Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Blank's letter to the fans
Dear Falcons Fans:
A 1-6 record so far is not what any of us anticipated at the beginning of the season. We understand the frustration you feel. In fact, everyone at the Falcons organization shares it. We are disappointed – even angry. We know our team is capable of playing better.
Our coaches, our players, our staff, and I collectively share the responsibility for the outcome of this season. We're not giving up. Our goal is the same as yours: to win football games. We have nine more games in this season, and our commitment to you is to work as hard as we possibly can to win every one of them.
I want you to know that I am just as committed to taking this franchise to the heights of NFL success as I have been from the very start. Not just this season, but every season. If anything, I am more committed and determined than ever.
For the last year and a half, you have rallied around the New Atlanta Falcons in a way that exceeded our expectations. Our organization and team need your continued support, and we will do everything we can to maintain it. We need you, our 12th man.
Thank you for being a part of our team. Let's continue to rally together.
Arthur M. Blank
BS Comments - Ever since the day Mr Blank took over the job of owner there has been a huge buzz surrounding this team and its fans. Not that this is a desparate measue by any means, but I applaud how he is handling this year. He hasn't fired anyone yet and I don't believe he intends to. It's only 1-6. A little worse than we wanted to start the season, but its not impossible. I CANT wait to see how Vick steps in, but obviously he isn't the only piece to the puzzle. ¶ 10/21/2003 12:52:00 PM
Dear Falcons Fans:
A 1-6 record so far is not what any of us anticipated at the beginning of the season. We understand the frustration you feel. In fact, everyone at the Falcons organization shares it. We are disappointed – even angry. We know our team is capable of playing better.
Our coaches, our players, our staff, and I collectively share the responsibility for the outcome of this season. We're not giving up. Our goal is the same as yours: to win football games. We have nine more games in this season, and our commitment to you is to work as hard as we possibly can to win every one of them.
I want you to know that I am just as committed to taking this franchise to the heights of NFL success as I have been from the very start. Not just this season, but every season. If anything, I am more committed and determined than ever.
For the last year and a half, you have rallied around the New Atlanta Falcons in a way that exceeded our expectations. Our organization and team need your continued support, and we will do everything we can to maintain it. We need you, our 12th man.
Thank you for being a part of our team. Let's continue to rally together.
Arthur M. Blank
BS Comments - Ever since the day Mr Blank took over the job of owner there has been a huge buzz surrounding this team and its fans. Not that this is a desparate measue by any means, but I applaud how he is handling this year. He hasn't fired anyone yet and I don't believe he intends to. It's only 1-6. A little worse than we wanted to start the season, but its not impossible. I CANT wait to see how Vick steps in, but obviously he isn't the only piece to the puzzle. ¶ 10/21/2003 12:52:00 PM
