Atlanta Falcons Articles - Page 54

Running back Todd Gurley was among the notable additions the Atlanta Falcons made to their roster this offseason. However, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has given him and many other players good reason to proceed with caution. Players have expressed their concern with the lack of established health guidelines for players heading into training camp. Gurley […]

Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons has made well over $250 million via contracts over the course of his storied 12-year quarterback career. Despite that lofty total, it pales in comparison to the contract extension that Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs recently inked: 10 years, $503 million. Ryan spoke to Vaughn McClure of […]

NFL teams have been facing a much different season in 2020 than they are used to. The coronavirus pandemic has complicated things quite a bit, and the Atlanta Falcons have announced their intentions for stadium capacity at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The coronavirus pandemic has not hurt the season just yet. Despite other leagues suspending play, canceling […]

Veteran NFL running back Devonta Freeman remains an unrestricted free agent after previously being released by the Atlanta Falcons earlier this offseason. Because Freeman has yet to find his next NFL home with the month of August now looming large, it appears as though the longtime Falcons rusher has kicking things into high gear en […]

The Atlanta Falcons have fallen on rough times. While fans are hoping for a potential resurgence in the 2020 NFL season, they can still take solace in the fact that their franchise history boasts a rich tradition of productive playmakers. Quarterback Matt Ryan has had the luxury of playing with a number of elite pass-catchers […]

According to Matt Urban of thefalconswire.com, Gatorade rolled out a new commercial starring high-profile athletes from various sports. Those stars included Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics in the WNBA, American sprinter and hurdler Sydney McLaughlin, Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB, Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans in the […]

The Atlanta Falcons have featured some iconic NFL legends throughout their history. But they’ve also rostered some players that most fans don’t associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for the Falcons. 5. Osi Umenyiora, 2013-2014 Umenyiora was a second-round pick by the New York Giants in 2003, and […]

Two years ago, Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley was at the top of his game in the NFL. He already played in three Pro Bowls in just his fourth year as a pro and had been named to three All-Pro teams. The then Rams running back had just led the league in rushing touchdowns […]

The Atlanta Falcons don’t have an incredibly rich history. Since becoming an NFL franchise in 1966, the Falcons have only made a pair of Super Bowl appearances, losing both times. Also, between 1966 and 1990, Atlanta only made three trips to the playoffs. So, clearly, the Falcons’ organization struggled to get off the ground for […]

The rivalry between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons isn’t one of the most storied feuds in NFL history and there’s a reason for that. The New Orleans franchise only entered the league in 1967 and more importantly, the two teams only started playing in the same division in the 1970 season. Another move […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan shared some knowledge with respect to how the team’s offense dissects matchups during a recent appearance on 680 The Fan radio earlier this week. Ryan used the example of the Falcons’ “Gun Triple Right” formation in which Julio Jones is the “X” receiver. The former MVP said Jones is always […]

Recently retired in 2017, Calvin Johnson opened up about hoping the Atlanta Falcons to trade up to snag him in the 2007 NFL Draft. Things didn’t go as planned as the Detroit Lions picked him second overall, behind Oakland quarterback JaMarcus Russell. The Falcons slid down to the 8th pick and selected defensive end Jamaal […]

The Atlanta Falcons are one of youngest teams in the NFL, only joining the league in 1966. But in their relatively short stint in pro football, the Falcons have proven to be one of the more consistent teams especially the past three decades. In the last 30 seasons, the Georgia-based franchise has made the postseason […]

The Atlanta Falcons still haven’t won a Super Bowl, but they have had a rich history, and a few times they were close to winning it all. If the Falcons wouldn’t have blown a 28-3 lead against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI, that entire team would have been legendary, but instead, they […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is looking to make a positive impact on the community while formally announcing that he will be leading a fundraiser for Advancing the Lives of the Black Community in Atlanta. Ryan has notably spent his entire NFL playing career as a member of the Falcons and has come to know […]

The NFC South got a lot better at the quarterback position this offseason, but that hasn’t deterred Matt Ryan’s confidence in himself. Ahead of his 13th season in the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons veteran revealed that he believes he is the best quarterback in the NFC South. When asked who he believes is the best […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a lot of offensive talent on paper in 2019, but it didn’t translate into a whole lot of success as the Falcons went 7-9 and missed the playoffs. But Matt Ryan still has high hopes for the offense heading into 2020: “You’re talking about Julio (Jones) in his prime, Calvin Ridley […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan lent some interesting perspective to the idea of playing without fans during the 2020 NFL season during an appearance on Chris Long’s “Green Light” podcast. The former league MVP said the lack of crowd noise–which can sometimes impact snap counts and adjustments–could actually force teams to audible even more. Ryan […]

