For the longest time, I never believed professional players and organizations tanked. It went against everything in their DNA. The most competitive alphas in their sport wouldn’t lose on purpose to benefit their teams, nor would owners want their image to be one associated with losers.
Alvin Kamara is apparently going to avoid getting in more trouble with the law as a result of his "nightclub beating'' case. But does that the New Orleans Saints star is cleared to play against the Atlanta Falcons and the rest of the NFL in the 2023 NFL season?
Veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett sounds in favor of his Atlanta Falcons naming Desmond Ridder as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season.
The Atlanta Falcons completely revamped their defense this offseason. Among the bevy of signings Atlanta made was adding defensive end Bud Dupree with a one-year $3 million deal.
Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.
The Falcons feature a pair of exciting linebackers. Troy Andersen is an athletic marvel that could potentially become one of the best players at his position if the game slows down between the ears.
Rookie running back Bijan Robinson is making a strong first impression in Atlanta.
Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.
There is a short list of players that come to mind for the greatest Atlanta Falcons player of all-time. Michael Vick, Julio Jones and Matt Ryan. However, with Atlanta only having one current retired jersey (Tommy Nobis, No.
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett agrees with SiriusXM's Adam Schein that his controversial roughing the passer penalty last season against Tom Brady was the worst call in NFL history.
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
The Falcons are relying on a haul of free agents to lift the team out of its funk. Some are established veterans, while others are looking to cement themselves among the best in the business.
Netflix just released more footage of their upcoming docuseries titled ‘Quarterback’ following Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and former Falcons’ signal caller Marcus Mariota: It premieres this Wednesday and should be riveting.
How many of the players with the most career touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta’s presumed No. 2 wide receiver could turn a big year into a late career bloom. It would be fair to say that fans were champing at the bit for a major addition at wide receiver in 2023.
The Falcons are a much-improved team from last year, but it still lacks the top 1% talent that some rosters have. Outside of Chris Lindstrom, who plays a traditionally valueless position, there aren’t any players in Atlanta that rival for the best player at their position.
In NFL history, a QB has thrown for 4,500 or more yards in a season on 62 occasions. How many of the 62 can you name in five minutes?
The Atlanta Falcons are hoping for a second-year leap from quarterback Desmond Ridder. While the rushing attack is one of the best in the league, 2022 ended poorly because of the lack of explosiveness in the passing game.
The NFC South was the worst division in the NFL last season, with the Buccaneers finishing first at 8-9. In the offseason, all four teams made quarterback changes — some better than others.
How many of the NFL's leaders in touchdown receptions by season can you name in five minutes?
The Falcons added a number of new players this offseason, mostly on the defensive side of the ball. Some are established veterans, while others have struggled to realize their full potential and hope Atlanta will prove differently.
Even though Jessie Bates III is arguably one of the best at his position, the Atlanta Falcons safety has a slim-to-none chance of winning the MVP. After all, the last non-quarterback to do so was running back Adrian Peterson in 2012.
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier was arguably the biggest rookie surprise last season. A fifth-round pick in 2022, Allgeier broke Atlanta's
The Falcons made more moves this offseason to improve the roster than any other under the new regime’s tenure. Limited by a mountain of dead money, Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot were severely handicapped in free agency, until now.
Ridder, who assumed the starting role from Marcus Mariota in the final four games of 2022, is ready for his first full season at the helm.
Tom Brady has moved away from playing in the NFL, but he has not moved away from the spotlight. In the last few months, the iconic quarterback - famous
With former Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback Tom Brady having retired, the NFC South appears to be even more wide open than it was a season ago. With
The Atlanta Falcons aren't all that far removed from Super Bowl-caliber rosters, despite how distant 2016 feels. Sure, Dan Quinn, Matt Ryan and most of the cast is gone, but what if one key piece returned?
When attempting to replace slot cornerback K’Waun Williams this offseason, the 49ers decided to change their approach to the position a bit.
The Pro Bowl isn't an especially exclusive club anymore, but when Atlanta Falcons' tight end Kyle Pitts was selected to the NFL's All-Star Game in his rookie season, he was more than deserving.
For an offense that finished last year second in the league in scoring and total yardage, that doesn’t leave a lot of room for improvement. Still the defending NFC champions may have found a spot at which to improve.
The Atlanta Falcons have done a good job of upgrading the offensive weapons around quarterback Desmond Ridder. While the jury is still out on whether or not he is going to succeed in the NFL, Atlanta has done its best to make sure he at least has the pieces around him to do so.
According to Rothstein, Alford has been rising in the offseason for Atlanta. In spring practices, Alford reportedly “took the vast majority of first-team reps at slot (cornerback).”
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