Source: Xanders new assistant GM - The Denver Post
denverpost.com 4/30/2008 — Mike Shanahan just got himself an "X" factor. Brian Xanders, a young but experienced NFL executive assistant, has reached an agreement on a three-year contract to become the Broncos' new assistant general manager, an NFL source confirmed. After ...

Falcons alter marketing strategy after Vick debacle
ajc.com 4/30/2008 — New QB Ryan won't be focal point of season-ticket campaign By TIM TUCKER The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/30/08 Newly drafted quarterback Matt Ryan will not be a prime player in an advertising campaign planned by the Atlanta Falcons ...

Falcons confident Ryan can lessen memories of Vick
usatoday.com 5/1/2008 — Michael Ryan was apprehensive the way any father would be after learning that one of his children must enter a difficult situation. ...

Peter King: It Starts With Matt - Peter King - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com 5/1/2008 — The cool-under-pressure passer impressed Falcons brass, but winning over Atlanta's fans may prove to be the tougher challenge.

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Blank hopes Ryan can help restore Falcons' image — FOXSports.com News for NFL 4/27/2008
Matt Ryan knows the Atlanta Falcons are desperate to restore credibility after quarterback Michael Vick and coach Bobby Petrino sullied the team's image last year. Introduced on Sunday as Atlanta's new franchise quarterback, Ryan pledged to lead the ...

BC's Ryan already fitting in — Boston.com -- Football news 4/28/2008
Matt Ryan knows the Atlanta Falcons are desperate to restore credibility after quarterback Michael Vick and coach Bobby Petrino sullied the team's image last year.

Ryan ready to lead Falcons' revival — Patriots & NFL - BostonHerald.com 4/28/2008
Matt Ryan knows the Atlanta Falcons are desperate to restore credibility after quarterback Michael Vick and coach Bobby Petrino sullied the team's image last year. ...

Prep Roundup | Graham's three home runs, seven RBI jolt No. 7 Kentlake — The Seattle Times: Sports 4/30/2008
Graham went 4 for 5 with three home runs and seven runs batted in as Kentridge prevented Kentlake from clinching the South Puget Sound League North Division baseball title with a 21-16 upset of the seventh-ranked Falcons on Tuesday.

Thoughts on Ryan and Vick — Mark Maske's NFL Insider 4/30/2008
It is being widely speculated that the Atlanta Falcons' decision to select quarterback Matt Ryan of Boston College with the third overall pick in the NFL draft Saturday means that the organization has, in effect, severed its ties with suspended and ...