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Pivotal moments in Falcons history: the 2008 NFL Draft

Welcome to “Pivotal moments in Falcons history,” a series examining the most important moments in Atlanta Falcons history. This team has experienced its fair share of ups, downs, and embarrassing moments. Let’s re-live the mediocrity.

Franchise quarterback Matthew Thomas Ryan turned 35 in May. He’s no longer the baby-faced newbie the Falcons drafted in 2008. He’s ... seen things. Exciting things. Disappointing things. Shenanigans of all sorts.

Ryan is entering his 13th year as the Falcons starting quarterback. It’s hard to believe so much time has gone by, but I can assure you, this is not a simulation.