Falcons to open gates for preseason practices

By Bud L. Ellis

It won’t be long before fans of the Atlanta Falcons can go watch their heroes prepare for the upcoming NFL season.

Falcons’ training camp opens July 30 in Flowery Branch, and once again fans will be able to attend select morning and afternoon practices.

A highlight of the preseason buildup is the Falcons’ All-Access Weekend, Aug. 6-7. On Aug. 6, the Falcons will hold their very popular “Friday Night Lights” team scrimmage at North Gwinnett High School, starting at 7:30 p.m. The next day, Atlanta plays a mock game inside the Georgia Dome. Both events are open to the public.

The Falcons also will hold combined practices with two NFL teams at Flowery Branch. On Aug. 9-10, the Falcons will hold two workouts with the Jacksonville Jaguars. On Aug. 17, the Falcons will work out in a combined practice with the New England Patriots.

Both sets of practices against the Jags and Pats are open to the public.

The Falcons open the preseason schedule on Aug. 13 at home against Kansas City.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 8:04 pm by bud

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Falcons cut loose ex-Dogs’ star Shockley … again

By Bud L. Ellis

It’s a familiar story for D.J. Shockley and the Atlanta Falcons, one that ends yet again with the former suburban Atlanta prep star and University of Georgia standout being the odd man out.

The Falcons released Shockley on Friday, the third time in the past four seasons the quarterback has been cut loose by the team. ( Read More…)

Monday, July 12, 2010 at 9:04 pm by bud

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