http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:04:09 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:21:49 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d22-falconsgiants?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner Kevin Boss celebrates TD w/ Ware as DeCoud (28) looks on, (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)As the Atlanta Falcons board the plane for the long ride home, they'll be left to consider what could have been, following Sunday's 34-31 loss to the New York... 2009 season Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:21:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d22-falconsgiants?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Atlanta-Falcons-Game-Day-Injuries-mount-Norwood-Finneran-and-Michael-Turner-all-inactive?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner AP Photo/Dave MartinThe Atlanta Falcons injury woes continue as kickoff against the New York Giants approaches today.Running back Michael Turner, who suffered a high ankle sprain last week against the Carolina Panthers and did not practice all week, ... 2009 season Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:32:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Atlanta-Falcons-Game-Day-Injuries-mount-Norwood-Finneran-and-Michael-Turner-all-inactive?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Atlanta-Falcons-resign-Troy-Bergeron?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner  Wednesday the Atlanta Falcons brought back recently-released wide receiver Troy Bergeron.Two days after his release to make room for the signing of running back Aaron Stecker, the wide receiver was added to the team's practice squad.The 6'2&quo... 2009 season Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:50:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Atlanta-Falcons-resign-Troy-Bergeron?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Atlanta-Falcons-bring-back-Aaron-Stecker-release-Bergeron-again?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner With the health of running back Michael Turner in question and Jerious Norwood's continued questionable status, the Atlanta Falcons on Monday re-signed the previously released Aaron Stecker.Stecker, a 10-year NFL veteran, was signed by the Falcons or... 2009 season Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:41:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Atlanta-Falcons-bring-back-Aaron-Stecker-release-Bergeron-again?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d15-svitek?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner Many of the Atlanta Falcons' backups have learned quickly about the 'next man up' idea.When a team's starter goes down, it's up to the backup to step in and not cause a significant drop off in play. He's literally cycled in without the blink of an ey... 2009 season Atlanta Falcons Players Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:19:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d15-svitek?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d15-falconspanthers?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner Stewart runs for the game-clinching TD in the fourth quarter, (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)When injuries mount up, things can get ugly, as the Atlanta Falcons learned on Sunday in their 28-19 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The injuries have c... 2009 season Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:01:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d15-falconspanthers?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Atlanta-Falcons-Game-Day-Baker-and-Finneran-out?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner AP Photo/Dave MartinThe Atlanta Falcons have announced their Week 10 starters and inactives.Offensive tackle Sam Baker is out and fourth-year tackle Will Svitek will start in his place.Running back Jerious Norwood is out, but Jason Snelling, ina... 2009 season Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:38:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Atlanta-Falcons-Game-Day-Baker-and-Finneran-out?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Jenkins-questionable-for-Carolina-game-Bergeron-promoted-to-Atlanta-Falcons-roster?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner With the health of the Atlanta Falcons' receiver corp wearing thin, Atlanta promoted Troy Bergeron from the practice squad.Jenkins, a starter, was added to the Falcons' injury report due to an illness. He's listed as questionable. Additionally Roddy ... 2009 season Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:46:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Jenkins-questionable-for-Carolina-game-Bergeron-promoted-to-Atlanta-Falcons-roster?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Showdown-up-the-middle-in-matchup-between-Atlanta-Falcons-and-Carolina-Panthers?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner Curtis Lofton, (AP Photo/Bill Feig)Most eyes watching the Atlanta Falcons-Carolina Panthers matchup on Sunday will be drawn to the middle of the field often, where key players from both franchises will find themselves. Falcons second-year m... 2009 season Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:37:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Showdown-up-the-middle-in-matchup-between-Atlanta-Falcons-and-Carolina-Panthers?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Atlanta-Falcons-Michael-Turner-named-FedEx-Ground-Player-of-the-Week?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner Turner (33) runs away from Washingtons' London Fletcher, (AP Photo/Bazemore)The second time's a charm this season for Atlanta running back Michael Turner.Following his 166 yard, two touchdown effort in the Falcons 31-17 win over the Washington Redski... michael turner 2009 season Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:00:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Atlanta-Falcons-Michael-Turner-named-FedEx-Ground-Player-of-the-Week?