlanta Falcons hire Mike Smith to be head Coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 24, 2008

He had been defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars since 2003. From AP- ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons' new rookie coach already is sounding like the veteran who took the team to its only Super Bowl. Mike Smith, the former Jacksonville defensive coordinator hired by the Falcons on Wednesday night,... [Full Story]

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December 19, 2007

Update: Falcons May Have Hooked the Tuna

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 19, 2007

The Atlanta Falcons are in total disarray as an organization, and badly need an infusion of credibility. Owner Arthur Blank, sensitive to this new post-Petrino/Vick reality, is reportedly ready to jettison GM Rich McKay and bring in a really big fish to run things - the Fat Tuna himself, Bill... [Full Story]

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December 18, 2007

NFL fines 5 Atlanta Falcons for Michael Vick tributes

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 18, 2007 · Comments (1)

They either wore eye strips or a t-shirt in response to their teammate being sentenced to twenty-three months in jail. From AP- NEW YORK - Roddy White and four other Atlanta Falcons were fined by the NFL for violating uniform regulations with tributes to Michael Vick during last week's Monday... [Full Story]

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December 14, 2007

New Petrino Excuses

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 14, 2007

Bobby Petrino's agent Russ Campbell claims his client left Atlanta partly because team owner Arthur Blank was "too meddlesome." Campbell says Blank promised to stay in the background, then stuck his nose into team business anyway. One occasion, Campbell claims, saw Blank objecting to some things Petrino said during a... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/ (1 votes cast)

December 12, 2007

Bill Cower to the Falcons?

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 12, 2007 · Comments (4)

We are all abuzz about the "spineless puddle of puke" Petrino bailing on his team in the middle of the season. The Atlanta Journal Constitution is obviously on the story and has even made a Christmas wish: For the second time in 11-1/2 months, the Falcons need a coach. At... [Full Story]

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Bobby Petrino is a Spineless Puddle of Puke

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 12, 2007 · Comments (3)

Bobby Petrino was an NFL head-coach for all of 13 games, only 3 of which he managed to win. Now Petrino has bade farewell to his floundering Falcons, and will return to college as coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Petrino apparently didn't make a whole lot of friends in his... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/ (5 votes cast)

December 11, 2007

Petrino Leaves Falcons, Takes Arkansas Job

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 11, 2007 · Comments (1)

Bobby Petrino came to the Atlanta Falcons believing the high-flying style of offense he employed at Louisville would translate well to the NFL game, especially with a guy like Michael Vick running things. Unfortunately, Michael was more into fighting his dogs, and sometimes electrocuting or strangling them, than playing football,... [Full Story]

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December 6, 2007

Redman to Start For the Falcons

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 6, 2007

USA Today is reporting that Chris Redman will get the start next Monday night for the Atlanta Falcons. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Another week, another change at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Bobby Petrino announced Thursday that Chris Redman, who was out of the league the last three seasons,... [Full Story]

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October 24, 2006

Was It a Fabulous Finale?

Posted by · Published: October 24, 2006 · Comments (3)

Did you see when Pittsburgh was awarded a timeout as Michael Koenen's field goal sailed through the uprights for Atlanta? Did you see when Troy Polamalu ran into Koenen to give Atlanta another kick? Did you see when Morten Andersen missed that kick? Did you see when Andersen finally... [Full Story]

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August 4, 2004

Preseason Divisional Breakdown: NFC South

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: August 4, 2004

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June 28, 2004

UPDATED: To Alex Gibbs, or Not to Alex Gibbs.

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 28, 2004 · Comments (2)

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January 8, 2004

Falcons to Hire Mora, Jr.

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 8, 2004 · Comments (1)

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to announce Friday that Jim Mora, Jr., has been hired as their new head coach.... [Full Story]

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December 10, 2003

REEVES FIRED

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 10, 2003

AP reports, The Atlanta Falcons fired Dan Reeves on Wednesday, dismissing the sixth-winningest coach in NFL history with three games left in a disappointing season, a team source told The Associated Press. Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will take over as head coach for the rest of the season, the source... [Full Story]

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Is 9/11 His Fault Too?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 10, 2003

The "one man" in his one-man team gets injured and misses all but the last game, and he loses his job? Makes sense to me!Atlanta Falcons fire Reeves Associated Press December 10, 2003 FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons fired Dan Reeves today, dismissing the sixth-winningest coach in NFL... [Full Story]

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November 25, 2003

Dunn's Done

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 25, 2003

Atlanta's leading rusher, Warrick Dunn, is out for the rest of the year with a torn ligament in his foot. T.J. Duckett will replace him as starting running back. "Warrick's Done: Falcons' Leading Rusher Out"... [Full Story]

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October 22, 2003

Falcons Owner Apologizes

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 22, 2003

The owner of the Atlanta Falcons issued a published apology to fans. Here is the statement: Dear Falcons Fans: A 1-6 record so far is not what any of us anticipated at the beginning of the season. We understand the frustration you feel. In fact, everyone at the Falcons organization... [Full Story]

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October 21, 2003

Fire Reeves, Hire Johnson?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 21, 2003

ESPN's B. Duane Cross thinks it's time to dump Dan Reeves. No, Dan Reeves should not be fired right now as Atlanta's head coach. He is one win shy of 200 and dumping a man that close to such a milestone (only five other coaches in NFL history have won... [Full Story]

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September 6, 2003

Vick's Return No Earlier than 10/13

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 6, 2003

Michael Vick has traded his cast for a walking boot. He will be in Dallas in the coach's box for this weekend's game. He hopes to be walking without crutches by the Washington game in Atlanta and he will return to the field by the Monday night game against the... [Full Story]

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September 4, 2003

Falcons Notes

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 4, 2003

Today's Falcons news from the AJC: The Falcons signed Woody Dantzler, who was waived by the Cowboys. Injuries: Starting weakside linebacker Sam Rogers (left knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game, joining wide receiver LaTarence Dunbar (groin pull), starting strong safety Cory Hall (sprained right knee), cornerback Tod McBride... [Full Story]

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