Falcons | ajc.com http://www.ajc.com The latest headlines from AJC en-us Copyright 2008, Cox Newspapers Inc., AJC Sun, 6 Jul 2008 11:18:51 EDT Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/08/17/52/image_1352178.jpg Falcons | ajc.com http://www.ajc.com 5 Matt Ryan responds to commish's remarks on rookie contracts http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/07/01/matt_ryan_0702.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/07/01/matt_ryan_0702.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 21:46:42 EDT Matt Ryan isn't apologizing for benefiting from a system that allows top NFL draft picks to receive massive contracts. Even so, he appreciates where Roger Goodell was coming from last week when the commissioner questioned paying millions in guaranteed salary to rookies who have yet to play a down in the league. Kansas City to retire Emmitt Thomas' number http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/30/falcons_thomas_0630.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/30/falcons_thomas_0630.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:37:26 EDT Falcons assistant head coach Emmitt Thomas will have his No. 18 jersey number retired by the Kansas City Chiefs to honor his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Thomas, who will enter the Hall of Fame Aug. 2, will be the ninth Chiefs player to have his number retired by the franchise. Falcons rookie Ryan balances offseason workload http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/29/falcons_0630.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/29/falcons_0630.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:36:22 EDT Since a month before the April draft until just more than a week ago, Falcons' rookie quarterback Matt Ryan has obliged nearly every voluntary request of his free time while tending to every major and minor mandatory detail of his profession. No takers for Falcons' Joe Horn http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/29/horn_0630.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/29/horn_0630.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:17:16 EDT Despite veteran wide receiver Joe Horn wanting to be traded, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said there is nothing doing on that front. Horn's agent has been cleared to gauge interest in Horn with other teams but, as of now, there are no takers. With questions at receiver, Cowboys consider Horn http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/28/horn_cowboys_0628.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/28/horn_cowboys_0628.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:01:00 EDT Dallas — Wide receiver Terry Glenn is speaking with Cowboys officials again in the hopes of returning. Goodell: NFL rookie pay-scale 'ridiculous' http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/27/goodell_rookies_0627.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/27/goodell_rookies_0627.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:06:16 EDT Chautauqua, N.Y. — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said its "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts and wants the issue addressed in contract talks. Falcons sign 5th-round pick http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/26/falburst_0626.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/26/falburst_0626.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:53:51 EDT The Falcons signed defensive end Kroy Biermann, the team's fifth-round draft selection, to a four-year contract Thursday. Ex-Falcon Crumpler likes connection with new QB Young http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/24/titans_crumpler_0624.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/24/titans_crumpler_0624.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:56:40 EDT Nashville, Tenn. — Tight end Alge Crumpler, who knows the importance of a good relationship with a quarterback, thinks he has found something splendid working with Tennessee's Vince Young. Falcons release center Datish http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/23/falcons_0623.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/23/falcons_0623.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:41:12 EDT The Falcons released center Doug Datish on Monday. The 2007 sixth-round draft pick from Ohio State had a hard-luck rookie campaign. During training camp, Datish suffered a dislocated finger on his left hand that required surgery. He then broke his right wrist and was placed on injured reserve for the season. Falcons reach agreement with rookie Douglas http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/20/falcons_0621.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/20/falcons_0621.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:16:16 EDT The Falcons agreed to terms with third-round draft pick Harry Douglas, a wide receiver, Friday. The team made several other roster moves, signing free-agent safety Deke Cooper and releasing offensive tackle Michael Butterworth, defensive end Derrick Jones, safety Jamal Lewis and offensive lineman Kurt Quarterman. Harrington and wife get adjusted to life in Atlanta http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/20/harringtons_0620.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/20/harringtons_0620.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:49:19 EDT Emily and Joey Harrington are sitting on the same sofa. Smith pleased with Falcons' offseason work http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/19/falnot_0620.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/19/falnot_0620.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:53:14 EDT Flowery Branch — Falcons head coach Mike Smith wrapped up his first Organized Training Activities sessions on Thursday and shaved a three-day minicamp off the summer itinerary. Finneran survives OTAs, looks forward to camp http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/19/finneran_0620.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/19/finneran_0620.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:50:28 EDT Falcons receiver Brian Finneran, who's battling back from knee surgeries that have caused him to miss the last two seasons, was smiling as he walked off the field Thursday with quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave. Former UGA star Thomas Brown signs with Falcons http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/18/thomasbrown_0618.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/18/thomasbrown_0618.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:33:32 EDT The Falcons signed another draft pick Wednesday, reaching a deal with sixth-round draft pick Thomas Brown. He is the sixth of 11 2008 NFL draft picks to be signed by the team. Falcons cut safety Jimmy Williams http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/17/falcons_0618.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2008/06/17/falcons_0618.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:42:17 EDT The Falcons released safety Jimmy Williams Tuesday, parting with their top pick of the 2006 NFL Draft.