Archive for April, 2011

UPDATE , 5:29 p.m.

U.S. district court judge Susan Richard Nelson said she’ll need a couple of weeks to determine if the NFL owners illegally locked out the players, according to several media reports.

Here’s the Associated Press story. Click Here!

She urged the players and the league  to take part in mediated talks.

Nelson was not expected to decide the case today. Her decision will likely be appealed and that could further stall the proceedings. Also, it must be determine if she has jurisdiction over the case or if it belongs in front of the National Labor Relations Board.

After hours of testimony,  Nelson noted that she would take the case under advisement and make a decision “in a couple of weeks.”

Ralph Cindrich, a former player, longtime agent and attorney, basically told everyone on twitter.com to calm down.

He tweeted, “Get real & bank on it: There will be a football season that will be fully played. Lots of hype, folks. It’s part of business w the #NFL.”

Folks seem …

Continue reading NFL LOCKOUT: Judge to decide in two weeks »

Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas, right, Chauncey Davis, second from right, and Curtis Lofton, left, try to tackle New York Jets' Braylon Edwards during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

BIRDLAND – Falcons defensive end Chauncey Davis will honor community leaders during a fundraiser for his foundation on Thursday, May 5 at the Twelve Hotel at Atlantic Station.

Two of the honorees include WSB-TV’s Monica Pearson and Enterprise Holding’s Daniel Miller.

Davis is a tireless community worker. He’s speaks to children about alternatives to bullying and about fitness.

“Each year, the Chauncey Davis Foundation works to impact the lives of youth through grassroots programs and interactive projects. After my mother lost her leg due to complications associated with diabetes, I wanted to make a difference that would not only educate young people, but also save and change lives,” said Davis, who started the …

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Georgia Tech Stephen Hill attempts to make the catch as UM Brandon Harris defends during 4th quarter actionagainst UM at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Fla Thursday Sept 17, 2009.Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan)

BIRDLAND –  The Falcons’ scouting and coaching entourage traveled to Miami last Wednesday to check out a few of the Hurricanes.

They put cornerback Brandon Harris, defensive end Allen Bailey and cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke through individual workouts and then broke off into lengthy interview sessions.

Harris called The Atlanta Journal-Constitution from his limo while on the way to Los Angeles International Airport

Georgia Tech Marcus Wright runs as UM Brandon Harris defends during 1st quarter action at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Fla Thursday Sept 17, 2009.Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan

(LAX) Tuesday evening to give us an update.

Harris, a native of Miami, was highly impressed the Falcons.   Coming out of Miami’s Booker T. Washington High, he was selected to The Atlanta …

Continue reading NFL draft Q & A: Meet Miami CB Brandon Harris »

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Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons during practice on January 26, 2011 in Kapolei, Hawaii before the Pro Bowl All-Star game. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

BIRDLAND – Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan received a nice wedding present from his fans.

While he and his bride, the former Sarah Marshall, were married over the weekend, the fans helped him dodged the Madden Curse. Get some wedding details here —>  The Buzz by Jennifer Brett.

At least he can go on the honeymoon and not have to worry about the Madden Curse. He is officially out of the running to be on the cover of EA Sports’ Madden 12.

He was “defeated” in the competition by Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis, 51 to 49 percent in round two of the voting.

All 32 NFL teams had one player represented. The voting is being conduction over a four week period at ESPN.com/MaddenVote.

ESPN show SportsNation, which airs at 4 p.m. on ESPN2 Monday through Friday, is the TV home for this ongoing event.

In the first week of …

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Cameron Heyward picks up a fumble and returns it for a short gain. The defensive tackle who earlier in the season against Miami returned an interception 80 yards, called the short fumble recovery return "unacceptable." (Terry Gilliam, Associated Press)

BIRDLAND – With the 27th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Falcons will select Ohio State defensive end Cameron Heyward.

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Heyward, the son of former Falcons running back, the late Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, graduated from Peachtree Ridge High before playing for the Buckeyes.

Cameron Heyward speaking to the media at the NFL scouting combine. (Associated Press)

The set of defensive ends for the upcoming draft is talented and one will slip to the Falcons.  Offensive tackle, …

Continue reading Mock Draft 4.0: Falcons select DE Cameron Heyward »

Clemson's Andre Ellington runs for a long gain as Miami's Colin McCarthy gives chase during the fourth quarter of the NCAA college football game in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Patrick Collard)

BIRDLAND — We pointed out last week that the Falcons are nearly certain to pick a linebacker at some point in the draft.

Most of the guys they are kicking the tires on are considered third and fourth rounders.

They’ve checked out Georgia’s Akeem Dent, California’s Mike Mohamed and others.

We need to add Miami’s Colin McCarthy to the linebacker list, according to a report by Aaron Wilson of the NationalFootballPost.com.

McCarthy was a team captain last season for the Hurricanes. He had 34 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and three interceptions over his career.

I did some youtube scouting and didn’t come away impressed. Check him out for yourself. Click here.

He seemed to be chasing on a lot of plays in that Wake Forest game.

The Falcons are scouting the Hurricanes …

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