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Matt Ryan says he remains confident in Kyle Shanahan, Falcons’ offense
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who has started organized offseason workouts with the rest of the team, says he still believes in offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, who came under criticism last...
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Falcons have issues but Blank may be right about playoff projection
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff (left) and coach Dan Quinn (right) are counting on big things from first-round pick Keanu Neal, a strong safety and the team’s first round draft pick last week....
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New: ‘We Never Played The Game’ podcast (Arthur Blank, Part I)
Thanks to two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Mike Luckovich who did this as a favor and for no compensation. I owe him a latte. Welcome to a new venture. This morning, WSB’s Zach Klein and I are excited to...
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Podcast: Blank on future, Vick and his plans to fire Petrino anyway
Arthur Blank, seen here reading a newspaper while floating on the Dead Sea on a print in his office. was revealing on a number of topics in a recent interview. There is no Atlanta sports figure happier...
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Falcons give Dimitroff three-year extension — and yes, I agree
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn have worked well as a team. (Curtis Compton, ccompton@ajc.com) (Updated: 3 p.m.) If you were going to blame Falcons general manager Thomas...
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Falcons welcome back Michael Vick, and expect more of this (podcast added)
Former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick greets fans at the Georgia Dome during halftime ceremonies Sunday at the Georgia Dome. (David Barnes/dbarnes@ajc.com) Some are never going to let go of what...
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Shanahan likely to take 49ers’ job; Blank spoke to 49ers owner York
Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan officially will be offered the San Francisco head coach job after the Falcons’ season, according to reports. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com) The San...
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Blank says he’s not nervous about Super Bowl, confident in Falcons
Falcons owner Arthur Blank, wearing a team color bright red jacket, chuckles while being asked a question about his dancing during his media availability in Houston for the Super Bowl during a press...
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Falcons, Ndamukong Suh and waiting on fake noise penalty
Ndamukong Suh will command one of the NFL’s richest contracts, but likely not from Falcons. (AJC) The Falcons will fine-tune their free agency shopping list later today, depending on what potential...
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Exclusive: Falcons’ Dimitroff, Quinn discuss moves, philosophy
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn (with owner Arthur Blank and president Rich McKay) are overseeing the team’s offseason makeover. (Curtis Compton, AJC) I spent some time...
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Will Falcons, others avoid losing draft picks this year?
Thomas Dimitroff, Arthur Blank and Dan Quinn are awaiting word from NFL. (Curtis Compton, AJC) I realize by typing this, I’ve probably increased the chances that the Falcons, New England and Cleveland...
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Falcons will pay appropriate penalties for dumb decision
The Falcons’ hierarchy (Thomas Dimitroff, Arthur Blank, new coach Dan Quinn and Rich McKay) will take a hit from the NFL. (Curtis Compton, AJC) (UPDATED: 12: 30 p.m.) Having failed to provide their...
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Poll: Should Falcons pursue Adrian Peterson, Randy Gregory?
Adrian Peterson, here with wife Ashley Brown, may be traded by the Minnesota Vikings. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images) Adrian Peterson was indicted for child abuse charges and accepted a plea deal. Would...
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Arthur Blank says he’s backing away — this I’ve gotta see
Falcons owner Arthur Blank gives remarks during the press conference announcing the team’s naming rights deal for their new stadium. (Kent D. Johnson, kdJohnson@ajc.com) A man whose favorite saying is,...
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In Braves and Falcons stadium battle, Blank’s tank is stuck at start line
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, future home of the Falcons and Atlanta United, sits next to the Georgia Dome. This aerial photo was taken March 31. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com) Do you know what probably bothers...
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Cheap food prices won’t help Falcons’ fans who can’t afford PSLs
Falcons owner Arthur Blank, right, with team president Rich McKay, announced “fan first” menu pricing in 2016, but the cost to get into a Falcons’ game in 2017 is hardly “fan first.” (Brant Sanderlin /...
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Digi-blog goes to Falcons’ $1.5 billion potentially retractable roof stadium
This is the room that houses the controls for the hypothetically retractable roof at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which may work some time in 2017. (Jeff Schultz/jschultz@ajc.com) The chief of...
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Falcons hold on to win (barely) in unusual way on an unusual day
Falcons owner Arthur Blank joins arms with his players during the playing of the national anthem prior to the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday. (Leon Halip/Getty Images) DETROIT –...
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