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Falcons Owner Praises Bill Belichick, Dismisses Rumors On Why He Didn’t Become Head Coach

February 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Falcons owner Arthur Blank has praised Bill Belichick while dismissing rumors that Belichick had asked for overreaching control of players and personnel during his interviews for the team’s head coaching vacancy. “I do want to make it 1,000 percent clear, want to go to 2,000 percent or 100,000, whatever percent you want to use. Bill Belichick never asked for, in our discussion, full control of the personnel or the building or anything of that nature. He was very inclusive, very collaborative. He met Terry Fontenot, checked out our people doing his own references, sent me a private text, which I eventually shared with Terry that he’d be happy working with him,” Blank said.

Belichick met with Falcons leadership twice before the team chose then-Rams DC Raheem Morris as their next head coach. Morris had previously spent six seasons in Atlanta in a variety of roles, including as interim head coach for the final 11 games of the 2020 season. While he was interviewed for the head coaching role then, the team went with Arthur Smith and Morris joined the Rams. Morris also has previous head coaching experience from a two-year stint in Tampa Bay.

Jerry Jones Would Work With Bill Belichick

There are few owners around the league who would have a bad thing to say about Belichick. Comments made by Jerry Jones in recent weeks might indicate that his future plans for the Cowboys may include Bill Belichick. “I know him personally and I like him. There’s no doubt in my mind we could work together. None,” Jones told Yahoo of his relationship with Belichick. While the Cowboys retained Mike McCarthy for the 2024 season, reports indicate that McCarthy will coach on an expiring contract. This is a common tactic used by Jones, making his coaches earn an extension from a do-or-die year.

McCarthy has coached the Cowboys to a trio of 12-5 seasons but just one playoff win in that same span. In his announcement stating his intent to keep McCarthy on through the end of his contract, Jones cited the former Packers coach’s history of success. However, could Jones’ latest comments mean that he is already looking toward the future?

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Cam Newton Reveals The One Team He’d Return To The NFL For

January 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cam Newton has revealed that a contract with the Atlanta Falcons would be the only way that he would return to the NFL. “Me having a family now, it’s always been about family and I don’t see myself leaving Atlanta. If it’s not Atlanta, I don’t want to [come back],” Netwon told Good Morning Football this week. Newton is originally from Atlanta but played college football in Florida and Alabama before being drafted by the Panthers.

Newton has not suited up in the NFL since 2021 when he briefly returned to the Carolina Panthers. Once seen as a generational talent, Newton’s career hit an ignominious end. A string of injuries limited Newton’s ability to harness his signature dual-threat capabilities. His 2021 campaign saw him go 0-5 as a starter as the Panthers rotated between Newton, Sam Darnold, and P.J. Walker. However, it’s unlikely that the Falcons, currently quarterbacked by second-year starter Desmond Ridder, will be offering Newto a contract. Atlanta has been floated as a potential landing spot for Russell Wilson.

Cam Newton Beefs With Deebo Samuel

However, Newton has stepped away from the NFL completely. In late December, he found himself beefing with Niners star Deebo Samuel. Newton responded to Deebo Samuel’s claims that the former QB has been blowing up his phone after the 49ers fell to the Ravens on Christmas Day. “Big fan, still a fan. I still f-ck with you. But I ain’t got your number to call you. It was very believable, I had to go and check to make sure I didn’t call you. But I ain’t got your number. Whoever is calling you, it ain’t me,” Newton said.

Samuel made his claims during an appearance on Up & Adam while defending his quarterback, Brock Purdy. The Ravens completely routed the 49ers in the late Christmas Day game. Baltimore picked off Purdy four times, eventually forcing the Niners to sub in Sam Darnold. Samuel had been responding to the wave of criticism against Purdy when he called out Newton.

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Falcons Interview Jim Harbaugh And Bill Belichick

January 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed two of the biggest names on the head coaching market – Jim Harbaugh and Bill Belichick. Harbaugh, currently head coach at the University of Michigan, is widely expected to make the jump back to the NFL after winning a National Championship with the Wolverines. He has already been interviewed by the Chargers and is expected to meet with a few more teams. Previously, Harbaugh coached the Niners for four seasons, reaching the NFC Championship game three times and losing a Super Bowl to his brother. However, he was ousted after an 8-8 season.

