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Senior reporter for the @atlantafalcons. Host of Friday Five. @UGAGrady graduate.
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Mike Vrabel: Arthur Smith will do 'a fantastic job' as head coach

Mike Vrabel: Arthur Smith will do 'a fantastic job' as head coach

AtlantaFalcons.com — One of the hottest head coach candidates this offseason, Smith interviewed with a large number of teams seeking to fill that role. There may be some fans who aren't familiar with Smith's prior work, but the results speak for themselves, even if he's not one to openly promote them. "If things work out, they work out," Smith said. "I don't worry about it. I don't try to run an election campaign; I just don't believe in that. I've got to do a good job at the job I have, and that's all I care about."
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A.J. Terrell proving to be everything Falcons could have hoped for

A.J. Terrell proving to be everything Falcons could have hoped for

AtlantaFalcons.com — When the Atlanta Falcons selected Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell with the 16th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, there were some draft pundits who called the selection a reach. By the time Thanksgiving rolled around, Terrell had prepared a nice dish of crow for each of the doubters. Terrell has been arguably the best rookie cornerback in the NFL this season and the most reliable corner for the Falcons in 2020. Despite missing two games while on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Terrell is second among Atlanta cornerbacks with 44 tackles and has three pass defenses, one forced fumble and one interception. "We put him in some of the tougher situations, tougher matches, and his play count – I think he has the most plays out of anybody in the secondary," Falcons secondary coach Joe Whitt Jr. said. "I've just been really pleased with how he's playing, especially as a rookie. Rookies usually don't play well early."
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Breakout season for Calvin Ridley? Why history is on his side

Breakout season for Calvin Ridley? Why history is on his side

AtlantaFalcons.com — Calvin Ridley is on a mission. After falling short of 1,000 receiving yards in his second NFL season due to an abdominal injury that forced him to miss the final three games, Ridley is out to prove he's among the league's elite receivers in 2020. Many are predicting a breakout season from Ridley this fall; he's now the clear No. 2 option for Matt Ryan and has improved with each year in the NFL. But what exactly constitutes a breakout season?
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The Top 50 Atlanta Falcons players of the decade

The Top 50 Atlanta Falcons players of the decade

AtlantaFalcons.com — The members of the Atlanta Falcons 2010-19 All-Decade Team presented by American Family Insurance have been fully revealed, but that list doesn't encapsulate all of the players who had a hand in the most successful decade in team history. Matt Tabeek helped remedy that with his All-Cut Team – a list of the best players not to make the all-decade team – and now it's time to widen the scope even further. These are the top 50 Falcons players of the decade.
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An oral history: How the Falcons marched into New Orleans and knocked the Saints out of the playo...

An oral history: How the Falcons marched into New Orleans and knocked the Saints out of the playo...

AtlantaFalcons.com — The 1991 Atlanta Falcons remain one of the most notorious teams in NFL history. With big personalities, a high-flying offense and a prime-time defense, there was plenty to love or hate about the " Too Legit to Quit" Falcons.
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Decade of Dominance: The recruiting class that launched the Alabama Dynasty

Decade of Dominance: The recruiting class that launched the Alabama Dynasty

Saturday Down South — Under Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide have enjoyed a decade of dominance in an age of parity. But it all began with the help of one of college football's greatest recruiting classes, a 2008 haul led by Julio Jones and Courtney Upshaw.
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Evaluating Eason: The best of Jacob Eason's freshman season at Georgia

Evaluating Eason: The best of Jacob Eason's freshman season at Georgia

Saturday Down South — On Saturday, Georgia will hold its annual G-Day Game, giving fans their first chance to see Jacob Eason 2.0. Other notable SEC quarterbacks have shined in their spring games, so this will be an important statement for Eason to make. Ahead of the G-Day Game, we took a deep dive into last year's game film.
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This week's big question: What will the offense look like with Desmond Ridder?

This week's big question: What will the offense look like with Desmond Ridder?

The Falcoholic — The Desmond Ridder days are about to begin, and not a single one of us knows how this will end. At this point, anything seems possible, which is undoubtedly part of the intrigue that accompanies young quarterbacks.
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2022 NFL Draft scouting report: USC WR Drake London

2022 NFL Draft scouting report: USC WR Drake London

The Falcoholic — A massive outside receiver, London can win with both physicality and athleticism. He presents a large catch radius due to his leaping ability, which he honed as a high-level basketball player, but London can make moves as a runner with the ball in his hands. He has the tools to be a formidable X receiver at the next level.
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Viral moment covering the Senior Bowl

Viral moment covering the Senior Bowl

blog.twitter.com — Pretty cool moment here at the Senior Bowl: Jalen Hurts will wear a helmet representing both #Alabama and #Oklahoma during Saturday's game. pic.twitter.com/L9iFSiPU0L
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Falcons 2022 Preview with Steve Wyche!

Falcons 2022 Preview with Steve Wyche!

Spotify — Will McFadden is joined by the NFL Network's Steve Wyche to take a macro look at the Atlanta Falcons in 2022. What are the expectations? Who should take the leap? How should fans approach this season? Listen to find out!
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Culture Changes & Scheme Shifts with Falcons Safety Jaylinn Hawkins!

Culture Changes & Scheme Shifts with Falcons Safety Jaylinn Hawkins!

Spotify — Will McFadden is joined by third-year Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins to talk about his offseason training and the lessons he learned in his first year with a new regime.
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BLEAV NFL LIVE: WEEK 8 REACTION

BLEAV NFL LIVE: WEEK 8 REACTION

youtu.be — Bleav in Bears Joey Christopoulos and Bleav in Falcons William McFadden recap another wild week in the NFL. Stay tuned for a special appearance by Bleav In Packers host, and former NFL Offensive Lineman, Michael Wahle to preview Packers/Bills!
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