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d12-smith-fine?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner Atlanta Falcons HC Mike Smith, (AP Photo/John Bazemore)In the wake of a sideline scuffle during Sunday's Atlanta Falcons victory over the Washington Redskins, Falcons fans are waging a campaign to show their support of their ... mike smith 2009 season Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:45:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d12-smith-fine?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Report-Atlanta-Falcons-Head-Coach-Smith-fined-for-role-in-Sundays-sideline-fight?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner Smith (center) in the middle of sideline fray, (AP Photo/John Amis)Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith's wallet may get a little lighter after his involvement in Sunday's sideline fight against the Washington Redskins. Smith, who sai... 2009 season Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:06:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Report-Atlanta-Falcons-Head-Coach-Smith-fined-for-role-in-Sundays-sideline-fight?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d12-midseason?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)At the midpoint of the 2009 season, the 5-3 Atlanta Falcons find themselves in the hunt for a playoff position and on track to end their 43-year-old string of failing to put together back-to-back winning seasons.A look at whe... 2009 season Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:31:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d12-midseason?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d10-weems?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner Weems scoring game-winning TD over SD in preseason , (AP Photo/Dave Martin)Eric Weems is not a very large man. He sometimes stands on the chair in front of his locker to reach items on the top shelf. The 5'9" Atlanta Fal... 2009 season Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:44:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d10-weems?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Former-Falcon-DeAngelo-Hall-continues-to-stir-things-up?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner Atlanta HC Mike Smith during a sideline skirmish, (AP Photo/John Amis)DeAngelo Hall's four-year career ended unceremoniously and with dishonesty, according to the cornerback. Earlier this week Hall was cited as saying Atlanta's General... 2009 season Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:40:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Former-Falcon-DeAngelo-Hall-continues-to-stir-things-up?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d8-redskinsfalcons?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner Abraham (55) and Babineaux (95) combine for a sack, (AP Photo/John Amis)The Washington Redskins players and coaches had a lot to say at halftime of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Much of it had to do with playing like a team that wanted t... 2009 season Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:27:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d8-redskinsfalcons?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Atlanta-Falcons-Game-Day-Norwood-and-Snelling-out?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner AP Photo/Dave MartinThe Atlanta Falcons have announced their Week 8 starters and inactives.Running backs Jerious Norwood and Jason Snelling are out for Sunday's game against the Redskins.Starting defensive tackle Thomas Johnson is also out. Trey... 2009 season Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:43:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Atlanta-Falcons-Game-Day-Norwood-and-Snelling-out?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Atlanta-Falcons-opponent-QA-Washington-Redskins-Examiner-Mark-Newgent?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner Matt Ryan, (AP Photo/Bill Feig) The Atlanta Falcons return home to the Georgia Dome with a 4-3 mark, having lost two straight, and host the 2-5 Washington Redskins on Sunday.  The Redskins are the third team Atlanta has faced coming off their b... 2009 season Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:55:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Atlanta-Falcons-opponent-QA-Washington-Redskins-Examiner-Mark-Newgent?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Atlanta-Falcons-add-one-more-to-injured-reserve?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner  The Atlanta Falcons announced another injured reserve move on Wednesday, placing safety Jamaal Fudge on the list and added free agent safety Charlie Peprah to fill his roster spot.Fudge rejoined the team on October 20 following his release by A... 2009 season Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:32:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Atlanta-Falcons-add-one-more-to-injured-reserve?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d3-turner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner Michael Turner (left) runs in for a score against Saints, (AP Photo/Bill Feig)One of the bright spots in the Atlanta Falcons 35-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday night was the strong game of running back Michael Turner. Turne... 2009 season Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:36:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1778-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner~y2009m11d3-turner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Falcons-Examiner