Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
4-12-0, 4th NFC South
Former Air Force star Hall tries out with Falcons
Former Air Force star Hall tries out with Falcons
CHARLES ODUM,
May 12, 2008
Chad Hall hopes he made a big impression on the Falcons coaches -- and that they have a long memory. Hall was one of a handful of players participating in Atlanta's three-day minicamp on a tryout basis, but his career options differ from other NFL hopefuls. While some undrafted prospects land in the Arena Football League or seek jobs outside football, Hall could be bound for a war zone with... ...More |
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Falcons Team Report
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Falcons Team Report May 9, 2008
Linebacker Michael Boley's arrest on misdemeanor domestic battery charges against his wife added to the team's blighted image, chaffed ownership and management and put the franchise in a potentially awkward situation.
Boley's right to due process has kept a scorned fan base and team management from rushing to any kind of public judgment. Even so, this is a potentially dicey development, since so many factors are in play.
Boley, the starting strong-side linebacker who rang up 125 tackles and garnered substantial Pro Bowl consideration, arguably is Atlanta's best player. He is the type of player the team said it wants to keep long term and build around.
In fact, the Falcons and Boley had been engaged in contract extension talks for months. ...More |
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| 2007 Team Stats (Game averages) |
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Pts |
Yds |
Pass |
Rush |
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| Offense | 16.2 |
301.0 |
206.0 |
95.0 |
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| Defense | 25.9 |
355.5 |
228.4 |
127.1 |
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