Michael Arkin

Michael Arkin

Founder and writer of SportsTalkATL.com. Currently a senior at the University of Alabama and an Atlanta sports fan since day one. Can be reached via e-mail at [email protected].

Which Three Players Need to Have Great Showings at Training Camp?

  With training camp just four days away, there are a lot of storylines in progress. Position battles will be heated with a new head coach at the helm. Three players on the team need to perform beyond expectations in order to satisfy not just the coaches and fans, but themselves. I hope all players

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Red Lightning Will Take His Talents to the Atlanta Falcons

A new journey begins today… Training Camp with the @AtlantaFalcons #RiseUp #DirtyBirds — Frankie Grizzle-Malgrat (@daonlyBigRed) July 26, 2015 If you keep up with college football, you know who “Red Lightning” is. Could he possibly help Atlanta’s chances to win the Super Bowl in 2015-2016 season? Well the ball boy has announced via twitter that he

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Five Moves the Falcons Should Have Made During the Offseason

Sign Clint Boling (Left Guard) Clint Boling would have solidified the left side of the offensive line for the upcoming years. He and left tackle Jake Matthews could have wreaked havoc on opposing defenses. The Falcons did not want to pay big-time for a left guard, so they instead went with Chris Chester out of the

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Power Ranking the Atlanta Falcons By Position

8. Offensive Line   Coming into 2015, this will be the position to look at on the offensive side of the ball. The offensive line has not been anything spectacular, not even average at best, for the past two years. Injuries were apart of the reason this group could not gel as a unit last

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How Will the Falcons Safeties Fare in 2015?

  Safety is one of Atlanta’s biggest question marks coming into the season. While William Moore is the definite starter at strong safety, the free safety situation is a cause for concern. Ricardo Allen, a fifth-round draft pick in 2014, has been taking first team reps as of late, but will he be dependable? With

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Don’t Forget About Devonta Freeman

  Can everyone take a step back and realize Devonta Freeman is entering his second year as an NFL player? It seems like everybody has written him off due to the draft selection of Tevin Coleman. Coleman was a hell of a college running back, but he hasn’t played a single down in the NFL.

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It’s Almost Time For Some Football: Falcons Friday

  Falcons Friday is something new for our Atlanta Falcons fans. With opening day exactly 60 days from now, football season is approaching quickly. Training camp is coming up, meaning preseason games will be coming on soon. When the season starts, this section will have Q & A’s that we will answer. We will also have

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Bryant and Thomas Sign Deals: What Does This Mean For Julio Jones?

Earlier today, top wide receivers finally got the deals they looked for. Both Dez Bryant and Demaryius Thomas signed deals that were worth 5 years/$70 million. Bryant is guaranteed $45 million while Thomas is guaranteed $43.5 million. Broncos GM John Elway was thrilled he could keep his star receiver. While this might not be news

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Why the Falcons’ Linebacker Corps Will Be Much Improved in 2015

It’s no secret that Atlanta’s pass rush has been lacking for the past couple years, but so have the linebackers. The linebackers for Atlanta have been an obvious weakness. Not being quick enough to their spots, lacking the average coverage skills, and not being able to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks are obvious flaws. If

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