Posts Tagged ‘Mike Smith’
Posted: Monday, January 9th, 2012 | NFL.com Staff Tags: NFL Playoff Challenge, Aaron Rodgers, Arian Foster, Charlie Batch, Chris Pressley, Darren Sproles, David Carr, Demaryius Thomas, Dennis Dixon, Drew Brees, Michael Turner, Mike Smith, New Orleans Saints, Tim Tebow, Tom Brady, Victor Cruz
Even with the lure of double points, most owners shied away from starting players on bye weeks in the first run of the NFL Playoff Challenge. But there were some interesting names that found their way into lineups.
Posted: Monday, November 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: The Coaches Show, Brian Billick, Jim Mora, Mike Smith
Did Falcons coach Mike Smith make the right decision by going for it on fourth-and-inches in overtime against the Saints? Brian Billick and Jim Mora discuss this and all the hot topics around the league, including the rise of the 49ers and collapse of the Ravens in this week’s Coaches Show podcast.
Posted: Monday, September 19th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons, Dan Reeves, Michael Vick, Mike Smith, Philadelphia Eagles
You have to wonder how Matt Ryan felt seeing thousands of red-and-white Michael Vick jerseys scattered throughout a raucous Georgia Dome crowd Sunday night.
Posted: Sunday, August 14th, 2011 | Steve Wyche Tags: Corey Peters, Atlanta Falcons, Mike Smith, Peria Jerry
Atlanta Falcons starting nose tackle Corey Peters was carted off the practice field with an apparent lower left leg injury on Sunday. Head coach Mike Smith said he did not have an immediate update. If Peters, a second-year player who established himself as a rookie, is unable to return soon, former first-round pick Peria Jerry is expected to step in.
Posted: Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: 2011 Pro Bowl, Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews, Deion Sanders, Devin Hester, Larry Fitzgerald, Marshall Faulk, Mike Smith, Shannon Sharpe, Super Bowl XLV, Tony Gonzalez
Hey NFL fan! It’s Ralph Lanier Jr., your NFL Director of Fandemonium here to tell you all about my phenomenal experiences at the 2011 Pro Bowl and also Super Bowl XLV. It’s been a busy and exciting couple of weeks and sadly, these are my final two entries.
Posted: Saturday, January 29th, 2011 | Simon Samano Tags: 2011 Pro Bowl, Bill Belichick, Brandon Lloyd, Matt Cassel, Mike Smith, Peyton Manning, Phillip Rivers
The week in Hawaii is almost over, with the Pro Bowl set to happen on Sunday at Aloha Stadium.
Posted: Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 | Charles Davis Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Brent Grimes, Charles Davis, Curtis Lofton, Harvey Dahl, Jonathan Babineaux, Justin Blalock, Kroy Biermann, Mike Peterson, Mike Smith, Sam Baker, Sean Weatherspoon, Thomas Dimitroff, Todd McClure, Tyson Clabo, William Moore
Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff, in concert with head coach Mike Smith, has unearthed some gems who have paid big dividends this season.
Posted: Sunday, November 28th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Andre Johnson, Billy Wade, Chris Burford, Devin Hester, Dwayne Bowe, Jacoby Ford, Jay Cutler, Jerry Rice, Jimmy Smith, Joe Haden, Leslie Frazier, Marshall Faulk, Matt Ryan, Mike Smith, Peyton Hillis, Roddy White, Sid Luckman, Troy Polamalu
With an assist from the NFL Network research desk and the crew at @NFLfootballinfo, here’s a look at the most notable numbers and performances from Sunday’s games in Week 12.
Posted: Friday, November 12th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Mike Smith, Ray Rice
Nothing like starting your fantasy league with three points heading into the weekend. As much fun as it is playing guys with Monday night matchups, this is the horror of playing guys on Thursday night. One bad game kind of ruins the start of your weekend.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Darrelle Revis, Jermichael Finley, Jim Schwartz, Julius Peppers, LaDainian Tomlinson, Mark Sanchez, Mike McCarthy, Mike Smith, Randy Moss, Rex Ryan, Terrell Owens, Tony Gonzalez, Vontae Davis
An assortment of NFL reaction to Wednesday’s trade that sent Randy Moss back to the Vikings.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Charles Davis Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Charles Davis, Conrad Dobler, Harvey Dahl, Matt Ryan, Mike Smith, Nate Clements, Rich McKay, Roddy White, Thomas Dimitroff
Rich McKay, Thomas Dimitroff and Mike Smith came together to assemble a team built in the image of hustle, and the Falcons are living up to it.
Posted: Saturday, August 28th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Adam Rank, Clinton Portis, DeSean Jackson, Donnie Avery, Kevin Kolb, LaDainian Tomlinson, Maurice Jones-Drew, Michael Turner, Mike Smith
The Jaguars have pulled RB Maurice Jones-Drew for the rest of the preseason. Which is a good thing. The Jaguars should be trend setters here.
Posted: Thursday, August 19th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Adam Rank, Atlanta Falcons, frank gore, Joe Buck, Michael Turner, Mike Smith, Ray Rice, Troy Aikman
Apparently Falcons coach Mike Smith did not run Michael Turner enough in 2008, now he is determined to get Turner involved into the passing game, too.
Posted: Thursday, August 19th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Brent Grimes, Chevis Jackson, Christopher Owens, Dominique Franks, Dunta Robinson, Frank Tadych, Mike Smith, Peria Jerry, Thomas Johnson, William Moore
The Atlanta Falcons will hold out a number of starters in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Patriots, including starting cornerbacks Brent Grimes and Dunta Robinson.
Posted: Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Atlanta Falcons, Brian Price, C.O. Brocato, Everson Griffen, Mike Smith, Thomas Dimitroff, UCLA, USC
The Falcons are showing some significant interest in a pair of standouts from Los Angeles. Atlanta GM Thomas Dimitroff, head coach Mike Smith, defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder and defensive line coach Ray Hamilton will work out UCLA DT Brian Price and USC DE Everson Griffen on Saturday morning.