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2008 Atlanta Falcons season
Atlanta Falcons
Established 1966
Play in Atlanta, Georgia
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National Football League (1966–present)

Current uniform
Team colorsBlack, Red, Silver and White
MascotFreddie Falcon
Personnel
OwnerArthur Blank
General ManagerThomas Dimitroff
Head CoachMike Smith
Team history
  • Atlanta Falcons (1966–present)
Championships
League Championships (0)
Conference Championships (1)
  • NFC: 1998
Division Championships (3)
  • NFC West: 1980, 1998
  • NFC South: 2004
Home fields

The Atlanta Falcons are an American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. The 2008 Atlanta Falcons season is the 43rd season for the team in the National Football League. Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships Men's all-around champion Mikhail Voronin, USSR A football helmet is a protective device used primarily in American football and Canadian football, the modern hard plastic version of which was created by The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The National Football Conference ( NFC) is one of the two conferences of the National Football League (NFL The NFC West is a division of the National Football League 's National Football Conference. The NFC South is a division of the National Football League 's National Football Conference. The following is a list of Mascots of National Football League teams: Freddie Falcon is the official Mascot of the NFL 's Atlanta Falcons. Arthur M Blank (born September 27, 1942, in Sunnyside, New York) is an American businessman and a co-founder of Home Thomas Dimitroff is the current General manager for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. Mike Smith (born June 13, 1959 in Chicago) is the current Head coach for the NFL 's Atlanta Falcons. Throughout its history the National Football League and other leagues have used several different formats to determine their league champion including a period of interleague Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, sometimes shortened to "Fulton County Stadium" was a multi-use ( Baseball, football, Soccer, Rock concert The Georgia Dome is a domed stadium located in Atlanta Georgia that is owned and operated by the State of Georgia American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule They are currently a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) South division in the National Football League (NFL). The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The Falcons joined the NFL in 1966 as an expansion team. See also Relocation of professional sports teams An expansion team is a term used for a brand new team in a sports league In their 42 years of existence, the Falcons have compiled a record of 262-386-6 with division championships in 1980, 1998 and 2004, and appeared in Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Florida. Super Bowl XXXIII was an American football game played on January 31, 1999 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami Florida to decide the

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Franchise history

For more details on this topic, see History of the Atlanta Falcons. The history of the Atlanta Falcons dates back when the Falcons joined the National Football League (NFL as a 1966 Expansion team.

The Atlanta Falcons franchise began on June 30, 1965 when NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle granted ownership to Rankin Smith Sr. The Falcons drafted LB Tommy Nobis from the University of Texas with the first pick of the 1966 NFL Draft, making him the first ever Falcon. Commissioner is a designation that may be used for a variety of official positions especially referring to a high-ranked public (administrative or Police) official or an analogous Alvin Ray "Pete" Rozelle ( March 1 1926 – December 6 1996) was the commissioner of the National Football League (NFL Rankin M Smith Sr ( October 29, 1924 – October 26, 1997) was an American businessman and Philanthropist. Thomas Henry Nobis Jr (born September 20, 1943 in San Antonio Texas) is a former American football player The 1966 National Football League Draft featured the last draft in which the NFL and the AFL drafted their players separate of one another

The Falcons had their first season in 1966, and their first game (preseason) on August 1, 1966 losing to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After losing their first nine games that season, their first victory was on the road against the New York Giants. The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. The team finished the 1960s with only 12 wins. The Falcons had their first Monday Night Football game in Atlanta during the 1970 season. Monday Night Football ( MNF) is a Live television broadcast of the National Football League. The 1971 season was their first with a winning record.

In the 1978 season, the Falcons entered their first playoff series and won the Wild Card Playoffs against the Eagles only to lose to the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional Playoffs. The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National In 1980, they finished 12-4 only to lose again to the Cowboys in the Divisional Playoffs. In the strike-shortened 1982 season, the Falcons made the playoffs but lost to the Minnesota Vikings, 30-24. Falcons coach Leeman Bennett was fired after the loss. Leeman Bennett (born June 20, 1938) is a former football coach who served at both the collegiate and professional levels but is most prominently remembered After the 1982 season, the Atlanta Falcons did not see another playoff series until 1991, when they lost to the Washington Redskins in the Divisional Playoffs. The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D

