Falcons coach Mike Smith wants to keep his coaching staff in place, but knows that some of his assistants may be presented with other opportunities.
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Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Mike Smith are done with “The Process.”
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Flowery Branch — Fresh off his offensive rookie of the year season, after leading the Falcons on a transcendent trip to the playoffs, quarterback Matt Ryan has set the bar mighty high.
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Flowery Branch — Mike Smith has gone from being an obscure but respected assistant to the NFL’s Coach of the Year in less than 12 months.
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Flowery Branch — Mike Smith has gone from being an obscure but respected assistant to the NFL’s Coach of the Year in less than 12 months.
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Glendale, Ariz. — Michael Turner was not accusing the Cardinals of dirty tricks, just a good game plan.
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Glendale, Ariz. — Defensive end John Abraham, who missed two practices last week, appeared to be slowed by his thigh injury. He left the field in the third quarter limping and appeared to favor his right thigh.
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Glendale, Ariz. — Michael Turner got his hands on the football 19 times Saturday, but the one that got only as far as his elbow made the difference.
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Glendale, Ariz. — Falcons coach Mike Smith acknowledged that the franchise has some issues to address in the offseason.
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Glendale, Ariz. — The Falcons’ improbable climb from NFL doormat to the playoff penthouse suite ended here in the desert Saturday.
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