Atlanta Falcons vs Packers Gameday Program 2010 by DJ Galbiati

Falcons vs. Packers NOV. 28, 2010 â&#x20AC;˘ Georgia Dome

spotlight falcons feature: Matt Ryan

Ask the Expert: Jim Thomas

Falcons Profile: Todd McClure

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Falcons vs. Packers Key matchups

spotlight Featured Photo: Falcons vs. Ravens ................................................................... 4-5 Falcons Profile: Todd McClure .................................................................................. 6 Key Matchups: Roddy White vs. Charles Woodson ........................................... 7 Ask the Expert: Around the NFL ............................................................................. 8

Falcons Feature: A Maturation of a Franchise Quarterback.................... 44-45 Game Notes: Feeling Right At Home, The Predator Stalks QBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s............ 92-93

gameday

cheerleaders

Radio & TV

AFC & NFC Schedules........... 34-35 Falcons Roster.................................46 Packers Roster.................................47 Team Depth Charts................ 48-49 Falcons Game Faces.............. 50-51 2010 Falcons Statistics.................53 Packers Game Faces .....................54 Birds Eye View......................... 74-75 Fan Code of Conduct.....................78 Georgia Dome Seating Chart.........82 Entertainment.................................91

Cheerleaders Spotlight.................55 Cheerleaders Team Photo............57

Falcons On The Air.........................36 Falcons Radio Affiliates.................37 Executive Editor Reggie Roberts

history Falcons Ring of Honor........... 28-29 Pro Bowl Birds.................................30 Uniform History...................... 63-65 Stadium History..............................69

community relations Beyond Football..............................84

Front Office & Coaches

Extra Yard Partnership...................88

Owner & CEO Arthur Blank.......9-10 President Rich McKay...................13 General Manager Thomas Dimitroff...........................15 Head Coach Mike Smith...............16 Assistant Coaches.......... 18, 20, 22 Front Office Executives.................24

Falcons In The Community..........89

ticket information Season Ticket Holder Benefits....40 Ticket Sales & Service...................42

Managing Editor Frank Kleha Support Staff Brian Cearns, Matt Haley, Jay Adams, Kish Hickerson, DJ Galbiati, Stephen Black, Brian Jones, I.J. Rosenberg Marketing & Sales Jim Smith, Tim Zulawski, Mace Aluia, Jorge Cimadevilla, Kay Scott, Sarah Smith, Peyton Gallagher, Kristen Thompson Creative Direction & Design Michael Benford Photography Jimmy Cribb Published By Score Atlanta

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Scoring By Leaps & Bounds

RB Jason Snelling goes airborne to score the first Falcons touchdown on a tough, 28-yard catch-and-run against the Ravens in a big Week 10 win on national TV.

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What show do you have to record each week? Dog The Bounty Hunter.

Are you a morning person or a night owl? I’m a night owl.

What has been your most memorable experience being an Atlanta Falcon? Beating Green Bay at Lambeau Field in the playoffs (during 2002 season).

What is one thing you can’t live without? I couldn’t live without my wife and my kids.

What is your favorite part about playing in the GA Dome? The crowd noise on a 3rd down when our defense is on the field. What is the best part about playing on the offensive line? The friendships. What stadium besides the Dome do you like the most? My favorite would have to be Dallas.

Complete this sentence: If I was not playing football I would be…. Coaching high school football. What is one thing that someone else might not know about you? I was a catcher for my four-time state champion high school baseball team. What is your favorite TV show? East Bound and Down.

What music or artist do you like to listen to before a game? I don’t listen to any music before a game, but I like country music.

Do you have a hidden talent that nobody knows about? I think I’m a pretty good cook. What is your favorite food? Lasagna.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up? Linebacker Brian Bozworth.

What do you have to eat on game day? Waffles, grits and bacon.

Do you have another sport besides football that you like to play or watch? I like to watch professional bull riding.

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Atlanta Falcons (8-2)

vs.

green bay packers (7-3)

By Jay Adams, AtlantaFalcons.com managing editor Falcons defense vs. Aaron Rodgers Rodgers has come a long way since being that lonely face left in the green room during the 2005 NFL Draft. Each year, Rodgers continues to get better and better, and the Packers’ offense has really found a groove with him under center. Along with being a dynamic threat in the passing game, Rodgers knows how to manage a game. That means the Falcons will have to get off the field on third downs and put the ball back into the hands of the Atlanta offense. The more Rodgers is on the field, the better the chance of him causing some damage with the weapons he has at his disposal.

Roddy White vs. Charles Woodson This is the type of matchup that you love to see: One of the best cornerbacks in the League going up against a wide receiver putting up numbers to be considered the best at his position. White has done it all this season, from saving a game with an amazing defensive play to catching game-winning touchdowns. He has been showing up and showing out every time he steps on the field. Woodson has a knack for shutting those types of receivers down, so while the onus is certainly on him to keep the ball away from White, it’s White’s duty to find whatever Woodson’s weakness is and exploit it as much as he can.

Matt Ryan vs. A.J. Hawk and Clay Matthews This matchup really could pit the entire Falcons offense against the two linebackers, but Ryan is charged with using his physical abilities, decision-making and knowledge of the game to make sure Hawk and Matthews become non-factors. The two linebackers are some of the most dangerous in the NFL, not only rushing the quarterback, but also back in coverage. If the Falcons can find success in the run game, that will set up the play-action, and that’s when Ryan can really keep the two guessing.

Todd McClure vs. B.J. Raji Things don’t get any easier for McClure when he lines up against Raji. McClure has taken on some of the biggest defensive tackles in the NFL this year — from Shaun Rogers to Casey Hampton. The veteran center, however, has been able to keep them from causing too much trouble in the offensive backfield. Raji, at 6-foot-2, 337 pounds, is another big test for McClure. Raji, who played with Ryan at Boston College, will likely be wanting to plant his former teammate on his back a few times and it’s up to McClure to keep that from happening. The running game is also highly dependent on how much success McClure has against Raji. The second-year player takes up a lot of space in the middle, and getting him out of the way to create some lanes for Michael Turner will be crucial to the Falcons’ offensive efficiency.

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the Jets can hang on and outpace the Patriots for the AFC East Division crown?

I like the Jets. They have a looseness and a swagger about them that may help them in close games. But I’m not sold on (Mark) Sanchez yet at quarterback. I don’t know what happens if the Jets have to depend on him. So in that sense, I take Brady over Sanchez, almost any day. The Rams have lost four games by four points or less. Do they have what it takes to possibly win the NFC West with games left against Arizona, San Francisco and Seattle?

Not only have the Rams lost four games by four points or less, they squandered a 17-3 lead at Tampa Bay and a late 17-10 lead at San Francisco. This team is markedly improved in Steve Spagnuolo’s second season as head coach without a lot of major personnel changes -- other than at the quarterback position. An 8-8 record could win the West this year, but until the Rams show they can win a game or two or three on the road, it’s hard to take them as serious contenders. Even in the West. The Rams have lost all four road games this season. By Jim Thomas NFL Writer/St.Louis Post-Dispatch What are your thoughts on the Falcons through 10 weeks of the season?

It has been very impressive watching the Falcons under head coach Mike Smith. He has brought some consistency to a franchise that has been a model of inconsistency (in terms of winning records). And judging by the personnel acquisitions in the recent years, Smith and the front office must be on the same page. There’s no doubt the Falcons have one of the league’s most productive offenses. The New York Jets seemingly make a few plays late in the game to pull out victories. Do you think

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What’s going on in Dallas? The left-for-dead Cowboys rolled in the new Meadowlands and steamrolled the New York Giants. Was that just a blip or do you think the Cowboys are good enough to make a late season run?

Midseason coaching changes usually gets a team’s attention. And often, it can lead to short-term improvement. But usually that wears off in a few weeks, and the team comes back to reality. We’ll see what happens in Dallas, but I believe they are spoilers at best the rest of the way and certainly not a playoff contender.

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“Thomas and Mike work closely and very well together,” Blank said. “The Falcons are fortunate in that regard; these two men may not always have the same views, but they share a common vision of success for our club. Combined with Rich McKay, who provides strong support to Thomas and Smitty and leads our front office operations, we have a very strong leadership team that is second to none in the league.”

COMMITMENT TO FANS

hen the scoreboard clock expired at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on January 3, 2010, the city of Atlanta and the Falcons organization breathed a collective sigh of relief. The Falcons entered the final game of the 2009 season needing to defeat NFC South Division rival Tampa Bay to record back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in franchise history. Employing a stingy defense that limited the Buccaneers to just 40 yards rushing, and ramping up its own punishing run game, the Falcons defeated Tampa Bay 20-10. A milestone – one that had eluded the franchise for 44 years – had finally come to fruition, and no one was more happy about this development than Falcons Owner & CEO Arthur Blank. “The way our coaches and players finished the season, with three straight wins, says a lot about the character and resolve of our team,” Blank said. “With our playoff hopes already dashed, this team fought hard to prove it is a strong contender in the NFL. It was a great moment for our franchise and our fans, and we’re looking forward to many more exciting moments in the coming years.” This major accomplishment was but a small step in the larger picture for Blank, the passionate, high-profile owner who has not wavered from his ultimate goal and vision for the Atlanta Falcons: a Super Bowl championship for the city of Atlanta. Blank, who has continued to raise the bar and level of expectations for the Falcons, has constructed a talented and creative team to lead his club both on and off the field, beginning with the Falcons’ general manager, head coach, and club president.

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Whether it’s The Home Depot – the company Blank co-founded and led until his retirement as co-chairman in 2001 – or the Atlanta Falcons, Blank has always subscribed to one simple theory: Listening is what matters most. Customers, fans, players, coaches or associates – Blank listens, understands and responds to all of them and expects his associates to do the same. “In today’s challenging economy, we need to find creative ways to improve the total game-day experience for our fans,” said Blank. “Coupled with increasing competition from home technology, amenities and comforts, it’s critical that we provide value and offer everything our fans need from the time they leave their driveway to the time they arrive in ours.” Following a three-year, $53 million investment in enhancements inside and outside the Georgia Dome, which was funded by the Falcons and Georgia World Congress Center Authority, Falcons fans are enjoying new amenities that improve the game day experience. Located at each end of the field, new high-definition video boards offer sharper images, enhanced graphics, game viewing options and replay capabilities. From suite and club seat renovations, to the addition of super suites, LED ribbon boards, and exterior paint and interior seating in red and black, the Georgia Dome now has the look and feel of the “home of the Falcons.” “It’s important to maintain the Georgia Dome to NFL standards for our fans,” Blank said. “Atlanta is a worldclass city with world-class NFL fans who deserve the best the NFL has to offer.” Led by McKay, the Falcons are also looking to the future and the prospects of an iconic NFL stadium for the longterm benefit of the city. “The termination of our lease at the Dome is a few years in front of us, but we believe it’s prudent to begin the process of exploring new options now,” Blank said. “The Georgia World Congress Center Authority has been and continues to be a strong partner in this regard.”

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COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY

One of the hallmarks of Blank’s philosophy is giving back to the community. During his tenure with The Home Depot, the company donated more than $113 million to the communities it served. In addition, associates provided hundreds of thousands of hours of personal volunteer time. Similarly, the Falcons’ organization lends its support all over the state of Georgia. One vehicle of the Falcons’ community outreach efforts is the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation. Since 2002, the foundation has awarded more than $16 million in grants to more than 700 nonprofit organizations. The centerpiece of the foundation’s work is the Falcons Fitness Zones signature program, which focuses on shaping the lives of Georgia youth through outdoor activities and fitness. In addition, Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, cheerleaders and associates remain among the most active community citizens in the NFL, contributing an average of 3,000 hours of their collective personal time each season supporting a wide variety of community needs. Blank is also dedicated to his personal giving back. He is Chairman of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation which, along with his and his wife Stephanie’s personal giving, has granted and committed more than $260 million to numerous non-profit organizations.

HOW IT ALL STARTED

A native of Flushing, N.Y., Blank attended Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, where he competed on the football, baseball and track teams. He received a B.S. Degree in Business Administration with Distinction from Babson College. He co-founded The Home Depot in 1978 and retired from the company as Co-Chairman in 2001. At the time of his retirement, The Home Depot was a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and one of Fortune magazine’s “Global Most Admired Companies.” During Blank’s last year as CEO of the company, The Home Depot ranked first in social responsibility in an annual survey conducted by Harris Interactive, Inc. Blank is recognized throughout the country for his personal and professional achievements. In 2010, Blank was recognized by the Council for Quality Growth for his philanthropic endeavors and his significant contributions to economic development and quality of life, and by the PAGE Foundation, along with Stephanie, for demonstrating commitment to improving public education in Georgia. In 2008, he received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of South Carolina-Bluffton.

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In 2006, Blank was named a Distinguished American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame, and awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities from Furman University. In 2005, he was named National Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young. In 2003, for the second time in three years, Blank was named Georgia’s Most Respected CEO by Georgia Trend magazine, and in 2002 he was inducted into Georgia State University’s Business Hall of Fame. Blank serves on a number of boards including: Outward Bound USA; the Board of Trustees of The Carter Center, Inc.; the Board of Trustees of Emory University; the Board of Trustees of The Cooper Institute; and the boards of Cox Enterprises, Inc., and Staples, Inc. Blank also served as the 2003 Chairman of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Blank has six children and three grandchildren. He and Stephanie and their three youngest children live in Atlanta. A strong believer in work-life balance, Blank still makes time daily for working out and spending time with his family.

