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June 25, 2008
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Sources in Atlanta tell PFW that first-year head coach Mike Smith took an almost opposite tack from the dictatorial approach employed by Bobby Petrino last year during offseason OTAs and minicamps. We hear it’s much less tense, assistant coaches no longer are afraid to speak up and schemes are being drawn up that cater to the team’s strengths, rather than forcing the squad to adapt to the coach’s system. Smith canceled the Falcons’ final minicamp, ... More> Read past WWHI for Atlanta >
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March 3, 2008
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New Falcons RB Michael Turner
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The Falcons found the bruising running back they were searching for Sunday, signing unrestricted free-agent RB Michael Turner to a six-year deal worth $35 million, with $15 million guaranteed. Turner, who served as LaDainian Tomlinson’s backup in San Diego, has 228 carries for 1,257 yards and six touchdowns in his four-year career.
“We are pleased to be able to add a very talented ... More> Read past Spins for Atlanta >
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Transactions
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June 26: Draft choice signed: DE Kroy Biermann (5/154).
June 25: Draft choice signed: WR Harry Douglas (3/84).
June 23: Placed on waivers: C Doug Datish.
June 20: Roster addition: S Deke Cooper (not tendered as UFA by Panthers 6/1). Placed on waivers: OT Mike Butterworth; DE Derrick Jones; S Jamal Lewis; OG Kurt Quarterman.
June 18: Draft choice signed: RB Thomas Brown (6/172).
June 17: Draft choice signed: S Wilrey Fontenot (7/212). Placed on waivers: S Jimmy Williams.
June 11: Draft choices signed: CB Chevis Jackson (3/68); S Thomas DeCoud (3/98).
June 10: Placed on waivers: TE George Cooper.
June 9: Draft choice signed: TE Keith Zinger (7/232).
June 2: UFA not tendered: PK Morten Andersen.
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Opponent |
Spread |
Time (ET) /
Result |
09/07/08 |
Detroit |
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1:00 p.m. |
09/14/08 |
at Tampa Bay |
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4:05 p.m. |
09/21/08 |
Kansas City |
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1:00 p.m. |
09/28/08 |
at Carolina |
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1:00 p.m. |
10/05/08 |
at Green Bay |
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1:00 p.m. |
10/12/08 |
Chicago |
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1:00 p.m. |
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BYE WEEK |
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10/26/08 |
at Philadelphia |
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1:00 p.m. |
11/02/08 |
at Oakland |
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4:15 p.m. |
11/09/08 |
New Orleans |
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1:00 p.m. |
11/16/08 |
Denver |
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1:00 p.m. |
11/23/08 |
Carolina |
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1:00 p.m. |
11/30/08 |
at San Diego |
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4:05 p.m. |
12/07/08 |
at New Orleans |
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1:00 p.m. |
12/14/08 |
Tampa Bay |
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1:00 p.m. |
12/21/08 |
at Minnesota |
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1:00 p.m. |
12/28/08 |
St. Louis |
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1:00 p.m. |
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Date
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Result
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09/09/07
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at Minnesota
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+3
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3-24
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09/16/07
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at Jacksonville
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+10
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7-13
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09/23/07
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Carolina
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+4
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20-27
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09/30/07
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Houston
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+2.5
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26-16
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10/07/07
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at Tennessee
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+7½
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13-20
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10/15/07
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NY Giants
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+5
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10-31
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10/21/07
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at New Orleans
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+9
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16-22
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BYE WEEK
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11/04/07
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San Francisco
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-3
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20-16
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11/11/07
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at Carolina
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+3½
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20-13
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11/18/07
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Tampa Bay
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+3
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7-31
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11/22/07
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Indianapolis
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+12½
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13-31
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12/02/07
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at St. Louis
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+3
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16-28
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12/10/07
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New Orleans
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+4
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14-34
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12/16/07
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at Tampa Bay
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+12½
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3-37
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12/23/07
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at Arizona
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+11
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27-30 (OT)
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12/30/07
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Seattle
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+2
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44-41
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Free Agents
UFAs — PK Morten Andersen, TE Dwayne Blakley.
