FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- It was a day that was always going to come. At some point, the Atlanta Falcons were going to move on from quarterback Matt Ryan, ending an era of success that resulted in three division titles and a Super Bowl appearance.
Now, Ryan is gone to the Indianapolis Colts. And his departure signals a transition for the Falcons. What that looks like, well, that’s why the Falcons hired general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith a season ago.