State of the Franchise Rewind

Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank, President Rich McKay, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff and Head Coach Mike Smith spoke directly — and candidly — to fans Tuesday evening via a “State of the Franchise” webcast on AtlantaFalcons.com. The event was held in front of a small studio audience at Home Depot’s corporate office. Click here to view the embedded video. Members of the Falcons leadership spoke for just more than an hour before taking pre-submitted online questions and additional queries from season ticket holders in attendance. Topics ranged from early discussion of a new stadium to efforts to improve the Falcons pass defense. SOME INTERESTING NOTES: Blank: last 10 most popular events on television were Super Bowls. Dimitroff: He and Smith planned for three solid drafts and “sprinkles” of free agents to help solidify team. Dimitroff: Pass rush can be helped with improved linebacker and secondary play. Dimitroff: Team “attempted ...