Quote Originally Posted by Vteckidd View Post
Falcons I disagree, because they have loyal fans. its 8 games a year on a sunday you have to make the trip. I live right in the middle of it, and even yesterday all the lots were full with a 2-6 record. I think Atlanta needs a major franchise like NFL to thrive and keep people investing downtown. Falcons have Marta, Hawks have marta, etc.

Braves were left out in the cold, in a bad part of town. This make more sense when you have a sport like baseball that has 80+ games a year at home
I agree the Braves got screwed as far as infrastructure and surrounding development goes, they are in a crap part of town with horrible access. That being said, I still think the Falcons could have done the same and benefited from it, maybe not as far north as Alpharetta area as some were suggesting but to a slightly more accessible area, but I do understand the economic impact that would have on the city and further investment and development. Guess we know why Reed was fighting so hard to keep them downtown now, knowing the Braves were about to make a move.