Led by QB Chris Chandler and RB Jamal Anderson, the "Dirty Bird" Falcons had their greatest season to date in 1998. Christopher Mark Chandler (born October 12, 1965) is a retired American football player who played as a Quarterback in the National Football Jamal Sharif Anderson (born September 30, 1972 in East Orange, New Jersey) is a former Running back in the National Football On November 8, they won 41-10 over the New England Patriots, snapping a streak of 22 consecutive losses at cold-weather sites in November and December that had dated back to 1982. The New England Patriots, commonly called the " Pats " by sports writers and fans are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston The team finished with a 14-2 regular season record and the NFC West division championship. On January 18, 1999, the Falcons upset the top-seeded 15-1 Vikings at Minnesota in the NFC Championship Game, 30-27 in overtime. The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based out of Minneapolis Minnesota. Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers They lost, 34-19, to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII.

In the 2001 NFL Draft, the Falcons orchestrated a trade with the San Diego Chargers, acquiring the first overall pick (which was used on quarterback Michael Vick) in exchange for wide receiver Tim Dwight and the fifth overall pick (used on running back LaDainian Tomlinson). The 2001 National Football League Draft, took place on April 21 and April 22 2001 at the theater at Madison Square Garden, in New York The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego California. Quarterback ( QB) is a position in American and Canadian football. Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26 1980 in Newport News Virginia) is a suspended National Football League (NFL Quarterback under contract A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football Timothy John Dwight Jr (born July 13, 1975 in Iowa City Iowa) is an American football Wide receiver and Return specialist A running back ( RB) is the position of a player on an American or Canadian football team who usually lines up in the offensive backfield. LaDainian Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is an American football player who currently plays Running back for the San Diego Chargers Michael Vick became backup to starting QB Chris Chandler, and was the full-time starting quarterback by 2002. He lead them to the playoffs in 2002 only to lose to the Philadelphia Eagles once again in the Divisional Playoffs. During the 2003 preseason Michael Vick broke his leg and missed the first twelve games of the season. The Falcons ended up with a dismal 5-11 record that year.

Vick returned for the full season in 2004, when the Falcons went 11-5. They made it to the Conference Championship, once again losing to the Eagles. The Falcons failed yet again to maintain back-to-back winning seasons in 2005, going 8-8. The 2006 Falcons had a chance to make the playoffs until the New York Giants beat the Washington Redskins, helping to seal their record at a losing 7-9. In 2007, Vick was suspended indefinitely by the NFL after pleading guilty to charges involved with dog fighting in the state of Virginia. On December 10, Vick received a 23 month sentence. In the beginning of the 2007 season, the Falcons were forced to put Joey Harrington as starting quarterback. On December 11, 13 games into his first NFL season as coach, Bobby Petrino resigned, then accepted an offer to take over as the head coach at the University of Arkansas. Bobby Petrino (born in Lewistown Montana) is an American College football coach and the current head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. The University of Arkansas, often shortened to U of A or just UA, is a public Co-educational Land-grant university Secondary Coach Emmitt Thomas was named interim coach for the final three games of 2007 on December 12. A defensive backs coach is a coach in charge of the safeties and Cornerbacks in American football. Emmitt Earl Thomas (born June 3, 1943) is the assistant head coach and secondary coach of the National Football League 's Atlanta Falcons.

On January 23, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coach Mike Smith was named the Falcons' new head coach. Mike Smith (born June 13, 1959 in Chicago) is the current Head coach for the NFL 's Atlanta Falcons. [1] On April 26, Matt Ryan (Quarterback from Boston College) was drafted 3rd overall and in the 2008 NFL Draft. Matthew Thomas Ryan (born May 17, 1985 in Exton Pennsylvania) is an American football Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27 2008 During the 2008 Draft the Falcons traded their 2nd round picks form Oakland and Houston and 4th Round from the Washington Redskins in order to draft Sam Baker and a 3rd Round Pick and 5th Round Pick from Washington. Oakland (ˈoʊklənd founded in 1852 is the eighth-largest city in the U The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D Samuel or Sam Baker may refer to Sam Baker (writer, author and former editor in chief of Cosmopolitan magazine Sam Baker

Logo and uniforms

When the team debuted in 1966, the Falcons wore red helmets with a black falcon crest logo. They wore white pants and either black or white jerseys. At first, the falcon crest logo was also put on the jersey sleeves, but it was replaced by a red and white stripe pattern four year later. They switched from black to red jerseys in 1971, and the club began to wear silver pants in 1978.

