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Jones still feeling his way

FLOWERY BRANCH - Julio Jones is ready to give the Atlanta Falcons another breakout game. The NFL's No. 6 overall draft pick will have another chance Sunday when the Falcons (7-5) visit Carolina (4-8), but Jones believes he's barely tapped his potential in his rookie season. Injuries to both hamstrings sidelined him in four of Atlanta's last six games, and Jones is coming off arguably his toughest afternoon as a professional in ...

December 08, 2011 | By GEORGE HENRY The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons - AP

McClure still rolling after rocky start

FLOWERY BRANCH - Todd McClure gets more than a bit uncomfortable when asked about a campaign by his fellow linemen to get him selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time. He relishes the anonymity of life as an NFL center, though those closest to him know how important he is to the Atlanta Falcons. "Todd McClure is one of the cornerstones not only of this team, but of this entire ...

December 07, 2011 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Atlanta's cornerbacks preparing for a big challenge

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Atlanta needs Dominique Franks and Christopher Owens to step up at cornerback.

December 01, 2011 | By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Ryan enjoys resurgence

FLOWERY BRANCH - Matt Ryan is enjoying a strong recovery from his disappointing slow start to the season. Ryan, the Falcons' fourth-year quarterback who was coming off his first Pro Bowl season, appeared to be having a career setback when he threw six interceptions in Atlanta's disappointing 2-3 start. The Falcons, bolstered by improved stability on their offensive line, have won five of six as Ryan has been on a roll. He ...

November 30, 2011 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons' offense wants to step up

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons are doing pretty well on offense. That's hardly what they expected. This team was supposed to be unstoppable with the ball in its hands, especially after adding Julio Jones to a unit that already had six Pro Bowlers. But the points haven't come quite as easily as everyone expected. "It's time for us to start turning that corner as an offense," said tight end Tony ...

November 26, 2011 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Atlanta Falcons' Smith helps homeless

ATLANTA - Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith worked two full-time jobs before joining his family for dinner on Thursday. The event-filled Thanksgiving was a non-stop whirlwind that included practice and meetings at the Falcons' training complex in Flowery Branch and community service 50 miles south in downtown Atlanta. Smith wouldn't have it any other way, but you would hardly know it. In his fourth season as an NFL head coach, Smith ...

November 24, 2011 | By GEORGE HENRY The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons' Turner is running 'like a bowling ball'

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - All the postgame comments from Tennessee's locker room were similar: Tackling Michael Turner is no easy task.

November 21, 2011 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Atlanta's Smith still accepting blame for overtime loss

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Everyone seems to be playing Monday Morning Quarterback with Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith.

November 14, 2011 | By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Turner wants carries

FLOWERY BRANCH - Mike Smith says he's looking to find more help for Michael Turner in the Falcons' running game. The plan worked last week, when it was easy to rest Turner in Atlanta's lopsided 31-7 win at Indianapolis. Turner had less than half of Atlanta's 41 carries. By comparison, Turner had all but one of the carries given to running backs in the Falcons' previous game, a win over Detroit. ...

November 09, 2011 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Robinson keeps role in perspective

FLOWERY BRANCH - Dunta Robinson's second year with Atlanta is much like his first. The $22 million cornerback has earned more notoriety for his physical style of play than his coverage skills. Though he doesn't mind having a tough image, Robinson would appreciate a few more interceptions. He has no picks this season and just one in 23 games with the Falcons, including last season's playoff loss to Green Bay. "Of course, ...

November 03, 2011 | By GEORGE HENRY The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons' Ryan shows tough resolve in his 4th season

FLOWERY BRANCH - Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith likes to call quarterback Matt Ryan "one tough Irishman."

November 02, 2011 | By GEORGE HENRY The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons on first streak

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Falcons were getting nowhere in the NFC South with what coach Mike Smith says was six weeks of a "yo-yo" pattern of wins and losses. Finally, just in time for their bye week, the Falcons, who had the best record in the NFC a year ago, have their first winning streak of the season. After the Falcons beat the ...

October 24, 2011 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons on first streak

October 24, 2011 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Tony climbing the list

FLOWERY BRANCH - Tony Gonzalez refuses to boast about himself as he moves closer to becoming the NFL's No. 2 career leader in receptions.

October 20, 2011 | By GEORGE HENRY The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons' D-Line picks up production

FLOWERY BRANCH - Ray Edwards is finding his place in the Falcons' defense just in time for a visit to one of his favorite NFL settings. Edwards, in his first season with Atlanta, has recorded sacks in each of the last two games, gaining momentum for Sunday's visit to Detroit. The defensive end had a slow start following an offseason procedure on his knee. Edwards, who played five years with Minnesota before ...

