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A lasting impression

Hall will serve two years with Air Force before playing


Published on: 05/13/08 BY CHARLES ODUM

AP Sports Writer ------ Chad Hall hopes he made a big impression on the Falcons coaches -- and that they have a long memory.

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  • Big expectations for Atlanta backfield

    Published on: 05/12/08 BY GEORGE HENRY

    Big expectations for Atlanta backfield Associated Press Writer

  • All eyes on Falcons' No. 2

    John Bazemore / Associated Press

    New Falcons QB works out with team, proves to be instant hit with fans and veterans


    Published on: 05/11/08 BY CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer

    There were signs Saturday that Atlanta Falcons No. 7 jerseys may become yesterday's fashion.

  • Former Falcon hopes son can replace Ryan at Boston College

    Published on: 05/11/08 BY CHARLES ODUM

    AP Sports Writer ------ Just in time for Matt Ryan , the pride of Boston College, to become the Atlanta Falcons' new hope at quarterback, former Falcons star Jessie Tuggle showed up at minicamp on Saturday wearing a Boston College cap.

  • Falcons' Ryan gets his chance

    New Atlanta QB will be big part of three-day camp


    Published on: 05/10/08 BY CHARLES ODUM

    AP Sports Writer ------ Matt Ryan will have his first chance to prove he can be more than just another clipboard-toting rookie observer when the new Atlanta Falcons quarterback participates in a three-day minicamp beginning today.

  • Boley charged with battery

    Published on: 05/06/08 Associated Press

    Atlanta Falcons linebacker Michael Boley was charged with battery after his wife accused him of becoming "physical" after an argument.

  • Falcons hire Caldwell

    Published on: 05/01/08

    Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff hired David Caldwell from the Indianapolis Colts as director of college scouting on Wednesday.

  • Georgia's Miller signs with Falcons

    Published on: 04/29/08

    The Atlanta Falcons have signed former Georgia defensive end Brandon Miller and six more undrafted rookies.

  • Falcons hope to put past year's ghosts away

    Published on: 04/28/08 BY GEORGE HENRY Associated Press Writer

    Associate Press Writer ------ Matt Ryan knows the Atlanta Falcons are desperate to restore credibility after quarterback Michael Vick and coach Bobby Petrino sullied the team's image last year.

  • Falcons take Ryan with third overall pick

    Published on: 04/27/08 BY CHARLES ODUM

    AP Sports Writer ------ The Atlanta Falcons have a new quarterback and -- they hope -- a new face of the franchise.

  • Falcons starting afresh

    Published on: 04/26/08 Associated Press

    Falcons starting afresh ------ Thomas Dimitroff will lean on a "needs specific" philosophy he learned in New England as he directs an NFL draft that is crucial to the Atlanta Falcons' future.

  • Falcons GM says he's had offers for No. 3 pick

    Atlanta prepares for Saturday


    Published on: 04/22/08 BY CHARLES ODOM

    AP Sports ------ Thomas Dimitroff faces a crucial decision Saturday with the Atlanta Falcons holding the third pick in the NFL draft.

  • Redman finds being QB much better job

    Sold insurance for three years


    Published on: 04/17/08 BY PAUL NEWBERRY

    AP Sports Writer ------ Think playing quarterback is tough?

  • Cardinals rally past Falcons

    Published on: 12/24/07 Bob Baum Associated Press

    GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals blew a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter. Boos echoed through the stadium.

  • Stuffed Birds

    Jaguars' defense steps up, holds Falcons to 82 yards rushing


    Published on: 09/17/07 Mark Long, AP Sports Writer

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Linebacker Mike Peterson tried to stay out of public eye last week, too embarrassed to be seen around Jacksonville and too upset to defend his defense.

  • Dunn going for record

    Former FSU star Dunn, Florida's Taylor meet for first time since ’98 with milestone in sight


    Published on: 09/16/07 Mark Long, Associated Press

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Fred Taylor was a prized high school recruit trying to decide between Florida and Florida State in November 1993.

  • New Falcons don't resemble teams of old

    Published on: 09/15/07 The Associated Press

    FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — There would be no question that recent Atlanta Falcons teams would try to exploit a defense that had just given up almost 300 yards rushing the week before.