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].
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3 Takeaways From Ravens-Falcons

1. Justin Hardy Has Potential To Make Game-Changing Plays In the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Falcons decided to go with the leading wide receiver out of East Carolina. He has had his share of growing pains, but he has also made some spectacular plays this preseason. Hardy’s best play last night

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Ravens at Falcons: Position Battles to Watch Out For

  The Atlanta Falcons go into the final game at home against the Baltimore Ravens. For fans wanting to watch the starters play, that is most likely not going to happen. This game will be the reserves playing the majority of the final exhibition in order to crack the 53-man roster. The players for both

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WR Bernard Reedy Waived, OL Eric Lefeld Signed

Many Atlanta fans love the guy, but it looks to be Bernard “Speedy” Reedy and the Falcons are going their separate ways. The team announced that they have waived Reedy and signed offensive lineman Eric Lefeld, per the Atlanta Falcons official twitter. The Falcons will still have to make 22 roster cuts before September 5,

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Which Falcons Players Will Lead the Team in Interceptions?

While the Falcons didn’t come up big in the sacks department throughout the 14′-15′ season, they did have their fair share of interceptions. Atlanta ranked in the top half of the league in interceptions last season, and look to crack the top ten this upcoming season. The Falcons were ranked 12th out of 32 teams

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3 Takeaways from Falcons-Dolphin

 Offensive Line Play Was Very Concerning  It’s the preseason and it is against one of the best defensive lines in football, but last night was a debacle on the Falcons offensive line. They could not open up any holes for the run game, leaving Tevin Coleman and Terron Ward as easy targets for the Dolphins defense.

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Julio Jones Signs Five-Year Contract Extension With Falcons

  Finally, the superstar wide receiver and the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a contract extension. The news comes in as nothing but spectacular for both sides. The Falcons secure their star player, while Julio Jones gets the money he deserves. ESPN Insider Chris Mortensen reported the amount Jones will receive. Jones had a career year

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Falcons at Dolphins: Preview and What to Focus On

  In game three for the Falcons in the preseason, they head down to the Sunshine State to take on the Miami Dolphins. Atlanta continues to try to build on their first-team success and to see which players will make the roster cut. They take on an up and coming quarterback in Ryan Tannehill, the

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Updated Falcons 53-Man Roster Projection

  The Falcons are 1-1 through two games in the preseason, but that’s not what matters. What matters is which players will make the cut to be on the team throughout the regular season. While the starters have looked great on both defense and offense, the backups have not been impressive to say the least.

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Falcons and Rex Grossman Agree to One-Year Deal

  Add another quarterback into the mix for the Falcons. Atlanta has signed Rex Grossman, the 35-year old veteran quarterback, to a 1-year/$1 million contract. Ian Rapoport, NFL Network’s insider, confirmed the report. Grossman is a former-first round pick of the Chicago Bears. He never could stay healthy, as he finished all 16 games only

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Falcons Waive 2014 Fifth-Round Draft Selection

  The Falcons have waived their 2014 fifth-round selection Marquis Spruill. The team announced they waived Spruill in order to sign wide receiver Josh Harris. Spruill never was able to play a snap in the regular season. He missed 2014 due to a torn ACL, not being able to make a difference in his rookie

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