It’s the least glamorous collection of five large men you’ll find in America, but the nation’s most popular sport wouldn’t function without them. That’s right — we’re talking about the big uglies, hog mollies and fat guys — the offensive linemen.
Category: Atlanta Falcons
2017 Falcons and 2016 Panthers: The Lazy Narrative
The 2017 Atlanta Falcons will not be the same as the 2016 Carolina Panthers, no matter how hard people try to push the narrative. The 2015 Carolina Panthers and the 2016 Atlanta Falcons are both NFC South teams that made it to the Super Bowl and were led by the league MVP at quarterback.
Atlanta Falcons will form a dynasty after heart-breaking Super Bowl LI ;oss
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman celebrates with wide receiver Justin Hardy and quarterback Matt Ryan after scoring in the 3rd quarter as New England Patriots outside linebacker is in the background during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports After such an excruciating Super Bowl loss, the Atlanta Falcons have no choice but to try to pick up the pieces.
Atlanta Falcons: 4 Fearless Offseason Predictions
Oct 10, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kermit Whitfield runs for a first down after catching a pass in the second quarter of their game against the Miami Hurricanes at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports The offseason is upon us now and the Atlanta Falcons have no choice but to turn the page to the 2017 season.
Sanu kind of blames Falcons’ Super Bowl choke on long halftime
… But New England stormed back for 28 consecutive points to pull perhaps the most notable rally in professional sports history in the comeback. More of a reason was that the Falcons’ defense wore out in the second half from being on the field for 93 …
New York Giants: Defensive Ends To Consider In Free Agency
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is pressure on a pass attempt by New England Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard in the third quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports The New York Giants have a void to fill at defensive end.
Scouting Report: DL Taco Charlton, Michigan
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Regression in 2017?
No question, 2016 was the best Falcons team we’ve ever seen. Making the Super Bowl, and nearly taking the trophy, that’s something we’ll never forget.
NFL1000: Free-Agency Rankings for the 2017 OC Market
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s NFL1000 free-agency preview, a series where we’ll use the power of the 17-man NFL1000 scouting department to bring you in-depth analysis of every NFL free agent this offseason. In this installment, lead scout The center position is not a glamorous one.
NFL1000: Free-Agency Rankings for the 2017 OC Market
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s NFL1000 free-agency preview, a series where we’ll use the power of the 17-man NFL1000 scouting department to bring you in-depth analysis of every NFL free agent this offseason. In this installment, lead scout The center position is not a glamorous one.
Falcons begin the process of getting over Super Bowl loss
… loss was especially painful to a city that has celebrated only one championship in the four major professional sports – the 1995 World Series-winning Braves. “I want to personally apologize (to the fans) because we didn’t go all the way,” safety …
Falcons hire Steve Sarkisian as new offensive coordinator
In this Jan. 9, 2017 file photo, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian stands on the sidelines during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson in Tampa, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have hired Sarkisian as their new offensive coordinator.
Eugenie Bouchard to honour blind date promise after losing Super Bowl bet
Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard says she will honor a promise to go on a blind date with a Twitter follower after losing a Super Bowl bet. When the Atlanta Falcons appeared headed for a runaway victory in Houston on Sunday, the tennis player tweeted to her one million followers: “I knew Atlanta would win btw.”
James White is catalyst to Patriots’ comeback win
The Super Bowl , a contest annually played at a neutral site, rotates the visiting and home squads by conference on a yearly basis. For Super Bowl LI, the Falcons were the designated home team.
Falcons’ Dan Quinn shows how smart NFL coaches overthink their way to losing Super Bowl
Falcons’ Dan Quinn shows how smart NFL coaches overthink their way to losing Super Bowl Even the coaches at the top of their game sometimes miss the simple answer. Check out this story on mynorthwestnow.com: http://usat.ly/2kGqoRV USA TODAY Sports’ Lindsay H. Jones looks ahead to 2017 and what the Atlanta Falcons must do in the offseason if they’re going to get back to the Super Bowl.
BucsTom Brady’s jersey was the only thing from missing this Super Bowl classic
FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Julian Edelman #11 after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime to win Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. In other news, Brady became the first quarterback to win the Super Bowl five times, the first player to be named Super Bowl MVP four times and the first player to shake hands with the man who suspended him for four games for his alleged role in Deflategate.
The Arizona Cardinals Need to be the Atlanta Falcons
The Arizona Cardinals want to get back to a Super Bowl, and being more like the Atlanta Falcons can get them there They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. This is especially true in the NFL, where fads come in, are copied by nearly everyone, then fade away.
Historic comeback gives New England 34-28 victory over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI
The New England Patriots capped an historic comeback with a touchdown on the opening drive of overtime, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in Super Bowl LI. Before this year, no team had come back from a deficit of more than 10 points to win a Super Bowl.
Super Bowl LI: Patriots stun Falcons with epic comeback, OT win
Tom Brady led one of the greatest comebacks in sports, let alone Super Bowl history, lifting New England from a 25-point hole to the Patriots’ fifth NFL championship in the game’s first overtime finish. The Patriots scored 19 points in the final quarter, including a pair of 2-point conversions, then marched relentlessly to James White’s 2-yard touchdown run in overtime beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 Sunday night.
NewsAlert: New England beats Atlanta to capture Vince Lombardi Trophy
New England came from behind to beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime on Sunday to capture the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Patriots erased a 21-3 halftime deficit to force the first overtime in Super Bowl history.
