Category: Atlanta Falcons

Kyle Shanahan developed own style as one of NFL’s craftiest playcallers

Kyle Shanahan developed own style as one of NFL’s craftiest playcallers Despite learning under his father Mike, Kyle Shanahan worked his way up from the bottom. Check out this story on mynorthwestnow.com: http://usat.ly/2jWWp4J 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.

Super Bowl schedule: What time is 2017 Super Bowl 51? Date, time, kickoff, TV, channel, livestream

New England Patriots’ Tom Brady will lead the New England Patriots against the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl on Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo The AFC Champion New England Patriots , led by QB Tom Brady , will meet the NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons , led by QB Matt Ryan , in Super Bowl LI, or 51, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, February 5, 2017.

McGinn: Packers’ defense needs more speed

The Packers never would admit it publicly but they’ve been trying to replace all of their inside linebackers since Desmond Bishop in 2012. McGinn: Packers’ defense needs more speed The Packers never would admit it publicly but they’ve been trying to replace all of their inside linebackers since Desmond Bishop in 2012.

Wilson: Ryan should win MVP

… Jones . It was that three-score performance in front of the 12th Man that earned Ryan the undivided attention of the sports media from there on out. Not to be out-won, Ryan threw another three touchdowns past Wilson’s Seahawks in their divisional …

Trufant and Freeman

With tru and freeman going into contract years in my humble opinion i think we should package them up and trade them both, here me out, with our current secondary not missing a beat when tru went down i dont feel like we need to pay top money for him if we dont need to, and with freeman i think he is more a product of the zbs, This FanPost was written by one of The Falcoholic’s talented readers.

Falcons RB Freeman dodges contract queries

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman sidestepped questions Monday regarding his contract status, an issue raised by his agent, according to published reports. Freeman, a fourth-round selection out of Florida State in 2014, has twice been named to the Pro Bowl while amassing 3,648 yards and 29 touchdowns from scrimmage.

49ers GM John Lynch explains secrecy, excited to get started

John Lynch said Monday his secret ascension to the 49ers general manager role came out of necessity, partly so he could learn more about the 49ers’ chaotic state “without the world breathing down my throat.” Of course, he also wanted to be respectful of his family’s privacy and his role as a Fox Sports broadcaster.

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Of course, the game will be discussed and dissected every possible way it can, leaving no detail uncovered before the big game. On one side, you have the Atlanta Falcons, who boast some of the best weapons in football.

What did Super Bowl receiver Julio Jones learn at Alabama?

In six NFL seasons, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has earned All-Pro recognition twice and four Pro Bowl invitations. He’s led the NFC in receiving yards three straight years, turned in one of the most prolific receiving seasons in NFL history in 2015 and owns one of the six 300-yard receiving games in NFL history .

Matchups For The Falcons-Patriots Super Bowl

Atlanta led the NFL in points by a wide margin, thanks to a career year from QB Matt Ryan , who along with WR Julio Jones are All-Pros. If that combination comes close to its production during the season and, in particular, the nine connections for 180 yards and two TDs in the NFC championship game against Green Bay, the Falcons will be difficult to stop.

A look at the key players in the Super Bowl

Had best season, making All-Pro, leading NFL in passer rating , with 38 TDs … First-rounder in 2008, third overall pick … Has thrown for seven touchdowns and run for one in playoffs … Popular in New England because of college career, won’t be so popular there if he beats Patriots. Rushed for 1,000-plus yards and 11 TDs for second straight season … Also can catch the ball … Fourth-round pick who became starter in second NFL year.

Kyle Shanahan squeezing in 49ers meeting amid Super Bowl prep

Kyle Shanahan squeezing in 49ers meeting amid Super Bowl prep Falcons offense coordinator will use off day to huddle with San Francisco. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jCtQJF USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes explains how Falcons head coach Dan Quinn was the Seahawks’ defensive coordinator when they lost to Tom Brady and the Patriots in one of the most memorable Super Bowls ever.

Belichick: Beware of Super Bowl trick plays

Belichick says you prepare for everything in Super Bowl, especially trick plays Patriots coach says you need to be ready for anything in Super Bowl. Check out this story on muskego-newberlinnow.com: http://usat.ly/2k7MigB USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes believes Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time, regardless of the outcome of Super Bowl LI.

Falcons holding out Jones, Mack

Matt Ryan wasn’t worried that he didn’t have his center and top receiver with him for the Falcons’ first Super Bowl practice on Wednesday or for the remainder of the week. The quarterback says he trusts Alex Mack and Julio Jones will do what is necessary to be ready despite missing this week’s practice schedule with injuries.

A Look Inside Some Key Numbers For Super Bowl Matchup

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Rest over as Patriots begin Super Bowl prep for Falcons

After taking a day to review and recharge following his team’s AFC championship game win over Pittsburgh, the New England coach said Tuesday that the coaching staff’s preparations are fully underway for the Super Bowl. The Patriots are preparing to make their seventh Super Bowl berth during the Belichick era, making them veterans at this point in handling the various logistics involved with the big game.

The Super Bowl window is closing on Green Bay Packers’ QB Aaron Rodgers

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports When the Green Bay Packers were dismantled by the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday afternoon, there was more than a game that was lost.

Falcons get back to work after earning trip to Super Bowl

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn leaves a press conference at the football team’s practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. The Falcons will play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 5. less Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn leaves a press conference at the football team’s practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Monday, Jan. 23, 2017.

Super Bowl will pit Brady’s Patriots against Ryan’s Falcons

A season that began with Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension will end with him in the Super Bowl, where his New England Patriots will take on Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons. While much of the attention between now and the NFL championship game on Feb. 5 in Houston will be focused on Brady vs. Ryan, the truly key matchup could be Atlanta’s score-at-will offense, which produced the most points during the regular season, against the unheralded defense of New England, which allowed the fewest.