Monday, June 17, 2013 | 4:52 a.m. Source Article from http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/things-falcons-coach-mike-smith-learned-from-otas/nYLfd/Things Falcons coach Mike Smith learned from OTAshttp://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/things-falcons-coach-mike-smith-learned-from-otas/nYLfd/http://www.ajc.com/rss/authors/d-orlando-ledbetter/ajc staff writers: Stories by D. Orlando Ledbetterajc staff writers: Stories by D. Orlando Ledbetter
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Ravens defense ends minicamp with impressive performance
It’s not unusual for the defense to be ahead of the offense at this point, but it appears the Ravens have a chance to be special again. In the three-day minicamp that ended Thursday, the Ravens were impressive on defense and completely dominated the offense. That’s not anything new in Baltimore, but the...
Ryan tries not to be consumed by contract talk
Thursday, June 13, 2013 | 4:59 p.m. Source Article from http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/ryan-tries-not-to-be-consumed-by-contract-talk/nYH5Q/Ryan tries not to be consumed by contract talkhttp://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/ryan-tries-not-to-be-consumed-by-contract-talk/nYH5Q/http://www.ajc.com/rss/authors/d-orlando-ledbetter/ajc staff writers: Stories by D. Orlando Ledbetterajc staff writers: Stories by D. Orlando Ledbetter
Falcons elated to get top-pick Trufant for OTAs
Thursday, June 13, 2013 | 4:59 p.m. Source Article from http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-elated-to-get-top-pick-trufant-for-otas/nYH2X/Falcons elated to get top-pick Trufant for OTAshttp://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-elated-to-get-top-pick-trufant-for-otas/nYH2X/http://www.ajc.com/rss/authors/d-orlando-ledbetter/ajc staff writers: Stories by D. Orlando Ledbetterajc staff writers: Stories by D. Orlando Ledbetter
Nissley suffered second torn ACL before being waived injured
Tight end Adam Nissley, an undrafted free agent from South Forsyth High and Central Florida, suffered an torn ACL last week before being released injured by the Falcons, waived-injured. Nissley, 6-foot-6 and 267 pounds, was recovering from a torn ACL in the opposite knee that he suffered last August 9. The Falcons signed tight...
Falcons set to close out OTAs this week
Thursday, June 13, 2013 | 4:58 p.m. Source Article from http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/falcons-set-to-close-out-otas-this-week/nYHQr/Falcons set to close out OTAs this weekhttp://www.ajc.com/news/sports/falcons-set-to-close-out-otas-this-week/nYHQr/http://www.ajc.com/rss/authors/d-orlando-ledbetter/ajc staff writers: Stories by D. Orlando Ledbetterajc staff writers: Stories by D. Orlando Ledbetter
NFL’s contact rules hurt offensive line evaluations
Monday, June 10, 2013 | 4:51 a.m. Source Article from http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/nfls-contact-rules-hurt-offensive-line-evaluations/nYDxH/NFL’s contact rules hurt offensive line evaluationshttp://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/nfls-contact-rules-hurt-offensive-line-evaluations/nYDxH/http://www.ajc.com/rss/authors/d-orlando-ledbetter/ajc staff writers: Stories by D. Orlando Ledbetterajc staff writers: Stories by D. Orlando Ledbetter
Falcons getting close to deal with Alford
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons, who have signed five of their eight draft picks, are getting close to signing second-round pick Robert Alford, who was selected 60th overall in the NFL draft. The market for Alford is set. Green Bay signed former Alabama running back Eddie Lacy, the 61st overall pick on May 30....
Seattle CB Richard Sherman needs to shut up; White ranked 39th
Richard Sherman lost his right to talk trash. The time for him to talk smack about Falcons wide receiver Roddy White was after the divisional playoff game, when he batted down three passes and got abused on several plays, including a 47-yard touchdown pass. But after the game, Sherman could not be found. We...
Manley balloons over offseason, in fight to save career
Thursday, June 6, 2013 | 4:54 p.m. Source Article from http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/manley-balloons-over-offseason-in-fight-to-save-ca/nYC65/Manley balloons over offseason, in fight to save careerhttp://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/manley-balloons-over-offseason-in-fight-to-save-ca/nYC65/http://www.ajc.com/rss/authors/d-orlando-ledbetter/ajc staff writers: Stories by D. Orlando Ledbetterajc staff writers: Stories by D. Orlando Ledbetter