Brent Grimes News

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.

The Atlanta Falcons rolled out their "starting" lineups for OTAs this week, and as always, it was dotted with familiar names.

"Can I get some action out here?" Samuel called out on the field during the practice as he became impatient for a pass to be thrown in his direction.

We've heard plenty recently from organized team activities for the Buccaneers, Saints and Panthers.

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.

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.

After losing a third playoff game in four years to the New York Giants this past January, it was clear changes had to be made if the Atlanta Falcons hope to compete for the Super Bowl this season.

If there's one major defensive change we'll see in 2012, it's the increased rollout of nickel packages on defense.

In the 2011 NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons decided to put a large amount of their eggs in one basket, and made a blockbuster trade by giving up five total picks to move up to the No.

The Atlanta Falcons have roster spots for five cornerbacks, and have at least six quality corners competing for those roster slots.

Welcome to this week's Falcons mailbag. I have questions from Twitter and even an email with Falcons questions from the Birdlady herself.

The Falcoholic roundtable has returned! It's like King Arthur's roundtable without the brawn, or the Algonquin Roundtable without the wit.

The postseason has been anything but kind to the Atlanta Falcons of late. Quarterback Matt Ryan has been on the receiving end of the majority of the blame, as the former number three overall draft pick remains winless in the NFL playoffs.

Brent Grimes went from undrafted unknown out of Shippensburg to NFL superstar for the Atlanta Falcons.

Just a little series on players I expect to be under intense scrutiny in 2012. First up, wunderkind linebacker Sean Weatherspoon .

Atlanta went 10-6 last season and had a couple of issues in both the offense and defense that had led them to that record instead of a better one in 2011.

Now that the Atlanta Falcons are done with the draft and have brought in the talented Asante Samuel, the top priority for Atlanta is to have Brent Grimes come back for a long-term contract.

Let's take a look at the top Thursday morning headlines from around the division.

We speculated with some cause that Dunta Robinson would be shifted inside on passing downs, allowing the coverage-minded duo of Brent Grimes and Asante Samuel to do what they do best on the outside.