#RiseUp, Dirty Birds | Atlanta Falcons Franchise (Madden 25)

[LopaKa]

[LopaKa]

Credit goes to Atlantafalcons.com & NFL.com

[LopaKa]

Written by: Chris Burke, Sports Illustrated
POSTED JULY 19, 2013


2012 Record: 13-3, 1st in NFC South

Additions: Signed RB Steven Jackson, DE Osi Umenyiora; drafted CB Desmond Trufant, CB Robert Alford, DE Malliciah Goodman, TE Levine Toilolo

Subtractions:
RB Michael Turner, OT Tyson Clabo, C Todd McClure, DE John Abraham, DT Vance Walker, CB Brent Grimes, CB Dunta Robinson, S Chris Hope

Where they got better: Running back. Michael Turner gave the Falcons some good years, but he clearly was running on fumes last season as he posted a career-worst 3.6 yards-per-carry and his lowest rushing total (800) since joining Atlanta. Steven Jackson is not that much younger, but he hasn't slowed down, topping 1,000 yards in 2012 for the eighth consecutive season. He adds more power and giddy-up to the Atlanta backfield, and a change of scenery might even rejuvenate the three-time Pro Bowler a bit.

Where they got worse: Offensive line. Specifically, right tackle and center. Gone from those positions, respectively, are Tyson Clabo, who missed one game over the past five seasons, and Todd McClure, a starter on the Falcons' line since 2000. 2012 third-rounder Lamar Holmes will most likely nab Clabo's spot to Matt Ryan's throwing side, due to Mike Johnson's season ending injury. Clabo was a top-15 tackle in Pro Football Focus' 2012 rankings, so the bar is high. At center, the Falcons will look to Peter Konz, who's coming off an up-and-down year as a rookie guard. He is a more natural fit at center, but is he ready for the responsibilities there?

Breakout player: Desmond Trufant, CB. He or fellow rookie CB Robert Alford has to breakout if the Falcons are going to thrive. One of that pair, likely Trufant, will take the starting job vacated by Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes. In a division with multiple high-powered offenses, the secondary will be tested.

Where they stand: The Falcons made only minor tweaks to their roster, necessitated by free agency or the salary cap. That's a sign of a team that believes it is close to winning it all. And the Falcons should believe that, after coming within a defensive stop or two of downing San Francisco in last season's NFC title game. They will not have an easy time repeating as South division champions, but the Falcons are an upper-echelon team within the conference. It's Super Bowl or bust....again.

Prediction: 11-5, 2nd in NFC South

[Gronk4M13]

Following of course. Man, your graphics are awesome. How do you make them?

[LopaKa]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gronk4M13

Following of course. Man, your graphics are awesome. How do you make them?

lol you asked me this question in my Hawai'i dynasty....I use gimp. But thanks for following!

BTW guys I plan on running this along side my UH dynasty as I will be using the draft classes from that dynasty in this franchise.

[JLWebb]

Looking forward to this, man.

[joshrmlb]

Just saw this, and I'm so glad your starting a M25 'chise! I'm looking forward to this.

[LopaKa]

Quote: Originally Posted by JLWebb

Looking forward to this, man.

Quote: Originally Posted by joshrmlb

Just saw this, and I'm so glad your starting a M25 'chise! I'm looking forward to this.

thanks for following guys, I can't wait to get this started once M25 comes out!!