Today marks a new beginning for the Atlanta Falcons, hiring general manager Terry Fontenot to pair with new head coach Arthur Smith in an effort to get the franchise back on track after missing the playoffs three years in a row.
Fontenot, the former Saints vice president/assistant general manager of pro personnel, officially agreed to terms on Tuesday and will introduced by the Falcons later in the afternoon. Despite coming from Atlanta’s biggest rival, fans seem genuinely excited about the future of the team with Fontenot leading the way.
Let’s check out some of the best Twitter reactions to Tuesday’s news.
*Looks at Saints balance sheet*
I mean, they do have talent.
We shall see. https://t.co/nBPEsPSXAJ
— dp was radicalized by Dave Filoni (@dpalm66) January 19, 2021
I have some spy trepidation here, not gonna lie. But welcome to the A! https://t.co/Iq0ATeDQrp
— S Dot McLain (@EastsideRover) January 19, 2021
That’s a big blow for the Saints. Underrated part of the organization. Played a key role over the last two years. Enjoy him, ATL. https://t.co/sN9czKz6rZ
— Jared Redding (@JaredERedding) January 19, 2021
First black GM. It's about damn time https://t.co/fOBnjf5R5a
— Trezzy (@tbyrd423) January 19, 2021
Terry Fontenot is a great American story. Started as an intern in the Saints marketing department, now he’s the Falcons GM. One of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, too. https://t.co/tB073zU7MV
— Luke Johnson (@ByLukeJohnson) January 19, 2021
Respected and loved by the Saints organization. He now goes to the “enemy” https://t.co/9nnQ0MPaUG
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) January 19, 2021
I really think the Falcons made the right hire here. Love Fontenot’s story and everything he brings to the table. Lets get to work 🤝 https://t.co/HAj2alM1jt
— Georgia Sports Now (@GASportsNow) January 19, 2021
Honestly don’t know how to feel about this https://t.co/hbzcvyxh78
— Ikenna 🦈 (@1playmaker_) January 19, 2021
He's now part of the good guys. 👍🏾 #Falcons #RiseUpATL https://t.co/quuQPxHGza
— Nick (@UltraShadow97) January 19, 2021
May have to get season tix now… https://t.co/lJge5HeCT6
— Dionne Simmons 🇺🇸🇬🇾 (@QueenD113) January 19, 2021
We have a another Brother running the show Congratulations #TerryFontenot you’ve got a long road ahead of you https://t.co/h4by1Wrqc3
— J. Furious Styles II (@SteveMHII) January 19, 2021
Welcome to Atlanta. #RiseUpATL https://t.co/mFrAUwQf0r pic.twitter.com/tmkvB9vqEN
— Kam 🏈🏀 (@HeyItzKam) January 19, 2021
Still not going to be a Falcons fan but congratulations Terry! https://t.co/wuIf2659T8
— SMHunter (@japaneseivy21) January 19, 2021
Falcons bout to create some cap and sign Marcus Williams away from the aints 😈😈 https://t.co/1ScbISQ40i
— ATL Falcons 🔴⚫️🔴⚫️ (@DirtyBirdz_11) January 19, 2021
Great hires (on paper) so far!! Love getting an offensive minded HC & Saints always seem to find those gems in the draft, love the GM pick up. https://t.co/LyTVaRh9dH
— casey (@CaseyMusgrove) January 19, 2021
Ayyyee! Terry's from my hometown of Lake Charles & played football with my brother! So proud! ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ https://t.co/g6EPt9Zi9C
— Jessica 🦋⚜️ (@BigMamaPap) January 19, 2021
Hopefully this is closer to Morten Andersen than Joe Horn https://t.co/ORTgYlRy01
— Donnie Paige (@TheRealerDP) January 19, 2021
PUT IT IN REVERSE TERRY https://t.co/KV8ATxxRWu
— 💫 (@Not404Logan) January 19, 2021
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