First, I would like to thank Mr. (Arthur) Blank, Thomas Dimitroff and Head Coach Mike Smith for this outstanding opportunity ... I am excited about the challenge of the position and the positive direction the organization is headed.
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Atlanta Falcons newly hired general manager Thomas Dimitroff speaks during a news conference at the Arthur Blank Family Foundation headquarters in Atlanta in this Jan. 15, 2008 file photo. On Monday, April 21, 2008, Dimitroff hinted he may have the option of trading the Falcons' No. 3 draft pick. Only two weeks after he said he had no offers for the pick, Dimitroff says he has had interest from other teams.
In this Jan. 15, 2008 file photo, Atlanta Falcons newly hired general manager Thomas Dimitroff speaks during a news conference at the Arthur Blank Family Foundation headquarters in Atlanta. Dimitroff will be watched closely as he prepares for the draft, since Atlanta has the No. 3 overall pick and four selections in the first two rounds.
In this Jan. 15, 2008 file photo, Atlanta Falcons newly hired general manager Thomas Dimitroff speaks during a news conference at the Arthur Blank Family Foundation headquarters in Atlanta. Dimitroff will lean on a "needs specific" philosophy he learned in New England as he directs an NFL draft that is crucial to the Atlanta Falcons' future.
Atlanta Falcons newly hired general manager Thomas Dimitroff speaks during a news conference at the Arthur Blank Family Foundation headquarters Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 in Atlanta. Dimitroff left his job as director of scouting for the New England Patriots to become the Falcons general manager Sunday.
I get excited when I see some of the talent here and I think some of the pieces are falling into place, but as we know with any rebuild, there are going to be some hard knocks and some tough shots along the way