Cam Newton is still hoping to land a job as a starting quarterback for the 2020 season. But he also took some time to work on his basketball skills earlier this week. Newton pulled up for a run with Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley and rapper-hooper Quavo on Tuesday. Newton has worked hard to […]

When a team blows a 28-3 lead in the Super Bowl, that is something that sticks around for awhile. It seems like the Atlanta Falcons are still dealing with that harsh memory. Atlanta has been 7-9 in each of the last two seasons. They have built an offense that should win more than seven games. […]

Having depth at the running back position is important for each team, but this season, it’s going to be even more important. If the NFL season happens and a small number of players test positive for COVID-19 the NFL will probably try to keep the season going. If a starting running back tests positive with […]

The Atlanta Falcons were one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams in 2019. Some had them pegged as darkhorse Super Bowl contenders (or maybe that was just me), but the Falcons went just 7-9 and missed the playoffs. It marked Atlanta’s second straight 7-9 season, and in an NFC South that includes the New Orleans […]

While the 28-3 debacle from Super Bowl LI stings deeply for the fan base of the Atlanta Falcons, there have been plenty of great moments in this history of this franchise. June 30, 1965, marks the first day that the Falcons were considered a member of the NFL, and they have not looked back since, […]

The coaching staff for the Atlanta Falcons reached out Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson to help with the team’s virtual offseason program. Falcons coach Dan Quinn knows one of the biggest things the team has missed this offseason has been the locker room comradery and after reaching out to Thompson, the team decided to do […]

The Atlanta Falcons were one of the most active teams in free agency this offseason, adding multiple marquee players. Thomas Dimitroff, the general manager of the Falcons, spoke out on why the team’s active free-agency spending will be vital to the team’s success: “I think we accomplished what we wanted to accomplish and needed to […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 78 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 78 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 78 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan welcome fashionista (and Dillon’s significant other) Nellie […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has some high expectations for wide receiver Calvin Ridley heading into the 2020 season. Not being in the facility with everyone has been a problem for most, but Ryan thinks it might actually be a blessing for Ridley. With all the one-on-one work that Ridley has been able to do, […]

The Atlanta Falcons haven’t won a Super Bowl yet, but they have still found a lot of success, led by a lot of top-notch players. There are really probably 10 or more players who could be in the top five, but we have narrowed it down to five. Let’s break down the five greatest Falcons […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan released a statement regarding the death of Rayshard Brooks who was shot by police in Atlanta last Friday night. In a statement posted on Twitter, Ryan said he spent the weekend trying to wrap his head around the death of Brooks, but he couldn’t, because Brooks should still be alive. […]

There is an ongoing tally of players and coaches in the NFL that have said they’ll protest in the 2020 season and Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons is the latest. To show his support for his players, Quinn informed local reporters that he will protest alongside his players in 2020. Falcons HC Dan Quinn… […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have become a real threat in the NFC South. In a Zoom interview, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan discussed how adding Tom Brady impacts their matchup with the Bucs and the division as a whole. “It’s going to be a tough division, no question about it,” Ryan said, per The Atlanta […]

The NFC South is a loaded division, but Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan isn’t intimidated by any team in the NFC South. Ryan knows it’s going to be tough playing in the division, but he wants to remind everyone that they will also have to face the Falcons. They really struggled early in the 2019 […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had a hilarious response when asked about the possibility of pumping crowd noise into stadiums in the event fans cannot attend the first few games of the seas0n. Ryan, rather succinctly, said he and the Falcons might not be the best spokespersons for inauthentic crowd noise, via Jason Butt’s Twitter. […]

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is confident that wide receiver Calvin Ridley is prepared to take a big step forward during the 2020 season. Ridley was on pace to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark during the 2019 season before an abdominal injury forced him to miss the last three games of the year. Koetter has […]

In 2017, before coming to the Atlanta Falcons, then-Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley recorded a league-high 2,093 yards from scrimmage and 19 touchdowns. The next season, the former top-10 pick dominated once again with 1,831 yards and 21 TDs in only 14 games. However, a knee injury would end Gurley’s 2018 season early […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 76 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 76 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 76 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their series on the one burning […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost tight end Austin Hooper to the Cleveland Browns in free agency back in March, leaving a rather gaping hole at the position. However, the Falcons feel they have found a fine replacement: Hayden Hurst. Atlanta acquired Hurst in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens shortly after Hooper departed, and quarterback Matt […]

Colin Kaepernick has been out of the NFL since the end of 2016, but if it were up to Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, Kaepernick would have a place somewhere in the league. Speaking on Kaepernick on Tuesday, Ryan said that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback “should have every opportunity to be back in […]

The Atlanta Falcons made one of the bigger moves this offseason when they signed veteran free agent Todd Gurley. Gurley is still in the prime of his career as an elite superstar running back. And he adds what could be one of the missing pieces to an Atlanta team that could contend for a Super […]