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(Message started by: sameoldsameold on Mar 13th, 2006, 5:30pm)
Title: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on Mar 13th, 2006, 5:30pm
Falcons Resign Finneran

Falcons | Contract update: B. Finneran
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:19:29 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports Atlanta Falcons WR Brian Finneran signed a four-year, $8 million deal that included a $3 million signing bonus to remain with the Falcons.
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 20th, 2006, 6:19pm
Updating the events of our weekend of disaster... [smiley=yikes.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Milloy signed for three years by Falcons (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/03/17/2020.ap.fbn.falcons.milloy.1st.ld.writethru.0505/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (18.03.2006 09:42)
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by PrimeTime on Mar 21st, 2006, 7:56pm
Hot off the Internet!

The Falcons completed a three team trade and finally added John Abraham.

The Falcons get Abraham and a mid round pick in 2006 and one in 2007 from the Broncos.

The Broncos get the Falcons number 1 pick (#15 overall) in 2006

The Jets get the Broncos number 1 pick (#29 overall)
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 23rd, 2006, 3:44am
Just a little linkage on that, Primer, from "The REAL Feed":

Abraham gets his wish, Falcons get their man (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/03/22/2020.ap.fbn.falcons.abraham.0785/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (22.03.2006 20:30)
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 25th, 2006, 12:05am
Mora,... apparently NOT on the hot seat...  From "The REAL Feed":

Falcons sign Mora to three-year extension through 2009 (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/03/24/2020.ap.fbn.falcons.mora.1st.ld.writethru.0694/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (24.03.2006 19:42)
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 6th, 2006, 6:58pm
Dealski with the Saints...  From "The REAL Feed":

Saints trade Gandy to Falcons for Scott (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-saints-falconstrade&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (06.04.2006 18:33)
The New Orleans Saints traded veteran tackle Wayne Gandy to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday in exchange for safety Bryan Scott. The Falcons also agreed to give the Saints a future conditional draft choice in exchange for Gandy. Scott, who is entering his fourth NFL season, has started 35 of 47 c...
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 20th, 2006, 7:35pm
A little offseason rhetorical self-proclamation hype from off "The REAL Feed":

Vick vows to show the real No. 7 this year (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/04/20/2020.ap.fbn.falcons.vick.0714/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (20.04.2006 17:33)

What does it all mean? [smiley=idontknow.gif] I wish I could say with confidence, "Vick Gone Wild in '06!!!"  But, who knows? [smiley=stilldunno.gif]
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Apr 20th, 2006, 10:27pm

on 04/20/06 at 19:35:07, StegRock wrote:
A little offseason rhetorical self-proclamation hype from off "The REAL Feed":

Vick vows to show the real No. 7 this year (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/04/20/2020.ap.fbn.falcons.vick.0714/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (20.04.2006 17:33)

What does it all mean? [smiley=idontknow.gif] I wish I could say with confidence, "Vick Gone Wild in '06!!!"  But, who knows? [smiley=stilldunno.gif]


How about you shorten your theme to: "Vick Gone"  

He is gonna go down with an injury.  His style is too crazy......
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 12th, 2006, 7:25pm
Crumpler to be limited in training camp after shoulder surgery... according to "The REAL Feed":

Falcons' Crumpler had surgery, will be limited in camp (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2516663&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (11.07.2006 21:06)
Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler, the Atlanta Falcons leading receiver in each of the past two seasons, could be limited in training camp and the preseason as he continues to recover from offseason shoulder surgery.
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 27th, 2006, 9:43pm
Vick maturing... according to "The REAL Feed":

Vick vows to give Super effort in 2006 (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/27/2020.ap.fbn.falcons.vick.0798/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (27.07.2006 21:06)

[smiley=shrug.gif]

His taking responsibility and self-critiques are a good sign...
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 28th, 2006, 6:38pm
This is a defense worth keeping an eagle out on... as per "The REAL Feed":

Pasquarelli: Falcons set to 'sack' the competition (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp06/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2532422&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (28.07.2006 17:13)
The addition of John Abraham gives the Falcons three DLs who could realistically post a double-digit sack season.
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Jul 30th, 2006, 10:53pm
WR BRIAN FINNERAN most likely OUT for Season!

I guess that is one less WR that Vicky has.  This may increase the value of Roddy White.....  The second year player will not be the #3 any more and have a good chance to pass Michael Jenkins.....

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2534895
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Jul 31st, 2006, 1:21pm
Yeah, things don't sound promising for Finneran.  Anyway, I've been reading that Jenkins is developing a good rapport with Vick--more so than any of the other receivers.  I see it Jenkins #1, White #2, Pathon #3, and rookie Jennings #4.

