Falcons legend Michael Vick was the face of the franchise prior to the Matt Ryan era.
Falcons Legacy
From a legacy perspective, the Falcons don’t have as much riding on this game as New England does, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important to them. Atlanta hasn’t won a professional sports title since the Braves (Major League Baseball) in 1995. The Falcons have never won in a Super Bowl, and this is their first appearance since 1999. A Super Bowl ring and possible MVP could boost Matt Ryan into the league’s best quarterback conversation as well, and he will surpass Michael Vick as the best quarterback in Falcons history.