http://www.falcfans.com/wire/All the Latest on the Atlanta Falconsennoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:43:35 PDTBlogger http://www.blogger.com556125http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/06/falcons-sign-two-draft-picks.htmlWalkerdraftMiddletonnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:43:35 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-735888342345026424The team announced today that they signed two of their eight draft picks, cornerback William Middleton and defensive tackle Vance Walker.Middleton was the teams' fifth round pick out of Furman. Walker was the seventh round out of Georgia Tech. Both players are expected to fill depth roles with the team this year. Middleton and Walker are among the first rookies around the league to sign, as only 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/06/falcons-could-have-interest-in-ellis.htmlfree agencynoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:27:13 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-4884250006496666009Adam Caplan of Scout.com reports that the Falcons are among roughly a dozen teams that could have interest in recently released pass rusher Greg Ellis. Ellis was cut by the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday after eleven seasons with the team in which he recorded 77 sacks. Ellis has played the past few seasons as an outside linebacker in Dallas's 3-4 scheme, while beginning his career as a defensive 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/05/ojinnaka-arrested-on-battery-charges.htmllegalnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Fri, 29 May 2009 07:08:32 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-8087627098875128483Josh Green of the Gwinnett Daily Post reports that Falcons offensive lineman Quinn Ojinnaka was arrested on battery charges this past week stemming from a domestic dispute involving his wife.According to the report, Ojinnaka was arrest Tuesday night, posted $2,400 bond, and was released from Gwinnett County Jail a few hours later. Reportedly, the dispute started from Ojinnaka's wife Ebony 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/05/vick-released-on-wednesday.htmllegalVicknoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Tue, 19 May 2009 15:37:44 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-168122067466504060Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick will begin his home confinement at some point tomorrow after he is released from federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas some time after midnight tonight.Vick will spend two months in home confinement in Hampton, Virginia, before being released from federal custody in July. During that time, he will work for a construction company in nearby Newport 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/05/falcons-cut-three.htmlrosternoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Fri, 15 May 2009 16:55:32 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-6363076331187525954The Falcons announced the release of three players this morning including linebacker Derek Nicholson, cornerback Ronnie Prude, and safety Marcus Paschal. Nicholson was an undrafted rookie free agent signed after last month's draft, while Prude and Paschal were both added following the season.These roster moves leave the Falcons at 74 players on their roster, not including the eight unsigned 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/05/bergeron-returns.htmlrosternoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Sun, 10 May 2009 18:01:06 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-203902584375249634The team announced on Sunday that they re-signed wide receiver Troy Bergeron. Bergeron was released by the team on April 28, after failing his physical the day after initially being signed by the team. He was among six players that the team invited to mini-camp for tryouts.0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/05/jerry-should-be-ready-to-go-later-this.htmlJerryinjurynoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Sun, 10 May 2009 17:59:46 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-1651245588875432527Saturday morning, the Falcons top draft pick defensive tackle Peria Jerry suffered a mild sprain in his right knee according to team officials. He was held out of practices later on Saturday and Sunday. Per an AJC report, Falcons head coach Mike Smith indicated that he should be ready to go later on in the month as the Falcons convene for another mini-camp beginning on May 16.Jerry suffered a 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/05/white-falcons-working-on-new-deal.htmlRoddy Whitefree agencycontractnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Sun, 10 May 2009 17:58:54 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-4694684456746507117Both the AJC and ESPN reported over the weekend that the Falcons are in the process of negotiating a long-term extension with receiver Roddy White. White is entering the final year of the rookie contract he signed back in 2005. This year due to escalators in his contract, he will make $2.28 million in base salary instead of the $780,000 as originally expected in his contract, as it was first 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/05/falcons-make-some-changes-in-front.htmlfront officenoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Fri, 01 May 2009 16:51:30 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-1652533875264694237The Kansas City Chiefs announced today that they have hired Phil Emery to serve as their director of college scouting. Emery most recently served as the Falcons Eastern regional scout and has been with the Falcons since May 2004. Emery served as the director of college scout in Atlanta before being re-assigned when the team hired David Caldwell last year.The team also announced yesterday that 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/falcons-add-haynes-cut-bergeron.htmlrosterfree agencynoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:49:49 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-4526491271033598438The Falcons signed running back Verron Haynes and released wide receiver Troy Bergeron today.Haynes is a former Georgia Bulldog who played six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2002-07). Haynes filled a dual role with the Steelers, working both as a reserve at running back and fullback, and could potentially do the same here in Atlanta. For his career, Haynes rushed for 738 yards on 174 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/falcons-hire-special-teams-assistant.htmlcoachesnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:48:57 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-8213129729305622697The Falcons hired an assistant special teams coach today. Eric Sutulovich comes from the Detroit Lions, where he spent last season as an offensive assistant. Prior to that he was an assistant at the University of Kansas. Prior to that he served as an assistant special teams coach with the Houston Texans for four seasons (2002-05). Prior to that he spent some time as an offensive graduate 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/falcons-make-roster-moves-and-add-free.htmlrosterfree agencynoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:22:08 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-5647367758716090215The Falcons announced several roster moves on Tuesday, including the signing of ten undrafted rookie free agents and cutting several players. The names of the undrafted free agents are no surprises, as all had been previously listed here. But the Falcons also signed wide receiver Troy Bergeron and cut four players including: offensive lineman Nathan Bennett, defensive end Simon Fraser, defensive0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/falcons-get-early-start-on-post-draft.htmldraftfree agencynoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:02:48 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-6427135894558220344Various