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Division title in 2004, only the club’s third division crown in franchise history, and a NFC Championship Game appearance (2004) for only the second time in team history. He recorded his 100th career regular season victory as an NFL General Manager in 2005 when the Falcons defeated the Detroit Lions 27–7 on Thanksgiving Day before a nationally televised audience at Ford Field. The 2004 Falcons rolled to a 4–0 start in route to an 11-5 record and earned the conference’s second seed in the playoffs, a first-round bye, and a nationally televised home game against the St. Louis Rams and their highoctane offense.

ich McKay begins his seventh season as team President handling all business operations of the club including Finance, Marketing, Ticket Sales, Football Communications, Retail, Human Resources, and Community Relations. Additionally, McKay remains heavily involved with Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff in running the club’s salary cap and contract negotiations and continues to work with Falcons Owner & CEO Arthur M. Blank on the pursuit of a new stadium as the club nears the expiration of its lease term at the Georgia Dome. McKay’s contributions not only to the Falcons but to the entire NFL as well are visible on a daily basis with his participation on a wide range of League committees that assist in maintaining the NFL’s current level of success and stature. Accordingly, McKay will continue as the Falcons’ liaison with the NFL office in New York City regarding all football and business-related matters. It was McKay’s vision and leadership that helped successfully navigate the smooth transition before the start of the 2008 season when the Falcons hired Head Coach Mike Smith and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff. The Falcons went on to post an 11-5 record and garnered their first postseason berth since 2004. McKay has overseen the completion of the Georgia Dome renovations, which, in partnership with the Georgia World Congress Center was a three-year, $53 million project. Prior to embarking on his new role as team President, McKay served in a dual role as Falcons President & General Manager from 2004-07. One of the many proud moments during his successful tenure in Atlanta includes helping the Falcons lay claim to an NFC South

Before joining the Falcons organization in 2004, McKay recorded a nine-year run as chief architect of football operations for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He constructed Buccaneer teams that won better than 60 percent of their games during his tenure and was the chief football executive of the franchise altering 1995 draft which ESPN has named one of the Top 10 draft classes in NFL history. To further place into perspective the success McKay has enjoyed during what has been a sparkling NFL career, one only needs to review the 10-year record the Buccaneers had before he took over as General Manager. From 1985 to 1994, Tampa Bay compiled a record of 43–116, a paltry .270 winning percentage, including 10 consecutive double-digit losing seasons. The apex of McKay’s distinguished NFL career to date took place in sunny San Diego, California on January 26, 2003 when he completed the overhaul of the Buccaneers, long considered one of the worst franchises in professional sports. Tampa Bay’s 48–21 victory over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII vaulted the Buccaneers from the basement of professional sports to the top of the NFL universe thanks to McKay’s handiwork. In his 13 seasons as an NFL General Manager, McKay directed six teams that reached the NFC playoffs, three that reached the NFC Championship Game and one team that won a Super Bowl title. McKay also worked with three different coaches who guided their respective teams to the NFC Championship Game (Tony Dungy 1999; Jon Gruden 2002; and Jim Mora 2004). His overall record was 112–96 with a playoff mark of 6–5. McKay was the 2005 recipient of the Jack Horrigan Award, which is presented annually by the Pro Football Writers of America to the club or league office executive who is the most helpful and cooperative with the local and national news media that cover the NFL.

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Offensive Rookie of the Year, starting left tackle Sam Baker, starting middle linebacker and All-NFL rookie selection, Curtis Lofton, and eventual starting free safety Thomas DeCoud. His adept choices also included solid contributors in wide receiver Harry Douglas, defensive end Kroy Biermann and nickel corner Chevis Jackson. When Dimitroff went looking for another target for Ryan and the Falcons offense to improve their efficiency, he traded for future Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez of the Kansas City Chiefs on eve of the 2009 draft. Gonzalez delivered in a big way with 83 receptions, secondbest on team, and six touchdowns, including the game winner at the New York Jets on fourth down with 1:38 remaining.

he 2009 Atlanta Falcons capped off its first back-to-back winning seasons in the history of the franchise with a 20-10 victory at Tampa Bay in the season finale. For long-time Falcons fans, this was quite a monumental feat. Although an impressive accomplishment in just his first two years on the job, for the architect behind the transformation of the new look Falcons, it was not enough. Thomas Dimitroff strives for so much more. That inherent, tireless drive is one of the main reasons why the Falcons General Manager has been so successful throughout his 20-plus years in the NFL. A product of the championship producing ways in New England, Dimitroff is all about building a winner who is able to compete at the highest level each and every season. Every move Dimitroff makes is calculated and forwardthinking with one goal in mind. Assembling the best football team he can is paramount in his daily thought process and he’s aggressively determined to get the Falcons to the next level. In each season since ascending to the General Managers post in Atlanta, Dimitroff has astutely engineered key moves and deftly drafted a solid nucleus of players to augment the Falcons roster. In 2008, Dimitroff’s first move was signing talented free agent running back Michael Turner from San Diego. Turner fittingly exploded onto the scene as a full-time starter for the first time in his career, finishing with 1,699 rushing yards with a club record 17 touchdowns on his way to his first Pro Bowl while finishing second in MVP voting. Dimitroff’s initial ‘08 draft was a windfall, deliveringfranchise quarterback Matt Ryan, the consensus NFL

Dimitroff’s belief that the NFL draft is a major building block to establish a team’s foundation for years to come has been the impetus for the Falcons’ winning turnaround since 2008. His first two drafts have reaped huge benefits as 10 out of 19 picks have started at least one game and 18 rookies have been active on game day since 2008. Six rookies have started on opening day from the first two draft classes under Dimitroff. As further evidence that Dimitroff and his hard working personnel staff are continuously selecting quality NFL talent with each draft, an impressive 27 rookies who have competed at Falcons training camps from 2008-09 have ended up on NFL rosters over the last two seasons. Part of Dimitroff’s master plan also includes adding other veterans when needed to shore up his units. With an eye towards improving a young Falcons secondary, Dimitroff targeted and signed productive five-year veteran cornerback Dunta Robinson from the Houston Texans early this year during free agency. An Athens, Georgia native, Robinson brings a veteran presence and a stalwart reputation back home with him to his new landing spot in the NFC South. All of those major moves prove Dimitroff will do whatever it takes to make the Falcons roster better whenever he sees the opportunity. His timely maneuvers have helped the Falcons post a notable 20 victories over the past two seasons. Dimitroff directs all aspects of football operations with the Falcons and working with Head Coach Mike Smith has final authority over all personnel decisions related to the signing of free agents, the selection of players in the draft, trades, and related decisions. He also handles coordinating other football-related activities with Coach Smith.

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to quarter and play to play. Smith is building a team that will consistently “be in the hunt” every year. This winning formula has seen Smith post a 20-12 regular season record (.625) in two seasons, which is tied for the fourthmost wins in the NFL over that time period. His .625 winning percentage ranks second (to only Dan Reeves’ .656) among all Falcons head coaches after two seasons. Smith’s 13 victories at home since 2008 (against just three defeats) is the most by a Falcons head coach in their first two years on the job. And those 13 home wins are tied for the second-best mark in the entire NFL. In the case of his 2009 Falcons, sustainability was witnessed in the form of Smith’s team being steadfastly unyielding in the face of adversity and rising up to fight through various challenges to finish the season with a winning record.

nder the direction of Head Coach Mike Smith, the Atlanta Falcons finished the 2009 campaign strong with three-consecutive victories, including two wins on the road, to close out their season with a winning record at 9-7. The three-straight wins to finish the season were a testament to the coaching prowess and staunch leadership skills of Smith in his second season firmly entrenched at the Falcons helm. The hard driving Smith would not let his team lose focus in the final three weeks of the season despite the fact that the postseason was out of reach. With a winning record in their sights and the possibility of posting back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in the history of the franchise, Smith stayed true to his personal coaching script that has achieved success at every level of his coaching tenure. The three-game winning streak at the end of the year secured the first consecutive winning seasons in team history. In addition, Coach Smith pointed out to his team that the victory at Tampa Bay (on January 3, 2010) was the first win of 2010 and it will be used it as a positive springboard moving forward. Smith’s 2009 team endured the fourth-toughest schedule in the NFL as five of the team’s seven losses came against playoff teams and the other two were against teams that ended up with 8-8 records. Smith lost nine key starters for at least one game because of injury (and a total of 45 games of missed action overall.) But don’t ask Smith to use those factors as excuses. That’s just not in his DNA. One of Smith’s basic coaching philosophies centers on his team displaying sustainability. He wants his Falcons to be able to maintain a certain level of performance, not just each season, but from game to game, quarter

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Starting fast and finishing strong has been a staple of Smith’s teams during his time in Atlanta. This disciplined approach has seen desired outcomes in the form of the Falcons posting an 18-1 mark in games where the birds hold the lead at halftime and the same record when leading at the start of the fourth quarter. The Falcons are also 17-6 in games where they score first under Smith’s strong influence. With Smith’s determined leadership in 2008, the Falcons enjoyed one of the biggest turnarounds that the NFL has ever witnessed. The seven-win swing going from 4-12 to 11-5 is tied for the fourth-best mark (at +7 wins) in the league for a rookie head coach since 1978. Smith’s 11 victories are tied for the top mark with five other head coaches for the best record for a rookie head coach taking over a team that finished below .500 the previous season. And only three rookie head coaches in NFL history had more wins in their first campaign on the sidelines than Smith. For his coaching efforts, Smith earned the prestigious Associated Press and Sporting News 2008 NFL Coach of the Year honors, as well as NFC Coach of the Year by the respected KC 101 Club. Smith boasts a strong coaching background that includes 11 NFL seasons and 28 total years in football. His defensive track record has witnessed a remarkable amount of success as he helped guide the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl XXXV Championship in 2000 as a defensive assistant coach and led the Jacksonville Jaguars defense to top 10 rankings in several categories (overall defense, points allowed and rushing defense) during his time as the club’s Defensive Coordinator. With Smith’s help, the Jaguars had the sixth-most wins in the NFL (from 2004-07) with 40 victories.

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Mike Mularkey

Bill Musgrave

Offensive Coordinator

Assistant Head Coach/ Quarterbacks

Terry Robiskie

Glenn Thomas

Wide Receivers

Offensive assistant

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Paul Boudreau

Gerald Brown

Paul Dunn

Chris Scelfo

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Assistant Offensive Line

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Running Backs

Tight Ends

Brian VanGorder

Tim Lewis

Alvin Reynolds

Ray Hamilton

Defensive Coordinator

Defensive Backs

Secondary

Mark Collins

Defensive Assistant

Defensive Line

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Glenn Pires Linebackers

keith armstrong

special teams Coordinator

Jonas Beauchemin Strength & Conditioning Assistant

Eric Sutulovich

Assistant Special Teams

Jeff Fish

Director of Athletic Performance

andrew weidinger Admin. Assistant to Head Coach/Offense

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Bill Hughan

Assistant Strength & Conditioning

Kim SHRECKENGOST

greg BEADLES

Executive Vice President/ Chief of Staff for AMB Group, LLC

vice president Chief financial officer

dave cohen

reggie roberts

jim smith

Vice President of Sales

Vice President of Football Communications

chief marketing officer

danny branch Vice President of Information Technology

tim zulawski vice president of Sponsorship Sales & Service

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The Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor pays tribute to retired players who made significant contributions to the organization during their playing careers. During the 2003 season, longâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; time Falcons seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;ticket holders nominated a group of players they would like to see inducted into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor. The nine players receiving the highest number of nominations were then placed on a ballot for Falcons fans to cast their votes. The inaugural winners were QB Steve Bartkowski, LB Tommy Nobis, LB Jessie Tuggle and RB William Andrews. In 2006, a local media contingent nominated four players; DE Claude Humphrey, T Mike Kenn, RB Gerald

Riggs and C Jeff Van Note for induction into the Ring of Honor. Falcons fans then voted and elected C Jeff Van Note as the fifth member of this exclusive club. On October 1, 2006, Van Note was honored at the Georgia Dome with a special halftime ceremony as his likeness was raised to rooftops with the original four members. In its latest Ring of Honor vote in 2008, defensive end Claude Humphrey and offensive tackle Mike Kenn became the sixth and seventh members to be hoisted in the Georgia Dome rafters.

2003 Ring of Honor

Inductees Steve Bartkowski

1975-85 1966-76

Jessie Tuggle LB

1987-2000

William Andrews RB

1979-83, 86

2006 Ring of Honor

Inductees Jeff Van Note C

1969-86

2008 Ring of Honor

Inductees Claude Humphrey DE 1968-74, 76-78 Mike Kenn T

STEVE BARTKOWsKI WAS an INAUGURAL MEMBER IN 2003.

