The Falcoholic 9 hours ago
Falcons bring back tackle Germain Ifedi for 2023
Photo by Steph Chambers/ Ifedi will presumably back up Kaleb McGary and perhaps Chris Lindstrom again. Last summer, it was assumed Germain Ifedi would push Kaleb McGary for the starting right tackle job, but McGary held on to the gig and wound up starting all 17 games. With McGary back on a multi-year deal, it was fair to wonder whether his backup would return. Now we know: Ifedi’s coming back, signing another one-year deal. He’ll be McGary’s backup and will be in the mix if the Falcons need someone to step in at right guard, as well, as he’s played both...
The Falcoholic 11 hours ago
Falcons free agency recap and remaining needs: The Falcoholic Live, Ep234
Host Kevin Knight is joined by Eric Robinson (ESPN) to continue the discussion on the Falcons extremely active start to NFL free agency with a recap of some of the most recent moves and a look at the team’s remaining needs heading into the 2023 NFL Draft. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to episode 234 of The Falcoholic Live! Host Kevin Knight is joined by Eric Robinson (ESPN) to continue the discussion on the Atlanta Falcons extremely active start to NFL free agency with a recap of some of the most recent moves and a look at the team’s remaining needs heading into the 2023 NFL...
The Falcoholic 20 hours ago
How the Falcons have capitalized on their long-awaited opportunity to spend in free agency
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith were finally able to pursue the top free agents to rebuild the roster after two long years of financial restrictions. Inheriting an organizational mess to the extent of the one the Falcons were in three years ago was always going to be difficult for Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith. After multiple years of trying to convince themselves they could contend in 2019 and 2020, the franchise needed a full reset after failing abysmally in both seasons. Enough was enough attempting to convince themselves they could...
The Falcoholic Mar 21, 2023
Falcons Reacts Survey: Grade the Falcons’ free agency haul so far
Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/ The Falcons had some money to play with this offseason. How would you grade the players they brought in through free agency? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Atlanta Falcons fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. As a Falcons fan, I’m used to being mildly annoyed during the early wave of free agency, because in recent years, the Falcons have been broke and have shied away from big moves to acquire...
The Falcoholic Mar 21, 2023
Falcons set to host DL Calais Campbell for free agent visit
Photo by Greg Fiume/ Atlanta has vowed to get better in the trenches, and for once, they seem to mean it. The Falcons added David Onyemata to their defensive line, and I think we all figured that would be the big free agent addition of the offseason. It appears Atlanta may have at least one more big move in store as they attempt to bolster the line, though, because they’re hosting the great Calais Campbell for a free agent visit. Campbell will be 37 years old in September, but he’s still got it, having piled up 5.5 sacks last year for the Ravens and having forced...
The Falcoholic Mar 21, 2023
Falcons reinstate retired DT Eddie Goldman
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/ The veteran abruptly retired before the 2022 season, but it appears he may be back. Eddie Goldman was a well-received free agent signing for about two weeks last July, as he figured to bolster a Falcons defensive line that needed the help. Unfortunately for the Falcons, he retired later that month, and the Falcons wound up putting their defensive tackle group together with duct tape in 2022 after Vincent Taylor was hurt. We wished him well with his retirement, but it appears that wasn’t the end of the story. Fast forward to March 2023 and...
The Falcoholic Mar 21, 2023
Are the Falcons bringing back any more of their own free agents?
Photo by Cooper Neill/ Olamide Zaccheaus and Rashaan Evans highlight the list of available players from the 2022 squad. The Falcons have elected to lock up a fair number of their own free agents. With new deals for right tackle Kaleb McGary, punter Bradley Pinion, outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter, and fullback Keith Smith among the re-signings, the Falcons clearly believe some key contributors for 2022 can be factors on an improved 2023 squad. That said, there are still several free agents the Falcons have not re-signed who also haven’t landed with other teams. With...
The Falcoholic Mar 20, 2023
Falcons unlikely to draft Jalen Carter if he falls to No. 8, per The Athletic
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/ There are too many red flags surrounding the UGA prospect. General manager Terry Fontenot has been setting his draft board in the last few weeks, thanks in part to the recent completion of the NFL Combine and the start of free agency. The team has hit on multiple needs early in free agency, landing players like Jessie Bates, Jonnu Smith and David Onyemata while retaining both Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary. It has been a good start and helps Fontenot reach his goal of grabbing the best players available in the draft. Hitting needs in free...
