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Falcons' Defense First in Line

By Ray GlierFeb 28th 2011 – 3:47PM

Do the Falcons really have to debate what they need to do with their first-round draft pick? There are plenty of fans who want them to get another playmaker to pair with Roddy White. There are plenty of others -- myself included -- who want Atlanta to draft a player who can harass a quarterback, either a defensive end or...

Deion Sanders Earned Hall of Fame Spot Despite Some Missteps Off Field

By Ray GlierFeb 7th 2011 – 1:13PM

It was a big weekend for the former Atlanta Falcons cornerback Deion Sanders. He got in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for being a great football player. He deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, but his performance off the field makes you wonder about his judgment. He was part of the Dez Bryant fiasco and cost Bryant half...

Atlanta's Super Bowl Bid on Ice

By Ray GlierFeb 4th 2011 – 12:55PM

When Atlanta was passed over for the Super Bowl again and again the prevailing opinion was the ice storm before the 2000 game between the Titans and Rams had something to do with it. The NFL owners did not want a repeat of the ice event spoiling the party. We'll see about that. Dallas is going through a winter event this...

Mike Mularkey's Handiwork Gets Tennessee Titans' Attention

By Ray GlierFeb 3rd 2011 – 12:16PM

There was an efficiency to the Atlanta Falcons offense all season, and efficiency is the standard in the NFL. Control the ball, limit turnovers, have some balance. The Atlanta Falcons did all that and people around the NFL have noticed, which is why offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey is in the running for another head...

Titans Get Permission to Interview Falcons Offensive Coordinator Mike Mularkey

By John OehserFeb 2nd 2011 – 1:53PM

The Tennessee Titans' coaching search may be becoming a bit clearer. The Titans, less than a week after parting ways with long-time coach Jeff Fisher, have been given permission to interview Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey for the position, ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen reported citing...

Background on Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL).

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