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1978-94

The Falcons selected Bartkowski (1975–85) as the No. 1 overall draft pick in 1975 out of California. He was named the NFL’s Rookie of the Year after throwing for 1,662 yards and 15 touchdowns. Bartkowski overcame numerous knee injuries to set every club record in passing, which included 23,468 yards and 154 touchdown passes in his 123 Falcons games. He produced three seasons of 3,000 yards or more passing, 12 games of more than 300 yards passing, and two seasons of 30 or more touchdown passes. Nobis (1966–76) was the first player ever drafted by the Falcons in 1966. Later that year, he became the first Falcons player to be voted to the Pro Bowl in a season that also included Rookie of the Year honors. Nobis would go on to lead the Falcons in tackles in nine of 11 seasons. A five– time Pro Bowl selection, Nobis also intercepted 11 passes during his pro career, returning two of them for touchdowns Nicknamed “The Hammer” for the vicious way in which he pounded ball carriers, Tuggle (1987–2000) would go on to become the Falcons’ career leader in tackles with 2,065 during his illustrious 209–game career. A five–time Pro Bowl selection, Tuggle finished his career third on the team’s all time lists in most seasons played (14), most games played (209) and started (189), fourth in most consecutive games played (110) and seventh in most consecutive games started (89). Tuggle led the Falcons in tackles for nine straight seasons from 1988–97 and recorded more than 100 tackles for a team record 12 consecutive seasons. A third round draft choice of the Falcons in 1979 out of Auburn, Andrews (1979–86) was among the NFL’s elite runners when a shocking knee injury prematurely ended one

JEFF VAN NOTE JOINED THE EXCLUSIVE CLUB IN 2006. of the NFL’s great playing careers. Andrews set 19 Falcons records that began in his very first NFL game in 1979 when he ran for 167 yards at New Orleans. In his first five seasons in the NFL (1979–83), he outgained every other back in the NFL. During that span, he helped lead the Falcons to the playoffs three times, including their first division title in 1980.

Humphrey was a first round pick by the Falcons in the 1968 NFL Draft and completed his career as the all-time sack leader in franchise history with 94.5. Humphrey also ranks third in Atlanta annals with 15.0 sacks in a single season. He is tied for the franchise lead with six Pro Bowl selections, including five straight from 1970-74.

Van Note, a six–time Pro Bowler, played the most seasons (18) and most consecutive games (155) in Falcons history. His 246 career games played and 225 overall starts are second in team annals. Van Note continues to be a presence in the Atlanta community upon his retirement in 1986 with a broadcasting career that includes the Falcons radio network.

Kenn was a mainstay on the Falcons offensive line as the Michigan alum holds Falcons records in most games played and started (251) while ranking second in most seasons played with Atlanta (17). Kenn also posted a streak of 94 consecutive games played and earned Pro Bowl selections from 1980-84.

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1966 LB Tommy Nobis

1980

LB Tommy Nobis (3)

OT Mike Kenn QB Steve Bartkowski C Jeff Van Note (4) WR Alfred Jenkins RB William Andrews TE Junior Miller

1969

1981

1967

LB Tommy Nobis (2)

1968

RB Jim Butler QB Bob Berry LB Greg Brezina K Bob Etter OT George Kunz TE Jim Mitchell DB Ken Reaves

OT Mike Kenn (2) QB Steve Bartkowski (2) C Jeff Van Note (5) WR Alfred Jenkins (2) RB William Andrews (2) TE Junior Miller (2) OG R.C. Thielemann

1970

1982

DE Claude Humphrey LB Tommy Nobis (4)

1971

DE Claude Humphrey (2) OT George Kunz (2)

1972

OT George Kunz (3) LB Tommy Nobis (5) TE Jim Mitchell (2) DE Claude Humphrey (3)

1973

DE John Zook K Nick Mickâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mayer OT George Kunz (4) DE Claude Humphrey (4)

1974

C Jeff Van Note DE Claude Humphrey (5) OT George Kunz (5)

1975

C Jeff Van Note (2) P John James

1976

P John James (2)

1977

OT Mike Kenn (3) OG R.C. Thielemann (2) C Jeff Van Note (6) RB William Andrews (3)

1983

RB William Andrews (4) PR Billy Johnson OT Mike Kenn (4) OG R.C. Thielemann (3)

1984

OT Mike Kenn (5)

1985

WR Andre Rison (4) CB Deion Sanders (3) ST Elbert Shelley (2) K Norm Johnson (2) QB Bobby Hebert

1994

LB Jessie Tuggle (2) ST Elbert Shelley (3) WR Terance Mathis

1995

LB Jessie Tuggle (3) ST Elbert Shelley (4) K Morten Andersen (7) DE Chris Doleman RB Craig Heyward

1996

No Selections

1997

LB Jessie Tuggle (4) QB Chris Chandler

1998

No Selections

2001

LB Keith Brooking

2002

LB Keith Brooking (2) QB Michael Vick

2003

LB Keith Brooking (3) TE Alge Crumpler

2004

LB Keith Brooking (4) TE Alge Crumpler (2) DE Patrick Kerney KR/PR Allen Rossum QB Michael Vick (2 )

2005

LB Keith Brooking (5) DT Rod Coleman TE Alge Crumpler (3) RB Warrick Dunn (3) CB DeAngelo Hall QB Michael Vick (3)

2006

TE Alge Crumpler (4) CB DeAngelo Hall (2 )

G Bill Fralic RB Gerald Riggs (2)

1987

1999

2009

1986

G Bill Fralic (2) RB Gerald Riggs (3)

No Selections

2008

RB Michael Turner WR Roddy White WR Roddy White (2)

1988

G Bill Fralic (3) CB Scott Case RB John Settle

1989

G Bill Fralic (4)

1978

1991

C Jeff Van Note (3)

1993

2000

2007

1990

1979

WR Andre Rison (3) CB Deion Sanders (2) LB Jessie Tuggle ST Elbert Shelley

LB Jessie Tuggle (5) S Eugene Robinson (3) CB Ray Buchanan RB Jamal Anderson QB Chris Chandler (2) OT Bob Whitfield

RB Gerald Riggs

P John James (3) DE Claude Humphrey (6) DB Rolland Lawrence No Selections

1992

WR Andre Rison WR Andre Rison (2) CB Deion Sanders QB Chris Miller RT Chris Hinton

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BUSINESS CLASS UPGRADE – Visit AirTran’s Facebook page for a chance to win Business Class seats at each Falcons game.

FALCONS TAILGATE GETAWAY - Register for the Corona Ultimate Tailgate Gateway and you could receive an exclusive experience that includes 20 game tickets, a VIP catered tailgate party, pre-game sideline passes, a behind the scenes look at the Falcons player introductions with Falcons prize packs for the entire group. Visit falconstailgategetaway.com beginning in September to register for your chance to win.

DEFEND THE DOME – Falcons fans can visit defendthedome.com for a chance to win a pair of 2011 premium sideline season tickets to Falcons home games and weekly prizes such as Falcons autographed gear from players like John Abraham and Tony Gonzalez. Fans can also go to Defend the Dome on Facebook for a chance to win single game day tickets.

ATLANTA FALCONS $500,000 SCORE - Play the Georgia Lottery Atlanta Falcons $500,000 Score Instant Ticket where you could instantly win $500,000 or premier Atlanta Falcons 2011 Season Ticket Packages. Plus there are several great second chance prize opportunities for non-winning tickets. For more information visit: www.galottery.com/falcons.

WIN-WIN CHALLENGE – Falcons Fans, beginning with the 2010 regular season when the Falcons win, enter your high school for a chance to win $10,000 of cash, performance gear and a Falcons pep rally. Visit www.hibbett.com or your local Hibbett Sports for more details.

TICKET BACK SPECIAL – When the Falcons score you save more! Double the Falcons’ point total from today’s game and save that amount off your next purchase of tires or service of $200 or more! Or, Kauffman Tire will give you at least $50 off your purchase, whichever value is greater! Just bring in today’s program or game ticket to redeem your savings!

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TOPPINGS FOR TOUCHDOWNS – As the official pizza of the Atlanta Falcons, Papa

John’s is proud to offer $9.00 Large one topping pizzas on Monday and Tuesday following each Falcons game. More importantly, fans will receive one FREE topping for every Falcons touchdown scored and toppings will be DOUBLED when the Falcons win! Visit www.papajohns.com to order your pizza every Monday and Tuesday following Falcons games.

Miller Lite – Calling all Falcons fans 21 and up!

Visit millerlite-atllounge.com for clues as to how to find Greatness. Fans can also win tickets to The Miller Lite ATL Lounge for each home game.

QUIKCASH – In association with each Falcons regular season home game, QUI-

KRETE will provide one lucky fan the opportunity to win $1,000 for each point scored by the Falcons on their first offensive possession.* But that’s not all - that week’s winning fan will also receive two (2) lower level game tickets, a parking pass and pregame sideline passes to watch your Falcons warm up for the game! To register and for official rules visit www.atlantafalcons.com/quickcash

PARKING DISCOUNT – The first one hundred (100) State Farm customers who show their State Farm Policy Card at all Falcons regular season home games will receive $10 off the listed parking price in the “State Farm Lot” located off Northside Drive directly across from Gate B of the Georgia Dome (intersection of Northside Drive and Magnolia St.) Parking available on a first come, first served basis and the offer is only valid while parking is available. Discounted parking to the State Farm Lot is not sold in advance.

HEROES IN THE CLASSROOM – The Atlanta Falcons and Symetra Financial will recognize teachers across the State of Georgia for their selfless commitment to education and dedication to Georgia’s youth. Sixteen Heroes in the Classroom will be selected throughout the 2010 regular season. Each teacher will receive $1,000 to go towards school supplies and will be recognized during an on-field presentation at a 2010 home game. Log on to www.atlantafalcons.com/heroes to nominate your teacher today.

Tailgate Team – Now thru November 9th, the Falcons Tailgate Team will visiting

various Metro Atlanta Publix locations each weekday from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. The Tailgate Team will be giving away two (2) pairs of tickets to an upcoming home game and you’ll receive a Falcons gift by purchasing five (5) products. Visit www.atlantafalcons.com/tailgateteam to see when the Falcons Tailgate Team will be appearing at a Publix near you. Also, Falcons players will be joining the Tailgate Team at specially marked locations.

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Ticketmaster – Falcons fans, get great seats for the biggest matchups of the season, even for sold-out games, or sell tickets you can’t use to other Falcons fans with the official ticket exchange of the NFL and the Atlanta Falcons. To buy and sell tickets visit:www.ticketexchangebyticketmaster.com/nfl/atlanta-falcons-tickets

$10,000 SHOPPING SPREE – Visit www.atlantafalcons.com/tara for your chance to win a $10,000 shopping spree from Tara Fine Jewelry in Buford, GA.

Woolfson Eye Institute – Proudly offers Falcons fans 30% off Lasik. Visit www.woolfsoneye.com/falconsfans.html for details.

Take the game with you - with NFL Mobile Track the Falcons every move and

get real-time scoring updates. Plus, get all the player profiles and expert analysis you can handle. To download, text NFL to 8915 or visit verizonwireless.com/NFL. Rule the gridiron. Rule the stadium. Rule the Air. NFL Mobile. Only from Verizon. $10 monthly VCAST Video on Demand subscription required to view video content. Activation, early termination and other fees apply.

FALCONS TV ON DEMAND – Watch your Atlanta Falcons 24/7 only on Falcons TV On Demand. Shows include Game Week, Game Day Live, Cheerleaders in the Community, Press Conferences, Falcons Face to Face, Falcons Extra and more. To watch Falcons TV only on Xfinity from Comcast, go to Channel 1 On Demand, choose Get Local and then select Atlanta Sports. Don’t have Xfinity TV? Call 1-800-XFINITY to get Xfinity TV with FREE Channel 1 On Demand today!

Publix Tailgate Challenge For each home game The Atlanta Falcons Tailgate Team will be roaming the parking lots looking for the best tailgaters. They will award a weekly winner a $250 gift card to Publix. At the Carolina Panthers game on 1/2/11 each of the weekly winners will compete for a chance to be the grand prize winner and win a $500 gift card. For rules visit www.atlantafalcons.com/tailgate. Follow the Atlanta Falcons Tailgate Team on Facebook for your chance to win other great prizes.

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ARIZONA CARDINALS 9/12 at St. Louis 4:15 P.M. 9/19 at Atlanta 1:00 P.M. 9/26 Oakland 4:15 P.M. 10/3 at San Diego 4:15 P.M. 10/10 NEW ORLEANS 4:05 P.M. 10/17 BYE 10/24 at Seattle 4:05 P.M. 10/31 TAMPA BAY 4:15 P.M. 11/7 at Minnesota 1:00 P.M. 11/14 SEATTLE 4:15 P.M. 11/21 at Kansas City 1:00 P.M. 11/29 SAN FRANCISCO 8:30 P.M. 12/5 ST. LOUIS 4:15 P.M. 12/12 DENVER 4:15 P.M. 12/19 at Carolina 1:00 P.M. 12/25 DALLAS 7:30 P.M. 1/2 at San Francisco 4:15 P.M.

DALLAS COWBOYS 9/12 at Washington 8:20 P.M. 9/19 CHICAGO 1:00 P.M. 9/26 at Houston 1:00 P.M. 10/3 BYE 10/10 TENNESSEE 4:15 P.M. 10/17 at Minnesota 4:15 P.M. 10/25 N.Y. GIANTS 8:30 P.M. 10/31 JACKSONVILLE 1:00 P.M. 11/7 at Green Bay 8:20 P.M. 11/14 at N.Y. Giants 4:15 P.M. 11/21 DETROIT 1:00 P.M. 11/25 NEW ORLEANS 4:15 P.M. 12/5 at Indianapolis 4:15 P.M. 12/12 PHILADELPHIA 8:20 P.M. 12/19 WASHINGTON 1:00 P.M. 12/25 at Arizona 7:30 P.M. 1/2 at Philadelphia 1:00 P.M.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 9/9 MINNESOTA 8:30 P.M. 9/20 at San Francisco 8:30 P.M. 9/26 ATLANTA 1:00 P.M. 10/3 CAROLINA 1:00 P.M. 10/10 at Arizona 4:05 P.M. 10/17 at Tampa Bay 1:00 P.M. 10/24 CLEVELAND 1:00 P.M. 10/31 PITTSBURGH 8:20 P.M. 11/7 at Carolina 1:00 P.M. 11/14 BYE 11/21 SEATTLE 4:05 P.M. 11/25 at Dallas 4:15 P.M. 12/5 at Cincinnati 1:00 P.M. 12/12 ST. LOUIS 4:05 P.M. 12/19 at Baltimore 1:00 P.M. 12/27 at Atlanta 8:30 P.M. 1/2 Tampa Bay 1:00 P.M.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 9/12 at Seattle 4:15 P.M. 9/20 NEW ORLEANS 8:30 P.M. 9/26 at Kansas City 1:00 P.M. 10/3 at Atlanta 1:00 P.M. 10/10 PHILADELPHIA 8:20 P.M. 10/17 OAKLAND 4:05 P.M. 10/24 at Carolina 1:00 P.M. 10/31 DENVER 1:00 P.M. 11/7 BYE 11/14 ST. LOUIS 4:15 P.M. 11/21 TAMPA BAY 4:05 P.M. 11/29 at Arizona 8:30 P.M. 12/5 at Green Bay 1:00 P.M. 12/12 SEATTLE 4:05 P.M. 12/16 at San Diego 8:20 P.M. 12/26 at St. Louis 1:00 P.M. 1/2 ARIZONA 4:15 P.M.

