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July 18, 2008
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After a disappointing rookie season, Falcons DE Jamaal Anderson is determined to get better in Year Two and has put a lot of work into improving this offseason, the way we hear it. Anderson, the eighth overall pick in the 2007 draft, was unable to get a sack last season, but the coaching staff remained patient with him and he started all 16 games. Sources say some of Anderson’s problems stem from being a long ... 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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July 15: Draft choice signed: LB Robert James (5/138).
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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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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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