Atlanta Falcons News: Roddy White to retire an Atlanta Falcon?

Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) makes a catch in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler (28) during the first half at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) makes a catch in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler (28) during the first half at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good morning, Falcons fans. As you sip your coffee this Friday morning, enjoy these articles from around the Atlanta Falcons blogosphere.

Roddy White plans to retire with Falcons — Matthew Chambers of The Falcoholic

Roddy White’s future is far from certain, but the only guarantee is that he’s planning on retiring with the Falcons. Will he still be on the roster in 2016? If not, would he be tempted by a contract elsewhere? It would appear not.

Taking a closer look at safeties in the draft — Charles R. McDonald of The Falcoholic

The Falcons will likely add a safety at some point in the 2016 NFL Draft. Here’s some players to keep a close eye on in the draft that could take the Falcons’ interest.

New stadium to feature innovative synthetic turf system — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

I have no idea what this means, but it sure sounds good. The new Falcons stadium won’t be right without a new synthetic turf. As Vaughn McClure writes, “the GreenFields MX 3-STAR Turf System is the world’s first synthetic turf system to pass the NFL BEAST test requirements”. Sounds good to me.

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Falcons can’t give up on Roddy White — Dan Salem of NFL Spin Zone

Should the Falcons give up on Roddy White? Maybe that’s not such a good idea. Despite his struggles in 2015, White could still have something to offer the Falcons. In a year they desperately need at No. 2 receiver, can White step up?