Around the NFC South with the columnists
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...the local columnists. Mark Bradley writes that, although the Falcons lost a game, they got quarterback Matt Ryan back. After struggling for the last month or so, Ryan bounced back and played the way...
Blog | November 23, 2009Freeman among best out of shotgun
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...of the shotgun. New Orleans' Drew Brees (98.9) ranks sixth in the NFL. Atlanta's Matt Ryan is No. 22 with an 81.3 rating and Carolina's Jake Delhomme is 25th with...
Blog | November 18, 2009How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthFalling Matt Ryan, quarterback, Falcons. After an almost flawless rookie season, Ryan has been only ordinary. At times, he...
Blog | November 17, 2009Has the (Matty) Ice Age ended?
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...thought would last another decade or so, suddenly seems to be in jeopardy. Did you see Matt Ryan at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, looking nervous every time a pass-rusher got near...
Blog | November 15, 2009Checking in on the injuries that matter most
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthAtlanta left tackle Sam Baker missed a second straight day of practice. Julius Peppers, meet Matt Ryan. Carolina running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday...
Blog | November 12, 2009Midseason Report: Falcons
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...weeks and that's a big stride if the Falcons can continue on that path. Quarterback Matt Ryan has had a tough time when the running game hasn't been there, and the defense...
Blog | November 11, 2009Bucs' Freeman needs to be savior first
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...on what Freeman does in the next nine games. He doesn't have to instantly be Matt Ryan or Joe Flacco, but the kid from Kansas State must show something. Anything -- and I mean...
Blog | November 06, 2009How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...cornerstone of their rebuilding program, but the concerns about his off-field behavior continue to grow. Ryan Matt Ryan, quarterback, Atlanta. Yes, he threw for 289 yards against the Saints and made some nice...
Blog | November 03, 2009Falcons needed more Turner on second down
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...too often. Here's a breakdown of what Turner did on second downs and what quarterback Matt Ryan did when the Falcons passed on second down. Ryan threw all three of his interceptions on...
Blog | November 03, 2009These truly aren't the Saints of old
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthJohn David Mercer/US Presswire The Saints are finding ways to close out games and hold on for victories. Posted by ESPN.com'...
Blog | November 03, 2009Praise for Saints' Greer
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...who at least deserves mention as a Pro Bowl cornerback. That's Jabari Greer. He intercepted Matt Ryan shortly before the end of the first half and returned it for a touchdown. That gives...
Blog | November 02, 2009Fun facts on Saints, Falcons as MNF approaches
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...the Falcons and Saints. First off, I think we all realized pretty quickly that Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan was good as soon as he came in the NFL last season. But he's at...
Blog | November 02, 2009Mailbag: Atlanta Falcons edition
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...writes: With Thomas Dimitroff absolutely killing his 1st draft with the Falcons with the selections of Matt Ryan, Sam Baker, Curtis Lofton, Harry Douglas, Kroy Biermann and Thomas DeCoud, us Falcons fans were hoping...
Blog | November 01, 2009Who are the leaders in the NFC South?
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthPosted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas I was listening to Steve Duemig on WDAE in Tampa while driving Friday afternoon and he brought up an excellent p...
Blog | October 31, 2009Final Word: NFC South
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...year and that's taking a toll on the entire offense. Atlanta's strengths are quarterback Matt Ryan, tight end Tony Gonzalez and receiver Roddy White. Let's see if Smith and Mularkey change...
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