Arthur Smith: ‘Any good team knows how to rebuild every year’ "Any good team knows how to rebuild every year," said Falcons head coach Arthur Smith when asked about the idea of tanking. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 20, 2022
Arthur Smith Clear on Current Starting QB After NFL Draft Don’t expect to see Desmond Ridder under center in Week 1. Sports Illustrated · May 11, 2022
Those Monday Night Football Doubleheaders? They Aren’t Doubleheaders… Plus, Richard Sherman’s TV future, James Bradberry on the trade block, four rookies already impressing, and more! Sports Illustrated · May 9, 2022
Inside the Falcons’ Strange Offseason Plus, top remaining free agents, Kenny Pickett’s Week 1 odds, 2023 draft QBs, NFL’s latest approach to address diversity in coaching, and more. Sports Illustrated · May 9, 2022
Why Arthur Smith placed a bet on Desmond Ridder Desmond Ridder is headed to the Atlanta Falcons. How might the Falcons use him, and why was he their choice at quarterback? USA Today Sports Media Group · May 6, 2022
How the Eagles Built Flexibility and Cashed in on Draft Night GM Howie Roseman landed A.J. Brown while maintaining his stockpile. Plus, how the Jets’, Panthers’ and Lions’ plans came together. Sports Illustrated · May 2, 2022
Grades for All 32 First-Round Picks of the 2022 NFL Draft After Travon Walker and Aidan Hutchinson were the first off the board, several trades shook up Round 1. Who won the first day in Las Vegas? Sports Illustrated · Apr 29, 2022
Mark Bradley: This guy here would like to see the Falcons pick Kenny Pickett FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons’ big week is at hand. When last they entered an NFL draft without an established quarterback, they drafted Matt Ryan. This is their first draft since 2008 without him. This is their second rebuild of this century. Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022
Falcons pre-draft presser: Atlanta wants to add quarterback Falcons GM Terry Fontenot: "We could come out of this draft with a quarterback. We want to add to that room." USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2022
Watch: Terry Fontenot, Arthur Smith hold pre-draft presser Watch as Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith talk to the media ahead of the 2022 NFL draft. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2022
Draft Preview: Rumors for 32 Teams; Jaguars’ Prep at No. 1 Jacksonville owner Shad Khan finally has the transparency he’s wanted throughout his organization. Plus, a team-by-team primer, the curious case of Kyle Hamilton and more. Sports Illustrated · Apr 25, 2022
NFL Draft: What We’re Hearing About the First 12 Picks Albert Breer mocks the start of the first round based on his calls around the league. Plus, quick thoughts on Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield and more. Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2022
Falcons to work out former 1st-round pick Rashaan Evans Evans, a first-round pick in 2018 started 50 games for the Titans, racking up 316 tackles (195 solo), 38 pressures, four sacks and two INTs USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 29, 2022
Russell Wilson, Ronald Jones Are Free-Agency Period Fantasy Winners On their new teams, these players are on the winning end of a fantasy boost. Sports Illustrated · Mar 28, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Mar 28, 2022 MMQB: How the Colts and Falcons Negotiated the Matt Ryan Trade The Falcons’ big decision was 14 months in the making. Here’s how they approached QB-needy teams and involved the longtime face of their franchise.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 26, 2022 Marcus Mariota: ‘I was tired’ at end of Titans tenure in 2019 Marcus Mariota reflected on his time with the Titans during his introductory press conference with the Falcons.
Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2022 Marcus Mariota looking to restart his career with Falcons ATLANTA — Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, who signed a two-year, $18.7 million deal Thursday, was not promised the starting job.
Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2022 Falcons’ Marcus Mariota ready for reunion with Arthur Smith ATLANTA — The last time Marcus Mariota played for Arthur Smith, he was benched.
Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022 Mark Bradley: Who's rebuilding? The Matt Ryan-less Falcons say, 'Not us'. That Matt Ryan no longer is a Falcon tells us his former team is rebuilding. Those waiting for the Falcons themselves to acknowledge as much will need to wait a bit longer. Maybe until Hades freezes over.
Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2022 Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan ‘disappointed,’ but ready to move on Matt Ryan, the greatest player in history of the Falcons, came to grips with the fact that his work in Atlanta and at the $1.5 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium was done.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 21, 2022 MAQB: What Matt Ryan Brings to the Colts Plus, Mariota reunites with Arthur Smith, asking prices for Garoppolo and Baker Mayfield, why Kyler Murray wants a new deal pre-draft, and more!
Sports Illustrated · Mar 21, 2022 Falcons Agree to Terms With Marcus Mariota on a Two-Year Deal Neither of Atlanta’s current quarterbacks started a game in 2021.
Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2022 Falcons QB Matt Ryan traded to the Colts Quarterback Matt Ryan, perhaps the greatest player in Atlanta Falcons history, was ushered out of town to the Indianapolis Colts for a second-day draft pick on Monday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2022 Matt Ryan traded to the Colts The Atlanta Falcons part ways with Matt Ryan as the HC Arthur Smith's rebuild begins with a teardown.
The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2022 Indianapolis Colts acquire former NFL MVP Matt Ryan from Falcons The Indianapolis Colts have acquired former NFL MVP Matt Ryan from the Atlanta Falcons, according to multiple reports