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Every NFL team’s Mount Rushmore

By David Austin Bumpus

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks with Tom Brady
FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks with Tom Brady /
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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 9: Quarterback Matt Ryan
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 9: Quarterback Matt Ryan /

Atlanta Falcons

-Michael Vick, Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Deion Sanders

In some research for this one, a lot of people of people would have a guy like Roddy White on any all-time list when it comes to the Atlanta Falcons, and many would omit Michael Vick from their top grouping for the team (somehow). However, you can’t start any Falcons monument without an all-time great like Vick.

The Falcons have had a ton of talent come through the ranks over the years, and it really all skyrocketed with Vick in their offense. He was a true game-changer for the team and deserves to be recognized, regardless of anything else that happened off of the field.

Meanwhile, a second quarterback already has a case for his spot on the team’s Mount Rushmore, and he’s still leading the team on the field to this day. Matt Ryan was the 2016 NFL MVP, led his team to the Super Bowl, and was just a quarter of smart football away from a huge victory in Super Bowl 51 over a hot New England Patriots team. He has set the team up for a ton of success over the years, a streak of success that should continue for years to come, and he deserves some praise for that work under center.

Julio Jones is another name that may be hopping onto the mountain too quickly, but he’s been an enormous part of the team’s offensive success over the years. He’s arguably the best wide receiver in the league at the moment and has showcased time and time again how important he is to his team’s play on offense.

This Julio Jones jersey is a must-have for any fan.

Last but not least, you have to put Deion Sanders on the mountain for his play, along with his incredible ability to entertain fans with whatever he did. He may not have the same Super Bowl success on his resume, but Primetime deserves a spot on the big stage.

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