The Atlanta Falcons paid off that trust by going 13-3 and clinching home field advantage in the playoffs for the NFC. The only three losses in 2012 were to the Panthers, Saints, and Buccaneers. They beat every team on their schedule and were 10 yards away from going to the Super Bowl after losing the NFC Championship to the 49ers.
The Falcons biggest off-season move was trading a seventh round pick for long time Eagles CB Asante Samuel. Other than that, the Falcons made small moves like signing former guard Vince Manuwai from the Jaguars, linebacker Lofa Tatupu, and Andrew Jackson.