John Follett

Joined: Dec 2, 2016

I'm a 30-something football junkie and I do my best trying to put it all into writing. Privileged to have played football for 10 years and coach 4 more. Proud alum of The University of Alabama. Podcast coming soon.Contact: dirtybirddaily@gmail.com

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons fans hold up brotherhood signs prior to the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Thousands of Falcons Fans Show Up to Send Team Off to Houston

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons: The “Just Because” Underdogs in Super Bowl 51

Jan 27, 2017; Kissimmee, FL, USA; General view of the Pro Bowl letters at the 2017 Pro Bowl Experience at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Dirty Bird Daily: The Obligatory Pro Bowl Article

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts after a touchdown by running back Tevin Coleman (26) during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Three Reasons the Patriots Defense Won’t Stop the Falcons Offense

Dirty Bird Daily: Boston Globe Writer Mocks the Entire City of Atlanta

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts on the stage after the game Green Bay Packersin the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Atlanta defeated Green Bay 44-21. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Throwback Thursday: Just How Bad the 2015 Atlanta Falcons Season Was

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) wears a champions hat after the game against the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Atlanta defeated Green Bay 44-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Dirty Bird Daily: Don’t Buy Into the Malcolm Butler vs. Julio Jones Hype

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Tyson Jackson (94) celebrates with teammates during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Richard Smith on What Makes His Defense Special Ahead of Super Bowl 51

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Cris Carter: Atlanta Falcons are Trouble for the New England Patriots

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to media after the game against the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Atlanta defeated Green Bay 44-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Dan Quinn Isn’t Worried About Players’ Super Bowl Conduct

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; TV analyst Terry Bradshaw interviews Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) after the game against the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Atlanta defeated Green Bay 44-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Belichick’s Draft Advice on Julio Jones that Thomas Dimitroff Didn’t Take

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons fans hold a sign for the Super Bowl after the game against the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Atlanta defeated Green Bay 44-21. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons Fans Petition to Watch Super Bowl 51 in the Georgia Dome

Atlanta Falcons Reportedly Wearing Red Jerseys in Super Bowl 51

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) prepares for the snap from center Alex Mack (51) during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons Open as the Early Underdogs in Super Bowl 51

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons guard Andy Levitre (67) at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports