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    Update: Giants need stop gap - (08/25)

    Stay with FOXSports.com all day long for the latest sports news. Michael Strahan may come out of retirement to help Giants plus more news.

    Sammy ready to slam - (08/25)

    Giants veteran Sammy Knights talks about the upcoming season, his influence on rookie Kenny Phillips and much more.

    The rook is ready - (08/25)

    Rookie Kenny Phillips talks about the upcoming season, not being allowed to hit in practice and much more. Also hear what coach Tom Coughlin has to say about the hard-hitting safety.

    NFC North Preview Plus A Look at This Week?s Pre-Season Games - (08/24)

    The Blitz welcomes back Dan Wernery as we review the week that was in the NFL.   In the Opening Kickoff, we discuss the career and impact of NFLPA Executive Director Gene Upshaw who died suddenly this past week.  In News & Notes our topics include Steven Jackson’s new contract, Jason Peters’ holdout, the Bengals signing [...]

    NFL on FOX Preview: AFC East - (08/24)

    Will new faces for the Dolphins and Jets threaten the Patriots' dominance of the AFC East? Jimmy Johnson gives his take.

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    NFC East: Cowboys have deep advantage in tough neighborhood - (08/25)

    They seem to have it all. 'Seem' being the big word. For all their depth and talent, the Cowboys haven't won a playoff game in almost 12 years. Clark Judge says, even in a tough division, that 'should' change.

    AFC East: Jet Favre a nice story, but Pats still team to beat - (08/24)

    Yes, the Brett Favre saga dominated the offseason. But the AFC East crown will again go to the Patriots. Pete Prisco says as long as Tom Brady is upright, the Pats are a lock for the division title.

    It's a wrap: Training camps provide plenty of material - (08/22)

    After a month on the road, camp to camp, town to town, Clark Judge has a few things to tell you. Eli's ready, look out for Selvin Young and don't bank on Brett. Also, get the blueberry pancakes at the Coal Tower.

    Bills holdout Peters making all the wrong moves - (08/21)

    Jason Peters needs to be with the Bills. Buffalo needs him, but won't talk extension until he joins the team. Peters is racking up fines and losing ground. Clark Judge has advice -- follow Steven Jackson's lead and show up.

    Slighted on his way up, Sanders an inspiration to little guys - (08/21)

    Bob Sanders was always overlooked, always told he couldn't play with the big boys. But with belief in himself and hard work, Sanders has become an elite safety, and an inspiration to many, Pete Prisco says.

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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.

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    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...

    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?...

    Weiner's return could affect Forney - (08/20)

    Flowery Branch — Veteran right tackle Todd Weiner is set to take some snaps with the first team during Friday’s preseason game against Tennessee at the Georgia Dome. Coach Mike Smith did not say if Weiner would start but he...

    Horn happy after release - (08/19)

    Flowery Branch - Joe Horn was as happy as he’s been in months. I spoke to him shortly after the Falcons’ released him Tuesday afternoon and he said he’s glad he’s finally out of here. The Falcons might feel the...

    Ryan to start vs. Titans: Sign of things to come? - (08/18)

    Flowery Branch — This is going to be short because I’m on deadline, but coach Mike Smith named rookie Matt Ryan the starter for Friday’s game against visiting Tennessee. Ryan will play into the second half, which is typical for...

    Roster Battles Update Pt. 2 - (08/17)

    Roster Battles Update Pt. 1 - (08/17)

    CBs to be tested and a look at the Horn issue - (08/15)

    First-year cornerback Brent Grimes and Chevis Jackson held up fine in the preseason-opener last week vs. Jacksonville. We’ll find out how good they are or how much work they’ll have to do after Saturday’s game against the Colts. Though Peyton...

    Ryan is Week 1 starter? - (08/14)

    Harrington to start now; Ryan later - (08/14)

    Falcons coach Mike Smith announced today that Joey Harrington will start the preseason home opener against Indianapolis Saturday. The move sets the stage for first-round pick Matt Ryan to start against Tennessee in the third preseason game Aug. 22 at...

    McClure returns to full contact - (08/13)

    Falcons center Todd McClure back in his first full contact practice Wednesday since injuring his back on July 28th. His streak of 96-consecutive starts appears safe for now. (Had to ask him, “Dude, how did you get hurt stretching?” He...

    Ryan looking good - (08/12)

    It’s only one preseason game, but Matt Ryan looks like he can play in the NFL, but it’s still too early to tell if he should be the starter. More preseason games will show us that, but probably what’s more...

    Random thoughts after preseason opener - (08/11)

    Flowery Branch - The Falcons resume practice today after losing their preseason opener to Jacksonville 20-17. It will be interesting to see what changes could be in store. Some observations and random thoughts: • The most positive thing about Matt...

    Falcons' QB rotation to be set today for preseason opener - (08/07)

    Flowery Branch - Falcons coach Mike Smith said earlier this week that the quarterback rotation for Saturday’s preseason opener vs. Jacksonville would be set today. Though he may not start, it would seem likely that first-round pick Matt Ryan will...

    Some questions at tight end - (08/05)

    Flowery Branch - The Falcons re-signed former Georgia Tech tight end George Cooper Monday night, a sign that No. 2 tight end Martrez Milner might not be available for Saturday’s preseason opener at Jacksonville. Milner suffered an unspecified ankle and...

    Falcons back on the grind - (08/04)

    The Falcons hit the practice fields at Flowery Branch this morning after having Sunday off. (A big thanks to my partner “Big Stevie Wyche” for holding things down over the weekend which allowed me to have a great time at...

    Week 1 training camp observations - (08/01)

    Flowery Branch - As the team prepares for a full-scale scrimmage tonight at Mill Creek High School, here are some observations after a week of training camp: • QB Matt Ryan might not have the strongest arm, but he is...

    Falcons' Lofton, Turner, Mughelli get to play some hits - (07/31)

    Flowery Branch - Of the varieties of drills the Falcons run during training camp, the end result, in a nutshell, is simulated football. There is hitting a point, scheming to a point, playing full speed…to a point. Well, Coach Mike...

    Rookie Douglas, RB Turner deliver hits - (07/28)

    Flowery Branch — It was the Falcons’ first day in full pads and there were definitely some guys eager to bang. The linemen really got after each other and on more than one occasion, safety Lawyer Milloy had someone sized...

    Let's get this party started - (07/25)

    Editor’s Note: Steve Wyche’s live blog has come to an end. If you still want to ask Steve questions, please do so and he’ll get around to answering them once he has an opportunity. Well, things are about to officially...

    Training Camp Preview: Special Teams - (07/24)

    Training Camp Preview: Defensive Backs - (07/23)

    Training Camp Preview: Linebackers - (07/22)

    Training Camp Preview: Defensive Line - (07/21)

    Training Camp Preview: Offensive Line - (07/20)

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