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Competition in the Trenches: Center

Coming off of a fully healthy season and showing his ability to protect Matt Ryan, Sam baker is rolling in a strong new contract.  Justin Blalock also is a shoe in for the left guard position as he is…Read More

Competition in the Trenches: Right Tackle

As soon as Tyson Clabo was released by the Falcons to shore up some extra cash, fans have wondered who the new right tackle would be.  I think it’s safe to say that Thomas Dimitroff is not insane. …Read More

Peter Konz Has to Step Up

Peter Konz was the Atlanta Falcons first draft pick in the 2012 NFL draft. He played center at Wisconsin, a Big Ten school known for producing large NFL linemen, and ended up being Atlanta’s second…Read More

How to Feel About Falcons O-Line

It is easy to feel really positive about the Falcons offensive line following the first preseason game. If history tells us anything, it is to not read too much into what happens in the preseason. However,…Read More

Observations from Falcons vs. Ravens Preseason

I think it would be safe to say that Julio Jones was the story of the preseason game. About that, I have no doubt. 6 catches for 109 yards and  TD in just over a quarter of play is very impressive. The…Read More

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Falcons Preseason Game Vs. Ravens

This is the day. Tonight at 7:30, the Atlanta Falcons will face the Baltimore Ravens in the Georgia…Read More

Atlanta Falcons Cut Guard Vince Manuwai

The Atlanta Falcons haven’t been afraid to cut players they signed this offseason, as they cut…Read More

PFT Preseason Power Rankings: Atlanta Falcons No. 12

Pro Football Talk recently ran through the preseason power rankings, and the Atlanta Falcons were ranked…Read More

My Atlanta Falcons Minicamp Wrap-up & Observations

I was present for the Atlanta Falcons final minicamp and practice session before training camp began,…Read More

Atlanta Falcons MiniCamp Starts Today

The Atlanta Falcons will open their final minicamp before they break until training camp, which will…Read More

John Clayton’s Theory of 150 & The Atlanta Falcons

John Clayton has a theory about offensive lines. His theory is that if and offensive line allows each…Read More

Updated Atlanta Falcons O-Line Depth Chart

A couple days ago, the AJC’s D. Orlando Ledbetter got Falcons fans updated on recent things to…Read More

Joe Hawley’s Importance to the Atlanta Falcons

Lately, any Atlanta Falcons blog entry wouldn’t be complete without some mention of the offensive…Read More

What Will the Falcons’ 2013 Draft Needs Be?

Its very early to be thinking about such things, but I’m very curious as to what position/s the…Read More

Advanced Metrics on Why Atlanta Falcons O-Line Struggled in 2011

After the Atlanta Falcons drafted Center/Guard Peter Konz and Left Tackle prospect Lamar Holmes in the…Read More

Atlanta Falcons Projected 2012 Offensive Line

After the Falcons used their first two picks in the 2012 NFL Draft to bolster their offensive line,…Read More

Atlanta Falcons Bolster Offensive Line With Peter Konz & Lamar Holmes

The question has finally been answered as to who the Falcons will take with their 2nd & 3rd round…Read More

Atlanta Falcons 2012 Offensive Line Roster is Nearly Set

Yesterday I talked about the sense of confidence Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith has in Sam Baker, and…Read More

Atlanta Falcons Reach 1-Year Deal with Center Todd McClure

It may not be the flashiest signing that could have been made, but the Atlanta Falcons agreeing to a…Read More

Best Case Scenario: Falcons’ Offensive Lineman Joe Hawley

Part One: Shann Schillinger Part Two: Kerry Meier Part Three: Dominique Franks Part four of our seven-part…Read More