May 3 2021 – 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – The Falcons pick up nine players over the three days of the NFL Draft. Overall, I like what they did. I think they had two goals over the three days. One, they wanted to take the best available player who could also help their strength… The…… read more »
ATLANTA (April 28, 2021) – With vaccinations across the Southeast increasing and health and safety protocols still in place, the Atlanta Braves are set to resume normal Truist Park seating capacity beginning Friday, May 7 as the team begins their third homestand of the season with a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. “We have had…… read more »
April 28, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Trying to lock up players to long-term deals in order to make them “Falcons for life,” is what has the team in its current situation. Team owner Arthur Blank’s words of the past are coming back to bite him. Giving huge long-term deals to Matt Ryan, Julio…… read more »
April 21, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – As the draft process has moved along, I’ve come off my hope for the team to stay at four and draft their future quarterback. The needs are more pressing with other positions on the field and the value probably doesn’t match up to what you immediately want…… read more »
April 19, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Notice that I said positives… I think there were plenty of them with this Georgia performance on Saturday. There is more good news, than the one piece of bad news. The offensive line needs to get on the same page and do so fast. It’s not out…… read more »
April 16, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Like many of you, I’m excited to see what the first impression of the Georgia 2021 football team will look like on Saturday. I do think we’ll get more of a glimpse, than an actual look at this team. There are still players coming through either transfer…… read more »
April 14, 2021 – 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – So, what should you be looking for at G-Day on Saturday? I’ve been thinking about this and have some ideas on what Bulldog players to check out. The Cornerback Position should be at the top of your list. There is a lot of young talent that…… read more »
April 12, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – One of the takeaways from the 2020 Atlanta Braves season was that the Braves, for one season, joined the modern analytics baseball lineup. With the rule changes of 2020 including the universal DH, the Braves altered their lineup to get their best hitters the most at bats…… read more »
April 11, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – It seems like this answer is an obvious and resounding “YES,” until you re-live some of the pain that has become synonymous with being an Atlanta sports fan. The existence of the idea the “suffering Atlanta Fan” started with plays like the Lonnie Smith base running error…… read more »
April 10, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – In honor of Larry King who passed away earlier this year, I have put together a list of things that both he and I feel as we get ready to hear “PLAY BALL” 2021! (Side note before we start: If you have to ask who Larry King…… read more »
