... Atlanta Falcons are in the midst of a culture change.

It began in 2008 when three newcomers, rookie quarterback Matt Ryan, newly-signed running back Michael Turner, and first-year head coach Mike Smith, led the team to an improbable 11-5 season and a playoff berth.

It continued in 2009 when, although the team did not make the postseason, the franchise had consecutive winning seasons for the first time in its 40-plus years of existence. While a 9-7 season is certainly not very memorable, it did mark a crucial turning point for the organization...

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