Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Falcons need a pass rusher, and inevitably, mock drafts are handing one to Atlanta. Well, that’s it. After an offseason filled with expectations of the team’s first playoff appearance since 2017, the Atlanta Falcons find themselves in familiar territory: At home, watching the playoffs as they … [Read more...] about Atlanta Falcons mock draft roundup: Early favorite emerges as 2025 NFL Draft season begins
Who might the Falcons hire as their new defensive coordinator?
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images There are a handful of good options out there for Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons need a new defensive coordinator, and we don’t yet know who they’re considering for the opening. What we do know is that there are worthwhile candidates out there, with several coaches who would likely be an upgrade over Jimmy Lake’s 2024 at minimum. I … [Read more...] about Who might the Falcons hire as their new defensive coordinator?
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after 8-9 finish: The Falcoholic Live
Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after an 8-9 finish punctuated by two poor showings by the defense. Kevin Knight discusses the firing of Lake, potential replacement options, and the team’s disappointing end to the season. The Atlanta Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after an 8-9 finish … [Read more...] about Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after 8-9 finish: The Falcoholic Live
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers
Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s one-and-done for the embattled coordinator and the team’s defensive line coach. Jimmy Lake was hired to build on an unexpectedly strong year from the Atlanta Falcons defense in 2023, enabled by significant investments and coordinator Ryan Nielsen. Lake is a familiar face for Raheem Morris and someone he … [Read more...] about Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers
Chris Lindstrom named 2nd-team All-Pro for the third time
Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Firmly entrenched as one of the NFL’s best guards, Lindstrom is honored again. Chris Lindstrom is generally recognized as one of the best guards in the NFL, and once you get a reputation like that, your spot as a Pro Bowler and/or All-Pro is pretty much guaranteed every year until you break down. That’s not to suggest that Lindstrom … [Read more...] about Chris Lindstrom named 2nd-team All-Pro for the third time