Six Years, $72M for Falcons QB Matt Ryan

The Hazean found this 5/21/2008 on www.emqb.com [flag]

Blogcasting the National Football League , Blogcasting the NFL Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan signed a six-year, $72 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons yesterday. The deal ended concerns that lengthy negotiations would hinder Matt’s chances of becoming the team’s starting QB this season. The Falcons weren’t going to let that happen because even though head coach ... [link]

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Published 5/21/2008 by The Hazean at The Hazean
... Here are this week’s great reads: How to choose the next great runningback for your fantasy football team. [Fantasy Football Fools] Peyton Manning may not think we have seen the last of Brett Favre. [Deadspin] That was quick: Falcons sign quarterback-of-the-future Matt Ryan. [Every Morning Quarterback] Seriously, fantasy football is creeping up on us. Some week 1 projections already exist. [Fantasy Football Librarian] Brandon Marshall appears to be recovering well. [ ...

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