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Gritz Blitz: [26] Nickname for the 1977 Atlanta Falcons defense led by then defensive assistant Jerry Glanville that allowed the fewest points per game (9.2) in NFL history. Ground Chuck: [39] Nickname for the conservative, ball-control offense favored by coach Chuck Knox.
The Atlanta Falcons franchise began when it was approved to begin play in 1966 by a unanimous vote of the NFL club owners on June 21, 1965. [19] Rozelle granted ownership nine days later on June 30 to 40-year-old Rankin Smith Sr., an executive vice president of Life Insurance Company of
On January 29, 2024, Lake was hired to be the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons. Lake followed head coach Raheem Morris to Atlanta having served on staff with him both with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams. [16] On January 11, 2025, the Falcons announced that they had fired Lake after one season. [17]
The Falcons used four of their six picks on defensive players, including cornerback A.J. Terrell of Clemson in the first round. The focus on defense continued Saturday, when the Falcons had three ...
The Falcons’ big move in free agency was signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal. They also added speed to their receiver corps with multiple signings.
There have been 18 head coaches for the Falcons franchise, 13 serving full-time. Among full-time head coaches, Mike Smith is the Falcons' winningest and longest tenured head coach, with a 66–46 regular season record. Under Smith's leadership, the team attained consecutive winning seasons (11–5 in 2008 and 9–7 in 2009), consecutive playoff ...
The Falcons have struggled for years to stop opposing offenses, but they're hoping an offseason spending spree will produce a more fearsome unit. Atlanta Falcons turn attention to defense after ...
The 2016 season was the Atlanta Falcons' 51st in the National Football League (NFL) and their second under head coach Dan Quinn.It also marked the team's 25th and final season playing their home games at the Georgia Dome, ahead of their move to the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2017.