2009 Atlanta Falcons Look To Do Something No Falcons Team Has Done Before

By
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: May 26, 2009

commentComment        

... season after doing well the previous year, but they are disappointed the following year as the Falcons fail to take the next step. Anybody that follows the Falcons knows that they have never put back-to-back winning seasons since the franchise was established in 1966.

But this year is different. After having one of the most surprising seasons in franchise history last year, the expectations for the Falcons are higher than ever. The reason for that has to do with second-year quarterback Matt Ryan who had one of the best rookie seasons and NFL rookie quarterback can have.

Another reason is Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff having a successful 2008 season and having a great off-season to follow-up highlight by trading for tight end Tony Gonzalez.

But is has been the same story for years, so why should this be any different? The Falcons have a tougher 2009 schedule than the schedule they endured in 2008, but if they are able to stay healthy, there...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com


Comments