Published on: 2nd November, 2009
Tonight, the Atlanta Falcons have another chance to prove they are a playoff contending team on prime time television. Their first go at it was Sunday night against the Chicago Bears. Most people believe the Bears lost that game. The Falcons didn't actually win it. Well, going to New Orleans against ...Published on: 28th October, 2009
On Sunday, the Falcons left Dallas hammered and beaten. To be precise, it was a 37-21 beating. Not a stellar day for any Falcons faithful expecting to see the franchise continue its path to back-to-back winning seasons. "We did some very uncharacteristic things on Sunday," said coach Mike Smith. "In most ...Published on: 25th October, 2009
I've heard it all my life: Give 100 percent and you will be rewarded. When people discuss championship-winning organizations, they always discuss the process that got them there. The process is Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smiths's mantra. "I'm thrilled and excited to be the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons," ...Published on: 13th October, 2009
If you listened to the experts this week, the Atlanta Falcons were assumed to not have enough offense to overcome the top-five Niners defense. It goes to show you, the Falcons cannot be underestimated. "All week we’ve talked about going out to the west coast and taking care of business." said ...Published on: 9th October, 2009
After spending two weeks preparing for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers in Candlestick, the Falcons' focus was on running the ball. "We just have to concentrate on the little things," said Falcons center Todd McClure. "Whether if it's footwork or hand placement or helmet placement once you get up to the ...Published on: 2nd October, 2009
With the bye week here only four weeks into the season it's as good a time as any to reflect on what we have seen thus far. There is a lot of good, and bad to cover. The Birds are 2-1 after wins at home against both Carolina and Miami ...Published on: 29th September, 2009
The Atlanta Falcons will be heading into their bye week with plenty of time to review the tape on this game. I believe it's safe to say that the Falcons were out coached, out played and just physically beaten in all aspects of the game. In the first half, the ...Published on: 24th September, 2009
When the 2009 NFL schedule came out, you can bet Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff marked this Sundays game on his calendar. This weekend, the Falcons begin a two game road trip. The first stop, Gillette stadium and the New England Patriots. In a recent interview with Jeff Howe, Patriots coach ...Published on: 22nd September, 2009
The second week of the NFL season is in the books and the Atlanta Falcons won their second home game in as many weeks. Those who felt the Carolina Panthers were a lay down after their dismal performance against the Philadelphia Eagles last week were in for a surprise. This was ...Published on: 16th September, 2009
The smoke has cleared, the lines were drawn and the Atlanta Falcons came out victorious. After receiving much critique in the preseason the Falcons defense stepped it up and had a perfomance to remember. The first Falcons 2009 Free Agent aquisition, Mike Peterson, put his stamp on a defense that hasn't had ...