ATLANTA FALCONS 9/12 at Pittsburgh 1:00 P.M. 9/19 ARIZONA 1:00 P.M. 9/26 at New Orleans 1:00 P.M. 10/3 SAN FRANCISCO 1:00 P.M. 10/10 at Cleveland 1:00 P.M. 10/17 at Philadelphia 1:00 P.M. 10/24 CINCINNATI 1:00 P.M. 10/31 BYE 11/7 TAMPA BAY 1:00 P.M. 11/11 BALTIMORE 8:20 P.M. 11/21 at St. Louis 4:05 P.M. 11/28 GREEN BAY 1:00 P.M. 12/5 at Tampa Bay 1:00 P.M. 12/12 at Carolina 1:00 P.M. 12/19 at Seattle 4:05 P.M. 12/27 New Orleans 8:30 P.M. 1/2 CAROLINA 1:00 P.M.

DETROIT LIONS 9/12 at Chicago 1:00 P.M. 9/19 PHILADELPHIA 1:00 P.M. 9/26 at Minnesota 1:00 P.M. 10/3 at Green Bay 1:00 P.M. 10/10 ST. LOUIS 1:00 P.M. 10/17 at NY Giants 1:00 P.M. 10/24 BYE 10/31 WASHINGTON 1:00 P.M. 11/7 NY JETS 1:00 P.M. 11/14 at Buffalo 1:00 P.M. 11/21 at Dallas 1:00 P.M. 11/25 New England 12:30 P.M. 12/5 CHICAGO 1:00 P.M. 12/12 GREEN BAY 1:00 P.M. 12/19 at Tampa Bay 1:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 12/26 at Miami 1/2 MINNESOTA 1:00 P.M.

New York GIANTS 9/12 CAROLINA 1:00 P.M. 9/19 at Indianapolis 8:20 P.M. 9/26 TENNESSEE 1:00 P.M. 10/3 CHICAGO 8:20 P.M. 10/10 at Houston 1:00 P.M. 10/17 DETROIT 1:00 P.M. 10/25 at Dallas 8:30 P.M. 10/31 BYE 11/7 at Seattle 4:05 P.M. 11/14 DALLAS 4:15 P.M. 11/21 at Philadelphia 8:20 P.M. 11/28 JACKSONVILLE 1:00 P.M. 12/5 WASHINGTON 1:00 P.M. 12/12 at Minnesota 1:00 P.M. 12/19 PHILADELPHIA 1:00 P.M. 12/26 at Green Bay 4:15 P.M. 1/2 at Washington 1:00 P.M.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 9/12 SAN FRANCISCO 4:15 P.M. 9/19 at Denver 4:05 P.M. 9/26 SAN DIEGO 4:15 P.M. 10/3 at St. Louis 1:00 P.M. 10/10 BYE 10/17 at Chicago 1:00 P.M. 10/24 ARIZONA 4:05 P.M. 10/31 at Oakland 4:15 P.M. 11/7 N.Y. GIANTS 4:05 P.M. 11/14 at Arizona 4:15 P.M. 11/21 at New Orleans 4:05 P.M. 11/28 KANSAS CITY 4:05 P.M. 12/5 CAROLINA 4:15 P.M. 12/12 at San Francisco 4:05 P.M. 12/19 ATLANTA 4:05 P.M. 12/26 at Tampa Bay 1:00 P.M. 1/2 ST. LOUIS 4:15 P.M.

CAROLINA PANTHERS 9/12 at NY Giants 1:00 P.M. 9/19 TAMPA BAY 1:00 P.M. 9/26 CINCINNATI 1:00 P.M. 10/3 at New Orleans 1:00 P.M. 10/10 CHICAGO 1:00 P.M. 10/17 BYE 10/24 SAN FRANCISCO 1:00 P.M. 10/31 at St. Louis 1:00 P.M. 11/7 NEW ORLEANS 1:00 P.M. 11/14 at Tampa Bay 1:00 P.M. 11/21 BALTIMORE 1:00 P.M. 11/28 at Cleveland 1:00 P.M. 12/5 at Seattle 4:15 P.M. 12/12 ATLANTA 1:00 P.M. 12/19 ARIZONA 1:00 P.M. 12/23 at Pittsburgh 8:20 P.M. 1/2 at Atlanta 1:00 P.M.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 9/12 at Philadelphia 4:15 P.M. 9/19 BUFFALO 1:00 P.M. 9/27 at Chicago 8:30 P.M. 10/3 DETROIT 1:00 P.M. 10/10 at Washington 1:00 P.M. 10/17 MIAMI 1:00 P.M. 10/24 MINNESOTA 8:20 P.M. 10/31 at N.Y. Jets 1:00 P.M. 11/7 DALLAS 8:20 P.M. 11/14 BYE 11/21 at Minnesota 1:00 P.M. 11/28 at Atlanta 1:00 P.M. 12/5 SAN FRANCISCO 1:00 P.M. 12/12 at Detroit 1:00 P.M. 12/19 at New England 8:20 P.M. 12/26 N.Y. GIANTS 4:15 P.M. 1/2 CHICAGO 1:00 P.M.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 9/12 GREEN BAY 4:15 P.M. 9/19 at Detroit 1:00 P.M. 9/26 at Jacksonville 4:05 P.M. 10/3 WASHINGTON 4:15 P.M. 10/10 at San Francisco 8:20 P.M. 10/17 ATLANTA 1:00 P.M. 10/24 at Tennessee 1:00 P.M. 10/31 BYE 11/7 INDIANAPOLIS 4:15 P.M. 11/15 at Washington 8:30 P.M. 11/21 N.Y. GIANTS 8:20 P.M. 11/28 at Chicago 1:00 P.M. 12/2 HOUSTON 8:20 P.M. 12/12 at Dallas 8:20 P.M. 12/19 at N.Y. Giants 1:00 P.M. 12/26 MINNESOTA 1:00 P.M. 1/2 DALLAS 1:00 P.M.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 9/12 CLEVELAND 1:00 P.M. 9/19 at Carolina 1:00 P.M. 9/26 PITTSBURGH 1:00 P.M. 10/3 BYE 10/10 at Cincinnati 1:00 P.M. 10/17 NEW ORLEANS 1:00 P.M. 10/24 ST. LOUIS 1:00 P.M. 10/31 at Arizona 4:15 P.M. 11/7 at Atlanta 1:00 P.M. 11/14 CAROLINA 1:00 P.M. 11/21 at San Francisco 4:05 P.M. 11/28 at Baltimore 1:00 P.M. 12/5 ATLANTA 1:00 P.M. 12/12 at Washington 1:00 P.M. 12/19 DETROIT 1:00 P.M. 12/26 SEATTLE 1:00 P.M. 1/2 at New Orleans 1:00 P.M.

CHICAGO BEARS 9/12 DETROIT 1:00 P.M. 9/19 at Dallas 1:00 P.M. 9/27 GREEN BAY 8:30 P.M. 10/3 at NY Giants 8:20 P.M. 10/10 at Carolina 1:00 P.M. 10/17 SEATTLE 1:00 P.M. 10/24 WASHINGTON 1:00 P.M. 10/31 BYE 11/7 at Buffalo 1:00 P.M. 11/14 MINNESOTA 1:00 P.M. 11/18 at Miami 8:20 P.M. 11/28 PHILADELPHIA 1:00 P.M. 12/5 at Detroit 1:00 P.M. 12/12 NEW ENGLAND 1:00 P.M. 12/20 at Minnesota 8:30 P.M. 12/26 NY Jets 1:00 P.M. 1/2 at Green Bay 1:00 P.M.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 9/9 at New Orleans 8:30 P.M. 9/19 MIAMI 1:00 P.M. 9/26 DETROIT 1:00 P.M. 10/3 BYE 10/11 at N.Y. Jets 8:30 P.M. 10/17 DALLAS 4:15 P.M. 10/24 at Green Bay 8:20 P.M. 10/31 at New England 4:15 P.M. 11/7 ARIZONA 1:00 P.M. 11/14 at Chicago 1:00 P.M. 11/21 GREEN BAY 1:00 P.M. 11/28 at Washington 1:00 P.M. 12/5 BUFFALO 1:00 P.M. 12/12 N.Y. GIANTS 1:00 P.M. 12/20 CHICAGO 8:30 P.M. 12/26 at Philadelphia 1:00 P.M. 1/2 at Detroit 1:00 P.M.

ST. LOUIS RAMS 9/12 ARIZONA 4:15 P.M. 9/19 at Oakland 4:05 P.M. 9/26 WASHINGTON 4:05 P.M. 10/3 SEATTLE 1:00 P.M. 10/10 at Detroit 1:00 P.M. 10/17 SAN DIEGO 1:00 P.M. 10/24 at Tampa Bay 1:00 P.M. 10/31 CAROLINA 1:00 P.M. 11/7 BYE 11/14 at San Francisco 4:15 P.M. 11/21 ATLANTA 4:05 P.M. 11/28 at Denver 4:15 P.M. 12/5 at Arizona 4:15 P.M. 12/12 at New Orleans 4:05 P.M. 12/19 KANSAS CITY 1:00 P.M. 12/26 SAN FRANCISCO 1:00 P.M. 1/2 at Seattle 4:15 P.M.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS 9/12 DALLAS 8:20 P.M. 9/19 HOUSTON 4:15 P.M. 9/26 at St. Louis 4:05 P.M. 10/3 at Philadelphia 4:15 P.M. 10/10 GREEN BAY 1:00 P.M. 10/17 INDIANAPOLIS 8:20 P.M. 10/24 at Chicago 1:00 P.M. 10/31 at Detroit 1:00 P.M. 11/7 BYE 11/14 PHILADELPHIA 8:30 P.M. 11/21 at Tennessee 1:00 P.M. 11/28 MINNESOTA 1:00 P.M. 12/5 at N.Y. Giants 1:00 P.M. 12/12 TAMPA BAY 1:00 P.M. 12/19 at Dallas 1:00 P.M. 12/26 at Jacksonville 1:00 P.M. 1/2 N.Y. GIANTS 1:00 P.M.

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BUFFALO BILLS 9/12 MIAMI 1:00 P.M. 9/19 at Green Bay 1:00 P.M. 9/26 at New England 1:00 P.M. 10/3 N.Y. JETS 1:00 P.M. 10/10 JACKSONVILLE 1:00 P.M. 10/17 BYE 10/24 at Baltimore 1:00 P.M. 10/31 at Kansas City 1:00 P.M. 11/7 CHICAGO 1:00 P.M. 11/14 DETROIT 1:00 P.M. 11/21 at Cincinnati 1:00 P.M. 11/28 PITTSBURGH 1:00 P.M. 12/5 at Minnesota 1:00 P.M. 12/12 CLEVELAND 1:00 P.M. 12/19 at Miami 1:00 P.M. 12/26 NEW ENGLAND 1:00 P.M. 1/2 at N.Y. Jets 1:00 P.M.

DENVER BRONCOS 9/12 at Jacksonville 1:00 P.M. 9/19 SEATTLE 4:05 P.M. 9/26 INDIANAPOLIS 4:15 P.M. 10/3 at Tennessee 1:00 P.M. 10/10 at Baltimore 1:00 P.M. 10/17 N.Y. JETS 4:05 P.M. 10/24 OAKLAND 4:15 P.M. 10/31 at San Francisco 1:00 P.M. 11/7 BYE 11/14 KANSAS CITY 4:05 P.M. 11/22 at San Diego 8:30 P.M. 11/28 ST. LOUIS 4:15 P.M. 12/5 at Kansas City 1:00 P.M. 12/12 at Arizona 4:15 P.M. 12/19 at Oakland 4:15 P.M. 12/26 HOUSTON 4:05 P.M. 1/2 SAN DIEGO 4:15 P.M.

BALTIMORE RAVENS 9/13 at N.Y. Jets 7:00 P.M. 9/19 at Cincinnati 1:00 P.M. 9/26 CLEVELAND 1:00 P.M. 10/3 at Pittsburgh 1:00 P.M. 10/10 DENVER 1:00 P.M. 10/17 at New England 1:00 P.M. 10/24 BUFFALO 1:00 P.M. 10/31 BYE 11/7 MIAMI 1:00 P.M. 11/11 ATLANTA 8:20 P.M. 11/21 at Carolina 1:00 P.M. 11/28 TAMPA BAY 1:00 P.M. 12/5 PITTSBURGH 8:20 P.M. 12/13 at Houston 8:30 P.M. 12/19 NEW ORLEANS 1:00 P.M. 12/26 at Cleveland 1:00 P.M. 1/2 CINCINNATI 1:00 P.M.

