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nfl.com - 5/16/2008

Falcons, QB Ryan begin contract talks

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Anxious to bury last year while positioning themselves for this and future years, the Atlanta Falcons have kicked off contract negotiations for their first-round pick, quarterback Matt Ryan. The talks have only been preliminary, but they are ongoing, and most important, there is a common purpose. Both sides are open to the idea of having an early timetable for the deal to avoid the holdouts ...

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