“We are confident,” White said Thursday, “but we know these guys aren’t called the Monsters of the Midway for nothing.” Even though the Falcons’ passing attack has the ability to produce substantial numbers behind two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Ryan, White knows that Chicago offers a tough test.

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FLOWERY BRANCH, GA (CBS ATLANTA) – The Atlanta Falcons announced Friday the release of several veterans including defensive end Chauncey Davis, defensive tackle Trey Lewis and linebacker Coy Wire as the team finalizes its roster of 53 players.

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This little bit of news about cornerback Brian Williams signing with the New York Giants doesn’t really impact the Atlanta Falcons. It just demonstrates why the Falcons are doing what they are at nickel back.

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Read More: Jerious Norwood (RB – STL), Jason Snelling (RB – ATL), Tiki Barber (RB – NYG), Ronnie Brown (RB – PHI), Ricky Williams (RB – MIA), Jerome Harrison (RB – PHI), LeRon McClain (FB – BAL), Ahmad Bradshaw (RB – NYG), Kevin Smith (RB – DET), Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs Even for those of us who want Jason Snelling to return to the Atlanta Falcons, this is getting kind of frustrating. First he went to visit the New York Giants, only to see his hometown team re-sign Ahmad Bradshaw

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Read More: Osi Umenyiora (DE – NYG), Ray Edwards (DE – ATL), Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora details the progress of the New York Giants attempts to deal DE Osi Umenyiora, listing some of the teams who’ve likely been in touch with New York throughout Monday: the Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots. And the Atlanta Falcons.

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COLLEGE PARK, Ga.— The country’s most popular sport is in limbo for at least another day.

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The Atlanta Falcons are now set to reveal their pick. They have their franchise QB in Matt Ryan, they have a very good running back in Michael Turner, they have an elite receiver in Roddy White. What they lack is a consistently good defense.

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A new book chronicling the impact of Bill Belichick in the NFL will feature Atlanta Falcons’ General Manager Thomas Dimitroff as a central figure. ”War Room: Bill Belichick and the Patriot Legacy,” is due out October 4. From the publisher: This is a football book with three central characters: Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, and Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff.

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Read More: Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Washington Redskins Virginia Tech RB Ryan Williams met with the Atlanta Falcons at the 2011 NFL Combine, according to the National Football Post’s Aaron Wilson.

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For those of you who have sort of forgotten about Rich McKay since he left his role as the Atlanta Falcons general manager after the 2007 season, here’s a reminder that he still remains a powerful force in the NFC South and the NFL. Heck, aside from Jerry Richardson who’s heading the owners in the labor talks, I think you could make an argument that McKay is the most important figure in the NFC South. The league announced Tuesday that McKay will serve as chairman of the NFL’s competition committee

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Updated: January 6, 2011, 2:56 PM ET Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey has informed the Denver Broncos he will not interview for their coaching opening on Friday as planned. Mularkey made the decision so he could focus instead on the Falcons’ playoff game next week, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, who first reported the development

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Updated: January 4, 2011, 3:16 PM ET ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos will interview Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey for their vacant head coaching positions this week. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff confirmed that the two teams has asked for permission to interview Mularkey

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MIAMI (Reuters) – The Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers each secured divisional titles on Sunday with a pair of convincing victories on the final day of the NFL’s regular season.

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  Strategy and personnel · Inside slant · Notes, quotes   Former Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy would love nothing more than to derail, or at least temporarily sidetrack, Atlanta’s march to the playoffs. Back in 2008, after the Falcons were eliminated from the wildcard playoffs by Kurt Warner and Arizona, Milloy said he wanted to return to the team

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