Meanwhile, Belichick is on the market after parting ways with the Patriots last week. It’s the first time that the legendary coach has been a free agent since 2000 when he joined New England. The Falcons are believed to be the first team to meet with Belichick. It’s unclear if any more coaching vacancies will arise after the first round of the playoffs. The shock losses by the Cowboys and Eagles have raised questions about whether the teams will look to replace their head coaches. Both coaches are meeting with their respective owners this week.

Falcons Look To Reset

We have interviewed Bill Belichick for our head coach opening

— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 16, 2024

The Falcons fired third-year head coach Arthur Smith after a trio of 7-10 seasons. The team has missed the playoffs every year since 2017, the same year that they last had a winning record. The team is expected to draft a quarterback with their first-round pick in the draft later this year (No. 8). Depending on how fierce the drafting of QBs is, the Falcons could land National Champion J.J. McCarthy or Heisman winner Jayden Daniels.

However, the Falcons need major upgrades across the field. The team has interviewed six other candidates other than Harbaugh and Belichick. So far, the Falcons have met Ravens DC Mike Macdonald, Niners DC Steve Wilks, Panthers DC Ejiro Devero, Bengals OC, Brian Callahan, and Ravens associate head coach Anthony Weaver. There is currently no timetable for the Falcons to choose a new coach.

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King Harris Addresses T.I. & Tiny Fight At Falcons’ Game

November 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

King Harris has spoken out after getting into a shouting match with his parents, T.I. and Tiny at the Atlanta Falcons’ game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. T.I. had been performing at the game in honor of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. King addressed the incident on Instagram afterward.

“I Stand on BUSINESS DONT GIVE A F*CK WHO U ARE,” King wrote. “IDGAF WHO U ARE MF CANT PLAY WIT ME N MY FACE NOT GOIN FOR DA IM A GROWN ASS MAN NOW … If ima mistake say dat stop making da world think u fw me when u DONT” He also shared a tribute for his grandmother while previewing a new song. “As long as you stay by my side,” he captioned that post.

T.I. Performs At Atlanta Falcons Game

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 26: T.I. looks on before the game between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

While streaming on Instagram at the game, King claimed that he would go to his grandmother’s house because he was “getting into fights.” His mother then grabbed the phone to explain: “I’m a tell you the reason why he wanted to be over there. ‘Cause he can suck a pacifier over there ’til he was 12 years old. He didn’t do that at the house. He cried like a baby.” From there, King began yelling at someone off camera: “What’s wrong with y’all? Why ya’ll doing that to me? Y’all know me, you know I stand on business. Why would you let someone play with me like that?” In the background, T.I. says: “You are embarrassing yourself and your family.”

King Harris Address Family Drama

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T.I. wasn’t the only rapper to make an appearance at the game on Sunday. The Falcons also welcomed Ludacris, Cee-Lo Green, Big Boi, Ludacris, Jeezy, and Quavo to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the celebration of hip-hop. Be on the lookout for further updates on King Harris on HotNewHipHop.

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Ludacris Performs “Move B*tch” While Descending From Roof At Falcons’ Game

November 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ludacris performed his iconic song, “Move B*tch,” during the Atlanta Falcons’ game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday afternoon. In doing so, he repelled down with a harness from the roof of the venue while rapping to the crowd.

He also performed his verse on DJ Khaled’s “All I Do Is Win (Remix).” The team welcomed him to the game as a part of a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. In addition to Ludacris, T.I., Cee-Lo Green, Big Boi, Ludacris, Jeezy, and Quavo all also made appearances during the game.

