Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is set to return to the Falcons for his 17th season in the NFL, the AJC reports. Gonzalez said prior to the start of last season that the 2012 season would be his last. The Falcons organization, including quarterback Matt Ryan, reportedly lobbied Gonzalez hard to return to the […]

When <strong>Falcons head coach Mike Smith</strong> flew to quarterback <strong>Matt Ryan's</strong> defense after a late hit in <strong>Sunday's game</strong> against the <strong>Washington Washington Football Team</strong>, it further endeared the <strong>fan base</strong> to the second-year coach. So now that Smith faces a <strong>$15,000 fine</strong> from the league for his actions, fans are flying to his aid. <!--more-->