The Falcoholic

Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images The starting trio is quality, but questions linger after that. The Atlanta Falcons have been blessed with some terrific receivers over the years, and they’ve got a quality group in the here and now. Between Drake London, Darnell Mooney, and Ray-Ray McCloud, Michael Penix will not lack for capable targets to throw to, and that’s … [Read more...] about Falcons post-draft roster review: Wide receiver is settled on top, competitive on the bottom

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Fans expect Jalon Walker and James Pearce to start their respective careers with an immediate bang. It took until November for the Falcons to produce double-digit sacks as a team last year. Opposing quarterbacks couldn’t have been more at ease in the pocket when going through their progressions. They knew getting hit was unlikely, let alone … [Read more...] about The Falcoholic Reacts: High hopes for rookie pass rushing tandem

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images NFL analyst Doug Farrar broke down his potential. My initial reaction when the Falcons selected Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was shock. I wasn’t shocked by the team wanting Penix, who was my favorite non-Ohio State quarterback to watch during the 2023 NCAA season. And I wasn’t shocked by the draft … [Read more...] about Can Falcons starting QB Michael Penix Jr. live up to expectations this year?

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Tight end contains only a little intrigue for 2025, but larger questions loom. Tight end is a straightforward position, at least in terms of summer training camp battles. The Atlanta Falcons have two starters they deploy quite often and will likely keep a third tight end, selecting from four players vying for that honor. As battles … [Read more...] about Falcons post-draft roster review: All eyes on Kyle Pitts

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Where in the world are Falcons fans located? Let’s find out. We’re in the only time period on the NFL calendar that’s actually relatively quiet. Unless a player gets arrested or injures themselves in some unusual way (looking at you, Najee Harris), there’s just not much to do these days besides speculate and wish the season would start already. … [Read more...] about The great Falcoholic Census of 2025