Super Bowl LI: New England Patriots Pull Off Stunner over Falcons
The New England Patriots are NFL champions after knocking off the Atlanta Falcons in overtime in Super Bowl LI. Congratulations to the team, its players and Patriots fans from everyone here at Niner Noise.
Super Bowl LI Watch Julio Jones’s near-impossible sideline grab
Well, Matt Ryan did literally that on this sideline pass to Julio Jones, who somehow stretched out to pull in the throw and was able to tap both feet inbounds. Fortunately for New England fans, the Patriots were able to stop the Falcons on the drive and even pushed them out of field-goal range, eventually forcing a punt to keep the score 28-20.
Michael Vick has a blast live-tweeting Super Bowl LI
Former quarterback Michael Vick, who official retired from the NFL this week, has been one of the biggest Falcons fans on Sunday during Super Bowl LI. Vick tweeted congratulations to quarterback Matt Ryan for being named league MVP on Saturday, and since then it’s been nothing but pro-Falcons messages.
The Latest: Empire State Building to track Super Bowl
Tom Brady has taken the field for the Super Bowl, and fired up New England fans with a couple of fist pumps as he finished a run toward the end zone covered with the Patriots logo. Brady is trying to become the first quarterback to win five Super Bowls.
Super Bowl LI Here’s Donald Trump’s Super Bowl 51 prediction
After receiving varying degrees of support from members of the New England Patriots during his presidential campaign, Trump told Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly he’s picking the Patriots to win Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. And he think’s they’ll even cover the spread.
Super Bowl LI Here’s Donald Trump’s Super Bowl 51 prediction
After receiving varying degrees of support from members of the New England Patriots during his presidential campaign, Trump told Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly he’s picking the Patriots to win Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. And he think’s they’ll even cover the spread.
Taraji P. Henson, Lady Antebellum talk Super Bowl, Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga takes a selfie with Christian Carino before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Lady Gaga walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.
Taraji P. Henson, Lady Antebellum talk Super Bowl, Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga takes a selfie with Christian Carino before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Lady Gaga walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.
Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan Could Become NFL’s Highest Paid Quarterback
Following his MVP-winning season, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan could become the NFL’s highest paid player at the position this offseason. The Atlanta Falcons enjoyed remarkable success throughout the 2016 season.
Super Bowl LI has arrived: How to make money betting the big game
Atlanta Falcons during practice at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s Super Bowl LI. All distractions – including unruly children and uncooperative wives – have been eliminated with bribes, credit cards and directions to the nearest mall, movie theater etc.
Super Bowl LI, By The Numbers … And One Notable Numeral
Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons – depicted here with one finger raised in the NFC Championship Game – helpfully illustrates an important number: the total Super Bowls the Falcons organization will have won, if they win Sunday. In case you haven’t heard, a few dozen guys are planning to play a football game in Houston on Sunday.
Super Bowl 2017: With big money bets on Falcons, I like them to win, too | Izenberg
… study I discovered that he was an ex-patriot from New Jersey, which explained it all. New Jersey is a state where sports betting is not a hobby. It’s a birthright. There is no university, no community college and no trade school that could have …
Deion Jones: The key to the Atlanta Falcons winning Super Bowl LI
We know all about MVP Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman, and the Falcons’ line, but rookie LB Deion Jones could be key to a win in Super Bowl LI Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Deion Jones hasn’t been perfect, but as a rookie, he’s been excellent. Now, he might just be the key to the Falcons bringing home their first ever Super Bowl title, and I’ll explain why.
Super Bowl 51: Who Will Win?!?
The most-watched sporting event of the year will pit the New England Patriots against the Atlanta Falcons, with the latter striving to win their first-ever Super Bowl title and the former aiming for its fifth. In the minds of many, it’s the Evil Empire against The Only Force Remaining in the World That Can Stop Said Evil Empire.
Reporter’s Notebook: Behind The Scenes Before The Super Bowl
… to penetrate. Especially when dealing with New England head coach Bill Belichick. Normally tight-lipped with the sports media, Belichick’s lips reach maximum tension when the Super Bowl rolls around … and this is his record seventh appearance. ” …
NFL Honors: Matt Ryan takes home MVP the night before Super Bowl 51
The Falcons QB Matt Ryan is the 2016 NFL MVP, beating out Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Sunday’s counterpart, Tom Brady. The night before he will lead the Falcons in Super Bowl 51, Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan received the highest individual NFL honor.
Column: Patriots’ familiar act assures little in Super Bowl
… 30-27 range. Expect Lady Gaga to do or say something people will talk about the next day. Tim Dahlberg is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at tdahlberg@ap.org or http://twitter.com/timdahlberg
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan finally in the Super Bowl spotlight
… College, a program not known as a college football powerhouse. “You’ve got to understand, Boston is a professional sports town, and I kind of get that,” Ryan said. “But we made some waves while I was at BC, and it was a fun time to be there. Were …
Former Oregon State Stars Set To Play In Super Bowl
This Sunday is the biggest game of the NFL season, and unless you are a fan of the Patriots or Falcons, you might not know who to root for. You could decide to root for the Falcons because Tom Brady already has too many nice things, maybe you will root for the Patriots because you enjoy Darth Vader and other evil things, or maybe you’ll root for the Beavers.
Falcons’ Andy Levitre drops $1,700 so three-week-old daughter can attend Super Bowl
Falcons’ Andy Levitre drops $1,700 so three-week-old daughter can attend Super Bowl G Andy Levitre spends $1,700 so his newborn can watch game at NRG Stadium on Sunday. Check out this story on HometownLife.com: http://usat.ly/2l1DSIE USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down what to look out for from Houston as the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons prepare for Super Bowl LI.