Falcons hoping 2017 can erase Odell Beckham Jr Jerseys sting of Super Bowl collapse

The Atlanta Falcons have made every effort to cover the scars from their unprecedented Super Bowl collapse.

That hasn't Carson Wentz Jerseys been easy. There have been social media jabs from NFC South rivals about the 28-3 blown second-half lead in the 34-28 overtime loss to the Patriots that denied the Falcons their first championship.

Coach Dan Quinn issued a forward-focus mandate in training camp, and his players fell in line by resisting invitations to review the Super Bowl. Observers will be watching closely for any signs of a hangover.

The Falcons have ample reasons to remain upbeat about their immediate future. A young defense should continue to improve after more offseason additions. Most playmakers, including 2016 MVP Matt Ryan, return from an offense that led the league in scoring last season.

Running back Devonta Freeman should be ready after recovering from a preseason concussion. Wide receiver Julio Jones looked explosive in practice in his return from offseason foot surgery. Most importantly, there is quality depth with running back Tevin Coleman and receivers Mohamed Boston Bruins Jerseys Sanu and Taylor Gabriel, while tight end Austin Hooper could be ready for a bigger role.

The Falcons finished 0-4 in the preseason, but the always upbeat Quinn said, "We're excited. We're disappointed with the results at the end of some of the preseason games, but we're very excited for our team."

The blown lead in the Super Bowl brought monumental pain to Falcons fans. There is no room for sympathy in football rivalries.

On March 28 ¡ª 3-28, get it? ¡ª the Carolina Panthers celebrated "Falcons Day" by posting a Twitter photo of their players wearing jersey numbers 3 (Derek Anderson) and 28 (Jonathan Los Angeles Dodgers Jerseys Stewart) standing together. The Panthers later deleted the tweet.

Similarly, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers deleted from their Twitter account a similar jab at the Falcons using their 28-3 jerseys. Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter, a former Falcons offensive coordinator, apologized to Falcons fans.

Finally, a New Orleans T-shirt company launched a fundraising campaign to mount a 28-3 billboard near the Falcons' new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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