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Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez remains steadfast that 2013 will be his last
FLOWERY BRANCH – Despite the Falcons’ 1-3 start and sagging Super Bowl odds, tight end Tony Gonzalez remains steadfast that 2013 will be his last season in the NFL. The future Hall of Famer returned for his 17th season after contemplating retirement after last season. But with the Falcons coming ...
PRACTICE REPORT: Jackson declared out for Monday's game
UPDATE: FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons coach Mike Smith told the media that running back Steven Jackson has been declared out for Monday night's game against the New York Jets. The defense could get a boost from the return of cornerback Asante Samuel (thigh injury, questionable), who was limited in practice ...
INJURY REPORT: Samuel, Worrilow return to practice in limited roles
FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel (hamstring) and linebacker Paul Worrilow (knee) and returned to practice in limited roles on Friday. Linebacker Akeem Dent (sprained right foot), left tackle Sam Baker (knee) and running back Steven Jackson (hamstring) did not practice. Defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (foot), wide receiver Julio ...
Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez consecutive games 200 mark
FLOWERY BRANCH -- With a catch against the New York Jets, Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez can join wide receiver Jerry Rice as the only players in league history to caught a pass in 200 consecutive games. Gonzalez stands at 199 catches. Rice, who played most for the San Francisco ...
After playing 97 percent of snaps, Falcons WR Roddy White still not 100 percent healthy
FLOWERY BRANCH --- In his quest to become 100 percent healthy from a high right ankle sprain, Falcons wide receiver Roddy White suffered a set back after playing extensively against New England. He played his most action of the season against New England. He played 74 of 76 (97 percent) ...
Jets at Falcons: Julio Jones vs. Antonio Cromartie
FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones vs. Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie will be one of the key matchups when the Falcons (1-3) host the New York Jets (2-2) on “Monday Night Football” at 8:40 p.m. at the Georgia Dome. “They have great and talented guys in the skill ...
INJURY REPORT: Dent, Baker ruled out for Jets: Steven Jackson not ruled out
FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons middle linebacker Akeem Dent (sprained right ankle) and left tackle Sam Baker (knee) were declared out for the 'Monday Night Football' game against the New York Jets on Thursday by head coach Mike Smith. However, running back Steven Jackson (hamstring) was not declared out. He was ...
Falcons safety William Moore fined for hit on Thompkins
FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons safety William Moore was notified of an undisclosed fine for a hit on New England receiver Kenbrell Thompkins by the league office on Thursday. Falcons coach Mike Smith would not comment on the fine. "I'm not going to comment on league matters," Smith said. "That's a ...
Rex Ryan on Matt Ryan: Close to Brady and Manning
FLOWERY BRANCH – New York Jets coach Rex Ryan said he talked to his brother Rob Ryan, the defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints, about how to stop the Falcons, on the conference call on Thursday. The Jets (2-2) face the Falcons (1-3) at 8:40 p.m. Monday night at ...
Falcons DC Mike Nolan disappointed by third-and-19 defense
FLOWERY BRANCH --Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan was not real happy about the Falcons’ major malfunction on defense on the third down-and-19 from New England's 12. The Falcons were in a battle, trailing only 13-10 and were set to get the ball back on a short field. Instead of holding ...
Falcons miss RB Michael "The Burner" Turner in the red zone
FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Falcons struggles in the red zone -- 7 for 18 (38.5 percent), 28th in the league – have been and will continue to be heavily scrutinized. On simple reason is that they miss running back Michael “The Burner” Turner, who had 51 red zone rushing touchdowns ...
Q&A: Offensive line coaches Pat Hill and Paul Dunn looking for someone to pick up the flag
FLOWERY BRANCH – We checked in with Falcons offensive line coaches Pat Hill and Paul Dunn after practice on Thursday. Hill, the former head coach at Fresno State, is in his second season with the Falcons. He previously coached in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns under Bill Belichick. “I ...
Falcons QB Matt Ryan shoulders blame for 1-3 start, red zone woes
FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan went on SiriusXM NFL Radio – The SiriusXM Blitz with Bruce Murray and Rich Gannon – and shouldered his share of the blame of the team’s 1-3 start and their red zone problems on Wednesday. A full transcript is below, but here are ...
USS Babineaux: ‘It’s too early in the season to jump ship’
FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux, the longest tenured player on the roster along with wide receiver Roddy White, knows the team is in a tough spot after its 1-3 start. “We just want to continue to make sure that everybody is staying on board,” Babineaux said. “It’s ...
Falcons' depth chart: Trueblood 'officially' promoted to No. 1 RT spot
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons made it official. Jeremy Trueblood is listed as the No. 1 right tackle on the team’s depth chart for the first time this season. The team released its depth chart today for the game against the New York Jets at 8:40 p.m. Monday at the ...
Practice report: Falcons WR Julio Jones not practicing
FLOWERY BRANCH – The open practice portion is over for Tuesday. Here’s the attendance as the team was set to hold its “Falcons on Falcons” practice to work out their redzone problems on offense and their third-down defense. Linebacker Paul Worrilow (knee), wide receiver Julio Jones (knee), running back Steven ...
3 subplots for Jets (2-2) at Falcons (1-3) on MNF
FLOWERY BRANCH - The Falcons (1-3) will look to rebound from ther sluggish start against the New York Jets (2-2) at 8:40 p.m. Monday at the Georgia Dome. “We have to flip the focus to ourselves,” Falcons coach Mike Smith said. “We’ve got an extra day this week, starting (Tuesday). ...
Falcons QB Matt Ryan's leadership to be tested
FLOWERY BRANCH – We really needed to check-in with Matt Ryan post-game on Monday, but the Falcons limit his media exposure to one-session a week. He talked after the game, but I’m sure he had some new insight and a different perspective after reviewing film of the 30-23 loss to ...
INJURY REPORT: Baker likely to miss Jets game; Dent has sprained ankle
FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons left tackle Sam Baker, who suffered a knee injury against the Patriots, will likely not face the New York Jets on Monday. Baker, who’s battling through a knee and ankle injury, would get two weeks to heal because the Falcons have a bye week following the ...
Falcons haven't started 1-3 since the 2007 Bobby Petrino season
This is the 13th time the Falcons opened the season with a 1-3 record. They rallied to make the playoffs under coaches Leeman Bennett in 1978 and Dan Reeves in 2002. The last time the Falcons started 1-3 was in 2007 under head coach Bobby Petrino. TEAM FINAL RECORD PLAYOFFS ...
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