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Atlanta Falcons Rookies come together. (Photo Credit: Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Sport)

Walker: Your Composition of a Championship Team

In the seemingly quiet period of the NFL, you know that period of time between the NFL Draft and the remaining free agent signings, one is left to shape their teams from pure, unadulterated fandom […]

92.9 The Game–2013/05/12

Roddy White goes and gets the football (Photo Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Walker: It’s Just Roddy Being Rowdy

Hey Falcons fans. For the past few years, especially under the Mike Smith regime, the majority of players have been “status quo” when it comes to how they address issues with the team, how they […]

92.9 The Game–2013/04/10

Falcons Offensive Line Ready for Battle (Photo Credit: Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Sport)

Walker: Falcons Display ExSPENDable Parts

With the release of Tyson Clabo this week, the Atlanta Falcons are now displaying just how much last seasons’ changes at offensive and defensive coordinator are impacting the upcoming year. The Falcons Nation was up […]

92.9 The Game–2013/04/04

Steven Jackson Scores on the Bucs (Photo Credit:Al Messerschmidt/ Getty Images Sport)

Walker: No Need To Be Like Mike

It was no surprise that Michael Turner was on the proverbial “chopping block” being that he was set to make $6.9 million if he was on the roster in the 2013 season but the questions […]

92.9 The Game–2013/03/16

Michael Turner #33 (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Report: Falcons to Release Michael Turner

According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Falcons are likely to release running back Michael Turner. Turner is scheduled to make $6.9 million this season. Turner, 31, rushed for 800 yards and 10 touchdowns […]

92.9 The Game–2013/02/22

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls out from under center in the first quarter while taking on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Final Thoughts On The 2012 Atlanta Falcons

It’s tough to consider a team that finished the regular season 13-3 as not having lived up to expectations. Some would say that since Atlanta finally won a post season game for the first time in nearly a decade, the season was a success. Others would argue that because of the way Atlanta finished the season, it should be considered a disappointment.

2013/01/22

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 13: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball against the defense of Kam Chancellor #31 and Brandon Browner #39 of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter of their NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Seahawks’ Offense Offers A Sneak Peak Of 49ers

As bad as the Falcons team was in the fourth quarter, there is a lot to like about Atlanta’s overall performance against the Seahawks.

2013/01/15

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 20: Fans of the Atlanta Falcons cheer against the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on September 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Defense Will Decide Winner In Georgia Dome

Yes, it’s cliche but, defense really does win championships. And when it comes to points given up in games, the Falcons and Seahawks are two of the top five stingiest teams in the league this year.

2013/01/11

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 06: Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers yells to his offense against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 6, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Will Falcons Air It Out Or Work On Run Against Tampa?

Everyone knows Atlanta has a great passing attack. Everyone knows Atlanta has a bad rushing attack. With one final regular season game, will Atlanta stick to its status quo or figure out how to fix problems?

2012/12/28

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons tries to tackle DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Best And Worst Playoff Matchups For The Falcons

Looking back at the Panthers game one more time, which of the probable NFC Playoff teams would give the Falcons the biggest challenge? Which might be the match-up that Atlanta wants?

2012/12/12

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