Atlanta Falcons 2009 Offseason Review

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Published: May 16, 2009

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... but reasonable decisions to improve their team.

From free agency to the draft the Falcons have done a lot to improve their team.


Free Agency; Pre-Draft

The Falcons were fairly quiet to start the free agency period and lost a handful of starters and veteran experience.

Keith Brooking, a former 12th overall pick of the Falcons, signed with the Dallas Cowboys after Brooking and the Falcons' Organization could not reach an agreement.

After 11 years in a Falcons' uniform, Brooking tallied 972 tackles, 17 sacks, and 12 interceptions.  Brooking also became the 5th player in franchise history to total 200+ tackles in a season in 2001.

Michael Boley, a former 5th round pick (160thoverall), signed withthe New York Giants. In four seasons with the Falcons, Boley had 330 tackles, 6 sacks, and 5 interceptions.

In 2007, Boleyhad the best season of his short career with the Falcons. Boley tallie...

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