Dirty Bird Daily: Latest Atlanta Falcons News
Good morning, Atlanta Falcons fans. It’s Tuesday, and today marks the start of the Falcons’ mandatory minicamp. It’s open to the public, will you be going? You can find out the information on how to attend here.
Catches could give Devonta Freeman edge at RB — Vaughn McClure of ESPN
"Watching Devonta Freeman sprint deep down the left sideline and corral a Matt Ryan pass behind the defense shouldn’t have been much of a surprise to observers last week."
Report: Falcons put in claim for TE Tim Wright — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com
"Tampa Bay claimed tight End Tim Wright off waivers after he was released by the New England Patriots.The Bucs, who had traded Wright to the Patriots last season, had priority based on last season’s records."
Falcons WR Roddy White wants team to have more balance — Elliott Smith of CBS Sports
"It seems odd for a wide receiver to want his team to throw less, but Falconsveteran Roddy White is hoping the team’s new coaching staff creates a more balanced offensive attack, per the team’s website."
How will NFL’s first year coaches perform? — Matt Verderame of FanSided
"The Falcons’ job is terrific for a few reasons. First, the team plays in the worst division in the NFL. Last year, the NFC South was won by the 7-8-1 Carolina Panthers, only the second team in league history to ever win its division with a losing record. Atlanta had a chance to win the South, but was blown out in the Georgia Dome by Carolina in Week 17, ultimately sealing the fate of former head coach Mike Smith."
Falcons Uniform History: No. 20 Brent Grimes — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic
"We actually have quite a few choices for #20. There’s fan favorite and premier special teamer Allen Rossum, who spent five productive seasons with Atlanta in the early 2000’s. There’s solid special teamer and defensive back Tom McCauley, who passed three quality years with the Falcons starting in 1969. But there’s really only one appropriate choice here."