Patrick Kerney feels for Falcons

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Then, just before the Falcons heard of Bad Newz Kennels and Michael Vick's dogfighting crimes, Kerney signed with the three-time defending NFC West champion Seahawks. He left behind a team with turmoil, a rookie head coach, injuries and a 3-8 record, worst in the NFC South.

But mention how great it must be to have escaped all that to renew his career in Seattle, and Kerney's smile flips like the Falcons' fortunes.

"Those guys have had to deal with a lot