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The Atlanta Falcons are in the midst of their rebuilding efforts which has put one of their top players in wide receiver Julio Jones in an uncertain situation. Many teams have already expressed interest in the veteran though a deal can’t push through before June 1 due to cap reasons. Despite the current situation, it […]

The Atlanta Falcons are fresh off of another very disappointing season in 2020. When everything was said and done, they ended the season with a 4-12 record which placed them last in the NFC South. That was a disappointing finish, but they have a chance to add more crucial young talent to the roster in […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft Live: Picks #9-16, Including Mac Jones Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 150 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 150 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 150 – Blake Lovell […]

With the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft sporting quite the talented quarterback class, former North Dakota State Bison quarterback Trey Lance has become somewhat of an afterthought in NFL news despite the fact that the collegiate standout could very well come off the board inside the top 10 come late April. Thanks to the presence of […]

The 2021 NFL Draft begins on April 29 and runs through May 1. Even though the draft has yet to occur, William Hill Sports Book released its projected NFL win totals for all 32 teams for next season. Williams Hill has released its projected win totals for the 2021 NFL season. Top totals:1. Chiefs: 122. […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft Live: Picks #1-8 Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 149 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 149 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 149 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan […]

The Atlanta Falcons are sitting in a good position as the NFL draft approaches. It’s rumored that multiple teams are inquiring them about a possible trade. This could be a solid move for this franchise to help generate more draft picks to build the roster. However, keeping the fourth overall selection makes a lot of […]

It Hasn’t Happened Since The 1999 NFL Draft The last time the NFL Draft opened with three consecutive signal callers was in 1999. In ’99, the Browns selected Tim Couch first overall. The Eagles got Donovan McNabb second, and then the Bengals picked Akili Smith third. Couch and Smith ended up being massive busts, which […]

The Atlanta Falcons are pondering a move back in this month’s NFL draft. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported the Falcons are not opposed to dealing the No. 4 overall pick, though he opined Atlanta will stay put: And that leaves the Falcons as a team to watch—one that’s going to have to make a […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had a quiet offseason so far. The Falcons signed veteran linebackers Barkevious Mingo and Brandon Copeland while adding Mike Davis to bolster their anemic running game. Hopefully, Davis will be a better acquisition than Todd Gurley. Defensive end Allen Bailey and safety Ricardo Allen were cut. Edge rusher is again the […]

The NFL recently announced that there will be 17 regular-season games beginning in 2021. Now, it has been revealed that one of the teams who will take part in one of their international games is the Atlanta Falcons. With schedules expected to be released later in the offseason, Field Yates of ESPN reported that the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady may already be playing for another team, but he still remembers the fond memories that he enjoyed with his former squad in the New England Patriots. On Sunday, which was March 28, Brady trolled the Atlanta Falcons and posted a picture from the Patriots’ 28-3 comeback win back in […]

With the 49ers, Eagles, and Dolphins shaking up the draft order, the pressure is on for the remaining teams that need a quarterback. The Carolina Panthers are one of those teams, and to continue the series of offseason moves that teams should make, I’m going to talk about why I think they’ll fill that void […]

Let’s look at the Atlanta Falcons in the early stages of the NFL offseason. What will happen for a franchise which has the skill-position talent but hasn’t been the same since losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 NFL postseason, with Steve Sarkisian coordinating their offense? Falcons Priorities: Get Under the Cap Despite having […]

The Atlanta Falcons are apparently putting to rest the idea they will draft Matt Ryan’s successor this April. Well, sort of. Atlanta reportedly agreed to restructure Ryan’s contract, per Zach Klein of WSB-TV 6. Ryan’s $23 million was converted to a bonus that will now be spread out over the next three years. Per NFL […]

The NFC South looks to become one of the most competitive divisions in the league once this offseason is through. The New Orleans Saints roster is completely stacked, however, there is a possibility Drew Brees comes back for one more season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just won Super Bowl LV after acquiring Tom Brady and […]

The Atlanta Falcons are another team added to the list of Super Bowl hangover victims. After being so close to winning it all in the 2016 season, Atlanta finished last season with four wins and 12 losses. That’s quite the fall from grace. To make matters worse, the team is looking at a projected  -$31,668,889 in […]

Despite the recent rumors, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank isn’t looking to trade Julio Jones or Matt Ryan this offseason and is confident they’ll return in 2021. During a recent interview with the NFL Network, Blank discussed what his expectations are for Jones this upcoming season with the Falcons. “We expect Julio to be a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are entering a new regime under new head coach Arthur Smith. Questions surround the status of certain members of the roster. While speaking about the outlook of the team, Arthur Blank shared what he believes is the biggest issue and he spoke about Matt Ryan’s future with the franchise. #Falcons owner Arthur […]

Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons faced the Super Bowl-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers twice this season. It did not go well for the Falcons. Based on those recent experiences, Ryan is picking his team’s NFC South rival to upset the Kansas City Chiefs in this Sunday’s Super Bowl LV at their home field of Raymond […]

