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Thomas Dimitroff faces a crucial decision Saturday with the Atlanta Falcons holding the third pick in the NFL draft.
Does Dimitroff, in his first year as general manager, select Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan to further distance the Falcons from the Michael Vick era?
Would defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey of Louisiana State be the wise choice, especially since the Falcons could take a ...
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ajc.com 4/20/2008 — D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/20/08 Editor's Note: The AJC will run a series of stories leading up to the NFL Draft focusing on a position as it relates to the Falcons' needs. Today's story focuses on ...
ajc.com 4/20/2008 — D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/20/08 Editor's Note: The AJC will run a series of stories leading up to the NFL Draft focusing on a position as it relates to the Falcons' needs. Today's story focuses on ...
Falcons see lots of QBs after Ryan
ajc.com 4/20/2008 — D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/20/08 Editor's Note: The AJC will run a series of stories leading up to the NFL Draft focusing on a position as it relates to the Falcons' needs. Today's story focuses on ...
ajc.com 4/20/2008 — D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/20/08 Editor's Note: The AJC will run a series of stories leading up to the NFL Draft focusing on a position as it relates to the Falcons' needs. Today's story focuses on ...
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After day one of the NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons added 3 players (Matt Ryan, Sam Baker and Curtis Lofton.)
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Falcons already showcasing Ryan — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas The Falcons won't waste any time showing off the new face of their franchise. Quarterback Matt Ryan, who spent Saturday at draft headquarters in New York, will be in Atlanta on Sunday morning. The Falcons have announced a 9 a.m. press conference where Ryan and owner Arthur Blank will be available to the media.
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At the eleventh hour, the Redskins got rid of the 21st pick, trading down into the second round with the Atlanta Falcons.
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Before the 2007 college football season, USC offensive tackle Sam Baker was considered a potential Top 10 draft pick. With a so-so senior season and a bad pro day workout, Baker's stock slipped, and some thought he'd fall into the middle of the second round. Baker fell, but he didn't fall as far as most people expected him to, with the Atlanta Falcons trading back up into the first round, ...
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Can the Falcons get back to being competitive? They think so, and will start that phase with a quarterback, as Saturday they passed on DT Glenn Dorsey of LSU and instead went with QB Matt Ryan, the senior QB of Boston College. Ryan will be the start of a new regime with the Falcons, as he will hopefully put the past seasons nightmare with Michael Vick, DeAngelo Hall, and Bobby Petrino ...
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Setting aside my own perceptions about the Quarterback rankings for right now, landing a franchise QB at No. 3 is a great draft pick. If the Falcons say that they believe Matt Ryan is a franchise player, then I have to believe them.
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Being a local boy who also attended my alma mater of Boston College, Matt Ryan is a guy I will be rooting for to have a great NFL career. The Atlanta Falcons selected Ryan third overall and will have a stand up, classy guy to lead their team in the wake of the Michael Vick fiasco.
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Everyone is excited about this year’s draft for the Falcons. As of right now they have 11 total picks.
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I already went to the gym and worked out on the weights and stairmaster for an hour...just finished my pregame meal of Uncle Nick's Greek Fried Chicken, a salad. and a baked potato (need the carbs for the big day)...took the dog for a walk...and now its time for the Draft pregame... While finishing my meal, I was pondering the Atlanta Falcons pick at number three...I believe they will take ...
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Matt Ryan knows the Atlanta Falcons are desperate to restore credibility...
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Ryan pick should fly — Boston.com -- Football news
NEW YORK - Let's get serious here. The Atlanta Falcons needed a lot from their first-round pick in the 2008 NFL draft. Enmeshed in a public relations nightmare, they needed an intelligent, polished, eminently marketable pick who can serve as the face ...
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Quarterback Matt Ryan, selected third by the Atlanta Falcons, was one of the safest picks in the draft, lauded for his leadership skills and already possessing a polished public presence.
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Falcons draft Vick's replacement: Matt Ryan — Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons have a new quarterback and -- they hope -- a new fac...
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons have a new quarterback and -- they hope -- a new fac...
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The Atlanta Falcons, looking for another franchise quarterback to replace Michael Vick, have picked Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan in the NFL.
The Atlanta Falcons, looking for another franchise quarterback to replace Michael Vick, have picked Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan in the NFL.
Falcons GM: We've had offers for No. 3 pick — FOXSports.com News for NFL
Thomas Dimitroff faces a crucial decision Saturday with the Atlanta Falcons holding the third pick in the NFL draft.
Thomas Dimitroff faces a crucial decision Saturday with the Atlanta Falcons holding the third pick in the NFL draft.
Falcons GM says he's had offers for No. 3 pick — Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Thomas Dimitroff faces a crucial decision Saturday with the Atlanta Falc...
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Thomas Dimitroff faces a crucial decision Saturday with the Atlanta Falc...
Falcons GM Dimitroff says he's had offers for No. 3 pick — Boston.com -- Football news
Thomas Dimitroff faces a crucial decision Saturday with the Atlanta Falcons holding the third pick in the NFL draft.
Thomas Dimitroff faces a crucial decision Saturday with the Atlanta Falcons holding the third pick in the NFL draft.
