The Falcoholic

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images In his opening press conference, Ulbrich stresses that experience will make him a better coordinator than he was in 2020. Jeff Ulbrich met local media for the first time since being hired as the Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator, but he likely saw a ton of familiar faces. The longtime Falcons linebackers coach and 2020 interim … [Read more...] about Jeff Ulbrich vows to fix pass rush, confirms he will call plays for Falcons in 2025

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Robinson gets rewarded for his breakout campaign. Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson will be playing in his first ever Pro Bowl, after a dynamite second season in the NFL. He will be replacing Philadelphia Eagles superstar Saquon Barkley, who will be going to the Super Bowl instead. Bijan Robinson has been named to the Pro … [Read more...] about Falcons RB Bijan Robinson selected to replace Saquon Barkley in the Pro Bowl

Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Atlanta targets an upgrade in their secondary in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Falcons have a number of pressing needs on defense, to the point where a top-flight prospect at basically any position would elicit a thumbs up from me. Cornerback is certainly one of those spots. The Falcons currently have A.J. Terrell, Clark Phillips, and … [Read more...] about Falcons land Michigan CB Will Johnson in Daniel Jeremiah’s Mock Draft 1.0

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Was Fontenot’s bet on Penix one of the smartest decisions of the 2024 NFL Draft? Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport did an interesting experiment we enjoy this time of year, where he went through all 32 picks from the 2024 NFL draft and re-drafted them based on their performance in their rookie season. Through the experiment, nine players jumped … [Read more...] about Bleacher Report’s 2024 NFL Re-Draft further vindicates Falcons controversial draft pick

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The rosters are loaded with intriguing talent on defense, and the Falcons appear to be taking note. Day 2 of the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl has concluded, and plenty of defenders stood out to me and perhaps the Atlanta Falcons staff. The Falcons were well-represented today, with more than a handful of scouts in the building. Even Thomas … [Read more...] about 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl Day 2 notes and observations: Falcons appear to be on the hunt for defenders