A prototype white helmet was developed for the team prior to the 1974 season, but never worn.

In 1990, the uniform design changed to black helmets, silver pants, and either black or white jerseys. The numbers on the white jerseys were black, but were changed to red in 1997. [2] (The red numerals could be seen on the away jerseys briefly in 1990. )

Both the logo and uniforms changed in 2003. The logo was redesigned with red and silver accents to depict a more powerful, aggressive falcon, which now more closely resembles the capital letter F. [3] Although the Falcons still wore black helmets, the new uniforms featured jerseys and pants with red trim down the sides. The uniform design consisted of either black or white jerseys, and either black or white pants. During that same year, a red alternate jersey with black trim was also introduced. The Falcons also started wearing black cleats with these uniforms.

In 2004, the red jerseys became the primary jerseys, and the black ones became the alternate, primarily wearing white pants with the white jerseys and white pants with the red jerseys. The Falcons also in select road games wear black pants with white jerseys. In the past three seasons, the Falcons wore an all-black combination for home games against their archrivals, the New Orleans Saints, winning the first two contests (24-21 in 2004 and 36-17 in 2005), but losing 31-13 in 2006. The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans Louisiana. They wore the combination again in 2006, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (often shortened as the Bucs) are a professional American football team based in Tampa Florida. The Falcons won that game as well, 14-3.

In the 1980s the Falcons primarily wore their white uniforms at home mainly to gain an advantage due to the heat and humidity of Atlanta's climate. When the team moved indoors, the Falcons switched to wearing their dark uniforms at home. The Falcons have worn white at home a few times since moving indoors. In 2002, the Falcons wore white at home for a game against the Bengals. In 2003, the Falcons wore white for a game against the Panthers.

Statistics

Season-by-season records

Main article: Atlanta Falcons seasons

Record vs. This is a list of seasons completed by the Atlanta Falcons American football franchise of the National Football League (NFL opponents

(As of Week 8 of the 2007 NFL season. The 2007 season of the National Football League (NFL was the 88th season played by the major professional American football league in the United Includes postseason records. )

Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties

TeamWLTPercentLast ResultLast DateLast LocalePostseason
San Diego Chargers610. The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego California. 857W 21-20Oct 17, 2004Atlanta
Carolina Panthers16100. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Carolina Panthers are a professional football team based in Charlotte North Carolina, representing both North Carolina and South Carolina in the 600W 20-13Nov 11, 2007Atlanta
New Orleans Saints44340. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans Louisiana. 571L 34-14Dec 10, 2007Atlanta1-0 postseason
Buffalo Bills540. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo New York Metropolitan area, playing seven of their home games in the suburb 555W 24-16Sept 25, 2005Orchard Park, NY
New York Jets540. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Orchard Park is a Town in Erie County, New York in the United States. The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. 555W 27-14Oct 24, 2005Atlanta
New England Patriots650. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The New England Patriots, commonly called the " Pats " by sports writers and fans are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston 545L 31-28Oct 9, 2005Atlanta
New York Giants1090. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. 526L 31-10Oct 15, 2007Atlanta
Houston Texans110. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Houston Texans is a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. 500W 26-16Sep 30, 2007Atlanta
Green Bay Packers11130. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay Wisconsin. 458L 33-25Nov 13, 2005Atlanta1-1 postseason
Chicago Bears10120. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. 454L 16-3Dec 18, 2005Chicago
St. Louis/Arizona Cardinals10140. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. 417L 30-27 (OT)Dec 23, 2007Glendale, Ariz.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers12170. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Glendale ( is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, located about nine miles northwest from Downtown Phoenix. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (often shortened as the Bucs) are a professional American football team based in Tampa Florida. 414L 37-3Dec 16, 2007Tampa
Philadelphia Eagles11141. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 423L 24-17Dec 31, 2006Philadelphia1-2 postseason
Hou. Oilers/Tennessee Titans570. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville Tennessee. 417L 20-13Oct 7, 2007Nashville
San Francisco 49ers28441. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team 375W 20-16Nov 4, 2007Atlanta1-0 posteason
Cincinnati Bengals470. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. 364W 29-27Oct 29, 2006Cincinnati
Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders470. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. 364W 35-10Dec 12, 2004Atlanta
Minnesota Vikings9160. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based out of Minneapolis Minnesota. 360L 24-3Sept 9, 2007Minneapolis1-1 postseason
Dallas Cowboys8150. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National 348L 38-28Dec 16, 2006Atlanta0-2 postseason
Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams25462. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The St Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St 342W 47-17(1)Jan 15, 2005Atlanta1-0 postseason
Baltimore Ravens120. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore Maryland. 333L 24-10Nov 19, 2006Baltimore
Denver Broncos480. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. 333W 41-28Oct 31, 2004Denver0-1 postseason
Miami Dolphins370. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami Florida Metropolitan Area. 300W 17-10Nov 6, 2005Miami Gardens, FL
Detroit Lions9230. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This article is about the city in Miami-Dade County Florida. For the census-designated place in Broward County Florida, please see Miami Gardens Broward The Detroit Lions are an American football team based in Detroit Michigan. 281L 30-14Nov 5, 2006Detroit
Seattle Seahawks380. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle Washington, USA 273W 44-41Dec 30, 2007Atlanta
Jacksonville Jaguars130. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 250L 13-7Sept 16, 2007Jacksonville
Washington Redskins5151. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D 238W 24-14Dec 3, 2006Landover, MD0-1 postseason
Cleveland Browns2100. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Landover is an area of Prince George's County in the State of Maryland in the United States of America. The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. 166L 17-13Nov 12, 2006Atlanta
Kansas City Chiefs150. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City Missouri. 166L 56-10Oct 24, 2004Kansas City
Pittsburgh Steelers2111. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages 143W 41-38 (OT)Oct 22, 2006Atlanta
Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts1130. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis Indiana. 077L 31-13Nov 22, 2007Atlanta

