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Atlanta Falcons News: Roddy White expected to stay in 2016

By Freddie Boston

Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) hugs owner Arthur Blank as they beat the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at EverBank Field. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) hugs owner Arthur Blank as they beat the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at EverBank Field. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good morning, Atlanta Falcons fans. For now, it appears Roddy White might be returning in 2016. As you sip your morning coffee this Saturday morning, enjoy reading the latest articles from around the Falcons blogosphere.

Falcons leaning towards keeping Roddy White — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

It looks as though the Falcons might be leaning towards keeping veteran wideout Roddy White in 2016. Whether this will be a move to maintain his services throughout the year or merely to keep him through camp to compete with younger guys is unknown. This is one to stay tuned to.

Archie Manning: Matt Ryan will play in a Super Bowl — Andrew Hirsh of AtlantaFalcons.com

Matt Ryan received some high praise from Archie Manning ahead of Super Bowl 50. Manning said that Ryan needs to play in a Super Bowl, and that “he will”. Ryan is definitely a player who can play in the big games. He isn’t called Matty Ice for nothing. Hopefully this will become a reality sooner than later. A couple of strong offseasons and who knows.

Dimitroff impressed with Super Bowl GMs — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff is impressed by the work of the two general managers in the Super Bowl. The Broncos’ John Elway has leaned heavily on free agency to stock up the roster for Peyton Manning’s final few seasons. The Panthers’ Dave Gettleman had a completely different approach.

No busts in 2015 draft class, yet — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

Here is a great reminder that nobody can be deemed a bust after just one year in the NFL. A good rule of thumb is to judge a player after they have played in league for three years. For the 2015 class, there is still a lot of developing to be done before we can look back on this class.

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