Auf geht’s, Falcons! In a captivating fusion of football fervor and global connectivity, Alexandros, or as he’s known in the Atlanta Falcons’ community as Alesantoz, stands as a testament to the seemingly boundless reach of sports fandom. Hailing from Berlin, Germany, this devoted Falcons’ international ambassador earned the prestigious title of 2024 Atlanta Falcons … [Read more...] about From Berlin to Detroit: A conversation with the Falcons’ International Fan of the Year
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Falcons 2024 draft reactions and thoughts from The Falcoholic Staff
Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We’ve had a week to digest what happened in the NFL Draft. How are we feeling? A draft is like a big meal: Good or bad, delectable or gristly, you really need time to digest it. We’ve now been chewing on these Atlanta Falcons picks for close to a week, and it’s time to weigh in on it with our favorite selections, … [Read more...] about Falcons 2024 draft reactions and thoughts from The Falcoholic Staff
The Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. pick isn’t as crazy as some think
What the Falcons have done is essentially value a succession plan above any single player they could select at No. 8 overall. That’s certainly unusual, but it’s not crazy. … [Read more...] about The Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. pick isn’t as crazy as some think
Falcons Attempted To Acquire Jets’ No. 10 Pick
The Falcons provided one of the draft’s largest surprises in the first round. Atlanta used the No. 8 selection on quarterback Michael Penix Jr., a move which raised eyebrows given the team’s free agent investment in Kirk Cousins. That was not the only move the Falcons were prepared to make in the first round, however. Atlanta’s efforts to move up the top-10 order were, … [Read more...] about Falcons Attempted To Acquire Jets’ No. 10 Pick
NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Bryce Young, Falcons, Panthers
Falcons Falcons GM Terry Fontenot dismissed criticisms of the decision to take QB Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick after signing QB Kirk Cousins to a massive deal. “It’s unconventional because no one expected it, right?” Fontenot said via Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. “It’s unconventional because that’s human nature, to say we expect something. And we say, ‘This is … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Bryce Young, Falcons, Panthers