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There’s no question that belief in what the 2023 Falcons can accomplish has steadily grown amongst the fan base throughout the offseason. But how has the narrative, to intone an Arthur Smith word choice, in the national media shifted during that time? Has it shifted at all?
That’s what we’re here to find out today.
When Desmond Ridder wrapped up his four-game stretch with a 30-10 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and helped Atlanta finish with a 7-10 record for the second-straight season, the Falcons looked entirely different than they do today.