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Falcons take Missouri linebacker Weatherspoon with 19th pick

GameSetMatch — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:32:45 +0000

Even after signing Dunta Robinson, the Atlanta Falcons were still focused on defense in the NFL draft.

The Falcons selected Missouri linebacker Sean Weatherspoon with the 19th overall pick Thursday night and believe he’ll make an immediate impact on a unit that was ravaged by injuries, didn’t get much pressure on the quarterback, and gave up a huge amount of passing yards.

“We were very excited to have the opportunity to take an outside linebacker who’s going to ramp up our speed, our enthusiasm, our athleticism,” general manager Thomas Dimitroff said. “In our minds, this guy is going to be a four-down player for us.”

Weatherspoon was thrilled, too.

“I’m a falcon!!!” he tweeted before his selection was even announced.

Click here to read the full article – By Associated Press of http://www.gainesvilletimes.com

Falcons’ Ryan struggling in sophomore season

GameSetMatch — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:20:43 +0000

The quarterback nicknamed “Matty Ice” hasn’t been as cool or efficient in his sophomore season. Welcome to the harsh reality of the NFL, Matt Ryan.

The Atlanta Falcons quarterback has been intercepted seven times in the past three games, including three times in Monday night’s 35-27 loss at New Orleans. That performance caused the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Mark Bradley to question Ryan’s true potential.

“What if he’s a good NFL quarterback, but not a great in the making?” the columnist wrote.

The Redskins – Atlanta’s opponent Sunday at the Georgia Dome – would love to have a “good NFL quarterback” right now. After leading the Falcons to an 11-5 record and a surprise playoff berth last season, however, the bar has been set high for Ryan.

Click here to read the full article – By Guy Curtright of Washington Times

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Falcons can’t close the upset deal against Saints

GameSetMatch — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:20:44 +0000

The Falcons were teetering on the edge of being another Saints blowout victim.

They survived a flurry, regrouped and then battled back to stand toe-to-toe with their NFC South rivals before coming up short.

The Saints were not in the clear until running back Pierre Thomas did a somersault into the endzone with 3:03 left in the game.

The Saints held on to prevail 35-27 over the Falcons before 70,088 fans on Monday night at the Superdome.

The Saints remain the only undefeated team in the NFC and go to 7-0. The Falcons dropped to 4-3 and fall three games behind the Saints with nine games to play.

Click here to read the full article – By D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Smith considering changes as Falcons chase Saints

GameSetMatch — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:34:25 +0000

The Atlanta Falcons are facing their biggest test of the season as they hope to get back in the NFC South race.

The Falcons couldn’t stop quarterback Tony Romo in Sunday’s 37-21 loss at Dallas, and suddenly they’re in danger of getting left behind in their division.

Coach Mike Smith says he plans to use the extra time to consider possible personnel changes this week. The Falcons have an extra day this week to prepare for a critical NFC South game at New Orleans next Monday night.

The loss left Atlanta (4-2) two games behind the undefeated Saints. The Falcons can’t afford to have the deficit grow.

Click here to read the full article – By CHARLES ODUM of The Associated Press

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Falcons coach takes blame for loss

GameSetMatch — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:26:58 +0000

You came blame Mike Smith for the Falcons loss to Dallas. He does.

The head coach took responsibility for Sunday’s 37-21 defeat at the hands of the Cowboys. And he presented his own case in a point-by-point analysis at his Monday news conference:

• The Falcons had three turnovers.

• Quarterback Matt Ryan was sacked four times.

• The team gave up two long scoring plays: one a 59-yard touchdown pass from Tony Romo to Miles Austin, the other a 73-yard punt return by Patrick Crayton.

• Romo passed for 311 yards and three touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 141.

“We did some very uncharacteristic things [Sunday],” Smith said. “We started fast in all three phases. … After the first quarter we were not able to sustain that. In fact, we really struggled with it. We’ve got to sustain the level of play to be successful in this league.

Click here to read the full article – By Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

As young Falcons grow up, are they ready to join NFL’s elite?

GameSetMatch — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:21:17 +0000

The Atlanta Falcons hope a young and promising defense is maturing at the perfect time.

The bend-but-not-break determination of a unit that relied on six starters with three years of experience or fewer helped make the difference in Sunday night’s 21-14 victory against the Chicago Bears.

“I think a lot of the young guys grew up (Sunday night),” said 11th-year linebacker Mike Peterson, signed as a free agent for his sure tackling and his unwavering leadership. “In this league, you got to play all the way, four quarters, and they had a chance to see that.”

Atlanta (4-1) was able to prevent sloppy Chicago from scoring on three of its four trips into the red zone. The Bears’ first possession set the tone when second-year safety Thomas DeCoud produced the first of his two interceptions, at the Falcons’ 9.

Click here to read the full article – By Tom Pedulla of USA Today

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