During an offseason in which numerous quarterbacks could end up changing teams, it’s fair to wonder whether the Atlanta Falcons will be looking to move on from 35-year-old Matt Ryan. The Falcons own the fourth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft coming off a 4-12 season, the franchise’s third consecutive losing campaign. However, according to […]

The Baltimore Ravens got knocked out of the playoffs earlier than they wanted to thanks to the Buffalo Bills, and their offseason will begin with a few tough decisions. The team released running back Mark Ingram after losing to the Bills in an anticipated move, especially with the emergence of JK Dobbins and Gus Edwards. […]

The Atlanta Falcons are starting a new regime with a new general manager, Terry Fontenot, and a new head coach, Arthur Smith, and they have a lot of moves to make to get back to being competitive. Unfortunately for the Falcons, they don’t have a ton of cap space with which to work in 2021. […]

The sports world was shocked to hear that all-time great and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron passed away on Friday morning at the age of 86. Now, the Atlanta Falcons will retire the number 44 for the rest of the 2021 season to honor Aaron, as he will be remembered as a legend not only in […]

The Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting set to face off in the NFC Championship game on Sunday. Tom Brady against Aaron Rodgers is the story of this game — and for good reason. However, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has firsthand experience with losing to Tom Brady and hopes that his […]

It appears as though former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator and interim head coach Raheem Morris has already found his next job. According to a recent report from Josina Anderson, Morris has agreed to become the next defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams, a team that lost its now-former defensive coordinator to the crosstown rival […]

The Atlanta Falcons landed a major piece to their rebuilding franchise on Tuesday morning after hiring former New Orleans Saints vice president Terry Fontenot to be their new general manager, via the team‘s website. Fontenot was a former football player, who had a four-year stint with Tulane in college. He didn’t proceed to the big […]

The Atlanta Falcons have officially hired Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith as their new head coach. NFL insiders have reported that Smith was always Atlanta’s top target, and on Friday, the NFC South franchise secured a deal with the man who helped Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry evolve as NFL players. Sources: #Titans OC […]

The Atlanta Falcons appear to be closing in on their next head coach. Reports have now surfaced that this could come in the form of Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. This report comes via Dianna Russini of ESPN: The Atlanta Falcons have made an offer to Arthur Smith to become their next head coach […]

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been a sought-after candidate for several vacant head coaching positions available across the league. However, reports recently emerged that his interview with the Atlanta Falcons didn’t go so well. Apparently, those reports turned out to be false as AJC Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter debunked the […]

The Matt Ryan era in Atlanta may be coming to an end. The Atlanta Falcons are positioned in a prime situation with the fourth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and all signs point to them cashing it in on their next passer. Trevor Sikkema and Ben Solak, the hosts of the daily Locked On […]

Atlanta Falcons players recently decided to stay mum on social injustices as they didn’t want to suffer the same fate of their former colleagues in quarterback Colin Kaepernick and safety Eric Reid. Via Ken Belson of the New York Times: “Several Falcons said some players calculated how much money they had in the bank when […]

Back on May 5, 2018, the Atlanta Falcons thought they were locking up their franchise QB of the future, handing out a five-year extension to Matt Ryan, who — at the time — they thought would remain a strong offensive leader for many years to come. That long-term investment made on former Boston College and […]

There are a half dozen NFL head coaching jobs available at the moment. The Jacksonville Jaguars, who lost 15 consecutive games following their Week 1 win, have the top overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. They must first, however, secure a head coach to guide their club. Elsewhere, the New York Jets, Houston Texans, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are among the teams in the NFL that seem to be getting hot at the perfect time. After another methodical drive by the Buccaneers, Tom Brady connected with Antonio Brown for a touchdown to give Tampa Bay an early 17-3 lead in the second quarter over the Falcons. Tom Brady's 2nd […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked back up from where they left off in Week 16 early in Sunday’s game versus the Atlanta Falcons, but they might have sustained a notable injury. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Mike Evans was helped off of the field in the first quarter after suffering an apparent knee […]

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones hasn’t been enjoying a particularly great 2020 NFL season. He often found himself sitting out games and missing practices due to a nagging hamstring injury. Jones only tallied 771 receiving yards on 51 receptions and three scoring touchdowns, so far this season, as he’s only played in nine […]

The Kansas City Chiefs snuck out with a win on Sunday over the Atlanta Falcons, which put them in a prime position for the playoffs. With a win over the Falcons, the Chiefs officially clinched a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the AFC playoffs, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. With the win over the […]

The Atlanta Falcons haven’t had the best of luck this year, but that was almost set to change on Sunday surprisingly against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Falcons held a 14-10 lead heading into the two-minute mark in the fourth quarter, but Patrick Mahomes wasn’t prepared to let his team fall to a then-4-10 Falcons […]