"The Atlanta Falcons are a great Cinderella story because there was serious damage caused by the one-two, sucker-punch thrown by Michael Vick and Bobby Petrino that landed flush on the fans' face, " said former Saints and Falcons kicker Morten Andersen, who says he'll announce his retirement Monday. "There was some serious apathy.

"But the organization has changed the environment and has changed the way the team is perceived in the community. Of course, winning helps. It is a much more watch-able product."