Atlanta Falcons News: Nate Burleson has high praise for Mohamed Sanu

Nov 5, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) scores a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Andy Dalton (not pictured) in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) scores a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Andy Dalton (not pictured) in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Will we see some Atlanta Falcons throwback uniforms in 2017? What did we learn about the Falcons this week? That and more in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. At long last it’s the weekend. While the world of the NFL is quiet, the world of politics is heating up, particularly in my home country of England. As I’m sure you’ve all been made aware of, the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union. What global effect will this have? Who knows?

Let’s move back to football before I get out of my depth. We’re now just 78 days away from the Falcons’ season opener with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How many more weekends? Just the 11.

As you sip your coffee this fine Saturday morning, enjoy these Falcons articles from around the internet.

Falcons president wants to see throwback uniforms at new stadium in 2017 — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

The 2017 season will be a celebration for the Falcons in their beautiful new home. It’s possible they will be wearing throwback uniforms inside the brand new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. How great would that be?

If new stadium delayed, Falcons have options for 2017 preseason — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Talking of the new stadium, there aren’t expected to be any delays for its opening next summer. If there are any further setbacks, though, the Falcons have options in place for their preseason games. Hopefully it won’t come to that.

Five things we learned about the Falcons this week — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

Here’s a roundup of everything we learned about the Falcons this week, including general manager Thomas Dimitroff admitting he’s on the hot seat.

Next: Julio Jones: Future league MVP?

Nate Burleson thinks Mohamed Sanu will be great — Matthew Chambers of The Falcoholic

With Mohamed Sanu in town, can he become the perfect complement to Julio Jones at wide receiver. We’ll soon find out whether he simply wasn’t afforded the opportunity in Cincinnati or whether he isn’t up to par. Sanu with Jones will be fun to watch.