... rather promptly and with serious intent this past season.

The Birds' accolades included having the NFL Coach of the Year (Mike Smith), the NFL Rookie of the Year (Matt Ryan), two Pro Bowl selections in Roddy White and Michael Turner, a definite Pro Bowl snub in John Abraham, and most importantly, an 11-win regular season.

Though Atlanta's momentum dissipated into the thin, hot air of Arizona, the Falcons featured the determination, pride, and attitude of a championship team in 2008.

So, as you all well know, when a team starts to actually do something in Atlanta, we like to go bonkers and talk the highest of talk.

Right now, the feeling in Atlanta is high expectations...maybe even Super Bowl expectations.

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