HOUSTON TEXANS 9/12 INDIANAPOLIS 1:00 P.M. 9/19 at Washington 4:15 P.M. 9/26 DALLAS 1:00 P.M. 10/3 at Oakland 4:05 P.M. 10/10 N.Y. GIANTS 1:00 P.M. 10/17 KANSAS CITY 1:00 P.M. 10/24 BYE 11/1 at Indianapolis 8:30 P.M. 11/7 SAN DIEGO 1:00 P.M. 11/14 at Jacksonville 1:00 P.M. 11/21 at N.Y. Jets 1:00 P.M. 11/28 TENNESSEE 1:00 P.M. 12/2 at Philadelphia 8:20 P.M. 12/13 BALTIMORE 8:30 P.M. 12/19 at Tennessee 1:00 P.M. 12/26 at Denver 4:05 P.M. 1/2 JACKSONVILLE 1:00 P.M.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 9/12 at Buffalo 1:00 P.M. 9/19 at Minnesota 1:00 P.M. 9/26 N.Y. JETS 8:20 P.M. 10/3 NEW ENGLAND 8:30 P.M. 10/10 BYE 10/17 at Green Bay 1:00 P.M. 10/24 PITTSBURGH 1:00 P.M. 10/31 at Cincinnati 1:00 P.M. 11/7 at Baltimore 1:00 P.M. 11/14 TENNESSEE 1:00 P.M. 11/18 CHICAGO 8:20 P.M. 11/28 at Oakland 4:05 P.M. 12/5 CLEVELAND 1:00 P.M. 12/12 at N.Y. Jets 4:15 P.M. 12/19 BUFFALO 1:00 P.M. 12/26 DETROIT 1:00 P.M. 1/2 at New England 1:00 P.M.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 9/13 SAN DIEGO 10:15 P.M. 9/19 at Cleveland 1:00 P.M. 10/26 SAN FRANCISCO 1:00 P.M. 10/3 BYE 10/10 at Indianapolis 1:00 P.M. 10/17 at Houston 1:00 P.M. 10/24 JACKSONVILLE 1:00 P.M. 11/31 BUFFALO 1:00 P.M. 11/7 at Oakland 4:15 P.M. 11/14 at Denver 4:05 P.M. 11/21 ARIZONA 1:00 P.M. 11/28 at Seattle 4:05 P.M. 12/5 DENVER 1:00 P.M. 12/12 at San Diego 4:15 P.M. 12/19 at St. Louis 1:00 P.M. 12/26 TENNESSEE 1:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 1/2 OAKLAND

CINCINNATI BENGALS 9/12 at New England 1:00 P.M. 9/19 BALTIMORE 1:00 P.M. 9/26 at Carolina 1:00 P.M. 10/3 at Cleveland 1:00 P.M. 10/10 TAMPA BAY 1:00 P.M. 10/17 BYE 10/24 at Atlanta 1:00 P.M. 10/31 MIAMI 1:00 P.M. 11/8 PITTSBURGH 8:30 P.M. 11/14 at Indianapolis 1:00 P.M. 11/21 BUFFALO 1:00 P.M. 11/25 at N.Y. Jets 8:20 P.M. 12/5 NEW ORLEANS 1:00 P.M. 12/12 at Pittsburgh 1:00 P.M. 12/19 CLEVELAND 1:00 P.M. 12/26 SAN DIEGO 8:20 P.M. 1/2 at Baltimore 1:00 P.M.

INDIANAPOLIS 9/12 at Houston 9/19 N.Y. GIANTS 9/26 at Denver 10/3 at Jacksonville 10/10 KANSAS CITY 10/17 at Washington 10/24 BYE 11/1 HOUSTON 11/7 at Philadelphia 11/14 CINCINNATI 11/21 at New England 11/28 SAN DIEGO 12/5 DALLAS 12/9 at Tennessee 12/19 JACKSONVILLE 12/26 at Oakland 1/2 TENNESSEE

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 9/12 CINCINNATI 1:00 P.M. 9/19 at N.Y. Jets 4:15 P.M. 9/26 BUFFALO 1:00 P.M. 10/4 at Miami 8:30 P.M. 10/10 BYE 10/17 BALTIMORE 1:00 P.M. 10/24 at San Diego 4:15 P.M. 10/31 MINNESOTA 4:15 P.M. 11/7 at Cleveland 1:00 P.M. 11/14 at Pittsburgh 8:20 P.M. 11/21 INDIANAPOLIS 4:15 P.M. 11/25 at Detroit 12:30 P.M. 12/6 N.Y. JETS 8:30 P.M. 12/12 at Chicago 1:00 P.M. 12/19 Green Bay 8:20 P.M. 12/26 at Buffalo 1:00 P.M. 1/2 MIAMI 1:00 P.M.

OAKLAND RAIDERS 9/12 at Tennessee 1:00 P.M. 9/19 ST. LOUIS 4:05 P.M. 9/26 at Arizona 4:15 P.M. 10/3 HOUSTON 4:05 P.M. 10/10 SAN DIEGO 4:15 P.M. 10/17 at San Francisco 4:05 P.M. 10/24 at Denver 4:15 P.M. 10/31 SEATTLE 4:15 P.M. 11/7 KANSAS CITY 4:15 P.M. 11/14 BYE 11/21 at Pittsburgh 1:00 P.M. 11/28 MIAMI 4:05 P.M. 12/5 at San Diego 4:05 P.M. 12/12 at Jacksonville 1:00 P.M. 12/19 DENVER 4:15 P.M. 12/26 INDIANAPOLIS 4:05 P.M. 1/2 at Kansas City 1:00 P.M.

CLEVELAND BROWNS 9/12 at Tampa Bay 1:00 P.M. 9/19 KANSAS CITY 1:00 P.M. 9/26 at Baltimore 1:00 P.M. 10/3 CINCINNATI 1:00 P.M. 10/10 ATLANTA 1:00 P.M. 10/17 at Pittsburgh 1:00 P.M. 10/24 at New Orleans 1:00 P.M. 10/31 BYE 11/7 NEW ENGLAND 1:00 P.M. 11/14 N.Y. JETS 1:00 P.M. 11/21 at Jacksonville 1:00 P.M. 11/28 CAROLINA 1:00 P.M. 12/5 at Miami 1:00 P.M. 12/12 at Buffalo 1:00 P.M. 12/19 at Cincinnati 1:00 P.M. 12/26 BALTIMORE 1:00 P.M. 1/2 PITTSBURGH 1:00 P.M.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 9/12 DENVER 1:00 P.M. 9/19 at San Diego 4:15 P.M. 9/26 PHILADELPHIA 4:05 P.M. 10/3 INDIANAPOLIS 4:05 P.M. 10/10 at Buffalo 1:00 P.M. 10/18 TENNESSEE 8:30 P.M. 10/24 at Kansas City 1:00 P.M. 10/31 at Dallas 1:00 P.M. 11/7 BYE 11/14 HOUSTON 1:00 P.M. 11/21 CLEVELAND 1:00 P.M. 11/28 at N.Y. Giants 1:00 P.M. 12/5 at Tennessee 1:00 P.M. 12/12 OAKLAND 1:00 P.M. 12/19 at Indianapolis 1:00 P.M. 12/26 WASHINGTON 1:00 P.M. 1/2 at Houston 1:00 P.M.

New York JETS 9/13 BALTIMORE 7:00 P.M. 9/19 NEW ENGLAND 4:15 P.M. 9/26 at Miami 8:20 P.M. 10/3 at Buffalo 1:00 P.M. 10/11 MINNESOTA 8:30 P.M. 10/17 at Denver 4:05 P.M. 10/24 BYE 10/31 GREEN BAY 1:00 P.M. 11/7 at Detroit 1:00 P.M. 11/14 at Cleveland 1:00 P.M. 11/21 HOUSTON 1:00 P.M. 11/25 CINCINNATI 8:20 P.M. 12/6 at New England 8:30 P.M. 12/12 MIAMI 4:15 P.M. 12/19 at Pittsburgh 4:15 P.M. 12/26 at Chicago 1:00 P.M. 1/2 Buffalo 1:00 P.M.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 9/13 at Kansas City 10:15 P.M. 9/19 JACKSONVILLE 4:15 P.M. 9/26 at Seattle 4:15 P.M. 10/3 ARIZONA 4:15 P.M. 10/10 at Oakland 4:15 P.M. 10/17 at St. Louis 1:00 P.M. 10/24 NEW ENGLAND 4:15 P.M. 10/31 TENNESSEE 4:05 P.M. 11/7 at Houston 1:00 P.M. 11/14 BYE 11/22 DENVER 8:30 P.M. 11/28 at Indianapolis 8:20 P.M. 12/5 OAKLAND 4:05 P.M. 12/12 KANSAS CITY 4:15 P.M. 12/16 SAN FRANCISCO 8:20 P.M. 12/26 at Cincinnati 8:20 P.M. 1/2 at Denver 4:15 P.M.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 9/12 ATLANTA 1:00 P.M. 9/19 at Tennessee 1:00 P.M. 9/26 at Tampa Bay 1:00 P.M. 10/3 BALTIMORE 1:00 P.M. 10/10 BYE 10/17 CLEVELAND 1:00 P.M. 10/24 at Miami 1:00 P.M. 10/31 at New Orleans 8:20 P.M. 11/8 at Cincinnati 8:30 P.M. 11/14 NEW ENGLAND 8:20 P.M. 11/21 OAKLAND 1:00 P.M. 11/28 at Buffalo 1:00 P.M. 12/5 at Baltimore 8:20 P.M. 12/12 CINCINNATI 1:00 P.M. 12/19 N.Y. JETS 4:15 P.M. 12/23 CAROLINA 8:20 P.M. 1/2 at Cleveland 1:00 P.M.

TENNESSEE TITANS 9/12 OAKLAND 1:00 P.M. 9/19 PITTSBURGH 1:00 P.M. 9/26 at N.Y. Giants 1:00 P.M. 10/3 DENVER 1:00 P.M. 10/10 at Dallas 4:15 P.M. 10/18 at Jacksonville 8:30 P.M. 10/24 PHILADELPHIA 1:00 P.M. 10/31 at San Diego 4:05 P.M. 11/7 BYE 11/14 at Miami 1:00 P.M. 11/21 WASHINGTON 1:00 P.M. 11/28 at Houston 1:00 P.M. 12/5 JACKSONVILLE 1:00 P.M. 12/9 INDIANAPOLIS 8:20 P.M. 12/19 HOUSTON 1:00 P.M. 12/26 at Kansas City 1:00 P.M. 1/2 at Indianapolis 1:00 P.M.

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Albany.................................................GA.............WSRA...............1250

Tifton..................................................GA............. WTIF.................99.9

Athens.................................................GA............ WRFC.................960

Toccoa..................................................G............. WNEG.................630

Atlanta................................................GA............ WZGC................92.9

Valdosta.............................................GA.............WJEM...............1150

Augusta...............................................GA............WRDW...............1630

Valdosta..............................................GA.............WJEM................96.1

Brunswick..........................................GA.............WSFN.................790

Vidalia.................................................GA............ WVOP................ 970

Clarkesville......................................GA.........WMJE HD2...........102.9

Waycross............................................GA.............WFNS...............1350

Columbus............................................GA.............WDAK.................540

Phenix City.........................................AL..............WHAL...............1460

Columbus............................................GA.............WSHE...............1270

Jackson.............................................. MS.............WYAB..............103.9

Douglas...............................................GA............ WDMG.................860

Charleston.........................................SC............ WTMZ.................910

Gainesville.........................................GA............ WDUN.................550

Columbia.............................................SC............ WCOS...............1400

Griffin................................................GA.............WKEU...............1450

Columbia.............................................SC......... WLTY HD2.............96.7

Hogansville........................................GA............ WVCC.................720

Greenville-Clemson-Anderson......SC............ WCCP..............104.9

Jesup....................................................GA.............WLOP...............1370

Chattanooga.......................................TN............ WDOD...............1310

Jesup....................................................GA.............WIFO...............105.5

Lynchburg..........................................VA............. WBRG..............104.5

LaGrange.............................................GA............ WMGP................98.1

Roanoke-Lynchburg..........................VA............. WBRG...............1050

Louisville...........................................GA............ WPEH...............1420 Louisville...........................................GA............ WPEH................92.1 Macon..................................................GA............ WMAC.................940 Milledgeville.....................................GA............ WMVG...............1450 Newnan................................................GA............ WCOH...............1400 Rome....................................................GA.............WATG.................95.7 Sandersville......................................GA............. WJFL...............101.9 Savannah-Hilton Head (SC)...............GA.............WSEG...............1400 Statesboro.........................................GA.............WPTB.................850 Swainsboro........................................GA............. WJAT..................800 The Rock..............................................GA.............WKEU................88.9 Thomaston..........................................GA.............WTGA..............101.1 Tifton..................................................GA............. WTIF................1340

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The Maturation of a Franchise Quarterback By Amy Juron From the second Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan stepped onto the field for his career debut in the 2008 season, he has proven his legitimacy as an elite quarterback in this League. Ryan’s first career pass was a 62-yard touchdown to wide receiver Michael Jenkins.

In his first two seasons leading the Falcons, Ryan posted 6,356 passing yards, ranking third in Falcons history for the most passing yards in any two seasons combined. He currently boasts the highest completion percentage in franchise history (60.7 percent).