October 19, 2011 | By CHARLES ODUM The Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons - AP

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Ryan plagued by interceptions on the road

FLOWERY BRANCH - The ugliest low points of a miserable season for Matt Ryan and the Falcons have come on the road.

December 19, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

White hopes late surge continues

FLOWERY BRANCH - Roddy White is beginning to perform like an elite receiver again - just in time for a final visit to one of his favorite stadiums. White and the Falcons will help close Candlestick Park in Monday night's game at the San Francisco 49ers. Asked about his memories of the stadium, White quickly mentioned the NFL's top all-time receiver. "Man, I just remember Jerry Rice just tearing ...

December 18, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Smith hopes Atlanta can keep creating turnovers

FLOWERY BRANCH - Falcons coach Mike Smith hopes his defense is finally starting to understand how to create takeaways. Despite being eliminated from playoff contention in a Week 11 home loss to New Orleans, Atlanta has four interceptions and eight fumble recoveries in three games since. Strong safety William Moore, rookie cornerback Desmond Trufant and defensive lineman Jonathan Babineaux were the top catalysts in helping the Falcons recover five fumbles and pick ...

December 16, 2013 | By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Cousins replaces RG3 as Redskins face Falcons

ATLANTA (AP) - The Redskins, awash in chaos and controversy, may find comfort in the reminder they're not alone in their first-to-worst misery.

December 14, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons' Nolan looks at the bright side

FLOWERY BRANCH - Mike Nolan knows his second season as Falcons defensive coordinator has been a borderline disaster.

December 13, 2013 | By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Column: More than just a name problem

The Washington You-Know-Whos sure know how to diffuse the debate over their nickname as they head to Atlanta to face the Falcons.

December 13, 2013 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Columnist | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Cousins replaces RG3

ATLANTA - The Redskins, awash in chaos and controversy, may find comfort in the reminder they're not alone in their first-to-worst misery. An unexpected fall from the 2012 NFC East title to last place in 2013 has led to a quarterback change for Washington. Coach Mike Shanahan, facing questions about his future with the team, benched quarterback Robert Griffin III for the final three games. Standing across the Georgia Dome field Sunday ...

December 12, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons youth movement

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Falcons are giving rookies bigger roles, especially on defense, down the stretch of a lost season.

December 11, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Koetter saying little about Boise State interview

FLOWERY BRANCH - Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter isn't saying much about his recent interview with Boise State. Koetter confirmed on Tuesday that he met with Boise State officials, but declined to elaborate. "All I can tell you is the same thing (Falcons head coach Mike Smith) told you yesterday," Koetter said. "I did ...

December 10, 2013 | By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Offense M.I.A. again

FLOWERY BRANCH - Roddy White says the Falcons' 10th loss was especially painful. Atlanta's offense disappeared after taking a 21-10 lead at Green Bay on Sunday. The Falcons were shut out in the second half of the 22-21 loss to the Packers. It was a disappointing finish after such a strong start. Steven Jackson had 55 yards rushing and White had five catches as the Falcons built the first-half lead. "It's ...

December 09, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons' run D bracing for Lacy

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Atlanta Falcons don't know if they'll be facing Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Sunday. They do know they'll have to try to stop rookie running back Eddie Lacy, and that's a major concern for the NFL's 30th-ranked run defense. Atlanta has struggled against the run all season. The Falcons allow 135.4 yards rushing per game and have given up five runs of 40 yards or longer - ...

December 04, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons' offense commits to run

FLOWERY BRANCH - Steven Jackson said Wednesday running the ball in the NFL requires patience and commitment. Patience can be a difficult trait for a team like the Atlanta Falcons (3-9), who are tied for the NFC's worst record as they prepare for Sunday's game at Green Bay. That's why Jackson applauded the team's commitment to the run in last weeks' 34-31 overtime win over the Bills. Jackson ran for ...

December 04, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons looking to finish strong to cap off dismal season

FLOWERY BRANCH - Mike Smith knows the value of a strong finish, even in a dismal season such as this one.

December 02, 2013 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Opportunistic Falcons beat Bills 34-31 in OT

TORONTO - Falcons safety William Moore looked into the crowd in Toronto and began wondering whether he was back home in Atlanta.

December 02, 2013 | By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Injuries, Falcons' struggles frustrate Roddy White

FLOWERY BRANCH - Atlanta's Roddy White has had success like only a handful of wide receivers in NFL history. So missing three games this season and entering December with just 20 receptions has left the four-time Pro Bowler, "yelling and screaming at myself, trying to get my body to act right." Last season White ...

November 29, 2013 | By MATT WINKELJOHN Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons - AP

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