Two minute drill: Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff is getting ready for the team’s first appearance in the NFC Championship game during his five-year tenure. He spoke with staff writer D. Orlando Ledbetter about the state of the Falcons:
Q: Do you dream about an Atlanta vs. New England matchup in the Super Bowl?
A: Listen, I've dreamed about Atlanta vs. New England matchups, whether it was in the preseason, regular season or the postseason, since I've left there, to be quite honest with you. Obviously, I have nothing but the utmost respect for Bill (Belichick), the Patriots and what Tom Brady does.
Q: Any gloating over how left tackle Sam Baker has played this season after everybody wanted to run him out of town?
A: No gloating at all. We all understood what Sam could bring to the field for us. He's a talented left tackle.
Q: How far does your relationship with new director of player personnel Lionel Vital go back?
A: The very first time that that I met Lionel was when I had to walk into his room to be the Turk and basically cut him in Saskatchewan (Canada). About three weeks later I called him to ask him if he was interested in scouting in the World League of American Football.
About the Author
Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
