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Thursday May 31 | ESPN

Atlanta class of 2008 at career crossroads

QB Matt Ryan is far from a bust, but one has to wonder if he can lead Atlanta to playoff success.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, NFL Players, Matt Ryan, Curtis Lofton, New Orleans Saints

Thursday May 31 | The Falcoholic

Don't Read Too Much Into Garrett Reynolds "Starting"

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

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, Garrett Reynolds, NFL Players, Roddy White, Brent Grimes, Lofa Tatupu

Tue May 29, 2012

Football Outsiders

Word of Muth: Scouting the Falcons

Official Account : @ fboutsiders Rivers McCown: @ FO_RiversMcCown Ben Muth: @ FO_WordofMuth Aaron Schatz: @ FO_ASchatz Mike Tanier: @ FO_MTanier Danny Tuccitto: @ FO_DTuccitto Vince Verhei: @ FO_VVerhei -- plus -- Andy Benoit: @ Andy_Benoit Bill Connelly: @ SBN_BillC J.J. Cooper: @ jjcoop36 Brian Fremeau: @ bcfremeau Tom Gower: @ ThomasGower Matt ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, Will Svitek, Todd McClure, Tyson Clabo, Joe Hawley, NFL Players

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Falcons: 5 things to look for at today's OTA session

1 defense, Lofa Tatupu or Akeem Dent? Confirm who's going to be in the slot if they line up in the nickel.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, Harry Douglas, Jacquizz Rodgers, Lofa Tatupu, NFL Players, Akeem Dent

Mon May 28, 2012

BleacherReport

Dunta Robinson and 4 Falcons Fighting for NFL Jobs in 2012

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, NFL Players, Dunta Robinson, Brent Grimes, John Abraham, Kroy Biermann

Sat May 26, 2012

BlogginDirty

Sam Baker's Impact on Atlanta Falcons 2013 Draft

Sep 25, 2011; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Sam Baker reacts during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, NFL Players, Tony Gonzalez, Will Svitek, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Fri May 25, 2012

BleacherReport

Atlanta Falcons: 6 Things We've Learned This Offseason

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, Vince Manuwai, Brent Grimes, Lofa Tatupu, NFL Players, Dunta Robinson

Thu May 24, 2012

BleacherReport

Atlanta Falcons: How Hawley and Holmes Could Surprise Fans and Start in 2012

Continually, Falcons fans all across the country hear about how the offensive line is in dire straits or is one of the weaknesses of the team, even now that the team has drafted a pair of top-notch linemen to help restore some talent to an underdeveloped unit.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, Joe Hawley, NFL Players, Todd McClure, Will Svitek

Tue May 22, 2012

BleacherReport

Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for Every NFL Team's Depth Chart

Every NFL team has a position that is extremely critical, and the success or failure of that position literally means wins and losses.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Arizona Cardinals, Larry Fitzgerald, NFL Players, Kevin Kolb, Atlanta Falcons, Julio Jones

Thu May 17, 2012

BleacherReport

2012 Atlanta Falcons Training Camp Roster Overview: Offensive Linemen

The Atlanta Falcons have one mission this year. It's to protect Matt Ryan and allow the passing offense to truly get going.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, Todd McClure, NFL Players, Matt Ryan, Joe Hawley, Mike Johnson

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Who's Your Favorite to Win Right Guard Battle for the Atlanta Falcons?

It was a strategic risk to let Harvey Dahl go to St. Louis in free agency last summer.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, Garrett Reynolds, NFL Players, Mike Johnson, Will Svitek, Todd McClure

Tue May 15, 2012

BleacherReport

Predicting 4 Problem Spots for the Atlanta Falcons in 2012

Coming off the heels of their third consecutive playoff loss in the past four years, the Atlanta Falcons have quietly addressed many of the team's biggest weaknesses from last season.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, John Abraham, NFL Players, Kroy Biermann, Lawrence Sidbury, Ray Edwards

MSNBC

Falcons sign third-round pick Lamar Holmes

They announced Tuesday that they have come to agreement on a four-year contract with tackle Lamar Holmes.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Players

Mon May 14, 2012

ESPN

Falcons have flexibility

The Atlanta Falcons didn't make the kind of big splash at the start of free agency that many of their fans wanted.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, Ovie Mughelli, NFL Players

Arrowhead Pride

Scouting the Falcons

My Stats Genie has these numbers on Ryan. These are stats from the 6 Games which falcons lost in 2011 Regular Season.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, NFL Players, Matt Ryan, Tyson Clabo, Kansas City Chiefs

Fri May 11, 2012

BleacherReport

Atlanta Falcons Weekend Mail Bag: May 12th Edition

So, as a new feature here, I'm going to start answering mailbag questions similar to how Pat Yasinskas or Knox Bardeen do as the ESPN and Bleacher Report NFC South reps, respectively.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, NFC, NFC South, Will Svitek, Julio Jones, Todd Weiner, NFL Players

The Mississippi Press

Southern Miss' Lamar Holmes hobbling at Falcons' rookie camp

Atlanta coach Mike Smith likes what he's seen from one of the Atlanta Falcons' two high-profile rookie offensive linemen.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, Shann Schillinger, William Moore, Thomas DeCoud, Garrett Reynolds, NFL Players

Thu May 10, 2012

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Falcons ready to indoctrinate rookie class

Quarterback Matt Ryan, left tackle Sam Baker, defensive tackle Peria Jerry, linebacker Sean Weatherspoon and wide receiver Julio Jones, the five first-round picks during Smith's tenure, have opened the season as starters.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, Tyler Donahue, Tony Gonzalez, Ovie Mughelli, Garrett Reynolds, NFL Players

Tue May 08, 2012

BlogginDirty

Atlanta Falcons Release FB Ovie Mughelli

December 5, 2010; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli reacts with Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Sam Baker after he scored a touchdown during the first half of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, Ovie Mughelli, NFL Players, Justin Blalock, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sun May 06, 2012

Bucs Nation

2012 NFL Draft Results: NFC South Draft Recap - Atlanta Falcons

We looked at the Carolina Panthers ' 2012 NFL Draft yesterday, and today we take a look at how the Atlanta Falcons did in the draft.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Atlanta Falcons, NFC, Julio Jones, NFL Players, NFC South, Will Svitek, Tyson Clabo

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