Atlanta Falcons News: Alex Mack very much on Falcons’ radar

Aug 13, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns center Alex Mack (55) in a preseason NFL football game at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns center Alex Mack (55) in a preseason NFL football game at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good morning, Falcons fans. Welcome to the Dirty Bird Daily. There’s plenty going on in what is a busy week in the NFL.

As you sip your coffee this Tuesday morning, enjoy these articles from around the Atlanta Falcons blogosphere.

White’s agent: ‘There’s one reason why Roddy isn’t with Falcons’ — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

It’s been a turbulent divorce for the Atlanta Falcons and Roddy White and it continues to get worse. Now, White’s agent has come out and pointed the finger at Kyle Shanahan. It’s a shame to see this dirty laundry getting aired publicly.

Five things to expect from Falcons this week — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

It’s free agency week, and there’s a lot going on for all 32 NFL teams. What should we expect from the Falcons this week? Here’s five things from D. Orlando Ledbetter.

Falcons coach sorry for Eli Apple question — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

The question asked to Eli Apple (and reportedly many other prospects) was inappropriate, but assistant coach Marquand Manuel has apologized.

Insider video: Falcons interested in Alex Mack — Jason Cole of Bleacher Report

Cleveland Browns center Alex Mack opted out of his contract last week, and the Falcons are reportedly very interested in bringing him to Atlanta. There’s no doubting the need at the center position, but this would be a pricey move.

Falcons tender RFAs Worrilow and Schraeder — Aaron Freeman of FalcFans.com

Some free agency news, and the Falcons have placed a second-round tender on restricted free agents Paul Worrilow and Ryan Schraeder. The Falcons aren’t expected to tender Nate Stupar, although they will still reportedly offer him a contract.

Next: Hot or Not: Falcons chances of signing top free agents

Be sure to stay tuned to Blogging Dirty this week for news and analysis on the Falcons’ free agency moves, and follow us on Twitter (@BloggingDirty)  for live updates by clicking here.