Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Why Pearce? Why Walker? This breaks it down nicely. We know the broad contours of how the Atlanta Falcons landed Jalon Walker and James Pearce, a haul destined to be the subject of hype and criticism for years to come. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer fills in many of the missing details in his latest column. For those with tired … [Read more...] about How did the Falcons pull off the James Pearce trade? Albert Breer has details
3 Falcons draft picks make ESPN’s list of Top 100 picks
In what was viewed by most fans and experts as a largely successful draft for the Atlanta Falcons, three of the team’s draftees are being ranked as the best among all 257 picks. Let’s take a look at which players gained this honor. While the dust continues to settle on an eventful NFL draft weekend, experts have been using the past week to analyze the best picks out of all 257 … [Read more...] about 3 Falcons draft picks make ESPN’s list of Top 100 picks
Evaluating the Falcons draft and UDFA haul with Thor Nystrom
Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Falcons had a polarizing 2025 NFL Draft class followed by a strong group of UDFA additions. Kevin Knight is joined by Thor Nystrom (Fantasy Life) to evaluate the value and fit of Atlanta’s draft class. The Atlanta Falcons had a polarizing 2025 NFL Draft class followed by a strong group of UDFA additions. I’m … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Falcons draft and UDFA haul with Thor Nystrom
Atlanta Falcons receive top marks with The Athletic’s analytics-based grading system
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Hail to the nerds who love this draft. Over the past couple of weeks, the Atlanta Falcons have been eviscerated for their resource allocation in the 2025 NFL Draft. National media from various platforms have ripped the Falcons for their use of next year’s 1st-round pick to acquire the now-enigmatic EDGE prospect out of Tennessee, James Pearce, … [Read more...] about Atlanta Falcons receive top marks with The Athletic’s analytics-based grading system
Falcons defensive line coach Nate Ollie promises attacking front, talks 2025 roles
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images It’s good news for Atlanta’s intriguing young defensive linemen. With no offense intended toward any of the coaches the Atlanta Falcons hired this offseason, Nate Ollie was the one I was most excited about. A well-regarded coach who has consistently found a way to elevate the pass rushing prowess of lines he’s worked with at stops … [Read more...] about Falcons defensive line coach Nate Ollie promises attacking front, talks 2025 roles