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NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: June 17, 2009
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 was in the Radio City Music Hall. The Falcons selected Matt Ryan, the new look of the franchise.
However, he just wasn't the quarterback. He was labeled the savior of the franchise.
It was tough for fans to move on without Michael Vick, and realize that Matt Ryan is the man run...
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