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Joey Harrington knows what Matt Ryan faces - (08/25)

Flowery Branch — There may not be anyone who knows more about what Matt Ryan is about to endure as a highly drafted, well-compensated, starting rookie quarterback than Joey Harrington.

Martrez Milner returns to Falcons practice - (08/25)

Flowery Branch — A day after the Falcons signed 14-year veteran tight end Marcus Pollard, injured tight end Martrez Milner returned to practice on Monday.

Falcons Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) - (08/25)

A simmering joke making the local circuit centered around Falcons coach Mike Smith's claims that he had to watch more videotape to determine if Matt Ryan has done the things he needed to do to open the regular season as the starter. Ryan is pretty much the only quarterback who has played substantial snaps this preseason, so who or what else might Smith be watching? That question was answered when the team announced on Sunday that Ryan will start the regular-season opener Sept. 7 against Detroit. "We have evaluated Matt through (offseason workouts), minicamp, training camp and over the course of three preseason games," said Smith. "After reviewing Matt's progress, we feel like he has won the starting job." Ryan got his first preseason start Aug.

O-line play factored into decision to start Ryan - (08/25)

The decision to start rookie Matt Ryan at quarterback wasn’t a hard one for the Falcons coaches if they were solely judging a competition among the team’s four signal-callers. Watching Ryan in training camp, he seemed most in control of...

UPDATE: Falcons pick Ryan as starting quarterback - (08/24)

Rather than give Matt Ryan a few games to watch from the sideline, the Atlanta Falcons decided today to throw the rookie into the fire as their starter.

Falcons undecided on who will back up Ryan - (08/24)

Flowery Branch — Falcons head coach Mike Smith said that though the starting quarterback job has been decided, there are several jobs still up for grabs.

Falcons pick Ryan as starting QB (AP) - (08/24)

Rather than give Matt Ryan a few games to watch from the sideline, the Falcons decided on Sunday to throw the rookie into the fire as their starter. "Everything that you get in this game you've earned, whether it be a touchdown, a win, whatever it is," Ryan said. "In some sense, it is satisfying in that light, but trust me, there's a lot of work ahead, and I know that probably just as much as...

Falcons name Ryan starting quarterback - (08/24)

Flowery Branch — It took four months, but the clarity Falcons head coach Mike Smith said he needed to name his starting quarterback came this weekend.

Falcons name Ryan starting QB (PA SportsTicker) - (08/24)

Matt Ryan will get a quick baptism into the NFL.

Falcons sign tight end Pollard - (08/24)

The Falcons signed tight end Marcus Pollard on Sunday, after the 14-year veteran was released by New England last Wednesday.

Falcons sign veteran tight end Pollard (AP) - (08/24)

The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran tight end Marcus Pollard on Sunday, adding experience and a receiving threat at the position. The Falcons released tight end George Cooper, who was signed on Aug. 4. Pollard, a 14-year veteran, was released by New England on Wednesday. He has 349 career receptions for 4,280 yards and 40 touchdowns in 13 seasons, most with Indianapolis.

Falcons sign TE Pollard (PA SportsTicker) - (08/24)

The Atlanta Falcons on Sunday signed Marcus Pollard, four days after the veteran tight end was released by the New England Patriots.

Ryan deserves it - (08/24)

Naming Matt Ryan the starter is a huge deal for the Falcons. He’s had a good preseason, but it is preseason. None of the other three quarterbacks emerged as the clear starter, so why not give the rookie a chance?...

Falcons seek to regain fans' confidence this season - (08/23)

The scene reminded Thomas Dimitroff of something out of "A Beautiful Mind," the movie about a mathematical genius.

Crumpler holds no bad feelings about Falcons - (08/23)

Falcons owner Arthur Blank politely waited to get in a word with Tennessee tight end Alge Crumpler, who stood near the players' lounge at the Georgia Dome speaking with reporters and old friends after Atlanta's 17-3, preseason victory over the Titans on Friday.

Ryan gets preseason victory for Falcons in first start - (08/22)

One start, one win for Matt Ryan.

Finneran makes case to stay with Falcons - (08/22)

Wide receiver Brian Finneran, fighting for a roster spot after missing the past two seasons with torn knee ligaments, made a strong case for his retention against the Tennessee Titans in the Falcons' exhibition home finale Friday night.

Cursed Falcons seek to regain fans' confidence (AP) - (08/22)

The scene reminded Thomas Dimitroff of something out of "A Beautiful Mind," the movie about a mathematical genius. Matt Ryan stood before a board in a private room at a swanky Boston restaurant in March. Dimitroff, the Atlanta Falcons' general manager, and their owner, coach, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach watched as Ryan drew up various game situations.

Rookie linebacker Lofton impresses - (08/22)

Quarterback Matt Ryan was not the only key rookie making his first start for the Falcons Friday.

Matt Ryan looks good as Falcons starter - (08/22)

Matt Ryan, fresh off his 1-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter of the Falcons' 17-3 preseason victory over Tennessee Friday, jubilantly jogged back to the sideline. He was met with pats on the back and high fives by a slew of players and coaches.

Ryan gets win in first start as Falcons top Titans (AP) - (08/22)

Falcons defensive line aims to disrupts offenses - (08/22)

Falcons defensive line coach Ray "Sugar Bear" Hamilton has options.

WATL: Falcons' tape delay 'not our decision' - (08/22)

Atlanta fans clicking on their TVs in hopes of seeing rookie QB Matt Ryan's first NFL start Friday night won't see the game broadcast live.

Falcons' Anderson knows it's time to produce - (08/21)

Falcons react to death of union chief Upshaw - (08/21)

The death of NFL Hall of Famer and NFL Players Association executive director Gene Upshaw Thursday led to widespread reaction from members of the Falcons organization.

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