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Atlanta Falcons News and Information
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The Atlanta Falcons were just hoping 2008 would be a year to get past the Michael Vick saga and begin the rebuilding process, but it was so much more than that.
Instead, the Falcons road Vick's replacement, rookie quarterback Matt Ryan, all the way to the wild card and the NFC playoffs. Despite a first round loss, it was a great season.
Coming into 2009, the Falcons are no longer an overlooked team. They will have a target on their backs this year and will have to learn how to handle everyone's best shot.
On the positive side, Ryan now has a full NFL season under his belt and should be just that much better in 2009. He has everything it takes to become a great NFL quarterback.
Atlanta will play the AFC East and NFC East in 2009, which is quite a tall order. That means games against the New England Patriots and other solid AFC East teams and then four games against the notoriously tough NFC East.
The Falcons get their bye in Week 4, which is also a disadvantage because of how early in the season it is. It is a very balanced schedule, with no more than two road games in a row.
They do get a break with their two other opponents, playing the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears. Both teams figure to be better in 2009, but both games are very winnable.
The Falcons have a very fair schedule, and there are plenty of opportunities to gain enough victories to reach the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
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Atlanta Falcons 2008 Article
Last season was nothing less than a complete disaster for the Atlanta Falcons, but at least there is hope heading into 2008.
By hope, don't get the idea this team will be competing for anything but a top draft pick in 2008. However, they have a rebuilding plan in place and a new head coach who seems patient enough to see it all transpire.
After head coach Bobby Petrino bolted back to the college ranks in the middle of his first season with the Falcons, Atlanta brought in Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith in the offseason.
The team officially put the Michael Vick situation behind them in the offseason, selecting quarterback Matt Ryan in the NFL Draft. Ryan is expected to step in and start immediately, with Chris Redman backing him up.
To upgrade the offense, the Falcons gave former San Diego Chargers backup running back Michael Turner a huge deal. While they certainly overpaid for him, Turner has a lot of potential and at least gives the fans a player to be excited about, which is the least the franchise can do.
The Falcons also cut ties with several older players to expedite the rebuilding process, as well as players with character issues or who have had run-ins with the law. While it may mean the team is slightly less competitive on the field this year, it's a smart move when looking at the long-term picture.
The team is really trying their hardest to put the Vick controversy behind them. The case against Vick, the idol of many of their fans and the face of the franchise, really sent the community into a tailspin.
The Falcons will likely finish with the worst record in the NFL in 2008, but at least their fans can be rest assured that the franchise is moving in the right direction.
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