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  • Robert James Hoping to Make His Mark in 2012

    10 months, 2 weeks ago

    To linebacker Robert James, this year feels like a last chance of sorts. A fifth-round selection in what was a highly-publicized 2008 NFL Draft for the Falcons, James has spent much of his time in Atlanta toiling on the practice squad or backing up on the 53-man roster. With his fifth year now upon him [...]

  • Falcons to Get Into Pads During the Weekend

    10 months, 3 weeks ago

    It’s always fun when the hitting starts during Russell Athletic Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, and according to head coach Mike Smith, that will be getting underway this weekend. Smith explained to the media Thursday that the Falcons go through a four-day buildup period before putting on the pads. That means starting Saturday, the Falcons will [...]

  • Players Lending Input Into New Coordinators’ Schemes

    10 months, 3 weeks ago

    The first day of 2012 Russell Athletic Atlanta Falcons Training Camp went about as smooth as can be considering the Falcons are continuing to hone and perfect new offensive and defensive schemes. The additions of new offensive and defensive coordinators in the offseason might sound like a huge wrench in the flow of things as [...]

  • Stephen Nicholas, Lamar Holmes Cleared for Camp

    10 months, 3 weeks ago

    With the news of linebacker Lofa Tatupu being lost for the season with a pectoral injury comes the good news that the Falcons will return two players who weren’t able to participate during OTAs and minicamps due to injuries. Head coach Mike Smith confirmed Tuesday that linebacker Stephen Nicholas and rookie tackle Lamar Holmes have [...]

  • Smith Says LB Lofa Tatupu Will Miss Entire Season

    10 months, 3 weeks ago

    During the weekend, head coach Mike Smith announced that linebacker Lofa Tatupu suffered a pectoral injury during a recent workout. On Tuesday came more bad news, as Smith announced Tatupu’s season is over. “As you know, Lofa suffered a pectoral injury last week,” Smith said. “After further testing, it was determined that he would require [...]

  • Secondary Coach Expects Physical Play Among DBs

    11 months ago

    With Asante Samuel added to a secondary that includes Dunta Robinson and William Moore, secondary coach Tim Lewis sees physicality being one of the big hallmarks of his unit, thanks in large part, he says during today’s Five Questions, to the organization’s commitment to the mentality of finding “tough, physical, smart, athletic” players. Jay Adams: [...]

  • Koetter Striving to Find End Zone 60 Percent of the Time

    11 months, 1 week ago

    AtlantaFalcons.com’s Five Questions series with the Falcons assistant coaches continues today with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, who comes into his first year in Atlanta with a wealth of talent at his disposal and a chance to turn the Falcons into a highly potent, high-scoring team that is focused on putting up points in the red [...]

  • Wounded Vets, Falcons Spend a Day on the Lake

    1 year ago

    Tuesday afternoon was full of beautiful weather and great company on Lake Lanier in Buford, Ga., for the fifth annual Fishing with the Falcons event, which say the 2012 Rookie Club and several veteran players take time out of their week to fish with and pay tribute to wounded military veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. [...]

  • Falcons Get Creative in Teaching Trufant

    1 year ago

    Offseason team activities got underway for the Falcons this week, and while there was a very solid turnout at the optional session Wednesday, the absence of first-round pick, cornerback Desmond Trufant, stuck out. Trufant is back at the University of Washington, finishing up his degree so he can graduate before getting started here with the [...]

  • 5Q: Thomas Dimitroff

    1 year, 1 month ago

    For general manager Thomas Dimitroff, the next three days — starting tonight with the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft — are like his gamedays. Here in the final stages of his preparations, Dimitroff is still busy as ever despite not owning a selection in the first round this year. Last week, he spoke [...]

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