Does anyone know how to throw a football? | The History of the Atlanta Falcons, Part 1

Summary by Krater

This video details the history of the Atlanta Falcons NFL franchise from its founding in 1966 through the early years under coach Norb Van Brocklin, highlighting early struggles, key players like Tommy Nobis, Dave Hampton, and Kim McQuilken, and the fierce rivalry with the New Orleans Saints.

From the video

Answers: What is the history of the Atlanta Falcons?

• Atlanta Falcons history
• NFL franchise origins
• Norb Van Brocklin coaching tenure
• Tommy Nobis career
• Dave Hampton rushing yard milestones
• Kim McQuilken quarterback performance
• Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints rivalry

What it concludes

• The Atlanta Falcons spent their first 51-year existence largely isolated from real success, followed by two months of major struggles.
• The 2016 Atlanta Falcons offense produced one of the NFL's 10 greatest scoring seasons.
• The Atlanta Falcons' 1966 inaugural season began a multi-year period of extreme offensive and defensive struggles.
• Tommy Nobis was selected first overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1966 NFL draft, alongside being chosen by the Houston Oilers in the American League draft.
• Norm Van Brocklin took over as head coach and led the Falcons through a notoriously difficult and tumultuous era.
• Dave Hampton's quest for 1,000 rushing yards became a multi-year saga of near-misses and dramatic season finales before finally succeeding in 1975.