RFAs — none remaining.
Key arrivals — Ex-Panthers FA S Deke Cooper, June 20; Ex-Broncos PK Jason Elam, March 21 (four years, $9 million); Ex-Bengals C Alex Stepanovich, March 10; Ex-Panthers UFA DT Kindal Moorehead, March 7; Ex-Chargers UFA RB Michael Turner, March 2 (six years, $34.5 million); Ex-Titans UFA TE Ben Hartsock, March 2; Ex-Texans UFA CB-S Von Hutchins, March 1; Ex-Jets S UFA Erik Coleman, March 1 (four years, $10 million).
Key departures — Released S Jimmy Williams, June 17; UFA S Chris Crocker signed by the Dolphins, March 28 (one year, $1.15 million); Traded CB DeAngelo Hall to the Raiders, March 20 (second-round pick in 2008 draft and fifth-round pick in 2009 draft); Released RB Warrick Dunn, March 3 (signed by the Bucs, March 10); UFA WLB Demorrio Williams signed by the Chiefs, March 1 (five years, $16 million); Released DT Rod Coleman, Feb. 15; Released TE Alge Crumpler (signed by the Titans, March 2), Feb. 15; Released QB Byron Leftwich, Feb. 15; Released OT Wayne Gandy, Feb. 15; Released CB Lewis Sanders, Feb. 15; Waived WR Jamin Elliott, Feb. 15.
Key re-signings — RFA FB Corey McIntyre signed one-year tender, April 18; RFAs DE Chauncey Davis, P Michael Koenen, April 14 (signed one-year tenders); RFA SLB Michael Boley, April 9 (tendered at first-round level, one year); UFA QB Joey Harrington, March 11 (two years); UFA QB Chris Redman, Feb. 29 (three years, $9 million).
Other personnel moves — C Doug Datish placed on waivers, June 23; OT Mike Butterworth, DE Derrick Jones, S Jamal Lewis, OG Kurt Quarterman placed on waivers, June 20; Signed ex-Rams FA PK Kevin Lovell, April 25; UFA CB Omare Lowe signed by the Seahawks, April 8 (one year); Signed UFA TE Jason Rader, March 14; Re-signed UFA DT Tim Anderson, March 10; UFA TE Courtney Anderson signed by the Bills, March 10; Signed ex-Patriots UFA DT Rashad Moore, ex-Browns UFA Simon Fraser, March 7.#
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TEAM DIRECTORY
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Atlanta Falcons
4400 Falcon Parkway
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770/965-3115
Official Web site: www.atlantafalcons.com
Stadium: Georgia Dome
Capacity: 71,149
Playing surface: FieldTurf
2007 record: 4-12; fourth in NFC South
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Owner and CEO: Arthur Blank; President: Rich McKay; General manager: Thomas Dimitroff; Director of pro personnel: Les Snead; Director of college scouting: David Caldwell
Head coach: Mike Smith
Assistant coaches: Keith Armstrong, special-teams coordinator; Paul Boudreau, offensive line; Gerald Brown, running backs; Joe Danna, defensive quality control; Paul Dunn, asst. offensive line; Jeff Fish, strength and conditioning; Ray Hamilton, defensive line; Bill Hughan, asst. strength and conditioning; Billy Johnson, asst. strength and conditioning; Tom McMahon, asst. special teams; Mike Mularkey, offensive coordinator; Bill Musgrave, quarterbacks; Glenn Pires, linebackers; Alvin Reynolds, defensive backs; Terry Robiskie, wide receivers; Chris Scelfo, tight ends; Emmitt Thomas, asst. head coach/secondary; Glenn Thomas, offensive quality control; Brian VanGorder, defensive coordinator.
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