Fans expect Jalon Walker and James Pearce to start their respective careers with an immediate bang.

It took until November for the Falcons to produce double-digit sacks as a team last year. Opposing quarterbacks couldn’t have been more at ease in the pocket when going through their progressions.

They knew getting hit was unlikely, let alone being sacked. While Raheem Morris made adjustments to create pressure schematically, there is only so much that can be accomplished by creating designs for limited talent. The inability to generate pressure with a pure four-man rush left the defense struggling to produce stops, among...

Where in the world are Falcons fans located? Let’s find out.

We’re in the only time period on the NFL calendar that’s actually relatively quiet. Unless a player gets arrested or injures themselves in some unusual way (looking at you, Najee Harris), there’s just not much to do these days besides speculate and wish the season would start already.

One thing we like to do to kill the time around here during the summer doldrums is ask our readers to let us know where in the world you’re living. We don’t need your address or any personal details — just...

Tight end contains only a little intrigue for 2025, but larger questions loom.

Tight end is a straightforward position, at least in terms of summer training camp battles. The Atlanta Falcons have two starters they deploy quite often and will likely keep a third tight end, selecting from four players vying for that honor. As battles go, it’s set to be less than compelling.

But zooming out from the summer reveals more intrigue. Kyle Pitts is here on his fifth-year option, and has one final chance to reach his sky-high potential before the Falcons are tempted to move on. Charlie...

NFL analyst Doug Farrar broke down his potential.

My initial reaction when the Falcons selected Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was shock. I wasn’t shocked by the team wanting Penix, who was my favorite non-Ohio State quarterback to watch during the 2023 NCAA season. And I wasn’t shocked by the draft position, given Penix’s skill set. But the decision to sign Kirk Cousins to a yachtload of guaranteed money definitely raised some questions for me.

That said, I’m a proponent of drafting the quarterback of the future and letting them learn behind...

The Falcons defensive tackle rotation is likely to change significantly in 2025. Join us as we break down the interior defensive line heading into training camp.

The Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle rotation is likely to change significantly in 2025, and Kevin Knight is here to break down the interior defensive line heading into training camp. How big of a role will Ruke Orhorhoro play? Will Brandon Dorlus and Zach Harrison play on the inside or outside? Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast!

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Ryan Neuzil is ready to take on the mantle, with an aim to keep it.

If stability is the keyword at tackle and guard, change is the one at center. Drew Dalman is gone, elevating Ryan Neuzil to the starter, and his direct backup will (as of today) be a player who has never made an NFL start. This has the potential to be a windfall for Atlanta if Neuzil and his future backup prove to be young, capable players, but there’s obviously the air of disaster around the whole thing if they...well, do not.

That’s what this summer and...

The Falcons enter training camp with a number of positions up for grabs, but what are Atlanta’s most important training camp battles to watch? We discuss the openings on offense and defense that could determine the outcome of the 2025 season.

The Atlanta Falcons enter training camp with a number of positions up for grabs, but what are Atlanta’s most important training camp battles to watch? Kevin Knight is joined by Dave Choate to discuss the openings on offense and defense that could determine the outcome of the 2025 season. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic Live!...

Expectations are high for the rookie pass-rushing tandem after the Falcons went all out to address a near-decade-long problem.

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In his first press conference back in Atlanta, Jeff Ulbrich made a definitive statement about fixing the pass rush. It’s something several past head coaches and defensive coordinators have done with the Falcons. The results largely fell short of expectations. Unlike...

Cousins talked about playing hurt, being hurt, and being replaced.

It was spring 2024, and love was in the air, or so one had thought.

It turned out to be a $180 million sham.

If you hadn’t heard, Netflix’s series Quarterback returned for season two this week, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins had a lot to share.

Cousins revealed that he felt “misled” by the team in free agency–during the non-tampering period, I’m sure–and he explained in further detail how he was indeed hurt for weeks during the 2024 season.

When it comes to being misled by the Falcons,...

It’s time to take a closer look at the Falcons offensive line, as we discuss the returning starters, the addition of Ryan Neuzil at center, and the competition for the remaining spots on the depth chart heading into Atlanta’s training camp.

It’s time to take a closer look at the Atlanta Falcons offensive line, as Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz discuss the returning starters, the addition of Ryan Neuzil at center, and the competition for the remaining spots on the depth chart heading into Atlanta’s training camp. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast!...

Another strong link in a sturdy offensive line, featuring one of the best guards on the planet.

If tackle is a position where long-established veterans figure to fill the roster, guard is...fairly similar. The biggest difference is that some of the players in this group are quite young, even if they’re settled in.

Matthew Bergeron heads into his third season as the unquestioned starter, while Kyle Hinton will be in his third year as a core reserve. Bergeron is just 25 and Hinton is just 27, but even grizzled veteran Chris Lindstrom (drafted in 2019) is just 28 years old....

Despite all his accolades and connection with Raheem Morris, many feel the Falcons were wise not to acquire the three-time 1st-team All-Pro cornerback

With the Falcons making significant defensive changes this offseason, it created possibilities to expand on what they would do to upgrade a unit in dire need of talent. Raheem Morris made multiple moves to reunite with former players from his Super Bowl-winning Rams’ defense. Leonard Floyd and Jordan Fuller were signed in free agency to bring a strong presence in areas where upgrades were needed. Could they have brought in another former Ram who happens to be...