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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is interviewed by former Tampa Bay quarterback Chris Sims on Pro Football Talk while making his rounds on radio row at the Georgia World Congress Center on Thursday, Jan. 31...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Radio row, filled with tables of live broadcasters, is a buzz of activity Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff is interviewed on 92.9 The Game while making his rounds on radio row at the Georgia World Congress Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan gets a hug from former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison while he is interviewed by former Tampa Bay quarterback Chris Sims on Pro Football Talk while making his rounds on radio...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason breaks into laughter (from left) while he and Gregg Giannotti interview former defensive tackle John Randle with the Vikings and Seahawks for the CBS Sports Network on radio...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons Hall of fame kicker Morten Andersen gives an interview on radio row at the Georgia World Congress Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Super Bowl banners hang from the ceiling as Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan shares a laugh with former Tampa Bay quarterback Chris Sims on Pro Football Talk while making his rounds on radio row at the Georgia...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is interviewed on Pro Football Talk while making his rounds on radio row at the Georgia World Congress Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sidestepped questions regarding Colin Kaepernick during his annual address Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at the Super Bowl LIII Media Center inside Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he would be unable to reverse the results of the NFC Championship Game during his annual address Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at the Super Bowl LIII Media Center inside Georgia World...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (center) waves as he waits for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to deliver his annual address Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at the Super Bowl LIII Media Center inside Georgia World...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL would continue to play regular-season games in the United Kingdom, but don't expect a franchise to move there anytime soon during his annual address Wednesday, Jan. 30...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell tells gathered press that adding an extra official isn't the answer to all the league's issues during his annual address Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at the Super Bowl LIII Media Center...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

The Lombardi Trophy sits between the helmets of Super Bowl 53 participants - the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams - during Roger Goodell's annual address Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at the Super Bowl LIII...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to members of the press during his annual press conference Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at Super Bowl LIII Media Center inside Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says San Diego is not an option for the Raiders next season, and that the hope is they will stay in the Bay Area during his annual address Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at the Super Bowl...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will keep focusing on opportunities to create a deeper pool of minority coaching candidates during his annual address Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at the Super Bowl LIII...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to members of the press during his annual press conference Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at Super Bowl LIII Media Center inside Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Former Georgia Bulldogs center David Andrews pulls up his Patriots jersey to show off his Georgia shirt during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Quarterback Tom Brady is all smiles answering a question during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Former University of Georgia star and current Rams running back Todd Gurley speaks to the media during Wednesday's event in Buckhead. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Countdown to Super Bowl 53 continues: Another day, another round of player and coach availability leading up to Sunday's Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Rams defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh chats with...

Up close and personal with Todd Gurley during Wednesday's media availability in Buckhead. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com).

Rams head coach Sean McVay speaks during Wednesday's media gathering. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

McVay turned 33 on Jan. 24 and will be the youngest head coach in Super Bowl history when the Rams meet the Patriots Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Rams QB Jared Goff takes his turn at the podium during Wednesday's event. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Goff is in the Super Bowl in only his third season. The former Cal QB was the top pick in the 2016 NFL draft. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald led the NFL in sacks this season. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com).

Rams cornerback Marcus Peters has had his share of fun with the media during Super Bowl week. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com).

Rams defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh responds to a question during Wednesday's event. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com).

Rams cornerback Aqib Talib speaks during Wednesday's event. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com).

Jan. 30, 2019 Atlanta: Tom Brady pauses to chat with ESPN national correspondent Sal Paolantonio as he leaves the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Jan. 30, 2019 Atlanta: Reporters angle for a view of Tom Brady during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Jan. 30, 2019 Atlanta: Tom Brady takes a rear exit leaving at the conclusion of the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Linebacker Kyle Van Noy breaks into laughter during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Former Georgia running back Sony Michel breaks into a laugh holding a pig, this year's Chinese New Year symbol, during an interview with a Chinese TV station at the New England Patriots media availability at the...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Head coach Bill Belichick manages a smile during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Head coach Bill Belichick takes questions during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Wide receiver Julian Edelman is asked if he will shave his beard if the Patriots win the Super Bowl during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Defensive end Adnan Clayborn takes questions during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Tight end Rob Gronkowski arrives for the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty takes questions during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Fans cheer during the Super Bowl Opening Night at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (Branden Camp/Special)Branden Camp

