Are the Atlanta Falcons Finally “For Real”?: 2009 Team Preview

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Published: June 17, 2009

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... 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.

The addition of Tony Gonzalez gives Atlanta a fantasy player's dream team on offense, however despite off-season implications Atlanta seemed to lose more than they gained on defense.

So where is Atlanta going to end up in 2009? Last year, they featured a good offense with a so-so...

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