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  •  7 Michael Vick QB (Susp. Claude B Humphrey (born June 29, 1944 in Memphis Tennessee) was an American football Defensive lineman in the National Football Rolland Derenfro Lawrence (born March 24, 1951 in Franklin Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football Cornerback Michael Christopher Wilbert "Mick" Luckhurst (born March 31, 1958, in Redbourn, England) is a retired American football Morten Andersen (born August 19, 1960 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is an American football kicker. John Joseph "Joey" Harrington Jr (born October 21, 1978 in) is an American football Quarterback who is a Free Agent of the Chris James Redman (born July 7, 1977 in) is an American football Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football Matthew Thomas Ryan (born May 17, 1985 in Exton Pennsylvania) is an American football Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons Donald Eugene "D J" Shockley (born March 23 1983) is an American American football Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons Jamar Brittingham (born 1984-02-03 in Levittown Pennsylvania) is an American football Running back who is currently a Free agent. Thomas Brown (born May 15, 1986 in) is an American football Running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League Corey McIntyre (born January 25, 1979 in) is an American football fullback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League Ovie Phillip Mughelli (OH-vee muh-HAY-lee (born June 10, 1980 in Boston Mass Jerious Montreal Norwood (born July 29, 1983 in Jackson Mississippi) is a American football Running back for the Atlanta Falcons Jason Michael Snelling (born December 29, 1983 in Toms River New Jersey) is an American football Running back and fullback Michael "The Burner" Turner (born February 13, 1982 in Waukegan Illinois) is an American football Running back for the Harry Douglas IV (born September 16, 1985 in) is an American football Wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Brian Finneran (born January 31, 1976 in Mission Viejo California) is an American football Wide receiver in the NFL who Joseph Horn (born January 16, 1972 in Tupelo, Mississippi) is an American football Wide receiver who is currently a Michael Gerard Jenkins (born June 18, 1982) is an American football player for the Atlanta Falcons. Adam Jennings (born November 17, 1982 in Sacramento California) is a professional American football player for the Atlanta Falcons Laurent Robinson (pronounced loor-RAUNT (born May 20, 1985) is an American football Wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons. Eric Weems (born July 4, 1985 in) is an American football Wide receiver who is a Practice squad player for the Atlanta Falcons Chandler Williams III (born August 9, 1985 in Bradenton Florida) is an American football Wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons Sharod "Roddy" Lamor White (born November 2, 1981 in James Island South Carolina) is an American football Wide receiver Benjamin Richard Hartsock (born July 5 1980 in Chillicothe Ohio) is an American football Tight end for the Atlanta Falcons Martrez Milner (born August 8, 1984 in) is an American football Tight end who is a Practice squad player for the New York Giants Jason Rader (born April 12, 1981 in St Albans West Virginia) is an American football Tight end for the Atlanta Falcons Keith Jackson Zinger (born October 9, 1985 in Heidelberg, Germany) is an American football Tight end who is a Practice D'Anthony Batiste (born March 29, 1982 in) is an American football guard who is a Practice squad player for the Atlanta Falcons Justin Christopher Blalock (born December 20, 1983 in Dallas Texas) is an American football NFL player for the Atlanta Falcons. Tyson Clabo (born October 17, 1981) is an American football Offensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League Harvey Dahl (born June 24, 1981 in Fallon Nevada) is an American football Offensive guard who currently starts for the Atlanta Doug Datish (born August 1 1983,) is an American football center for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League Kynan Forney (born September 8, 1978 in) is an American football guard for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League Renardo Foster (born July 15, 1984 in) is an American football guard for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League Todd McClure (born February 16, 1977) is an American football center for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League Patrick Anthony McCoy (born December 14, 1980 in) is an American football Offensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Quinn Ojinnaka (born April 23, 1984 in Seabrook, Maryland) is an American football Offensive tackle who currently plays Terrance Pennington (born September 25, 1983 in Los Angeles California) is an American football Offensive tackle who is currently Kurt Quarterman (born October 5, 1983 in) is an American football guard who is a Practice squad player for the New York Giants Aleksandar "Alex" Stepanovich (born September 25, 1981) is an American football center for the Atlanta Falcons of the Todd Michael Weiner (born September 16, 1975 in Bristol Pennsylvania) is an American football tackle currently playing for the Ben Wilkerson (born November 22, 1982) is an American football center who currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons. John