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Too Early for Predictions: Steven Jackson

Last week, I predicted the stats that Matt Ryan will have after the 2013 season.  As the new Blogging Dirty editor, I thought I would kick off the job by predicting some more stats.  I’ll start with…Read More

Two Players Dimitroff Should Target In The 4th Round…

  The Atlanta Falcons first two selections didn’t surprise me, even though I lobbied against selecting Desmond Trufant for weeks leading up to the start of the draft. At the end of the day,…Read More

What Should An ‘Elite’ QB Be Defined By?

It’s a question that has been on my mind lately… At one time (pre-teens to be exact) I was superficial jerk when it came to judging quarterbacks. My opinion at the time was if a QB didn’t have…Read More

Atlanta Falcons set NFL mark for fewest penalties

In a world where lighting up the scoreboard is popular, and big plays are the only defensive plays that are made, not getting penalized can be an underrated thing. But for the 2012 Atlanta Falcons, it…Read More

Atlanta Falcons handling the bye-week differently this time

In the 2010 season, the Falcons were 13-3, the #1 seed in the NFC Playoffs, and obviously had home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. During the bye-week before the division round of the playoffs,…Read More

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New York Giants vs. Atlanta Falcons Preview: Two Teams looking to Build Momentum

Overview A lot will be on the line when the Giants and the Falcons face-off in a rematch of the infamous…Read More

The Atlanta Falcons and the Media Jury: Even at 7-0, skeptics still skeptical…

The Atlanta Falcons may be one of the least respected undefeated teams of recent memory. Even at 7-0,…Read More

Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith sets Falcons Franchise Wins Record

The Atlanta Falcons didn’t simply reach 7-0, at minimum maintain their division lead, and demolish…Read More

Falcons head coach Mike Smith ties Franchise record for wins

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith is reaching territory that is unprecedented in Atlanta history. With…Read More

Bradie Ewing Out for Season

Bad news out of Flowery Branch and the Atlanta Falcons. In his first NFL game action, rookie fullback…Read More

Atlanta Falcons & Tennessee Titans Practice

Yesterday the Atlanta Falcons met the Tennessee Titans at a high school field in Dalton, Georgia for…Read More

Why Mike Mularkey Wasn’t Holding Back 2011 Atlanta Falcons

Before all of Falcons fandom burns me in effigy for claiming that Mike Mularkey may not have been at…Read More

Kill the Dirty Bird : Epic Conclusion

Welcome back to continuing coverage of me throttling the neck of “The Dirty Bird”. In this follow-up…Read More

Falcons O Facing New Challenges

The Atlanta Falcons are facing some things that are extremely new to them. The offense is under the…Read More

What if Matt Ryan & the Falcons Had Won a Playoff Game?

The Falcons have not been successful once they are in the playoffs the past four seasons. That much…Read More

Asante Samuel is an Atlanta Falcon & There Will Be Repercussions

The Atlanta Falcons traded for Asante Samuel from the Philadelphia Eagles for only a 7th round pick.…Read More

Atlanta Falcons 2012 O-Line Will Include Sam Baker

According to a report from ESPN’s NFC South blogger Pat Yasinskas, the Atlanta Falcons remain…Read More

Atlanta Falcon’s Mike Smith Expects ‘Open Competition’ at MLB

According to the Atlanta Falcon’s head coach Mike Smith, veteran Lofa Tatupu and second year player…Read More

Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints: Why Falcons won’t beat Media

The 12-2 Falcons come in to week 16 of the NFL Season having already clinched a playoff berth and look…Read More

2010 Atlanta Falcons: A Team of Destiny Led by Matt Ryan and Co.

Call the Falcons a lucky team; I call them a team of destiny. The first 15 weeks have shown that the…Read More