Sources: Falcons expected to hire Jags assistant Smith as coach
Michael Smith, ESPN.comAccording to league sources, Atlanta is expected to hire Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith as its next head coach.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2008Special teams loom large in playoffs
Michael Smith, ESPN.comSpecial teams had a huge impact on the outcomes of the wild-card round. Don't be surprised if that's the case this weekend as well, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008Sources: Ex-Saint Horn agrees to sign with Falcons
Michael Smith, ESPN.comFormer Saints receiver Joe Horn, released last week by New Orleans, has agreed to sign with the rival Falcons, according to a team source.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2007Crystal ball: Saints in Super Bowl
Michael Smith, ESPN.comMonkeys on the backs of two coaches and a star QB and the Saints' march to a Super Bowl (yikes!) will be among the hot topics during the playoffs, Michael Smith writes.
Story | Conversation | December 26, 2006These teams didn't pack it in
Michael Smith, ESPN.comSeveral teams, including the Eagles, Giants and Dolphins, have overcome losing streaks, Michael Smith writes.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2006Some players would be hard to live without
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe nature of the NFL makes no player truly indispensable, but some guys sure are pretty close, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2006Why can't Vick, Falcons win it all?
Michael Smith, ESPN.comCritics are quick to say Mike Vick and the Falcons will never win the Super Bowl. They're making a mistake, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2006The best leaders in the NFC
Michael Smith, ESPN.comMichael Smith goes team by team and identifies the top leaders and "glue" players on each team in the NFC.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2006Schaub is safer bet than top college prospects
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Falcons understand the importance of a quality backup QB. That's why they're driving a hard bargain for Matt Schaub, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2006Vick knows he has questions to answer
Michael Smith, ESPN.comMarcus Vick knows that he has a lot of questions to answer to convince an NFL team to take a chance on him, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2006Sunday's lesson: It's never that easy
Michael Smith, ESPN.comIn case any NFL team had thoughts of coasting into the playoffs, Sunday provided a reminder that it's never that easy in this league.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2005Control is a fleeting thing in the NFL
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Bears, Patriots and Bengals each lead their divisions by two games, but as Michael Smith points out, things can change quickly.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2005Owens saga, Vikings' mess make the list
Michael Smith, ESPN.comMichael Smith reviews the first half by taking a look at some of the prominent headlines, including Katrina's impact on the Saints.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2005Dark days in Minnesota
Michael Smith, ESPN.comWeek 6 was not kind to Vikings coach Mike Tice, whose team ran aground in the wake of a scandal, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2005Circumstances dictate how fast to play QBs
Michael Smith, ESPN.comHistory shows there's a different level of expectations and scrutiny when it comes to QBs taken No. 1 overall.
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