A Abraham (born May 6 1978 in Timmonsville South Carolina) is an American football Defensive end in the National Jamaal Anderson (born February 6, 1986 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American football Defensive end for the Atlanta Tim Anderson (born on November 22, 1980 in Fremont Ohio) is an American football Defensive tackle who is currently a Free agent Jonathan Joel Babineaux (born October 12, 1981 in Port Arthur Texas) is an NFL defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons. Kroy Bierman (born September 12, 1985 in) is an American football Defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football Chauncey Antoine Davis (born January 27, 1983 in Bartow Florida) is an American football Defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons Willie Evans (born March 5, 1984 in Waynesboro Mississippi) is an American football Defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons Simon Fraser (born March 27, 1983 in) is an American football Defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football Derrick Jones (born January 23, 1984 in) is an American football Defensive end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football Trey Lewis (born May 23, 1985 in) is an American football Defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football Brandon Miller (born January 21, 1986 in) is an American football Defensive end who is a Practice squad for the Atlanta Falcons Glenn Rashad Moore (born March 16, 1979 in Huntsville Alabama) is an American football Defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons Kindal Moorehead (born October 14, 1978 in Memphis Tennessee) is an American football Defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons David Patterson (born February 11, 1985 in Warrensville Heights Ohio) is an American football Defensive tackle for the Atlanta Montavious Stanley (born October 10, 1981 in) is an American football Defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints of the National Michael Boley (born August 24, 1982) is an American football Linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League Keith Howard Brooking (born October 30 1975 Senoia Georgia) is a Linebacker who currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons. Robert William James (born December 26, 1983 in) is an American football Linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Curtis Lofton (born June 9, 1986) is a Linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. Stephen Leron Nicholas (Born May 1, 1983 in Jacksonville Florida) is an American football Linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons Tony Taylor (born July 21, 1984) is an American football Linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons. Cameron Vaughn (born February 27, 1984 in) is an American football Linebacker who is a Practice squad player for the Atlanta Travis Stephon Williams (born January 20, 1983 in) is an American football Linebacker who is currently a Free agent. Eric Brock (born April 4, 1985 in) is an American football safety who is a Practice squad player for the Atlanta Falcons Erik Coleman (born May 6, 1982 in Sacramento California) is an American football safety for the Atlanta Falcons of the Thomas DeCoud (born March 19, 1985 in Vallejo California) is a safety for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League Wilrey Fontenot III (born October 14, 1984 in) is an American football Cornerback who is a Practice squad player for the Arizona Brent Omar Grimes (born July 19, 1983 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an American football Cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons Antoine Harris (born April 8, 1982) is an American football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons. Chris Houston (born October 18, 1984) is an American Football Cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League Tahaya De'Von Hutchins (born February 14, 1981 in Natchez Mississippi) is an American football Defensive back for the Atlanta David Irons (born October 9, 1982) is a Defensive back that played for Auburn University in college and was selected by the Atlanta Chevis Dauro Jackson (born December 11, 1985 in Mobile Alabama) is an American football Defensive back in the National Football Lawyer Milloy (born November 14, 1973) is an American football strong safety who currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons of the Daren Stone (born August 21, 1985) was an American Football safety that played for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football James Franklin Williams Jr (born March 8, 1984 in Hampton, Virginia) is an American football Cornerback who is currently Jason Elam (born March 8, 1970 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida) is an American football Placekicker for the Atlanta Michael J Koenen (born July 13, 1982 in Ferndale Washington) is an American football punter for the Atlanta Falcons Kevin Lovell (born April 14, 1984 in Hawthorne California) is an American football Placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons Michael Louis Schneck (born August 4, 1977 in Whitefish Bay Wisconsin) is an American football Long snapper who currently plays for Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26 1980 in Newport News Virginia) is a suspended National Football League (NFL Quarterback under contract )


