Atlanta Falcons

Falcons hire ex-Colts GM Chris Polian

April 29, 2012

It may not be overseeing the new-look, Luck-y Colts, or anything luxurious like that, but at least former Colts GM Chris Polian can say he’s no longer unemployed. As first reported by ProFootballTalk.com, the Falcons hired Polian to work in their personnel department. An official announcement is expected Monday. Along with his dad, Bill Polian, [...]

Falcons turn down ‘Hard Knocks’ … again

April 21, 2012

Just as they did eleven months ago, the Atlanta Falcons have passed up the opportunity to let cameras closely chronicle their day-to-day operations this summer. After conducting “extensive discussions at every level of the organization,” the Falcons declined an offer to appear on HBO’s hit series, Hard Knocks, a league source tells ESPN. During the [...]

Falcons owner Blank: Saints’ punishment ‘appropriate’

March 27, 2012

When trying to gauge the overall opinion of the Saints’ league-imposed discipline following their BountyGate scandal, the consensus more or less lies in the “Goldilocks” zone. There are critics who believe the punishment was too severe. There are skeptics who feel the organization might’ve got off too easy. And then there are those, like Falcons [...]

Roddy White angered by Goodell’s new contract

February 13, 2012

With the news that commissioner Roger Goodell will be making nearly $20 million per year by the end of the decade — thanks to his newly-signed contract extension — the Falcons’ Roddy White decided to weigh in on the matter. Suffice it to say, White does not approve. The Pro Bowl receiver is offended by [...]

Jim Mora takes shot at Falcons?

February 13, 2012

Busy getting settled in his new gig as UCLA’s head coach, scouring football’s top prospects, Jim Mora couldn’t help himself when discussing his time with the Falcons. In particular, the 2004 season, when he, in his first year as head coach, led them to the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. The Jr. recalled the [...]

Tony Gonzalez to play another season

January 1, 2012

Though it may have appeared otherwise, the 2011 season won’t end up being Tony Gonzalez’s swan song. According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the Falcons signed Gonzalez to a one-year, $7 million contract extension on Saturday, meaning the future Hall of Fame tight end will return in 2012. Before the season began, Gonzalez was [...]

Falcons, Ray Edwards agree on five-year contract

July 29, 2011

The last of the elite defensive ends on the open market has been scooped up. Per Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the Falcons and Ray Edwards have come to an agreement on a five-year contract. According to Adam Schefter, the deal is worth $30 million, including $11 million in guarantees. Edwards, the former Viking of [...]

Falcons latest team to say no to HBO

May 24, 2011

A few days after the Atlanta Falcons were kicking around the idea of appearing on HBO’s Hard Knocks this summer, they’ve shut the door on the possibility. Falcons coach Mike Smith told NFL Network’s Scott Hanson that the team will not be starring on this year’s edition of Hard Knocks. The organization had “internal discussions” [...]