Yasinskas: Team-by-team decision-makers
Here’s a team-by-team look at who carries the power in NFL personnel decisions.
Posted: May 15th, 2008 at 2:00 am.
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Former Air Force star Hall tries out with Falcons (AP)
Chad Hall hopes he made a big impression on the Falcons coaches — and that they have a long memory. Hall was one of a handful of players participating in Atlanta’s three-day minicamp on a tryout basis, but his career options differ from other NFL hopefuls. While some undrafted prospects land in the Arena Football League or seek jobs outside football, Hall could be bound for a war zone with…
Posted: May 12th, 2008 at 5:10 pm.
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Ryan wears No. 2 as Falcons open minicamp (AP)
There were signs Saturday that No. 7 jerseys may become yesterday’s fashion for Atlanta Falcons fans. Some fans attending the Falcons’ opening day of minicamp wore No. 2 jerseys in early tribute to the team’s new hope at quarterback, rookie Matt Ryan. The Falcons used a committee approach to replace Michael Vick during the 2007 season, but the team is hoping Ryan will be his long-term replacement and…
Posted: May 10th, 2008 at 3:55 pm.
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Ryan wears No. 2 as Falcons open minicamp
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — There were signs Saturday that No. 7 jerseys may become yesterday’s fashion for Atlanta Falcons fans.Some fans attending the Falcons’ opening …
Posted: May 10th, 2008 at 3:54 pm.
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Yasinskas: Falcons blessed to have Brooking
MLB Keith Brooking’s steady presence might be as important to the Falcons’ rebuilding job as drafting QB Matt Ryan. Brooking provides the veteran leadership this reeling franchise needs, Pat Yasinskas writes.
Posted: May 10th, 2008 at 2:00 am.
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Ryan, Falcons set for 3-day minicamp
ATLANTA — Matt Ryan will have his first chance to prove he can be more than just another clipboard-toting rookie observer when the new Atlanta Falcons quarterback …
Posted: May 9th, 2008 at 3:39 pm.
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Ryan, Falcons set for 3-day minicamp (AP)
Matt Ryan will have his first chance to prove he can be more than just another clipboard-toting rookie observer when the new Atlanta Falcons quarterback participates in a three-day minicamp beginning Saturday. Ryan, the No. 3 overall selection in last month’s NFL draft, is the Falcons’ quarterback of the future.
Posted: May 9th, 2008 at 3:38 pm.
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Federal judge orders Vick to pay Canadian bank $2.4M (AP)
A federal judge in Virginia has ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loan. The Royal Bank of Canada sued Vick in September, arguing his guilty plea to federal dogfighting charges — and the resulting impact on his career — prevented him from repaying the loan.
Posted: May 8th, 2008 at 12:31 pm.
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Source: Chiefs get $8M rookie pool to pay picks
The Chiefs received the largest rookie pool to pay draft choices.
Posted: May 7th, 2008 at 5:37 pm.
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Raiders sign former Falcons linebacker Hartwell
The Raiders signed free-agent linebacker Edgerton Hartwell, hoping he can revive a career beset by injuries in recent seasons.
Posted: May 7th, 2008 at 1:47 pm.
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