In 2008, Ryan became the first rookie quarterback in Falcons history to start all 16 games, record 11 wins, and lead his team to the playoffs.

In his third season at the helm, the 25-year-old signal caller has continued to amaze everyone around him, including his teammates and coach-

es. His work ethic and dedication to the game are unquestioned. On Ryan’s off days, he can be found at the practice facility putting in extra work to get that much better. “My Tuesdays are down to a science now, ” Ryan said when asked about his routine for his day off and how he has improved upon it throughout his three seasons. “I work out at a certain time, get in the cold tub, get stretched out, go upstairs with the coaches, watch film, go back upstairs and talk to them about plays, relax for a little bit, and then get the game plan faxed over to me at night. It’s gotten a lot more efficient and productive.” The young quarterback is on pace to have a season worthy of the record books. Ryan has already thrown for an impressive 2,518 yards through the first 10 games of the 2010 season. With his fast and furious start, Ryan is on pace to throw for an impressive 4,026 yards and could come close to having 400 completions. The poised quarterback has thrown for 18 touchdowns and has only been picked off five times this season. Ryan’s five interceptions are tied for the second fewest among quarterbacks who have started all of their games in 2010. “There is a time and a place for everything, “ said Ryan about his decision making through 10 games. “That is another area where this year we have been better than the previous two. It’s

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With his fast and furious start, Ryan is on pace to throw for an impressive 4,026 yards and could come close to having 400 completions. about knowing when to make certain throws and plays.” It is a known fact that the turnover margin is crucial in winning football games and Ryan definitely agrees. “We can win because we protect the football and remain aggressive,” said Ryan. Preparation and dedication lead to confidence and production and that has been shown through Ryan’s performance so far this season. “Ball security is about habits, game day is not for being worried about ball security. It’s one of the reasons we’ve been effective, ” said the former Boston College product.

To be an elite quarterback in this League it is no secret that the key is to be calm under pressure, especially in tight games. Ryan has arguably become the poster boy for fourth quarter (or overtime) comeback victories with the 11 game winning drives he has engineered since 2008. Ryan also knows how to come through in clutch situations, which tend to come on important third down plays. This season, Ryan has recorded a 98.7 quarterback rating

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on third downs with a 63.2 completion percentage. Matt Ryan has compiled a 28-12 record as a starter in the NFL for a winning percentage of nearly 70 percent. (His winning percentage is even higher in games played in domes.) If Ryan’s first 40 games in a Falcons uniform are any indication of what’s to come, Falcons fans should be excited and feel confident of what the future may hold for their franchise quarterback.

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NO. PLAYER POS HT WT AGE EXP COLLEGE AcQUIRED HOMETOWN 2

Matt Ryan

6-4

213

Boston College

D1a ‘08

Exton, PA

Matt Bryant

5-9

200

Baylor

FA ‘09

Orange, TX

John Parker Wilson

6-2

218

Alabama

FA ‘09

Hoover, AL

Chris Redman

6-3

229

Louisville

FA ‘07

Louisville, KY

Michael Koenen

5-11

198

Western Washington

FA ‘05

Ferndale, WA

Michael Jenkins

6-4

217

Ohio State

D1b ‘04

Tampa, FL

Eric Weems

5-9

194

Bethune-Cookman

FA ‘07

Ormond Beach, FL

Brent Grimes

5-10

181

Shippensburg

FA ‘07

Philadelphia, PA

Christopher Owens

5-9

179

San Jose State

D3 ‘09

Los Angeles, CA

Dunta Robinson

5-10

182

South Carolina

FA ‘10

Athens, GA

Dominique Franks

6-0

192

Oklahoma

D5a ‘10

Tulsa, OK

William Moore

6-0

218

Missouri

D2 ‘09

Hayti, MO

Erik Coleman

5-10

207

Washington State

FA ‘08

Gartrell Johnson III

5-10

219

Thomas DeCoud

6-2

205

California

D3c ‘08

Vallejo, CA

Brian Williams

5-11

202

North Carolina State

FA ‘09

High Point, NC

Michael Turner

5-10

244

Northern Illinois

UFA ‘08 (SD)

Waukegan, IL

Ovie Mughelli

6-1

252

Wake Forest

UFA ‘07 (Bal)

Boston, MA

Antone Smith

5-9

190

Florida State

FA ‘09

Pahokee, FL

Shann Schillinger

6-0

202

Montana

D6 ‘10

Baker, MT

Jason Snelling

5-11

223

Virginia

D7 ‘07

Chester, VA

Curtis Lofton

6-0

242

Oklahoma

D2 ‘08

Kingfisher, OK

Coy Wire

6-0

225

Stanford

FA’ 08

Camp Hill, PA

Mike Peterson

6-1

233

Florida

UFA ‘09 (Jax)

Gainesville, FL

Stephen Nicholas

6-3

230

South Florida

D4a ‘07

Jacksonville, FL

John Abraham

6-4

263

South Carolina

Tr ‘06 (NYJ)

Timmonsville, SC

Sean Weatherspoon

6-2

245

Missouri

D1 ‘10

Jasper, TX

Spencer Adkins

5-11

242

Miami (Fla.)

D6 ‘09

Naples, FL

Joe Hawley

6-3

310

UNLV

D4 ‘10

Yorba Linda, CA

Todd McClure

6-1

296

LSU

D7a ‘99

Baton Rouge, LA

Justin Blalock

6-4

329

Texas

D2a ‘07

Dallas, TX

Kroy Biermann

6-3

260

Montana

D5b ‘08

Hardin, MT

Sam Baker

6-5

307

USC

D1b ‘08

Tustin, CA

Harvey Dahl

6-5

305

Nevada-Reno

FA ‘07

Fallon, NV

Will Svitek

6-6

309

Stanford

FA ‘09

Prague, Czech Republic

Garrett Reynolds

6-7

317

North Carolina

D5b ‘09

Knoxville, TN

Tyson Clabo

6-6

331

Wake Forest

FA ‘06

Knoxville, TN

Mike Johnson

6-6

305

Alabama

D3b ‘10

Pensacola, FL

Michael Palmer

6-5

260

Clemson

FA ‘10

Stone Mountain, GA

Joe Zelenka

6-3

260

Wake Forest

FA ‘09

Cleveland, OH

Harry Douglas

6-0

182

Louisville

D3b ‘08

Jonesboro, GA

Roddy White

6-0

212

Alabama-Birmingham

D1 ‘05

James Island, SC

Brian Finneran

6-5

210

Villanova

FA ‘00

Mission Viejo, CA

Justin Peelle

6-4

251

Oregon

FA ‘08

Fresno, CA

Tony Gonzalez

6-5

243

California

Tr ‘09 (KC)

Torrance, CA

Lawrence Sidbury

6-3

265

Richmond

D4 ‘09

Cheltenham, MD

Corey Peters

6-3

295

Kentucky

D3a ‘10

Louisville, KY

Chauncey Davis

6-2

262

Florida State

D4 ‘05

Bartow, FL

Peria Jerry

6-2

294

Mississippi

D1 ‘09

Batesville, MS

Jonathan Babineaux

6-2

296

Iowa

D2 ’05

Port Arthur, TX

Trey Lewis

6-3

316

Washburn

D6a ‘07

Topeka, KS

Jamaal Anderson

6-6

289

Arkansas

D1 ‘07

Little Rock, AR

Vance Walker

6-2

307

Georgia Tech

D7 ‘09

Fort Mill, SC

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Sacramento, CA

Miami, Florida

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT AGE EXP COLLEGE AcQUIRED HOMETOWN 2

Mason Crosby

6-1

207

Colorado

D6c-07

Georgetown, Texas

Tim Masthay

6-1

200

Kentucky

FA-10

Murray, Ky.

Matt Flynn

6-2

225

LSU

D7a-08

Tyler, Texas

Aaron Rodgers

6-2

225

California

D1-05

Chico, Calif.

Brett Swain

6-0

200

San Diego State

D7b-08 (FA-08)

Carlsbad, Calif.

Atari Bigby

5-11

213

Central Florida

FA-05

Miami, Fla.

Charles Woodson

6-1

202

Michigan

UFA-06 (Oak)

Fremont, Ohio

Pat Lee

6-0

196

Auburn

D2c-08

Miami, Fla.

Dimitri Nance

5-10

219

Arizona State

PS-10 (Atl)

Euless, Texas

Jarrett Bush

6-0

200

Utah State

W-06 (Car)

Vacaville, Calif.

Charlie Peprah

5-11

203

Alabama

FA-10

Plano, Texas

Anthony Smith

6-0

200

Syracuse

T-10 (Jac)

Hubbard, Ohio

Brandon Underwood

6-1

191

Cincinnati

D6b-09

Hamilton, Ohio

John Kuhn

6-0

250

Shippensburg

W-07 (Pitt)

York, Pa.

Brandon Jackson

5-10

216

Nebraska

D2-07

Horn Lake, Miss.

Korey Hall

6-0

236

Boise State

D6a-07

Glenns Ferry, Idaho

Nick Collins

5-11

207

Bethune-Cookman

D2a-05

Cross City, Fla.

Sam Shields

5-11

184

Miami (Fla.)

FA-10

Sarasota, Fla.

Tramon Williams

5-11

191

Louisiana Tech

FA-06

Napoleonville, La.

Spencer Havner

6-3

250

UCLA

FA-10

Grass Valley, Calif.

James Starks

6-2

218

Buffalo

D6-10

Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Quinn Johnson

6-1

263

LSU

D5a-09

Edgard, La.

A.J. Hawk

6-1

247

Ohio State

D1-06

Centerville, Ohio

Clay Matthews

6-3

255

USC

D1b-09

Agoura Hills, Calif.

Diyral Briggs

6-3

248

Bowling Green

FA-10

Mt. Healthy, Ohio

Brandon Chillar

6-3

237

UCLA

UFA-08 (StL)

Carlsbad, Calif.

Desmond Bishop

6-2

238

California

D6b-07

Fairfield, Calif.

Matt Wilhelm

6-4

247

Ohio State

FA-10

Elyria, Ohio

Frank Zombo

6-3

254

Central Michigan

FA-10

Sterling Heights, Mich.

Brett Goode

6-1

255

Arkansas

FA-08

Fort Smith, Ark.

Scott Wells

6-2

300

Tennessee

D7-04 (FA-04)

Brentwood, Tenn.

Nick McDonald

C/G

6-4

316

Grand Valley State

FA-10

Sterling Heights, Mich.

T.J. Lang

T/G

6-4

318

Eastern Michigan

D4-09

Birmingham, Mich.

Josh Sitton

6-3

318

Central Florida

D4b-08

Pensacola, Fla.

Jason Spitz

C/G

6-3

305

Louisville

D3b-06

Jacksonville, Fla.

Daryn Colledge

6-4

308

Boise State

D2a-06

North Pole, Alaska

Marshall Newhouse

G/T

6-4

319

Texas Christian

D5b-10

Dallas, Texas

Bryan Bulaga

6-5

314

Iowa

D1-10

Woodstock, Ill.

Chad Clifton

6-5

320

Tennessee

D2-00

Martin, Tenn.

Cullen Jenkins

6-2

305

Central Michigan

FA-04

Belleville, Mich.

Ryan Pickett

DE/NT

6-2

340

Ohio State

UFA-06 (StL)

Zephyrhills, Fla.

Donald Driver

6-0

194

Alcorn State

D7b-99

Houston, Texas

Andrew Quarless

6-4

252

Penn State

D5a-10

Uniondale, N.Y.

Tom Crabtree

6-4

245

Miami (Ohio)

FA-09

Carroll, Ohio

Greg Jennings

5-11

198

Western Michigan

D2b-06

Kalamazoo, Mich.

Donald Lee

6-4

248

Mississippi State

FA-05

Maben, Miss.

Jordy Nelson

6-3

217

Kansas State

D2a-08

Riley, Kan.

James Jones

6-1

208

San Jose State

D3a-07

San Jose, Calif.

B.J. Raji

6-2

337

Boston College

D1a-09

Washington Township, N.J.

Erik Walden

6-2

250

Middle Tennessee State

FA-10

Dublin, Ga.

Jarius Wynn

6-3

285

Georgia

D6a-09 (FA-10)

Lincolnton, Ga.

Howard Green

6-2

340

LSU

FA-10

Donaldsonville, La.

C.J. Wilson

6-3

290

East Carolina

D7-10

Pinetown, N.C.

