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Two years after playing in Super Bowl LI Black Brett Favre Jersey , the Atlanta Falcons found themselves watching the postseason this year after a 7-9 campaign. the season as head coach Dan Quinn looked to reinvigorate his operations after a down year. However, Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes the team is well-positioned for the season ahead.“We obviously can recover from all these injuries we had this [past] year, which was definitely a factor,” Blank said, via Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. “And I think the changes with the staff will make a difference. Our activity in free agency and the draft will make a difference. With the quarterback that we have, and the young defensive stars that we have, and some of the talent that we have on offense with Julio [Jones] and [Devonta] Freeman returning Steve Bartkowski Jersey 2019 , I think we’ll be in very good, competitive shape next year. It’s a long season, but I like where we are.”The Falcons were hampered by several key injuries last season. Freeman, linebacker Deion Jones, safeties Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal, and guard Andy Levitre and Brandon Fusco all spent large chunks of the season on injured reserve. The team fired offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel and special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong after the season and brought on Dirk Koetter (offensive coordinator) and Ben Kotwica (special teams) in their place while taking on defensive coordinator responsibilities himself.Blank also reiterated his faith in Quinn being the right man for the job.“He’s a great leader of men Black Steve Bartkowski Jersey ,” Blank said. “He has a great vision. He’s brutally honest with himself and with the staff and the players. He’s not going to compromise his values, and he supports the values of the organization. I couldn’t be happier having him as our coach.”Quinn led the Falcons to a Super Bowl appearance that Atlanta should have won two years ago. But with Blank so bullish on the team’s positioning for next season, if the team sputters again that faith may begin to wane.Falcons-Eagles post-game injury report: Keanu Neal suffers knee injury, is knocked out of game The Atlanta Falcons played a sloppy game tonight and couldn’t pull off the win. The ending was eerily similar to what we witnessed in the playoffs last season. We’ll have 10 long days to break down the loss and furiously smash the panic button. But there were lots of injuries worth mentioning tonight. So let’s break ‘em down! Keanu Neal went down in the second quarter with what appeared to be a knee injury. He was defending Zach Ertz and seemingly misstepped, tweaking his knee. It was a non-contact injury; he fell to the ground, got some attention from the trainers, and went into the medical tent. Damontae Kazee replaced him but a few plays later Chris Lindstrom Atlanta Falcons Jersey , Neal had his helmet back on, ready to get reenter the game. Here’s where we enter a gray area. He was back in the game before the end of the second quarter. Neal subsequently re-aggravated that injury early in the second half and was ruled out. Why’d they put him back in the game? That’s a question that will need to be answered in the days ahead. Vic Beasley took a hit to the head late in the first half and underwent a concussion evaluation on the sideline. He ultimately came back into the game. The third quarter got real messy. Takk McKinley went down with what looked to be a left knee or leg injury. (He was pointing at the area under his left knee while the trainers evaluated him.) He returned but seemed to re-aggravate the same injury late in the fourth quarter. A couple plays later Desmond Trufant went down with what appeared to be cramping. Het got an IV and came back into the game. Deion Jones landed awkwardly while pursuing the ball carrier a few plays later. He had trouble standing and was forced to sit out a play, notwithstanding his attempts to stay in. Austin Hooper and Devonta Freeman sustained knee injuries in the second half. Freeman was seen walking back and forth on the sideline, favoring his right knee. He earned a questionable designation. Hooper took a direct hit to his knee after a big reception. He too wanted to stay in the game but they subbed him out. Lots of injuries to keep an eye on. Neal’s appears to be the most serious. I’d be shocked if you’re in a good mood reading this. Keep your heads up, Falcoholics.