Former NFL quarterback Erik Kramer, who last played in 1999, was arrested Wednesday. He has been accused of domestic violence. The 10-year NFL vet posted $50,000 bail roughly 2.5 hours after he was brought in. From the Los Angeles Times: “Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies arrested former NFL quarterback Erik Kramer on suspicion of felony corporal […]
Read MoreFans Are Comparing Georgia’s Blow Lead To The Falcons’ Super Bowl Loss
The Falcons blew a 28-3 lead to the Patriots in last year’s Super Bowl. Georgia just blew a 13-point lead to Alabama in the national title game. It’s been a tough year for Georgia football fans. Be nice to all of the Georgia Bulldogs/Atlanta Falcons fans in your life over the next few days. Less than […]
Read MoreDevonta Freeman Signs 5-Year, $41.25 Million Extension With Falcons, Will Be NFL’s Highest Paid RB
Devonta Freeman and the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a five-year contract extension. Devonta Freeman is now the highest-paid running back in the NFL. On Wednesday morning, NFL Network’s Michael Silver reported that Freeman and the Atlanta Falcons agreed to a five-year extension. Check it out: The contract is worth $41.25 million, with $22 million […]
Read MoreAtlanta Falcons DB Jalen Collins Suspended 10 Games For Violating PED Policy
Collins is entering his third NFL season. As a result of the Collins’ suspension, the Atlanta Falcons will be without one of their young defensive players for a significant portion of the 2017 season. This is Collins’ second ban in as many years. He served a four-game suspension to start 2016 for the same violation. […]
Read MoreWatch: Atlanta Falcons Rookie LB Duke Riley Pulled An SUV Down A Street
The former LSU star is training hard it seems. We expect NFL players to be able to pull off amazing feats of strength, but still, it can be jarring to see them actually do it. Atlanta Falcons third-round pick and former LSU star Duke Riley is getting ready for his first NFL training camp by pulling […]
Read MoreWatch: Falcons’ Takkarist McKinley Does Amazing Celebration Dance After Receiving First NFL Paycheck
Takkarist McKinley is one of the best personalities in this NFL rookie class, and he proved it again this afternoon with an amazing video posted to Twitter. McKinley, who went 26th overall to the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Draft, received his first NFL paycheck today, instantly making him a millionaire. The former UCLA defensive […]
Read MoreArkansas Hires Atlanta Falcons’ Chad Walker As Outside Linebackers Coach
Chad Walker, an LSU alumnus and assistant coach for the NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons this year, is returning to the SEC to coach outside linebackers at Arkansas. We've got our Outside Linebackers Coach! Welcome to the 🐗🏈 family Coach Walker!https://t.co/nJea2hciAI pic.twitter.com/gP55aW1j76 — Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) February 11, 2017 The school announced the hire this afternoon, […]
Read MoreSteve Sarkisian Addresses Rumors About Frayed Relationship With Nick Saban In Tweet
Steve Sarkisian addressed the rumors that he and Nick Saban did not get along. The Atlanta Falcons hired Steve Sarkisian as the team’s offensive coordinator on Tuesday. After the announcement, reports surfaced that Sarkisian and Alabama head coach Nick Saban had a frayed relationship. ESPN’s Danny Kannell went as far as to say he doesn’t […]
Read MoreAlabama’s Alphonse Taylor Rips Steve Sarkisian As He Leaves For Atlanta Falcons Job
Steve Sarkisian is unexpectedly leaving Alabama after one game as offensive coordinator to take the same role with the Atlanta Falcons. Crimson Tide lineman Alphonse Taylor is not amused. Sarkisian drew mixed reviews from his one game as OC, replacing Lane Kiffin ahead of the national championship against Clemson. Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough, who […]
Read MoreTom Brady Responded To The Meme Made Of Him From After His Super Bowl Pick 6
Tom Brady took home his fifth Super Bowl title and fourth Super Bowl MVP on Sunday, and now he’s down to make jokes about one of the game’s lowest moments. Late in the second quarter of Super Bowl LI, Brady threw an interception, which was returned for a touchdown by Falcons cornerback Robert Alford. The […]
Read MorePresident Trump Congratulates Patriots After Super Bowl LI Victory
President Trump congratulated to New England Patriots after their 34-28 win. Before the game started, Donald Trump called an eight-point win for the Patriots. After four quarters couldn’t decide the victor, the Patriots scored a touchdown in overtime to win their fifth Super Bowl. It wasn’t quite the eight-point margin Trump thought it would be, but […]
Read MorePresident Donald Trump Left His Super Bowl Party Early With Patriots Down Big
Donald Trump has a number of high-profile supporters with the Patriots, and picked New England to win by eight. With the Pats down big, Trump reportedly left his Super Bowl party early. According to a report from the media pool, as tweeted by Time White House correspondent Zeke Miller, Trump left the party at his […]
