In 1965, Rankin Smith Sr. was given the Atlanta Falcons, the 15th team in the NFL, for $8.5 million. The team's first season began in 1966, and its first head coach was Norb Hecker. They finished ...
When Taylor Heinicke was traded from the Atlanta ... 53 for the Falcons," Heinicke said. "I go home, and I'm celebrating with my girlfriend. We're actually watching a Michigan documentary.