... of the better turnarounds in recent memory. After finishing as the third worst team in the National Football League, the team looked for a new face of the franchise.

The ongoing dogfighting incidents of Michael Vick began to affect the team at this time. While some fans wanted Vick gone for good, you also had the other half of Falcon Nation who stood up for him, and wanted him to return.

In total, the organization took a hit financially, having a tough time filling seats in the rough year. However, Atlanta  changed for the better in the 2008 NFL Draft.

"With the third pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons select...Matthew Ryan, quarterback, Boston College."

What a shocking turn of events it wa...

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