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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Falcons turn to Thomas to finish season
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The Falcons made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon, one day
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Petrino signed a five-year, $24-million deal in the offseason to take
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It's been a very trying season for the Falcons, who had to deal with
the suspension of superstar quarterback Michael Vick for his role in a
federal dogfighting investigation. Vick was sentenced to 23 months in
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"This was not a normal year," Blank noted.
"We spoke to the players this morning," Blank added. "The meeting was
very sobering and very emotional. A lot of feelings."
Falcons president and general manager Rich McKay said the team will
begin considering candidates for the full-time position.
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