The Falcoholic Mar 20, 2023
Falcons sign veteran CB Mike Hughes
Photo by Stephen Maturen/ After a visit earlier in the week, NFL Network’s Ian Rapport reports that veteran cornerback Mike Hughes will sign with the Falcons. The former first-round pick spent last season with the Lions after stints with the Chiefs and Vikings. The Atlanta Falcons have been busy since the start of NFL free agency, making over a dozen moves in the span of a week. Things had started to slow down heading into the weekend, but Terry Fontenot is right back at it. After signing veteran wide receiver Mack Hollins on Sunday, the Falcons are making another...
The Falcoholic Mar 20, 2023
Atlanta’s first wave of free agency is over, but they’re not done yet
Photo by David John Griffin/Icon Sportswire via The Falcons lined up their splashes, but there’s still work to do. These Falcons don’t want to go into the 2023 NFL Draft with holes on the roster, which means the quiet days we’ve seen since Atlanta’s early splashes in free agency won’t last. The first wave of this Falcons free agency period is over, however, and the majority of their big splashes in free agency have ended with it. That’s not a criticism or a resignation to boring days, especially because the Falcons just signed Mack Hollins last night....
The Falcoholic Mar 19, 2023
Falcons reportedly sign WR Mack Hollins
Photo by Chris Unger/ Coming off a career year, Hollins will land in Atlanta with a chance at a major role. We’ve been waiting for the Falcons to add to a pretty thin wide receiver depth chart, given that the team has basically zero proven options beyond Drake London. On Sunday night, it appears they’ve added a starting option, with former Raider Mack Hollins reportedly set to sign with Atlanta. The report comes from Taylor Vippolis, a reporter with Inside Carolina, which the covers University of North Carolina. Vippolis presumably has a connection with Hollins or...
The Falcoholic Mar 18, 2023
Falcons re-sign CB Cornell Armstrong
Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Atlanta’s stocking cornerback depth. The Atlanta Falcons spent much of the 2022 season searching for a replacement for an injured Casey Hayward, a big problem they were never entirely able to solve. Darren Hall and Rashad Fenton were among the candidates the team tried out and eventually cast aside, but it was Cornell Armstrong who ended up starting down the stretch. Armstrong was on his third team when he landed with the Falcons in December 2021 as a member of the practice squad, showing enough to earn a...
The Falcoholic Mar 18, 2023
Falcons making it clear special teams excellence will be a priority again in 2023
Photo by Todd Kirkland/ Three of Atlanta’s early signings and re-signings point to a team unwilling to take the third phase for granted. A team with flaws has to do the little things well to rack up wins. The Falcons in 2022 had a shaky defense that rarely bailed them out, streaky-at-best passing game, and a talent deficit that was more glaring some weeks than others. They made up for that with discipline, refreshingly, they were one of the least-penalized teams in the NFL—an extremely effective ground game, and their performance on special teams. Per Football...
The Falcoholic Mar 17, 2023
Taylor Heinicke focused on being ‘best backup’ possible for Desmond Ridder
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The new Atlanta quarterback said he was close to re-joining Washington before the Falcons swooped in. As the Falcons’ plans for the future slowly unfold, all signs continue to point to Desmond Ridder as Atlanta’s starting quarterback. Fulfilling their promise to add to their quarterback room this offseason, the Falcons signed former Washington starter and Georgia native Taylor Heinicke. At the time the intention to sign was initially reported, it was frequently noted by media members that Heinicke was coming in to be the primary backup...
The Falcoholic Mar 17, 2023
Falcons sign LB Tae Davis
Photo by Jason Miller/ The veteran has played a significant role on special teams for multiple teams. The Falcons continue to add to their football team in free agency, as you’d expect, and at the moment they’re prioritizing linebacker depth and special teams help. That comes in the form of former Browns linebacker Tae Davis, who joins Atlanta after two years in Cleveland. The #Falcons continue their free agency shopping spree on defense, adding linebacker Tae Davis, per his agents @davidcanter @nessmugrabi and @brian_mcintyre.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March...
