With the 4th overall pick and a new regime in Atlanta, the Falcons were primed to begin an inevitable rebuild with Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot, who were expected to draft a quarterback as Matt Ryan‘s successor. Instead, they made Kyle Pitts the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history. The move was a clear signal
The world is a weird place, and Falcons fans know this better than most. It’s better to subscribe to Murphy’s Law when being a fan in Atlanta. What can go wrong will go wrong. Kirk Cousins throwing two interceptions and no touchdowns in his return to Minnesota was predictable. That’s just life as a Falcons
Raheem Morris is quickly starting to convince me that he’s in over his head as Falcons head coach. Whether it’s the club consistently shooting itself in the foot with penalties, questionable in-game management, or the quarterback dilemma, Morris is seemingly chasing his tail. His latest comments are quite disturbing if you’re looking for affirmation that
While the Braves haven’t made a single notable addition this offseason, they’ve been adjacent to plenty of blockbuster news, most recently with Max Fried inking an eight-year deal with the Yankees. Nathan Eovaldi, who Atlanta held in high regard, returned to Texas on a three-year deal with the Rangers. Unlike Eovaldi, the Braves never really
In one of the most shocking developments in recent years, Bill Belichick is leaving the NFL for college football, agreeing to become the next head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. After parting ways with the Patriots following two decades worth of work, the only club that was interested in hiring Belichick last offseason
Michael Penix Jr. or Kirk Cousins? Who should the Falcons start and why do you think that? For me, it’s about tomorrow, not today. The decision should be about the greater good. From where I sit, it seems Arthur Blank is more interested in winning the worst division in football en route to a first-round exit
The Braves haven’t been in on any of the top free agent pitchers to this point, and that’s not expected to change, given the inflated market. Where Anthopoulos usually does his bidding for stars is through trade, the most sought-after option this offseason being Garrett Crochet. The White Sox were inclined to move the young
Braves Country is understandably anxious as rivals around the league make blockbuster moves. The Mets set a record by signing Juan Soto to a $765 million deal. The Dodgers continue to pour money into a roster fresh off a World Series, inking Blake Snell to a lucrative free agent contract. The Rangers re-signed Nathan Eovaldi,
The Braves haven’t made any notable moves this offseason, but they did make a couple of acquisitions today, taking two players in the Rule 5 draft, adding right-hander Anderson Pilar from the Marlins and shortstop Christian Cairo from the Guardians. Ahead of the Rule 5, the Braves protected Rolddy Muñoz. The 24-year-old had an okay
While the Braves have remained quiet on the free agent front, it’s not hard to see why Alex Anthopoulos has been hesitant. Willy Adames signed a deal with the Giants at a rate that far exceeded what anyone in Atlanta thought the Braves would offer. The outfield market is also developing, with Juan Soto signing
