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Atlanta Falcons: Reasons For Optimism in 2016

By Eric Robinson

Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) celebrate a turnover in the fourth quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome. The Saints won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) celebrate a turnover in the fourth quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome. The Saints won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

The Atlanta Falcons are a work in progress, but there is still a ton of room for optimism 

What’s with all the gloomy faces?

Yes, the season started stellar with a 5-0 record, a win on the road in JerryWorld (in comeback fashion I might add), a win in Giants Stadium (which didn’t come easy to New England and Carolina I will also add), a walk-off pick six against the eventual NFC East champ, and a blowout of the eventual AFC South champion. The team hit a very rough skid in during midseason. However, a revenge victory over Carolina to end an undefeated season showcased what this team truly is and what it can be with a little motivation and its back against the wall.

Guess what? Not sure if you noticed, but the 2015 season is over. Which means you can put it behind you as the other 31 teams in the league has done or will eventually do. A new season means a new start and a renewed focus. So with that 8-8 season behind us, it’s time to turn the attention to the 2016 season and what to look forward to. I mean, why not?

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