http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/ Latest articles for the Falcons section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:13:12 GMT 2009-11-23T02:13:12Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/fix-the-falcons-216687.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Well, the bye week’s over and now the Falcons are ready to start their insanely difficult stretch run that will likely determine the fate of the season. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:38:50 GMT lorr@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/fix-the-falcons-216687.html Lynn Orr 2009-10-06T19:38:50Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-jerry-down-with-142675.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Falcons first-round pick Peria Jerry missed time in minicamp with a right knee injury. He left the season opener with a chest injury. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:31:14 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-jerry-down-with-142675.html Ken Sugiura 2009-09-21T00:31:14Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-rb-snelling-makes-142582.html?cxtype=rss_falcons From the moment he heard the play call, Jason Snelling liked his chances. “Things run through your mind,” said Snelling, the Falcons reserve running back. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:12:41 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-rb-snelling-makes-142582.html Ken Sugiura 2009-09-20T23:12:41Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-sam-baker-talks-142082.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Flowery Branch -- Sam Baker, the Falcons’ starting left tackle, did not play in either game against the Carolina Panthers last season. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:08:38 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-sam-baker-talks-142082.html D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER 2009-09-19T20:08:38Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-abraham-preys-on-142080.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Falcons defensive end appears to be on a mission after recording a franchise-record 16.5 sacks last season. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:03:29 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-abraham-preys-on-142080.html D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER 2009-09-19T20:03:29Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/five-things-to-watch-142078.html?cxtype=rss_falcons • Getting after Jake Delhomme: The Panthers’ quarterback has thrown nine interceptions and committed two fumbles over his past two games, a season-opening lost to Philadelphia and a divisional-round playoff defeat against Arizona. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:56:12 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/five-things-to-watch-142078.html D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER 2009-09-19T19:56:12Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/panthers-qb-delhomme-still-140925.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH - The Falcons expect to see Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme’s best game Sunday. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:24:35 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/panthers-qb-delhomme-still-140925.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-09-17T22:24:35Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/the-beer-man-steps-140854.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH - Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann matched his rookie season-output for sacks against Miami with two. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:23:45 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/the-beer-man-steps-140854.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-09-17T20:23:45Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/sellout-for-falcons-vs-140507.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Flowery Branch - Sunday's Falcons game against the Carolina Panthers has been sold out and there will be no local television blackout, the team announced Thursday. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:39:54 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/sellout-for-falcons-vs-140507.html D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER 2009-09-17T14:39:54Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-jackson-takes-demotion-139945.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH - Chevis Jackson, a third-round pick in the 2008 draft, is the odd man out as the Falcons play musical cornerbacks in the secondary. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:21:32 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-jackson-takes-demotion-139945.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-09-16T21:21:32Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/body-balance-key-to-139301.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Just hours after joining the Atlanta Falcons, new cornerbacks Tye Hill and Brian Williams received their equipment, playbooks and their functional movement screens. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:13:42 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/body-balance-key-to-139301.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-09-16T01:13:42Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-have-carolina-on-138608.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Atlanta keeps close eye on Panthers’ quarterback situation after Delhomme's rough start. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:01:37 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-have-carolina-on-138608.html D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER 2009-09-15T02:01:37Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-linebackers-bond-before-138492.html?cxtype=rss_falcons 
 Flowery Branch - The bonding process started over chicken wings and watching film. Mike Peterson had a plan for the Falcons’ revamped linebacker unit. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:49:35 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-linebackers-bond-before-138492.html D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER 2009-09-14T23:49:35Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/peterson-brings-force-in-137685.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Anthony Fasano had the football and was in Mike Peterson’s vicinity. Sunday, that wasn’t a winning combination. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:27:36 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/peterson-brings-force-in-137685.html KEN SUGIURA 2009-09-14T00:27:36Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-elam-has-a-137690.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Jason Elam left it in the bullpen on Sunday. After what he said was his best practice week of the preseason and a good pre-game warm-up, the Falcons kicker had one of the worst days of his 17-year career. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:11:21 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-elam-has-a-137690.html KEN SUGIURA 2009-09-13T23:11:21Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-q-a-curtis-137184.html?cxtype=rss_falcons The Falcons open the season Sunday against the Miami Dolphins at the Georgia Dome. Linebacker Curtis Lofton talks with the AJC about preparing to face Miami’s tough running game and its vaunted “Wildcat” option attack: Q: What specific issues does Miami’s attack present to you at middle linebacker? Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:31:27 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-q-a-curtis-137184.html D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER 2009-09-12T21:31:27Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/nfl-notes-cowboys-brooking-137183.html?cxtype=rss_falcons After six months with his new team, Keith Brooking no longer feels out of place in silver and blue. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:27:58 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/nfl-notes-cowboys-brooking-137183.html KEN SUGIURA 2009-09-12T21:27:58Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-keys-vs-dolphins-137164.html?cxtype=rss_falcons The Falcons will win if . . . The secondary is not scorched: The team is clearly skittish about the crew and made deals to fortify the unit. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:24:25 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-keys-vs-dolphins-137164.html 2009-09-12T21:24:25Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-release-ex-uga-137172.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Former UGA standout made the team after being out of NFL for a year. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:33:41 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-release-ex-uga-137172.html D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER 2009-09-12T20:33:41Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-qb-ryan-seeks-137141.html?cxtype=rss_falcons If only for a moment, Matt Ryan was caught unprepared. Then the moment was gone. The subject was stardom. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:35:28 GMT steve@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-qb-ryan-seeks-137141.html STEVE HUMMER 2009-09-12T19:35:28Z