"Things were a little awkward" within the Falcons after they signed Kirk Cousins in free agency and then made Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick of this year's draft.
The Falcons shocked the NFL world when they selected Michael Penix with their top pick a little over a month after giving Kirk Cousins a $180 million free agent deal.
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After a memorable off-season, there is plenty to digest about how the team is structured going into the summer.
With the Falcons expected to win the NFC South, there is greater attention on how their roster has been built going into a pivotal season. They have been aggressive in putting their offense in position to be one of the more prolific units in the league. That’s been one of Terry Fontenot’s biggest priorities since becoming general...
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The deciding factor for the Falcons starting cornerback competition could be more about run defense than pass coverage.
The Atlanta Falcons have no clear-cut candidate to start at the cornerback position opposite A.J. Terrell. So it was a mild surprise to see the team not invest in any defensive backs in last month’s NFL Draft. That leaves several candidates already on the roster in the mix for the vacant spot.
One of the prime candidates for the open...
Will the Atlanta Falcons regret signing Kirk Cousins? The Falcons entered the offseason in dire need of a quarterback. They ended up with two of them. First, they signed Cousins to a massive four-year, $180 million deal in free agency.
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Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts are compelling choices.
The Atlanta Falcons aren’t necessarily the youngest team in the NFL, but they do have a compelling collection of young, talented players. Two in particular were recently recognized by Pro Football Focus as among the best players under 25 in the league today.
You will not be shocked to learn that those two players are Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson, two expected cornerstones of a much-improved...
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The Falcons offense is about to undergo one of the most dramatic changes in the NFL after transitioning from Arthur Smith to Zac Robinson this offseason. We break down some of the most notable changes coming to Atlanta.
The Atlanta Falcons offense is about to undergo one of the most dramatic changes in the NFL after transitioning from Arthur Smith to Zac Robinson this offseason. Host Kevin Knight breaks down the most notable changes coming to...
Buccaneers first-round OL Graham Barton discussed how he’s attacking the move to center from the tackle position during the first phase of offseason workouts.
For the first time in years, the Falcons have high expectations. It’s not good enough to just end their postseason drought; the expectation around Atlanta is they’ll win the NFC South for the first time since 2016.
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Lifelong falcons fan Jamel Johnson joins The Falcoholic!
Editor’s Note: Jamel Johnson joined The Falcoholic in early May of 2024. Please give him a warm welcome!
An Atlanta native, Jamel was born and raised on the Southside of Fulton County. Before he could even walk, his mom got them season tickets to Atlanta Falcons games, scoring seats in the 100 section, close to all the action.
As he grew older, he started learning the game, leading to him playing football...
When the Falcons added first-round QB Michael Penix Jr. and QB Kirk Cousins in the offseason, many were confused as the two moves seemed to conflict. Atlanta HC Raheem Morris believes it’s on Penix to focus on his development as Cousins has to worry about winning, not mentoring a young quarterback.
After a promising rookie season, Andersen's sophomore campaign was derailed by injury.
One of the most shocking picks in the NFL was the Atlanta Falcons selecting Michael Penix in the Top 10. What might Penix thrive at in the next five years?
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The Falcons have had an eventful offseason, with a new coaching staff and two new quarterbacks in the building. Host Kevin Knight is joined by Brice Lewis (Bleav in Hawks) to get his take on Atlanta’s free agency and draft haul.
Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! The Atlanta Falcons have had an eventful offseason, with a new coaching staff and two new quarterbacks in the building. Host Kevin Knight...
The Falcons have invested heavily in their offense since Terry Fontenot arrived in Atlanta, spending four straight top 10 picks on a tight end, wide receiver, running back, and quarterback.
Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson donated $300,000 to the Mobile Loaves & Fishes homelessness charity, according to the NFL Players'…
The Falcons spent pretty much all of their free agent dollars on the offensive side of the ball this offseason, headlined by Kirk Cousins. The veteran inked a $180 million deal, which was quickly followed by the signing of wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who agreed to a three-year contract to come to Atlanta.
The Falcons love the word ‘ethos’ and have muttered it throughout the offseason, but it predates Raheem Morris. Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith coined the phrase in regard to the type of player they wanted to acquire.
The Falcons made an unprecedented decision to draft Michael Penix with the 8th overall pick less than two months after signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative $180 million free agent deal.
The Atlanta Falcons have much-needed hype surrounding the team for the first time since 2017. The team has had a rough time finding the successor to Matt