The Falcons raised eyebrows when they decided to retain general manager Terry Fontenot while parting ways with head coach Arthur Smith. However, even if rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. proves to be the franchise’s next cornerstone, it shouldn’t absolve Fontenot of his missteps or secure his position as GM. The argument that drafting Penix Jr.
To this point, the Atlanta Braves’ offseason has been marked more by subtractions than additions. The only notable move thus far was trading Jorge Soler to the Angels, a decision aimed at shedding payroll. Beyond that, the activity has been limited to minor depth acquisitions, leaving Braves Country feeling restless as other teams around the
While the Hawks still flirt with a .500 record, this team feels much different than past Atlanta teams. Expectations certainly play a part in the enjoyment of watching this Hawks club, but it’s more than that. You can finally see the pieces of the puzzle coming together. The Hawks are building the foundation out in
The Falcons control their postseason destiny again following Sunday’s results, but there’s still no room to breath. Both Atlanta and Tampa Bay boast an 8-7 record, and while the Falcons own the tiebreaker, they also have the more difficult schedule down the stretch. The Bucs have the Panthers and Saints left. The Falcons will travel
The Hawks are expected to be active at this year’s NBA trade deadline, whether it’s buying or selling, and there’s no shortage of rumors, the latest surrounding Bogdan Bogdanovic and the Nuggets, per Evan Sidery. “The Nuggets have recently checked in with the Hawks on Bogdan Bogdanovic. Bogdanovic, Nikola Jokic’s Olympics teammate, is under contract
As the offseason progresses, the Braves have yet to make a noteworthy acquisition, leading some Braves fans to revert to the old reliable “Atlanta is cheap” complaint. Well, with the latest reported payrolls from the Associated Press, we can quash the notion that the Braves are cheap, ranking fourth in payroll at $276 million, with a
For the first time since Matt Ryan, the Falcons may have found their next franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr. At first glance, nothing about Penix’s numbers suggest that he played outstanding. He completed 18 of his 27 passing attempts for 202 yards with no touchdowns and an interception, but the box score doesn’t tell the
A Braves veteran is drawing interest from multiple teams in free agency. According to MLB insider Jon Morosi, Ken Giles is garnering interest on a minor league deal. In parts of eight seasons, the veteran reliever has compiled a 2.71 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 484 strikeouts over 355.1 innings pitched. Most recently, the righty spent
Another day, another non-Braves free agent signing to update you all on. The latest being old friend Joc Pederson inking a deal with the Rangers, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal is for two years and worth $37 million, with an opt-out following the 2025 campaign. The 32-year-old has
With a need for at least one starting pitcher and a lack of funds, many believed Walker Buehler would be a perfect target for the Braves. The former perennial Cy Young contender is the exact profile that typically attracts Alex Anthopoulos. Buehler is coming off his first health season since Tommy John and was in
