Michael Vick.....Matt Ryan....& the Atlanta Falcons

"So this is Christmas........what have you done?........

Another year is over........and a new one just begun"......(John Lennon, 1971)

I must apologize..........I was wrong.

When the Atlanta Falcons first drafted Matt Ryan........I was under-impressed to say the least. I speculated the weak offensive line of these Falcons would spell a quick and sudden death, both to the rookie QB........and to the team's play-off aspirations.

Again..........I was wrong.

I thought this team would be lucky to win 3 games........It was not a good team. Michael Vick had proceeded to camouflage much of the teams deficiencies by his super-natural talents and his running abilities.

With Vick..........now just an after thought ........still doing time for the dog fighting mess.......thus a non issue.......

We turn our attention to the new Atlanta Falcons......

A new general manager.......a new coach...........and a new quarterback .....

And............after a 4-12 season..............a play-off birth.

In the spirit of the season........can you say, "Miracle on .......Peachtree Street?"

Merry Christmas .......Atlanta Falcons, Matt Ryan............and ........yes........Michael Vick!