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Mike Smith named new head coach of Falcons

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons say Mike Smith is everything they want in a head coach, no matter that he's never been one before.

February 03, 2008 | By Charles Odum The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


Jaguars assistant tops Falcons' coaching search

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Falcons have zeroed in on Jacksonville defensive coordinator Mike Smith as the team's next coach, a person familiar with the search said today.

February 03, 2008 | From staff, wire reports | Atlanta Falcons


Falcons have first interview with Vikings' Frazier

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons' search for a new head coach continued to focus on defensive assistants as Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier had his first interview with the team on Saturday. Frazier's interview came one day after Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith had his second meeting with the team. Smith previously talked with Falcons owner Arthur Blank before Friday's first meeting with the team's new ...

January 30, 2008 | The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


Garrett staying with Dallas; Atlanta's search continues

ATLANTA - The Falcons lost ne of the top candidates for their head coaching job when Jason Garrett decided Thursday to remain in Dallas as the Cowboys' offensive coordinator.

January 28, 2008 | The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


New GM to bring Patriots' plan to Atlanta

ATLANTA - Thomas Dimitroff knows how he wants the Atlanta Falcons to operate: just like his previous employer.

January 27, 2008 | The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


Garrett in Atlanta for second interview

ATLANTA - One day after introducing their new general manager, the Atlanta Falcons got back to work trying to find a head coach Wednesday, meeting with Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett for the second time. Thomas Dimitroff, who was hired as GM last weekend, indicated the Falcons may have their man by the end of this week. If that's the case, Garrett and former Baltimore Ravens ...

January 27, 2008 | The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


Falcons hire GM, looking for coach

ATLANTA - Tom Dimitroff was hired as general manager of the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, leaving his job as director of scouting for the unbeaten New England Patriots.

January 25, 2008 | | Atlanta Falcons


Falcons close to hiring Patriots' Dimitroff as general manager

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons appear to be close to hiring New England Patriots director of college scouting Tom Dimitroff as their general manager, but no deal has been signed, a Falcons official said Saturday. "We're talking," Falcons spokesman Reggie Roberts said. "Do we have a signed contract, which indicates we have a general manager? We don't have one." Roberts, who confirmed the talks are with Dimitroff, ...

January 23, 2008 | The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


Search for GM and coach continues

ATLANTA - Roddy White, whose breakout season was perhaps the best thing to happen to the Atlanta Falcons in an otherwise dreary 2007, will be a big part of some new coach's plans for 2008.

January 21, 2008 | The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


Falcons interested in Trojans' coach Carroll

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons are interested in Southern California coach Pete Carroll for their head coaching job.

January 20, 2008 | The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


Vick moves to Kansas prison camp

Multimillionaire Michael Vick - once the No. 1 overall draft pick in the NFL - is now inmate No. 33765-183 assigned to the federal prison camp in Leavenworth, Kan.

January 20, 2008 | | Atlanta Falcons


Falcons interview Eagles GM

ATLANTA - Philadelphia general manager Tom Heckert interviewed Monday in the Atlanta Falcons' ongoing search to restructure their front office.

January 19, 2008 | The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


McKay signs extension, but will relinquish GM duties

ATLANTA - Rich McKay signed a two-year contract extension Friday to remain the Atlanta Falcons' president, but will relinquish the general manager's duties.

January 16, 2008 | The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


McKay sits in limbo as Falcons look to hire new GM, coach

ATLANTA - When Rich McKay put the finishing touches on his first draft class with the Atlanta Falcons, he had the makings of a Super Bowl contender. Four years later, the Falcons are in shambles - and McKay, the general manager once coveted by owner Arthur Blank, will no longer decide who's on the roster. "He will continue to work as our team president and help us ...

January 15, 2008 | The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


22 of Vick's dogs headed to Utah sanctuary

RICHMOND, Va. - Twenty-two of the 47 surviving pit bulls seized from suspended NFL star Michael Vick's dogfighting operation left Virginia on Wednesday for a new home in Utah. The animals took off from Richmond International Airport Wednesday morning on board a private chartered plane en route to Best Friends Animal Society, a no-kill sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. Wednesday's move completes the process of relocating the 47 ...

January 13, 2008 | The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


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Jackson hoping to help Falcons fix rushing woes

FLOWERY BRANCH - Steven Jackson is still trying to feel his way through his first offseason with the Atlanta Falcons.

June 19, 2013 | By George Henry Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


Falcons' Gonzalez wins Professional Football Writers of America Good Guy Award

ATLANTA - Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has won the 2013 Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.

June 18, 2013 | Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


Conceptual design for new Falcons stadium approved

ATLANTA - The board overseeing planning for a new Falcons stadium in downtown Atlanta gave the thumbs-up Tuesday to a design that invokes the giant bird's wings and would feature enormous windows showcasing views of the city.

June 18, 2013 | By Kate Brumback Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


Falcons sign second round pick Alford

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons announced today that they have signed cornerback Robert Alford. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

June 14, 2013 | Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons


Falcons' Ryan impressed with team's 'energy' in OTAs

Flowery Branch - Matt Ryan spoke almost in hushed tones whenever the issue of a new contract came up on Tuesday at OTAs.

June 11, 2013 | Jared Putnam | Atlanta Falcons


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