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Falcons' Claims About Financial Impact of New Stadium Disputed by Economists

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution did a story Sunday talking about the impact economically of a new, open-air stadium for the Falcons. The newspaper came to the same conclusions as many people. The stadium would be a big benefit to the Falcons, but not such a big financial benefit to the city or taxpayers. The reporters...

Thomas Dimitroff of Atlanta Falcons Named NFL Executive of the Year

When Thomas Dimitroff arrived in Atlanta he had that halo around his head that goes with being part of the success with the New England Patriots. When you contribute to a superb organization people notice. Dimitroff has been gone from the Patriots for three years, but he still has that halo. He is making his own way in...

Mike Smith Gets 3-Year Extension as Atlanta Falcons' Coach

You wondered if Arthur Blank would get it right after his previous two hires. He did and he rewarded Mike Smith with a three-year contract extension on Thursday. Jim Mora was too rambunctious and too much one of the guys. Bobby Petrino was too aloof. Then came Smith and Blank connected. He got a professional coach who is...

Falcons Can't Afford to Try to Cut Corners When it Comes to Special Teams

The most underpaid player on the Atlanta Falcons this season was cornerback Brent Grimes ($392,000). The next most underpaid player was probably middle linebacker Curtis Lofton (about $450,000). And then comes kicker Matt Bryant ($755,000). You know about Grimes, the undrafted rookie free agent out of Shippensburg. He had...

Brent Grimes Deserves Pro Bowl Nod Without Scorn From Falcons' Fans

What do the Atlanta Falcons really think about their cornerbacks, Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes? The Falcons were 13-3 in the regular season with steady play from Grimes and Robinson, but when Aaron Rodgers shredded Atlanta in a playoff game for 366 yards it opened a debate. Robinson, who came to Atlanta as a free...