Brown: Ryan, Turner and Baker give the Falcons hope

 
The Falcons have spent the offseason sweeping up their mess from 2007. Three newcomers -- Matt Ryan, Michael Turner and Sam Baker -- provide something that had been lost in the rubble: hope. (link)

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