http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons-news-82014.html en-us Copyright 2012 Mon, 28 May 2012 11:13:41 GMT 2012-05-28T11:13:41Z en-us Copyright 2012 http://www.ajc.com/news/stadiums-costs-outweighing-revenue-1447309.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Don’t expect a new football stadium for the Atlanta Falcons to easily pay for itself. Experts say unrealistic revenue projections and the skyrocketing construction cost of sports stadiums, especially football behemoths, is making it increasingly hard for the facilities to generate enough cash to keep pace with expenses, namely debt service. Sun, 27 May 2012 09:00:33 GMT lstafford@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/stadiums-costs-outweighing-revenue-1447309.html Leon Stafford 2012-05-27T09:00:33Z http://www.ajc.com/news/fans-pay-the-price-1447331.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Negotiations on a new downtown stadium for the Atlanta Falcons continue behind closed doors. But one thing seems clear: Much of the cost will be passed along to fans, some of whom are already bracing for a hit. Sun, 27 May 2012 09:00:02 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/fans-pay-the-price-1447331.html Tim Tucker 2012-05-27T09:00:02Z http://www.ajc.com/news/neighbors-of-potential-new-1447239.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Saying it seems fruitless to try to fight a potential new stadium for the Atlanta Falcons, people who live near the likely sites are trying to get a seat at the negotiating table. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:30:54 GMT lstafford@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/neighbors-of-potential-new-1447239.html Leon Stafford 2012-05-26T11:30:54Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/goodell-would-encourage-atl-1443901.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, in Atlanta for a meeting of the league’s owners Tuesday, said he would advise the city to bid for another Super Bowl if a new stadium is built here. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:45:39 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/goodell-would-encourage-atl-1443901.html Tim Tucker 2012-05-22T23:45:39Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/parents-rethinking-the-game-1441556.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 The stories pile on, one troubling report after another. Hundreds of former players - their numbers seemingly swelling by the week - are suing the NFL. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:19:35 GMT steve@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/parents-rethinking-the-game-1441556.html Steve Hummer 2012-05-20T15:19:35Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/levens-turns-focus-to-1441591.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 With a goal to become a big success off the field, former Georgia Tech and NFL running back Dorsey Levens simply wanted to break into the film industry. Sun, 20 May 2012 14:24:51 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/levens-turns-focus-to-1441591.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-05-20T14:24:51Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/sanders-believes-concussions-overstated-1439568.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Deion Sanders, who’s committed to helping youth through his academic and Christian-based select sports programs, believes the threat of concussions has been overstated. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:23:41 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/sanders-believes-concussions-overstated-1439568.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-05-17T20:23:41Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/deion-sanders-ordered-to-1438677.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Deion Sanders has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month to his estranged wife, USA Today reports. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:55:06 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/deion-sanders-ordered-to-1438677.html Staff reports 2012-05-16T15:55:06Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/bartkowski-in-next-college-1438204.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Steve Bartkowski had just about given up on being named to the College Football Hall of Fame. Before he became a Falcons great and the first overall pick of the 1975 NFL draft, Bartkowski was an All-American at California, leading the country in passing yards in 1974. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:04:57 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/bartkowski-in-next-college-1438204.html Ken Sugiura 2012-05-15T23:04:57Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-promote-vital-kronenberg-1436718.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH – In the wake of two former scouts joining former Falcons executive Les Snead, the new GM in St. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:26:11 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-promote-vital-kronenberg-1436718.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-05-14T00:26:11Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-rookie-lamar-holmes-1436413.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH - Lamar Holmes is not short on self-confidence. The trait has served him well throughout his football career - first high school, then college and now, he hopes, in the NFL. Sun, 13 May 2012 02:41:17 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-rookie-lamar-holmes-1436413.html Chris Vivlamore 2012-05-13T02:41:17Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-notes-cris-carters-1436338.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH - Wide receiver Kenny Stafford, who is on a tryout at the Falcons’ rookie minicamp, adjusted to a pass that was thrown behind him Saturday, came down with the ball and made a sudden move to get up field. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:52:44 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-notes-cris-carters-1436338.