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Pro Football Hall of Famers

No one has yet been inducted based substantially on their service with the Falcons; however, two inductees played briefly for the Falcons late in their careers:

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Other notable alumni

Retired

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Coaches of note

Head coaches

In their history, the Atlanta Falcons have had 14 head coaches. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem The following is a list of current National Football League (NFL team rosters__NOEDITSECTION__ AFC East Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the Hall of fame of the National Football League (NFL Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2 1960) is a former professional running back in the National Football League (NFL who in his career played for Thomas Franklin McDonald (born July 26, 1934) is a former professional American football player in the National Football League. Steven Joseph "Steve" Bartkowski (born November 12, 1952 in Des Moines, Iowa) is a former American football Quarterback William Andrews (born December 25, 1955 in Thomasville Georgia) is a retired NFL football Running back. Jeffrey Aloysius Van Note (born February 7, 1946 in South Orange New Jersey) is a former professional American football who played his entire Jessie Floyd Tuggle (born April 4, 1965 in Griffin Georgia) is a former professional American football Linebacker who played for Thomas Henry Nobis Jr (born September 20, 1943 in San Antonio Texas) is a former American football player Michael Lee Kenn (born February 9, 1956 in Evanston Illinois) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Francis Marion Campbell (born May 25, 1929 in Chester South Carolina) is a former American football Defensive lineman and The University of Georgia ( UGA) is a public research University located in Athens, Georgia, the oldest and largest of the Daniel Edward Reeves (born January 19, 1944 in Rome Georgia) is a former American football player and head coach Morten Andersen (born August 19, 1960 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is an American football kicker. Jamal Sharif Anderson (born September 30, 1972 in East Orange, New Jersey) is a former Running back in the National Football David Mark Archer (born February 15, 1962 in Fayetteville, North Carolina) is a former professional American football player Robert Chadwick Berry (born March 10, 1942 in San Jose California) was a Quarterback in the NFL for 12 years Greg Brezina was a Linebacker who played twelve seasons in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons. Raymond Louis Buchanan (born September 29, 1971 in Chicago Illinois) is a former American football player in the NFL. Robert Scott Campbell (born April 15, 1962 in Hershey Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player who played Quarterback Christopher Mark Chandler (born October 12, 1965) is a retired American football player who played as a Quarterback in the National Football Jeffrey Scott Case (born May 17, 1962 in Waynoka Oklahoma) is a former American football player in the NFL who was selected by the Algernon Darius "Alge" Crumpler (al-JEE (born December 23, 1977) is an American football Tight end for the Tennessee Titans George Jessel "Buddy" Curry (born in 1958 was a former NFL football player Todd Jeffery "T J" Duckett (born February 17, 1981 in Kalamazoo, Michigan) is an American football Running back Warrick De'Mon Dunn (born January 5, 1975 in Baton Rouge Louisiana) is an American football Running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Brett Lorenzo Favre (ˈfɑrv (born October 10 1969 is an American football Quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League Bill Fralic (born October 31, 1962, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football Offensive guard in the NFL Jeffrey Scott George (born December 8, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American football Quarterback in the National William Scott Goldberg 2 time United States Heavyweight Champion In early 1998 Goldberg defeated the likes of Brad Armstrong at SuperBrawl VIII DeAngelo Eugene Hall (born November 19, 1983 in Chesapeake, Virginia) is an American football Cornerback for the Oakland Michael David Haynes (born December 24, 1965 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a former American football Wide receiver who played in Bobby Joseph Hebert Jr (born August 19, 1960, in Galliano Louisiana) is a Sportscaster but best known as a retired American football William Arthur Johnson, aka "White Shoes" (born January 27, 1952 in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania) was an American football player For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randolph Klaus "Randy" Johnson (born June 17, 1944 William Erik Kramer (born November 6, 1964 in Encino California) is a former American football Quarterback. Fulton Kuykendall (born in 1953 was a former NFL football player Rolland Derenfro Lawrence (born March 24, 1951 in Franklin Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football Cornerback Robert Melville Lee (born August 7, 1946 in Columbus Ohio) is a former professional American football player Terance Mathis (born June 7, 1967, in Detroit Michigan) was a Pro Bowl Wide receiver in the NFL. Tony Derrick Martin (born September 5, 1965 in Miami Florida) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Hugh Millen (born November 22, 1963 in Des Moines Iowa) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Los Christopher James Miller (born August 9, 1965 in Pomona California) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Junior Miller (born November 26, 1957 in Midland Texas) is a former professional American football player Jim Mitchell ( October 19, 1947 &ndash October 20, 2007) was a professional American football player Tom Pridemore is a former safety from West Virginia who played eight seasons in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons. Kenneth Milton Reaves (born October 24, 1944 in Braddock Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football Defensive back Gerald Antonio Riggs (born November 6, 1960 in Tullos, Louisiana) is a former American football Running back in the Andre Previn Rison (born March 18 1967 in Flint, Michigan) is a retired American football Wide receiver who played professionally Deion Luwynn Sanders (born August 9, 1967 in Fort Myers Florida) is a former National Football League Cornerback, Major League Ray Charles Thielemann (born August 12, 1955 in Houston, Texas) is a former American football guard in the John Zook (born September 24, 1947 in Garden City Kansas) was a Defensive end who played 12 seasons in the National Football League [4]