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12 Jenkins 86 Finneran 14 Weems

88 Gonzalez 87 Peelle 81 Palmer

77 Clabo 75 Reynolds

LOLB

52 Matthews 93 Walden

34 Mughelli

62 McClure 61 Hawley

BLB

63 Blalock 79 Johnson

RDE

90 Raji 79 Pickett 95 Green

50 Hawk 57 Wilhelm

84 White 83 Douglas

79 Pickett 98 Wilson 94 Wynn

21 Woodson 37 Shields 28 Underwood

2 Ryan 8 Redman 4 Wilson

73 Dahl 79 Johnson

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26 Peprah 20 Bigby

33 Turner 44 Snelling 27 Johnson

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77 Jenkins 95 Green

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72 Baker 74 Svitek

38 Williams 22 Lee 24 Bush

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36 Collins 27 Smith

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61 Goode 71 Sitton

8 Masthay 10 Flynn

37 Shields 87 Nelson 22 Lee

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38 Williams 85 Jennings 87 Nelson

32 Jackson 30 Kuhn 23 Nance 44 Starks

85 Jennings 87 Nelson 16 Swain

86 Lee

75 Bulaga 70 Lang

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71 Biermann 98 Anderson 92 Davis

81 Quarless 83 Crabtree 41 Havner

20 Grimes 29 Williams

71 Sitton 70 Lang 67 McDonald

95 Babineaux 99 Walker 97 Lewis

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56 Weatherspoon 54 Nicholas

28 DeCoud 39 Schillinger

12 Rodgers 10 Flynn

35 Hall 45 Johnson 30 Kuhn

63 Wells 72 Spitz 67 McDonald

91 Peters 94 Jerry

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55 Abraham 90 Sidbury

80 Driver 89 Jones 16 Swain

76 Clifton 75 Bulaga 74 Newhouse

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50 Lofton 52 Wire

53 Peterson 59 Adkins

25 Moore 26 Coleman

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3 Bryant

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82 Zelenka

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14 Weems 83 Douglas

abraham 55 John DEFENSIVE end

kroy biermann DEFENSIVE end

harvey dahl guard

franks 24 dominique cornerback

peria jerry DEFENSIVE TACKLE

lofton 50 curtis linebacker

christopher owens cornerback

adkins 59 spencer linebacker

anderson 98 jamaal DEFENSIVE end

justin blalock guard

davis 92 chauncey defensive end

decoud 28 thomas safety

gonzalez 88 tony tight end

Gartrell Johnson III running back

todd mcclure center

Michael Palmer tight end

matt bryant kicker

grimes 20 brent cornerback

BABINEAUX 95 JONATHAN DEFENSIVE TACKLE

sam baker tackle

tyson clabo tackle

coleman 26 eriksafety

harry douglas wide receiver

brian finneran wide receiver

JOe hawley center

michael jenkins wide receiver

mike johnson guard

william moore safety

ovie mughelli fullback

nicholas 54 stephen linebacker

John parker wilson quarterback

justin peelle tight end

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trey lewis 97 DEFENSIVE TACKLE

corey peters DEFENSIVE TACKLE

mike peterson linebacker

shann schillinger safety

michael turner running back

brian williams cornerback

chris redman quarterback

sidbury 90 lawrence DEFENSIVE end

vance walker 99 DEFENSIVE TACKLE

coy wire linebacker

garrett reynolds tackle

Antone Smith running back

weatherspoon 56 seanlinebacker

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jason snelling running back

eric weems wide receiver

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matt ryan quarterback

will svitek tackle

roddy white 84 wide receiver

RESULTS Record: 8-2 9/12/2010 9/19/2010 9/26/2010 10/3/2010 10/10/2010 10/17/2010 10/24/2010 11/7/2010 11/11/2010 11/21/2010

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at Pittsburgh Steelers Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles Cincinnati Bengals Tampa Bay Buccaneers Baltimore Ravens at St. Louis Rams

Atlanta Opponent 231 74 130 27 77/158 48.7% 7/9 77.8% 32:43 3714 371.4 708 5.2 1290 129.0 316 2424 242.4 15/94 2518 377/238 63.1% 5 43/38.9 33.3 38/418 5/5 27 8 18 1

180 49 122 9 52/120 43.3% 4/8 50.0% 27:17 3395 339.5 585 5.8 954 95.4 222 2441 244.1 18/133 2574 345/231 67.0% 15 39/45.8 41.1 65/520 12/5 24 3 18 3

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Scoring

OT Pts 3 256 6 192

TD Ru Pa Rt PAT FG 2Pt Pts M.Bryant 0 0 0 0 24/24 22/25 0 90 R.White 7 0 7 0 0/0 0/0 2 46 M.Turner 6 6 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 36 J.Snelling 4 2 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 24 B.Finneran 3 0 3 0 0/0 0/0 0 18 T.Gonzalez 3 0 3 0 0/0 0/0 0 18 J.Peelle 1 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 6 H.Douglas 1 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 6 K.Biermann 1 0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0 6 M.Palmer 1 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 6 Team 27 8 18 1 24/24 22/25 2 256 Opponents 24 3 18 3 21/21 9/17 0 192 2-Pt. Conversions: Team 2/ 3, Opponents: 0/ 2 Sacks: J.Abraham 8.0, C.Lofton 2.0, J.Babineaux 2.0, J.Anderson 1.0, K.Biermann 1.0, S.Weatherspoon 1.0, B.Williams 1.0, M.Peterson 1.0, P.Jerry 1.0 Team: 18.0, Opponents: 15.0

No. Yds Avg Long TD M.Turner 200 864 4.3 55 6 J.Snelling 70 293 4.2 30 2 M.Ryan 30 82 2.7 13 0 O.Mughelli 10 25 2.5 6 0 G.Johnson 1 23 23.0 23 0 J.Norwood 2 8 4.0 6 0 R.White 1 3 3.0 3 0 A.Smith 1 -3 -3.0 -3 0 H.Douglas 1 -5 -5.0 -5 0 Team 316 1290 4.1 55 8 Opponents 222 954 4.3 80t 3

Receiving

No. Yds Avg Long TD R.White 79 1017 12.9 46 7 T.Gonzalez 45 448 10.0 34 3 J.Snelling 31 207 6.7 28t 2 M.Jenkins 20 285 14.3 43 0 H.Douglas 16 191 11.9 34 1 B.Finneran 15 127 8.5 21 3 M.Turner 10 69 6.9 19 0 O.Mughelli 6 42 7.0 18 0 E.Weems 5 54 10.8 18 0 J.Peelle 5 40 8.0 15 1 M.Palmer 5 29 5.8 11 1 J.Norwood 1 9 9.0 9 0 J.Blalock 0 0 0 0 0 A.Smith 0 0 0 0 0 Team 238 2518 10.6 46 18 Opponents 231 2574 11.1 83t 18

Interceptions

No. Yds Avg Long TD W.Moore 4 90 22.5 34 0 B.Grimes 3 40 13.3 36 0 D.Franks 1 40 40.0 40 0 K.Biermann 1 31 31.0 31t 1 C.Owens 1 13 13.0 13 0 C.Lofton 1 2 2.0 2 0 M.Peterson 1 1 1.0 1 0 J.Babineaux 1 0 0.0 0 0 S.Nicholas 1 0 0.0 0 0 T.DeCoud 1 0 0.0 0 0 Team 15 217 14.5 40 1 Opponents 5 50 10.0 39 0

M.Koenen Team Opponents

Punting

No Yds Avg 42 1674 38.9 42 1674 38.9 39 1786 45.8

Net TB In Lg B 33.3 2 17 54 1 33.3 2 17 54 1 41.1 3 13 62 0

Punt Returns

Ret FC Yds Avg Long TD E.Weems 9 15 122 13.6 19 0 T.DeCoud 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 Team 10 15 122 12.2 19 0 Opponents 14 16 201 14.4 72 0

Kickoff Returns

No. Yds Avg Long TD E.Weems 28 729 26.0 55 0 J.Norwood 4 97 24.3 34 0 O.Mughelli 1 6 6.0 6 0 Team 33 832 25.2 55 0 Opponents 40 884 22.1 89t 1

Field Goals

1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ M.Bryant 0/ 0 9/ 9 6/ 7 6/ 8 1/ 1 Team 0/ 0 9/ 9 6/ 7 6/ 8 1/ 1 Opponents 1/ 1 1/ 2 5/ 7 0/ 2 2/ 5 Fumbles Lost: M.Ryan 3, T.DeCoud 1, R.White 1 Total: 5 Opponent Fumble Recoveries: C.Wire 1, B.Williams 1, H.Dahl 1, C.Davis 1, W.Moore 1 Total: 5

Passing Att Cmp Yds M.Ryan 377 238 2518 Team 377 238 2518 Opponents 345 231 2574

Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% 63.1% 6.7 18 4.8% 5 1.3% 63.1% 6.7 18 4.8% 5 1.3% 67.0% 7.5 18 5.2% 15 4.3%

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Lost Rating 94 92.9 94 92.9 133 88.2

Desmond bishop linebacker

mason crosby kicker

charlie peprah safety

cullen jEnkins defensive end

josh sitton guard

Tramon Williams cornerback

Frank Zombo linebacker

bulaga 75 bryan tackle

driver 80 donald wide receiver

greg jennings wide receiver

ryan pickett 79 defensive end/Nose tackle

clifton 76 Chad tackle

daryn colledge guard

Korey hall fullback

Donald lee tight end

B.J. Raji 90 nose tackle

A.J. Hawk linebacker

tim masthay punter

aaron rodgers quarterback

Scott Wells Center

Charles Woodson cornerback

Mike McCarthy head coach

LB Clay Matthews

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collins 36 nicksafety

jackson 32 brandon running back

clay matthews linebacker

sam shields Cornerback

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The Atlanta Falcons uniform history has evolved over the years to include many versions from the original uniforms of 1966. In that inaugural campaign of ’66, the team started with red helmets, black jerseys and white pants at home games. Some minor alterations to the home jersey took place over a two-year span from 1968-70. But the first significant change to the uniform didn’t occur until 1971 when the club switched to red jerseys for the home crowd. The next new phase included adding silver pants to those jerseys in 1978. The red jersey would remain for 19 seasons through 1989. To commemorate their 25th anniversary in 1990, the Falcons radically changed their uniform back to black jerseys with an accompanying black helmet for the first time. This look would stay intact until the 2003 season. Under Owner & CEO Arthur Blank the birds completed a huge makeover by changing their logo to a “more powerful, aggressive Falcon” for that ’03 campaign. It was the first major logo change in team history. A new style black jersey with white pants also made an appearance on players during home games in 2003. In 2004, the Falcons announced another change through the help of their fans. Through an outpouring of fan generated support there was strong

Atlanta Falcons Uniforms 1968 -1970

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sentiment for the return to the red jerseys. The Falcons organization listened and responded to their fan base as they moved back to a red jersey (with a similar style as the black jerseys). Last season, the club created a “throwback uniform” as their alternate uny and wore it for two games. The throwback look was the original 1966 uniforms and members of that first team were invited back for alumni weekend and recognized on the field at halftime. The Falcons will continue to wear these throwback uniforms for two games in 2010.

1966 – 67

Black jerseys with white numbers and red trim at home with a white Falcon crest on the sleeves. The away jersey was white with black numbers trimmed in red and a black Falcon crest on the sleeves. The Falcons had white pants with a red strip bordered by two black stripes for both home and away games. The helmet was red with a black Falcon crest logo trimmed in white, and there was a black strip trimmed in white and gold down the middle of the helmet.

1968 – 70

2003 – PRESENT

The year 2003 continued to bring about many new changes for the Atlanta Falcons. Perhaps the biggest changes came with the introduction of the team’s new logo and uniforms unveiled over the course of a twomonth period. On March 19, 2003, before a large gathering of media and the entire Falcons organization, the Falcons presented their new logo. “The new Atlanta Falcons logo is fresh, strong and dynamic, and yet appreciates the tradition and history of this franchise,” said Falcons Owner & CEO Arthur Blank. “The new logo depicts a more powerful, aggressive Falcon - one of fast movement. It is also representative of the evolution and direction of our team.” The logo was designed in conjunction with NFL Properties after a lengthy research process, which included conducting focus groups and polls with many fans. In addition, Falcons players, coaches and staff had the opportunity to give their thoughts.

In 1968, the Falcons removed the Falcon crest logo from the sleeves and replaced it with red and white stripes. Also, a red-black-red stripe combination was added to the sleeves.

1971–1989

In 1971, the Falcons switched to red jerseys for the first time and wore them all the way up to the 1989 season. The only other significant change to this uniform was the addition of silver-gray pants in 1978. Also in 1984, the Falcons switched to a black face mask. The home jersey was red with white numbers and black trim with whiteblack-white sleeve stripes. The away jersey was white with red numbers and black trim with red and black stripes on the sleeves. In 1979, the Falcon crest logo was added to the sleeves.

1990–2002

In 1990, the Falcons once again wore black jerseys as they did in their inaugural years. The 1990 season marked Atlanta’s 25th anniversary season in the NFL, and the team wore a commemorative patch on their left shoulder. In addition, the Falcons switched to a black helmet with a black face mask and a white Falcon crest logo. From 1990–2002, the home jersey was black with white numbers trimmed in red with a black Falcon crest logo trimmed in red on the sleeves. The away jersey was white with red numbers trimmed in black with a black Falcon crest logo trimmed in red on the sleeves. The pants were Falcon silver with a black stripe down the middle trimmed in white and red.

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Atlanta Falcons Uniforms 1971-1989

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The home uniforms consisted of black jerseys and white pants, while the road attire featured white jerseys and white pants. The team also introduced modified versions of the uniforms, which included wearing black jerseys with black pants at home and white jerseys with black pants on the road. The jerseys and pants included red piping down the side, which expand at the knee for a fast, streamlined look. They also have “Falcons” stitched at the neckline in a newly developed font and include a number font that was designed specifically for the Falcons, consisting of a drop shadow for more depth. The black jerseys contained white numbers with red trim, while the white jerseys contained red numbers with black trim. The new Falcons logo appeared on the sleeve of both jerseys on a red background. The helmet remained black, however, it also featured a metallic flack compared to the previous flat black-colored helmet.

2009

The Falcons unveiled throwback uniforms in a Week 2 meeting against the Carolina Panthers to honor the inaugural 1966 team as part of “Alumni Weekend.” Atlanta again donned the retro uniforms in a Week 12 meeting against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome. Atlanta won both games with the throwback uniforms.

In 2004, the Falcons announced they would wear red jerseys at home and use the black jerseys as their alternate third jersey. Declared the team’s alternate third jersey in 2003, red jerseys were worn twice in 2003, against the Tennessee Titans on November 23 and again in the Falcons nationally-televised 20–14 overtime win against the Carolina Panthers on December 7. Atlanta Falcons Uniforms 2003 - Present

The Atlanta Falcons unveilled their throwback uniforms in 2009.

