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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'They have been through the most": Mina Kimes calls Atlanta Falcons fans the 'best fan base in the entire NFL'
Mina Kimes (via Getty Images) ESPN commentator Mina Kimes has hailed the Atlanta Falcons fan base as the best in the entire league, pointing to their unmatchable toughness, unflinching honesty, and unshakeable devotion. The Atlanta Falcons can still be tormented by their Super Bowl 51 meltdown, but for Mina Kimes, it's exactly that hurt and how fans have come to own up to it that separates them from all other faithfuls of every other franchise. ESPN's Mina Kimes names Atlanta Falcons fans as 'best' in NFL On a recent podcast, ESPN's Mina Kimes listed her top five NFL fan bases and, much to everyone's surprise, included the Atlanta Falcons at number one. Mina Kimes, with her witty responses and profound knowledge of football culture, had ample reasoning as to why she placed them atop her list. Top 10 Coaches, Top 5 Front Offices & Top 5 Fanbases | The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny 'The Atlanta Falcons are the best fan base in the entire NFL,' stated Mina Kimes. 'They have been through the most. Nobody has been through 28-3. They by far have the weirdest team. They endure all of this constant ongoing humiliation with equanimity, poise, resilience. They also have the perfect blend of nihilism with a tiny bit of hope, that I find unbelievably charming.' Kimes sees the upside: fans not only survived but transformed their agony into personality. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo It is their uncommon combination of dark humor and guarded optimism, as per Kimes, which makes Falcons fans so special. Atlanta Falcons fans adoreimperfections and see hope in uncertainty Kimes went on to reference the recent draft-day trade of rookie pass rusher James Pearce as a prime example of the fan base's level-headed mentality. Even after backlash from analysts and fans alike, many Atlanta supporters recognized the issues—yet still granted themselves a thin wedge of excitement. 'Most of them understand that the James Pearce trade in the draft -- the criticism is warranted,' said Kimes. 'But they also are allowing themselves to get excited and hopeful that one of these pass rushers that they drafted will work out.' That kind of sober, self-realizing optimism is a rarity in the NFL world, where blind partisanship and sky-high preseason hopes tend to reign supreme. Falcons fans, for their part, have grown nearly philosophical regarding their team's shortcomings, celebrating them instead of denying them. Also read: Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London lead Falcons' offensive transformation leading up to 2025 season As the Atlanta Falcons hope to end their playoff dry spell in 2025, it seems like their fans continue to create a narrative of their own.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Falcons send fans into frenzy after immediately deleting '28-3′ post
The post Falcons send fans into frenzy after immediately deleting '28-3′ post appeared first on ClutchPoints. It was just eight years ago that the Atlanta Falcons produced the worst Super Bowl choke job ever. The team infamously led Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 28-3 late in the third quarter before allowing the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. The Patriots scored 31 unanswered points and the Falcons blew their chance to win the team's first championship. Advertisement Needless to say, Falcons fans don't love to be reminded of Super Bowl 51. They can't help it if Brady decides to troll the team during NFL broadcasts. But they'd probably appreciate it if Atlanta's own social media team could refrain from referencing the 28-3 nightmare. But that, apparently, was asking too much as the Falcons posted a photo to social media sure to send shivers down fans' spines before realizing their mistake and quickly deleting the post, via reddit. This seemingly harmless publicity shot of safety Jessie Bates and cornerback Mike Ford was actually posted on the Falcons' official X account. The issue is that Bates wears number 3 and the newly signed Ford wears number 28. So when they're standing together, they become an instant 28-3 reminder. Falcons opt to promote team with glaring reminder of franchise low point Dan Powers-Imagn Images And Atlanta did this to itself. Someone on the Falcons' social media team failed to see anything wrong with these two numbers being associated with the franchise. They can't even pretend they were attempting to reclaim the 28-3 debacle for a new era of Falcons football because as soon as fans called them out on the ill-conceived post, they deleted it. Advertisement The unwelcome reminder must be particularly hard for former Atlanta wideout Julio Jones. The Falcons great had just opened up about how he's still haunted by the team's loss in Super Bowl 51 on his Legacy Locker Room podcast. And as he acknowledged that the wounds were still fresh from the harrowing defeat, the Falcons social team poured salt in them with their oblivious 28-3 self-own. Oh, and Atlanta is allowing 2025 first-round pick Jalon Walker to wear Jones' number 11, which really probably should be retired by the franchise. So Jones might need a hug at this point.
