I've got to admit, as someone who spends most of their time following the Falcons, I'm not as surprised as most. I figured that, if our players were as talented as they were said to be (i.e. Elam, Turner, Abraham, etc.), we'd have a pretty good season. However, all of the laudatory writings and comments circulating around the newspapers, TV shows, and 'Net are a real pleasure to read considering where we've been these last few years.
For once, the Falcons are surpassing expectations, rather than failing to live up to them. I am very pleased.
And to think we've done all of this with a rookie executive, rookie head coach, and rookie quarterback! Matt Ryan looks to be one of the best picks of the last few years for any team.