Read MoreKia’s “Hero’s Journey” Starring Melissa McCarthy Was Top-Rated Super Bowl Ad
Kia had a hit with its “Hero’s Journey” advertisement during the Super Bowl. The ads during this year’s Super Bowl weren’t fantastic, but there were a few diamonds in the rough. The best of the bunch? According to a poll conducted by USA Today on Ad Meter, the Kia “Hero’s Journey” ad featuring Melissa McCarthy […]
Read MoreWatch: Taylor Gabriel Destroyed Malcolm Butler’s Ankles On This Play
The Atlanta Falcons are up big on the New England Patriots right now, 28-3 in the third quarter. However, the Falcons’ dominance thus far in this game might not match how bad Atlanta wide receiver Taylor Gabriel worked Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler on a long gain in the third quarter. Here’s the play. Somewhere around […]
Read MoreWatch Lady Gaga’s Full Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Lady Gaga Super Bowl halftime show: watch the pop star’s full performance from Houston here. The first half of tonight’s Super Bowl LI did not go as many expected, with the Atlanta Falcons dominating play against the New England Patriots. Matt Ryan’s club leads the game 21-3 after an explosive second quarter performance. What people […]
Read MoreThe Patriots Are Getting Blown Out In The Super Bowl And The Internet Is Loving It
The Patriots are getting crushed in the Super Bowl, and the Internet is loving every minute of it. The most-hated franchise in the NFL? Recently, that title belongs to the New England Patriots. Led by arguably the greatest quarterback and greatest coach in NFL history, people love to hate the Patriots. Well, the Atlanta Falcons are […]
Read MorePhoto: Tom Brady Looks Very, Very Sad After Throwing His Pick-6
So, this Super Bowl is turning out a little differently than expected. The Atlanta Falcons just took a 21-0 lead on a stunning pick-six by cornerback Robert Alford. The four-year pro cut in front of Brady’s toss to Danny Amendola on 3rd-and-6 from the Atlanta 23 and zoomed 82 yards to pay dirt. It was […]
Read MoreWatch: Devonta Freeman Scores 1st Touchdown Of Super Bowl LI
It took a while, but we finally have points in Super Bowl LI. Two of the league’s most high-powered offenses were scoreless in the first quarter. That was before the Atlanta Falcons forced a LeGarrette Blount fumble and immediately capitalized. NFL MVP Matt Ryan hooked up twice with Julio Jones, and then let running back […]
Read MoreWatch: Here’s The Super Bowl Skittles Commercial That Has People Talking
Super Bowl commercials have been fairly tame so far, but an interesting Skittles commercial has people talking after one of the first ad breaks. In the Skittles commercial, titled “Romance,” a teenage boy throws skittles into a girl’s mouth through her bedroom. Eventually, her parents, grandmother, a house burglar, a police officer, and finally, a […]
Read MoreHere’s How Long Luke Bryan’s National Anthem Took
Luke Bryan’s national anthem is one to remember, for better or worse. There are plenty of interesting prop bets going into this year’s Super Bowl. One of the more entertaining options year in and year out is the length of the National Anthem. This year’s performer? Country music star and award-winning artist, Luke Bryan. Bryan’s […]
Read MoreFalcons Win The Coin Toss Ahead Of Super Bowl LI
The Atlanta Falcons will kick off after winning the coin toss ahead of Super Bowl LI. The Patriots called heads on the toss, which was conducted by President George H.W. Bush, a Houston resident, at the city’s NRG Stadium. Both Bush and his wife Barbara were in the hospital a few weeks ago, causing them to […]
Read MorePhoto: FOX Had A Misleading Graphic About Matt Ryan That Confused Fans
FOX’s pregame show featured a graphic that certainly made sure its viewers were paying attention. During a report from sideline reporter Erin Andrews, a box entitled “Falcons Report” popped up. Its first two listings were innocuous: Julio Jones is playing with a banged up toe and center Alex Mack will try to gut it out […]
Read MoreKatie Nolan Is Doing “Social Media Minute” Segments For FOX During The Super Bowl
FOX Sports has Katie Nolan doing what it calls “Social Media Minute” segments during its broadcast of Super Bowl LI. FOX Sports is broadcasting Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and it’s tapped one of its biggest rising stars for a segment dedicated to social media. Katie […]
Read MoreHere’s How Much The Average Ticket To Super Bowl LI Costs, Per StubHub
Super Bowl tickets are expensive. But just how expensive are they? Fans attending tonight’s Super Bowl between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots are not doing it cheaply. According to StubHub, the average ticket to tonight’s game is more than $4K. $4,024: average ticket price sold on @StubHub for #SB51. — Mark J. […]
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