Atlanta Falcons
- newFalcons approve crazy “conceptual design” of stadium
In time, that revolutionary new stadium to be built in Minnesota will look downright boring. NFL teams are realizing that one way to get fans to choose attending games over watching them at home will be to play the games in compelling structures that…
- 18 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 2:54am - - Matt Ryan contract talks are expected to pick up after July 4
The Falcons surely hope to avoid being called “dumb” by Matt Ryan’s agents next year. Of course, if being dumb means winning the Super Bowl, the Falcons would gladly wear the dunce cap. For now, the posture between Ryan and the team that made…
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 13, 8:20pm - - Fired radio hosts offer apologies for making fun of Steve Gleason
The three Atlanta radio knuckleheads who thought it would be hilarious to make fun of former Saints safety Steve Gleason’s struggle with ALS have all issued abject apologies after they were fired for the stunt. Nick Cellini, Chris Dimino and Steve…
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 13, 4:45pm - - With Gonzalez watching, Falcons add at his position
With Tony Gonzalez getting the week off from Falcons minicamp, they needed some more help at tight end. So they added another, signing former Jaguars, 49ers and Colts tight end Colin Cloherty, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Cloherty might be a s…
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 13, 4:32pm - - Timing of Ryan deal could determine Seymour’s future
Free agent defensive tackle Richard Seymour said over the weekend that nothing was happening with the Falcons now, and thanked them for their interest. A simple translation of that might be that there isn’t enough money for him. As pointed out by D…
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 13, 12:02pm - - Falcons call Gleason jokes “totally lacking in taste and discretion”
It should go without saying that everyone in the NFL finds it appalling that an Atlanta radio station made bad jokes at the expense of former Saints safety Steve Gleason’s struggle with ALS. But the Falcons decided to say it anyway. The Falcons rel…
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 12:09am - - 790 The Zone fires Mayhem in the A.M. crew for Gleason “joke”
The now-former hosts of Mayhem in the A.M. probably suspected that, at some point, the name of their show would have literal meaning. 790 The Zone in Atlanta has announced that the “three individuals” involved in a bizarre and unfunny bit involvi…
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 10:48pm - - Matt Ryan: I was shocked we didn’t score at end of NFC title game
It’s been almost five full months since the Falcons lost to the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game and Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has not shied away from watching the painful end of the season. Ryan sat down with Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com to…
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 7:03pm - - Shapiro’s 2010 asset sale makes him vulnerable to termination by 790 The Zone
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 6:38pm - - Steve Gleason comments get Atlanta radio hosts suspended
The Atlanta broadcasters who made fun of former Saints safety Steve Gleason’s battle with ALS on the air this morning have been suspended. Sports radio station 790 The Zone confirmed this afternoon that everyone involved in the bit on the “Mayhem…
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 5:53pm -