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Atlanta Falcons: Ten Impact Players for the 2010 Season

Posted: 10th July 2010 by John Reid in NFL
As we prepare to go into the 2010 NFL season, we've spent much of this time discussing the players who have been drafted and analyzing the potential battles in training camp. That's all well and fine, but come Sept. 12 at Pittsburgh, it's going to be those special impact players that will determine whether or not Atlanta returns to the postseason. We're going to breakdown those players that will have ...

Rise Up! Why Atlanta is Better than: Washington

Posted: 19th June 2010 by John Reid in NFL
Ladies and Gentlemen, we return to our latest installment of "Rise Up: Why Atlanta is Better than". Last week we discussed why the Falcons were better than Minnesota (again: who can respect a coach who looks like a librarian?) Many have called this a homerific column, I prefer to call it realistic. It's not just about the performance on the field, but everything else, from the organization, the stadium, and ...

Mike Mularkey: The Key To a Falcons’ Championship?

Posted: 19th June 2010 by John Reid in NFL
Before we go forward, let's go back two seasons ago. A new regime had ascended over Flowery Branch, featuring a fresh-faced General Manager from a great organization up north, to a silver-haired coach with a name as common as your local mailman, to a rookie QB who had the savior label attached to him before he ever put on the red and black. There was one important storyline that was missing ...

Two-Deep: Atlanta’s Defensive Ends

Posted: 15th June 2010 by John Reid in NFL
They say that championships are won on the lines. If that is to be the case for the Atlanta Falcons, then they must get better production from their defensive line in 2010. As we continue our summer series on the Atlanta Falcons, we will analyze the defensive ends and their prospects for success in 2010:Begin Slideshow

Rise Up! Why Atlanta is Better Than: Minnesota

Posted: 12th June 2010 by John Reid in NFL
Recently our Bleacher Report Correspondent Falcon Bob wrote "5 Reasons Why Atlanta is Better Than Your Team" a satirical look at what made the Falcons such a great team. It was a humorous discussion, however I do believe that the rest of the NFL has yet to truly realize just how much better the Falcons are this year. There is a reason that ESPN's Colin Cowherd picked Atlanta ...
Once Mike Woodson was let go the immediate thought on the minds of Hawks fans everywhere was, "Let's hire Avery Johnson! He has Finals experience."  I heard all of the conversation on how he would motivate the talented-but-undisciplined Hawks, how he would utilize the skills of center Al Horford and forward Josh Smith to their fullest potential. To that I say....oh really?  Think about this for a second.  Had the Hawks ...

Matt Ryan: The NFL’s Stephen Strasburg?

Posted: 9th June 2010 by John Reid in NFL
While watching yet another Pittsburgh Pirate strike out at the plate..... It was the first time the ball left his hand, the home crowd waiting in anticipation, it stood in mid-air for what seemed like an eternity.  Flash bulbs filled the stadium as the ball made contact with its target past the overmatched opponent.  Instantly, everyone knew that something different was taking place for a moribund franchise, that history was being created right in front ...

Falcons’ Quest: Why Atlanta Should Sign T.O.

Posted: 18th May 2010 by John Reid in NFL
Falcons Family - Take a look at this picture. Yes it's always fun to see Meangelo Hall on the ground getting burned (again!), but that's not the issue here. Take a look at Terrell Owens, trust me he'll appreciate the attention. Imagine for a second and then ask yourself, how would T.O. look in the Red and Black? This has been an ongoing debate among the faithful at ...

Falcons Quest: 2010 NFL Schedule Part 1

Posted: 3rd May 2010 by John Reid in NFL
Welcome to Falcons Quest, where we take a deeper look at some of the more critical issues facing the Atlanta Falcons.    The NFL has now become a 365-day league. The moment after the championship team hoists the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the Super Bowl, fans and media begin to prepare for the gridiron battles the following season.  The 2010 Draft has become a three-day celebration of the league, training ...

Two Worlds, One Love: NFL Playoffs Winter Movies Edition

Posted: 9th January 2010 by John Reid in NFL
While listening to the voice of Jon Facenda still dancing in my headàà á ItÆs that time of year again, that time of year where the only fantasy that matters is your favorite NFL team holding up the Lombardi Trophy on the first Sunday in February.á (If youÆre a fan of the Lions, Rams, Raiders or Redskins, feel free to just keep dreaming).á á The NFL Playoffs have arrived, and ôTwo Worlds, One Love ...