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One of the more disappointing storylines in the NFL has been Atlanta's disastrous offense under first-year starter Michael Penix Jr.

Penix hasn't hit a pass-catcher for a score after three weeks, prompting the Falcons to part ways with their wide receivers coach.

After a 30-0 drubbing by the Carolina Panthers, the Falcons made changes, firing wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard on Monday following the putrid Week 3 game...

Atlanta Falcons’ Offense Stinks So Bad They’ve Already Fired a Coach
 

Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson has died.


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A family source for the ex-NFL star tells TMZ Sports ... he passed away this week.

A cause of death is not yet known ... but we're told he had been recently struggling with mental health issues and the possible effects of CTE that he could not overcome.

The family source says prior to his death, Johnson was doing everything he could to help people on and off the field ... and that's what mattered most to him.

He was 45 years old.

Johnson was picked in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Bengals ... and after playing sparingly in his first two seasons in Cincy, he took off in Year 3.

As a 24-year-old, he rushed for 957 yards and nine TDs ... and in his ensuing three seasons on the gridiron, he ran for over 4,000 yards and 36 scores.

Johnson's NFL career ultimately came to an end following a run with the Detroit Lions in 2008.

Prior to his pro career, he starred at Auburn University -- where he won SEC Player of the Year Honors one time.


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Johnson created his foundation after turning pro ... which focused on helping children and families through community programs.

Bengals president Mike Brown addressed Johnson's passing on Tuesday ... saying, "Rudi was a fine person and an excellent running back for us."

"He was dependable and productive as a player, and very popular among his teammates. Everyone liked him and saw him as a dear friend. We are deeply saddened by his passing."

RIP.

7:21 AM PT -- Cops tell TMZ Sports ... Rudi Johnson died by suicide in Florida just after midnight on Tuesday.
 
I truly wish someone would kill BOTH of those fucking niggers and get away with it.

Add BoneyT to that list too. Fucking gutless fucking filthy fucking nigger fucking scum.
 
I just think it's great that Captain has finally come out of his shell...

I get pissed-off when people are drawing happy-time conclusions about 1st-/2nd-year players after only 3 fucking games into a season. Against 3 lousy teams to boot. Talk to me after the Barfalo game...
 
I get pissed-off when people are drawing happy-time conclusions about 1st-/2nd-year players after only 3 fucking games into a season. Against 3 lousy teams to boot. Talk to me after the Barfalo game...

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Let it all out. You were the one person I mentioned when we were originally brainstorming about trying to bring over here. Right or wrong, serious or trolling, you liven up a forum...
 
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