Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We kick off our Senior Bowl preview series with a look at arguably the most important position group for the Falcons: the defensive line. An absolutely stacked EDGE group headlines this year’s class. It’s officially Draft Season here at The Falcoholic, with the Atlanta Falcons locked into the 8th overall pick in … [Read more...] about Senior Bowl preview: Defensive linemen to watch for the Falcons
Saints coach, previously suspended for illegal bounty program, is now former Saints coach
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images It appears the New Orleans Saints will be looking for a new head coach. The Falcons have played the New Orleans Saints twice per year since its realignment into the NFC South. For part of that time, Sean Payton has been that team’s head coach. Payton, most notably, won Super Bowl XLIV over the Indianapolis Colts. That season resulted in … [Read more...] about Saints coach, previously suspended for illegal bounty program, is now former Saints coach
Falcons 2021 rookie review: Tight end Kyle Pitts
Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images Did the first round “unicorn” live up to the insane hype? Falcons fans are going to be talking about the Kyle Pitts selection for years. With the 4th pick in the 2021 NFL draft, the Falcons had numerous options available to them. They could have gone with Micah Parsons to fill out the defense or Justin Fields or Mac Jones to find … [Read more...] about Falcons 2021 rookie review: Tight end Kyle Pitts
Lee Smith makes retirement official
Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The 11-year-veteran is on to the next thing. Lee Smith flirted with retirement last offseason, but instead he wound up traded away from the Buffalo Bills and playing his final season with the Atlanta Falcons. We had seen social media posts after the final game of the Falcons’ season that indicated that Smith … [Read more...] about Lee Smith makes retirement official
Braves, A’s Discussed Matt Olson Prior To Lockout
When — or whether — the Braves will re-sign Freddie Freeman has been one of the most pressing issues on the minds of the Atlanta fan base for the better part of a year, but the 2020 NL MVP entered the current MLB lockout as a free agent with no real indication of progress toward a return to Truist Park on the horizon. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal writes this morning that … [Read more...] about Braves, A’s Discussed Matt Olson Prior To Lockout
NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/24/22
Here are Monday’s reserve/futures deals: Atlanta Falcons OG Rashaad Coward Buffalo Bills DT Brandin Bryant, OL Jacob Capra, WR Tanner Gentry , LB Joe Giles-Harris, CB Olaijah Griffin (two-year deal), CB Tim Harris, WR Isaiah Hodgins , DE Mike Love, CB Nick McCloud, TE Quintin Morris, S Josh Thomas New Orleans Saints RB Josh Adams, WR Kirk Merritt Pittsburgh Steelers WR … [Read more...] about NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/24/22
Road to Atlanta Podcast: Breaking down the Top 30 Braves Prospects List
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports We made a list of the Braves’ prospects last week. Now, we talk about that list. Road to Atlanta is our podcast where we discuss all things minor leagues and prospects for our beloved Atlanta Braves. We have relaunched the podcast and it can be found in the same stream with the Talking Chop podcast, so if you subscribe to it...you have easy … [Read more...] about Road to Atlanta Podcast: Breaking down the Top 30 Braves Prospects List
Announcement: A new commenting system is coming to Talking Chop
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Coming Thursday, comments will look different. Hey everyone. I’m Tanya, and I oversee all of our baseball communities for SB Nation. This Thursday will be a big day for our community: we’re moving our comments to a new platform, developed especially for SB Nation. All of our MLB communities will be moving to the new platform, and I’m excited … [Read more...] about Announcement: A new commenting system is coming to Talking Chop
Video: Tyler Matzek discusses conquering ‘The Yips’ with Pitching Ninja
Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Atlanta Braves reliever Tyler Matzek sat down with Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman to discuss his battles with the yips and the mental side of the game. Matzek also shares his pitch grips for his slider, curveball and fastball as well. … [Read more...] about Video: Tyler Matzek discusses conquering ‘The Yips’ with Pitching Ninja