Ludacris Performs During The Falcons’ Game Against The Saints

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 26: Ludacris performs during the game between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The vibes at the game weren’t all so positive. With T.I. in attendance, he and his son, King Harris, got into a heated argument. While streaming on Instagram, Harris yelled at someone off camera: “What’s wrong with y’all? Why ya’ll doing that to me? Y’all know me, you know I stand on business. Why would you let someone play with me like that?” In the background, T.I. says: “You are embarrassing yourself and your family.” Later, Harris ranted on his Instagram Story: “I Stand on. BUSINESS DONT GIVE A F*CK WHO U ARE … IDGAF WHO U ARE MF CANT PLAY WIT ME N MY FACE NOT GOIN FOR DA IM A GROWN ASS MAN NOW … If ima mistake say dat stop making da world think u fw me when u DONT”

Ludacris Repells From The Roof

ROLL OUT @Ludacris repelled from the roof at the #Falcons game to celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop in the ATL pic.twitter.com/uiEEb7sOUp

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 26, 2023

Check out Ludacris’ performance at Sunday’s Falcons’ game. The home team ended up beating the Saints 24-15. With the win, they advance to 5-6. Be on the lookout for further updates on Ludacris on HotNewHipHop.

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King Harris, T.I.’s Son, Fights With His Parents On Falcons Game Livestream

November 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

T.I. and his family, including his son King Harris, have gone viral for all the wrong reasons. A livestream at a Falcons game this afternoon went sideways after King started arguing with his parents. Voices and tensions continued to rise as the two sides yelled at each other. At one point, T.I. could be heard yelling “N-gga! You are an embarrassment to your family! You are an embarrassment!” Later, King appeared to post an obscured photo from behind a car wheel. He added the text “I stand on BUSINESS. DON’T GIVE A F-CK WHO U ARE.”

Meanwhile, the Falcons improved to 5-6 with a 24-15 win over the Saints in the game that T.I.’s family beefed at. There wasn’t much offense, with the two sides combining for three interceptions. However, Jessie Bates III put up a highlight reel-worthy when he returned his interception 92 yards to the house for the Falcons’ first score.

T.I. Roasts King Harris’ New Teeth

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Earlier this month, T.I. couldn’t help but clown his son, King Harris, over the latter’s new teeth. During an appearance on The Baller Alert Show, King was asked about his newly-whitened teeth. However, before he could respond, T.I. jumped in with some roasts. “Well, the tooth of the matter is…” his father said, leading to several minutes of jokes from everyone involved. Highlights included “Toothpac Shakur” and “Queen Lateethfah”. Despite this, King took it all as good fun and quickly fired off some shots of his own at the show hosts.

Of course, this is not the first time King has been razzed for getting some teeth work done. Earlier this year, social media had a field day razzing him for his new veneers. However, in that instance, his family was actually on his side. Notably, his parents said they were happy for him and excited that he had undergone the procedure.

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Cardinals Tease Return Of Kyler Murray

November 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Arizona Cardinals have teased the return of starting quarterback Kyler Murray on social media. The post shows Murray stood within a mockup of a music platform, with the track playing listed as “I’m Back” by “K.1.”. Murray has been sidelined by injury since December 2022. In his absence, the Cardinals have struggled behind the quarterback play of Joshua Dobbs, who was recently traded to the Vikings. Murray is expected to start against the Falcons this weekend.

Despite this, head coach Jonathan Gannon made no assertions that the only issue for 1-8 Cardinals was at QB. “We’ve got to play clean football in all three phases. We’ve got to do our job on defense and special teams. It doesn’t matter who is playing quarterback,” Gannon told reporters. Last week was an especially low point for the team. They lost 27-0 to the Browns and managed just 58 yards of offense behind rookie Clayton Tune.

Falcons Looking To Spoil Murray’s Return

However, the Falcons aren’t exactly flying high either. 4-5 on the season, Atlanta have lost five of their last seven and have dropped winnable games in back-to-back weeks. “We’re not going to sugarcoat it. You can be frustrated. You can be mad. You’re going to feel all the emotions by it. But we have to go do something about it. As bad as it feels — nobody’s celebrating being 4-5 — but the reality is when you have perspective, after we get these corrections and assess everything, we do still control our own destiny. We have half a season,” head coach Arthur Smith said.

Murray’s counterpart for Atlanta will be veteran Taylor Heinicke, who remains QB1 for the Falcons. However, Heinicke spoke about doing his best to support benched sophomore Desmond Ridder. “Me and Des have talked privately. I’ve told him everything he’s been doing since he was starting, running the meetings, keep doing. Everything. I think that’s going to help him in the long run. He has been great, the same Des. It speaks to his character,” Heinicke said.

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