Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn isn't oblivious to the reality in front of him: 2019 is a make-or-break season.
The honeymoon was over a long time ago, after the Falcons blew that 28-3 Super Bowl LI lead in a 34-28 overtime loss to the New England Patriots. Coming so close only teased owner Arthur Blank, who wants to have more than just an MLS championship banner to hang in his $1.6 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium. And the last thing Blank wants to see to ring in the New Year is a team such as the rival New Orleans Saints walk away with a championship on his home turf.