We are at the home stretch. The NFL Draft is nearly here, and there doesn’t seem to be much agreement about who the Falcons will take. Dallas Turner has been the popular pick for much of the offseason, but that narrative has begun to shift in the last couple of weeks.
The Atlanta Falcons solved their problem at quarterback by signing Kirk Cousins in free agency last month, and general manager Terry Fontenot is thrilled to have him aboard.
The 2024 NFL Draft is here! Join hosts Kevin Knight, Adnan Ikic, and a star-studded crew of guests as we take you through the first round with analysis of every pick from a Falcons-focused perspective.
The Falcons finished the 2023 season in the same position they had in the two seasons prior under Arthur Smith — 7-10 with the 8th overall pick. It was another mediocre campaign, and it cost Smith his job.
Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.
Atlanta has some major problem spots to address, The Atlanta Falcons won’t be a finished product when the draft is over, but they’ll be a hell of a lot closer than they are this morning.
The Falcons have eight selections for 2024. Who will they end up with? When the 2024 NFL Draft kicks off tonight, we won’t have to wait long to see Atlanta Falcons make their first selection, or at least to make a trade involving it.
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We know the Falcons will mull potential trades during tonight’s first round of the NFL Draft. Terry Fontenot confirmed he’s received a ton of calls about moving down the board as an unprecedented offensive class comes through.
Three of the top trade-down candidates for the Atlanta Falcons going into the 2024 NFL Draft
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
The Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins in free agency last month, so quarterback is no longer an issue as they prepare to use the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
The Falcons have had a dire need for a reliable sack artist for over a decade. It’s been a position the organization just hasn’t been able to get right, whether it be through the draft or free agency.
In the lead-up to the 2024 NFL Draft, Falcons fans are nearly unified in their desire to bolster the pass rush with Atlanta’s first-round pick. Fans also believe the team is likely to trade down.
As the Falcons prepare for Thursday’s first round, the club’s former head coach is settling in with his new team as Arthur Smith takes over as the Steelers offensive coordinator.
The Falcons are one of the more intriguing teams leading up to the draft. They own the 8th pick for the third consecutive season, but their needs don’t exactly line up with the value that could potentially be available when they are on the clock.
One situation to watch ahead of the NFL Draft is the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk. The star wide receiver is coming off the best season of his career, catching 75 passes for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns on his way to second-team All-Pro honors.
We are one sleep away from the NFL Draft, and there is a ton of speculation about what the Falcons are going to do with the 8th overall pick. Most draft pundits expect Atlanta to take a defender, with Dallas Turner and Laiatu Latu being the most popular picks.
The Falcons are entering the draft with what many consider to be glaring needs at the cornerback and edge positions. A.J. Terrell will man one boundary position, and a combination of Mike Hughes, Clark Phillips, Dee Alford, Kevin King, and Antonio Hamilton Sr.
It remains to be seen how early the Washington product will hear his name called.
The Atlanta Falcons have secured a promising new franchise quarterback, though they’re mindful that his tenure with the team might be short-lived. Kirk Cousins, their current quarterback, faces age-related concerns, compounded by a recent significant injury that could potentially delay his return to the field.
Adam Schefter reports that per the NFL, the league’s review into tampering allegations against the Falcons and Eagles is ongoing and will not conclude this week.
Arthur Blank said he did not believe the Falcons tampered with Kirk Cousins, but it does seem likely the team will face a punishment of some sort in the wake of its high-profile quarterback addition.
Matt Ryan, a former NFL Most Valuable Player, made the end of his pro football career official Monday, retiring as a member of the Atlanta Falcons. Ryan played 14 seasons at quarterback for the Falcons, who selected him with the No.
The QB played for the Falcons for 14 seasons after the team drafted him with the No. 3 overall pick in 2008.
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan made a video to announce his retirement as a player in the NFL. The Falcons legend is hanging up his cleats after a 15-year playing career.
The NFL hasn’t forgot about the allegations levied against the Atlanta Falcons for tampering with quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Philadelphia Eagles with running back Saquon Barkley.
The tirade comes after a recent ESPN story claimed that a call from Robert Kraft potentially prevented Belichick from landing the Falcons' head-coaching gig.
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