2008 Atlanta Falcons season

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The 2008 Atlanta Falcons season will be the 43rd season for the team in the National Football League. The Falcons will be trying to improve from their 4-12 season in 2007

[edit] Head Coach hiring

On January 23, 2008, the Falcons announced that Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith, would be the head coach in 2008.^[1]

[edit] 2008 Schedule

[edit] 2008 NFL Draft Results

• 1st round(3)-Matt Ryan, Quarterback, Boston College
• 1st round(21)-Sam Baker, offensive tackle, University of Southern California
• 2nd round(37)-Curtis Lofton, linebacker, University of Oklahoma
• 3rd round(68)-Chevis Jackson, cornerback, Louisiana State University
• 3rd round(84)-Harry Douglas, wide receiver, University of Louisville
• 3rd round(98)-Thomas DeCoud, safety, University of California
• 5th round(138)-Robert James, linebacker, Arizona State University
• 5th round(154)-Kroy Biermann, linebacker, University of Montana
• 6th round(172)-Thomas Brown, running back, University of Georgia
• 7th round(212)-Wilrey Fontenot, cornerback, University of Arizona
• 7th round(232)-Keith Zinger, tight end, Louisiana State University

[edit] Notes and references

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