In what was his 19th year with the Falcons, Braatz was recognized as one of professional football's finest talent scouts, a fact substantiated by the fact that nine different Falcons have gone to the Pro Bowl from 1980 to 1983.
During his 19th season with the Falcons, Braatz was recognized for being among the best in professional football at identifying talented players, as evidenced by the fact that nine Falcons were chosen for the Pro Bowl between 1980 and 1983.