Super Bowl opening night: The Rams were first on stage during Monday's event at State Farm Arena. Cornerback Aqib Talib shares a laugh while chatting with the media. (Branden Camp/Special)

Fans cheer during the Super Bowl Opening Night at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (Branden Camp/Special)

Countdown to Super Bowl LIII: State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta was the site of Monday's Super Bowl 53 Opening Night. The Rams and Patriots met with fans and the media in the kickoff to Super Bowl week. The teams...

Super Bowl opening night: The Rams were first on the stage during Monday's event at State Farm Arena. Rams RB Todd Gurley, formerly of the University of Georgia, is interviewed by Falcons legend and Pro Football...

The AFC champion New England Patriots followed the Rams on center stage Monday evening. QB Tom Brady smiles while interacting with the media at State Farm Arena. (Branden Camp/Special)

Rams running back Todd Gurley acknowledges the crowd during Monday's event. (Ryon Horne/rhorne@ajc.com)

Todd Gurley rushed for an NFL-best 17 touchdowns during the 2018 regular season. (Ryon Horne/rhorne@ajc.com)

Rams QB Jared Goff under the bright lights of opening night. (Branden Camp/Special)

Ndamukong Suh addresses the media gathering during Monday's event. (Ryon Horne/rhorne@ajc.com)

Rams head coach Sean McVay chats with the crowd during Monday's event. (Branden Camp/Special)

Sean McVay, who turned 33 on Jan. 24, is the youngest head coach to lead his team to the Super Bowl. (Ryon Horne/rhorne@ajc.com)

Rams linebacker Cory Littleton is all smiles during Monday's event. (Branden Camp/Special)

Super Bowl opening night: Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff takes center stage Monday at State Farm Arena. (Branden Camp/Special)

Patriots coach Bill Belichick listens to a question from the media gathering. (Branden Camp/Special)

Former UGA running back Sony Michel, who played in the national championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2018, is back at MBS as a Patriots rookie playing in Super Bowl 53. (Branden Camp/Special)

Sony Michel was selected in the first round (No. 31 overall) in the 2018 NFL draft. (Branden Camp/Special)

Sony Michel scored five touchdowns in the Patriots' two playoff victories. (Branden Camp/Special)

Patriots center David Andrews attended high school in metro Atlanta and played his college football at Georgia. (Branden Camp/Special)

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski interacts with the media. (Branden Camp/Special)

Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers smiles during Monday's event. (Branden Camp/Special)

Patriots running back James White listens to a question from the media. (Branden Camp/Special)

Patriots safety Patrick Chung responds to a question during Monday's event. (Branden Camp/Special)

Falcons owner Arthur Blank during Super Bowl Opening Night at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (Branden Camp/Special)

Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates as he runs into the endzone to score during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The...Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Wide receiver Chris Godwin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers falls in the end zone after a catch on a pass from quarterback Jameis Winston in the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James...Will Vragovic/Getty Images

Wide receiver Chris Godwin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo...Will Vragovic/Getty Images

Wide receiver Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hauls in a 19-yard pass from quarterback Jameis Winston in the first quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 30...Will Vragovic/Getty Images

]Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons hands the ball off during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Wide receiver Chris Godwin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is wrapped up by cornerback Robert Alford of the Atlanta Falcons as he stretches for a pass from quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the game at Raymond James...Will Vragovic/Getty Images

Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons makes a 19-yard touchdown catch thrown by Matt Ryan during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Quarterback Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons hauls in the touchdown pass from wide receiver Mohamed Sanu in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo...Will Vragovic/Getty Images

Quarterback Matt Ryan (2) of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo (74) after the touchdown pass from wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James...Will Vragovic/Getty Images

Wide receiver Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons is shoved out of bounds by cornerback Josh Shaw of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa...Will Vragovic/Getty Images