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN's Mina Kimes on why Falcons fans are the best in the NFL
ESPN's Mina Kimes on why Falcons fans are the best in the NFL Falcons fans ranked No. 1 fan base in NFL by ESPN analyst Mina Kimes The Atlanta Falcons have one of the most interesting fan bases in the entire NFL. Of the 12 teams that have never won a Super Bowl, the Falcons have gotten by far the closest. Atlanta could practically taste the champagne with a 28-3 lead over the Patriots back in Super Bowl 51. We all know how that game ended, and it's something fans will never fully get over. However, one NFL expert believes those scars are what make Falcons fans the best in the entire league. ESPN analyst Mina Kimes explained why she ranked Atlanta as her No. 1 NFL fan base. "The Atlanta Falcons are the best fan base in the entire NFL," said Kimes. "They have been through the most. Nobody has been through 28-3. They by far have the weirdest team. They endure all of this constant ongoing humiliation with equanimity, poise, resilience. They also have the perfect blend of nihilism with a tiny bit of hope, that I find unbelievably charming." Kimes praised the fans for their lack of delusion when it comes to the team, citing the recent trade for edge rusher James Pearce as an example. "Most of them understand that the James Pearce trade in the draft -- the criticism is warranted," said Kimes. "But they also are allowing themselves to get excited and hopeful that one of these pass rushers that they drafted will work out." Falcons fans have never been known for their optimism, which is somewhat rare in a league where people tend to view their favorite teams with rose-colored glasses. In 2025, Atlanta will attempt to return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season. The NFL released the full 2025 regular season schedule on Wednesday. Check out our score predictions for all 17 Falcons games.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The Falcons ruthlessly trolled Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson in their NFL schedule video
The Falcons ruthlessly trolled Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson in their NFL schedule video The Atlanta Falcons made one of the best 2025 NFL schedule release videos, an homage to the classic video game Mario Kart 64. The team also roasted one of its oldest rivals in former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. The Chargers and Colts both made Minecraft-themed 2025 NFL schedule release videos Belichick and the Falcons have a history going back to 2017, when New England overcame a 28-3 third quarter deficit in Super Bowl 51 to famously beat Atlanta. Then, in 2024, the Falcons publicly courted Belichick to be their coach and then left him at the altar by hiring Raheem Morris instead. Hudson recently trolled the Falcons with a Super Bowl shirt, and the team repaid the favor by making fun of Belichick and Hudson's awkward interview fiasco with CBS News Sunday Morning. You can find the Falcons' trolling at the 1:12 mark in the video. Well played, Falcons. Well played.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Falcons ruthlessly trolled Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson in their NFL schedule video
The Atlanta Falcons made one of the best 2025 NFL schedule release videos, an homage to the classic video game Mario Kart 64. The team also roasted one of its oldest rivals in former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon and the Falcons have a history going back to 2017, when New England overcame a 28-3 third quarter deficit in Super Bowl 51 to famously beat Atlanta. Then, in 2024, the Falcons publicly courted Belichick to be their coach and then left him at the altar by hiring Raheem Morris instead. Hudson recently trolled the Falcons with a Super Bowl shirt, and the team repaid the favor by making fun of Belichick and Hudson's awkward interview fiasco with CBS News Sunday Morning. You can find the Falcons' trolling at the 1:12 mark in the video. Welcome to ATL Kart! — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 15, 2025 Well played, Falcons. Well played. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Falcons trolled Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson in NFL schedule video
