The Falcons have engaged in all sorts of shenanigans since their inception in 1966. They have a losing regular season record (365-461-6). They have a losing playoff record (10-14). They had a franchise quarterback go to federal prison and they suffered the most humiliating defeat in Super Bowl history. Here’s the bottom line: It ain’t easy being the Falcons. (If you’re reading this, then I’m probably not telling you anything you don’t already know.)
But notwithstanding all that, Arthur Blank doesn’t wake up in the morning and say to himself, “Geez, why did I buy this team?