Atlanta Falcons Oakley NFL Flak 2.0 Sunglasses

Name: Atlanta Falcons Oakley NFL Flak 2.0 Sunglasses
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The Atlanta Falcons franchise has a unique history. Originally the franchise was courted by the American Football League, but since the owner of the franchise, Rankin Smith was offered an NFL position he surely took it. Many people do not know that the Falcons name was inspired by a school teacher. The Franchise drafted Brett Favre in 1991 and he spent is Rookie season with the Falcons. Also, in 1991 the teams theme song was “2 Legit to Quit” by MC Hammer! The Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints hold a record breaking rivalry since the both were the only two teams in the South back when the NFL was young. The Falcons also hold a long rivalry with the Carolina Panthers. These rivalries make games extremely intense and helps sell a lot of tickets on both teams! Atlanta Falcons fans are hardcore and always represent their team and home town! There isn’t a better way to represent your team than with a pair of Oakley sunglasses!

Rivalries

New Orleans Saints: The Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints have been in the same division every season after their debut season. For quite some time, these two teams were the only teams in the “Deep South” which is what has made this such a heated rivalry. Atlanta leads the series of this rival and this also one of the most iconic and oldest to date.

Carolina Panthers: The Atlanta Falcons and the Panthers share a similar rivalry to, both teams have been in the same division since the Panthers were realigned to the NFC South. Atlanta also leads this rivalry.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 15: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass against the New York Jets during the first half of the preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Quarterback Matt Ryan was born May 17,1985 in Exton. Pennsylvania. Matt Ryan went Boston College after graduating from William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ryan is also the Atlanta Falcons All-Time Passing Leader and will go down as one of the best quarterbacks the franchise has ever had.