http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/ Latest articles for the Falcons section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:55:37 GMT 2010-02-10T02:55:37Z en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-rebuilding-plans-may-294148.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- Coming on the heels of another exhilarating Super Bowl, NFL teams should be basking in the afterglow this week. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:43:09 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-rebuilding-plans-may-294148.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2010-02-09T17:43:09Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/payton-s-gamble-could-294239.html?cxtype=rss_falcons New Orleans coach Sean Payton's decision to attempt an onside kick to start the second half Sunday evening will go down as one of the best coaching gambles in Super Bowl history. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:35:52 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/payton-s-gamble-could-294239.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2010-02-09T17:35:52Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/mathis-journey-from-mcnair-292838.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis has taken the long and winding road from McNair High to center stage at Super Bowl XLIV. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:43:27 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/mathis-journey-from-mcnair-292838.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2010-02-06T19:43:27Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/nfl-combine-invite-list-288651.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Four players from Georgia and four from Georgia Tech were on the official invite list for the NFL scouting combine that will be held Feb. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:09:38 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/nfl-combine-invite-list-288651.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2010-02-02T02:09:38Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/ex-falcon-hebert-leads-288138.html?cxtype=rss_falcons NEW ORLEANS - Never has so much fishnet, feathers, beads and bangles done so little for so many. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:00:20 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/ex-falcon-hebert-leads-288138.html Associated Press 2010-02-01T17:00:20Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/pulling-for-saints-hard-287269.html?cxtype=rss_falcons There are certain words that, for an Atlanta audience, simply do not work in combination. Downtown Connector and transcendental meditation. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:11:06 GMT steve@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/pulling-for-saints-hard-287269.html Steve Hummer 2010-01-30T16:11:06Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/ex-falcon-hebert-to-287299.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Normally, a man in a dress is a non-story in New Orleans. Cross dressing isn't a taboo there; it's a tradition. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:10:02 GMT steve@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/ex-falcon-hebert-to-287299.html Steve Hummer 2010-01-30T16:10:02Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-can-get-help-287095.html?cxtype=rss_falcons MOBILE -- The Falcons are moving full speed ahead with their draft preparations, and there are early indications that the team will be able to address one of their major needs in the first round of the NFL draft, which is set for April 22-24. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:56:33 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-can-get-help-287095.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2010-01-30T02:56:33Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/uga-s-atkins-is-284313.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Mobile, Ala. -- Georgia defensive tackle Geno Atkins has turned heads during Senior Bowl practices. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:56:06 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/uga-s-atkins-is-284313.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2010-01-27T01:56:06Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/suites-club-seat-prices-284130.html?cxtype=rss_falcons After completing the team's first ever back-to-back winning seasons, Atlanta Falcons officials are raising the prices of some premium seats at the Georgia Dome. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:32:58 GMT lstafford@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/suites-club-seat-prices-284130.html Leon Stafford 2010-01-26T22:32:58Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-wr-white-added-283968.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Falcons wide receiver Roddy White was added to the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster on Tuesday. White will be making his second Pro Bowl appearance in two years. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:21:44 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-wr-white-added-283968.html Leo Willingham 2010-01-26T19:21:44Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/uga-s-jeff-owens-283287.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FAIRHOPE, Ala. – Georgia defensive tackle Jeff Owens arrived at the 60th annual Senior Bowl early and has been busy interviewing with several NFL teams. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:36:30 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/uga-s-jeff-owens-283287.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2010-01-26T00:36:30Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/super-bowl-has-georgia-282705.html?cxtype=rss_falcons The football pipeline otherwise known as the state of Georgia extends to the Super Bowl. Five New Orleans Saints and four Indianapolis Colts played high school or college football -- or both -- in Georgia. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:00:01 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/super-bowl-has-georgia-282705.html Larry Hartstein 2010-01-25T16:00:01Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/senior-bowl-is-a-282312.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Florida quarterback Tim Tebow headlines a group of more than 80 college all-stars who will open practice today for the 60th annual Senior Bowl in Mobile. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:22:28 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/senior-bowl-is-a-282312.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2010-01-25T00:22:28Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/dimitroff-gets-kick-from-281336.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff doesn’t have a lot of time to spend on his favorite non-football pursuit. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:44:05 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/dimitroff-gets-kick-from-281336.html Special 2010-01-23T20:44:05Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/three-questions-thomas-decoud-281389.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud Monday in Mobile, many of the NFL's top draft prospects will start a week of practices for the Senior Bowl, which takes place next Saturday. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:13:52 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/three-questions-thomas-decoud-281389.html Ken Sugiura 2010-01-23T00:13:52Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/tony-gonzalez-to-return-279368.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Surefire Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez has confirmed he will return to the Falcons in 2010. “I’ll be around for sure next season,” the 13-year veteran tight end said in an interview on the Falcons' website. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:06:50 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/tony-gonzalez-to-return-279368.html Christian Boone 2010-01-21T05:06:50Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-part-ways-with-279432.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Ron Medlin, who had been with the Falcons for the past 16 seasons as the head athletic trainer, will not return for next season, the team confirmed. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:14:00 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-part-ways-with-279432.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2010-01-21T01:14:00Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/are-nfl-teams-finding-275424.html?cxtype=rss_falcons The NFL's "Rooney Rule" has come under scrutiny this offseason. The hiring of former USC coach Pete Carroll in Seattle has attracted criticism and allegations that the team complied with the letter of the rule, but not its spirit. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:45:33 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/are-nfl-teams-finding-275424.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2010-01-17T03:45:33Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-were-tv-darlings-274536.html?cxtype=rss_falcons For the second consecutive year the Falcons have seen a significant rise in TV ratings, according to Nielsen ratings provided by the NFL. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:40:28 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-were-tv-darlings-274536.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2010-01-13T22:40:28Z