Head coach Dan Quinn and Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons discuss the next play during the final minute of a 34-32 win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida...Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers congratulates Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons after a 34-32 loss at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Matt Bryant of the Atlanta Falcons kicks a 37-yard winning field goal as time expired against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty...Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Cornerback Robert Alford of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after breaking up the 2-point attempt by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa,...Will Vragovic/Getty Images

Wide receiver Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons picks up a first down in the fourth quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)Will Vragovic/Getty Images

Wide receiver Chris Godwin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to shove through strong safety Damontae Kazee of the Atlanta Falcons to score in the fourth quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December...Will Vragovic/Getty Images

Running back Tevin Coleman of the Atlanta Falcons high steps into the end zone to score in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty...Will Vragovic/Getty Images

Mohamed Sanu of the Atlanta Falcons runs for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo...Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against Damontae Kazee of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Taylor Heinicke of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Ian Thomas of the Carolina Panthers catches a touchdown against Brooks Reed of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Christian McCaffreyof the Carolina Panthers leaps toward the goal line against Deion Jones (45) and teammate Brooks Reed (50) of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers jumps for the goal line against Deion Jones of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte...Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers takes the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Damontae Kazee of the Atlanta Falcons reacts against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty...Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against Deion Jones of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina...Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Deion Jones of the Atlanta Falcons forces a fumble by Jarius Wright of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Mike Adams of the Carolina Panthers tackles Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Taylor Heinicke of the Carolina Panthers injures his elbow against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo...Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Mohamed Sanu of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against James Bradberry of the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina...Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Eric Reid (25) of the Carolina Panthers breaks up a pass to Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina...Grant Halverson/Getty mages

Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons makes a call at the line against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo...Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Jack Crawford of the Atlanta Falcons reacts against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty...Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Desmond Trufant of the Atlanta Falcons breaks up a pass to Curtis Samuel of the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina...Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Marshall Newhouse of the Carolina Panthers and Deion Jones of the Atlanta Falcons compete for the ball in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North...Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Brian Poole of the Atlanta Falcons tries to stop D.J. Moore of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Desmond Trufant of the Atlanta Falcons tackles Curtis Samuel of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan past Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson for a 26-7 lead during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. (ALYSSA...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Bruce Irvin (52) and Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means (56) celebrate a defensive play during the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston (33) near the10-yard-line after running the ball during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch during the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston (33) near the10-yard-line after running the ball during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones celebrates intercepting Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen and returning it for a touchdown to tie the game 7-7 during the first quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones celebrates in the endzone with teammates after intercepting Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen and returning it for a touchdown to tie the game 7-7 during the first quarter in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) looks to tackle Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) after he completed a pass for a fourth down during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) tackles Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (86) after completing a catch during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to complete a pass during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett knocks the ball away from Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen for a fumble and Brian Poole recovered it during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) carries the ball after completing a catch during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) carries the ball during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14...Alyssa Pointer

The Atlanta Falcons defense tackles Arizona Cardinals quarterback Mike Glennon (7) during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Wes Schweitzer (71) spikes the football in celebration after the Atlanta Falcons scored a touchdown during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole recovers Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen’s fumble over Larry Fitzgerald during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) following a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) following a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) gives a fan his gloves following a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith dives forward for yardage with Cardinals defensive end Markus Golden making the tackle during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) completes a catch for a first down during the third quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018...Alyssa Pointer

