Fact: Sam Baker's beard is considered a federally protected wetland
The NFL is a tumultuous place of employment. One day you're running out of a tunnel, screaming fans chanting your name. The next day you hit the waiver wire, struggling to land a contract. Turnover in the NFL is commonplace; in fact, it's expected. Front offices will try to find diamonds in the rough, handling players like they're corn futures. Even seasoned veterans aren't safe, regularly finding themselves on the cutting block when younger, cheaper players come along.
The Falcons are no exception to these rules. And while the past two seasons were rough to watch, I will always remember the 2012 Atlanta Falcons fondly.