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The Atlanta Falcons are an American professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are currently a member of the NFC South division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Falcons joined the NFL in 1965 as an expansion team, after the NFL offered then-owner Rankin Smith a franchise to keep him from joining the rival American Football League. The AFL instead granted a franchise to Miami. In their 43 years of existence, the Falcons have compiled a record of 275–400–6 with division championships in 1980, 1998 and 2004.




Defensive Back a Position of Strength for the Falcons

By: Falcons Gab

18May2012

By Jake Saltzman The postseason has been anything but kind to the Atlanta Falcons of late. Quarterback Matt Ryan has been on the receiving end of the majority of the blame, as the former number three overall draft pick remains winless (0-3) in the NF...

A Blast to the Broncos Past – Visiting the Atlanta Falcons

By: Predominantly Orange

13May2012

The Denver Broncos will travel to the Georgia Dome in Week 2 for a Monday Night Football matchup against the Falcons. The Broncos have faced the Falcons six times in Atlanta and have a 4-2 record. (Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-US PRESSWIRE)   T...

Draft Grades: NFC South

By: Cat Crave

5May2012

Draft Grades: NFC South - Cat Crave - Cat Crave - A Carolina Panthers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

2012 Atlanta Falcons Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

By: Total Broncos

1May2012

The 2012 Atlanta Falcons' schedule gives the team a great chance to make a run at the NFC South title. With the challenges that the New Orleans Saints will face in 2012, now is the time for the Falcons to make a move on the division.

Bethune-Cookman linebacker among Jaguars' undrafted signings

By: Ultimate Jaguars

29Apr2012

The Jaguars signed nine undrafted rookies to contracts, according to NFL.com. The team signed Bethune-Cookman linebacker Ryan Davis and Florida A&M wide receiver Kevin Elliott. Ohio State center Michael Brewster, Texas Tech guard D.J. Hall and No...

Falcons hire ex-Colts GM Chris Polian

By: Helmet2Helmet

29Apr2012

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 the...

Falcons Acquire Cornerback Asante Samuel From Eagles

By: NY Times

26Apr2012

The Atlanta Falcons acquired the Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel from the Philadelphia Eagles for a seventh-round draft pick.

Asante Samuel: There Are "A Lot Of Sad Eagles Fans Over There" [Asante Samuel]

By: Dead Spin

26Apr2012

Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Samuel says a lot of people can't figure o...

Asante Samuel goes to Atlanta Falcons

By: GMen HQ

25Apr2012

Asante Samuel goes to Atlanta Falcons - GMEN HQ - GMEN HQ - A NY Giants Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

What the Asante Samuel trade fortifies

By: The Ebony Bird

25Apr2012

Asante Samuel was dealt to the Atlanta Falcons for a fifth-round pick Wednesday.What the Asante Samuel trade fortifies - Ebony Bird - Ebony Bird - A Baltimore Ravens Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Could the 2012 Draft set a new record for first round trades?

By: The Ebony Bird

25Apr2012

Leslie Frasier and the Vikings front office could control a major chunk of the Draft depending on what they do with the number 3 overall pick.Could the 2012 Draft set a new record for first round trades? - Ebony Bird - Ebony Bird - A Baltimore Ravens...

Falcons Trade For Asante Samuel (UPDATED)

By: Dueling Couches

25Apr2012

Adam Schefter is reporting, that Falcons-Eagles trade is nearly complete. According to various reports, it sounds like the Eagles would receive a sixth-round pick in exchange for Samuel.We reported a couple days ago that Asante was on the block, and...

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