CoachYearsRecordNotes
Norb Hecker1966–19684-26-1 (. Norbert Earl Hecker ( May 26, 1927 &ndash March 14, 2004) was a football player and coach who was part of eight National Football 129)Fired after three games in 1968.
Norm Van Brocklin1968–197439-48-3 (. Norman Mack "Norm" Van Brocklin ( March 15, 1926 &ndash May 2, 1983) 433)Fired after eight games in 1974.
Marion Campbell1974–19766-19 (. Francis Marion Campbell (born May 25, 1929 in Chester South Carolina) is a former American football Defensive lineman and 240)Fired after five games in 1976.
Pat Peppler19763-6 (. Pat Peppler (born April 16, 1922) is a former football coach and executive who worked for teams that won five National Football League titles 333)Interim head coach.
Leeman Bennett1977–198246-41 (. Leeman Bennett (born June 20, 1938) is a former football coach who served at both the collegiate and professional levels but is most prominently remembered 529)
Dan Henning1983–198622-41-1 (. Daniel Ernest Henning Jr (born June 21, 1942 in The Bronx New York) is currently the Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator 344)
Marion Campbell1987–198911-36 (. 234)Retired after 12 games in 1989.
Jim Hanifan19890-4 (. Jim Hanifan (born September 21, 1933 in Compton California) is a longtime American football coach and former 000)Interim head coach.
Jerry Glanville1990–199327-37 (. Jerry Glanville (born October 14, 1941 in Detroit Michigan) is a career American football coach who is currently the head coach for Portland 422)
June Jones1994–199619-29 (. June Sheldon Jones III (born in Portland Oregon) is an American football coach formerly with the Atlanta Falcons and the University of Hawai{{okina}}i 396)
Dan Reeves1997–200349-59-1 (. Daniel Edward Reeves (born January 19, 1944 in Rome Georgia) is a former American football player and head coach 450)Fired after 13 games in 2003.
Rich Brooks19982-0 (1. Rich Brooks (born August 20, 1941, Forest California, United States) is an American football coach and the head football 000)Interim head coach while Reeves recovered from heart surgery.
Wade Phillips20032-1 (. Wade Phillips (born June 21, 1947 in Orange, Texas) is the current Head coach for the National Football League 's 667)Interim head coach.
Jim Mora2004–200626-22 (. James Lawrence "Jim" Mora (born November 19, 1961 in Los Angeles) is an American football coach 542)
Bobby Petrino20073-10 (. Bobby Petrino (born in Lewistown Montana) is an American College football coach and the current head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. 231)resigned after 13 games in 2007.
Emmitt Thomas20071-2 (. Emmitt Earl Thomas (born June 3, 1943) is the assistant head coach and secondary coach of the National Football League 's Atlanta Falcons. 333)Interim head coach.
Mike Smith2008

