"We had such high hopes for the Falcons in 2013. They were coming off of a spectacular 2012, one with a 13-3 finish, a Divisional Round win against the Seahawks, and then a heartbreaking 28-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. Surely 2013 would be the year this team could finally go the distance. Right? Right???"
"I had obviously hoped this would be the season the Falcons would really put it all back together after several consecutive seasons of mediocrity, and while Michael Penix Jr. has been far from perfect this season, I've seen enough from him to feel confident he could be good with a competent offensive coordinator. When I found out the Falcons' quarterback will have season-ending surgery to fully reconstruct his knee, I felt about as sad as I did when Julio landed on IR in 2013."
Julio Jones re-broke his foot against the Jets in 2013 after a temporary screw failed, contributing to the Falcons' 4-12 finish and missing the postseason. The Falcons entered 2013 with elevated expectations after a 13-3 2012 and deep playoff run. Michael Penix Jr., a No. 8 pick who has shown promise but remains imperfect, will undergo season-ending knee reconstruction. The injury raises long-term concerns about his development and durability. The team could benefit from a competent offensive coordinator, while organizational decisions about coaching continuity leave the franchise's direction uncertain.
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