Welcome to “Pivotal moments in Falcons history,” a new series examining the most important moments in Atlanta Falcons history. This team has experienced its fair share of ups, downs, and embarrassing moments. Let’s re-live the mediocrity.
The year is 2001. The Falcons have the 5th overall pick in the NFL Draft after a draft week trade with the Chargers. The 1998 Super Bowl is a distant memory. (Back to back seasons with 5 and 4 wins had taken their toll.) But the Falcons had the golden ticket, and they had every intent to use it.