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Atlanta Falcons News: Courtney Upshaw provides the physical in ‘fast and physical’

By Freddie Boston

Nov 22, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Courtney Upshaw (91) celebrates in the fourth quarter against the St. Louis Rams at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Courtney Upshaw (91) celebrates in the fourth quarter against the St. Louis Rams at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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Happy Wednesday, Atlanta Falcons fans. When we were all little, we dreamed of the days when you could watch live football on a Thursday night on Twitter. You didn’t dream of that? Well now you don’t need to because it’s going to be a reality in 2016.

Read about that and much more in today’s Dirty Bird Daily, bringing you up to date with all of the latest Falcons news.

Falcons went all in to land Julio Jones in 2011 draft — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Vaughn McClure takes a look back at that trade from 2011. The Faclons gave up the house and mortgaged their future to land Julio Jones. Looking back, was the trade a good one?

Courtney Upshaw ready to ‘knock people around’ for Atlanta Falcons in Dan Quinn’s defense — Mark Inabinett of AL.com

Dan Quinn wants his Atlanta defense to be ‘fast and physical’ much like his Seahawks defense was. Recent free agent acquisition Courtney Upshaw helps provide the physical side of that.

What is Vic Beasley’s 2016 ceiling? — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

Vic Beasley didn’t hit the heights many expected as a rookie, but he had a lot to overcome. Beasley was surrounded with below-average talent and also played with a torn labrum for much of the year. What are realistic expectations for him in 2016, and what is his ceiling?

Thursday Night Football will be streamed live on Twitter in 2016 — NFL Communications

For many, Twitter acts as a second screen experience while watching NFL games on TV. Now you’ll be able to watch games directly through Twitter. The social network will be streaming Thursday Night Football games in 2016.

Broncos backup tackle Tyler Polumbus retires — ESPN

Offensive tackle Tyler Polumbus, who was released from the Atlanta Falcons last season, has officially retired from the NFL. His final team in the league was the Denver Broncos. His time in Atlanta was brief, and it’s nice to see him walk away with a Super Bowl ring.

More falcons: Should the Falcons pass on Leonard Floyd?

And finally:

Darian Thompson is an interesting prospect at safety. The Falcons want to take a closer look.

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