Really excited to have Raheem Morris back in ATL as our head coach. It's been quite a month. Here are some insights from 'in the room' --
Raheem's first interview was electric; captured the crew on it -- many of whom had not ever worked with him.
Since September 15, Arthur Blank has made grants in excess of $250 million. It's inspiring to be part of his giving journey.
He's going to do much more giving in the coming years ... the impact will be enormous.
🙏
We'll have a really special video on
@M_Ryan02
tomorrow, but tonight ... a thread of personal thoughts on the privilege of being around him the last six years:
Shout to
@AtlantaFalcons
OL, TEs and backs.
Team with 4th most sacks had zero yesterday. Carolina had none. Not Burns, not Reddick, not anybody.
Well done men. 💪
Coach Arthur Smith catching up with Richard Sherman during pregame in CLT. The
@JoeGibbsRacing
hat is personal tribute to Coach Gibbs and his family in their time of loss.
#RIPCoyGibbs
#NASCAR
Keanu Neal is not one of my favorite players, he's one of my favorite humans. Just a good guy. Polite, respectful of all, professional always. Easy guy to cheer for if you are so inclined.
I'm very biased but ... I think
#Falcons
fans are going to LOVE the look of the new uniforms. All of them. I have a favorite, but love them all.
#FindOutWhatIGot
In sum ...
Jacked about Raheem Morris. Think he and Terry Fontenot will be a dynamic pairing. Big, fun offseason ahead.
If Mike Tomlin and Sean McVay are raving about Raheem as a head coach ... maybe let that outweigh what Joe on X/Twitter or Fred on sports radio thinks?
I love toughness. If you do, look at this.
Matt Ryan, Jake Matthews and Grady Jarrett have played 457 combined games for the Falcons.
They've missed 7 for injury ... combined.
Matt -- 221 (3)
Jake -- 127 (1)
Grady -- 109 (3)
#AvailabilityIsGreatestAbility
#AppreciationTweet
Attacking a quite popular, sitting two-term Governor who handily beat your hand-picked guy, in a state you lost last time and have to have this time. Hmmm?
In a primary? Maybe.
In the general election? That’s … well, it’s weird. 💁🏻♂️
Jake Matthews has played and started 162 straight games for the
@AtlantaFalcons
We don’t talk about that enough. Ironman. Tough as hell.
Have an awesome Friday.
Going to beat rush on
@DaleJr
tributes before his last race next Sunday. Bottom line: he carried the sport through a tough time; shouldered pressure few have; and among all superstars, he's the least effected, most real I've ever seen. Wish he and
@AmyEarnhardt
a blessed future.
Second interview: even better. Wow, so well prepared.
His time in LA has elevated him. Clearly gleaned a lot of learning and experience in an excellent Rams org.
He has a great plan and unbridled passion to work it.
Seems a good time for a PSA: The Super Bowl in ATL is going to be spectacular. But, I don't have tickets. I don't have a special way to get tickets. I don't know a guy who can get you tickets. And, if you are calling me for first time in 20+ years, multiply the above by 10. 🤦♂️
Some critics about how many we interviewed. That's dumb, don't buy it. You learn so much about the league, schemes, players, good ideas, bad ideas and so forth. Amazing part of the process.
You also get to compare the different people and perspectives. It's very valuable.
I'm proud of Atlanta. Promised the most walkable Super Bowl with exceptional venues. Delivered in a big way.
And to think ... at least two more hotels will be done within 1/10 of mile from
#MBStadium
Gate 2 the next time around.
Can’t freak out on Draft night.
Can’t freak out on FA opening.
Can’t freak out at 1st depth chart.
Cant freak out ever.
#NFL
roster building is 24/7/365.
Relax, save your blood pressure spikes for game days. 💁🏻♂️🕺🏻
4. Anyone who thinks Arthur Blank has 'lost the fire' has no clue. As in none. I wish the owners of some of my other favorite teams had an owner that cared about winning as much as he does. Rest assured, his passion to bring championships to ATL remains absurdly high.
Our comms, digital, marketing teams have heard me say
@tylerallgeier17
, from The Harvard of the West, would be an
#NFL
stud for FOUR years now.
The eye-rolling finally ceased in 2022. 😉
Happy to have
#25
on the
@AtlantaFalcons
. Great person, bright future.
#BYUFOOTBALL
Mr. Blank in last 34 days ...
✔️Launched Good Company
✔️Granted $9.5 mil to First Tee
✔️Granted $200 mil to CHOA
✔️Became best-selling author
✔️Alma mater put Good Company in curriculum
✔️Granted $20 mil to UT-Austin to advance stuttering treatment
And ... just getting started.
