ajc.com - 10/22/2008
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Flowery Branch When you’re a rookie quarterback making the kind of splash Matt Ryan is, the buzz comes in the papers, on the airwaves and over the internet. For rookie offensive tackle Sam Baker, the new player watching Ryan’s blind side, acclaim comes a little more personally. Opposing ...
epiccarnival.com - 10/28/2008
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by Matt Loede , NFL Gridiron Gab Sometimes
you get the calls – sometimes you don’t. Sunday...
in Philly, the Falcons were by all means robbed by the refs, as the stripes called a fumble on a punt when it looked like Adam Jennings may have touched ...
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Refs Rob Falcons for a Shot to Win in Philly
ajc.com - 10/30/2008
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Flowery Branch Former Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall was
his jubilant self when discussing the matchup with the...
Falcons on Sunday on a teleconference call with the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Wednesday. Of course, the former cornerback can’t ...
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DeAngelo Hall excited about facing former team
philly.com - 10/22/2008
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MATTY ICE. That's what they called Matt Ryan
at Penn Charter, that's what they called him at...
Boston College, and that's what they're calling him in Atlanta these days, where the cool-as-a-popsicle rookie quarterback has spearheaded one of the more ...
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Paul Domowitch: 'Matt Ice' Ryan a nice addition for ...
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WEDNESDAY MORNING ONE-PER-CLUB ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com —
... The Texans are looking for a three-game winning streak . Is it possible that the Colts have tuned out Tony Dungy? The Chiefs have claimed P Steve Weatherford off waivers. Broncos backup QB Patrick Ramsey is out for the season with an injured elbow. The Raiders have re-signed LB Robert Thomas and placed TE Ben Troupe on injured reserve. The Chargers are finding that there’s not much buzz for them in London. Falcons OT Sam Baker has given up half a sack so far this year. The Panthers worked out three defensive ...
National Football Post Diner News
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors —
... hold up in the pending grievance that will be filed.  The Browns have to show documentation and a history of warnings to be able to pull off this type of fine.  Now, I am sure the Browns donât care about the money.  The message sent is more important than the money.  What surprises me is that I have heard players say worse things.  There seems to be more to this story than we know.  But the Browns message was very clear.  They have had enough of Winslow.  FROM CARROLL ROGERS OF THE ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION⦠But to ...
Around the NFC South (non-Saints edition)
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... Atlanta was accused by some critics of making a reach when it traded back into the first round for offensive tackle Sam Baker. So far, the Falcons are looking like they made the right call. Baker's been more than solid at left tackle. If he and rookie quarterback Matt Ryan continue developing the way they are, the Falcons could end up having one of the best first rounds in NFL history. ...
NFL Power Rankings: Titans Stay on Top
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... Everyone praises rookie quarterback Matt Ryan, and he is playing well, but we shouldn't overlook the Falcons' other first-round rookie, left tackle Sam Baker, who has only allowed half a sack so far this season. ...
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