Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Checking in from the first day of practice for the Shrine Bowl, where there were plenty of standout performances. Day 1 is in the books, and there’s plenty to discuss. The East-West Shrine Bowl has a fun roster littered with future league contributors. The all-star week has always felt like the official kickoff to draft season for me, and after … [Read more...] about Shrine Bowl: Day 1 notes and observations
Falcons running back roster review: Bijan’s big year
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images An all-time season from Robinson propelled the Falcons run game to new heights. The Atlanta Falcons under Arthur Smith were built to be a run-first team, but their 2023 results were a bit uneven as the head coach struggled through quarterback woes and properly dividing up work for his top two backs. No such struggles took place in … [Read more...] about Falcons running back roster review: Bijan’s big year
Falcons hire DL coach Nate Ollie, defensive passing game coordinator Mike Rutenberg
Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Atlanta adds two new coaches to the staff. The Atlanta Falcons have filled a vacancy on their defensive coaching staff and added a new position in one fell swoop, announcing Friday that they’ve hired former Texans assistant defensive line coach Nate Ollie as their defensive line coach and adding former Jets … [Read more...] about Falcons hire DL coach Nate Ollie, defensive passing game coordinator Mike Rutenberg
New Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich has work cut out for him in return to Atlanta
Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Our staff breaks down the Jeff Ulbrich hire. The Falcons have once again opted to bring home an old friend instead of an outside hire to coordinate Atlanta’s defense, and the feelings about this, understandably, are mixed. Ulbrich was a promising linebackers coach during his previous stint in Atlanta, one who earned enough trust from … [Read more...] about New Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich has work cut out for him in return to Atlanta
Falcons draft targets at the Shrine and Senior Bowl
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images NFL Draft season begins this week with the Shrine Bowl kicking off over the weekend and the Senior Bowl coming the following week. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the top targets for the Falcons attending both games. NFL Draft season begins this week with the Shrine Bowl kicking off over the weekend and the Senior Bowl coming … [Read more...] about Falcons draft targets at the Shrine and Senior Bowl