I mean seriously, when was the last time Atlanta sports fans had such a great weekend? The Braves, Falcons, Dawgs, & Yellow Jackets all won games this weekend in dramatic fashion. Not only that, but some of our rival teams like the Saints, Patriots, & Buccaneers all lost to boot. Atlanta United fans canContinue reading “Perfect weekend in Atlanta sports“
Category Archives: Atlanta Falcons
Falcons finish strong preseason
We went 2-1 against the Lions, Jets, & Jaguars who, in all likelihood, will have several of the top picks in next year’s NFL Draft. So, whatever that means (or doesn’t mean), we’ll take it. After all, a win’s a win, and it’s especially sweet that our win against the Jaguars was our firstContinue reading “Falcons finish strong preseason“
Atlanta Falcons are in midseason form
Most Falcons seasons in recent memory have been defined by the team’s anemic pass rushes that can’t get to the quarterback, an uncanny ability to blow all possible leads, and solid offenses that are often hampered by inconsistent offensive line play & lots of holding penalties. Their 24-16 preseason loss to the Jets featuredContinue reading “Atlanta Falcons are in midseason form“
NFL Preseason Week 1 Storylines
Football fans rejoice! The NFL is back in our daily lives, and it will stay that way until February 2023. Preseason action is obviously much less entertaining than regular season games, but it’s a sign that bigger things are on the horizon for us as the regular season begins in 3 weeks. There wereContinue reading “NFL Preseason Week 1 Storylines“
Takeaways from Falcons preseason win over the Lions
Last night was a wonderful one for sports fans, as both the Atlanta Braves & the Atlanta Falcons were on TV at the same time, as well as a handful of other MLB & NFL games to watch. I flipped between watching the Braves & the Falcons, & was rarely interrupted by commercials. I’veContinue reading “Takeaways from Falcons preseason win over the Lions“
Analysis of the Falcons 2022 draft class
Year two of the Arthur Smith & Terry Fontenot regime kicked off in earnest this past weekend with the players selected by the Falcons organization in the 2022 NFL Draft. Given the state of our roster, these eight players should be expected to come in & contribute immediately. Some of these players will likely beContinue reading “Analysis of the Falcons 2022 draft class”
Takeaways from the 2022 NFL Draft
The dust has settled & the sun has set on the highly entertaining 2022 NFL Draft event. This year’s headlines included a historic class of Georgia Bulldog prospects, a record-breaking amount of trades, a surprising tumble down the board for quarterback prospects, and much more. I’ll put it to you this way, the first roundContinue reading “Takeaways from the 2022 NFL Draft”
Atlanta Falcons are stuck in limbo
Let’s face it, the Falcons have no clear sense of direction under owner Arthur Blank. They’ve routinely performed well short of expectations despite rostering some of the best players in Falcons history, a list that includes Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Grady Jarrett, and a host of others. Since their Super Bowl run in 2016, theContinue reading “Atlanta Falcons are stuck in limbo”
Falcons trade Matt Ryan to the Colts
Falcons receive: 2022 3rd round pick Colts receive: QB Matt Ryan The Falcons stunningly traded away longtime QB Matt Ryan to the Colts on Monday. The move was stunning for several reasons, including costing the team $40M in dead cap in ‘22. For the Colts, this was a brilliant move as they received moreContinue reading “Falcons trade Matt Ryan to the Colts”
Atlanta Falcons should release Calvin Ridley
WR Calvin Ridley’s gambling issues are apparently much deeper than originally thought. The NFL suspended Ridley indefinitely & for at least one full season as they discovered that he had placed bets on pro football games while taking a mental health break from the team in November. Ridley tweeted out at the time that heContinue reading “Atlanta Falcons should release Calvin Ridley”
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