SN correspondents identify three players from each team who are poised to step up their games this season: Atlanta Falcons DE Kroy Biermann. He has gotten stronger and with the help of John Abraham has refined his moves and techniques. He should flourish

Michael Turner got sloppy after a breakout ‘08 season. The result was a mediocre ‘09. He’s atoning for his mistakes.

Based on the raves he’s drawn from the likes of 10-time Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez and third-year quarterback Matt Ryan, Sean Weatherspoon …

It’s Matt Ryan’s third year.
The offense is stocked with weapons from running back Michael Turner, tight end Tony Gonzalez and wide receiver Roddy White.
The unheralded, but tenaciously effective offensive line has returned intact. They welcomed the

The Atlanta Falcons offense is expected to do big things this year because they have all 11 starters from last year returning.
However, they took a hit in the first week of training camp, as wide receiver Michael Jenkins went down with a shoulder injury

• It’s Matt Ryan’s third year.
The offense is stocked with weapons from running back Michael Turner, tight end Tony Gonzalez and wide receiver Roddy White.
The unheralded, but tenaciously effective offensive line has returned intact. They

FLOWERY BRANCH — Cornerbacks Chevis Jackson and Dominique Franks , the seemingly forgotten players in the battle for the starting spot opposite Dunta Robinson , will get plenty of action and soon.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is the most prolific tight end in NFL history, but he may decide to call…

The Falcons went through a full morning practice before coach Mike Smith canceled the afternoon special teams practice.

FLOWERY BRANCH Falcons center Todd McClure can’t wait to see the New England Patriots at practice Tuesday.