Current staff

Atlanta Falcons staff
v • d • e
Front Office
  • Owner/CEO - Arthur Blank
  • President - Rich McKay
  • General Manager - Thomas Dimitroff
  • Director of Football Operations - Nick Polk
  • Director of Pro Personnel - Les Snead
  • Assistant Director of Player Personnel - Lionel Vital
  • Director of College Scouting - David Caldwell

Head Coaches

Offensive Coaches

  • Offensive Coordinator - Mike Mularkey
  • Quarterbacks - Bill Musgrave
  • Running Backs - Gerald Brown
  • Wide Receivers - Terry Robiskie
  • Tight Ends - Chris Scelfo
  • Offensive Line - Paul Boudreau
  • Assistant Offensive Line - Paul Dunn
  • Offensive Quality Control - Glenn Thomas
 Defensive Coaches

Special Teams Coaches

  • Special Teams Coordinator - Keith Armstrong
  • Assistant Special Teams - Tom McMahon

Strength and Conditioning

  • Director of Athletic Performance - Jeff Fish
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning - Bill Hughan


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Radio and television

As of 2006, the Falcons' radio flagship station is WZGC, an adult hits format station known as "Dave FM. Mike Smith (born June 13, 1959 in Chicago) is the current Head coach for the NFL 's Atlanta Falcons. Arthur M Blank (born September 27, 1942, in Sunnyside, New York) is an American businessman and a co-founder of Home Rich McKay (born March 16, 1959) is the president and former general manager of the NFL 's Atlanta Falcons franchise Thomas Dimitroff is the current General manager for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. Lionel Vital (born July 15, 1963 in Loreauville, Louisiana) is a former American football Running back in the Mike Smith (born June 13, 1959 in Chicago) is the current Head coach for the NFL 's Atlanta Falcons. Emmitt Earl Thomas (born June 3, 1943) is the assistant head coach and secondary coach of the National Football League 's Atlanta Falcons. Michael Rene Mularkey (born November 19, 1961 in Fort Lauderdale Florida) is the Offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons. William Scott Musgrave (born November 11, 1967 in Grand Junction Colorado) is the current quarterbacks coach for the NFL 's Atlanta Falcons Terry Robiskie (born November 12, 1954 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a former American football player and current Wide receivers coach for the Brian VanGorder (born April 17, 1959 in Jackson Michigan) is the current Defensive Coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons. Ray "Sugar Bear" Hamilton (born January 20, 1951) is a former American football player from 1973 through 1981 for the New England Patriots Glenn Pires is the son of Margaret Silva and maternal grandson of Maria O Keith Armstrong (born December 15, 1965 in Trenton New Jersey) is an American football special teams coordinator for the Miami Dolphins The following is a list of current National Football League (NFL team staffs__NOEDITSECTION__ AFC East Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. WZGC FM (" 929 dave fm " is an Atlanta FM radio station playing the Adult album alternative Radio format. Adult hits (sometimes also called variety hits or Classic hits) is a Radio format, popular in the early 2000s, that does not adhere to a specific " Wes Durham, son of longtime North Carolina Tar Heels voice Woody Durham, is the play-by-play announcer. Dallas Wesley "Wes" Durham (born January 25, 1966 in Greensboro North Carolina) is an American The North Carolina Tar Heels are the athletic teams for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Preseason games not shown on national television are seen on NBC affiliate WXIA, also known as "11 Alive. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's WXIA-TV channel 11 is an NBC -affiliated television station in Atlanta Georgia. "

Notes and references

  1. ^ http://www.11alive.com/sports/article_sports.aspx?storyid=110020
  2. ^ "Falcons Uniform History", NFL
  3. ^ "Falcons unveil New logo", NFL
  4. ^ Atlanta Falcons Team Directory. The Sports Network (2007-01-09). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Retrieved on 2007-09-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I.

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