Steve Bartkowski (10), quarterback from University of California, and Steve Joachim quarterback from Temple University, share a laugh with offense coach Craig Fertig at Dyche Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., July 21, 1975. They are members of the College All Star Football team preparing for their game with World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers on August 1 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski in 1977. (National Football League)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski practices before a 19-7 loss to the New York Giants on October 14, 1984 at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons - October 14, 1984 (National Football League)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) looks to pass in a 16-13 win over the San Francisco 49ers on September 14, 1986, at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams - September 14, 1986 (National Football League)

Thirteen year veteran Steve Bartkowski (10) passes under pressure of San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dwaine Board during pre-season game on Monday, August 19, 1986 in Anaheim. Bartkowski, who only played the first half, completed 11 of 15 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams defeated the 49ers 31-17. Bartkowski was signed as a free agent in the off season. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski circa 1974. (National Football League)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) throws a pass during the Falcons 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams on December 21, 1980 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams - December 21, 1980 (National Football League)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) looks to pitch the football back to a running back during the Rams 16-13 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on September 14, 1986 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. (National Football League)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) looks to handoff the football during the Falcons 17-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on September 29, 1985 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. (National Football League)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) in 1978. (National Football League)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) calls the play in the huddle during a 22-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on October 19, 1975, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams - October 19, 1975 (National Football League)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) drops back to pass with Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame defensive end Jack Youngblood (85) provoding pressure during a 20-17 Rams overtime victory on December 21, 1980, at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Califor Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams - December 21, 1980 (National Football League)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) stands over center Jeff Van Note (57) during a 21-16 loss to the calls the play in the huddle during a 22-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on December 14, 1981, at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams - December 14, 1981 (National Football League)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) sets up to throw during a 21-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on December 14, 1981, at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams - December 14, 1981. (National Football League)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) helps fellow quarterback Dave Archer (16) warm up before a 17-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on September 29, 1985, at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams - September 29, 1985. (National Football League)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) hands off to Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) during a 16-13 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on September 14, 1986, at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. (National Football League)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski in 1982. (National Football League)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Art Still (67) pressures Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) during the NFL Pro Bowl, a 16-13 AFC victory on January 31, 1982, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (National Football League)

NFC quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) of the Atlanta Falcons talks with head coach John McKay of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Joe Montana during the NFC's 16-13 loss to the AFC in the 1982 NFL Pro Bowl played on January 31, 1982 at Aloha Stadium. (National Football League)

NFC quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the football as AFC defensive tackle Gary "Big Hands" Johnson (79) of the San Diego Chargers gives chase during the NFC's 16-13 loss to the AFC in the 1982 NFL Pro Bowl. (National Football League)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski circa 1977. (National Football League)

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski holds his trophy after winning the NFL players division of the NFL Golf Classic at the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, N.J., Sunday, June 2, 2002. (AP Photo/Brian Branch-Price)