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The Michael Vick experience: the Atlanta Falcons story
Franchise era
2002—2007
The Michael Vick experience
Atlanta Falcons
The story in one sentence
Vick's speed changed defensive geometry and delivered the first road playoff win at Lambeau, but the era ended abruptly before its potential was resolved.
The league's most electric quarterback
Michael Vick, Warrick Dunn and Alge Crumpler gave the era its recognizable core.
Its ending created the conditions for ryan and smith stabilize atlanta.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2002
What came before
The 1998 Falcons went 14–2, stunned Minnesota in overtime and reached the first Super Bowl in franchise history behind Anderson and a veteran defense.
2003-01-04
Wild Card: Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers
2005-01-15
Divisional Round: St. Louis Rams vs Atlanta Falcons
2005-01-23
Conference Championship: Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles
After 2007
What came next
Ryan's immediate command and a deep skill group produced five straight winning seasons and a 2012 NFC title-game appearance.
The core