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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard hurt his back two weeks ago while making a deep throw in practice...

Smith sees mixed results as he preps for Jacksonville

Falcons coach Mike Smith likes what he sees from his revved up offense. The Falcons were one of the top teams in the league when it came to sustaining long scoring drives. But when they got into a shootout with Green Bay in the divisional round of the playoffs, they couldn't keep up.

Against the Dolphins, the starting offense ripped off three plays of 20 yards or more and scored touchdowns on two of three possessions.

Smith was glad to see his new weapon, Julio Jones, get off to a new start.

"Julio got indoctrinated into what the NFL is about," Smith said. "In terms of the plays that he made, they were outstanding.

ATLANTA FALCONS Juiciest story line : The team's one big free-agent addition, DE Ray Edwards, is recovering...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Here's a little-known piece of background on wide receiver Michael Jenkins: He picked up bowling as a hobby in college.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Corey Peters' knee injury means more reps in practice for Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry.

Aaron Rodgers' second concussion helped the QB develop a sharp focus that sparked the Packers' title run.

Updated at 11:40 a.m. ET, Monday, Aug. 15 Note: UFA means unrestricted free agent; RFA means restricted free...

The Chicago Bears were one of six NFL teams that reportedly voted against the new rule moving kickoffs to the 35-yard line of the team doing the kicking. The rule, which moves the ball up from the 30-yard line … Continue reading →

Tony Sparano isn’t ready to declare a quarterback competition in Miami. But that doesn’t mean the...

Linebacker Karlos Dansby hopes the Miami Dolphins can build some momentum after winning their preseason opener. "I want to turn the tide this year, and we're on the way, I think," Dansby said. "Tonight, I hope we set the tone for the entire season. It's all about wins, man." Phillip Livas scored on a 75-yard punt return in the third quarter to help Miami overcome a...

Rex Grossman completed 19 of 26 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown to help the Washington Redskins beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-7 on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams.

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer

Mike Peterson knows the end of his NFL career isn't far off. The 13th-year NFL veteran, a starter nearly his entire career with Indianapolis, Jacksonville and Atlanta, wants to win a Super Bowl ring badly enough that he agreed to return for a third season with the Falcons and work as a reserve linebacker and special teams player.

By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer

It starts off sounding like your average, peaceful sports radio call-in -- radio host Beau Bock believes the Falcons are the brink of something special, and caller Tim from Stone Mountain isn't sold. But apparently, discussing the potential merits of … Continue reading →

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith believes Julio Jones' even temperament will be a big asset in the rookie's pre season debut.

Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith believes Julio Jones' even temperament will be a big asset in the rookie's preseason debut. Though the Georgia Dome will be loud when the Falcons face Miami on Friday night, Smith wants the NFL's No. 6 overall draft pick and other Atlanta newcomers to follow the coaching staff's edict -- work within the scheme and try not to do anything spectacular.

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer