The were lined up to take a step forward, what with their investments in defense and their significant investments on offense. National types and many Falcons fans shook virtual hands and agreed this summer that this was a team on the rise, and after a big money free agency period and three years to think about how personnel and scheme could be wed to generate something bigger and better than 7-10, it seemed likely that at least modest improvement was in the offing for Atlanta. I was among the many who set my sights considerably higher than that; I predicted 10 wins and a playoff berth.
Falcons vs. Panthers Week 15 recap: Running out of road