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-05-12T23:52:44Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/after-a-physical-season-1436372.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH - Going all the way back to Matt Ryan’s Pro Day at Boston College, there were questions about his arm strength. Sat, 12 May 2012 21:48:59 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/after-a-physical-season-1436372.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-05-12T21:48:59Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-notes-foot-injury-1436029.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH - Lamar Holmes was a spectator Friday as the Falcons started a three-day rookie camp for draftees and free agents. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:58:22 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-notes-foot-injury-1436029.html Chris Vivlamore 2012-05-11T23:58:22Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/peter-konz-is-bringing-1436053.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH - After his first practice with the team, Falcons’ top draft pick Peter Konz had an announcement. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:51:25 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/peter-konz-is-bringing-1436053.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-05-11T23:51:25Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-ready-to-indoctrinate-1435436.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH - To state that Falcons coach Mike Smith is a rookie-friendly mentor would be an understatement. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:17:21 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-ready-to-indoctrinate-1435436.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-05-10T23:17:21Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/nfl-faces-new-lawsuit-1430774.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 ATLANTA - More than 100 former NFL players have filed a federal lawsuit in Atlanta claiming that pro football didn't properly protect its players from concussions. Fri, 04 May 2012 03:16:06 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/nfl-faces-new-lawsuit-1430774.html 2012-05-04T03:16:06Z 06/02/2012 APXchange http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-receive-salary-cap-1429456.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 In a final move which ends their salary-cap grievance with former quarterback Michael Vick, the Falcons recently received $3 million in salary-cap credits from the league. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:13:15 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-receive-salary-cap-1429456.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-05-02T00:13:15Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/davis-heads-up-list-1428902.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Former East Carolina quarterback Dominique Davis, who started his collegiate career playing behind Matt Ryan at Boston College, heads up a list of undrafted rookie free agents signed by the Falcons on Monday. Tue, 01 May 2012 02:44:21 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/davis-heads-up-list-1428902.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-05-01T02:44:21Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-elated-to-find-1427877.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH - Falcons coach Mike Smith believes in playing power football, and the team added to its power-base during the NFL draft that concluded Saturday. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:02:30 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-elated-to-find-1427877.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-04-29T05:02:30Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-bio-travian-robertson-1427913.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Travian Robertson, Defensive tackle Seventh round (249th overall) South Carolina 6-foot-4, 300 pounds Hometown: Laurinburg, N.C. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:35:38 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-bio-travian-robertson-1427913.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-04-28T23:35:38Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-bio-peter-konz-1427869.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Peter Konz, C/G Second round (55th overall) Wisconsin 6-foot-5, 313 pounds Hometown: Neenah, Wis. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:01:00 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-bio-peter-konz-1427869.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-04-28T22:01:00Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-bio-lamar-holmes-1427901.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Lamar Holmes, offensive tackle Third round (91st overall) Southern Mississippi 6-foot-6, 334 pounds Hometown: Gastonia, N.C. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:57:16 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-bio-lamar-holmes-1427901.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-04-28T21:57:16Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-bio-bradie-ewing-1427868.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Bradie Ewing, fullback Fifth round (157th overall) Wisconsin 5-foot-11, 243 pounds Hometown: Richland Center, Wis. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:55:33 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-bio-bradie-ewing-1427868.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-04-28T21:55:33Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-bio-jonathan-massaquoi-1427888.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Jonathan Massaquoi, defensive end Fifth round (164th overall) Troy 6-foot-2, 264 pounds Hometown: Lawrenceville Notes: Massaquoi, who moved to the United States from Liberia when he was six months old, played for Bradley Warren at Central Gwinnett. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:53:20 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-bio-jonathan-massaquoi-1427888.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-04-28T21:53:20Z SPOCC