2008 NFL Preseason “Quick Analysis”
NFC Atlanta Falcons
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Stadium: Georgia Dome
Coach: Bobby Petrino
NFL Championships: None
The 2007 season couldn’t end fast enough for frustrated Falcons fans. Starting with the bizarre dogfighting troubles of former QB Michael Vick, and punctuated with the midseason quitting of head coach Bobby Petrino, the Falcons had a disastrous prior year. As such, Atlanta looks forward to an overhauled team in 2008. Behind new head coach Mike Smith, Atlanta promises to be a more disciplined and focused team this year. Poised rookie QB Matt Ryan may provide the leadership and professionalism that’s gone missing in the past.
A schedule full of NFC South games is sure to soften the blow and fans will probably get to see the new face of the franchise, quarterback Mat Ryan, take a few snaps. The Falcons will let him develop though, learning from the Texans mistake with David Carr.
Atlanta will get a chance to fill the seats and see a new team with a new feel take the field at the Georgia Dome. Tickets will available for good seats as the Falcons grow up in Post-Vick Year 2.
Some Atlanta Falcons history: Altanta was awarded an NFL franchise for the 1966 season and was coached by Norb Hecker, a former assistant to Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers. Linebacker Tommy Nobis, the team's first draft pick, captured the 1966 NFL rookie of the year award.
2008 Atlanta Falcons Schedule
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