It’s not a feeling Atlanta Falcons fans are used to, feeling good.
Ever since the Falcons seemingly aced the offseason hiring cycle (if such a thing is doable pre-results), the fanbase has been largely happy with the idea of a new direction under what seems to be a competent, smart staff.
New Falcons head coach Arthur Smith had been heralded as the hottest coaching target this cycle, and new general manager Terry Fontenot had been a primed name alongside new Broncos GM George Paton and Lions GM Brad Holmes as one of the brightest minds in this pool of front office executives.