There were two big pieces of sports news out of Atlanta this week as the Falcons not only traded for Patriots DL Matthew Judon at the cost of a third round pick, but they also announced the signing of All-Pro S Justin Simmons to a one-year, $8M contract. These were major moves for a defenseContinue reading “Let’s examine the Falcons new-look defense”
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Arthur Blank does NOT belong in the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor
Yes, you heard me correctly. By now, you’ve surely heard the news that Owner and Chairman Arthur Blank, along with franchise quarterback Matt Ryan, will both be inducted into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor in Weeks 3 & 5 of the 2024 season. I’ll get to Matt Ryan in a minute, but right nowContinue reading “Arthur Blank does NOT belong in the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor”
With the 8th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons select…
Michael Penix Jr, Quarterback, Washington. Talk about a total draft night stunner. Analysts and fans were understandably beside themselves upon hearing the news. After all, the team had signed veteran QB Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million fully guaranteed less than two months before the selection. Speaking of Cousins, theContinue reading “With the 8th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons select…”
Positions of need for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2024 NFL Draft
The 2024 NFL Draft is approaching as teams will soon begin gathering in Detroit for the three-day extravaganza between Thursday, April 25th and Saturday, April 27th. There will be plenty of expectations, surprises, and drama to go around at the event. Most NFL fans will pay attention to the first round at least, where theContinue reading “Positions of need for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2024 NFL Draft”
My thoughts on Kirk Cousins signing with the Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons traded away Matt Ryan to the Colts two years ago and have struggled mightily with consistency and stability at the quarterback position ever since then. Enter Kirk Cousins, who is basically a younger version of Matt Ryan at this point. He’s solid, albeit not spectacular, and he’s a huge upgrade over Desmond Ridder.Continue reading “My thoughts on Kirk Cousins signing with the Atlanta Falcons”
Notable NFL players who could be traded this offseason
The term NFL stands for Not For Long as teams churn their rosters each offseason. This offseason is no different, as NFL personnel have gathered in Indianapolis this week to meet with college prospects & player agents at the NFL Scouting Combine. Indy is an ideal spot for player trade opportunities as teams drum upContinue reading “Notable NFL players who could be traded this offseason”
What does the Raheem Morris hire mean for the Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons recently hired former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris on Thursday evening to become the franchise’s newest head coach. Morris’ hiring comes on the heels of an expansive interviewing process that saw the team hold interviews for fifteen candidates across a nearly three-week time period. Coaching legends such as Bill BelichickContinue reading “What does the Raheem Morris hire mean for the Atlanta Falcons?”
One burning question for each AFC playoff team
The playoffs are upon us, as there are 14 teams in contention for a championship. These teams have fought valiantly to enter into the tournament, but Super Bowl championships are won in February, so the previous game results no longer matter. Today’s focus will be on the seven teams in the AFC, & what needsContinue reading “One burning question for each AFC playoff team”
One burning question for each NFC playoff team
The playoffs are upon us, as there are 14 teams in contention for a championship. These teams have fought valiantly to enter into the tournament, but Super Bowl championships are won in February, so the previous game results no longer matter. Today’s focus will be on the seven teams in the NFC, & what needsContinue reading “One burning question for each NFC playoff team”
Why the Colts deserved to lose on Saturday Night
The game of football is built on winners and losers, as there are no moral victories. Troy Aikman & Joe Buck appear to have forgotten about this fact, as they repeatedly indicated during the broadcast that it sucks that both teams couldn’t win the game. I’m here to dispel that notion, as there are severalContinue reading “Why the Colts deserved to lose on Saturday Night”
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