Atlanta Falcons

For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

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BALTIMORE - Inside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honoured Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award.

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The NFL draft is impacted by what happens during free agency. A look at how recent moves might influence some of...

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Inside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honored Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award. Outside, dozens of protesters expressed dismay over his nomination. The award is presented to players who exemplify commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.

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Falcons coach Mike Smith is a defensive guy by trade, but is extremely pleased with the direction of the team's offense.

They added one major weapon last season in tight end Tony Gonzalez, when they sent their second-round pick to Kansas City for the future Hall of Famer.

"I think it was very good for (quarterback) Matt (Ryan) to have Tony, another weapon in our arsenal," Smith said. "I know that our offensive staff was real pleased with what we are able to do with Tony. I think we went from 19 catches from our tight ends to over 100 in year two. I think it opens up a lot for our offense."

Gonzalez's reach extends far beyond just helping with the developing of Ryan and helping the offense to evolve.

"I think that Tony not only helped our offense, but he helped...

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank took the same approach with Dunta Robinson that he used two years ago on Michael Turner. Welcome to Atlanta, your first and final stop as an unrestricted agent. "I was brought in on Mr. Blank's private jet," Robinson said Monday, "and I was sold from that point on." Robinson, considered by many as the most sought-after cornerback in free agency,...

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DETROIT - The Detroit Lions have traded two late-round draft picks to acquire cornerback Chris Houston from the Atlanta Falcons.

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The Detroit Lions have traded two late-round draft picks to acquire cornerback Chris Houston from the Atlanta Falcons. Houston, a second-round pick for Atlanta in 2007, became expendable after the Falcons signed Dunta Robinson as an unrestricted free agent. The Falcons will receive an additional sixth-round pick from Detroit and move up from the 18th spot to second in the fifth round.

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The Detroit Lions want to get their hands on a cornerback this offseason and if ESPN is to be believed, the team...

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On the second day of the NFL's free agent signing period, the Arizona Cardinals went the trade route to fill a big need. The Cardinals acquired safety Kerry Rhodes from the New York Jets on Saturday for a fourth-round pick in this year's draft and a seventh-rounder in 2011. Rhodes is expected to move into the starting spot opposite All-Pro Adrian Wilson that was vacated when Antrel Rolle, a...

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