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The Future Starts: Ryan Gets the Nod at QB Friday
 

Published 2 days ago by Matt Loede at Falcons Gab

The Falcons will get a glimpse of their future on Friday, as the team announced today that high-profile rookie QB Matt Ryan will get the start when the team takes on the Titans at the Georgia Dome. Ryan has had some ups and downs so far in the preseason, and so far has completed 17 of 31 passes for 175 yards with one touchdown and one interception in two games. “I think you just have to ...

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Ryan Struggles, Colts Defeat Falcons 16-9
 

Published 3 days ago by Stephen Rhodes at Falcons Gab

During Saturday’s game between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons , it was a battle between two quarterbacks - one who is trying to hold onto a job as a backup and one who is a mere rookie trying to find his way. In this case, that would be the Colts’ Jim Sorgi and the Falcons’ Matt Ryan . While no offensive touchdowns were scored, Sorgi outplayed Ryan, taking the Colts on two ...

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Falcons Tickets Available Now at Coast to Coast Tickets
 

Published 4 days ago by Matt Loede at Falcons Gab

The Falcons are looking to get back to the top of the NFC South, and now you can get great Atlanta Falcons tickets at Coast to Coast tickets. They have an Atlanta sports guide and stadium seating charts so you can see where you will be this season when superstar rookie Matt Ryan and company take the field. They also have an Atlanta sports guide right on their site, and football tickets if you ...

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WR Horn Back at Practice; Says He Still Wants Out
 

Published 5 days ago by Matt Loede at Falcons Gab

While he continues to want out of Atlanta for a chance at more playing time, wide out Joe Horn did return to practice Thursday following a bout with a hamstring ailment. Coach Mike Smith said, “He’s been working with the trainers and running some routes, almost full speed. We got him some snaps. So we’ll get an opportunity to see what he can do this week.” Horn went on NFL ...

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Harrington Gets Start For Weekend Exhibition With Indianapolis
 

Published 5 days ago by Matt Loede at Falcons Gab

The Falcons will start QB Joey Harrington for Saturday night’s exhibition with the Indianapolis Colts at the Georgia Dome. Kickoff for the Falcons’ pre-season home opener is set for 7:30 p.m.

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Smith’s Coaching Debut a Loser as Falcons Fall 20-17
 

Published 11 days ago by Eric Palmer at Falcons Gab

Falcons coach Mike Smith’s loss in his return to Jacksonville was overshadowed by the promise of quarterback Matt Ryan’s debut. Ryan looked confident in his start despite two fumbles, throwing for 113 yards and a touchdown in the first half. The Jaguars scored first late in the first quarter when David Garrard (4/10, 44 yards) ran 1-yard up the middle on a drive that included a 21-yard ...

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Redman Gets the Nod to Start the Falcons Preseason Opener
 

Published 13 days ago by Matt Loede at Falcons Gab

Long term these things usually mean little, but for now it’s a headline, and that is the Faclons have decided to go with veteran QB Chris Redman to start the preseason opener vs the Jags in Jacksonville on Saturday night. Redman edged out rookie Matt Ryan for the start, but that for sure does not mean that Ryan will be on the bench come opening day - at least not yet. “And as we ...

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Falcons Waive LB James
 

Published 14 days ago by Matt Loede at Falcons Gab

The Falcons released injured linebacker Robert James on Tuesday. James was selected out of Arizona State in the fifth round of this year’s draft. In 42 games at ASU, James racked up 174 tackles, five-and-a-half sacks and five interceptions.

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Rookie CB Jackson Shares His Thoughts on Camp
 

Published 16 days ago by Matt Loede at Falcons Gab

Rookie CB Chevis Jackson has written a blog entry on Prolebrity , a site that was founded by professional athletes to share their thoughts with fans. Below is the entry: Hey Everyone…I’m into the first week of Falcons Camp and other than the heat and the fact that the vets are making me carry all of their stuff everywhere, its going great so far! I’ve gotten mixed reviews about what ...

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Falcons Gab Invites You to Check Out Doc’s Sports
 

Published 19 days ago by Matt Loede at Falcons Gab

Welcome our newest sponsor. Doc’s Sports Service www.docsports.com Get your copy of Doc’s Sports Journal right in time for the new football season. Their 2008/09 Sports Journal is a 120-page football schedule that includes every NCAA Football and Pro Football game from preseason in the beginning of August through ...

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First Round Tackle Baker Getting Plenty of Work with the First Team
 

Published 19 days ago by Matt Loede at Falcons Gab

It looks as if first-round draft pick offensive tackle Sam Baker may find his way to the starting lineup come week one. Sporting News is reporting that Baker has been working out with the first team, and despite getting beat badly by John Abraham, Baker has been learning the ropes on what it takes to be a good tackle in the league. The Falcons are going to be young in 08, and it looks like ...

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Video: Falcons 2008 Preview
 

Published 20 days ago by Matt Loede at Falcons Gab

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Falcons Make Roster Moves; DE Jackson Returns
 

Published 21 days ago by Matt Loede at Falcons Gab

The Falcons made several roster moves on Tuesday, including signing veteran defensive end Grady Jackson. The team also placed cornerback Von Hutchins on the injured reserve list, released defensive lineman David Patterson and signed cornerback Glenn Sharpe. Jackson was released by the Falcons after seven games last season and was signed by Jacksonville. In 14 games combined between the ...

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