Something not talked about enough with the 2024
@AtlantaFalcons
,,, return of Grady Jarrett, Troy Anderson and Avery Williams from injury.
Pretty, pretty good frontline players.
Just sayin'
NFL Network's
@wyche89
reports that the
#Falcons
tried to trade up "into the teens" and grab Laiatu Latu in addition to Penix.
That undoubtedly would have eased the fan reaction in
#Atlanta
- and proved that the team is in "win now" mode.
Let's see what they do tonight.
Based on initial sales today ... you REALLY like the new
#AtlantaFalcons
jerseys. Thank you!!!!! 🙏
Fanatics will have more product on the way ... supply chain is tough right now, please be patient.
#RiseUp
Just spent a couple of days with Raheem, Zac Robinson, Jimmy Lake, Marquise Williams, Kirk, KP, Koo, Kaden Ellis, TF and others.
Locked in and confident. Really cool culture around them. 😎
Have an awesome Tuesday.
VERY bullish on talent in the coaching pipeline. Was blown away by several of our candidates. Blown away.
Several interviews planned for 4.5 hours went 6. Why? Guys were so good ... and compelling.
3. Hate it Alex Mack is out today. One of toughest guys I've ever seen. The pain he was in after NFC Championship and after Super Bowl was obvious. Dude played Super Bowl on a broken leg. Always plays his butt off. No matter how long I do this,
#51
will always be a favorite.
Really tough news about
@JosefMartinez17
but of this you can be sure. The following will not quit on 2020: the players, coaches, staff, front office and owner. The sun will come up in the morning. Work will be done.
#UniteAndConquer
The 10-win
@AtlantaFalcons
went 9-3 vs. the NFC and 4-2 vs. the best division (by far) in the NFL. Proud of how they battled all year, and through a lot of noise.
#NotHungover
#RiseUp
Love seeing how excited our players, other players, and so many others around the league are for Raheem. And in our building too!
Really bullish on many of our other candidates - great young talent out there.
There was never panic, just process. Don't believe anything else.
If you missed Arthur Smith’s long interview on
@DukesandBell929
today, go find it.
An hour of honest perspective, accountability and no fluff … good listen and illustrates why I’m so bullish about him and where the
@AtlantaFalcons
are heading. 👊
Today Arthur Blank announced a $15 million grant focused on healthy aging that will impact people worldwide. It's also a great story of lifelong friendship ... that probably saved a life.
Big weekend for 'Bad Sports Town, USA' ... PGA's Tour Championship, MLS's best team home with over 70k in the house, heated rivalry game in NFL's best division, MLB team headed for division title and some CFB too. Other places sure are lucky to not be such a bad sports town. 😜
Tomorrow afternoon, our
@AtlantaFalcons
digital team will drop a piece of content that is everything of why I'm proud of them ... how they operate, their artistry and, above all, their storytelling. It's powerful, keep an eye out.
Seattle is tough place to get a win. So loud in that building. That's a great win for the
@AtlantaFalcons
no matter how it's sliced. Now, 4 of last 6 at home.
#RiseUp
Always a bit sad heading to final football game of year.
But, think long offseason is one of reasons
#NFL
is so strong: you miss it and no one does the offseason better. Speaking of that...
Also excited about
@AtlantaFalcons
offseason ... should be exciting and interesting. 👀
27. Last one ... thanks to
@AtlantaFalcons
fans everywhere. Your passion and loyalty is lost on no one. Better days are ahead and I can promise you everyone is working very hard to that end. Stay tuned ... will be a busy, interesting offseason.
Thank you one and all.
2. Alex Smith is going to win Comeback Player of the Year, and rightfully so. But, I'm thrilled for
@Keanu_Neal
. After his injuries the last two years, seeing him out there 15 times and playing well this year has been heartwarming. He's a great person. So happy for him.
Just announced ... the project that has been a big part of my every day the last 3.5 years. Arthur is a special leader and I'm excited for people to read this on 9/15/2020. Learn more at
PSA: Chick-Fil-A is closed everywhere on Sundays, just like at
#MBStadium
. The space at MBS becomes FriesUp for Sunday events and it's delicious. This works VERY, VERY well for all parties. And happiness abounds.
Move on.
When the
@AtlantaFalcons
announced street-priced concessions back in 2016, many thought the idea would quickly spread elsewhere. It hasn't.
@epjackson
takes a look at the higher-volume/lower-margin strategy, and what the future might hold