Another name has surfaced in the Atlanta Falcons’ search for a new defensive coordinator. According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the team will interview Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown on Friday. The Steelers finished eighth in points allowed (20.4) last season, allowing 228 passing yards per game. The defense recorded 17 interceptions and 40 … [Read more...] about Falcons interview Steelers assistant Grady Brown, per report
This Day in Braves History: Bob Horner signs four-year deal with Braves
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The vaunted power hitter chooses to stay with the Braves Braves Franchise History 1953: The Brooklyn Dodgers send Andy Pafko to the Milwaukee Braves for Roy Hartsfield and $50,000. 1983: Bob Horner agrees to a four-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that will pay him up to $6 million, including $400,000 in bonuses if he keeps his … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Bob Horner signs four-year deal with Braves
Remembering Bob Uecker
Bob Uecker while working for ABC Sports in 1976. | Photo by American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images The cultural icon and former Brave passed away at age 90. Thursday morning the baseball world was saddened with the announcement that “Mr. Baseball” Bob Uecker had passed away at age 90. The long-time voice of the Milwaukee Brewers crossed over into media after … [Read more...] about Remembering Bob Uecker
Should Austin Riley be Left out?
Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Let’s talk about moving Austin Riley out to left field. What happens with the Braves then? It’s weird that a cheese cleaver became a very integral of my life. I don’t even really like cheese. When my cat had a thyroid condition that made her throw up without this nausea medication and the pill needed to be cut in half, … [Read more...] about Should Austin Riley be Left out?
PFF identifies Falcons’ secret superstar from 2024 season
The Atlanta Falcons’ 2024 season was derailed by a multitude of issues, including a horrendous defensive performance over the final few weeks. This led to the team firing defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake one week after the season ended. The Falcons have already interviewed a handful of potential replacements, but there were some positives on that side of the ball. Linebacker … [Read more...] about PFF identifies Falcons’ secret superstar from 2024 season