Tweetcap of Steve Sarkisian from today's conference call

New Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, fresh off of lunch with quarterback Matt Ryan, spoke to the Atlanta media via conference call.

He address several topics, including his battle with alcoholism, leaving Alabama and the challenges he'll face keep the Falcons offense in the elite group of attacks in the NFL.

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