Playoff disappointment has become an annual affliction for the Atlanta Falcons. Why can't Matt Ryan and Co. take the next step? Albert Breer says the club has identified the missing ingredient: swagger.

Ray Edwards dramatically underperformed during his first season with the Atlanta Falcons. Edwards knows this, and he told Dan Hanzus on Wednesday that he's ready to break out this year.

With football season nearing, Chad Reuter has his eyes on the stars of Saturday. Kicking off a 10-part series, here are the top defensive ends in college football, including LSU's Sam Montgomery.

Philadelphia was one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL last season, but Gil Brandt predicts big things for Michael Vick and Co. in 2012, placing the Eagles at No. 3 in his Power Rankings.

Falcons' Smith likes leaner version of Massaquoi

It appears Terrell Suggs could miss the entire 2012 season after tearing his Achilles. How does this affect the Ravens' standing in the league hierarchy? Elliot Harrison updates his Power Rankings.

Cam Newton was spectacular as a rookie, but does he have enough weapons around him to succeed in his second year? Elliot Harrison examines the voids remaining on each NFC South team's roster.

John Abraham had 9.5 of the Falcons' 33 sacks in 2011. Atlanta brought back the veteran DE on a three-year deal, and Mike Smith hopes Abraham will see teammates pitch in on the pass rush.

The Bucs made a big splash in free agency, but there are still plenty of holes to fill. While addressing NFC South draft needs, Chad Reuter says CB Morris Claiborne would be a nice fit in Tampa.

The Browns, Jets and Packers each received four more draft picks as a total of 32 compensatory choices in the 2011 NFL Draft were awarded to 15 different teams.

Falcons agree to terms with DE John Abraham

With franchise taggings in the rearview mirror, free agency looms. Who are the top players hitting the open market? Jason La Canfora scouts a class headlined by Mario Williams and Vincent Jackson.

Rank is having a hard time picking which Raven he likes this week, so he took the easy way out and chose Stacy Keibler. How does she count as a Raven? You need to read on.

Another postseason, another egg laid by the Falcons. What gives? Michael Lombardi says Atlanta has fallen into the dome trap and presents a few ways the team can fix its roster.

Tim Tebow's brief NFL career already has the makings of a Hollywood script. Michael Lombardi marvels at the compelling twists and turns in Denver and provides thoughts on Wild Card Weekend.

Jared Allen warned former Vikings teammate Ray Edwards that he'd hit him where it hurts if he ran him over. When Edwards did it anyway, Allen made good on his promise.

Tim Tebow is making his first start of the season for the Broncos. Should the quarterback be doing the same for your fantasy team? Michael Fabiano tells you who to get in your lineup.

Now is no time to quit for Tony Sparano's Dolphins and the NFL's three other winless teams (Vikings, Colts and Rams). Michael Lombardi prescribes solutions for the 0-4 quartet.