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GEORGIA DOME (1992–present) Falcons Home Record: 74–54–0 In 1992, the Atlanta Falcons and the state of Georgia unveiled the Georgia Dome. The Georgia Dome is the culmination of efforts which began in earnest in June of 1984 as business, civic and governmental leaders gathered to discuss a new stadium in Atlanta. The project continued to gain steam in January of 1988 as a “consensus” of leaders agreed on using a hotel/motel tax increase to finance the local portion of construction. In January of 1989, Rankin Smith and then-governor Joe Frank Harris signed a “memorandum of understanding” for the Falcons to play in the Dome under a 20-year lease. The project came to fruition in the spring of 1989 when the state, the Atlanta City Council, and Fulton County Commission approved the construction of the $210 million Dome. Groundbreaking ceremonies took place on November 22, 1989, with construction getting underway on March 27, 1990. As soon as the project was passed, the Dome became a major ‘player’ in the sporting community. Rankin Smith was determined to introduce the South’s latest showpiece to the football world and he succeeded. With the determined backing of the Smith family, the Georgia Dome

played host to the most significant sporting events in the world as global attention was focused on Atlanta for Super Bowl XXVIII played on January 31, 1994 between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills. The Georgia Dome hosted its second Super Bowl on January 30, 2000 between the St. Louis Rams and the Tennessee Titans.

ATLANTA–FULTON COUNTY STADIUM (1966–91) Falcons home Record: 85–106–2 Twenty-six years of NFL football in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium came to an end on December 15, 1991 when the Falcons met the Seattle Seahawks for their final game in their very first home. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was built in 51 weeks and gave the city the foundation to support big-league baseball and pro football. Less than a year after construction, the stadium was primped for a cameo appearance by the baseball Braves, who were still playing in Milwaukee at the time, on April 9, 1965. On August 14 of that same year, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first football game ever played at the stadium. Some local people deemed the Stadium “The Miracle on Capital Avenue.”

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Falcons Landing serves as the pre-game epicenter for Falcons fans prior to entering the Georgia Dome.

WOODRUFF PARK

Falcons Landing opens three hours prior to each regular season home game and is free of charge. Nestled between the Georgia Dome and Philips Arena on Andrew Young International Boulevard, the Landing provides an energetic atmosphere for fans of all ages. The live broadcast of WXIA’s pre-game show ‘Falcons Game Day Live,’ presented by Verizon, interactive games, premium item giveaways, appearances by Freddie Falcon and the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders, dance contests hosted by DJ Leighton Condell, and performances by the Atlanta Falcons Drumline are all staples of the Falcons Landing experience. Stop by Falcons Landing and visit the official store of the Atlanta Falcons. So next time you make your way into the Georgia Dome, check out Falcons Landing.

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The NFL and all 32 NFL clubs have created a fan code of conduct to help promote a positive fan environment at NFL stadiums. The fan code of conduct is designed to set clear expectations and encourage a stadium environment that is enjoyable for all fans. Teams may add additional provisions to the standard code based on local circumstances or preferences. “The in-stadium experience is critically important to the NFL, our clubs and our fans and it will be a major focus this season,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We are committed to improving the fan experience in every way we can -- from the time fans arrive in the parking lot to when they depart the stadium. We want everyone to be able to come to our stadiums and enjoy the entire day.”

The code of conduct is intended to address behavior that detracts from the gameday experience. Any fan in violation of these provisions will be subject to ejection without refund and loss of ticket privileges for future games. In addition to the fan code of conduct, the NFL and its clubs will evaluate fan feedback and existing programs to ensure their effectiveness and shape the development of new programs. These measures are designed to build on the many outstanding programs already in place at NFL stadiums to enhance the fan experience.

FAN CODE OF CONDUCT The National Football League, Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Dome are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable game-day experience within the Georgia Dome and surrounding property. We want fans of all ages to enjoy the excitement and enthusiasm of game days; therefore all fans are encouraged to respect the rights of others by displaying proper etiquette. The Fan Code of Conduct includes, but is not limited to, abstaining from the following: • Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal in nature. • Intoxication or other signs of alcohol or substance impairment that results in irresponsible behavior. • Fighting, foul or abusive language and/or obscene gestures. • Interference with the progress of the game (including throwing objects onto the field). • Failing to follow instructions of stadium personnel. • Verbal or physical harassment of opposing team fans.

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The Atlanta Falcons Code of Conduct applies to all ticket holders and patrons of the Georgia Dome and Georgia Dome property. Ticket holders and patrons are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests. Stadium staff will promptly intervene when necessary to ensure the Code of Conduct is enforced. Ticket holders and/or patrons who choose not to adhere to these provisions will be subject to ejection without refund, revocation of season tickets, and possible arrest and prosecution for violations of city ordinances.

In-Game Assistance

Fans are encouraged to report any inappropriate behavior to the nearest security guard or Georgia Dome employee. Fans wishing to report inappropriate or suspicious behavior may also do so by either texting or calling our assistance hotline. • Text the word “Dome” to 78247 • Call the assistance hotline at 404-223-8850 The National Football League, Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Dome thank you for adhering to the provisions of the Fan Code of Conduct.

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The Atlanta Falcons create a winning team off the field by building a strong bond in the community.

ach year the club typically logs more service hours and makes more community appearances than most other NFL teams and,

through the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, contributes more than $1 million to promote fitness and fight youth obesity in Georgia. Players, coaches, cheerleaders, associates and the Atlanta Falcons Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association all contribute to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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ating back to 2003, the Extra Yard Partnership Program provides an opportunity for Atlanta Falcons players to connect directly with military groups, youth groups and non-profit/ civic organizations throughout the state of Georgia that otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend a Falcons home game. Through the Extra Yard Partnership Program, a player or playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foundation purchases season tickets and t-shirts for a group. Each player creates a unique name to identify their visiting groups. These groups can be seen during every 2010 home game sporting their special shirts.

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Atlanta Falcons Salute Falcons First Down for Fitness MVP’s and Community Quarterback Winners The Falcons First Down for Fitness three-month program is designed to challenge third through seventh grade students throughout the State of Georgia to participate in fitness activities, eat healthy and lead a healthy lifestyle. The program incorporates components of the NFL’s Play 60 program, the American Heart Association and the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association’s (SUDIA) Fuel Up to Play 60 nutrition program. In 2010, the program had 28,811 students and 100 teachers who actively participated in at least 60 minutes a day, five days a week of physical fitness activities and healthy eating initiatives. Each of the participants received a certificate of completion signed by Head Coach Mike Smith and running back Michael Turner. Additionally, each school received fitness equipment and many had the opportunity to receive tickets to a 2010 Falcons home game, assist with the Falcons Fitness Flag Crew on game day and/or have players and cheerleaders visit their school. Today, we are pleased to recognize 11 Falcons First Down For Fitness MVP’s, nominated by their teachers, for their dedication and commitment to staying physically active and leading a healthy lifestyle. Willie Clark Cameron Dallas Jordyn Dobson Omar Hancock-Howard Kai Livingston Brooks Norton Tiyeni Onabanjo Lourdes Orozco Cole Reed Tyler Suber Caleb Williams

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L.J. Price Middle School Rock Chapel Elementary School Pleasant Grove Elementary School Fayette Middle School West Manor Elementary School Swainsboro Elementary School St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School Sweetwater Middle School Birmingham Falls Elementary School Marbut Elementary Theme School Mitchell County Middle School

Atlanta, GA Lithonia, GA Stockbridge, GA Fayetteville, GA Atlanta, GA Swainsboro, GA Decatur, GA Lawrenceville, GA Milton, GA Lithonia, GA Camilla, GA

The Atlanta Falcons and NFL Charities would like to recognize the 2010 Atlanta Falcons Community Quarterback award recipients: Kevin Ingram – Bennett’s Mill Middle School Mack Secord – Angel Flight Juanita Wallace – English Avenue Neighborhood Association Dr. Charles White - Caring Hands Clinic of White County Each of these individuals were selected from over 160 nominations for their strong leadership, dedication and commitment to enhancing the needs of their community. Additionally, a $2,000 grant will be awarded to the non-profit organization they support.

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National anthem Nicole Krinsky Nicole Krinsky is a 16-year-old junior in high school from Alpharetta, Ga. As an unsigned artist, she recently recorded her first pop single written and produced by DefJam recording artist Phyzikal. Nicole just filmed her first music video for her single Homeboy Hookup, directed by SkeeTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acclaimed director Matt Alonzo. Nicole is also a passionate songwriter, and loves writing fun pop tracks as well as heartfelt acoustic songs. Visit Nicole at her website at www.nicolekrinsky.com where you can listen and download her newest music, check out her music video, and stay up to date on her performances and appearances.

Halftime The Georgia Lottery All Access Music Search The Georgia Lottery All Access Music Search Top 12 Tour is making at stop at the Georgia Dome. The Top 3 Finalists in Pop/R&B, Rock, Country, and Hip-Hop categories will perform live at halftime during todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game. Plus, 50,000 fans will receive one free music download compliments of the new Georgia Lottery All Access Instant Game. Also, be sure to go to www.galottery.com/musicsearch to watch their official audition performance and to vote for your acts.

color guard 560th Color Guard The 560th Battle Field Surveillance Brigade was formed in October of 2007. The 560th BFSB Color Guard consists of the United States Flag, the Georgia state flag and the 560th Brigade Colors. Since early history, flags and banners have been used by many armies in battle. They served several purposes: to identify units, for signaling and to be a common point of reference for the movements of the soldiers in the unit.

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Feeling Right At Home Under Head Coach Mike Smith, the Falcons are tied for the NFL’s highest winning percentage at home in the last three seasons. Since Smith became Atlanta’s head coach in 2008, the Falcons are 18-3 (.857 win pct.) at the Georgia Dome. Matt Ryan has built an impressive resume when competing at the Georgia Dome. In two and a half seasons as the Falcons’ starting quarterback, Ryan owns a 18-1 record at the Dome. Ryan’s 18 wins at home since 2008 are the most in the League. The former first round pick’s 64.3 percent completion rate also ranks among the NFL’s top signal callers. Ryan has recorded a passer rating over 100 points in two of his four home games in 2010, including a season-high 118.1 rating in Atlanta’s win over the Bengals. The Falcons are 14-0 when Ryan records a QB rating over 100.

In It To Win It Since being drafted as the third overall pick in 2008, Falcons QB Matt Ryan has started 40 games, posting a 28-12 (.700) regular season record. Ryan’s .700 winning percentage ranks second among all quarterbacks with 30-or-more starts.

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BEST WIN PCT. AT HOME SINCE 2008

Team Atlanta New England Minnesota Indianapolis Baltimore

W-L 18-3 18-3 17-4 17-3 16-4

Win Pct. .857 .857 .810 .850 .800

Quarterbacks At Home Since 2008 Player Matt Ryan Peyton Manning Joe Flacco Brett Favre Drew Brees

W-L Pct. 18-1 .947 17-3 850 16-4 .800 16-5 .762 16-6 .727

NFL QB WIN PCT. SINCE 2008

Player Peyton Manning Matt Ryan Drew Brees Ben Roethlisberger

W-L Pct. 32-10 .762 28-12 .700 28-13 .683 24-12 .666

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The Predator Stalks QB’s At Pro Bowl Level In 2008, John Abraham set a Falcons franchise record with 16.5 sacks after totaling 14.0 in his first two seasons with the team. Since the defensive minded Mike Smith took over as head coach of the Falcons in 2008, Abraham has totaled 30.0 sacks, which is third in the NFC. In 2010, Abraham has recorded a team-high 8.0 sacks and ranks fourth among all defensive ends. In a Week 7 victory over the Bengals, Abraham personified the Falcons drive to finish strong as he notched two sacks in the final two minutes of the game, including an 11-yard sack on the game’s final play. In a victory over the Ravens, “The Predator” amassed two more sacks on Joe Flacco as he continues to make a strong case for a well-deserved spot on the NFC Pro Bowl team.

NFC SACKS SINCE 2008

Player Sacks DeMarcus Ware 39.5 Jared Allen 32.5 Julius Peppers 31.0 John Abraham 30.0 Trent Cole 28.5

U.S.S. Babineaux In a 4-3 defensive scheme, the primary roles of a defensive tackle are to hold the point of attack, penetrate the offensive line to break up plays in the backfield, and pursue the quarterback. Since being drafted by the Falcons in 2005, Jonathan Babineaux has excelled in each of those roles. In 2009, Babineaux led the Falcons with a career-high six sacks. That total was the second highest among all defensive tackles. Since he entered the League in 2005, Babineaux has recorded 16 sacks, ranking ninth in the NFL among defensive tackles during that span. His six sacks in 2009 are tied for the eighth-best single season total by a defensive tackle since 2005 and the second-best single season total by a Falcon since DT Rod Coleman notched 10.5 sacks in 2005. In the last three seasons, Babineaux has totaled 11.5 sacks, which ranks tied for fifth among defensive tackles. Since 2008, Babineaux has six sacks on third down, showing his ability to get to the quarterback even when the offense is prepared for the pass rush. The true test for a defensive tackle may be tackles for loss, which can put opposing offenses in difficult situations. According to STATS, inc., Babineaux is tied for the League lead with 8.5 tackles for loss in 2009 and his 19 stuffs since 2008 are tops in the NFL.

DT - Jonathan Babineaux

DE - John Abraham

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