I could envision Jenkins as a possible #2 FF guy, but more likely a #3. I don't see any of the others really making any fantasy impact (as long as Vick is the QB) other than White as a stopgap guy for a bye week or an injury fill-in.

Obviously, I'm still not sold on Vick, despite all of his off-season banter. If Vick goes down, I like this offense (especially the wideouts) quite a bit better from a fantasy standpoint with Schaub at the helm.
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2nd, 2006, 1:30am
Vick a little "ham strung out"... according to "The REAL Feed":

Vick might miss two days with tweaked hamstring (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/01/2020.ap.fbn.falcons.vick.0188/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (01.08.2006 23:06)

This is what you get with Vick,... constant health concerns that is. [smiley=nervous.gif]
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 6th, 2006, 11:02pm
Vick getting back on track... according to "The REAL Feed":

Vick looking better after third straight practice (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/06/2020.ap.fbn.falcons.vick.s.hamstring.0131/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (06.08.2006 21:17)
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 10th, 2006, 3:13am
Looks like Vick might have a new secret weapon to throw to... according to "The REAL Feed":

Falcons' Hall aspires to 'Deion' thing (http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/sports/football/15236578.htm)
Duluth News-Tribune: Football (09.08.2006 23:14)
DeAngelo Hall is one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL. Apparently, that's not enough. INTERACTIVEBLOG: PanthersPODCAST: DolphinsLATEST HEADLINEST.O. gives hamstring toughest testWinslow's long wait to play is overPatriots linebacker Bruschi out againSore knee sidelines Giants' ArringtonJets' Ma...

I say, "Brilliant!!!" [smiley=gotanidea.gif] He hits him enough during practice, so why not actually let him try throwing to him???

[smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=hellyeafunny.gif] [smiley=LMFAO.gif] [smiley=sinister.gif] [smiley=rollinwithlaughter.gif]
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 12th, 2006, 1:29pm
THIS is refreshing...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Amazing feet: Falcons punter makes case as kicker (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2547598&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (12.08.2006 12:34)
In this age of specialization, the Atlanta Falcons may have actually discovered a jack-of-all-kicking-trades.

I'm "officially" rootin' for him... [smiley=woohoo.gif]
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 22nd, 2006, 4:42am
Falcons still trying to deal "one-cutter" for a receiver (Gee, what team does all that sound like is primed for a deal with them?  But do they need him?  How about Lelie and T. Bell for Duckett and...???  Anyway,... back to the report!)... according to "The REAL Feed":

Hoping to fill holes, Falcons still in talks to deal Duckett (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2557061&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (22.08.2006 02:36)
Despite losing one suitor when the New York Jets acquired Kevan Barlow from San Francisco on Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons on Monday evening continued trade discussions involving tailback T.J. Duckett, the subject of trade rumors for much of the offseason.

(Edit:  You know, on second thought, with Domanick Davis's sore knee and former Bronco Gary Kubiak the head coach in Houston, that seems like it would be a good destination for Duckett.) [smiley=hmmmm.gif]
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 23rd, 2006, 2:08am
Deal done for Lelie... rollin' off "The REAL Feed":

Falcons trade Duckett to Redskins, get Lelie from Denver (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/22/2020.ap.fbn.three.team.trade.3rd.ld.writethru.0928/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (23.08.2006 01:10)

I think Lelie could step in sooner than later and be their go-to guy.  I think this is a good fit for him!

In any event, BUMP Warrick Dunn up your rankings lists!!! [smiley=yes.gif]
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Aug 23rd, 2006, 11:09am
And to think I got a chuckle when I drafted Jerious Norwood in a keeper league draft a couple weeks ago...  ::)
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 23rd, 2006, 4:36pm

on 08/23/06 at 11:09:34, Philly wrote:
And to think I got a chuckle when I drafted Jerious Norwood in a keeper league draft a couple weeks ago...  ::)


That's a GREAT pick up (in a deep keeper) right now... [smiley=yes.gif]
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 23rd, 2006, 7:30pm
Falcons D slowly but surely looking more and more intriguing for '06... [smiley=lickinmychops.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Falcons add bulk, line up deal with DT Jackson (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2558362&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (23.08.2006 10:07)
The Falcons late Tuesday reached agreement in principle with unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Grady Jackson on a three-year contract.
Title: Re: Falcons Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 28th, 2006, 12:25am
Team analysis off "The REAL Feed":

Falcons: Five things to know (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9622681/rss)
CBS SportsLine.com - Columns by Pete Prisco (27.08.2006 21:32)
Five things to know about the Atlanta Falcons as Pete Prisco continues our tour of NFL training camps.


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