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan scrambles out of the pocket away from Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters and runs for a first down on a quarterback keeper during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) slips out of a tackle by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the second half of the gamwa game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu honors the Atlanta United MLS Cup winners by wearing shoes bearing the image of MVP Josef Martinez during the game against the Cardinals in a NFL football game on Sunday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a touchdown in front of Josh Jackson #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers scores a touchdown in front of Robert Alford #23 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass over Robert Alford #23 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers evades a diving Jack Crawford #95 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass to Mohamed Sanu #12 during the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons runs against Josh Jackson #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass in front of Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons talks with head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian during the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Bashaud Breeland #26 of the Green Bay Packers intercepts a pass intended for Austin Hooper #81 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass in front of Isaiah Oliver #20 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Desmond Trufant #21 of the Atlanta Falcons sacks Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Austin Hooper #81 of the Atlanta Falcons stiff arms Josh Jones #27 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Bashaud Breeland #26 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with fans after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by Brian Poole #34 of the Atlanta Falcons and Isaiah Oliver #20 during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass in front of Isaiah Oliver #20 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers slides in front of Jack Crawford #95 of the Atlanta Falcons and Bruce Irvin #52 during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Mohamed Sanu #12 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Kyler Fackrell #51 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Lucas Patrick #62 of the Green Bay Packers fights with members of the Atlanta Falcons defense during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers attempts to get away from Takkarist McKinley #98 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by Brian Poole #34 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) watch the defense play during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Baltimore...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) dunks the football after intercepting the ball and running it back for touchdown during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch for a first down during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) can't make a catch during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) completes a catch during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Moore (10) is tackled after completing a catch on a fourth down conversion during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the pocket during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) is tackled after running the ball for a gain of zero yards during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA...Alyssa Pointer

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (90) celebrates after a tackle during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC...Alyssa Pointer

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to complete a pass during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Beasley (44) recovered a Ravens fumble and returned it for a touchdown during the first half. The Atlanta Falcons played the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) recovered a Ravens fumble and returned it for a touchdown during the first half. The Atlanta Falcons played the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game Sunday, Dec...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field following the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Baltimore Ravens beat the Atlanta Falcons...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) looks to complete a pass during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Baltimore Ravens beat the Atlanta Falcons...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) tackles Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young (25) during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Baltimore...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) breaks out of a tackle by Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Kenny Young (40) during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) looks to tackle Baltimore Ravens tight end Nick Boyle (86) on the sideline during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn leaves the field following a loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Baltimore Ravens beat the Atlanta Falcons, 26-16...Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) fumbles after being hit in the second half, which was recovered by the Ravens who ran it in for a touchdown. The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens 26 -16 in...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (14) leave the field after the loss. The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens 26 -16 in a NFL football game...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) scores the Falcons only offensive touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens 26 -16 in a NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2nd,...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) can't get to this 3rd quarter pass attempt, on of many missed passes. The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens 26 -16 in a NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2nd...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III (3) evades Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) in the second half. The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens 26 -16 in a NFL football game...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (29) defends a first half pass to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11), which was incomplete. The Atlanta Falcons played the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) sits in the field of play after the Falcons were penalized for a neutral zone infraction. They had to punt on the drive. The Atlanta Falcons played the Baltimore...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. The...Alyssa Pointer

Former University of Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray has signed to play in the new Alliance of American football. (AJC file photo)

Aaron Murray has signed with the Atlanta franchise in the AAF - the Atlanta Legends. The Legends will be coached by former NFL head coach Brad Childress with former Falcon Michael Vick serving as offensive coordinator...

Aaron Murray played at Georgia from 2010-13. (AJC file photo)

Aaron Murray finished his career as the leading passer in UGA and SEC history with 13,166 yards. (AJC file photo)

Aaron Murray was a fifth-round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2014 NFL draft. (AJC file photo)

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher and teammates celebrate his game winning field goal for a 22-19 victory over the Falcons as time expires in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Falcons wide...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones levels Dallas Cowboys safety Jeff Heath breaking up an apparent interception of Matt Ryan with the hit during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vick Beasley Jr. sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher kicks the game winner for a 22-19 victory over the Falcons as time expires in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reacts to scoring a touchdown on a quarterback keeper past Atlanta Falcons safety Damontae Kazee for a 12-9 lead during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott plows through Atlanta Falcons safety Damontae Kazee on his way to the endzone for a 19-9 lead during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass over Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie to tie the game 19-19 during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons Julio Jones catches a game-tying touchdowns inthe fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant kicks his third of four field goals on the day for 9-6 lead over the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan just gets off a pass as Dallas Cowboys defenders close in during the first half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons linebackers Bruce Carter (left) and Duke Riley walk off the field dejected falling to the Dallas Cowboys 22-19 in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Mohamed Sanu (left) and Justin Hardy console each other walking of the field falling to the Dallas Cowboys 22-19 in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, head coach Dan Quinn, and players react in the final minutes of a 22-19 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

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