sources have indicated that several players have agreed to sign undrafted free agent contracts with the Falcons. The Falcons currently have 68 players on their roster, not including the eight rookies they selected over the course of Saturday and Sunday. League rules allow for teams to carry up to 80 players on their roster prior to the start of the regular season, meaning the Falcons 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/falcons-seek-seventh-round-pick-for.htmllegalVicktradecontractnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:47:21 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-6796863629247283051Updating previous reports, Pro Football Talk.com reports that the Falcons had been shopping imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick for a seventh round pick. The team has gotten no interest in trade talks concerning Vick when they first put him on the market in February. Lack of interest in the former three-time Pro Bowl likely is due to the fact that he has yet to be reinstated into the league and 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/falcons-close-out-draft-with-walker.htmlWalkerdraftnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:42:06 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-432811122967046590With the team's last scheduled pick, the team took Georgia Tech defensive tackle Vance Walker with their seventh round pick (210th overall).Walker was a productive player at Georgia Tech, known mostly for his pass rushing ability. As a junior, he had 8.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, and 3 forced fumbles. But his production slipped somewhat his senior year, falling to 3 sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss,0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/falcons-add-adkins.htmldraftAdkinsnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:11:22 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-9175699086805754125The Falcons continue their goals of shoring up depth on the defensive side of the ball by taking Miami (FL) linebacker Spencer Adkins in the sixth round (176th overall).At 5'11" 246, he showed good speed (clocked at 4.62 in the 40) and was a productive role player for Miami over the years. He showed pass rush potential as a senior with 20 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks. Adkins played 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/falcons-pick-up-reynolds.htmldraftReynoldsnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:15:08 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-7218361804122451277 The Falcons used the fifth round pick they acquired from the Dallas Cowboys to take North Carolina offensive tackle Garrett Reynolds with the 156th overall pick. Reynolds could potentially add depth and be developed on the offensive line.Reynolds, standing 6'8" 309 pounds is the son of former Rams and 49ers linebacker Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds. Reynolds played mostly right tackle at UNC, but could0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/falcons-trade-back-in-fifth-round.htmldrafttradenoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:29:18 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-7932799667516396061The Falcons traded with the Dallas Cowboys, moving down from their second fifth round pick. The Falcons, originally set to pick at No. 143, moved down in the fifth round to No. 156. They also picked up a seventh rounder from the Cowboys (which they themselves acquired from the Lions). That seventh round pick is No. 210.0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/falcons-add-depth-with-middleton.htmldraftMiddletonnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:16:03 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-6019350700343986442 The Falcons added another cornerback in the fifth round (138th overall) by taking Furman cornerback William Middleton.Middleton was a stud at Furman, earning Team MVP honors with 95 tackles, 5 sacks, and 4 interceptions as a senior. The 5'10" 193-pound corner is an Atlanta native that has the size and potential to possibly play safety as well.The Falcons already added another cornerback in the 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/sidbury-adds-to-falcons-pass-rush.htmldraftSidburynoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:51:26 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-2245041955873835069 The Falcons continue their goals of upgrading the defense with their fourth defensive pick of the 2009 draft by taking defensive end Lawrence Sidbury in the fourth round (125th overall). Sidbury, out of Richmond, had a strong senior season.As a senior, Sidbury had 11.5 sacks and 20 tackles for loss. At 6'2" 266, he's undersized but is a productive speed rusher off the edge. Sidbury ran the top 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/second-day-of-draft-kicks-off-with.htmlOwensdraftnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:55:30 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-3658238612532649091 The Falcons continue their push to improve the defense by taking San Jose State cornerback Christopher Owens with their third round pick (90th overall).A bit undersized at 5'10" 181, Owens was a productive player at San Jose State. A three-year starter with 13 career interceptions and 20 pass break ups. He had his most productive year as a junior with six interceptions, where he was constantly 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/falcons-want-moore-in-second.htmldraftMoorenoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:17:41 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-7499145143378535689 With their second round pick (55th overall), the Atlanta Falcons selected Missouri safety William Moore. Moore was considered one of the top safeties entering the 2008 season, but saw his stock drop some due to subpar production.In 2007 as a junior, Moore picked off 8 passes and made 117 tackles as the top playmaker on Missouri's defense. But as a senior, his production fell off to 1 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/falcons-take-peria-jerry-in-round-1.htmlJerrydraftnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:48:22 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-3469112749613206440 The Falcons opened up their 2008 draft class by selecting defensive tackle Peria Jerry with the 24th pick in the first round. Jerry was one of the top rated interior defensive linemen out of Mississippi.Jerry had a strong finish to his collegiate career, recording 18 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, and 49 tackles. The 6'2" 299-pound player was touted for his pass rushing ability on the inside.He'll 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/03/tracking-falcons-draft-interest-2009.htmldraftnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:37:12 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-4690992607721476835In 2008, 5 of the 11 players the Falcons selected appeared on last year's list of player interest. Using various sources, including NFL.com, Scout.com, New Era Scouting, AJC.com, and NFL Draft Countdown, to name a few along with local papers, we have compiled the following list of players that the Falcons have shown some level of interest in this off-season...Private WorkoutsTeams are limited to 0http://www.falcfans.com/wire/2009/04/mcclure-not-expected-to-retire-or.htmlretirementMcClurecontractnoreply@blogger.com (Aaron)Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:29:44 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652359978624841490.post-7534647304412354515Earlier this month, a report appeared on ProFootballTalk.com reporting that the Falcons might move in a different direction from starting center Todd McClure due to his holding out from voluntary off-season workouts. Earlier today, Dan Parr of Pro Football Weekly indicated those reports are overblown.Pro Football Talk reported that McClure is seeking a new deal and is holding out from off-season 0